Podcasts about Netherlands

Spotted Dick, Eton Mess, Ploughman's Lunch: Two British guides decode the best of England's pub food and explain how far it's come since the days of soggy chips and limp sausages. Then a travel blogger shares tips for exploring the world without breaking the bank. And a pair of Dutch guides illuminate the differences between the fairy-tale provinces of Holland and the country of the Netherlands. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Today's Headlines: Republican lawmakers in Texas released a redistricting plan that would add five GOP-leaning congressional seats by slicing up Democratic cities—like moving part of Austin into a district with oil-rich Odessa—just ahead of a special legislative session called by Governor Abbott. Meanwhile, the Trump administration launched a new health data-sharing program with over 60 tech firms, and separately proposed major crypto reforms, urging Congress to treat digital assets like securities while pushing for IRS and regulatory rollbacks. Brown University agreed to dismantle its DEI programs in a $50 million deal to unfreeze federal funds, while Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands ramped up pressure on Israel over Gaza, warning of consequences if annexation continues. Trump is expected to greenlight a new Gaza aid distribution plan after today's regional visits by U.S. envoys. He also extended Mexico tariff talks by 90 days, delaying steep levies on cars, metals, and fentanyl-linked goods. Lastly, the CDC reported a rise in kindergarten vaccine exemptions and the highest number of measles cases in over three decades. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump's goals Axios: The White House is pushing to embed crypto everywhere, from taxes to retirement CNN: Trump administration reaches $50 million deal with Brown University to restore funding Reuters: Germany to respond to any unilateral Israeli moves on Palestinian territories, minister warns Middle East Eye: Sweden and the Netherlands call for EU to suspend Israel trade deal Axios: Trump to approve new Gaza aid plan after Witkoff visits Friday: White House NPR: Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico WIRED: The Great Crypto Re-Banking Has Begun NBC News: Childhood vaccine exemption rates hit a record high, CDC data shows Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Threshold Choir sings for dying patients When Johanna Asher moved to Philipstown from Georgia in 2020, she had to leave behind the Atlanta Threshold Choir, which sings to people in hospice or palliative care, so she formed a Hudson Highlands chapter. It came together organically, she says, as she made friends with other singers. A year ago, she and Donna Reilly, Kate Conway, Melissa Angier and Michele Wolfson began learning the Threshold Choir's songs. They visited their first patient earlier this year. The national Threshold Choir was founded in 2000 in northern California by Kate Munger. It has since expanded to include nearly 200 chapters, spanning Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., the Netherlands, Mexico and Guatemala. "When I heard about this, I just thought this is such a special thing," says Patti Cooper of the choir, which now has 10 members. "I want to be sung to at any crisis time in my life." Adds Conway: "This fills up that need to sing, and it's moving for the patients." The Hudson Highlands Threshold Choir practices every other Monday at Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fishkill. It sings to patients there and at Taconic Rehabilitation in Beacon and the Sapphire nursing home in Wappingers Falls. The national organization recommends that chapters have 15 songs they know by heart and offers about 300 selections on its website. Each chapter has five to six songs they sing often, Asher says. There is conversation and laughter between songs, although some patients may be sedated. Because only three or four choir members visit at one time, each must be able to sing in at least two pitches and handle multiple parts of each song. The practices can be intense. "It's almost like a sport for me," says Conway. "When I leave, I feel like I got this singing workout." The choir usually starts with "Rest Easy," by Marilyn Power Scott, because "everyone needs to rest easy," Asher says. "Rest easy. Let every trouble drift away. Easy… rest easy…" For more information, see thresholdchoir.org/hudsonhighlands. To request a Threshold Choir visit, see thresholdchoir.org/request-singers.

Today on Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to David van Ofwegen, a philosophy teacher based in Thailand. Razib and Ofwegen first met by chance while he was traveling in the US in 2003. A Dutch national, educated at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and then the University of Hawaii, specializing in the philosophical underpinnings of Social Darwinism, Ofwegen has been based in Thailand for the last 15 years. Razib and Ofwegen's initial connection was over their shared interest in the turmoil in Europe post-9/11 and the 2002 assassination of the right-wing Dutch politician Pim Fortyun. They discuss what has happened in the Netherlands over the last generation, with both immigrant assimilation into Dutch society, and the assimilation of Dutch society to immigrants. Ofwegen reflects on returning to a homeland where he encounters bartenders who don't speak Dutch, only English, and youth culture where white Dutch affect the accents of Moroccan immigrants. He also observes that in his hometown of the Hague, it is as common to hear Arabic or Turkish on the streets as Dutch. This is in contrast with the countryside outside of the large cities, which remain overwhelmingly white and native-born. Ofwegen also notes that global multiculturalism has had an impact on the practice of some Dutch customs, in particular the traditions surrounding Black Pete (Zwarte Piet), a character in Dutch Christmas celebrations that is wildly offensive to American sensibilities, given the longtime convention of blackface. Ofwegen argues that the Netherlands is becoming less Dutch and more global, homogenizing into a node in the pan-American cultural sphere. They also discuss the contrasts between Thailand and the Netherlands, and what it is like living outside the developed world. Though in nominal terms the GDP per capita of Thailand is about 10% of that of the Netherlands, Ofwegen does not feel that his adopted homeland is particularly underdeveloped or behind the times. Bangkok in particular is fully in the modern world, with all the comforts and technologies we avail ourselves of in the West. Ofwegen also observes that while the poor in the West live in deprived ghettos, in Thailand, the poor are usually rural peasants who own their own property. Nevertheless, he is clearly a guest. Though married to a Thai native and with a child who has Thai citizenship, he is legally an expatriate of the Netherlands. He notes that the same is true of Thailand's large Burmese and Cambodian populations. The Thai have a very clear idea of their nation and its identity, in contrast to the more globalized vision common among Western elites.

The Lionesses have made history by becoming the first England football squad to win a major trophy on foreign soil, they successfully defended their European title in Basel last night. The match went to extra time and penalties - Clare McDonnell gets reaction and reflection from guests including 5Live commentator Vicki Sparks, BBC Sport correspondent Katie Gornall, chief executive of the Women's Professional League Nikki Doucet and star player Lucy Bronze's mum Diane.Nicola Benedetti is a Grammy award winning violinist and ambassador for classical music. She is also director of the Edinburgh International Festival, which begins on Friday. In October she's due to embark on her first solo tour in more than ten years. She joins Clare to discuss the repertoire, and how she will combine solo performances with storytelling, and share a selection of shorter works.As part of our series taking a deep dive into the world of women and gaming, Nuala speaks to Cath Bowie, a 76-year-old grandmother from the north east of Scotland who spends her free time playing and streaming Fortnite.England's win over Spain to retain their Euros title has cemented Sarina Wiegman's status as one of the world's greatest football managers. This was her third successive European title, having also won it with her home nation, the Netherlands in 2017. What makes her such a successful manager? Clare speaks to Tom Garry, women's football writer for the Guardian.

