Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas Edison

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Frankenstein es una de las figuras más importantes en la ficción, trascendiendo las letras para llegar a más medios, y aunque su conceptualización parecería arcaica, sigue dando de qué hablar ya que los temas que toca son relevantes. Con la llegada de la versión de Guillermo Del Toro, damos una revisión al tema, y hablamos de lo gótico y cómo encaja con la mitología monstruosa.Esta es la tercera entrega de nuestra trilogía que inició con la revisión al cine de zombies y de vampiros.Tú también puedes apoyar la creación de este y más programas y recibir crédito (para que aumentes currículum) y otros extras exclusivos en www.patreon.com/churrosypalomitas.Puedes suscribirte en YouTube para ayudarnos a producir más contenido de calidad, así como en apoyar este proyecto donando el dinero de Jeff Bezos y a ti no te cuesta nada! Instrucciones aquí.Notas del episodio.- La confrontación con la ciencia y la aberración de la ambición humana.- Malentendiendo el mito de Frankenstein, y como la visión de Boris Karloff perpetuó algo alejado de la descripción original, domesticando el expresionismo alemán.- Algunos ejemplos de las parodias y los sucesores en el cine.    El primer corto de Thomas Edison en 1910    El Show de Terror de Rocky.    2001: Odisea en el espacio.    El Joven Frankenstein.- El horror analógico y la esencia de lo gótico.- Del Toro y sus criaturas (con todo y aplausos)- Hombre vs TecnologíaEsta entrega fue traída gracias a:Productora Ejecutiva: Blanca LópezCo-Productor: Dany SaadiaCo-Productor: Román RangelAgradecimiento especial a nuestros Patreons: Adriana Fernández, Agustín Galván, Cris Mendoza, Jaime Rosales, Juan Espíritu, Luiso Uribe, Zert, Álvaro Vázquez, Arturo Manrique, Fabiola Sándoval, Lau Berdejo, Marce, Alejandro Alemán, Arturo Aguilar, Enrique Vázquez, Ernesto Diezmartínez, Jorge I. Figueroa, Mariana Padilla, Tania RG y Fernando Alonso.¡Gracias a nuestros suscriptores en Twitch ! Gracias a CoyoteRax por su apoyo.Tú también puedes apoyar la creación de este y más programas y recibir crédito (para que aumentes currículum) y otros extras exclusivos en www.patreon.com/churrosypalomitas¿Quieren continuar la discusión? Tenemos nuestro canal de Discord de Charlas y Palomitas, con distintos temas, unos solo para productores del show y otros para toda la banda.

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 02, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Linux gamers on Steam cross over the 3% markOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45792503&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:51): How I use every Claude Code featureOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45786738&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:13): Facts about throwing good partiesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45794032&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:35): URLs are state containersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45789474&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:56): Notes by djb on using Fil-COriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45788040&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:18): Backpropagation is a leaky abstraction (2016)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45787993&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:40): Anti-cybercrime laws are being weaponized to repress journalismOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45792209&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:01): Tongyi DeepResearch – open-source 30B MoE Model that rivals OpenAI DeepResearchOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45789602&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:23): Using FreeBSD to make self-hosting fun againOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45789424&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:45): Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900, and a Thomas Edison film captured it (2020)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45793466&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

Thomas Edison invented one of the first movie camera. He found something interesting to film, on THIS DAY, November 1st with Chris Conley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Goes Around by Michael Wendroff https://www.amazon.com/What-Goes-Around-Michael-Wendroff/dp/1035918935 Michaelwendroff.com 'Relentless and gritty, Wendroff expertly weaves a narrative that begs, "just one more page".' J.D. Barker, New York Times bestselling author EVIL HAS MANY FACES Chilling murders terrorize a town and bring together two detectives to face the hardest tasks of their lives. Jack Ludlum, who relies on his brawn to get things done, is now paired with his archenemy, Jill Jarred, a brilliant investigator with keen intuition. As they delve into the secret world of incels and white supremacists, and conflict between local authorities and the FBI rages, a media frenzy further complicates the mission. Is there a serial killer on the loose? Or something entirely different? Will the detectives' clashing personalities be their undoing, or can they unite to stop the killer before they kill each other? What Goes Around is a dynamic thriller that examines the intricacies of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend time. With its pulse-pounding pace, captivating characters, and a revelatory twist that challenges the boundaries of life and death, this novel will keep you hooked from the first page to the last, and thinking long afterwards. 'Starts off at a breakneck pace and doesn't let up until it reaches its unexpected conclusion.' Lisa Black, New York Times bestselling author of the Locard Institute thrillers 'An adrenaline-fueled novel, the action breathlessly driven by two detectives relentlessly pursuing the bloody trails left by a serial killer with a dark sense of justice, deadly groups of white supremacists, and one lonely, alienated boy caught up in the violence.' Kathleen Kent, New York Times bestselling author 'Fast-paced propulsive thriller that doesn't let up - highly recommended!' Lori Brand, author About the author I've always wanted to write a novel and am both lucky and happy to announce my dream has come true. What Goes Around is being published in September 2024. It was actually the pandemic that spurred this on--there was so much I couldn't do then, so took a shot at it. Prior to that it had been a journey-though books have always been in my background. My mother was an editor at Dell Publishing (she'd greeted me at birth with "Nice to see you again"), and I worked in a literary agency--Henry Morrison Inc. while going to college. At the agency I started by delivering manuscripts to publishers in New York City (plenty of subway rides and runs across town), and eventually handled foreign rights, selling on behalf of authors such as Robert Ludlum, David Morrell, Eric Van Lustbader, Justin Scott, Larry Block, and many others. I went to New York University for both undergraduate and graduate school (where I was inducted into their Hall of Fame), and I earned an MBA in marketing. My thesis, in fact, was on "Marketing in the Publishing Industry," and it was excerpted in the industry trade journal, Publishers Weekly. From there, I went into marketing with major companies, and eventually opened up my own marketing consultancy. While I still do consulting, I love being an author, and hope to be a novelist for the rest of my life. Besides writing, my loves are boating, travel, and playing tennis. Fun Fact: My great-grandfather was brought over from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark to work with Thomas Edison in his lab in West Orange, New Jersey. He held a number of patents, including innovating with plastic buttons (he eventually became known as "The Button King."

Are ghosts real… or not? That's what Lily wants to know. To find out, we talk to a real-life Ghostbuster and science historian Efram Sera-Shriar, who takes us on a journey back in time to when the world's most famous scientists became ghost investigators: Sitting in on séances, inventing ghost-hunting devices, and exposing the tricks of “spirit photography.” Did you know, Thomas Edison made plans to create a phone to call ghosts? Learn all this and more when you join us on the trail of spooooky spirit science!  You can learn more about Efram, and find a transcript of this episode on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.  Support us on Patreon! You'll get ad free episodes, special chances to be on the show, and of course, birthday shoutouts, when you sign up at the $5 level at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Find out what we're up to - from live events, merch drops, and more when you subscribe to our newsletter, on sciencepodcastforkids.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube. And don't forget to visit our merch store!

Thomas Edison führte Tausende von Experimenten mit verschiedenen Materialien durch, um einen Faden für Kohleglühbirnen zu finden. Bei jedem Fehlschlag warf er den Faden aus dem Fenster, bis der Haufen seiner Misserfolge bis zum zweiten Stock seines Hauses reichte. Nach etwa dreizehn Monaten gelang es ihm, einen Faden zu entwickeln, der den elektrischen Strom aushielt. Das geschah so: Er nahm eine Spur Lampenruß, mischte sie mit Teer und rollte daraus einen zarten Faden. Dann fragte er sich: „Warum versuche ich es nicht mit einem karbonisierten Filter?“ Fünf Stunden lang arbeitete er, um einen Faden zu formen, doch dieser zerbrach. Zwei Spulen Baumwollfaden verbrauchte er, bis er einen perfekten Faden hatte, doch beim Einsetzen in die Glaskugel beschädigte er ihn. Er blieb zwei Tage und Nächte wach, bis er es schaffte, einen der karbonisierten Fäden in eine vakuumversiegelte Glühbirne zu schieben. Dann schaltete er den Strom ein und sah das elektrische Licht aufleuchten, das wir heute für selbstverständlich halten. Ein Fehlschlag bedeutet nicht das Ende, sondern bringt dich einen Schritt näher zum Erfolg. Wenn etwas schiefgeht, versuche es erneut. Ändere die Perspektive. Lasse eine Idee reifen. Mache Notizen. Gib niemals deine Ziele und Träume auf. Gott ist bei dir, auch bei Umwegen und Verzögerungen (s. Hebr 13,5-6). Mache Entschlossenheit zu deinem Freund, Geduld zu deinem Diener und Gott zu deinem Partner, dann wirst du Erfolg haben!

Tällä historiallisella päivämäärällä 1854 Florence Nightingale ja 38 sairaanhoitajaa lähetettiin Krimin sotaan, 1879 Thomas Edison keksi ensimmäisen käyttökelpoisen hehkulampun (ns. Edisonin hehkulamppu), 2005 Nightwish-yhtye erotti solistinsa Tarja Turusen ja 2007 Kimi Räikkönen voitti Formula 1 -maailmanmestaruuden kolmantena suomalaisena kautta aikojen.

A 19. század végén az elektromosság új fejezetet nyitott az emberiség történelmében. Az utcai gázlámpákat lassan felváltották az elektromos izzók, az ipari fejlődés hajtóereje az áram lett. A feszültség azonban nem csak a vezetékekben nőtt: a kor nagy feltalálói között kitört az áramháború!  Thomas Edison az egyenáram mellett kardoskodott, míg Nikola Tesla a váltakozó áram erejében hitt; az ő elképzeléseit támogatta George Westinghouse feltaláló és üzletember is. A feltalálók számára nagy volt a tét, és volt, aki a győzelem érdekében becstelen módszerektől sem riadt vissza… Az adásban megismerhetitek az áramháború történetét, Tesla életének fontos állomásait, és beszélgetünk a Tesla-mítosz hátteréről is.  Források: Jill Jones: Empires of Light című könyv Marko Perko, Stephen M. Stahl: Tesla bámulatos és gyötrelmes élete című könyv Elon Musk interjúrészlet arról, hogy inkább Edison párti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OOI6sYK-NM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6331JXvOUGY https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/nikola-tesla-a-genius-or-a-charlatan https://kathylovesphysics.com/why-nikola-tesla-is-so-famous-and-westinghouse-is-not/ Ha szeretnél havi extra tartalmakat kapni tőlünk, akkor gyere a Patreon oldalunkra és válaszd ki a neked megfelelő támogatói szintet. https://www.patreon.com/hihetetlentortenelem Kiemelt Patreon támogatóink: Busa-Fekete Róbert, Lovas Gabriella Elérhetőségek: E-mail cím: hihetetlentori@gmail.com Facebook oldalunk linkje Spotify linkünk . Hirdetés és együttműködés: hallgatom@betonenetwork.hu www.betonenetwork.hu

Miguel Ángel González Suárez te presenta el Informativo de Primera Hora en 'El Remate', el programa matinal de La Diez Capital Radio que arranca tu día con: Las noticias más relevantes de Canarias, España y el mundo, analizadas con rigor y claridad. Miguel Ángel González Suárez te presenta el Informativo de Primera Hora en 'El Remate', el programa matinal de La Diez Capital Radio que arranca tu día con: Las noticias más relevantes de Canarias, España y el mundo, analizadas con rigor y claridad. Hoy hace un año: El Supremo imputa al fiscal general del Estado por revelación de secretos en el caso de la pareja de Ayuso … y hoy hace 365 días: El Banco de España analiza el alza del alquiler: el 90% es de particulares, falta parque social y el turismo retiene oferta … y hoy hace un año: Canarias lidera la lista de espera para acudir a un especialista. Los 147 días que esperan los isleños confronta con los 49 del País Vasco. Hoy se cumplen 1.343 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. 3 años y 233 días. Hoy es viernes 17 de octubre de 2025. Día Internacional para la Erradicación de la Pobreza. Una de cada diez personas de las regiones en desarrollo viven con menos de 1,90 dólares al día, que es la cantidad establecida internacionalmente como el umbral de la pobreza. Y muchos carecen de acceso a alimentos, agua potable y saneamiento adecuados, según datos del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD). El 17 de octubre se celebra el Día Internacional para la Erradicación de la Pobreza, con el reto de alcanzar el primer Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible, que es nada menos que "poner fin a la pobreza en todas sus formas y en todo el mundo". La erradicación de la pobreza es uno de los mayores retos globales con que se enfrenta actualmente el mundo, en particular en África y en los países subdesarrollados. La pobreza no es solo una cuestión económica. Se trata de un fenómeno que comprende la falta de las capacidades básicas para vivir con dignidad, como el acceso al agua potable, a la electricidad, saneamiento y alimentos. 1815.- Napoleón llega desterrado a la isla de Santa Helena. 1888.- Thomas Edison patenta el fonógrafo óptico (la primera película). 1919.- Alfonso XIII inaugura la primera línea del Metro madrileño, entre las estaciones de Cuatro Caminos y Sol. 1931.- Al Capone es hallado culpable por un jurado en EEUU y el 24 de octubre es condenado a once años de prisión por evadir impuestos. 1933.- Einstein escapa de la Alemania nazi y llega a Estados Unidos como refugiado. 1977.- Entrada en vigor de la Ley de Amnistía en España. 1979.- La Madre Teresa de Calcuta, Premio Nobel de la Paz. 1994.- Tratado de paz entre Israel y Jordania por disputas territoriales y que fue ratificado el 26 de octubre con la presencia de Bill Clinton. 2004.- El español Dani Pedrosa se convierte en el piloto más joven del mundo campeón de 250 cc. 2014.- La RAE incluye por primera vez el término "hacker". 2017.- El Tribunal Constitucional anula la ley del referéndum catalán del 1 de octubre, mientras miles de personas piden en Barcelona libertad para los presos independentistas Jordi Sánchez y Jordi Cuixart. 2019.- La UE y el Reino Unido logran un acuerdo sobre el "brexit". El 17 de octubre tiene lugar el Santo de San Ignacio de Antioquía entre otros nombres que hoy se festejan según el Santoral Cristiano. También, Dulcidio de Agen, Florencio de Orange, Gilberto de Toulouse e Isidoro Gagelin. Trump anuncia una nueva reunión con Putin en Budapest para negociar el fin de la guerra en Ucrania. El intercambio de cuerpos de rehenes israelíes y prisioneros palestinos tensa la tregua entre Hamás e Israel. La Justicia europea concluye que los animales de compañía son considerados como "equipaje" en los vuelos. El juez mantiene en libertad con medidas cautelares a Koldo García tras acogerse a su derecho a no declarar en el Supremo. Feijóo comparte el "estupor" del juez por que Ábalos siga siendo diputado: "Es el Gobierno con más corrupción" Fracasa la opa hostil del BBVA al Sabadell al aceptar la oferta solo el 25% del capital. Tres de cada diez personas están en riesgo de pobreza y exclusión en Canarias, donde el alquiler se ha disparado un 68,1%. La tasa Arope se ha reducido en 2024 en las Islas hasta el 31,2%, pero aún sigue siendo una de las más elevadas del país en una comunidad donde el dato de pobreza infantil es del 36,4%. El Gobierno canario y los cabildos piden que se prorroguen las ayudas para el transporte gratuito. El Ejecutivo regional trasladará en noviembre al Estado un informe sobre cuántos coches han ''salido'' de las carreteras gracias a la gratuidad del transporte público: ''Ha sido una medida de éxito'' Proyectos inconcretos y órganos dispersos: por qué el Gobierno canario solo ejecuta la mitad de sus inversiones. Un informe de la Audiencia de Cuentas detecta enormes retrasos en proyectos públicos en las Islas por su falta de concreción cuando son presupuestados y la ausencia de un servicio de contratación centralizado: “Prima más hacer efectivo el cobro que asegurar la ejecución de la inversión”, sentencia el documento. Canarias vuelve a ser en septiembre la comunidad donde más crece el precio de la vivienda. Las islas han superado este año en un 20,3% los valores máximos registrados entre 2007 y 2008, en plena burbuja inmobiliaria. Dos nuevos rescates en Lanzarote y El Hierro elevan la cifra de llegadas a 134 migrantes, con tres personas desaparecidas. Según el colectivo Caminando Fronteras, la cifra de desaparecidos podría ascender a cinco personas, cuatro hombres y una mujer. Un día como hoy en 1989 George Harrison lanza su disco: Best of Dark Horse

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Michael Wendroff, author of the book What Goes Around. Michael Wendroff is the author of What Goes Around, a debut thriller published by Bloomsbury, which bestselling author Lisa Black calls a “brilliant debut,” and bestselling author J.D. Black says “Relentless and gritty, Wendroff expertly weaves a narrative that begs, ‘just one more page…'”   The book was inspired by what his mother said to him the second he was born: “Oh! How nice to see you–Again!”   Michael has an MBA in marketing from NYU, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He is a global marketing consultant.   His mother was an editor (watching his mother scribbling in red ink on manuscript pages at home on weekends prepared him for his own editor's comments!). She remarried a literary agent, so Michael was friendly with many authors, and even spent a vacation with Robert Ludlum. Watching Ludlum hand-write his 450 page novels on yellow legal pads didn't dissuade Michael from trying to write a novel (though he's thankful for his PC).   What Goes Around was launched in the USA, UK, and Australia by Bloomsbury (in hardcover, eBook and Audiobook), and foreign language rights have been sold in Italian, Japanese, and Hungarian. It is now into its third hardcover printing, and the paperback edition comes out in October 2025.   Fun fact: Michael's great-grandfather was brought over by Thomas Edison from the University of Copenhagen to work with him. He holds a number of patents, including for plastic buttons. Michael proudly wears button- down shirts whenever he can.   In my book review, I stated What Goes Around is a thriller that will keep you turning the pages long after you say 'just one more chapter.'   We quickly meet the two main detectives, Jack Ludlum and Jill Jarred. Jack attacks his job with brute strength. Jill uses her brains. The two do not get along but are thrust together to find the serial killer.   Jack and Jill find themselves in the middle of a white supremacist murder spree with too many possible suspects and too many motives. Each time they think they've found their 'man,' the tables turn again. And just when the reader is sure they know the ending, Michael gives it a twist you will never see coming.   This book has it all - danger, romance, and characters you will love. Thankfully, I have insider information that Michael is currently writing a prequel!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Michael Wendroff Website: https://michaelwendroff.com/ LinkedIn: @Michael Wendroff X: @mwendroff FB: @MichaelWendroffAuthor IG: @mwendroff   Purchase What Goes Around on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4nBEobF Ebook: https://amzn.to/3JRnwPg   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #michaelwendroff #whatgoesaround #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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As we continue shaping the introduction to NeuroHarmonics, we're presenting a three-part series on Walter Russell. We touched on his work a few years ago, but we're returning to it now because his life so clearly illustrates what our method is all about. Since NeuroHarmonics blends timeless human wisdom with insights from modern brain science, we'll begin with some core wisdom principles and then see how Russell's extraordinary life embodied one of its deepest truths. Here are a few key teachings to consider: 1.    There is an infinite intelligence behind all creation—call it God, or any name you like. 2.    Our understanding of this power is always limited by our finite minds. 3.    This remarkable power lives within every person and can be called the “Indwelling God Presence.” 4.    Because it is always within us, we can choose to uncover it and connect our awareness to it. 5.    Focusing on it makes us better human beings and greatly increases our inner fulfillment and happiness. Now, how does Walter Russell fit in? Born in poverty in Boston in 1873, he left school after the fourth grade. Yet he became a world-renowned painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, and spiritual philosopher. He was also a multi-millionaire New Yorker and a close friend of presidents, kings, poets, and artists. So how did this disadvantaged fourth-grade dropout achieve such heights? Amazingly, Russell claimed it was simple: he tapped into the Indwelling God Presence within him, which was the source of his wisdom, creativity, and initiative. This first episode in our Walter Russell series offers the amusing story of how I first heard of him, along with an overview of his extraordinary life. As it unfolds, keep in mind that he credited everything to the Indwelling Presence he contacted within himself. And most important of all, he insisted that anyone could do the same. In his view, the question was never if it works—the only question was whether you will try it. Enjoy the story…    Episode 40 – Self-Bestowed Genius                         I have found that every once in a while, some unexpected information can come from an unexpected source and make an unexpectedly major change in your outlook on life. Something like that happened to me a few years ago.             I was in the pool behind our condo and a stranger came over and introduced himself to me.  We struck up an informal conversation with one random topic casually leading to another. At one point he asked me if I had ever heard of someone named Walter Russell. I drew a complete blank. The name meant nothing to me at all and I said so.             Looking surprised at my ignorance, he launched into a string of hyperboles about this person I'd never heard of - that he was one of the most multi-talented people who ever lived, that his rags-to-riches story was one of the classics in American History, that he was a teacher of Consciousness Evolution, who claimed that we can all become geniuses if we want to and that Walter Cronkite had called him the “Leonardo DaVinci of our time,” when he announced his death on national TV in 1963. And on and on and on.            Then, he said with a sly smile, that Walter Russell was so brilliant and so prolific that he made Benjamin Franklin look like a “schlepper.”           Now, I'm pretty familiar with US history and culture, and I've been aware of Consciousness Evolution since the idea first caught my eye in the early 70s, and in all this time, I had never once heard of Walter Russell. So naturally, I was skeptical. After all, if this Russell guy was so great, how come I had never heard of him?           The stranger's looks didn't help dispel my doubts either. He was obviously a bit “out there.” A not-quite-former hippie in his mid-sixties, it seemed like he had not-quite-returned from wherever it was that his last acid trip had dropped him off.            And frankly, his Ben Franklin “schlepper” comment rubbed me the wrong way. Schlepper is a fairly nasty Yiddish term with a host of meanings, one more pejorative than the next.  It's basically a lazy dim-wit who can only perform menial tasks and can't be trusted. Just your average dolt. Now, I have always been a huge fan of Franklin's, and idea of applying the term to him just didn't sit well with me.           Suddenly, for no apparent reason, the stranger in the pool did a perfect Groucho Marx impersonation. It turned out that he did Groucho impressions for a living, and he broke into a string of jokes that were actually pretty funny. Impersonation seemed like it was second nature to him.              Then, he looked over to the far corner of the pool, rolled his eyes, sang “Hello, I must be going” and swam away. An instant later, he was playing Groucho to a few well-groomed ladies who had just come into the pool.           It was a mildly amusing event at the pool during a pleasantly uneventful summer, and I made a lukewarm mental note to look this Walter Russell up someday. I jotted the name down, stuck it in a junk drawer and forgot about it.           At least six months must have gone by before I stumbled on the note again. I was sort of killing time, which is something I've been known to be a master of, so I thought I'd do a quick Google search.           I was expecting to find a few miniscule bits of information that I'd browse for a few moments, then move onto something else. But what I found really was something else and in a matter of seconds, I couldn't believe what I was reading. And I don't mean that as a figure of speech. What I mean is that I actually couldn't believe what I was reading. It seemed preposterous, like it couldn't possibly have been true. I had never seen anything quite like it before.           Walter Russell had been a prominent 20th century figure, a self-made millionaire who lived in New York City and had a studio in Carnegie Hall.  A master painter and sculptor, he had also started a large architect firm in the city and had been intimately involved with the construction and financing of seventeen significant buildings. He owned a stable of Arabian horses in Central Park and was a renown equestrian. He took up figure skating in his forties and won the US national championship against competitors in their twenties. And later in life, as he got involved in the study of chemistry, he helped upgrade the periodic table of elements.           His name was always in the papers and he ran with quite a crowd - Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Edison, Nicola Tesla and FDR, to name just a few. Not to mention his close friend Thomas J. Watson, Sr., who founded IBM.           And yet not one person that I knew had ever heard of him. It was incredible. How could someone who had accomplished so much, in so many different fields, on such a grand scale, be so unknown? It didn't make sense. After all, this wasn't ancient history and it certainly didn't happen in a vacuum.           I was astounded and kept reading. Two books that were several decades old caught my eye – “The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe,” and “The Secret of Working Knowingly with God.” The titles surprised me. I didn't see their connection to the subject matter I had been reading.           I looked them up and the price was right, so I ordered them blind. When they came a few days later, it was immediately clear that this whole story ran much deeper than I thought.  I was stunned by the books and couldn't put them down.           To begin to grasp the depth of the story, the first thing to understand is that Russell was basically uneducated. Born into a very poor family in Boston in 1871, his parents got him in a job in a grocery store when he was about 10 years old.  To help support the family, he dropped out of school after the fourth grade and never went back. So, amazingly given all that he had accomplished, he had no college, no high school or even junior high.           Yet, he went on to become one of the most accomplished people in history - a self-made millionaire, friend to presidents and kings, an internationally renowned painter, sculptor, musician, architect, scientist, sportsman, businessman, and master teacher. His resume was obviously well-documented and his vast accomplishments were completely verified.           Although what he did was truly amazing, even more amazing was how he said he did it. According to him, from the time he was a young boy, he experienced a series of inner illuminations that continued throughout his entire life. And these inner illuminations tapped him into a vast storehouse of wisdom, indeed the wisdom of the universe.           It all started when he was seven years old.  He was playing marbles with some friends and suddenly, “Something tremendous happened to me, something indescribable, something so beautiful, so wonderful, a sort of complete blotting out of everything concerning the physical universe, concerning my body.           “A great burst of changing colors – blue, violet, orange seemed to fill and pervade all space and me. I was swallowed up in it. Then that ceased and there was a blinding flash and I stood motionless.”           He couldn't function at all for several hours and it took him over a week to recover his normal consciousness. But he really wasn't the same. In fact, he was never the same again.           It happened to him again the following May. And then it happened every May for the rest of his life. Every seven years the episode would be particularly intense, lasting for several days at a time. Once, he was in the altered state, in tune with this universal intelligence for 39 days.           Following each experience, he would find that he was different, as though his whole being had been elevated. Sublime understandings would crystallize in his mind. He seemed to have direct access to new levels of information. His existing talents would deepen or he would develop new ones.           For example, he could play the piano at a young age, but following one of the episodes, he was suddenly able to write and play advanced musical compositions, with a depth of emotion and pathos that was extraordinary. Everyone noticed the changes and several of the formal pieces he composed were played by symphony orchestras throughout the world.           The exact same thing happened with his skill as an artist. He had some talent and training, but it expanded exponentially after one of his episodes and he started churning out masterpieces. He soon became the artistic director of Colliers Magazine, and his series of pictures called, “The most beautiful children in America” won several awards.      He drew a portrait of Teddy Roosevelt's children that hung in the White House for a time.             On another occasion, his talent as a sculptor manifested instantaneously. He created over fifty masterpieces including busts of Thomas Edison and Mark Twain that are breath-taking in their level of realism.           Soon afterwards, in a completely different arena, he invented the concept of the co-op apartment in Manhattan and personally drew-up the first co-op lease in history, which his lawyer said was perfect in its legal detail.           It was all so hard to believe, not to mention that it was all done by a fourth-grade dropout. But he said that he had been granted the ability to transcend his mind's normal thought processes and tap directly into the intelligence of the universe which, he said, is all-knowing.            This intelligence is divine in nature and is the home of all our noble human virtues including wisdom, love and compassion, according to him.  He termed it the very life force which sustains us all and carries the genius of our consciousness on every plane - physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.           Russell's work output continued to explode, much of which required extreme precision. And his incredible achievements were acknowledged at the highest levels. For twelve consecutive years, he was the main trainer of the entire IBM sales force. Thomas J. Watson, the company's Founder and President, said that Russell's accomplishments were equal to seven lifetimes of achievement, all performed at peak levels of excellence.           His life became an example of a most lofty ideal – that of being able to live in a state that he termed “ecstatic joy,” while remaining completely grounded and succeeding brilliantly in his life.            According to him, this rarified state, where the inner and outer worlds are in complete harmony, is not only completely natural, it is the way we are meant to live.  And he said that it doesn't diminish with age. In fact, it increases.               He was living proof. He remained in good health well into his old age, with his awareness fully intact, enjoying profound happiness and fulfillment. He finally passed away exactly on his 92nd birthday, and that was in 1963, when the average life expectancy for an American man was sixty-six!           He always held that this genius intelligence exists within every single one of us and we are each capable of connecting with it exactly as he had. We can all become much greater than we think, but we have to make the decision to open up to it ourselves to it and connect with it in a way that is our own.           “Many have asked if I could more specifically direct them how to kindle that spark of inner fire which illuminates the way to one's self. That I cannot do,” he wrote. “I can merely point the way and tell you of its existence. You must then find it for yourself.” And he famously added, “Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.”           Now if you're like I was when I first got exposed to this story, with all of its implications, you're probably pretty blown out. It's a lot to absorb, on many levels.           He left behind an enormous amount of material on the subject of consciousness evolution and expansion.  His writings are vast and the subject matter is profound. A great place to start is with his “Five Laws of Success.”            In the next episode, we'll explore them and you may be surprised by how simple, natural and powerful they are. Like all of Russell's teachings, they are meant to be practical. You just try them on for size and see how they fit.           Well, that's the end of this episode. As always, keep your eyes, mind and heart open, and let's get together in the next one.

The profound impact of teaching on unlocking human potential is the subject of McKay's focus today, arguing that everyone, whether a parent, coach, or team leader, plays the role of a teacher. The episode delves into the lives of such inspirational educators and mentors as Jaime Escalante, who transformed his students' lives by believing in them against all odds, among many others.McKay reveals that the most effective teaching transcends simply conveying information. It's about creating human connection, seeing the potential in others before they see it in themselves, and providing the right tools for growth. He introduces two powerful teaching strategies: creating a "hook" or "cognitive anchor" to make learning relevant and memorable, and using "scaffolding"—a process of explaining, demonstrating, practicing, and evaluating—to build skills and confidence. Through the stories of Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers, he also illustrates the immense power of "learning by doing." This episode is the guide for anyone looking to inspire, lead, and help others reach their full potential.Main Themes:The essence of teaching is to help others discover their own potential.Great teachers see students for who they can become.Discipline, focus, and mentorship are as crucial as raw talent.Effective teaching uses "hooks" to anchor new information to existing knowledge.Scaffolding (explain, demonstrate, practice, evaluate) is a key model for building skills."Learning by doing" is one of the most powerful forms of education.The joy of teaching comes from the human connection and witnessing growth.Everyone is a teacher, with the ability to leave a lasting legacy.Reading aloud to children is a powerful tool for cognitive and emotional development.Top 10 Quotes:"If students don't have to challenge themselves, then there's no teaching, there's no learning going on, there's no potential. We're just babysitting.""I touch the future when I teach.""The joy of teaching and training comes from the human connection. It's about a bond between the trainer and the team member where encouragement can change the trajectory of life.""When you're teaching, you must create a meaningful and important hook.""Talent is nothing without discipline. You can't let raw ability carry you. Your mind has to lead the way.""Learning by doing is perhaps the best way to teach your team members.""He was a teacher who left a legacy for his children by this very small, simple habit.""Higher, Orville, higher!"Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

We are into week 2 of the new format for the podcast, where I come to you three times each week, as opposed to just one time. Last week, we focused on the theme of Change, since I was changing up the show.This week, we move into the concept of Hard Work. I have three short, but powerful, quotes for you from some of the big names of the past. Enjoy!For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

Louis Le Prince, pionnier méconnu du cinéma moderne, est à l'origine de la première caméra capable de capturer des images animées. En 1890, alors qu'il s'apprête à révolutionner le 7e Art avec une démonstration prévue à New York, il disparaît mystérieusement dans un train entre Dijon et Paris. Ses inventions, en avance sur leur temps, sont laissées en suspens, offrant à des figures comme Thomas Edison et les frères Lumière l'opportunité de s'approprier le devant de la scène. Les hypothèses autour de sa disparition abondent : assassinat lié aux brevets, conflit familial, suicide ou même complot. Sa femme, Elizabeth, lutte pour faire reconnaître son travail, en vain. Ses brevets restent inexploitables, et son nom sombre peu à peu dans l'oubli. Pourtant, ses avancées technologiques démontrent qu'il fut un véritable précurseur du cinéma. Aujourd'hui encore, sa disparition demeure un mystère irrésolu, laissant planer une aura légendaire sur cet inventeur injustement oublié. Merci pour votre écoute Vous aimez l'Heure H, mais connaissez-vous La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiK , une version pour toute la famille.Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Heure H sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/22750 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : Un jour dans l'Histoire : https://audmns.com/gXJWXoQL'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvVous aimez les histoires racontées par Jean-Louis Lahaye ? Connaissez-vous ces podcast?Sous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppv36 Quai des orfèvres : https://audmns.com/eUxNxyFHistoire Criminelle, les enquêtes de Scotland Yard : https://audmns.com/ZuEwXVOUn Crime, une Histoire https://audmns.com/NIhhXpYN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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A hunt for the secrets of ghostly technology uncovers a chilling recording of the Men in Black! In part three of our “Voices From Beyond” series, we twist the knobs on Instrumental Transcommunication, revealing the spooky origins of a real-life Telephone to the Dead. Plus, we meet a psychic ventriloquist, Konstantin Raudive reaches out from beyond the grave, and Greg stumbles onto an otherworldly secret hiding in some old ghost box schematics. Tix to Haunted Objects: Live: https://www.newkirktour.com/ Join the museum: https://tinyurl.com/42csr5x7Get HOP merch: https://planetweird.store/Visit our website: https://hauntedobjectspodcast.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/42xxbaw7Follow Us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y4rnpup9 SHOW NOTES: The Secret History of the Franks Box: https://tinyurl.com/y93dmwk2 Our “Ghostman #2” Box: https://tinyurl.com/5ek3z9r7 More on Seidl, Jurgenson, and Raudive:  https://tinyurl.com/3r97tn93 “Flying Saucers and the Three Three Men” by Bender: https://tinyurl.com/38hb5nhr The Spiricom press conference: https://tinyurl.com/mus3vspc Witness: Voices of the Dead: https://tinyurl.com/3xh9be54 Thomas Edison's Ghost Telephone: https://tinyurl.com/ysev67tb Mark Macy's voicemails from beyond: https://tinyurl.com/43s56623 “Calling Earth” feat. Mark Macy: https://tinyurl.com/ycxdu3fk “Miracles in the Storm” by Mark Macy:https://tinyurl.com/4xchfups Timestream covered by the LA Times: https://tinyurl.com/3a2tusz9 Oct. 1995 Popular Electronics; “Ghost Voices”: https://tinyurl.com/52b43wkm Comprehensive list of Frank Boxes: https://tinyurl.com/3de5h5ac The EVP Maker: https://tinyurl.com/us8yszmx Schematics from Frank: https://tinyurl.com/4fhfm53x MIB Clip from Frank Sumption and Bill Murphy: https://tinyurl.com/n8peuwhb Frank's site via the Wayback Machine: https://tinyurl.com/4kx6ztvu “Talking to the Dead” by Noory and Guiley: https://tinyurl.com/33mh5eyv “Thinking Outside the Box”, written by Franks' friends: https://tinyurl.com/34evh32x Part of the Spectrevision Radio NetworkCopyright 2025 Planet Weird Hosted by Greg and Dana NewkirkProduced by Connor J RandallPhotography / Editing by Karl PfeifferAdditional Research by Keelin MathewsArt by Dustin WilliamsProduction Assistance by Michelle RandallTheme by Adam Hayman"The Disembodied Voice" by Chuck Fresh  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hunt for the secrets of ghostly technology uncovers a chilling recording of the Men in Black! In part three of our “Voices From Beyond” series, we twist the knobs on Instrumental Transcommunication, revealing the spooky origins of a real-life Telephone to the Dead. Plus, we meet a psychic ventriloquist, Konstantin Raudive reaches out from beyond the grave, and Greg stumbles onto an otherworldly secret hiding in some old ghost box schematics. Tix to Haunted Objects: Live: https://www.newkirktour.com/ Join the museum: https://tinyurl.com/42csr5x7Get HOP merch: https://planetweird.store/Visit our website: https://hauntedobjectspodcast.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/42xxbaw7Follow Us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/y4rnpup9 SHOW NOTES: The Secret History of the Franks Box: https://tinyurl.com/y93dmwk2 Our “Ghostman #2” Box: https://tinyurl.com/5ek3z9r7 More on Seidl, Jurgenson, and Raudive:  https://tinyurl.com/3r97tn93 “Flying Saucers and the Three Three Men” by Bender: https://tinyurl.com/38hb5nhr The Spiricom press conference: https://tinyurl.com/mus3vspc Witness: Voices of the Dead: https://tinyurl.com/3xh9be54 Thomas Edison's Ghost Telephone: https://tinyurl.com/ysev67tb Mark Macy's voicemails from beyond: https://tinyurl.com/43s56623 “Calling Earth” feat. Mark Macy: https://tinyurl.com/ycxdu3fk “Miracles in the Storm” by Mark Macy:https://tinyurl.com/4xchfups Timestream covered by the LA Times: https://tinyurl.com/3a2tusz9 Oct. 1995 Popular Electronics; “Ghost Voices”: https://tinyurl.com/52b43wkm Comprehensive list of Frank Boxes: https://tinyurl.com/3de5h5ac The EVP Maker: https://tinyurl.com/us8yszmx Schematics from Frank: https://tinyurl.com/4fhfm53x MIB Clip from Frank Sumption and Bill Murphy: https://tinyurl.com/n8peuwhb Frank's site via the Wayback Machine: https://tinyurl.com/4kx6ztvu “Talking to the Dead” by Noory and Guiley: https://tinyurl.com/33mh5eyv “Thinking Outside the Box”, written by Franks' friends: https://tinyurl.com/34evh32x Part of the Spectrevision Radio NetworkCopyright 2025 Planet Weird Hosted by Greg and Dana NewkirkProduced by Connor J RandallPhotography / Editing by Karl PfeifferAdditional Research by Keelin MathewsArt by Dustin WilliamsProduction Assistance by Michelle RandallTheme by Adam Hayman"The Disembodied Voice" by Chuck Fresh  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This collection of previously uploaded short stories from this channel is inspirational, lesson-filled, and Bible-based. Told in a warm, pastoral, and storytelling style, these shorts combine uplifting true accounts, moral parables, and occasional touches of humor to make deep truths simple and memorable. From Sir Isaac Newton's creation model to Blaise Pascal's wager, from Thomas Edison's forgiveness to a train guard's restraint, each story delivers reflective, thought-provoking lessons that point us to Scripture and God's eternal wisdom. You'll discover practical truths about trusting God in hard times, gratitude in adversity, forgiveness, discovering His will, and standing boldly for your faith. Rooted in the Bible and presented with heart, these anecdotes are perfect for daily devotion, family inspiration, or strengthening your Christian walk.

Ok, I know you all have been dying to hear about my field trip to Greenfield Village. I tried to start the podcast three times before this final take because I want to tell you guys everything! But how in 45 minutes? Let me just say, I will be going back! Greenfield Village Most of us have seen a living historical farm of some sort. It's usually a field trip where you get to see what it was like to live in the past. You get to see the equipment and lack of current day machines that help with everyday household tasks and business. That's Greenfield Village but magnified. Henry Ford's goal was “I only want to have ordinary people who had extraordinary vision.” He brought homes from Thomas Edison(while he was still living), the guy who created the Dewey Decimal system, the bus Rosa Parks rode, the guy who wrote the McGruff readers, the Wright Brothers bike shop, and other buildings of significance. The first 6 years it was a school. There was a lottery system for admittance. Students would start their day in church. A church that my grandma used to attend. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were basically teaching the next generation of entrepreneurs in Thomas Edison's innovation laboratory. Thomas accumulated all kinds of supplies, textiles, and tools to create. All new things start with education and innovation.  You are standing where the greats have stood I couldn't help but to think to myself often “You are standing where the greats have stood.” Especially when I was in Thomas Edison's lab. I was able to connect some aspect of my life to each house.  Thomas Edison was the first person to assemble a team and let them dive into their uniqueness. He hired people to come work in his lab and then innovate. And because he was paying his technicians, they had money to pay to stay at the Women's Boarding house. I loved being at the boarding house where I played the role of observer. These women were baking, cleaning, chatting, and even sat by the fireplace to knit or catch up on the day's events. I can't stress the importance of relationships. Today's society is becoming too isolated. We should be filling up our time with others, not our devices.  The tour guide would have you believe the women had to do these daunting tasks because the men were out doing whatever. But I challenge that thought. These women were volunteers playing a role, reeling us into the past, and enjoying themselves. I kept picturing myself in those lifestyles. You didn't have a car to go shopping, a phone to scroll on, or the conveniences of today's lifestyle. If I were them, in that day, I'd love to grind the wheat and make the soup. So I'm not sure I'm buying that they didn't like their responsibilities.  So all because one man decided to gather a team to explore their zone of genius, the town boomed. That led to other businesses from people exploring their zones of genius and doing what they were uniquely gifted and created to do, thus all of the village's talents were represented.  Curiosity • Resourcefulness • Practice over time It's not the size of your house, your intellect, or resources that make you great. It's curiosity like me needing to figure out how to settle an estate. And resourcefulness like me figuring out how to create and manufacture the Financial Binder. I have a teaching degree, not a masters in business. I also had to be very resourceful because my budget was small. I was an ordinary person with a vision. I didn't come from money. I'm not well connected. And over time I keep learning and honing the thing that I am gifted and uniquely created to do. I keep refining The Productive Home Solution. I thoroughly enjoyed my field trip to Greenfield Village and was able to make so many connections to my life today. America - an entrepreneurial country! EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Productive Home Solution Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

Why does a podcast about capitalism want to talk about science?Modern capitalism and science have evolved together since the Enlightenment. Advances in ship building and navigation enabled the Age of Discovery, which opened up new trade routes and markets to European merchants. The invention of the spinning jinny and cotton in the 18th century spurred textile production. The United States' Department of Defense research and development agency helped create the precursor to the internet. The internet now supports software and media industries worth trillions of dollars. On the flip side, some of America's greatest capitalists and businesses, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Bell Labs, gave us everything from electricity production to the transistor. Neither science nor capitalism can succeed without the other.However, science's star is now dimming. Part of this is due to political intervention. In the U.S., the federal government has cut funding for scientific research. The Covid-19 pandemic diminished the public's trust in scientific experts, which social media has exacerbated through misinformation. Restrictions on immigration may further hamper scientific research as some of the world's brightest minds lose access to funding and state-of-the-art facilities.But so too has capitalism played a hand in science's struggles. While corporations sponsor a significant portion of funding for scientific research, this funding too often comes with undisclosed conflicts of interest. Or corporate pressure may influence results in other ways.Stanford University professor John Ioannidis is a physician, writer, and one of the world's most-cited scientists. He studies the methodology and sociology of science itself: how the process and standards for empirical research influence findings in ways that some may find inaccurate. His 2005 essay "Why Most Published Research Findings Are False" is one of the most accessed articles in the history of Public Library of Science (PLOS), with more than three million views. Ioannidis joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss the future of the relationship between capitalism and science, how both will have to respond to contemporary politics, and how one even conceptualizes robust measurements of scientific success.Listen:Science for Sale, with David Michaels: Learn how corporate-funded science uses doubt to its patrons' advantage.The Money Behind Ultra-Processed Foods, with Marion Nestle: Examine the role of Big Food in public health.The Capitalisn't of the U.S. COVID Response: Understand the factors that exacerbated the pandemic's fallout for the most vulnerable in society.Read:Food for Thought: An excerpt from the second edition of Marion Nestle's book, Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health.How Conflicts of Interest Shape Trust in Academic Work: What is the impact of various conflicts of interest on readers' trust in academic research findings? What are the implications for academia and policy?There's More Bias Than You Think: To protect the integrity of academia, we must also encourage the injection and consideration of new and contradictory unconflicted ideas.Academic Bias Under the Microscope: That scholarship often reflects conscious and unconscious biases has long been an open secret in academia. What are the sources of industry bias in economic and business research, and possible avenues of mitigation?“Doubt is Their Product”: The Difference Between Research and Academic Lobbying:Reflecting on the intersection of academic economics and policymaking – and advice to young scholars.Watch:John Ioannidis' Keynote at the Stigler Center Antitrust and Competition Conference 2025: Economic Concentration and the Marketplace of IdeasHow Conflicts of Interest Impact the Marketplace of Ideas: WebinarDe-Biasing Academic Research: Panel Discussion at the Stigler Center Antitrust and Competition Conference 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The job interview has been a part of the recruiting process for over 100 years, with Thomas Edison widely credited as the original architect of this central tenet of the recruiting process. But with so much change happening since then, are interviews still fit for purpose in their current format, and if they aren't, what should they be replaced with? My guest this week is Sarah Lamontagne, founder of Montagne Motion Consulting. Sarah has worked in all aspects of recruiting and talent acquisition and, based on her experience, strongly believes that employees should be moving away from interviews and looking at other methods of assessment to bring the recruiting process up to date. In the interview, we discuss: The significant challenges in hiring at the moment The origins of the job interview and why they are no longer fit for purpose How is recruiting slow to evolve What should replace interviews, and how do you enable candidates to demonstrate their skills at scale? The role of technology A new generation in the workforce who are driving change What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

Send us a textA tale of imagination, invention and real-life magic! Lanny Smoot is an Imagineer and electrical engineer with more than 100 patented inventions for Disney theme parks. He's the mind behind the real-life lightsaber and a floor that makes you feel like you're moving through other worlds. His inventive spirit started early, inspired by his father and a fascination with the lightbulb. He went from building his own unicycle as a kid to being honored in the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work with Disney. Lanny brings joy to millions and his journey lights the way for future inventors.Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/lanny-smoot/              Get a free activity guide on Lanny Smoot: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep118freePDF If you enjoyed this story about Lanny Smoot, you may also enjoy learning about Lewis Latimer, the inventor and patent draftsman who helped improve Thomas Edison's light bulb: https://jonincharacter.com/lewis-latimer/ CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today's story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, edited and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.We love the new book Hope in the Nick of Time by Deedee Cummings! Out September 30th and available for pre-order now!Support the showREACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we'll see you next once-upon-a-time!

What makes someone a genius? Are they the smartest, most creative, most innovative people? Those with the highest IQ? Who we consider a genius may actually tell us much more about what we value as a society than any objective measure of brilliance. A compelling or quirky life story often shapes who is elevated to genius status.Host Ira Flatow unpacks the complicated and coveted title of genius with Helen Lewis, author of The Genius Myth: A Curious History of A Dangerous Idea.Read an excerpt of The Genius Myth: A Curious History of A Dangerous Idea. Guest: Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic, based in London, who writes about politics and culture.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Sunday, 14 September 2025   But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Matthew 13:8   “And others, it fell upon the good earth, and it gave fruit. Some, indeed, hundred, and some sixty, and some thirty” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus explained that when seed fell among the thorns, the thorns sprang up and choked them. He next says, “And others, it fell upon the good earth, and it gave fruit.”   The Greek includes the definite article, “the good earth.” The implication is that there is, in fact, good earth. When the seed is scattered, some of it is lost to the various places previously identified, but some of it will land in earth that is properly suited for the intended purpose of the sower, which is to produce a harvest.   The words assure Jesus' hearers that God has provided good earth for this to come about. It is up to the one looking to obtain a harvest to select the right field, prepare it accordingly, and then begin sowing.   Though there is good soil, effort is required to obtain the harvest. Thus, there is the provision of God and the labor of the sower uniting to gain the benefit of the soil. When these are harmoniously combined, the result is “Some, indeed, hundred, and some sixty, and some thirty.”   Each of these numbers is used for the first time: hekaton (100), hexékonta (sixty), and triakonta (thirty). The latter two are formed as decades of the words hex (six) and treis (three).   Jesus' words are a general statement about the various grains that are sown and the quality of the good earth into which it is sown. As such, the numbers should not be pressed when Jesus explains the parable. He is simply providing an example of how things will work when the seed is sown into good soil.   To obtain a hundredfold is not something that was considered impossible. Centuries earlier, the record of Isaac's life says –   “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. 13 The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; 14 for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him.” Genesis 26:12-14   Life application: Normally, one will get out of his efforts what he puts into them. This isn't always true because there can be catastrophes that sweep away one's efforts. For example, someone may plant papayas around his property. Those plants that are in good soil, have proper sunlight, and have abundant water will produce fruit.   Others that are out of the sun may not be productive. And because papayas need sufficient water, others may have the buds fall off or produce really deficient fruit if not kept properly watered. This is to be expected when someone tries various spots on his property for planting them.   The ones that meet all the right conditions may produce a large harvest. However, just as the harvest is almost ready (I mean, within days), a hurricane (we'll call it Hurricane Helene) comes through the area and floods the property with saltwater from the nearby gulf. That fruit will be ruined because of the saltwater. The plant is likely to be blown over by the wind, too.   Such things can happen, and one has to ask himself whether it is worth the risk of planting fruit trees at all. For certain, there will be no fruit if one doesn't try. In other words, life is a risk. It takes getting up and working in order to produce a harvest.   Fruit trees abound in the world, but when they are in uncleared areas, they generally are not as productive as they will be when land is cleared, prepared, and the trees are planted in optimum conditions. Sometimes, several years of experimenting may take place before any results are realized.   Thomas Edison said, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Eventually, he made a lightbulb that works and lasts. How willing are you to make the effort to learn biblical languages, learn to share the gospel, or excel at playing music (which includes playing at church on Sunday morning)?   We will never have results if we don't get to work. God has given us the time, place, and ability to make things happen. So get up, pray about what you intend to do, asking God to bless your efforts, and then get to work.   If a hurricane (this time we'll call it Milton) comes through and destroys your efforts, you have more choices to make. Pray that God will lead you in the right decisions to continue to glorify Him.   Lord God, may our actions and words be directed first and foremost to Your glory. Only when that is the case, may we then produce the right results that will cause our efforts to multiply. Keep us from thoughts of abundance without effort unless the glory is directed to You. Whether we reap a harvest with a lot of effort or without it, may we acknowledge You as the reason it came about. Amen.

Vivez un spectacle vivant hors du commun25 COMÉDIENS 25 comédiens incarnent Jules Verne et ses plus grands héros : Phileas Fogg, le capitaine Némo, Passepartout mais aussi George Sand, Thomas Edison, Nellie Bly, Nadar. Avec eux, rêvez, vibrez et voyagez dans le temps ! Un spectacle extraordinaire qui enchante toutes les générations.8 DÉCORS ÉPOUSTOUFLANTSPar petits groupes, vous voyagez de pièce en pièce et progressez ainsi dans l'histoire. Le Nautilus, la fusée, la montgolfière, l'imprimerie : nos décors monumentaux vous plongent dans l'univers extraordinaire de Jules Verne.1H DE SPECTACLEJusqu'au 3 Novembre 2025, départ toutes les 10 min.Les vendredis et samedis de 14h à 21h - Les dimanches de 10h40 à 17h40Le créateur et metteur en scène, Charles Mollet, est notre invitée en studio pour nous faire voyager dans le monde fantastique de Jules Vernehttps://www.legrandhoteldesreves.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”. If you're obsessed with having a tidy work environment, you may want to consider that that quote comes from none other than Albert Einstein, one of the most renowned geniuses in human history. Given that Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, and even Steve Jobs were also known for working in messy environments, you might be asking yourself whether it's time to start letting your own desk get a little more cluttered. Have there been any studies on whether a messy or tidy desk is best? Why are some people messier than others to start with? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?⁠ ⁠What is coffee badging in the workplace?⁠ ⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3720: Jay Harrington explores how adopting a growth mindset and embracing resilience can help you navigate uncertainty and setbacks without losing momentum. Through lessons from figures like Thomas Edison, Seth Godin, and Sara Blakely, he illustrates how reframing fear as a guide and viewing failure as a teacher can open the door to greater opportunity and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/tackle-whatever-life-throws-at-you Quotes to ponder: "I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work." "The person who fails the most wins." "In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." Episode references: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3720: Jay Harrington explores how adopting a growth mindset and embracing resilience can help you navigate uncertainty and setbacks without losing momentum. Through lessons from figures like Thomas Edison, Seth Godin, and Sara Blakely, he illustrates how reframing fear as a guide and viewing failure as a teacher can open the door to greater opportunity and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/tackle-whatever-life-throws-at-you Quotes to ponder: "I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work." "The person who fails the most wins." "In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." Episode references: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3720: Jay Harrington explores how adopting a growth mindset and embracing resilience can help you navigate uncertainty and setbacks without losing momentum. Through lessons from figures like Thomas Edison, Seth Godin, and Sara Blakely, he illustrates how reframing fear as a guide and viewing failure as a teacher can open the door to greater opportunity and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/tackle-whatever-life-throws-at-you Quotes to ponder: "I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work." "The person who fails the most wins." "In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." Episode references: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1800s, alot of tech would get its beginnings in this era, perfected and worked upon later. One man, who may have beaten Thomas edison to the moving pictures, would mysteriously vanish shortly after he came up with his invention. But what happened to him? Lets discuss that in todays episode! Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales and I hope you enjoy The Unsolved Disappearance Of Louis Le Prince | The ACTUAL Inventor of Film Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RoanokeTalesPatreon Merch: Roanokemerch.com

The Secret History of Gold comes out this week. Here for your viewing pleasure is a fim about gold based on the first chapter.“Gold will be slave or master”HoraceIn 2021, a metal detectorist with the eyebrow-raising name of Ole Ginnerup Schytz dug up a hoard of Viking gold in a field in Denmark. The gold was just as it was when it was buried 1,500 years before, if a little dirtier. The same goes for the jewellery unearthed at the Varna Necropolis in Bulgaria in 1972. The beads, bracelets, rings and necklaces are as good as when they were buried 6,700 years ago.In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, there is a golden tooth bridge — a gold wire used to bind teeth and dental implants — made over 4,000 years ago. It could go in your mouth today.No other substance is as long-lasting as gold — not diamonds, not tungsten carbide, not boron nitride. Gold does not corrode; it does not tarnish or decay; it does not break down over time. This sets it apart from every other substance. Iron rusts, wood rots, silver tarnishes. Gold never changes. Left alone, it stays itself. And it never loses its shine — how about that?Despite its permanence, you can shape this enormously ductile metal into pretty much anything. An ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire 50 miles long or plate a copper wire 1,000 miles long. It can be beaten into a leaf just one atom thick. Yet there is one thing you cannot do and that is destroy it. Life may be temporary, but gold is permanent. It really is forever.This means that all the gold that has ever been mined, estimated to be 216,000 tonnes, still exists somewhere. Put together it would fit into a cube with 22-metre sides. Visualise a square building seven storeys high — and that would be all the gold ever.With some effort, you can dissolve gold in certain chemical solutions, alloy it with other metals, or even vaporise it. But the gold will always be there. It is theoretically possible to destroy gold through nuclear reactions and other such extreme methods, but in practical terms, gold is indestructible. It is the closest thing we have on earth to immortality.Perhaps that is why almost every ancient culture we know of associated gold with the eternal. The Egyptians believed the flesh of gods was made of gold, and that it gave you safe passage into the afterlife. In Greek myth, the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, which Hercules was sent to retrieve, conferred immortality on whoever ate them. The South Americans saw gold as the link between humanity and the cosmos. They were not far wrong.Gold was present in the dust that formed the solar system. It sits in the earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago. That little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. To touch gold is as close as you will ever come to touching eternity.And yet the world's most famous investor is not impressed.‘It gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or some place,' said Warren Buffett. ‘Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. It has no utility. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.'He's right. Gold does nothing. It does not even pay a yield. It just sits there inert. We use other metals to construct things, cut things or conduct things, but gold's industrial uses are minimal. It is a good conductor of electricity, but copper and silver are better and cheaper. It has some use in dentistry, medical applications and nanotechnology. It is finding more and more use in outer space — back whence it came — where it is used to coat spacecraft, astronauts' visors and heat shields. But, in the grand scheme of things, these uses are paltry.Gold's only purpose is to store and display prosperity. It is dense and tangible wealth: pure money.Though you may not realise it, we still use gold as money today. Not so much as a medium to exchange value but store it.In 1970, about 27 per cent of all the gold in the world was in the form of gold coinage and central bank or government reserves. Today, even with the gold standard long since dead, the percentage is about the same.The most powerful nation on earth, the United States, keeps 70 per cent of its foreign exchange holdings in gold. Its great rival, China, is both the world's largest producer and the world's largest importer. It has built up reserves that, as we shall discover, are likely as great as the USA's. If you buying gold or silver coins to protect yourself in these “interesting times” - and I urge you to - as always I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.Ordinary people and institutions the world over use gold to store wealth. Across myriad cultures gold is gifted at landmark life events — births and weddings — because of its intrinsic value.In fact, gold's purchasing power has increased over the millennia, as human beings have grown more productive. The same ounce of gold said by economic historians to have bought King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon 350 loaves of bread could buy you more than 1,000 loaves today. The same gold dinar (roughly 1/7 oz) that, in the time of the Koran in the seventh century, bought you a lamb would buy you three lambs today. Those same four or five aurei (1 oz) which bought you a fine linen tunic in ancient Rome would buy you considerably more clothing today.In 1972, 0.07 ounces of gold would buy you a barrel of oil. Here we are in 2024 and a barrel of oil costs 0.02 ounces of gold — it's significantly cheaper than it was fifty years ago.House prices, too, if you measure them in gold, have stayed constant. It is only when they are measured in fiat currency that they have appreciated so relentlessly (and destructively).In other words, an ounce of gold buys you as much, and sometimes more, food, clothing, energy and shelter as it did ten years ago, a hundred years ago or even thousands of years ago. As gold lasts, so does its purchasing power. You cannot say the same about modern national currencies.Rare and expensive to mine, the supply of gold is constrained. This is in stark contrast to modern money — electronic, debt-based fiat money to give it its full name — the supply of which multiplies every year as governments spend and borrowing balloons.As if by Natural Law, gold supply has increased at the same rate as the global population — roughly 2 per cent per annum. The population of the world has slightly more than doubled since 1850. So has gold supply. The correlation has held for centuries, except for one fifty-year period during the gold rushes of the late nineteenth century, when gold supply per capita increased.Gold has the added attraction of being beautiful. It shines and glistens and sparkles. It captivates and allures. The word ‘gold' derives from the Sanskrit ‘jval', meaning ‘to shine'. That's why we use it as jewellery — to show off our wealth and success, as well as to store it. Indeed, in nomadic prehistory, and still in parts of the world today, carrying your wealth on your person as jewellery was the safest way to keep it.The universe has given us this captivatingly beautiful, dense, inert, malleable, scarce, useless and permanent substance whose only use is to be money. To quote historian Peter Bernstein, ‘nothing is as useless and useful all at the same time'.But after thousands of years of gold being official money, in the early twentieth century there was a seismic shift. Neither the British, German nor French government had enough gold to pay for the First World War. They abandoned gold backing to print the money they needed. In the inter-war years, nations briefly attempted a return to gold standards, but they failed. The two prevailing monetary theories clashed: gold-backed versus state-issued currency. Gold standard advocates, such as Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, considered gold to be one of the key pillars of a free society along with property rights and habeas corpus. ‘We have gold because we cannot trust governments,' said President Herbert Hoover in 1933. This was a sentiment echoed by one of the founders of the London School of Economics, George Bernard Shaw — to whom I am grateful for demonstrating that it is possible to have a career as both a comedian and a financial writer. ‘You have to choose (as a voter),' he said, ‘between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the Government… I advise you, as long as the Capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.'On the other hand, many, such as economist John Maynard Keynes, advocated the idea of fiat currency to give government greater control over the economy and the ability to manipulate the money supply. Keynes put fixation with gold in the Freudian realms of sex and religion. The gold standard, he famously said after the First World War — and rightly, as it turned out — was ‘already a barbarous relic'. Freud himself related fascination with gold to the erotic fantasies and interests of early childhood.Needless to say, Keynes and fiat money prevailed. By the end of the 1930s, most of Europe had left the gold standard. The US followed, but not completely until 1971, in order to meet the ballooning costs of its welfare system and its war in Vietnam.But compare both gold's universality (everyone everywhere knows gold has value) and its purchasing power to national currencies and you have to wonder why we don't use it officially today. There is a very good reason: power.Sticking to the discipline of the gold standard means governments can't just create money or run deficits to the same extent. Instead, they have to rein in their spending, which they are not prepared to do, especially in the twenty-first century, when they make so many promises to win elections. Balanced books, let alone independent money, have become an impossibility. If you seek an answer as to why the state has grown so large in the West, look no further than our system of money. When one body in a society has the power to create money at no cost to itself, it is inevitable that that body will grow disproportionately large. So it is in the twenty-first century, where state spending in many social democracies is now not far off 50 per cent of GDP, sometimes higher.Many arguments about gold will quickly slide into a political argument about the role of government. It is a deeply political metal. Those who favour gold tend to favour small government, free markets and individual responsibility. I count myself in that camp. Those who dismiss it tend to favour large government and state planning.I have argued many times that money is the blood of a society. It must be healthy. So much starts with money: values, morals, behaviour, ambitions, manners, even family size. Money must be sound and true. At the moment it is neither. Gold, however, is both. ‘Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men,' said former Republican Congressman Ron Paul. As Dorothy is advised in The Wizard of Oz (which was, as we shall discover, part allegory), maybe the time has come to once again ‘follow the yellow brick road'.On the other hand, maybe the twilight of gold has arrived, as Niall Ferguson argued in his history of debt and money, The Cash Nexus. Gold's future, he said, is ‘mainly as jewellery' or ‘in parts of the world with primitive or unstable monetary and financial systems'. Gold may have been money for 5,000 years, or even 10,000 years, but so was the horse a means of transport, and then along came the motor car.A history of gold is inevitably a history of money, but it is also a history of greed, obsession and ambition. Gold is beautiful. Gold is compelling. It is wealth in its purest, most distilled form. ‘Gold is a child of Zeus,' runs the ancient Greek lyric. ‘Neither moth nor rust devoureth it; but the mind of man is devoured by this supreme possession.' Perhaps that's why Thomas Edison said gold was ‘an invention of Satan'. Wealth, and all the emotions that come with it, can do strange things to people.Gold has led people to do the most brilliant, the most brave, the most inventive, the most innovative and the most terrible things. ‘More men have been knocked off balance by gold than by love,' runs the saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Disraeli. Where gold is concerned, emotion, not logic, prevails. Even in today's markets it is a speculative asset whose price is driven by greed and fear, not by fundamental production numbers.Its gleam has drawn man across oceans, across continents and into the unknown. It lured Jason and the Argonauts, Alexander the Great, numerous Caesars, da Gama, Cortés, Pizarro and Raleigh. Brilliant new civilisations have emerged as a result of the quest for gold, yet so have slavery, war, deceit, death and devastation. Describing the gold mines of ancient Egypt, the historian Diodorus Siculus wrote, ‘there is absolutely no consideration nor relaxation for sick or maimed, for aged man or weak woman. All are forced to labour at their tasks until they die, worn out by misery amid their toil.' His description could apply to many an illegal mine in Africa today.The English critic John Ruskin told a story of a man who boarded a ship with all his money: a bag of gold coins. Several days into the voyage a terrible storm blew up. ‘Abandon ship!' came the cry. The man strapped his bag around his waist and jumped overboard, only to sink to the bottom of the sea. ‘Now,' asked Ruskin, ‘as he was sinking — had he the gold? Or had the gold him?'As the Chinese proverb goes, ‘The miser does not own the gold; the gold owns the miser.'Gold may be a dead metal. Inert, unchanging and lifeless. But its hold over humanity never relents. It has adorned us since before the dawn of civilisation and, as money, underpinned economies ever since. Desire for it has driven mankind forwards, the prime impulse for quest and conquest, for exploration and discovery. From its origins in the hearts of dying stars to its quiet presence today beneath the machinery of modern finance, gold has seen it all. How many secrets does this silent witness keep? This book tells the story of gold. It unveils the schemes, intrigues and forces that have shaped our world in the relentless pursuit of this ancient asset, which, even in this digital age, still wields immense power.That was Chapter One of The Secret History of Gold The Secret History of Gold is available to pre-order at Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. I hear the audiobook, read by me, is excellent. The book comes out on August 28.Hurry! Amazon is currently offering 20% off.Until next time,Dominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Mina Miller Edison (1865-1947) was the second wife of American inventor and businessman Thomas Edison. She was an advocate for acknowledging the domestic labor required of women. She called herself a “home executive” and emphasized the importance of women’s work as actual work, not an idealized calling. For Further Reading: Mina Miller Edison Honoring Mina Edison for Women’s History Month Mina Miller Edison Was Much More Than the Wife of the ‘Wizard of Menlo Park’ Seduced by the Light This month, we’re bringing back some of our favorite Womanica episodes you might have missed! We’ll be talking about Pink Collar Workers: women who revolutionized jobs that have traditionally been called "women's work." Through their lives, they created a more just and humane world for us today. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this captivating episode, local author and playwright David Church takes listeners on a fascinating journey through history, imagination, and creativity. Best known for his Edison Trilogy of novels, Church reveals how Thomas Edison's little-known experiments with a “spirit box” sparked his fictional adventures into the supernatural and beyond. He shares with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on Big Conversations, Little Bar the meticulous research that grounded his novels in historical truth while blending in fantastical elements featuring Edison, Groucho Marx, George Gershwin, and even Noel Coward as unexpected allies. From Edison's personal tragedies that inspired breakthroughs, to the curious intersection of science and spirituality, Church provides a fresh look at one of America's greatest inventors. Beyond his trilogy, he discusses his playwriting career, Hollywood screenwriting, and his newest project exploring religion's impact on human experience. With wit, insight, and vivid storytelling, this episode shines a light on the imagination it takes to turn overlooked history into unforgettable adventures.Takeaways:David Church's Edison Trilogy blends meticulous research with imaginative fantasy.Edison's rumored invention of a “spirit box” inspired the novels.Personal tragedy, including the death of Edison's nephew, influenced his inventions.The trilogy features real figures like George Gershwin, Groucho Marx, and Noel Coward.Noel Coward's secret role as a British spy becomes part of the narrative.Church draws inspiration from cinema, especially John Williams' musical scores.His next creative project is a play exploring the power and pitfalls of religion.The conversation highlights Coachella Valley's vibrant artistic community and hidden talent.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #McCallumTheatre #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #DavidChurch #ThomasEdison #SpiritBox #HistoricalFiction #NoelCoward #GeorgeGershwin #GrouchoMarx #CreativeWriting #Playwriting #Screenwriting #CoachellaValleyArts #PalmDesert

They say Thomas Edison failed ten thousand times to make a viable electric light bulb. When asked about all those strikeouts, Edison would reportedly say, “"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore the failure of a certain apostle. He did the unthinkable, but we’ll see the Lord responded with the unexpected. Spiritual failure came face to face with divine mercy. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was talking to my eldest son Jax the other day, and he said, "Dad, I got an idea of something you can talk about on your podcast."     I said, "Okay, whatcha got?"   He said, "What's the true key to success?  I know it's staying focused and fighting the force of average, but what is  the true key to success?"    I told him he had it all figured out and I had a proud dad moment, but he said he didn't quite understand what that meant, so I broke it down like this:    Focus + Don't Quit = Win.    Thomas Edison blew himself up 10,000 times before he got it right.     He was out trying to figure things out.    Blew things up.    Burned his barn.    Can you imagine your 10,000 attempts at something and you're still not right?    He finally figured it out.    Imagine the railroads.    People from other countries who didn't quit building the railroads. (Now we have transportation)    The railroad wasn't built in a day.    People today think they need some sort of instant success.    Solve a problem or objective.    Work to solve the problem.    Don't quit.    That's the true secret to success.    That one attempt made by Thomas Edison set their family up forever.    Start thinking like that and you'll never have to worry a day in your life.    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

They say Thomas Edison failed ten thousand times to make a viable electric light bulb. When asked about all those strikeouts, Edison would reportedly say, “"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore the failure of a certain apostle. He did the unthinkable, but we’ll see the Lord responded with the unexpected. Spiritual failure came face to face with divine mercy. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Supreme Court Justice Barry Anderson interview Prof. Keith Hylton, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor and Professor of Law at Boston University. Prof. Hylton shares insights from his academic career and the book Laws of Creation: Property Rights in the World of Ideas, which he co-authored. The discussion explores how Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Adam Smith helped shape the legal framework for property rights and the free market in the U.S., and how these ideas are central to understanding our modern economy. Prof. Hylton explains the constitutional foundations of American intellectual property (IP) law, Thomas Jefferson's role in establishing the U.S. Patent Office, and how historic inventors like Thomas Edison exemplify American experimentation, innovation, and economic dynamism.  He also covers trade secrets, copyright law, and the tension between protecting inventors' individual patent rights and today's calls for free access to copyrighted online content. Hylton addresses global challenges, including cyber theft and piracy, and reflects on key legal cases that define international IP enforcement. Prof. Hylton also shares three major takeaways he hopes high school and undergraduate students will understand about the importance of intellectual property rights in sustaining American rule of law, innovation, and economic growth. He concludes with a reading from his book, Laws of Creation: Property Rights in the World of Ideas.

David Waldman does his Tuesday KITM thing. As you are doing, right now. Donald K. Trump, that little ‘Gyna-tease, taco'd his China tariffs into Christmas buying season. As if he'd ever cross Xi Jinping, who's quite a pussy-grabber himself. Trump's off to Alaska, but he's already given away his planned Putin bargaining chip. Meh, Trump is a bigger commie than the two of them put together, and a true innovator of corruption. Donald's the Thomas Edison of Harold Hills, the Elon Musk of Elon Musks. He's earned every cyberpenny he's soaked from the rubes, no matter how many that may be. Who better, then, to crack down on crime? At least, the crime of being scary, young, brown, and/or homeless and in the line of sight of old, white, pussies, and/or tourists. It's hard to fight back against fear, hate, bigotry... and cops. Republicans are getting used to being hated, maybe... a little turned on, maybe they'll pass a couple more mega-bills and see how that feels. JD Vance must love being hated. Why else would he hang around Usha?

3PM- I WAS THINKING:  What made Tom & Curley such compatible opposites // THIS DAY IN HISTORY // 1876 - Thomas Edison invents the mimeograph // Cosmic Crisp cracks the top 5 Washington apple list for the first time  

6PM - Guest - Scott O'Toole - Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor's Office // WA Supreme Court quietly grants judges power to arbitrarily dismiss charges against criminals // THIS DAY IN HISTORY // 1876 - Thomas Edison invents the mimeograph // Cosmic Crisp cracks the top 5 Washington apple list for the first time

Dick Metz is back to discuss the documentary, now streaming, that chronicles his early world travel and the near death experience that was the impetus for the three year sojourn. He recounts early days in Malibu with Matt Kivlin and Nick Gabaldon, why Hobie Alter is the Thomas Edison of surfing, the undertold story of the original Mr Pipeline, his role in the wild Murf The Surf diamond heist and following FBI saga, and how investing into friendships has been the recipe to not only his success but also happiness throughout his 96 years. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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