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Innovation Forum Podcast
Can circularity lead to more sustainable packaging?

Innovation Forum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 18:27


In Amsterdam recently Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh spoke with Carolina Gregorio, sustainability policy and advocacy director at Dow about the role of advanced recycling in developing real circularity for packaging. Ian also spoke about the potential opportunities from the EU's packaging and packaging waste regulation with Tetra Pak's director for packaging sustainability solutions Davide Braghiroli. Plus: Wales to join UK deposit return scheme; North Atlantic nano-plastics prevalence; fashion waste regulated; and, EUDR benchmarking system rejected, in this week's news digest with Ellen Atiyah. Host: Ian Welsh

The Leviathan Chronicles
The Invenios Expeditions | Chapter 2 - The Veloscora

The Leviathan Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:11


When a burning vessel appears through the North Atlantic fog, Oberlin and Abby board the sinking Spanish freighter, the Veloscora, to find bullet holes, mysterious equipment, and signs of violence that suggest something far more sinister than a maritime accident. Among the wreckage, they discover a single survivor—Samantha Kell—barely conscious and fiercely guarding a bloody knife . As the rescued stranger awakens aboard the Invenios, her erratic behavior and cryptic warnings raise more questions than answers. She refuses to explain the radioactive readings, avoids details about her mission, and displays both military precision and paranoid suspicion. Captain Tulley's interrogation reveals glimpses of a covert operation gone catastrophically wrong, with references to submersibles, secret organizations, and someone still trapped at impossible depths. This episode is made possible by the generous support of our subscribers on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/leviathanchronicles⁠⁠⁠ to hear episodes ad free and unlock exclusive content. To discover more podcasts set in the Leviathan universe go to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.leviathanaudioproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠follow us on social media⁠⁠⁠.   Written, Directed & Created by Christof Laputka Executive Produced by Amish Jani Produced by Robin Shore Original Music by Luke Allen Editing by Luke Allen and Robin Shore Sound Design by Jonathon Stevens and Robin Shore Casting by Claire Dodin Starring Matt Shale as Captain Jeffery Tulley John Patrick Higgins as Oberlin St. Claire Laura Post as Abigail Eventon Justice Slocum as Gibson Donahue Linsay Rousseau as Samantha Kell Isaac Robinson-Smith as Captain Mohammed Salah Patrick Caberty as Liban Ugas BK Philips as King Omar Bashir Michael Woodley as King Bashir's Guard Melissa Medina as The Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast Five from Sporty's - aviation podcast for pilots, by pilots
Taildraggers and $50 fill-ups, with Ethan O'Rourke

Fast Five from Sporty's - aviation podcast for pilots, by pilots

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 33:28


Learning to fly is all about the challenge for YouTube creator Ethan O'Rourke. That meant training in a J-3 Cub with no electrical system and now traveling the country in an Aeronca Chief. Ethan explains the joy of low and slow flights, shares his approach to making memorable aviation films, and describes what it was like to fly over the North Atlantic in a WWII bomber. In the Ready to Copy segment, you'll learn tips for hand-propping airplanes, what it was like to fly a MiG-15, and how to land on a frozen lake.

Shaun Newman Podcast
Replay Judy Reeves

Shaun Newman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 168:08


Throwback Thursday to episode #110 with Judy Reeves. Judy Reeves is a survivor of the 1991 Perfect Storm, a powerful nor'easter that struck the North Atlantic, famously depicted in Sebastian Junger's book and the 2000 film The Perfect Storm. As an International Fisheries Observer, Reeves was aboard the Eishin Maru 78, a Japanese fishing vessel caught in the storm's eye off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, in October 1991. To watch the Full Cornerstone Forum: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionWebsite: www.BowValleycu.comEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.com

Wissensnachrichten - Deutschlandfunk Nova
Roboter-OP, Hausarbeit, Selbstknackende Nuss

Wissensnachrichten - Deutschlandfunk Nova

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 5:06


Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Erstmals hat ein KI-gestützter Roboter ohne menschliche Hilfe eine Gallenblase operiert +++ Haushalts-Aufgaben bei Paaren noch ziemlich ungleich +++ Wie sich eine Nuss selbst knackt +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:SRT-H: A hierarchical framework for autonomous surgery via language-conditioned imitation learning, Science Robotics, 09.07.2025Geteilt, gerecht, zufrieden? Aufteilung von Hausarbeit in Beziehungen, Bundesinstitut für Bevölkerungsforschung, 09.07.2025Unlock the Walnut: How a Pectin-Rich Suture Tissue and Moisture-Driven Crack Formation Induce Shell Splitting and Facilitate Seed Germination, Advanced Functional Materials, 26.06.2025Nanoplastic concentrations across the North Atlantic, Nature, 09.07.2025Do turtles get cancer?, BioScience, 09.07.2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

RTÉ - Mooney Goes Wild
Anglers urged to report sightings of Pacific Pink Salmon in Irish rivers

RTÉ - Mooney Goes Wild

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 9:14


Native to the waters of the North Pacific and Arctic Oceans, Pink Salmon are not supposed to be present in Ireland. However, this invasive species has been spreading in the North Atlantic and has reached Ireland. Dr. Ken Whelan discusses their impact.

Mind Over Murder
BONUS: Blood in the Water w Casey Sherman

Mind Over Murder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 43:47


New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman joins Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new true crime book, "Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedy."  The book tells the amazing true story of Nathan Carman, who was accused of both killing his mother on a family fishing trip in the North Atlantic, as well as being suspected of shooting his multimillionaire grandfather to death, all in pursuit of wealth and power. This bonus episode of "Mind Over Murder" originally ran on March 17, 2025.Goodreads: Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215057204-blood-in-the-water?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EYz0kZw1FX&rank=1Amazon:  Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedyhttps://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Untold-Family-Tragedy/dp/1728298199?author-follow=B001JRVP5CWTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

ThePrint
EyeOnChina: Japan is stepping back from NATO, not Indo-Pacific ties—China is watching the cracks closely

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 11:56


China has long criticised the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO, for drawing Indo-Pacific countries—Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand—into its orbit. From Beijing's perspective, this marks a troubling effort to export Western military influence to Asia and to contain China's rise. Among Chinese observers, the prospect of Japan aligning more closely with NATO has sparked particular concern. A commentary published on Baidu Baijiahao pointed to NATO's evolution from a regional defence bloc into what is now seen as an overstretched force projecting power far beyond the North Atlantic. Japan's increasing proximity to NATO and its willingness to speak on China's internal affairs are cast as foreign interference with potentially destabilising consequences. On the Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, a post framed Japan's engagement with NATO as part of an inflated narrative of China's threat.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/japan-nato-not-indo-pacific-ties-china-us/2669010/

So There I Was
Just Get Airborne Episode 164

So There I Was

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025


Stealth takes us straight into the Cold War cockpit on a Navy E-2 Hawkeye as he stood the watch during some of America's most tense moments. From scrambling on alert after Reagan was shot, to deploying over the North Atlantic in DEFCON 2, to narrowly avoiding catastrophe when a 'friendly' dropped a bomb on a U.S. cruiser—this episode is packed with edge-of-your-seat stories. Stealth shares what it was like controlling the airspace above the fleet, even spotting submarines that were 'never there' from 15,000 feet, and managing chaos (and comedy) from the radar station. It's a mix of Cold War intensity, humor, and reverent remembrance for shipmates lost. Don't miss this look into the flying saucer dome of naval aviation.