Kelly Indira Buis comes to the Swamp to discuss the craft of group facilitation. Kelly is the founder of The Adaptation Company in The Hague, Netherlands. The work of facilitating groups of human beings is challenging. There are often multiple agendas and outcomes that need to be navigated for useful outcomes. Then there is the importance of getting all voices and ideas into the room and understood. Kelly has developed a clear process with four elements that help guide groups to outcomes they seek that lead to more helpful actions.  I suggest you also check Kelly out on LinkedIn using the link below. She has mastered the craft of using the LinkedIn platform for sharing ideas, resources and her point of view. Kelly's LinksThe Adaptation CompanyLinkedINLinkedIn postThanks for listening. Send me your feedbackI want to thank my great team that helps me sound better than I am. Jacki Hydock for her lending her wonderful voice to our introduction and outro Great music by Jazz Night Awesome episode production by the great team of We Edit Podcasts all the way up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Check them out at www.weeditpodcasts.com Thanks For Listening and Jumping into the Swamp

Michael Barnard hosts Paul Martin and Emiel van Druten in an insightful podcast episode exploring the Netherlands' evolving energy transition scenarios, specifically focusing on strategic planning for 2030 and 2050. Emil van Druten, leading the scenario development at Tennet, collaborates closely with Dutch network operators, leveraging his engineering background to advance pragmatic electrification pathways.Central to the discussion is a recent workshop where Canadian experts provided critical economic validation of the proposed high-electrification strategies. This validation helps anchor ambitious scenarios in realistic economic contexts, highlighting where adjustments might enhance feasibility and efficacy. Complementing these strategic insights was a site visit to the Netherlands' largest operating land-based wind farm—200 MW of wind generation complemented by solar and upcoming battery storage. Detailed discussion covered turbine specifications, operational efficiencies, and the integration potential of such multi-technology sites.The historical context provided by Flevoland's infrastructure evolution underscores the Netherlands' capacity for resilience, particularly with regard to the Afsluitdijk closure dam and sophisticated pumping station operations. Strategically scheduling these pumping stations based on fluctuating energy prices has already achieved substantial operational cost savings, with significant further potential identified through increased automation.The conversation also highlighted acute challenges facing industrial sectors historically dependent on Groningen gas, as the scheduled closure of this major gas field threatens competitiveness. Transition urgency grows, prompting industrial sectors, including major refineries, to rethink energy sourcing strategies and economic positioning within European markets.Biomethane emerges as a notable strategic element, with significant domestic capacity aimed at enhancing industrial processes and providing backup power generation. The strategy prioritizes biomethane for industrial feedstock rather than residential use, capitalizing on its benefits for CO2 enrichment in greenhouse agriculture and nutrient cycling back to farmlands. Maintaining existing methane plants is crucial for ensuring generation reliability, particularly during renewable generation shortfalls anticipated in capacity planning for the early 2030s.Emil and Paul also explore the technological merits of aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES), particularly effective for seasonal heat storage and cooling applications in conjunction with greenhouse operations. Geological advantages and deep drilling expertise have made the Netherlands a leader in this technology, complementing the shift toward optimized heat pump solutions for residential heating. They advocate moving decisively toward all-electric heat pumps over hybrid systems, recommending regulatory adaptations to streamline adoption without imposing expensive building fabric upgrades.Finally, the episode outlines critical regulatory and operational actions needed: automating pumping stations for additional energy savings, revising regulations to facilitate practical heat pump adoption in residential sectors, and addressing persistent regulatory delays hindering district heating initiatives. The insights provided offer a comprehensive blueprint for navigating the complexities and opportunities of the Dutch energy transition.

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Financial stability and economic growth has been a staple of national prosperity and business success. In this search for predictable prosperity, fueled by individual ownership and material attainment, we forget that economic models were built as a fix to a problem within the specific context of a social need. Today, economic models have become the convention our society moves within, and the narrative of perpetual growth is familiar. But are these models serving society in the context we now live in, one that requires constraint? To explore these frameworks that rule our lives, we're joined by economist Hans Stegeman, who, in his double life as Chief Economist at Triodos Bank in the Netherlands by day, and independent thinking columnist by night, shows how provocative questions that help us re-perceive existing systems can influence change from inside the system. ----------More:Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.comConnect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & X & jolepore.comLearn more about Hans StegemanFollow Hans on LinkedIn & subscribe to his newsletter - Tipping PointsSubscribe to Hans' Substack - System Economics----------⭐ Follow & rate the show - it makes a difference!----------Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and strategist, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.All views are that of the host and guests and don't necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2025. Theme songs by Azteca X.

Think moving abroad is only for the wealthy or adventurous? Think again. In this episode, I dive into why relocating internationally might actually be the most strategic financial decision you ever make — especially if you're feeling stuck or stressed in the U.S.–even if you have a solid income.What you'll hear: The cost of living advantage: Hear how many of my clients have their expenses in half (or more) in countries like Spain, Vietnam and Mexico – including my experience in Georgia and soon in Malaga!Healthcare + tax wins: Why you might pay less and get more — with better healthcare and smart tax advantages.Income flexibility: How working for yourself abroad can widen your income-to-expense gap fast, even starting from $3k/month.Smart moving tips: Low-cost ways to make the move abroad without draining your savings.You don't need to be rich to move abroad — you just need the right plan. And once you create it? Your financial freedom could finally become real!Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?Hop on a call with Katti to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you're ready to start, we'll help you find the right fit. → Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook→ Capital One Venture X - Richelle's pick for a travel hacking credit cardLove this Episode? What to Listen to Next:#124 Corporate Culture, Burnout & the Brave Choice to Start Over with Coach Evan Monroe#99  Buying a Home for €30K?! Heather's Story of Moving to Southern Spain#44  Fresh Off the Plane! Moving to the Netherlands (with a husband and two cats) featuring Monica Hay#113  Points, Miles, and Free Flights: Travel Hacking for Beginners That Actually Works (with Ben Komenkul)

In this episode of the Create With podcast, James and Kieran discuss their recent team retreat in the Netherlands, where they focused on launching Create With Season Two. They share insights on building with Bubble and N8n, the importance of in-person meetups, and their experiences at the Internet Friends Meetup. The conversation also touches on the challenges of learning to code, the new Shopify developer platform, and the exciting developments in agentic development. They highlight their partnership with 100 School and the upcoming events and membership benefits for the Create With community.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Team Retreat Overview03:01 Create With Season Two and Membership Launch05:52 Building with Bubble and N8n Integration08:51 Internet Friends Meetup Insights12:13 Exploring Coding and No-Code Tools15:11 Shopify's New Developer Platform and Agentic Development17:50 The Future of AI Tools and Pricing Changes20:48 Partnership with 100 School and Upcoming Events

The week we revisit our previous auction discussion, some French offerings from the Netherlands, Porsche insanity and of course, 2 truths and 1 lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saquib rejoins the podcast to discuss his latest Porsche purchase with Andy & Lee: have we all been under-appreciating the merits of the Gen1 Panamera?!Elsewhere, Lee visits the Netherlands for a behind-the-scenes look around TracTive and its game-changing semi-active suspension technology.Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10' at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com‘9WERKS Radio' @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world's finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show

Ever wondered why bathing in milk, wearing pearls, or popping a silver sixpence in your shoe affects the success of your wedding and/or your marriage?No, neither have I.But as fate would have it (see what I did there), they are not one of the 10 wacky wedding superstitions that I'm going to share with you today.We're going to travel to Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands and the Philippines to uncover some of the truly out-there wedding superstitions and traditions that people believed in many years ago and some that are still going strong today.And in case you're curious, the milk bath is for purity in Morocco; the pearls were believed to represent tears, supposedly dooming the bride to sadness, and the silver sixpence is a symbol of good luck, wealth, and prosperity in marriage. RESOURCES Ep29: 6 Outdated Wedding Traditions That Don't Make Sense in 2023Send Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Easy Name Change.You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriageTo get $6 off your name change use the promo code UNBRIDELY6 (valid until the end of 2025)  ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:hello@unbridely.com

