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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin Down -7% on the Year Gold, Silver, Stocks Enjoy Santa Rally Silver's Surge Explained YouTube Journalist Exposes Wide-Scale Fraud in Minnesota Why Money Printing Empowers Fraud and Bitcoin Prevents It ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Silver and Gold Hit New All-Time Highs Silver and Gold Prices Continue to Rally Gold and Silver Smash Records Again Financial Times: Is Silver the New Gold? Silver Rally Brings in Amateur Investors Global Solar Trend Driving Demand for Silver Thread on Dynamics of Silver Supply & Demand BofA: Historic Central Bank Gold Demand Bitcoin Underperforms Other Asset Classes Bitcoin Sits Out Santa Rally as Stocks Soar Nick Shirley's Investigation into Medicaid Fraud FBI Director Tweets on Minnesota Fraud Prosecutors Suggest $9 Billion in Fraud FBI Investigating Minnesota Fraud Nick Shirley's X Post on Medicaid Fraud ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing
Each quarter, Stig Brodersen sits down with his friend and co-host William Green, author of Richer, Wiser, Happier. Together, they explore the ideas, stories, and timeless principles from the power of the subconscious mind to the universal human longing for appreciation, love, and meaning. This conversation invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:49 - How to tap into your subconscious mind through a flow state 00:17:12 - How and why Arnold Van Den Berg hypnotized William to prime him for success 00:52:33 - How to show gratitude in a world full of confusion and anger 01:12:08 - Whether we all want the same things in life, including respect, appreciation, love, and independence 01:36:51 - Why you should treat adversity as a gift to behave well Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here. William Green's book Richer, Wiser, Happier. William's episode with Arnold Van Den Berg about how to thrive no matter what. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining Linkedin Talent Solutions HardBlock Alexa+ Unchained Amazon Ads Vanta Shopify Abundant Mines Horizon Public.com - see the full disclaimer here. References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Skip the banter: 00:07:33 Josh Hilberling was trying to leave. At 6'5", the former Air Force serviceman didn't fit the usual image of a domestic violence victim, but court records, hospital visits, and a dismissed protective order all pointed to a volatile and escalating pattern of abuse in his young marriage. On a sweltering afternoon in Tulsa, everything came to a violent end when Josh fell 17 stories from a high-rise apartment window. His wife Amber admitted to pushing him, though whether it was self-defense or murder remains fiercely debated. Allison tells us the rest of this story that leaves one boy with no parents and two families forever asking what was really going on behind closed doors. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode! If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;) Ma and Pa appreciate you more than you know. Reminder: Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Podcast Intro and Outro music: Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Tim as he runs a gas station in the one place that is not corrupted by capitalism... SPACE.References aside, this is very much a venture into capitalism. Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.press#keymailer#legitimatespacecorpsimulatorllcprologue
Kyle discusses the most important investing lessons he learned in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:01 - Why “strong convictions, weakly held” is one of the most powerful default frameworks 00:09:05 - Why customer loyalty is an underappreciated signal of long-term business quality 00:13:42 - Sleuthing a business 00:17:15 - Why reflecting on your own emotions is essential 00:23:35 - Why intelligent investing always involves incomplete information 00:31:17 - Intentional inactivity 00:37:09 - How understanding company culture helps identify true long-term compounders 00:42:25 - Why founders matter 00:53:56 - Focusing on fragility and downside risk 00:59:01 - Why incentive structures are one of the most critical drivers of business performance Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Learn how to join us in Omaha for the Berkshire meeting here. Buy The Compounders. Listen to MI310: A Serial Acquirer Deep Dive. Follow Kyle on X and LinkedIn. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining Linkedin Talent Solutions HardBlock Alexa+ Unchained Amazon Ads Vanta Shopify Abundant Mines Horizon Public.com - see the full disclaimer here. References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Endocrine Surgery emergencies are rare. However, they can be clinically significant and understanding how to navigate them as a surgeon in timely fashion is critical. Hosts: Dr. Rebecca Sippel is an endowed professor of surgery and Division Chief of Endocrine Surgery at University of Wisconsin (UW) - Madison, and she is the most recent past president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES). She is an internationally recognized leader in the field of endocrine surgery with over 250 publications. She was the principal investigator for a hallmark randomized controlled trial which studied the need for prophylactic central neck dissections in thyroid cancer. Dr. Amanda Doubleday is a fellowship trained endocrine surgeon in private practice with an affiliation to UW Health. Her primary practice is with Waukesha Surgical Specialists in Waukesha WI. Her clinical interests are in robotic adrenalectomy, benign and malignant thyroid cancer and hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Simon Holoubek is a fellowship trained endocrine surgeon affiliated with UW Health. His primary practice is with UW Health with privileges at UW Madison and UW Northern Illinois. His clinical interests are aggressive variants of thyroid cancer, parathyroid autofluorescence, and nerve monitoring. Learning Objectives: 1) Learn about thyroid storm in hyperthyroidism and treatment options. 2) Understand how to treat hypercalcemic crisis due to uncontrolled primary hyperparathyroidism. 3) Describe the modified surgical techniques required for thyroidectomy in patients with Graves' disease to prevent recurrent laryngeal nerve traction injury. 4) Identify clinical and intraoperative indicators of parathyroid carcinoma and explain the necessity of en bloc resection to prevent parathyromatosis. References: 1 Palit TK, Miller CC 3rd, Miltenburg DM. The efficacy of thyroidectomy for Graves' disease: A meta-analysis. J Surg Res. 2000 May 15;90(2):161-5. doi: 10.1006/jsre.2000.5875. PMID: 10792958. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10792958/ 2 Yoshimura Noh J, Inoue K, Suzuki N, Yoshihara A, Fukushita M, Matsumoto M, Imai H, Hiruma S, Ichikawa M, Koshibu M, Sankoda A, Hirose R, Watanabe N, Sugino K, Ito K. Dose-dependent incidence of agranulocytosis in patients treated with methimazole and propylthiouracil. Endocr J. 2024 Jul 12;71(7):695-703. doi: 10.1507/endocrj.EJ24-0135. Epub 2024 May 3. PMID: 38710619. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38710619/ 3 Christopher L, Mellman M, Buicko JL. Management of Hypercalcemic Crisis due to Primary Hyperparathyroidism During Pregnancy. Am Surg. 2023 Aug;89(8):3638-3640. doi: 10.1177/00031348231162704. Epub 2023 Apr 27. PMID: 37102502. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37102502/ Sponsor Disclaimer: Visit goremedical.com/btkpod to learn more about GORE® SYNECOR Biomaterial, including supporting references and disclaimers for the presented content. Refer to Instructions for Use at eifu.goremedical.com for a complete description of all applicable indications, warnings, precautions and contraindications for the markets where this product is available. Rx only Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listen Behind the Knife Premium: General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-review Trauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlas Dominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkship Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-audio-review Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-audio-review Surgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-audio-review Cardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-audio-review Download our App: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049 Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US
Ken and Preston examine whether robotics has lost its way, echoing Rodney Brooks' concerns. They dissect the gap between AI language models and physical robotics, focusing on dexterous manipulation, tactile sensing, and visual feedback. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - Why Ken agrees that robotics may have “lost its way” 00:03:37 - The critical gap between AI language skills and robotic manipulation 00:04:33 - How robot mobility is advancing, but dexterity still lags 00:08:15 - Why tying shoelaces is still too complex for robots 00:12:37 - The role of tactile sensing vs. vision in robotic surgery 00:14:45 - How camera placement in robotic hands affects manipulation 00:20:18 - Why the robot data gap could be 100,000 years behind language models 00:25:13 - Why simpler grippers often outperform human-like robotic hands 00:27:03 - The engineering behind Dex-Net and Ambi Robotics' success 00:34:37 - How real-world testing exposed unexpected robotic limitations Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Official website: Ken Goldberg. Website mentioned: Ambi Robotics. Research Article: Dex-Net in Science Robotics January 2019. Executive Education profile: Prof. Ken Goldberg. Ken Goldberg interview by Kara Manke: Are We Truly on the Verge of the Humanoid Robot Revolution? Goldberg on Moravec's Paradox. Goldberg on AI and Creativity. TEDx Talk: "Robots: What's Taking So Long?" Op-Ed by Ken Goldberg, Boston Globe: Let's Give AI a Chance. Research Papers are available for download. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining Linkedin Talent Solutions HardBlock Alexa+ Unchained Amazon Ads Vanta Shopify Abundant Mines Horizon Public.com - see the full disclaimer here. References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
December 24, 1944 - Jack Benny has some trouble while trying to decorate his Christmas tree in this Christmas Eve episode. Plus Jack gives a heartfelt Christmas speech to those fighting in the war. References include the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas", the author Mark Twain, inventors Thomas Edison and Robert Fulton, and the movie "Hollywood Canteen".
With Dr. Prem Kandiah, neurointensivist, transplant intensivist, and ammonia enthusiast, we explore the physiology of hyperammonemia, the nuances of its measurement and interpretation, and unpack some less-recognized causes, including infection by urease-producing organisms and malnutrition/gastric bypass. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References and resources Acute Liver Failure Overall management of ALF CRRT in … Continue reading "Episode 96: Understanding ammonia, with Prem Kandiah"
Xmas Special: Recovering the Essence of Agile - What's Already Working in Software-Native Organizations In this BONUS Xmas Special episode, we explore what happens when we strip away the certifications and branded frameworks to recover the essential practices that make software development work. Building on Episode 2's exploration of the Project Management Trap, Vasco reveals how the core insights that sparked the Agile revolution remain valid - and how real organizations like Spotify, Amazon, and Etsy embody these principles to thrive in today's software-driven world. The answer isn't to invent something new; it's to amplify what's already working. Agile as an Idea, Not a Brand "The script (sold as the solution) will eventually kill the possibility of the conversation ever happening with any quality." We establish a parallel between good conversations and good software development. Just as creating "The Certified Conversational Method™" with prescribed frameworks and certification levels would miss the point of genuine dialogue, the commodification of agile into Agile™ has obscured its essential truth. The core idea was simple and powerful: build software in small increments, get it in front of real users quickly, learn from their actual behavior, adapt based on what you learn, and repeat continuously. This wasn't revolutionary - it was finally recognizing how software actually works. You can't know if your hypothesis about user needs is correct until users interact with it, so optimize for learning speed, not planning precision. But when the need to certify and validate "doing Agile right" took over, the idea got packaged, and often the package became more important than the principle. Four Fundamental Practices That Enable Living Software "Every deployment was a chance to see how users actually responded." Software-native organizations distinguish themselves through core practices that align with software as a living capability. In this episode, we review four critical ones: First, iterative delivery means shipping the smallest valuable increment possible and building on it - Etsy's transformation from quarterly releases in 2009 to shipping 50+ times per day by 2012 exemplifies this approach, where each small change serves as a learning opportunity. Second, tight feedback loops get software in front of real users as fast as possible, whether through paper prototypes or production deployments. Third, continuous improvement of the process itself creates meta-feedback loops, as demonstrated by Amazon's "You Build It, You Run It" principle introduced by Werner Vogels in 2006, where development teams running their own services in production learn rapidly to write more resilient code. Fourth, product thinking over project thinking organizes teams around long-lived products rather than temporary projects, allowing teams to develop deep expertise and become living capabilities themselves, accumulating knowledge and improving over time. Spotify's Evolutionary Approach "The Spotify model has nothing to do with Spotify really. It was just a snapshot of how that one company worked at the time." Spotify's journey reveals a critical insight often missed in discussions of their famous organizational model. Starting with standard Scrum methodology pre-2012, they adopted the squad model around 2012 with autonomous teams organized into tribes, documented in Henrik Kniberg and Anders Ivarsson's influential white paper (direct PDF link). But post-2016, internal staff and agile coaches noted that the "Spotify model" had become mythology, and the company had moved on from original concepts to address new challenges. As Kniberg himself later reflected, the model has taken on a life of its own, much like Lean's relationship to Toyota. The key insight isn't the specific structure - it's that Spotify treated their own organizational design as a living capability, continuously adapting based on what worked and what didn't rather than implementing "the model" and declaring victory. That's software-native thinking applied to organization design itself. Amazon's Two-Pizza Teams and Massive Scale "Amazon deploys code every 11.7 seconds on average. That's over 7,000 deployments per day across the organization." (see this YouTube video of this talk) Amazon's two-pizza team principle goes far deeper than team size. Teams small enough to be fed with two pizzas (roughly 6-10 people) gain crucial autonomy and ownership: each team owns specific services and APIs, makes their own technical decisions, runs their services in production, and manages inter-team dependencies through APIs rather than meetings. This structure enabled Amazon to scale massively while maintaining speed, as teams could iterate independently without coordinating with dozens of other teams. The staggering deployment frequency - over 7,000 times per day as of 2021 - is only possible with a software-native structure for the company itself, demonstrating that this isn't just about managing software delivery but touches everything, including how teams are organized. Why These Practices Work "These practices work because they align with what software actually is: a living, evolvable capability." The effectiveness of software-native approaches stems from their alignment with software's true nature. Traditional project approaches assume we can know requirements upfront, estimate accurately, build it right the first time, and reach a meaningful "done" state. Software-native approaches recognize that requirements emerge through interaction with users, estimation is less important than rapid learning, "right" is discovered iteratively rather than designed upfront, and "done" only happens when we stop evolving the software. When Etsy ships 50 times per day, they're optimizing for learning where each deployment is a hypothesis test. When Amazon's teams own services end-to-end, they're creating tight feedback loops where teams feel the pain of their own decisions directly. When Spotify continuously evolves their organizational model, they're treating their own structure as software that should adapt to changing needs. The Incomplete Picture and the Question of Universal Adoption "If these approaches work, why aren't they universal?" We're not trying to paint a unrealistically rosy picture - these organizations aren't perfect. Spotify has had well-documented challenges with their model, Amazon's culture has been criticized as demanding and sometimes brutal, and Etsy has gone through multiple strategic shifts. But what matters is that they're practicing software-native development at scale, and it's working well enough that they can compete and thrive. They're not following a playbook perfectly but embodying principles and adapting continuously. This raises the critical question that will be explored in the next episode: if these approaches work, why do so many organizations still operate in project mode, and why do "agile transformations" so often fail to deliver real change? Understanding the resistance - what we call The Organizational Immune System - is essential to overcoming it. References for Further Reading A book on the shift from "projects" to "products": "Project to Product" by Mik Kersten About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.
Get updates for my new book: https://Theperfectportfoliobook.com ----- Most people think "risk" means volatility. In this episode, I define risk the way long-term investors actually experience it: the risk of failing to fund your life. Then we turn that definition into a practical plan–choosing a stock/bond mix you can live with, deciding what goes in each sleeve, and rebalancing with rules instead of gut feel. Listen now and learn: ► A clearer way to think about risk before you pick an allocation ► The two-part test that determines your stock/bond mix ► How cash fits (and where it doesn't) when you're building a long-term portfolio ► A simple rebalancing approach you can follow without overthinking it Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com) Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.
This 16-minute guided meditation invites you to review your Advent meditations, to hold silence on the threshold between Advent and Christmas, and to imagine God’s new life being born again within you. Dear Ones— This guided meditation is for anyone who has been praying throughout Advent and would like to hold a moment of stillness between the longing and hope of Advent, and the celebratory feast of Christmas. You are invited to be still, to wait, to remember, to imagine. We are held in the paradox between what is and what is to come, the paradox between our poverty, our dependence, our frailty and the fullness of life that is poured out to us each and every day. We pause here to acknowledge that tension, to attend to the Holy One who comes anew in us. References in the meditation: Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning. Isaiah 43:19 See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Prayer of Teilhard de Chardin (excerpted from Hearts on Fire, Praying with the Jesuits) Above all, trust in the slow work of God.We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.We should like to skip the intermediate stages.We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. And yet it is the law of all progressthat it is made by passing through some stages of instability—and that it may take a very long time. And so I think it is with you;your ideas mature gradually—let them grow,let them shape themselves, without undue haste.Don't try to force them on,as though you could be today what time(that is to say, grace and circumstances acting on your own good will)will make of you tomorrow. Only God could say what this new spiritgradually forming within you will be.Give Our Lord the benefit of believingthat his hand is leading you,and accept the anxiety of feeling yourselfin suspense and incomplete. Blessings, Dear One…. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God's love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy's newsletter “The Contemplative Window” or find out about upcoming retreats here. You can support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, making a one-off donation or becoming a member. Thank you so much! All music by Pete Hatch. The post Pause for Christmas Eve – A Guided Meditation appeared first on Contemplative at Home.
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by close friend/family member, Lorrie Johnson, making her podcasting debut! The crew chat about Netflix's recent update to The Addams Family: Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega and created by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar and Tim Burton.*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!*Thank you to Jim Tandberg for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!*Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson, Andy Groth, Jake Kohl & Joe Mischo!Support us on Patreon!Featured Guest:Lorrie Johnson is a close friend and family member to the hosts! She loves fantasy worlds that center on friendship and digging deep into the world of cooking and baking as a foodie. This is her podcasting debut!References:How the “Wednesday” VFX Supervisor Created Thing, Nevermore, and More - The CreditsWednesday Reboots the Addams Family With a Biting Condemnation of Colonialism—Just in Time For Thanksgiving - TimeWednesday's Hunter Doohan talks his return as a hunky Hyde - OutFrom Dust Returned - Ray Bradbury / Charles AddamsAvatar: Fire and AshMonster Sanctuary Star Trek: The Last Starship - Collin Kelly and Jackson LanzingStar Wars: Tales from the Nightlands - Cavan ScottStar Wars: AhsokaStar Wars: The Clone WarsJane the Virgin
Chapter(s) 46.3 and 47. You chat with Henry, Nara, and Naomi. A meeting is called, and you are invited too. A new voice enters the rebels' conversation. Content warnings: References to colonialism, guilt, past injuries, starvation, endangerment. Existential horror, digital horror, references to genocide and colonialist themes. ote, for free, on our Patreon. If you'd like to financially support the project, you can also do so on our Patreon. Wanna chat? Join our Discord server or Email us.Show transcripts can be found in this Dropbox. Points of Articulation is… Written by Hannah SemmelhackProduced by Hannah Semmelhack and Fiona Clare, in collaboration with Three Fates.With sound design and dialogue editing by Hannah SemmelhackOriginal music by Rheanne KlineAnd original artwork by Hibah HassanThis episode featuredCheyenne Barton as Nara and AshHannah Semmelhack as the Hive MindGraham Cousins as Henry Choix Erica J. Fletcher as Naomi Grace Angie Min as StarkeyNemo Martin as Kaidan SentakuIsaac Johnson as Hermes Siena Brown as Felicity Adeyemi Fiona Clare as Zosimos Christopher Lau as Ben Valentine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At least 8,000 new documents related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made available yesterday on the US Department of Justice's website. This latest release includes many references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that the US president was on a flight in the 1990s with the now-deceased convicted child sex offender and a 20-year-old woman. Larry Donnelly Law lecturer from University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.
Xmas Special: Why project management tools fail software development - and what works instead! In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into The Project Management Trap, continuing our exploration from Episode 1 where we established that software is societal infrastructure being managed with tools from the 1800s. We examine why project management frameworks - designed for building railroads and ships - are fundamentally misaligned with software development, and what happens when we treat living capabilities like construction projects with defined endpoints. The Origin Story - Where Project Management Came From "The problem isn't that project management is bad. The problem is that software isn't building a railroad or a building, or setting up a process that will run forever (like a factory)." Project management emerged from industries with hard physical constraints - building the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1860s, coordinating factory machinery, managing finite and expensive materials. The Gantt chart, invented in the 1910s for factory scheduling, worked brilliantly for coordinating massive undertakings with calculable physics, irreversible decisions, and clear completion points. When the rails met, you were done. When the bridge was built, the project ended. These tools gave us remarkable precision for building ships, bridges, factories, and highways. But software operates in a completely different reality - one where the raw materials are time and brainpower, not minerals and hardware, and where the transformation happens in unique creative moments rather than repeated mechanical movements. The Seductive Clarity Of Project Management Artifacts "In software, we almost never know either of those things with certainty." Project management is tempting for software leaders because it offers comforting certainty. Gantt charts show every task laid out, milestones mark clear progress, "percent complete" gives us a number, and a defined "done" promises relief. The typical software project kickoff breaks down into neat phases: requirements gathering (6 weeks), design (4 weeks), development (16 weeks), testing (4 weeks), deployment (2 weeks) - total 32 weeks, done by Q3. Leadership loves this. Finance can budget it. Everyone can plan around it. But this is false precision. Software isn't pouring concrete where you measure twice and pour once. Every line of code is a hypothesis about what users need and how the system should behave. That 32-week plan assumes we know exactly what to build and exactly how long each piece takes - assumptions that are almost never true in software development. The Completion Illusion "Software products succeed by evolving. Projects end; products adapt." "Done" is the wrong goal for living software. We expand on the Slack story from Episode 1 to illustrate this point. If Slack's team had thought in project terms in 2013, they might have built a functional tool with channels, direct messages, file sharing, and search - shipped on time and on budget by Q2 2014, project complete. But that wasn't the end; it was the beginning. Through continuous user feedback and evolution, Slack added threaded conversations (2017), audio/video calls (2016), workflow automation (2019), and Canvas for knowledge management (2023). Each wasn't maintenance or bug fixing - these were fundamental enhancements. Glass's research shows that 60% of maintenance costs are enhancements, not fixes. By 2021, when Salesforce acquired Slack for $27.7 billion, it bore little resemblance to the 2014 version. The value wasn't in that initial "project" - it was in the continuous evolution. If they'd thought "build it, ship it, done," Slack would have died competing against HipChat and Campfire. When Projects Succeed (Well, Some Do, Anyway) But Software Fails "They tried to succeed at project management. They ended up failing at both software delivery AND project management!" Vasco references his article "The Software Crisis is Real," examining five distinct cases from five different countries that represent what's wrong with project thinking for software. These projects tried hard to do everything right by project management standards: detailed requirements (thousands of pages), milestone tracking, contractor coordination, hitting fixed deadlines, and proper auditing. What they didn't have was iterative delivery to test with real users early, feedback loops to discover problems incrementally, adaptability to change based on learning, or a "living capability" mindset. Project thinking demanded: get all requirements right upfront (otherwise no funding), build it all, test at the end, launch on deadline. Software thinking demands: launch something minimal early, get real user feedback, iterate rapidly, evolve the capability. These projects succeeded at following project management rules but failed at delivering valuable software. What Software-Native Delivery Management Looks Like "Software is unpredictable not because we're bad at planning - it's unpredictable because we're creating novel solutions to complex problems, and in a completely different economic system." If not projects, then what? Vasco has been exploring this question for years, since publishing the NoEstimates book. The answer starts with thinking in products and capabilities, not projects - recognizing that products have ongoing evolution, capabilities are cultivated and improved rather than "delivered" and done, and value is measured in outcomes rather than task completion. Instead of comprehensive planning, we need iteration and constant decision-making based on validated hypotheses: start with "We believe users need X," run experiments by building small and testing with real users, then learn and adapt. Instead of fixed scope, define the problem (not the solution), allow the solution to evolve as you learn, and optimize for learning speed rather than task completion. The contrast is clear: project thinking says "We will build features A, B, C, D, and E by Q3, then we're done." Software-native thinking says "We're solving problem X for users. We'll start with the riskiest hypothesis, build a minimal version, ship it to 100 users next week, and learn whether we're on the right track." The appropriate response to software's inherent unpredictability isn't better planning - it's faster learning. References for Further Reading Vasco Duarte's article on the Software Leadership Workshop newsletter: "The Software Crisis is Real" Glass, Robert L. "Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering" - Fact 42: "Enhancement is responsible for roughly 60 percent of software maintenance costs. Error correction is roughly 17 percent. Therefore, software maintenance is largely about adding new capability to old software, not fixing it." NoEstimates Book: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating Slack evolution timeline: Company history and feature releases The unexpected design challenge behind Slack's new threaded conversations Slack voice and video chat Slack launches admin workflow automation and announcement channels Meet Slack Canvas - Slack's answer to the knowledge management problem. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.
We've reached the end of another gardening year. Maybe your garden was spectacular. Maybe it was just so-so. Maybe it was an absolute disaster in certain beds and you're still a little salty about the squash vine borers.However it went, this is a powerful moment in the gardening calendar.Today we're going to slow down and talk about taking time to reflect on the past season, reset your expectations, and reimagine what you want from your garden next year.Extension programs and planning guides consistently recommend end-of-season evaluation, note-taking, and mapping as key pieces of long-term garden success. Research on goal-setting shows that specific, challenging, and meaningful goals help people follow through and actually change their behavior. So, in this final episode of the year, we're going to weave those two ideas together:1. Why the end of the year is the best time to reflect on your garden2. What goal-setting research can teach us about making better garden goals3. Turning reflection into 3–5 clear, realistic goals for next year4. A healthier mindset for handling “failures” and unexpected seasonsBy the end, you'll have a framework to close the book on this year's garden and open a new one with intention.Let's dig in.References and Resources:Iowa State University Extension – Yard and Garden. “Garden Journaling.”: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/garden-journalingLocke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. “Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation.” American Psychologist, 2002: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12237980/Just Grow Something: https://justgrowsomething.comJust Grow Something Merch andDownloads: https://justgrowsomething.com/shopJust Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomethingBonus content for supporters of the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomethingAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething
2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Cooler CPI print lifts January rate cut odds Fed updates bank rules for digital asset custody Senator Lummis won't seek re-election Strategy adds nearly $1 billion more in Bitcoin ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: CPI Comes In Lower Than Expectations Market Pricing For Future Rate Cuts Fed President Hammack Wary of Rate Cuts SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Rule SEC: Broker-Dealers Need to Maintain Keys Scott Bessent's Comments at Bankers Association Fed Withdraws Restrictive Crypto Guidance Senator Lummis Will Not Run for Re-election Senator Lummis Posts Decision Not to Run David Sacks Tweet on CLARITY Act Progress Strategy Acquires Another 10,000+ Bitcoin Crypto Fear & Greed at "Extreme Fear" List of Saylor's Positive Developments in 2025 Saylor Hints at Incoming "Green Dot" ---- Upcoming Events: Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing
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2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Andy Cohen, Vice President of Corporate Development at F5 Andy has built a career that proves M&A is fundamentally about relationships, not just transactions. With 30 years of experience and 60 deals closed across high-growth tech companies including Citrix, Acquia, and F5, Andy has cultivated the kind of reputation where every CEO he's worked with will take his call tomorrow. In this conversation, he reveals why zero-sum thinking kills deals, how to convince people to sell without convincing them to sell, and why walking away on principle matters more than closing at any cost. Things you will learn: Why reputation is your most valuable M&A asset The shift from zero-sum to win-enough thinking Learn Andy's approach to using due diligence as the foundation for integration strategy, cultural fit assessment, and long-term value creation. _____________
What do we know about the life of St Nicholas of Myra? What is his relationship with the modern-day Santa Claus? Should Catholics tell their children that Santa exists?PLEASE NOTE: This entire episode is one giant spoiler about the existence of Santa Claus. If you have small children who have not yet been disillusioned, you might want to listen to this one when they're not in the room. This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Catholic Encyclopedia, St Nicholas of MyraBritannica Encyclopedia, St NicholasCatholic Answers:Santa Claus for Catholics: Yes or No?The Weird History of Santa ClausSt Nicholas of Myra, by Michael the ArchimandriteAmber Rose, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus? Catholic Ways to Celebrate!The Augustine Institute, St Nicholas and Santa ClausSt Nicholas Center
Every year teaches me something different, but this holiday season felt especially profound. It reminded me how deeply migraines impact women during moments that are supposed to feel magical - warm meals, twinkling lights, family gathering, children waking up early with excitement. For so many women, this week isn't joyful… it's something they have to survive. This is a message of grounded hope for anyone whose pain feels front and center right now. If you're listening during one of the busiest weeks of the year, it tells me one thing: you're ready for real change. In this episode, I'm featuring the stories of nine women who once lived in chronic migraine cycles and are now experiencing the freedom they never thought possible. Their stories are the message you need this Christmas. Tune in to hear: What the holidays really feel like when you live with migraines: the pressure to show up, the guilt of missing moments, and the exhaustion of pushing through pain when you're supposed to be celebrating. Why so many women feel hopeless this time of year: how chronic pain steals presence, joy, and energy - and how that emotional weight is often overlooked. Real holiday messages from nine women who transformed their migraine patterns: women who once had 15–20 migraines a month, lived on triptans, preventatives, Botox, and daily medications… and now wake up pain-free, steady, and no longer reliant on rescue meds. The power of treating migraines at the root: why these results aren't flukes, but what happens when the inflammation network calms and the body finally gets what it needs. A vision for what next Christmas could look like for you: fully present with your family, not bracing for pain, not medicating your way through the morning, and not missing the moments that matter. An invitation for 2026: how Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment Calls can help you understand what your body is telling you, identify what's keeping you stuck, and finally get clarity on the path forward. Resources & Links
Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check Most companies track KPIs. Very few actually change behavior because of them.In this episode, Steve explains when KPIs stop helping, and why staring at dashboards doesn't fix margin, profit, or cash flow. If your numbers keep sliding but nothing changes, this episode will show you what's missing and how to make KPIs actually matter._______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Eddie Murphy & Jim Carrey. Patrick learns how to ride a bike, but quickly realizes he already knew how to ride a bike. Then he gets hit by a car and forgets that he remembers all over again. Joe uses his long-known bike riding skills to take up a paper route and make some extra cash. Do people still buy newspapers in 2025? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in December 2025. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' is available on DVD & Blu-ray (streaming too, I guess): https://www.amazon.com/Anchorman-Legend-Continues-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B0083XXWRE/ Music from "Xanadu" by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra Artwork from BJ West quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, murphy, carrey, versus, vs, anchorman, sequel, rudd, carrell, wiig, news, broadcast, carey, cotillard,
Hey everyone! We're back and we hope you didn't miss us too much. In this episode, we're diving right back in and talking about Medical Devices - what they are, how varied they can be, and how they're regulated (in general terms!) Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It's fun to make Debbie squirm! Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/ References https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory-overview/medical-devices https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/regulatory-controls/general-controls-medical-devices https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/guidance-documents-medical-devices-and-radiation-emitting-products/class-ii-special-controls-documents https://www.fda.gov/media/82395/download https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medical-devices-how-to-comply-with-the-legal-requirements https://hollandhoudek.com/implants
2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Skip the banter: 00:07:20 Yara Gambirasio never came home from the gym. Her murder would take years to solve, unraveling generations of family secrets in the process. Allison tells us the rest of this story, where DNA didn't just catch a killer—it blew apart a family. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode! If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;) Ma and Pa appreciate you more than you know. Reminder: Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Podcast Intro and Outro music: Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Christ was a divine magician (from the Persian magoosh, magushan, or high “priest”), demonstrated by his self-mastery and command over the elements (transforming water into wine, walking on water, healing the sick, etc.). His transformative abilities were also symbolized by the principles of alchemy: the transformation of base metallic substances (negative psychological qualities) into superior gold (elevated spiritual consciousness). Such mutations constitute the central tenet of spiritual rebirth, for by perfecting the creative sexual energy, an average or degenerated person can be born again as an enlightened sage (John 3:3-5). For these reasons, the Nativity was and is celebrated by gnostic magi: true priest-kings who worship and strive to resurrect Christ within their being. See how through the writings of Samael Aun Weor and an explanation about the esoteric symbology of Christmas. Resources and References: https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/alchemical-nativity-of-the-magician-christ
We have a combo episode for you this week centered around the amazing game StarVaders. In the introduction segment, Ben describes his game experiences to Norah and answers her questions. Spoiler alert: by the end of the conversation she is sold, so now she just needs to get a Steam Deck. In the second segment, Ben showers the StarVaders game designer Eddie with praise before getting into a fascinating discussion about a sandwich-centric philosophical debate on video game design and the odd assortment of definitions for the topic word. *** Pre-show discussion and review of StarVaders with Norah 00:00:20 - Norah's trailer impressions, additional research, and previous deck-builder games 00:02:44 - Jumping the gun on describing game mechanics, and various trailer approaches 00:04:52 - StarVaders according to the Pengonauts website, and more details the game loop 00:06:54 - Mech types, an introduction to DOOM, junk cards, and a tremendous variety 00:10:23 - Norah's question, the mysterious Overseer, level boss diversity, and the true ending 00:12:46 - The “grid,” Ben describes some boss encounters, Norah's brain, and satisfaction 00:16:09 - Joystick Ventures, only on Steam for now, like playing chess, and LocalThunk teaser Interview with Eddie, creator of StarVaders and all-around good guy 00:19:11 - Introducing game dev Eddie Kai, Ben loves StarVaders, and thanking LocalThunk 00:21:01 - Some Rogue Climber talk, unlocking the beach DLC, and getting great reviews 00:24:54 - On to the definition, sunbathing, not a baseball guy, and a couple of two-plankers 00:26:43 - Skis on ice, no memory of old media, packet of cards or narcotics, and decoration 00:28:25 - Old-timey verbs, origin mysteries, and a fictitious deli honors Eddie's gaming legacy 00:31:40 - A sandwich called “The Burger,” rogue-like, defining a game, and playing burgers 00:35:48 - Definitions of food items, a Portal into game design, and the narrative condiments 00:38:41 - Dead authors, Ben's burger discussion equivalent, and preferred genres of media 00:43:03 - Card collection and tabletop games, and Monopoly—deck builder or engine builder 00:47:01 - Extreme specificity, differences in instructional approaches, and being a blacksmith 00:49:54 - Art or product, traditional card games, the Star Wars bread, and changing rules 00:54:14 - Chopsticks, floating nausea malls, baseball haircuts, and Eddie's final thoughts 00:56:49 - Literally, Parks and Recreation, Ben's final thoughts, studio names, and Pengo *** Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast On Substack: https://twovaguepodcast.substack.com/ On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twovaguepodcast.com For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com -AND- …for all of your PRI and 2VP merch check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! https://www.teepublic.com/user/partly-robot-industries *** References, Links, and Tags Check out Pengonauts' official page and StarVaders on Steam https://pengonauts.com/ https://star-vaders.com/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/StarVaders/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEh9mWKrdo #Podbean #DIYPodcast #ApplePodcast #VideoGames #Trivia #Comedy #Talkshow #2VP #TwoVaguePodcast #PodernFamily #InterviewShow #GamersofThreads #Gamer #PartlyRobot #PartlyRobotIndustries #TeePublic #StarVaders #Pengonauts
Introduction Is artificial intelligence the next investment gold rush—or are we watching another government-subsidized bubble inflate before our eyes? With Ford Motor Company writing down $19.5 billion on electric vehicles and tech giants pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, investors over 50 face a critical question: how do you separate genuine opportunity from dangerous speculation? In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, Tom Dupree, Mike Johnson, and James Dupree examine the dramatic collapse of EV investments and the explosive growth in AI and data center buildouts. Drawing on research from Dupree Financial Group’s six-person investment committee—including direct calls with data center developers—they reveal how to evaluate hot investment trends without getting burned. With 47 years of investment experience, Tom brings hard-earned skepticism to separate sustainable opportunities from the kind of government-backed disasters that just shut down Kentucky’s Blue Oval battery plant. Ford’s $19.5 Billion EV Disaster: A Cautionary Tale Kentucky’s Battery Plant Shuts Down Ford Motor Company shocked investors with a $19.5 billion write-down on its electric vehicle business, abandoning ambitious plans for full-size EVs like the Ford Lightning pickup truck. The casualty? Kentucky’s Glendale Blue Oval Plant near Elizabethtown—once promised to employ 5,000 workers—has laid off all 1,500 current employees indefinitely. “Ford takes a 19 and a half billion dollars write down on their EV business,” Mike Johnson reported. “Essentially they are getting away from full-size electric vehicles.” Tom Dupree had predicted this outcome over a year ago: “I think it might be that guy named Tom Dupree who said a year and a half ago that that thing would never happen.” Government Mandates vs. Market Demand The Blue Oval failure illustrates a critical investment principle: government subsidies create artificial markets that collapse when support ends. “All of this was coming from government mandates. This was not driven by market demand for electric vehicles,” Mike explained. “The demand was not there because the infrastructure is not there yet. It was this heavy hand of government forcing the market to accept this product that they didn’t want.” What went wrong: Political mandates drove investment, not consumer demand EV infrastructure remains inadequate for mass adoption Manufacturing costs exceeded profitable pricing When subsidies decreased, the business model collapsed Why Toyota Won and Ford Lost While Ford chased government EV subsidies, Toyota focused on hybrid technology—matching actual consumer readiness and avoiding financial catastrophe. “You know who didn’t do that? Toyota,” Mike noted. “Toyota was focusing on hybrid. That was their core focus. And so they’re not taking a 19 and a half billion dollars write down.” Investment lesson for retirees: Companies building products consumers actually want—rather than products governments mandate—create sustainable returns. From Battery Hype to AI Hype: History Repeating? The 18-Month Investment Shift “A year and a half ago it was all about batteries,” Tom observed. “Look up some of these battery stocks, James. I bet a lot of ’em are just in the doldrums.” The investment landscape shifted with stunning speed from battery plant euphoria to AI infrastructure mania. The question: is AI different, or are investors making the same mistake twice? Inside Dupree Financial Group’s Data Center Research James Dupree coordinates research for the firm’s six-person investment committee, scheduling calls with company management and conducting initial analysis. The entire committee recently participated in a research call with Applied Digital, a data center developer leasing facilities to tech giants. “We talked about Applied Digital on the last show,” James explained. “They’re the data center landlord. They build and rent out the data centers.” The Hyperscaler Spending Analysis James’s research revealed critical distinctions between sustainable AI investment and dangerous speculation. “The first thing that the guy showed us was he pulled up a list of the hyperscalers—Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Oracle, OpenAI, all these guys,” James reported. “And he was showing their sales and then he told us how much they’re gonna spend.” James’s assessment: “Amazon good, Microsoft good, Meta okay—they’re kind of getting on that bubble where they’re spending a little bit too much. Meta does 160 billion in sales and they’re supposed to spend 70 billion,” James detailed. “And then where it really gets dicey is Oracle. They do 50 billion in sales and they’re supposed to spend 500 billion. So that’s a red alert there.” This granular analysis—comparing capital spending to revenue—separates professional investment management from amateur speculation chasing headlines. Data Centers: Real Demand or Another Subsidy Bubble? The Power Shortage Reality Unlike EVs, data centers address a genuine infrastructure shortage: 40-90 gigawatts of power capacity needed in the United States. What makes data centers potentially valuable: Legitimate power shortage driving demand Long-term triple-net leases (Applied Digital secured 15-year, $11 billion lease) Potential conversion to REITs for steady income The critical risk—chip obsolescence: “Inside that data center, you’ll literally have $3 billion in chips in that building,” Mike explained. “And right now we don’t know exactly what the useful life of those chips are. Who’s gonna take the liability if these things only have a use life of three years instead of five years?” Government Involvement: Red Flag or Validation? James reported recent news about Core Weave, Applied Digital’s anchor tenant: “Core Weave had some big news today. That stock’s up 23% on the news. The government came out and said that they would be a part of a program related to energy, so the government’s backing that company.” But Tom immediately questioned the parallel to Ford’s disaster: “I kind of have a problem with governments picking winners and losers. That’s something that the Democrats were known as doing, and now the Republicans are doing it.” Examples of government market intervention failing: MP Materials: Government backing, stock dropped from $50+ to $15 Intel: Massive subsidies, uncertain outcomes Kentucky’s Blue Oval Plant: Complete shutdown after enormous investment Tom Dupree’s Investment Skepticism: The Voice of Experience Learning from 47 Years of Market Cycles Tom’s experience provides essential counterbalance to research enthusiasm about hot new sectors. “People are suckers for deals. If they think something’s hot, they jump on it, buy into it. They don’t spend much time thinking about whether it’s feasible or not,” Tom cautioned. “Two and a half years ago people were all over the battery plant thing. It was never gonna work. It was all just hype.” Historic bubbles Tom has witnessed: Dot-com crash (2000-2002) Housing bubble (2008) Battery/EV hype (2022-2024) Potentially: AI overinvestment (2024-?) The “Bigger Money, Bigger Dummies” Principle Tom’s most provocative observation challenges assumptions about tech giant spending: “If the seven largest companies are putting all this money in it, do you think they’re gonna go to zero? No, but the bigger the money, the bigger the dummies sometimes,” Tom warned. “They follow each other. If so-and-so’s doing it, we gotta do it. That’s FOMO. They don’t wanna get left behind.” The Picks and Shovels Strategy Rather than betting on which AI platform wins, Tom advocates investing in essential infrastructure. “I think you invest in not the project itself, but in the people that surround the project—selling picks and shovels to the gold miners,” Tom explained. “Levi’s sold workwear to the gold miners and they became a much bigger company than the gold miners ever did.” Modern picks and shovels: Cooling system manufacturers (like Vertiv) Power infrastructure companies Industrial automation suppliers Data center construction firms The Investment Committee Advantage How Six Perspectives Beat One This episode revealed Dupree Financial Group’s collaborative research process—a six-person investment committee evaluating every opportunity. “What I think is really interesting about this entire conversation is the listeners have gotten a snapshot of why, how we research companies. What information comes out of research, questions asked, and then you get the snapshot of Tom shooting holes through it.” The committee process: Research coordination (James schedules calls, conducts initial analysis) Committee participation (All six members join company calls) Analytical framework (Mike examines spending ratios, cash flow) Devil’s advocate (Tom stress-tests with historical perspective) Risk-based sizing (Committee determines appropriate positions) “With any investment, you identify what the risks are,” Mike explained. “And when you identify the risks, then you can make a better decision as to, okay, does the potential reward justify those risks? That’s why these are small positions in the portfolio, but they serve a purpose in the overall grand scheme.” Market Discipline: Encouraging Signs Investors Punishing Excessive Spending Unlike past bubbles where markets rewarded unlimited capital deployment, current market behavior shows healthy skepticism. Recent examples: Meta’s stock rewarded for reducing metaverse spending Oracle’s stock punished for excessive debt-fueled AI investments Market demands cash-flow funding, not leverage “What was scary is when the market just didn’t care,” Mike noted. “That’s when you get major issues with bubbles and speculation. And now you’re starting to see some discernment there.” Warning Signs to Watch
2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
On this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath is joined by guest Dr. Pete Tomlins, Head of Innovation, Caristo Diagnostics, to discuss the FAI-Score, a novel imaging marker that enables doctors to see coronary inflammation, the previously invisible underlying driver of heart attacks and stroke. Tune in to learn about:Pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) imaging - a ‘biosensor' for invisible coronary inflammationFAI-Score – transforming PCAT imaging into a standardized clinical measure of coronary inflammationThe future of cardiac risk assessment – combing invisible inflammation with visible plaque on CCTAThis episode is sponsored by Caristo Diagnostics. References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. The views and opinions expressed in do not necessarily reflect those of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.
In this episode Dan (@timely_moments) sits down with Joe (@seikoded), AJ (@ajbarse) and Dev (averagewatchguy_). In this episode they decide to hand over the reins to Joe for this End of Year Shoot Out episode. References for this episode are below.Dan - @timely_moments / timelymomentsphotography92@gmail.comBuy me a brew - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pmgwgzwbq7q?l=fr Joe - @seikodedState of the Collection - https://www.youtube.com/@sotcwatchAJ - @ajbarseAnalog Explorer Podcast - @analogexplorerpodcastThe Bellingham Podcast - @bellinghampodcastDevon - @averagewatchguy_
Put on your science pants Smoke Circle! KT is bringing us across the season six finish line with the brief history of language--from the first sounds of hominids to the formations of grammar to how culture shapes language around the world and how it is ever-evolving and changing year by year.We love a topic in which science and history shake hands and take us all on a hazy trip leaving us going "whoa dude...that was deep."We will be back again for season seven on February 6th, 2026! In the meantime, be sure to give us a follow on the socials and if you're really missing some new content, check out our Patreon, The Best Buds Club! It's all linked below!~~~~~*The Socials and Patreon!Patreon-- The Best Buds Club! Instagram - @HighTalesofHistory TikTok- @HighTalesofHistoryPod YouTube-- @High Tales of HistoryFacebook -High Tales of History or @HighTalesofHistory Email—hightailingthroughhistory@gmail.com ~~~~~~*Source Material and References:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-language-shapes-thought/https://sproutsschools.com/linguistic-relativity-how-language-shapes-thought/#:~:text=Linguistic%20relativity%20theory%20suggests%20that%20the%20languages%20we%20pick%20up,even%20our%20sense%20of%20selfhttps://www.pimsleur.com/blog/how-language-shapes-the-way-we-think-and-see-the-world/#:~:text=The%20language(s)%20we%20speak%20don't%20prohibit%20us,about%20all%20of%20human%20languagehttps://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/executive-systems-of-the-brain/attention-language-lesson/v/language-and-cognitionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010028501907480https://irl.umsl.edu/oer/13/?fbclid=IwAR2aVKquukZc3pQFauPgIn86Atf83ZYUDIpdhRm5Rx3w4vQoNrowAX1PEuk https://news.mit.edu/2025/when-did-human-language-emerge-0314#:~:text=A%20new%20analysis%20suggests%20our,March%2014%2C%202025https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5525259/#:~:text=No%20one%20knows%20for%20sure,by%20around%2070%2C000%20years%20agohttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/magazine/animal-communication.htmlhttps://bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12915-017-0405-3#:~:text=Humans%2C%20on%20the%20other%20hand,our%20short%20history%20than%20geneshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5525259/Everett, D. L. (2017). How language began: The story of humanity's greatest invention. Liveright Publishing.Bickerton, D. (1990). Language and species. University of Chicago Press.~~~~~~~*Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Put on your science pants Smoke Circle! KT is bringing us across the season six finish line with the brief history of language--from the first sounds of hominids to the formations of grammar to how culture shapes language around the world and how it is ever-evolving and changing year by year.We love a topic in which science and history shake hands and take us all on a hazy trip leaving us going "whoa dude...that was deep."We will be back again for season seven on February 6th, 2026! In the meantime, be sure to give us a follow on the socials and if you're really missing some new content, check out our Patreon, The Best Buds Club! It's all linked below!~~~~~*The Socials and Patreon!Patreon-- The Best Buds Club! Instagram - @HighTalesofHistory TikTok- @HighTalesofHistoryPod YouTube-- @High Tales of HistoryFacebook -High Tales of History or @HighTalesofHistory Email—hightailingthroughhistory@gmail.com ~~~~~~*Source Material and References:https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-language-shapes-thought/https://sproutsschools.com/linguistic-relativity-how-language-shapes-thought/#:~:text=Linguistic%20relativity%20theory%20suggests%20that%20the%20languages%20we%20pick%20up,even%20our%20sense%20of%20selfhttps://www.pimsleur.com/blog/how-language-shapes-the-way-we-think-and-see-the-world/#:~:text=The%20language(s)%20we%20speak%20don't%20prohibit%20us,about%20all%20of%20human%20languagehttps://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/executive-systems-of-the-brain/attention-language-lesson/v/language-and-cognitionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010028501907480https://irl.umsl.edu/oer/13/?fbclid=IwAR2aVKquukZc3pQFauPgIn86Atf83ZYUDIpdhRm5Rx3w4vQoNrowAX1PEuk https://news.mit.edu/2025/when-did-human-language-emerge-0314#:~:text=A%20new%20analysis%20suggests%20our,March%2014%2C%202025https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5525259/#:~:text=No%20one%20knows%20for%20sure,by%20around%2070%2C000%20years%20agohttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/magazine/animal-communication.htmlhttps://bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12915-017-0405-3#:~:text=Humans%2C%20on%20the%20other%20hand,our%20short%20history%20than%20geneshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5525259/Everett, D. L. (2017). How language began: The story of humanity's greatest invention. Liveright Publishing.Bickerton, D. (1990). Language and species. University of Chicago Press.~~~~~~~*Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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December 18, 1944 - Jack Benny is the guest on Frank Sinatra's radio show "Frank Sinatra in Person". References include Fibber McGee, Bing Crosby and Fred Allen, plus war bonds and Vigero plant food.
Get updates for my new book: https://Theperfectportfoliobook.com ----- Bond ladders, bond funds, money markets—if those words have you second‑guessing your plan, this episode will clear the fog. Inspired by questions from my Perfect Portfolio book‑updates list, I explain why many "bond" debates are actually cash management problems in disguise—and how to build a simple system that helps you stay disciplined when markets get ugly. Listen now and learn: ► How to tell—quickly—whether you're making a portfolio decision or a cash decision ► The "comfort trade" most investors accept with bond ladders (often without realizing it) ► A simple bucket framework for protecting near‑term spending without over‑hoarding cash ► The one practical maintenance habit that keeps your plan from falling apart during downturns Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com) Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Plancorp LLC employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Plancorp LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Plancorp LLC or performance returns of any Plancorp LLC client. References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see disclosures here.
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Episode #125 Let Jesus In In This episode Lauren and Stacy talk about letting Jesus into the mess of our lives this Advent. Then letting Him guide us into the forest of His Mercy. References : https://catholiceducation.org/en/author/jessica-powers https://sarahclarkson.com/reclaimingquiet https://www.littlerockcarmel.org/the-romances-by-st-john-of-the-cross/ https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/waiting-on-the-word-advent-poetry-9/ Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/231017461535192 If you enjoy this podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcatholics or you can email us at coffeeandcatholics@gmail.com for direct donations and prayer requests. Looking to learn how to reflect God's mercy in your parenting, let go of irritation and anger, become less reactive and more tenderhearted, and depend on God to lead you and help you bear “fruit that will last” (John 15:16)? Get more info on Lauren's Merciful Mama Retreat by emailing gatheringmannaformoms@gmail.com Thank you to our lovely affiliate Blessed is She for their dedication to sisterhood in Christ. https://blessedisshe.net/?ref=COFFEECATHOLICS We are big fans of Catholic Sprouts and all the wonderful things Nancy and the team are doing to spread the faith in families. GET 10% OFF WITH CODE: coffeeandcatholics10 https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/?ref=COFFEEANDCATHOLICS Love TAN Books? We do too! Consider using our affiliate account for your next purchase. https://tanbooks.com?rfsn=7123077.dfb511 We're a proud partner of the SmartCatholics Podcast Network. Find new shows to love, meet like-minded Catholics, and join the community at smartcatholics.com.
Tragic events highlighted Rob Reiner & spouse killed in Los Angeles, allegedly by their son, who reportedly struggled with addiction and mental illness; attribution is said to be from “People magazine,” with police not yet confirming details. Brown University shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in an economics exam-prep class; a suspect was later found at a hotel south of Providence; motive and affiliation are described as unknown at the time of recording. Australia shooting (Bondi Beach): 16 dead, 40 injured; allegedly conducted by a father–son pair targeting a Hanukkah gathering; the hosts frame this as clearly motivated by anti-Semitism. Sen. Chris Murphy was some how linking the Brown University shooting to Donald Trump on CNN. Democrats use tragedies to push gun control and allegedly “justify violence,” contrasted with Trump preventing violence by arresting and deporting criminals/terrorists. References to post–Oct. 7 protests in Sydney with chants like “Gas the Jews,” used to illustrate the normalization and escalation of anti-Jewish hate. Security & personal safety Open borders, sleeper cells, and insufficient vetting is to blame Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: The Fed Cut Rates, Turns the Money Printer Back On Strategy Responds to MSCI Proposal Regulators Continues to Embrace Bitcoin Join our Bitcoin is for Everyone event at Pubkey D.C. ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Lyn Alden's Tweet on Fed Pivot The Fed to Resume Asset Purchases The Fed Quells Market with Intervention The Fed Cuts Interest Rates for the Third Time Strategy's Letter on MSCI Exclusion Proposal Strategy to Remain in Nasdaq 100 OCC Confirms Banks Can Trade Crypto OCC Approves Bank Charters for Crypto Firms Five Crypto Firms Win Approval for Bank Charters CFTC Creates New Digital Asset Pilot Program CFTC Removes Harmful Bitcoin Guidance SEC Bulletin on Self-Custody Best Practices Coin Stories Interview with Keonne Rodriguez Bitcoin is for Everyone Event at Pubkey DC ---- Upcoming Events: Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing
Why do so many people choose to be religious? What draws people to embrace belief? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with filmmaker Rian Johnson, his new film "Wake Up Dead Man" and the themes of faith his movie brings up. References and resources Global religious population: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/06/09/how-the-global-religious-landscape-changed-from-2010-to-2020/ American religious population: https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/12/8/us-religious-decline-stalls-as-new-pew-data-shows-stabilization-even-among-young-adults Jon Stewart on faith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSmrEVjQdG8 Arthur Brooks on faith: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-research/policy-topics/public-leadership-management/happiness-may-be-decline-we-can-all Websites The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmestudios.com Rian Johnson: https://x.com/rianjohnson
Skip the banter: 00:07:45 (give or take a minute depending on ads) Newlyweds Rick and Gail Brink were murdered in their home just days before Thanksgiving, with no clear suspect in sight. Twenty-five years later, a strange comment from Gail's brother shifted everything. Allison tells us the rest of this story that hinges on a terrible secret kept for decades. Support us and become a Patron! Over 150 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode! If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;) Ma and Pa appreciate you more than you know. Reminder: Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Podcast Intro and Outro music: Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This month we are featuring a feed drop of one of many incredible podcasts on the RQ Network: Remnants, which is currently releasing its second season. Remnants is a weekly, thrilling, dark fantasy, audio drama filled with mystery and has just launched on the RQ Network. When we die, the remnants of us return to the First and Last Place. Our fate is decided by Sir and his new Apprentice, who read our remnants to determine whether they should be re-shelved or discarded. But what are the criteria? What happens to discarded souls? How are new lives for the re-shelved determined? And why, after untold stretches of existence, has Sir decided that he needs help to do it? Remnants explores the boundaries between right and wrong, examining humanity from its brightest and best to its darkest and most frightening, and all the grey in between. The Apprentice soon discovers that when we judge others, we often expose truths about ourselves. Remnants is from Eira Major the same brilliant creator behind the Spirit Box Radio and Not Quite Dead. Introduction and outro by Anusia Battersby. Listen to Remnants on The Rusty Quill website, on Acast, or listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to learn more about Remnants check out its official website. Credits: Written and Created by Eira Major Content warnings: - Coarse language - Implications of child neglect and endangerment - Descriptions of a fascist regime - Descriptions of violence - References to sex - Implications of murder For ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1) Media vs. Military: Narco‑Boat Strikes Central assertion: Media outlets (especially The Washington Post) allegedly “slandered” the military with false reporting about a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan drug boat; Senator Tom Cotton is quoted saying everyone on the boat was a “valid target” based on intelligence. Details cited: References to NBC’s question about orders by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to target all individuals on the boat; Cotton responds that the operation aimed to destroy drug boats and that intelligence gave “high confidence” all aboard were traffickers. Discussion of the Law of War Manual and whether firing on “shipwrecked” persons would be illegal; the host’s questions are framed as attempts to undermine the military. Broader framing: The piece compares this episode to past controversies (e.g., the “Russia dossier”), alleging coordinated efforts by Democrats and media to undermine or criminalize Trump officials and intimidate service members. 2) Voter Rolls & Election Integrity Core allegation: The Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon (spelled “Harmei Dylon” in the text) purportedly announced DOJ findings of 260,000+ deceased individuals on voter rolls and thousands of registered non‑citizens; DOJ has sued multiple states to obtain voter list data. States mentioned: Lawsuits or actions described against Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and large cleanup activity in North Carolina (over 100,000 registrations) Author’s stance: Argues for voter ID, claims Democrats oppose roll cleanup for political advantage, and quotes Trump asserting elections are “crooked and rigged.” Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.