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Revered Swami Chetananandaji Maharaj shares rare reminisces of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi by Swami Ashitananda, Br. Pramesh Kumar, & Golap Ma. Pujya Swami Chetanananda is a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Math & Mission and the Spiritual Head of the Vedanta Society of St. Louis.

What if a scan could do more than show you a picture, what if it could tell you a story about what's happening inside a child's body, in real time?That's exactly what Dr. Chris Flask is working to make possible.Dr. Flask is a Professor of Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland. He's at the forefront of an exciting transformation in medical imaging, one that could change the way we care for children with rare genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis (CF) and polycystic kidney disease (PKD).“Our goal is to turn imaging, instead of just image creation, into data,” says Dr. Flask. “We want to create numbers. So we can say, this is what's going on in the lungs. And when we put these patients on modulator therapies, we can see a 10 percent improvement in their lung disease. And similar responses in the pancreas, the liver, and the gut. That's our goal—quantifying it through this fingerprinting methodology.”This approach, MRI fingerprinting, is a revolutionary leap forward. Developed over the past decade at Case Western's MRI center, it's fast, accurate, and most importantly for kids: it requires no sedation, no radiation, and no contrast agents. Each image slice takes just 15 seconds, making it safer and more accessible for the most vulnerable patients.Dr. Flask's work is supported by the NIH, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and an extraordinary 42-year collaboration with Siemens MRI. Together, they're paving the way for multi-center clinical trials using this technology to better understand disease progression and therapy outcomes.This episode is all about the intersection of science, innovation, and compassion, and the powerful impact of data-driven care.We're honored to welcome Dr. Flask to the show, although he prefers we call him Chris. You won't want to miss this deep dive into what's next for pediatric imaging and precision medicine.Share with anyone who's passionate about medical innovation, pediatric health, or rare disease research. Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

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KAJ fyller ett halvår och när Carolina ringer och gratulerar lovar Axel Åhman att gruppen nu siktar mot ett år på listan med Bara Bada Bastu. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Tjuvjakt & Fanny Avonne är fortsatt orubbliga i toppen med ”Tusen Spänn”, men Ida-Lova med ”Svagare Än Jag” har börjat knappa in. Den här veckan skiljer det blott två poäng mellan dem. Darin avancerar till tredjeplatsen med ”Mimosa”. Maria-Jane Smith är ny på tiondeplatsen med ”I Believed” och det innebär att Thomas Stenström får lämna efter bara en vecka på listan med ”Carpe Diem”.

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It's a milestone 250th episode of NasCardRadio! Val and PSA Hall of Famer Logan recap a wild weekend in racing with first cards of the winners and highest finishing rookies in each series. Also breaking down new trading card releases (including Select and Turn Four), all while dissecting surprising market sales and legendary pulls. The hobby talk doesn't stop there: from “pack pinchers” and premium Turn Four boxes, to jaw-dropping Ka-Varoom case hits, a “This or That” showdown between Jeff Gordon and Benny Parsons cut autos, and this week's King's Court featuring legends, 1/1 Panini Instants, and gold rookie grails from Hailie Deegan, SVG, and Zilisch. Whether you're a diehard race fan or a collector chasing the next big rookie, this episode has it all. It's fast-paced, collector-focused, and always unpredictable: tune in for the deals, debates, and drama behind the cards that define the track!

TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor on the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons, and what it means for both teams both short and long term

Subject: RE: CITY OF SEA v. BENSHOOF - 25-1-08029-0 SEA Confirming the conference on Friday, 08.29 at 9:00 a.m. Please use Zoom link listed below: Flevaris Court Zoom Hearing Link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/86949285923 Meeting ID: 869 4928 5923 Dial In Option: +12532158782,,86949285923# Kurt, a courageous whistleblower in Seattle, Washington, has uncovered alarming municipal corruption — and now he's paying the price for telling the truth. After exposing systemic abuses, Kurt was jailed in what many view as a clear act of retaliation. In a rare move, the municipal court of appeals has called for oral arguments — an extraordinary development that could change everything. His hearing is tomorrow morning. This video breaks down the stakes, the timeline, and why Kurt's fight matters for every citizen who dares to challenge institutional misconduct.

Emma Knyckare och Josefin Johansson mot Anders Ankan Johansson och Måns Nilsson Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Lantzkampen sänder denna fredag direkt från humorfestivalen Lund Comedy! Om inte Annika glömmer manuset på en toalett på Kastrup, då får vi se hur det blir.Tävlar gör komikerstjärnorna Emma Knyckare och Josefin Johansson mot Anders och Måns-stjärnorna Anders ”Ankan” Johansson och Måns Nilsson.Det kommer bland annat bjudas på frågor om talmannens blinkning till en filmklassiker i sitt sommarprat och vad ordet informationshamstrar betyder. Kvällens viktigaste fråga är dock om man kan förodla Roger Wilson?Programledare: Annika LantzDomare: Sara LövestamProducent: Rickard Nerbe Tekniker: Christian Jangegård