"The Netherlands regularly punched above its weight," says an expert report for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "The Netherlands reacted in a very agile way to Brexit. We were like-minded with the UK on certain files. And we had to find new partners in the EU." says one of the authors of the study and EU influence expert Mendeltje van Keulen. According to her, Czechia could be even stronger in Brussels if it formed more coalitions of countries with similar positions.

pWotD Episode 3008: Sarina Wiegman Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 312,179 views on Sunday, 27 July 2025 our article of the day is Sarina Wiegman.Sarina Petronella Wiegman (Dutch pronunciation: [saːˈrinaː peːtroːˈnɛlaː ˈʋixmɑn]; born 26 October 1969), also known as Sarina Wiegman-Glotzbach, is a Dutch football manager and former player who has been the manager of the England women's national team since September 2021. She is the first-ever men's or women's manager to reach five consecutive major international tournament finals.In her playing career, Wiegman started out as a central midfielder before moving to defence. In 1989, she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she played for the North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team. Returning to the Netherlands, she joined the women's team of Ter Leede in addition to her job as a physical education teacher. With Ter Leede, she won the Dutch championship and the KNVB Cup once.Wiegman represented the Netherlands from 1987 to 2001. Although she was capped 104 times for her country (which was initially recognised by the KNVB), caps won against non-FIFA-affiliated opponents resulted in her official cap total standing of 99.After retiring in 2003, Wiegman began her coaching career with the women's teams of Ter Leede and ADO Den Haag. In 2014, she became the assistant national coach of the Dutch women's team. In 2016, Wiegman received her full coaching licence and became the first woman to work as coach for a Dutch professional football team. After being appointed as the head coach of the Dutch national team, Wiegman led them to victory at the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. Two years later, the team became runners-up of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. In August 2020, it was announced that Wiegman would manage the England women's national team from September 2021 following the end of Phil Neville's contract. She remained manager of the Netherlands for the Olympics, hoping to bring home a medal at the 2020 Olympics, but the Netherlands were eliminated at the quarter-final stage. She then became the England manager and led the Lionesses to victory at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 on home soil. It was the first trophy for an English senior team of either gender since the men's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Wiegman won a third successive European title as she coached England to a win at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:43 UTC on Monday, 28 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Sarina Wiegman on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

Full Text of ReadingsSeventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 111The Saint of the day is Saint Titus BrandsmaSaint Titus Brandsma's Story Given the birth name Anno, Brandsma and his siblings grew up on their parents' dairy farm in rural Frisia. As devout Catholics, the family was in the minority among their Calvinist neighbors. From age 11 Anno was educated at a preparatory school for boys who were studying for the priesthood. He joined the Carmelite novitiate in 1898, taking the name Titus in honor of his father. In the years following his 1905 ordination, Brandsma received a doctorate in philosophy and initiated a project to translate the works of Saint Teresa of Avila into Dutch. One of the founders of the Catholic University of Nijmegen, he served as a professor of philosophy and the history of mysticism at the school. While there Brandsma was known more for his availability to faculty and students than for his academic achievements. Working as a journalist Brandsma served as ecclesiastical advisor to Catholic journalists. His long-standing opposition to Nazi ideology came to the attention of the Nazis when they invaded the Netherlands in 1940. In direct opposition to the Third Reich, the Conference of Dutch Bishops sent a letter ordering Catholic newspaper editors not to print Nazi propaganda. Fr. Brandsma was arrested while hand delivering the letter in January 1942. After being imprisoned in several other facilities, in June he was taken to the Dachau camp in Germany. During his brief time at Dachau Fr. Brandsma was well-known for his kindness and spiritual support of other prisoners. His death on July 26, 1942 was a result of the Reich's program of medical experimentation on prisoners. He gave a wooden rosary to the nurse who administered the fatal injection; she later became Catholic and testified to his holiness. In recent years Brandsma has been honored by both the cities of Nijmegen and Dachau. Titus Brandsma was beatified in 1985, and canonized in 2022. Reflection Conscience often creates martyrs. That was the case for Titus Brandsma. Many people “go along to get along,” not realizing that by doing so they are destroying themselves internally. In his homily at the canonization Mass Pope Francis said, “Holiness does not consist of a few heroic gestures, but of many small acts of daily love.” Saint Titus Brandsma is a patron saint of: Catholic journalistsFrieslandInternational Union of Catholic EsperantistsTobacconists Read: Touched by Death, Healed by the Catholic Saints Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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It's Friday, July 25th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Victory for Dutch homeschool families Earlier this year, the Home School Legal Defense Association highlighted the story of the Hinrich Family, who fought for over a year for the right to homeschool their children in the Netherlands. Just this month, the Public Prosecutor's Office publicly stated that parents who refuse to send their children to compulsory school, based on a qualified religious objection, will no longer be prosecuted. Like the Hinrichs, over 2,100 children were exempt from compulsory attendance in 2024 in the Netherlands, due to objections by their parents that no school in their area reflected their religious convictions. This is one of the lawful reasons to homeschool in the country. Nevertheless, parents were criminally prosecuted for truancy and found themselves, as did the Hinrichs, in a court battle to defend their natural right to raise their children according to their religious convictions. Thankfully, this decision changes that. The Public Prosecutor reported there were 160 criminal cases against parents in 2024. These prosecutions occurred despite Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which requires states, including the Netherlands, to respect “the liberty of parents…to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions.” Please pray that the authorities in the Netherlands will stop harassing homeschoolers for good. Deuteronomy 6:4-7 underscores the role parents should play in the education of their children. “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.” Epstein files controversy dragging Trump presidency down The Epstein files controversy is dragging down the Trump presidency.  Gallup reports that his approval rating has sunk to 37%. The revolt of House Republicans who favor releasing the Epstein case documents surprised White House officials and multiple members of GOP leadership, reports Politico.com. Some have questioned whether President Trump himself is implicated criminally. In an interview with Major Garrett on CBS' The Takeout, House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need to be transparent. JOHNSON: “We want full transparency. We want everybody who is involved in any way with the Epstein evils -- let's call it what it was -- to be brought to justice as quickly as possible. We want the full weight of the law on their heads.” GARRETT: “But when the Justice Department said in that same two-page memo, there's no reason to pursue further prosecutions, many said, ‘How can those two things be properly aligned?'” JOHNSON: “These are good questions. I don't know. I've never seen the Epstein evidence. It wasn't in my lane, but I have the same concern and question that a lot of people do. I mean, there are real victims here.” Murder victim's mother forgives murderer Bryan Kohberger Bryan Kohberger, who admitted to brutally stabbing four University of Idaho students to death at their home in November 2022, was given his sentence on July 23rd.  Sadly, the judge sidestepped Biblical justice found in Genesis 9:6 which says, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind." The judge gave Kohberger four consecutive sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was also ordered to pay a combined $200,000 in fines and $5,000 in civil penalties to the families of each victim. He was also sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine in connection with a count of burglary associated with the crime.  Amazingly, the mother of one of Bryan Kohberger's murder victims forgave her daughter's killer in court Wednesday, expressing hope that he would find Jesus Christ and said she'd be praying for him.  Cara Northington, the mother of murder victim Xana Kernodle, expressed confidence that “Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, now has her in His loving arms in Heaven, where she can never be harmed ever again for eternity.”  “Ozzy” Osbourne, who championed hell, wanted to go to Heaven And finally, "Ozzy" Osbourne, who rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, died on July 22nd at the age of 76, reports The Guardian. The English musician adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness.” Osbourne's signature song entitled “Black Sabbath” included these lyrics: “What is this that stands before me? Figure in black which points at me Turn 'round quick, and start to run Find out I'm the chosen one.” In their 1970 song entitled “N.I.B.”,  they feature the lyrics, “My name is Lucifer, please take my hand.” And a 1980 song  entitled “Mr. Crowley” referenced Aleister Crowley, an English occultist often labeled as "the wickedest man in the world." Ozzy explored Crowley's legacy with curiosity and mystique. The lyrics said, “Mr. Crowley, what went on in your head? Oh Mr. Crowley, did you talk to the dead?” Osbourne sold over 100 million albums, including his solo work and Black Sabbath releases. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024. In the early 2000s, Osbourne became a reality television star when he appeared in the degrading, profanity-filled MTV reality show The Osbournes. It aired from 2002 to 2005 alongside Sharon, his second wife, and two of their children, Kelly and Jack.  Sadly, Osbourne abused alcohol and drugs most of his life.  He also was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in his twilight years. For someone who championed hell, he appeared to want to go to Heaven. In a 2010 interview with The Sunday Times, he said, “I genuinely believe that if you're a good person, you go to Heaven. But I can't imagine what that is. There has to be more to life than this.” There is indeed more to life than what we can see in the physical realm.  But, in Romans 3:10, the Bible says, “There is none righteous, no, not one.” And Isaiah 64:6 says, “All our righteousness is like filthy rags.” Finally, Romans 10:9 proclaims, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” If you've never repented of your sin and asked Jesus Christ to be your Savior and Lord, there is no time like the present. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, July 25th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss the announcement of September's New York Fashion Week schedule, including a long-awaited move back to a more geographically consolidated number of venues. Additionally, we talk about a ruling from the International Court of Justice that puts more pressure on wealthier countries to curb their emissions. Lastly, we talk about a bizarre case of money laundering in the Netherlands involving Louis Vuitton and discuss the luxury industry's vulnerability to financial crime. Later in the episode, our editor-in-chief, Jill Manoff, has a discussion with Patience Anoe-Lamptey Battle, a 15-year veteran store associate who specializes in selling high-end fragrance. The conversation is part of our ongoing Store Associates Strategies week, a series of stories the Glossy team has put together on how fashion and beauty brands are making use of their store associates today. Battle spoke with Jill about how she got into the job of high-end sales associate, how it's changed and what the career path looks like.

