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In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Sierra Canyon head coach Alicia Komaki joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on their five ships before a championship.Alicia Komaki is set to enter her fourteenth season as Head Coach of the Sierra Canyon Girls Basketball team in 2025–2026, where she has established one of the nation's most dominant high school programs. Her tenure is highlighted by leading her teams to five California State Championships and securing an ESPN National Championship in 2023, finishing the season ranked number one in the country. Coach Komaki boasts an overall career record of over 350 wins at Sierra Canyon, maintaining an exceptional win percentage above 85% over 13 years.Beyond the banners, Coach Komaki is renowned for developing elite, collegiate-ready talent. Her program has served as a pipeline for top NCAA programs, featuring standout athletes like Juju Watkins (USC), Kennedy Burke (WNBA ), and Vanessa De Jesus (Duke). This proven ability to consistently prepare players for the highest level of competition underscores the effectiveness of her coaching system and development focus.Her success has garnered national recognition and numerous accolades. In 2022, Komaki was named the WBCA Pat Summit National Coach of the Year, and she was a finalist for the Naismith National Coach of the Year in 2023. Other honors include the LA Times Coach of the Year and Cal-Hi Sports Coach of the Year in 2019. Her standing among elite coaches is further recognized by USA Basketball, where she made her bench coaching debut as an assistant at the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit and previously served as a court coach for the USA Basketball Women's U16 National Team trials in 2017. With a personal resume reflecting 7 State Championship rings and 2 National Championships, Komaki is a proven winner and a powerhouse in high school basketball development.
Ships of unknown origin or intent are flummoxing NATO forces on the high seas. Our correspondent visits the Latvian navy on the Virsaitis as it intercepts a mystery vessel. We examine China's enormous gig economy and how 200m workers are turning precarious conditions to their advantage. And a new book explores what people talk about when they talk about antisemitism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ships of unknown origin or intent are flummoxing NATO forces on the high seas. Our correspondent visits the Latvian navy on the Virsaitis as it intercepts a mystery vessel. We examine China's enormous gig economy and how 200m workers are turning precarious conditions to their advantage. And a new book explores what people talk about when they talk about antisemitism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3. Kievan Rus Assimilation and the Unsolved Mystery of the Salme Ships Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age In the east, Rurik and his company founded what became Kievan Rus, shifting their power base south from Novgorod (862) to Kiev. Although people of Norse heritage controlled the area initially, they were a minority who mastered cultural assimilation with Slavic groups. Norse names like Ingvar and Helga became Slavicized as Igor and Olga, demonstrating extensive cultural mixing. The text also covers the mystery of the Salme ships in Estonia, recently discovered. These two ship burials, dated around 750 AD and predating Lindisfarne, contained the remains of dozens of high-status individuals from Sweden who died violently, likely on a diplomatic mission. One leader was buried with the king piece of the popular board game Hnefatafl placed in his mouth—an intentional act of storytelling.
Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat does “AI-native” actually look like inside a company — not in theory, but in practice?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with James Dillard, former YouTube and Stripe PM, who recently spent three months embedded at Roo Code, an AI-native startup building coding agents that can write and review production code.James shares what it was like to join a 10-person team where everyone contributes to the codebase — from designers to community managers — and where the product process has been reimagined from the ground up.He walks through how discovery, design, and iteration actually work in an environment where code is the default language of collaboration — and what that means for the future of product management, engineering, and org design.Whether you're a product leader trying to make your org more AI-native, a founder exploring new operating models, or just curious about what “AI-native” means beyond the buzzwords — this episode offers a rare inside look at how the next generation of teams are really working.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox
Watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/RiMyddVaCEY Valve dropped a bomb on the $6 billion industry of the Counter Strike marketplace. For many, a disappointing loss of money, but for some, a loss of life.
When David first stepped on board a Mercy Ship, the young boy was quiet.