Send us a textPeaches is back in the team room roasting bureaucracy, butchering rare earth minerals, and breaking down the latest defense chaos. From the Kabul Abbey Gate report that probably won't change a thing, to U.S. troops in Indonesia firing Stingers for fun, to the Pentagon finally realizing maybe letting China work on our cloud wasn't genius—this drop is loaded. He rants about B-21 bombers, F-35 sustainment deals, NATO missile shopping, and why the DoD still can't buy software faster than a TikTok update. Oh, and yes, stolen valor talk is coming—but Peaches is taking it from a new angle you haven't heard yet. Strap in, this one swings between hilarious and brutal.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – What the hell is “attributes-based selection” anyway? 01:20 – Nashville OTS details: land drills, gorilla work, and pool punishment 02:45 – Kabul Abbey Gate review: skepticism level = max 04:00 – Stinger missiles in Indonesia: sounds fun, where do we sign up? 04:45 – Pentagon lets China touch our cloud (what could go wrong?) 05:45 – Anthropic AI jumps into national security 06:30 – Air Force CCA tests: future dogfights, but make it autonomous 07:20 – B-21 stealth bomber update (spoiler: still badass) 08:05 – Why the tech “Valley of Death” is crushing innovation 08:50 – Poland drops $1.85B on F-35 sustainment 09:30 – Rare earths, neodymium, and Peaches' failed spelling bee 10:00 – NATO Sidewinder shopping spree 10:20 – AI in combat: DoD finally states the obvious 11:20 – Peaches previews a stolen valor episode with Nate—expect heat

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this episode, Dr. Allen Lomax interviews Louis O'Connor about the strategic metals market, focusing on the importance of rare earths in modern industry and the investment opportunities available to private investors. They discuss the dominance of China in the rare earth market, the characteristics that make certain metals valuable, and the challenges faced by the U.S. in producing these materials. O'Connor shares insights on how private investors can safely enter this market and the future of rare earths in the context of global supply chains and geopolitical tensions.Main Points:The key to wealth may lie in strategic metals.Strategic metals are crucial for modern manufacturing.China dominates the rare earth market.Private investors can access the supply chain.Rare earths are essential for technology and defense.Investment in metals can be inflation-proof.The U.S. is lagging in rare earth production.Education in metallurgy is critical for future production.The market for rare earths is expected to grow.Future planning is essential for successful investing.Connect with Louis O'Connor:louis@strategicmetalsinvest.comwww.strategicmetalsinvest.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-o-connor-a583341b8/https://www.facebook.com/StrategicMetalsInvesthttps://www.youtube.com/@strategicmetalsinvest

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Have you ever considered that your chronic illness might have given you superpowers? Not the kind that let you leap tall buildings, but the real-life abilities that make you uniquely resilient, intuitive, and resourceful.In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the unexpected strengths that emerge when living with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Our guest shares how being diagnosed completely transformed her perspective, teaching her to value her incredible resilience – waking up each day to face a body that doesn't always cooperate, yet somehow finding ways to adapt and keep going. This quiet, persistent strength rarely gets recognized but represents an extraordinary form of courage.We dive deep into how our intuition sharpens after diagnosis, helping us make smarter decisions about everything from travel plans to work commitments. Years of managing unpredictable symptoms teach us to read the fine print, seek flexibility, and anticipate our needs in ways others might never consider. This isn't about limitation – it's about making choices that allow us to enjoy life more fully.The discussion takes fascinating turns through time management strategies (work smarter, not harder!), relationship wisdom (valuing positive connections while setting healthy boundaries), and career navigation with chronic illness. Our guest shares her remarkable journey from physically demanding hospital work to finding her purpose helping others with RA, writing for major health publications, and embracing multiple careers that accommodate her health needs.Perhaps most inspiring is the revelation that being underestimated because of chronic illness can become its own kind of superpower – creating motivation to exceed expectations and the satisfaction of surprising others with what you can accomplish. Whether you're newly diagnosedSend us a text Are you living with a chronic illness and want to make your voice heard? Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with research opportunities—so you can share your experiences and get paid for your time! Your insights help drive real change in healthcare.Let's Get Started - Rare Patient Voice

Episode #163 of Bears Film Room | Ben Johnson Confirms Bears Going With Rare Roster MoveIn this episode, Dave and Ficky react to Ben Johnson confirming a surprising and rare roster decision by the Chicago Bears. What does it mean for the depth chart, player development, and Week 1? We break it all down and dive into the latest Bears news and rumors from training camp.Don't miss this one—it could signal a big shift in how the Bears are building their roster. BEAR DOWN

Linda Sheehan, patient and Professor Cormac McCarthy, Consultant Respiratory Physician at SVUH and Associate Professor at UCD

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to former hostage, Moran Stella Yanai about her harrowing experience as a hostage of Hamas; discusses his experiences and observations on his visit to Israel; the conflict with Iran and the potential for peace in the Middle East; the reality of daily life in Israel during a period of war; the country's vibrant culture and the determination of its people to live fully despite the challenges they face; and the historical and cultural significance of the Holy Land. Dave also gets a special tour of some of the holiest sites in Jerusalem, like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the tomb of Jesus.

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Wendy O, cryptocurrency analyst and host of The O Show, discusses how one careless click can jeopardize your financial security. She shares practical advice for starting your journey in crypto, earning BAT, and protecting your wealth from digital risks. Key Takeaways: The critical importance of privacy once you begin accumulating wealth in crypto Flaws with current accredited investor laws Actionable steps to protect your wealth and digital identity in a Web3 world Advice for women entering the crypto space The role of creators in the future of crypto adoption Guest Bio: Wendy O is a cryptocurrency analyst and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She is the host and founder of The O Show, an influential YouTube channel focused on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology, with a global audience of more than 1 million followers. Wendy has been contributing to the crypto community through her content and analysis since 2017 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte

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Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson recognize something about the Pirates' 2026 schedule that was recently released that may indicate something about the Steelers' 2026-27 schedule that has not yet been finalized.

The Secret History of Gold comes out this week. Here for your viewing pleasure is a fim about gold based on the first chapter.“Gold will be slave or master”HoraceIn 2021, a metal detectorist with the eyebrow-raising name of Ole Ginnerup Schytz dug up a hoard of Viking gold in a field in Denmark. The gold was just as it was when it was buried 1,500 years before, if a little dirtier. The same goes for the jewellery unearthed at the Varna Necropolis in Bulgaria in 1972. The beads, bracelets, rings and necklaces are as good as when they were buried 6,700 years ago.In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, there is a golden tooth bridge — a gold wire used to bind teeth and dental implants — made over 4,000 years ago. It could go in your mouth today.No other substance is as long-lasting as gold — not diamonds, not tungsten carbide, not boron nitride. Gold does not corrode; it does not tarnish or decay; it does not break down over time. This sets it apart from every other substance. Iron rusts, wood rots, silver tarnishes. Gold never changes. Left alone, it stays itself. And it never loses its shine — how about that?Despite its permanence, you can shape this enormously ductile metal into pretty much anything. An ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire 50 miles long or plate a copper wire 1,000 miles long. It can be beaten into a leaf just one atom thick. Yet there is one thing you cannot do and that is destroy it. Life may be temporary, but gold is permanent. It really is forever.This means that all the gold that has ever been mined, estimated to be 216,000 tonnes, still exists somewhere. Put together it would fit into a cube with 22-metre sides. Visualise a square building seven storeys high — and that would be all the gold ever.With some effort, you can dissolve gold in certain chemical solutions, alloy it with other metals, or even vaporise it. But the gold will always be there. It is theoretically possible to destroy gold through nuclear reactions and other such extreme methods, but in practical terms, gold is indestructible. It is the closest thing we have on earth to immortality.Perhaps that is why almost every ancient culture we know of associated gold with the eternal. The Egyptians believed the flesh of gods was made of gold, and that it gave you safe passage into the afterlife. In Greek myth, the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, which Hercules was sent to retrieve, conferred immortality on whoever ate them. The South Americans saw gold as the link between humanity and the cosmos. They were not far wrong.Gold was present in the dust that formed the solar system. It sits in the earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago. That little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. To touch gold is as close as you will ever come to touching eternity.And yet the world's most famous investor is not impressed.‘It gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or some place,' said Warren Buffett. ‘Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. It has no utility. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.'He's right. Gold does nothing. It does not even pay a yield. It just sits there inert. We use other metals to construct things, cut things or conduct things, but gold's industrial uses are minimal. It is a good conductor of electricity, but copper and silver are better and cheaper. It has some use in dentistry, medical applications and nanotechnology. It is finding more and more use in outer space — back whence it came — where it is used to coat spacecraft, astronauts' visors and heat shields. But, in the grand scheme of things, these uses are paltry.Gold's only purpose is to store and display prosperity. It is dense and tangible wealth: pure money.Though you may not realise it, we still use gold as money today. Not so much as a medium to exchange value but store it.In 1970, about 27 per cent of all the gold in the world was in the form of gold coinage and central bank or government reserves. Today, even with the gold standard long since dead, the percentage is about the same.The most powerful nation on earth, the United States, keeps 70 per cent of its foreign exchange holdings in gold. Its great rival, China, is both the world's largest producer and the world's largest importer. It has built up reserves that, as we shall discover, are likely as great as the USA's. If you buying gold or silver coins to protect yourself in these “interesting times” - and I urge you to - as always I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.Ordinary people and institutions the world over use gold to store wealth. Across myriad cultures gold is gifted at landmark life events — births and weddings — because of its intrinsic value.In fact, gold's purchasing power has increased over the millennia, as human beings have grown more productive. The same ounce of gold said by economic historians to have bought King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon 350 loaves of bread could buy you more than 1,000 loaves today. The same gold dinar (roughly 1/7 oz) that, in the time of the Koran in the seventh century, bought you a lamb would buy you three lambs today. Those same four or five aurei (1 oz) which bought you a fine linen tunic in ancient Rome would buy you considerably more clothing today.In 1972, 0.07 ounces of gold would buy you a barrel of oil. Here we are in 2024 and a barrel of oil costs 0.02 ounces of gold — it's significantly cheaper than it was fifty years ago.House prices, too, if you measure them in gold, have stayed constant. It is only when they are measured in fiat currency that they have appreciated so relentlessly (and destructively).In other words, an ounce of gold buys you as much, and sometimes more, food, clothing, energy and shelter as it did ten years ago, a hundred years ago or even thousands of years ago. As gold lasts, so does its purchasing power. You cannot say the same about modern national currencies.Rare and expensive to mine, the supply of gold is constrained. This is in stark contrast to modern money — electronic, debt-based fiat money to give it its full name — the supply of which multiplies every year as governments spend and borrowing balloons.As if by Natural Law, gold supply has increased at the same rate as the global population — roughly 2 per cent per annum. The population of the world has slightly more than doubled since 1850. So has gold supply. The correlation has held for centuries, except for one fifty-year period during the gold rushes of the late nineteenth century, when gold supply per capita increased.Gold has the added attraction of being beautiful. It shines and glistens and sparkles. It captivates and allures. The word ‘gold' derives from the Sanskrit ‘jval', meaning ‘to shine'. That's why we use it as jewellery — to show off our wealth and success, as well as to store it. Indeed, in nomadic prehistory, and still in parts of the world today, carrying your wealth on your person as jewellery was the safest way to keep it.The universe has given us this captivatingly beautiful, dense, inert, malleable, scarce, useless and permanent substance whose only use is to be money. To quote historian Peter Bernstein, ‘nothing is as useless and useful all at the same time'.But after thousands of years of gold being official money, in the early twentieth century there was a seismic shift. Neither the British, German nor French government had enough gold to pay for the First World War. They abandoned gold backing to print the money they needed. In the inter-war years, nations briefly attempted a return to gold standards, but they failed. The two prevailing monetary theories clashed: gold-backed versus state-issued currency. Gold standard advocates, such as Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, considered gold to be one of the key pillars of a free society along with property rights and habeas corpus. ‘We have gold because we cannot trust governments,' said President Herbert Hoover in 1933. This was a sentiment echoed by one of the founders of the London School of Economics, George Bernard Shaw — to whom I am grateful for demonstrating that it is possible to have a career as both a comedian and a financial writer. ‘You have to choose (as a voter),' he said, ‘between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the Government… I advise you, as long as the Capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.'On the other hand, many, such as economist John Maynard Keynes, advocated the idea of fiat currency to give government greater control over the economy and the ability to manipulate the money supply. Keynes put fixation with gold in the Freudian realms of sex and religion. The gold standard, he famously said after the First World War — and rightly, as it turned out — was ‘already a barbarous relic'. Freud himself related fascination with gold to the erotic fantasies and interests of early childhood.Needless to say, Keynes and fiat money prevailed. By the end of the 1930s, most of Europe had left the gold standard. The US followed, but not completely until 1971, in order to meet the ballooning costs of its welfare system and its war in Vietnam.But compare both gold's universality (everyone everywhere knows gold has value) and its purchasing power to national currencies and you have to wonder why we don't use it officially today. There is a very good reason: power.Sticking to the discipline of the gold standard means governments can't just create money or run deficits to the same extent. Instead, they have to rein in their spending, which they are not prepared to do, especially in the twenty-first century, when they make so many promises to win elections. Balanced books, let alone independent money, have become an impossibility. If you seek an answer as to why the state has grown so large in the West, look no further than our system of money. When one body in a society has the power to create money at no cost to itself, it is inevitable that that body will grow disproportionately large. So it is in the twenty-first century, where state spending in many social democracies is now not far off 50 per cent of GDP, sometimes higher.Many arguments about gold will quickly slide into a political argument about the role of government. It is a deeply political metal. Those who favour gold tend to favour small government, free markets and individual responsibility. I count myself in that camp. Those who dismiss it tend to favour large government and state planning.I have argued many times that money is the blood of a society. It must be healthy. So much starts with money: values, morals, behaviour, ambitions, manners, even family size. Money must be sound and true. At the moment it is neither. Gold, however, is both. ‘Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men,' said former Republican Congressman Ron Paul. As Dorothy is advised in The Wizard of Oz (which was, as we shall discover, part allegory), maybe the time has come to once again ‘follow the yellow brick road'.On the other hand, maybe the twilight of gold has arrived, as Niall Ferguson argued in his history of debt and money, The Cash Nexus. Gold's future, he said, is ‘mainly as jewellery' or ‘in parts of the world with primitive or unstable monetary and financial systems'. Gold may have been money for 5,000 years, or even 10,000 years, but so was the horse a means of transport, and then along came the motor car.A history of gold is inevitably a history of money, but it is also a history of greed, obsession and ambition. Gold is beautiful. Gold is compelling. It is wealth in its purest, most distilled form. ‘Gold is a child of Zeus,' runs the ancient Greek lyric. ‘Neither moth nor rust devoureth it; but the mind of man is devoured by this supreme possession.' Perhaps that's why Thomas Edison said gold was ‘an invention of Satan'. Wealth, and all the emotions that come with it, can do strange things to people.Gold has led people to do the most brilliant, the most brave, the most inventive, the most innovative and the most terrible things. ‘More men have been knocked off balance by gold than by love,' runs the saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Disraeli. Where gold is concerned, emotion, not logic, prevails. Even in today's markets it is a speculative asset whose price is driven by greed and fear, not by fundamental production numbers.Its gleam has drawn man across oceans, across continents and into the unknown. It lured Jason and the Argonauts, Alexander the Great, numerous Caesars, da Gama, Cortés, Pizarro and Raleigh. Brilliant new civilisations have emerged as a result of the quest for gold, yet so have slavery, war, deceit, death and devastation. Describing the gold mines of ancient Egypt, the historian Diodorus Siculus wrote, ‘there is absolutely no consideration nor relaxation for sick or maimed, for aged man or weak woman. All are forced to labour at their tasks until they die, worn out by misery amid their toil.' His description could apply to many an illegal mine in Africa today.The English critic John Ruskin told a story of a man who boarded a ship with all his money: a bag of gold coins. Several days into the voyage a terrible storm blew up. ‘Abandon ship!' came the cry. The man strapped his bag around his waist and jumped overboard, only to sink to the bottom of the sea. ‘Now,' asked Ruskin, ‘as he was sinking — had he the gold? Or had the gold him?'As the Chinese proverb goes, ‘The miser does not own the gold; the gold owns the miser.'Gold may be a dead metal. Inert, unchanging and lifeless. But its hold over humanity never relents. It has adorned us since before the dawn of civilisation and, as money, underpinned economies ever since. Desire for it has driven mankind forwards, the prime impulse for quest and conquest, for exploration and discovery. From its origins in the hearts of dying stars to its quiet presence today beneath the machinery of modern finance, gold has seen it all. How many secrets does this silent witness keep? This book tells the story of gold. It unveils the schemes, intrigues and forces that have shaped our world in the relentless pursuit of this ancient asset, which, even in this digital age, still wields immense power.That was Chapter One of The Secret History of Gold The Secret History of Gold is available to pre-order at Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. I hear the audiobook, read by me, is excellent. The book comes out on August 28.Hurry! Amazon is currently offering 20% off.Until next time,Dominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Tory from dcsports87 is back for another episode of The Staging Area. We cover it all in this one—big hobby sales, grading shakeups, live selling, and why the bull market is pushing collectors to make quick decisions.We get into the Tim Duncan 2012-13 Prizm Gold sale, McDavid Young Guns High Gloss, and what these cards mean for the long-term value of sets. We also call out one of the worst-looking releases in years and talk about why design matters.Tory shares updates on dcsports87, thoughts on live selling, and his own collecting journey—from chasing Andruw Jones to building a signed 1993 Finest refractor set. We wrap on what collectors need to remember when the market feels like it's on fire.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

Show #765 Originally broadcast 08/25/25 Billy Clark and His Orchestra – Hot Gravy (Dynamo)Freddie Scott and the Seven Steps – It's Not Unusual (Marlin)Johnny Watson – Unchain My Heart (OKeh)Kelly Gordon – If That Don't Get It. It Ain't There (Capitol)Paul Nero – Soul Medley Number One (Liberty)Inez and Charlie Foxx's Swinging Mocking Band – […]

In this episode, Dr. Akshay Muralidhar, Co-Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Excellence at Arizona Pulmonary Specialist in Phoenix, discusses the importance of having a specialized center for pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Muralidhar also highlights the challenges of managing patients with substance abuse issues, particularly methamphetamine use. Dr. Muralidhar emphasizes the importance of access to care, particularly for underserved communities, and the need for outreach programs to ensure that all patients have access to treatment options.  This Special Edition Episode Sponsored by: Johnson & Johnson Learn more about pulmonary hypertension trials at www.phaware.global/clinicaltrials. Follow us on social @phaware Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware Share your story: info@phaware.com #phawareMD @JNJInnovMed

The Prime Minister hints at upcoming plans for the country's port infrastructure. On a stop in Germany during his European trip, Mark Carney says an announcement on new investments is coming within weeks, pointing to upgrades to ports in Montreal and Churchill, Manitoba that will help ship energy and minerals to European customers.And: Thousands of people march though the streets across Israel, as families of hostages held by Hamas stage a day of action to demand their return, and an immediate ceasefire deal. Some blocked roads and burned tires, as Palestinians in Gaza mourned the killing of five journalists.Also: Giving the ‘ick': U.S. officials confirm a rare human case of screwworm — a parasitic infestation of fly larvae that's known to nest in the wounds of warm-blooded animals and slowly eat them alive.Plus: Trump ratchets up his fight against the U.S. Federal Reserve, a different approach to battling Canada's wildfires, Alberta farmers ‘soak' up the summer, and more.

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. While the development of targeted therapies has improved outcomes for many patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC, those with rare EGFR variants often face limited treatment options, especially when the disease involves the central nervous system (CNS). A recent research paper, titled “Durable complete response in leptomeningeal disease of EGFR mutated non-small cell lung cancer to amivantamab, an EGFR-MET receptor bispecific antibody, after progressing on osimertinib” published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget, describes a patient with NSCLC harboring two uncommon EGFR mutations—G719A and A289V—who experienced a prolonged and clinically significant response to amivantamab monotherapy, after prior treatments had failed. Full blog - https://www.oncotarget.org/2025/08/26/amivantamab-monotherapy-in-rare-egfr-mutated-advanced-nsclc/ Paper DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28730 Correspondence to - Young Kwang Chae - young.chae@northwestern.edu Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEiCz834a8c Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28730 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, amivantamab, monotherapy, rare EGFR mutation, NSCLC, leptomeningeal disease About Oncotarget Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science. Oncotarget is indexed and archived by PubMed/Medline, PubMed Central, Scopus, EMBASE, META (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) (2018-2022), and Dimensions (Digital Science). To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

We are joined by Rab from Seattle Chronic Seeds to discuss how you can breed your own strains, crossing them with strains to bring in THCV, CBD, CBG, and other cannabinoids. Learn more about Seattle Chronic here: https://www.seattlechronicseeds.com/

From the BBC World Service: Chinese property giant Evergrande's shares have been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; it was once China's largest real estate firm but collapsed under a mountain of debt. Today, we'll trace its spectacular rise and fall. Rare earths have been a major sticking point in trade negotiations between China and the United States. China has dominated the rare earths market, but could Australia become a rival?

From the BBC World Service: Chinese property giant Evergrande's shares have been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; it was once China's largest real estate firm but collapsed under a mountain of debt. Today, we'll trace its spectacular rise and fall. Rare earths have been a major sticking point in trade negotiations between China and the United States. China has dominated the rare earths market, but could Australia become a rival?

RARE MAMAS RISING- EPISODE 51 The Making of Rare Mamas: Reflections on Writing and Rare Parenting In this episode of Rare Mamas Rising, host Nikki takes listeners behind the pages of her upcoming book, Rare Mamas, to share how the writing journey mirrored the rare parenting journey in powerful and unexpected ways. Through honest storytelling, she unpacks the highs, the lows, and the lessons that connect directly to life as a rare mama. She covers: ·       The hardest and easiest chapters to write — from reliving the grief of “D-Day” to finding hope in Rising to the Call, the chapter that inspired the name of this podcast. ·       The easiest and hardest parts of the process — how writing drew on Nikki's creativity, career, and even her improv training, while publishing tested her patience and reminded her of the difficulties of rare parenting. ·       Unexpected lessons in calling and community — the reminder that doing good doesn't mean it's easy, the importance of going back to your “why,” and the gift of community and sisterhood that makes the journey possible. Nikki's hope is that listeners hear their own stories reflected in these lessons, and that when you read this book, you feel that same sisterhood woven through every page, and the solidarity of a community that is rising together.   Links & Resources Mentioned: Join the Book Interest List: www.raremamas.com/book   CONNECT WITH NIKKI   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RareMamas1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Rare_Mamas/ Website https://raremamas.com/ Email info@raremamas.com   PODCAST INFO podcast@raremamas.com

What if you could transform your autoimmune health through nutrition and lifestyle changes? That's precisely what Tanya Freirich, The Lupus Dietitian, has done for herself and thousands of clients over her 15-year career.This illuminating conversation takes you deep into the intersection of nutrition and autoimmune disease management with someone who uniquely understands both sides. Tanya brings not only her professional expertise as a registered dietitian with advanced credentials but also her lived experience of navigating multiple autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, ITP, and lupus, for over 11 years.We explore how inflammation manifests in the body—sometimes surprisingly through weight gain and fluid retention—and practical ways to address it through diet and lifestyle modifications. Tanya shares powerful insights about becoming the expert in your own body, tracking your responses to foods, and developing a personalized approach to wellness that honors your unique needs and circumstances.Perhaps most valuably, Tanya offers hope through her guiding principle of "progress, not perfection," acknowledging that the journey with autoimmune disease is like "walking a mile with a weighted vest." Her compassionate, realistic approach makes healthy changes accessible to everyone, regardless of budget or cultural background. She breaks down common barriers to wellness with practical solutions for eating nutritiously on a budget, creating optimal sleep environments, and making sustainable lifestyle shifts.Whether you're living with an autoimmune condition or supporting someone who is, this episode delivers practical wisdom, genuine encouragement, and a roadmap for transforming health challenges into opportunities for deeper healing and self-discovery. Ready to take the first step toward better health? This conversation is your starting point.Home | The Lupus Dietitianhttps://www.instagram.com/thelupusdietitian?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Link to the September Group and use the discount code for My Spoonie Sisters: SPOONIESIS20% discount off the September Group: https://tanyafreirichnutrition.practicebetter.io/#/6199071639803308381092e7/bSend us a text Are you living with a chronic illness and want to make your voice heard? Rare Patient Voice connects patients and caregivers with research opportunities—so you can share your experiences and get paid for your time! Your insights help drive real change in healthcare.Let's Get Started - Rare Patient Voice

Whether you possess an elusive birthmark, an uncommon blood type, or an unusual bone structure, each feature tells a captivating story of genetic diversity and individuality. So if you've ever wondered just how rare you really are, don't miss out on this enlightening exploration! #RareFeatures #UniqueTraits #HumanDiversity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been said that the night skies are the other half of the National Park System. And it only makes sense, for when you're in a park and the sun goes down you tend to look into the night sky to spot constellations or, if you're lucky enough and in the right place, a comet overhead. Keeping that other half of the park system in mind, today's podcast will be a somewhat dark one. Our guest is Jeff Pfaller, a fine arts photographer who spent five years capturing night skies over national parks and other public lands. A book coming out in October by Pfaller showcases synchronous fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the famous illumination that makes Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park look like a cascading stream of lava, a shot of the whirling Milky Way against a colorful stump of petrified wood at Petrified Forest National Park, and many other nighttime images that remind us of that other half of the park system is overhead. National Parks Traveler readers can obtain a $15 discount on the book's purchase price by using this link to order it.

What if the ideas that linger in the back of your mind — the ones you can't quite explain — are the ones you most need to pay attention to?Episode SummaryIn this episode, I explore that question with Dr Nuno Reis, a former physicist and investment banker turned thinker and guide in uncovering what he calls rare dots — those unique, pre-verbal insights that feel deeply resonant but don't yet fit into our existing models of the world.Our conversation begins with Nuno's unusual career path, from string theory and theoretical physics into financial modelling and risk management, before moving into transparency roles in finance. From there, we trace the thread of his enduring curiosity: how crises drive paradigm shifts, why models are useful but limited, and what happens when we acknowledge that not everything fits into neat rational frameworks.Nuno then introduces the concept of rare dots and explains how he's harnessing AI in a novel, deeply human way: not to replace thought, but to help us surface the preverbal ideas that shape our uniqueness. Together, we explore how rare dots can guide creativity, meaning, and innovation in our work and lives — and why paying attention to the things that don't quite make sense may be the most sensible thing we can do.Guest BiographyDr Nuno Reis describes himself as a physicist turned banker turned explorer of human thinking. After completing a PhD in theoretical physics with a focus on string theory, he transitioned into investment banking at UBS and later into financial engineering and transparency initiatives at Bloomberg.Over 18 years in finance, he applied scientific methods to risk modelling, hedging, and complex derivatives, all while maintaining a deep curiosity about the limits of logic and models.Today, Nuno is the creator of the Rare Dots framework, which helps individuals and organisations uncover the pre-verbal insights that drive creativity and meaning. He combines philosophy, history of thought, and cutting-edge uses of AI to build environments where people can explore their deepest intuitions.Through workshops, cohorts, and his own practice, he guides others in turning those rare dots into pathways for innovation, purpose, and contribution.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary[00:00:00] Introduction and framing of rare dots as preverbal insights[00:01:00] Nuno's background: from physics to banking and financial modelling[00:06:00] Applying scientific methods to markets and the 2008 crisis[00:12:00] Replication crisis and paradigm shifts in science[00:18:00] Early story of curiosity and existential questions[00:21:00] Introduction of rare dots as deeply resonant insights[00:26:00] How resonance and intuition shape meaning[00:30:00] Creating environments to surface rare dots[00:35:00] History of thinking vs history of ideas[00:40:00] Using AI as a tool for rare dots and Wittgenstein's ladder[00:46:00] How AI can surface pre-verbal thinking[00:52:00] AI as a prompt for deeper human thinking[00:56:00] Rare dots exploration as an infinite game[01:02:00] Rare dots as a guide for careers and human valueLinksNuno on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuno-reis/Nuno's Substack - https://nunobreis.substack.com/

In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Kate McCaffrey of Hever Castle about a newly unveiled portrait of William Carey, his role at Henry VIII's court, and his marriage to Mary Boleyn. They discuss the portrait's provenance and artistic origins, Tudor corridor portraits and genealogy displays, Hever's wider Tudor collection (including Anne Boleyn's books of hours), and upcoming exhibitions and events that bring the Boleyn circle to life. Follow Kate on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kateemccaffreyhistorian/ Join Dr Owen Emmerson & Natalie Grueninger for 'The Rise of a Queen: Anne Boleyn, 1526-1533' https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-rise-of-a-queen-anne-boleyn-1526-1533-tickets-1363827166769?aff=oddtdtcreator Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon  

Steve, Darren, Jim and Jeff wonder why Buffalo Trace puts so much effort into promoting something that is going to sell out instantly. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Welcome to episode 135 of Nintendo Therapy!

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 579 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Brian's number one guitar buying tip and California dreaming with Tracii Guns and Norman's Rare Guitars Richard has been living in the 1980s and has a rant. Meanwhile there was some very tragic news in the world of metal so the guys discuss it despite Internet woes. Closer to home in the pedal industry, Josh Scott from JHS had a nasty accident on his cycle so the guys do their best to send healing powers across the airwaves.Blake spent a couple of days on the west coast and hung with almost everybody who is anybody! He tells us about his time with the legendary Norm of Norman's Rare Guitars and somehow it involves the Goo Goo Dolls. Brian shares his one tip for picking a great guitar and Blake talks about his time with friend of the show, Mr. Tracii Guns. Brian has convinced Richard to buy new gear and there is a modicum of excitement before Bri takes it all straight to the gutter. Blake realizes that he too is becoming old and the guys compare aging woes.Duck Update, Meris, Leisure Suit Larry, Richie Sambora, Rimshots...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Courses and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcastFind us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Contact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show

This rare Black New Moon in Virgo 2025 opens a once-in-33-months portal for powerful manifestation, healing, and alignment. In this episode, Jennifer Pilates guides you through Virgo-aligned intention setting, precise New Moon rituals, and supportive Reiki energy practices to call in love, abundance, and transformation. Learn how to harness this lunar portal for clarity, devotion to your path, and accelerated results.

Friends, there isn't much to say here other than we at the show always mourn the loss of loved ones, including a truck load of meat. Rest In Sauce. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi's Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0'3:55 Japan Boss' and China's Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in 'Northern Strike' Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China's Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

Most headlines make billion-dollar beauty acquisitions sound like the ultimate win, build fast, sell big, cash out. We see it differently. In this episode, we share why we turn down investor offers and why outside funding often marks the end of real innovation.We break down what happens when profit-first investors take over: pressure to cut ingredient quality, cheapen packaging, and churn out unnecessary products. We explain why that goes against everything we build at Young Goose, science-backed, high-integrity formulas that put skin longevity first.We talk about the kind of growth we do want, how we protect our creative freedom, and why staying independent keeps our research bold and our products uncompromised.If you want to know what really happens behind the headlines, and why we believe mission matters more than the biggest buyout offer, this episode takes you inside our vision for the future.What's Discussed:(00:08) Why We Refuse Investor Money (Even When It's Millions)(15:53) The Growth Path That Keeps Our Innovation Alive(20:40) How Our Ingredients Influence the Entire Skincare Industry(22:31) Why We Compare Ourselves to Aesop — Not Rhodes or Rare(24:17) The Real Reason We're in Skincare (It's Not the Buyout)Find More from Young GooseThe YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body's anti-aging breakthrough →younggoose.com/bodycreamSpermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for →https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serumsUse code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

On a recent visit to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, director Christina Shutt took us through three exhibits: one previewing the museum's 20th anniversary celebration, another on a rare 21-star flag from when Illinois had just become the 21st state, and the third on a special exhibit aimed at making Lincoln more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. That exhibit is called Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch. It features replicas of some of the artifacts in the museum's collection, like a casting of Lincoln's face and hands made just after his death, and a leather briefcase he used while president. It also seeks to render two-dimensional objects in 3-D, including a copy of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln's own handwriting that's been made into a tactile experience.

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It's easy to overlook what makes our tech-driven world tick, but buried inside the devices we use and the machines that keep nations safe are rare earth metals—tiny, often invisible, but absolutely essential. While most people are focused on flashy stocks or crypto swings, the real game is happening behind the scenes, where China controls most of the supply. These materials aren't just powering gadgets—they're fueling entire industries, from defense to clean energy. The scary part isn't just how valuable they are, but how concentrated that control has become while the rest of the world was busy looking elsewhere. Louis O'Connor is the founder of Strategic Metals Invest, helping over 4,000 clients across 74 countries invest in rare earth metals. Today, he breaks down why these metals are essential to modern tech—from smartphones to renewable energy—and why demand is only growing. He also warns about China's control over the global supply and what that means for investors. His talk focuses on how individuals can tap into this overlooked but vital market. It's a niche with big strategic potential. Stay tuned! Quotes: “Rare earth metals are fast becoming as important—or maybe more important—than oil and gas.” “We're definitely in a Cold War 2.0, if you will. Except this time, it's not an arms race or a nuclear arms race—it's a semiconductor race.” “Rare earths don't occur naturally in usable forms, so it's more of a metallurgical process than a mining process.” Resources:  louis@strategicmetalsinvest.com Rare Earths & Technology Metals Follow Louis O'Connor on Facebook Connect with Louis O'Connor on LinkedIn

The NCAA loses quite often these days, but not this week—this Spring, the NCAA had denied the request for a 5th season waiver to 2 players---USC OL DJ Wingfield and UCLA WR Kaden Robinson---who then went to the court system to argue the NCAA's ruling violated antitrust laws and would cause them “irreparable harm” by disallowing them to earn NIL money Both players were projected starters at their schools and had NIL deals north of $200K set in place…  Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this fascinating episode of The Mike Litton Experience, Louis O'Connor—founder and CEO of Strategic Metals Invest—pulls back the curtain on one of the most exclusive and overlooked asset classes in the world: rare earth and strategic metals. From his early years growing up in Ireland to working with global brands and building a pioneering […]

We're delighted to welcome Joyce Kim, chief product officer for Rare Beauty, on this episode to talk about how Rare's first eau de parfum was created: its unique bottle design created in collaboration with hand therapy specialists, the four scent layering balms that dramatically transform the scent, and how an early unintended packaging design feature informed what's possible for accessibility in beauty products. [What we smell like today: Harlem Perfume Co. Billie, Ellis Brooklyn Super Amber]