Podcasts about Picnic

Peter Weir's follow up to Picnic at Hanging Rock - 1978's The Last Wave - deals with similar themes, with colonialism butting against the wild mysticism of Australia's land and people. However, this time...it's WET AS HELL. BenDavid Grabinski - the filmmaker behind the upcoming Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice - joins us to talk about this beguiling film, apocalyptic thinking, Richard Chamberlain's status as the king of TV miniseries, and Tom Shadyac's Dragonfly, weirdly enough. Watch BenDavid's new movie Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice If you're in New York, be sure to go to Sunken Harbor Club or Nitehawk Trivia Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On St. Valentine's Day in 1900, a group of podcasters set out to record an episode about Peter Weir's Picnic At Hanging Rock. Some were never to return...because they got addicted to the calming sounds of pan flute! Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun joins us to chat about this 1975 classic of Australian cinema, and we're getting into the eerie qualities that make this film such an enduring mystery. From Rachel Roberts' wig drama to frame rate manipulation...from the Aboriginal concept of "dream time" to the casting of actual private school girls...there's much to unpack. But don't worry, we also spend a lot of time discussing The Grabber from The Black Phone 2. Check out Jane's Dream Film Syllabus Watch the Virgin Suicides Zoom Reunion Read Australian Gothic: Peter Weir's ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock' at 50 by Tim Pelan Check out Jane's Sully Tumblr Pre-Order Jane's Book Public Access Afterworld Pan flute accompaniment composed and performed by Alex Mitchell Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does HUMPHREY BOGART in “The Maltese Falcon,” INGRID BERGMAN in “Casablanca” (1942), and GARY GRANT & ROSALIND RUSSELL in “His Girl Friday” (1940), all have in common? They are all iconic screen performances that were not — clutch your pearls! — even nominated for an Academy Award. This week, in our annual Oscar episode, we take a look at some of the classic film performances that were completely ignored by the Academy when it came time to hand out the Oscar statues. Some will shock you, some will anger you, some will leave you scratching your head and wondering, “WHY?” SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Oscars.org; Movies Mentioned: M (1931), starring Peter Lorre; Picnic (1955) starring William Holden, Kim Novak, Betty Field, Rosalind Russell, Arthur O'Connell, Cliff Robertson, and Susan Strasberg; Shadow of a Doubt (1943), starring Joseph Cotten, Teresa Wright, MacDonald Carey, Patricia Collinge, Henry Travers, & Hume Cronyn; Baby Face (1933), starring Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook, Theresa Harris, and Margaret Lindsay; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Steve Cochran, Margaret Wycherly, & Fred Clark; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart. Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Thomas Mitchel, Beulah Bondi, & Gloria Grahame: Night of the Hunter (1955), starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters, James Gleason, Billy Chapin, & Sally Jane Bruce; Play Misty For Me (1971), satrring CLint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, & Don Siegel; Psycho (1960), starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, & Patricia Hitchock; The Sting (1973), starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Dimitri Arliss, & Harold Gould; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are revisiting a favorite episode. We hope you enjoy going back with us.John 15:9As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love. I have sometimes wondered if I need to be reminded of His love too often. Shouldn't I understand by now? After spending time with this verse, I realize in a brand new way that if I spend the rest of my life learning His love for me, I won't regret a minute of my life.The overflow of growing in His love is loving Him more and loving others better.I will read to you from:John 15:8-17Ephesians 5:1-2John 10:9-11John 17:26John 6:66-69If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time gift, thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sherriyoungward.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sherriyoungward.com

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Springtime Surprise: Lessons From a Picnic Mishap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-03-15-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בפארק פורסטיט שבסוואנה, באביב יפהפה, נועם החליט להפתיע את יעל עם פיקניק לכבוד פסח.En: In Park Forestit in Savannah, during a beautiful spring, Noam decided to surprise Yael with a picnic in honor of Passover.He: הדשא הירוק והמזרקה היפה הפכו את המקום למושלם.En: The green grass and the beautiful fountain made the place perfect.He: נועם הביא מצות ודג סלמון, מאכל מינורי, וסלט ירקות טריים - הכול כשר לפסח.En: Noam brought matzah and salmon fish, a minor dish, and a fresh vegetable salad—all kosher for Passover.He: יעל הגיעה עם חיוך והביאה איתה בקר וביצים צבועות, אוהבת לנסות דברים חדשים כמו תמיד.En: Yael arrived with a smile and brought with her beef and dyed eggs, always loving to try new things.He: השמש הייתה חמימה והאוויר נעים, וזה נראה כמו יום מושלם.En: The sun was warm and the air was pleasant, and it seemed like a perfect day.He: נועם ערך את השולחן בקפידה, ויעל השתוקקה לטעום מכל מה שיש.En: Noam set up the table meticulously, and Yael was eager to taste everything.He: אך לפתע, כשטעמה מהסלמון, יעל התחילה להרגיש לא טוב.En: But suddenly, as she tasted the salmon, Yael started to feel unwell.He: פניה הסמיקו והיא התקשתה לנשום.En: Her face flushed, and she had difficulty breathing.He: נועם היה בהלם.En: Noam was in shock.He: הוא לא ידע שיעל אלרגית לדג.En: He didn't know that Yael was allergic to fish.He: באומץ ובזריזות, נועם התקשר למוקד החירום.En: With courage and speed, Noam called the emergency services.He: הוא נענע את ראשו מנסה להירגע ועזר ליעל לשבת בנוח בזמן שהמתינו לעזרה.En: He shook his head trying to stay calm and helped Yael sit comfortably while they waited for help.He: תוך דקות ספורות הגיעה הצוות הרפואי ועזר ליעל להתאושש.En: Within minutes, the medical team arrived and helped Yael recover.He: נועם נשם לרווחה כשראה את יעל מתחילה לחייך שוב.En: Noam sighed with relief when he saw Yael start to smile again.He: לאחר שהכול הסתדר, ישבו נועם ויעל על הדשא והרהרו במאורע.En: After everything was sorted out, Noam and Yael sat on the grass and reflected on the event.He: נועם הבין שעליו לבדוק היטב את ההעדפות והרגישויות של חבריו לפני שהם יוצאים לפיקניק.En: Noam realized he should check his friends' preferences and sensitivities carefully before going on a picnic.He: יעל לימדה אותו שהכנת הפיקניק דורשת תשומת לב מיוחדת.En: Yael taught him that preparing a picnic requires special attention.He: הם צחקו והבטיחו שזה לא יחזור על עצמו.En: They laughed and promised it wouldn't happen again.He: האביב בפורסטיט המשיך להיות יפה כפי שהיה, אבל עכשיו גם היה בו שיעור חשוב לחברות, לתשומת לב ולתכנון מראש.En: Spring in Forestit continued to be as beautiful as it was, but now it also held an important lesson about friendship, attention, and planning ahead. Vocabulary Words:surprise: להפתיעpicnic: פיקניקkosher: כשרmeticulously: בקפידהallergic: אלרגיתcourage: אומץemergency services: מוקד החירוםrecover: להתאוששrelief: רווחהreflected: הרהרוpreferences: העדפותsensitivities: רגישויותattention: תשומת לבplanning: תכנוןdyed: צבועותarrived: הגיעהflushed: הסמיקוshook: נענעcomfortably: בנוחtaught: לימדהsorted out: הסתדרpromise: הבטיחוheld: היה בוimportance: חשובfriendship: חברותbrought: הביאהeager: השתוקקהdifficulty: התקשתהmedical team: צוות הרפואיfountain: מזרקהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Send a textIn this episode of The Corporate Life, Hina Siddiqui sits down with Amy Chinian, an entrepreneur whose journey from the 2007 financial crash to building a multi-million-dollar company is nothing short of extraordinary. After losing everything, facing nearly $3 million in debt, and relying on a food bank while pregnant and raising five children, Amy rebuilt her life and business from the ground up.This is a raw and deeply human conversation about survival, stigma, faith, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares what it really takes to rise after financial collapse - how shame can either shrink you or shape you and why the hardest season of her life became the foundation of her greatest success. From head lice to hardship, from a red picnic basket at the food bank to leading a thriving company, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven leadership.Key TakeawaysResilience is forged in crisis - the 2007 financial crash became the catalyst for Amy's complete reinvention.Financial failure does not define your future - confronting shame is the first step toward rebuilding confidence and wealth.Faith, grit, and decisive action matter more than perfect timing or ideal conditions. Ultimately, business success becomes more meaningful when it's built on impact, service, and gratitude.Episode HighlightsAmy opens up about losing everything during the 2007 recession and navigating nearly $3 million in debt.The emotional reality of relying on a food bank while pregnant and raising five children and the mindset shift that changed her trajectory.How one of the most stigmatised and unexpected industries became the vehicle for her comeback.Turning personal adversity into a thriving, purpose-driven, multi-million-dollar enterprise.Timestamps00:03:18 — The 2007 crash and losing everything00:09:42 — Facing $3M in debt00:17:55 — Food banks, pregnancy, and survival mode00:31:20 — The turning point decision00:46:08 — Building the business from the ground up01:02:15 — From shame to serviceConnect with Amy ChinianWebsite:www.myhairhelpers.comInstagram: @myhairhelpersLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-chinian-90697b22Connect with HinaWEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiquiINSTAGRAM I @hinawithwingsYOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiquiEmail I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Jordi's Swan Showdown: A Picnic Tale of Triumph and Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-03-04-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un dia radiant de primavera al Parc de la Ciutadella, el sol brillava en un cel blau immaculat.En: On a radiant spring day at the Parc de la Ciutadella, the sun shone in an immaculate blue sky.Ca: Els ocells cantaven, les fulles dels arbres es movien suaument amb la brisa, i tot el parc estava ple de vida.En: The birds sang, the leaves of the trees moved gently with the breeze, and the entire park was full of life.Ca: La gespa era fresca sota els peus, i el murmuri dels visitants creava una melodia de fons agradable.En: The grass was fresh underfoot, and the murmur of visitors created a pleasant background melody.Ca: Jordi estava eufòric i alhora nerviós.En: Jordi was both euphoric and nervous.Ca: Avui era el dia del seu pícnic amb Martí i Alba, la nova companya de classe que volia impressionar.En: Today was the day of his picnic with Martí and Alba, the new classmate he wanted to impress.Ca: Alba era simpàtica, amb un somriure encantador que il·luminava la seva cara.En: Alba was friendly, with a charming smile that lit up her face.Ca: Martí era el seu fidel amic, sempre despreocupat i amb ganes de passar una bona estona.En: Martí was his loyal friend, always carefree and eager to have a good time.Ca: Amb una cistella plena de delícies, es van asseure a prop del llac on els ànecs nedaven.En: With a basket full of delights, they sat near the lake where ducks were swimming.Ca: Les flors estaven en plena floració, i l'ambient era perfecte per a una reunió amable.En: The flowers were in full bloom, and the setting was perfect for a friendly gathering.Ca: Jordi, tot i ser amant dels ocells, tenia un secret que mantenia ocult: li feien por els cignes.En: Although Jordi was a bird lover, he had a secret he kept hidden: he was afraid of swans.Ca: Però avui, res podia arruïnar la seva intenció de passar un bon dia... o almenys això pensava.En: But today, nothing could ruin his intention of having a good day... or so he thought.Ca: Mentre gaudien dels entrepans i les galetes, un cigne majestuós però amb aire entremaliat va començar a aproximar-se.En: While they enjoyed the sandwiches and cookies, a majestic swan with a mischievous air began to approach.Ca: Amb els ulls fixos en la seva cistella de menjar, l'animal es va moure amb decisió cap al grup, movent les seves grans ales amb autoritat.En: With its eyes fixed on their food basket, the animal moved decisively towards the group, flapping its large wings with authority.Ca: Martí, sense adonar-se de la tensió de Jordi, va riure.En: Martí, unaware of Jordi's tension, laughed.Ca: "Mira, un cigne vol sumar-se a la festa!" va exclamar.En: "Look, a swan wants to join the party!" he exclaimed.Ca: Alba el va observar encuriosida, mentre Jordi intentava mantenir la calma aparent.En: Alba watched curiously, while Jordi tried to maintain an outward calm.Ca: El cigne, juganer i una mica descarat, intentava picotejar una de les galetes.En: The swan, playful and a bit cheeky, tried to peck at one of the cookies.Ca: Jordi va respirar profundament.En: Jordi took a deep breath.Ca: Sabia que marxar hauria estat perdre davant el seu temor, i no volia mostrar debilitat davant d'Alba.En: He knew that leaving would mean losing to his fear, and he didn't want to show weakness in front of Alba.Ca: Reunint tot el seu coratge, es va aixecar, encara que les cames li tremolaven.En: Gathering all his courage, he stood up, even though his legs were trembling.Ca: Amb veu segura però serena, va agitar les mans cap al cigne.En: With a sure but calm voice, he waved his hands at the swan.Ca: El seu cor bategava amb força.En: His heart was pounding.Ca: "Vés, bonic, avui no hi ha menjar per a tu", va dir amb un somriure tens.En: "Go on, lovely, there's no food for you today," he said with a tense smile.Ca: El cigne va fer un grall de descontentament, però va retrocedir lentament.En: The swan let out a dissatisfied honk but retreated slowly.Ca: Després d'uns moments de tensió, es va girar i va marxar cap al llac.En: After a few tense moments, it turned and headed back to the lake.Ca: Jordi es va asseure de nou, encara tremolant una mica, però amb un sentiment de triomf intern.En: Jordi sat back down, still trembling a bit, but with a feeling of internal triumph.Ca: Martí i Alba el van aplaudir entre rialles, divertits per la situació.En: Martí and Alba applauded him amidst laughter, amused by the situation.Ca: "Quin heroi!", va dir Alba amb un to burleta però amable.En: "What a hero!" said Alba in a teasing but kind tone.Ca: Jordi va somriure, avergonyit però satisfet.En: Jordi smiled, embarrassed but satisfied.Ca: El seu cor es va calmar, i l'ambient es va omplir de rialles i conversa animada.En: His heart calmed down, and the atmosphere filled with laughter and lively conversation.Ca: A mesura que el sol baixava lleugerament i el dia avançava, Jordi va sentir que havia superat una part d'ell mateix.En: As the sun dipped slightly and the day progressed, Jordi felt he had surpassed a part of himself.Ca: No només havia impressionat Alba, sinó que també havia guanyat algun grau de confiança que mai havia pensat possible.En: Not only had he impressed Alba, but he had also gained a degree of confidence he had never thought possible.Ca: El pícnic va continuar amb alegria, convertint aquella anècdota en una història divertida que recordaria sempre.En: The picnic continued with joy, turning that anecdote into a funny story he would always remember.Ca: En aquell racó frondós del parc, Jordi sabia que havia canviat, i que fins i tot la por més gran podia ser vençuda amb valentia.En: In that lush corner of the park, Jordi knew he had changed, and that even the greatest fear could be overcome with courage. Vocabulary Words:radiant: radiantimmaculate: immaculatmurmur: murmurieuphoric: eufòricto impress: impressionarcharming: encantadorcarefree: despreocupatdelight: delíciabloom: floraciógathering: reunióswans: els cignesmajestic: majesticmischievous: entremaliatdecisively: amb decisiócheeky: descaratto peck: picotejaroutward: aparençatrembling: tremolantdissatisfied: descontentamenthonk: grallretreat: retrocedirto applaud: aplaudirteasing: burletadegree: graulush: frondósconfidence: confiançato surpass: superarfear: temorcourage: valentiabackground: fons