This week on Binge-Watchers Podcast, Johnny Spoiler dives deep into George R.R. Martin's Nightflyers — the cult 80s sci-fi horror about a homicidal spaceship, psychic warfare, and love in deep space. Discover how Nightflyers compares to the short-lived 2018 SyFy series, why the original movie works better as an isolated cosmic nightmare, and what makes its cast (Catherine Mary Stewart, James Avery, Michael de Barres) unforgettable.Plus:
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Pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, la Royal Navy britannique fit preuve d'une imagination redoutable pour contrer la menace des sous-marins allemands, les redoutés U-Boote. Parmi les ruses les plus ingénieuses figurent les Q-Ships, ou “navires Q” — des bâtiments civils apparemment inoffensifs, mais en réalité lourdement armés et conçus pour tromper l'ennemi.Une idée née d'une guerre sous-marine sans règlesEn 1915, l'Allemagne déclare la guerre sous-marine à outrance. Ses sous-marins attaquent sans avertissement les navires marchands britanniques, cherchant à affamer le pays en coupant ses lignes d'approvisionnement. Face à cette menace invisible, la marine britannique cherche un moyen d'attirer les U-Boote à la surface — là où ils sont vulnérables.C'est alors qu'émerge l'idée des Q-Ships : des bateaux-leurres déguisés en cargos, chalutiers ou goélettes, qui semblent sans défense mais dissimulent à bord des canons camouflés sous des panneaux de bois ou des bâches. Le “Q” vient probablement de la ville de Queenstown (aujourd'hui Cobh, en Irlande), d'où partirent les premiers bâtiments de ce type.Le stratagème en actionLeur mission reposait sur la ruse et le sang-froid. Lorsqu'un sous-marin repérait ce qu'il croyait être un navire marchand isolé, il remontait à la surface pour l'achever au canon, économisant ainsi ses précieuses torpilles. Le Q-Ship simulait alors la panique : l'équipage “abandonnait” le navire à bord de canots de sauvetage.Mais dès que le sous-marin s'approchait, les panneaux tombaient, les canons apparaissaient, et les marins britanniques ouvraient le feu à bout portant. Plusieurs U-Boote furent ainsi coulés par surprise.Efficacité et controversesEntre 1915 et 1917, les Q-Ships réussirent à détruire ou endommager plus d'une dizaine de sous-marins allemands. Mais leur succès déclina vite : les Allemands apprirent à se méfier et à tirer à distance. De plus, cette stratégie soulevait des débats éthiques : en se déguisant en navires civils, les Britanniques brouillaient la frontière entre combattants et non-combattants, violant en partie les conventions maritimes.Un héritage d'ingéniosité navaleMalgré ces limites, les Q-Ships incarnent l'ingéniosité et le pragmatisme britanniques face à un ennemi redoutable. Le concept fut même réutilisé pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, bien que moins efficacement.Ces navires-pièges demeurent aujourd'hui un symbole de la guerre navale de ruse, où l'intelligence et la tromperie furent parfois aussi décisives que la puissance de feu. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
On a special day in 2007, a patient was guided up the gangway of the Africa Mercy.
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Do we care about the fate of the world? Hell no. We're only concerned with exploring the wasteland of the mind, imbibing the sweet nectar of the woman kind, conquering our greatest fears (again), escaping the maze of our wretched inner-selves, living in the body of a goddess, running out of unlimited time, correcting god, beholding the power of salvation, suffering a promo endurance round, perceiving decadence, rebuffing everyone after a one-hit death, getting stuck in the healing loop, and probably defeating the last boss. All you've ever done is dream of your great adventures. 00:00:00 We Finished Vagrant Story 00:01:23 Intro 00:04:20 Ships of Regret and Sleep 00:19:10 Xenobia 00:26:41 Final Battleground 00:38:49 Hero Lines 00:46:30 Last Boss Fight 00:56:18 Real Net 01:05:12 Outro Patreon: patreon.com/retroam Bluesky: @retrogradeamnesia.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RetrogradeAmnesia E-Mail: podcast@retrogradeamnesia.com Website: www.retrogradeamnesia.com
This week Molly sits down with returning legend Katie Kush to unpack:Ever dated a walking red flag? Accidentally trauma-bonded with a ChatGPT clone of yourself? Or rage-quit stockings mid-custom order? Welcome to another Totally Wholesome (Not Dirty) chaos hour.Katie Kush@Katiekushxx2
Emmanuel's father once dreamed his son would become a doctor.
There's Something Wrong With Our Ships Mr. Patrick Andrews Romans 3:9-20 (10/19/2025)
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00:00:00 – Intro / Server Roll Call 00:05:30 – Community Appreciation & Chat Welcome 00:09:40 – “Drippy Biddle” Meme Returns 00:13:50 – Spotting Players in the Veil / Pirate Humor 00:18:15 – Early G7 Gameplay Impressions 00:24:05 – Comparing G6 vs. G7 Experience 00:30:40 – Crewing Depth & Player Skill Discussion 00:36:25 – Officer Weaknesses & “Checkup from the Neck Up” 00:43:20 – Rediscovering Classic Crews (Kirk / Spock / Khan) 00:48:55 – Chang & Yuki Nostalgia Segment 00:50:30 – DJz's Radio Reenactment Begins 00:54:45 – “Caller #10” / Britney Giveaway Segment 00:59:25 – Laughter & Radio Station Memories 01:02:10 – Transition Back to Gameplay 01:07:35 – Specialty Ship Recap Introduction 01:11:20 – Relativity Overview & Event Utility 01:20:55 – Junker Discussion / Early Use Cases 01:29:10 – Reliant Breakdown / Midgame Relevance 01:39:25 – Squall Segment / Crewing and PvE Value 01:51:30 – Dauntless Debate / Worth the Investment? 02:04:45 – Revenant Recap / Balancing New Ship Meta 02:18:00 – State of Specialty Ships in 2025 02:30:15 – Broader Game Balance Discussion 02:42:20 – Audience Q&A and Community Shoutouts 02:50:10 – Off-Topic Fun & Chat Antics 02:58:30 – Final Thoughts on G7 and Crewing Meta 03:05:45 – Closing Remarks / Upcoming Stream Tease 03:10:15 – Outro / “Meow for now… Good night!”
Change takes work…You're one question, one action or one challenge away from reshaping your entire existence. In today's episode, we dive deep into the power of turning the page — letting go of what no longer serves you, releasing past hurts, and embracing the new story God is calling you to write. Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn't define you. This is your moment to walk in freedom, faith, and fresh purpose. It's time to say goodbye to what was and step boldly into what's next. A new chapter is waiting — and this time, you hold the pen.✨ Key Themes:-Say goodbye to things that don't serve you-Be a doer not a talker-Know your worth-The Power of meekness-Friction equates to new breakthroughs -Lessons repeat until we learn them-Ships that wait never sail-Fear Stops Life-Don't run from your full potential-Keep Receipts to light your fire-Hard work is done alone-Don't be scared to start over Check out my books on Amazon:FIRE Burning WithinWinning With Money Dollars & $enseThe SAINT Next DoorFollow me on Social Media: @ef3life #NewChapter #FaithJourney #LetGoAndGrow #PurposeDrivenLife #GodsPlan #FreshStart #RewriteYourStory #FaithOverFear #WalkInPurpose #GreaterIsComing#podcast #ef3life #lifetothefullest #faith #success #growth #win #levelup #champion #grit #purpose #value #worthl #change #notafraid #mentality #action
Roseline gave birth in a rice field, far from any hospital.
There's a lot of work to do on a Mercy Ship when we arrive in a country to bring free medical care.
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On today's Disney Podcast, we are talking about the similarities and differences between all six Disney Cruise Line ships and then ranking all of them. We're covering the best benefits and some drawbacks with each class of ship and combining that with the theming of the spaces and entertainment offerings you will find on each. […] The post Disney Cruise Line Showdown: Ranking the Disney Ships appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
Many years ago, while the Africa Mercy was in South Africa, there was a severe drought impacting the farming community.
In this episode, Eric and Andy discuss the ongoing challenges and updates regarding Andy's apartment building project, including supply chain issues, equipment upgrades, and the impact of tariffs on costs. They explore the complexities of managing a construction project in today's global economy, emphasizing the importance of effective communication with customers and adapting pricing strategies to account for unexpected expenses.TakeawaysMold remediation techniques like dry ice blasting are being utilized.Tariffs are significantly impacting equipment costs.Communication with customers about pricing is crucial.The global supply chain affects local projects.Anticipating future costs is essential for project management.The importance of adapting to changing market conditions.Customer expectations need to be managed effectively. Send us a textSend us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels!Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumbNewsletter sign up: https://bit.ly/MH_email
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"Ambisonic recordings on the Bosphoros, with the sound of large ships' engines, carrying grains from Ukraine to the world. All accompanied by distant calls to prayer by the muezzins." This soundscape is part of the HEYR project, presenting 3-dimensional soundscapes from special locations, connected to special events. Find out more by visiting https://www.heyr.no Recorded by Anders Vinjar.
"The piece involves a sample of the ships horn used as part of the melody along with traditional Turkish instruments played in 9/8 time." Ships on the Bosphorus recorded by Anders Vinjar, reimagined by Simon Woods.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover new data showing the exodus of over two million foreigners under President Trump, an FBI shift toward immigration enforcement, reports of police “cooking the books” on crime, fresh Antifa terror threats, a major arrest in California's deadly Palisades fire, and breaking news on New York Attorney General Letitia James's indictment. We'll also look abroad at the Gaza peace deal, China's mineral squeeze, Argentina's bailout, Finland's icebreaker partnership, and research on finding daily hope. Quick hits to set your radar for the weekend. Trump's Immigration Victory: The Center for Immigration Studies confirmed that 1.65 million illegal aliens have left the U.S. since Trump took office, along with 550,000 legal migrants, totaling 2.2 million fewer foreign residents. That equals roughly 20 to 25 percent of those who entered under Biden, marking faster progress than expected. FBI Turns to Immigration Enforcement: A quarter of FBI agents are now focused on immigration, with the figure reaching 40 percent in large field offices. Critics call it a misuse of resources, but Bryan argues that with 185,000 Chinese illegal aliens in the U.S., “it stands to reason” the shift is justified. DC Crime Data Under Investigation: Forty Washington, D.C. officers are cooperating with a DOJ probe into whether city leaders falsified crime statistics. Officers say politicians and senior brass “cooked the books” to hide rising crime. Antifa Plans ‘Laser Tag' Attacks on ICE Helicopters: The group is urging followers to flood Portland skies with handheld lasers to down federal aircraft. Bryan reminds listeners: “Antifa is not an idea or peaceful — they are terrorists.” Palisades Fire Suspect Arrested: A 29-year-old Florida man and Biden donor was charged in California's fire that killed 12 people and caused $150 billion in damage. Investigators say his phone data placed him at the scene. Letitia James Indicted for Mortgage Fraud: New York's Attorney General, who campaigned on prosecuting Trump, faces bank fraud charges for falsifying records on two homes and claiming her father was her husband to secure favorable loans. Bryan quips, “Karma is quite something, isn't it?” Gaza Peace Advances: Israel's cabinet approved Trump's ceasefire plan, including 2,000 prisoner releases, partial troop withdrawals, and European-Egyptian patrols in Gaza. Trump will visit the region for a signing ceremony. UAE AI Chip Deal: The U.S. authorized Nvidia sales worth billions to the UAE in exchange for a $1.4 trillion investment pledge. Critics warn of Chinese espionage risks. China Tightens Rare Earth Exports: Beijing imposed new restrictions on key minerals to pressure Trump before trade talks. Analysts expect new U.S. investments in domestic mining to follow. U.S. Backs Argentina's Milei: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent bought Argentine pesos to stabilize the economy ahead of Milei's election battle against socialists. Finland Icebreaker Deal: The U.S. and Finland agreed to co-produce 11 new icebreakers, expanding the Coast Guard's fleet to 13 ships for Arctic defense and trade. U.S. Sinks More Narco Boats: The Navy destroyed at least five cartel vessels in the Caribbean as Trump halted diplomatic talks with Venezuela. Study Finds Hope Reduces Stress: Researchers discovered that short daily videos of inspiration reduce anxiety more effectively than meditation. Bryan closes, “The path to happiness and less stress is hope.” "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Trump immigration deportations 2.2 million, FBI agents immigration enforcement, DC crime stats investigation DOJ, Antifa laser attack ICE helicopters, Palisades fire arrest Florida suspect, Letitia James mortgage fraud indictment, Israel Hamas Trump peace plan, UAE Nvidia AI chip deal China risks, China rare earth export limits, Argentina Milei bailout Scott Bessent, Finland icebreaker shipbuilding deal, Venezuela narco boats destroyed, hope inspiration stress study MedicalXpress
After leading a major gov site launch, Philippe Fara is back to share how OOUX helped him deliver better outcomes with less chaos. From mastering the ORCA Process to mentoring others, he spills the tea on scaling UX strategy, building confidence, and making complexity intuitive.OOUX LINKS:Check out Philippe's last appearance on the UX Level-Up Podcast!Admire Philippe's work on Renfrewshire.gov.ukJoin the waitlist for the Self-Paced OOUX Masterclass!Continue the conversation on the OOUX Forum!
In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys discuss the current Government shutdown. They also look into a judge's decision to block Trump from deploying any National Guard under his command to Oregon. And they take a good look at things the Government should and should not be doing, including blowing up civilian ships without warning, and sending masked agents to pull people off the streets.
Charles's Return and the Fate of the Prize Guest: Eric Jay Dolin Barnard and his marooned men were eventually rescued by two British whaling ships and taken to Lima, Peru. Before starting his arduous, uncertain two-year return journey to New York, Barnard regretfully gave his beloved dog, Cent, who was critical to their survival, to a British whaling captain, believing Cent would have a better life. Barnard returned home virtually bankrupt, having signed a $5,000 bond. The "lawfare" over the Nanina eventually concluded when Murray and Son successfully appealed the prize court's initial decision favoring D'Aranda. Murray and Son received payment for the brig's value, leaving D'Aranda with nothing. Though initially vowing to quit the sea, Charles returned to sealing, later becoming a port warden, and published a book about his experiences in 1829.
It's October, AKA Monster Month! Let's learn about some animals of the Skeleton Coast--which sounds spooky, but actually isn't. Lots of brown fur seals [photo by Robur.q - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0]: The desert plated lizard [photo by redrovertracy, some rights reserved (CC BY) - https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/45483586, CC BY 4.0]: Rüppell's korhaan [photo by By Charles J. Sharp - Own work, from Sharp Photography, sharpphotography.co.uk, CC BY-SA 4.0]: The pearl spotted owlet is cute rather than spooky, but it has a haunting call [photo by Charles J. Sharp - Own work, from Sharp Photography, sharpphotography.co.uk, CC BY-SA 4.0]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. It's October at last, and that means monster month! To start us off this year, we're going to learn about animals of the Skeleton Coast, which sounds a lot more spooky than it actually is. The Skeleton Coast is a stretch of coastline 310 miles long, or 500 km, on the Atlantic coast of Africa. It's part of Namibia, a huge country in southern Africa that's mostly quite dry, with two deserts within its borders. Because the country gets so little rainfall, it has to conserve water for its people, animals, and crops, so the government is serious about conservation and natural resources. It's home to one of the most cutting-edge water treatment plants in the world, and since the government's establishment in 1993, it's been working to help farmers and citizens in general to practice sustainable natural resource management. It's also a beautiful part of the world, with amazing geography, and animals and plants found nowhere else in the world, so eco-tourism has been increasing, which helps the economy. Namibia is also home to the San people, who call the Skeleton Coast “the land god made in anger.” The northern part of the coast is blocked off from land by huge sand dunes, while the southern part is rocky. To get there, you have to cross a desert, and then cross a treacherous marsh that's hundreds of miles across. Then to get home, you have to go back the way you came across the marsh and the desert, because launching a boat from the Skeleton Coast is impossible if you don't have a powerful engine. The sea along the Skeleton Coast is treacherous, with lots of rocks offshore, extremely heavy surf, and frequent thick fogs. There are around a thousand shipwrecks visible along the coast, with the oldest dating to the 1530s, and thousands more documented that aren't visible or haven't been found yet. Ships still wreck there sometimes. Animals do live along the Skeleton Coast, especially seals. The brown fur seal, also called the Cape fur seal, has a huge colony in the northern part of the coast, which is a national park. The brown fur seal lives in various parts of southern Africa, with a subspecies that also lives on some islands off southeastern Australia and Tasmania. A big male can grow 7 ½ feet long, or 2.3 meters, and as you can probably guess from its name, it's mostly brown in color. Males have a short mane on the neck that's usually darker than the rest of its fur. It has magnificent long whiskers, especially males. The brown fur seal mainly eats fish, but it also likes squid and will eat other animals like crustaceans and even birds. It can dive deeply and stay underwater for over seven minutes. It spends most of its life in the water, mainly only coming out on land to breed, give birth, and take care of the babies. The seals used to be killed for their fur, but this was outlawed in Namibia in 1990 except by special permit, which has allowed the seals' numbers to increase. The Skeleton Coast is named that mainly because of the massive amounts of seal bones that fur hunters left behind after killing and skinning seals. Unfortunately, something the rocks around the Skeleton Coast collect are plastic debris, especially fishing debris like nets.
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast. Topics of conversation on this week's episode of The Attractions Podcast: RIP Dr. Jane Goodall, 1934-2025 | Zoologist and consultant for Disney's Animal Kingdom Stardust Racers reopening after guest's death following ride on Epic Universe coaster Krampus coming to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas for holiday season Six Flags debuts original horror short film, ‘Come Out and Play' All the new Disney Cruise Line ships sailing from 2025 to 2031 Disney Destiny cruise ship guide: Heroes and villains setting sail in 2025 The Attractions Podcast is brought to you by MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel. They provide premium service and expert advice to get the most for your vacation time and dollars. Visit them at mei-travel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.
HEADLINE: Russian Spy Ships Target Vulnerable Undersea Communication Cables GUEST NAME: Kevin Frazier50 WORD SUMMARY: Undersea cables are highly vulnerable to sabotage or accidental breaks. Russia uses sophisticated naval technology, including the spy ship Yantar, to map and potentially break these cables in sensitive locations. The US is less vulnerable due to redundancy. However, protection is fragmented, relying on private owners who often lack incentives to adopt sophisticated defense techniques. 1945 RED SQUARE
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