Podcasts about Stirling

by Gerald R PatnodeIn 1889, Archibald Stirling is a man of wealth, privilege, and prestige. As a respected Baltimore criminal defense attorney and partner in a renowned law firm, his life is steeped in tradition and order. But when he accepts a single desperate plea for help; everything he believes will be challenged,One morning, the familiar routine in the Stirling household is shattered. Outside, the shouts of an angry mob rise as four Black men in chains are paraded through the streets by federal marshals. Among them is Henry Jones, the son of the Stirling family's loyal housemaid, Elsie Tolson who has been accused of leading a violent uprising on Navassa Island, where Black laborers fought back against their brutal white overseers. Henry now faces certain execution. With tears in her eyes and fear in her voice, Elsie begs Archibald to save her son.This real event, fictionalized through The Stirling Defense, is a gripping exploration of justice, sacrifice, and moral courage. Through one man's fall from privilege into the crucible of social change. The novel reveals the extraordinary cost of standing for what is right and the lasting impact of one man's fight against an unjust system.Determined to seek justice, Archibald takes Henry's case, setting off a chain of devastating consequences that include expulsion from his partnership, divorce from his wife, his young son brutally assaulted, and their home is torched in an arson attack. Even with several attempts at Archibald's life, he refuses to back down.As the trial unfolds, Archibald exposes the horrors of Navassa Island, where Black laborers were starved, beaten, and worked to death. His defense is not just for Henry but for an entire cla

What did Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams read in Hackaday last week? Probably everything, but you can tune in and hear about their favorites on this week's podcast. They heard from lots of listeners this week, and also saw DIY projects running from a 3D-printed Stirling engine, to clogs, to LEDs. There are some over-the-top hacks like a refit for a decades-old watch to do tap-to-pay and a -- for lack of a better word -- a record player that optically reads MOD files. Want to emulate an iPod? Talk to Eliza? Print a hand-operated rail car? Hackaday is the place to read about it all. The can't miss articles included a talk from Hackaday Europe about making magical PCBs and a not-so-brief history of space stations starting in the 1800s. Check out the links if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!

This week Georgina, Shannon, Meka, and Shan discuss series they've been reading lately. Titles mentioned include:David J. Gatward, Grimm Up North (DCI Harry Grimm #1)Stephanie Mylchreest, Misty Zaugg, & Mike Kraus, Searching For Shelter (Aftermath #1)Anthea Sharp, The Dark Realm (Feyland #1)Matt Dinniman, Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl #1)Amanda M. Lee, Bad To The Crone (Spell's Angels #1)Yasmine Galenorn, Shadow Seeking (Shadow Blade #1)Andrew Seiple, Stuff And Nonsense (Threadbare #1)E.M. Lindsey, Knowing You (Words We Never Said #1)Karin Slaughter, We Are All Guilty Here (North Falls #1)A.M. Geever, Love In An Undead Age (Undead Age #1)Erin Ampersand, Time To Play (Apocalypse Parenting #1)S.M. Stirling, Dies The Fire (Emberverse #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

Charles Cumming talks to Paul Burke about his new novel Icarus 17, latest in the Box 88 series, The Day of the Jackal, A Spy by Nature, Thomas Kell, Geopolitics in the novel, post-Cold War spy fiction dip, touring Eastern Europe before The Wall fell, Plane and not meeting Jason Statham. Icarus 17: As director of covert intelligence agency Box 88, Lachlan Kite is at the apex of his espionage career. But when Martha Raine – a woman he hasn't seen in twenty years – begs for his help, Kite finds himself back in the game, racing to avert disaster. Kite must find Martha's son, Max, who vanished in Athens with his girlfriend, Yasmine. But the couple aren't just missing, they're running for their lives. Two rival agencies are hunting them, both with orders to kill on sight. Max and Yasmine are carrying a dizzying secret, one which could pull apart the foundations of the Middle East for a generation. If Kite fails to save them, the costs – both personal and professional – will be catastrophic.   Charles Cumming is a British writer of spy fiction. Educated at Eton and the University of Edinburgh where he graduatednwith 1st Class Honours in English Literature. The Observer has described him as "the best of the new generation of British spy writers who are taking over where John le Carré and Len Deighton left off". In 1995, Charles Cumming was approached for recruitment by the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). A Spy By Nature, a novel partly based on his experiences with MI6, was published in 2001. The novel's hero, Alec Milius, is a flawed loner in his early 20s who is recruited by MI6 to sell doctored research data on oil exploration in the Caspian Sea to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In 2001, Charles Cumming moved to Madrid. His second novel, The Hidden Man, came out in 2003. The Spanish Game, 2006, Typhoon, 2008, The Trinity Six, 2011. A Foreign Country, 2012, was named the first Scottish Crime Book of the Year at the inaugural Bloody Scotland Festival in Stirling in September 2012. It also won the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for the best thriller of 2012. A Colder War, 2014. A Divided Spy, 2016. The Man Between (published in the US as 'The Moroccan Girl') was published in 2018. In 2020 Cumming released BOX 88, followed by JUDAS 62 (2021), KENNEDY 35 (2023) and ICARUS 17 (2026). Charles Cumming was also the screenwriter of the Gerard Butler action movie 'Plane' and was part of the writing team responsible for the first season of the hit TV series 'The Day of the Jackal. Recommended: Bruce Chatwin, Martin Amis, John Cheever, Philip Roth, Henry Porter, David McCloskey. Ian Fleming and Frame 37 both by Nicholas Shakespeare, The Peacock and the Sparrow IS Berry, The Bureau, The Agency. Paul Burke is the editor of Aspects of Crime and the presenter of Spymasters. His first book Spies on Screen will be published this year.     Icarus 17: Lachlan Kite should have left fieldwork behind by now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back after a brief hiatus to recharge the batteries and I was joined by The New English Women's Amateur Champion Ellise Rymer who joined me from back home after a mental few weeks winning English Women's Amateur, making Final Qulifying for AIG Women's Open, while also making all 3 rounds at English Women's Open before due to go back to University life at University of Cincinatti in September.  The pride of Lincolnshire, Ellise like most players would grow up playing most sports primarily Football before giving Golf a try. Ellise would win Scottish Under 16's Championship in Stirling before in 2022 finishing 5th at R&A Girls' Amateur Championship and also playing at World Junior Girls Championship in Canada. Ellise would also represent England at European Girls' Amateur Team Championship in 2023, while in 2025 would see a 3rd at St Rule Trophy in Scotland. 2026 has been a whirlwind for the Lincolnshire star winning Lincolnshire Women's County Championships, making her LPGA Tour debut at Kroger Queen City Championship where she managed to get some advice from none other than Charley Hull and finishing 53rd at English Women's Open in Manchester on LET Access Series. But none of that is in comparison to the week at Moor Park Golf Club where Ellise would run through the field to become the new English Women's Amateur Champion defeating Isabella Kent by 2up to win one of the most prestigious titles for every English player. Some say Ellise might still be in celebration mode for quite some time. If you love drivel also this podcast is for you as at the end we both go on a tangent of British TV iconic quotes, British Memes and of course the legendary Scottish Memes. Iconic! Thanks Ellise for agreeing to come on in your celebration period, had great fun. All the best back in the States pal. Download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

This may be the most one-fight card of all time. Celebrating Blobby Knuckles and peak male performance in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands/posts/bonus-bobby-164596715?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link  Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u   Subscribe/listen to the show:  CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 4:59 Gamrot vs Salkilld 27:16 Medic vs Rodriguez 34:29 Stirling vs Blachowicz 46:22 Nurmagomedov vs Colgan 53:41 Ferreira vs Quarantillo and then a bunch of nonsense, I don't know

SANTIAGO STIRLING - Santiago vivió su infancia en Treinta y Tres junto a sus padres y hermanos, rodeado de amigos y siendo buen estudiante. A los 14 años, probó el alcohol, luego la marihuana, apareció la cocaina y luego sufrió ludapatía. El juego se apoderó de su mente y de su vida. Su peor vicio. ¿Cómo un niño que tiene todo, de adolescente, cae en el infierno? ¿Cómo viviendo en el infierno pudo salir de él? Apasionante historia de vida, de dolor y resiliencia en #LaEntrevista #MalosPensamientosPodcast

In Part 2 of our interview with Stirling Cooper, we explore the biggest issues affecting modern dating, relationships, attraction, and the growing divide between men and women. Stirling Cooper, an intimacy coach, former award-winning adult film star, and former high-class male companion, shares his honest perspective on why dating has become so difficult in 2026. We discuss why so many men feel disconnected, why many women are frustrated, how dating apps have changed relationships, and what both men and women are getting wrong when it comes to attraction and long-term relationships. Whether you're single, dating, married, or trying to understand the opposite sex, this episode offers a different perspective on the challenges facing modern relationships today. Whether you agree with Stirling or not, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and get you thinking about modern relationships from a different perspective. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear your perspective. Connect with Stirling Cooper: • Website: stirlingcooper.com • For Women: stirlingforher.com • Instagram: @stirlingcooper • X: @stirlingwisdom • YouTube: @stirlingcooper Follow Sharing My Truth: Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com or DM us on Instagram Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, deeper dives, and behind-the-scenes conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Meet our partner guybrator.com premium products for confidence, comfort, and discretion. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has an opinion on modern dating. New episodes every week.  

In this episode Jess and Vlad are joined by Christie Lori to chat about the recent Mixed Team Stirling Range Ridge FKT Christie was part of. Hear about Christie's journey into running, her impressive results so far, and the wild adventure the FKT was. The team also discuss the AUTRA survey (Found here) on shaping the future of the sport and what they would love to see progress, before plenty of results from a big weekend!***Don't forget, use code PEAK at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***Join us on Patreon HEREConnect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow Christie: InstagramFollow Vlad: Instagram | StravaFollow Jess: Instagram | Strava Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Using the recent Middle East conflict as a lens, Tony Davidow sits down with global investment strategist Kim Catechis to examine how geopolitical risk is reshaping global markets, supply chains, and energy security —and the potential investment implications. Together, they discuss the ripple effects on oil prices, inflation, reshoring, infrastructure, data centers, and portfolio diversification—and explore how these structural shifts may influence the role of private market strategies in long-term portfolio construction. As Global Investment Strategist for the Franklin Templeton Institute, Kim Catechis leverages the knowledge of the firm's autonomous investment teams to provide global capital market and long-term investment insights internally and to clients. His particular expertise is in the research of long term themes and the impacts of geo-economics on investment returns. The Franklin Templeton Institute harnesses the depth and breadth of the firm's global investment expertise and extensive in-house research capabilities to deliver unique investment insights to our clients. With over 30 years' experience as an investor in European, Emerging and Global equities, he has also developed a keen interest in the challenges of identifying appropriate risk metrics at a country level. This led him to build the Country Risk Framework, which considers the structural constraints of countries, to better understand policy direction, which greatly impacts investment returns. Kim has an MBA from the University of Stirling and a BA in French and German language and literature. Resources: Kim Catechis | LinkedInFranklin Templeton Private MarketsTony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn

Welcome to this weeks review podcast, where we discuss the big results and takeaways from the weekend.This week we review a big round of NRL action, with the Top 4 sides all making a statement including the Roosters record breaking win, the Warriors bouncing back on the Gold Coast, the Panthers turning it on in Mudgee & the Sharks proving too strong at home for a spirited Bunnies side.Then, we dive into Round 1 of the NPC- discussing the sides that impressed us the most, as well as the players who stood out as we kick off our NPC MVP rankings.As well as this, we quickly touch on the Silver Ferns Commonwealth gold and Navajo Stirling's big UFC win to shoot him up the rankings.Cheers as always to the TAB & Michelob Ultra for their support of the podcast.

Andy Stirling is emeritus professor in the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex. His many interests centre around issues of uncertainty, diversity and power in science and technology.  Andy has played a leading role in many project areas, including social justice, democratic politics and respect for the natural world. In the 1980s he was a volunteer with Greenpeace and took part in campaigns around nuclear disarmament and energy challenges. https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p7513-andrew-stirling

Summer holidays are brilliant... until someone says, ‘I'm hungrrrry' for the fifth time before 11am.In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, JB Gill and Louise Burke are joined by leading baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed to tackle one of parents' biggest summer challenges: feeding the family without the guilt.From endless snack requests and picnic planning to heatwave eating habits, holiday treats and the pressure to get it ‘right', Charlotte shares practical, reassuring advice to help parents take the stress out of mealtimes. She explains why one ice cream, or even one whole summer, won't define your child's relationship with food, why healthy eating is built over days, weeks, months and years, and how small, consistent habits matter far more than perfection.Charlotte also explores why the first 1,000 days of a child's life are so important, shares balanced advice following the BBC Panorama investigation into the safety of baby food pouches, and offers realistic, affordable tips for busy families. Plus, if you're wondering whether you've missed the boat with older children, she explains why it's never too late to build healthier eating habits.In this episode: Why children seem hungry all the time during the summer holidays Healthy picnic ideas and budget-friendly snacks for days out Should parents feel guilty about daily ice creams? How to encourage healthy eating without creating pressure or guilt Why the first 1,000 days matter and what that means in real life Baby food pouches, convenience foods and making informed choices without judgement Can you improve your child's eating habits if they're older? Find out more about Charlotte's work atwww.srnutrition.co.uk and discover her books How to Wean Your Baby, How to Feed Your Toddler, How to Feed Your Family and The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook.Read more trusted parenting advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email thenetmumspodcast@netmums.com and you could feature in a future episode.The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums – trusted by parents, backed by experts.Prefer to watch? Full episodes are available on the Netmums YouTube channel.This episode has been produced by Decibelle Creative.

SportsLine experts Danny Brasco and Hayden Iverson break down their favorite bets for this weekend's UFC Fight Night card. From Medić vs. Rodriguez to Blachowicz vs. Stirling to the best betting opportunities across the slate, they share the picks, predictions, and insights they're backing before Fight Night!Check out the SportsLine YouTube channel for more UFC picks, predictions, and best bets every week!(1:00) Storylines(9:45) Parlays(12:35) Underdogs(16:30) Prelims(18:570 Medić vs. Rodriguez Best Bets(21:08) Best Bets

Just how much does Dana White hate Serbia?  Celebrating Blobby Knuckles and peak male performance in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands/posts/bonus-bobby-164596715?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u   CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 2:08 Ankalaev vs Guskov 17:09 Temirov vs Erceg 18:06 Zaynukov vs Rzepecki 33:09 Kuniev vs Fortune 42:53 Walker vs Peterson 46:08 Bonfim vs Sola 47:03 Patterson vs Ponzinibbio 51:34 Medic vs Rodriguez 1:01:14 Blachowicz vs Stirling

Modern dating has never been more complicated. Men and women seem to be further apart than ever, dating apps are leaving people frustrated, and conversations about attraction, relationships, and expectations have become increasingly divided. In this episode, we're joined by Stirling Cooper, intimacy coach, former award-winning adult film star, and former high-class male escort, for an honest conversation about what's really happening between men and women today. After a career that gave him a unique perspective on sex, attraction, and relationships, Stirling retired from the adult industry in 2020. He now uses those experiences to help men and women build confidence, improve intimacy, and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. We discuss the impact of pornography on relationships and intimacy, why so many men are feeling angry and disconnected, the mistakes men make when trying to attract women, and the behaviors that may be pushing potential partners away. We also explore what women can do to become more attractive to the right men, why genuine connection has become so difficult, and whether meeting people in real life is still possible in today's dating world. Whether you agree with Stirling or not, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and get you thinking about modern relationships from a different perspective. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear your perspective. Connect with Stirling Cooper: • Website: stirlingcooper.com • For Women: stirlingforher.com • Instagram: @stirlingcooper • X: @stirlingwisdom • YouTube: @stirlingcooper Follow Sharing My Truth: Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com or DM us on Instagram Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, deeper dives, and behind-the-scenes conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Meet our partner guybrator.com premium products for confidence, comfort, and discretion. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has an opinion on modern dating. New episodes every week.

MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Belgrade: Medic vs Rodriguez. Also on the main card card, Blachowicz vs Ulberg, Tybura vs Rakic, Todorovic vs Valentin, Cepo vs Urbina, and Janicic vs Gugnon.

UFC Fighter Navajo Stirling ahead of his upcoming matchup against Jan Blachowicz in Belgrade Serbia:00:00 Introduction01:12 CKB Nemesis02:03 Interesting matchup04:07 Taking Blachowicz fans05:01 How Will the fight go? 06:42 CKB Coaches experience prepping for Blachovicz08:35 Ready for the grapple?11:14 Fighting in Serbia13:33 Conclusion 

The wonderful Scottish dancer Serena McCall is currently appearing in Matthew Bourne's The Car Man. It's a tale of torrid sex and violence, set in a small US town. Serena herself always looks cucumber cool. She was head girl at her school outside Stirling in Scotland, and her socials showcase her poise and chic. She has also performed in some of the UK's biggest dance shows, like Kate Prince's Message in a Bottle and Quadrophenia, based on the Who's album and movie, as well as the Wicked movies. These projects lean on her ballet technique but mix it up with hip hop, commercial moves and the steamy drama of characters living on the edge. The Car Man https://www.new-adventures.net/the-car-manSerena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/serenamccall_/Why Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missnöjet i Skottland jäser efter Edvard I:s seger vid Dunbar och massakern i Berwick. En ung lågadlig man vid namn William Wallace träder fram som gerillaledare i skogarna och lyckas samla ett växande följe motståndsmän. Samtidigt blossar andra uppror upp i olika delar av landet, snart smälter två av dessa samman i ett och skottarna ställer upp för batalj vid Stirling bridge under ledning av Wallace.Läslista:Schama, S. A history of Britain · Vol. 1 · At the edge of the world? : 3000 BC-AD 1603. (BBC, 2000).Trevelyan, G.M. History of England. (Longmans,Green and co., 1926).Harrison, D. Englands historia · Del 1. (Historiska media, 2018).Fischer, Andrew William Wallace (Birlinn, 2007)Mackay, James - William Wallace - Bravehart, 1995Magnusson, Magnus - Scotland - the story of a nation, 2000David, Saul - Militära misstag, 1999Åberg, Alf - Skottland, 1956 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In ep 182 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Charlie Keeffe joins Sam and Mark to talk about maintaining a sense of engagement without going too flat in an audiobook... finding the line of entertaining - but not too entertaining! We explore how to fit into a younger mindset, and how to differentiate between a CBBC audience and a CBeebies audience. We look at working a little harder when the script is dry, and how to create a cliffhanger without over-emphasising it. Our fun facts are about sports and fingers and our wildcards embrace scarecrows, politicians and superfans!Our VO question this week is all about how new voice actors make the mindset shift to promoting themselves.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1To transform his invention into a commercial enterprise, Gutenberg needed something every great innovator eventually requires: money.He turned to a wealthy local financier Johann Fust, borrowing heavily to fund the production of his printing press and expand operations. By 1455, Gutenberg's press had already produced a series of printed documents and, most remarkably, a magnificent Latin Bible—an achievement that would forever change the spread of knowledge.But just as Gutenberg stood on the brink of success, disaster struck.Script 2By the time he got to his desk the following morning, Stirling's abdomen still felt like he'd done a hundred crunches, and he groaned at the pain as he sat down. He didn't intend to get up soon and feel that again. He spent half an hour going through the paperwork in his desk, signing off on things and putting papers in their proper piles for filing. Each time he bent his stomach even a little, it reminded him of the cramped muscles there. He picked up the phone and started looking through his notebook for his doctor's number. Perhaps the time had come to cave in on this one.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Charlie Keeffe is a UK based Voice Actor who lives on the south coast. He's been a full-time voice for 5 years and works right across the industry - from audiobooks to commercials, E-Learning, video games and animation.Charlie's Website@cksaysthings on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with men's relationship and sex coach Stirling Cooper for one of the most candid conversations the show has ever had.They discuss why so many couples struggle with intimacy, what men misunderstand about attraction, how to rebuild excitement in long-term relationships, the psychology behind desire, the effects of pornography, and practical ways couples can create deeper emotional and physical connection.Whether you're dating, married, or simply want to become a better partner, this episode offers honest, actionable advice that most men never hear.Follow Stirling Cooper: IG

MARVEL, a creative acronym meaning Microreactor Applications Research Validation and EvaLuation, is a trail blazing reactor development program designed to help the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the nuclear industry remember how to build and operate small nuclear reactors for testing and demonstration. The program was initiated in 2020 and has created many opportunities to learn and improve. The current MARVEL program lead, Dr. Abdalla Abou-Jaoude, joined me for Atomic Show #348 to talk about the program and its historic accomplishments. Even though the MARVEL reactor has not yet been completed, he and his team – both superiors and subordinates – consider the program to be a research and development success story. MARVEL is a micro reactor designed to produce 85 kilowatts of thermal energy. Using Stirling engines, it will be able to produce approximately 20 kilowatts of electricity. That’s about the same generating capacity as a whole house generator for a 4,000 square foot American suburban home. The reactor uses uranium-zirconium hydride (UZrH) fuel rods with uranium enriched to less than 20% U-235 (HALEU). They are similar to those used in Triga research reactors. The reactor coolant is NaK (sodium potassium eutectic) that is naturally circulated through the reactor core and the system heat exchangers. The early system design concept included directly-connected Stirling engines to convert reactor heat to electricity. That configuration was proven to be unworkable during a non nuclear thermal testing program called PCAT – Primary Coolant Apparatus Test. The Stirling engines vibrated enough to put the rest of the system at risk of rapid deterioration, so the design was changed to include a secondary, non radioactive NaK loop that then transferred its heat to a tertiary molten salt loop. This choice allows the Stirling engines and the heat conversion system to be placed outside of the building. That design change had the added benefit of making it easier to use the MARVEL reactor system to test various direct heat applications; with the directly mounted engines, it would have been difficult to extract any product other than electricity. A major benefit of a government funded research and development program like MARVEL is that it can provide widely accessible lessons learned. For a variety of commercial reasons, private sector programs are less likely to share what they have learned from their mistakes or dead end choices. Private sector participants can be hesitant to be the first to move, especially in a field where everyone knows that the existing government approval process is a major barrier that needs to be improved. A government funded program has the ability to approach and overcome the barriers without incurring the risk that they are simply making the path easier and smoother for their competitors. The cliche “don’t fight city hall” applies; it’s a somewhat easier battle when you are part of the city hall machinery. Abdalla explained how the MARVEL program leaders are happy to see how later projects are moving more quickly and even passing it to reach certain key development milestones. MARVEL leaders feel like they did their job by helping to exercise and improve the processes of review and approval. The program has also helped to give dozens of engineers more experience in the process of moving component and system designs off of computer screens and into real life fabrication. Numerous entities from universities, governments and the private sector are queuing up to use MARVEL to test various concepts for taking advantage of nuclear fission heat. Some of the potential uses include desalination (especially produced water from oil and gas wells), hydrogen production, micro grids, remote operations and training AI for reactor control. MARVEL is currently scheduled to achieve dry criticality in 2026. It should achieve full power operations in 2028. It is classified as a non capitalized asset, which limits its projected operating life to about 2 years. It has sufficient fuel to last longer if the decision is made to extend it past the two year point. Even if it operates a little longer, the plan is still to have it reach the decommissioning phase quickly enough to serve as a barrier breaker for that important life cycle phase. You are sure to enjoy the show and to learn something in the process.

Competitive futba is back – and that means so is the Monday Twa Teams, One Street.  We have plenty of goals to talk about, some stunning ones too.  There was a sleepy start for Dundee before an emphatic ending.  While United left it late in Stirling to grab all three points.  Plus a new signing at Tannadice to get stuck into and there's something about a wooden leg, too.  Just the three amigos this morning as Alan Temple is joined by George Cran and Graeme Finnan.  You can also see us on YouTube at youtube.com/@TheCourierUK/videos 

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In this patreon episode, comic book and storyboard artist Mike Feehan (DC Comics, Marvel Studios) joins the show to unpack the bizarre life of Geoff Stirling, a media mogul once dubbed the "Weirdest Canadian of All Time." Feehan, who is currently co-directing an upcoming documentary about Stirling, explains how the businessman weaponized his television network, NTV, to elevate human consciousness. In 1972, NTV became the first North American station to broadcast 24 hours a day, famously transforming the 3:00 AM timeslot into a New Age fever dream filled with unedited UFO footage, live meditation, and hypnotic visuals. Deeply embedded in esoteric mysticism, Stirling studied yoga in India, befriended John Lennon, and even created Captain Newfoundland, an astral-projecting, time-traveling comic book superhero designed to teach humanity about the oneness of the universe. Full Episode available at www.patreon.com/otherworld

Kyoji has been dealt with; Omerta is satisfied. Josh Hokit is kind of good (considering), Michael Chandler is lost in the mist, and Diego Lopes wins despite himself--again. All of that & more in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands  Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u  CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 2:28 Kape vs Horiguchi 21:30 Fiziev vs Torres 45:10 Rodrigues vs Amil 50:17 Cutelaba vs Stirling 1:01:14 Fili vs Oliveira

Manel Kape has done more than enough to earn a title shot, especially after knocking out Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday night at the Meta APEX. While Kape's next bout is likely for gold, it's now a matter of when as fans await the highly-anticipated rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. Will Kape get his shot in 2026? Following the UFC's latest Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card, Kape's big win over Horiguchi in a comeback, and how matchups with Van and Pantoja could go. Additionally, they recap Navajo Stirling's co-main event win over Ion Cutelaba and Stirling's ceiling in the division, other standout moments on the card, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/eFhsvM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like MMAF on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/nOATUI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manel Kape has done more than enough to earn a title shot, especially after knocking out Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday night at the Meta APEX. While Kape's next bout is likely for gold, it's now a matter of when as fans await the highly-anticipated rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. Will Kape get his shot in 2026? Following the UFC's latest Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card, Kape's big win over Horiguchi in a comeback, and how matchups with Van and Pantoja could go. Additionally, they recap Navajo Stirling's co-main event win over Ion Cutelaba and Stirling's ceiling in the division, other standout moments on the card, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/eFhsvM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like MMAF on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/nOATUI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Vegas 119: Kape vs Horiguchi. Also on the main card card, Cutelaba vs Stirling, Rodriguez vs Amil, Lime vs Borjas, Baghdasaryan vs Magomedov, and Oliveira vs Fili.

Happy Wednesday! Shaun kicks things off with a lighter wallet, revealing he took his daughter Sunny to get her L-Plates for her 16th birthday yesterday. Joel drops by completely devastated by the morning's breaking industry news: despite massive rumors that he was in line to host the 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards, the gig officially went to wildlife warrior Robert Irwin! Plus, a massive shoutout to Robert from Stirling, who found $1,000 in Car-Ching stashed away in his Mazda CX-5 in just 30 seconds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven “S.M.” Stirling is a writer by trade, born in France but Canadian by origin and American by naturalization, living in New Mexico. His hobbies are mostly related to the craft of writing. He loves history, anthropology, and archaeology, as well as interest in the sciences. Steven has published over 40 novels, at least 5 of which are New York Times bestsellers and he has won awards including the Dragon Award for his novel, Black Chamber. Steven has been a Writers of the Future Judge since 2021. After writing for the early issues of Dragon Magazine in the 1970s Bill Fawcett became one of the founders of and lead designer at Mayfair Games. He has continued his board and electronic game design work including a number of RPGs and PC games. His first books were chosen path novels for TSR in the early days of D&D. His first fantasy series was Lord of Cragsclaw in the 1980s. Bill's historical "Mistakes" series includes It Seemed Like a Good Idea, It Looked Good On Paper and You Did What, How To Lose A Battle, How To Lose a War, How To Lose WWII, How To Lose a War at Sea, and How To Lose the American Civil War. Among his non-fiction books are Oval Office Oddities, 100 Mistakes that Changed History, 100 Leadership Mistakes that Changed History and 101 Stumbles in the March of History. As an author Bill has written or co-authored over a dozen fiction books plus close to fifty articles and short stories. Bill collaborated on several mystery novels with Chelsea Quinn Yarbro including the authorized Mycroft Holmes novels. He interviewed for and edited two oral histories of the US Navy SEALs Hunters and Shooters and The Teams. As an anthologist Bill has edited or co-edited over 40 SF anthologies. Bill Fawcett & Associates has packaged over 400 books science fiction, fantasy, military, non-fiction, and licensed books for major publishers. Find out more about Bill at,... www.billfawcett.com “ In a time in which entry for new creators is desperately difficult, WOTF is a path for identifying and nurturing excellence and giving it that first precious leg up. I received generous help and mentoring from established pros when I started out, and being a WOTF judge lets me ‘pay it forward' to the rising generation in a way that truly helps new writers and the field as a whole.” —S.M. Stirling Melissa Olthoff spent her youth daydreaming about riding dragons and slaying monsters. After joining the United States Air Force, she might not have gotten to ride a dragon or slay any monsters, but she had plenty of real-world adventures over the years—including flying the T-6, becoming a certified Air Traffic Controller, and her personal favorite, somehow surviving the shenanigans of her airmen. Eventually, she rejoined the civilian workforce as a responsible adult. Sort of. She now works as an accountant (seriously) and is back to daydreaming of adventure. Sometimes those daydreams even make good stories. Melissa currently resides in Tennessee with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Find out more about Melissa at,... www.MelissaOlthoff.com

The way women give birth is changing, according to BBC analysis, which has discovered that one in four births in England are now emergency caesareans. The current figure is 26% - an increase of 8% in the past five years - and the rate of elective caesareans has also gone up. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists say the system is struggling to cope with this increased level of unplanned surgeries. To discuss what's behind the rise and the potential impact on women, presenter Kylie Pentelow is joined by BBC Health Correspondent Catherine Burns, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Dr Alison Wright, and Helen Cheyne who's a Professor of Maternal and Infant Health Research at the University of Stirling. Hannah Murray was at the height of her fame as an actor in 2016, having found fame as the much-loved Cassie in E4's teen drama Skins, she was now a regular in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones as Gilly. But behind the scenes Hannah was struggling with her mental health, and she found herself involved in an organisation which offered courses in magical healing. The following year, Hannah was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She's since retired from acting and written a memoir about those turbulent times, called The Make-Believe – A Memoir of Magic and Madness. Women's rights charity FiLiA has launched a new national campaign to get Sexual Entertainment Venues, commonly referred to as strip clubs, off the streets. This is informed by new research examining how the venues are viewed and experienced by women living, working and moving nearby. They spoke to more than 700 women across Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester, with 55% of women opposed to the venues, and 8% expressing supportive views. Dr Laura Favaro, Director of Research at FiLiA, joins Kylie to discuss their report. The female CEO of dating app Hinge has said that Gen Z "need AI to start conversations on dating apps because they lack the confidence of older generations". Jackie Jantos told the BBC that daters in their 20s are spending less time with other people, compared to two decades ago, has affected their ability to meet and chat in person. To discuss whether AI could help or hinder dating, and the challenges of meeting people IRL, Kylie is joined by author and journalist Olivia Petter and Jessica Evans, founder of events company BODA, which stands for Bored of Dating Apps.And BBC Music correspondent Mark Savage joins us to discuss the breaking news that Kayna King, the entrepreneur and founder of the Mobo awards, has died aged 57 from colon cancer. The Mobo Organisation called her one of the UK music industry's "most fearless champions". Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths

Iain Dale is joined on Cross Question this evening by Telegraph journalist and former Tory adviser Kirsty Buchanan, Alfie Stirling from the left-leaning Joseph Rowntree Foundation think tank, Emma Revell from the right-leaning Centre for Policy Studies think tank and former Labour Party official Richard Power-Sayeed.

Ever considered that your business could be a valuable asset you can sell later on? Yes, even if YOU are the face of the brand! When you have a business you can run without it running you into the ground, it's got value that others want. Today, I'm chatting with Laurie Stirling, a business exit strategist with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience! From starting a graphic design business from the ground up, to going through a tricky sale, she now helps others avoid the same traps, Laurie shares her experience that shows why most businesses never sell, why freedom should be designed in from the start, and what really makes your business valuable beyond revenue. Here's a taste of what we tackled in this episode: Why is building a business that runs without you so important? Explore what makes a business actually valuable and saleable, and why most founders unintentionally build themselves into a corner. What do you need to consider if you're the ‘rock star' or personal brand of your business? We look at what it takes to turn your expertise into assets, so your impact and income aren't tied just to your own time. How can you hand over responsibilities without becoming the bottleneck? Laurie shares practical strategies for delegating tasks (and decisions), and why letting go is just as much about mindset as systems. What are the biggest bottlenecks holding women founders back from real freedom? Listen out for the five common bottlenecks, and how to spot which one is capping your growth. Ready to get practical and start working on a business that truly gives you choices? Tune in to this episode, and don't forget to try Laurie's “what's your bottleneck?” quiz – and connect with us on socials to let us know your biggest takeaway! About our guest: Laurie Stirling is a Business Exit Strategist who helps entrepreneurs design companies that can run without them. Laurie combines two decades as a CFO, COO, and business owner herself, and she's passionate about teaching founders how to scale sustainably, delegate confidently, and prepare for eventual exit or succession, without burning out along the way. Connect with Laurie: Business name: Laurie Stirling Consulting, https://www.lauriestirling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.stirling/, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriestirling/ Laurie's quiz: Find out which bottleneck you currently have in your business! https://bottlenecks.scoreapp.com/ ………………………………………… Are you a woman in business? YOU'RE INVITED! JOIN She's The Business Community on Facebook and let's continue the conversation! Https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesthebusinesscommunity ................................................. Loving this podcast? We'd love it if you'd give us a 5 star rating and help others find it too! Simply hit the 5 stars and (if you have 10 seconds to spare) add a few words as a review. Interested in being a guest? All the info is here: https://www.jessicaosborn.com/STB-guest-application ......................................................... About your host: Jessica Osborn is a marketing strategist and positioning expert - helping online coaches become unmistakable leaders in their field. With over 25 years in marketing and 15 years as a successful entrepreneur, she helps women build programs that attract buyers without resorting to high-pressure sales or massive ad spend. As an active mother of two, she's passionate about efficient, lean business models that produce six-figure profit without sacrificing your family time! Learn more & book an intro call: https://jessicaosborn.com Instagram or Threads: https://instagram.com/jessica.osborn LinkedIn: Https://linkedin.com/in/jessicaaosborn Facebook: https://facebook.com/jessicaosborn.bxcoach

In this episode, Dr Tsen Vei Lim talks to Dr Philip Newall, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, UK. The interview covers Philip's opinion and debate article on sludge, dark patterns and dark nudges: a taxonomy of online gambling platforms' deceptive design features.The rationale behind Philip's article [01:16]A background on the policy landscape associated with online gambling platforms [06:40]The three features that online gambling platforms use [09:18]The implications of these features for policymakers [14:30]The implications of these features for the gambling industry [17:22]The implications of these features for the people using online gambling platforms [19:46]The end goal of Philip's research [21:24]About Tsen Vei Lim: Tsen Vei is an academic fellow supported by the Society for the Study of Addiction, currently based at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. His research integrates computational modelling, experimental psychology, and neuroimaging to understand the neuropsychological basis of addictive behaviours. He holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Cambridge (UK) and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bath (UK).About Philip Newall: Philip is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol's School of Psychological Science. Philip completed a PhD at the University of Stirling in 2016, before going on to postdoctoral research fellowships at Technical University of Munich, the University of Warwick, and Central Queensland University's Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory. Philip's research applies concepts and research methods from behavioural science to gambling. Philip was a member of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling from 2021 to 2025, which was an advisory group of the Gambling Commission in Great Britain. In the last three years, Philip has been a named researcher on projects funded by the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling, Alberta Gambling Research Institute, Arts and Humanities Research Council, BA/Leverhulme, Canadian Institute for Health Research, Clean Up Gambling, Gambling Research Australia, and the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. Philip has received honoraria for reviewing from the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling and the Belgium Ministry of Justice, travel and accommodation funding from the Alberta Gambling Research Institute and the Economic and Social Research Institute, and open access fee funding from the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling and Greo Evidence Insights.Original article: Sludge, dark patterns and dark nudges: A taxonomy of online gambling platforms' deceptive design features https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70085The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the host and interviewees and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA or Addiction journal.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information.Music provided by Jack Shakespeare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gal Mladenović je v enoletnem študijskem premoru v Sloveniji prihranil denar za selitev in študij v mestu Stirling na Škotskem. Prvih pet let je ob delu študiral odnose z javnostmi, zadnji dve leti pa se ukvarja s turizmom. Opisuje barve škotskega višavja, neizprosna dež in veter, ki lomi dežnike in sklanja glave, pa tudi zgodovinski duh strateško pomembnega mesta. O gradovih, dvorcih, spomenikih in naravnih znamenitostih piše tudi na blogu otocan.si. 27-letni turistični vodnik pravi, da je opaziti porast evropskih turistov, ne le zaradi lepot Škotske, tudi zaradi vse bolj vročega Sredozemlja.

Les violations de la trêve en vigueur depuis le 17 avril 2026 entre le Hezbollah et Israël se poursuivent quotidiennement dans le sud du Liban. Pour parvenir à la paix, le gouvernement israélien exige un désarmement du mouvement pro-Iran. Un objectif que Beyrouth ne parvient pas à mettre en œuvre. Réelles difficultés ou manque de volonté ? Comment expliquer la puissance du Hezbollah ? Quels sont les freins à son désarmement ? Pour en débattre : - Le Général Maroun Hitti, 39 ans de carrière (1978-2016) dans les Forces Armées Libanaises, ancien officier supérieur et analyste stratégique libanais, spécialiste des questions de sécurité nationale, de souveraineté de l'État et des mouvements armés non étatiques au Liban et dans la région. Ancien conseiller défense auprès du conseil des ministres libanais (2017-2019) - Gabriel Blondel, journaliste au journal L'Orient-Le jour  - Bashir Saade, maître de conférences en politique et religion à l'Université de Stirling en Ecosse. Auteur du livre Hizbullah and the Politics of Remembrance, éditions Cambridge University Press. 

Les violations de la trêve en vigueur depuis le 17 avril 2026 entre le Hezbollah et Israël se poursuivent quotidiennement dans le sud du Liban. Pour parvenir à la paix, le gouvernement israélien exige un désarmement du mouvement pro-Iran. Un objectif que Beyrouth ne parvient pas à mettre en œuvre. Réelles difficultés ou manque de volonté ? Comment expliquer la puissance du Hezbollah ? Quels sont les freins à son désarmement ? Pour en débattre : - Le Général Maroun Hitti, 39 ans de carrière (1978-2016) dans les Forces Armées Libanaises, ancien officier supérieur et analyste stratégique libanais, spécialiste des questions de sécurité nationale, de souveraineté de l'État et des mouvements armés non étatiques au Liban et dans la région. Ancien conseiller défense auprès du conseil des ministres libanais (2017-2019) - Gabriel Blondel, journaliste au journal L'Orient-Le jour  - Bashir Saade, maître de conférences en politique et religion à l'Université de Stirling en Ecosse. Auteur du livre Hizbullah and the Politics of Remembrance, éditions Cambridge University Press. 

Retour à Dakar sur le Festival mondial des Arts nègres de 1966… un évènement initié par Alioune Diop, et porté par le président poète Léopold Sédar Senghor où la musique a joué un rôle central. L'espace d'un printemps, Dakar s'est transformé en une immense scène ouverte, expression de la créativité des artistes noirs, mais aussi affirmation d'une société nouvelle au diapason des indépendances africaines. Avec la participation de : - Magueye Kassé, professeur émérite - Jann Passler, professeur émérite de l'Université de San Diego en Californie - Saliou M'Baye, président du comité scientifique du colloque « Premier Festival mondial des Arts nègres: mémoire et actualités » - Ibrahima Wane, professeur titulaire de littérature et civilisations africaines à l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop à Dakar - David Murphy, professeur des études postcoloniales à l'Université de Stirling en Ecosse - Roland Colin, ancien directeur de cabinet de Mamadou Dia, président du conseil sous la présidence de Senghor.   Un épisode documentaire de La Marche du monde, au son des archives de RFI et de la RTS que je remercie vivement, réalisé avec le soutien de la section sénégalaise de la communauté africaine de culture, organisatrice du colloque « Premier Festival mondial des Arts nègres : mémoire et actualités » en 2016. Merci à Marie-Aïda Diop et à toute l'équipe.

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When we talk about life mastery, we're really talking about how we build a life, relationships, and experiences that allow us to feel more joyful and fulfilled. For many of us, our business is a huge piece of that. It's how we create the life we want, and overcoming business challenges is part of the journey.In this episode, I'm joined by Laurie Stirling, an award-winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners understand what's actually happening behind the scenes of their business, including where they're getting stuck, why, and how to move past it. Whether you're a solopreneur, running a larger business, or simply someone who is ambitious about your life, this conversation will meet you where you are and help you better align your business with your ideal life.Laurie walks through the five key bottlenecks in business, from brand awareness and bringing people into your world, to nurturing leads, sales and conversion, capacity, and cash flow. This conversation will help you move beyond discouraging assumptions like “this isn't working” or “I don't know how to do this” and toward a clearer understanding of your business so you can make informed, intentional shifts.Bottlenecks in business don't mean you're failing. They mean you're expanding to the next level. So if you're feeling stuck or discouraged, let this be a reminder: nothing has gone wrong. You're just being invited into your next stage of growth. Let's get started!What you'll learn:How to identify which of the five bottlenecks is actually slowing down your businessWhy hitting an income ceiling is often a sign of a capacity or time constraintHow to identify if what feels like a cash flow problem is actually something happening earlier in your businessWhy new bottlenecks will continue to appear as you grow and how to see them as a normal part of building a sustainable businessHow comparison can distort what you believe is possible for your businessYou can read the full show notes here.About Laurie StirlingLaurie Stirling is an award winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners transform their business to no longer depend solely on them. With over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, business analyst, CFO, and COO in the creative and technology industries, Laurie empowers founders to step into their CEO role and scale efficiently, delegate confidently, and take real time off without the business suffering. Her ‘Step Back to Scale' system combines clarity through data, delegation and distilling knowledge and IP, to create businesses that are profitable, growing and self-sustaining. Laurie is passionate about helping overworked entrepreneurs regain balance, increase impact and build the life they want.Website: lauriestirling.comInstagram: instagram.com/laurie.stirlingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauriestirlingFree Resource: bottlenecks.scoreapp.comConnect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don't hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly's book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

#FareLife gives us a peak inside the lives of Connecticut strangers from all walks of life as they ride from place to place with everyone's favorite FareRide driver, affectionately called “buddy”. From drag queens to estranged parents to drunk strangers, follow “buddy's" adventures as he navigates the streets and the pitfalls of living, in this zany, touching and often times irreverent ride of a lifetime.  Conversation with the creative team of the TV Web Series. https://instagram.com/TheBrianHogan —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Seattle Adesanya vs Pyfer. Also on the card, Grasso vs Barber 2, Chiesa vs Price, Erosa vs Douglas, Abdul-Malik vs Belgaroui, and McKinney vs Nelson.

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You've heard from Gregor Townsend, Sione Tuipulotu and John Barclay after Scotland's latest Calcutta Cup triumph. Now it's the turn of Stirling and Limerick's finest - Tom English. He talks Chris and GRO through his range of emotions at full-time one week after that chastening defeat in Rome. After another stellar display, is Finn Russell now Scotland's greatest ever player? Can he guide them to a Triple Crown? And can we persuade GRO it's a big achievement? Things get even better for Tom when a listener shares a poem all about his favourite player. As for England, how will Steve Borthwick react to that defeat in Edinburgh? Will we see a change in personnel or a change in tactics? What can we expect from Ireland this Saturday? Is there enough x-factor in Andy Farrell's side? We also touch on Wales as GRO tries to find the positives following another heavy defeat.

Silver, Gold and Crypto (oh my) Hang on – Wild ride here Superbowl, Olympics- Wait until you hear about the CAPex spending! Shakeup in Dietville PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Interactive Brokers  Warm-Up - Silver, Gold and Crypto (oh my) - Need a stock for CTP - Hang on - Wild ride here - Superbowl, Olympics- Wait until you hear about the CAPex spending! - Shakeup in Dietville Markets - Massive moved during the week - - Bitcoin clipped $60k before rebounding - DJIA tops 50,000 for the first time - Wait until you hear about the CAPex spending! - CAT == 1,100 points on the DJIA in 2026 Superbowl and Superbowl ads - Game review - Any ad stick out? - $10M per ad this year - Half Time with Bad Bunny? - Anthropic busting on OpenAi Last Week! - Massive moved - quick calc showed that about $1T was wiped from market caps in the sell-off, particularly in tech names. - HOWEVER - Friday alone is estimated to have added $1.5T to market cap AI Ripping Through - Plenty of names getting cooked over AI announcements - First it was the software companies - Now there are names in legal and finance that got clocked - Today - Altruist.ai can do tax planning and that hurt companies in financial space Earnings Season Update - Reporting so far: 59% of S&P 500 companies have reported Q4 2025 results. - Beat rate: 76% have topped EPS estimates (vs. 5-yr average: 78% (slightly lower) vs. 10-yr average: 76% (in line) - Magnitude of beats (aggregate): earnings are 7.6% above estimates vs. 5-yr average: 7.7% (about the same) vs. 10-yr average: 7.0% (a bit better) - Nothing great,  like Goldilocks Earnings Highlights - Palantir (PLTR): Reported strong Q4 results early in the week , beating estimates with revenue ~$1.41B (vs. ~$1.33B expected) and EPS $0.25 (vs. $0.23). Guidance for 2026 was upbeat (~61% revenue growth). Shares rallied sharply initially (~7–11% post-earnings), but gave back some gains amid broader tech volatility (e.g., down ~11–22% in parts of the week from peaks). - AMD: Reported mid-week, beating EPS (~$1.53 vs. lower expectations) with solid data center growth (~39%). However, Q1 guidance disappointed relative to high expectations in the AI chip space. Shares sank dramatically — down ~15–17% the next day, with some reports noting up to 20%+ drops at points, contributing to broader chip sector pressure. - Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG): Reported beating on revenue (~$113.8B) and EPS (~$2.82), with strong core performance. But capex guidance for 2026 ($175–$185B, roughly double prior levels) sparked AI spending worries. Shares dipped post-earnings (down ~0.5–5% initially, flat to lower the next day, with some volatility pulling it below key moving averages). - Amazon (AMZN): Reported after hours on February 5, with mixed results — EPS ~$1.95 (narrow miss vs. ~$1.97 expected), but solid overall. The big negative was a surprise $200B capex forecast for 2026 (well above expectations), tied to AI/cloud buildout. Shares plunged sharply — down ~7–10% in after-hours/extended trading, with Friday moves around -5–8% in some sessions. Recent Tech CAPEX announcements - Amazon (AMZN) — Guided to approximately $200 billion in capex for 2026 (a massive jump from ~$125–131 billion in 2025, with ~80% likely AI-related per analyst commentary). This was the largest single-company figure and a major surprise, contributing heavily to the week's "wild" reactions. - Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) — Guided to $175–185 billion in capex for 2026 (roughly double the $91 billion spent in 2025, far above analyst expectations of ~$115–119 billion). Emphasis was on AI compute capacity, servers, data centers, and networking to meet demand for Gemini and cloud services. - Meta Platforms (META) — Guidance from late January (but heavily discussed last week): $115–135 billion for 2026 (up significantly from ~$70–72 billion in 2025, potentially an ~87% increase). - Microsoft (MSFT) — No new full explicit 2026 guidance in early February (fiscal year runs July–June), but recent quarterly run-rate and analyst projections put it around $97–145 billion (with some sources citing ~$105 billion or higher based on Q2 spending trends and signals of continued growth from prior levels of ~$88 billion in FY2025). ------!!!!Combined 2026 capex projected at $635–665 billion (low/high ends) or up to $650–700 billion in some reports — a ~60–74% increase from their collective ~$381 billion in 2025. Market Reaction from all of this.... - Markets were a bit spooked on the Anthropic announcement earlier in the week - software sold off and set a sour mood - Microsoft dumped pretty hard as the amount of spend was higher than anticipated, especially with some slower growth in Azure. - Amazon took a beating on the increased spend they anticipate *(extra by $50B) - BUT: Friday markets rallied as there was realization that the $200B spend by Amazon would seep into the economy and fuel infrastructure spending along with chips, tech etc. Other Earnings of Interest -  Reddit reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday in which the social media company beat on the top and bottom lines. - The company said it expects first-quarter sales to come in the range of $595 million to $605 million, which is higher than Wall Street expectations of $577 million. - Reddit also announced a $1 billion share repurchase program. - Reddit gets about $250 million a year from OpenAi and Google to have your data for training their LLMs While we are on the subject - Friday, DJIA hit 50,000 - first time ever! - Up 1,200 point of which approx 350 was from caterpillar and 280 was from Goldman Sachs Hats off to WalMart - Walmart Inc. shares pushed its market capitalization past $1 trillion on Tuesday for the first time ever| - Big transformation over the pst year - Walmart has maintained its appeal to households looking for value, its online offerings are drawing new, wealthier shoppers seeking convenience. Google Bond Offering - Issuing several tranches of bonds, denominated in Stirling - one as long as 100 years - Would you buy that? - The Google parent is set to raise $20 billion from a US dollar bond offering on Monday — more than the $15 billion initially expected — and is also pitching investors on what would be its first ever offerings in Switzerland and the UK. - The latter would include a rare sale of 100-year bonds, the first time a tech company has tried such an offering since the dotcom frenzy of the late 1990s Fat Profits in Dietville - Really interesting sequence of events happening... - Hims launches compounded pill at prices as low as $49 per month - Analysts cite questions on efficacy, legality of pill - Hims' move shifts focus from Novo's strong Wegovy pill launch - Broader obesity market whipsawed as pricing pressure rises THEN.. - Hims and Hers Health shares dive 14% after hours on Friday (Down 25% on Monday) - FDA cites concerns over quality, safety, federal law - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it would take action against telehealth provider Hims & Hers, for its $49 weight-loss pill, including restricting access to the drug's ingredients and referring the company to the Department of Justice for potential violations of federal law. AND.... - Eli Lilly last Wednesday posted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue and 2026 guidance that blew past estimates, as demand for its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro soars. - The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion. Analysts expected revenue of $77.62 billion, according to LSEG. - Meanwhile, NOVO had a really bad outlook that took the shares down 13% after the report. Japan Markets Soar - Japanese stocks jumped to a record high Monday, leading gains in the region after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a landmark election victory. - The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, public broadcaster NHK reported. - Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped past 57,000 for the first time before paring gains to close 3.9% higher at 56,363.94, while the Topix also notched a record high, closing at 3,783.94, up 2.3%. Employment Report? - Government shutdown is forcing them to postpone again (Which is dumb) - Number due this Wednesday - Maybe because of this:U.S. employers announced 108,435 layoffs for the month, up 118% from the same period a year ago and 205% from December 2025. The total marked the highest for any January since 2009. - At the same time, companies announced just 5,306 new hires, also the lowest January since 2009, which is when Challenger, Gray & Christmas began tracking such data. - Also, job openings fell sharply in December to 6.54 million, to their lowest since September 2020. - Available jobs are down by more than 900,000 just since October. - NO! Ai and advancements in tech have noting to do with this! NO NO NO M&A - Texas Instruments Inc. has reached an agreement to buy Silicon Laboratories Inc. for about $7.5 billion, deepening its exposure to several markets for chips. - Silicon Labs investors will receive $231 in cash for each share of the company's common stock and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027. - The transaction still needs to win approval by investors in Silicon Labs and shares of Silicon Labs surged by 51% to $206.48 after the announcement. Inflation - This helps - PepsiCo (PEP.O), opens new tab will cut prices on core brands such as Lay's and Doritos by up to 15% following a consumer backlash against several previous price hikes, the snacks and beverage maker said on Tuesday after it topped fourth-quarter results. Miran - Moving - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran is leaving his post as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, CNBC has confirmed. - He joined the CEA in January 2025, but had been on leave from that post since last September when he filled the unexpired term of former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler.- He reamins on Fed board No Biggie???? - There are some astonishing cased being reported of Bad AI in the operating room - JNJ's TruDi Navigation System - Since AI was added to the device, the FDA has received unconfirmed reports of at least 100 malfunctions and adverse events. - At least 10 people were injured between late 2021 and November 2025, according to the reports. Most allegedly involved errors in which the TruDi Navigation System misinformed surgeons about the location of their instruments while they were using them inside patients' heads during operations. - Cerebrospinal fluid reportedly leaked from one patient's nose. In another reported case, a surgeon mistakenly punctured the base of a patient's skull. In two other cases, patients each allegedly suffered strokes after a major artery was accidentally injured. Cuba - The main airport has putt out a bulletin that they are out of Jet Fuel - Blackouts and lack of other fuels are creating big problems - No airlines have stopped running at this point, but many will as they cannot refuel - This is a bigger problem for cargo planes (supplies) that may not be able to risk flying to Cuba as they will not be able to get out. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN CUP 2025 Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt!     FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS   See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

While Shakespeare was reshaping English drama, a parallel theatrical revolution was unfolding in Spain. During the Spanish Golden Age, playwright Lope de Vega pioneered the comedia nueva, a bold new dramatic form that broke classical rules in favor of fast-paced plots, emotional intensity, and popular appeal. In this episode, scholar and translator Barbara Fuchs shares how the theatrical innovations of Lope de Vega, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Tirso de Molina, Ana Caro Mallén de Soto, and others, including a three-act structure, blended genres, and complex female roles, helped redefine early modern theater and influenced the kinds of stories told on the English stage. Fuchs traces the rich cultural exchange between Spain and England and the work that she is doing now with Diversifying the Classics to bring plays in Spanish from both sides of the Atlantic to new audiences. Fuchs also discusses her adaptation for young audiences of de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna, a powerful story of collective resistance, whichwill be featured at the Folger's Reading Room Festival on Saturday, January 24. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published January 12, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Hamish Brown in Stirling, Scotland, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Barbara Fuchs, trained as a comparatist (English, Spanish, French, Italian), Professor Fuchs works on European cultural production from the late fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries, with a special emphasis on literature and empire, and on theater and performance in transnational contexts. As part of her commitment to the public humanities and collaborative work, she directs the UCLA “Diversifying the Classics” initiative and edits the series “The Comedia in Translation and Performance” for Juan de la Cuesta. She is also director of LA Escena, Los Angeles' biennial festival of Hispanic classical theater, founded in 2018. Currently, Professor Fuchs serves as one of the articles editors for Renaissance Quarterly. Professor Fuchs' recent books include Knowing Fictions: Picaresque Reading in the Early Modern Hispanic World (Penn 2021); The Courage to Right a Woman's Wrongs (Juan de la Cuesta 2021), a collaborative translation of Ana Caro's Valor, agravio y mujer; and The Quest for Certainty in Early Modern Europe (Toronto 2020), co-edited with Mercedes García-Arenal. She is also one of the editors for the Norton Anthology of World Literature (2012, 2018). Her Theater of Lockdown: Digital and Distanced Performance in a time of Pandemic, one of the first studies of how theater was transformed by COVID-19, was published by Methuen in September 2021. She is currently working on a translation and critical edition of Ginés Pérez de Hita's Las guerras civiles de Granada with Payton Phillips Quintanilla. In 2021, Professor Fuchs served as President of the Modern Language Association. She was recently awarded the inaugural “Premio Ñ” from the Instituto Cervantes, for the promotion of Spanish language and culture.