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla
Galactic Federation Mirrors humanity & False Flag ET Salvation

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 88:04


TopicsI have spoken via Zoom with David Nicholas, the creator of the GLF station that is mentioned in two stories covered in today's Week in Review episode. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1933866580594594193Humanity's understanding of the universe has expanded tremendously since 1922. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1934219553518584232A prominent antigravity researcher, Dr. Amy Eskridge, died in mysterious circumstances after showing interest in UFOs and disclosure. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1934223527290245285Amazing footage of Iran's missile retaliation against Israel. What would galactic civilizations think? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1934547106343084496Ross Coulthart is correct that officials coming forward to claim UFOs were used as a cover to "hide a lot of things" is only delaying the inevitable. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1934553131037176016Out of Body Encounters with Non-Human Intelligence in Multiple Dimensions: Interview with Darius J. Wright https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1934571124244779327Update by JP where he discusses his experiences in Japan and the upcoming update on him being taken to the Pacific Space Ark. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1934988524744560722Brad Johnson gives a masterful overview of what's coming from 2025 to 2029 in this free presentation: "Ancient Metaphysical Systems Predict 2025 to 2029 | ANOINT System" https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1935010010766913637Dr. Andrea Martin discusses how a contrived alien salvation event may occur in the Middle East and how the Galactic Federation of Worlds has cleansed itself of compromised operatives. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1935157115414351884A former Russian Navy admiral reveals that he has seen USOs flying into & out of the North Atlantic. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1935256377716289815Deep State Abducts JP in Space Ark Takeover Plot – JP Update #47 https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1935659209091063986Another Starship Upper Stage has been destroyed, this time before a routine static fire test. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1935663010137170125Galactic Envoys are Waking Up & Arrests of Compromised GFW Operatives - Get Early Access on Patreon! https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1936033509790896174Excellent intro to the distinct galactic organizations called the Galactic Federation of Worlds and the Confederation of Planets: https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1936046067239592388Agree that "there is no bearded loving male God who came to Earth to bless us with his favor." Disagree with the idea that the Galactic Federation (of Worlds) is the only ET group to have stuck around. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1936047492895739976John Ramiez, a veteran CIA officer attended a meeting of govt officials/experts at a SCIF in 2022, deferred to channeling when it comes to understanding UFOs/ETs and what's coming in 2027. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1936067142115332284 One Week to Dilemma of a Star Trek Future webinar https://www.crowdcast.io/c/dilemmastartrekfuture

Conversations in Atlantic Theory
Amber Jamilla Musser on Between Shadows and Noise: Sensation, Situatedness, and the Undisciplined

Conversations in Atlantic Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 55:10


This discussion is with Amber Jamilla Musser, a professor of English and Africana studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. She writes and researches at the intersections of race, sexuality, and aesthetics. She is the author of Sensational Flesh: Race, Power, and Masochism (NYU Press, 2014), Sensual Excess: Queer Femininity and Brown Jouissance (NYU Press, 2018), and Between Shadows and Noise: Sensation, Situatedness, and the Undisciplined (Duke University Press, 2024). 

UKTN | The Podcast
Underinvestment in defence has left the UK vulnerable, Tanya Suarez, CEO, IoT Tribe

UKTN | The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 31:18


Tanya Suarez, chief executive of IoT Tribe and head of the JANUS consortium, discusses why UK defence underinvestment has left the country vulnerable, the rising danger from international actors and the surprisingly thriving startup ecosystem in the defence tech sector.  IoT Tribe is an accelerator group that was appointed by the government's Defence and Security Accelerator to run programmes for startups in the space. IoT Tribe leads the group of specialist organisations called JANUS, the UK participant in NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic. 

New Podcast Let Us Reason - A Christian/Muslim Dialogue
522 | The Attraction of Islam with Dr Jay, Episode 4

New Podcast Let Us Reason - A Christian/Muslim Dialogue

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 26:17


In this episode Al Fadi and Dr jay discuss reason #3, The brotherhood of Islam(Al Umma). In the U.S. the emphasis is on the oppressors are white people and the oppressed are black people; and that Christianity started slavery pointing to North Atlantic slavery in the 14-18 century. Going back in the history of Arabs and Muslims being slave traders in the time of Muhammad and he never forbade it. Quoting very famous Muslim scholars Al Fadi and Dr Jay point out the names Muslims call the African people, Abeed; which means slaves as one example. This history is hidden from the converts to Islam in the U.S. who mostly come from African American background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTL Today - In Conversation with Lisa Burke
Our oceans & why we should care, 07/06/2025

RTL Today - In Conversation with Lisa Burke

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 54:18


On the latest episode of The Lisa Burke Show, four remarkable women – scientists, divers, and educators – join Lisa to share how landlocked Luxembourg is making waves in ocean conservation ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. My guests are:  Dr. Anna Schleimer:  Marine biologist, President & Co-founder of Odyssea Dr. Lexi Grosbusch: Science Mediator, Luxembourg Science Center Clarissa Ausilio: Scientific Mediator, Luxembourg Science Center Lorieza (Lori) Neuberger-Castillo: Scientist, Scuba diver, Odyssea Committee Member, Founder of Diving Escapades As the world prepares for the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, we welcome four incredible women who are passionate about advocating for the protection of our oceans and all of the incredible life therein.  Dr. Anna Schleimer, President of Odyssea and a marine biologist has spent years researching wildlife in our oceans, which has taken her from the coral reefs of Guadeloupe to the icy Gulf of St. Lawrence.  “There are still so many unanswered questions about the biggest animals on the planet,” she said. “We're seeing shifts in whale distributions due to warming waters. Even critically endangered species like the North Atlantic right whales are suddenly appearing in new areas, and facing new threats.” Dr. Lexi Grosbusch, a science communicator at the Luxembourg Science Center, shared how her journey began on Belgian beaches and was catalysed by a formative marine biology trip to the Seychelles led by Dr. Robert Hofrichter. “That excursion changed everything for me,” she explained. “Diving opened my eyes to a world we're all connected to, but often forget.” Clarissa Ausilio, Lexi's colleague and co-creator of Luxembourg Ocean Days, described how their event grew out of a shared passion.  “We wanted to do something fun and meaningful,” she said. “Ocean science isn't just for coastal nations. Luxembourg had hundreds of students eager to learn last year and we're expanding the programme this June.” Lorieza (Lori) Neuberger-Castillo brought a deeply personal connection. Raised in a Philippine fishing village where the sea was her playground, trained as a scientist in Australia, where the Great Barrier Reef was on her doorstep, and now a scientist and scuba diver in Luxembourg, she founded Diving Escapades to promote sustainable travel.  “Scuba diving changed the way I saw everything—its beauty and its fragility.” Despite being landlocked, Luxembourg is part of this story. As Anna reminded us, “Even our rivers flow to the sea. What we do here matters.” Luxembourg Ocean Days 2025 (June 11–15) promises interactive school workshops, public exhibits, and family activities—all underpinned by science and hope, taking place at the Luxembourg Science Center As Anna said, “The ocean has already bought us time. Now it's our turn to act.” https://www.odyssea.lu/en/ https://divingescapades.com/ocean-conservation/ https://www.science-center.lu/en/ocean-days-2nd-edition-june-2025 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorieza/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-ausilio-032045276/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-schleimer-63224876/

Free Your Soma with Aimee Takaya
Unshaming Your Body, Your Self & Your World–A Conversation with David Bedrick

Free Your Soma with Aimee Takaya

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 75:58


What if shame isn't a flaw, but a signal that something essential in you has been pushed away? In this week's episode, Aimee sits with David Bedrick, therapist, author of The Unshaming Way, and a passionate advocate for psychological truth-telling. They explore how shame disconnects us from our experience, distorts our emotions, and shapes our identities from the inside out. Through somatic awareness, storytelling, and radical compassion, David invites us into the process of unshaming—not fixing ourselves, but fully witnessing and embracing the parts we've exiled.David takes us through:- Why shame cuts us off from empathy, truth, and genuine accountability- How trauma and unacknowledged pain become embedded in the body- The power of somatic language to access “unshamed experience”- What it means to witness, rather than fix, someone in pain- Why reclaiming emotion, desire, and personal narrative is essential to healing- How unshaming returns us to wholeness and expands our capacity to love, feel, and actAnd so much more!David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in a family marked by violence. While his father's brutality was physical and verbal, his mother's denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame.Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland, and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies, where he trains therapists, coaches, and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development.David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of three books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption.His new book, The Unshaming Way, was published by North Atlantic books in November 2024.Connect with David:Website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.bedrick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBedrickOrder The Unshaming Way: https://a.co/d/dYTwNa7Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/david-bedrick-jd-dipl-pw  Connect with Aimee:Instagram: @aimeetakaya Facebook: Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Battlegrounds: International Perspectives
Iceland: A Strategic Ally in the North Atlantic | Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover Institution

Battlegrounds: International Perspectives

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 52:48 Transcription Available


Join Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the evolving U.S.-Iceland relationship, Icelandic-European relations, and the continued security challenges of the Arctic. Appointed as the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Gylfadóttir provides an insight into her vital role in raising awareness of the challenges facing the children of Ukraine, the driving forces behind Putin's behavior, and why sustained support for Ukraine from Europe and the US is critical. Iceland a founding member of NATO, Gylfadóttir discusses the importance of NATO to transatlantic security from an Icelandic perspective, the importance of the transatlantic relationship in the fight against Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, as well as current priorities for the US-Iceland relationship and why Americans should experience a visit to the country of Iceland. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir is the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine. Gylfadóttir previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2023 and once more in 2024, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs from November 2023 to April 2024, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation from 2017 to 2021. She was the youngest woman to serve as a minister. Since 2016, Gylfadóttir has represented the Independence Party in Iceland's parliament, the Althing, and was appointed vice-chairman of the party in 2018. She holds a master's degree in law from Reykjavik University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

The Building Culture Podcast
#42 Charles Duff: North Atlantic Cities - The Forgotten Blueprint for the Future

The Building Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 68:09


New episode out now with Charles Duff, author of The North Atlantic Cities. This is one I've wanted to record for years, ever since I read his book. Charles lays out a vision of city building that's neither skyscraper-packed Manhattan nor endless suburban sprawl, but something in between. Something tested, timeless, and deeply human.We talk about what makes cities like Amsterdam, London, and Boston so livable-and why they offer a roadmap for places like Oklahoma City and the Sunbelt. It's not about replicating Parisian density or banning cars. It's about building places where families can live in row houses, walk to a corner store, catch a train, and still have a backyard, space and privacy. It's about recognizing that the built environment is one of our biggest levers for addressing the environment, culture, economics, and quality of life–all at once.Charles explains how a bunch of brick houses built by 17th-century merchants ended up creating one of the most resilient, beautiful, and efficient urban forms the world has ever seen. And he makes a compelling case that we don't need to invent a new future, we just need to remember what already works.This one's for anyone who cares about the intersection of beauty, density, and sanity in our cities. Hope you enjoy it–and if you do, go read the book. It's changed the way I think about building.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Hidden Way of Building Cities05:08 Understanding North Atlantic Cities12:27 The Importance of Urban Density21:01 The North Atlantic Way of Building26:10 Lessons from North Atlantic Cities36:11 Living Conditions in 1600s Europe39:42 The Rise of the Dutch Middle Class43:35 Architectural Innovations in the Netherlands46:27 Contrasting Urban Developments: Paris vs. London48:50 The Modern Row House and Urban Density55:52 The Importance of Aesthetic in Urban Design01:01:46 Integrating Density with Community Needs01:05:45 Final Thoughts on Urban DevelopmentMENTIONED RESOURCES:Charles' book- The North Atlantic Cities: https://lute-grasshopper-4hhr.squarespace.com/ CONNECT WITH CHARLES DUFFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-duff-8a2486237/ Website: https://lute-grasshopper-4hhr.squarespace.com/ CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELLNewsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/ https://twitter.com/AustinTunnellCONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTUREhttps://www.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/ https://twitter.com/build_culture https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/ SPONSORSThank you so much to the sponsors of The Building Culture Podcast!Sierra Pacific Windows: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/ One Source Windows: https://onesourcewindows.com/ 

The Steep Stuff Podcast
Jamie Brusa - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview

The Steep Stuff Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 31:27 Transcription Available


Send us a textHave you ever wondered how elite mountain runners balance their athletic pursuits with demanding professional careers? In this captivating episode, we dive deep with Jamie Brusa, a PhD marine biologist who doubles as one of the top competitors in the Cirque Series mountain races.Jamie shares her fascinating journey from middle school runner who feared distance events to collegiate track athlete at the University of Illinois, and eventually to becoming an elite mountain runner. What makes her story particularly compelling is how she navigates two seemingly disconnected worlds - analyzing North Atlantic right whale movements from her computer in Montana while training for some of the most challenging mountain races in the country.The conversation reveals powerful insights about the complementary relationship between intellectual and physical pursuits. Jamie explains how running provides essential mental breaks from complex statistical problems, while her scientific approach to problem-solving enhances her training. Her refreshing philosophy on goal-setting challenges conventional wisdom, distinguishing between goals and desires to maintain a positive mindset regardless of race outcomes.We explore the nuts and bolts of Jamie's training approach, her preparation for the upcoming USA Mountain Running Championships at Sunapee, and how she manages to compete at an elite level while balancing a full-time scientific career. For anyone juggling multiple passions or seeking to understand how different life pursuits can enhance rather than compete with each other, this episode offers valuable wisdom from someone who's mastered the balance.Subscribe and join us for more conversations with remarkable athletes who are redefining what's possible both on and off the mountain trails.Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com! 

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
RV Celtic Explorer accepted as Ireland's first ICOS ocean station for CO2 observation

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 4:08


The RV Celtic Explorer has been officially recognised as Ireland's first Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) ocean station, marking a significant milestone in the country's contribution to global climate monitoring. The Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) is a European Research Infrastructure (RI) network that monitors the movement of carbon through the atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial ecosystems. Established to support high-quality climate change research, ICOS provides long-term, standardised observations of greenhouse gases essential for understanding and responding to climate change. Ireland joined ICOS in 2023, proposing a national network of ten observation stations: four atmospheric, five terrestrial, and one ocean station. At its recent General Assembly meeting, ICOS officially accepted the RV Celtic Explorer as a Class 2 Ocean Station - the first of its kind for Ireland. Onboard, the General Oceanics pCO2 system semi-continuously monitors atmospheric and surface ocean carbon dioxide, enabling high-resolution, real-time data collection. Together with Clara Bog, which was also recently accepted as an associated terrestrial station, these are the first two Irish sites to complete the ICOS certification process and be formally labelled. The global ocean absorbs approximately 25% of human-generated CO2 emissions each year. Without this vital sink, the effects of climate change would be even more severe. However, the strength of this ocean sink is variable and projected to decline, which could further accelerate global warming. Additionally, the increasing absorption of CO2 is driving ocean acidification, posing a growing threat to marine ecosystems. Monitoring air-sea CO2 exchange is therefore critical to understanding and predicting these environmental changes. Ireland is uniquely positioned for this research, and the RV Celtic Explorer's operational zone in the European continental shelf and North Atlantic provides an ideal setting for routine, high-quality measurements. The 65.5-metre RV Celtic Explorer, operated by the Marine Institute, is a purpose-built (2003) ocean-going research vessel. The General Oceanics equilibrator system has been operational since 2017, continuously measuring surface seawater and atmospheric CO2. Principal Investigating Scientist Margot Cronin remarked: "These essential climate data, along with other carbon data collected on ship-based oceanography surveys, are reported to the Surface CO2 Atlas and other international data centres. The data are widely used in national, regional and global scientific assessments, including the Global Carbon Budget, IPCC reports, OSPAR Convention assessments, and the UN Sustainable Development Goal indicator 14.3 on ocean acidification. This has been a highly successful group effort, thanks in no small part to the support of the P&O Instrumentation team, the ICOS Ocean Thematic Centre, and the Marine Institute's RV Operations team." Read more here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Where We Live
Scientists are using AI technology to speak whale

Where We Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 48:30


This hour, we’ll explore climate change’s impact on many whale populations – from Belugas in the Arctic Ocean to North Atlantic right whales off the coast of New England. We’ll hear how studies conducted on Beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium are helping scientists better understand what factors threaten their survival in the wild. And later, scientists working on a research initiative called “Project CETI” are using AI technology to learn the language of Connecticut’s state animal: the sperm whale. GUESTS: Eve Zuckoff: Climate and Environment Reporter, CAI Tracy Romano: Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist of Marine Sciences, Mystic Aquarium Gašper Beguš: Associate Professor, Dept. of Linguistics, UC Berkeley Kathryn Hulick: Science Journalist, Science News Explores Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. This episode originally aired on February 24, 2025.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025


In its newly intensified Gaza operation, is Israel aiming for territorial conquest or to apply political pressure on Hamas? The Monitor's Dina Kraft reports on how the goals of Israel's renewed Gaza offensive are unclear, even to Israelis. Also: today's stories, including how Indigenous groups in Brazil are using virtual reality to reclaim their stories, an interview with George Floyd's family lawyer, and how technology and teamwork are showing promise for the few remaining North Atlantic right whales. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Bright Side
Can We Raise The Titanic?

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 19:38


Raising the Titanic, the legendary sunken ship, has been a subject of debate for years. While the idea sounds intriguing, it's a colossal challenge. The Titanic lies about 12,500 feet deep in the North Atlantic, where extreme pressure and cold temperatures make preservation difficult. Previous attempts to raise parts of the ship or recover artifacts have faced technical and financial obstacles. It's unclear whether raising the entire Titanic is even feasible due to its deteriorating condition. And while it's still lying on the ocean floor, let's discover some less-known facts about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rogue Two Media
Das Boot

Rogue Two Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 60:40


Andy and Elton just into a steel tube sail to the North Atlantic, get crabs, sink and resurface in the epic Das Boot. A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. We are NOT...

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit and Run

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 71:58


The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hitand-run. Adriatic's captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that followed. In August of 2024, Jennifer Sellitti, her partner Joe Mazraani, and a team of explorers discovered, dived, and identified the wreckage of Lyonnais on the eastern edges of Georges Bank. The book includes an epilogue that chronicles what it takes to chase shipwrecks far from shore in the often-punishing North Atlantic, the search for and discovery of Le Lyonnais, and how it changed their lives. Author of "The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit and Run off the Coast of Nantucket" and part of the team that discovered the wreck of Le Lyonnais, Jennifer Sellitti joins me as my guest. This episode is also available at https://youtu.be/ni2rfcAINxI. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music for Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs by Sean Sigfried. Go AD-FREE by becoming a Patreon Officer's Club Member! Join at https://www.patreon.com.shipwreckspod Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/ You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Long Thread Podcast
Sissal Kjartansdóttir Kristiansen on Faroese Knitting

The Long Thread Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 60:41


Knitting and wool are so essential in the Faroe Islands that in the early 1800s, exports of sweaters and socks made up about half of the economy. Today, the nation of about 55,000 people has 8+ knitwear brands, 2 active spinning mills, and 70,000 ewes. Sissal Kristiansen, the owner of knitwear company Shisa Brand, started an initiative called The Wool Islands to celebrate the heritage and potential of Faroese fiber. “We owe it to our past and our future to utilise the natural resources that we have, and on the Faroe Islands, that is wool,” she says. The first project of the Wool Islands was a 15-minute documentary that takes viewers on a sweeping journey through the Faroese landscape, meeting shepherds, knitters, and of course sheep. Available to watch free on YouTube and the project's website, the film welcomes you to the small country, which is located in the North Atlantic between Shetland and Iceland. Today, the economy of the Faroe Islands relies on tourism; the film shows how enticing a destination it is for knitters, spinners, and textile lovers. Sheep and knitting are everywhere in the Faroe Islands, but maintaining the quality and value of the local wool depends on visitors, locals, knitters, and consumers to recognize its unique importance. Drawing on the natural colors produced by the native sheep, Faroese knitting patterns are characterized by graphic, highly contrasting stranded patterns that generally carry floats over less than five stitches. Sissal's designs for Shisa Brand feature bold traditional motifs in contemporary silhouettes and scales. Some of Shisa Brand's iconic garments feature black-and-white geometric patterns, and the ready-to-wear items are handmade by local handknitters using Faroese wool. Undeterred by wool's reputation for scratchiness next to the skin, she celebrates the lofty texture, warmth, and silkiness of the dual-coated fleece. Hearing Sissal speak about her home and her passion for Faroese wool will leave you yearning to wear Faroese knitwear, knit with Faroese yarn, and visit the country's wool islands. Links Shisa Brand website (https://www.shisabrand.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shisabrand) Find The Wool Islands film and resources about wool in the Faroe Islands at the program's website (https://www.thewoolislands.com/) Watch a panel (https://youtu.be/O07UJxisLeg?si=mUwdb82UIJfXW4gk) moderated by Isabella Rossellini featuring Sissal and other Faroese designers and producers, hosted by the Scandinavia House in April 2024 Read Sissal's “Legacy of Wool: Faroese Gold” in Farm & Fiber Knits (https://farmfiberknits.com/legacy-of-wool-faroese-gold/) Føroysk Bindingarmynstur (Faroese Knitting Patterns), the collection of Faroese knitting motifs documented by Hans Marius Debes, is available from Navia. (https://www.navia.fo/en/knitting-patterns/1151-foroysk-bindingarmynstur.html) Yarn grown in the Faroe Islands is available from Navia (distributed in the US by Kelbourne Woolens. (https://kelbournewoolens.com/collections/navia) Spinnaríið við ánna (Spinnery by the River) (https://kyrra.fo/pages/about-us) produces 100% Faroese yarns at a family-owned micro mill. Snaeldan (https://snaldan.fo/) mill produces yarn and knitwear in the Faroe Islands. Signabøgarður tógv (https://www.facebook.com/siignabogardur) offers 100% Faroese wool yarn. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. KnitPicks.com has been serving the knitting community for over 20 years and believes knitting is for everyone, which is why they work hard to make knitting accessible, affordable, and approachable. Knit Picks responsibly sources its fiber to create an extensive selection of affordable yarns like High Desert from Shaniko Wool Company in Oregon. Are you looking for an ethical, eco-friendly yarn to try? Look no further than Knit Picks' Eco yarn line. Need needles? Knit Picks makes a selection for knitters right at their Vancouver, Washington headquarters. KnitPicks.com (https://www.knitpicks.com/)—a place for every knitter.

Weird History: The Unexpected and Untold Chronicles of History
Unveiling the Truth Behind Man Vs. Wild's Authenticity

Weird History: The Unexpected and Untold Chronicles of History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:56


The revelation that reality TV is often fabricated shouldn't shock anyone. Despite Bear Grylls' reputation as an outdoor expert—having survived a major fall during his time in the British Special Forces, climbed Mt. Everest before turning 25, and navigated the North Atlantic in an inflatable raft—there's skepticism about his true survival prowess. Evidence suggests that Grylls may not be as formidable a survivalist as portrayed. Some of his wilderness advice has even been questioned by other experts. So, what's the reality? To delve deeper into the authenticity of Man Vs. Wild, visit: this article. #realityTV #BearGrylls #ManVs.Wild #survivaltips #outdoorexpert See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68025b30dd62de4ad083aa47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History
This Day in History - April 15, 2025

This Day in History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 2:14


The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week in the Ancient Near East
New Excavations in the Church at the Navel of the World, or, How to Dig in Jerusalem Without Things Blowing Up (Again)

This Week in the Ancient Near East

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 37:50


The new excavations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre have us asking questions. What's it like digging in the holiest place in the Christian world? Is it as stressful as it sounds? How many phases could there be in a 1700 year old building anyway? And was the Crusaders' North Atlantic cod fresh or frozen?

PodFast FoodCast
MARCH MADISON, WISCONSIN PART 3: Crispy Chicken Sandwich vs North Atlantic Cod Sandwich

PodFast FoodCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 48:00


On last week's episode of March Madison, Wisconsin we reviewed a buncha' beef, thus conquering the land. This week, we set our sights on the air and sea. Chicken versus fish, poultry versus Pisces, air versus sea, the ultimate conundrum. Get ready to find out which of Culver's fried sandwiches is headed to round two to face off against the mighty cheese curds.Intro music: "The Rule" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Outro music: "For Food" by ComaStudio from Pixabayhttps://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/53359 Ft: Doxent Zsigmondburger pic: Emoji One, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTwitter: @podfastfoodcastInstagram: @podfastfoodcastYouTube: PodFast FoodCastTwitch: podfastfoodcast

Sustainability In The Air
How Contrails.org aims to turn contrail research into practical climate action

Sustainability In The Air

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 34:59


In this episode, we speak with Matteo Mirolo, Director of Strategy & External Relations at Contrails.org, a science-led nonprofit initiative aimed at transforming contrail research into practical climate action. Mirolo discusses:The substantial climate impact of contrails, which are responsible for 1-2% of human-caused global warming and have roughly the same warming effect as all aviation CO2 emissions since the jet age.The concentrated nature of the problem, with just 5% of flights causing about 80% of aviation's contrail warming effect, primarily over Europe, North America, and the North Atlantic.Contrails.org's three-pillar approach focusing on science (improving understanding of contrail impacts), technology (developing open-source tools and protocols), and adoption (raising awareness and fostering incentives).The cost-effectiveness of contrail mitigation compared to other decarbonisation options, with studies suggesting only 0.11% extra fuel burn across airline fleets.The vision for seamless integration into airline operations, where contrail avoidance becomes as routine as avoiding turbulence or adverse weather.Contrails.org seeks to be an open, collaborative space, with Mirolo likening it to “a tent under which people can put their furniture.” Its goal is to address the contrail issue through collective effort, recognising that effective management requires coordination across the aviation sector.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Alejandra Martín Frías, Head of Sustainability Research at FLIGHTKEYS, who shared insights into the company's research on contrail avoidance. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Contrails.orgHow airplane contrails are helping make the planet warmer - Yale e360 Feasibility of contrail avoidance in a commercial flight planning system: an operational analysis - IOPscience Understanding contrail management: opportunities, challenges, and insights - RMIThis episode is brought to you by 4AIR. 4AIR is leading the way with the industry's first framework to address aviation's climate impact—offering clear, verifiable pathways to reduce and counteract aircraft emissions. For more information, please visit: https://www.4air.aero/

The Engineering Leadership Podcast
Building platforms, ecosystems & open-source communities: Lessons from Viam & MongoDB w/ Eliot Horowitz @ Viam #213

The Engineering Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 42:54


ABOUT ELIOT HOROWITZEliot Horowitz is the Founder and CEO of Viam, an engineering platform unlocking AI, automation, and data for devices in the physical world. With a deep commitment to advancing technology, Eliot leads Viam in helping companies build solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more.A career software developer and technology leader, Eliot co-founded MongoDB in 2007, writing the core code base for the pioneering database and leading the engineering and product teams for 13 years as CTO. MongoDB, which went public in 2017, has since reached a market cap of over $20 billion. Before MongoDB, he co-founded the ecommerce company ShopWiki and served as CTO, and he began his career in software development in the R&D group of adtech firm DoubleClick.Eliot is passionate about using technology to address pressing societal issues, including working with WAVS to protect marine life in the North Atlantic and supporting Billion Oyster Project's work to help restore New York Harbor's ecosystem.SHOW NOTES:The origin story of founding Viam (2:56)How Viam can be a game-changing platform, accelerating robotics software & hardware 10x to 100x (4:33)The ideation journey behind Viam: Building a platform that simplifies the integration of hardware and software development (6:11)Solving challenges with seamless APIs, a modular system, the right abstraction layers, and a comprehensive platform (9:54)Key questions for identifying the right abstraction layers at Viam (11:32)Optimizing your platform for flexibility and ease of use (13:32)The evolution of product building, from first-hand experience to customer-driven (16:33)How Eliot's MongoDB Experience shaped Viam's user-centric approach, open-source strategy, business model & ecosystem approach (18:48)Cultivating developer communities & leveraging community insights at MongoDB & Viam (23:01)Frameworks for deciding on your business model & pricing (24:52)Eliot's approach to building developer tools & products used by engineers (26:23)Aligning your eng team & stakeholders on the product vision (29:51)What it means to deeply understand engineers and how they interact with your product (31:10)Strategies for eng leaders to better connect with customers (34:38)Viam's real-world applications & what's next (36:31)Rapid fire questions (39:31)LINKS AND RESOURCESViam - At Viam, we believe in the power of technology to make our world smarter, happier, and more sustainable. We're building a revolutionary engineering platform for problem-solving in the physical world, so that innovators from all disciplines can address humanity's most complex challenges with practical solutions. Together with our partners, we're committed to making a lasting positive impact on industries, communities, and the planet.This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/

In Memory Of John Peel Show
Episode 1003: The Beat Goes On - 20250321

In Memory Of John Peel Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 94:41


"New music predominantly from the shores of the North Atlantic centred on Ireland, that's *nothing* like what you'd expect"

Smart Talk
Craig Chapman Author of The Resurrected Pirate

Smart Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 20:24


Author Craig Chapman shares the inspiration behind his book The Resurrected Pirate which details the extraordinary life of George Lowther. Once a pirate captain who trolled the Caribbean and North Atlantic for two years, Lowther was thought to have committed suicide while marooned in 1723. However, sixteen years later he emerged from obscurity to earn a pardon from the king and commission in the Royal Navy during the War of Jenkins' Ear.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Breach Podcast
Episode 39 - Trip Report, Humpbacks of the Silver Bank

After the Breach Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 50:29


Sara, Jeff and a group of After the Breach Podcast listeners just returned from the Dominican Republic where they spent a week with North Atlantic humpback whales in their winter breeding waters on the Silver Bank. The plan was to record this episode from the Silver Bank, but everyone was having so much fun (and there were some technical difficulties), so it had to be recorded after Sara and Jeff returned home to Friday Harbor, Washington. Joining Jeff and Sara to recount some of the highlights are two members of the Maya's Legacy Whale Watching crew, who also joined the charter to the Silver Bank. Alex McIntire and Mikayla Riley both had their first in-water experience with whales and have a chance to share the memories of their first swim—and also all of the other memorable encounters they had that week. It was an incredible week that had a lot of in water encounters with moms and young calves, including TW and her calf ("Floppy Disco"). Jeff also swam with TW on the Silver Bank in 2023. The entire group also had a rare and coveted encounter with dancers, which are acrobatic, curious humpbacks. Check out some of the videos on the Episode 39 page or on our YouTube channel. A huge shout out to the amazing team at Conscious Breath Adventures—Gene, Cat, and Jeff—and to the hardworking crew of the Sea Hunter. They all make the live aboard and humpback encounters a life changing experience. And special thanks to the amazing humpback whale TW and her 2025 calf. We are wishing them an easy and successful migration north this spring. Jeff and Sara will have more information soon on upcoming trips, both near and far. In the meantime, if you'd like to join them for some After the Breach fun, they're hosting two separate weekends in 2025 in the San Juan Islands that each include two full days on the water looking for whales and wildlife in the Salish Sea. The first is on May 17-18th. The second is September 20-21st. Reach out to at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com to learn more and to sign up for one or both weekends! If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please share this with your friends, follow/subscribe, and leave us feedback/reviews wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you'd like to join Jeff and Sara on a trip then reach out to Maya's Legacy Whale Watching to book!  You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. And remember, stay safe out there.   Links from this episode: Conscious Breath Adventures: https://www.consciousbreathadventures.com/ Photos & Videos from this episode:   Humpback whale TW, named for the marking on her left pec fin.   This was the start of humpback whale Mojo's dancing over several minutes. She continued dancing on and off for about an hour.    Humpback whale TW and her 2025 calf, Floppy Disco, who approached several times to get a closer look.        

Mind Over Murder
NEW: Blood in the Water w Casey Sherman

Mind Over Murder

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 43:47


New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman joins Mind Over Murder hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss his new true crime book, "Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedy."  The book tells the amazing true mystery of Nathan Carman, who was accused of both killing his mother on a family fishing trip in the North Atlantic, as well as being suspected of shooting his multimillionaire grandfather to death, all in pursuit of wealth and power. The book launches on April 8, 2025.Goodreads: Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215057204-blood-in-the-water?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=EYz0kZw1FX&rank=1Amazon:  Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedyhttps://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Untold-Family-Tragedy/dp/1728298199?author-follow=B001JRVP5CWTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

New Books in Intellectual History
Nima Bassiri, "Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 72:02


Uncovers a powerful relationship between pathology and money: beginning in the nineteenth century, the severity of mental illness was measured against a patient's economic productivity. Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value (U Chicago Press, 2024) reveals the economic norms embedded within psychiatric thinking about mental illness in the North Atlantic world. Over the course of the nineteenth century, various forms of madness were subjected to a style of psychiatric reasoning that was preoccupied with money. Psychiatrists across Western Europe and the United States attributed financial and even moral value to an array of pathological conditions, such that some mental disorders were seen as financial assets and others as economic liabilities. By turning to economic conduct and asking whether potential patients appeared capable of managing their financial affairs or even generating wealth, psychiatrists could often bypass diagnostic uncertainties about a person's mental state. Through an exploration of the intertwined histories of psychiatry and economic thought, Nima Bassiri shows how this relationship transformed the very idea of value in the modern North Atlantic, as the most common forms of social valuation—moral value, medical value, and economic value—were rendered equivalent and interchangeable. If what was good and what was healthy were increasingly conflated with what was remunerative (and vice versa), then a conceptual space opened through which madness itself could be converted into an economic form and subsequently redeemed—and even revered. Nima Bassiri is assistant professor of literature at Duke University, where he is also the codirector of the Institute for Critical Theory. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

New Books in American Studies
Nima Bassiri, "Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 72:02


Uncovers a powerful relationship between pathology and money: beginning in the nineteenth century, the severity of mental illness was measured against a patient's economic productivity. Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value (U Chicago Press, 2024) reveals the economic norms embedded within psychiatric thinking about mental illness in the North Atlantic world. Over the course of the nineteenth century, various forms of madness were subjected to a style of psychiatric reasoning that was preoccupied with money. Psychiatrists across Western Europe and the United States attributed financial and even moral value to an array of pathological conditions, such that some mental disorders were seen as financial assets and others as economic liabilities. By turning to economic conduct and asking whether potential patients appeared capable of managing their financial affairs or even generating wealth, psychiatrists could often bypass diagnostic uncertainties about a person's mental state. Through an exploration of the intertwined histories of psychiatry and economic thought, Nima Bassiri shows how this relationship transformed the very idea of value in the modern North Atlantic, as the most common forms of social valuation—moral value, medical value, and economic value—were rendered equivalent and interchangeable. If what was good and what was healthy were increasingly conflated with what was remunerative (and vice versa), then a conceptual space opened through which madness itself could be converted into an economic form and subsequently redeemed—and even revered. Nima Bassiri is assistant professor of literature at Duke University, where he is also the codirector of the Institute for Critical Theory. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books Network
Nima Bassiri, "Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 72:02


Uncovers a powerful relationship between pathology and money: beginning in the nineteenth century, the severity of mental illness was measured against a patient's economic productivity. Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value (U Chicago Press, 2024) reveals the economic norms embedded within psychiatric thinking about mental illness in the North Atlantic world. Over the course of the nineteenth century, various forms of madness were subjected to a style of psychiatric reasoning that was preoccupied with money. Psychiatrists across Western Europe and the United States attributed financial and even moral value to an array of pathological conditions, such that some mental disorders were seen as financial assets and others as economic liabilities. By turning to economic conduct and asking whether potential patients appeared capable of managing their financial affairs or even generating wealth, psychiatrists could often bypass diagnostic uncertainties about a person's mental state. Through an exploration of the intertwined histories of psychiatry and economic thought, Nima Bassiri shows how this relationship transformed the very idea of value in the modern North Atlantic, as the most common forms of social valuation—moral value, medical value, and economic value—were rendered equivalent and interchangeable. If what was good and what was healthy were increasingly conflated with what was remunerative (and vice versa), then a conceptual space opened through which madness itself could be converted into an economic form and subsequently redeemed—and even revered. Nima Bassiri is assistant professor of literature at Duke University, where he is also the codirector of the Institute for Critical Theory. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. 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

New Books in Critical Theory
Nima Bassiri, "Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 72:02


Uncovers a powerful relationship between pathology and money: beginning in the nineteenth century, the severity of mental illness was measured against a patient's economic productivity. Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value (U Chicago Press, 2024) reveals the economic norms embedded within psychiatric thinking about mental illness in the North Atlantic world. Over the course of the nineteenth century, various forms of madness were subjected to a style of psychiatric reasoning that was preoccupied with money. Psychiatrists across Western Europe and the United States attributed financial and even moral value to an array of pathological conditions, such that some mental disorders were seen as financial assets and others as economic liabilities. By turning to economic conduct and asking whether potential patients appeared capable of managing their financial affairs or even generating wealth, psychiatrists could often bypass diagnostic uncertainties about a person's mental state. Through an exploration of the intertwined histories of psychiatry and economic thought, Nima Bassiri shows how this relationship transformed the very idea of value in the modern North Atlantic, as the most common forms of social valuation—moral value, medical value, and economic value—were rendered equivalent and interchangeable. If what was good and what was healthy were increasingly conflated with what was remunerative (and vice versa), then a conceptual space opened through which madness itself could be converted into an economic form and subsequently redeemed—and even revered. Nima Bassiri is assistant professor of literature at Duke University, where he is also the codirector of the Institute for Critical Theory. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

New Books in Medicine
Nima Bassiri, "Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 72:02


Uncovers a powerful relationship between pathology and money: beginning in the nineteenth century, the severity of mental illness was measured against a patient's economic productivity. Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value (U Chicago Press, 2024) reveals the economic norms embedded within psychiatric thinking about mental illness in the North Atlantic world. Over the course of the nineteenth century, various forms of madness were subjected to a style of psychiatric reasoning that was preoccupied with money. Psychiatrists across Western Europe and the United States attributed financial and even moral value to an array of pathological conditions, such that some mental disorders were seen as financial assets and others as economic liabilities. By turning to economic conduct and asking whether potential patients appeared capable of managing their financial affairs or even generating wealth, psychiatrists could often bypass diagnostic uncertainties about a person's mental state. Through an exploration of the intertwined histories of psychiatry and economic thought, Nima Bassiri shows how this relationship transformed the very idea of value in the modern North Atlantic, as the most common forms of social valuation—moral value, medical value, and economic value—were rendered equivalent and interchangeable. If what was good and what was healthy were increasingly conflated with what was remunerative (and vice versa), then a conceptual space opened through which madness itself could be converted into an economic form and subsequently redeemed—and even revered. Nima Bassiri is assistant professor of literature at Duke University, where he is also the codirector of the Institute for Critical Theory. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast
How Tech Can Save Right Whales

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 29:41


With fewer than 360 North Atlantic right whales remaining in the wild, these incredible marine giants are critically endangered. In this episode, Orla O'Brien, a marine biologist with the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium, discusses this urgent wildlife crisis and the challenges facing this species. O'Brien explains why right whales are often overlooked — an "out of sight, out of mind" issue — and how innovative technology plays a crucial role in protecting them, offering hope for their future. Bonus Track: Jeff Baughman of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo talks about a much smaller animal, but still one of North America's most endangered amphibians – the Wyoming toad.  To learn more about Wild Kingdom, check out the website.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doomsday Watch with Arthur Snell
Trump's Greenland grab – A great power contest in the Arctic?

Doomsday Watch with Arthur Snell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 32:48


Is there more to Trump's designs on Greenland than just whim and chaos? As climate change melts the Arctic ice, global powers are positioning themselves over newly-opened resources, trade routes and strategic opportunities – and Trump's America no longer abides by international rules or alliances. Will the Arctic Ocean and North Atlantic become a new arena for old-fashioned great power rivalry? Klaus Dodds, an expert on the polar regions and professor of geopolitics at Royal Holloway, University of London, explains all to Gavin Esler. • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni, the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to Incogni.com/notadrill to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plane Talking UK's Podcast
Episode 540 - Reduced Routes and a Flight to HEL

Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 105:35


In this week's show we look at a reduction in the number of some North Atlantic routes, an update on the search for MH370 and Nev talks about his flight to and from hell – Helsinki (HEL) in fact!    In the military, we discuss the First Flight of the Messerschmitt Me 321 on this day in history.  Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

After the Breach Podcast
Episode 38 - Killer Whales of Bremer Canyon, 2025 Update

After the Breach Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 41:39


On this episode of After the Breach, Jeff is reunited with Sara after she returns from Bremer Bay, Western Australia. The two of them get down into the details of what she encountered while out on the water with Naturaliste Charters. This time Sara spent almost two months down there and started out on the water earlier than ever before. They weren't sure what they were going to find starting in mid-December but the whales were there waiting for them when they arrived to the Hotspot the very first time. Aside from some amazing bird sightings Sara saw a brand new calf, many different groups of killer whales, and talks a little bit about the data she's collecting and what they might use it for in the future. Sara and Jeff are now out on the Silver Bank with the North Atlantic humpback whales so stay tuned for a recap from the Silver Bank on the next episode! For more information and stories about the Bremer Canyon killer whales, you can listen to some of our previous episodes: episode 21, episode 22, and episode 23. If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please share this with your friends, follow/subscribe, and leave us feedback/reviews wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you'd like to join Jeff and Sara on a trip then reach out to Maya's Legacy Whale Watching to book!  You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com.   Links from this episode: Naturaliste Charters: https://naturalistecharters.com.au/   Photos from this episode:  Photos by Sara Shimazu        

All Things Iceland Podcast
7 Reasons Iceland is Expensive & How to Make Your Trip More Affordable

All Things Iceland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 24:24


Whether you've visited Iceland before or you're planning your dream trip, you've likely noticed that prices here are higher when compared to many other countries. From groceries and restaurants to accommodations and activities, Iceland's cost of living and travel expenses can be a shock to the wallet. But why is that the case?I'll break down the key reasons behind Iceland's high prices, including geographic isolation, the dominance of a few large companies, high taxes and import duties, a small population, and the impact of tourism.Plus, I'll be sharing details on my upcoming live webinar, “Iceland on a Budget: 30 Ways to Spend Less and Travel Smart,” where I'll give you actionable tips to help you maximize your experience in Iceland without breaking the bank. Let's get into it! 1. Geographic Isolation Iceland's remote location in the North Atlantic significantly impacts its economy. With no land connections to other countries, all goods must be transported by air or sea. This means higher shipping costs, which are passed on to consumers. Everyday essentials like food, clothing, and electronics come at a premium because of the logistics involved in getting them to the island.For example, grocery stores like Bónus and Krónan import a large percentage of their products, leading to higher-than-average food prices compared to mainland Europe or the U.S. A simple item like a gallon of milk can cost around 900 ISK ($6.99 USD).The cost of fuel is also steep and can be as high as 330 ISK ($2.33 USD) per liter or about $8.85 a gallon, partly due to import costs and high taxes. This geographic isolation extends to supply chains for restaurants and retail, where prices reflect these transportation challenges. 2. High Taxes and Import Duties Iceland has some of the highest taxes in the world, and these contribute significantly to the high cost of goods and services. The standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 24%, with a reduced rate of 11% on certain goods like food and books.However, even with the reduced VAT, prices remain high. Import duties on certain items, such as clothing and electronics, add even more costs. For example, a pair of Levi's jeans that might cost $60 in the U.S. can easily be $120 in Iceland due to taxes and import fees.Cars are also heavily taxed, with import duties, VAT, and registration fees sometimes doubling the cost compared to other countries. This means that even everyday expenses like transportation, dining out, and shopping feel significantly more expensive. 3. Market Dominance by Few Companies Iceland's small economy means that a handful of companies dominate key industries, limiting competition and keeping prices high. The food retail sector, for instance, is primarily controlled by Hagar, which owns Bónus, Hagkaup, and other supermarkets.This lack of competition can result in inflated grocery prices. Similarly, the telecommunications industry is led by Síminn, Nova, and Vodafone, all of which maintain relatively high service costs. The same goes for banking—Arion Bank, Íslandsbanki, and Landsbankinn dominate the financial sector, and their fees for everyday banking services can be steep compared to other countries.The lack of competition in these critical industries means that consumers have limited options, and businesses have little incentive to lower prices. Even in tourism, major players like Icelandair control air travel, which can keep flight prices elevated, especially during peak seasons. 30 Budget Saving Tips for Iceland: Travel Smart and Spend Less If you are not sure how to get the most bang for your buck in Iceland, I have something that will help you out. I'm hosting a free live webinar and you won't want to miss it! This webinar is packed with practical, money-saving strategies to help you explore Iceland without spending a fortune. Click Here to Register 4.

Hysteria 51
Lost in the Light: The Eilean Mor Lighthouse Mystery | 411

Hysteria 51

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 82:00


A cold, barren rock in the North Atlantic—isolated, windswept, and lifeless. Perhaps it wasnever meant for human presence. Perhaps the superstitions whispered through generations, warnings of curses and otherworldly forces, weren't just ghost stories to ignore. Three men vanished without a trace from the Eilean Mor Lighthouse in 1900, leaving behind only eerie questions and a lighthouse that stood empty, as if even it knew something was wrong. Was it foul weather? Madness? Or something far stranger hiding in the thick fog that surrounds theFlannan Isles?Despite decades of investigation, every theory—no matter how grounded or bizarre—seems to end where it begins: with a mystery as haunting as the waves that crash against its lonely shores. Today on Hysteria 51, we dig into the story of Eilean Mor, the theories, the legends, and the strange clues left behind. Will we find answers, or just more shadows in the mist and bad jokes by a sadistic robot? Let's find out...Special thanks to this week's research sources: BooksMcCloskey, K. (2014), The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse Keepers,The History PressWebsitesEilean Mor Summary: http://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/curious-disappearanceeilean-mor-lighthouse-keepers-scottish-mystery-004820?nopaging=1 Poem: http://www.potw.org/archive/potw230.html RationalWiki: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Flannan_Isle Original wreck report for the SS Archtor, http://www.plimsoll.org/resources/SCCLibraries/WreckReports/17924.asp?view=text Rogue Wave - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_wave The report submitted by Robert Muirhead, Superintendent, on the 8thJanuary 1901: https://www.nlb.org.uk/HistoricalInformation/FlannanIsles/Report-by-Superintendent Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.com Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hysteria 51
Lost in the Light: The Eilean Mor Lighthouse Mystery | 411

Hysteria 51

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 87:30


A cold, barren rock in the North Atlantic—isolated, windswept, and lifeless. Perhaps it was never meant for human presence. Perhaps the superstitions whispered through generations, warnings of curses and otherworldly forces, weren't just ghost stories to ignore. Three men vanished without a trace from the Eilean Mor Lighthouse in 1900, leaving behind only eerie questions and a lighthouse that stood empty, as if even it knew something was wrong. Was it foul weather? Madness? Or something far stranger hiding in the thick fog that surrounds the Flannan Isles? Despite decades of investigation, every theory—no matter how grounded or bizarre—seems to end where it begins: with a mystery as haunting as the waves that crash against its lonely shores. Today on Hysteria 51, we dig into the story of Eilean Mor, the theories, the legends, and the strange clues left behind. Will we find answers, or just more shadows in the mist and bad jokes by a sadistic robot? Let's find out... Special thanks to this week's research sources: Books McCloskey, K. (2014), The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse Keepers, The History Press Websites Eilean Mor Summary: http://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/curious-disappearanceeilean-mor-lighthouse-keepers-scottish-mystery-004820?nopaging=1 Poem: http://www.potw.org/archive/potw230.html RationalWiki: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Flannan_Isle Original wreck report for the SS Archtor, http://www.plimsoll.org/resources/SCCLibraries/WreckReports/17924.asp?view=text Rogue Wave - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_wave The report submitted by Robert Muirhead, Superintendent, on the 8th January 1901: https://www.nlb.org.uk/HistoricalInformation/FlannanIsles/Report-by-Superintendent Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com   Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1   Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Florida
Episode 241: Marineland

Welcome to Florida

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 41:07


The federal government in the closing days of the Biden Administration failed to secure a protection for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Stories like this can be found in our weekly "Florida Conservation Newsletter" exclusively available to "Welcome to Florida" patrons at www.patreon.com/welcometoflorida. Marineland opened south of St. Augustine on the Atlantic Ocean in 1938 as a movie studio and roadside tourist attraction. In the decades since, it has seen its mission evolve from strictly entertainment to marine mammal conservation, primarily focused on dolphins. Now named Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the facility focuses on in-water experiences with dolphins for guests. Anyone interested in the park's history can also visit the Marineland History Museum in downtown St. Augustine, located at The Oldest House Complex. Our guest for this episode is Marineland historian Terran McGinnis.

History Unplugged Podcast
The 160-Minute Race to Save the Titanic

History Unplugged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 47:28


One hundred and sixty minutes. That is all the time rescuers would have before the largest ship in the world slipped beneath the icy Atlantic. There was amazing heroism and astounding incompetence against the backdrop of the most advanced ship in history sinking by inches with luminaries from all over the world. It is a story of a network of wireless operators on land and sea who desperately sent messages back and forth across the dark frozen North Atlantic to mount a rescue mission. More than twenty-eight ships would be involved in the rescue of Titanic survivors along with four different countries. At the heart of the rescue are two young Marconi operators, Jack Phillips 25 and Harold Bride 22, tapping furiously and sending electromagnetic waves into the black night as the room they sat in slanted toward the icy depths and not stopping until the bone numbing water was around their ankles. Then they plunged into the water after coordinating the largest rescue operation the maritime world had ever seen and thereby saving 710 people by their efforts.The race to save the largest ship in the world from certain death would reveal both heroes and villains. It would begin at 11:40 PM on April 14, when the iceberg was struck and would end at 2:20 AM April 15, when her lights blinked out and left 1500 people thrashing in 25-degree water. Although the race to save Titanic survivors would stretch on beyond this, most people in the water would die, but the amazing thing is that of the 2229 people, 710 did not and this was the success of the Titanic rescue effort. We see the Titanic as a great tragedy but a third of the people were rescued and the only reason every man, woman, and child did not succumb to the cold depths is due to Jack Phillips and Harold McBride in an insulated telegraph room known as the Silent Room. These two men tapping out CQD and SOS distress codes while the ship took on water at the rate of 400 tons per minute from a three-hundred-foot gash would inaugurate the most extensive rescue operation in maritime history using the cutting-edge technology of the time, wireless. To talk about this race against time is frequent guest Bill Hazelgrove, author of the new book One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race to Save the RMS Titanic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cold Case Files
I SURVIVED: I Didn't Know When This Would Turn To Stabbing Me To Death

Cold Case Files

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 42:55


John, a city attorney, is embroiled in an ongoing dispute with a disgruntled contractor who was fired. When the contractor shows up to a city council meeting armed, John is forced to fight for his life. Kevin is one of three men transporting a catamaran from France to the US when a massive storm in the North Atlantic capsizes the vessel. Helena is a 17-years-old taking her first car to a self-serve car wash when a stranger approaches asking for help. After agreeing, the man pulls a knife on Helena and assaults her repeatedly. Mint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survived Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Ro - Go to Ro.co/Survived to start your weight loss journey Today!