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People sometimes wonder why, with all the marvels science can design and build, it cannot build a good replacement for the heart. As medical science learns more about the heart, it becomes clear that replacing this complex mass of muscles is more difficult than might be imagined.Your heart is about the size of your fist, really surprisingly small for the job it does. The heart is a pump with valves, tubing and an electrical system. Its four chambers are carefully designed to make sure that used blood goes to your lungs for oxygen and that blood from your lungs takes that oxygen to the rest of your body. In order to do this, your heart must pump 2,000 gallons of blood through more than 60,000 miles of soft tubing every day.But the heart is much more than a pump. Researchers describe it as "an incredibly intelligent organ." The heart is smarter than we are. When you need more circulation, it senses this and speeds its pumping action. It doesn't matter whether the need for more pumping action comes from increased exercise, or something you thought about that might require more heart action, the heart responds. Even when transplanted, the heart is able to respond to its new environment.Like everything else God has created, the heart is not a simple organ, limited to only one job. The heart is custom-designed to do many jobs well. And to this day doctors cannot tell you why one apparently healthy heart stops beating and another does not. Life itself is more than an organ; it is a gift from our Creator to each of us.Hebrews 2:10"For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings."Prayer: Dear Father in heaven; I thank You for the gift of life. Take my life and let it be consecrated to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Huyghe, Patrick. Your heart: a survival guide. Science Digest. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Most of us have heard recordings of whales singing. Scientists have not yet learned to understand the whale's language, but they have identified individual verses in whale song. Now they are more convinced than ever that whale song is a sophisticated language.Whale song is made up of complex and stylized compositions, many of them longer than the longest of human symphonies. A single whale song can last up to 22 hours! Scientists have learned that humpback whale songs change a lot from year to year. Yet each humpback in an entire ocean will always sing the same song as the others. Scientists wondered how whales could keep the verses straight since the song changes so often.Researchers have concluded that whales, like human beings, use rhyme to help remember their songs. Biologists studying whale song report that they have identified the same subphrases turning up in the same positions in verses that are next to each other. Whales apparently compose their long songs with rhymes, making them possibly the greatest poets on earth!Evolutionists tell us that language is such an advanced development that even the first human beings could do no more than grunt and growl. And yet the whale not only has a sophisticated language but also creates poetry. Christians can comfortably put evolution aside to realize that the Bible is right when it says that the whole creation praises God. And whales make it very clear that the Creator Himself is the author of language—not some caveman.Psalm 148:7"Praise the LORD from the earth, You great sea creatures and all the depths."Prayer: Dear Lord; one of Your greatest gifts to us is language because through it we learn of Your love for us in sending Your son Jesus Christ to save us from sin, death and the devil. With that in mind, help me to be a good steward of the gift of language in praise and witness to You. Amen.REF.: Science Frontiers. Newsweek. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Inside your body, there is a large and amazing family of chemical workers who, although they usually last less than a minute, make life possible. There are so many different kinds of these chemicals, called prostaglandins, that science is just beginning to learn how important they are to life.Prostaglandins are made by just about every tissue in your body. They are made by tissue cells from stored fatty acids. When triggered, fatty acids swarm out of the cell walls and are quickly changed into the necessary prostaglandin. Prostaglandins are involved in regulating reproduction, breathing and circulation, among other things.Prostaglandins made by the cells lining our blood vessels relax the muscles around them so that more blood can flow through them. And blood platelets also produce another prostaglandin; when triggered, it enables the blood to clot and seal wounds. In the lungs, prostaglandins regulate the openings of air passages. They help protect the inside of your stomach. It is because aspirin inhibits prostaglandin production that it helps headaches and can cause stomach problems in some people. Prostaglandins have been implicated in the swollen, painful joints caused by arthritis.The human body is literally a symphony of thousands of carefully designed systems, each one playing in harmony with the other and all of them working together. This fact alone leaves no justification for the claim that we are designed by genetic accidents.I Corinthians 12:18"But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased."Prayer: Lord, I thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I understand that it is because of sin that sometimes our systems do not work as You designed them. According to Your will, grant me healing in those cases, but let me always be aware of Your love and presence in my life. Amen.REF.: Shodell, Michael. The prostaglandin connection. Science 83. Image: Prostaglandin E1, Calvero, with ChemDraw, PD, WikipediaCommons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Mike Mo Capaldi discusses PSL (Professional Skateboarding League) debuting January 31st Mike Mo Capaldi: https://www.instagram.com/mikemoPSL: https://www.pslskateboarding.com/ Become a Channel Member & Receive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/TheNineClub/joinNew Merch: https://thenineclub.com Sponsored By: AG1: Get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, scoop & bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. https://drinkag1.com/nineclub LMNT: Grab a free Sample Pack with 8 flavors when you buy any drink mix or Sparkling. https://drinklmnt.com/nineclub Woodward: Purchase camp with the code NINECLUB before Jan 31 and receive a $450 discount off of summer camp. https://www.woodwardpa.com Monster Energy: Monster Energy's got the punch you need to stay focused and fired up. https://www.monsterenergy.com Yeti: Built for the wild, Yeti keeps you ready for any adventure. https://www.yeti.com Richardson: Custom headwear for teams, brands, and businesses crafted with quality in every stitch. https://richardsonsports.com Etnies: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://etnies.com/NINECLUB éS Footwear: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://esskateboarding.com/NINECLUB Emerica: Get 20% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://emerica.com/NINECLUB Find The Nine Club: Website: https://thenineclub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenineclub X: https://www.twitter.com/thenineclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenineclub Discord: https://discord.gg/thenineclub Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nineclub Nine Club Clips: https://www.youtube.com/nineclubclips More Nine Club: https://www.youtube.com/morenineclub I'm Glad I'm Not Me: https://www.youtube.com/chrisroberts Chris Roberts: https://linktr.ee/Chrisroberts Timestamps (00:00:00) Mike Mo Capaldi (00:01:33) Mike Mo used to judge for Street Leauge (00:03:10) World record texting (00:06:41) What sparked PSL (00:08:09) Switch flip explosion (00:22:27) Whats the reason PSL is doing teams (00:26:37) How is the winner determined? (00:29:41) Adding handrails to the game? (00:31:55) The Skateboarders story telling (00:38:37) Skaters will all be mic'd up (00:41:54) What is the final product how is it going to work (00:42:39) Breaking down the teams (00:44:10) 3 vs 3 games (00:45:14) Subbing out skaters (00:48:14) Emergency back up skater - Ebus (00:50:28) Jerseys / uniforms? (00:54:14) The Wild Card & challenging tricks if not performed properly (01:04:31) Ref - toe drags - hand on the ground - Rules (01:11:41) Starting line ups? - friendly banter between teams (01:16:29) Mke Mo's house is on the line (01:19:46) How the teams were picked - Fantasy league style app (01:26:05) Mike Mo did all the graphics which is code based (01:31:22) How do you get tickets? - games played at the Girl Skateboards warehouse (01:33:26) Chris makes a suggestion (01:36:02) Event layout (01:40:33) Where do people watch the contest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00-26:30) Couple of instant classics in the NFL Divisional round. Caleb Williams with an all-timer to tie the game late last night. Should they have gone for two after the touchdown pass? The Bears' Pujols/Brad Lidge moment. Quarterback critique from gooey butter cake. Ref show at the end of the Bills and Broncos game. Catch or INT? Sean McDermott didn't hold back post game. An emotional Josh Allen after the game felt like he let his teammates down. An uninteresting final four. How pissed do you think Allen Craig is?(26:39-57:30) Missouri in Baton Rouge, the Blues in Edmonton, the Cardinals Winter Warm Up....that's all. Nevin Shapiro has quite the dramatic prediction for tonight's National Championship game. Play big or go home. Cignetti and Cristobal have a moment when asked what a national title would mean to their school. How will the Tamm Avenue Capital Partners play tonight's game? Ballwin Beer Bitch is leading us off on the phone lines. Tim inspired the Billikens. The baby race. Cuban sandwiches and Heated Rivalry. Where will SLU be in the new rankings?(57:40-1:09:40) They're fired up in Bloomington. Joe Buck catching hell for his Lambert Airport tweet. Dirty ghost town. Not that crowded, it's just the size of the travelers. Worst airports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some Christians believe that God's words in Genesis 1:3, "Let there be light," . . are a biblical description of the Big Bang that some scientists say created the universe. But perhaps we Christians should be a little more careful about assuming that modern science knows very much about the origin of the universe.Astronomers recently announced that they had discovered the largest structure yet to be found in the universe. They described the structure as a great wall made up of high concentrations of galaxies. Just to get our perspective, the average galaxy contains over 1 billion stars. The great wall contains concentrated "clumps" of galaxies!This discovery delivers two apparently fatal blows to the Big Bang theory. If the universe was the result of the Big Bang, scientists would expect to find stars evenly distributed in space, not "clumped" together and certainly not built into giant structures. Second, the clumps of galaxies they found are very precisely and evenly spaced—not the kind of order that results from an explosion. One of the researchers said, "It is safe to say that we understand less than zero about the early universe."There is another good reason for Christians not to try to find the Big Bang in Genesis. According to the Bible, it is the end of the world and the universe, not its beginning, that could more accurately be described as a "big bang." Christ Himself has completed your preparations for that day. Are you ready?Isaiah 34:4"All the hosts of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled up like a scroll; all their host shall fall down as the leaf falls from the vine, and as fruit falling from a fig tree."Prayer: Dear Lord; I cling to Your saving work for my preparation for the end of the world. Be with me now and prepare me to spend eternity with You. Amen.REF.: Galaxy clumps' may shed light on cosmic creation. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Image: Sloan Great Wall, Willem Schaap, CC BY-SA 3.0, WikipediaCommons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

1:18:07 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug archive of nearly 16,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! Lots of great stuff in this one. Ref: 908-02, 541-27, 406-34, 501-07, 612-08, 702-37, 226-18, 941-23, 801-002, 307-24, 986-14, 960-08, 651-83, 252-07, 119-03, 961-04, 130-06, 224-09, 141-09, 999-07, 911-11, 910-18. […]

In this episode of Stop the Killing Podcast, former FBI agent and prosecutor Katherine Schweit breaks down the fatal shooting of Renee Goode, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis. Rather than reacting to headlines or social media outrage, this episode focuses on one question only: Did the officer's actions meet the legal standard for the use of deadly force? Drawing on Department of Justice policy, Supreme Court case law, and her own experience investigating officer-involved shootings, Schweit explains: What “objectively reasonable” force actually means When officers are legally prohibited from shooting at moving vehicles Why anger, frustration, or refusal to comply do not justify deadly force How federal investigations differ when the shooter is a federal agent What investigators will be required to evaluate — regardless of politics This episode does not reach a verdict.It explains the rules — so listeners can understand how this case will be judged. DOJ and DHS deadly force policy Shooting into a vehicle: what the law allows and forbids Federal vs state investigations in officer-involved shootings Why “escape” alone can never justify deadly force What video evidence can — and cannot — tell us This case has ignited protests and intense public debate.Understanding the actual legal standard is essential — especially when emotions are high and facts are still emerging. Relevant Resources and Links: Learn more about Change the Ref and how you can get involved: changetheref.org Support the podcast on Patreon or via Apple Subscriptions. Related podcast episodes: Watching Two Detectives CONmunity podcast  The Bravery Academy Guilty Greenie If you found this episode impactful, consider subscribing to the Stop the Killing podcast on Apple Podcasts or supporting us on Patreon to help continue these crucial conversations. Your support allows us to keep producing this independent podcast and contribute to making a real-world difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O Irã que domina as manchetes hoje, com drones, mísseis e tensões geopolíticas, não surgiu do nada. O estopim de muito do que vemos no Oriente Médio aconteceu em 1979. Mas como um país que era o farol da modernidade ocidental na região sofreu uma transformação tão radical? Neste diagnóstico completo, mergulhamos nos bastidores da Revolução Iraniana. Entenda o papel das grandes potências, a exploração do petróleo e como a queda do Xá Reza Pahlavi abriu caminho para o regime dos Aiatolás. Se você quer entender por que o Irã se tornou o centro dos maiores conflitos contemporâneos e como a Crise dos Reféns mudou a diplomacia mundial, este vídeo resume a história em poucos minutos.

On Creation Moments, we often challenge evolution with examples that show that the creation is carefully and lovingly designed by the Creator. Many of these evidences leave evolutionists silent and unable to respond. But one evidence for design is so powerful, it almost seems unfair for creationists to mention it. Yet they do, as in one release from scientists at the Institute for Creation Research.While the brain weighs only three pounds, it can do the work of 1,000 supercomputers. It doesn't need to be connected to a power source and it doesn't overheat because it is able to make its own electricity and it operates on only microvolts of power. If your brain's 10 trillion cells were placed end to end, they would stretch for over 100,000 miles. Your brain has the capacity to store every word of every book on a bookshelf 500 miles long.In order for the human brain to have evolved from a simpler brain in the time that evolutionists claim it has, the brain would have had to evolve millions of new cells every year for millions of years. A.R. Wallace, co-discoverer with Charles Darwin of natural selection, once noted that there is a huge gulf between the human brain and that of the ape. Darwin recognized what Wallace's argument did to their theory and responded, "I hope you have not murdered completely your own and my child."God has given you a brain that has wonderful abilities. Don't waste one of the greatest material gifts the Creator has given you.Psalm 40:5"Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; and Your thoughts which are toward us cannot be recounted to You in order; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered."Prayer: Forgive me Father, for underestimating the great gift which You have given me—my brain. Grant me Your Holy Spirit so that I may begin and continue all learning and wisdom in You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: DeYoung, Don, and Richard Bliss. Thinking about the brain. ICR Impact. Image: A human brain under examination in a surgical setting. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Did you ever wonder why, while there are lots of round and cylindrical living things, there are almost no square plants or animals? Why isn't there any animal that has a skeleton made out of metal? And while there are so many ways for living things to move about, why do almost none of them have wheels?We make lots of square things, use metal frames in the things we build, and use wheels on lots of moving things. But these features don't offer good solutions to the problems most living things have to deal with in life. Wheels are useless for going through the jungle, climbing trees, flying or burrowing. In engineering language, all living things show a high degree of design sophistication.For example, the skeletons of all mammals have a ratio of 30% shock-absorbing collagen to 70% calcium phosphate for strength. This ratio provides the very best balance for holding up a mammal's weight during locomotion. Engineers also know that in order to get the best flow of a liquid—such as blood—a pipe's cubed radius must equal the sum of the cubed radii of each of its branches. And this is exactly the relationship found in all living and fossilized creatures, from sponges to humans!The impressive engineering found in all living things—and even in the oldest fossils—offers elegant testimony to the Creator's wisdom and power! None of us should be shy about recognizing Him when we are with others.Job 38:4, 36"'Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Who has put wisdom in the mind? Or who has given understanding to the heart?'"Prayer: Dear Father in heaven; I thank You that You have not left the world without witness to Your great wisdom and power. Make me a better witness to You and what You have done for me through Your Son, my Savior, Jesus Christ. In His Name. Amen.REF.: Wickelgren, Ingrid. The mechanics of natural success. Science News. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Despite the fact that most microorganisms are necessary and good, throughout our lifetimes each of us encounters tens of thousands of different infectious bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.Even more remarkable is the fact that most of the time our immune systems disable these potentially lethal invaders before we ever show any symptoms of infection. At any given time more than 100,000 unique sentries posted throughout your body identify invaders, sound the alarm, and even issue specific chemical instructions for their destruction. These sentries may also be thought of as tiny doctors who identify a potential illness, discover the cure, and apply it even before the infection gets underway.The immune system has puzzled scientists. Researchers know that our bodies do not keep a set of genetic blueprints for these sentries, which are called B cells. How then does our body make these sentries or develop the genetic information necessary to disable invaders? Researchers have learned that the body has a small library of DNA fragments that are continually being shuffled into new patterns so that the body is almost instantly ready for any invader.The fact that even medical researchers are in awe over the design of our immune system verifies what the Bible says: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made."Psalms 139:4"I will praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well."Prayer: I thank You Dear Father that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Help me to take care of the temple of my body which You have given me so that I may be a fit and able instrument for You in this world. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: MIT researchers isolate master builder' disease fighting gene. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Image: Human B Lymphocyte (B Cell), NIAID, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

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117:42 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug archive of nearly 16,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! Another good one! Ref: 1012-05, 957-56, 823-049, 252-10, 671-56, 910-39, 1004-24, 224-01, 964-33, 905-08, 976-10, 951-13, 1013-20, 950-41, 102-49, 128-26, 307-17, 919-27, 979-09, 997-36, 1004-07, 752-10. License for this track: […]

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk to Buffalo Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio to get the latest injury news from the Buffalo Bills today including positive updates on Matt Prater and Ty Johnson, will the Bills ride with Prater or will they elevate Wright, Sal's thoughts on Josh and if he will be able to use his legs vs the Jags defense, crazy stat about the Ref in the Bills game, Josh Palmer ankle and what the Bills will do if he can't play on Sunday, and more to get us ready for Sunday!

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the Trump administration's operation targeting deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro, examine President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, and give an update on the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal and Tim Walz's decision to drop his re-election bid. Mollie and David also share several reviews of movies, including The Ref, Crazy Rich Asians, One False Move, The Phoenician Scheme, and F1.The Federalist is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the Trump administration's operation targeting deposed dictator Nicolás Maduro, examine President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland, and give an update on the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal and Tim Walz's decision to drop his re-election bid. Mollie and David also share several reviews of movies, including The Ref, Crazy Rich Asians, One False Move, The Phoenician Scheme, and F1.The Federalist is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Ist das "Licht am Ende des Tunnels" endlich Tageslicht nach Jahren der Rezession - oder doch der entgegenkommende Zug? Georg Renner spricht mit Franz Schellhorn über Erwartungen an die schwarz-rot-pinke Bundesregierung.Franz Schellhorn ist Direktor des wirtschaftsliberalen Thinktanks Agenda Austria. Zuvor war er Wirtschaftschef und stv. Chefredakteur der Tageszeitung "Die Presse". Lesetipp: In der "Presse" hat Schellhorn in einem Gastkommentar seine Sicht der Dinge zusammengefasst: "Optimismus und Zuversicht entstehen nicht durch Appelle. Sie entstehen durch Taten. Durch große Würfe, nicht durch Reförmchen."https://www.diepresse.com/20421124/des-kanzlers-neue-zauberformel-lautet-nicht-2-1-0-sondern-5-4-0 Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.atTranskripte und Fotos zu den Folgen findest Du auf podcastradio.at

New year, same chaos. Crouchy's dialling in from Dubai, Sid's gone full flamenco, and Chris is still reeling from missing the greatest night in Ally Pally history.In this episode, the boys catch up post-Christmas and somehow end up covering robot massages, dodgy gift-giving, Sidwell's ambition to become a Spanish guitar-playing Gypsy King, and whether the pod should launch a residency at Finsbury Park.Crouchy talks us through meeting Ronaldo at the World Sports Summit (yes, that Ronaldo), putting the podcast on the global stage, and why there's a very real chance we could become PSG's shirt sponsor.There's also a very passionate rant about the FA Cup, a long-overdue roasting of Tottenham's home form, and Chris has an existential breakdown over kids dressing as referees for Christmas.Darts. Destiny. Desmonds. Let's go."00:00 – Welcome back: robot hands, bad presents & Sid's groans04:30 – Sidwell's musical ambitions: Finsbury Park warm-up act?05:00 – Crouchy's Busted moment at the O2 (yes, really)10:00 – Ronaldo finally meets his hero (kind of)20:00 – Pod in Paris? Crouchy makes big moves in Dubai25:00 – “You've put us on the world stage”33:00 – Chris's extreme darts FOMO34:00 – Sidwell tips the bar staff: total Ally Pally carnage38:00 – Darts of Destiny: £5K, nine darts and one Curtis53:30 – FA Cup fever: Crouchy's rallying cry1:07:00 – The game's gone: kids with VAR screens for Christmas1:08:30 – Are referees becoming influencers now?1:10:00 – Ref talk, tights, and a gladiator future1:42:00 – The annual missionary predictions: Spurs v Villa1:56:00 – Dubai days & Crouchy's global glow-up1:59:00 – Arsenal, Wrexham and third-round mayhem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:20:56 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug archive of nearly 16,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! This one has some good synchronicities! Ref: 128-22, 909-48, 611-30, 901-03, 114-18, 781-09, 241-15, 253-05, 403-52, 781-10, 1008-10, 991-05, 1016-14, 116-22, 305-22, 241-04, 115-43, 801-068, 561-24, 950-12, 612-01, 1002-05. License […]

There is a huge difference between computers and the human brain. While the computer transmits information using electricity, the brain communicates its information using powerful chemicals. Let's say that you accidentally touch a hot pan on the stove. In less than two tenths of a second, millions of reactions take place while your brain performs a huge number of operations. As a result, you pull your hand away from the hot pan—very quickly!Depending on the need, your brain uses many different chemicals for communication within itself and with the nerves that connect your brain to the rest of your body. Over 50 such chemicals have so far been identified. And it has been learned that many of these chemicals work in combination with each other so that over 800 different messages are possible.Nor does the brain have set paths for messages, like a computer. In fact, it has been compared to a chemical soup rather than the circuits of a computer. In addition, the information paths in your brain change based on experience. If we can use computer language for a moment, the brain writes its own programs, doing many complicated tasks of which you and I are never aware.We know that the computer is the product of careful design, but to argue that the much more complex human brain is an accident of nature makes very little sense!Psalms 119:100“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.”Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ; More than any other thing which science can study, the human brain speaks most clearly of creation. Cause those who see this to desire to know more about You, and use me to help them find out about the saving gospel. Amen.REF.: Hammer, Signe. How does it work? Science Digest. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

On previous Creation Moments, we have talked about some of the wonderful designs that help make the giraffe possible. The giraffe has a strong heart to pump blood all the way up to its head and strong arteries to withstand the high blood pressure needed to carry the blood to its head. We have also talked about the giraffe's so-called "wonder net," which is a network of blood vessels that helps to stabilize the blood pressure in the giraffe's head even when it raises and lowers its head.But modern science continues to uncover engineering wonders that enable the giraffe to keep blood flowing evenly to its brain and keep blood from pooling in its legs. Researchers have discovered that giraffes, unlike human beings, have a valve in the jugular vein. But these valves work in the wrong direction to help blood stay in the head. Instead, they close when a giraffe lowers its head, preventing used blood from backing up into the brain.And how does a giraffe, which stays on its feet all day, keep blood from pooling in its legs? Scientists have found that the skin on a giraffe's legs is very tight fitting. When a giraffe walks, its muscle movement within that tight skin actually helps pump used blood out of the legs.If life owed its existence to chance and genetic mistakes, we wouldn't have any giraffes today. But what a wonder of God's design these stately creatures are!Job 39:19"'Have you given the horse strength? Have you clothed his neck with thunder?'"Prayer: Dear Lord, there is nothing too hard for You. Help me to remember the example of the giraffe when life seems filled with too many difficult details. May I be reminded to bring all things to You, for You have promised to hear me. Amen.REF.: Pedley, T.J. How giraffes prevent oedema. Nature. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

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Did you ever wonder why you don't rust? Before you laugh, remember—iron is not only a major part of your blood, it is used to attract the oxygen that is carried by your blood to the rest of your body. And you know what happens when oxygen meets the iron in your car or a tool that is left outside overnight—rust! So, why don't we rust?Part of the reason is that the molecular structure of hemoglobin is very cleverly designed so that the iron in your hemoglobin attracts oxygen and holds it but, at the same time, is prevented from rusting. There are many designs that hemoglobin could have—but the actual structure prevents rust from forming. But 200 billion of your red blood cells die every day. The iron in those cells is no longer prevented by the hemoglobin from forming rust. So your body collects iron from these cells and stores it in tiny protective containers made up of the protein ferritin, where it is prevented from combining with oxygen and turning into rust.Actually, these rust-proofing systems in the body can go wrong because of a rare genetic defect called bronze anemia. People suffering from this defect actually do develop rust-like deposits in their bodies, and sometimes the rust actually discolors their skin.The careful planning and intricately related systems that make life possible speak loudly of a Creator. No wonder discoveries in the biological sciences have caused some scientists to defect from evolution and see creation as the better explanation.Acts 7:49-50"'Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What house will you build for Me?' says the Lord, or what is the place of My rest? Has My hand not made all these things?'"Prayer: Dear Lord, everything You have made is excellent beyond compare and made with great understanding. I ask that You would help me to have wisdom from You for my life. Amen.REF.: Why don't we rust? Science Digest. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

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Salmos 104:25“He allí el grande y ancho mar, en donde se mueven seres innumerables, seres pequeños y grandes”.Si usted disfruta observar a los peces tropicales, El camarón mantis es una de las criaturas que usted no quisiera tener en su acuario. Aunque esta criatura está relacionada con el camarón común tiene una característica inusual y especializada.En su estado salvaje, si el camarón mantis encuentra un sabroso caracol, acciona su recargado antebrazo retráctil y destruye el caparazón. El antebrazo del camarón se mueve a través del agua a una velocidad de 80 kilómetros por hora. Tan rápido que causa cavitaciones, asimismo genera calor y un destello de luz mientras colapsan las burbujas. Y por supuesto, ¡el camarón mantis puede romper las paredes de vidrio de un acuario! Para hacer esto, el camarón debe generar doscientos mil watts de poder por una libra de músculo, algo que ningún otro músculo podría hacerlo. El camarón puede hacer esta tarea aparentemente imposible si almacena la energía generada por los músculos. Este camarón primero traba el brazo y luego contrae sus músculos. La energía almacenada de esta forma dañaría el brazo si no fuese por un diseño muy ingenioso de resorte. Este resorte en forma de montura puede acumular enormes cantidades de energía sin romperse al comprimirse. Cuando el camarón está listo para atacar, simplemente libera el resorte.El antebrazo del camarón mantis solo es una unidad que trabaja efectivamente cuando todas sus partes especializadas trabajan juntas. Es difícil imaginar como pudo haber evolucionado un mecanismo así.Oración: Padre, Te agradezco por todos los sabios diseños que Tú has puesto en Tu creación, especialmente Tu plan de salvación. Amén.Ref: http//www.USA Today.com, April Holladay, “Shrimp spring into shattering action.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1235/29?v=20251111

Many people mistakenly believe that dinosaurs prove evolution. After all, dinosaurs are strange creatures and seem to represent a very different world from the one we know today. But a recent discovery of the most ancient dinosaur challenges this.One of the oldest dinosaurs ever discovered was about six feet long and weighed about 300 pounds. Scientists had never before seen a complete skeleton of the creature they called Herrerasaurus. But being the most ancient dinosaur discovered at the time, perhaps the dinosaur from which all others evolved, evolutionary scientists expected it to be much less advanced than later dinosaurs. What they found was yet another well-designed creature.The meat-eating dinosaur had excellent teeth, like those of a shark; its jawbone had a double hinge so that it could easily hang onto its prey. These sophisticated features weren't expected in such an ancient dinosaur. This is yet another proof that all creatures were well designed from the beginning. Herrerasaurus is yet one more example of the impossibility of evolution.Dinosaurs, just like all other creatures, were created by God during the first six days the universe existed. This means that dinosaurs and humans once shared this earth in the recent past. All things were created in a perfect state, so there was no need for evolved improvements. The changes we see since creation are not due to evolution but due to the degenerating effects of sin.Romans 1:25"…who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."Prayer: Dear Lord, teach me to seek my improvement not through created things but through You, the Author of all that is good and the conqueror of all that is evil through Your death on the cross of Calvary and Your Resurrection. Amen.REF.: Oldest dinosaur, Time. Image: Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis Illustration, Fred Wierum, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Ref.: P. Christoph Kreitmeir OFM, Klinikseelsorger und Autor Vom Sinn des Lebens Der Klinikseelsorger P. Christoph Kreitmeir über Viktor Frankls Logotherapie als Hilfe im Leben In diesem Jahr wäre Viktor Frankl 120 Jahre alt geworden. Am Sterbetag des Begründers der Logotherapie sprechen wir mit dem beliebten Seelsorger P. Christoph Kreitmeir OFM darüber, warum Frankls Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens so entscheidend für die psychische Gesundheit ist. Frankl war überzeugt: „Wer ein Warum und ein Wofür in seinem Leben hat, der erträgt fast jedes Wie. Seinen therapeutischen Ansatz hatte er als Jude in der Hölle der KZs Theresienstadt und Auschwitz durchbuchstabiert. Wie die Sinnfrage auch unserem Leben Halt geben kann, darauf wird P. Christoph in der Lebenshilfe auch mit praktischen Ratschlägen und Beobachtungen aus seinem Alltag als Klinikseelsorger eingehen.

1:21:06 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug archive of nearly 16,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! It’s another good one, enjoy the deep dive into the mysterious / mundane! Ref: 142-18, 541-01, 102-33, 111-051, 959-03, 116-53, 133-24, 139-04, 410-54, 990-38, 942-25, 911-30, 981-22, 811-003, 910-05, 140-02, […]

Heath checks in with Joe Ovies of Ovies and Giglio about UNC football, and Tyler McComas from The REF about Oklahoma and their disappointing exit from the CFP. Plus Bowl Game props, and What Matters Today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ref is something of a Christmas outlier; its title does not suggest a holiday-themed topic, the poster artwork fails to spread any holiday cheer, and overall it's a strange culmination of ideas. However, it was also a Martin holiday tradition,so it made sense to finally tackle this Denis Leary-starring vehicle for our final film in 2025's Festivus Series.We're also drinking Modelo's Noche Especial lager for this festive occasion!Approximate timeline0:00-12:00 Intro12:00-20:00 Beer talk20:00-end The RefWe hope you enjoyed our Festivus Series this year! We will be back - either for a New Year's episode if we get the chance, or else we'll be seeing you in 2026 for standard film coverage!

NEW! It's our 2025 X-mas episode! We unwrap holiday chaos with 8-Bit Xmas, revisit NYC hijinks in Home Alone 2, Dark laughs in The Ref, & wild festive antics in The Night Before. Tune in for nostalgia, comedy & holiday mayhem!

Merry Christmas and happy every other holiday! In this episode, John and Julia each recommend five of their favorite "alternative" Christmas movies. The like of It's a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Love Actually, Miracle on 34th Street, and, yes, even Die Hard are off-limits. Instead, we present 10 movies that are maybe not in your annual Christmas rotation but ought to be! Enjoy! Julia's picks: The Ref (1994) Carol (2015) The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) A Christmas Tale (2008) The Shop Around the Corner (1940) John's picks: Rare Exports (2010) A Midwinter's Tale (1995) 8-Bit Christmas (2021) About A Boy (2002) Little Women (1994)

Send us a text In this episode, Jessica Stone joins the podcast. She brings along the movie Rare Exports. Marty and Clif give Jessica the movie The Ref to watch.This milestone episode gets it's start with Ted Demme's The Ref (1994). The trio breaks down Dennis Leary's breakout performance as a cat burglar forced into referee duty for a brutally unhappy family, discussing the film's sharp dialogue, performative holiday traditions, and why its mix of rage, therapy, and forced honesty still works decades later.The conversation then shifts north - way north - with Rare Exports (2010), a Finnish holiday horror film that re-imagines Santa Claus as something far older and far more dangerous. The group digs into what makes the film so effective, how it contrasts with The Ref, and why both movies ultimately tap into the same holiday anxieties in very different ways. It's funny, unhinged, thoughtful - and the perfect way to ring in 100 episodes of Talking Pondo. #TalkingPondo #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #ChristmasMovies #HolidayMovies #DarkChristmas #CultFilms #TheRef1994 #RareExports #DennisLeary #FinnishHorror #Episode100 #FilmAnalysis #MovieTalk Support the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087139659233X (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/makingpondo/Making Pondo on Letterboxd:Season Onehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo/Season Twohttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-2/Season Threehttps://letterboxd.com/marty_ketola/list/talking-pondo-season-3/ Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin

1:17:27 – Continuing the experiment of random Onsug listening! Taken from the complete Onsug archive of nearly 16,000 hours, here are 22 random 3.5 minute clips! It’s another great selection! Enjoy!! Ref: 102-37, 751-029, 221-12, 995-08, 920-01, 1013-21, 305-37, 123-18, 139-23, 115-73, 232-23, 223-1, 912-15, 233-100, 997-16, 910-08, 112-46, 222-12, 971-11, 950-33, 721-23, 602-38. License for […]

Eine Bundestagswahl im Winter, die zweite Trump-Präsidentschaft, eine Kanzlerwahl erst im zweiten Anlauf: 2025 ging politisch gleich mal turbulent los. Und das war erst die erste Jahreshälfte. Es folgte Koalitionskrach über eine Richterinnenwahl, ein lauwarmer Friedensgipfel in Würzburg und am Ende ein Herbst mit Reförmchen. In der letzten PK-Folge des Jahres schauen wir zurück: Was war wirklich wichtig in diesem Jahr? Was bleibt? Wer fehlt? Und: Ist Friedrich Merz wirklich der große Außenkanzler – oder eher alles außer Kanzler? Der Apofika-Presseklub mit Veit Medick (stern), Ulrike Herrmann (taz), Dagmar Rosenfeld und natürlich unserem Host, Markus Feldenkirchen (Spiegel) Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/presseklub

"What is the matter with you? I thought mothers were sweet and nice and patient. I know loan sharks who are more forgiving than you. Your husband ain't dead, lady. He's hiding." We watched "The Ref" with our friend Darren Elms and if you're still looking for last minute gifts for us - Slipper Socks. Medium. We're so glad we got around to reviewing this true Christmas cult classic. If you're not quite sure why we decided on this one, the cast alone should reveal all. Judy Davis, Christine Baranski and Glynis Johns are the real queen divas of this film and, stay with us here, but 1994 Denis Leary can get it. Judy Davis is serving up her '90s mom realness with her spiky pixie cut and trademark brown lipstick and her performance is nothing short of perfection as the acid tongued Caroline. You absolutely love to hate Glynis Johns as the mother-in-law from Hell and MTMUG All Star Christine Baranski has some majorly quotable lines. Speaking of the legendary Ms. Baranski, we sneak in a Leading Ladies quiz commemorating Seven movies with Christine and it's a ton of fun. This underrated family dramedy is pretty hilarious and a nice little Christmas movie to add to your regular holiday re-watch rotation.  Thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Bluesky: @MTMUGPod.bsky.social Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna

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Hour 2 of John and Lance with John Granato and Lance Zierlein! Ime Udoka goes off on Ref for bad calls Is Nick Caley's job still on the ropes? Winner Winner Taquito Dinner TNF: Seahawks vs Rams

In this festive installment of All2ReelToo's “FROSTY FAVORITE REVIEW,” we're unwrapping one of the most underrated Christmas films of the '90s — The Ref (1994). This darkly comedic holiday gem follows a world-weary cat burglar who ends up taking the worst possible family hostage on Christmas Eve… only to realize he may be the one in over his head. Chaos, insults, family meltdowns — it's the perfect holiday movie for anyone who prefers their Christmas spirit with a side of snark. Starring: Denis Leary as Gus Judy Davis as Caroline Chasseur Kevin Spacey as Lloyd Chasseur Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. as Jesse Chasseur Glynis Johns as Rose Chasseur Raymond J. Barry as Lieutenant Huff Richard Bright as Murray Christine Baranski as Connie Chasseur Adam LeFevre as Gary Chasseur Phillip Nicoll as John Chasseur Ellie Raab as Mary Chasseur Bill Raymond as George John Scurti as Lieutenant Steve Milford Jim Turner as Phil Ron Gabriel as the Limo Driver Edward Saxon as Mike Michaels Kenneth Utt as Jeremiah Willard Robert Ridgely as Bob Burley J.K. Simmons as Colonel Siskel BD Wong as Dr. Wong (uncredited) Join us as we dive into the film's biting humor, unforgettable performances, and why this chaotic holiday tale deserves a permanent spot in your seasonal watchlist. #All2ReelToo #FrostyFavoriteReview #TheRef #ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms #DenisLeary #ChristineBaranski #90sMovies #MovieReviewPodcast #CultClassics #HolidayComedy #FilmDiscussion #Podcasters #MovieFans #ChristmasSeason Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

This week we tackle the holiday classic - THE REF! Denis Leary plays an unfortunate cat burglar, who is abandonded by his partner in the middle of a heist and is forced to take an irritating Connecticut couple (Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis) hostage. He soon finds that he got more than he bargained for when the couple's blackmailing son and despicable in-laws step into the picture. Before long they're driving him nuts with their petty bickering and family problems. The only way for him to survive is to be their referee and resolve their differences before he can be nabbed by the police.SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony

Ref.: Sonja Theresia Hoffmann OFS, Logo- und Traumatherapeutin, Sielenbach OT Schafhausen Der Advent und die Weihnachtszeit sind von Lichtern, Düften und Klängen erfüllt. Aber manchmal dringt nur wenig davon bis in unser Herz vor. Wie das weihnachtliche Leuchten und Klingen auch unser Innerstes beglücken kann - darüber sprechen wir in der Lebenshilfe mit der Logotherapeutin Sonja Theresia Hoffmann.

It's the holiday season here at Cinema 9, which means this episode is fully loaded with lots of goodies! Our main focus will take a look at Travis' festive pick for this week. Get ready for Judy Davis & Kevin Spacey unhinged with Denis Leary in the middle as The Ref (1994). There is no way we were going to avoid talking about Rob Reiner's best films after the recent horrid conclusion to his existence on this Earthly plane. Plus we have another edition of Guess That Character Actor from our dear pal Joe. As always the fellas also offer their latest quarantine viewing picks. Please sub our YouTube where you can watch all of our episodes instead of just listening. We post the video version of each episode over there every week. Also, you can give us a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice. Do it right now! It takes 30 seconds. Thank you! If anything from this episode strikes you, email the show cinema9pod@gmail.com

En este episodio conversamos con Manolo Vega, CEO de REF;  a través de su historia él nos enseña múltiples consejos sobre liderazgo empresarial, la mentalidad del emprendedor y cómo la sabiduría colectiva transforma una organización. También ahondamos en los retos de emprender en Latinoamérica y cómo superarlos para que tu empresa siga creciendo.  Obtén 3 meses gratis de Notion for Business, que incluye IA: https://ntn.so/[genuina]podcast____Distribuido por Genuina Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Factos do passado e presente são narrados por figuras como Graça Machel e estudantes aclamados que estiveram na exposição “Refúgio: Caminhos Cruzados”; mostra retrata 75 anos da criação da agência; deslocamento interno afeta mais de 1,3 milhão de pessoas nas províncias do norte do país.

My wife, Sue and I discuss one of our favorite Christmas movies, The Ref.  Although it's not your typical warm and fuzzy holiday film, the great writing and cast make it one we enjoy every year. jasondavisvoice.com/podcast

This week Dustin kicks things off with his David Byrne recap (ft. Michael Shannon energy) and a shout-out to St. Paul & The Broken Bones on The Tonight Show 12/8. We also run through our Spotify Wrapped 2025 and roast each other accordingly. ⭐️ TOPIC 1 — The Best Christmas Specials Ever We go through TimeOut's list and then immediately derail into our own picks — classics, weird ones, cartoons, South Park moments, and the one Christmas special or movie we absolutely have to watch every year. Plus we talk post-2000s Christmas episodes, including:• The Sopranos — Bobby as Santa, Paulie threatening him, a kid telling Santa “F*** you.” A holiday mood.• Aqua Teen Hunger Force — Meatwad's cursed t-shirt, “Horror Claus,” and Santa getting rebuilt with soccer-ball skin. Totally normal Christmas stuff. We also read your Patreon & Facebook picks, featuring everything from Die Hard debates to Bad Santa, Ernest Saves Christmas, Home Alone, The Ref, and more. ⭐️ TOPIC 2 — STRANGER THINGS (Final Season!) Everyone except Tim is watching and enjoying it.Everyone except Tim has opinions.Tim is busy hate-watching “Temu Stranger Things” (Welcome to Derry) instead. We break down the new season, what's working, what's not, and whether the finale sticks the landing. KEEP IT CANON! #ChristmasSpecials, #HolidayMovies, #RadioLabyrinthPodcast, ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce Jones Audio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Happy holidays!  To ring in the spirit of cheer, The Johns watch the 1994 holiday dark comedy, The Ref.  Will this Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis movie escape from the cops?  Or will it end up behind bars?  Listen and find out!