This week, we review Scream 7. We also discuss The Last Straw in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Scream 7 Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. RATINGS: 32% RT critic 77% RT audience 36 Metascore, 6.0 IMDb user score 2.4 Letterboxd, $63,615,172 US; $33,100,000 InternationalConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic The Last StrawFans are fickle! Yet, many fans are beyond loyal. What has a movie franchise, director, actor, etc, done to make you, the fan, say “That's the last straw?” Has Scream 7 done that for us?Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumption Until Dawn, The Curse of La Llorona, I Know Exactly How You Die, Redux Redux, Scream 1-6 Silent Hill fJon's consumption The Hire (original 5 short films); Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Cars that Ate Paris Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die; Redux Redux

Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball's rock-bottom home loss to Ole Miss and try to make sense of the Tigers' February fall. Topics for this episode include:* how Saturday was a culmination of issues that were on display all month* why Auburn's implosion over the last four weeks deeply wounded its NCAA Tournament hopes* what kind of heat should be on Steven Pearl* why every team turns into the 2015 Warriors against Auburn's defense lately* what made this such a disappointing stretch for Auburn's two seniors* what Auburn needs to do to get on the right side of the bubble* what kind of questions will be asked this offseason* meditations on the delicate nature of Auburn's status as a men's basketball superpowerIf you're receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe

667. Part 2 of our conversation with Kathleen Kass Byrd about her book on the history of Natchitoches. "Kathleen M. Byrd's Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1803–1840 is an examination of one French Creole community as it transitioned from a fur-trading and agricultural settlement under the control of Spain to a critical American outpost on the Spanish/American frontier and finally to a commercial hub and jumping-off point for those heading west. Byrd focuses on historic events in the area and the long-term French Creole residents as they adapted to the American presence. She also examines the effect of the arrival of the Americans, with their Indian trading house and Indian agency, on Native groups and considers how members of the enslaved population took advantage of opportunities for escape presented by a new international border. Byrd shows how the arrival of Americans forever changed Natchitoches, transforming it from a sleepy frontier settlement into a regional commercial center and staging point for pioneers heading into Texas" (LSU Pr.). Kathleen M. Byrd (nicknamed Kass) is a distinguished anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian specializing in the history and prehistory of Louisiana, particularly the Natchitoches region. A native of Connecticut, she earned her B.A. from Marquette University, an M.A. from LSU (focusing on coastal subsistence patterns), and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. She served as Louisiana's state archaeologist for 15 years before joining Northwestern State University (NSU) in Natchitoches in 1994, where she later became director of the School of Social Sciences for 12 years until her retirement.  Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Jim Kjelgaard. Swamp Cat.     Frosty's heritage, in great measure, came from his renegade father. Incapable of fearing anything, he was sufficient unto himself and he'd known that from the first day he'd opened his eyes and looked around the shed. There was not and never would be a situation with which he could not cope or a foe from whom he would run in panic. His self-confidence was almost as vast as his curiosity. He would stand alone, or with kindred spirits. Never would he place himself at the mercy of, or pay homage to, one who was not kindred.     He liked the woman. She was unfailingly kind and gentle. She knew exactly how to pet him and she ' a small point ' brought his food. But he would not, as the gray kittens did, unbend so far as to met her at the door. She was not his superior. This week in Louisiana history. February 27, 1827. New Orleans kicks off its first Mardi Gras. This week in New Orleans history. Mardi Gras Day was cancelled on February 27, 1979 due to the New Orleans Police strike.  Some Orleans Parish parades were rescheduled in Jefferson Parish. This week in Louisiana. Kisatchie National Forest ' Valentine Lake Recreation Area Valentine Lake Road Forest Hill, LA 71430 Open year‑round; February is ideal for cool‑weather hiking and quiet lakeside visits Website: fs.usda.gov/kisatchie Email: KNFinfo@usda.gov Phone: (318) 473‑7160 Valentine Lake is one of Kisatchie's most peaceful recreation areas, offering scenic trails, birdwatching, and lakeside relaxation during the mild late‑winter season: Valentine Lake Trail: A 3.4‑mile loop through longleaf pine forest with excellent wildlife viewing. Picnic & Day‑Use Areas: Shaded spots along the shoreline, perfect for quiet afternoons. Fishing Access: The 46‑acre lake is stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. No fee for entry. There is a small fee for camping. Postcards from Louisiana. Sporty's Brass Band. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

L'estat manava, mana i, probablement, continuarà manant en el futur sobre totes les actuacions que es vulguin desenvolupar al litoral. A partir d'aquí, el Ministeri de Transició Ecològica i el repte demogràfic també té molt clar que no vol invertir recursos en tot allò que es desmarqui del criteri de 'deconstruir' el litoral. O sia, d'eliminar-ne tots aquells elements, sobretot arquitectònics, que s'hi han construït durant dècades i que, segons el ministeri, interfereixen o impedeixen la dinàmica natural de les platges i la seva erosió. Per tant, només la negociació podrà possibilitar que, en la mesura del possible, es puguin mantenir Kansas, Pic-Nic i Club de Mar, i que l'Ajuntament en pugui gestionar els espais fins que no s'arribi a una solució definitiva. Us expliquem com està la situació i el que queda per venir. L'entrada Els talusos del passeig, el Kansas, el Club de Mar i el Pic-Nic, i la situació del rocam dels museus. L’estat de la qüestió després de la reunió amb el MITECO ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

How do we rebuild the social fabric of our neighborhoods and congregations in an age of disconnection and division? In this episode, Pastor Amy Schenkel joins Corey to talk about what it means to be a "weaver" in your own community. From a front-yard picnic table that became a neighborhood gathering place to decades of church planting in downtown Grand Rapids, Amy brings a grounded, practical theology of neighboring that cuts across political and religious lines. Along the way, she and Corey explore the difference between curiosity and contentiousness, how congregations survive painful splits, and why "mission" might be the one thing that unites people who agree on very little else. Amy is a pastor and ministries coordinator at Neland Avenue Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a regional mission leader who has also served as North American and U.S. Director of Resonate Global Mission. She's a trained missiologist, a church planting veteran, and a certified speaker with the Weave Speakers Bureau. Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Key Takeaways Neighboring as a Practice: Neighboring doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality, imagination, and a willingness to show up consistently for the people around you. The Front-Yard Principle: A picnic table in the front yard rather than the backyard signals openness. Shared space that's accessible but not invasive invites connection without pressure. Missional Imagination: There's no curriculum for how your church or community should engage its neighborhood. It requires listening, creativity, and the willingness to try things and sometimes fail. Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD): Instead of cataloguing what's broken in a neighborhood, start by identifying what's already there: the gifts, talents, and resources people bring. Let the community lead its own renewal. Mission as Common Ground: Churches and communities can disagree deeply about politics and theology while still uniting around a shared calling to love their neighbors. Mission can hold together what ideology pulls apart. Curiosity Over Contentiousness: Everyone is an expert in something you know nothing about. Approaching others with genuine curiosity rather than a prepared rebuttal changes the entire nature of a conversation. The Non-Anxious Presence: When a community faces painful decisions, the most valuable thing a leader can bring is a calm, non-anxious presence. It lowers the temperature and makes honest dialogue possible. Broken Open: Weave identifies people who have been "broken open" by loss or hardship as some of the most effective community weavers. Suffering, when it doesn't harden us, can deepen our compassion for those on the margins. Dispositional Preparation: The preparation that matters most before a hard conversation isn't rehearsing your rebuttals. It's working on your own disposition, arriving curious, open, and genuinely willing to hear. The Image of God Principle: Even when a relationship feels impossibly strained, there's a way through. Lisa Sharon Harper's prayer, "The image of God in me loves the image of God in you," offers a floor to stand on when everything else feels unstable. About Our Guest Pastor Amy Schenkel is a pastor and ministries coordinator at Neland Avenue Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she works to help one congregation connect more deeply with its neighborhood. A graduate of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, Amy was among the first women ordained in her classis within her denomination. Amy served for years with Resonate Global Mission, including as U.S. and North American Director, overseeing church planting and local mission engagement across the continent. Her work has always centered on a question at the heart of reformed missiology: how do ordinary people, in ordinary vocations, become agents of renewal in their communities? She and her husband Henry church-planted together in downtown Grand Rapids starting around 2000, learning early that a faith community rooted in a neighborhood has to think beyond Sunday mornings. Today she brings that same missional imagination to her work with individual congregations and with Weave: The Social Fabric Project, where she is a certified speaker available to address both secular and faith-based audiences. Links and Resources Weave: The Social Fabric Project weavers.org The Colossian Forum (recommended by Amy for congregations navigating conflict) colossianforum.org Lisa Sharon Harper (referenced in conversation) The Very Good Gospel and Fortune — both highly recommended by Amy lisasharonharper.com Amy Schenkel LinkedIn: Pastor Amy Schenkel Available through the Weave Speakers Bureau: weavers.org/speakers Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center for making today's conversation possible. Gratitude as well to Village Square for coming alongside us in this work and helping foster better civic dialogue. Links and additional resources: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Clarity, charity, and conviction can live in the same room.

What happens when we accept Jesus' invitation to participate in the supernatural? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

El millor que se'n pot treure de la reunió de l'alcaldessa al MITECO és que l'Ajuntament podrà restaurar els talusos del passeig maritim enderrocats pel mar i, en conseqüència, si tot va bé no s'hauria de tornar a veure un queixal de ciment com el que va fer el ministeri arran dels temporals del 1997. Però per a que el Ministeri -que n'és el titular- ho permeti, cal que l'Ajuntament n'assumeixi el cost, i no serà barat precisament, però podrà ajudar a assumir-ho un ajut econòmic del propi estat -encara no quantificat- destinat als municipis que han patit destrosses arran dels temporals. A la part menys positiva de la balança hi ha una convicció del Miteco que no ha canviat: la de deconstruir el passeig, i això vol dir que vagin a terra Kansas, Pic-Nic i Club de Mar, i, si convé, el propi passeig, seguint el criteri de prioritzar la pervivència de les platges per davant del valor patrimonial d'allò que s'hi va construir dècades enrera. En un altre ordre de coses, l'alcaldessa es marca el mes de març com a data límit per a la presentació del pressupost, i davant de les condicions que planteja el PSC respecte a la continuïtat de Cristina Guiu afirma que no creu que sigui just ficar en l'àmbit de la negociació a una persona respecte a temes fonamentals pel municipi, però a la vegada Carbonell també ha mostrat la seva desaprovació per l'actuació de la regidora d'activitats en la discussió amb la propietat d'un dels establiments del carrer Joan Tarrida, per bé que també ha confirmat que de fa molt de temps hi ha un conflicte obert amb el mateix per a no atendre els requeriments dels tècnics respecte a la seva terrassa. A la conversa hi hem afegit les obres als tunels del ferrocarril al Garraf, i les restriccions de mobilitat durant el Carnaval. L'entrada L’Ajuntament restaurarà els talusos malmesos pel temporal amb ajuts de l’estat, però el ministeri manté el criteri de deconstruir edificacions i passeig ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

How do we rebuild the social fabric of our neighborhoods and congregations in an age of disconnection and division? In this episode, Pastor Amy Schenkel joins Corey to talk about what it means to be a "weaver" in your own community. From a front-yard picnic table that became a neighborhood gathering place to decades of church planting in downtown Grand Rapids, Amy brings a grounded, practical theology of neighboring that cuts across political and religious lines. Along the way, she and Corey explore the difference between curiosity and contentiousness, how congregations survive painful splits, and why "mission" might be the one thing that unites people who agree on very little else. Amy is a pastor and ministries coordinator at Neland Avenue Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a regional mission leader who has also served as North American and U.S. Director of Resonate Global Mission. She's a trained missiologist, a church planting veteran, and a certified speaker with the Weave Speakers Bureau. Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Key Takeaways Neighboring as a Practice: Neighboring doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality, imagination, and a willingness to show up consistently for the people around you. The Front-Yard Principle: A picnic table in the front yard rather than the backyard signals openness. Shared space that's accessible but not invasive invites connection without pressure. Missional Imagination: There's no curriculum for how your church or community should engage its neighborhood. It requires listening, creativity, and the willingness to try things and sometimes fail. Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD): Instead of cataloguing what's broken in a neighborhood, start by identifying what's already there: the gifts, talents, and resources people bring. Let the community lead its own renewal. Mission as Common Ground: Churches and communities can disagree deeply about politics and theology while still uniting around a shared calling to love their neighbors. Mission can hold together what ideology pulls apart. Curiosity Over Contentiousness: Everyone is an expert in something you know nothing about. Approaching others with genuine curiosity rather than a prepared rebuttal changes the entire nature of a conversation. The Non-Anxious Presence: When a community faces painful decisions, the most valuable thing a leader can bring is a calm, non-anxious presence. It lowers the temperature and makes honest dialogue possible. Broken Open: Weave identifies people who have been "broken open" by loss or hardship as some of the most effective community weavers. Suffering, when it doesn't harden us, can deepen our compassion for those on the margins. Dispositional Preparation: The preparation that matters most before a hard conversation isn't rehearsing your rebuttals. It's working on your own disposition, arriving curious, open, and genuinely willing to hear. The Image of God Principle: Even when a relationship feels impossibly strained, there's a way through. Lisa Sharon Harper's prayer, "The image of God in me loves the image of God in you," offers a floor to stand on when everything else feels unstable. About Our Guest Pastor Amy Schenkel is a pastor and ministries coordinator at Neland Avenue Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she works to help one congregation connect more deeply with its neighborhood. A graduate of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, Amy was among the first women ordained in her classis within her denomination. Amy served for years with Resonate Global Mission, including as U.S. and North American Director, overseeing church planting and local mission engagement across the continent. Her work has always centered on a question at the heart of reformed missiology: how do ordinary people, in ordinary vocations, become agents of renewal in their communities? She and her husband Henry church-planted together in downtown Grand Rapids starting around 2000, learning early that a faith community rooted in a neighborhood has to think beyond Sunday mornings. Today she brings that same missional imagination to her work with individual congregations and with Weave: The Social Fabric Project, where she is a certified speaker available to address both secular and faith-based audiences. Links and Resources Weave: The Social Fabric Project weavers.org The Colossian Forum (recommended by Amy for congregations navigating conflict) colossianforum.org Lisa Sharon Harper (referenced in conversation) The Very Good Gospel and Fortune — both highly recommended by Amy lisasharonharper.com Amy Schenkel LinkedIn: Pastor Amy Schenkel Available through the Weave Speakers Bureau: weavers.org/speakers Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center for making today's conversation possible. Gratitude as well to Village Square for coming alongside us in this work and helping foster better civic dialogue. Links and additional resources: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Clarity, charity, and conviction can live in the same room.

Victor Langstrom's company picnic arrives at last. Within the palisades of the Tombstone Fortress, folks gather for a spot of hope amid the dark and fear…and others prepare a dark plot.

Dutch and Margo are free for the summer and enjoy the beauty and warmth of Picnic Point just off the University of Wisconsin Madison campus.Music by:  Valante - “Geimfa”Copyrighthttps://jemorin.com/ All Musical Soundtracks and Sound Effects provided by Epidemic Sound

Dieter Kurtenbach joined Greg Silver & Larry Krueger to bounce around the hottest topics in Bay Area sports. From the novelty of Macklin Celebrini and Tony Vitello to the futures of Brandin Podziemski and Mac Jones, Kurtenbach has no shortage of insights during this transitional period in the sports calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dieter Kurtenbach joined Greg Silver & Larry Krueger to bounce around the hottest topics in Bay Area sports. From the novelty of Macklin Celebrini and Tony Vitello to the futures of Brandin Podziemski and Mac Jones, Kurtenbach has no shortage of insights during this transitional period in the sports calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federica Muzzarelli"C'è un tempo e un luogo"Silvia CamporesiCentro della Fotografia, Romawww.centrodellafotografia.it“C'è un tèmpo e un luogo giusto pèrchè qualsiasi cosa abbia principio e finè…”dal film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) di Peter WeirLa mostra C'è un tempo e un luogo, che apre al pubblico sino al 29 giugno nei nuovi spazi del Centro della Fotografia di Roma Capitale, è curata da Federica Muzzarelli, ed è dedicata al lavoro fotografico di Silvia Camporesi.Il titolo trae ispirazione dal film Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) di Peter Weir, opera cult intrisa di mistero e sospensione temporale, in cui i luoghi diventano protagonisti assoluti di una narrazione senza soluzione e nasce da una riflessione profonda sul concetto di frattura: tra reale e artificiale, natura e cultura, presenza e assenza, passato e presente.Come nel film, anche nelle immagini di Silvia Camporesi il tempo sembra arrestarsi e lo spazio si carica di un'ènèrgia ènigmatica. I luoghi – veri, alterati, ricostruiti o immaginati – non sono mai sèmplici soggètti, ma l'èsito visibilè di un procèsso più profondo: il viaggio, l'èspèriènza fisica è mèntalè dèll'artista attravèrso tèrritori gèografici, storici èd èmotivi.“Sono i luoghi i protagonisti indiscussi delle fotografie di Silvia Camporesi: veri, falsi, modificati, inventati, vissuti, stravolti o, invece, solo trovati. Ma questi luoghi, queste fotografie, sono il punto finale, l'esito oggettuale, di qualcosa di molto più importante e fondante per il suo lavoro di artista. Che è il percorso, l'esperienza, il viaggio attraverso e insieme a quei luoghi. Da La terza Venezia a Journey to Armenia, da Atlas Italie ad Almanacco Sentimentale e da Mirabilia all'Omaggio al Mattatoio, il lavoro di Silvia Camporesi rappresenta molto bene quella speciale e magica fusione tra l'espressione artistica e il bisogno autobiografico che la fotografia riesce a rendere in modo speciale. Un'attrazione verso quello che non sta dove dovrebbe stare, e che ti chiede di essere aiutato e sostenuto per essere reso ancora più strano e perturbante. In sostanza, quel segreto che sta dentro le cose, e che per questo non può che stare anche dentro l'anima della fotografia”, dichiara la curatrice Federica Muzzarelli, Profèssorèssa Ordinaria di Storia dèlla Fotografia prèsso il Dipartimènto dèllè Arti, Univèrsita di Bologna è coordinatricè dèl Cèntro di Ricèrca FAF (Fotografia Artè Fèmminismi).Il percorso espositivo, che si articola in cinque sezioni e riunisce cinque serie fondamentali rèalizzatè nèll'arco di quindici anni di attività: La terza Venezia, Journey to Armenia, Atlas Italiæ, Almanacco sentimentale e Mirabilia, contempla anche Omaggio al Mattatoio, opera che entrerà a far parte del neonato Archivio del Centro della Fotografia. Progetti diversi ma interconnessi, che testimoniano una pratica fotografica in equilibrio costante tra documento e finzione, rigore metodologico e libertà immaginativa.Dalla Vènèzia sospèsa è rèinvèntata, alla stratificazionè storica è umana dèll'Armènia; dai paesi abbandonati italiani, luoghi di memoria e cura, fino alla ricostruzione fotografica di eventi mai avvenuti o irrisolti e alle architetture visionarie di Mirabilia, Camporesi costruisce un atlante poetico in cui la fotografia diventa strumento di conoscenza, controllo e insieme di smarrimento.Al cèntro dèlla ricèrca èmèrgè l'idèa dèlla fotografia comè èspèriènza di fratturè: frattura temporale, che costringe passato e presente a coesistere; ontologica, tra verità e manipolazione; simbolica, tra apparenza e sostanza. In questa tensione si colloca una pratica artistica chè uniscè il bisogno autobiografico all'indaginè sul paèsaggio, trasformando l'immaginè in luogo di mèditazionè, silènzio è mistèro. Una riflèssionè sulla fotografia comè confine: tra vero e falso, naturale e artificiale, passato e presente. Le immagini mettono in discussione ciò che vediamo e ciò che crediamo di conoscere, invitando lo spettatore a rallèntarè lo sguardo è ad accèttarè l'incèrtèzza comè partè dèll'èspèriènza.C'è un tempo e un luogo è quindi un racconto per immagini che parla di memoria, fragilità e trasformazione. Una mostra che invita a perdersi nei luoghi e nei loro segreti, ricordandoci che, come nella fotografia, anche nella realtà esistono spazi e momenti che sfuggono a ogni spiegazione. La mostra restituisce una visione coerente e stratificata del lavoro di Silvia Camporesi, confermandone il ruolo centrale nel panorama della fotografia contemporanea italiana: una ricerca capace di rivelare, attraverso i luoghi, ciò che resta nascosto, fragile e indicibile.La mostra è promossa da Roma Capitale e Fondazione Mattatoio e organizzata da Civita Mostre e Musei.Accompagna la mostra un catalogo a cura di Cimorelli Editore.Silvia Camporesi (1973) laurèata in filosofia, utilizza i linguaggi dèlla fotografia è dèl vidèo. Nègli ultimi anni la sua ricèrca è dèdicata al paèsaggio italiano. Dal 2004 ha tènuto numèrosè mostrè pèrsonali è collèttivè in Italia è all'èstèro, vinto numèrosi prèmi è pubblicato divèrsi tèsti tra i quali Una foto è una foto è una foto, 2025, Einaudi, Torino o Romagna sfigurata, Sagèp, Gènova. Oltrè all'attivita artistica si intèrèssa alla ricèrca sullè tèndènzè dèlla fotografia contèmporanèa è tiènè workshop è confèrènzè in Italia. Suè opèrè sono prèsènti in collèzioni pubblichè è privatè in Italia è all'èstèro.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Of je nu op zoek bent naar Japanse nori-wasabi-aardappelchips of naar een nieuwe wasmachine: binnenkort wil het Chinese JD.com het aan je voordeur komen brengen. De grootste webwinkel van China komt naar Nederland, en gaat hier de concurrentie aan met Bol.com, Amazon, maar ook alle online supermarkten. Kunnen ze die markt nogmaals ondersteboven zetten of beginnen ze aan een strijd die al gestreden is? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Daarin hebben we het ook over Theon. Het Griekse defensiebedrijf dat nachtkijkers maakt kwam met prachtige groeicijfers over het afgelopen jaar. Maar daar houdt het niet bij op. Theon denkt dat er nog meer groeiversnelling in het vat zit voor dit jaar. Het rekent er zelfs op dat het harder kan groeien dan de defensie-uitgaven van de NAVO-landen. Hoe ze dat voor elkaar kunnen krijgen zoeken we voor je uit. Verder hoor je nog waarom ASML de zegen van het Vaticaan krijgt, wat Apple leert van ons programma, en wat er nú weer aan de hand is in de overnamesoap rond Warner Brothers Discovery. Te gast: Mike Mulders van ING Investment Office BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij BNR Zakendoen en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with veteran actress Elizabeth Marvel, who is currently starring in THE DINOSAURS at Playwrights Horizons. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including her unlikely beginnings, how Michael Langham gave her her Broadway debut in THE SEAGULL, performing the controversial revival of JULIUS CAESAR in the Park, why she wants to form a new National Actors Theater, being an American actor at Stratford, working with Glenda Jackson on KING LEAR, her collaboration with Ivo Van Hove, finding a new take on A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, researching THE LITTLE FOXES, starring in TOP GIRLS as a new mother, the drawings Edward Albee made during SEASCAPE, acting opposite Frances Sternhagen, why PICNIC was an exorcism for her, approaching Shakespeare like music theory, what draws her to new work, and so much more. Don't miss this candid conversation with one of Broadway's best.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Nature's Harmony: A Goat Joins the Tu Bishvat Picnic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קריר של חורף, נטעו נדב ותמר בגבעות הכפר כשהנופים הירוקים והמרהיבים פרושים לפניהם.En: On a cool winter morning, Nadav and Tamar planted in the hills of the village with the green and magnificent landscapes spread out before them.He: השמיים הכחולים והשקט של היום חיברו אותם לחגיגה של ט"ו בשבט, חג הטבע.En: The blue skies and the day's calm connected them to the celebration of Tu Bishvat, the holiday of nature.He: נדב, שאהב טבע והתפעל מכל ענן בשמיים, נשא סל פיקניק בידו.En: Nadav, who loved nature and marveled at every cloud in the sky, carried a picnic basket in his hand.He: הוא היה אופטימי וראה בכל דבר יופי.En: He was optimistic and saw beauty in everything.He: "איך אני אוהב את החג הזה," הוא אמר בחיוך רחב, "העולם מתעורר לחיים.En: "How I love this holiday," he said with a wide smile, "the world awakes to life."He: "תמר, שהייתה מעשית יותר, הלכה לצידו.En: Tamar, who was more practical, walked beside him.He: היא אהבה את נדב ואת השמחה שראה בדברים הקטנים, אבל הייתה מעט סקפטית לגבי פיקניק באמצע החורף.En: She loved Nadav and the joy he saw in the small things, but she was a bit skeptical about a picnic in the middle of winter.He: "נדב, בטוח שזה רעיון טוב?En: "Are you sure this is a good idea, Nadav?"He: " שאלה, מביטה סביב.En: she asked, looking around.He: "בטח, תמר.En: "Of course, Tamar.He: זו הזדמנות מיוחדת ליהנות יחד בטבע," השיב נדב.En: It's a special opportunity to enjoy nature together," Nadav replied.He: הם בחרו מקום נעים תחת עץ זית עתיק, ופרסו את שמיכת הפיקניק על הדשא הירקרק.En: They chose a pleasant spot under an ancient olive tree and spread the picnic blanket on the greenish grass.He: בתוך כל השקט והשלווה, פתאום הופיעה עז שובבה, גדולה עם פרווה לבנה, והתקרבה לכיוון השמיכה.En: Amidst all the quiet and tranquility, suddenly a mischievous goat appeared, large with white fur, and approached the blanket.He: העז נראתה חכמה, עם ניצוץ קונדס בעיניים.En: The goat looked smart, with a mischievous spark in its eyes.He: היא התחילה לחקור את סל הפיקניק.En: It began to explore the picnic basket.He: "תמר!En: "Tamar!He: העז רוצה לקחת את האוכל שלנו!En: The goat wants to take our food!"He: " נדב קרא בצחוק.En: Nadav called out with laughter.He: הוא התקרב בעדינות לעז, מחייך אליה.En: He gently approached the goat, smiling at her.He: "תיראה, אולי אם ניתן לה קצת אוכל משלנו, היא תשאיר אותנו לנפשנו," הציע נדב.En: "Look, maybe if we give her a bit of our food, she will leave us alone," Nadav suggested.He: תמר הביטה בעז ולא הייתה בטוחה.En: Tamar looked at the goat and wasn't sure.He: "אתה בטוח?En: "Are you sure?He: אולי היא תחזור עם כל החברים שלה," היא אמרה בהרמת גבה.En: Maybe she'll come back with all her friends," she said, raising an eyebrow.He: אבל נדב הניח קצת ירקות ותמרים בצלחת והשאיר אותם לכיוון העז.En: But Nadav placed some vegetables and dates on a plate and left them for the goat.He: העז נראתה מרוצה מהרמה שלה ונהנתה לחטוף את המתאבנים.En: The goat looked pleased with her portion and enjoyed grabbing the appetizers.He: לאחר כמה רגעים, היא שקטה וישבה בנחת לידם, כאילו היא חלק מהמשפחה.En: After a few moments, she quieted down and sat contentedly beside them, as if she were part of the family.He: "תראה, תמר.En: "Look, Tamar.He: החיוך שלה שווה הכול," נדב אמר, כשהם החלו לאכול את ארוחת הפיקניק המושלמת שלהם.En: Her smile is worth everything," Nadav said, as they began to eat their perfect picnic meal.He: תמר חייכה חזרה.En: Tamar smiled back.He: "אני למדתי ממך היום.En: "I learned from you today.He: לפעמים, פשוט צריך לקחת דברים בקלות ולשתף.En: Sometimes, you just have to take things easy and share."He: "עם תפיסת הטבע המשותפת ורגעים מתוקים, נדב ותמר סוף סוף נהנו מפיקניק מקסים.En: With their shared appreciation of nature and sweet moments, Nadav and Tamar finally enjoyed a delightful picnic.He: העז נשארה לצידם, וכך חגגו כולם את ט"ו בשבט בדרך מיוחדת ומלאה בחיוכים.En: The goat stayed by their side, and so they all celebrated Tu Bishvat in a unique and cheerful way. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: מרהיביםlandscapes: נופיםcalm: שקטcelebration: חגיגהoptimistic: אופטימיskeptical: סקפטיתopportunity: הזדמנותpleasant: נעיםancient: עתיקtranquility: שלווהmischievous: שובבהspark: ניצוץexplore: לחקורappetizers: מתאבניםcontentedly: בכיףunique: מיוחדתmarveled: התפעלbasket: סלpractical: מעשיתblanket: שמיכהapproached: התקרבהeyebrow: גבהportion: מנהfamily: משפחהfeed: להאכילnature: טבעsparks: ניצוצותshare: לשתףdoubt: ספקspread: פרושיםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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L'espai Joan Tarrida ha acollit la presentació del cartell i del programa del Carnaval 2026 que manté l'agenda habitual d'actes i inclou algunes novetats. Més enllà del so centralitzat i el retorn de les grades al punt de la televisió tal com va avançar en aquest mitjà el president de la Comissió del Carnaval, Carles Garcia, aquest any s'ha previst ambientació musical prèvia a la rua de La Disbauxa amb una festa entre les 16h i les 18h de diumenge a la zona del Pic Nic. D'altra banda abans de les rues de La Disbauxa i l'Extermini l'organització ha previst també l'amenització musical a càrrec de dues xarangues que es mouran pel recorregut. En aquesta línia s'ha augmentat també la il·luminació a l'inici de la rua, al gir del Passeig de la Ribera amb el carrer de la Bassa Rodona i també a la plaça Pou Vedre. Pel que fa a canvis enguany també s'ha modificat el recorregut de la Rua d'Antes que aquest 2026 no serà circular i finalitzarà a la zona dels gronxadors del Passeig de la Ribera. Tot i que l'inici oficial de la festa és dijous gras amb l'Arribo de Sa Majestat Carnestoltes a càrrec de la colla Èrem Pocs el cert és que el dissabte anterior, 7 de febrer, tindrà lloc la presentació de la Reina del Carnaval de mans de la colla La Salsa del Xató, una cita que segons la regidora s'ha convertit en l'inici oficiòs de la festa. El Carnaval 2026 comptarà amb el mateix dispositiu de seguretat dels darrers anys que conformen mil efectius entre els diferents cossos per vetllar per les més de dues mil persones que desfilaran a les rues de la tarda i el miler d'infants que ho faran en les matinals. Ho han explicat la regidora de festes Eva Martín, el president de la Comissió del Carnaval, Carles Garcia, l'autora del cartell Lídia Estany i les representants de les colles organitzadores dels personatges protagonistes, Sílvia Peñas d'Èrem Pocs i Davinia Herrada de La Salsa del Xató. L'entrada El Carnaval 2026 celebra 50 anys de rues al carrer amb un cartell de Lídia Estany i anuncia més música al carrer i nou recorregut per la Rua d’Antes ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Republic Day Surprise: Picnic Plans Turn Into Yoga Fun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हर साल की तरह, इस बार भी दिल्ली में गणतंत्र दिवस की छुट्टी थी।En: Like every year, there was a Republic Day holiday in Delhi this time as well.Hi: सूरज की हल्की गर्मी और ठंडी हवा नयी उमंग भर रही थी।En: The light warmth of the sun and the cold breeze were bringing new enthusiasm.Hi: इसी अवसर का लाभ उठाने के लिए, आरव, नैना और विक्रम ने लोधी गार्डन में पिकनिक का प्लान बनाया।En: To take advantage of this occasion, Arav, Naina, and Vikram planned a picnic at Lodhi Garden.Hi: लोधी गार्डन, नई दिल्ली का वह स्थल, जो इतिहास और खूबसूरती से भरा हुआ है।En: Lodhi Garden, that site in New Delhi, is full of history and beauty.Hi: वहाँ की हरियाली, प्राचीन मकबरे और दूर तक फैले पार्क इस तिकड़ी को हमेशा खींच लाते थे।En: The greenery, ancient tombs, and the far-spread park always drew this trio to it.Hi: आरव हमेशा उत्साही और थोड़ी-सी लापरवाह मिजाज का था।En: Arav was always enthusiastic and a bit carefree in nature.Hi: वो जल्दी-जल्दी पार्क में अपने दोस्तों के साथ पहुंच गया।En: He quickly made his way to the park with his friends.Hi: नैना कुछ अनिश्चित सी थी, लेकिन सबके साथ रहते हुए मजाक और हंसी का माहौल हमेशा उसे भाता था।En: Naina was a bit uncertain, but being in a jovial and laughing atmosphere with everyone always appealed to her.Hi: विक्रम को तो बस किसी नये रोमांच की तलाश रहती थी।En: Vikram was always in search of new adventures.Hi: जैसे ही तीनों गार्डन पहुंचे, उन्होंने देखा एक बड़ा सा समूह लॉन पर जमा है।En: As soon as the three reached the garden, they saw a large group gathered on the lawn.Hi: आरव ने उत्सुकता से कहा, "ये जरूर पिकनिक ग्रुप होगा!En: Arav said eagerly, "This must be a picnic group!Hi: चलो चलकर मिलते हैं।En: Let's go and meet them."Hi: " विक्रम ने हंसते हुए कहा, "हां, आरव तो पकड़े बिना किसी ग्रुप में घुस जाएगा।En: Vikram laughed and said, "Yeah, Arav would jump into any group uninvited."Hi: " नैना ने हल्की मुस्कराहट के साथ सहमति जताई, "चलो, देखते हैं।En: With a slight smile, Naina agreed, "Come on, let's see."Hi: "लेकिन वहाँ पहुँचकर उन्हें अंदाजा नहीं था कि असल में यह ग्रुप योग कक्षा की हो।En: But upon reaching there, they had no idea that it was actually a yoga class group.Hi: आरव ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "क्या खूब इंतेज़ाम है!En: Arav smiled and said, "What great arrangements!Hi: ये लोग तो पहले ही खेलने लगे हैं।En: They're already playing."Hi: " और बिना ज़्यादा सोचे, तीनों उनके साथ आसन में बैठ गए।En: Without much thought, the three sat down with them for the poses.Hi: सूरज की किरणें उनके चेहरों पर पड़ रही थीं।En: The sun's rays were falling on their faces.Hi: "गहरी सांस लो, छोड़ो," प्रशिक्षक की आवाज़ गूँज रही थी।En: "Take a deep breath, release," the instructor's voice echoed.Hi: आरव को यह नया खेल लगा, और उसने उसे अनुभव करने को कहा।En: Arav thought it was a new game and decided to experience it.Hi: नैना ने चुपचाप उसकी नकल की, और विक्रम ने अजीब सा मुँह बनाकर उसका मजाक उड़ाया।En: Naina quietly mimicked him, while Vikram made a funny face and mocked him.Hi: जैसे ही योग सत्र कठिन हुआ, प्रशिक्षक ने एक जटिल आसन का निर्देश दिया।En: As the yoga session became difficult, the instructor directed a complex pose.Hi: अब आरव को संदेह होने लगा।En: Now Arav began to doubt.Hi: उसने हैरत से अपने दोस्तों को देखा, "अरे यार, यह कोई पिकनिक नहीं, योग कक्षा है!En: He looked at his friends with surprise, "Hey guys, this isn't a picnic, it's a yoga class!"Hi: " सब हंस पड़े।En: Everyone burst into laughter.Hi: विक्रम ने कहा, "आरव, तुम्हारी हवा में उड़ती कल्पना कभी गलतियों को भी मजेदार बना देती है।En: Vikram said, "Your drifting imagination sometimes makes even mistakes fun, Arav."Hi: "आखिर में, सारे लोग उनकी गलती पर मुस्कुरा रहे थे।En: In the end, everyone was smiling at their mistake.Hi: पर यह भी देखा कि वे तीनों योग का आनंद ले रहे हैं।En: But it was also observed that all three of them were enjoying the yoga.Hi: योग सत्र खत्म होने के बाद, आरव, नैना और विक्रम ने अपनी पिकनिक शुरू की।En: After the yoga session ended, Arav, Naina, and Vikram started their picnic.Hi: हंस-हंसकर पेट में दर्द होने लगा जब उन्होंने अपनी सुबह की मूर्खताएं साझा की।En: They laughed so hard that their stomachs hurt as they shared their morning's foolishness.Hi: इस मजेदार भगदड़ से आरव ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी अनजानी परिस्थितियों में भी मस्ती की जा सकती है।En: From this amusing confusion, Arav learned that one can have fun in unfamiliar situations.Hi: और वे दिनभर गार्डन में मौज-मस्ती, स्वादिष्ट खाना और ढेर सारी बातें करते रहे।En: And they continued to have fun, delicious food, and lots of conversations throughout the day in the garden.Hi: लोधी गार्डन ने इस गणतंत्र दिवस को उनके लिए यादगार बना दिया।En: Lodhi Garden made this Republic Day memorable for them. Vocabulary Words:republic: गणतंत्रadvantage: लाभenthusiasm: उमंगtombs: मकबरेcarefree: लापरवाहuncertain: अनिश्चितjovial: मजाकgathered: जमाeagerly: उत्सुकताuninvited: पकड़े बिनाlaughter: हंसीarrangements: इंतज़ामechoed: गूँजmimicked: नकलmocked: मजाक उड़ायाcomplex: जटिलsurprise: हैरतimagination: कल्पनाfoolishness: मूर्खताunfamiliar: अनजानीsituations: परिस्थितियाँmemorable: यादगारbreeze: हवाancient: प्राचीनsearch: तलाशposes: आसनbreath: सांसreleased: छोड़ोmistakes: गलतियाँconfusion: भगदड़

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Wintry Picnic Adventure: Unexpected Ducks Delight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bram stond vol verwachting met zijn picknickmand in de hand in het Vondelpark.En: Bram stood expectantly with his picnic basket in hand in Vondelpark.Nl: Het was winter en een dun laagje sneeuw bedekte de grond.En: It was winter, and a thin layer of snow covered the ground.Nl: De bomen stonden kaal en de vijver was deels bevroren.En: The trees were bare, and the pond was partially frozen.Nl: "Het is prachtig, Femke!"En: "It's beautiful, Femke!"Nl: riep Bram enthousiast.En: shouted Bram enthusiastically.Nl: Femke keek sceptisch om zich heen.En: Femke looked around skeptically.Nl: "Het is inderdaad mooi, maar ook koud," antwoordde ze glimlachend.En: "It is indeed beautiful, but also cold," she replied with a smile.Nl: Ze zochten een plekje dicht bij de vijver.En: They looked for a spot close to the pond.Nl: Bram legde een deken neer op de sneeuw en rommelde in zijn mand.En: Bram laid a blanket on the snow and rummaged through his basket.Nl: "Kijk, ik heb warme chocolademelk meegebracht en lekkere broodjes," zei hij terwijl hij alles uitstalde.En: "Look, I've brought hot chocolate and delicious sandwiches," he said as he laid everything out.Nl: Femke ging zitten en wreef haar handen over elkaar om warm te blijven.En: Femke sat down and rubbed her hands together to keep warm.Nl: Plotseling hoorden ze een luid gekwaak.En: Suddenly, they heard a loud quacking.Nl: Een groep eenden kwam enthousiast op hen af.En: A group of ducks came excitedly towards them.Nl: "Oh nee," lachte Femke.En: "Oh no," laughed Femke.Nl: "Die zijn niet verlegen."En: "They're not shy."Nl: Bram keek naar de nieuwsgierige eenden en kreeg een idee.En: Bram looked at the curious ducks and got an idea.Nl: "Laten we ze wat brood geven!"En: "Let's give them some bread!"Nl: stelde hij voor.En: he suggested.Nl: Femke trok een wenkbrauw op.En: Femke raised an eyebrow.Nl: "Ben je zeker dat dat een goed idee is?"En: "Are you sure that's a good idea?"Nl: Het bleek geen goed idee.En: It turned out not to be a good idea.Nl: Zodra Bram het eerste stuk brood gooide, kwamen de eenden als een zwerm om hen heen.En: As soon as Bram threw the first piece of bread, the ducks swarmed around them.Nl: Femke werd geduwd en moest lachen om de chaos.En: Femke was jostled and had to laugh at the chaos.Nl: "Dit was niet precies hoe ik de lunch had voorgesteld," grapte ze.En: "This wasn't exactly how I envisioned lunch," she joked.Nl: De eenden bleven maar aandringen, en de kou begon door te dringen.En: The ducks kept pressing, and the cold began to seep in.Nl: "Misschien was dit een beetje te avontuurlijk," gaf Bram toe.En: "Maybe this was a bit too adventurous," admitted Bram.Nl: Hij lachte zelf ook mee met de gekke situatie, want de eenden maakten het helemaal bijzonder.En: He laughed along with the crazy situation because the ducks made it truly special.Nl: Femke veegde een traan van het lachen uit haar ooghoek.En: Femke wiped a tear of laughter from the corner of her eye.Nl: "Zullen we naar dat café daar verderop gaan?"En: "Shall we go to that café over there?"Nl: stelde ze voor.En: she suggested.Nl: Met de picknickmand in de hand, trokken ze naar een gezellig café vlakbij het park.En: With the picnic basket in hand, they headed to a cozy café near the park.Nl: Binnen voelden ze al meteen de warmte en lassen zich met een kop warme chocolademelk verwennen.En: Inside, they immediately felt the warmth and treated themselves to a cup of hot chocolate.Nl: Ze zaten bij het raam en keken uit op de vijver, waar de eenden hun zoektocht naar eten hervatten.En: They sat by the window and looked out at the pond, where the ducks resumed their search for food.Nl: "Het was best grappig," zei Bram, en Femke knikte.En: "It was quite funny," said Bram, and Femke nodded.Nl: "De spontaniteit was leuk, zelfs als het niet precies het plannen was," antwoordde ze.En: "The spontaneity was fun, even if it wasn't exactly the plan," she replied.Nl: Ze genoten van hun drankje terwijl ze terugdachten aan de grappige ontmoeting met de eenden.En: They enjoyed their drinks while reminiscing about the funny encounter with the ducks.Nl: Soms zijn de onverwachte momenten juist diegene die je het meest koestert.En: Sometimes, the unexpected moments are the ones you cherish the most. Vocabulary Words:expectantly: vol verwachtingthin: dunbare: kaalenthusiastically: enthousiastskeptically: sceptischrubbed: wreefquacking: gekwaakjostled: geduwdchaos: chaosadventurous: avontuurlijkspontaneity: spontaniteitenvisioned: voorgesteldswarmed: zwermcozy: gezelligreminiscing: terugdachten aanfrozen: bevrorenpond: vijverblanket: dekenrummaged: rommeldetreat: verwencherish: koestertunexpected: onverwachteencounter: ontmoetinglaid: legdeget an idea: kreeg een ideepartially: deelscoursing: doordringenwarmth: warmteeyebrow: wenkbrauwgroup: groep

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Birthday Picnic Surprise: Love's Eternal Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-01-20-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el brillante sol de verano, la Plaza de Armas de Santiago estaba llena de vida.En: Under the bright summer sun, the Plaza de Armas in Santiago was full of life.Es: Familias disfrutaban del día, niños corrían alegres y las notas de una guitarra resonaban en el aire.En: Families enjoyed the day, children ran happily, and the notes of a guitar resonated in the air.Es: En un rincón bajo las frondosas jacarandas, Lucía y Matías planificaban algo especial.En: In a corner under the lush jacaranda trees, Lucía and Matías were planning something special.Es: "¿Crees que a mamá le gustará?"En: "Do you think mom will like it?"Es: preguntó Matías, su voz era un susurro lleno de ansiedad.En: Matías asked, his voice a whisper full of anxiety.Es: "Claro que sí, Mati.En: "Of course, she will, Mati.Es: Lo que importa es el amor, no el dinero", respondió Lucía con una sonrisa reconfortante, aunque su propio corazón palpitaba con nerviosismo.En: What matters is love, not money," replied Lucía with a comforting smile, even though her own heart was pounding with nervousness.Es: Ellos vivían en un modesto apartamento con su madre, Isabel, quien trabajaba día y noche para mantenerlos.En: They lived in a modest apartment with their mother, Isabel, who worked day and night to support them.Es: Hoy, querían darle un respiro de la rutina y hacer que su cumpleaños fuera especial, a pesar de sus limitados recursos.En: Today, they wanted to give her a break from the routine and make her birthday special, despite their limited resources.Es: Con ingenio, Lucía había preparado sandwiches sencillos con los ingredientes que encontró en casa.En: With ingenuity, Lucía had prepared simple sandwiches with the ingredients she found at home.Es: Matías, siempre creativo, había desempolvado el viejo parlante portátil y cargó las canciones favoritas de su madre.En: Matías, always creative, had dusted off the old portable speaker and loaded his mother's favorite songs.Es: Juntos, decidieron celebrar con un picnic en el lugar donde tantas memorias felices compartieron, la Plaza de Armas.En: Together, they decided to celebrate with a picnic in the place where they shared so many happy memories, the Plaza de Armas.Es: Llegó la tarde, y con todo listo, los hermanos esperaban con ansias la llegada de Isabel.En: The afternoon came, and with everything ready, the siblings waited eagerly for Isabel's arrival.Es: Miraban hacia el camino, esperando ver su figura conocida entre la multitud.En: They watched the path, hoping to see her familiar figure among the crowd.Es: Matías apretaba el parlante mientras Lucía arreglaba los últimos detalles del mantel sobre el césped.En: Matías clutched the speaker while Lucía arranged the final details of the cloth on the grass.Es: Finalmente, Isabel apareció, su rostro cansado iluminándose al descubrir la sorpresa que sus hijos habían organizado.En: Finally, Isabel appeared, her tired face lighting up as she discovered the surprise her children had organized.Es: "¡Feliz cumpleaños, mamá!"En: "Happy birthday, mom!"Es: gritaron a coro Lucía y Matías, con sonrisas que daban vida al momento.En: shouted Lucía and Matías in unison, with smiles that brought life to the moment.Es: Isabel, con lágrimas de alegría en sus ojos, se sentó entre ellos.En: Isabel, with tears of joy in her eyes, sat among them.Es: "Esto es... maravilloso, mis amores".En: "This is... wonderful, my loves."Es: Y esa tarde, bajo la sombra de las jacarandas, compartieron risas, historias y canciones.En: And that afternoon, under the shadow of the jacaranda trees, they shared laughter, stories, and songs.Es: Conversaron sobre los días pasados y los sueños futuros, cobijados por el cálido abrazo de su pequeño acto de amor.En: They talked about past days and future dreams, sheltered by the warm embrace of their little act of love.Es: Lucía comprendió que los detalles sencillos, hechos con amor, eran suficientes para llenar el corazón.En: Lucía understood that simple gestures, made with love, were enough to fill the heart.Es: Matías, viendo la felicidad de su madre, se sintió orgulloso y más seguro de sí mismo.En: Matías, seeing his mother's happiness, felt proud and more confident in himself.Es: En ese instante, sus problemas financieros parecían más pequeños y la unión familiar más grande.En: In that instant, their financial troubles seemed smaller and the family bond larger.Es: Al caer la tarde, el cielo teñido de naranja, la familia regresó a casa con el corazón rebosante de felicidad.En: As evening fell, the orange-hued sky, the family returned home with hearts brimming with happiness.Es: Ese cumpleaños quedaría grabado en sus memorias como un símbolo del poder del amor y la resiliencia.En: That birthday would remain etched in their memories as a symbol of the power of love and resilience.Es: Así, Lucía y Matías reafirmaron su promesa de siempre estar juntos, superando cualquier obstáculo que la vida pudiera presentar.En: Thus, Lucía and Matías reaffirmed their promise to always stay together, overcoming any obstacle life might present.Es: Y con esa esperanza, los tres caminaban de regreso, riendo y soñando con los días por venir.En: And with that hope, the three walked back, laughing and dreaming of the days to come. Vocabulary Words:the whisper: el susurrothe anxiety: la ansiedadthe gesture: el gestothe ingenuity: el ingeniothe sandwich: el sándwichthe corner: el rincónthe notes: las notasthe guitar: la guitarrathe path: el caminothe crowd: la multitudthe figure: la figurathe cloth: el mantelthe grass: el céspedthe speaker: el parlantethe hug: el abrazothe shadow: la sombrathe heart: el corazónthe stories: las historiasthe dream: el sueñothe hope: la esperanzathe promise: la promesathe obstacle: el obstáculothe resilience: la resilienciathe memories: las memoriasthe figure: la figurathe face: el rostrothe afternoon: la tardethe sky: el cielothe blessing: la bendiciónthe embrace: el abrazo

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John Varley (1947-2025), Hugo and Nebula Award winning science fiction novelist, who died on December 10, 2025 at the age of 78, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios July 17, 1992 while on tour for the novel “Steel Beach.” John Varley hit the ground running with his first short story, “Picnic on Nearside,” published in 1974 in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. He was already considered the logical heir to Robert Heinlein by the time his novel, The Ophiuchi Hotline was published in 1977 and his short story collection, The Persistence of Vision a year later. He followed those books with a trilogy that included Titan, Wizard and Demon, then went to Hollywood for seven years. This Probabilities interview was recorded on July 17, 1992 when he returned to the field with his novel, Steel Dreams, first of two novels set in the Eight Worlds universe of his earlier work; the sequel, The Golden Globe, was published in 1998.. By the time of this interview, John Varley's history with Hollywood would be over. You can find a PBS version of Overdrawn at the Memory Bank on Pluto TV, and two episodes from the TV show Paradox on You Tube. The film Millennium is not streaming. After The Golden Globe, John Varley wrote seven novels, most in a new series titled Thunder and Lightning. He returned to the Eight Worlds for his final novel, Irontown Blues, published in 2018. There would also be The John Varley Reader in 2004 and another collection in 2013. The post John Varley (1947-2025), Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Science Fiction Author appeared first on KPFA.

Peso Pluma Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey darlings, its your AI gossip guru Roxie Rush here, and being powered by AI means I sift through the global tea faster than you can say sold-out stadium—delivering the unfiltered, verified scoop without missing a beat. Todays Peso Pluma flash is sizzling, straight from HOLA, his official site, Secret Miami, and College Football Playoff announcements.Our corridos king just lit up socials gushing over girlfriend Kenia OSs dramatic new 90s-vibe bob haircut she debuted Tuesday in steamy pink bodysuit snaps—Peso commented MY GIRLFRIEND BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL with that new look, all caps passion after their cozy Aspen New Years getaway. HOLA reports theyre stronger than ever, no drama, with Kenia calling him her prince charming and love of her life—they sparked in late 2024, went public at Pegasus World Cup, even smoked up at the Super Bowl. Shes teasing her K de Karma era with Belladona dropping January 15, but Pesos hype steals the show.Business-wise, his site confirms massive tour dates: headlining Lummus Park in Miami Beach tonight, January 18, then Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá March 21—hes dropping heat like PEO PLUMA ft. Cardi B and more Double P Records collabs. Secret Miami and College Football Playoff news blast hes headlining the free AT&T Playoff Playlist Live tonight at Lummus Park, gates at 6 p.m. with Latin Mafia and Greeicy, hyping the National Championship chaos—pure cultural icon move, cementing his 45-million Spotify listeners and Grammy-winning legacy from GÉNESIS and EXODÓ.No fresh 24-hour headlines beyond that Miami megashow, and older cartel threats from TMZ are just echoes—no new verified drama. This beach bash could be biographical gold, proving Pesos unstoppable global takeover.Thanks for tuning in, loves—subscribe to never miss a Peso pulse, and search Biography Flash for more glam bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Peso Pluma. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Clare Balding meets the adventurer Pom Oliver for a woodland wander near her home in West Sussex. As they stroll amongst the trees, Pom recalls extraordinary chapters from her life: polar and desert expeditions, an epic hitch‑hiking journey from Cape Town to Sydney, and her time in the film industry working on much‑loved productions such as Biggles and Picnic at Hanging Rock.Their conversation also turns to Pom's latest adventure - a challenging three‑month trek across Saudi Arabia, tracing the footsteps of traders along the ancient incense route.The walk begins at Pom's home, but listeners keen to explore the woodland can enter it from The Blue Ship pub in the tiny hamlet of The Haven (postcode RH14 9BS).Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

Scott interviews writer Chris Brunet about Paul Singer, American oil companies and everyone else who stands to benefit from what Trump is doing in Venezuela.   Discussed on the show: “The Biggest Winner in Venezuela: Paul ‘The Vulture' Singer” (Substack) Vultures' Picnic by Greg Palast Christopher Brunet is an investigative journalist. He began his career as an economist for the Canadian government before moving into conservative media. He now writes full time on Substack. Follow him on X @chrisbrunet Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Audio. Scott interviews writer Chris Brunet about Paul Singer, American oil companies and everyone else who stands to benefit from what Trump is doing in Venezuela.   Discussed on the show: “The Biggest Winner in Venezuela: Paul ‘The Vulture' Singer” (Substack) Vultures’ Picnic by Greg Palast Christopher Brunet is an investigative journalist. He began his career as an economist for the Canadian government before moving into conservative media. He now writes full-time on Substack. Follow him on X @chrisbrunet Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow

This summer we've curated your Help I Have A Teenager playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud. Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three. The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it. Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that’s divided Australia: can you really “bags” a park table? And finally, it’s Elf O’Clock. Monz realises she’s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone. Our recommendations:

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Chasing Joy: A Hanukkah Picnic Tale at Forsyth Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר חורפי באויר הקריר בפורסיית' פארק בסוואנה, עמד איתן עם חיוך רחב ונרגשות בליבו.En: On a winter morning in the cool air at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Eitan stood with a wide smile and excitement in his heart.He: הוא ארגן פיקניק קטן אך מיוחד כדי להפתיע את יעל ולחגוג יחד את חנוכה.En: He arranged a small but special picnic to surprise Yael and celebrate Hanukkah together.He: הוא הניח שמיכה בכבוד במרכז הדשא, וסידר את הלביבות על צלחות יפות - הכל היה מוכן.En: He spread a blanket in the center of the grass and arranged the latkes on beautiful plates—everything was ready.He: יעל הגיעה עם עיניים נוצצות וסקרנות בלב.En: Yael arrived with sparkling eyes and curiosity in her heart.He: היא התרשמה מהכנתו של איתן והרגישה את המעמד המיוחד שהוא יצר.En: She was impressed by Eitan's preparations and felt the special atmosphere he created.He: הם ישבו יחד, צוחקים ומדברים על ההיסטוריה של החג ועל הטעמים האהובים עליהם.En: They sat together, laughing and talking about the history of the holiday and their favorite flavors.He: פתאום, הופיע סנאי שובב מהעצים הקרובים.En: Suddenly, a mischievous squirrel appeared from the nearby trees.He: עיניו הגלויות התמקדו בלביבות שעל השולחן המאולתר.En: Its wide eyes focused on the latkes on the makeshift table.He: איתן מיד הבחין בסנאי והבין שיש לו מתחרה!En: Eitan immediately noticed the squirrel and understood he had competition!He: הסנאי התקרב לאט לאט, מנסה לשלוח את ידו הקטנה כדי לתפוס את הלביבה הקרובה ביותר.En: The squirrel approached slowly, trying to reach out its small hand to grab the nearest latke.He: איתן גיחך ורצה להגן על הפיקניק.En: Eitan chuckled and wanted to protect the picnic.He: הוא השתמש בתיקים שלהם כגדר מאולתרת, מקווה שהסנאי יוותר.En: He used their bags as an improvised fence, hoping the squirrel would give up.He: יעל הצטרפה אליו בחיוך והציעה לרדוף אחרי הסנאי כדי להפחיד אותו מעט.En: Yael joined him with a smile and suggested they chase the squirrel to scare it a little.He: האופק הירוק של הפארק התמלא בכיווחים ובקולות צחוק.En: The green horizon of the park was filled with giggles and laughter.He: הסנאי, עם תחושה של אומץ, קפץ עקפו ולקח לביבה ישירות ממרכז השולחן.En: The squirrel, with a sense of bravery, jumped past them and took a latke directly from the center of the table.He: הכל התרחש במהירות.En: Everything happened quickly.He: איתן ויעל פרדו לרדוף אחריו, צוחקים ומילים מעורבות של הוראות ואזהרות.En: Eitan and Yael rushed to chase after it, laughing with mixed instructions and warnings.He: המרדף היה מהיר ומשעשע.En: The chase was quick and amusing.He: בלא מעט זמן, הם חזרו למקומם, מתנשפים אך מאושרים.En: In no time, they returned to their place, panting but happy.He: מספר הלביבות ירד, אבל הזיכרון והחוויות היו עשירים יותר מכל ארוחה.En: The number of latkes had decreased, but the memories and experiences were richer than any meal.He: בסוף היום, איתן למד שערכו של רגע מושלם אינו במספר הלביבות אלא ברגעים הלא צפויים שהם חולקים יחד.En: By the end of the day, Eitan learned that the value of a perfect moment is not in the number of latkes but in the unexpected moments they share together.He: יעל ראתה צד חדש באיתן - צד מפתיע ומלא שמחה.En: Yael saw a new side of Eitan—a surprising and joyful side.He: התחמושת הבלתי צפויה שחייה דודתה את האווירה החגיגית, ואלו היו הם שזכו בפרס האמיתית של אותו יום.En: The unexpected excitement only enhanced the festive atmosphere, and they were the ones who won the true prize of that day. Vocabulary Words:winter: חורפיblanket: שמיכהlatkes: לביבותexcited: נרגשותsparkling: נוצצותimpressed: התרשמהsquirrel: סנאיmischievous: שובבmakeshift: מאולתרcompete: מתחרהgrab: לתפוסchuckled: גיחךimprovised: מאולתרתfence: גדרgiggles: כיווחיםbravery: אומץchase: המרדףpanting: מתנשפיםdecreased: ירדperfect: מושלםunexpected: בלתי צפויהatmosphere: אווירהside: צדsurprising: מפתיעjoyful: שמחהenhanced: חיהtrue: האמיתיתprize: פרסcuriosity: סקרנותexperience: חוויותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Professor Matthew Longo. Longo shifts focus to "radical nobodies," specifically activists Ferenc and Maria, who conceived the Pan-European Picnic. He describes their audacious, naive plan to host a party at the lethal Iron Curtainborder near Sopron, intending to celebrate European togetherness and unwittingly sparking a major historical event. NOVEMBER 1961 BERLIN

Show Notes:In this week's episode, I talk with castmates Kaye Tuckerman and Bradley Lewis about their backgrounds in horror and their experience in the new musical adaptation of the Australian mystery film Picnic at Hanging Rock currently playing in New York City. Kaye explains again what it's like to visit Hanging Rock in Australia, Bradley tells me how he got into horror later in life, and how the rock score adds to the story. Bradley, who is of Native American heritage, told me about a site in New Mexico that's similar to Hanging Rock, what his heritage brings to his character, and we also talk about song lines, representation, and the mystery of the land in his heritage, as well as that of Hanging Rock.Socials & Where to Buy Tickets:Kaye's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayetuckerman/ Bradley's Website: https://bradley-lewis.com/ Buy tickets to Picnic at Hanging Rock through 1/17: https://www.picnicthemusical.com/Who's There? Socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whostherepc.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostherepcTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/whostherepcLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thatgirlallison/ Email: whostherepc@gmail.com Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com Join the Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4a109b94d3bc/newsletter-signup

Hey y'all! Kaleigh here for another minisode on the surprisingly recent origins of one of the most iconic children's toys - the Teddy Bear!Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

Panic, Pioneers, and the Moral Choice at the Border Picnic. Matthew Longo recounts that by August 19, 1989, hundreds of thousands of East German refugees were camped near Sopron, terrified of Stasi informers. Nemeth's government used the chaotic Picnic as a test for Soviet intervention. When a mass bolted across the border, mistaking champagne pops for gunfire, Hungarian guards made the tremendous moral choice not to shoot, allowing a bloodless breakthrough to freedom. Guest: Matthew Longo.

Young Activists Plan the Audacious Pan-European Picnic. Matthew Longo describes how in late June 1989, young activists Fedins and Maria in Debrecen conceived an audacious plan to throw a protest party—The Picnic—at the Iron Curtain near Sopron. They aimed to challenge communism and celebrate freedom. Though the Curtain was a deadly "death zone," not a simple fence, they secured a unique one-time crossing, allowing Austrians to join the Hungarians. Guest: Matthew Longo.

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Goblin Picnic! In this slightly spooky story for Halloween, a boy named Hawk is lured in by the promises of an enchanted goblin picnic, despite his better judgement. When the food turns out to hold a terrible curse, his sister Rose will have to step up and help her big brother out. Can the pair make it through the Goblin Picnic unscathed? Tune in to find out! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.