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Wonders of the Desert: The Namaqua Chameleon & The Gaboon Viper Welcome to our daily Bitachon series. We are continuing in Shaar Bechinah , looking at the wonders of the reptile world. Today, we have two incredible examples of how Hashem provides every creature with exactly what it needs to survive, even in the most extreme conditions. 1. The Namaqua Chameleon: The Living Solar Panel In the Namib Desert, the temperature is a roller coaster. At dawn, it's a freezing 32°F , but by noon, it's a blistering 140°F . How does a small lizard stay alive? Hashem gave it a "smart skin" that acts like a biological thermostat. The Crystal Shield: Its skin contains layers of tiny crystals. By stretching or relaxing its skin, the chameleon changes the distance between these crystals. This literally changes the color of its skin to either absorb or reflect heat. The Split-Body Trick: In the freezing morning, the chameleon does something mind-blowing: it divides its body in two down the spine! The Sunny Side: Turns carbon black to soak up every bit of heat. The Shady Side: Stays light-colored to keep that heat from escaping. The Noon Shield: When the sun is at its peak, the chameleon turns bright white . Just like a white car stays cooler than a black one, this reflects the infrared radiation, acting as a heat shield to keep its internal organs from "cooking." 2. The Gaboon Viper: The Retractable Needle Imagine having to carry two long kitchen knives in your mouth all day. If they were always sticking down, you could never close your mouth! The Gaboon Viper has the longest fangs of any snake— two inches long —but Hashem designed a perfect solution. The Pocket-Knife Design: Its fangs are on hinges . When its mouth is closed, the fangs fold back flat against the roof of its mouth, just like a folding pocket knife. The Spring Action: Only when it opens its mouth to strike do the fangs "spring" forward into a vertical position. The Benefit: This allows the snake to look harmless until the last second, reach through thick fur or feathers, and still swallow its food comfortably because the "needles" simply tuck out of the way. The Lesson in Bitachon We have to reiterate this: This is not "evolution." A chameleon wouldn't have ten days to "evolve" a cooling system—it would be roasted by noon or frozen by dawn on Day One. These systems had to be perfect from the very start. As we often say, "Evolution" is just the word used by some to avoid saying Hashem . Even the snake, which was cursed in the Torah, is provided for with an unbelievable system. If Hashem puts this much detail into the skin of a desert lizard and the fangs of a viper, imagine the Hashgacha (Divine Providence) He has over each and every one of us.

Rejoin myself and Allie Bailey on this weeks episode of One For The Road as we catch back up on life on the other side of sobriety, and candidly chat about our experiences on both sides of the line with emotional sobriety.Allie Bailey is an ultrarunner, award winning coach, speaker and podcaster who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world. She was the first woman to run 100 miles across frozen Lake Khövsgöl in Mongolia and to run the full length of the Panama Canal. She has crossed the inhospitable Namib Desert three times, run the length of the Outer Hebrides and completed a 1,000-mile off-road version of the classic Land's End to John o'Groats route in just thirty days. Allie has finished over 200 marathons and ultramarathons all over the world, including the Dragons Back Race and the full Winter Spine Race, but the most remarkable thing about all of these achievements is that she accomplished many of them while battling depression and alcoholism. Although running ultimately became the vehicle that helped buy Allie the time to recover from a number of severe mental health breakdowns, it did not save her. In fact, there were times when it made her battle all the more difficult. After a seismic mental health crisis in 2021, Allie finally admitted to herself and those around her that she was an alcoholic and started her recovery. She left behind a dream career with major record labels and adventure companies and now works as a coach and author with a broad range of runners and endurance athletes, helping them unlock their full potential. In 2022, she was named as one of the most inspiring female adventurers in the UK by the Guardian, and she has appeared on numerous mainstream TV programmes including The One Show and Lorraine. In 2023 she released her first book, the award nominated and critically acclaimed memoir “There is Now Wall”. Her second book “31 Days: A Zero Bullshit Mindset Masterclass for the Modern Runner was released in February 2026. Allie lives in Yorkshire with her rescue dog, Pickle.https://www.instagram.com/ab_runs/https://amzn.eu/d/03O7NRTzIf you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella AttanasioInstagram - @TheDaniellaMartinezhttps://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, my mom gave me a play-by-play of a surprising confrontation she saw on a live webcam feed from a watering hole in Africa. The Gemsbok, a large antelope found in Namibia’s Namib Desert, has horns that can be more than two feet long making it a formidable animal that doesn’t seem to scare easily. That is unless it comes across a group of brave and rowdy ostriches. The lead ostrich, which was taller than its foes, shook its large feathers, roared, and stomped toward three Gemsbok, causing them to flee. “I guess they didn’t realize how powerful their horns are,” I said to my mom. Believers in Jesus can forget the power we have when faced with attacks from our spiritual enemy, Satan. We have the Holy Spirit who lives inside us (Romans 8:11) and the armor of God to help us: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:11). Satan wants to challenge our belief in God’s Word, question our identity in Christ and tempt us to sin. But we can stand strong because God’s armor includes: “the belt of truth, . . . the breastplate of righteousness, . . . the shield of faith, . . . the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (vv. 14-17). When the enemy attacks us with feelings of fear, condemnation, or despair, let’s remember we are God’s children. He has given us His armor of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, His Word, and prayer to stand strong when we face spiritual battles.

In this episode of Fairyqueen Talks, we explore the true power and weight that positivity holds in our lives, not as denial of negativity, but as a conscious choice to live well despite it.Our brains are wired with a negativity bias, designed for survival, making fear, criticism, and threat feel louder than joy or praise. This bias is amplified by media, politics, and everyday stress, shaping how we think, feel, and make decisions. But awareness gives us choice.Through reflections on evolutionary psychology, self-awareness, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, history, music, and the remarkable Welwitschia mirabilis plant that thrives in the harsh Namib Desert, this episode invites you to rethink how you relate to negativity—and how you nourish positivity.Happily ever after is not something that waits for us at the end of our story. It is something we choose, daily, in how we protect our inner world.If you've ever felt drained by negativity, overwhelmed by the state of the world, or disconnected from joy, this episode is an invitation to adapt, seek nourishment, and choose happiness, on your own terms.

Can you imagine waiting ten years to take the perfect photograph? With phones accessible in our pocket, it's easier than ever to take photos of nature and wildlife, providing we can find it. But what skills do the most successful wildlife photographers have? Talent, patience, curiosity and resilience.你能想象为了拍到一张完美的照片而等待十年吗？如今手机随身携带，只要我们能找到拍摄对象，拍摄自然与野生动物从未如此容易。那么，最成功的野生动物摄影师具备哪些能力呢？天赋、耐心、好奇心以及韧性。The winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 was South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever. His shot depicts a brown hyena lit up in an abandoned mining town in the Namibian desert and was the culmination of ten years' work. So why was it so difficult to capture? The subject is a shy creature, mostly active at night, and the Namib Desert often succumbs to thick fog, while easterly winds can pile sand up to a metre high. "I had one or two years where cameras just got absolutely trashed," he says.2025 年“年度野生动物摄影师”大奖得主是南非野生动物摄影师温·范·登·希弗（Wim van den Heever）。他的作品拍摄的是一只棕鬣狗，在纳米比亚沙漠的一座废弃矿镇中被灯光照亮，这是他十年努力的结晶。那么，为什么这张照片如此难以拍到？拍摄对象性格羞怯，主要在夜间活动；纳米布沙漠又常常被浓雾笼罩，东风还会将沙子堆积到高达一米。“有一两年的时间，相机简直被彻底毁掉了，”他说。The images captured in this competition are not just stunning, they are also powerful glimpses into the fragile, complex and beautiful ecosystems we share. The picture that won Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 is of a longhorn beetle appearing to look out at big logging machinery which is chopping down its habitat. The photographer has cleverly framed the beetle and machinery to be equal in size, which one of the judges commented on. "The photographer has given M. asper authority in this image. It does exactly what a strong photograph should do – it increases our understanding.”本次比赛中的影像不仅令人惊叹，更有力地呈现了我们共同生活其中那些脆弱、复杂而美丽的生态系统。获得 2025 年“年度青年野生动物摄影师”奖的作品，拍摄的是一只长角甲虫，仿佛正注视着正在砍伐其栖息地的大型伐木机械。摄影师巧妙地将甲虫与机械构图成同等大小，这一点得到了评委的评价。“摄影师在这张照片中赋予了 M. asper 一种主导感。这正是优秀摄影作品应有的力量——它加深了我们的理解。”A strong visual can not only provoke the urgency of conservation but can also give us glimpses into the unexpected. This year a Belgian photographer captured a startling image of one of the world's only maritime lions. These big cats moved from their traditional hunting grounds in the Namib Desert in 2017 and have since learnt to hunt fur seals along the Atlantic coast. "The photo shows how resilient these animals are… that they change their habitat to survive," says the photographer, Van Malderen.强有力的视觉影像不仅能唤起人们对自然保护的紧迫感，也能让我们看到意想不到的变化。今年，一位比利时摄影师拍下了一张震撼人心的照片，主角是世界上极少见的海岸狮。这些大型猫科动物于 2017 年离开了它们在纳米布沙漠的传统狩猎地，并逐渐学会沿着大西洋海岸捕食海豹。“这张照片展现了这些动物的顽强生命力……它们为了生存而改变栖息地，”摄影师范·马尔德伦（Van Malderen）说道。What wildlife could you capture? Grab your phone, explore nature and see what you can find.你又能捕捉到怎样的野生动物呢？拿起手机，走进自然，看看你能发现什么。

Willkommen zur vierten und letzten Episode unserer Namibia-Special-Reihe – aufgenommen direkt von der Namib Desert Expedition, gemeinsam mit der wundervollen Maggie Wies - Managerin bei Volkswagen.   Diese Folge geht unter die Haut. Denn sie zeigt, wie wenig es oft braucht, um wirklich etwas zu verändern. Und wie viel in uns selbst passiert, wenn wir anfangen, bewusst zu geben – nicht aus Mitleid, sondern aus echter Verbindung.   Im Mittelpunkt steht das Frauenförderprojekt Penduka in Windhuk. Ein Ort, an dem Frauen mit wenig Geld, aber mit unendlich viel Herz ihr Leben selbst in die Hand nehmen – und uns Western zeigen, was wir oft längst vergessen haben.   In dieser Folge erfährst du: - warum vier Brillen, 25 iPhones, 1050 Windeln und ein Berg Winterjacken mehr bewirken können als viele Spendenkampagnen - wie viel tiefe Freude entsteht, wenn Geben auf echte Dankbarkeit trifft - warum wir mit einem Gospel-gefüllten Bus zu einem Elevator of Love wurden - wie aus Begegnungen echte Verbindung wurde – und aus Verbindung Veränderung - was es heißt, Verantwortung nicht nur für sich selbst, sondern auch für andere zu übernehmen   Hier findest du den Link zur nächsten Namib Desert Expedition Mai 2026. Wenn du selbst Teil dieser außergewöhnlichen Reise werden willst, dann bewirb dich jetzt, der Auswahlprozess hat begonnen: www.sonjapiontek.com/namib  

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Navigating the Namib: A Tale of Trust and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지수와 민지는 사막의 모래바람 속에서 길을 잃었습니다.En: Jisoo and Minji found themselves lost in the swirling sands of the Namib Desert.Ko: 나미브 사막은 봄이지만 여전히 뜨겁고 황량했습니다.En: Although it was spring, the desert remained hot and desolate.Ko: 넓게 펼쳐진 모래 언덕은 끝없이 이어져 있었습니다.En: The sprawling dunes stretched endlessly.Ko: 그들은 탐험가 팀과 함께 여기 왔지만 심한 모래폭풍에 휘말려 그룹에서 떨어졌습니다.En: They had come here with an expedition team but were separated due to a severe sandstorm.Ko: 지수는 경험 많은 탐험가입니다.En: Jisoo is an experienced explorer.Ko: 그녀는 과거에 실수를 한 적이 있어 자신감이 흔들리고 있었습니다.En: She had made mistakes in the past, which had shaken her confidence.Ko: 민지는 이번 탐험이 처음인 초보 탐험가였지만, 지수를 존경하며 끊임없이 배우고 있었습니다.En: Minji, on the other hand, is a novice on her first expedition, yet she admired Jisoo and constantly learned from her.Ko: 지수는 먼저 상황을 파악했습니다.En: Jisoo assessed the situation first.Ko: "여기서 기다릴까요? 아니면 지도를 보면서 길을 찾아볼까요?" 그녀는 고민했습니다.En: "Should we wait here, or should we look for a way using the map?" she pondered.Ko: 물자도 부족했습니다.En: They were also running low on supplies.Ko: 민지는 조용히 지도를 보다가 작은 랜드마크를 발견했습니다.En: Minji, while quietly looking at the map, discovered a small landmark.Ko: "저기, 이 표식은 어떨까요?" 민지는 조심스럽게 제안했습니다.En: "How about this marker?" she suggested cautiously.Ko: 지수는 고민했지만 민지를 믿기로 했습니다.En: Jisoo, despite her hesitation, decided to trust Minji.Ko: '그녀의 방법을 한 번 믿어보자,' 지수는 다짐했습니다.En: 'Let's believe in her method this once,' Jisoo resolved.Ko: 함께 작은 언덕을 넘고, 먼지를 뚫고 나아갔습니다.En: Together, they climbed over small dunes, pushing through the dust.Ko: 민지가 가리킨 방향으로 가던 중 점차 지표들이 보이기 시작했습니다.En: As they went in the direction pointed out by Minji, signs gradually began to appear.Ko: 솔직히 말해 민지는 속으로 긴장했지만, 표식을 정확히 찾아냈습니다.En: To be honest, Minji was inwardly nervous, but she accurately found the marker.Ko: 결국, 그들은 팀과 다시 만나게 되었습니다.En: Ultimately, they were reunited with their team.Ko: 지수는 민지의 손을 잡으며 말했습니다. "너의 직감은 정말 대단했어. 잘 했어, 민지야."En: Jisoo held Minji's hand and said, "Your intuition was truly impressive. Well done, Minji."Ko: 민지는 자신감을 얻었습니다.En: Minji gained confidence.Ko: 지수는 또 다른 사람의 능력을 신뢰하는 법을 배웠습니다.En: Jisoo learned to trust another person's abilities.Ko: 이제 둘은 하나가 된 팀처럼 함께 사막을 탐험하기로 마음먹었습니다.En: Now, they decided to explore the desert together like a united team.Ko: 넓고 거친 나미브 사막도 그들에게 두렵지 않았습니다.En: Even the vast, rugged Namib Desert didn't intimidate them.Ko: 둘은 미소를 지으며 길을 떠났습니다.En: Smiling, the two set out on their path. Vocabulary Words:swirling: 소용돌이치는desolate: 황량한sprawling: 펼쳐진expedition: 탐험severe: 심한sandstorm: 모래폭풍experienced: 경험 많은novice: 초보admired: 존경했다assessed: 평가했다supplies: 물자landmark: 랜드마크suggested: 제안했다cautiously: 조심스럽게hesitation: 망설임resolved: 결심했다pushing: 밀고 나가는dust: 먼지direction: 방향signs: 표지inwardly: 속으로accurately: 정확히intuition: 직감impressive: 대단한confidence: 자신감abilities: 능력united: 하나가 된rugged: 거친intimidate: 두렵게 하다path: 길

What happens when you lead through fire—literally—and discover your deepest strength in the most extreme places on Earth?In this motivational and deeply inspiring episode, Reginald D is joined by Erik Hatterscheidt.  Erik is the founder of Freshline Moto Club, the world's only motorcycle brotherhood that brings entrepreneurial men together through extreme motorcycle expeditions and humanitarian missions, from the Namib Desert to the jungles of Guatemala, Erik builds leaders who don't crack under pressure—and cultures that thrive in chaos.Erik reveals how his faith, upbringing, and total breakdown at his family's resort sparked a global mission to forge elite teams of men through extreme expeditions and fire-tested brotherhood. He shares the 5 Instincts of Male Leadership, how to recognize cracks in your culture before collapse, and how he went from crying over unpaid bills to leading world-class training camps across Africa, the Andes, and beyond.Whether you're leading a family, a business, or a movement—this episode delivers the mindset, courage, and clarity to go from overwhelmed to unstoppable.Discover Erik's 5 Leadership Instincts that every high-performing man must understand and activate.Learn how to build trust, endurance, and unity in any team—even under extreme pressure.Find out how faith, stillness, and servant leadership are the secret weapons to lasting influence and legacy.Tune in now to hear how leaders are built in the fire and how to become the kind of person others would follow through the storm.Eric/Freshline Moto Expedition Club contact details:LinkedIn - Erik Hatterscheidt - President at Freshline Moto Expedition Club |https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-hatterscheidtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/freshlinemotoclubApplication: Freshline Moto Expedition Club - https://www.freshlineclub.com inspirational, motivational, motivational speech, Christian podcast, leadership, men's leadership, team building, resilienceSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Sandstorm Survival: Lessons from the Namib Desert Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 남해의 겨울, 끝없는 사막.En: The winter of the Namhae, an endless desert.Ko: 지훈과 민서는 나미브 사막에 서 있었다.En: Jihoon and Minseo were standing in the Namib Desert.Ko: 그곳은 모래와 바위, 끝없는 수평선이 있었다.En: It was a place of sand, rocks, and an endless horizon.Ko: 하늘은 분명하고 맑았지만, 오늘은 모래바람이 일기 시작했다.En: The sky was clear and bright, but today a sandstorm began brewing.Ko: 모래 폭풍이 몰아치기 전에, 지훈은 완벽한 사진을 찍고 싶었다.En: Before the sandstorm hit, Jihoon wanted to take the perfect photograph.Ko: 그는 열정적인 사진작가였다.En: He was a passionate photographer.Ko: "이쪽으로 가면 좋을 거 같아요," 민서가 말했다.En: "It seems good to go this way," Minseo said.Ko: 민서는 항상 모험을 좋아하는 여행가였다.En: Minseo was always an adventurous traveler.Ko: 그녀는 미지의 길을 찾는 데 열중했다.En: She was engrossed in seeking unknown paths.Ko: 둘은 사막을 걷고 있었다.En: The two were walking through the desert.Ko: 갑자기, 심한 모래 폭풍이 그들을 집어삼켰다.En: Suddenly, a violent sandstorm engulfed them.Ko: 사방이 보이지 않았다.En: They couldn't see anything around them.Ko: "우리는 큰 모래언덕 뒤에 숨는 게 좋겠어요," 지훈이 말했다.En: "We should hide behind a big sand dune," Jihoon said.Ko: 그는 안전을 위해서 그의 경험을 믿고 있었다.En: He was trusting his experience for safety.Ko: "하지만 우리는 캠프로 돌아가야 해요," 민서가 주장했다.En: "But we need to return to the camp," Minseo insisted.Ko: 그녀는 모험을 멈출 수 없었다.En: She couldn't stop the adventure.Ko: 그녀는 더 나아가야 한다고 생각했다.En: She thought they needed to keep going.Ko: 결국, 둘은 갈라섰다.En: Ultimately, the two parted ways.Ko: 지훈은 모래언덕 뒤에 숨어 있었다.En: Jihoon hid behind a sand dune.Ko: 민서는 앞으로 나아갔다.En: Minseo moved forward.Ko: 그러나 모래바람은 점점 더 강해졌다.En: However, the sandstorm grew stronger.Ko: "멈춰요!En: "Stop!"Ko: " 지훈이 외쳤다.En: Jihoon shouted.Ko: "여기서 같이 기다려봐요.En: "Let's wait here together."Ko: "민서는 잠시 멈췄다.En: Minseo paused for a moment.Ko: 두려움이 그녀를 덮쳤다.En: Fear enveloped her.Ko: 그녀는 결국 지훈에게로 돌아왔다.En: Eventually, she returned to Jihoon.Ko: 폭풍이 절정에 달했을 때, 두 사람은 서로의 손을 잡고 기다렸다.En: When the storm reached its peak, the two held each other's hands and waited.Ko: 폭풍은 점점 약해지기 시작했고, 두 사람은 방향을 잡고 걸을 수 있었다.En: The storm gradually began to weaken, and they were able to find their direction and walk.Ko: 결국, 둘은 캠프로 돌아왔다.En: In the end, they returned to the camp.Ko: 그들은 서로의 능력을 인정했다.En: They acknowledged each other's abilities.Ko: 지훈은 계산된 위험을 감수하는 것의 가치를 깨달았다.En: Jihoon realized the value of taking calculated risks.Ko: 민서는 전략과 인내의 중요성을 배웠다.En: Minseo learned the importance of strategy and patience.Ko: "다음에는 조금 더 조심해야겠어요.En: "Next time, we should be a bit more cautious."Ko: " 민서가 웃으며 말했다.En: Minseo said with a smile.Ko: 지훈도 미소를 지었다.En: Jihoon smiled too.Ko: 그들은 이제 서로를 더 믿을 수 있었다.En: They could now trust each other more.Ko: 차가운 남해의 겨울 사막에서, 그들은 조금 더 성장했다.En: In the cold winter desert of Namhae, they grew a little more.Ko: 그들의 마음속에 사막의 모험이 간직되었다.En: The adventure in the desert was cherished in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:endless: 끝없는horizon: 수평선sandstorm: 모래폭풍brewing: 일기 시작하다engrossed: 열중했다violent: 심한engulfed: 집어삼켰다safety: 안전adventurous: 모험을 좋아하는parted: 갈라섰다insisted: 주장했다enveloped: 덮쳤다weaken: 약해지다direction: 방향calculated: 계산된risks: 위험acknowledged: 인정했다strategy: 전략patience: 인내cautious: 조심해야겠다cherished: 간직되었다photograph: 사진passionate: 열정적인advancing: 나아가야 한다고calm: 맑았지만trust: 믿고 있다unknown: 미지의learnt: 깨달았다grow: 성장했다awaited: 기다렸다

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ So sieht ein Kind von Homo sapiens und Neandertaler aus +++ Flugzeug-Klos als Frühwarnsystem für kommende Epidemien +++ Für die Forschung: Tierpfleger spielen mit einem Bonobo verstecken +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:A new analysis of the neurocranium and mandible of the Skhūl I child: Taxonomic conclusions and cultural implications, L'Anthropologie, Juli-August 2025Earliest evidence discovered of interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, TAUVOD auf Youtube, 20.08.2025Aircraft lavatory wastewater surveillance for movement of antimicrobial resistance genes: a proof-of-concept study, Applied and Industrial Microbiology, 28.05.2025Mental representation of the locations and identities of multiple hidden agents or objects by a bonobo, Proceedings of the Royal Society, 20.08.2025A perfect storm: unprecedented expansion of the Namib Desert and cascading desertification processes in the northernmost Succulent Karoo, Journal of Arid Environments, Dezember 2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Send us a textI sit down with Pete Human, the co-owner of Renedian Adventure Tours, a company that offers guided adventure bike tours across six continents, including Africa, Mongolia, South America, New Zealand, Scotland, Canada, and Japan. We discuss everything from his journey, starting with a fixer-upper Land Rover in the early 2000s, to the unique experiences on their tours. You'll hear about their wildlife encounters in the Okavango Delta, the stunning dunes in the Namib Desert, and the cultural richness of Japan. Plus, Piet shares valuable insights into the logistics and planning that go into these tours, perfect for any adventure enthusiast. Grab your favorite campfire beverage and hit the road with us!Check out Renedian's Instagram HERE!Click Here for the book, The University of Gravel Roads!Support the showSpecial Thanks to our Supporters of the community: Capri Campers- Everything you need- Check them HERE! Afuera Coffee: Use code smalltruckcampers for 10% off your next order! Torklift International is looking for product evaluators for their Apex Anchor system. To be an evaluator, send Jasmyne and email at: Marketing@torklift.com. Also, use code STC2025 for 10% off your order and check them out here! Shop all the STC Merch here, and support the channel! For the Small Truck Campers website, click here!To check out our Instagram, click here!For our YouTube Channel, click here!Join our Facebook Group here!

Karen Power is an Irish composer who uses environmental sounds in her intriguing work. She is a master field recordist who has recorded sounds in some of the worlds most isolated and challenging locations including The Arctic, Amazon, and Namib Desert. You'll hear clips of her work including The Bats of Namibia, Frogs of Angor Wat, fascinating bog sounds and arctic ice sounds in collaborations with the Quiet Music Ensemble and many brilliant collaboraters on her project human nature. She's also shared with us a raw field recording from a double cicada brood emergence. Karen and I also talked about her projects working to explore listeneing, composing and improvising with young children and inclusive music making with people living with disabiliities. You can also watch this on my YouTube channel; I've also linked the transcript. Episode linkIt's a joy to bring these inspiring episodes to you every week, and I do all the many jobs of research, production and publicity. Ko-fi support pagePodcast merchNewsletter Karen Power website human nature albumwe return to groundOther episodes: Lawrence English Ceara ConwayJesse Stewart Philip Griffin Verna Gillis Ellen Waterman(00:00) Intro (02:22) field recording (11:44) recording bats, human nature album with clip of Bats of Namibia (16:30) different kinds of scores to communicate with the musicians (21:32) we return to ground album with the Quiet Music Ensemble (23:47) clip of Instruments of Ice (25:37) Sonic Pollinators with clip (27:27) we return to ground with clip (33:51) other linked episodes you'll like (34:42) collaboration with Loré Lixenburg Language Land Sea (41:51) Thomas Buckner, Frogs of Angkor Wat with clip (43:30)Pauline Oliveros, Sirens of New York with clip (47:55) Natural Creators Program for young children (53:45) inclusive ensembles for adults living with disabilities (58:50) Blackbirds, Jessical Cottis (01:01:31) women composers problems with equity (01:06:50) cicadas

In the early 1900s, the first diamond was found in Kolmanskop, in the African country of Namibia. It led to a diamond rush and the town was created.Having become one of the wealthiest places, when the diamonds ran out it was abandoned.It meant this once vibrant place started being buried by the Namib Desert.Dieter Huyssen speaks to Megan Jones about his memories of visiting the town, which is where his family once called home.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Dieter's father's house. Credit: Dieter Huyssen)

Die eerste Namib Desert Jazz-fees by Duin 7 in Walvisbaai het wêreldklas jazz na die Namib-woestyn gebring. Die fees word aangebied onder beskerming van Erongo-goewerneur Neville Andre en bevat 'n indrukwekkende groep internasionale en plaaslike jazz-kunstenaars. Die fees is 'n historiese oomblik op die land se kulturele en musiektoneel, wat die weg baan vir toekomstige wêreldgehalte jazz-geleenthede in die land. Goewerneur Andre nooi Erongo-inwoners uit om vanaand se laaste uitvoering by te woon.

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if the vast, arid landscapes of Namibia held more than just stunning beauty? In this riveting episode, we follow Samantha Skyring, a single mother and visionary entrepreneur, as she transforms a life-changing desert encounter into a thriving global brand. A chance discovery of a hidden river oasis and a profound connection with the resilient oryx gazelle set her on an unexpected path, blending ancient wisdom with modern innovation.Salt has long been revered as "white gold," shaping civilizations from the Egyptians to the Greeks and Romans. Samantha takes us on a fascinating deep dive into its sacred history, exploring its essential role in health, spirituality, and human survival. We challenge long-held beliefs with insights from The Salt Fix, unraveling the surprising truth about salt, sugar, and wellness.Step into the magic of the Kalahari Desert, where Oryx Desert Salt is sustainably harvested, and uncover the mysteries of water memory—where science and spirituality collide. This conversation will transform the way you see salt, revealing its hidden influence on our bodies, minds, and connection to the earth. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about this elemental treasure.Guest Biography:Fourteen years ago, Samantha Skyring took a bold leap of faith, selling her home to purchase 34 tons of salt. As a single mother rebuilding her life, she packed the salt herself from a rented cottage, determined to create something meaningful. That determination led to Oryx Desert Salt, a globally recognized brand known for its purity, sustainability, and social impact.Inspired by her travels—including a 75-mile trek through the Namib Desert, where she encountered the elusive oryx gazelle—Samantha launched Oryx Desert Salt in 2010. What began as a one-woman operation has grown into an international enterprise, employing 25-35 staff and exporting to markets like the USA. Her journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of a single daring decision to transform lives.To save 10% on your purchase of Oryx Desert Salt, enter code JULIERYAN10 in the checkout!Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Exploring the Desert With Samantha Skyring(0:10:17) - The Spiritual Power of Salt(0:21:12) - The Truth About Different Salt Types(0:32:31) - The Magic of Oryx Desert Salt(0:43:40) - Salt, Spirituality, and Self-DiscoverySubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

In this episode, we gather around an African watering hole to see who can chase away the most animals in Kariba! Kariba is about animals gathering around an African watering hold, so the cards are all elephants and giraffes and zebras and meerkats and such. Players take turns playing cards from their hands to the watering hole in the middle of the table, with larger animals chasing off smaller ones. Kariba is my favorite game to bring to family gatherings when (a) I know there will be young kids there, especially pre-readers and (b) I don't have much space in my luggage, since it comes in a very small box.Links:See my photo of Kariba.Buy Kariba on Amazon.Watch a watering hole in the Namib Desert.See Felix Kindelán's Instagram. Order a First Player Token coffee mug.Visit the First Player Token website.Join the FPT Facebook group.Follow @firstplayertoken on Bluesky.Join the Family Tabletop Community on Discord.Music:"Open Road," "The Concept" by Purple Planet.Send us a text

Are you searching for something deeper than the constant hustle and striving? Whether you're looking to build a purpose-driven path, reconnect with nature, or find peace in a noisy world, this episode will inspire you! Today, I'm joined by Samantha Skyring, CEO of Oryx Desert Salt, whose journey began with a powerful trek across the Namib Desert. That transformative experience, and a profound connection with the Oryx gazella, inspired Samantha to create Oryx Desert Salt, a brand with a mission that goes beyond salt—it's about healing, connection, and honouring nature.About Samantha Skyring: Samantha is the founder and CEO of Oryx Desert Salt, an eco-conscious business that provides high-quality salt harvested sustainably from the pristine Kalahari Desert. Oryx Desert Salt isn't just a product; it's a symbol of respect for nature, wellness, and spiritual grounding. Samantha's journey is one of resilience, purpose, and a love for the natural world that she shares with us today.Listen to Learn: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode02:18 The Adventure Begins: Samantha's Journey in Namibia26:35 The Significance of Salt: From Desert Adventures to Healing Properties32:45 The Importance of Electrolytes and Hydration39:34 The Source and Benefits of Oryx Desert Salt53:32 Living a Purposeful and Aligned LifeResources: Discover Oryx Desert Salt: Oryx Desert SaltFollow Samantha and Oryx Desert Salt on Instagram: @oryxdesertsaltContact NathanConnect with Nathan on Instagram: @nathanmaingardJoin the 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge:Ready to reset your mind, step away from distractions, and create more space for purpose and clarity? The 21-Day Dopamine Detox Challenge is the perfect next step for anyone inspired by Samantha's journey of intentional, grounded living. This challenge will help you break free from the endless cycle of distraction and overstimulation. Each day, you'll receive tools to reconnect with yourself, establish boundaries with technology, and build habits that nourish a more peaceful, purpose-driven life. Adrien Boisseau shares: “This challenge helped me step away from my constant need for screens. I feel more peaceful, more connected, and more present in my life.” If you're ready to shift your focus to what really matters, click here to join and start creating a life of alignment and intention.About We Are Already Free Welcome to We Are Already Free, the podcast for conscious misfits who are ready to be part of the solution. I'm Nathan Maingard, your host, and each week, we explore what it means to live authentically, find our tribe, and build meaningful, beautiful lives together. Through deep conversations with inspiring guests, we uncover the wisdom and practical tools needed to break free from the mainstream narrative, align with our true nature, and live with purpose. If you're ready to shift from fear to empowerment and from isolation to community, you're in the right place.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Jenni is joined by Kris King, the Expedition Leader and owner of 'Beyond The Ultimate,' a company renowned for organising an extraordinary series of self-sufficient, multi-day ultramarathons set in some of the world's most challenging and breathtaking environments.Participants in Beyond The Ultimate events often fall into one or more of these categories: 'Running Purists,' 'Tough Guys/Women,' 'Soul Searchers,' and 'Story Tellers.' These adventurers are drawn to the experience because it offers a journey that profoundly expands both mind and spirit, creating memories that will last a lifetime.Guided by the philosophy that life should be filled with experiences, not possessions, Kris and his team have designed these multi-day trail running adventures to offer participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.So, if you're dreaming of tackling a Desert Ultra in the Namib Desert, a Jungle Ultra in the Amazon Rainforest, an Ice Ultra in Swedish Lapland, or perhaps a Mountain Ultra in the Tian Shan Mountains, this episode of RunPod could be just for you.

We've featured a lot of people who have taken on epic challenges, but this guest, Ray Zahab of Quebec, Canada, has done dozens and dozens of them. When we recorded this, Ray had just completed a couple of weeks before a crossing of Death Valley from north to south. I'm very familiar with the Badwater 135, which just completed, but that is run on roads. I didn't even know it was a thing there to run the shortest route between two points, completely off-road. The terrain is seriously rugged, and it's pretty hot, and Ray ran it with limited re-supplies in 53:35:21. In case you're wondering, he drank 75 liters of water. He's also run across the widest park of Death Valley west to east, crossing two mountain ranges, in 35 hours. He's run 7500 km across the Sahara Desert in 111 days, 1850 km across the Namib Desert in Africa, 1200 km across the Atacama Desert in Chile, and 2000 km across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. That's the hot, dry stuff. He's crossed Baffin Island in northern Canada nine times in winter and trekked from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole on snowshoes pulling his supply sled. And I'm just scratching the surface. Here's the WASP comeback story angle: Ray did this last Death Valley project a little more than a year after completing six months of debilitating chemotherapy for a rare form of lymphoma. What's very cool about Ray is how he shares his projects with schoolchildren with live links, and he has been running his foundation, impossible2Possible, to introduce kids to the kind of adventuring he does and reach beyond their perceived limits. The foundation takes kids to wild places so they can challenge themselves, and it doesn't even charge them to be there! Yes, they're free! Ray and his wife have been raising two daughters who get to experience the outdoors unlike the way Ray was when he was younger and was an out-of-shape, pack-a-day smoker. So there's another comeback. His brother inspired him to get outdoors and Ray now encourages everyone to also do so, including with his expedition company, KapiK1, which leads trips to remote and beautiful places like Baffin Island, the Atacama Desert, and the Gobi Desert. Even though we had a fairly short conversation, you might still find yourself listening in amazement to all that Ray does and get pumped up by his incredible level of energy and excitement.Ray Zahabrayzahab.comimpossible2possible.comkapik1.comrzahab@impossible2possible.comFacebook and LinkedIn Ray ZahabInstagram and X @rayzahabYouTube @rayzahab1944Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

Join us on this episode of Sound Advice, as we discover how the dynamic power couple, Jim and Dannii Mee, captured their love for travel and transformed their passions into a thriving international events business, driving Rat Race Adventure Sports to new heights. Learn from their resilience in adapting through the challenges of the pandemic, pivoting from obstacle races to offering exhilarating expeditions in once in a lifetime destinations.  From the Namib Desert to the Panamanian jungle, discover their story of passion, perseverance, and the unbreakable foundation of their marriage, which fuels their adventure sports empire. 

This week i am joined on One For The Road by Allie Bailey who is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcaster who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world. In 2024 she released her first book “There is No Wall”, a brutally honest, sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns that almost cost her her life. She would like it to be known that despite this doom worthy introduction, she is “super good fun.” Allie tends to swear quite a lot. Allie was the first woman to run 100 miles across frozen Lake Khövsgöl in Mongolia and to run the full length of the Panama Canal. She has crossed the inhospitable Namib Desert three times, run the length of the Outer Hebrides and completed a 1,000-mile off-road version of the classic Land's End to John o'Groats route in just thirty days. Allie has finished over 200 marathons and ultramarathons all over the world, but the most remarkable thing about all of these achievements is that she accomplished most of them while battling depression and alcoholism. Although running ultimately became the vehicle that helped buy Allie the time to recover from a number of severe mental health breakdowns, it did not save her. In fact, there were times when it made her battle all the more difficult. After a seismic mental health crisis in 2021, Allie finally admitted to herself and those around her that she was an alcoholic and started her recovery. She left behind a dream career with major record labels and adventure companies and now works as a coach with a broad range of runners and endurance athletes, helping them unlock their full potential. Instagram: @ab_runsWebsite: www.alliebailey.co.ukBook links: Publisher: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/there-is-no-wall-allie-Tour: https://www.speakersfromtheedge.com/theatre-tours/2024/allie-bailey-rwsyThis weeks episode is sponsored by https://www.ethicalcontent.co.uk/If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-MartinezInstagram - @TheDaniellaMartinezhttps://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth is a traveler first and foremost. With 35 years of travel experience, each year she spends three to four months abroad, combining her love of adventure with vacation and business.  For 15 years she has been running WanderTours, focusing on women-only tours, where she encourages and inspires women to dive deep into cultures and to challenge themselves by getting out of their comfort zone. She recently discovered running and, at age 50, ran her first marathon. She then discovered ultra-running and has been using these as an excuse to explore remote destinations around the globe that few people ever see. Most recently she completed the Grand Slam Plus with Racing the Planet. This consisted of running five 250K stage races across four deserts: the Gobi in Mongolia, the Atacama in Chile, the Namib in Namibia, Antarctica and, the one non-desert race, a run across the country of Georgia.  While many people have completed these races, she is part of a small group of competitors (only seven women!) who have completed them in a year's time (OK, slightly longer due to Covid). *** We first spoke with Beth - Feb 11th 2020 - Running her 1st Marathon at 50, completing the Snowman Trek in Bhutan.  ***  Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Beth Whitman and what she does Speaking with Beth at the end of 2019 where she shared more about running her first marathon and completing the Snowman Trek in Bhutan.  Going back to the start of 2020 4 desert races - with Racing the Planet  Wanting to run these 4races in 1 year (Namib Race (Namibia), Gobi March (Mongolia), Atacama Crossing (Chile) and The Last Desert (Antarctica)) Continuing to run and train, even when races and borders were getting closed Not knowing what was going on, and continuing to hope that the race would go on.  Running every street in your city/neighbourhood   Having a purpose to get up every day and go running The rules of the ‘running every street' The mental side of always being ‘on' while running  The challenges of running a tour company during covid Dealing with uncertainty  Her first race - running Georgia (country) in 2021 Dealing with stress Using mediation and becoming more aware of her thoughts Needing to know what was happening and starting to doom scroll Becoming more aware of her habits Cutting back on caffeine and sugar Moving on quickly from each trip/race Needing to spend more time in reflection and appreciation for what's been achieved Revenge travel Having 7 weeks between the Georgia race and the next ultra in Namibia Fuelling ultra marathons being a mostly vegan  Magical moments and highlights from running  Running in Antarctica and the challenges with the terrain and weather The mental struggle and thinking that she wasn't going to be able to carry on while running in the desert What kept her going during the tough times How to find out more about Beth and her tours Being most active on Facebook Final words of advice Having something to look forward to  The power of making a plan  Why you are capable of so much more than you think    Social Media   Website: www.WanderlustAndLipstick.com  www.WanderTours.com    Instagram: @bethwhitwa @wandertours_pics   Facebook: @bethwhitwa    

There Is No Wall is ultrarunner Allie Bailey's brutally honest and sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns which almost cost her her life. Told with disarming vulnerability, heartbreaking depth of feeling and dark humour, this isn't a story about how running saved her – she was already running and at the height of her struggles sometimes even winning 100-mile-plus races. But somewhere between the darkest excesses of the music industry and the simple beauty of the ultrarunning scene, Allie found space to listen, learn and put into practice techniques that would go on to save her life and change it for the better. There Is No Wall is a story about how doing something you love can lead you to achieve things you never thought possible. Running won't save you, but it might buy you the time to save yourself.Allie Bailey is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcaster who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world. She was the first woman to run 100 miles across frozen Lake Khövsgöl in Mongolia and to run the full length of the Panama Canal. She has crossed the inhospitable Namib Desert three times, run the length of the Outer Hebrides and completed a 1,000-mile off-road version of the classic Land's End to John o'Groats route in just thirty days. Allie has finished over 200 marathons and ultramarathons all over the world, but the most remarkable thing about all of these achievements is that she accomplished most of them while battling depression and alcoholism. Although running ultimately became the vehicle that helped buy Allie the time to recover from a number of severe mental health breakdowns, it did not save her. In fact, there were times when it made her battle all the more difficult. After a seismic mental health crisis in 2021, Allie finally admitted to herself and those around her that she was an alcoholic and started her recovery. She left behind a dream career with major record labels and adventure companies and now works as a coach with a broad range of runners and endurance athletes, helping them unlock their full potential. In 2022, she was named as one of the most inspiring female adventurers in the UK by the Guardian, and she has appeared on numerous mainstream TV programmes including The One Show and Lorraine. She lives in Yorkshire with her rescue dog, Pickle.If you'd like to read Allie's blog or get a copy of her book, both are available on her website (as well as links to her social media if you'd like to follow her): http://www.alliebailey.co.uk/aboutSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runningbookreviews

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Junge Menschen fühlen sich im Vergleich zum Durchschnitt öfter einsam +++ Menschen in Kneipenvierteln haben öfter Herzprobleme +++ Schabrackenschakale pinkeln Früchte an, damit sie kein anderer wegschnappt +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Einkommen, Konsum und Lebensbedingungen. Zeitverwendung. 28. Februar 2024Ready-to-Eat Food Environments and Risk of Incident Heart Failure: A Prospective Cohort Study. 27 Feb 2024Frugivory by carnivores: Black-backed jackals are key dispersers of seeds of the scented !nara melon in the Namib Desert. 06 February 2024Meta-analysis shows that wild large herbivores shape ecosystem properties and promote spatial heterogeneity. 09 February 2024Chemoenzymatic indican for light-driven denim dyeing. 27 February 2024Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.

Experience the essence of Namibia in our Sunday Roast special, featuring Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby. Journey through captivating mine sites alongside Hunter Kennedy, an esteemed exploration geologist, and Martyn Churchouse, a seasoned geologist. Immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, while staying informed with a roundup of the week's top stories and market highlights. Join us for a captivating exploration of Namibia's beauty and intrigue. Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest The information, investment views, and recommendations in this podcast are provided for general information purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial product relating to any companies under discussion or to engage in or refrain from doing so or engaging in any other transaction. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentator but no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion.

Alan interviews Cody Soodeen. Cody Soodeen's parents lived in a town with contaminated well water - so they had to buy bottled water. This led him as an architect to invent a way, using desiccants, to extract pure water from dry air.  Today, his company, Kara Water sells air-to-water extraction units to thousands of consumers.  Make sure to subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, so you won't miss a single episode. Website: www.KaraWater.com  

In this episode, we're excited about new books: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett and Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. Then Mel shares her excitement about a webcam in the Namib Desert. Links Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar video: Namibia Desert live stream 360° view of the desert surrounding the watering hole 10 Interesting Namib Desert Facts 11 Things to do in the Namib Desert Gondwana Namib Park Secrets of Survival: Life in the Namib Desert Namibia's Skeleton Coast: A journey through the ‘end of the Earth' video: Namibia's Wild Skeleton Coast video: Where Namib Desert Meets Atlantic Ocean This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/StrongSense and get on your way to being your best self. Transcript of this episode. The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica McAlister on the innocuous wasp-like black soldier fly, a crown jewel of a fast-growing insect farming industry that's addressing the urgent need to find cheap clean protein. And how Namib Desert beetles have evolved in a very special environment, where the only source of water exists in the air. (Image: Desert beetle in Namib desert. Credit: Martin Harvey/Getty Images)

Today, we are set to begin an enthralling expedition into the varied domains of education in Namibia. From the sun-drenched dunes of the Namib Desert to the lively urban hubs, our podcast endeavours to reveal the lesser-known tales, obstacles, and triumphs that mould the educational journeys of students, educators, and communities throughout this extraordinary nation. Prepare yourself to dive into the opulent narrative of Namibian education with Julius Mfone.Guest - Julius Mfone boasts 18 years of teaching experience across Cameroon, Gabon, and Namibia, spanning all education levels. Notably, he's earned accolades such as the CAMELTTA Teacher of the Year 2013 and the Otjuozonjupa Council Excellence award for Namibia's 2021 Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Levels Results. He's currently instructing Communication at Intellectus Campus, a Vocational Training School inNamibia.Like the show? Please review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to my internet home: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkarFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/Contact me:gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/genocide-studies

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Since the late 1990s, activists have campaigned to remove "conflict diamonds" from jewelry shops and department stores. But if the problem of conflict diamonds--gems extracted from war zones--has only recently generated attention, it is not a new one. Nor are conflict diamonds an exception in an otherwise honest industry. The modern diamond business, Steven Press shows, owes its origins to imperial wars and has never escaped its legacy of exploitation. In Blood and Diamonds: Germany's Imperial Ambitions in Africa (Harvard UP, 2021), Press traces the interaction of the mass-market diamond and German colonial domination in Africa. Starting in the 1880s, Germans hunted for diamonds in Southwest Africa. In the decades that followed, Germans waged brutal wars to control the territory, culminating in the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples and the unearthing of vast mineral riches. Press follows the trail of the diamonds from the sands of the Namib Desert to government ministries and corporate boardrooms in Berlin and London and on to the retail counters of New York and Chicago. As Africans working in terrifying conditions extracted unprecedented supplies of diamonds, European cartels maintained the illusion that the stones were scarce, propelling the nascent US market for diamond engagement rings. Convinced by advertisers that diamonds were both valuable and romantically significant, American purchasers unwittingly funded German imperial ambitions into the era of the world wars. Amid today's global frenzy of mass consumption, Press's history offers an unsettling reminder that cheap luxury often depends on an alliance between corporate power and state violence. Jill Massino is a scholar of modern Eastern Europe with a focus on Romania, gender, and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's gonna take a lot to drag us away from TOTO IV, Toto's career-saving collection of pop rock classics! James and Connor will dabble in the opening notes of Jeff Porcaro's iconic Rosanna Shuffle and bless the rains down in Africa. We'll explore Toto's unexpected connections with diverse corners of the music world, from Hakuna Matata to Michael Jackson's Thriller to Star Wars. We've got facts about all 10 songs from this 1982 record, plus we discover a brand new drink and learn about an art installation hidden somewhere in the vast Namib Desert. Between great rockers like Good For You and We Made It to power ballads like I Won't Hold You Back, you can be SURE we're not in Kansas anymore!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mezzo-soprano, Lore Lixenberg and composer, Karen Power team up with Amazonian birds and Namib Desert critters for a sonic adventure in Language, Land, Sea.

In this week's episode Ricky and Niall have a look at the application of working dogs to wildlife conservation projects in Africa. Ricky speaks to Rory Hennebry owner and operator of Munster Canine and Lead Trainer at K9 Wildlife Project a charity set-up to train dogs for wildlife conservation operations internationally. Rory specialises in training working dogs for a myriad of technical roles and has used his skills and experience in training security and military service dogs and applied them to preparing their canine colleague's for roles involving wildlife tracking and anti-poaching efforts in Africa. Rory's insights span from the selection of dogs for such roles to how a young pup can go from playing in a Cork field to tracking poachers in the Namib Desert. Rory's breed of choice for such applications is the Belgian Malinois, a breed well-known for its intelligence, athleticism and loyalty.Finally we bring an African species into the fold for “Bird of the Week” with the Pearl-spotted Owlet nominated by Rory, a species he has encountered on dog training and handover trips to the continent. For more information and to support the K9 Wildlife Project see the website here:  https://www.k9wildlifeproject.com/ and/or follow them on Instagram: @k9_wildlife_project In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, biodiversity officer with Offaly County Council in conversation with  Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland  and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly. The series is supported by Laois, Offaly and Westmeath County Councils and the Heritage Council.

Not everyone was lucky enough to escape the attacks of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar. Fortunately, Benedict Allen - one of the world's most daring adventurers – survived for many years in the most dangerous parts of the world, enabling him to escape this life-threatening situation. Benedict is an English explorer, filmmaker, and writer who's travelled to some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth including West Papua, the Amazon Basin, and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. With 10 books and six TV series that document his explorations and unique experiences, he has made a name for himself as one of the leading modern-day explorers. In this captivating episode, we discuss some of Benedict's most thrilling expeditions, how his experiences have shaped his motivational talks, and his latest book which details what he's learnt from isolated communities. Listening to this gentleman's stories was like embarking on an adventure, and I'm excited for you to share in the thrill of his experiences, too. Discussion points: 01:04 Benedict's stance on technology 12:00 His unique expeditions 16:30 Why people rarely explore 24:04 Figuring out where he belonged 27:10 What Benedict treasures most 30:57 The help of camels in the Namib Desert 36:41 How his experiences have shaped his motivational talks 40:35 His latest book “Explorer" Show Sponsors: Najahi Events: The UAE's leading event promoter: https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Benedict Allen https://www.instagram.com/benedictallenexplorer/ https://www.facebook.com/BenedictAllenExplorer https://twitter.com/benedictallen https://www.youtube.com/user/benedictallenvids

We head to the Namib Desert in Africa, where the landscape is dotted with mysterious, pimple-like indents known as fairy circles. Where do these things come from? Scientist Walter Tschinkel has spent the last several years studying and experiencing a natural occurrence so enchanting, locals describe it as “The footprints of the gods.”READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fairy-circles-southern-africa

Allie spent a lot of her life seeking approval from people she thought were cool, believing that in order to be successful, you had to act a certain way. For her, success is seeing someone who doesn't believe they can do something transform into someone who does. After working for major record labels for 12 years, Allie realised that music, which she had once loved, was slowly killing her. Her dream career had turned her into a nightmare, and she was completely lost. Allie has struggled to find her place and suffers from depressive demons, anxiety, and existential misery. After taking part in the inaugural Rat Race Test Pilot trip to Mongolia in 2018, she realised it was the first time she had truly had time to stop, think, and be completely at peace. Fast forward, after three and a half years, numerous journeys, a pandemic, some questionable decisions, and a lot of planning and running, Allie is now coaching other people to do amazing things. Allie holds several world firsts to her name, including running across Mongolia's Lake Khovsgol and crossing the Namib Desert twice. Allie is the first woman to run the entire length of the Panama Canal. She has also run the length of the Outer Hebrides, crossed Scotland on packraft and foot several times, and completed over 100 marathons and 60-70 ultramarathons, including nine 100-mile plus races. Allie started running 10 years ago and have only being doing the ultra thing for 6 years, but she absolutely love it. It's a game changer. Allie believes that it is something that anyone of any age and from any background can participate in. Allie has been extremely lucky to have discovered something she truly enjoys doing, and her favorite thing in the entire world is seeing people achieve things they never thought were possible "There's nobody funner than an Ultrarunner" - Allie Bailey   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out.  The Tough Girl Podcast is being sponsored throughout March by Inov-8. www.inov-8.com Get involved with the #MarchDailyMile Challenge. Run 1 mile everyday in March.  * We have previously spoken with Allie on 18th Dec 2018 - Listen here    FYI marked as *Explicit - as there are a few little swear words!   Show Notes Who is Allie Bailey Meeting her dogs! Why ultra running and why she loves it  Writing her book  How running helps with her mental health  Being able to process her thoughts  Going more into adventure running Her favourite distance to run… Liking 100 mile races LEJOG - Lands End to John O'Groats The ultimate dream  Working with Rat Race  Starting on the 1st June 2022 Running on average 35 miles a day The hardest part of the LEJOG challenge The mental side of the challenge The challenges of being away from home What a typical day looked like  Starting with the South West Coast Path Running 44 miles into Bristol over 12 hrs Chocolate milk Being in bed asleep by 8pm Snacking all day Having a rest day once a week  Staying injury free throughout the journey  Wanting to finish the run Voltarol gel to help with the pain Using bonjela to numb blisters  Wearing Inov-8 Parkclaw G280 - for 750 miles (then wearing a second pair for the final 250 miles) - “the greatest shoe of all time” The ultra playlist on Spotify - The Bailey Ultra Sound System  Getting to Scotland and the final few days  Spending time by herself towards the end  Getting to John O'Groats and doing the final mile  Feeling underwhelmed with what she had achieved  What she would have done differently  Wishing she had done more strength training before she left Costs of taking on a challenge like this  RAT RACE: RUN BRITANNIA Dragons Back Race, Wales  Getting timed out on day 2  Why it was the most intense thing she's ever done Feeling like a fraud  Taking herself out of the situation The lessons learned from the experience Wanting to go back in 2024 and try again Blog Post - FAILING WHILE DARING GREATLY - THE REAL REASONS THAT DRAGONS BACK RACE IS THE TOUGHEST MOUNTAIN RACE IN THE WORLD.  Not being kind to herself Being able to reframe the situation  Time off in 2023….. Planning to do her first 200 miler and wanting to run all the Wainwrights in a year Taking 10 days off running!!! How you can connect with Allie Final words of wisdom and advice for women who want to get into running and take it to the next level Finding your people, find your tribe, find your people  Ultra Awesome FB Group   Social Media Website www.alliebailey.co.uk  Instagram @ab_runs  Twitter  @AllieBailey  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/alliehbailey     

We're buggin' out in this transformative episode! Join us as we discuss two nifty insects who's metamorphic transformations we find inspiring. This episode includes a clever Namib Desert beetle and a special scorpion fly. 

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has ran 17,000+km across the world's deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. On November 1, 2006, former “pack a day smoker” turned ultra runner Ray Zahab and two friends, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin, set out on an expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. 111 days and 7,500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, Africa they completed their journey by stepping into the Red Sea. The expedition had the trio running an average of 70kms a day without a single day of rest, for 111 days. National Geographic tracked the expedition by web, as well as the documentary film ‘Running The Sahara', produced by Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll, was created in an effort to raise awareness for the drinking water crisis in North Africa. After witnessing and learning about the water crisis in North Africa, Ray decided to leverage his future adventures to help raise awareness and funding for causes, like this one, that he supports and believes in. In fall 2007, Ray ran the three coastal trails of Canada back to back and each leg virtually non-stop, for a total distance of 400 kms. Logistics were as much of a challenge as the run, and Ray ran The Akshayuk Pass on Baffin Island, East Coast Trail Newfoundland and West Coast Trail in British Columbia, with just enough time to travel in between. In spring 2008 Ray partnered with the ONExONE Foundation for a unique ultra running project. Accompanied by a team of runners, Ray ran an average 80 kms per day in each of Canada's 13 Provinces and Territories in 13 days. Once again logistics were a huge challenge. School visits were arranged along the way, students participated and communities became engaged in the run which supported the work of ONExONE, which supports various charities addressing children's issues globally. In Saskatoon alone, several thousand students and 27 schools were involved in school rallies and a city wide relay with Ray and the team. In 2008, Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P) (impossible2possible.com) an organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. Youth Ambassadors are selected from around the world, and then participate, at no cost, in all aspects of the expedition, from logistics and running to creating educational content and team support. All of the i2P Youth Expeditions have included various challenge based initiatives through an Experiential Learning Program, in which thousands of students participate as active ‘team members' during the expeditions, from classrooms all over the world. This program and its technology is also provided at no cost to the students or schools participating. Since its inception, i2P Youth Expeditions have included 14 gruelling expeditions; Baffin Island, Tunisia, the Amazon, Bolivia, India, Botswana, Utah, Peru, Chile, Italy, California, Greece, Death Valley and Canada. The programs and expeditions are 100% free of cost.   SOUTH POLE QUEST EXPEDITION   In 2009, Ray and two fellow Canadians, Kevin Vallely and Richard Weber, broke the world speed record for an unsupported expedition by a team to the Geographic South Pole. In the process, Ray trekked this traditional route from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole, a distance of 1,130 kms, solely on foot and snowshoes, without the use of skis. Students from all over North America joined the team on a daily basis, a program provided through impossible2Possible, as the trio continued their southern trek. The students received daily communications and actively took part in every step of the trek. Essentially becoming “teammates” of the expedition, and teammates of the Guinness World Record achieved. In winter 2010, Ray and Kevin Vallely ran the length of frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia, 650 kms, over the course of 13 days, totally unsupported. Once again communication with satellite video conferencing to schools brought the expedition into classrooms, and classrooms onto the expedition.   ATACAMA EXTREME EXPEDITION   In February 2011 (Summer), Ray became the first person to run the length of the “driest desert on Earth”, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, solo. Temperatures exceeded 50c as he ran and navigated the 1,200 kms in 20 days with minimal daily re-supply, and with emergency supplies on his back. Thousands of students joined this journey, again under his i2P organization, via live web and video conferencing. In August 2011 (Summer), Ray and Will Laughlin ran from the north park boundary to the south park boundary of Death Valley National Park, totally off-road. The 237 km run saw temps reaching over 120 degrees F. This would be followed in 2015 with an abbreviated off- road crossing from north park boundary, exiting at the Badwater Basin after crossing the Devil's Golf Course. Beginning June 23rd 2013 (Summer), Ray ran over 2,000km, solo, across Mongolia and the Gobi Desert, with minimal daily resupplies. Support team included both a film crew and photographer who recorded not only the expedition, and created an archive sharing the stories of the people and culture of Mongolia to schools around the world. In February 2014 (winter) Ray completed his 4th unsupported crossing of Baffin Island through the Akshayuk Pass (he would go on to complete 8 unsupported crossings in various seasons). In January 2015 (summer) Ray ran 1,000km across the Patagonian Desert, and then in summer 2015 Ray did a partial crossing of Death Valley National Park, his second project in the area.   ARCTIC 2 ATACAMA EXPEDITION   In February 2016, Ray Zahab (CAN), Jen Segger (CAN) and Stefano Gregoretti (Italy) set out on a unique and challenging expedition that spanned 100 degrees celsius on the thermometer. The team journeyed from -50°C (-58F) to +50°C (120F) over 1,500km, on mountain bikes and foot, crossing both Baffin Island in Canadian winter, and the Atacama Desert in Chilean summer. This would mark Ray's second crossing the length of the Atacama Desert. In February 2017- Ray Zahab and Stefano Gregoretti would go on to complete the second and third stages of a three part expedition in the Canadian Arctic after a near disastrous start in which Ray broke through a frozen river in the Torngats Mountain Range. The duo rallied back to ski unsupported across Baffin Island, and then fatbike across the Northwest Territories along the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road (500km). Beginning mid January 2018 (Summer), Ray once again teamed up with Stefano Gregoretti to run the length of Namibia, crossing the Namib Desert, approx. 1,850km. Summertime temperatures were intense, and terrain was a mix of cross country, open desert, canyons, gravel roads and track. September 2018, Ray completes his 7th crossing of Baffin Island, in 25.5 hours, coast to coast through the Akshayuk Pass. Fall 2018, Ray, along with close friends, establish KapiK1 Expedition Co, with the goal of giving people the opportunity to join them on adventure travel based expeditions to many of the regions of the world Ray and his team have previously explored. www.kapik1.com In winter (February 2019) Ray and teammate Stefano Gregoretti attempted an unsupported crossing of the Kamchatka Peninsula in far east Russia. After 19 days of brutal conditions, the team (no longer unsupported) was prevented from moving forward due to dangerous and fast flowing open rivers, and were unable to achieve their goal of reaching the east coast. July 2019 (summer), Will Laughlin and Ray Zahab successfully transect Death Valley, from west to east, across the Panamint Mountain Range, Death Valley Basin, and the Amargosa Mountains. It took the duo 35 hours to complete the crossing, moving virtually non stop, taking breaks only at resupply caches. September 2019, Ray completes 8th crossing of Baffin Island, Akshayuk Pass. His brother John joined him, almost 20 years since he first inspired Ray to change his life and pursue a life in the outdoors. They completed their run in roughly 25 hours. January 2020, Ray successfully completes a solo traverse from the island community of Qikiqtarjuaq, across the sea ice to Baffin Island, and onto Pangnirtung Fjord. It was the first January crossing for Baffin, and took 5 days, dragging all of his supplies with him. Intense cold, little daylight, boulder fields, overflow and heavy winds were among the challenges. This was Ray's 9th crossing of Baffin. July 2021, Ray and Will Laughlin abandon an attempted retracing of the 2011 North to South crossing of Death Valley, off road. After the first 24 hours of moving non-stop, temperatures reached a world record high, and became too dangerous to proceed. At Furnace Creek, recorded temps reached 134F. March 2022, Kevin Vallely and Ray have to cut their attempted crossing of Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic short due to several ongoing setbacks. The duo plans a return to complete their expedition in collaboration with friends who live in the region. July 2022, Ray and Stefano Gregoretti successfully complete a West to East crossing of Death Valley NP, at its widest point in summer. They collected ongoing weather data as they made their transect, for use in a future impossible2Possible Youth Education program. They planned for 48 hours but were able to complete the transect in 34 hours, with resupplies 20-30km apart along the way. Ray has also found the time to write two books about his life and adventures. Running for My Life published in 2007 and Ray's second book, geared at youth readers, Running to Extremes, which recently became a National Best-Seller in Canada. Both books focused on Ray's transition from an unhealthy life- both physically and emotionally, to ultra runner and beyond- and the philosophy that we are ALL capable of achieving the extraordinary in our lives. He is currently writing his third book. In addition to being an adventurer, youth advocate and runner, Ray speaks around the world at events such as TED, IOC World Conference, Idea City, The Economist World in 2010 and 2011, World Affairs Council, and numerous Apple Distinguished Educator events internationally, as well as numerous corporate events. He has been interviewed and appeared on several talk and news programs including CNNi, CNN, The Hour, CBC, CTV, BBC, Jay Leno, OLN and Discovery, and has connected his expeditions live, using satellite to both mainstream and social media. He has also appeared in print media globally, and has been interviewed on numerous popular podcasts. Ray was the host of Project Guatemala which aired on OLN, and co hosted-guided a few episodes of Finding Sarah on OWN. Outside of his own organization Ray has volunteered as a board member, Ryan's Well Foundation, volunteered as Athletic Ambassador of the ONExONE.org, and SpreadTheNet. He has previously volunteered with Run For Water, The Assembly of First Nations, and various other initiatives. Ray received the ONExONE Difference Award in 2007, and the Torchbearers Award in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In spring 2012, Ray was invited by H.E. Tsogtbaatar Damdin (Minister of Environment, Mongolia) to join their Internal Advisory Committee. In 2015 and 2019 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. In December 2015 Ray was presented with the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada by the Governor General of Canada. In 2018 Ray was named Explorer in Residence by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He continues today with life as an adventurer and as a volunteer with impossible2Possible. Transitioning from an unhealthy lifestyle to ultrarunning races to ‘Running The Sahara' would begin a lifelong journey of discovery. A journey of learning that some of the greatest barriers to achieving our goals are the ones we put upon ourselves. By breaking these down, Ray has learned that we are all capable of achieving truly extraordinary things…a message he continues to share with his two young daughters! Please scroll to bottom of this page for chronological list of projects and expeditions!

Ep 39. Have you ever thought about where your salt comes from? Most people believe all salt comes from the oceans, but that's not true. In this case, it comes from the desert! Meet Samantha Skyring - CEO and Founder of Oryx Desert Salt. Single mom entrepreneur Samantha Skyring took a 75-mile walk through the Namib Desert. It was there she had powerful face-to-face encounters with the Oryx Gazelle. Next came the discovery of pure, unrefined desert salt from the Kalahari. Together, these experiences were the inspiration for the Oryx Desert Salt brand.Connect with Samantha and learn more about salt and the Oryx salt brand at https://oryxdesertsalt.com/usa/shop/and use code "AUTOBIOLOGY10" for a 10% discount.Time Stamps0:00 Start of Video3:18 What is an Oryx?6:00 How did you become a salt entrepreneur?13:47 How Himalayan Salt Changed Everything & Why Sea Salt is now bad...24:29 Why table salt should not be called salt at all28:06 The color of Kalahari Desert Salt 33:45 How has starting Oryx Desert Salt changed you?35:45 Using LinkedIn to land Whole Foods36:55 I want Oryx Desert Salt to be...45:09 The debut of Oryx at the 8th Annual Biohacking Conference!49:21 Where to find Oryx Desert Salt, Pepper, and other seasonings51:42 Smoked Salt...mmm, and why not all barbecue salts are the same52:40 What's the weirdest thing you put salt on?Connect with Me!IG: @autobiologywithjenniferRumble: @autobiologywithjenniferYouTube: autobiologyFB: @autobiologyTikTok: @jenniferlittlefleckWebsite: https://autobiology.net/Autobiology Bits Podcast on AppleThis page may contain affiliate links.

Jason Caldwell is a world-class athlete, a leadership and high-performance coach, and keynote speaker.  For the past nine years Jason has used the lessons learned from the sports arena to teach what it takes to be a leader in a competitive business environment.As an endurance and adventure athlete, Jason has accumulated world records from the oceans to the Namib Desert. Upon graduating college he was invited to row for Vesper Boat Club's elite rowing team in Philadelphia where he won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the National Championships over a three year period. In 2015 Jason went on to captain and represent the United States in a rowing race 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean (taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge.com). Despite a dramatic and treacherous 51 day row, including the emergency evacuation of two of his team members, Jason led his remaining crew to the finish line in Antigua resulting in the American Record for the fastest US four to ever cross the Atlantic. One year later, unsatisfied with an 11th place finish, Jason recruited a new team to re-enter the race. On January 19th of 2017 Jason and his crew crossed the finish line once again, not only winning the race, but breaking the World Record as the fastest team to ever row across the Atlantic Ocean.Today, Jason is the President and Owner of Latitude 35 Leadership, which uses experiential training to explore the finer art of leading and maintaining high performance teams. He has worked with advanced managers in over 30 Fortune 500 companies, and has taught at some of the top business schools in the country including Wharton, Darden, Emory, Columbia School of Business, and the Thayer Leadership Development Group at West Point Academy. Jason currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and son.Jason's book:Navigating the Impossible: Build Extraordinary Teams and Shatter Expectations

Long-term adventurer and explorer Ness Knight has not always called her West Yorkshire farm home. Ness has pioneered some of the world's toughest and most intriguing expeditions, such as her trip to the Essequibo River with the Wai Wai tribe and her adventure partners Pip Stewart and Laura Bingham. A quest which led them to discover much more than the previously unknown source of the river. Ness has also crossed the Namib Desert region solo, swum the length of the Thames and made a world-first descent of the third largest river in South America. It isn't merely firsts and records Ness is interested in however. Meeting local tribes and indigenous peoples, connecting with their way of life and understanding the way they exist in their home landscapes has led Ness to lay some roots of her own at home by starting up a regenerative farm in Yorkshire. Ness is passionate about regenerative agriculture and biodiversity and we dig deep into what this could mean for the future of the planet. Join us for this adventure and sustainability belter, Ness really knows what she's talking about.

Today, we are very happy to be speaking to Hilmar Tonnemacher, the founder and owner of Abenteuer Afrika Safari! Hilmar is from Namibia, in Southern Africa. In this episode, Hilmar tells his story, talks about Namibia, and shares his knowledge and experience. We talk about enjoying life and incentive trips, and Hilmar shares some valuable nuggets that are particularly helpful for preparing for the unexpected in business in the future.  We hope you enjoy our fun and exciting conversation with Hilmar Tonnemacher today! Hilmar Tonnemacher's bio “Abenteuer Afrika Safari”: The German name stands for Adventure Africa Safari (which is also a registered Trade Name in Namibia). The company was founded in 1993 by Hilmar Tonnemacher. Having grown up on a Namibian farm, Hilmar was accustomed to the distant horizons and the beauty of the rugged nature in between. It is believed that it was this wide expanse that gave him the vision that would later lead his business to such great success. As a toddler he was standing on his dad's lap, hands on the steering wheel, so it was no surprise to anyone that at the tender age of 7, Hilmar started driving the farm truck, a Land Rover 88' Series. Here began a love affair and to this very day there is always, amongst other Land Rover products, an “88 or 90” in his life. As a young adult, Hilmar studied Hotel Management and ended off his education with a Senior Hotel Executive Course in Switzerland. After over 10 years in Management positions in Hotels in South Africa and Namibia, his passion for nature led him to start a Safari Company. Turning his leisure love into a business, Hilmar started sharing the immense vastness of Namibia's nature with clients. His passion for four-wheel driving soon expanded into Incentive and Corporate travel, as well as Leisure travel.  Allowing stressed executives from all over the world, to experience the dream of driving a 4x4 on trails that rarely were circular, but mostly a means to a remote destination of beauty. The clients experience the thrill of driving in unspoiled nature, ending at a campfire under the spectacular African sky and even occasionally sleeping under canvas, but Hilmar's Hotel background brings an exciting twist to the experience, because there is always a luxurious surprise, whether skydivers deliver chilled bubbly and fresh oysters in the remotest desert location or an African Achapella Choir appears out of the dark at the campfire to entertain, or gorgeous Lodges are reached after a thrilling day's drive. Always adhering to the fine line between sustainability of nature, trail driving and not compromising on luxury, Hilmar built up a multi-million operation that caters to around 40,000 clients annually. Some are self-drive clients that, armed with a detailed roadbook, experience the remote beauty of Namibian nature on their own in a rented 4x4; others are guided either in self-drive groups in rented 4x4's with specialist guides carefully mentoring the drivers via two-way radios, and sharing copious amounts of background information and folklore about the country, it's wildlife and tribes; or groups being taken around in coaches or specially designed and built 4x4 luxury adventure vehicles. Amongst their clients were the original Land Rover Experience trips of Namibia, Skoda Yeti adventure tours, and still are the Porsche Drive Experience groups. In fact, about every 4x4 vehicle brand has been associated with Abenteuer Afrika Safari. Whether it was the launch of Mercedes' AMG G Series or most Japanese 4x4s, they all had a taste of Hilmar's Creative Team in Namibia. Hilmar and his team skillfully choose the multiply different terrain to enhance but never embarrass the ability and capability of the different levels of the vehicles. As a result of this, quite a number of vehicle sales have been generated after affluent clients, wanting to bring some of the memories of the Namibian trip into their daily lives, ended up purchasing such a vehicle. Abenteuer Afrika Safari's motto: Creative Minds Playing at Work, says it all. Hilmar Tonnemacher's background Hilmar was born in Namibia. He grew up on a sheep farm in the south of the country. After completing his military conscription, he wanted to try something different, so he decided to get into the hotel industry. He was surprised to discover how much work it entailed, but as a child, he was taught to finish whatever he started, so he completed his studies and obtained a Degree in Hotel Management. He followed that with a Senior Executive course in Switzerland before returning home to work as the youngest General Manager in Namibia.  A midlife crisis When he turned 30, Hilmar had a midlife crisis because he was no longer the youngest person doing what he was doing.  An incentive opportunity While working as the General Manager, he was approached by a South African incentive company, asking him to host 100 people outside on the beach rather than in the beautiful, newly-restored hotel restaurant. Initially, he thought it was a crazy idea, but he thought it could be fun, so he decided to do it, and it became his first incentive opportunity. He realized that being out of the box with incentives and events was a lot more fun than being stuck in a hotel with only a couple of outlets. Still a hotelier Now, Hilmar is still a hotelier. However, he has many more outlets and beds to sell in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Creating memories Helping people create unique memories keeps Hilmar going! Creating a company of his own Hilmar will soon be celebrating 30 years of Abenteuer Afrika Safari! He felt no fear when he started the business. He just started it and did it, even though it was very different from what he expected it to be. Driving When he was very young, Hilmar started driving a Land Rover while standing on his father's lap. When he was seven years old, he drove the Land Rover on his own, for the first time - without permission. Even though he got into serious trouble, he was still allowed to drive from then on.  Africa Africa is often perceived by the rest of the world as a country when it is a continent.  Namibia On the map, Namibia is situated in southwest Africa, just north of South Africa. It is approximately the same size as Texas and Oklahoma put together. It has a population of 2.5-million people, making it one of the least populated countries on earth.  The nature in Namibia The nature in Namibia is very beautiful! The Namib Desert is considered a living desert because it is so full of life. It is the oldest desert in the world and has some of the world's highest dunes. There is no light pollution in Namibia, so the stars are visible from horizon to horizon at night. It is also ideal terrain four-wheel driving. Flying  Namibia offers some of the world's most affordable charter flying. Flying is an integral part of travel in Namibia because it is a vast country, and flying is relatively inexpensive.  Preparing for a crisis as a business owner Although he is an out-of-the-box thinker, Hilmar leaves nothing to chance. As a business owner, it is risky to draw money out of your business or live a high life, even when your business is doing well because that will leave you with no reserves.  Lifestyle The Namibian lifestyle is measured differently from that in the US or Europe. Namibian people do not live extravagantly, but life is very good there, and you do not need to spend much money. The nature, sunshine, fresh air, and food in Namibia are phenomenal! They also have one of the richest fishing grounds on earth. Keeping afloat in times of trouble When you live within your means, you will have the necessary reserves if trouble starts. If trouble does start, you need to recognize it and use every possible opportunity to keep your business afloat. Giving Hilmar believes in giving. His industry is about relationships. So he understands that if he saves someone a dollar today, they will willingly spend two dollars with him tomorrow.  Support During the pandemic, many of the companies that had already paid Hilmar large deposits trusted him enough to leave their deposits with him to be used for future arrangements. Invest in yourself Hilmar believes that the best investment you can make as a business owner is within yourself. Investing in the training of your staff is also vital.  Strengthen your business The assets you have in your business will carry you through unforeseen occurrences like the pandemic. Before drawing profits out of your company, strengthen your business by buying the property you are in rather than giving a large portion of your earnings away to a landlord.  Tomorrow It is important to prepare for tomorrow if you want your lifestyle to be sustainable.  Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Hilmar Tonnemacher On Abenteuer Afrika Safari website  

Jason Caldwell is a world-class athlete, leadership and high-performance coach, and keynote speaker. He is an endurance and adventure athlete as well as the founder and CEO at Latitude 35, which uses experiential training to explore the finer art of leading and maintaining high-performance teams. He has worked with advanced managers in over 30 Fortune 500 companies and has taught at some of the top business schools in the country including Wharton, Darden, Emory, Columbia School of Business, and the Thayer Leadership Development Group at West Point Academy.In this episode, Alex MacPhail talks to Jason Caldwell, about Jason's journey and how he has accumulated world records from the oceans to the Namib Desert.Please enjoy this conversation and remember to reach out via social media channels with your questions and send me your comments.ALEX MACPHAILEmail: alex@alexmacphail.co.za Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmacphail99 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztTx1LzCAnC4woeNOpU5-A Website: http://www.alexmacphail.co.za Alex MacPhail Podcast - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexmacphailpodcast  JASON CALDWELLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason_t_caldwell/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-caldwell-44121119/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHonc07FyDE  Email: info@lat35leadership.comWebsite: https://lat35.co/