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Soooo we've been uncanceled so yay! Listen to this episode as we discuss the issues that have arisen in Burma/Myanmar since the coup by the Myanmar Military in early February. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This is the final episode of Almost Diplomatic, it's been a fun run but everything has to come to an end so join us as we have some beers and discuss season 5 of The Expanse! Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
Join us as we discuss 2020 focusing on topics like COVID-19, Iran and Russia! Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
Join us as we discuss the geopolitics of Turkey! We talk about Turkey's interaction with the EU, Russia and how Turkey has changed the last ten years. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
In this episode we discuss the recent terror attacks in France, Secularism and freedom of speech. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This episode we talk about the 2020 Presidential Election's candidates on Foreign Policy. We discuss China, Russia, NATO and Climate Change! Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This episode we discuss the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
Join us as we discuss the Permanent Five (P5) members of the UN Security Council. We focus on WHO if anyone would be granted a permanent seat on the Security Council if the decision was made to extend the membership. Bonus clip after the outro. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
Note: Still sending this out for FREE because I’m addicted to writing! But make sure to subscribe if you actually want to get this 5x per week :)Hey you. I told you I was just going to skip all the nonsense and give it to you straight. So here goes. How I got “rich”, and how I plan to get much richer.1) My own businesses2) Bitcoin3) GoldNow, for those of you reading this who don’t know me very well. I’m a millionaire, okay? Big deal. Taylor and I’s businesses have generated well over 40M+ to date with much more coming. That’s just revenue ^^ so don’t freak out. But i’m not writing this as some broke guy who doesn’t “put his money where his mouth is”, okay?Now that the bragging is out of the way. Why those 3 things above? Aren’t there like “7,000 easy ways to make money online?”No. 1) Your own businessThis is far and away the ONLY realistic option for MOST people to become wealthy. — According to a survey by Best Wallet Hacks, the top 10% of U.S. income earners are gaining wealth from business, farm and/or self-employment income. Half of their income comes from wages through business, and the other half comes from interest, dividends and capital gains. Those numbers have not changed much since 1989.What does that mean, in easier language?It means that rich people start businesses, and then invest the returns. Duh. I think we all intuitively know this right?Think about the richest person you know. Seriously stop and think about it. What do they do for a living?The majority of you will answer “they own a business”. Other than that it will be an extremely specialized fieldmusiciandoctorathleteetcI’m not sure about you, but I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE that becoming a pro athlete is very difficult (I played D1 bbal). So, for MOST OF US, there’s only 1 avenue, and that’s starting a biz. I like to think of it this way… Imagine two paths. There’s a giant boulder in the way on both paths. & there’s a giant pot of gold as a reward if you can move the boulder down the path.Boulder is the same size, same weight on both paths.Option A) You can personally work 8 hours a day to roll that bad boy down the path. You will make more progress initially and there is zero risk involved. You just show up and push that bad boy every day. Option B) You can leave the rock for 6mths -> 1 year, and go build an advanced robot (or just rally a strong team) to push that rock for you. You return, eat cheetos, and watch your team shove that rock along at warp speed. Obviously, option B is the business option. It does run the risk of you never returning to that boulder. You may get stuck in “startup town” and never get the chance to accelerate that boulder down the path fast. BUT THE REWARDS ARE WORTH IT.Because if you push that boulder far enough, there’s a literal pot of gold waiting at the end. Entrepreneurs simply find the most efficient way to push that boulder. Okay okay okay YOU GET IT ALREADY“start a biz”but then what?#2 = BITCOIN Now don’t roll your eyes. Don’t say “oh I know about this” and gloss over this part. I will be writing extensively about this topic in future letters so no need to get into the “weeds” here…But I can explain this really fast.Remember those stimulus checks, sent out earlier this year?Stop and ask yourself, “Where did that money come from”? If your answer was “the government” DING DING DING, you are correct!However, the problem is (and this is very nuanced I can explain more later) is that that money was PRINTED literally OUT OF THIN AIR. Now what happens when THAT happens?It’s simple. Your $$$$ get DE-VALUED. If me and you were playing monopoly. And I kept taking more money from the bank when you weren’t looking.I would be de-valuing your $$, relative to my $$, right?That’s exactly what is happening right now, on a GLOBAL scale. I will go into all the arguments later as to why this is true, but basically Bitcoin HEDGES against all of that. It just means that IF (and it’s not really an IF at this point trust me) governments around the world keep printing money…The price of Bitcoin will keep skyrocketing. It really is as simple as that. Why keep your money in $$$, where it will get devalued, when you can keep it in Bitcoin, and watch the value of that money go UP (exponentially most likely).#3 = GOLDGold is great for all the same reasons as Bitcoin.It’s scarce. You can’t print more of it (for the most part).And it’s ALWAYS been used as a hedge against governments going wacko with the money printing press. It’s basically a safe way to store your wealth so that the gov doesn’t devalue it. Bitcoin is “digital gold” though, so I personally believe it is MUCH more valuable. But for you conservative folks out there, Gold will also likely outperform everything else other than Bitcoin and your own BIZ for the 2020s. WELL THERE YOU HAVE IT. FIRE YOUR BANKERFIRE YOUR MOM (if she tells you to hide your money under your mattress)And simply do the 3 things above. It’s what I’ve done, and it works. See you in the next one.Kalep.s. if you enjoyed this, do me ONE favor. SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE WHO IT WILL HELP. Love you Get on the email list at thekaleletter.substack.com
In this episode we discuss the recent election scandal in Belarus that launched widespread protests which in turn provoked a harsh response from the government. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This episode we talk about the rationale and implications of the US removing troops from Germany and discussed whether TikTok is a national security threat or not. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
In this episode we use Star Wars to discuss authoritarianism. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This episode we discuss the recent border clashes and diplomatic spat between India and China. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
Join us as we discuss the implications of a potential new National Security Law being implemented in Hong Kong that threatens its autonomy from the People's Republic of China. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This episode we talk about the US withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty along with announcement that the US is considering a resumption of nuclear weapon testing. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
This episode we discuss the Soviet War in Afghanistan, from the multiple Afghan coups to the intervention/invasion to the eventual Soviet Withdrawal. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
May the 4th be with you! Join us in this episode as we discuss Season 7 of the Clone Wars where we focus on the Siege of Mandalore and Order 66. SPOILERS For more Star Wars check out EP50 - "New Republic, Old Problems" and EP47 - "Revenge of the Deep State." Note: Still social distancing and using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon
In episode number 2 I chat it up with my good friend Conor. Conor is one of the coolest, most interesting guys I've ever met. We talk about garnishing cocktails, blending cow hearts, biosynthetic pacemakers, super rare diseases, life as a newlywed, coronavirus (duh), Bitcoin (duh), UBI, the Yang Gang, and the future of gaming. *Note - Still working on some audio sync issues but I think the volume is better. Also, made a mistake about Costco's vodka brand, I was thinking of some other generic brand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pokinglife/support
Everyone Assemble! Episode 11 discusses AEW newest signings in Private Party, Peter Avalon, and Leva Bates. Jericho on Dean Ambrose potentially joining AEW. Who convinced Vince McMahon to release Dustin Rhodes? Participants of the 2019 NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors revealed and who I think will win it all. My thoughts on CM Punk possibly returning to Pro Wrestling. Vince lifts ban on the word "Belt". WWE stocks drops big with 1st quarter financial report and Vince's reason why the stocks drop. Even more details regarding Sasha Banks. Luke Harper's status with WWE: Did WWE grant his release? Lio Rush has backstage heat in WWE and Rush response to this report. WWE interested in Joey Ryan and why he shouldn't even think about going to WWE. After 8 years, Dean Malenko quits WWE and where does he go? RAW's ratings continue to sink (In the words of Solomonster: "The Lows Keep Getting Lower"). AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, & Rey Mysterio had one of the best creative match endings I've ever seen on RAW. The Viking Raiders go through ANOTHER name change? My rant on the current state of the Women's Tag Team Titles and the having Becky defending both the RAW & SmackDown Women's Championships at Money In The Bank. Kevin Owens turned heel on Kofi which likely sets up a WWE Championship Match at Money In The Bank. Props to NXT Referee Tom Castor for finishing a NXT North American Championship Match with a broken leg. List of people who tried out in WWE last week. Stacey Ervin Jr. confirms his departure from WWE/NXT. War Raiders and The Street Profits put on a great tag team match. My plans on what I would do with the NXT Women's Championship. Johnny Gargano & Strong tearing the house down and a possible tease of The Undisputed Era breaking up. Finally, giving my quick Predictions for IMPACT: Rebellion. Note: Still recovering from watching Avengers: EndGame! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shinodphoenix/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shinodphoenix/support
NOTE: Still waiting for the recording to be uploaded by Talkshoe - they are aware that hasn't happened as of 5 pm PST Thursday, still working on it 8/21. Discussions of energetic imbalances may reference certain frequencies an imbalance may be similar to. A frequency is NOT the actual disease; Newly revealed imbalances added to the AIM database; All that can be reported to a participant is what is revealed, by them, at the time of a recheck or life force check. There can always be other imbalances that are still hidden, or other energetic orbs potentially impacted, which makes every previously unknown imbalance found potentially valuable to everyone on AIM. Whatever balancing energies we need, we will select when and as deemed appropriate by our higher consciousness; Highlighted a couple of key concepts from last night's Founder call, AIM 201 - by no means replaces the value of listening to the recording.
Recorded at IMCC4 in St. John's, Newfoundland and commentary by Skylar Bayer and Thom Young recorded live during the Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour on WRFR-LP in Rockland, Maine on January 15th, 2017. This version only includes the introduction clip and commentary & recording from Dr. LaRue's plenary. *Note: Still some buzzing noises and occasional interference at the radio station (we're getting there). Hosts: Skylar Bayer & Thom Young Guest: Michelle LaRue(plenary talk recorded at IMCC4 in July-August, 2016) Tracks: The Gammy Bird by Christopher Young, Antarctica by The Weepies, Sensing Owls by Jose Gonzalez Websites: Caroline Fox's 2016 book: www.raincoast.org/2016/05/at-sea-w…f-the-raincoast/ Dr. Michelle LaRue: www.drmichellelarue.com/ Info on Tomnod Weddell seal counting: blog.tomnod.com/counting-seals-in-antarctica Tomnod (where you can see which images they need help with today): www.tomnod.com/ Image: Watching sea birds at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland by Skylar Bayer
Recorded at IMCC4 in St. John's, Newfoundland and commentary by Skylar Bayer and Thom Young recorded live during the Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour on WRFR-LP in Rockland, Maine on January 15th, 2017. *Note: Still some buzzing noises and occasional interference at the radio station (we're getting there). Hosts: Skylar Bayer & Thom Young Guest: Michelle LaRue(plenary talk recorded at IMCC4 in July-August, 2016) Tracks: The Gammy Bird by Christopher Young, Jailbird by M. Ward, Antarctica by The Weepies, Sensing Owls by Jose Gonzalez Websites: Caroline Fox's 2016 book: http://www.raincoast.org/2016/05/at-sea-with-the-marine-birds-of-the-raincoast/ Dr. Michelle LaRue: http://www.drmichellelarue.com/ Info on Tomnod Weddell seal counting: http://blog.tomnod.com/counting-seals-in-antarctica Tomnod (where you can see which images they need help with today): http://www.tomnod.com/ Image: Watching sea birds at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland by Skylar Bayer
History is often preserved through books filmmaking and oral storytelling but one talented North Carolinians is securing its remembrance through the art of drama and educational theatre. Meet actor and playwright Mike Wiley and see how this Thespian transforms America's racial history into compelling dramatic works using a combination of stage performance and multimedia elements. GUEST Mikey Wiley M.F.A. - Playwright & Actor. Mike Wiley is the 2010 Lehman Brady Visiting Joint Chair Professor in Documentary Studies and American Studies at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more on Mike Wiley Productions click here. Note: Still photographs appearing in the program were shot and provided courtesy of Chris Fowler.
Due to problems over the weekend. I'm actually recording this on a Tuesday. This might be the fastest podcast I put together. I'm going to test myself on my recording and editing skills, and attempt to get this podcast posted in the shortest amount of time I can. I already have my script written and edited for time, and my music selections are queued up. So on your mark... Get set... In the News: Some of the latest headlines from the Oklahoma blog-o-sphere and (Bum Bum Buuuum) the main stream media. Music: Links mentioned in this episode: Note: Still took 2 hours to record, mix, and post. Not bad for me. Ha!
It’s the first of our panel shows for RuggaMatrix Club Rugby. Host Djuro Sen is joined online by Mark Cashman, editor of Inside Rugby, Sean Maloney from The Rugby Club on Fox Sports and Eastern Suburbs skipper Tom Egan. Egan talks about going head to head with Tim McGann who left the Beasts for Southern Districts and a lot more about their first up victory and new coaching setup. Each week a special guest from one of the clubs will join the panel not just to talk about their own game but the rest of the competition as well. We look at the entire first round and make some predictions for the week ahead. Overall it was a good start to the Tooheys New Shute Shield for 2009 and that gives us plenty to talk about. Note: Still waiting on the iTunes store to approve the feed. As as we know you will know. Feedback on admin@ruggamatrix.com.