For the 175th episode of Another Pass, we had to talk about a cult classic so cultish and such a classic that it demanded two separate panels! That's right! For a discussion on Starship Troopers, Case and Sam are joined by John Lestrange (The History Wizard), Samantha Perez, Keith Lehtinen, and Mitch Punpayuk! Would you like to know more? Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Overview Episode 175 of 'Certain POV's Another Pass' podcast explores Starship Troopers, addressing its satirical elements and impact on audiences, featuring two distinct panels. Personal viewing experiences highlight how initial interpretations of the film changed over time, with multiple guests recognizing the underlying satire. The film's satirical intent often missed by audiences; Poe's Law indicates difficulty in distinguishing extreme satire from genuine claims without clear indicators. Elements of fascism illustrated in the United Citizen Federation's military service requirements and portrayal of authority figures with war injuries. Propaganda within the film includes false flag operations, demonstrating dehumanization of 'bugs' and justifying violent military actions. Johnny Rico's character illustrates an alt-right pipeline, showing the process of radicalization through military indoctrination and societal pressure. Significant differences between the original book and movie adaptation noted, including a shift in character motivations and depictions of technology. Production challenges included injuries during boot camp training and instances of disrupted filming, showcasing the difficulties faced by the crew. Cultural impact acknowledged, as Starship Troopers influenced franchises like Starcraft and Helldivers, with modern audiences resonating with its themes. New adaptations are in development, including a Sony project directed by Neil Blomkamp, indicating ongoing interest in the Starship Troopers franchise.   Notes ️ Episode Introduction & Format (00:01 - 02:51) Episode 175 of 'Certain POV's Another Pass' podcast discussing Starship Troopers as a movie that overcame adversity. Two-panel format with different guest combinations to cover extensive discussion topics. First panel features Case Aiken, Sam Alicea, John Lestrange, and Samantha Perez focusing on sociological themes. Second panel includes Case Aiken, Sam Alicea, Keith Lehtinen, and Mitch Punpayuk discussing filmmaking aspects. Personal Experiences with Starship Troopers (04:08 - 16:01) Case Aiken saw it at age 13 in 1997, initially missed satirical elements, took it as straightforward action film. Sam Alicea watched at 16-17, uncomfortable with bugs but recognized something 'off' about the film. John Lestrange first viewing at age 7 when released, watched for first time yesterday with Holocaust studies background. Samantha Perez saw chopped TV versions as teenager, recently rewatched with fresh perspective. Keith Lehtinen was 14 when released, became aware of actors through this film, Dina Meyer was first crush. Mitch Punpayuk saw at 15, bought DVD before owning DVD player, waited two years to watch it. Satirical Elements & Reception Analysis (20:09 - 29:48) Movie functions as fascist propaganda satire but audiences often missed the satirical intent. Poe's Law applies - satirical expressions of extremist views indistinguishable from actual extremist views without clear indicators. 1997 timing problematic for satire reception - post-Cold War, pre-9/11 context limited audience understanding. Director Paul Verhoeven grew up in Nazi-occupied Netherlands, assumed audience familiarity with fascist themes. Susan Sontag's 'Fascinating Fascisms' (1975) referenced - Nazi ideal of 'brave, pretty and stupid' Aryan forces. ️ Fascist Society Elements (24:14 - 01:01:13) United Citizen Federation requires military service for citizenship and voting rights. All adult authority figures shown with missing limbs or severe scarring from military service. 14 characteristics of fascism present but modified - notably lacks typical gender hierarchy/sexism. Reproduction licensing system makes having children difficult for non-citizens. Public flogging and televised executions as standard punishments. Bug War Propaganda Analysis (30:42 - 40:12) Buenos Aires meteor attack potentially false flag operation rather than bug weapon. Mormon colony massacre on bug territory used as justification despite humans being invaders. 'Would you like to know more?' segments function as in-universe propaganda reels. Children encouraged to stomp bugs in disturbing propaganda scene. Brain bug capture presented as victory but war clearly being lost. ‍️ Character Development & Military Pipeline (51:47 - 01:00:16) Johnny Rico represents alt-right pipeline - young man radicalized through military indoctrination. Carmen Ibanez portrayed as ambitious, prioritizing military career over relationships. Dizzy Flores changed from male character in book to female love interest. Carl Jenkins represents military intelligence, disappears into classified operations. Sergeant Zim and Lieutenant Rasczak serve as father figures in military structure. Book vs Movie Adaptation (23:13 - 28:17) Originally titled 'Bug Hunt at Outpost 7' before being adapted to Starship Troopers. Director didn't finish reading Heinlein's book, called it 'too boring'. Mobile Infantry in book wore powered armor with jump jets, removed due to budget/wire work complexity. Bugs more technologically advanced in book, movie presents them as purely biological. Buenos Aires not Rico's hometown in book, major plot change for personal motivation. Production Challenges & Behind-the-Scenes (39:34 - 07:35) Cast underwent intensive boot camp training, Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer sustained injuries during filming. Intoxicated crew member mentioned bomb on flight, disrupting production travel. Pre-visualization test at Vasquez Rocks convinced TriStar to fund after Waterworld concerns. 15-foot practical ship models used alongside CGI for space scenes. Starship Trooper armor reused in multiple productions including Power Rangers, Firefly, Planet of the Apes. Special Effects & Technical Aspects (08:52 - 06:24) Mix of practical and CGI effects particularly effective for bug creatures. Netflix 4K viewing shows quality variations, some scenes appear grainy especially green screen backgrounds. Brain bug close-ups noted as particularly disturbing and well-designed. Space scenes generally poor quality except for specific flight sequences. Cultural Impact & Legacy (14:18 - 17:26) Starcraft, Warhammer 40K, and Helldivers directly influenced by Starship Troopers aesthetics. Five-movie franchise plus Roughnecks CGI TV series expanded universe. Modern resonance with current political climate makes satirical elements more apparent. Gif culture frequently references film during political tensions. Cast & Casting Decisions (17:18 - 21:57) Unknown actors cast intentionally to look 'authentically young' but appear older due to training. Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon auditioned for Rico role. Dina Meyer originally read for Carmen, chose Dizzy role instead. Neil Patrick Harris commentary recorded pre-How I Met Your Mother fame. Character actors include Amy Smart, Seth Gilliam, Timothy Omundson in small roles. Audience Reception & Box Office (15:07 - 20:09) Test audiences disliked Carmen character, preferred Dizzy. Critical reception missed satirical intent, even thoughtful reviewers uncertain. Box office made budget back but not considered major success. Cult classic status developed over time as satirical elements became more apparent. Thematic Analysis (34:39 - 51:47) Dehumanization through 'bug' imagery parallels historical genocidal rhetoric. Violence as societal foundation explicitly stated in film's philosophy. Military-industrial complex critique through endless war presentation. Youth radicalization process demonstrated through Rico's character arc. Future Adaptations (13:51 - 13:51) Sony developing new Starship Troopers adaptation directed by Neil Blomkamp. Helldivers movie also in development as spiritual successor.

Welcome to How Humans Heal. I'm Dr. Doni Wilson. This episode is about psilocybin, which is a psychedelic substance that is helping people heal from many health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The way we help people with mental health issues, and trauma in general, is changing, and psychedelic therapy is part of that change. I'm proud to introduce you to Nina Badoux. She is a psychedelic practitioner and founder of Nanacatl Healing, as well as a board member of the Guild of Guides Netherlands. She's joining us from the Netherlands. She is currently studying for her master's degree in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine and Culture from the University of Exeter. She has over 7 years of experience guiding private and group ceremonies using psilocybin. You may have heard of magic mushrooms? Psilocybin is the active substance in the magic mushrooms. I'm so honored to have Nina here with us today because she has so much experience and knowledge about the use of psilocybin and how it's being used to help so many people around the world. We're here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Connect with Nina: https://www.nanacatlhealing.com/    Sign Up For Your 14-Day Detox: https://doctordoni.com/detox-program   Menopause Program with Dr. Doni: https://dv296.infusionsoft.com/app/orderForms/Menopause    Sign up For Dr. Doni's Masterclasses: https://doctordoni.com/masterclasses/    Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the TNT series The Librarians: The Next Chapter. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the nature of Charlie's vision into the future and why she seems reluctant to reveal it. Is there too much overacting amidst some of the silly story lines, and will Vikram ever adopt contemporary fashion? In our What We're Watching segment, Dave watches Seaside Hotel, a Danish drama set in the period leading up to and including the Second World War. Wayne introduces his Hall of Shame and laments being run out of his own television room. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands admits TL:TNC is not his favorite series, and Alan in England wonders whether anyone knows how to read a map or remember telephone numbers in this technological age.   Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: B+

What is the power of documentary film to drive social change? This week's NARA podcast guests, documentarians Karolina Domagalska (Abortion Dream Team) and Miki Redelinghuys (Mother City), answer this question by turning their cameras on activist movements in Warsaw and Cape Town. Karolina Domagalska's film Abortion Dream Team follows activists in Poland assisting women facing unwanted pregnancies. Miki Redelinghuys's film Mother City (co-directed with Pearlie Joubert) depicts the social housing movement 'Reclaim the City', led by the activist Nkosikhona Swortbooi, who also speaks in the episode. These conversations, hosted by NARA's journalist Nojus Setkauskas, were recorded this March at the human rights film festival Movies that Matter in the Hague, the Netherlands. Sound engineered by Kata Bitowt, edited by Karolis Vyšniauskas and Austėja Pūraitė See pictures and the description here: https://nara.lt/en/articles-en/films-documenting-resistance Support NARA: https://nara.lt/en/support  Nojus Setkauskas is one of the participants in the Young Journalists internship program within the PERSPECTIVES project. Episode picture: Karolina Domagalska (middle) shooting documentary Abortion Dream Team. ©Karolina Jackowska

Matters Microbial #101: Electrifying News about Cable Bacteria July 25, 2025 Today, Dr. Nicole Geerlings from the University of Vienna in Austria joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss some of the wonderful work she and colleagues have carried out studying the wild, weird, and wonderful world of cable bacteria, which can conduct electricity over microbially enormous distances!  Definitely time for #OMG and #WTM! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Nicole Geerlings Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode This just became available:  a wonderful short introduction to day's topic, the cable bacteria, from Asimov Press.  It is an absolute must read for everyone interested. Here is a link to the Summer Science Program, a wonderful outreach program for high school juniors. An essay about Nobel Prize winning Albert Szent-Györgyi, who stated that life was a matter of electrons finding a place to rest.  Here is a short video introduction to his work. A video introduction to microbial metabolism. A video introduction to electron transport.  Remember that bacteria and archaea are VERY skilled at using different electron donors and acceptors than eukaryotic life. The really fun concept of the “Jagendorf Jump,” showing electron transport vs. pH in chloroplasts. An overview of the microbial fuel cell concept.  Here is a nice overview I highly recommend. A commercial source for you to build your own microbial fuel cell. A DIY approach to building a MFC.  An ESSENTIAL overview to the idea of electrons in microbial sediments. A review article about cable bacteria.  Here is another fine review. This is a third great introduction to cable bacteria. And here is a video overview.   An article by Dr. Geerlings and colleagues describing cable bacteria for new #Micronauts.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. An review of stable isotope probing in microbiology. Here is a video seminar using SIP in microbiology. An overview of Nano-SIMS and how it is used in microbiology.  Here is another review.   A deeply wonderful article by Dr. Geerlings and colleagues suggesting that inactive cells with the “microbial cable” are still conducting electrons! Dr. Geerlings postdoctoral scholar website. Links and References on Cable Bacteria from Dr. Geerlings: 1. Here is a website from the group of Prof. Dr. Filip Meysman from the University of Antwerp, which includes a great video on the electron conductivity of cable bacteria. 2. The first paper describing redox half-reactions separated by long-distance electron transport. Nielsen, L. P., Risgaard-Petersen, N., Fossing, H., Christensen, P. B., and Sayama, M. (2010). Electric currents couple spatially separated biogeochemical processes in marine sediment. Nature 463, 1071–1074. doi: 10.1038/nature08790 3. The paper describing the discovery of cable bacteria. Look into the supplemental material for the excellent experimental set-up to prove that the cable bacteria are the ones doing the long-distance electron transport. Pfeffer, C., Larsen, S., Song, J., Dong, M., Besenbacher, F., Meyer, R. L., et al. (2012). Filamentous bacteria transport electrons over centimetre distances. Nature 491, 218–221. Doi: 10.1038/nature11586 4. A paper that dives into the conductivity of the cable bacteria network and shows that these fibres can conduct electrons just as well as a copper wire. Meysman, F. J. R., Cornelissen, R., Trashin, S., Bonné, R., Martinez, S. H., van der Veen, J., et al. 2019. A highly conductive fibre network enables centimetre-scale electron transport in multicellular cable bacteria. Nat. Commun. 10:1–8. doi: 10.1038/s41467-019-12115-7 5. This paper describes how cable bacteria activity generates a layer of iron oxyhydroxides on the top of the sediment layer and how this delays the release of sulfide into the water column for several weeks in a seasonally hypoxic basin in the Netherlands. Seitaj, D., R. Schauer, F. Sulu-Gambari, et al. 2015. “Cable Bacteria Generate a Firewall Against Euxinia in Seasonally Hypoxic Basins.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 112: 13278–13283. 6. This paper describes how the catabolic division of labor is coupled to an anabolic division of labor where cells reducing oxygen cannot grow and therefore provide a “community service” for the rest of the filament. Nicole M. J. Geerlings, Cheryl Karman, Stanislav Trashin, Karel S. As, Michiel V. M. Kienhuis, Silvia Hidalgo-Martinez, Diana Vasquez-Cardenas, Henricus T.S. Boschker, Karolien de Wael, Jack J. Middelburg, Lubos Polerecky, and Filip J.R. Meysman. Division of labor and growth during electrical cooperation in multicellular cable bacteria. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 117, 5478–5485. Doi: 10.1073/pnas.1916244117   Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Many traders overlook the mental edge that can elevate their performance—not realizing that tools like meditation and visualization aren't just for monks or athletes, but for anyone who wants to trade with more clarity and calm.In this episode, Agnieszka and Greg dive into how these two simple practices can improve focus, reduce emotional reactivity, and help you stay grounded under pressure. They share personal experiences, research-backed insights, and practical ways to start using meditation and visualization—even if you've never tried them before.If you're ready to strengthen your mindset and create more consistency in how you show up at the screen, this episode is your invitation to begin.About Agnieszka WoodFounder and CEO of Ahead Coach, Trading Mindset CoachAgnieszka Wood, is a passionate and accomplished day trader with over a decade of hands-on experience in the financial markets. Coming originally from Poland but having spent most of her life abroad, notably in the Netherlands and the United States, Agnieszka brings a diverse perspective to her work. Her journey is marked by conquering challenges, a deep passion for self-development, a commitment to unlocking her full potential, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.Since 2019, Agnieszka has taken on the role of Founder and CEO of Ahead Coach, a coaching platform where she conducts her transformative work as a Trading Mindset Coach. Through Ahead Coach, she offers coaching programs for traders that draw on her extensive 20+ year background in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), life coaching and her own experience in trading. Her holistic approach is designed to empower individuals not only in their trading endeavors but also in all aspects of life.Agnieszka's influence extends beyond her coaching practice. She is a respected speaker at various trading events, where she shares her insights and knowledge with fellow traders and enthusiasts. In the trading education industry, she is known for her expertise in mindset coaching, helping traders overcome psychological barriers and build consistency.Passionate about guiding individuals towards tangible results, Agnieszka thrives on taking on new initiatives and projects that promote personal growth. Her multifaceted expertise, unwavering dedication, and holistic approach make her a trusted coach for those seeking transformation and success.If you're enjoying my Podcast please leave a review HEREAbout Greg SingletonCEO CSBCoaching, Perspective & Mindset CoachGreg Singleton is an author, speaker, coach, former Director of IT, and current day trader dedicated to empowering others through personal growth and transformation. As the founder of CSB Coaching, he has developed a powerful framework centered on three pillars of personal growth, helping individuals overcome challenges like imposter syndrome and confidence issues. A contributor to Brainz Magazine and featured in Authority Magazine's Mental Wellness Masteryseries, Greg shares insights on resilience, emotional control, and meaningful change. His journey—from navigating marriage, divorce, and career evolution to rebuilding a life of purpose—fuels his passion for coaching. Actively involved with NAMI, he volunteers as a peer-to-peer leader and speaker, advocating for mental health awareness. Now residing in Raleigh, NC, after relocating from Albany, NY, Greg continues to inspire through writing, speaking engagements, and his commitment to personal development—all while enjoying walks with his retired racing greyhound. More info:https://csbcoaching.com ____________________________________✉ Contact me: launchyourlife@aheadcoach.com____________________________________▶️ My website: https://www.aheadcoach.com/▶️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ahead_Coach▶️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahead.coach/▶️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agnieszkawoodpage/

It may be a little taboo to talk about it, but there are a lot of people out there who, for a variety of reasons, don't have as much sex as they would like, or arguably need. And there's actually a form of therapy out there which is specifically designed to help people become more comfortable with sex and intimacy. The idea of sex surrogacy started catching on in Europe in the 2000s, and these days it's actually regulated and even covered by social security in some countries, like Switzerland, Denmark and the Netherlands. Still, in many places it's a legal grey area, and raises a number of ethical questions to boot. For example it became a subject of debate in France in 2013, when a proposal was put forward to cover sex surrogacy expenses for disabled people. Why would someone need to use the services of a sex surrogate? What's the difference between a sex surrogate and a sex worker? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠ ⁠Why were the queen's bees told of her death?⁠ ⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Imam Salima El Musalima, a Sufi Muslim and the Netherlands' first female Imam, the Koran supports Israel as the Jewish homeland. During the interview, she cited the Koran, Surah Al-Isra (Qur'an 17:104) "And We said after Pharaoh to the Children of Israel, 'Dwell in the land, and when the promise of the Hereafter comes to pass, We shall bring you forth in a mixed crowd.'" The literal interpretation gives us a direct command of Allah for the Jews to live in the land. During the interview, Imam Salima El Musalima – a strong admirer of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – said that “traditional Islam is very inclusive.” Up until the 15th century the majority faith in the Middle east was Christian, and that Judaism played a prominent and essential role in Moroccan culture. Islam in Morocco was founded by the Idrasids, who were direct descendants of the prophet Muhammed. This sect of Islam continues today in Morocco, and Sufi Islam is the foundation of the Idrasids. Imam Salima stated that today's radical Islamists in the Shia, Sunni, and Wahhabi sects, originated in Sufiism, but perverted the Koran to justify violence against Jews, Christians, and the West. The Imam describes herself as an avant-garde Islamic artist who uses her art to bring her closer to Allah. She described her struggle to understand the war in Gaza by creating two fictional characters in her mind; a settler she calls Shlomo, and a Hamas supporter named Salim. She plays both their arguments justifying their actions, and in the end, Settler Shlomo's position wins. Alan Skorski Reports 24JULY2025 - PODCAST

The Netherlands, which was once a religious country, saw a dramatic decline in religiosity after WWII. Recently though, there's been a small but significant increase in people turning to faith. One reason is efforts made by Gen Z — but not through traditional churches. The post In one of the world's most secular countries, some Gen Z Christians are finding faith again — but not at church appeared first on The World from PRX.

This could be Rotterdam or anywhere... It's been a productive week so far for Liam Manning and Norwich City in the Netherlands, as Championship preparations move up a gear this Friday with another double-header of games. The Canaries' busy transfer window continues with the signings of Jeffrey Schlupp and Papa Diallo, making them signings eight and nine of the summer window. Josh Sargent's future continues to make headlines after the American snubbed a move to Wolfsburg.  Join Connor Southwell, Paddy Davitt and Adam Harvey from De Gele Kanarie Cafe in Rotterdam to dicuss it all and answer your questions. *** With thanks to our podcast sponsor - First Bus.  ** Picture: Adam Harvey/Newsquest *** You can also hear the Pink Un Podcast on Norwich's Community radio station, Future Radio 107.8FM. *** To get in touch with the podcast now and in future, send any comments and questions into the crew with an email to norfolksport@archant.co.uk or get in touch with us @pinkun on Twitter, where our direct messages are open. And if you're interested in sponsoring the pod, or placing an advert in one of our shows, email connor.southwell@newsquest.co.uk ALSO FIND US AT THE FOLLOWING: Subscribe: pinkun.com/podcast Twitter: twitter.com/pinkun Facebook: fb.me/thepinkun Instagram: instagram.com/the_pinkun Find more details on how you can sign up to Pink Un + here: https://www.pinkun.com/pinkunplus/ #ncfc #norwichcity #podcast

Trends come and go, and one that's taken the world by storm has made its way to Virginia. Labubus are designed loosely after mythical, Nordic monsters the Chinese-born creator embraced after moving to the Netherlands. But the unique sales method used to distribute as Labubus may be playing a part in their success. Brad Kutner has […]

It's been a remarkable eighteen months for Dutch-Israeli author Yael van der Wouden. Her debut novel, The Safekeep, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and this year it won the Women's Prize for Fiction.  Set in the Netherlands 15 years after the end of World War II, The Safekeep is the story of a reclusive young woman living in her family's isolated country home, whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of an unpredictable house guest. In this episode, Yael sat down with host Mythili Rao to talk about her approach to writing historical fiction, the enduring legacy of the 20th century's greatest tragedy and the ways in which her novel challenges the Dutch national narrative about World War II and its treatment of Jewish people during and after the war.    Yael van der Wouden Yael lives and works in the Netherlands, where she lectures in creative writing and comparative literature. The Safekeep is available now in paperback.   If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The founders of Dutch women's team Hera United are finalising preparations for their first ever season in the Netherlands' top flight. They're the first women's-only professional team in the country, and want to drive the development of the sport by stepping out of the traditional male dominated club format.We hear from Hera's founders on persuading investors to back them and the impact they're hoping to have on the game as a whole. We talk to the founder of Glasgow City FC, who followed the same path nearly 30 years ago. And we hear from the team behind Europe's first women's sports bar, who have taken inspiration from Hera's journey. Produced and presented by Matthew Kenyon(Image: The Her United team. Credit: Hera United)

This week's speakersHost: Kara DanskyJamie Reed, USA, Why Gender Clinics need to be Investigated for Fraud
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Heli St Luce, Netherlands, Update on the Netherlands♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Feminist Question TimeEnjoying our webinars? If you are a position to make a one-off or recurring donation to support our work, you can find out how to do so (and see our financial reports) at https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/... - thank-you! ♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀♀Women's Declaration International (#WDI) Feminist Question Time is a weekly online webinar (Saturdays 3-4.30pm UK time). It is attended by a global feminist and activist audience of between 200-300. The main focus is how gender ideology is harming the rights of women and girls. See upcoming speakers and register to attend at https://bit.ly/registerFQT.There is also a monthly AUS/NZ FQT, on the last Saturday of the month at 7pm (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney)/9pm (NZ). Register to attend at https://bit.ly/registerFQTAUSNZ. On Sundays (10am UK time), our webinar series, Radical Feminist Perspectives, offers a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP. WDI is the leading global organisation defending women's sex-based rights against the threats posed by gender identity ideology. Find out more at https://womensdeclaration.com, where you can join more than 30,000 people and 418 organisations from 157 countries in signing our Declaration on Women's Sex-based Rights. The Declaration reaffirms the sex-based rights of women which are set out in the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 December 1979 (#CEDAW).Disclaimer: Women's Declaration International hosts a range of women from all over the world on Feminist Question Time (FQT), on Radical Feminist Perspectives (RFP) and on webinars hosted by country chapters – all have signed our Declaration or have known histories of feminist activism - but beyond that, we do not know their exact views or activism. WDI does not know in detail what they will say on webinars. The views expressed by speakers in these videos are not necessarily those of WDI and we do not necessarily support views or actions that speakers have expressed or engaged in at other times. As well as the position stated in our Declaration on Women's Sex-based Rights, WDI opposes sexism, racism and anti-semitism. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions (https://womensdeclaration.com/en/abou...) or email info@womensdeclaration.com. #feminism #radicalfeminism #womensrights

This week, we're joined by Roy Pennings, a gym owner from the Netherlands who built a 7-figure fitness business while removing himself from operations. Roy shares how he escaped burnout, scaled his team, and created retention systems that keep his business growing (even when he's on holiday). If you're a gym owner or online coach struggling to grow without sacrificing your time, this episode is a must. Key highlights of this episode include: ✅ Why most gym owners struggle to step away. ✅ The “culture playbook” that replaces micromanagement. ✅ A smarter way to structure 12-month commitments. ✅ How weekly systems drive retention with less effort. ✅ Scaling without sacrificing quality or consistency.   Connect with Roy: https://www.instagram.com/roy.pennings/   If you enjoyed this video and want to find out more information, click this link to view our website: https://fmaworkshop.com/hub WE HELP GYM OWNERS, PERSONAL TRAINERS AND COACHES GET MORE LEADS, SIGN NEW MEMBERS AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES! Visit our website to learn how we can help you grow your gym business: https://fmaworkshop.com/hub Be sure to subscribe to learn how to successfully scale and grow your fitness business. Where to follow FMA? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmarketingagency/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessmarketingagency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fitnessmarketingagency/ Website: https://fmaworkshop.com/hub Ben: https://www.instagram.com/mrbenjamindavis/ Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charliehorton/ Luke: https://www.instagram.com/lukebrobinson_/ #fitness #marketing #gym #fitnessmarketingagency #gymowner #personaltrainer #fitnessbusiness

Catherine, Princess of Wales is one of the best known, best liked and best dressed women in the world. But she's far from the only future queen with a fairytale love story, who's now busy greeting diplomats, supporting charities, raising little royals and looking fabulous! Of the 10 surviving hereditary monarchies in Europe, 5 have heirs who are still young and as yet unmarried. We can look forward to waking up early to watch the royal weddings of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Prince Christian of Denmark, Princess Catherina-Amalia of the Netherlands, Princess Leonor of Spain and Prince Jacques of Monaco in the years to come. Today, let's meet the 2 Queens and 1 Prince consort, 1 Grand Duchess and 1 Princess in waiting – the spouses of the heirs apparent of Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway Prince Daniel of Sweden Catherine, Princess of Wales Princess Stéphanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode #85 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 7/3 – 7/21/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Elimination of HIV Reservoirs Harboring Intact Proviruses (JID) Bacterial Expansion of tetM-Carrying Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the United States, 2018–2024 (NEJM) Study hints doxyPEP use coincides with rise in tetracycline-resistant gonorrhea in US (CIDRAP) Potential Impact of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis on Tetracycline Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Colonization With Tetracycline-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Group A Streptococcus (CID) Methenamine hippurate asprophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections in older women – a triple-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase IV trial (ImpresU). (CMI: Clinical Microbiology and Infection) Diagnosis and Management ofCommunity-acquired Pneumonia(American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine) Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management (IDSA) The impact of an intervention to increase follow-up blood cultures for patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria (Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Candida auris Containment Responses in Health Care Facilities that Provide Hemodialysis Services (CDC: MMWR) Candidozyma auris: an emerging threat (Reflections on Infectious Prevention and Control) Effects of postoperative antifungal therapy on the recurrence of Aspergillus infection after pulmonary aspergilloma resection (BMC Infectious Diseases) Triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus in the Netherlands between 1994 and 2022: a genomic and phenotypic study (LANCET: Microbe) Large language models and their performance for the diagnosis of histoplasmosis (PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases) Parasitic Field evidence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection, diverse host use and invasion of human dwellings by the Chagas disease vector in Florida, USA (PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.

Dr. Ernesto Morales discusses evidence-based research for accessible airports and airplanes, emphasizing co-design, sensory needs, and the need for accountability in aviation accessibility.In episode 61 of the Happy Space Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Ernesto Morales, Full Professor at Université Laval, about two federally funded projects on accessible aviation in Canada. One focuses on airport accessibility, while the other addresses aircraft lavatories. Ernesto shares how involving 72 participants with diverse disabilities through walking interviews and mockups helped surface nuanced barriers and identify improvements. We also discuss the challenges of coordination between stakeholders, the need for sensory-friendly spaces, and the importance of dignity in travel. Ernesto stresses the value of co-design and inclusive research methods, calling for regulatory clarity and deeper accountability in delivering equitable air travel experiences.Ernesto Morales studied architecture and finished a Masters' Degree in Industrial Design in Mexico City. He obtained a grant from the Government of Mexico to study his Ph.D. in Design at the Faculté de l'aménagement, of the University of Montreal. He did his first post doc in “Environmental Gerontology” at the Research Centre from the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal and a second post-doc at the Research Centre for Innovation in Health Care at Utrecht, the Netherlands on “Healing Environments”. He is Full Professor at the School of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine at the Universté Laval and he is a Researcher at the Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et intégration sociale in Quebec City. He is also a member of the Quebec government's Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Safety of Buildings for Persons with Disabilities. His research interests fall into the following areas: Inclusive design and adaptation of the physical environment. Design solutions to improve the quality of life of people with permanent or temporary disabilities (either cognitive, motor or sensory) in terms of objects, home spaces or urban design. Working and care environments in health institutions (acute and long-term care) and accessibility in emergency situations.CHAPTERS[00:00] Meeting Ernesto Morales and Project Overview[02:00] Walking Interviews at Airports[04:00] Designing Solutions Collaboratively[06:00] Challenges in Airport Coordination[08:00] Public and Private Reporting[09:00] Ernesto's Personal Motivation[11:00] Co-Design as a Core Practice[13:00] From Heritage Sites to Airports[14:00] Merging Qualitative and Quantitative Data[16:00] Why Canada is Leading in Accessibility[18:00] Federal and Ministry Involvement[20:00] Autism, Sensory Input, and Airport Design[23:00] Stress at Security Checkpoints[26:00] Benefits of Hidden Disability Lanyards[28:00] Advertising and Sensory Overload[30:00] Sensory Zones, Not Just Rooms[33:00] Washroom Accessibility and Service Dogs[36:00] Dignity in Air Travel[38:00] Future Reports and Timelines[39:00] Centralizing Responsibility for Accessibility[41:00] Systemic Change Through Procurement and TrainingLINKSRick Hansen Accessibility CertificationAccessibility Standards CanadaAirports Quebec CityCalgary Airport Ernesto's WebsiteIMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)LOGO - Hidden Disabilities SunflowerPlane Mockup Photos -...

England face Italy in the Euro semi final tomorrow night but Which England will turn up? The team that demolished Wales and dominated the Netherlands; or the team which struggled against France and Sweden? Sarina Wiegman is plagued with injury worries over host of players, notably captain Lea Williamson and full back Lucy Bronze. Kit Shepard and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to asses England's chances against the surprise package of the tournament, the Italians. After the break all the latest on the big transfers of the summer. Rashford to Barca; Gyokeres to Arsenal; Ekitike to Liverpool; Mbeumo to Man Utd and Isak to sign a new contract? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Colleen and Allard have returned from yet another extended break, with apologies and explanations galore! They jump right in with a series of listener questions leading them off-topic, but down some interesting roads!How did Amsterdam get its name? Where is Allard's favorite place in the Netherlands? Why is Colleen teaching Allard to line dance? And how did one of the Dutch island became famous for their cranberries? This episode covers it all --plus some!And most importantly, how did Colleen and Allard celebrate Amsterdam's famed 750th birthday? Tune in and find out!

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Jim Ferguson of Freedom Train International joins us with critical reporting from the Netherlands on the medical freedom case SO compelling it could finally spark a Nuremberg 2.0 on COVID era atrocities and the anti-human, globalist agenda.Do NOT miss this show!The BIG picture on gold is looking better and better. If you have been saving for retirement … NOW is the time to back it up with physical gold and silver.Call the company I trust, Colonial Metals Group today to learn about a gold strategy that works for you and see if you qualify for up to $7,500 in FREE silver! Check out my landing page here: https://colonialmetalsgroup.com/joyJoin the Rumble LIVE chat and follow my Rumble Page HERE so you never miss an episode: https://rumble.com/c/TheShannonJoyShowSJ Show Notes:Please support Shannon's independent network with your donation HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MHSMPXEBSLVTSupport Our Sponsors:The best medicine is chronic GOOD health and achieving it naturally. It's why my family uses Native Path Complete Protein every day! Go to https://nativepathcompleteprotein.com/joy today to claim your EXCLUSIVE 41% off deal before it's gone.With lockdowns looming, threats of bio-terror and cyber attacks, the chaos is everywhere. You NEED to be prepared and your one stop shop is The Satellite Phone Store. They have EVERYTHING you need when the POWER goes OUT. Use the promo code JOY for 10% off your entire order TODAY! www.SAT123.com/JoyPlease consider Dom Pullano of PCM & Associates! He has been Shannon's advisor for over a decade and would love to help you grow! Call his toll free number today: 1-800-536-1368 Or visit his website at https://www.pcmpullano.comShow lessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five generations of remarkable women - from Mary of Burgundy to Isabella Clara Eugenia - made an enduring impact on the Low Countries. By strategically navigating political alliances, personal losses, and wars, they shaped the destiny of the Netherlands and early modern European history.Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Natalie Donnell to delve into their fascinating stories, ranging from Mary of Burgundy's courageous rule to Margaret of Austria's diplomatic brilliance.Habsburg Inbreeding with Dr. Adam Rutherfordhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3sQ4jrYtuwAFJUfBgbaAXYSeymour, Dudley & Parr Families: Forgotten Tudor Womenhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4b4rxteStrSG70aImxBcPQ?autoplay=truePresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

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US President Donal Trump has threatened "very severe tariffs" on Russia if a peace deal with Ukraine isn't reached within 50 days. He's also agreed on a plan to funnel military aid to Ukraine through NATO. Also, Oman plans to institute a personal income tax starting in 2028. And, Cuban medical mission are under scrutiny amid allegations of forced labor. Plus, Gen Z finds faith on social media and community in Christian groups in the Netherlands.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Gab Marcotti and Rob Palmer discuss Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final and break down why this victory could be so important for the west London club. The guys also talk about Arsenal's impending transfers with both Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres closing in on a move to the Emirates, praise France after their 5-2 comeback win over the Netherlands in the women's Euros & aim to end the long-held debate over whether the game is called football or soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices