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This week on The Business of Watches, we're talking to the man behind one of the more successful new watch brands in recent years, Studio Underd0g. Richard Benc is just 33, and since 2020, he's built his irreverent, approachable-priced, design-driven brand to a significant size, producing about 14,000 watches last year. And he's done it all, not from Switzerland or Hong Kong, but from the U.K. Benc has grown his business with intent, making strategic investments in his supply chain, including buying full control of the assembly and after-sales service company that builds Studio Underd0g's distinct timepieces. Studio Underd0g is now the biggest assembler of mechanical watches in the U.K. and isn't only selling watches with drops and collabs, but is building up stock to make more watches available on its website. Next up for Benc and his brand is a new physical, public, and retail location. The 'D0ghouse' will open in Maidenhead this month and serve as a public showcase for the upstart brand and its operations. It's another big step for the company that comes with its own set of fresh opportunities and challenges. And Benc gives us a tease on what may be coming next - there will be a new 04Series of watches that will take the brand to a place it hasn't been (mechanically) before. Show Notes 0:40 Business News: Secondary Market Prices Climb, James Marks Jumps To Sotheby's, Christie's Grabs Cartier Watch Record (Hodinkee) 0:50 WatchCharts.com 1:49 The Cartier Crash And The New Value Of Imperfection (MenWith Magazine) 2:42 This Record-Setting Patek Is The Priciest Watch Ever Sold In Asia (Maxim) 3:28 Visit Brighton (Great Britain) 4:40 Studio Underd0g 6:10 A Minions Children's Watch (eBay)9:17 Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair 9:23 Inside The EPHJ (Hodinkee Swiss 101) 11:33 Studio Underd0g 01Series Watermelon 13:40 Assembled In Great Britain (Studio Underd0g) 17:10 Studio Underd0g Buys Horologium (Watch Pro) 22:30 The Business of Watches Podcast: Christopher Ward CEO Mike France 24:50 Studio Underd0g 02Series 25:08 Studio Underdog 03Series 29:03 A Fresh Passion Fruit Collab From H. Moser And Studio Underd0g (Hodinkee) 41:27 A Quirky Watch Brand Studio Gets Serious (New York Times) 42:54 Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers Bellwether Report
If you're looking for the best World Cup betting picks, group winner predictions, and tournament futures analysis, Andrew Passaro and Marcus Krum kick off their 2026 World Cup preview series by breaking down Groups A, B, C, and D. Rather than covering every market, we identify our favorite betting angle from each group and discuss where we see value before the tournament begins. In Group A, featuring Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Czech Republic, we examine whether Mexico can justify its status as the favorite and which nation could emerge as the surprise package. In Group B, we analyze Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland, discussing qualification chances, dark horse potential, and where the betting markets may be overlooking value. We also break down Group C, which includes tournament heavyweight Brazil alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, exploring whether anyone can challenge Brazil for top spot and which teams are best positioned to advance. Finally, we preview Group D, featuring United States men's national soccer team, Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, breaking down one of the tournament's most intriguing groups and discussing the best futures opportunities available. If you enjoy World Cup betting content, soccer futures analysis, and international football predictions, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications as we continue our countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⚽
Alice Han and James Kynge break down Huawei's bold new strategy to challenge Nvidia and the future of AI chips. They explore the rise of Huawei's influential "chip queen" He Tingbo, the company's attempt to move beyond Moore's Law, and what it could mean for the global semiconductor race. Then, tensions between China and Europe are heating up. With record trade deficits, growing concerns over Chinese imports, and new efforts to protect European industries, Alice and James examine whether a full-scale China-EU trade war is beginning to take shape. Finally, Hong Kong has officially overtaken Switzerland as the world's largest offshore wealth hub. They discuss what's driving the surge in cross-border wealth flowing through Hong Kong, why China's ultra-rich are increasingly keeping assets closer to home, and the risks that come with tying so much wealth to the fortunes of mainland China. Subscribe to China Decode on Substack for weekly analysis, livestreams, and deep dives into the biggest story shaping the global economy: chinadecode.profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Glenn and Phyllis at the mic. They open with a goodbye on a train platform in Switzerland — and the tears Phyllis chose not to swallow — then go straight into what crying actually does inside your body, and what it quietly costs you when you don't. Glenn unpacks the science (your tears are carrying stress chemistry out of you, and blocking them keeps it in), and Phyllis shares the grief that went underground the year her mom died, when she told herself she "didn't have time to be sad." This is an episode about permission — to feel it, to let it flow, and to be the kind of person who can sit with someone else's tears without trying to fix them.In this episode:Why "boys don't cry" may be one of the most damaging things our culture teaches — and why Glenn says it's like telling someone not to exhaleWhat's actually inside an emotional tear, and why blocking it leaves stress trapped in your bodyPhyllis's story of not crying when her mom died — and the grief that went underground for yearsThe power of the Ooh: what to do instead of reaching for the tissue boxWhy offering a Kleenex can quietly tell someone their tears are a problemA live Core Emotion Wheel on tears — Glenn and Phyllis each model it in real time"If you love deeply, you hurt deeply. And if you don't, it's much, much worse."Resources mentioned:The free Core Emotion Wheel → connectioncodes.co/get-the-cewThe blog this episode is built on, "The Cost of Not Crying" → blog.connectioncodes.co/posts/the-cost-of-not-cryingThe tears carousel → on Instagram @connectioncodesThe Connection Codes Community launches September 2026 — grab the Wheel to be first in line → connectioncodes.co/get-the-cew
Elon Musk is hated, right? And he's about to make his current wealth look like he's been a derelict.$1.75T filing. He will easily crest the $T net worth.Are you listening to me when I give you stock tips? The Dow.Stocks in Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and others.My next play is energy stocks. Look, I'm no Pelosi, but if you sent me 10% of what you earned, I could buy a house cash.You worried about Iran? Not a lot of talk about it in the news.[X] SB – Woman asked how many genders[X] SB – Abby Phillip on ICE raids[X] SB – Talarico well-rehearsedSure. Iran broke the ceasefire, and Trump is as cool as can be. Talk about disturbing to the Left.How can he be so cool as they try to propagandize the war? What does he know that they don't?"In 2024, almost 50% of inmates in German prisons were foreign nationals or migrants.. In Switzerland, it's 72%.. When your prisons are filled with so-called asylum-seekers who repaid kindness with crime, it's time to END the failed experiment of Open Borders."Billionaire Mark Cuban asks why insurance companies pay $2,500 for an MRI when 'a center down the street' charges $350https://x.com/patrickbetdavid/status/2061197275385282830Biden: ONLY $4m (goal was $200m to $300m) Obama: $1.5B to $1.6B George W. Bush: $500m + Clinton: $165m George H.W. Bush: $43m Reagan: $57-$60m Carter: $26m (In 1981)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to a long-awaited episode of Fratello On Air! Well, at least we're excited to be back. It's been a while, meaning we'll cover some recent news from the watch industry, sneaker landscape, television, and even our personal lives. We look forward to catching up with you!It's been nearly two months since we last published an episode of Fratello On Air. Yes, that's too long, but life has gotten in the way. It's mainly Mike who has had a crazy travel schedule, with just 36 hours spent in the UK in April. Balazs has been at the ready, but just seven weeks ago, he became a father as his daughter was born (on RJ's birthday, no less!). But here we are, with a full hour to catch up and a plan to visit the airwaves regularly.HandgelenkskontrolleWe actually end our show with the Handgelenkskontrolle, but tradition requires it to open our written recap. At the beginning of the show, we cover a multitude of topics. Of course, we mention travel with Mike doing the lion's share of flying. Multiple trips to the United States, a stop in Switzerland for Watches and Wonders 2026, Germany, and Italy have made the flight plan over the last two months. But don't worry, we've been watching television during flights or sleepless newborn nights. From, Euphoria, Succession, and IT: Welcome to Derry are some of the shows we've been viewing. Regarding shoes, Balazs mentioned the Nike Tennis Classic PRM, a sneaker with surfaces inspired by watch straps. Meanwhile, Mike has purchased a lively pair of New Balance 992s for the summer. For the Handgelenkskontrolle, Mike is wearing his modern, dark blue 42mm Breitling SuperOcean. Balazs is wearing the watch he had on during his daughter's birth, his beloved Rolex GMT-Master 1675.Catching up on the newsOf course, we discuss the Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop. While he's not in love with the watch, he feels that it's one of the most significant happenings in watch history. That's a bold take! We also spend time talking about the new and pre-owned watch market in general. Balazs also mentions a recently auctioned Cartier-signed Piaget dual time, which sold for a wild amount of money. Mike's longtime favorite, the Cartier Tank Normale, also makes an appearance. Regarding recent acquisitions, Balazs has a new Grand Seiko waiting for him in the UK. Mike has gone in a very different direction with a vintage Bulova Accutron Spaceview. Despite numerous concerns about the reliability of these pieces, the watch has run perfectly for nearly two months. It even visited Watches and Wonders! This watch prompts a lovely story about Roger Smith, who owns a cantankerous version of the watch.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Fratello On Air. We promise to be back much sooner next time. Thanks for listening and, as always, if you have ideas for future shows, let us know!
Omens prerelease weekend is finally here and limited #fabtcg returns. But is it any good? Is it any fun? Patreon Pal Christian Hammer aka: ElDorte is on with Logan from Switzerland to break down what Omens has to offer! More importantly though...chocolate and cheese talk!Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fleshandpodCheck us out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lWbhCfWe're available on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3dF4IQ3Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/nrGegbag4uQuestions and comments can be sent to @fleshandpod.bsky.social on BlueSky, as well as fleshandpod@gmail.comMerch!: gamergoblin.gg/collections/flesh-and-podPod BlueSky: @fleshandpod.bsky.socialDarick BlueSky: @charm3r.comLogan BlueSky: @loganpetersen.bsky.social
•Dr. Paulette Wright is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Gospel recording artist, author, and actress whose anointed voice has inspired audiences across the globe. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Paulette discovered her gift for music at the age of four and has spent decades sharing her powerful, soul-stirring performances with listeners everywhere.•Since the 1970s, Paulette has graced stages worldwide—from Rome, Sicily, Brazil, and Milan to Switzerland, England, and Morocco—where her portrayal of the legendary Mahalia Jackson at the Fed Festival concluded with a standing ovation. Her illustrious career includes a historic performance for the Pope, as well as appearances at renowned conferences, festivals, and cultural celebrations. Paulette has also ministered in song for Rev. Jessie Jackson's PUSH Operation Rainbow Coalition.•In 2024, Paulette signed with Gospo-Fella Entertainment and is currently recording her latest single, Way After Way.Continuing her legacy of powerful, soul-stirring gospel music, this project promises to uplift and inspire audiences everywhere. Paulette's artistic excellence has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate from JKU, the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Black Excellence Award. She is a co-author of the best-selling book Overcomers: Next Level Living and serves as the National Radio Hostess for KYOK 106.5 FM/1140 AM's Powerful Praise Gospel Hour, as well as Hostess of the Powerful Praise Podcast.•Be sure to download her latest single release “WayAfter Way” which is available on all digital outlets.•A “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge has been AWARDED from Feedspot which has named Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold one of the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET'S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DBINTERNET RADIO STATION AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well. •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA'S BOOK RELEASES•“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History”•"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!"•"Molding a Black Princess" Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs
This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles Red Wings trade options & free agency paths as Steve Yzerman weighs how aggressive to get this summer. News and analysis breaks down the Elias Pettersson trade scenario, Bobby McMann free agent fit, and what a real roster shakeup could look like for Todd McLellan's group. (0:00) Remembering Claude Lemieux Opening with condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Claude Lemieux, who passed away at age 60. (1:12) Intro Warning the residents along TPC Michigan, Oakland Hills, and Detroit Golf Club fairways that the WWP crew is coming to town. Fortify your windows. (4:10) Red Wings Offseason Paths Walking through Max Bultman's three scenarios (article here) for the Detroit Red Wings: targeted adds (Bobby McMann, Michael McCarron), the bigger free agent swing (Alex Tuch, Mason Marchment, Vitek Vanecek, plus a Cossa-for-Howard trade), or the bold Elias Pettersson trade with Nate Danielson as the headliner. Why the rising cap makes Pettersson's $11.6M hit less scary, which option two terrifies us, and where McMann fits as the most realistic add. Also: is there a chaotic option four where you reset around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond and move on from Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? (31:15) Stanley Cup Final Preview Carolina's buzzsaw run through the East versus Vegas methodically dismantling Colorado. Predictions, the Mitch Marner/Carter Hart factor, and why this might be hockey sickos' dream final even if Gary Bettman is seething about the market matchup. (43:35) Bruce Cassidy Situation Cassidy goes on Spittin' Chiclets to call out Vegas for blocking interviews. Big dog move from Vegas or lame excuses? (45:20) Prospect Profile: Alberts Smits The big Latvian left-shot defenseman drawing Moritz Seider and Jakob Chychrun comps. Why he could go top five and what the floor looks like. (51:00) Prospect Profile: Ryan Roobroeck The big winger with a cannon shot and serious compete questions. Anthony Mantha vibes - should Yzerman, Draper & Co. swing on him at 47? (56:50) Worlds: MBN Wins Bronze Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Norway take bronze at the World Championships, beating Canada & Emmitt Finnie in overtime. Finland takes gold as Switzerland loses a 3rd straight final. (58:25) Overtime Mailbag: Patreon Questions Vegas aggression paying off, what it would take to move into the top five, who's next in the rafters (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), Robert Thomas trade packages, and Sebastian Cossa's development path with NHL goalie coaches. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!
June 2026 meditations are written and recorded by Megan Preston Meyer. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate. Megan Preston Meyer is a founding editor of Via Media Review and the author of five books, including the Supply Jane & Fifo Adventures and Firebrand. She's a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Switzerland and a licensed lay preacher.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their World Cup Previews, this time diving into co-host Canada's group, Group B. Will the Swiss, lead by Granit Xhaka, make another run? Are we worried about Alphonso Davies' health? Tune in daily for a new group as we speed toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11th on FOX! Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:04 - Canada Preview2:49 - Bosnia & Herzegovina Preview4:00 - Qatar Preview5:21 - Switzerland Preview6:10 - Match of the Group6:50 - Alexi's Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Entirely unreleased, undeniably funky techno. Charles Accarisi, AKA Chlär, treats techno like a science. From his earliest days as an audio engineer, the Lisbon-via-Switzerland artist has approached techno with the precision of a seasoned experimentalist, dissecting our love of listening to kick drums in dark, sweaty clubs down to its very bones. Before launching his label, Primal Instinct, in 2023, he dug deep, building its foundation on neuroscience studies exploring syncopation and bass frequencies. Yet, for all its academic rigor, Accarisi's music remains incredibly funky. You can hear this endless pursuit of groove in his DJ sets. His productions flit across the techno continuum with similar versatility. One minute, as half of Funk Assault, he's flipping a Beastie Boys vocal into a 140-BPM weapon; the next, he aims straight for the head, trading peak-time bacchanalia for the haunted hypnotism of the afterhours. RA 1041 is all of this and more. Composed entirely of unreleased tracks, it delivers 70 minutes of heads-down techno in its purest form. It's heavy and dark, for sure, but undeniably swung, seamlessly bridging dub techno and sweat-inducing hardgroove throwbacks. This is contemporary techno synthesized by a master chemist. Read the Q&A at ra.co/podcast/1060 @chlaer @primalinstinctrecords
Empower your children by giving them a foundation rooted in greatness rather than struggle. In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, host Jae sits down with educator Gareth to discuss the transformative power of classical African history. If you have ever felt that traditional school curriculums fall short in representing the true depth of heritage, this conversation will provide the roadmap you need.Gareth explains why it is essential to move beyond a narrative that begins with slavery and instead focus on the thousands of years of excellence that came before. We dive deep into how understanding your roots acts as an anchor, filtering out negativity and providing the nutrients of inspiration needed to thrive in the modern world. You will learn about the incredible contributions of Nile Valley civilizations, including how ancestors invented geometry and algebra to solve real-world problems.
John's trip to Switzerland, Woolie's Heated Rivalry, Mewgenics, Starfox Remake, Widow's Bay, Woolie trudges through the latest season of The Simpsons, John hangs out in the Cul-de-sac with Ed, Edd N Eddy, and then they meet up at Anime North for a LIVE Recommend or Die Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/VersusWolvesPodcast Versus Wolves is a podcast hosted by Eyepatch Wolf and Woolie Versus. Each month, they force each other to experience different media, and then report back on each recommendation. Hilarity/Violence ensues. Watch the show: youtube.com/@VersusWolvesPodcast Listen to the show: http://versuswolves.libsyn.com http://www.soundcloud.com/versus-wolves iTunes, Spotify, and most podcast platforms Follow us on: http://www.twitter.com/VersusWolves http://www.tiktok.com/@versuswolves http://www.instagram.com/versuswolves Versus Wolves is: Eyepatch Wolf (youtube.com/@supereyepatchwolf3007) Woolie Versus (youtube.com/@WoolieVersus )
Carl, Stelios, and Nate discuss the conviction of Henry Nowak's killer, Switzerland's latest terror attack, and the birth rate domino effect.
Theologian and historian Dr. Martin Erdmann explores the concept of Orwellian perpetual war in the modern era. Drawing on the works of George Orwell and historian Harry Elmer Barnes, Erdmann argues that contemporary conflicts like the war in Ukraine are often “phony wars” designed for domestic control rather than military victory. The discussion suggests that global elites use these manufactured tensions to consolidate power, build up technocratic defense industries, and forestall economic collapses through national debt. Erdmann interprets the rise of multipolarity and regional blocs—such as the European Union and Eurasian Union—as strategic steps toward a unified world federation. Ultimately, the conversation frames these geopolitical shifts within a biblical worldview, asserting that the global movement toward a single world government and currency aligns with prophetic history. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Erdmann’s Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B086BQ2C2Z/allbooks Musings of the Court Jester https://drmartinerdmann.substack.com Verax Institute https://veraxinstitut.ch About Dr. Martin Erdmann Dr. Martin Erdmann studied theology at Columbia International University, SC (Master of Divinity), the University of Basel, Switzerland and the University of Aberdeen, Scotland (Master of Theology). In 1999, he was awarded a doctoral degree in Modern Church History at Brunel University London, England. The senate of the Károli Gáspár University, Budapest, Hungary, conferred on him a Habilitation degree (Dr. habil.) in Systematic Theology in 2017. In 1996, he founded Online Communication Systems, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. For four years he headed up the New Testament department of the Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule Basel (State-independent Theological Seminary), Switzerland. In his position as Senior Scientist at the University Hospital in Basel, he was involved in researching the ethical implications of Nanotechnology for five years. From 2003 to 2010 he was Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (distance education) at Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA. Since 2003 he has directed the Verax Institute (Christian apologetics). *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace consistently invite us to enter a meditative state. Whatever the medium, each piece seems to raise more questions than provide answers. The artists, respected for their innovative work, have concluded the series for which they are most known, large-scale blown glass fruit and vegetable forms. Their subsequent work includes life-size figurative wood and glass sculptures as well as outdoor bronze installations and glass work that features blown vessels and cast panels with illustrations of the 'first facts' of bird identification realized through applied glass powder drawings. Most recently, the artists have been working on their Botanicals, a body of work that preserves real flowers in composite and glass. Kirkpatrick and Mace have worked collaboratively for the past 47 years after meeting at the Pilchuck Glass School in 1979. The artists have consistently explored seminal themes: principles of drawing as incorporated into glass, the metaphoric content of human relationship to nature and the appropriation of materials to support a visual idea. They recently installed a large public art project at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Kirkpatrick (born in Des Moines, Iowa, 1952) and Mace (born in Exeter, New Hampshire, 1949) have exhibited, lectured and taught extensively throughout the world. They taught for 12 years at Pilchuck Glass School. Their collaborative work is included in collections and museums around the world including the Corning Museum of Glass, NY; The Detroit Institute of Art Detroit, MI; The Boston Museum of Fine Art, Boston, MA; Hokkaido Museum, Japan; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York NY; Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Lausanne, Switzerland; Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Toledo Art Museum, Toledo, OH and The National Museum of American Art, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Mark Doty, wrote in the introduction of the book, Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C Mace: "This might be the most complex yoking of all, the way that two sensibilities overlap, merge, separate, conflict and resolve. A continuing dynamic, itself both unstable and solid, evolving, transforming materials and processes as it transforms itself." Kirkpatrick and Mace were recognized in 2019 for their outstanding achievement in the field of contemporary glass art by the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, and have been elected to the American Craft Fellows in 2005, interviewed for the Smithsonian Archives of American Art in 2006 and given the 2001 Chateau Ste. Michelle Libensky Award by Pilchuck Glass School honoring outstanding contemporary artists working in glass. Kirkpatrick served as a trustee on the board of Pilchuck Glass School for 16 years. Now, the artists split their time between a home and studio in Seattle, Washington, and a farm on the Olympic Peninsula near the Washington Coast. Their current Botanical sculptures grew out of a desire to capture the essence of a plant by preserving it through portraiture. Each plant is harvested as it shares its bloom, brought into the studio, deconstructed, dried and reassembled. The specimen is then suspended within layers of composites and glass. The finished work has been recreated through the artist's hand and dependent on the artist's view of the specimen by observing in life, the plant's structure, the result, a portrait of a flower. Of their Botanical sculpture, Daniel J. Hinkley, plantsman wrote: "The works of Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace capture the improbable if not the impossible, the apprehension of not just a moment reflecting the magic and majesty of our natural world but the abduction and amplification of a precise moment of perfection. To say that the paragon of their subjects has been frozen in time implies incorrectly that what you observe in their work is not simply an expiration and preservation of a plant at its floral zenith. These flowers embody the mystery and beauty, comprehended and embraced by the artists, to such a degree that one might actually perceive its ultimate drop of petal, abscission of leaf or growth of root." A selection of Kirkpatrick and Mace works is also on view now at the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, in Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio. The exhibition showcases the groundbreaking creators who shaped the past and future of glass art.
After testing half a dozen knives this season, the North Arm Knives Lynx rose to the top. With its wide sweeping belly, full-size G10 handle, and tough Magnacut blade, this fixed blade knife proved itself in the field during multiple big game breakdowns. In this review, I walk through what makes this knife exceptional, what it's not ideal for, and why it's earned a spot in my kill kit. Whether you're a backpack hunter or a guided client looking for reliable gear, this review cuts through the noise and delivers real-world insight.
pWotD Episode 3313: Claude Lemieux Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 375,808 views on Thursday, 28 May 2026 our article of the day is Claude Lemieux.Claude Percy Lemieux (July 16, 1965 – May 28, 2026) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for six teams between 1983 and 2009. Lemieux won four Stanley Cup championships during his career, including two with the New Jersey Devils, with whom he won the Conn Smythe Trophy during the team's victory in the 1995 Stanley Cup Final. He was one of 11 players to win a Stanley Cup championship with at least three different teams. He was also known as one of the greatest playoff performers, with his 80 career playoff goals ranking as the ninth most in NHL history.Lemieux was born in Buckingham, Quebec, but grew up in Mont-Laurier, Quebec. He was drafted in the second round of the 1983 NHL entry draft by the Montreal Canadiens and played with them from 1983–1990, winning his first Stanley Cup with the team in 1986. In 1990, he was traded to the Devils, with whom he played five seasons and won a second Stanley Cup. He was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 1995 and won his third Stanley Cup during the 1996 Cup Final. During the playoffs that season, Lemieux hit Kris Draper of the Detroit Red Wings from behind, breaking Draper's orbital, cheek, and jaw bones, and sparking a vicious rivalry between the Avalanche and Red Wings. In 1999, Lemieux was traded back to the Devils and won a fourth Stanley Cup with them in the 2000 Cup Final. Over the next few seasons, he played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars. Lemieux left the NHL in 2003 and briefly joined EV Zug of the Swiss Nationalliga A before retiring as a player. In 2005, he was named president of the ECHL's Phoenix RoadRunners, a position he held for two years. Lemieux returned to the NHL with the San Jose Sharks for the 2008–2009 season, but retired again after that year. Following his retirement, Lemieux became a sports agent, serving in the role until his death.His son, Brendan Lemieux, is also a former NHL player, and currently plays for HC Davos of the National League in Switzerland.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:42 UTC on Friday, 29 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Claude Lemieux on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kevin.
Glenn reacts to the upcoming movie "Disclosure Day," directed by Steven Spielberg. Is Steven Spielberg's return to filmmaking connected to something bigger regarding UFOs and the government? Glenn discusses how the government has routinely worked with storytellers to shape public opinion. Jill Biden admitted recently that she thought Biden was having a stroke during the infamous debate with Trump. Glenn and Jason discuss a possible psyop involving the government and aliens. Glenn also reacts to a recent stabbing in Switzerland that the media isn't reporting on. Glenn speaks with political commentator Dave Rubin to discuss Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D), a recent vulgar post from the official Democrat X account, and the political direction Florida may go once Governor Ron DeSantis (R) leaves office. Maine gubernatorial candidate Robert Charles (R) joins to discuss the possibility of Maine having its first Republican governor in over six decades. Glenn discusses Germany's downfall, as tax receipts show production and profits are plummeting. Manhattan Institute Fellow Rafael Mangual joins to discuss why, despite a drop in crime rates in Los Angeles, the city itself is not getting any safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Glenn reacts to a recent stabbing in Switzerland that the media isn't reporting on. Glenn speaks with political commentator Dave Rubin to discuss Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D), a recent vulgar post from the official Democrat X account, and the political direction Florida may go once Governor Ron DeSantis (R) leaves office. Maine gubernatorial candidate Robert Charles (R) joins to discuss the possibility of Maine having its first Republican governor in over six decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead of visits to the Mission Festival in Switzerland and Amnesia in Ibiza, Markus Schulz checks in with the latest studio edition of the Global DJ Broadcast. The show is headlined by three Coldharbour world premieres, courtesy of Pavlo Vicci, Daniel Wanrooy and ALAT; alongside feature tunes from Solarstone & Orkidea, David Guetta, Korolova, The Thrillseekers and more. Breakthrough trance talent Nemke provides the guestmix, which includes the premiere of his upcoming Coldharbour release Maia. The Essentials with Markus Schulz 01. Paul James Nolan - Mandarin Sunrise 02. Khen - Lyup [Deeper Shades] 03. Elias Erium - Apex 04. Solarstone & Orkidea - Slowmotion VII [A Moment of Sunrise] 05. PARAFRAME - Strong [In Bloom] 08. Matt Fax - Tomorrow 07. Pavlo Vicci - Tantum 08. Charles D & Weska featuring Bexxie - Can't Get Enough [Down the Rabbit Hole] 09. Sebastien Tellier featuring Slayyyter & Nile Rodgers - Thrill of the Night (David Guetta Remix) 10. Estiva - Mistika 11. Markus Schulz - Rave Generator 12. Kryder - Ascension 13. Korolova - Another Life 14. Daniel Wanrooy - Burned 15. Above & Beyond and Justine Suissa - When I Look in Your Eyes 16. Mike Foyle - Pandora (The Blizzard Remix) [Hall of Fame] Nemke 01. Nemke - Rush 02. Nemke - Timeless 03. Nemke & Digital Elements - Celestial 04. Nemke - Spirit Bomb (2.0 Mix) w/ Eiffel 65 - Blue & Galantis - Runaway Acapella 05. Nemke - Maia 06. Nemke - Gaia (Nhato Remix) 07. Nemke - Zombie 08. ID - ID The Final 30 17. Daxson - Manifesto 18. ALAT - Kreator 19. Mattia Saviolo - Parallel Dimension 20. Luvstruck - Walking with Elephants 21. Mike EFEX - Talk to Me 22. The Thrillseekers - When Darkness Falls 23. HALIENE & Ilan Bluestone - Eclipsed By You 24. Stoneface & Terminal - Sun & You
Episode 528 / Marina AdamsMarina Adams is a painter based in New York, NY, Bridgehampton, New York, and Parma, Italy. She earned degrees from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA and Columbia University, New York, NY. Her solo exhibitions include Cosmic Repair at Timothy Taylor, The Art of Living Slowly and Mother Tongue at Galerie Thomas Schulte, Berlin, Devals x Salon 94, Paris, France, To a World Full of Others, von Bartha, Basel, Switzerland; Flower Power at Copenhagen and Deep Breathing at S-Chanf, Switzerland, Stephen Friedman Galleryin London, FOCUS: Marina Adams at The Modern Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, Anemones and Soft Power at Salon 94 and many others.She is in the public collection of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the Longlati Foundation in Shanghai, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, among others. She is a 2016 recipient of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship and received the 2018 Award of Merit Medal for Painting from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.Adams has collaborated with poets Norma Cole, Charles Bernstein, Vincent Katz, Leslie Scalapino and Christian Prigent and has published prints with TwoPalms NY, ULAE, Niels Borch Jensen Copenhagen and VanDeb Editions.
This week, Andy sits down with Karl-Fritz Scheufele, Chief of Staff – Craft, Digital & Experience at Chopard and a third-generation member of the family that manages this historic brand.
Grab your coffee and settle in — Tom Gazzola and Joaquin Gage are back in the studio for a high-stakes Thursday edition of 2 Guys and a Goalie right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports world is dealing with massive playoff elimination drama, but all eyes in Edmonton are focused on a terrifying piece of news coming out of Switzerland this morning. An absolute nightmare scenario has unfolded overseas at the men's World Hockey Championship... Suiting up for Team Canada in a premier quarterfinal showdown against the United States, elite Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard was forced to leave the game early in the first period. Bouchard was caught by a brutal, high hit to the head from American defender Ryan Lindgren, leaving Bouchard visibly shaken and knocked out on the ice before being helped to the locker room. Lindgren was tossed with a five-minute major and a game misconduct, but the real concern is right here in Oil Country. Coming off a career-high 95-point season, what does an injury of this magnitude mean for Bouchard, Team Canada's gold medal hopes, and the Oilers' critical offseason plans? Tommy and Gager react to the hit and break down the major organizational fallout. On Today's Show: The Evan Bouchard Injury Fallout: The guys pull no punches, reacting to the scary hit on Bouchard at the Worlds. Gager gives the athlete's perspective on returning from heavy head contact, and the boys discuss how this sudden injury news completely changes the temperature of the Oilers' summer. Habs on the Brink of Elimination: The Eastern Conference Final is officially on life support in Montreal. Andersen completely shut the door last night, backstopping the Carolina Hurricanes to a dominant 4-0 shutout win at the Bell Centre. Down 3-1, are the Canadiens completely cooked, or is there a path for a miraculous Game 5 comeback? The Oilers Coaching Carousel: The waiting game continues. Tommy and Gager check back in on Stan Bowman's deliberate head-coaching search. What is the holdup? Who is currently leading the internal shortlist, and when can fans finally expect white smoke out of the front office? 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
If Bern, Switzerland's capital city is on your must-visit list but you're not sure where to start, you're in the right spot! In this episode, I'm sitting down with Bern native Kathrin Spinnler to spill all our favourite secrets about how to make the most of 2 days in Bern - from the best things to do in Bern, Switzerland to can't-miss local highlights.We'll take you on a stroll through the gorgeous Bern Old Town with its fountains, covered arcades and the impressive Bern Minster, show you where to catch the famous Zytglogge clock show, and make sure you don't miss the picture-perfect views from the Rosengarten.You'll discover where and when to visit Bern's Bear Park, and hear about favourite local hangouts, the Aare River and Gurten, the city's own mountain. There's also time in our Bern two-day itinerary to visit the Paul Klee Museum Bern or take a side trip to the Emmental cheese factory.Plus there are loads of handy Bern travel tips - from how to plan your Bern itinerary and suggested day trips from Bern, to easy ways to get around.Whether you've just got one day in Bern or want to dive deep into all the best things to see in Bern, this episode will give you heaps of ideas to make your trip easy and unforgettable.Happy travels,Carolyn
The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.
Patrick opens by bringing artificial intelligence into sharp focus, referencing Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical and its stark warning against techno-pride and corporate overreach while championing human dignity shaped in God’s image. He fields tough questions on legalism, confession, and the conscience, never shying from the uncomfortable edges of parish life, from irksome priests to schism brewing in the headlines. Even simple moments, like enduring a noisy movie companion, become lessons about discomfort and grace woven into daily faith. Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV (00:46) Mike - Can you become too dogmatic or legalistic? 30% of Catholics go to confession but the other 70% don't. (11:09) The SSPX has announced the names of four priests to be consecrated bishops on July 1 at its seminary in Switzerland. (22:18) Kent - Do we maintain our memories when we die? (26:19) Mary - When is it okay to admonish your priest in a brotherly way? Is it ever okay to speak up if the Pastor is pushing people away from the church to seek other parishes? (31:27) Cyrus at the movies
Today we return to the subject of hedge funds in commodities, and metals and mining in particular. How have hedge funds evolved with respect to commodities? What do investors and allocators think about with respect to commodities exposure and the types of investments they want to make? How do hedge funds go about a lasting edge in the commodities sector? And then why commodities and why, in particular, metals and mining? Our guest is Matt Heap, founder and CIO of Forth Fund Management, a sector specialist hedge fund dedicated to metals and mining, launching in Switzerland. Matt has had a phenomenal career in metals trading, both in hedge funds at OrionResource Partners, and then prior to that, as Louis Dreyfus, where he was global head of metals For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global
This week, Colin sits down with Matt Walker—author of Europe United and the only person to attend a live football match in all 55 UEFA nations in a single season—to build the ultimate travel guide for the 16 European countries headed to World Cup 2026. Matt walks us through which European nations are most worth visiting, which to skip, where the football culture actually lives, and the best (and worst) reason to visit every single one of the 16. Plus: a definitive ranking of Europe's five most popular budget airlines! In this episode: • How Matt pulled off seeing a game in all 55 UEFA nations in the 2017–18 season • How he forced his way into the worst match he saw • Which World Cup 2026 European nation has the richest football culture (Turkey vs. Scotland) • The surprising answer for least rich football culture in Europe — and why • Brazil vs. Argentina for the best non-European football experience • Whether Morocco belongs in our World Cup 2026 trip plans • Where to eat in Europe when your matchday plans fall through • Why you should avoid Barcelona and Bilbao for Spain national team matches • Best and worst reason to visit all 16 European World Cup 2026 nations — Sweden, Norway, Scotland, England, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey • The best balance of dark history and modern travel in Europe today • A definitive ranking of Europe's five biggest budget airlines: Ryanair, Wizz Air, EasyJet, Eurowings, and Vueling Foot(y)notes... Our guest: Get your copy of Europe United by Matt Walker: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Europe-United-football-season-nations/dp/1787476138/ Follow Matt's ongoing footy travels at 55footballnations.com: https://www.55footballnations.com/ Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/55footballnations/ The Footy Travelers: Follow The Footy Travelers' "Chasing the World Cup Spirit" trip through Europe: https://linktr.ee/Footytravelers Join our upcoming group trips: https://footytravelers.com/trips Get our monthly newsletter: https://newsletter.footytravelers.com
"We don't live in a stable world anymore. We live in a rapidly changing, turbulent world. And in a dynamic environment, intelligence is not just your ability to think and learn, it's your capacity to rethink and unlearn."Adam Grant, organizational psychologist, podcaster, and author of the bestseller "Think Again", tells us why we are wrong in many of our assumptions about today's world, and why we would all benefit from tackling our own biases - not least the "I'm-not-biased" bias.And he explains why the wrong sorts of people too often get promoted or elected to positions of power.Adam spoke to Radio Davos at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.Links:Think Again: https://adamgrant.net/book/think-again/Books Adam mentions:Factfulness: https://www.gapminder.org/factfulness-book/The Better Angels of Our Nature: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Better_Angels_of_Our_NatureNot the End of the World: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145624737-not-the-end-of-the-worldReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith.For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is this the ultimate tripod head for hunters? The Wiser Precision Ridge Warden might be the most practical hybrid tripod head on the market — lightweight, strong, and uniquely capable of both glassing and shooting with its pan, tilt, and cant functionality. In this in-depth review, I test it with a Kowa 88 spotter and my rifle setup to see if it really replaces the need for separate glassing and shooting heads. We break down what works, what doesn't, and who this product is really for.
Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Sunday's Giro Stage 15, won by Uno-X's Fredrik Dversnes Lavik after a cat-and-mouse chase against the sprinters on the streets of Milan, before looking back through the second week of this Giro, pulling out a few trends and attempting to predict what is coming in week three, including Tuesday's explosive mountain stage in Switzerland. Buy tickets to THEMOVE's live show on May 31st https://www.myticketshop.be/event-details/wattage-festival-2026/777 Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Henson Shaving: Visit https://hensonshaving.com/themove or use code themove to receive 100 free blades with the purchase of a razor (over 2 years supply). Just make sure both products are in the cart for the code to take effect. Sheath Underwear: Sheath. The underwear of legends. Go to https://www.sheath.com/THEMOVE and use code THEMOVE for 20% off. Shopify: Start your business today with the industry's best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing SFX Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/themove Cheers: Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order at https://CheersHealth.com/THEMOVE #Cheers #ad Saily: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code THEMOVE at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/THEMOVE Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/themove! #squarepod Lagoon: Use code MOVE for 15% off at https://LagoonSleep.com/THEMOVE
Hear how Marissa built a full-time travel career while advocating for inclusion, ethical tourism and local stories. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Travel creator Marissa Strang shares stories from Japan, Switzerland and Egypt while reflecting on the emotional realities of building a life through travel. She discusses leaving corporate America to become a full-time content creator, balancing documentation with being present in the moment, and using travel storytelling to spotlight underrepresented voices, local histories and community-led tourism initiatives. Marissa also explores the experiences of Black travelers abroad, the difference between diversity and inclusion in travel marketing, and why supporting local communities through intentional travel can foster deeper cultural understanding around the world. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)
We share how we're reshaping our points and miles strategy after Hyatt devaluations, including new card moves and the reality of planning family travel when award space disappears. We also walk through our Italy and Switzerland pivot, plus a credit score rebound that lets us apply for new cards with confidence. • choosing the Bilt Palladium for the signup bonus and transfer partners • why we skip mortgage payments through Bilt for now • using Bilt cash to activate the 3x accelerator on planned spend • targeting Japan Airlines miles and watching hard expiration rules • adding Capital One Savor for uncapped 3x groceries • pending Wells Fargo Autograph Journey verification and what we're sending • navigating Chase 5/24 and our plan to earn more Chase points via a business card • booking Hyatt stays before devaluation while keeping options open • dropping Lake Como due to missing standard award space for two rooms • deciding between Florence costs and a Switzerland-heavy itinerary • planning Rome with hotel openings still uncertain and building a backup • timing credit card applications after utilization drops and scores rebound above 800 If you listened to last week's episode where I had our very first guest on, I would love feedback if you haven't already sent it. Find me on Instagram at travel party5, and we will catch you on the next episode.
Allen covers Suzlon hitting 2 GW in a single Indian state, Nabrawind’s crane-free turbine install in Namibia, Antora’s South Dakota thermal battery, Australia’s $17 billion grid expansion, and Shimizu recycling old turbine blades into steel. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! GOOD MORNING. The wind industry is not just getting bigger. It is getting smarter. And today … we have the proof. Let us start in India. SUZLON GROUP just crossed a milestone. Two gigawatts of wind orders … in a single Indian state. The latest deal … sixty-five turbines at three megawatts each for a company called SUNSURE ENERGY. SUNSURE is not a utility. It is an independent power producer building round-the-clock clean energy for data centers … electric vehicles … and heavy industry. Wind paired with solar and battery storage. Power that does not stop when the sun goes down. SUZLON is already building six hundred and sixty-four megawatts of additional commercial and industrial projects in the same region. And SUNSURE … backed by PARTNERS GROUP of Switzerland … has seven gigawatts in development across India with a target of ten gigawatts by two thousand thirty. That is not government-led. That is private capital chasing wind. Now … across the ocean to Africa. A Spanish company called NABRAWIND [NAH-brah-wind] just solved a problem that has plagued remote wind farms for years. How do you install a turbine when you cannot get a crane to the site? Their answer is a system called SKYLIFT. No heavy-lift cranes. None. A self-erecting tower combined with a blade installation tool they call the BLADERUNNER. They just put up a GOLDWIND six-megawatt turbine at a wind farm in NAMIBIA. And here is the part that changes the math. Traditional crane installation needs calm air. Six to eight meters per second. Maximum. NABRAWIND’s system works in fifteen meters per second sustained … with gusts up to twenty. That site blows hard. All the time. Which is exactly why they chose it. When complete … seven turbines … two hundred and thirty gigawatt-hours a year. About six percent of NAMIBIA’s entire electricity demand. NABRAWIND was acquired by Australia’s FORTESCUE last year as part of its industrial decarbonization push. So India is stacking private-sector wind orders. Africa is installing turbines without cranes. And in SOUTH DAKOTA … they are storing the wind itself. A California startup called ANTORA ENERGY just built a five-gigawatt-hour thermal battery at an ethanol plant in BIG STONE CITY. More than two hundred solid carbon blocks. When the wind blows at night and nobody needs the power … the blocks absorb cheap electricity and heat up. When the plant needs energy … the blocks release heat or generate electricity through special cells that capture light from superheated material. Think of it as a giant toaster oven battery. Full power expected by October. The plant’s president put it simply. Nobody has got a switch for the wind. It blows when it wants to blow. Now … down under. The AUSTRALIAN government just announced the biggest single expansion of its electricity grid. Nineteen renewable energy projects. Seven-point-eight gigawatts of generation. Seven-point-nine gigawatt-hours of battery storage. Seventeen billion dollars in private investment. Nineteen thousand construction jobs. Power for four million homes. Among the largest … RWE’s [arr-vay’s] THEODORE wind farm in QUEENSLAND. One-point-one gigawatts. Up to one hundred and seventy turbines. Three billion Australian dollars. RWE … the same company building offshore wind in England and Denmark … is now building onshore in AUSTRALIA. And the AUSTRALIAN government is not stopping. They just opened the next round of tenders. Another five gigawatts. Finally … JAPAN. Major contractor SHIMIZU [shee-MEE-zoo] CORPORATION has developed a way to recycle old wind turbine blades. Not into park benches. Not into landfill. Into steel. The blades are cut and crushed into a material that goes into electric furnaces to adjust the carbon content of steel … making it harder and stronger. JAPAN expects to replace one hundred to two hundred turbines a year by the two thousand thirties. That is two to three thousand tonnes of blade waste. Annually. SHIMIZU has built about twenty percent of the wind power facilities in JAPAN. They see this technology as a way to grow their entire wind energy business. So … let us step back. India stacks two gigawatts of private-sector wind orders. Africa installs turbines in gale-force winds … without a crane. South Dakota stores surplus wind in superheated carbon blocks. Australia backs nineteen projects with seventeen billion dollars. And Japan turns old blades into stronger steel. From the factory floor to the scrap yard … from the wind farm to the furnace … the industry is solving problems at every stage of a turbine’s life. And that's the state of the wind industry for the 25th of May 2026. Join us for the UPTIME WIND ENERGY PODCAST tomorrow.
1981 China was nothing but farmers. Today, it's one of the most technologically advanced civilizations next to the United States, the UK, Switzerland, Japan, and many others. 44 years ago, they weren't. They had to invest in the tech in order to grow their civilization. We're in the current age of A.I. Elon Musk painted a picture of what's to come. You're already seeing it.... The robots are replacing humans and within 5 years, 20% of the workforce will have been replaced by A.I. So what does that mean for you? If you don't accept the tech, you're going to be left. The changes are coming in 5 years, but you have 5 months to figure out what you're going to do. About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
Tim proposes the question on which athletes you could find a mural of ANYWHERE in the USA. Jose Yohe joins Tim live in Switzerland to talk Pens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay gives a raw update from the middle of a wild spring bear guiding season — six bears down, two clients still in the field, and some honest reflection on wounding and misses that's worth hearing if you're planning a guided hunt. Then we get into the real reason this episode exists: the official launch of the Forged Base Series Socks. Jay breaks down exactly why he spent a year designing a backcountry hunting sock from scratch — and why, after nearly a decade of using merino-based socks, he came to the conclusion that merino fails in more ways than it succeeds. The three core problems: it doesn't evacuate moisture fast enough, it isn't durable enough for hard daily use, and it loses its shape within a couple of days of a backcountry hunt. He also calls out the lifetime warranty model used by most hunting sock companies, explaining why it's a business strategy built on the assumption that most customers are too lazy to actually claim it — and why he chose to put every dollar into the design instead. You'll get a full breakdown of the six-fabric construction — CoolMax, Reprieve XS cross-sectional polyester, a wool/acrylic blend, polyamide, and spandex — and why each one was placed exactly where it is. Plus, Jay shares the story of iteration number six, the one that was almost perfect before a single seam flaw sent him back to the drawing board days after placing the final production order.
The BOB & TOM Show — May 21, 2026 6:00 — “Enormous Penis” by Da Vinci's Notebook 6:05 — Kristi discusses an octopus movie 6:08 — Discussion about Finding Nemo and Tom not liking it 6:11 — Talking animals in movies 6:23 — Top 10 talking animal movies 6:27 — Tom discusses sign language and unintentionally upsets listeners 6:33 — Letter about Sherwood Anderson reportedly dying from complications involving a toothpick 6:34 — Letter reacting to Tom mentioning James Caan and the Playboy Mansion 6:37 — Tom discusses former Playboy models 6:47 — Letter about things Josh dislikes 6:50 — Discussion about Scout vehicles going electric 6:54 — Bench seats in future Scout vehicles 7:04 — Letter about a grandmother being buried with a six-pack of Schlitz beer 7:08 — Favorite beers discussion 7:09 — Tom says his dog house is now outside 7:11 — Letter about going to the deli for pepperoni 7:12 — Update on Josh's cat, Gravy 7:13 — Tom jokes about his dog threatening to call the ASPCA 7:24 — Beer song transition from Pat 7:26 — Sports segment 7:34 — Fingerprint theft discussion 7:38 — Chick discusses Aaron Rodgers 7:50 — “Enter the Young” by The Association 7:53 — “Along Comes Mary” by The Association 7:55 — Free T-shirts discussion tied to “Enter the Young” 8:03 — Story about the longest scarf knitted while running a marathon 8:06 — Seagull reportedly poops on King Charles III 8:08 — “Along Comes Mary” by The Association 8:09 — Arguing over bad jokes 8:09 — Discussion about surviving members of The Association 8:10 — Discussion about a “Sexy Priest” calendar 8:13 — Kristi mentions a “Sexy Rabbi” show 8:24 — Study says swearing during workouts may help performance 8:27 — Dunkin offering 48-ounce coffee buckets for one day 8:32 — Pat performs a song about swearing 8:36 — T-shirt slogan discussion 8:47 — Letter from a listener in Switzerland about the meaning of “Schlitz” 8:49 — Today in History 8:54 — Discussion about Raymond Burr being a difficult guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 9:05 — Zoom interview with Al Jackson 9:07 — “Get Cendy” discussion 9:22 — Zoom interview with Bob Odenkirk 9:25 — Discussion of Bob Odenkirk's movies and projects 9:32 — TSA policies regarding medical marijuana discussed 9:36 — “Rock the Boat” discussion 9:48 — Discussion about vegan and non-vegan relationships 9:51 — Jess discusses making both meat and vegan hot dogs 9:52 — Story about a frog found in a sealed salad bag 6:00 AM Hour7:00 AM Hour8:00 AM Hour9:00 AM Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 88: Hormuz Oil Shock, Airfares and the Future of Flying - IATA's Chief Economist on the New Energy Crisis Oil shocks used to feel like something that happened in markets, headlines and awkward economist panels. Not anymore. In this episode of Trade Splaining, we look at how the latest energy shock is moving from oil markets into the parts of the economy people actually feel - airfares, airline schedules, fuel tanks, EV demand, government energy policy and, potentially, your next holiday. The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer just a geopolitics story. It is becoming a consumer story, a transport story and a very expensive reminder that energy security still runs through some very narrow places. This week, Marie Owens Thomsen, Chief Economist at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), joins the show to explain why aviation is facing what she calls a double energy crisis: an oil crisis and a refining crisis. Airlines do not fly on crude oil - they fly on jet fuel. And when jet fuel prices rise sharply, airlines face immediate pressure on costs, routes, pricing and survival. Marie breaks down why sustainable aviation fuel is not as simple as “just make greener jet fuel,” why refineries are far more interconnected than most people realise, and why the future of flying depends on much bigger questions around energy systems, investment, infrastructure and political timelines. In other words: aviation may be only a small slice of refined fuel output, but when the system starts creaking, everyone notices. Also in this episode: Trump and Xi apparently make trade nice again - details pending, napkins possibly missing - Europe's airlines brace for higher costs, EVs get a crisis-driven boost, Swatch and Audemars Piguet release expensive pendant-shaped plastic, Switzerland accidentally gets a king, and Italy battles the real menace of our time: marauding peacocks. In this episode: How the Hormuz crisis is feeding into fuel prices, airline costs and travel disruption Why jet fuel is not the same thing as crude oil - and why that matters How higher fuel prices could affect airfares, routes and airline profitability Why Europe may be especially exposed to aviation fuel shocks Marie Owens Thomsen on IATA, sustainability and the future of air transport Why sustainable aviation fuel requires a whole energy-system rethink How refinery economics shape the future of aviation Whether this crisis could accelerate renewable energy and alternative fuels The strange incentives now facing governments, airlines and consumers Switzerland's self-declared king and Italy's peacock problem Featured guest Marie Owens Thomsen is Chief Economist at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where she is also responsible for environmental and sustainability activities and serves on IATA's Management Committee. She previously worked at Lombard Odier as Head of Global Trends and Sustainability and has held senior roles across investment banking, private banking and international economics. Keywords Trade Splaining, IATA, Marie Owens Thomsen, aviation, airfares, jet fuel, oil shock, Strait of Hormuz, energy crisis, sustainable aviation fuel, SAF, airline industry, global trade, energy security, transport, geopolitics, supply chains, renewable energy, refining crisis, airlines, EV demand, global economy.
Another Grand Final has come and gone, and hoo boy, what a year for Eurovision! A new winner, a first-time winning country, drama, intrigue, hot mic moments - everything a fan could want out of a Grand Final. While we've got more opinions to come next week in our yearly Eurovangies awards, this week we've got our immediate thoughts about the contest. Jeremy mourns for his beloved Sam, Dimitry's pleased to Australia return to what they do best, and Oscar says Biiiiiiitch! The New York Times articles discussed on this week's episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/eurovision-israel-gaza-netanyahu.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/world/europe/eurovision-israel-votes.html This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wKOZdC2xwpGdfkSl7N8zl Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joineurovangelists Eurovangelists is an American Eurovision podcast, made in the US for Eurovision fans worldwide. The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!
What we say matters. In this episode, Chris and his son Elijah, debrief their recent trip to Switzerland and unpack the life-changing power of words. From self-talk and insecurity to gossip, sarcasm, and complaining, they explore how our speech can either advance the Kingdom of God or reinforce the lies of the enemy.
The World Health Organization met on Tuesday in Switzerland to discuss a deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. According to the WHO, the outbreak, which has killed more than 130 people and infected more than 500, could last for months. Those numbers could be much, much higher than what they've been able to report. The Ebola outbreak comes in the midst of another deadly health crisis you've probably heard a lot about: hantavirus. It's part of a family of extremely dangerous viruses that are primarily spread by rats and mice. As all this is going on, you're probably wondering who's running the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? And who is currently the Surgeon General of the United States? The answer to both? Currently, no one has been confirmed by the Senate. To find out more about what's happening with America's public health system, we spoke with Apoorva Mandavilli. She's a science and global health reporter at the New York Times.And in headlines, President Donald Trump shows off the White House ballroom construction site, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sits for a Congressional hearing, and guess who's making a lot of money trading stocks? You're not going to like the answer.Show Notes: Check out Apoorva's work – www.nytimes.com/by/apoorva-mandavilli Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. In this episode, Kim speaks with Steven Johnson, co-founder of Notebook LM, not about AI but about his book, The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective. They start with the story of how the Swiss dominated the watch industry for over a century, thanks to a highly decentralized network of cottage laborers in the Jura mountains. The culture of autonomy in the industry was so strong that it turned Swiss watchmakers into some of history's first anarchists, which in the 19th century simply meant self-organization. The movement became associated with disorder and violence after many anarchists adopted Nobel's invention of dynamite as their weapon. The public outcry against their violent attacks on heads of state and industry led to many modern surveillance techniques, including wiretapping and fingerprinting.. Steven and Kim speculate that some approaches to company-building in Silicon Valley have embraced bottom-up self-organization principles of the Jura mountains. They explore how we might have a viable alternative to capitalism and socialism today if anarchists had not embraced dynamite. They agree it's not too late to imagine that viable alternative–maybe one of them will write that book. Guest Background: Steven Johnson is the Co-Founder and Editorial Director, NotebookLM; Author of 14 books on science, technology, and innovation; co-creator and host of BBC/PBS series How We Got To Now and Extra Life. He is the host of the podcast The TED Interview and the author of the newsletter Adjacent Possible. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Marin County, California, with his wife and three sons. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Radical Sabbatical and Steven Johnson (03:02) The Relevance of History in Today's Context (06:02) The Evolution of Anarchism and Political Violence (09:03) Kropotkin and the Philosophy of Anarchism (12:06) The Watchmakers of Switzerland and Technological Innovation (15:02) The Irony of Kropotkin's Life and Legacy (18:05) The Influence of Anarchism on Modern Thought (21:01) Silicon Valley's Bottom-Up Ethos and Its Evolution (24:02) The Emergence of Google and Bottom-Up Systems (25:54) The Transformation of Pinkerton: From Idealism to Violence (30:27) Nobel and the Dual Nature of Dynamite (35:16) The Political Ramifications of Dynamite (40:34) The Ludlow Massacre and the Siege of Tarrytown (43:14) Lessons from History: Nonviolence vs. Violence Connect with the Radical Candor team: Website LinkedIn YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne Scott is the founder of Dream Weather Foundation and has led workshops and retreats for women from diverse communities and organizations around the country and the world. Her work centers on restoring the connection between feminine wisdom and social change, and on exploring the healing power of dreams. She has spoken to audiences across the U.S. and internationally—from Switzerland to India. In this episode Scott shares how facilitated women's circles offer a restorative space for genuine listening and healing. Participants gather to reflect, be heard, and rediscover inner wisdom, fostering resilience, creativity, and a renewed sense of belonging, while reconnecting with the love, joy, and creativity at the heart of our shared humanity. Her books include:Serving Fire: Food for Thought, Body, and Soul (Celestial Arts, 1994)The Laughing Baby (Celestial Arts, 2001)Women, Wisdom, and Dreams: The Light of the Feminine Soul (Nicasio Press, 2008)Finding Home: Restoring the Sacred to Life – Stories of Women in Homelessness & Transition (Nicasio Press, 2016)Listening Circles: Seeding Life – A Guide to Facilitating Women's Circles in Community (Nicasio Press, 2024)Interview Date: 4/3/2026 Tags: Anne Scott, Women's circles, feminine wisdom, listening circles, sacred space, silence, inner wisdom, marginalized women, women's shelter, authenticity, longing, Circles, Health & Healing, Meditation, Personal Transformation, Psychology, Social Change/Politics
The other day my brother-in-law asked me a simple question: if you could go back to age 25 knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? The answer turned out to be anything but simple, because every change I'd make would unravel the chain of events that led me to where I am today. If I hadn't gotten into computers at 12, I probably wouldn't have gone into IT security. Without that career, I wouldn't have started my own company, moved to Switzerland, transferred to the US, met my wife, had our kids, or ever started homesteading. One different decision and none of this exists. In this episode, I work through that tension and share the principles I'd build my life around if I were starting over – even knowing I probably wouldn't change the path itself. The biggest one is making money work for you as early as possible. Trading time for dollars is a losing proposition long-term because time is the one thing you can't make more of. I'd start investing immediately, spreading across ETFs, real estate, cryptocurrency and precious metals. We started investment accounts for our kids shortly after they were born, and half of everything they earn from chores and their businesses goes straight into compounding. By the time they're my age, that head start will matter enormously. The second is buying land. Even a small piece somewhere out in the sticks with water access and room to grow. Land with resources is independence, and the earlier you acquire it, the more options you have later. I'd save aggressively to make that happen as fast as possible. The third is learning to build things with your hands. Woodworking, framing, welding, masonry. I'm learning all of this now at 44 and wishing I'd started at 15. Those skills also put you outside in nature, which is another thing most people have to artificially incorporate into their lives later. And the last is learning to think critically about established systems early. Most of what everyone does, how we eat, how we live, when we go to bed, doesn't hold up to scrutiny. Being willing to do things differently and tolerate the inconvenience of going against the grain is a skill that compounds just like money does. I saw myself in Silicon Valley at one point, building and selling tech companies. Now I'm raising cattle and recording a podcast from a tiny home on 45 acres. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Learn More: How We FOUND the Perfect Homestead Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6E4k7D0P1M Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Apollo Neuro! Apollo is a wearable that delivers gentle vibrations to calm your nervous system and help your body stay in a restful state through the night. I've been wearing it for years and still notice a measurable difference — higher HRV and a lower resting heart rate on nights I use it. That's not placebo. That's my nervous system responding differently. If your sleep issues feel stress-related — and honestly, most of them are — Apollo is worth trying. To learn more, visit apolloneuro.com/michaelkummer and use code PRIMALSHIFT for $60 off. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:36 How one choice changes everything 06:34 Make money work for you 07:37 Teaching kids to invest 10:24 Buy land early 11:19 Learn hands-on skills 13:04 Question the default path 14:26 Money mistakes and lessons 16:37 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.
Jungian psychoanalyst Murray Stein, Ph.D., joined us from Zürich, Switzerland to discuss his new book, Jung's Map of the Soul: Deeper Explorations, and the return of BTS!
Vinnie Dombroski of Sponge joins us, Eli Zaret in studio with a Pistons post-mortem, Rolling Stone's Greatest Punk Albums, Jason Biggs gets hot & dumps wife, and Meghan Markle delivers an AI speech in Geneva. Eli Zaret drops by the studio to recap the Detroit Pistons Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Netflix steals TNF, hot takes on Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, discuss the floundering Detroit Tigers, preview the Detroit Lions 2026 season schedule, Tom Brady's modeling career, the WNBA's odd marketing strategy of eliminating Caitlin Clark, Cal Raleigh's superstitions, and more. Trudi Jasina's into the show. Mojo in the Morning had to be educated by Bark Nation over a joke. There is still time to donate to Thomas Markle. Jason Biggs and his wife have divorced… because he lost weight. Pete Davidson is an absentee father and terrible with money. Brad Pitt's children hate him and won't use his last name. Rolling Stone with their list of The 100 Greatest Punk Albums of All Time. Luigi Mangione has some evidence scrubbed in his case. Chicks still dig him. Wade Wilson, the Deadpool Killer, thinks he's hot. Every prison inmate in California needs an iPad. Zach Galifianakis tends to a garden these days. Vinnie Dombroski and Sponge will be rocking Rock & Brews in Royal Oak on THURSDAY, 5/21. Vinnie joins us using technology. Meghan Markle blabbed away in Geneva, Switzerland to 40 people. People Magazine continues to shill for that beast. RIP Mark Fuhrman. Eddie Kramer and Rick Beato collab. We remember the great Red's Tube Bar calls. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).
We meet a teacher whose college fashion designs have gone on display at the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Nadia Pinkney says she was shocked when the curator said they wanted to display her collection, which was inspired by a family history of Alzheimer's disease. She describes seeing the exhibition as an out-of-body experience and hopes it will encourage more people to talk about difficult topics like dementia.Also: the passengers catching a bus to nowhere in Switzerland. The project is designed to encourage people to slow down and talk to new people face to face.The mother who's found comfort from being able to hold her late daughter's hand again, after it was donated for a rare transplant.The Polish influencer who's raised millions of dollars for a cancer charity by hosting a livestream for nine days, non-stop.The grandmother fighting to preserve Chile's wetlands for the next generation.Plus the Canadian truck driver who rescued a moose called Rebel; and why musicians in southern England are holding improvised concerts with nightingales.Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.(Photo: Nadia Pinkney with her designs on show at the Met in New York. Credit: Nadia Pinkney)Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson