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The Innervisions cofounder reflects on the label's 20-year anniversary, the art of DJing and bringing politics back to the underground. One of the most popular record labels in the RA ecosystem is Innervisions, and one of its most popular DJs is cofounder Steffen Berkhahn, AKA Dixon. He started the outlet in 2005 with Kristian Rädle and Frank Wiedemann of Âme. Back when RA ran DJ polls, Dixon was #1 several years in a row. We've since retired them, but Dixon's appeal remains as widespread as ever. He made a name for himself in Berlin in the '90s when he was just a teenager, spreading a melodic strain of house and techno that became the Innervisions brand and continues to pull heartstrings around the world. This year, the label has been celebrating its 20-year anniversary, and Dixon reflects on its astronomical success on the heels of two major anniversary parties at Berghain and fabric. He also discusses how he's kept the label—and his own career—fresh and relevant; his feelings around commercial success; the importance of taking annual breaks from music and production; and his interest in reclaiming underground electronic music as a political space. Listen to the episode in full. -Chloe Lula

The Innervisions cofounder reflects on the label's 20-year anniversary, the art of DJing and bringing politics back to the underground.One of the most popular record labels in the RA ecosystem is Innervisions, and one of its most popular DJs is cofounder Steffen Berkhahn, AKA Dixon. He started the outlet in 2005 with Kristian Rädle and Frank Wiedemann of Âme. Back when RA ran DJ polls, Dixon was #1 several years in a row. We've since retired them, but Dixon's appeal remains as widespread as ever. He made a name for himself in Berlin in the '90s when he was just a teenager, spreading a melodic strain of house and techno that became the Innervisions brand and continues to pull heartstrings around the world.This year, the label has been celebrating its 20-year anniversary, and Dixon reflects on its astronomical success on the heels of two major anniversary parties at Berghain and fabric. He also discusses how he's kept the label—and his own career—fresh and relevant; his feelings around commercial success; the importance of taking annual breaks from music and production; and his interest in reclaiming underground electronic music as a political space. Listen to the episode in full. -Chloe Lula Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosana Laviada analiza toda la actualidad con Carlos Cuesta, Raúl Vilas, Paco Rosell.

Hablamos en Madrid con el director de la Escuela de Periodismo de "El País", Javier Moreno; en La Paz con el director de "Brújula Digital", Raúl Peñaranda, y en Bogotá con Sandra Borda, profesora de la Universidad de los Andes

Rosana Laviada analiza toda la actualidad con Carlos Cuesta, Raúl Vilas, Paco Rosell.

Ra'iisal wasaare, Anthony Albanese ayaa taageeray mamnuucidda astaamaha kooxaha neo-nazi-ga. Donald Trump-na wuxuu cafis u fidiey koox ay xulafo ahaayeen oo hore ugu xidhnaa isku day ah inay weeciyaan doorashadii 2020.

Luis Herrero analiza junto a Anabel Díez, Cristina de la Hoz y Raúl Vilas las negociaciones entre PP y Vox.

La derrota mínima del Real Madrid en campo del Liverpool pudo haber sido una goleada si no es por Courtois. La prensa deportiva critica el trabajo de Xabi Alonso y no ve que el equipo haya mejorado mucho desde la temporada anterior. Artistas invitados (por orden de aparición): Raúl Varela, Pablo López, Irene Junquera, [Cabecera: Jesús Gallego, Joseba Larrañaga, Quique Iglesias, Juan Antonio Alcalá, Inma Rodríguez, Paco García Caridad, Julio Maldonado 'Maldini', Antonio Romero, Paco González, David Bernabeu, José Álvarez, Roberto Gómez, Juanma Castaño, Fernando Burgos, Felipe del Campo, José Joaquín Brotons, José Damián González, José Manuel Monje] Juanma Castaño, Manu Carreño, Vicente Boluda, Mati Prats, Ricardo Reyes, Edu Pidal, Antonio Sanz, Louis van Gaal, Alfredo Duro, Santiago Segurola, Alfredo Relaño, Antonio Romero, Roberto Gómez, Josep Pedrerol, Fran Garrido, Roberto Palomar, Jota Jordi, Esteban Suárez, Edu Aguirre, Alexis Martín-Tamayo 'Mister Chip', Fernando Burgos, Rocío Martínez, Javier Herráez, Paco González, María Trisac, David Barral, Xabi Alonso, Alfredo Relaño, Alfredo Somoza, Juanma Rodríguez, Nacho Labarga, Jorge Liaño, Javi Amaro, Adrián Benedicto, Miguel 'Látigo' Serrano, Miguel Martín Talavera, Nacho Peña, Antón Meana, Jesús Gallego, Enrique Ortego, Manolo Lama, Siro López, Roberto Morales, Jorge Segura, Carlos Martínez, Pilar Losantos. [Bonus track: Juanma Rodríguez, Miguel 'Látigo' Serrano, Paul Tenorio, Marís Trisac] Fuentes: El larguero (Ser), Radioestadio noche (Onda Cero), El desmarque (Cuatro), El chiringuito de jugones (Mega), El primer palo (Es Radio), El futbolín (Radio Marca), La tribu (Radio Marca), El partidazo de Cope, Marcador (Radio Marca). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the streets of Gotham City, he's known as Batman – but at home, he's just Dad. A new animated series reveals Batman in a whole new light – at home taking care of a newly formed family, which may be even tougher than fighting crime! BAT-FAM follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne (aka “Little Batman”) as they welcome a few new residents to Wayne Manor -- Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred's free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a recently reformed Super-Villain; Ra's al Ghul, Damian's adoring “Pap Pap” who also happens to be Batman's longtime nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the Wayne Manor belfry. Oh! And let's not forget Selina, the beloved family cat. This close-knit family of misfits navigate the fun and frustrations of ordinary life while protecting the streets of Gotham City.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

57 minutes of sharp, fast, freaky techno from the underground pop star. Long before SoundCloud made him famous, RJ Glasgow was already producing edits from his bedroom in Philadelphia. The artist now known as LSDXOXO spliced R&B classics with DMX Krew and Madonna, then graduated from bedroom producer to internet provocateur with his 2010 mix series Spit or Swallow, where La Roux met Ratatat and Rihanna collided with Crystal Castles. A decade later, that same DIY energy has taken him far beyond the online underground. Now based in Berlin, Glasgow has opened for Beyoncé on her Renaissance tour, remixed Kelela, Lady Gaga and Björk, and taken his Floorgasm party worldwide. His RA Mix captures that evolution in full flight. Across 57 minutes and 26 tracks, RA.1012 tears through shades of contemporary techno—from big-room precision (Adam Beyer) to looping hardgroove (Italia 90, River Moon) and razor-sharp edits (EsDeeKid & Fakemink). “Maybe my music invokes that freaky feeling,” he told Resident Advisor in 2022. “A lot of people have that inner freak.” That spirit still drives him today—sensual, chaotic, unapologetic—and reminds us that wherever he plays, LSDXOXO will always be a club kid. Find the tracklist and Q&A at https://ra.co/podcast/1031 @lsdxoxo

Od vojne gimnazije do e-commerce konsaltinga. U 343. epizodi Pojačala, Ivan Minić ugostio je Nenada Rikića, jednog od najvažnijih aktera razvoja e-commerce scene na Balkanu. Kroz otvoren i dinamičan razgovor, Nenad deli svoju životnu i profesionalnu priču, od odrastanja u Bijeljini i izazova vojne gimnazije, preko studija na FON-u i prvih menadžerskih koraka, do ključne uloge u izgradnji Sport Visiona iz male lokalne firme u regionalnog lidera. Posebna pažnja je posvećena lekcijama iz menadžmenta, važnosti discipline i praktične prodaje, transformaciji tradicionalne maloprodaje, kao i izazovima izlaska na strana tržišta. Epizoda daje autentičan pogled na to kako izgleda put od najnižih pozicija do izvršnih funkcija, šta znači raditi "end-to-end", i zašto je sposobnost sagledavanja celokupnog poslovnog procesa ključ za uspeh. Nenad govori i o prelasku iz korporativnog sveta u konsalting, gde danas, kroz sopstvenu agenciju, pomaže biznisima da shvate e-commerce kao suštinsku funkciju modernog poslovanja, a ne kao “još jedan sajt”. O čemu smo pričali: - Najava razgovora - E-commerce kao biznis - Kad porastem biću - FON i odabir karijere - Počeci u Sport Vision-u - Standardi u saradnji - Ključni trenuci karijere - Izazovi novih tržišta - Uspon e-commerce trgovanja - Rađanje konsultanske firme Podržite nas na BuyMeACoffee: https://bit.ly/3uSBmoa Pročitajte transkript ove epizode: https://bit.ly/3LswByZ Posetite naš sajt i prijavite se na našu mailing listu: http://bit.ly/2LUKSBG Prijavite se na naš YouTube kanal: http://bit.ly/2Rgnu7o Pratite Pojačalo na društvenim mrežama: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2FfwqCR Twitter: http://bit.ly/2CVZoGr Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RzGHjN

El radón es un gas radiactivo invisible y sin olor que sale de las rocas del suelo y puede colarse en nuestras casas sin que nos demos cuenta. Parece inofensivo, pero no lo es: al respirarlo, libera pequeñas partículas que chocan con nuestras células y rompen sus moléculas, un daño que en algunos casos puede provocar la aparición de cáncer de pulmón. Por esa razón es importante conocerlo a fondo y buscar formas eficaces de eliminarlo antes de que pueda producir daño. Investigadores como Raúl Pérez López, nuestro invitado en Hablando con Científicos, se esfuerzan por estudiar el radón y las formas de evitar recopilar información sobre la geología urbana, es decir, el tipo de roca, la estructura del suelo o fallas tectónicas para elaborar de mapas de riesgo que permitan proteger la salud de las personas de este enemigo invisible.

El radón es un gas radiactivo invisible y sin olor que sale de las rocas del suelo y puede colarse en nuestras casas sin que nos demos cuenta. Parece inofensivo, pero no lo es: al respirarlo, libera pequeñas partículas que chocan con nuestras células y rompen sus moléculas, un daño que en algunos casos puede provocar la aparición de cáncer de pulmón. Por esa razón es importante conocerlo a fondo y buscar formas eficaces de eliminarlo antes de que pueda producir daño. Investigadores como Raúl Pérez López, nuestro invitado en Hablando con Científicos, se esfuerzan por estudiar el radón y las formas de evitar recopilar información sobre la geología urbana, es decir, el tipo de roca, la estructura del suelo o fallas tectónicas para elaborar de mapas de riesgo que permitan proteger la salud de las personas de este enemigo invisible.

This sermon continues the study of the Ten Plagues, examining plagues six through ten (Exodus 9-11). It moves from the boils and hail to the climactic 10th plague, the death of the firstborn. The message connects the plagues to God's judgment on the gods of Egypt, their prophetic fulfillment in the book of Revelation, and the urgency it creates for our own lives.Scripture ReferencesExodus 9:8-9: The plague of boils.Exodus 9:18-21: The plague of hail, where some Egyptians "feared the word of the Lord" and were saved.Exodus 11:4-7: The announcement of the final plague, the death of the firstborn.Revelation 8:7-8: The end-times judgments echoing the plagues (hail, fire, blood).James 4:14: "What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes."2 Corinthians 5:10: The judgment seat of Christ for believers.Revelation 20:11-15: The Great White Throne judgment for unbelievers.Philippians 1:21-23: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."Key PointsThe Plagues Get Personal The plagues intensify and become more personal. They began by attacking Egypt's economy (Nile, livestock), but the sixth plague, boils, is the first to directly attack human flesh. God is "turning up the volume" of His revelation.God's Heart: An Invitation in Judgment Even in severe judgment, God offers a way of escape. During the plague of hail (Plague 7), God gives a warning to bring livestock inside. The text explicitly states that some of Pharaoh's servants "feared the word of the Lord" and were saved, showing God's desire to rescue anyone who will listen.The War on Gods: Defeating Ra The plagues were a systematic humiliation of Egypt's gods. The ninth plague, darkness, was the most significant. It was a direct assault on Ra, the sun god, who was the chief deity. Since Pharaoh was seen as the human embodiment of Ra, this plague was a total humiliation of both the god and the king.The Final Exodus: Plagues in Revelation The plagues of Exodus are a preview of the "Final Exodus" described in the book of Revelation. The end-times judgments use the exact same imagery: hail, fire, blood, darkness, and sores. What God did to one nation that hated Him, He will one day do on a global scale.Your Personal End Times Whether or not we are in the "last generation," every individual is in their own "personal end times." Life is a mist (James 4:14). The two most important days of our lives are the day we respond to the Gospel and the day we stand before Jesus.ConclusionThe tenth plague, the death of the firstborn, is the climax and the clearest picture of the Gospel in the Old Testament. Judgment is real and coming for all. But God provided a way out: the blood of an unblemished lamb. Those who applied the blood to their doorposts were saved.This truth gives believers a "win-win" perspective on mortality. As Kathleen Candy, a beloved member of this church, famously said while battling cancer, "Either way, I win." This echoes Paul: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."Calls to ActionAcknowledge Your Mortality: Recognize that your life is a mist and you are not guaranteed tomorrow.Prepare to Meet God: Ensure you are "covered by the blood of the Lamb" (Jesus) so you are prepared for your "personal end times."Live with a "Win-Win" Attitude: Adopt the perspective of Philippians 1:21, knowing that for a believer, death is not a loss but a gain. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Médium Raúl Vaquero revela cómo se mantiene el hilo invisible entre los vivos y los muertos, una conexión real entre almas que trasciende la muerte. En esta entrevista del Especial Difuntos de Mindalia, descubre cómo los espíritus nos acompañan, envían señales, y qué significa la vida después de la muerte. Un encuentro lleno de amor, consuelo y sabiduría espiritual. Raúl Vaquero Médium mundialmente reconocido. https://mediumraulvaquero.com/ Más información en: https://www.mindaliatelevision.com PARTICIPA CON TUS COMENTARIOS EN ESTE VÍDEO. ------------ INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA ---------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional, sin ánimo de lucro, que difunde universalmente contenidos sobre espiritualidad y bienestar para la mejora de la consciencia del mundo. Apóyanos con tu donación en: https://www.mindalia.com/donar/ - Suscríbete, comenta positivamente y comparte nuestros vídeos para difundir este conocimiento a miles de personas. Nuestro sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com SÍGUENOS TAMBIÉN EN NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS https://www.mindalia.com/plataformas/ *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. #Espíritus #Señales #VidaDespuésDeLaMuerte

Pere Aznar, Marina Lobo y Virginia Riezu analizan la actualidad política de la semana. Pepa Blanes, jefa de cultura de la Cadena SER, nos presenta 'Abre los ojos 2' y 'Cuando ellas brillan'. Y el compositor y productor Raül Refree nos presenta su libro 'Cuando todo encaja'.CRÉDITOS:Guion: Pere AznarProducción: Toni CuartDirige: Javier del PinoRealización técnica: Pablo Arévalo

Ce week-end, découvrez Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast de Bababam qui vous embarque dans des récits de vie incroyables, des affaires rocambolesques, des mystères et des légendes... Plongez au cœur de la secte Raël et revivez l'effroyable parcours de son prophète. De son vrai nom Claude Vorilhon, ce faux messager et sinistre manipulateur à endoctriner des milliers de fidèles depuis les années 70, en se prétendant le messager des extraterrestres créateurs de l'humanité… Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Clément Prévaux Voix : Andréa Brusque Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pere Aznar, Marina Lobo y Virginia Riezu analizan la actualidad política de la semana. Pepa Blanes, jefa de cultura de la Cadena SER, nos presenta 'Abre los ojos 2' y 'Cuando ellas brillan'. Y el compositor y productor Raül Refree nos presenta su libro 'Cuando todo encaja'.CRÉDITOS:Guion: Pere AznarProducción: Toni CuartDirige: Javier del PinoRealización técnica: Pablo Arévalo

On Episode 594 of Spittin' Chiclets, Biz has been everywhere (Toronto → Atlanta → Dallas), and the league's upside down: the Anaheim Ducks are legit (8-3-1, six of seven), with Cutter Gauthier throwing a hatty at the Panthers — are they sneaky Cup contenders? The Wild Vs. Preds OT was pure chaos with a controversial winner after the net popped loose. Blue Jackets are 7-5-1, set for Prime Monday Night Hockey in Edmonton — do they have playoff juice? To talk all things Columbus, the greatest Blue Jacket ever, Rick Nash Joins the show. This is an episode you won't want to miss. 00:00:00 - START 00:04:57 - TOR Leafs 00:12:00 - Ovi's 900th 00:15:20 - Blues Trouble 00:33:54 - Anaheim 00:37:45 - Wild OT Drama 00:40:33 - Around the League 00:50:46 - Rick Nash Interview 01:50:53 - RA's World 02:09:45 - RA's Hall of Fame TV Shows 02:22:38 - RA's Weekly Classic Recommendation 02:25:10 - RA's Grind my Gears 02:26:48 - RA's Picks this Week 02:28:54 - Etc. Support the Show: DISCOVER: Get cash back on every purchase with the Discover It card. Learn more at discover.com/creditcard https://www.discover.com/nhl GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS for $20 off your first purchase DRAFTKINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. AMAZON PRIME: Prime Monday Night Hockey is available free to Prime members in Canada. Start your free trial: www.primevideo.com. For the full Prime Monday Night Hockey schedule, visit https://www.primevideo.com/salp/nhl. JACKPOCKET: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is a lottery courier and not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per new customer. Opt-in for $5 in non-withdrawable Lottery Credits that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Ends 12/31/25 at 11:59PM ET. Terms: jkpt.co/draw5. Scratch off tickets subject to availability. Sponsored by Jackpocket.  Based on the total dollar amount of lottery prizes won by Jackpocket customers. Based on 2025 iOS download data collected by Sensor Tower.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan joins Alan for a beachside chat bursting with laughs, music, and Miami sunshine

David Anderson and I discuss a pivotal matchup on Saturday (2:30pm ET; FS1) between the Scarlet Knights and Terps. The speed of Maryland could be a major problem but can RA win the battle in the red zone on both ends? A full game preview is here.#rutgersfootball

In this episode, we invite Chris back onto the show to discuss the topic of Leisure according to the Law of One. We review at some of the topic related Ra quotes and discuss the overall importance of leisure time. I hope everyone enjoys!https://www.lawofonespiritualconcepts.com/

Los Pittsburgh Steelers viajan a Los Ángeles en la Semana 10 para enfrentarse a unos Chargers liderados por Justin Herbert. Álvaro Martín, Arturo Carlos y Raúl Allegre analizan lo que la defensiva de Pittsburgh debe hacer para presionar e incomodar al quarterback, la versatilidad y las armas ofensivas de Herbert, la clave para establecer el juego terrestre y mucho más.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El programa del viernes con Jesús Gallego: lista de la SElección de Luis de la fuente con el regreso del jugador del Barça, previa de la jornada 12 de liga, resto de fútbol, El Sanedrón con Raúl Pérez, Euroliga con un Barça-Madrid, sprint de Fórmula 1 en Brasil, motociclismo y más deporte.

El picotazo de David Sánchez, en La Tribu con Raúl Varela, este viernes sobre la convocatoria de Lamine Yamal por parte de Luis de la Fuente.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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La opinión de Raúl Varela, este viernes, sobre el momento que viven los entrenadores tras el episodio entre Iñigo Pérez y Balliu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Peace Among the Candles: A Cusco Day of the Dead Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La Plaza de Armas de Cusco estaba llena de vida durante el Día de los Muertos.En: La Plaza de Armas of Cusco was full of life during the Day of the Dead.Es: Colores brillantes cubrían el lugar.En: Bright colors covered the place.Es: Había flores de cempasúchil adornando los altares, y el aroma del incienso se mezclaba con el aire fresco de primavera.En: There were cempasúchil flowers adorning the altars, and the scent of incense mixed with the fresh spring air.Es: Las velas parpadeaban suavemente al pie de la arquitectura colonial que rodeaba la plaza.En: Candles flickered gently at the foot of the colonial architecture surrounding the plaza.Es: Mateo, Lucía y Raúl caminaban juntos entre la multitud.En: Mateo, Lucía, and Raúl walked together among the crowd.Es: Lucía estaba llena de energía.En: Lucía was full of energy.Es: Sus ojos brillaban ante cada altar decorado.En: Her eyes lit up at each decorated altar.Es: Raúl, práctico como siempre, se aseguraba de que tuvieran todo lo necesario para el día: agua, mapas y, sobre todo, la seguridad de estar juntos.En: Raúl, practical as always, made sure they had everything needed for the day: water, maps, and most importantly, the assurance of staying together.Es: Mateo, sin embargo, estaba en silencio.En: Mateo, however, was silent.Es: Algo lo preocupaba.En: Something was worrying him.Es: Observaba los altares y sentía una mezcla de emociones.En: He looked at the altars and felt a mix of emotions.Es: Pensaba en su padre, quien había fallecido el año anterior.En: He thought of his father, who had passed away the previous year.Es: Había un pesar en su corazón.En: There was a longing in his heart.Es: Se sentía culpable por no haber pasado más tiempo con él.En: He felt guilty for not having spent more time with him.Es: "¿Mateo, estás bien?"En: "Mateo, are you okay?"Es: preguntó Lucía con una sonrisa cálida.En: asked Lucía with a warm smile.Es: Mateo asintió, pero Lucía no estaba convencida.En: Mateo nodded, but Lucía was not convinced.Es: "Vamos, hagamos algo especial.En: "Come on, let's do something special.Es: Honremos a tu papá."En: Let's honor your dad."Es: Raúl sugirió una idea práctica.En: Raúl suggested a practical idea.Es: "Podemos hacer una ofrenda aquí en la plaza.En: "We can make an offering here in the plaza.Es: Traje algunas cosas."En: I brought some things."Es: Mostró una pequeña bolsa con velas y fotos.En: He showed a small bag with candles and photos.Es: Mateo dudó, pero sus amigos lo animaron.En: Mateo hesitated, but his friends encouraged him.Es: Juntos, encontraron un lugar en la plaza para crear la ofrenda.En: Together, they found a spot in the plaza to create the offering.Es: Usaron velas, flores y una foto de su padre sonriente.En: They used candles, flowers, and a photo of his smiling father.Es: Mateo colocó cuidadosamente un objeto especial, un pequeño libro que su papá le había regalado.En: Mateo carefully placed a special object, a small book his dad had given him.Es: Cuando terminó, una ráfaga de viento llegó de repente y movió algunas de las ofrendas.En: When he finished, a sudden gust of wind came and moved some of the offerings.Es: Al principio, Mateo sintió desesperación.En: At first, Mateo felt desperation.Es: Pero luego se dio cuenta; el viento era ligero y casi juguetón.En: But then he realized; the wind was light and almost playful.Es: Sonrió.En: He smiled.Es: "Es como si papá estuviera aquí, bromeando como siempre lo hacía."En: "It's like dad is here, joking as he always did."Es: Con sus amigos a su lado, Mateo observó el altar.En: With his friends by his side, Mateo observed the altar.Es: Sintió una extraña paz.En: He felt a strange peace.Es: La tristeza seguía ahí, pero también estaba la alegría de los recuerdos.En: The sadness was still there, but so was the joy of the memories.Es: Comprendió que su padre vivía en esos momentos, en cada historia compartida.En: He understood that his father lived in those moments, in every shared story.Es: La música alegre de fondo se mezclaba con las risas y el murmullo de la gente.En: The cheerful music in the background mixed with the laughter and murmur of the people.Es: Mateo se sintió lleno de calidez.En: Mateo felt full of warmth.Es: Había encontrado una forma de conectar con su padre.En: He had found a way to connect with his father.Es: El amor y los recuerdos eran un puente.En: Love and memories were a bridge.Es: Mateo finalmente aceptó que recordar lo bueno mantenía vivo su espíritu.En: Mateo finally accepted that remembering the good kept his spirit alive.Es: Así terminó el día.En: So the day ended.Es: Bajo el cielo de Cusco, entre risas y lágrimas, Mateo encontró paz en la compañía de sus amigos.En: Under the Cusco sky, among laughter and tears, Mateo found peace in the company of his friends.Es: En el corazón de las celebraciones, la memoria de su padre le iluminaba, como las velas en la Plaza de Armas.En: In the heart of the celebrations, his father's memory illuminated him, like the candles in La Plaza de Armas. Vocabulary Words:the incense: el inciensothe offering: la ofrendathe altar: el altarthe gust: la ráfagato adorn: adornarto flicker: parpadearthe crowd: la multitudthe assurance: la seguridadto hesitate: dudarpractical: prácticoto illuminate: iluminarto feel guilty: sentirse culpablethe scent: el aromato encourage: animarthe spring: la primaverato vanish: desaparecerthe remembrance: el recuerdothe architecture: la arquitecturato mix: mezclarthe colonial: el colonialto murmur: el murmullothe celebration: la celebraciónthe warmth: la calidezthe energy: la energíato assure: asegurarthe laughter: la risathe sadness: la tristezathe longing: el pesarto pass away: fallecerplayful: juguetón

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¡Prepárense, curiosos del pasado y chismosos de lo mitológico! En este nuevo episodio de VESTIGIOS de la Historia, nos lanzamos al Antiguo Egipto para desenterrar uno de los dramas más sabrosos del Nilo: el mito de los dos hermanos. Spoiler sin culpa: hay traiciones, engaños, magia, vacas que hablan y hasta un corazón que termina en el lugar menos esperado.Si creías que las telenovelas eran intensas, espera a escuchar cómo se las gastaban los dioses egipcios cuando se trataba de amor y venganza.Entre jeroglíficos y chismes de faraones, descubriremos que los antiguos también sabían hacer buen drama familiar —de esos que ni Ra se pierde desde el cielo. Así que afina tus oídos, acomódate en tu sarcófago favorito y prepárate para reírte, aprender y quedarte con cara de esfinge sorprendida. ¡Porque en Vestigios de la Historia, hasta los mitos se cuentan con sabrosura!

Irgendwie dabei und doch außen vor: Mias Bruder hat das Down-Syndrom. Früher hat sie das verheimlicht – heute kämpft sie für Inklusion. Barrierefreiheit und ein faires Miteinander gelingen nur, wenn alle mitdenken und echte Begegnungen möglich sind.**********Ihr hört: Gesprächspartnerin: Mia, hatte früher Berührungsängste, ist jetzt Aktivistin für Inklusion Gesprächspartnerinnen: Linda, Katrin und Cindy, erzählen von Hürden im Alltag und Wünschen Gesprächspartnerin: Sarah Karim, Soziologin, spezialisiert auf die Soziologie der Behinderung und Disability Studies Gesprächspartner: Raúl Krauthausen, Inklusions-Aktivist, Autor, Speaker Autor und Host: Przemek Żuk Redaktion: Ivy Nortey, Celine Wegert Produktion: Jan Morgenstern**********Quellen:Steinmetz, S., Wrase, M., Helbig, M. & Döttinger, I. (2021). Die Umsetzung schulischer Inklusion nach der UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention in den deutschen Bundesländern, Recht und Gesellschaft - Law and Society, No. 15, ISBN 978-3-7489-2440-1, Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft.Schumacher, Y. (2022). Der Stundenlohn in Behindertenwerkstätten – Bloß moralisch bedenklich oder sogar verfassungsrechtlich problematisch?, JuWissBlog Nr. 67/2022 v. 29.11.2022Trescher, H., & Nothbaum, P. (2023). Partizipation und Partizipationsbarrieren von Menschen mit Behinderung in Deutschland. Kursbuch Bürgerbeteiligung #5. **********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Toxisch: Amelie bekommt oft Nicht-Komplimente zu hörenArbeitslohn: Warum Menschen mit Behinderung nur 1,35 Euro pro Stunde bekommenLeben mit einer Behinderung: Sebastian will Respekt – kein Mitleid**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Facts & Feelings über Whatsapp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an factsundfeelings@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei Whatsapp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von Whatsapp.

Nossos sócios Luis André Oliveira, Tomás Goulart, Sarah Campos e Victor Ary debatem, no episódio de hoje, os principais acontecimentos da semana no Brasil e no mundo. No cenário internacional, o destaque foi a piora dos dados de mercado de trabalho nos EUA – diante do shutdown, ganham relevância dados alternativos, que apontaram enfraquecimento, com menor intenção de contratação e aumento na expectativa de desemprego. Os ISMs vieram mistos, com serviços um pouco melhores e manufaturas mais fracas, mas o tom geral dos empresários continua de cautela. A Suprema Corte iniciou julgamento sobre os poderes do presidente de impor tarifas unilateralmente, estratégia utilizada por Trump ao longo do atual mandato. No Reino Unido, o BoE manteve juros estáveis por 5 votos a 4, sinalizando percepção de que os riscos altistas para inflação, por ora, diminuíram. No Brasil, o Copom manteve a Selic em 15% e reforçou a estratégia de juros contracionistas por período prolongado, reduzindo a possibilidade de cortes ainda esse ano. A produção industrial veio em linha com o esperado. O Senado aprovou a isenção de IR para quem ganha até R$5.000, faltando apenas a sanção presidencial. A semana também foi marcada por resultados positivos de empresas brasileiras. No mercado de crédito, houve correção adicional nos spreads de debêntures tradicionais, com abertura de 36 bps, e nomes low rated abrindo 60 bps, refletindo os fundamentos depois de tantos meses de descasamento devido ao movimento técnico. Debêntures incentivadas tiveram movimento mais técnico, com leve abertura. No exterior, os bonds brasileiros seguiram pressionados, com destaque negativo para nomes já fragilizados como Raízen e Braskem. Nos EUA, os juros curtos fecharam 6 bps e os longos abriram 5 bps; e as bolsas tiveram desempenho negativo – S&P 500 -1,63%, Nasdaq -3,09% e Russell 2000 -1,88%. No Brasil, os juros abriram marginalmente, o Ibovespa subiu 3,02% e o real valorizou 0,80%. Na próxima semana, destaque para atividade e inflação na China; possível acordo americano para dar fim ao shutdown; e, no Brasil, ata do Copom, inflação, atividade e pesquisas eleitorais. Não deixe de conferir!

Christian College Sex Comedy: Part 28 Sandwiches? In 30 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the podcast at Explicit Novels.             Some masks hide who we are. Others show who we want to be                I could bowl Mercy over with a feather. Rio and I are doing the same social mechanics and come to the same conclusion. There are three reasons to marry a gay guy; 1.      money, 2.      social pressure and 3.      camouflage. Felicity doesn't need the money, so we simply assumed it to be number two. We totally missed the other reason; Felicity is a lesbian. Rio takes it in her slow and easy style. She walks up and puts Felicity in a gentle Mercy, Felicity, Rio sandwich. "I am going to have so much fun breaking you in," Rio whispers affectionately to Felicity. "When you get good at it, I'll let you play with Mercy, she likes to be played with but you have to be firm. Do you like it firm and hard, my most favorite and annoying little Ass-Tramp?" Subtle like a freaking tsunami. Mercy recovers from her shock to nod her head vigorously. "What about Barbie Lynn?" Felicity inquires with velvet hunger. "She's Zane's," Rio informs her. Felicity looks a bit disappointed. "Zane shares her though, so don't expect her to fall in love with you," then leans in and up, "but you'll find out her lips, titties and ass are to die for. Now let's go back to my room and let me show you some things," Rio grins, looks over her shoulder and gives me a wink. Who's room? Barbie Lynn pats my ass then skips after the trio. "We are going to lube up Mercy and try out some of the basics," Rio instructs Felicity. "We'll see what intrigues you then I'll send you home with some toys to practice with and, well, loosen you up a bit. Mercy didn't become fantastic overnight. I had to work on her a lot. See, and the conversation is drowned out by the rest of the students on the floor. No one has batted an eye about Mercy, Rio, and/or Felicity either. Maybe I really am the downfall of the Judeo-Christian tradition after all. Rio is taking responsibility for Mercy. Mercy just stepped out to the World as her true self, a tiny, tiny step anyway. Barbie Lynn is playing Dorm Mother in spades and in a manner way beyond the Handbook's job description. Valarie, Vivian and Iona have gathered together then when Vivian finger-beckons me over. I saunter over to see what's going to go wrong with my life next, and if they have any Tribbles hiding there I'm going to burn the little bastards in the sink. That's not what brings me over. "All the Advocate-candidates have been approached and agreed to serve," Vivian seems amused to inform me. "They want what little ceremony exists to be performed and the Advocates sworn in at 9pm." "Has someone worked on an Oath of Office," I groan. 'To one's self be true', what else can I say? "It seems some of the prelaw students actually had a little contest and they've put something together," Vivian smiles warmly. "It has been downloaded to your phone, it is under Advocate Oath of Office." "Why are you being such a smart ass?" I look her over. "Hasn't my day been bad enough?" "Zane, have you seen your phone log for the past twelve hours?" Vivian asks me. I have been ignoring my phone, in fact. I check it now and I bless those hard working Taiwanese and the huge memory capacity they've put in my global lifeline; otherwise my phone would have melted down hours ago. Fuck, I have phone calls from people I don't even know, who live in, France, Germany, Brazil and Belarus? I rack my mind to remember where Belarus is, blonde-haired, blue eyed Slavic ladies, now I know! The viewing of Star Trek humiliations seem to be universal but at least they don't know my name or face. There is some serious Time Lord Mafia paddling over this one. They've used my damn private phone number. "When do you think you'll talk to Rio," Iona asks cautiously. "I'll take care of that right now, while she's feeling happy and playful," I comfort Iona. "Besides, it could be worse; everyone is looking for a pudgy Sasquatch, not me." The three ladies all stare at me. "Oh fuck," I groan. "Well," Vivian looks away (oh hell), "the footage sort of shows you taking a shower plus your name and phone number." "But your transformation into is a fur-ball is truly precious," Valarie comforts/mocks me. "All my gal-pals out West think you are so cute; Phoenix, one of my Mom's jailbird friends, even used the 'too cute' emoticon and I didn't even think she knew what emoticons were. She sent it to all her buds still in lock-up too." "Great, I'm popular in a women's correctional facility, at least it is in another state," I sigh upward. I pray to God that never becomes relevant. "Hell, I have a housewife in Belarus she wants me as a house pet." "What does she look like?" Valarie seems curious. "How would I know?" I am somewhat offended. Valarie takes my phone but I don't resist too much. She scrolls a bit then hits the number. "Don't call her," I bark. Valarie laughs then hands me my phone back. She shows me the 'entirety' of the girl's message. Nice bikini, or what there is of it and I can't imagine it being too practical that far north. She is divorced, with a one year old son, 22 years old and fresh out of college with a job as a PR specialist for a real estate development firm. She also speaks seven freaking languages, I feel like such an underachiever right now, or male underwear model. Maybe I'll make her a pen pal ~ she's a half a world away. I should be safe. Right now I can't play it safe though; I have to go play with Rio and I know that violates my health insurance under the 'feeding dangerous animals' clause. "Zane," Iona offers to take my phone so I give it to her (why should I distrust her right?). Her delicate little fingers fly across it then she hands it back. "You now have a fifteen minute warning," she is trying to be helpful. "Paige seems to have vanished," I request, "so when you see her, tell her to give us some peace please." The three of the saner women I know give me a nod. I round the final screen and there is my sleeping platform. Barbie Lynn and Felicity are examining a stunning large collection of sexual aids (that my credit card must have paid for), which Rio is sedately explaining to them, sort of what you would expect from a Mary Kay or Avon saleswomen. Mercy is bent over the bed, pushing up her ass by standing on her toes, skirt and panties gone and surreptitiously undoing her blouse buttons when she thinks Rio isn't looking. Mercy even flashes a precious grin my way when she sees me. It is the 'Weeee! I'm about to get fucked' look. While amiably chatting away, Rio puts her hand over one of Felicity's hands and leads it over to Mercy's flank. Felicity puts up a token resistance. "Do that again and it will cost you," Rio purrs. Felicity stares at Rio's feral nature, seeing her truly for the first time then obeys. "Good girl," Rio coos in Felicity's ear. That reminds me what I've forgotten to do today, the air filters. I look around the various wardrobes for some sort of precision tool like a baseball bat, crowbar, sledgehammer, fire axe or chainsaw, I have a cricket bat? What the hell am I doing with a cricket bat? Isn't that the National sport of India; is it even played on this continent? It may be one of a kind; I'll spare it. "Zane!" Rio snaps. Apparently she's been calling my name for a second or two. "Yeah Bro, what do you need?" I answer. I'm not being attacked by someone so she must need something from me. "Felicity is self-conscious about being naked in front of us girls," Rio grins. "Could you pick out a swimsuit for her that is conservative and demur?" In Rio-speak that means three small circle Band-Aids and some dental floss. "What color would you like Felicity?" I ask. She says white; I groan because when you sweat/drip on white it becomes translucent. Maybe she's teasing me. I pick out a Rio-approved set (she has a whole drawer labeled 'Slut Wear' after all), hides it from her until I walk around and hand the 'suit' to Rio. Top lesson: 1.      Rio is in charge. Rio approved approves the look suit then hands it to Felicity. "You expect me to wear this?" Felicity gasps. "That's going to cost you Sweet-cheeks," Rio grins wickedly. "I can't wear this," Felicity stammers. Rio puts a finger to her lips to stop Felicity from saying anything else. "I apologize, Ms. Tolliver," Rio nods, "I think you are in the wrong place. Thank you for the books; good-bye now." Felicity is looking back and forth between Rio, Barbie Lynn, Mercy and me. Barbie Lynn gives Felicity a friendly shrug; I mirror that gesture while Rio takes up a medium lavender dildo, a bottle of lube and pours an expertly delivered thin stream on the tool and Mercy's asshole as if they are one. She's pointedly ignoring Felicity. Felicity is a 'Prom Queen' type and now some jumped-up freshman has dismissed her like she is nothing; I doubt that has ever happened before. On the other hand, Rio is brazenly open with her sexuality and sexual desires; a freedom Felicity has always felt denied her. Felicity almost makes a crucial mistake but I catch her starting to form the words 'I'm sorry' to me but I redirect her with a tilt of my head. "I apologize," Felicity whispers. "Zane, could you take over for me please," Rio says. I step around to her far side and start working my dildo slowly into Mercy's rectum. She wiggles her ass playfully to the intrusion. Rio steps up to Felicity, rises up on her tiptoes and grips Felicity's head firmly but gently. Rio tries to kiss Felicity but I can tell the taller blonde's jaws clench and her body stiffens. "One last chance," Rio insists. She lets the implications sink in then kisses her again. It is a close thing but Felicity finally breaks down and let's Rio's tongue master her tongue, mouth and lips. Felicity moan eradicates a decade of repression and denial and it is with some reluctance that the taller blonde lets the short, darker Rio settle down. Rio presses a finger to Felicity's lips again. "This is going to be the last time I'm nice to you for some time," Rio begins. She stops Felicity from speaking once more. "Zane and I are closer than family, he's number 1 in my book; there is no other. I will call you whatever I want to call you and you will not talk back. My safe words are 'That fucking hurts' or clapping your ankles together if you can't speak." "Mercy is mine; hurt her and I will bury you, my hand to God. Outside of that, I will use you like I want to. I will show you things you've only read about, make you dress in clothes that terrify you, and press you as hard as I can because I care about you Felicity. Are you a virgin?" Rio inquires. "Yes," Felicity moans somewhat frightened. "Your vaginal virginity is yours, your oral and anal virginity are mine," she explains. "When I say come over, don't make excuses, bring your ass to wherever I am. I am going to be hard on you and give you to my friends to play with because it amuses me, clear? Are you okay with this; if you aren't, this is your last chance to back out because I will hunt your ass down after tonight." "I can, I'm okay with this," Felicity says with less trepidation. "Okay Bitch," Rio growls, "Take off your shoes, panties and skirt; pick out the paddle you think you deserve to be spanked with and bed over the bed. That shirt better not be in the way. Oh, you are leaving your bra with me tonight, go home without it. You only wear panties if you have my permission as well." "Yes, Felicity falters. "Call me Rio," she clarifies. "I'm not afraid of who the fuck I am. You've looked down at people like me all your life and now you are going to be as degraded as what you wanted me to go through. Payback is a bitch." "Yes Rio," Felicity confirms softly. "Well, get to it," Rio snaps and swats Felicity's ass. "I want to waste some time on my beautiful, wonderful, annoying slut here," she moved to Mercy, "and her tricky little self has been taking off her clothes without my permission." The slap Rio plants leaves a red handprint on Mercy who exhales contentedly at Rio's attention. "Oh, you've been a naughty little fuck-slut, and you are wetter than the damn river," Rio whispers in Mercy's ear as one hand pumps the vibrator in her ass and the other strokes her wet cunt. Yeah Rio, that's putting the fear of God in Mercy, right. Felicity takes the most-wicked looking paddle available and I've never even seen Rio consider using. "Bro, we have a meeting at 9pm so we need to break it up in about an hour," I give the bad news. "Zane, damn, take over Mercy once more; I trust you with her but I want tears and if you could get her to bite up a ball gag, I'd appreciate it," Rio asks. Mercy has been placated and her position with Rio affirmed. She's a happy little Bottom once more because Rio finds her annoying, which means 'love' when translated into sane people-speak. "Barbie Lynn, warm her up for me," Rio requests of the blonde bombshell as she falls on Felicity's behind's like a Bedouin dying of thirst. I can see Felicity about to turn and plead for Barbie Lynn's attention because she mistakenly believes BLT will be hesitant. Boy, she's in for a surprise. Barbie Lynn's thumbs push the base of Felicity's softly resistant ass up and apart. Barbie Lynn is lapping like a dog at Felicity's cunny alternating flicks of the tongue along the labia and short, rapid intrusions. "What kind of sick masochist are you?" Rio snarls, waving Felicity's chosen paddle before her eyes. "I use this to crush the skulls of rogue water buffaloes; where was I supposed to hit you; on the asses of your ancestors cause that was where you were headed? What the hell was this even doing in my collection anyway?" "Also, what are you doing with your bra still on? I'm going to want those bad boys milked before you escape tonight," Rio grumbled. "You didn't, Felicity starts to protest even as Barbie Lynn twirls her toward orgasm. "Shut up!" Rio hisses. "Barbie Lynn, teach her a lesson." Barbie Lynn frees up one hand long enough to give her one 'moderate' spank. "Where is Paige; I need her nimble, spider-like finger of Evil." I can't seem to spot her so Paige is forced to clear her throat, she has carefully hidden herself behind my, pillow; she's hiding by the simple expedients of being in semi-darkness and being very still. It is so eerie I almost love her, love her. "Jesus H. Christ," Rio jumps. "I'd put bells on you but I'd probably end up with them in my cunt, now that actually, focus Rio!" she chastises herself. "Paige, help me strip my latest toy down and give her nipples a stress test," Rio requests. "Deal, but you need to do me one favor," Paige starts crawling over toward Felicity. "Sure, now get snappy," Rio urges her on as starts to pull Felicity's shirt over the girl's head. "Forgive me for forcing Iona to help me and the Time Lord Mafia," Paige cashes in her favor immediately. It is all the more self-sacrificial in that I suspect Cordelia kept Paige out of the whole plot. "Bitch," Rio seethes at Paige, "if you messed up Iona I'll still find a way to make you pay, I promise you." "You granted me a favor," Paige reminds Rio cautiously. "Zane, do something," Rio pleads. "I've already sworn not to make the responsible parties pay, beyond what Cordelia has already granted me," I grin. "I get Paige's ass whenever I want, how often I want, until the end of October," I add. Paige lowers her head and trembles with fear and anticipation; the 'threat' of anal sex is something Paige and I are working through plus, since Paige fears it, Rio will love the fantasy vision of Paige squirming on my 'meaty pole', see Barbie Lynn's thesaurus. Rio can't get away from Paige fast enough, falling into the narcotic pleasures of Mercy's treasures. Rio is often misunderstood; pain is a daily part of her life brought about by her blatantly aggressive lifestyle and the wraiths of her past. Mercy isn't in any danger; she could hardly be safer at the moment, figuratively speaking. Mercy's ass and cunt are getting a workout to the point I'm afraid that Rio is going to shove that dildo all the way into Mercy's colon and Rio's tongue might end Mercy's 'pesky' virginity by tongue-muscle action alone. Paige shoots me a sad smile before she gets on her back and starts sliding under Felicity. When they are face to face, but running in different directions, Paige and Felicity exchange some wistful kisses. "You are beautiful," Felicity moans down at the pale pink lips and snowy skin of someone who is working both overtime at being my lover and more importantly, a friend to my group of friends. "I know," Paige responds confidently before wiggling her way further under Felicity. Soon she has the first taste most likely anyone has had over of her breasts and nipples. I can tell when Paige draws in the first full gulp of tit because Felicity goes off like a bronco mare with a cougar cub on her back. She is making deep, guttural moans but at least she's not screaming her head off. "Rio, do you want Felicity to taste my tits?" Paige asks. Rio is being petulant. "Rio, if you want I'll never talk to Paige or Iona again because they are both Time Lord Mafia and they all had a part to play in this," I declare. "I know of only one who didn't, and if she's my sole friend with them after this, so be it, but you have to let me fight my own fights alone from time to time and let me decide what counts as a victory." "Fuck the bitches," Rio pops up, much to Mercy's astonishment, "One is more than enough." "Fine, Iona is out Rio. The only one who didn't have a part in this morning was Paige," I tell Rio. "I'll go tell her that you two are done, but I'll have you know she was operating under my orders, sort of. I told her not to go against Cordelia and she did as I asked." Rio seems truly conflicted for the longest time then she drapes herself over Mercy's body. "Honey-hole reach back, take over and keep yourself going or I'll make you feel up each Karate Club member during practice Monday," Rio purrs to her lover. Mercy hastily obeys because I think something about the way the situation playing out intrigues her. Rio shuffles down to Barbie Lynn, Felicity's posterior and Paige's head. "You fucking lied to me you freaky douche," Rio declares venomously at the albino Paige. Paige wisely keeps silent, there is nothing positive she can say. SheRio plants four resounding smacks on Felicity's exposed bottom. Felicity squeals, distracting Rio momentarily. "You'll pay for that, you skank," Rio hisses at Felicity. "Paige, how fucking dare you disappoint me," she growls. "How dare you act above my expectations; you are almost a human being," Rio finishes - as if the term 'human being' is as horrid a term as ATF agent or fashionista. Rio stands up and views her domain. Mercy is going all out though she clearly misses her Top and Felicity is panting herself toward another, more prolonged climax. "Barbie-licious, would you take care of my prize for me; you know what she likes," Rio requests with a hint of her normal madness. "Paige, give her some nipple-age and I'm going to break in Felici-hump's whore-hole." For the English-speaking public that means (I think) that Paige is to open her own shirt, unfasten her front-access bra and lead Felicity's lips to those translucent, succulent breasts I find so tasty. Felicity is clearly in a sexual buzz; otherwise she might spend precious minutes trying to figure out that Rio just declared her intention to introduce Felicity to anal sex of the strap-on variety. "Hey, pansy-boy," Rio mocks me and my reclining majesty, "get over here and give me some of that magic tongue and finger work that will turn her back into a straight." That's just mean. "Please don't make me like men," Felicity stammers. Her eyes are glassy and feverish. Rio smacks both buttocks this time and Felicity squeals louder. "You don't get to talk, you listen," Rio commands. "You are a perfect lover, a lesbian," Rio explains from some teasing twisted core. "We simply sleep with men to control them, but I don't want you sleep with Lance without my permission, is that understood?" Felicity keeps her words within her lips as well as going back to use another one of Paige's nipples for further succor. This is just bizarre, the bi-sexual is demanding/empowering the lesbian to not sleep with her gay fianc , I couldn't write stuff this weird and then avoid rehab. "In fact, Zane has an in with your future Mother-in-law and she'll tell him if she even suspects her baby boy is having sex with a woman," Rio double-pumps her eyebrows at me. Rio doesn't 'know' that I'm having sex with Rochelle Wellington; Felicity's soon to be MIL. We do both know Lance, the fianc , likes playing with other men's cocks. We have the video file to prove it too. "You step out on me and I'll sell you to that sorority next door to Zane's house for a weekend," Rio threatens. Felicity isn't Mercy, she's repressed while Mercy is perverse (by outside standards). Full exposure to the town at large frightens Felicity because she doesn't want deal with the social consequences of being labeled homosexual. Mercy is actually afraid of her sexual proclivities themselves as well as the real physical danger of exposure. Once Felicity finds her own identity her relationship will change, in essence she'll never replace Mercy in Rio's heart. There is never going to be that vulnerability and utter acceptance that those two have. Felicity is going to be fun and in time I think Hudson Lane may be a better match as a companion. Hudson and Felicity are adults where Rio fights adulthood with every breath. Rio's choice in strap-ons is odd to say the least; the only time Rio had shown it to Mercy, Mercy had been afraid, afraid that Rio would waste their time on something so, unimpressive. Until I noticed Mercy's distress that morning I didn't think Rio had something so, (training wheels?) in her arsenal; this was what Rio picked to break Felicity in. No one knows my buddy like I do. Rio is still working Felicity's bunghole over with a sole finger when she leans over the tall slender blonde's back. Rio uses one hand to cord that long hair until it is one thick mass, and then she pulls it back like a corded rein. It isn't until the tip of the dildo nestles into the cusp of Felicity's sphincter that Felicity figures out what's about to happen. "No Rio, please, I don't want this," Felicity panics. "Sssh," Rio coos, "it is going in and I'm going to teach you how." "Rio, I don't," Felicity trembles. "Why?" Rio whispers her question. 'Why is Felicity afraid of this violation' is what Rio is aiming for. They stay there locked and silent. After a minute, Rio picks up her actions. "When I begin to thrust forward, I want you to use your inner muscles to push back," Rio says tenderly. Rio goes forward and Felicity tenses so she stops. "Relax, it won't hurt, only feel funny," Rio assures her. Not always true but, This time things culminate with Felicity gives a sharp gasp followed by a whispered sigh. "Okay," Rio murmurs to her prey, "I am tired of doing all the work. You need to push back now," she continues. "Come back against me you cunt-loving whore." Felicity bucks slightly and shakes her head. "No, no," she pleads at barely above a whisper herself. "It's okay," Rio runs a hand along Felicity's spine. "You can come back later if you like. Your ass is mine but I'll wait for you to give it to me but, no cunt for you to taste or lips upon your cunt until then Felicity. I'll be taking care of Barbie Lynn for you". Rio winks at me, "Or more likely you are leaving her for Zane, man that he is; you know she'll get addicted to that cock eventually." Bang! Felicity looks heart-shot. Felicity starts working Rio's artificial cock down her asshole. Rio looks at me and gives the best 'Home Alone!' face I've ever seen. She's floored that Felicity has been sucked into our mad circus. She then puts both hands on Felicity's hips. "Slow down Felicity, and welcome to the club," Rio grins down at her. Felicity rests for about thirty seconds then Rio spanks each flank. "Giddy-up now; you still have four inches to go." "I thought I could stop," Felicity whined. "You said, "You stopped; I let you stop," Rio sneered, "Now I'm telling you to back your sweet ass up." I'm going to give Rio a Janus mask for Christmas. I'd get her medication for her insanity but I know she'd eventually slip it into my food no matter what. "Come on now Felicity-Sugah," Barbie Lynn joins it. "You always had such a gentle hand training me in Karate. It'd be a crying shame if no other girls got to feel the way you made me feel. You have always been so strong, be strong now." Felicity rotates her head somewhat foal-like and stretches the hair Rio is using as a rein before she pushes back again. This time when Felicity stops Rio slaps her ass lightly. My buddy also grins madly at me and mouths 'I am so going to Hell over this' then giggles. I mouth back 'Right beside you'. Felicity is finally all the way back and resting when Mercy begins to shudder violently. "Holygoddamnfuckingpieceofshit!!!!" Mercy howls into the sheets. Barbie Lynn hammers her bunghole and mangles her clit so much that she repeats the phrase three times in rapid succession and all the time she looks as compassionate as a mother changing a newborn. Felicity takes that inspiration and runs with it. Rio is pulling back with the strap-on when Felicity pushes back hard. Rio pushes her forward and rotates her hips for more of a sensation before snatching up a slender blue paddle that seems more flexible than rigid. She quickly makes good use of it, stinging Felicity's rump and making the ride home for her interesting. Paige starts flicking Felicity's clit but that is more than Felicity can take. Thankfully she releases Paige's right tit before she clamps her teeth and bows her back up and down multiple times as orgasm hits her. Rio has to grip Felicity's hips tightly to not be bucked off and she's loving it. Felicity collapses on Paige but I quickly roll Felicity on her back, Rio's strap-on slides out painlessly, so I can pull Paige to me. Paige and I exchange a heated kiss while Rio unfastens the dildo, lets it fall to the floor. Rio crawls on the bed, hooks a finger into Mercy's collar and forces the exhausted beauty to follow her farther up the bed. Rio reclines against the headboard with Mercy resting her head on her Mistresses stomach, hair cascading over Rio's stomach, crotch, and thigh as well as her own face. Rio is running her hands through her lover's hair with an affection few at the school would believe. Barbie Lynn decides to take her own approach with Felicity. She mentioned experimenting with girls before meeting me on the day I first moved into this dorm, downstairs and a long, long time ago it seems. With the fear that permeated this place, it was probably furtive touches at night in bed with your roommate or a quick grope in the showers. Felicity barely has the time to register Barbie's presence before Barbie Lynn has Felicity's legs up, bent at the knees and cunt full exposed. Barbie doesn't dive in, instead crawling onto Felicity's body until they are face to face. Felicity gets this surprised, I can't believe this is finally coming true' face, the Barbie Lynn's lips are pressing hers. "Hey Honey-Trap," Rio snaps playfully, "what do you think you are doing with my Thing Two?" (Note: Never combine Rio and Doctor Seuss on You Tube; legions of little minds will be forever corrupted) "Give it a rest Rio," Barbie Lynn looks up and grins at my Bud, "Felicity gets a time-out and she gets to have it with me, are we clear?" This is not a fight I'm stepping into and Rio, Mercy and Barbie Lynn know it. Barbie Lynn doesn't ask for much from Rio and is pretty tolerant of her so now that Barbie Lynn is making a stand and, "This is really hard on her," Rio says affectionately. "Take your time." I leave Barbie Lynn and Felicity to play and carry Paige around to the far side of Rio. Paige is coiled around my body so I doubt she could be happier outside of 'bouncy, bouncy'. "What's going on Babe," I whisper to Rio. "What's your game?" "Don't tell anyone because they won't believe you but I've been reading," she tilts her forehead against mine. "I've been reading the diary of an actual dominatrix by the firelight of me burning 'Fifty Shades of Someone Stupid'." "You are right," I snicker, "no one would ever believe you actually read a book." She punches me then Mercy shoots me a weak blow to the ribs. "Hey you," Rio tapped Mercy's nose, "who said you could get in a fight? I think someone is getting hog-tied and ice cubes rubbed up and down their spine." Mercy shivers happily. "Do you want to do anything like that with me," Paige purrs. "I want to sneak into your parent's room and fuck you hard on their bed in every position we can think of," I state calmly, as if I've given it great thought. Paige's dampness streams down onto my left hip and thigh as she shivers in delight. It is all about knowing your partner. This forbidden act knocks her right out of the ballpark. "Are we, you and I, any closer?" Paige murmurs. "You know who has my heart, Paige, but we are closer, if that matters," I tell her. "When did that happen?" Paige smiles up at me. "About fifteen minutes ago," I kiss the tip of her nose. "So I had to lie to a total nut-job to save another friend of yours and risk a beating to take us a step forward, and it wasn't the black leather micro-mini," Paige moans as finds the perfect spots on my chest and lap to settle into. It is a precious few minutes we share, with Rio alternating tender caresses with pinches to the nipples and slaps to the breasts, buttocks and thighs. Mercy makes mewling little sighs in response to both sets of gestures. Felicity has finally rolled Barbie Lynn over and engaging in every less-than-vanilla sexual act she thinks she's missed over the three years she's known, showered with, and competed with my Georgia Honey-box. By the play of Barbie's right hand, the thick, sloppy sound that's emanating from between Felicity's thighs and Felicity's shortness of breath, Barbie Lynn is driving her former classmate made with lust. "Bro, can I turn Mercy into an ice cream dispenser? Sort of 'squeeze these wonderful titties' then scoop out some Neapolitan from her cunt," Rio snickers my way. She loves yanking my chain, and Mercy's, from time to time. "No! That has to be cold as hell and you may not make Mercy poop or pee dairy products," I command, "Rio-saurus Rex!" "Oh, that's gross," Rio dares to look offended. "I would never put ice cream up my favorite Lust-receptacle's butthole. That is for the ice cream cones." "Fine, you may not stuff Mercy like an clair," I clarify. "I'm putting my foot down and if Paige and I have to do full body cavity searches to make sure you behave, so be it." Felicity erupts through her final orgasm of the night, her body twisting and stretching as sweat drips off her body. Barbie Lynn keeps subtle control of Felicity's body which is both touching and frightening, she's getting sexually wound up and she's going to corral my cock and drive it up her ass, my approval being optional. The dirty, sexy look she shoots me is as good a piece of proof as I need. "I can't have you two touching my bitch without supervision," Rio states angrily, yeah right. "I'll have to check out all her opening once you two get done, a triple check." Mercy looks over toward Paige and me. Her eyes are open wide with lust and anticipation. "I suppose we could simply trust Mercy and take her word for it," I tease. "No," Rio goes off, "I can tell you right now; she's one sneaky little slut." "I don't trust her," Paige nods. "The pretty ones always need to be kept in line, harshly." Mercy merely shakes her head vigorously in affirmation of her devious and untrustworthy nature. "Where are you people from?" Felicity pants through her fatigued smile. "The People's Republic of None of Your Damn Business," Rio slaps Mercy's thigh. "We keep Rio in a steel box," Barbie Lynn pets Felicity's left nipple. "The rest of us are regular students. Okay, Zane's a tad irregular, but he means well." My phone buzzes from the far side of the bed. "Time to wrap it up team," I give out the bad news. "Felicity, you can sweep step out with Barbie Lynn to the shower, different showers because giving the freshman student body an alternative lifestyle exhibition is not an option for tonight. The rest of us will give it a few minutes and go out and pretend the world is a normal place." "Felicity, I want your bra and panties up here on my pillow," Rio demands. "I'm going to use them to bind up Mercy tonight. She's been, umm, mediocre so I'm gagging her with that boring underwear and hooking her hands over her head with that sad, old bra of yours." "I thought you only wanted my bra," Felicity questions? "Spank her for me BLT," Rio growls. Barbie Lynn gave gives three sharp, alternating smacks on each ass cheek. Felicity bites her lower lip and whimpers. "No back talking now F; I said no bra tonight, but also no panties ever without my approval." Felicity nods. Barbie Lynn takes Felicity by the hand, over to the towel closet then leads her somewhat reluctantly out into the main floor. "Rio, did I do you a good turn," Paige asks. Rio thinks that over for a minute, making small circles in Mercy's hair. "Yes, yes you did, you albino deviant," Rio allows. "Can I have Mercy for my use for one night sometime soon?" Paige requests. "That's not how it works," Rio scolds Paige after a few seconds. "She's mine to use, no one else's. I can have someone use her for my pleasure but she's a damn human being, not a bean-bag chair. I will give you this though, because you can be so incredibly stupid about people, I'll let Mercy know that it would make me happy to see her with you; how is that?" Mercy is resting on her head on Rio's lap, so she clearly hears what's going on. Rio is really the best friend in the world, and one of the best people I've ever known. I can live with the crazy. Homecoming. So, it was Friday, Homecoming Day at FFU, and several dozen of us were not doing what we were supposed to do but I wanted this headache taken care of before the rest of the day's festivities. All the Advocates were gathered as was Ms. Goodswell, as a Student Advisor. Other people were gathered to observe the spectacle and guessing which way I would jump. This first major crisis of my role as Mediator since the creation of the Janissaries wouldn't have been complete without Iona, my trusty sidekick, and Rio, my chronic pain in the ass & truest friend. In fact, Rio was the reason for this meeting. She had been given the writing assignment of 'place the writings of a juvenile story into an adult setting'. The train wreck wasn't hard to foretell. Rio had chosen four works of the late, lamented Doctor Seuss (if he wasn't dead he would be after reading halfway through Rio's creation). Rio had attacked the project with a gusto that made Ms. Tucker, her English instructor, hopeful that Rio was finally fitting in (read: conforming). Rio turned in the pornographic Tales of a Cat with a Really Big Hat on Tuesday. Ms. Tucker had flunked the effort and dragged Rio down to Doctor Victoria Scarlett's office but that senior educator had volleyed this time bomb into my lap. I promptly told them to pick an Advocate and get back to me after dinner. Rio Talon/Christina Buchanan's argument had been that the vagueness of the instructions allowed for a liberal interpretations of the assignment. Athena Varna (representing the rest of Ms. Tucker's class)/Joy Jefferson had argued that the standard was what 'any reasonable individual going to a Christian school would find acceptable' as their defense, which meant that it wasn't acceptable in their opinion. Two days of mediation went nowhere and I wasn't going to let this matter fester through the weekend. I had called all the concerned parties to join me after breakfast and received Doctor Scarlett's blessing for missing Assembly where many of the students and their families were gathered in our daily religious/social function. "Okay, I've given the matter serious thought and I saw merit to both arguments but I found Ms. Jefferson's argument to be the more compelling," I led off. "We live in a society; each person should be free and act with freedom but that cuts both ways, we have to give our society some support to retain our harmony. This is my judgment." "I would hope that since Rio did make an exceptional effort in her creative writing work that Ms. Tucker would consider allowing Rio one additional week to make up the assignment since this is one-quarter of her grade and her effort, while misdirected, was acknowledged as a vigorous attempt. That is my suggestion anyway," I said hopefully since I wasn't sure if I could instruct a teacher in any manner, much less order a do-over for Rio. It took a few seconds for my words to sink in. This was hardly re-writing the Charter of the Commonwealth of Virginia but it did mean I'd ruled against my best friend and the woman I wanted to marry and several girls looked at me in some disbelief that I hadn't gone that way. "Thank you Mediator," Joy was the first to offer me her hand, and she was still technically the enemy, being in the Traditionalist faction here at school. "Your argument carried the day, Joy. I'm pretty sure there was no favoritism involved," I smiled. "I will get you next time," Christina came up and shook Joy's hand. She turned and clasped my hand after that. "You were wiser than I thought you'd be," Christina winked to me. A few people came by and went through the same routine until Rio approached last of all. She hit me in the shoulder causing multiple heads to swivel our way. "You threw me under the bus Bitch," she laughed. "Don't look so surprised," I rubbed my shoulder, "you built the bus I rolled over you with, ya Deviant." Iona gave me a shy wave right before she slipped out to go meet her parents and most of the girls did likewise. Finally it was Ms. Goodswell, Christina, Faith, Rio and myself. "Faith and I will polish off the minutes of your final decision Zane," Christina said before turning her imperious head away and leading Faith out to do what seniors do. "So, are you two going to be hiding out all day?" Virginia Goodswell looked Rio and my way. "I would but two dozen over-eager and overly-endowed students have asked Zane to be available to meet their ancestors or some other such cheesy crap," Rio ranted. "Besides, I'm sure there is some law or ordinance that causes the rest of you to never leave me alone." "Yes Ms. Talon," Ms. Goodswell said with some gravity, "That is the Self-preservation Act of 1908. You are listed under 'Elements with Corrosive properties." "Woot!" Rio hollered, "I'm a corrosive influence!" "Thanks Virginia," I addressed my teacher and Spiritual Advisor, "like she needed more ammo." Goodswell laughed and headed out toward the main campus while Rio and I headed for our dorm. "I think I'm going to become a superhero," Rio teased me. "My X-ray vision will vaporize the panties off of unsuspecting stuck-up babes." "Wasn't there a time when heroes were heroes and villains were villains; none of this gray crap?" I half-grinned. "Zane," Rio sounded exasperated and but motherly aka Ma Barker, "you keep saving girls and they keep kicking you in the teeth." "I look at it as opportunity to get back up again," I smiled. "That's called masochism, look it up," Rio sneered. "Let's go to my room," I said, rather redundantly, as we'd reached the elevator door and I'd hit the button. Rio became oddly close to me as we got on board and even let me wrap an arm around her. For me, being parentless today required I convince Aunt Jill that parking would be a bitch and I'd see her Saturday night, we had our first Marksmanship outing tomorrow morning in Kentucky, so I'd would be back to have dinner with my sole family member. Rio's parents hadn't asked Rio if she wanted them to come. They hadn't made any contact at all, denying Rio the ability to scream at her parents and tell them to 'fuck off'. Adding to the misery, Mercy's parents were here and everyone in our close circle had convinced Rio that being close to Mercy would be disastrous, in the belief that Rio had poor impulse control, imagine that. When the end of Assembly sounded and the parents began exiting the building to join up with their kids, we proceeded to my Solarium level of the dorm. The parents would meet their girl's friends, teachers, & the key members of their various clubs. We opened my 'vault' door and Rio led me upstairs then gave a start. I slipped around her to see what the problem was, Cordelia Dresden. To her credit, Cordelia and her Time Lord Mafia had either been behaving or doing things in such a sneaky manner as to avoid my notice. Besides the three of us, only three freshmen girls occupied the rest of the floor, leaving us effectively alone. "Hi Rio!" Cordelia led off, "Zane, I only want you to know you have our full support," was her cryptic statement that I was still digesting when Rio hurled herself at the slender brunette. Cordelia cried out as Rio toppled them both to the floor. Rio rose up on her knees and slapped Cordelia across the face. "Get her off me," Cordelia screamed as she raised her hands to defend herself. "What's the fucking secret you're hiding?" Rio growled. "Yank Rio off me right now. Zane," Cordelia snapped as she took a second slap to the cheek. "You know what I can do." "Cordy, Rio wants to live free or die trying; so you might want to consider your next words carefully," I shrugged. "She prefers to exist free of fear. Rio, I'm going to the shake dispenser; do you want something?" "A strawberry shake sounds good," Rio smiled as she began pinning Cordelia's wrists down. Once she finished that maneuver, Rio glared triumphantly down at Cordelia. "Great," Cordelia met that glare with one of her own, "what's your next brilliant plan; a little sexual assault to go with your brazen attack?" "Nope, I'm going to drool spit on your face and ears Cordelia-baby," Rio answered then began swirling her tongue in her mouth to gather up her first glob of spit. "Zane," Cordelia pleaded. "Rio, let her up," I requested (Rio knew my vocal tones). "She's agreed to help you with your Mercy problem." Cordelia had done no such thing but Rio would need help dealing with her lover's parents and Cordelia could be a powerful ally. Cordelia could lie her way out of things, except she would be lying to me and our trust was a fragile thing. If it was just Rio, Cordy would lie in a heartbeat but I believed I was somewhat special to her. Cordy said nothing and Rio got off of her. It wasn't Rio's style to offer Cordelia a hand up even though she knocked her down. Rio joined me making shakes and grinned evilly. "Cordelia, do you want a shake," I called over to her. "Peach," she replied. Somewhat reluctantly she walked over to us. Cordelia, like Rio and me, had no parents coming. "So, are you going to tell Zane what your secret is or do we go for the best two out of three falls?" Rio sneered. "Let it be Rio," I nudged her. "It isn't something bad. If it was bad, she would have coughed it up already." "I don't know what you see in this wacky Whore," Rio asked me, with Cordelia standing beside us. "She's Ra's al Ghul to my Bruce Wayne," I explained. "How can I step beyond the streets of my own personal Gotham without her?" "Wait, does that mean I'm Harlequin?" Rio mused. "No, you are the Joker, Rio," Cordelia huffed, "and yes, that makes Mercy Harlequin." "Cordy, there are times I wish you weren't so evil and manipulative," Rio observed. "Titles such as Evil, like genius, are the hobgoblin of small minds," Cordelia countered. "Zane sees that, which is why I tolerate the rest of you." "You just want to play jockey to his thoroughbred," Rio snorted. "Never said I didn't," Cordelia bantered. Rio stole a look toward the door so I leaned into Cordelia. "Thank you," I whispered. Cordy nodded. "Pist," Rio hissed. "Iona is here with a slightly larger version of herself and two guys who look vaguely related to her as well." I looked over and there was Iona pointing what had to be her mother my way. She didn't look furious but she wasn't beaming sunshine and happiness at me either. "Scatter," Rio whispered. "Pissed off Momma on the way," before dashing off behind the showers. "I'm gone," Cordelia gasped playfully, took her peach shake and slunk away. Iona "Mr. Braxton?" this conservatively dressed woman with a slight build and shoulder length black hair addressed me. I'd seen a few pictures of her on Iona's Facebook page. "Mrs. Beckett, I am Glenn Zane Braxton, but please call me Zane. Your daughter is one of my closest friends." She seemed to mull that over, whether to be stiff or to give me a chance. "Zane, is there a place we can talk in private?" she inquired. "Absolutely," I nodded; then led her to the far corner and sat down on a sofa with her so that we could both look out over the changing leaves on campus. "Mr. Brax, Zane, what are your intentions with my daughter?" she came right out with it. "She was my second friend here and constantly supportive of my often precarious situation and she's never asked for anything in return," I stated. "I'd paint her house if she asked me," I continued, "or drive across country to help her move. She's that great a friend." I didn't brag about killing or even hurting someone for her, though I would, because that wasn't the kind of extreme friendship her Mom was looking for. "Very well, Zane; but I am worried about you and Iona in another way," she sidestepped. "You are an attractive young man and there are rumors that you have several girlfriends on campus." "I think I can answer the real question with three statements of my own; the only person I have ever called girlfriend is Heaven Vickers, a senior here. "I love Heaven's best friend, Christina Buchanan, and they are both aware of our relationship. Second, your daughter is the second-smartest, most level-headed, and most forward thinking young woman I have ever met; you have done a wonderful job raising her," I related. "Lastly, I have offered to have sex with your daughter twice and she's said 'no'." "You did?" she studied me intently. "And she was naked in bed with me both times. She's seen me have sex, too, but she's decided that when she's ready, she'll ask me and I'll say 'yes' because I'm positive that she will pick the moment when it is right for her and no one else." "Wha, what?" Mrs. Beckett's eyes grew wide. "Naked in bed with you? And nothing happened?" "Yes; but I felt safe because I trust her," I said calmly. "You have to admit she is diligent and organized and she's not going to simply jump feet first into anything." "I have to admit I was afraid you were taking advantage of my daughter's kind nature; but you seem oddly frank about everything you two have done. I admit I expected you to be, more deceptive and evasive," she mused. "Do you have sex with any of the girls on campus?" "Tons; though thankfully, things eased off with midterms approaching," I smiled. "Is that so," she said in a clearly questioning tone. "I want you to understand that Iona thinks the world of you. She writes home every day, and you often figure in her experiences, though I knew she was editing some things, like why she appears to be friends with Ms. Talon." "When we started out, Rio and I were doomed to be expelled but Iona joined with us and together we survived some really rough times." "I recall getting several letters from the Chancellor from that time. Was Iona in any danger?" she asked. "Yes, she got a pair of bloody knees but please believe a whole lot of us were looking out for her," I responded. "Trust me, Ion has a fair number of friends who appreciate her numerous qualities." "Mom," Ion called out as she came over. "I hope Zane hasn't been scaring you." "Iona, it is only that you didn't have many friends in High School," her mother smiled at her daughter. "Mom, I had no friends in high school, but Zane gave me the courage and opportunity to come out of my shell," Iona interrupted. "Zane says you two have been sleeping in his bed, naked," Iona's mother met her daughter with an even gaze. "Yes," Iona blushed furiously, "but I bet he's also informed you that we haven't had sex," she leaned into her mother, "and there he lied." Mrs. Beckett stared at me, a bit peeved. "Mom, that is only because what Zane considers sex and what you would consider sex are two slightly different things. Suffice it to say, I am still a virgin as far as the marriage bed is concerned," Iona assured her parent. "And I have Zane well in hand, because I have control of his phone." "I keep telling you that smarts count for more to in life than a model's good looks," Iona's mother reminded her daughter. "I'm glad Iona has both," I chimed in. Both women looked my way then grinned. "He is such a good friend, Mother; that I forgive his exaggerations," Iona reached over and kindly touched my cheek. As that gesture ended, Iona's face grew shocked. "Mom, I think we need to go see Mrs. Worsham's class now, if we are going to get everything taken care of before lunch," Iona hurried her mother. "It was nice to meet you Zane," we shook hands as we both stood as well. Hope I followed Iona's gaze and my heart stopped. It was Hope, looking so do-able in her school-wear. With her were a petite woman, smaller and maybe a bit heavier than Hope, three more little Hope's in descending age and lastly, a male version of Hope, but this one was made out of Lego bricks, really big Lego bricks, it was Yeong Song. Yeong Song had charisma in spades; he wasn't the Angel of Death, he had grabbed that punk by the short and curlies and taken over his job. That was how he appeared to me at that moment. Oh yeah and he was looking right through me. As if on cue, Hope smiled and whispered something to her father and they both came my way. Imagine a choreographed interpretive dance troupe; you had Hope's three younger sisters spread out over the middle half of the room, having fun with some of the few freshmen girls that were hanging around. Yeong was like his eldest daughter in the way they moved, you could tell they were walking toward you but I couldn't recall their feet moving or even hearing footfalls. That was probably just my fear speaking. From personal experience I knew Hope was human with all our frailties and imperfections, she was simply more perfect than most. "Father, this is my good friend Glenn Zane Braxton, who is known by the name Zane to both his friends and enemies," demurred Hope. "Zane, this is my Father, Major of the Republic of Korea, retired, Yeong Song," she introduced her father to me. I extended my hand, he took it in a granite grip and gave it two sharp shakes. I stood there like an idiot but at least my heart was beating and I was breathing again. "Your pulse is racing young man, your palms are sweaty and you are staring at me with dilated pupils," Yeong noted dispassionately. "Well, since I've lain down with your naked daughter for a variety of bedroom antics on several occasions; I naturally assumed you had come here to kill me," I blathered. "You have been naked with my eldest daughter," he said in a way that could be contrived as a statement or a question. "You didn't know?" I groaned. I wondered if this counted as suicide. "You have honorable intentions toward my daughter," he informed me. Huh? "No," I gulped. "I was thinking we could fool around, mainly." "I understand you are the last of your line," he glared at me. Uh oh, wait. "You know who I am, so you must have already been told by Hope what's really been going on," I breathed a sigh of relief. "See Father, Zane's not dense," Hope hugged her father's arm, "he's simply terrified of you." "I noticed," Yeong almost smiled. "Mr. Braxton, I don't mind you seeing my daughter socially, but please learn at least to fight as well as my youngest daughter, she's nine." "You learn from people who are better than you, not from people you are

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is often dismissed as just another autoimmune condition. But what if your diagnosis is only part of the story? In this episode, Dr. Nicole pulls back the curtain on the real drivers behind RA—beyond the immune system. From chronic infections hiding in your joints to neurological pain loops and environmental toxins like mold, this isn't just about symptom suppression. It's about digging up the root. She also shares why immunosuppressants may offer short-term relief but come with long-term consequences—and what to do instead to avoid permanent joint damage.

Join Professor Iain McInnes for the latest episode of Discussing RA on The Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease Forum. In this episode, Iain will review a paper by B Fautrel, in which authors compare patient characteristics and long-term management with tocilizumab in RA patients over and under 75 years of age, and tolerance of RA treatments.

La Tribu con David Bernabéu, Ferrán Martínez, Javier Tintó, Amalio Moratalla, Ricardo Rosety, Raúl Fuentes, Pedro Riesco, Carlos Vicente Gómez y Javier Amaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raúl Canelo, decano del Colegio de Abogados de Lima, conversa con Glatzer Tuesta en No Hay Derecho de Ideeleradio. No Hay Derecho en vivo de lunes a viernes, desde las 7 a. m., por el YouTube y Facebook de Ideeleradio.

La Tribu con David Bernabéu, Ferrán Martínez, Javier Tintó, Amalio Moratalla, Ricardo Rosety, Raúl Fuentes, Pedro Riesco, Carlos Vicente Gómez y Javier Amaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Though he departed this earthly realm in 1993, Afrofuturist and free jazz icon Sun Ra's cosmic tones continue to echo through the spaceways. A composer, poet, and some might even say a prophet, Ra seemed to understand that his work would outlive him, staging:  “In some far off place, many light years in space, I'll wait for you. Where human feet have never trod, where human eyes have never seen. I'll build a world of abstract dreams and wait for you.”  This week on the show, we sit down with Sun Ra Arkestra guitarist DM Hotep, who, under the leadership of 101-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen, continues the work of Ra. When the Arkestra was called overseas in 2022, Allen was advised by doctors not to accompany the group. But music is a way of life and though he was required to stay stateside, Allen still wanted to play. So DM Hotep, aka David Middleton, reached out to the Philadelphia-based arts org Ars Nova Workshop to stage a series of concerts in Philadelphia. In May of 2025, a collection of these live performances from Solar Myth was released under the title Marshall Allen's Ghost Horizons, which finds the saxophonist joined by Hotep and guests like Wolf Eyes, James Brandon Lewis, Yo La Tengo's James McNew, and others. Including both Ra classics and new material, Ghost Horizons demonstrates how the currents of Ra's philosophy and artistic ethic continue to the present day, pointing toward uncertain futures.  DM joined the Arkestra in 2000, meaning he didn't play under Ra's tutelage. Still, he provides keen insight into the Arkestra's meta-mythic mission and cosmic scope. He joined us to discuss his tenure in the band, Ra's ideas and concepts, his roots in funk and soul, and the driving force behind Ghost Horizons.  Transmissions is created in partnership with the Talkhouse Podcast Network. We're brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aquarium Drunkard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an independent music media crew headed by Justin Gage. Over at Aquarium Drunkard, you'll gain access to 20 years of music writing, playlist, essays, mixtapes, radio special, podcasts, videos and more.

¡Bienvenido al episodio #540 de “Con Licencia Para Vender”! En esta nueva entrega de la serie “El saber NO es poder”, nos adentramos en la tercera parte de la entrevista con Raúl Castro, referente en liderazgo y transformación organizacional. El foco está puesto en uno de los grandes desafíos del momento: cómo liderar equipos en tiempos donde la inteligencia artificial transforma la manera de trabajar y de pensar. Durante la conversación, se plantean casos reales que exigen cambios de mentalidad y una mayor adopción tecnológica por parte de los líderes. Raúl Castro comparte experiencias, consejos prácticos y herramientas para impulsar verdaderos procesos de cambio, donde el ejemplo y la cultura organizacional son el motor del avance. Exploramos modelos de transformación, desde el sentido de urgencia propuesto por John Cotter, hasta historias e ideas para convertir los errores en oportunidades y subirnos rápidamente al “tren” de la innovación. Además, Jorge propone preguntas que llevan a Raúl Castro a reflexionar sobre cómo la IA puede humanizar y mejorar el trabajo en recursos humanos, liberando tiempo para potenciar la relación y el valor humano dentro de las organizaciones. No faltan recomendaciones sobre dónde encontrar más contenido de liderazgo y recursos humanos, y descubrimos una plataforma que indexa todos los podcasts de Raúl Castro, gracias a desarrollos tecnológicos actuales. Este episodio es esencial para quienes lideran equipos y buscan implementar cambios reales, acelerar resultados y aprovechar el potencial transformador de la inteligencia artificial en ventas, gestión y liderazgo.

Join Doctor Sofia Ramiro and Professors Janet Pope and Atul Deodhar, as they review and discuss key data from ACR 2025 across RA, PsA, and axSpA, focusing on implications for clinical practice.

Hoy en La Ventana el caso Noos con José Castro, exjuez y autor del libro "El caso Noos". Isaías Lafuente  elige 'Puñetas' para el tema del día. Hacemos números con Santiago Niño. Raúl Caritas entra en llamada, director de Estudios de Cáritas. 

Si hay alguien en Puerto Rico que vive y respira cultura puertorriqueña es Raúl De la Paz y en este podcast de "Honor a quien honor merece" se darán cuenta de TODA la historia y conocimiento que tiene de este género. Desde experiencias como bailarín hasta lo que está sucediendo en este momento con artistas mundiales llevando la cultura alrededor del mundo. Escuchen y disfruten de una GRAN entrevista conun gran conocedor de la cultura y folklore puertorriqueño.

Durante este programa, uma aluna contou aos professores que terminou um relacionamento há dois meses. O ex-namorado a trocou pelos amigos e pelas festas. Hoje, ele ainda diz que a ama e que ela foi o amor da vida dele, mas que talvez, no futuro, os dois possam voltar. Só que, no momento, ele quer ficar sozinho. A aluna confessou que ainda gosta dele e que se sente sozinha.Gosta do exEm seguida, o casal blindado leu o pedido de ajuda da aluna Renata. Ela perguntou o que fazer quando a pessoa se sente sozinha o tempo todo, apesar de ter várias pessoas ao seu redor.Ela confessou que tem uma carência muito grande na parte familiar, pois perdeu a mãe quando ainda era criança. O pai, por sua vez, nunca deu a assistência correta ao ver dela. Ela morou com a avó até o ano passado, quando esta faleceu. A partir daí, a vida dela virou uma confusão.Esposa está obesaAdemais, ainda durante o programa, um aluno – que não quis ser identificado – disse que está com a esposa há nove anos e que ela sempre foi gordinha. Ela é linda, porém está obesa. Nesse ínterim, ele comentou que sempre teve dificuldade em sentir atração por ela na intimidade. O aluno já pediu várias vezes para ela emagrecer, só que a companheira vive dando desculpas por causa da filha pequena.O aluno disse ainda que ela come muito e que o pai dela também é obeso e já teve problemas cardíacos por causa disso. Ele não sabe mais o que fazer e se sente tentado todos os dias no trabalho, onde lida com mulheres que se cuidam e se vestem bem. Por fim, ele disse que não quer que a esposa tenha corpo de modelo, mas quer que ela se cuide. O aluno pontuou outras questões e disse que se sente como um troféu na estante da esposa, que não precisa fazer mais nada para conquistá-la."Cortando as Raízes Ruins"Participe da série de palestras “Cortando as Raízes Ruins”, na Terapia do Amor, no Templo de Salomão e em todo o Brasil. Será um encontro especial voltado para que casais e solteiros descubram como reconhecer as raízes mais profundas de seus problemas amorosos e aprendam a fazer as pazes com o amor.Bem-vindos à Escola do Amor Responde, confrontando os mitos e a desinformação nos relacionamentos. Onde casais e solteiros aprendem o Amor Inteligente. Renato e Cristiane Cardoso, apresentadores da Escola do Amor, na Record TV, e autores de Casamento Blindado e Namoro Blindado, tiram dúvidas e respondem perguntas dos alunos. Participe pelo site EscoladoAmorResponde.com. Ouça todos os podcasts no iTunes: rna.to/EdARiTunes

Episode 0939 - Interview with Dr. Michael Salla, II (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) Continuing in-depth discussion with Dr. Michael Salla, focused on the Ra Material sessions & teachings from the Law of One. Topics include: 7 densities, higher consciousness, ascension, Wanderers, Walk-ins, the Confederation of Planets, and "Yahweh."Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma,

Episode 0938 - Interview with Dr. Michael Salla, I (Click on the above link, or here, for audio.) An in-depth discussion with Dr. Michael Salla of Exopolitics Today, focused on the Ra Material & teachings from the Law of One, UFO contact & ET groups, the Confederation of Planets and Earth's future.Additional references from Pali Buddha-Dhamma, Advaita Vedanta, Ra Material, core Taoism,

On Episode 592 of Spittin' Chiclets, The Internet Invitational is officially here — and Luke Kwan has taken over as public enemy #1. They break down the Frozen Frenzy chaos, Caufield's OT magic, and Bedard's hat trick against the Sens that's got everyone talking Team USA vs. Team Canada. The boys hit all the big signings: Logan Cooley's 8x10M deal in Utah, Thomas Harley's monster extension in Dallas, and what Jason Robertson's next ticket might look like. Penguins keep rolling (Sid hits 1,700 points), Leafs are leaking rush goals, and a juicy home-and-home is set with Biz on the Prime Monday Night Hockey broadcast. Plus: the Wild's turnaround, Jay Rosehill stories, RA's World, and a heartfelt moment as Brad Marchand steps away to support the Halifax hockey community. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in 2x a week every Monday + Friday and if you're looking for some extra Chiclets Content, Wednesday GameNotes Episodes coming to you live with Murls and Armdog. 00:00:00 - START 00:07:13 - Internet Invitational 00:17:05 - Frozen Frenzy 00:21:45 - MN Wild 00:25:00 - Big Signings 00:40:06 - Around the League 00:50:44 - Jay Rosehill 02:13:58 - RA's World 02:31:21 - RA's Top Horror Movies 02:46:25 - RA's Weekly Picks 02:49:04 - ETC. Support the Show: DISCOVER: Get cash back on every purchase with the Discover It card. Learn more at discover.com/creditcard https://www.discover.com/nhl AMAZON PRIME: NHL action is live on Prime Monday Night Hockey. On Nov. 3rd, it's the Pittsburgh Penguins vs The Toronto Maple Leafs. It's on Monday. It's on Prime. Prime Monday Night Hockey is available free to Prime members in Canada. Start your free trial: www.primevideo.com. For the full Prime Monday Night Hockey schedule, visit https://www.primevideo.com/salp/nhl GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS for $20 off your first purchase DRAFTKINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. JACKPOCKET: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is a lottery courier and not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per new customer. Opt-in for $5 in non-withdrawable Lottery Credits that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Ends 12/31/25 at 11:59PM ET. Terms: jkpt.co/draw5. Scratch off tickets subject to availability. Sponsored by Jackpocket.  Based on 2025 iOS download data collected by Sensor Tower.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

Walk into any store or flip on a radio, and you'll probably hear the Police's “Every Breath You Take” sooner or later. Thanks to that ubiquity, the swooning, menacing megahit's songwriter—Sting—is a very wealthy man. Now his former bandmates, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers, are suing Sting over who deserves to profit from “Breath” and other Police songs. No matter how that dispute turns out, it's a reminder of Sting's uncanny songwriting skill and his charmed life of hitmaking. For more than four decades, Sting seems to resurface every few years with a new earworm, from “Roxanne” to “Russians,” blending New Wave rock with another genre—reggae, jazz, classical, country, even rap and Raï—and in the process, getting sampled by new generations of millennial and zoomer hitmakers. Join Chris Molanphy as he recounts the long, varied, sophisticated, but catchy career of the King of Pain. Whatever he tries, every little thing Sting does is magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 591 of Spittin' Chiclets, The boys kick things off with a weekend recap of some very sad news of the passing of both Nick Mangold and Barstool's own Cody "Beef" Franke of the Foreplay Podcast before diving into RA's world and what it's like having RA Back in the mix. Bob Heethuis hops on the pod to talk all things Utah Mammoth. They are absolutely buzzing since unveiling Tusky. Utah's Owner Ryan Smith surprises the boys to talk all things ownership and the amazing vibes of Utah Sports. Logan Cooley's earning himself a bag, the Kraken are rolling, and Calgary… well, it might be time to ship Kadri. Then it's Colorado talk with JML. Liles breaks down what's fueling Wedgewood and the Avs' early dominance. The boys also hit Montreal's hot start, Penguins' sneaky bounce back, and a wild Celebrini/Smith moment that has Team Canada chatter heating up. This Episode's got stats, stories, and absolute silliness. This is one you won't want to miss. Support Barstool's Ebony: www.onlyfans.com/securedeez Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS for $20 off your first purchase RHOBACK: Use code CHICLETS on https://rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first purchase through the  end of this week  BODYARMOR: Get your BODYARMOR Sports Drink today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/bodyarmor-sports-drinks-and-zero-sugar-sports-drinks/10009696 SPORTCLIPS: Sport Clips. It's a Game Changer. https://sportclips.com DRAFTKINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).  21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets