Podcasts about orchids

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This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have such a fun episode for you this week! Savannah tells us about the haunting of the famous bar Tootsies Orchid Lounge in Nashville, TN. A place we MUST visit. Taylor talks about the Dips, which are vampire dogs of Pratdip, Spain. Thanks for listening! Lake Shawnee Amusement Park Vlog: https://youtu.be/PWr160xEugs?si=PYYJVP41HDxAzf2LSubscribe to haters! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLg2UskMRiRhKnyBIxp0_IwEmail us your stories!!! or if you want to sponsor us ;) Email - ⁠⁠⁠mysteriesmythslegends@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ SAVANNAH'S ESTY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SavannahAngelene⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We post pictures of our stories every week on instagram!!!!FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Tiktok: @myths_podcast Instagram: @myths_podcast Facebook: Mysteries, Myths, and LegendsTaylor's Instagram: @teeelive Savannah's Instagram: @kavannahaha  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is There a Nexus Existing Between The Orchid Flower and The Elderly People? An Interdisciplinary, Theological, and Metaphorical Reflection. © 2026. ISBN 978-976-97997-3-8.mp3AbstractThis scholarly conversation explores whether a meaningful nexus exists between the orchid flower and elderly people. Rather than presenting a biological comparison, the discussion develops a metaphorical, theological, philosophical, and interdisciplinary framework informed by media arts, cultural theory, environmental appreciation, and Christian devotion. Orchids and elderly people occupy distinct kingdoms of life; however, both exemplify beauty, resilience, diversity, adaptation, and intrinsic worth. Through the integration of botanical history, gerontology, biblical theology, and cultural symbolism, this essay argues that orchids provide an illuminating metaphor for understanding aging with dignity. Ultimately, the comparison invites readers to reconsider cultural assumptions about age while affirming that every stage of life reflects God's creative wisdom. All things being considered it should be noted that the social constructs  orchids, elderly, aging, metaphor, theology, ecology, cultural theory, are media arts are critical to this discourse.Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of DivinityReferencesBoyce, W. T., & Ellis, B. J. (2005). Biological sensitivity to context: I. An evolutionary–developmental theory of the origins and functions of stress reactivity. Development and Psychopathology, 17(2), 271-301. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579405050145Duke Science & Society. (n.d.). Does race exist? https://scienceandsociety.duke.edu/does-race-exist/Ellis, B. J., Boyce, W. T., Belsky, J., Bakermans-Kranenburg, M. J., & van IJzendoorn, M. H. (2011). Differential susceptibility to the environment: An evolutionary–neurodevelopmental theory. Development and Psychopathology, 23(1), 7-28. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579410000611Gittens, W. A. (2026). The orchid flower and the elderly people. ISBN 978-976-97942-2-1.Harper, D. (2020).Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.etymonline.comHistorical race concepts. (n.d.). Simple English Wikipedia. https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_race_conceptsHoly Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1973)How many major races are there in the world? (2020). Academia.edu. https://www.academia.edu/40682024/How_many_major_races_are_there_in_the_worldKremen, W. S., Lachman, M. E., Pruessner, J. C., Sliwinski, M., Wilson, R., & Seeman, T. (2012). Mechanisms of age-related cognitive change and targets for intervention: Social interactions and cognitive reserve. Neuropsychology Review, 22(4), 466-475. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-012-9201-9Kremp Florist. (n.d.). Guide to the orchid flower family. https://www.kremp.com/pages/guide-orchid-flower-family-articlesOrchid. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OrchidOxford English Dictionary. (2023).Nexus. Oxford University Press.Pluess, M., & Belsky, J. (2013). Vantage sensitivity: Individual differences in response to positive experiences. Psychological Bulletin, 139(4), 901-916. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0030196Pridgeon, A. M. (2001).The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids. Timber Press.Race and genetics. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_geneticsRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew. (n.d.). Orchidaceae. https://powo.science.kew.org/Royal Horticultural Society. (n.d.). Orchid facts. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/types/houseplants/orchid-factsStearn, W. T. (1992).Botanical Latin. Timber Press.Stern, Y. (2012). Cognitive reserve in ageing and Alzheimer's disease. The Lancet Neurology, 11(11), 1006-1012. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(12)70191-6Theophrastus. (1916). Enquiry into plants (A. Hort, Trans.). Harvard University Press. (Original work written ca. 300 BCE)World Health Organization. (2024). Ageing and health. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-healthSupport the showCultural Factors Influence Academic Achievements© 2024 ISBN978-976-97385-7-7 A_MEMOIR_OF_Dr_William_Anderson_Gittens_D_D_2024_ISBNISBN978_976_97385_0_8Academic.edu. Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Michael Owen Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Selwyn Belle Commissioner of Police Mr. Orville Durant Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning Hackett Philip Media Resource Development Officer Holder, B,Anthony Episcopal Priest,https://brainly.com/question/36353773https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-19https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-:2-18https://independent.academia.edu/WilliamGittens/Bookshttps://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=william+anderson+gittens+barbados&oq=william+anderson+gittenshttps://www.academia.edu/123754463/https://www.buzzsprout.com/429292/episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@williamandersongittens1714. Mr.Greene, Rupert

This week's show, after a Wipers wipeout: brand new Social Distortion, Professor & the Madman, Ups and Downs, Flying Vipers, Squeeze, Underbites, Gene, and Rolling Stones, plus Gene Vincent, Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra, Jack & the BeanStalks, Orchids...

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Solving the Mystery of the Missing Blue Venus Orchid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-10-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de zomerse lucht boven de Keukenhof Gardens zweefden vlinders als kleine kleurrijke stipjes.En: In the summer sky above the Keukenhof Gardens, butterflies floated like small colorful dots.Nl: De tuinen leken op een schilderij met bloemen in alle kleuren van de regenboog: roze tulpen, gele narcissen, en witte lelies verwelkomden bezoekers die zich vergaapten aan de pracht.En: The gardens resembled a painting with flowers in all the colors of the rainbow: pink tulips, yellow daffodils, and white lilies welcomed visitors who marveled at the splendor.Nl: Midden in deze bloemenzee stond Sofie, haar blik geconcentreerd op het pad voor zich.En: In the midst of this sea of flowers stood Sofie, her gaze focused on the path ahead.Nl: De Keukenhof had een zeldzame bloem tentoongesteld, de unieke Blauw Venusorchidee, het kroonjuweel van de tentoonstelling.En: The Keukenhof had exhibited a rare flower, the unique Blue Venus Orchid, the crown jewel of the exhibition.Nl: Maar deze ochtend ontdekte Sofie dat de orchidee verdwenen was.En: But that morning, Sofie discovered that the orchid was missing.Nl: Haar hart sloeg over.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Nl: De reputatie van de tuin stond op het spel.En: The garden's reputation was at stake.Nl: Ze moest de bloem vinden.En: She had to find the flower.Nl: Sofie keek om zich heen.En: Sofie looked around.Nl: Ze zag Bram, de tuinman die dagelijks door de tuinen liep.En: She saw Bram, the gardener who walked through the gardens daily.Nl: Bram was vaak stil, maar hij kende elke plant van de wortel tot de bloem.En: Bram was often silent, but he knew every plant from root to bloom.Nl: Sofie liep naar hem toe.En: Sofie walked up to him.Nl: "Bram, ik heb je hulp nodig," zei ze vastberaden.En: "Bram, I need your help," she said determinedly.Nl: Ze vertelde hem over de vermissing.En: She told him about the disappearance.Nl: Bram slikte.En: Bram swallowed hard.Nl: Mensen waarschuw je om problemen te vermijden, maar hier was Sofie, en hij wilde graag helpen.En: People warn you to avoid trouble, but here was Sofie, and he was eager to help.Nl: "Natuurlijk, Sofie," zei hij zachtjes.En: "Of course, Sofie," he said softly.Nl: "Ik zal mijn best doen."En: "I will do my best."Nl: Samen onderzochten Sofie en Bram de tuin.En: Together, Sofie and Bram examined the garden.Nl: Bram vertelde Sofie over plantgewoonten en verdachte plekken waar iemand de bloem zou kunnen verstoppen.En: Bram told Sofie about plant habits and suspicious spots where someone might hide the flower.Nl: Na uren zoeken, vonden ze een spoor.En: After hours of searching, they found a trail.Nl: "Kijk daar," zei Bram, wijzend naar de kas.En: "Look there," said Bram, pointing to the greenhouse.Nl: Achter de kas, verborgen onder een doek, vond Sofie de zeldzame orchidee.En: Behind the greenhouse, hidden under a cloth, Sofie found the rare orchid.Nl: Naast de plant lag een briefje van een jaloerse botanicus die de tentoonstelling wilde saboteren door de bloem te stelen.En: Next to the plant lay a note from a jealous botanist who wanted to sabotage the exhibition by stealing the flower.Nl: Sofie kon het bijna niet geloven.En: Sofie could hardly believe it.Nl: Met een opgelucht hart namen ze de orchidee terug naar de tentoonstelling.En: With relieved hearts, they took the orchid back to the exhibition.Nl: Net op tijd, want een groep internationale botanici stond op het punt te arriveren.En: Just in time, because a group of international botanists was about to arrive.Nl: De orchidee vond weer haar plaats in het midden van de tentoonstelling, omringd door mensen die zich verwonderden over haar schoonheid.En: The orchid found its place again in the middle of the exhibition, surrounded by people marveling at its beauty.Nl: Die avond zaten Sofie en Bram in het cafetaria van de tuin.En: That evening, Sofie and Bram sat in the garden cafeteria.Nl: Met een kop koffie in de hand keken ze glimlachend naar elkaar.En: With a cup of coffee in hand, they smiled at each other.Nl: "Dank je, Bram," zei Sofie.En: "Thank you, Bram," said Sofie.Nl: "Zonder jou had ik het niet gered."En: "I couldn't have done it without you."Nl: Bram voelde zich trots en zekerder dan ooit.En: Bram felt proud and more confident than ever.Nl: Hij besefte dat hij meer kan dan hij dacht, en dat was dankzij Sofie's vertrouwen in hem.En: He realized he was capable of more than he thought, thanks to Sofie's trust in him.Nl: Sofie zag Bram nu in een nieuw licht.En: Sofie now saw Bram in a new light.Nl: Samen hadden ze iets groots bereikt.En: Together, they had achieved something great.Nl: Keukenhof had zijn pracht behouden, en Bram had een nieuw zelfvertrouwen gewonnen.En: Keukenhof had retained its splendor, and Bram had gained a new self-confidence.Nl: Terwijl de avond viel over de tuin, was er een nieuw begin voor Sofie en Bram, te midden van de prachtige bloemen die hen omringden.En: As evening fell over the garden, there was a new beginning for Sofie and Bram, amidst the beautiful flowers surrounding them. Vocabulary Words:floated: zweefdenresembled: leken opsplendor: prachtmidst: middenexhibited: tentoongesteldcrown jewel: kroonjuweeldisappearance: verdwijninggardener: tuinmandeterminedly: vastberadenswallowed: sliktejealous: jaloersesabotage: saboterenrelieved: opgeluchtmarveling: verwonderdenbotanist: botanicusself-confidence: zelfvertrouwenavoiding: vermijdenexamine: onderzochtenhabits: gewoontensuspicious: verdachtetrouble: problementrail: spoorgreenhouse: kashidden: verborgennote: briefjecapable: kancafeteria: cafetariatrust: vertrouwenachieved: bereiktsurrounded: omringden

Did you know Ireland is home to 30 species of wild orchids? Terry Flanagan visited St. Theresa's in Mount Merrion, where Larry Gordon and Kate McLoughlin have spent 25 years caring for a meadow now blooming with four different native orchid species.

Air Week: July 6-12, 2026 Parrot Records This week, “Juke In The Back” focuses on a tiny Chicago R&B record label with a big sound; Parrot Records.  The label was started by Chicago DJ Al Benson in late 1952 and it closed its doors in 1956.  During its period of operation, Parrot recorded some smokin’ R&B with Willie Mabon, Mabel Scott and J.B. Lenoir and smooth vocal group sounds from The Flamingos, the 5 Thrills and the Orchids.  Matt The Cat highlights both the hits and misses and brings you the story behind the story on this often forgotten R&B label on “Juke In The Back.” LISTEN BELOW

Orchid and Pat are joined by Dokomoy and Vinny an they all discuss Orange Crush's inability to book a good wrestling show and Dan's inability to procreate. Have you heard Dan is sterile and blind? Yeah, me neither.

Today, we're frolicking through the flowers. It's Dandelions vs Orchids. One is butter yellow and grants wishes, the other is delicate and dazzling! We've got Smash Boom Best co-creator Sanden Totten for Team Orchids and filmmaker, writer and director Jun Sekiya for Team Dandelions. Which petal wins the medal? Find out and vote for your favourite at smashboombest.org.

K12 Techno Services has a very specific type of school it likes to find. They're old, debt-ridden, maybe run by an ageing owner with no succession plan. It moves in, rebrands it Orchids, adds a basketball court, and locks the deal in for 50 years. Ownership never changes hands. The management, though, does.The model is built for patience. It takes 12 years for a school to turn a profit. But K12's cap table is full of private equity firms running on 10-year fund cycles, and they need a way out.So what happens when a business built for the long game has to keep moving fast?Tune in.*We want to get to know you a little better. Tell us what you think about Daybreak here.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

This week Jaguar picks her Up All Night tracks and UFO Project are on guest mix duties.1. AANN - My Call 00:00:442. Samantha Loveridge - Sassy 00:04:483. Lane 8 & Rae Morris - Something In The Air 00:09:244. Adam Sellouk & OMRI. ft. Nevve - Activate 00:13:145. Echonomist & Keter Darker - Into Existence 00:17:456. Shermanology - Insane 00:23:227. ARTBAT & SIX40TWO - Take You There 00:27:508. ANOTR & 3DDY - Like It 00:31:319. Skrillex, Chris Lake & Anita B Queen - La Noche 2 00:35:4010. Yves V, Chester Young & SUBURBIA - On The Mic 00:37:4111. Eynka - Happy 00:41:3612. Glowal - Sail 00:47:5013. Harry Romero - Renegades 00:50:5914. Joris Voorn, Roddy Lima & Taylr Renee - Machine 00:53:5915. HI-LO ft. Saint Joshua - Do Not Disturb 00:57:2116. Vintage Culture & Volkoder - Hands Up 01:01:4217. LO'99 - Oh No 01:06:0218. Matroda - Can't Help Myself 01:10:0019. Faithless - Insomnia (BLR Remix) 01:13:1220. Fatboy Slim & Riva Starr ft. Beardyman - Eat Sleep Rave Repeat (BLR Remix) 01:18:1021. Orchid - heaven/jealous (Crybaby Remix) 01:22:2922. Jaguar - Club Feelz 01:25:3623. Kim Petras - Polo 01:29:3324. UFO Project Guest Mix 01:32:01

Chris and Orchid are joined by special guests Vinny and Dokomoy (and Pat, apparently) and take an earnest stab at booking the worst show in wrestling history.

recorded March 30, 2025Meet The Orchids, a teenage punk/stoner rock duo from Truro, Nova Scotia, turning heads with their massive sound and fearless energy. In this exclusive interview—recorded just days after the release of their self-titled debut album (March 28, 2025)—we dive into their musical influences, the recording process, and their journey so far.

What if your child's behavior problem is not just a behavior problem?In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Dr. Stacy Haynes, a licensed professional counselor, educator, speaker, author, and children's ministry leader, to discuss a truth every parent needs to understand:Mental health is physical health.Together, they explore how sleep, nutrition, movement, technology, family rhythms, and spiritual formation all shape the emotional and behavioral health of children—especially neurodivergent children.This is not a conversation about replacing counseling, diagnosis, medication, or professional care with “just eat better and exercise.” This is about seeing the whole child: body, mind, emotions, environment, and spirit.Coach Alex and Dr. Stacy discuss:Why children's behavior is often connected to physical wellnessHow sleep, hunger, blood sugar, and screen time affect emotional regulationWhy neurodivergent children may be more sensitive to food, tone, noise, and routineHow parents can support children without shame or fearWhy labels like ADHD or autism can be helpful when used wiselyHow churches can better support neurodivergent children and tired parentsWhy exercise helps regulate emotions, sleep, gut health, and anxietyHow to build healthier family rhythms around food, movement, screens, and restWhy technology should be treated as a privilege, not a rightHow parents can lead by example instead of trying to fix one child in isolationThis episode is especially helpful for parents, children's ministry leaders, teachers, coaches, and anyone who loves a child whose brain or body works a little differently.Your child is not a problem to solve.They are a person to steward, love, guide, and understand.And by God's grace, your family can build rhythms that help everyone flourish.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Stacy Haynes01:14 – “Mental Health Is Physical Health”02:54 – Why Parents Need a Holistic View of Behavior04:13 – Dr. Stacy's Journey Into Counseling and Ministry05:35 – Children's Ministry, Trauma, and Positive Childhood Experiences08:48 – Coach Alex's Childhood, ACE Score, and Church as a Safe Place09:51 – Dr. Stacy's Heart for Children With Autism11:14 – Why Labels Can Help When Used Wisely12:18 – Releasing Fear Around Diagnosis14:24 – Making the Most of How God Made Your Child16:52 – Dysregulation: What It Looks Like in Kids18:50 – Blood Sugar, Breakfast, and Behavior20:08 – What Sugar Can Do to a Neurodivergent Child's Day22:01 – Children's Ministry Lessons From Neurodivergent Kids25:20 – How to Talk With Parents Without Shame26:26 – Helping Parents Become Detectives29:01 – Dandelions, Orchids, and Different Kinds of Resilience33:48 – Sabbath, Rhythm, Rest, and Recovery35:17 – Exercise and Emotional Regulation37:44 – Exercise, ADHD, and the Brain40:36 – Leading by Example as a Family42:21 – Changing the Pantry and Building a Culture of Health43:12 – Christ Is in the Details of Family Rhythms47:24 – Screen Time, Technology, and Stewardship48:26 – Practical Technology Rules for Families51:40 – Replacing Screen Time With Connection55:28 – Rapid Fire: Three Things That Help Kids Quickly56:12 – What the Church Needs to Know About Neurodivergent Families56:39 – Encouragement for Parents Who Want to Shift57:07 – Closing PrayerJoin The Faithful 5k - August 15th!

Julian, Madeline, and Emilio welcome back writer, performer, and Julian's longtime friend Michaela Brady to discuss the iconic meditation on the creative process that is "Adaptation" (2002), written by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Spike Jonze, and starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper in an Oscar-winning role. As the "View-nanimous" entry in a new episode cycle focusing on Twins and Doppelgangers in film, the group members all re-watch this exceptionally meta movie to discuss its relationship to reality, both in the literary process and its specific characters, as well as how its fusion of sincerity and irony produces an inimitable outcome, and how having a dual performance at the center actualizes the film's messages. And while the main four participants generally praise "Adaptation," they also consider a hot take from friend of the pod Idris Goodwin, for whom the distinct qualities of this film landed a little differently compared to many others.   Follow Michaela Brady on IG @leatrice_write or @jillnjeff11, and check out her writing and blog at leatrice-author.com.Follow Idris Goodwin on IG at idrisgoodwin, and learn more about his latest book "King of the Neuro Verse"  as well as his plays, music, published works, and varied artistic endeavors at http://www.idrisgoodwin.com/If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!We have a monthly newsletter!  Subscribe at sleeplesscinematicpod.substack.comFollow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Send us Fan MailAfter emerging relatively unscathed from a discussion about racism in Doctor Who, Ben and Mark tackle same sex relationships in Rogue and the representation of disability in Black Orchid. What could possibly go wrong?Also: Ben adds Janet Fielding to his repertoire of impressions and Matthew Waterhouse eats a soggy buffet, and a bunch of listeners have never seen Bridgerton.Support the showFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookBuy us a pint

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Today we're joined by Tom Cosm, a New Zealand-born producer, technologist, coder, and educator who's been pushing the boundaries of music and sound for over two decades. He's known for pioneering YouTube tutorials that taught a generation of producers, and for building systems that turn things like tree-disease data and biometric signals into actual music. He's currently Technical Director at Telepathic Instruments, where he built the first prototype of Orchid and now oversees its development. We start out talking about travel and jet lag recovery, which sounds like small talk but turns into a pretty real conversation about what it actually feels like to be constantly in motion — the post-travel bounce, the crash that follows, and learning to slow down when you get home. Tom just got back from London, Berlin, and Spain, partly for a Telepathic team meetup and a pop-up where people could come play Orchid in person, and partly for Superbooth, which he describes as basically a Vegas casino lobby for modular nerds — in a forest. From there we get into Telepathic Instruments and how he got involved — Kevin Parker reached out after seeing his work on YouTube — and what the development of Orchid has actually looked like. We talk about what the device is trying to do, how community feedback from their early adopters has shaped the features, and what's coming next. Hope you enjoy it. Please welcome Tom Cosm. Tom Cosm Links https://www.instagram.com/tomcosm/ https://www.instagram.com/telepathic.instruments/ https://www.youtube.com/@telepathic.instruments https://www.tiktok.com/@telepathic.instruments Mr. Bill's Links 

Send us a message!My guest today is Niki Mathias.Niki is an author who is helping the world better understand what it means to be a highly sensitive person.  Her upcoming book, Derby and the Dandelions, explores this through the unique lens of a teenage girl and her best friends.I'm very excited to share this conversation because I learned so much from talking with Niki.  Her stories and sharing come from firsthand experience and hard-earned wisdom.  She shared the framework of understanding people's nervous system processing as Dandelions, Tulips, and Orchids.  If you have never heard these terms in relation to Highly Sensitive Persons, you are in for an enlightening listen.Niki's book is in the publishing process so we don't know exactly when it will be available, but believe me, you'll want to pre-order it!Niki, thank you so much for sharing these pieces of your story, journey, and wisdom!  I'm so grateful to be connected with you and seriously can't wait to read your book!Find more about Niki and her work:  https://nikimathias.com/Support the showMake Life Less Difficult~   Support:buymeacoffee.com/lisatilstra

Dan, Orchid, and Pat are joined by Tim of Q&Tr fame to discuss the return of MLW, CZW's latest show, and a lot of other bs. Buy some mugs, please

The Great Spirit of the Orchid blooms with a critical blessing of high wisdom and awareness and the opportunity to fully claim your orchid nature as an essential attunement in this season of shift. Want access to the transcript and show notes for future episodes? Visit our website at www.gaiatranslate.com Please rate, review and share the Gaia Translate podcast with your friends and colleagues so that more of us are able to receive this timely communication from the greater family of life we are all a part of.

