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This is a link post. I would like to thank David Thorstadt for looking over this. If you spot a factual error in this article please message me. The code used to generate the graphs in the article is available to view here. Introduction Say you are an organiser, tasked with achieving the best result on some metric, such as “trash picked up”, “GDP per capita”, or “lives saved by an effective charity”. There are several possible options of interventions you can take to try and achieve this. How do you choose between them? The obvious thing to do is look at each intervention in turn and make your best, unbiased estimate of how each intervention will perform on your metric, and pick the one that performs the best:Image taken from here Having done this ranking, you declare the top ranking program to be the best intervention and invest in it, expecting that that your top estimate will be the result that you get. This whole procedure is totally normal, and people all around the world, including people in the effective altruist community, do it all the time. In actuality, this procedure is not correct. The optimisers curse is [...] ---Outline:(00:26) Introduction(02:17) The optimisers curse explained simply(04:42) Introducing a toy model(08:45) Introducing speculative interventions(12:15) A simple bayesian correction(18:47) Obstacles to simple optimizer curse solutions.(22:08) How Givewell has reacted to the optimiser curse(25:18) Conclusion --- First published: February 11th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/q2TfTirvspCTH2vbZ/the-best-cause-will-disappoint-you-an-intro-to-the Linkpost URL:https://open.substack.com/pub/titotal/p/the-best-cause-will-disappoint-you?r=1e0is3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The repeal of the Climate Power Grab by the Trump Administration brings up a lot of questions, and we cover a lot of them today. This podcast went out live on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn on both the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcasts with Stu Turley and David Blackmon hosting. Dr. Matthew Wielcki has a large X reach, and his substack is fantastic; we highly recommend subscribing. The main topics discussed in this Podcast are:Throughout the conversation, the overarching theme is the critique of the scientific and policy narratives surrounding climate change, with the guest arguing that the observational data and economic realities do not support the alarmist claims and the resulting policy responses.**1. The EPA Endangerment Finding**The conversation centers on the 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding that declared greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health. The guest argues this finding was "precooked" without proper review and has become the legal foundation for numerous climate regulations under the Obama and Biden administrations. The recent rescission of this finding could undermine the legal standing of these policies.**2. Global Temperature Record Reliability**There's significant discussion about concerns regarding the accuracy and transparency of global temperature data. The guest raises allegations about data manipulation and suppression of historical heat wave data, arguing this lack of trust in temperature records undermines the scientific basis for climate policies.**3. Observed vs. Predicted Climate Impacts**They talk about examining observational data on extreme weather, hurricanes, and sea level rise, with the guest arguing that actual observed impacts don't match the dire predictions made by climate models. This discrepancy is presented as evidence questioning the validity of the underlying climate projections.**4. Economic and Social Costs of Climate Policies**A major focus is the negative impacts of climate policies, including increased energy prices, reduced affordability, and harm to developing nations. The discussion also touches on the "climate industrial complex" and how perpetuating climate crisis narratives maintains funding and business opportunities.**5. Nuclear Power as a Solution**The guest advocates for nuclear power as a key solution for reliable, low-emission baseload electricity, contrasting this with the focus on intermittent renewables and discussing regulatory and political barriers to modern nuclear development.The overarching theme is a critique of climate change narratives, arguing that observational data and economic realities don't support alarmist claims and resulting policies.On X. @MatthewWielickiCheck out the Irrational Fear on Substack: https://irrationalfear.substack.com/Check out David Blackmon's Substack https://blackmon.substack.com/

In the spring of 1979, a quiet cattle farmer in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Tennessee followed a strange sound into the timber beyond his fence line. What he found in a ravine that morning would change the course of his family's life for the next four decades and beyond. A young creature was caught in an illegal bear trap. Hurt. Terrified. Looking up at him with eyes that didn't belong to any animal he'd ever encountered. The farmer made a choice. He knelt down and set it free. No cameras. No witnesses. Just a simple act of kindness from a man who believed you help what's hurting, no matter what it is.What happened next is one of the most remarkable long-term sasquatch encounter accounts we've ever received on this show. The creature came back. Then others appeared. And when the farmer's young grandson arrived for his first summer on the property, a friendship began between the boy and that young sasquatch that would span decades.The man now in his fifties who grew up alongside these creatures on his grandparents' farm. He watched them. They watched him. Trust was built in inches over years. And what started with one grandfather's mercy in a wooded ravine eventually came full circle in a way that none of us saw coming. This is a story about patience, trust, and the kind of quiet coexistence that most people would say is impossible. Thomas Pritchard says otherwise. And after you hear what he has to say, you might just agree with him.Listen To Backwoods Bigfoot Stories Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

In the spring of nineteen seventy-nine, a quiet cattle farmer in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Tennessee followed a strange sound into the timber beyond his fence line. What he found in a ravine that morning would change the course of his family's life for the next four decades and beyond.A young creature was caught in an illegal bear trap. Hurt. Terrified. Looking up at him with eyes that didn't belong to any animal he'd ever encountered.The farmer made a choice. He knelt down and set it free. No cameras. No witnesses. Just a simple act of kindness from a man who believed you help what's hurting, no matter what it is.What happened next is one of the most remarkable long-term sasquatch encounter accounts we've ever received on this show. The creature came back. Then others appeared. And when the farmer's young grandson arrived for his first summer on the property, a friendship began between the boy and that young sasquatch that would span decades.He watched them. They watched him. Trust was built in inches over years. And what started with one grandfather's mercy in a wooded ravine eventually came full circle in a way that none of us saw coming. This is a story about patience, trust, and the kind of quiet coexistence that most people would say is impossible. Thomas Pritchard says otherwise. And after you hear what he has to say, you might just agree with him.

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Episode 44: Observed Behaviour In Episode 44 of Have Coffee Will Travel, Shawn and Leah settle in to reflect, react, and observe what happens both onstage and off. To start, they revisit Popcorn Falls, the play discussed last episode, now officially wrapped. While both performances were strong, the experience wasn't identical. The first night's audience […] The post Observed Behaviour appeared first on The ESO Network.

Leila Philip discusses 19th-century anthropologist Lewis Henry Morgan, who documented beaver dams in the Lake Superior Basin, where Philip recently observed centuries-old dams still continually cleansing water. Philip also details her immersion into the world of modern fur trappers, finding unexpected ecological knowledge and a deep connection to nature within that culture.

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Back on this day in 2000 the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 states for the first time. The day was not a federal holiday until the 80's where some states combined the day with other holidays.

Luke 6:27-36 Jesus said, “I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you. “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

Artemis 2 Safety Concerns and SpaceX Dominance. Guest: BOB ZIMMERMAN. The Artemis 2 manned mission faces controversy over unresolved Orion heat shield damage observed during previous tests. Meanwhile, SpaceX has secured a monopoly on recent Space Force contracts, signaling a shift toward prioritizing reliability and cost over redundancy. China has filed for 200,000 new satellites.1963

From historic medical evacuations to missing galaxies and stunning new images of the Milky Way, today's episode covers the latest breaking news from space exploration and astronomy. Join Anna and Avery as they discuss six fascinating stories from across the cosmos.---## Episode Timestamps**[00:00]** Intro  **[01:15]** Story 1: ISS Medical Evacuation  **[04:45]** Story 2: The Mystery of Missing Tiny Galaxies  **[08:30]** Story 3: NASA's MAVEN Spacecraft in Trouble  **[11:45]** Story 4: Viruses Behave Differently in Microgravity  **[14:30]** Story 5: Two New Exoplanets and Redefining Habitable Zones  **[17:00]** Story 6: Stunning New Radio Image of the Milky Way  **[19:30]** Outro---## Stories Covered### 1. Historic First Medical Evacuation from ISSFour International Space Station crew members successfully completed the first-ever medical evacuation in the ISS's 26-year history, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego.**Key Points:**- SpaceX Crew-11 returned early after 5 months in space- Crew included US astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui- Splashdown occurred at 12:41 AM ET on January 15, 2026- Affected crew member remains in stable condition- Three crew members remain aboard ISS to continue operations- Demonstrates importance of medical protocols in long-duration spaceflight**Read More:**- [Phys.org: ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation](https://phys.org/news/2026-01-iss-astronauts-splash-earth-medical.html)---### 2. The Universe's Missing Tiny GalaxiesNew research using the James Webb Space Telescope suggests there may be far fewer small galaxies in the early universe than predicted by current models, challenging our understanding of cosmic evolution.**Key Points:**- Study led by Xuheng Ma from University of Wisconsin-Madison- Used JWST's UNCOVER program to study galaxies through gravitational lensing- Observed the Epoch of Reionization (12-13 billion years ago)- Discovery of "faint-end suppression" - galaxy numbers drop off at smaller sizes- Suggests intense radiation from early massive stars prevented small galaxies from forming- May require rethinking models of cosmic reionization- Used Abell 2744 galaxy cluster as a natural gravitational lens**Why It Matters:**This finding has major implications for our understanding of how the universe evolved from the "cosmic dark ages" to its current transparent state.**Read More:**- [Space.com: The universe should be packed with tiny galaxies — so where are they?](https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/the-universe-should-be-packed-with-tiny-galaxies-so-where-are-they)- Research paper on arXiv (preprint database)---### 3. NASA Pessimistic About Recovering MAVEN Mars OrbiterNASA officials acknowledge it's "very unlikely" they'll recover the MAVEN spacecraft, which has been silent since December 6, 2025, marking a potential end to a highly productive Mars mission.**Key Points:**- MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) launched November 2013, entered Mars orbit September 2014- Last communication: December 6, 2025- Telemetry indicates spacecraft is tumbling and orbit may have changed- Solar conjunction (Mars and Earth on opposite sides of Sun) complicated recovery efforts- Attempts to photograph spacecraft with Curiosity rover were unsuccessful- Other orbiters (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Odyssey, ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter) can maintain communications relay- Spacecraft studied Mars atmospheric loss and recently observed interstellar object 3I/ATLAS**Mission Legacy:**Despite the likely loss, MAVEN has provided over a decade of groundbreaking data about Mars' upper atmosphere and how solar wind strips away the Martian atmosphere.**Read More:**- [SpaceNews: NASA pessimistic about odds of recovering MAVEN](https://spacenews.com/nasa-pessimistic-about-odds-of-recovering-maven/)- [NASA Science: MAVEN Spacecraft Updates](https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/maven/)---### 4. Space Station Study Reveals Unusual Virus-Bacteria DynamicsUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison researchers discovered that viruses infecting bacteria evolve differently in microgravity, potentially opening new avenues for fighting antibiotic-resistant infections on Earth.**Key Points:**- Study used E. coli bacteria and bacteriophage T7- Parallel experiments conducted on ISS and Earth- Virus infection delayed but not blocked in microgravity- Both viruses and bacteria developed unique mutations in space- Space-evolved viruses showed increased activity against drug-resistant E. coli strains- Findings could lead to improved phage therapy for antibiotic-resistant infections- Published in PLOS Biology journal- Demonstrates ISS value as unique research platform**Scientific Significance:**This research shows how the space environment fundamentally alters evolutionary processes, and how these insights can be applied to solve problems on Earth.**Read More:**- [Space Daily: Space station study reveals unusual virus bacteria dynamics in microgravity](https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Space_station_study_reveals_unusual_virus_bacteria_dynamics_in_microgravity_999.html)- Research paper: "Microgravity reshapes bacteriophage host coevolution aboard the International Space Station" in PLOS Biology---### 5. Two New Exoplanets Challenge Habitable Zone DefinitionsAstronomers have discovered two exoplanets orbiting red dwarf stars that are prompting scientists to expand the definition of potentially habitable worlds through the concept of "temperate zones."**Key Points:**- Research led by Madison Scott (University of Birmingham) and Georgina Dransfield (University of Oxford)- Introduces "temperate zone" concept: broader than traditional habitable zone- Temperate zone defined by insolation flux range: 0.1 < S/S⊕ < 5 (136-6,805 W/m²)- TOI-6716 b: Earth-sized (0.91-1.05 Earth radii), likely rocky- TOI-7384 b: Sub-Neptune (3.35-3.77 Earth radii), rocky core with thick H/He envelope- Both orbit mid to late-type M dwarfs (red dwarf stars)- Part of TEMPOS survey (Temperate M Dwarf Planets With SPECULOOS)- Good candidates for atmospheric studies with JWST- Paper submitted to Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society**Why Temperate Zones Matter:**As our understanding of habitability evolves, planets in temperate zones may prove more interesting than initially thought, especially for atmospheric characterization studies.**Read More:**- [Universe Today: Two New Exoplanets And The Need For New Habitable Zone Definitions](https://www.universetoday.com/articles/two-new-exoplanets-and-the-need-for-new-habitable-zone-definitions)---### 6. Most Detailed Radio Image of Milky Way Reveals Hidden StructuresAstronomers in Australia have released the most detailed low-frequency radio map of the Milky Way's southern sky, revealing thousands of previously hidden cosmic structures.**Key Points:**- Created by International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)- Used Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) telescope in Western Australia- Data collected over 141 nights between 2013-2020- Required over 1 million CPU hours to process- GLEAM-X survey: 2x resolution, 10x sensitivity, 2x sky coverage vs. previous efforts- Cataloged over 98,000 radio sources- Shows supernova remnants (red circles) and stellar nurseries (blue regions)- Helps identify hidden supernova remnants and study pulsars- Led by PhD student Silvia Mantovanini (Curtin University)- First complete low-frequency radio image of Southern Galactic Plane**Future Impact:**This image serves as a foundation for the upcoming SKA-Low array, which will provide even more detailed views of the universe when operational.**Read More:**- [Daily Galaxy: New Image of the Milky Way Reveals Massive Hidden Structures](https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/new-image-milky-way-massive-structures/)- [ICRAR: GLEAM-X Galactic Plane](https://www.icrar.org/gleam-x-galactic-plane/)---## Key Terms Explained**Habitable Zone:** The range of distances from a star where conditions might allow liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.**Temperate Zone:** A broader classification than habitable zone, encompassing planets that receive moderate levels of stellar radiation.**Insolation Flux:** The amount of solar energy reaching a planet's surface, measured in watts per square meter.**Epoch of Reionization:** A period roughly 12-13 billion years ago when the first stars and galaxies began flooding the universe with ultraviolet light.**Gravitational Lensing:** The bending of light by massive objects due to gravity, which can magnify and brighten distant objects.**Bacteriophage:** A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.**Solar Conjunction:** When Mars and Earth are on opposite sides of the Sun, disrupting radio communications.**M Dwarf (Red Dwarf):** Small, cool, dim stars that are the most common type of star in the galaxy.**Supernova Remnant:** The expanding cloud of gas and magnetic fields left behind after a star explodes.**Luminosity Function:** A cosmic census tool showing the distribution of galaxies at different brightness levels.---## Resources & Further Reading**Space Agencies:**- [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)- [European Space Agency (Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. 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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Professor Simangaliso Khumalo, Dean of the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics at UKZN, about the major New Year calendars observed around the world and what each one signifies. From lunar cycles to spiritual renewal, this conversation unpacks why the turning of the year remains a universal moment of hope and reflection. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the Father speaks from heaven at the baptism of Jesus saying, "This is My Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased," then we should take these words to heart. This is an epiphany of Jesus Christ as the only Son of God, we would do well to worship Him. What He does follows the Father's will exactly, and we would do well to believe in and do what He does. It is imperative for us also to become beloved sons of God, which we are, being joined to Him in baptism.

info@oslc.org.uk Date: 11 January 2026 Sermon title: Christ Baptised into Us, We into Him Preacher: Rev. Tapani Simojoki Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Duration: 27min 44s

Bigfoot Observed on the Mississippi RiverIn the summer of 2017, while fishing alone on the lower Mississippi River near Osceola, Arkansas, a man encountered an approaching storm. He moved his boat upriver to shelter behind a small island with trees and overhanging willows, tied off, and covered himself with a tarp as the rain began. From his position, he noticed a large, dark, hairy figure—approximately 8 feet tall—about 200 yards away on the opposite bank. The creature waded waist-deep into the water and deliberately moved to startle invasive Asian carp, causing them to leap out of the water. It then swatted the jumping fish onto the bank, successfully catching several.As the rain intensified and visibility dropped, the narrator last saw the creature gathering the fish in its large hands and retreating into the trees. The narrator concluded that the creature had secured a good meal that afternoon.Join my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

The gifts of the wise men were just the first payment – tribute to a king who could not repay them back in gold or silver. But he pays with his own precious blood. He purchases and redeems us for His kingdom, and people from all over the world, in a way we never could.The Lord's kingdom shall expand through the church and the preaching of the gospel to be the greatest in the world. Not in worldly riches, but wealth in souls and in good deeds. What Christ can accomplish as king is beyond any king in the world in extent or endurance. Store up treasures in heaven for this kingdom.

Annual feast honors the power and significance of the name "Jesus," which means "God saves" or "Savior" in Hebrew/Aramaic. Observed during first week of January using varying dates & names by Catholics and some Protestant denominations (Anglican, Episcopal, and Lutheran), the invocation is rooted in the biblical account where the angel Gabriel instructs both Mary and Joseph to name the child Jesus. While the feast focuses on the primary name "Jesus," the Bible uses many other venerated names and titles to describe Christ's nature and mission. Devotion to the Holy Name was popularized in the 15th century by the Franciscan friar Saint Bernardine of Siena, who encouraged people to place the Greek monogram of Jesus' name, IHS (from the first three letters of the Greek word for Jesus), on their doors. The feast was extended to the entire Church in 1721 by Pope Innocent XIII. Ee150. History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: History in the Bible podcast with Garry Stevens (2.31 The Many Names of Jesus, 02dec2018). Audio excerpts reproduced under a Creative Commons license and the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 6, 2026Today's Reading: Matthew 2:1-12Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 66:1-20; Luke 3:21-38“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:10-11)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Strange men visiting from a foreign country, stately men bowing down to a toddler, and very odd gifts being given—the Feast of Epiphany can certainly seem a bit weird, can't it? Observed only thirteen days after Christmas, it may seem a bit of an odd celebration, with this focus on foreign visitors and the aftermath.But isn't this the whole point of the Son of God becoming Man? To come in the flesh for the salvation of the world? To temporarily veil the Glory of God in Jesus so that He may fulfill all of God's Law for us?That's what the gifts from the foreign visitors mean, too. They point to Jesus's work for us and for our salvation. Gold, a gift fitting for a king, the one who rules in power and might from His throne. But this one isn't only a king. He also serves as priest (and ultimately the perfect sacrifice), so it is also proper that he be given frankincense, the aroma of which reminds people of the rising of their prayers to God's throne, and the smoke reminding them that God receives their sacrifice. And don't forget the myrrh. This is the most difficult one, for it is the spice and balm of death, used to obscure the smell of decay. Already as a child, Jesus is reminded of what is to come: his suffering and death for all.In all of this, Jesus is revealed to the world as the one sent from God to be the Savior of mankind. The Wise Men certainly didn't make this kind of journey for every royal child born; there is something exceptional here. Just as creation would later mark Jesus' death with darkness and an earthquake, his birth was also marked and noted by creation; a star that blossomed in the sky and led them to seek out the child on a journey that lasted for many months and crossed entire empires.All of this is done to reveal the light that no darkness can overcome. The brilliance of Christ's purifying light shines in our dark world to draw all to his saving Word and work. Christ has been revealed to the nations and to you so that you may trust that this One is your Savior and Lord.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Once far off but now invited, We approach Your sacred throne, In Your covenant united, Reconciled, redeemed, made one. Now revealed to eastern sages, See the Star of Mercy shine, Myst'ry hid in former ages, Myst'ry great of love divine. (LSB 409:2)Author: Rev. Duane Bamsch, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wichita Falls, TX.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.

Most people think communication is about what you say. It's not. It's about what happens in the listener's brain before you finish your sentence. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of communication and why charisma is overrated. Real influence comes from how the brain processes sound, novelty, and behavior in real time. You'll learn the communication frameworks used by top performers, executives, and elite negotiators including vocal entrainment, micro-behavior mirroring, attention psychology, dopamine triggers, storytelling science, and credibility language patterns. We cover how to speak in short, high-impact bursts, use questions to increase engagement, and control silence in high-stakes conversations. These are practical tools pulled from boardrooms, negotiations, and live debates. If you want to communicate with confidence, influence faster, and be taken seriously in business, leadership, sales, and negotiations, this episode will change how you speak. Communication isn't a soft skill. It's applied neuroscience. Protect what you own. Next makes it fast, simple, and painless. Check it out: https://www.nextinsurance.com/codie ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 The Neuro-Echo Effect: People Mirror Your Energy in 200 Milliseconds 00:02:46 The Brain Is Addicted to Novelty, Not Logic 00:03:45 Clarity Over Complexity: The Simplicity Anchor 00:04:44 Questions Increase Dopamine: The Curiosity Loop 00:06:53 Your Voice Controls Other People's Heart Rates 00:07:56 Rhythmic Language Sounds More True 00:09:49 The 3-to-1 Trick for Difficult Conversations 00:12:06 Speak in Sprints, Not Streams 00:14:19 Gesture Before You Speak: Gesture Priming 00:16:13 Stories Stick 22 Times More Than Facts 00:19:15 Replace 'I Think' with 'I've Observed' 00:20:29 The Cognitive Snap: Using Names and Details 00:21:43 Open Your Rib Cage: Postural Neuroendocrinology 00:23:01 Taking Turns Builds Trust Faster Than Agreement 00:24:45 End with the Cognitive Close, Not a Question ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Julie A. Parsons, MD Haberfield Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuromuscular DisordersProfessor of Clinical Pediatrics and NeurologyUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, CO, USAAs we talk about the gene transfer therapies and the modalities that we have to use, it's really interesting. Yesterday, with our keynote speaker, you could see this logarithmic growth of the use of gene transfer therapies for these disorders. If you look at the Venn diagram, you can see that really 27% almost of gene transfer therapies that are used are in musculoskeletal and neurology. For many of us as neurologists, we also take care of metabolic disorders.We really own right now this landscape, and of course, our two approved modalities are Onasemnogene and Delandistrogene. We're going to look at three different disorders, monogenic disorders, monogenic diseases, to typify what we look at in terms of some of the risks and benefits of these treatments. SMA, Duchenne, and X-linked myotubular myopathy are all rare disorders. They're all diseases that have a high unmet medical need and a significant disease burden.I think they're all good in terms of typifying where we are clinically with these disorders. The first question is, is it worth it? Are these effective treatments? We know from looking at the information about SMA that just looking early on, we know that if we treat kids early, that we do see a marked improvement in motor scores for kids that are treated early with Onasemnogene.In Duchenne, we have information that there is at least some improvement in the 4-5-year-olds in terms of motor skills treated with Delandistrogene. In terms of X-linked MTM, which was a very dramatic improvement, you could see that for boys who were basically traked, vented, and had no mobility, the bottom line, the blue line, is actually looking at ventilator dependence. Are they effective? Yeah, they're effective, but then we have to say, okay, what's the downside?The downside is that there's tremendous risk associated with treatment with these agents. If we really look at the sobering facts, we know that with SMA, there have been deaths, there have been fatalities related to thrombotic microangiopathy to patients who have liver failure, a couple of patients have died. With Onasemnogene, this is 4,000 plus doses that have so far been given. With Duchenne, unfortunately, many of us got the letter yesterday talking about an additional death in a patient treated with commercial Delandistrogene.We also know with some of the other agents, like fordadistrogene, patient died of heart failure, cardiac arrest, another patient who had acute respiratory syndrome with pulmonary edema. Again, we look at this and say this is significant. With X-linked MTM, as Alan said, there were some unanticipated deaths, four deaths from patients who ended up having cholestatic liver diseases that really wasn't anticipated prior to the patients being treated with the animal models and all that we had. Then many of you have heard about the patient with Rett syndrome who had a systemic hyperinflammatory syndrome. Again, these are rare disorders. They have a high disease burden, but the risk of treatment is significant.In the next part, Dr. Parsons discuss factors impacting safety and efficacy of AAV-mediated gene therapies.

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PREVIEW LANCASTER COUNTY MALL SANTA OBSERVES CHRISTMAS SLOWDOWN Colleague Jim McTague. Jim McTague shares insights from a Lancaster County mall Santa, who observed a significant slowdown in visits this Christmas. The Santa attributes this decline to high costs, such as expensive photo packages, pinching young families. This trend suggests distinct economic strain on younger generations compared to wealthier Baby Boomers. 1907 HARRISBURG

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textMegan and Michelle consider relationship embarrassment, spinsters, the values gap, man-keeping, playground games, heterofatalism, seeking community, lots of cats, and pitching your friends.Sources:- Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?- 3 Hetero Dating Trends I've Observed in 2025 (TherapyJeff)- There's So Much Opportunity For Men In the Dating World (TherapyJeff)- What is "Mankeeping," and How Do I Know If I'm Doing It?- Is it really outrageously uncool to have a boyfriend?- Why Women Say Having a Boyfriend Is Embarrassing****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Become a Patreon subscriber and earn swag!Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!Support the show

United Protestant, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Moravian, Methodist, Nazarene, Reformed, and Western Rite parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia, celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. Observed as the last Sunday of the Liturgical year before the First Sunday of Advent, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, Christ the King Sunday or Reign of Christ Sunday, is a feast which emphasises the true kingship of Christ the King, referred to in Key New Testament passages including the book of Revelation, which names Jesus as "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." Books by Bishop Robert Barron available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN The Theology of Robert Barron at https://amzn.to/4mTIkUf ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons — What Does It Mean to Say that Christ Is King? 22nov2015. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Msgr. Roger J. Landry Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, New York Feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Jubilee of the Poor and World Day of the Poor November 16, 2025 Is 58:6-11, Ps 34:1-7, Rom 12:9-16, Jn 6:24-35   To listen to an audio recording of this homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/11.16.25_SFXC_Homily_1.mp3   The […] The post Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, The World Day of the Poor and the Jubilee of Hope, Feast of St. Frances Cabrini (Observed), November 16, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

A brief, but high-impact storm will bring heavy rain, feet of high country Sierra Nevada snow and hazardous travel to California and neighboring states from Wednesday night to Thursday night. Also, astronomers have spotted the largest and most distant flare ever observed from a supermassive black hole. Nicknamed “Superman,” the flare originated 10 billion light-years from Earth, and at its peak, the light emitted shone with the brightness of 10 trillion suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PREVIEW. Maui Fire Aftermath: Years Later, Rebuilding Has Not Begun. Jeff Bliss reviews the aftermath of the Maui fire, observed during a drone flight over the beachfront. Years later, the area still looks like a ruin, with virtually nothing rebuilt except for a structure containing nothing inside. Dust covers the road along the beachfront, presenting a burnout scene comparable to the Palisades, California.

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Featuring an interview with Prof Patrick Neven, including the following topics: Emergence of ESR1 mutations in ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer (0:00) Observed toxicity profile of oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) (3:57) Emerging data with novel oral SERD combinations (6:31) Challenges for a general medical oncologist in breast cancer (8:41) Sequencing and selection of therapies in ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer (12:16) Evaluating the strategy of switching to an oral SERD during first-line endocrine therapy upon "molecular progression" (23:16) CME information and select publications

Send us a textThis supermoon called Kartik Purnima occurs in the Hindu Calendar's  lunarmonth of Kartik. this brilliant golden moon is the last of the mysterious mega events that has been exploding light in our skies all year long. Kartik Purnima is met with the Southern Taurids meteor shower which reaches its peak at this full moon. Observed with deep reverence and focus that forge light, and spiritual awareness necessary for Earth's transition into the new world. It brings together communities through rituals, and intentions for universal grace, inner peace and joy for humanity.  Let us stand in awe of this day and night filled with splendour and sacred vibrations, as it marks the culmination of the auspicious Kartik month—in Vedic Calendar, this lunar event known for its power to purify the mind and uplift the soul.Known as the “Deepavali of the Gods.” It commemorates the victory of Lord Shiva's over the demon Tripurasura. Temples, ghats, and riverbanks are illuminated with countless oil lamps, reminding us that light always triumphs over darkness. In these perilous times, we must etch this truth into our memory.Look up at the luminous supermoon in the sky tonight. A particularly precious moon for women as it sits in Bharani, the lunar mansion of the sacred star of the womb. Bharani imbues women with the power of the Shakti - divine feminine energy that regenerates prana and life.This year Kartik Purnima is will be observed on November 5th. To honor self, moon, earth and all of humanity, let us begin this day in prayer with a sacred bath, adorn your home with fresh sacred herbs, the tulsi leaf especially vibrant at this time, white jasmine flowers as a tribute to the divine vibrations of peace and unity. Make it a day full of prayers, kindness and charity. And light the flame of oil lamps, or candles before the Kartik moon arises.For the stoics, you may Observe a day of fasting and a night vigil to help the world awaken to consciousness.Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey~www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.com Get Maya's New Book: I Am Shakti: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shakti Amazon.com Bookshop.org

This text explores the story, "Jesus Sends the Seventy-Two," Luke 10:1-20.

“Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and comprehended that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were marveling, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.”Acts 4:13 LSB

Science is beginning to confirm what ancient traditions have always known: the body holds the key to profound healing when we learn how to truly listen. Join me and my guest, Rael Inshan — a trauma-informed somatic guide who blends ancestral practices with the sacred use of legal mushroom microdosing — to learn more about how we can transform pain, stress, and survival patterns into presence, trust, and deep self-connection. Press play and step into a conversation that could change the way you think about healing. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health?  Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni   In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 0:00 - Introduction ⏰ 3:36 - Combining microdosing with prayer ⏰ 5:32 - Observed healing and unbelievable results of microdosing ⏰ 7:22 - Safety and dosage of microdosing ⏰ 10:20 - Microdosing, meditation, and forgiveness for physical healing ⏰ 17:16 - Quantum physics applied to healing ⏰ 19:53 - How not feeling enough manifests as physical pain ⏰ 26:46 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing: slowing down   Check out Rael Inshan's Bio: Rael is a trauma-informed somatic guide who helps people come home to their bodies and reclaim their nervous systems using ancestral and natural methods. Through his own healing journey, Rael discovered the power of nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and Amanita Muscaria microdosing — tools that helped him move through pain and disconnection and into deep self-trust and presence. He now supports others in unwinding chronic stress, healing from trauma, and remembering who they are beneath survival patterns. With a grounded, heart-led approach, Rael holds space for transformation that is both practical and sacred.   Rael Inshan's book: The Journey of the Eternal Warrior – Part One: The Beautiful Vision of God's New Earth is a raw and spiritually transformative autobiography by Rael. This book is about Rael's life story, leading up to how Rael became a professional mushroom forager. It is a story of a spiritual adventure. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQWDJPX    Connect with Rael Inshan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanitawarriors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmanitaWarrior    ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.    Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.   Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com   Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle    Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

From a delivery room where a doula levitated in mid-air to a school retreat where a student spoke in tongues, these disturbing firsthand accounts of demonic possession will make you question what's really possible.Donate to our OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS fundraiser: https://weirddarkness.com/hopeIN THIS EPISODE: Imagine witnessing an event so inexplicable that it shakes your very understanding of reality. From violent seizures to speaking in unknown tongues, firsthand accounts of exorcisms paint a chilling picture of supernatural encounters that defy rational explanation. Even as witnesses struggle to reconcile their experiences with scientific reasoning, their stories remind us that some mysteries remain beyond our comprehension. (They Witnessed a Demonic Possession) *** The legend of the mermaid is as vast as the oceans themselves, with each culture adding its own twist to the tale. From guardians of the sea to agents of doom, these mythic beings hold timeless appeal and danger. We'll explore the fascinating origins and dark fates that surround those who encounter these creatures from the depths. (The Siren's Call) *** In August 1952, the small Kansas town of Ashley vanished into thin air, taking all 679 residents with it and leaving behind only a massive burning fissure in the earth. In the days leading up to its disappearance, residents reported increasingly terrifying phenomena: a mysterious black hole in the sky, children speaking to their dead relatives, and finally, the return of all the town's deceased in a wall of fire that turned night into day. The last desperate phone call from Ashley told of burning apparitions seeking out the living, before the entire town was swallowed by the earth, leaving behind one of America's most chilling unsolved mysteries… but is there any truth to the story? (The Question of Ashely, KS) *** In the quiet hours of Halloween night 1977, a 19-month-old baby vanished from her crib while her parents slept nearby, launching a desperate search that would end in unimaginable horror. Little Nima Louise Carter's body was found a month later in an abandoned refrigerator, joining a haunting pattern of similar crimes that had terrorized the small town of Lawton, Oklahoma. While the suspected killer would later die in prison for another child's murder, Nima's father would spend decades wrestling with endless "what-ifs" before finally finding peace through forgiveness, though the official case remains unsolved to this day. (Nima's Last Halloween)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:49.930 = Show Open00:05:21.681 = They Witnessed a Demonic Possession00:31:07.644 = The Disappearance of Ashley, KS ***00:48:20.964 = The Siren's Call (Mermaids) ***01:10:47.811 = Nina's Last Halloween ***01:16:54.019 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“They Witnessed A Demonic Possession” source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yczmdah6“The Disappearance of Ashley, KS” original creepypasta source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykp8zphj“Is Ashley Kansas Real” source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5w3peuks“Nina's Last Halloween” source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ux65zzc“The Siren's Call” sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mjbpv, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3npet9sa=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. 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On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#DemonicPossession #TrueHorrorStories #Exorcism #ParanormalStories #RedditHorror

Webb Telescope Challenges Cosmology Theories with 'Little Red Dots' Guest Name: Bob Zimmerman Summary:The Webb Space Telescope is finding mysterious "little red dots" in the very early universe, observed via infrared due to redshift. Astronomers speculate these might be supermassive black holes, which shouldn't exist so early, challenging the Big Bang theory itself. About 30% of these dots do not appear compact when viewed in ultraviolet light, resembling galaxies instead. 1958

PREVIEW. Summary: Morse Tan observed South Korean elections, noting a president leaning towards rapprochement with China and North Korea, and discussions about the US military leaving. However, the Trump administration seeks to entrench US presence by acquiring land and buildings for its bases in South Korea. Formal Name: Morse Tan 1951 ROK

Friends of the Rosary,Today, September 14, is the feast of the exaltation of the Holy Cross, the glorious sign of our victory.This day is also called the Triumph of the Cross, Elevation of the Cross, or Holy Cross Day. The Mother Church sings of the triumph of the Cross, the instrument of our redemption.Observed in Rome since the seventh century, this feast commemorates the recovery by St. Helena of the Holy Cross, placed on Mount Calvary, and later returned to Jerusalem by Emperor Heraclius in 629.The cross was a terrifying instrument of death and capital punishment in Greco-Roman times, reserved for those who undermined the authority of the Roman state. But the Resurrection of Christ through the strange providence of God made the cross the instrument of our salvation when we pass from death to life.Jesus showed this by comparing his crucifixion to the bronze serpent. After Israel had sinned in the desert, God punished the people with deadly serpents. Yet when they repented and he showed them mercy, he did not take away the serpents. Instead, he erected an image of that punishment. If a bitten Israelite looked upon a bronze serpent, he would live."For just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.”Similarly, Adam's sin and our personal sins merit death. But we fix our eyes on the crucified Lord who was “obedient unto death, even death on a cross.”To follow Christ, we must take up His cross, follow Him, even if it means death on the cross. We identify with Christ on the Cross and become co-redeemers, sharing in His cross.The liturgy in today's Mass is triumphant. When Moses lifted up the bronze serpent over the people, it was a foreshadowing of the salvation through Jesus when He was lifted up on the Cross.We continue praying for Charlie and Erika Kirk and their two children.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• ⁠September 14, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET