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A father's sins often haunt the son, but in the case of Ion Rimaru—dubbed the Vampire of Bucharest—his brutal killing spree eerily mirrored his father's unsolved crimes, leading to one of Romania's most horrifying true crime sagas.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ion Rimaru is a murderer like no other – vampirism, cannibalism, necrophilia – and why shouldn't he? After all, he's taking after his serial killer father. (The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son) *** A neural network named "Norman" is disturbingly different from other types of artificial intelligence. How? Well, for one… it's a psychopath. (Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath) *** Twenty high school students all lost consciousness and collapsed under mysterious circumstances during class on Tuesday, July 3. Was it mass hysteria? Juju in Ghana? Or did the students actually see ghosts as they claim? (Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts) *** At a young age, Edmund Kemper decapitated his sisters' dolls and even stalked his second-grade teacher with a bayonet. But he was young and just getting started. (Serial Killer Edmund Kemper) *** During the Second World War, in the gruesome world of Unit 731, the unthinkable was done on a daily basis. Prisoners, were subjected to unimaginable horrors. Today, ghostly voices are heard and anomalies frequently appear in photographs. (Unit 731)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:27.119 = Show Open00:03:31.315 = The Disturbing Crimes of Father and Son00:16:32.861 = Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts00:20:09.057 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper00:27:22.463 = Unit 73100:32:32.682 = Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath00:37:29.320 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/BeastOfBucharest“Ghana Students Faint After Seeing Ghosts” by Sequoya Kennedy for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2oqghUU“Serial Killer Edmund Kemper” by Gabe Paoletti for All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2nDRLiF“Unit 731” posted at Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2nGqXyg“The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2nG8phK“Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath” by Mindy Weisberger for Live Science: http://bit.ly/2m8n2d7=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November, 2018TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95ad5j
Today on TC Live! Tommy Paul hits a milestone, finally breaking into the top 10 , while Simona Halep makes a shocking announcement while in her home country, and a possible major change to a Major tournament? On this episode of TC Live, join hosts Brett Haber, Nick Monroe, and Jimmy Arias as they cover the current tennis news taking place all over the globe, spanning Dallas, Texas, to Abu Dhabi, to Romania, to the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin developer Super Testnet argues that the Lightning Network is more private – and therefore better suited for darknet markets than Monero. In this episode, he breaks down all the nuances involved and defines good financial privacy. Time stamps: Introducing Super Testnet (00:00:48) Lightning on Dark Web Markets (00:01:08) Lightning Network Privacy Features (00:01:40) Analysis of Sender and Receiver Privacy (00:02:02) Onion Routing Explanation (00:03:07) Invoice Privacy Comparison (00:04:36) Transaction Visibility in Monero? (00:06:08) Information Storage in Lightning (00:07:12) Liquidity and Large Transactions (00:08:10) Amount Privacy in Lightning (00:09:34) Private Channels in Lightning (00:11:25) Routing Nodes and Privacy (00:13:59) How Monero Transactions Work (00:15:08) Encryption Standards in Monero (00:16:01) Recipient Privacy in Monero (00:17:54) Privacy Tech (00:18:52) Network Level Privacy (00:19:02) Tor Usage in Lightning Network (00:19:44) Routing Node Configuration (00:20:07) Dandelion++ (00:21:00) IP Address Association in Lightning (00:21:22) Encryption in Lightning Transactions (00:22:50) Monero's Network Privacy by Default (00:23:18) Chainalysis Video Reference (00:23:40) Remote Procedure Call Limitations (00:24:38) Custodial Solutions and Privacy (00:26:31) Privacy Advantages of Mints (00:28:08) Full Chain Membership Proofs (00:29:53) Encrypted Senders in Lightning (00:31:52) Comparison with Zcash (00:32:30) Barriers for Lightning Network Adoption (00:34:05) Exploring XMR Bazaar (00:35:02) SideShift (00:36:03) Paul Sztorc's Core Untouched Soft Work (00:37:14) Drivechains Activation (00:38:27) Ossification of Bitcoin (00:41:09) Concerns About Ossification (00:41:51) ZK Rollups Discussion (00:42:35) Citrea's Zero Knowledge Proof Rollup (00:45:05) Community Concerns on Lightning Network (00:48:34) Chainalysis and Dandelion Protocol (00:50:23) LSP and KYC Privacy Issues (00:52:39) Receiver Privacy in Lightning Network (00:53:28) Phoenix Wallet Setup (00:54:15) Sender Privacy Concerns (00:55:30) View Key and Monero (00:57:10) Chainalysis and Lightning Network (01:02:08) Monero Tracing Capabilities (01:06:01) User Input Error in Privacy (01:07:02) The Lightning Network vs. Monero Privacy (01:10:56) Conference Plans in Romania (01:12:00) Monero Payment Channel Network (01:14:36) Full Chain Membership Proofs (01:15:21) Lightning Network and Sender Encryption (01:15:32) Stablecoins and Lightning Network (01:16:22) Monero Transaction Validation (01:18:05) Zero Knowledge Proofs in Monero (01:18:56) Bitcoin's Zero Knowledge Rollups (01:20:31 Rollups and Bitcoin Scalability (01:21:04) Trojan Horse Concept in Bitcoin (01:23:46) Tornado Cash vs. Coinjoin (01:25:36) Coin Pool on Bitcoin (01:27:34) Darknet Market Listings (01:29:13) Nostr and Classified Ads (01:29:34) Privacy in Darknet Transactions (01:30:50) Risks of Direct Payments (01:31:54) Exploring Shopstr Listings (01:32:43) Comparing Shopstr and XMR Bazaar (01:35:00) Privacy Improvements in Shopstr (01:37:13) Lightning Network Developments (01:44:42) KYC and Banking Issues (01:48:24) Introduction to Bank Privacy Issues (01:48:59) Financial Regulations in Romania (01:49:48) Advice on Relocation for Financial Privacy (01:50:12) Intrusiveness of Banking Regulations (01:51:03) Personal Experience with Banking Scrutiny (01:51:34) Living Arrangements (01:52:13) Lightning Network Implementations Privacy (01:53:16) Privacy Implications of Lightning Wallets (01:54:03) User-Friendliness of Lightning Wallets (01:54:57) BOLT 12 and Privacy Claims (01:56:29) Improvements in BOLT 12 (01:57:09) Critique of BOLT 12's Privacy Features (01:59:30) Super Testnet's Current Projects and Work Focus (02:00:15) Development of Mint Market Cap Tool (02:01:30) Title Transfer App and State Chains (02:02:30) Ensuring Security in State Chains (02:03:32) Nostr Wallet Connect Protocol (02:04:26) Creation of Faucet Generator (02:05:40) Creating a Testnet (02:06:36) State Chains Discussion (02:07:12) Prediction Market Concept (02:08:14) Project Backlog Overview (02:10:14) Super Testnet's Music Career (02:12:29) Upcoming Conferences (02:14:39) Coin Pools Advantages (02:15:41) Planning Conference Attendance (02:17:25) Workshops and Commitments (02:17:56) Health and Fitness Journey (02:19:08) Should Bitcoin Increase the Block Size? (02:20:13) Soft Fork Proposal (02:21:04) Market Value of Transactions (02:22:47) Workshop Availability (02:24:02) Social Media Presence (02:25:14) Scams and Fake Accounts (02:26:02) Social Engineering Tactics (02:26:39) Money Requests Clarification (02:27:34) Social Links and Resources (02:27:58) Audience Engagement (02:28:28) Closing Remarks (02:29:01)
Oscar-nominated actor Mikey Madison joins Clare McDonnell in the Woman's Hour studio. She speaks about playing the title role in Anora, a film about a sex worker in New York. Mikey spent months embedded in a strip club to fully immerse herself in the world. The film is nominated for six Academy Awards as well as Bafta's and Golden Globes – we speak to Mikey about how she's finding receiving such attention so early in her career. Top Guns: Inside the RAF is a Channel 4 documentary that gives viewers a rare view of RAF operations both in the air and on the ground. One of the women featured in the new series is Chief of Staff Jenni, who was recently stationed at an airbase in Romania. She joins Clare to tell us more about being a woman in the RAF and her experiences.Jojo Moyes is the bestselling author of 17 novels, including the smash hit Me Before You which was adapted into a Hollywood film. Her new novel We All Live Here tells the story of Lila, a woman dealing with divorce, teenage children and duelling fathers. Jojo joins Clare in the studio to tell us about this ultimate sandwich situation.Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Lottie Garton
The tariff war begins as trump puts high charges on trade with Canada, Mexico and China. US admits the Ukraine war was a lie. Where are the missing billions and who grabbed them? And Netanyahu will reorder the Middle East. He means level it Outlaw rules. Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi returns to Moats to give his take on Trumps tariffs and the new bond signed between Iran and Russia.We deceived people into believing Russia could be defeated. How a kangaroo court bounced the likely election winner. And Iosefina Pascal joins Moats to give reason as to why Romania could be the key to reshaping Europe. Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi: Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran - Twitter: https://twitter.com/s_m_marandi?s=21&t=PqtCtA5MwQdJCAkpOSMOwA- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prof.MohammadMarandi/ Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join hosts Irvin, Sierra, Sophia, and guest Leah Jamison as they discuss the 14th chapter of the Harry Potter series: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback Join the Discussion: https://threebroomstickspod.com/episode-53-ps-ss-chapter-14-well-well-well-we-are-in-trouble/ In this episode: Why wasn't Ron bullied? The obvious HP/Mean Girls crossover Norbert's real mother gets her revenge in Book 4 What are the logistics of failing Hogwarts classes Hermione's manipulative side emerges Ron really idolizes Charlie, to the point of memorizing laws! We want so much more of Charlie Weasley Draco is an evil man with an evil plan Pub's Jukebox: Charlie in Romania by Ollivander Contact: Website: https://threebroomstickspod.com/ Email: 3broomstickspod@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/3broomsticks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threebroomstickspod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebroomstickspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/threebroompod YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ThreeBroomsticksPodcast
#789 | Victory in Romania and it really should have been a rout. This was perhaps the closest iteration of a Ruben Amorim side yet. United were dominant in possession, creative in attack and but from some profligate finishing and desperate defending, the visitors would have run up a cricket score. Ed and Dan digest United's progress towards the last 16, debate the latest moves in the transfer market and look ahead to Crystal Palace at the weekend.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers.No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Researcher Kap Seol, a frequent contributor to the leftist magazine Jacobin, joins the podcast to discuss his recent article about how the deployment of DPRK troops to fight in Ukraine could lead South Korea to respond by escalating its own involvement. The self-described former socialist also talks about the similarities between Kim Il Sung and Romania's Nicolae Ceaușescu, while touching on historical topics like the life of a revolutionary Korean in 1930s China and the persistent allegations of North Korean involvement in the 1980 Gwangju Uprising Kap Seol is a Korean writer and researcher based in New York. His writings have appeared in Jacobin, Labor Notes, In These Times, Business Insider and other publications. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.
Welcome to another Live EFT Tapping Session on the YOU CAN CALL ME “BOSSY” PODCAST! In today's episode I get into an insightful and transformative EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping session with Ina, a dedicated client from Romania. Ina, who usually works with children and their families, opens up about her fears and self-doubt regarding expanding her therapy practice to work with adult clients. Throughout this raw and empowering episode, listeners will hear Ina's vulnerability as she shares her concerns about balancing her professional aspirations with her role as a mother, her fear of not being experienced enough, and the daunting possibility of making mistakes with adult clients. Tune in to experience this heartfelt coaching journey, learn about the powerful tool of EFT tapping, and perhaps find inspiration and encouragement for your own personal and professional growth. This episode is not only a testament to Ina's bravery but also an invitation for all of us to confront our fears and step into our potential. CLICK HERE to book your FREE 1:1 Clear it the F*CK Out Call to clear a block or fear holding you back!The theme of this EFT Tapping session is “ Throughout the interactive session, I'll guide you through tapping on different meridian points while addressing common self-doubts and fears, ultimately aiming to instill a sense of empowerment and readiness to tackle challenges. So, sit back, follow along, and let's dive into this transformative EFT tapping experience.NEED A VISUAL WHILE YOU TAP? If you need a visual while tapping you can CLICK HERE for the Instagram post I shared with a step-by-step guide.If you want to learn more about EFT Tapping (cause maybe you are new and need more details on what this weird but powerful practice is - I get it) CLICK HERE for the EFT Tapping Intro Episode! Key Takeaways: Fear of balancing parenting and professional responsibilities Acceptance of imperfection Trust in ability to manage discomfort and regulate emotions If you enjoyed this episode and are excited for more, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and write a review to help build momentum and support the show (5-stars would be AWESOME!)_____________________________________________ JOIN US IN - THE CLUB - An annual membership where high-achieving women come together to unapologetically OWN THEIR “BOSSY” in order to rise to the top, make massive impact, and not burn out while doing it. Join TODAY to get access to all past workshop replays and past group coaching calls - always incredible takeaways and AHA moments from reviewing these sessions! Grab your spot in THE CLUB today by CLICKING HERE! _____________________________________________ LET'S FREAKING GO! GRAB THIS FREE DOWNLOAD: GRAB 100 FREE JOURNAL PROMPTS TO OWN YOUR BOSSY BY CLICKING HERE LET'S CONNECT: Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or join my STAND IN YOUR POWER FACEBOOK GROUP Grab a signed copy of my bestselling book STAND IN YOUR POWER HEREWatch my TEDx Talk “The Wisdom of Your Ancestors Should Be Ignored” HERE
In this episode, the three co-hosts Adam Reichardt, Nina Panikova and Alexandra Karppi start with some discussion about the ongoing protests in Serbia and Slovakia. They also discuss the results of last weekend's president “election” in Belarus. Later, Adam and Alexandra are joined by Oktawian Milewski - a political scientist specialising in Central and East European studies and author of the recently published article “Countering FIMI. A review of seven countries under the Beacon Project” available on New Eastern Europe's web site. They discuss the role of foreign interference and malign influence (FIMI) in Europe, especially from Russia and put it in the context of the recently annulled presidential election in Romania. Read more: “Countering FIMI. A review of seven countries under the Beacon Project” Oktawian Milewski, New Eastern Europe 15 January 2025: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2025/01/15/countering-fimi-a-review-of-seven-countries-under-the-beacon-project/ Become a patron and join our community of supporters! www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope
Downfall. My small part in Ceausescu's demise. Snakes. And Sky News, serpents on the slippery pole.Exclusively on MOATS, Andrew and Tristan with the lowdown. Finding a crime to fit the man. Charges dropped, he may not be banged up, but Andrew Tate still can't leave Romania. He reveals all.Plus Jackson Hinkle returns to Moats to give his take on the state of American Politics Jackson Hinkle: Political Analyst & Host of The Dive - Twitter: https://x.com/jacksonhinklle- Rumble: https://tr.ee/WdZlSUNoDM Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan and Emily discuss Trump funding freeze blocked by judge, Stephen Miller spars with Tapper on deportation, Charlamagne calls out Vivek on DOGE exile, CNN liberal resistance anchor pushed out, US caught in Romania coup, Trump envoy visits Gaza. Murtaza Hussain: https://x.com/MazMHussain?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Jeff Stein: https://x.com/JStein_WaPo To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Report: Trump Wants To Withdraw From Syria06:06 - Israel Says It Will Occupy Southern Syria 'Indefinitely'08:55 - Turkish Strikes Kill 12 Syrian Kurdish Civilians in Past Two Days11:18 - Ukrainian Media Outlets Lose US Funding15:44 - The US Transfers Patriot Missiles From Israel to Ukraine17:12 - Netanyahu To Meet With Trump at White House18:26 - Senate Dems Block Bill To Sanction ICC for Targeting Israeli Officials20:51 - Gaza Hospitals Receive 48 More Bodies22:48 - UNRWA Shutdown Risks Killing Gaza Ceasefire: Official24:26 - 24 Wounded by Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon26:16 - Trump Orders the Development of 'US Iron Dome'30:21 - Romania's Voided TikTok Election33:10 - Viewpoints/Outro
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The GEC Conference refuses to participate in the S.C.O.R.E. board judging accountability system. Wondering what happens now? We have answers from the oversight committee. Romania and the U.S. are both using GymCastic to argue their sides in the Paris bronze medal debacle, Livvy Dunne has thoughts on scoring, plus Corrupt or Correct and all the gymternet news. Headlines Because of Elon Musks' double nazi salute, going forward, GymCastic will no longer link to Twitter. We encourage listeners to follow #Ncaagym and other gymnastics starter packs on Bluesky GymCastic confirmed Friday that the Gymnastics East Conference (GEC) refuses to participate in the S.C.O.R.E. Board pilot program Related episodes How Olympic Judges are Chosen, Interview with Dr. Hughes Mercier Romania and the United States both use GymCastic to argue their sides in the Paris floor bronze medal case appeal before the Swiss Supreme Court Related episodes: The Definitive Guide to the Bronze Medal Debacle Simone Biles Rising Director Katie Walsh Interview Part One Simone Biles Rising Docuseries Director, Katie Walsh Part Two Gymternet News Ella Zirbes' (Utah) social media update about her floor troubles. Why former Russian rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva and her alleged relationship with Putin could help her win a political battle against Irina Viner People are mad at Livvy Dunne for her Tweet about NCAA scoring Anna Li's gymnasts and #itsnottrue reposts Follow-ups from last week What is Helen Hu's valdez-thing called? NCAA Surprise, surprise. Oklahoma still tops the NCAA rankings while Jade Carey leads the all-around Florida is the first team of the season to break into the 198s but we have thoughts LSU forgot to sacrifice another high heel this week and had some issues at Arkansas Aleah Finnegan (LSU) accidentally got ejected from the floor on her double Arabian Opportunities for comedy Eastern Michigan hosted the first annual Golden Girls Meet! Raphaelle Perreault (LIU) accidentally launched herself into the guard rails and it was hilarious A boy at the Alabama vs Oklahoma meet tried to distract Audrey Davis on vault but she was too locked-in to care Corrupt or Correct Kaliya Lincoln and Amari Drayton both got 9.85s for their Yurchenko one-and-a-halfs. Neither vault score is possible. Follow-up question: is cowboying a deduction? This is why we need front and back judges. NCAA Week 4 Highlights Brenna Neault's (Stanford) ring leap is the ONLY one that should be getting credit Feedback Can individuals qualify to SEC Championships? How to watch NCAA gymnastics abroad UP NEXT: College & Cocktails: The NCAA Post Meet Show, our live Q&A podcast: Friday, January 24th Immediately following the Meet of the Week: Battle Fine Arts! Michigan State at UCLA Full NCAA schedule and links here Listener Brooke has created a link that imports the entire College & Cocktails schedule into your Google and iCal calendar Fantasy Lineups Lock: Friday, Jan. 16 - 3:30pm Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!): Weekly Q&A Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and College & Cocktails episodes. Plus discounts and first dibs on Live Show tickets and merch. Exclusive VIP section on the message board Forum Join Our Fantasy League MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters FANTASY GAME: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! THE LATEST College & Cocktails: Oregon State. vs Auburn The 5th Rotation: January 21, 2025 We Have 10s and Suspensions College & Cocktails: Florida at LSU The 5th Rotation: January 14, 2025
Canadian based Romanian Hyperrealist Artist Sinziana Iordache specializes in detailed graphite drawings of luxury watches. Sinziana's produces photorealistic and hyperrealistic drawings with each meticulously placed stroke, every shade and tone carefully chosen. Her artworks reflect not just timepieces but the epitome of horological elegance. Sinziana was born in Constanta, Romania in July,1986, the only child of Elena Chris, an accountant and web designer, and Ion Iordache, a consultant and trainer in security management. While she was still a toddler, her family moved west to Resita near the Serbian border—her father was serving as a captain in the military—and where she says she had a very happy childhood. Her mother's interest in precision art appealed to Sinziana from an early age and she would easily amuse herself for hours. Education began at the Traian Vuia High School and Politehnica University, Timisoara studying architecture before Sinziana moved to Canada in 2007 following her mother and step-father who had emigrated in 2003. Sinziana attended the Ryerson University in Toronto where she studied Interior Design which would become the catalyst for her starting her own business. Nowadays she is a partner at Unfold Creative Studio and spends much of her time outside the business on drawing luxury watches, which can be time consuming. It can take 150 hours to draw one watch. Sinziana lives in Toronto with her partner, the artist Alex Sauret and her cat. Sinziana's links:https://sinzianaiordache.com/'https://www.instagram.com/sinzianaiordache Some of Sinziana's favorite artists:Elizabeth Waggett (painting, drawing)Kit King (painter) CJ Hendry (hyperrealist)Golsa Golchini (painter)Vanessa Hogge (ceramist)Karen Konzuk (jewelry)Heather Knight (ceramist)Gaby Wormann (mechanical art)Carla Grace (wildlife painter)Zai Divecha (paper artist)Lauren Williams (textile artist)Julia Ibbini (paper art) Host: Chris Stafford@theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Hollowell StudiosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.
The author of In Praise of Failure, Costica Bradatan, joins me from Romania to share his wisdom on all things lack and loss. We talk about the true meaning of humility, the benefits of clumsiness, and just how broken democracy is — and has been — across time and place. Plus, we discuss quite possibly the biggest failure of all, the one none of us can avoid: death. I got to indulge my latent philosophical bent in this conversation, meaning I could even comfortably confess that I tried to work an 1880 parable into The X Files. Follow me on Instagram at @davidduchovny. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. And if you want to continue the conversation with other listeners, join the My Lemonada community at https://lemonadamedia.com/mylemonada/ For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canadian based Romanian Hyperrealist Artist Sinziana Iordache specializes in detailed graphite drawings of luxury watches. Sinziana's produces photorealistic and hyperrealistic drawings with each meticulously placed stroke, every shade and tone carefully chosen. Her artworks reflect not just timepieces but the epitome of horological elegance. Sinziana was born in Constanta, Romania in July,1986, the only child of Elena Chris, an accountant and web designer, and Ion Iordache, a consultant and trainer in security management. While she was still a toddler, her family moved west to Resita near the Serbian border—her father was serving as a captain in the military—and where she says she had a very happy childhood. Her mother's interest in precision art appealed to Sinziana from an early age and she would easily amuse herself for hours. Education began at the Traian Vuia High School and Politehnica University, Timisoara studying architecture before Sinziana moved to Canada in 2007 following her mother and step-father who had emigrated in 2003. Sinziana attended the Ryerson University in Toronto where she studied Interior Design which would become the catalyst for her starting her own business. Nowadays she is a partner at Unfold Creative Studio and spends much of her time outside the business on drawing luxury watches, which can be time consuming. It can take 150 hours to draw one watch. Sinziana lives in Toronto with her partner, the artist Alex Sauret and her cat. Sinziana's links:https://sinzianaiordache.com/'https://www.instagram.com/sinzianaiordache Some of Sinziana's favorite artists:Elizabeth Waggett (painting, drawing)Kit King (painter) CJ Hendry (hyperrealist)Golsa Golchini (painter)Vanessa Hogge (ceramist)Karen Konzuk (jewelry)Heather Knight (ceramist)Gaby Wormann (mechanical art)Carla Grace (wildlife painter)Zai Divecha (paper artist)Lauren Williams (textile artist)Julia Ibbini (paper art) Host: Chris Stafford@theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Hollowell StudiosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. I'm your host, Jack Gaines. Today, Colonel Andreas Eckel, commander of the NATO CIMIC Center of Excellence, joins us to discuss the center's work to prepare the alliance for future crises or disasters. So, let's get started. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org --- Special thanks to Jan Křtitel Novák, Jimmy McHugh, and Dorothy Fields for the original version of Diga Diga Do, which aired in 1928 and was then performed by Duke Ellington. Ellington's version can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3aJ_9IAIjQ&t=1s --- Transcript 00:00:05 JACK GAINES Welcome to the One CA podcast. This is your host, Jack Gaines. Today, Colonel Andreas Echel, commander of the NATO Civic Center of Excellence, joins us to discuss the center's work to prepare the alliance for future crisis and disasters. So let's get started. 00:00:19 ANDREAS ECKEL What we need to understand a little bit better, and I think that was a very brutal lesson we identified in Afghanistan and in Mali as well, is that military functions in different societies. very, very differently. We have an idea how military looks like and how it works. It might work more the Italian style or the German style or the US style. But basically, I think we have a common set of ideas how military works. And military works completely different in Mali than in Afghanistan than in Germany. And that is based on different societies. So how do we figure that out? It's a very good question. If I had a quick and sharp answer to that one, I think I would be the winner of the $1 million question. There are some ingredients to tackle that problem. And one of the ingredients is to understand the environment a little bit better. And that leads to civil military cooperation. The one centerpiece of civil military cooperation is to understand the environment better. to nest military activities in the civil environment in a better way. It creates more converging effects and creates less harm to the civil population. And I think the next thing is you need to have long -lasting relationships. Relationship that is built up, that's great. If it lasts one year, that's great. And if you just end it then, Basically, you have achieved almost nothing. So long -lasting relationships and to understand the civil environment better. And we have to understand that we are not the ivory tower of knowledge. What do we know? What does the military know about Mali and Afghanistan? Basically nothing. We have to be more and better in contact with the civil organizations, with academia, with knowledge centers. that are engaged in those areas since 20, 30, 40, 50 years. And we have to be in a dialogue with them and have to extract their knowledge about the key civil factors and have to integrate that better in military considerations. 00:02:32 JACK GAINES So you have to be a diplomat in two directions because you've got to be reaching out to the partner nation like Mali, working with her counterparts there. You have to be a diplomat with partner agencies within the government and academia, as you were saying, or else you're going to miss a step. So you really have to work your way across the spectrum. 00:02:52 ANDREAS ECKEL Yeah, I like your picture of being a diplomat because exactly as you mentioned, it's a diplomat in both ways, but you have to be a translator as well. So civil environment, civil actors, civil counterparts speak a different language than we. And we really have to make sure that what they say. is understood by the military and what the military means properly translated in how the civilians understand it. 00:03:17 JACK GAINES You know, and that's a good point because I've seen civil affairs civic officers come in and try to brief leadership on certain issues. And if it wasn't absolutely clear and in the language that that matter knew, they usually were dismissed and it wasn't as effective an operation because of it. 00:03:34 ANDREAS ECKEL And by the way, at the beginning of my career in the military function of CIMIC, it happened to me too. So one of my first appearance of the stage briefing the commander about some civil factors was a complete disaster because I underestimated how many minutes I only have to bring over some key messages to the commander. So I talked too long and did not come to the point. And I think that's the point where the CCOE is really in a responsibility. We have to provide in our courses the overview, the background, and we provide expertise and challenge them with tasks to apply the expertise. But at the very end of every course, we tell them, hey, CIMIC is important, and it is important to understand the environment, and it is important to integrate civil factors and military considerations. However, when you are confronted with decision makers, Your product needs to be crisp and sharp. If you provide a product to your commander, which exceeds three pages, then you can throw it in the dustbin. By the way, one page is better than three pages. And I think simakers have the tendency, and I include myself specifically into that one, to speak too long and to explain too long and not to come to the point. And if at the end of your statement there is no so what and what's next, well, then don't say anything. That's better. 00:05:08 JACK GAINES Well, for this podcast, I appreciate you speaking too much. That's a good thing. But I also understand it's a challenge, but once you get used to it, I think it's super, super helpful. 00:05:19 ANDREAS ECKEL helpful. What we both concluded coming to the point should not be mixed up with not doing your analysis. Only because you have two minutes to brief your commander about a major actor that will impact his operation. doesn't mean that your analysis should only be two minutes. So you have to provide the analysis for an in -depth briefing, if required, to integrate that knowledge and your assessment in the staff work of the other branches. So it needs to be both a very in -depth, precise analysis and assessment. And then it is your time on the stage. The light will shine on you for two minutes. That's it. 00:05:59 JACK GAINES That brings up a story on my side. sent one of my pitch decks to a former boss. And he took it, he read it, and then he read all of the sources that I had put in the back. And so he knew the subject just as well as I did when we met. And I was like, holy cow. Yes, it's important to do good research before you put together your summary because you never know how deep somebody's going to dive into an issue. And if you've done bad research and they catch it, you're done. So one of the things that... Being that diplomat, both to the military and to other government bodies. One thing that I found at the Strategic Foresight Conference, and it was in your report as well, is that SIMIC needs clarification of capabilities in peace and crisis. And what feedback I got from meetings was that not all militaries have a strong relationship with their public. That's a big concern because if a military doesn't have the trust. When you get to a crisis or a disaster, you've got to really overcome a lot in order just to provide aid and support. 00:07:07 ANDREAS ECKEL Yeah, that's a crucial point. I have two takes on that. The first one is we have nations that do allow, on the very lowest tactical level, the interaction between military and the civil world. But it is a question of being honest to ourselves. That is not applicable in all countries. Our countries in the alliance are very restrictive interaction with civil environment, with civil authorities, at least on the lower tactical level. And that brings me to my second point. It's a national responsibility. So when we talk about CIMIC as a military function, then we have to look at it from two sides. One is NATO CIMIC is embedded in a NATO command structure, NATO force structure. However, NATO is operating. on the soil of sovereign nations. So we promote and stimulate that nations build up, maintain, and integrate a kind of simic capability. We call that domestic simic. We made a proposal for what domestic simic is. However, nations are completely free to fill that skeleton with their structures. They can call it a domestic simic. They can call it territorial forces. They can call it Homeland Defense Forces. It doesn't matter how they fill in that skeleton as long as they do provide civil factor integration, as long as they execute civil -military interaction. And for the Alliance as a whole to plan and prepare and conduct successful operations, we need to plug in to the national simic domains and the domestic simic domains. And we have to do that. via the national military structures. So what we do in deterrence and defense -related scenarios is a little bit differing from what we have done in international crisis management in the past. When CIMIC teams from the alliance or whatever security force was implemented in that, we very often did the civil -military interaction with civil partners on the ground by ourselves without using any layer in between us. But when we do that now as NATO in Germany and Poland, Lithuania, Romania, and we have to plug into their military structures and via them with the civil actors on the ground. And nations consider that very differently. So there are nations that say, hey, great that you're in. Please feel free to speak to our civil organizations by yourself. It would be nice if you inform us afterwards. Everything's great. The nations are more restrictive and say, hey, guys. a ministry, whenever you talk to an organization, whenever you talk to civil partners, please do that via us and ask us first. So there is a variety of how nations would like to have that executed, and we as Symmakers have to adapt. 00:10:08 JACK GAINES Right. What I've seen is that disaster relief and crisis coordination between the military and the civil governments is fairly good, but I'm not seeing the emotional side as much. What I mean is, We just had the Marine Corps Marathon. And people all crossed D .C. and around the country came. They ran their 24 miles. These kind of military events where people go, they see some type of form of patriotism, honor guards at sporting events or marathons or the military band performing on the park plots. Those things make a difference. And I don't know if that was also included in your... Have you seen anything like that? 00:10:55 ANDREAS ECKEL In the last years, when we talked about the use of military assets in our nations, it was to overcome disasters. It was to provide military assistance to civil organizations to overcome flooding, fires, or whatever. But the situation has changed a little bit. And now it is not so much about military assistance in case of man -made big disasters. It's more about civil defense. It's more about stimulating the civil support to military operations and the mutual support in case of crisis and war. And I think that notion is quite new to many European countries. In Germany, it was... support of the military to the civil authorities in case of disasters. But when you look into Sweden, Norway, and Finland, they have since decades a kind of total defense strategy. They have a DNA about that the whole of the nation needs to be ready to defend the nation. And that starts already when you go into your cellar. Is there water? Is there food? Are there batteries? And when you do that in Finland, Sweden, Norway, the answer is yes, there is food and there is water. And I was quite astonished. A couple of years ago, I had a NATO course in Helsinki. At that time, when Helsinki was still a NATO partner and not a NATO nation. And it was an exported course from NATO School of Ammergau. And during the weekend, we had the opportunity to visit Helsinki. And we... came across a protection infrastructure was located to protect the civilians. And the lady asked us, do you have an idea for how many citizens of Helsinki we have shelter? And I said, well, 50%. And she was smiling and she was collecting all the numbers. And then she came up and said, for every citizen in Helsinki, there is shelter. And that's the difference. A regularly trained system of civil defense. And military defense working hand in hand. I think that makes a difference. And I see that coming up in Europe. And again, I would like to use the example of Germany. Since the last couple of years, a lot of more effort has been put into the training and the exchange of information and the exercising of those structures. And I think we are getting there. The point is... When you have dismantled those structures, those strategies since 1990, because our enemy was disappearing, never disappeared. He was just dormant and has been woken up a couple of years ago. But to reinstall that, reactivate that, revitalize that, that takes years and years. So we are at the beginning. I'm a very optimistic person. I strongly hope that we are getting to a point quick enough that when The Russian beer is looking again to Europe when he has solved his problem in Ukraine, that we are ready at that point. And there are substantial measurements that we need to be ready latest in four to five years. And CIMIC plays a role in that because your armed forces can be as good as possible when the civil environment is vulnerable and stays vulnerable and is not able to absorb shocks and to compensate the shocks at a better level after the shock. then you will lose the conflict. That's crystal clear. Even in that time in 2023, where it seemed, at least for some time, that the Ukrainians have regained the initiative, the Russians did attack the civil infrastructure, the energy infrastructure, the transport infrastructure, the health infrastructure. And they were still winning at that battlefield, although they had massive casualties on the fighting battlefield. And I think where Ukraine will run into massive problems this year is that the Russians may not have the big tactical victory. They may not have the breakthrough through the Ukrainian defense lines. But what they will do is they will seriously damage the Ukrainian energy infrastructure, health infrastructure, transport infrastructure. Third year in a row. And I'm not sure if the Ukrainians will be really able to compensate that this time. 00:15:40 JACK GAINES It's a real challenge. The thing that I see with Ukraine is that there's also a recruiting issue. They're struggling to keep up with manpower. And there's some international volunteers coming in, but probably not enough compared to what the Russians are bringing in. So it's a challenge of numbers in a lot of ways. They do build that trust and that familiarity with the military. So having the military band come out and play on the Konigstrasse makes a difference. Or like they did in Poland, having American and Polish troops go with a vehicle and park in the middle of a Platz and take photos with kids, it makes a difference. 00:16:24 ANDREAS ECKEL You're right. Your argument is good. And it connects pretty well with the... decisions we have to make in Europe right now. And that decision is that we have to nest the military better into the societies. But what needs to be installed, reactivated, and built up is a whole of society approach for resilience and civil defense. 00:16:52 JACK GAINES Okay. The biggest challenge right now is sabotage, which has been happening. in and around Europe, the Chinese ship that cut the communication lines, the water poisoning in Germany. So there seems to be already challenges in security. 00:17:09 ANDREAS ECKEL SIMIC plays, first of all, a vital role in understanding the impact of such events, as we do not only look at the impact on military infrastructure and military organizations and units, but it's our task to look how those events impact the civil actors in the civil environment. And that will have definitely a result on the capability of a civil environment to provide support to military activities. So it's a kind of circle. And we are pushing that constantly to have a permanent assessment cycle on what we do, what happens to us, how does that impact the civil environment and the impacted civil environment? How is that still able? to provide the support to the military. And I think as we are in that position to have those connections to the other organizations and to provide a holistic assessment about the civil environment, that plays a vital role in that one. Absolutely. 00:18:11 JACK GAINES So do you see that as the future of CIMIC from now going forward is to build that more holistic partner nation? 00:18:17 ANDREAS ECKEL I would like to use the... definition of multi -domain operations as it is currently used in NATO, and that is the orchestration of all military activities to achieve converging effects. And I see the future role of CIMIC very much in that synchronization effort. So military capabilities are much, much less available than in the past. So when we think about what we need about capacities and resources to achieve our military strategic objectives, when we go into the details, 60, 70, partly 80 % of what we need as resource is not generated within the military. It needs to be contracted and provided by a civil environment. And that means that there needs to be a constant assessment process about the availability of those 60, 70, 80 % civil support. And it needs to be thoroughly assessed because that has a pushing out effect on the civil environment. When we use the trains for military equipment, then those trains cannot be used to support and supply the civil environment. So I think the future of CIMEC is in that synchronization bit with the non -military activities to reach those converging effects. And that pretty much fits into the whole of government, whole of society approach of defense. 00:19:49 JACK GAINES Interesting. So CIMIC is in multi -domain operations, has its own multi -domain operation because it's coordinating the civil, government, NGOs, whoever is not formal military. in cooperation or in conjunction with the military's multi -domain operations. So you've got a multi -tiered coordination process. 00:20:12 ANDREAS ECKEL process. I think we do not run our own multi -domain operations. A multi -tiered task, I think that that captures it quite well. But I personally prefer to speak more about cooperation because coordination is a very tricky expression, especially in Europe. as coordination requires someone who allows to be coordinated and someone who has a coordinating authority. And in the interaction with our civil partners, it's more cooperation, ranging from we do exist beside each other to full integrated planning and operations. There's a continuum of that area of cooperation. So I do really prefer to speak more about cooperation than coordination. 00:21:04 JACK GAINES Is there any other topics or thoughts that you want to add to the conversation? 00:21:11 ANDREAS ECKEL For me, it's really important to highlight the future concepts like multi -domain operations and to establish and maintain the connection with the current concepts. So it is important to keep the future world of NATO connected to the current operational world of NATO. That is exactly why we run the annual Simic Foresight Conference, is to connect the here and now with the time period of one to two years to the future concepts, 10, 20 years. And secondly, the closer connection and the better synchronization of the national efforts with the alliance efforts. That is really, I think, a key centerpiece of our future success. So in my understanding, it is ongoing. It is happening in the alliance as we speak right now. So alliance, joint headquarters, strategic headquarters have established contacts to national military authorities and do exchange information. But I think that needs to become more intensive, more regularly and more information flow to both sides. And that needs to be not only... foreseen conceptually and structurally, it needs to be trained and exerciseda reagularly. And I think that's really a clear measurement of success if we are able to exercise it in the future massively. And thirdly, I think the aspect of human security and protection of civilians, that is something which creates a dilemma for every military leader because he would like to achieve his military objectives. That is either to defeat the enemy or to force him to do something or to force him to stay away from something, which means the application of massive violence to the enemy. However, when we learn something from the recent international crisis or from the war in Ukraine, then what we have learned is the battlefield is full of civilians that have requirements, that have needs. The battlefield is full of organizations, non -governmental governmental organizations that try to provide a certain amount of services to the civilians. And it doesn't matter if it is a war zone or the rear area or the area behind the rear area. We have to realize that it is and will remain full of civilians. To evacuate a city like Kiev is nonsense. That will never happen. 23 million people. Yeah, good luck with that one. And even if you try, the majority of the capabilities will be provided by the civilian world. So human security, protection of civilians are concepts which are mandatory for NATO. NATO has adhered to it. We have adopted it in our strategies, in our plans, into our operations. But what does that really mean? How do we really translate protection of civilian and human security? into operations on the operational and even on the tactical level. And I think that needs some assistance, how to operationalize it, how to conduct, how to do it. This assistance, in my understanding, is called mindset and SIMIC. Terrific. It's good to do SIMIC, but you have to talk about it. It's good to increase the awareness, but you have to publish it. So I am very grateful and very thankful to have the opportunity to talk with you. Thank you very much. I appreciate you coming on. Thank you very much and have a good day. 00:25:00 JACK GAINES working with a partner nation's people or leadership to forward U.S. relations. Thank you all for what you're doing. This is Jack, your host. Stay tuned for more great episodes, One CA Podcast.
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
Royalty, heads of state and dignitaries from more than 50 countries gathered in southern Poland today to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Also, a solid gold helmet on loan from Romania was stolen in a dramatic museum heist in the Netherlands. And, the US has frozen nearly all foreign aid while the Trump administration reviews where the aid should go. Plus, Rema's is hoping to take home his first Grammy after his second studio album "Heis" topped the charts in his home country of Nigeria.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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In honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day, which this January 27, 2025, marks 80 years since the Soviet Red Army liberated the Auschwitz death camp, we present interviews in Yiddish from your archive with four survivors of Auschwitz. As of the broadcast date all were alive and well to the best of our knowledge. The interviewees are: Joseph Alexander, originally from Kowal, Poland, who survived Auschwitz. In his interview he recounts his Holocaustr experience and other aspects of his long life. (Recorded May 17, 2022; originally aired May 18, 2022) Itel Landau, originally from Vișeu de Sus (Felsővisó in Hungarian, אויבערווישעווע in Yiddish), a shtetl in Transylvania (prewar Romania, Hungary during WWII, now Romania), who survived Auschwitz, discussing her life — before, during, and after the Holocaust. (Recorded June 6, 2024; originally aired June 19, 2024) Zoli Langer, originally from Minai, a village near the small town of Užhorod, Czechoslovakia (now Ukraine). He, his parents, and 5 siblings were deported to Auschwitz in the spring of 1944. He was the only one to survive. He describes his life before and during the war and ultimately his liberation in April 1945. (Recorded in November, 2019; originally aired April 22, 2020) Rochel Zicherman, originally from the small village Tybava in Carpathian Ruthenia part of Czechoslovakia (now Ukraine), who survived Auschwitz. In her interview she both talks about her life and sings songs related to the Holocaust. (Recorded in 2019; originally aired May 1, 2019) Please note: This is a special extended-length episode, over 2 hours and 40 minutes. Music: Rokhl Zicherman: In Auschwitzer Lager, Holocaust 'Dem Milners Trern' (Singer is a Carpathian Auschwitz survivor. This is a Yiddish Voice exclusive recording.) Intro instrumental music: DEM HELFANDS TANTS, an instrumental track from the CD Jeff Warschauer: The Singing Waltz Air Date: January 22, 2025
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an art heist in the Netherlands
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Thirteen foreign peacekeepers have been killed in clashes with M23 rebels. The capital city Goma is under threat, and residents are fleeing.Also on the programme; hostage and prisoner releases in the Middle East but who has been freed? And an art heist in the Netherlands, priceless gold artefacts from Romania have been stolen and might now be melted down. (Picture: Internally displaced people in DRC. Credit: Reuters)
In this episode, the team discusses a recent scientific report concerning new evidence of hominin activity 1.9 million years ago in Graunceanu, Romania, in the form of multiple cut-marked bones. The discussion continues with exciting news from Siberia, with the discovery of a Saber-Toothed Cat cub in pristine condition, shedding new scientific light on this enigmatic species. James Chatters, PhD, then joins the team to discuss his latest paper on the Western Clovis diet, which was published in Science Advances. Dr. James Chatters earned his PhD in Anthropology from the University of Washington in 1982. He is an archaeologist and paleontologist involved in discovering and investigating many of North America's earliest human skeletons. Best known for the 1996 discovery of Kennewick Man and ongoing work at the Hoyo Negro Site in the Yucatan of Mexico, he has also done extensive work in hunter-gatherer prehistory in the western US, macroevolutionary theory, palynology, and late Pleistocene mammals, most notably ground sloths. Seven Ages Official Merchandise Instagram Facebook Seven Ages Official Site Patreon Seven Ages YouTube Guest Links Mammoth featured heavily in Western Clovis diet
How can empathy and relentless determination reshape your approach to overcoming personal and professional challenges? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Veronica Barba, an extraordinary real estate agent from ERA One Team Realty. From her humble beginnings in Moldova under Soviet rule to her thriving career in Jacksonville, Florida, Veronica shares an awe-inspiring story of resilience, adaptability, and passion. Having moved to the U.S. with limited English skills, Veronica turned her challenges into opportunities by embracing a client-focused approach that combines deep market knowledge, unyielding dedication, and authentic care. Veronica was born in the Republic of Moldova at that time part of Soviet Union. At 18 started to work as a nurse at Oncological Institute then later decided to change the carrier and graduated from Technical University of Moldova with a bachelor degree in Interior Design, licensed engineer and Master Degree in Architecture and Construction. In 6 years, she was working as University Lecturer at Technical University of Moldova. 9 years ago, she moved directly to Jacksonville with less than 100 words in English, no family or friends in Jacksonville and now she's 8 years of real estate journey. So far, her most successful year is 2024 with 45 closed homes.Enjoyed this episode? Share your thoughts on how empathy has played a role in your personal or professional life. Highlights 00:01 - 04:03 Veronica Barba: Leading with the Heart · Growing up in Moldova during Soviet control · The challenges of limited freedoms and access to opportunities · The dream of exploring life beyond Moldova's borders · Studying abroad in Romania as a life-changing milestone · Family values and resilience in difficult societal conditions 04:04 - 21:04 Breaking into Real Estate: A Pivotal Encounter · How a persistent mentor introduced her to real estate · Overcoming doubts about her abilities in sales · Navigating the complexities of real estate licensure · The importance of finding purpose in her career choice · Her first steps toward mastering the real estate profession 21:05 - 34:12 Mastering the Real Estate Business · Learning the technical side of contracts and legalities · Gaining deep market knowledge through research · Finding creative solutions for first-time homebuyers · Understanding the mortgage process to better assist clients · Strategies for winning in competitive, multiple-offer situations 34:13 - 56:00 Heartfelt Stories: Making Dreams Come True · Helping an 81-year-old buy his first home · Going above and beyond to show the perfect property · Building lifelong client relationships through care and trust · Handling setbacks with determination and grace · The rewarding moments that fuel her passion for real estate 56:01 - 01:20:04 Advice for Aspiring and Experienced Agents · The importance of confidence, care, and authenticity · Leveraging past client relationships for referrals · How preparation and research create client trust · Staying adaptable in fluctuating market conditions · Continuous improvement as the cornerstone of success Quotes: "I may do this every day, but for them, it's their first experience, and I have to be there for them." – Veronica Barba "If you look at life like a puzzle, finding solutions becomes a fulfilling mission." – Veronica Barba "Confidence and care—these are the foundations of building trust with clients." – Veronica Barba To contact Veronica Barba, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-barba-07720573/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronica_barba_realtor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeronicaBarbaRealtor/ If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all powered by content creation! SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstateJourney #GritAndSuccess #LeadingWithHeart #RealEstatePodcast #JacksonvilleHomes #MoldovanToAmericanDream #ClientFocused #EmpathyInBusiness #RealEstateAgentTips #OvercomingChallenges #RealEstateSuccess #ERARealty #RealEstateStrategies #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #RealEstateStories #PassionForRealEstate #InspiringJourneys #AmericanDream #BuildingConnections
Josef Tson was arrested and in prison for his faith and witness of Jesus in Romania. He was arrested and suffered persecution for his faith.
Josef Tson was arrested and in prison for his faith and witness of Jesus in Romania. He was arrested and suffered persecution for his faith.
Josef Tson was arrested and in prison for his faith and witness of Jesus in Romania. He was arrested and suffered persecution for his faith.
Josef Tson was arrested and in prison for his faith and witness of Jesus in Romania. He was arrested and suffered persecution for his faith.
In today's episode, Andreas welcomes Marius Istrate, Chairman of the Board at Tech Angels Romania, the country's largest and most successful angel investment network. Over the past 11 years, Tech Angels has invested €45M in more than 300 startups, driving the growth of Romania's tech scene and influencing the broader CEE region.With a focus on pre-seed and seed-stage ventures, Tech Angels operate across Romania (80%) and the wider CEE region (20%), supporting startups in Enterprise B2B, SaaS, DeepTech, and HealthTech.Notable investments include FlowX.ai, FintechOS, Druid.AI, Creatopy, Colossyan, and Pythagora.ai. Marius and Andreas dive into how Romania's entrepreneurial ecosystem evolved, Tech Angels' ambitious goal of creating 10 unicorns in 10 years, and the role of healthy boldness in unlocking founder potential.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview
Trump is officially the 47th President! We'll talk about what that means for you. Also, many celebrities have vowed to leave the US and now one country is offering them refuge. CA has sworn to resist Trump's deportation orders and one city in CA has sworn to resist Gavin Newsom and turn people over to ICE. Possible showdown? The dirty secret no one is talking about, NATO wants to us Romania as a gateway to war with Russia. Many natural disasters happening around the country and you need to be ready. We'll talk about why and how you can do that. Plus the Mailbag and Weird News!
This week on Jazzysad Journal, you will listen to selections of funky tunes from South-eastern Europe. Starting with an abstract piano tune from Romania and finishing with broken beat tune Serbia. Come and join me in passing through all of the relevant releases and as always, you can hear old and new rarities as well as dipping into some of the best South-eastern Europe releases from the twentieth century.For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/jazzysad-journal/Tune into new broadcasts of Jazzysad Journal, Wednesdays from 8 - 9 AM EST / 2 - 3 PM CET.//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, Andreas talks with Cem Sertoglu, Managing Partner at Bek Ventures, a global venture capital firm that recently closed a $250M fund that was three times oversubscribed. Formerly known as Earlybird Digital East, Bek Ventures focuses on founders with their roots in Central and Eastern Europe, a region Cem calls "Dynamic Europe."With over a decade of experience, the Bek Ventures team has supported global successes like UiPath, Payhawk, and Peak, the first unicorns in Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey, respectively, and has been recognized by HEC as the best-performing venture firm globally since 2010. Cem shares insights into the firm's disciplined investment strategy, its belief that early-stage venture doesn't scale, and how its focus on technical talent gives it an edge in building global companies.Together, they explore Bek Ventures' approach to VC fundraising, the challenges of funding beyond seed stages, and the lessons Cem has learned from two decades in venture capital.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview
To those who believe his story, Paul is the crown prince of Romania, a direct descendant of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Tsar Alexander II of Russia. To those who don’t, he’s Paul Lambrino: a fantasist claiming heirship to a non-existent throne. This is the story of Paul’s fight to win a $1bn inheritance. It features private spy agencies, missing Caravaggios, and a billionaire with an eye for a deal. This piece, written by the FT’s Miles Johnson, is the first in our series, ‘The Great Escape’, featuring our most carefully crafted and deeply engrossing tales. It was originally printed in FT Weekend. To read more stories like this and to save 40% on a standard digital subscription to the Financial Times, go to: ft.com/princeoffer. Contributors: Miles Johnson, Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Laura Clarke, Cheryl Brumley, Matt VellaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this installment, Dan and Jordan ruminate on having done 1000 episodes of a podcast, then check in to see Alex interview the potential future president of Romania. Celine's charity drive
This is the 1st Episode of a weekly call with Arnold Beekes where we discuss current events and what we can do to deal with it. We also share game-changing initiatives that contribute to better living for all. About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation). ============ What we Discussed: - Reflecting on a friend Steve Cotter who passed ( 1:45 mins) - Why we started this collaboration (2:30 mins) - Is Geo Engineering causing illness (4:45 mins) - Do not attack those with a Different belief system (10:45 mins) - Challenge Everything ( 12 mins) - Do not let the Ego get in the way (13:50 mins) - The Pros & Cons of Ai ( 16 mins) - A lot of information given to us is a guesstimate (19:30 mins) - The dangers of using technology all the time (22:30 mins) - Are Tarrot Cards useful (25 mins) - Gifted people that can read your past and future (28:45 mins) - The Protests in Romania after the Elections (31 mins) - Lisbon Treaty in Ireland (36 mins)====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/ ===============Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------
This is the 1st Episode of a weekly call with Arnold Beekes where we discuss current events and what we can do to deal with it. We also share game-changing initiatives that contribute to better living for all. About my Co-Host: Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation). ============ What we Discussed: - Reflecting on a friend Steve Cotter who passed ( 1:45 mins) - Why we started this collaboration (2:30 mins) - Is Geo Engineering causing illness (4:45 mins) - Do not attack those with a Different belief system (10:45 mins) - Challenge Everything ( 12 mins) - Do not let the Ego get in the way (13:50 mins) - The Pros & Cons of Ai ( 16 mins) - A lot of information given to us is a guesstimate (19:30 mins) - The dangers of using technology all the time (22:30 mins) - Are Tarrot Cards useful (25 mins) - Gifted people that can read your past and future (28:45 mins) - The Protests in Romania after the Elections (31 mins) - Lisbon Treaty in Ireland (36 mins) ==================== How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/ =============== Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------
This is the 1st Episode of a weekly call with Arnold Beekes where we discuss current events and what we can do to deal with it. We also share game-changing initiatives that contribute to better living for all. About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation). ============ What we Discussed: - Reflecting on a friend Steve Cotter who passed ( 1:45 mins) - Why we started this collaboration (2:30 mins) - Is Geo Engineering causing illness (4:45 mins) - Do not attack those with a Different belief system (10:45 mins) - Challenge Everything ( 12 mins) - Do not let the Ego get in the way (13:50 mins) - The Pros & Cons of Ai ( 16 mins) - A lot of information given to us is a guesstimate (19:30 mins) - The dangers of using technology all the time (22:30 mins) - Are Tarrot Cards useful (25 mins) - Gifted people that can read your past and future (28:45 mins) - The Protests in Romania after the Elections (31 mins) - Lisbon Treaty in Ireland (36 mins)====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/ ===============Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------
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