Send us Fan MailOrchid Bertelsen is one of the most distinctive and analytically sharp voices to emerge in equestrian media in this year. She built a twenty-year career at the highest levels of digital marketing and e-commerce before the horse world pulled her back in and gave her something new to write about. Her professional background spans Fortune 5 accounts at Dentsu, leading digital strategy across more than 40 consumer brands at Nestlé USA, and running operations at Common Thread Collective, a DTC e-commerce growth agency where she built the financial systems that helped brands grow profitably across paid media, creative, and retention. That resume alone would make her an interesting voice in any industry conversation. What makes her genuinely unique is where she is applying it. Orchid rode as a child, competed on the B circuit in Illinois and Wisconsin, then stepped away for nearly 30 years. After 30 years away from horses, she returned to the saddle at a historic equestrian club 10 minutes from her home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan — what started as a Christmas gift of six lessons has since taken over her entire personality. She currently leases a horse named Beau, and that experience of returning to the equestrian world with fresh eyes and a sophisticated marketing brain has given her an unusual and valuable vantage point on an industry she now sees clearly as both an insider and an analyst. Her Substack publication, Back in the Saddle, is built around the belief that the equestrian industry is a $12 billion market that still approaches e-commerce and digital marketing the way most consumer categories did a decade ago — and that the brands that figure it out first will have a real and lasting advantage. Her writing on the collapse of Dover Saddlery broke through well beyond the equestrian community, demonstrating that the industry's business stories are as compelling as any in mainstream consumer retail when told by someone who knows how to tell them. She writes about the adult amateur community as the largest and most underserved segment in the sport — and has made changing that the mission of her platform.Follow Orchid on Substack here: https://orchid.substack.com/theplaidhorse.com

Researchers have spent almost two decades restoring a threatened species of orchid in southern Kentucky. But those efforts were disrupted when an EF-4 tornado swept through the area in May 2025, carving visible lines in the landscape. We learn about recovery efforts. The post How A Tornado Affected Threatened Orchids, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Dear Listener, New acquantences, and maybe even friendships, are formed as the four interact with the Salisander family; learning about Aaron's previous explorations and Korentus' relationship with the fire Orchids. In the evening, they listen in to RT's weekly broadcasts, where Helena is put into a deeper quandry than before - but will she choose to come clean to our trio or continue her mission? I guess you're about to find out. Thank you to David for voicing RT! --- You can help support the show and get ad free episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/blighthouse⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the authors: Email: sprouting@blighthouse.studio Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thesprouting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/vtgnVAZY44 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blighthouse Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. --- Our Amazing Affliates If you want to buy our eldritch plant themed merch, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠Teepublic⁠⁠⁠ store page - www.teepublic.com/stores/blight-house. Or if ⁠⁠Displate⁠⁠ is more your aesthetic, check out Kessir's incredible designs - www.displate.com/artist/BlighthouseStudio Want awesome WOODEN dice? Use code BLIGHTHOUSE10 to get 10% off ⁠⁠UrWizards⁠⁠ dice - www.urwizards.com/?ref=BLIGHTHOUSESTUDIO Visit ⁠⁠https://www.questportal.com/⁠⁠⁠ to use the awesome Virtual Tabletop system that allows us to play across the globe. Use Sprout10 for 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠www.sybotanica.de⁠⁠ to start your botanical adventures! --- Find and support our sponsors at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠fableandfolly.com/partners⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Transcript⁠⁠⁠ - Apparently transcription services can't cope with our non US accents, so beware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mog Squad is back and better than ever. Dan and Orchid return from an All Inclusive Riddle Cove to join Chris and Pat to discuss wrestling and labias. 

Sherri Harrah and Anita Nelson from Nelson’s Nursery & Water Gardens talk about Orchid care, Weed control, Nutsedge in the garden, Army Worms and Yellowing tomatoes in the 2nd hour from 5/9/26 of the HomeShow Garden Pros as heard on SportsRadio 610. The post Orchids, Weed Control, Nutsedge, Army Worms, Yellowing Tomatoes -260509-H2 appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.

"For the beautiful Section 4 of Flow, I wanted to celebrate the rewilding projects that took place between 2016 and 2022 under the LIFE Lech “Dynamic River System Lech” at Elmen-Nussau and Vorderhornbach."I was immediately inspired by the photo of the sound being recorded at the bridge. Imagining being in that moment, overlooking the meandering turquoise braids of water, the gravel beds and the dark green forests and wondering what the ecology of this area would be like and that I'd need to hike here one day. So I wanted to bring together an ecological sonic landscape."The river is played using a rainwater-filled glass harp, guided by the geomorphic imagery. Using a recurring motion of playing the top of a wine glass, I wanted to embody the water movement of the River Lech. Moving not as a straight line but more in swirls, spirals and circles, flowing left and right."Varying the level of rainwater in each glass created a scale of resonating frequencies that formed individual braids of the river. I found joy in playing the glasses in the imagery of this section of the River Lech. Occasionally, using a particular resistance when playing the glass to give a sense of friction against the gravel beds and under the bridges, sometimes slowing the pace of the river down afterwards."I used the field recording of the river to create artistic interpretations of ten animal vocalisations from birds, amphibians, fish, and insects. By selecting out the matching spectral vocal range of these species. Many of which were on the LIFE Lech's target list."A low D whistle creates the feel of a riparian forest. Researching the rewilding projects, I discovered the number of important plants in the area, such as Dwarf Bullrush and German Tamarisk, and that, in the summer months, over 6,000 Lady's-slipper Orchids inhabit the forest on the upper left side of this section of the river. Botanical drawings of these plants were turned into sonic spectrograms, which were blended into the piece."At the Elmen-Nussau location, 10 groynes on the left riverbank were shortened by a total of 280 m. Included as 10 slightly intrusive faded notes panned to the left at their rough positioning of where they once sat on the riverbed, before the first rewilding melody of the piece."At the Vorderhornbach location, Linear and cross constructions were shortened or removed over a 2 km length on both banks. A particularly forested section, here I have made this section of the piece fuller and wilder before the sounding of the “Hornbach” tributary line, which joins the River Lech, moves us into the melody for the second time."I loved the idea of connection with other parts of the river, with the river being an important corridor between different habitats. I incorporated 6 seconds of a sound bite called 'Dusty Stem' that Bill McKenna kindly donated from section 1. I have taken the sound bite down by 3 semitones, imagining it carried down the river through sections 2 and 3, and into 4."Section of the river Lech reimagined by Rachel Larsen-Jones. -------Flow is a creative exploration telling the story of a river through the power of sound. The project is a collaboration between the University of Padova and the University of Würzburg, with support from Cities and Memory. Explore the full project at https://citiesandmemory.com/flow.

On this episode of Good Noise Podcast, I'm joined by Paul Visser from Black Orchid Empire to talk about their album LORE. We dive into the atmosphere and intensity behind the record, exploring the themes that shape the album and how the band approached crafting its sound.Paul shares insight into the writing process, the influences behind LORE, and how the album reflects both creative growth and a deeper exploration of the band's identity. We also talk about balancing melody and heaviness, evolving as artists, and what this release represents for Black Orchid Empire moving forward.Black Orchid Empire Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackorchidempire/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempireYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackorchidempireApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/black-orchid-empire/869483796Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TrfxRxjCvOFprX1W2V8k1?si=xW0Q6liWTle5BIfS8Ex4Dg

Fluent Fiction - French: The Secret Orchid: A Journey of Discovery and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-05-02-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les premiers rayons du soleil caressaient la Ferme des Fleurs, répandant une douce lumière sur les tulipes rouges, les jonquilles jaunes et les roses blanches.En: The first rays of the sun caressed the Ferme des Fleurs, spreading a gentle light over the red tulips, yellow daffodils, and white roses.Fr: C'était le printemps, et le parfum des fleurs inondait l'air frais.En: It was spring, and the fragrance of flowers filled the fresh air.Fr: Émilie se promenait sur les allées fleuries, s'émerveillant de toute cette beauté.En: Émilie walked along the flowered paths, marveling at all this beauty.Fr: C'était sa première semaine de travail à la ferme, et elle était déterminée à montrer ses compétences à Luc, le propriétaire.En: It was her first week working at the farm, and she was determined to showcase her skills to Luc, the owner.Fr: Luc connaissait chaque recoin de cette ferme.En: Luc knew every corner of this farm.Fr: Un jour, assis sur un banc sous le grand érable, il racontait à Émilie les secrets des plantes locales.En: One day, sitting on a bench under the big maple tree, he was telling Émilie the secrets of the local plants.Fr: À côté, Théo, le meilleur ami d'Émilie venu de la ville pour lui rendre visite, écoutait avec attention.En: Beside them, Théo, Émilie's best friend who came from the city to visit her, listened attentively.Fr: "J'ai trouvé un secret, Émilie," dit Théo en souriant.En: "I found a secret, Émilie," said Théo with a smile.Fr: "Luc a dit qu'il y a une fleur rare ici, quelque part."En: "Luc said there's a rare flower here, somewhere."Fr: Émilie leva les yeux.En: Émilie looked up.Fr: "Vraiment ?En: "Really?Fr: Quelle fleur ?"En: Which flower?"Fr: Luc rit doucement, "Elle est difficile à trouver.En: Luc laughed softly, "It's hard to find.Fr: C'est une orchidée spéciale.En: It's a special orchid.Fr: Les anciens disent qu'elle ne fleurit qu'une fois tous les dix ans."En: The elders say it only blooms once every ten years."Fr: Motivée, Émilie se lança à la recherche de cette orchidée mystérieuse.En: Motivated, Émilie set out in search of this mysterious orchid.Fr: Elle avançait au milieu des rangées de fleurs éclatantes, ses cheveux flottant dans la brise.En: She moved amid the rows of vibrant flowers, her hair floating in the breeze.Fr: Mais, soudain, son nez commença à chatouiller.En: But suddenly, her nose started to tickle.Fr: Elle éternua, encore et encore, jusqu'à ce que ses yeux se remplissent de larmes.En: She sneezed, again and again, until her eyes filled with tears.Fr: "Aïe !En: "Ouch!Fr: Je crois que je suis allergique," murmura-t-elle, surprise.En: I think I'm allergic," she murmured, surprised.Fr: Théo, inquiet, se précipita vers elle.En: Théo, worried, rushed towards her.Fr: "Ça va ?"En: "Are you okay?"Fr: demanda-t-il, l'air sérieux.En: he asked, looking serious.Fr: Émilie hésita.En: Émilie hesitated.Fr: Elle voulait tellement impressionner Luc, mais les éternuements la fatiguaient.En: She wanted so much to impress Luc, but the sneezing tired her out.Fr: Elle devait faire un choix.En: She had to make a choice.Fr: Continue-t-elle malgré tout ou demande-t-elle de l'aide ?En: Does she continue no matter what, or does she ask for help?Fr: Luc, voyant sa difficulté, s'approcha rapidement.En: Luc, noticing her difficulty, quickly approached.Fr: "Émilie, il est important de prendre soin de soi.En: "Émilie, it's important to take care of yourself.Fr: Attends ici.En: Wait here.Fr: Je vais chercher un antihistaminique."En: I'll get an antihistamine."Fr: Pendant que Luc s'éloignait, Théo restait avec Émilie, essuyant ses larmes et la rassurant.En: While Luc walked away, Théo stayed with Émilie, wiping her tears and reassuring her.Fr: "Tu sais, personne ne te jugera pour ça.En: "You know, no one will judge you for this.Fr: Même les meilleurs ont des moments difficiles."En: Even the best have tough moments."Fr: Bientôt, Luc revint avec le médicament.En: Soon, Luc returned with the medication.Fr: "Merci, Luc," dit Émilie, reconnaissante.En: "Thank you, Luc," said Émilie, grateful.Fr: Après quelques minutes, elle se sentit mieux.En: After a few minutes, she felt better.Fr: "Je suis désolée d'avoir arrêté votre journée," dit-elle timidement.En: "I'm sorry for interrupting your day," she said timidly.Fr: "Ne t'inquiète pas," répondit Luc.En: "Don't worry," replied Luc.Fr: "Tu as montré beaucoup de passion aujourd'hui.En: "You showed a lot of passion today.Fr: Ce que tu as fait est déjà impressionnant."En: What you did is already impressive."Fr: Émilie sourit, touchée par ses paroles.En: Émilie smiled, touched by his words.Fr: Elle comprit qu'il était important de savoir demander de l'aide et d'accepter ses limites.En: She understood that it was important to know how to ask for help and accept her limits.Fr: Au coucher du soleil, elle était assise avec Théo et Luc, savourant une tisane à la menthe sous le ciel teinté de rose et d'orange.En: At sunset, she sat with Théo and Luc, savoring a mint tea under the pink and orange-tinted sky.Fr: La journée avait été pleine d'émotions, mais elle savait qu'elle avait fait un pas important.En: The day had been full of emotions, but she knew she had taken an important step.Fr: La Ferme des Fleurs allait être un nouveau départ, avec Luc pour guide et Théo comme soutien indéfectible.En: The Ferme des Fleurs was going to be a new beginning, with Luc as a guide and Théo as unwavering support.Fr: Émilie avait compris : la véritable réussite vient aussi du partage et de l'entraide.En: Émilie had learned: true success also comes from sharing and mutual aid.Fr: Un savoir précieux qu'elle garderait toujours avec elle.En: A valuable lesson she would always keep with her. Vocabulary Words:farm: la fermetulips: les tulipesdaffodils: les jonquillesmaple tree: le grand érablesecrets: les secretselder: les anciensorchid: une orchidéebreeze: la brisesneeze: éternuerallergic: allergiqueantihistamine: un antihistaminiquebench: un bancray: le rayonfragrance: le parfumpath: l'alléeintently: avec attentionsurprised: surpriseworried: inquietpassion: la passionmedication: le médicamentgrateful: reconnaissantetimidly: timidementlimit: les limitestinted: teintéemotion: les émotionssharing: le partagemutual aid: l'entraidevaluable: précieuxbeginning: un nouveau départunwavering: indéfectible

If you've been listening to the Purr Podcast for a while, you already know that Dr. Susan has a special place in her heart for anything that crawls, multiplies, and causes trouble at the cellular level. So when the opportunity came to welcome back the one and only Dr. Jane Sykes for a second conversation, it's safe to say the excitement level in the room was measurable. Dr. Sykes is a Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and one of the most respected voices in veterinary infectious disease anywhere in the world. She has spent her career untangling the complex, the sneaky, and the sometimes downright dramatic world of infections in our companion animals, and lucky for us, she's as generous with her knowledge as she is sharp with her insights. Your hosts, Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, are back together to guide the conversation, Dr. Susan barely containing her enthusiasm, and Dr. Jolle making sure the rest of us keep up. Whether you're a cat owner wondering what's lurking in your backyard or a veterinary professional looking to sharpen your clinical thinking, this episode has something for you. This is the second time Dr. Sykes has graced the Purr Podcast, and honestly? It still doesn't feel like enough.Thanks for tuning in to the Purr Podcast with Dr. Susan and Dr. Jolle!If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review—it really helps other cat lovers and vet nerds find the show. Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes stories, cat trivia, and the occasional bad pun. And remember: every day is better with cats, curiosity, and maybe just a little purring in the background. Until next time—stay curious, stay kind, and give your cats an extra chin scratch from us. The Purr Podcast – where feline medicine meets feline fun.

This is a new mini-series hosted by Michelle where she will be spotlighting different "nerd" creators! In this episode, Michelle interviews Wendy, a talented Chicago cosplayer and owner of a successful anime wood burning business. They discuss Wendy's journey from rediscovering her love for anime during COVID to turning her passion into a thriving small business, sharing insights on creative small business, challenges, and favorite art pieces. You can follow Wendy on IG @_pyro.orchid_

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mystery in Bloom: Solving the Secret of the Missing Orchids Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-04-26-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore della primavera, il Giardino Botanico era un labirinto di colori e profumi.En: In the heart of spring, the Giardino Botanico was a labyrinth of colors and scents.It: Luca camminava lentamente tra i sentieri, osservando ogni dettaglio con occhi curiosi.En: Luca walked slowly along the paths, observing every detail with curious eyes.It: Era un botanico e un investigatore dilettante.En: He was a botanist and an amateur investigator.It: La sua passione era scoprire i segreti nascosti della natura.En: His passion was discovering the hidden secrets of nature.It: Martina, la sua amica artista, era al suo fianco con il cavalletto pronto.En: Martina, his artist friend, was by his side with an easel ready.It: "Guarda, Luca," disse Martina, indicando un raro albero di magnolia in fiore.En: "Look, Luca," said Martina, pointing to a rare blooming magnolia tree.It: "È perfetto per un nuovo dipinto."En: "It's perfect for a new painting."It: Ma Luca era distratto.En: But Luca was distracted.It: Aveva sentito parlare della misteriosa scomparsa delle orchidee rare, destinate a fiorire per la prima volta in dieci anni.En: He had heard about the mysterious disappearance of rare orchids, set to bloom for the first time in ten years.It: "Martina, abbiamo un mistero da risolvere."En: "Martina, we have a mystery to solve."It: Nel giardino, la presenza di Giovanni non passava inosservata.En: In the garden, the presence of Giovanni did not go unnoticed.It: Un uomo enigmatico, sempre in giro ma mai a parlare con nessuno.En: An enigmatic man, always around but never speaking to anyone.It: La sua figura solitaria attirava l'attenzione di Luca.En: His solitary figure caught Luca's attention.It: "Giovanni sembra fuori posto," disse Martina, esprimendo i suoi pensieri.En: "Giovanni seems out of place," said Martina, voicing her thoughts.It: "Credo che potrebbe sapere qualcosa sulle orchidee," rispose Luca, mentre pianificava il prossimo passo.En: "I think he might know something about the orchids," replied Luca, as he planned the next step.It: Decisero di cercare testimoni e chiedere loro cosa ricordassero.En: They decided to look for witnesses and ask what they remembered.It: Martina utilizzava le sue doti artistiche per disegnare le descrizioni dei testimoni.En: Martina used her artistic skills to draw the descriptions from the witnesses.It: I disegni aiutarono Luca a mettere insieme i pezzi mancanti del puzzle.En: The drawings helped Luca piece together the missing parts of the puzzle.It: Tuttavia, il giardino era un'enorme trappola di foglie e misteri, celando bene i suoi segreti.En: However, the garden was an enormous trap of leaves and mysteries, well concealing its secrets.It: Senza altre piste, Luca decise di parlare direttamente con Giovanni.En: With no other leads, Luca decided to speak directly with Giovanni.It: "Scusa, possiamo parlare?"En: "Excuse me, can we talk?"It: chiese con cautela.En: he asked cautiously.It: Giovanni si fermò, il suo atteggiamento era enigmatico quanto lui stesso.En: Giovanni stopped, his demeanor as enigmatic as he was.It: Dopo un lungo scambio di sguardi e poche parole, Giovanni accettò di portarli in una parte nascosta del giardino.En: After a long exchange of glances and few words, Giovanni agreed to take them to a hidden part of the garden.It: Lì, tra le verdi fronde, Giovanni mostrò loro le orchidee scomparse.En: There, among the green fronds, Giovanni showed them the missing orchids.It: "Le stavo salvando," dichiarò.En: "I was saving them," he declared.It: "Una malattia le ha attaccate.En: "A disease attacked them.It: Sto cercando di salvarle."En: I'm trying to save them."It: Luca era scettico ma decise di verificare.En: Luca was skeptical but decided to verify.It: Insieme a Martina, contattarono gli esperti del giardino.En: Together with Martina, they contacted the garden's experts.It: Con sorpresa di tutti, le affermazioni di Giovanni erano vere.En: To everyone's surprise, Giovanni's claims were true.It: Era un orticultore che lavorava sotto copertura per proteggere le piante del giardino.En: He was a horticulturist working undercover to protect the garden's plants.It: Le orchidee furono restituite al loro posto e, in un'esplosione di colori, fiorirono magnificamente.En: The orchids were returned to their place and, in an explosion of colors, they bloomed magnificently.It: Il giardino si riempì di ammirazione e gioia.En: The garden filled with admiration and joy.It: Alla fine, Luca realizzò che non ogni mistero nasce da cattive intenzioni.En: In the end, Luca realized that not every mystery arises from bad intentions.It: Capì l'importanza della collaborazione e della mente aperta.En: He understood the importance of collaboration and an open mind.It: La sua stima per la natura e per coloro che la proteggono crebbe profondamente.En: His appreciation for nature and for those who protect it grew profoundly.It: E mentre il sole tramontava sul giardino, Luca e Martina sorrisero, contemplando la bellezza della primavera e i legami invisibili che uniscono persone e natura.En: And as the sun set over the garden, Luca and Martina smiled, contemplating the beauty of spring and the invisible bonds that unite people and nature. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe spring: la primaverathe labyrinth: il labirintothe scents: i profumithe paths: i sentierithe passion: la passionecurious: curiosithe investigator: l'investigatoreamateur: dilettantehidden: nascostithe magnolia: il magnoliablooming: in fiorethe disappearance: la scomparsaenigmatic: enigmaticosolitary: solitariadistracted: distrattowitnesses: testimonidescriptions: descrizionithe puzzle: il puzzlethe trap: la trappolathe leaves: le fogliethe demeanor: l'atteggiamentothe exchange: lo scambiothe glances: gli sguardithe disease: la malattiato verify: verificareundercover: sotto coperturathe admiration: l'ammirazionebad intentions: cattive intenzionithe collaboration: la collaborazione

Mise sous pression par le blocage du détroit d'Ormuz, Taïwan tente de relancer son programme nucléaire. La petite île au large de la Chine importe plus de 95% de son énergie et est en temps normal sous pression, notamment vis-à-vis de son industrie de semi-conducteurs très gourmande en énergie. Pour assurer à Taïwan une meilleure autonomie, le président taïwanais, dont le parti était le fer de lance antinucléaire du pays, annonce vouloir relancer les centrales nucléaires taïwanaises, à peine un an après leur fermeture. De notre correspondant à Taipei, Le petit port de pêche touristique de YeLiu, au nord de Taïwan, est situé à quelques kilomètres seulement de l'une des deux centrales nucléaires concernées par le projet de réouverture. Son dernier réacteur a été mis hors service il y a seulement trois ans, mais ces habitants attablés pour le déjeuner pensent que le remettre en route est la seule solution viable. « Pourquoi est-ce qu'ils veulent relancer le nucléaire ? Parce qu'à Taïwan, on manque d'électricité ! Le charbon, ça pollue. L'éolien n'est pas assez efficace. Le nucléaire, par contre, si c'est bien géré, aucun problème », assure un homme. Pragmatiques, ces Taïwanais pensent moins aux risques d'accidents nucléaires qu'aux opportunités d'emploi dans la région. « Ça fait aussi plus de travail pour notre communauté, il y a plus d'avantages que d'inconvénients », complète-t-il. L'annonce de relance de centrale n'enchante guère les associations opposées au nucléaire Mais à Taïwan, le nucléaire est loin de faire l'unanimité. Pour la secrétaire générale de la plus importante association citoyenne opposé au nucléaire, le traumatisme de l'accident de Fukushima ne doit pas être oublié : « Le séisme de 2011 qui a provoqué l'accident nucléaire de Fukushima a eu beaucoup d'impact sur Taïwan. Taïwan et le Japon sont des régions similaires, avec de nombreux séismes. Il faut continuer à tirer les leçons de cet événement. Quand on a la preuve de nouvelles failles géologiques, on ne devrait pas relancer le nucléaire. » Après l'accident de Fukushima, des centaines de milliers de personnes ont manifesté plusieurs années dans les rues, au prix d'une victoire : celle de l'arrêt total de tous les réacteurs du pays. La dernière centrale a fermé ses portes en mai 2025. Avec cette annonce de relance, le mouvement antinucléaire est prêt à s'opposer une nouvelle fois au gouvernement. « Nous espérons pouvoir cette fois encore gagner, car en réalité, les problèmes d'hier et ceux d'aujourd'hui n'ont pas changé. Taïwan est toujours une région à forte activité sismique. Et les centrales nucléaires de Taïwan sont toujours situées dans des zones urbaines densément peuplées. Nous estimons que les conditions n'ont pas changé. Nos inquiétudes restent les mêmes », poursuit-elle. À lire aussiTaïwan: manifestation de rejet du nucléaire La Chine veut « offrir à Taïwan une garantie fiable pour sa sécurité énergétique » Bien consciente des difficultés de Taïwan pour assurer son autonomie énergétique, la Chine tente elle aussi de s'immiscer dans le débat, via son porte-parole des affaires taiwanaises, quelques semaines après le début de la guerre en Iran. « Après une réunification pacifique, nous pourrions tout à fait compenser les pénuries de Taïwan en électricité, en gaz naturel, en pétrole brut... et offrir à Taïwan une garantie fiable pour sa sécurité énergétique », alimente le porte-parole. Pour ne dépendre ni du détroit d'Ormuz, ni de la Chine, le gouvernement taïwanais espère pouvoir relancer deux de ses centrales nucléaires d'ici 2029. À lire aussiTaiwan : l'île des Orchidées, un paradis radioactif

The core four, Chris, Dan, Orchid, and Pat, are back and they cover every single event, match by match, from Mania week. Check it out!!

This week, Cultivating Place host Abra Lee explores diplomacy and gardens. She's in conversation with John Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. There since 2009, John focuses on organic and sustainable methods of care AND he has created one of the United State's most significant historic orchid collections. Orchids are known for their extraordinary forms, relationships, and resilience and John, a distinguished horticulturalist, artist, and self-taught orchidist, brings us into that world – sharing what it means to grow them, care for them, and stay curious about them over time. We consider how the environment we cultivate – from gardens to shared community spaces – shape our thoughts and our lives. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sant Jordi's Day: A Quest for Orchids and Heartfelt Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-04-23-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El Montseny despertava amb la primavera.En: El Montseny awoke with the spring.Ca: Els arbres verds brillaven sota el sol, i l'aire era ple de cants d'ocells.En: The green trees shone under the sun, and the air was full of birdsong.Ca: Entre les rutes sinuoses, Marcel caminava decidit.En: Along the winding trails, Marcel walked determinedly.Ca: Al seu costat, Laia somreia, gaudint dels sons del bosc.En: Beside him, Laia smiled, enjoying the sounds of the forest.Ca: "Avui és la Diada de Sant Jordi", va dir Laia, alçant un llibre amb la portada decorada de roses.En: "Today is the Diada de Sant Jordi," said Laia, raising a book with a cover decorated with roses.Ca: "He pensat que podríem celebrar-ho junts.En: "I thought we could celebrate it together."Ca: "Marcel va mirar el llibre, però va tornar a fixar-se en el camí.En: Marcel looked at the book but then focused back on the path.Ca: "Sí, però primer he de trobar aquella orquídia," va respondre amb entusiasme.En: "Yes, but first I need to find that orchid," he responded enthusiastically.Ca: La rara orquídia que somiava veure només floria aquesta època de l'any al Montseny.En: The rare orchid he dreamed of seeing only bloomed this time of year in Montseny.Ca: Laia sospirà lleugerament.En: Laia sighed slightly.Ca: Encara que estimava els rituals i les tradicions, també respectava la passió de Marcel per la natura.En: Although she loved rituals and traditions, she also respected Marcel's passion for nature.Ca: Tot i així, desitjava que ell pogués veure la bellesa en les coses petites, com ho feia ella.En: Still, she wished he could see the beauty in small things, as she did.Ca: Van seguir caminant fins que van arribar a un clar.En: They continued walking until they reached a clearing.Ca: Marcel es va detenir de sobte, els ulls ampliats de sorpresa.En: Marcel stopped suddenly, his eyes widened with surprise.Ca: Davant seu, entre la gespa brillant, s'alçava l'orquídia que havia estat cercant.En: In front of him, among the shimmering grass, stood the orchid he had been searching for.Ca: La seva bellesa era innegable, però en aquell instant, alguna cosa va canviar en ell.En: Its beauty was undeniable, but at that instant, something changed in him.Ca: Va entendre que, en el seu afany per veure aquesta flor, havia oblidat les coses que realment importaven.En: He realized that in his eagerness to see this flower, he had forgotten the things that truly mattered.Ca: Laia es va apropar, amb un somriure dolç.En: Laia approached, with a sweet smile.Ca: "Es preciosa, oi?En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Ca: ", va dir.En: she said.Ca: "Ho és", va admetre Marcel, "però avui és Sant Jordi.En: "It is," admitted Marcel, "but today is Sant Jordi.Ca: M'agradaria fer-ho especial.En: I'd like to make it special."Ca: " Es va ajupir i va collir una flor silvestre, allargant-la cap a Laia.En: He bent down and picked a wildflower, extending it to Laia.Ca: "Una flor per Sant Jordi," va dir somrient, "i jo tinc la tradició del llibre per tu," va respondre Laia, estenent-li el llibre.En: "A flower for Sant Jordi," he said, smiling, "and I have the book tradition for you," Laia responded, handing him the book.Ca: Els dos es van asseure al clar, sota el càntic dels ocells i la llum càlida del sol, compartint històries i somriures.En: The two sat down in the clearing, under the song of the birds and the warm light of the sun, sharing stories and smiles.Ca: Marcel havia après una lliçó important: les aventures són més significatives quan es gaudeixen amb les persones estimades i s'aprecien els petits moments.En: Marcel had learned an important lesson: adventures are more meaningful when enjoyed with loved ones, and the small moments are appreciated.Ca: Aquella Diada de Sant Jordi no només van celebrar la cultura, sinó també el vincle entre ells, un vincle que havia crescut com els arbres forts del bosc del Montseny.En: That Diada de Sant Jordi they celebrated not only culture but also the bond between them, a bond that had grown like the strong trees of the Montseny forest.Ca: La cerca de Marcel havia acabat, però un nou camí s'obria, on exploració i tradicions es trobaven en harmonia.En: Marcel's quest had ended, but a new path opened, where exploration and traditions met in harmony. Vocabulary Words:the clearing: el clarthe path: el camíthe book cover: la portada del llibrethe flower: la florto awaken: despertarto sigh: sospirarthe orchid: l'orquídiaeagerness: afanyto admire: admetrethe bond: el vincleto stroll: caminarsunlight: llum del solto bloom: florarthe trail: la rutato respect: respectardeterminedly: deciditto decorate: decorarto celebrate: celebrarthe tradition: la tradicióto signify: significarto smile: somriuresweet: dolçto wish: desitjarwinding: sinuósundeniable: innegableto extend: allargarto admit: admetreto share: compartirto approach: apropar-sethe grass: la gespa

Dr. Jason Downing of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden turns rare orchid propagation into an educational adventure for Miami area students, beautifies the cityscape, and rescues native Floridian species from the brink of extinction.

Here's another one for the annals of “entire scientific field becomes totally misguided for decades”. How could it have been possible that so many scientists fell for the idea of candidate genes—that there were individual gene variants that explained huge chunks of variation in depression, aggression, intelligence, and many more psychological traits? How could they have written literally hundreds of peer-reviewed papers based on completely false “results”?Well, they did. Here's the story.(Why 99.5? We're putting off doing Episode 100, just so we can mark the occasion with an even better topic).The Science Fictions podcast is brought to you by Works in Progress magazine, the journal of underrated ideas for making the world a better place. Today we talked about the new article on why Japan's railways are so good and what other countries can learn from them. Read all their articles, for absolutely zero cost, at worksinprogress.co.Show notes* The first study on 5HTTLPR and depression, from 1996* Caspi et al.'s seminal 2003 Science paper on gene-environment interaction with 5HTTLPR and depression* “Orchid genes” in The Atlantic; Wired; The New York Times* Caspi et al's 2002 paper on MAOA, the “warrior gene”* Article on the Maori people and MAOA* 2009 story on an Italian court reducing a sentence due to MAOA* Though no such luck in New Mexico in 2021* Scott Alexander's classic 2019 article on candidate genes* Failure to replicate the 5HTTLPR GxE as early as 2005* 2009 meta-analysis with flat-as-a-pancake results for 5HTTLPR* Letter about the lopsided nature of its citations* 2011 “critical review” of candidate gene studies* 2019 Border et al. study attempting to replicate depression candidate genes* 2025 GWAS of depression* A Google Scholar search for “5HTTLPR depression”, restricted to articles published in 2026CreditsThe Science Fictions podcast is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sciencefictionspod.substack.com/subscribe

Episode Info Joe Zuk is an Operating Partner for Altamont Capital Partners, bringing a dedicated focus to corporate and business development across existing ACP portfolio companies within the Property & Casualty insurance vertical. Most recently, Joe served as Managing Director of Corporate Development & Strategy for Orchid Underwriters, a private equity-backed catastrophic personal and commercial lines property managing general underwriter. During his tenure he successfully executed upon the stated strategy for the firm including formation and launch of a proprietary segregated cell captive reinsurance facility, sourcing additional carrier partners, development of operational strategy, recruitment of human capital, and sourcing of M&A opportunities. Prior to Orchid, Joe served as Board Manager at Atlas General Holdings. At Atlas, he led the organic development and growth of Atlas's commercial property & casualty divisions as well as directing its corporate development initiatives. Prior to Atlas, Joe was an accomplished reinsurance broker and underwriter with over a decade of experience in treaty and facultative property and casualty reinsurance. During that time, he developed an extensive network of relationships across the industry landscape in both domestic and international markets. Joe is a graduate of New York University, earning a Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in finance, history and cinema. Joe enjoys dedicating his time to mentoring and encouraging young professionals to enter and advance within the broader insurance industry. Episode Overview: Talent Shortage: The industry faces an aging workforce and difficulty attracting new talent, impacting core functions like claims and underwriting. Solutions involve structured knowledge transfer and mentorship. AI Transformation: AI is not replacing jobs but changing them. It offers tools to enhance efficiency, improve risk assessment, and personalize customer interactions. Evolving Distribution: AI may automate simpler insurance sales, shifting the focus for human agents towards complex advisory roles. Navigating Risks: While AI offers significant benefits, challenges like inaccuracies and potential liability must be managed. The insurance sector is adapting, emphasizing the need for continuous learning and strategic adoption of new technologies. The conversation concluded by stressing the importance of a collaborative, monitored approach to AI implementation, ensuring it serves to enhance both efficiency and the human element in the insurance claims process. This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance book series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Don't make me say it three times, it's time to Hop On The Horn With The Big Boys(and Orchid.) Dan, Orchid, Sam, Tanner, also deffintely Chris and Pat breakdown the Wrestlemania week schedule event by event, match by match and leave no stone unturned. Somehow this also find time to discuss all 947 wrestlers to receive a VP100 vote. Check it out. Use Invite code DAN582932 on Upside to save money on gas and food. Upside is a proud sponsor of Violent People Radio. Sam could also use a coffee, so help him out

This week, Dmitri is joined by Dom McLennon, artist producer, and creative strategist from Hartford, Connecticut. Best known as a lead vocalist and assistant producer for BROCKHAMPTON, Dom also runs COURTVISION, a creative agency connecting artists and brands across gaming, education and community.    We cover a lot of ground on this one, from treating music technology as a sandbox, to bringing music-making tools into public libraries, to why community outreach is actually a smarter marketing play than chasing virality.    Along the way, we dig into gesture-based instruments, creative strategy for independent artists, music education, and how the history of Black artists reimagining technology laid the foundation for modern music innovation. Dom also shares how he has been integrating the Orchid by Telepathic Instruments and the Tembo by Musical Beings into his creative process in ways their makers probably never imagined (To see Dom demo these instruments, check out the video version on YouTube.    It's a wide ranging conversation you won't want to miss.  The news Study reveals €1.06bn of private copying royalties in 2024 This Music Festival Company's $30 Million Fundraise Proves AI Isn't the Only Hot Sector for Investment Live tours face a huge challenge this summer   The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!  Get Dmitri's Rock Paper Scanner newsletter.

Primary election day is Tuesday. Of the many races we're watching, we're diving a little deeper into the open race for the 7th Congressional District. Jessica Mordacq with Austin Weekly News and Forest Park Review has been profiling the candidates. She joins host Jacoby Cochran and freelance reporter Brandon Pope to talk about what she's learned, plus the new CTA safety plan, what's happening for St. Paddy's Day weekend, and Oscars buzz. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE