Podcasts about Thorn

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome Creative Director Melody Tsang and Lighting Designer/Programmer Caleb Franke to the show! Join Caleb, Melody, Ellen, Zac, Steve, and David, as they discuss: The creative and production process for the Elation Lighting Booth show at LDI 2025; Winning the LDI Award; Learning and Programming the Obsidian lighting console; Preparing for "Plan B" changes; A 14 year-old touring with "Thorn"; Learning creative direction at the Parsons School; The new Elation automated lighting fixtures; LILI laser technology; The future of AI in lighting and creative direction; and Wise words of advice for young lighting artists and creative directors. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Palantir CEO goon admits his products target women. Melanoma celebrates "we men" at Women's History Month event in the Whor, er, White House. Marcus Whorelius complains that he can't tell women they're beautiful at the same ceremony. Nothing like hearing a pedophile complain about his own misogyny. FockSnooz's Howie Kurtz thinks Iran is planting "land mines" in the Gulf of Hormuz. You can't make this stuff up.  Hey! This is a big deal! Two supporters of The H.O.R.N. have put up matching offers that will get us out of the ditch. $630 remain. Every dollar you give at https://HeadOn.Live gets doubled up to $630. If you can, please consider keeping this independent, advertising-free, non-capitalist effort afloat. 

Ending Sexploitation Podcast - Episode 96 Tim Nester (Vice President of Communications at NCOSE) takes a closer look at A.I. as he listens to a talk from Adam Dodge from the Global CESE Summit in 2024. He also provides some helpful tools & resources that parents can use to better protect and prepare their families to navigate this new world of emerging technology. For more help for parents in this arena as well as many others, please check out https://ParentCenter.org  You can get regular updates and resources from our experts as well as information on the launch of our exciting new tool later this year! There are many other resources mentioned in this episode, so you'll find the links below:      NCOSE Parent Center: https://ParentCenter.org  Read our blog: https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/the-peril-and-promise-of-artificial-intelligence/  AngelQ AI: https://www.angelq.ai/  GameSafe: https://www.gamesafe.ai/   Troomi: https://troomi.com/  Gabb: https://gabb.com/  Bark: https://www.bark.us/  Cyber Dive Parent Dashboard: https://help.cyberdive.co/en/articles/10118385-how-does-the-parent-dashboard-work  DejaVuAI: https://dejavuai.co/  Thorn's Safer Predict: https://www.thorn.org/blog/introducing-safer-predict-using-the-power-of-ai-to-detect-child-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-online/ 

Alex Thorn delivers a deep monologue about the state of institutional adoption of cryptos and blockchains. He discusses the tension between the banks' and brokerages' efforts to add crypto connectivity while their trade groups (BPI, ABA, ICBA) simultaneously oppose crypto institutional adoption and regulatory and legislative actions on multiple fronts. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about oil and commodity markets, equities, and (crucially) what the market reaction to UAP disclosure by the U.S. government may be. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC.  If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy's service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy's public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement.For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc. makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on November 10, 2025, available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sec.gov⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The following article of the Cybersecurity industry is: “Leading With Visibility: How Execs Can Take Control of Cyber Risk” by Carolina Ruiz, CEO, Brier & Thorn.

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In this episode, host Don Adeesha joins Melissa DelFino, founder of Modern Distinction LLC and practice manager at Geria Dermatology, to bridge the gap between human behavior and practice profitability. Melissa argues that clinics invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into aesthetic technology while neglecting the psychology of the people operating it, explaining how a practice's internal culture directly dictates its external patient retention. Melissa breaks down the true meaning of psychological safety, emphasizing that leaders must master emotional regulation to treat clinical mistakes as private learning opportunities rather than public reprimands. She highlights that a clinic's front-line team is the actual embodiment of the brand, urging owners to step away from arbitrary decision-making and instead rely on real EHR reporting to track retention metrics. Finally, Melissa shares practical frameworks for staff empowerment, including the "Rose, Bud, Thorn" communication huddle and implementing mandatory shadowing during the hiring process to de-risk new placements. She warns against the pitfalls of social media-driven instant gratification and introduces a foolproof, old-school paper checkout slip system designed to guarantee the front desk rebooks high-value patients before they walk out the door.

Welcome back to the Horror Project Podcast! This episode, Laura and Phil tackle The Omen (1976), the classic chiller where diplomat Robert Thorn (Gregory Peck) adopts Damien—an adorable child who just might be the Antichrist. After a nanny's dramatic death, cryptic warnings from a frantic priest, and a growing stack of mysterious fatalities, Robert's world unravels fast.We dig into all the eerie 70s vibes, plus Laura's first-ever watch: does this horror staple still land today? We also chat about religious horror tropes, Robert's search for the truth, and whether the Thorn parents might be… a little too hands-off for raising a possibly demonic kid.Join us for scares, laughs, and plenty of speculation about the world's most ominous child!Thank you for listening!Email - Horrorprojectpodcast@hotmail.com  Instagram - horrorprojectpodcastTikTok - @horrorprojectpodcastSay Hi - Send The Horror Project a Message!

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast.It's March, the snow is slowly melting, and the world is turning green. Everywhere you look, stores are pushing the same movies about leprechauns and four-leaf clovers.I'm here to give you a break from the lucky charms and offer up four different movies for the green spring season.Soylent Green (1973)Set in a crowded, overheated dystopian future, Soylent Green follows New York City detective Robert Thorn as he investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman. By 2022, the world has been pushed to the edge by overpopulation, pollution, and food shortages. Most people survive on processed food rations distributed by the powerful Soylent Corporation: Soylent Yellow, Soylent Red, and their new product, Soylent Green.As the investigation unfolds, Thorn uncovers a conspiracy that reveals the shocking truth behind Soylent Green and reaches the highest levels of the Soylent Corporation.If you like classic 1970s science fiction with a darker edge and big ideas about the future, this one is for you.The Emerald Forest (1985)The Emerald Forest tells the story of a young boy, Tommy, who disappears while his father is working on a massive dam project in the Amazon rainforest. Bill Markham spends the next decade searching for his son, traveling deeper into the jungle and encountering the indigenous tribes who call the forest home.It's a story of love, loss, and hope set against the lush green backdrop of the Amazon rainforest.If you're in the mood for an adventure that feels different from the usual Hollywood formula, this one is worth pulling off the shelf.Romancing the Stone (1984)Romancing the Stone is often labeled an “Indiana Jones clone,” even though the script was written two years before Raiders of the Lost Ark.Romance novelist Joan Wilder is suddenly pulled into a real adventure when her sister is kidnapped in Colombia. To save her, Joan must deliver a mysterious treasure map deep into the jungle. What follows is a fast-moving adventure filled with treasure hunters, narrow escapes, and an unlikely partnership with a rugged fortune hunter.Much of the film takes place in the thick green jungles of South America, where the landscape becomes just as important as the story. The lush setting adds a sense of danger and excitement as the characters try to stay one step ahead of the people chasing the same treasure, a priceless emeraldRomancing the Stone is pure 80s adventure fun. If you like action, humor, and a little romance, this is an easy choice for movie night. The Green Mile (1999)The Green Mile takes place inside a prison during the Great Depression and follows a group of guards who oversee death row. The story centers on John Coffey, a kind, imposing inmate who arrives with a mysterious presence and an unexpected gentleness.The “green mile” is the nickname given to the stretch of green linoleum floor that prisoners walk on their way to the execution chamber. Over time, the guards realize the man walking the Green Mile possesses something extraordinary, turning a routine prison job into a powerful story about compassion, redemption, and humanity.Settle in for this epic. It's a powerful, character-driven story that blends drama, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Petals, the flower shop owned by Miranda, has new next door neighbors. Unfortunately for Miranda and her friends, the trio who own the business are very unfriendly. Unfortunately for the neighbors, Miranda doesn't let sleeping dogs lie - especially when murder is involved. CASTMiranda Ford - Lauren BaumbauerLena Beltran - Lisa FredricksonKarolyn Petty / Woman - Genevieve Grady-GrotAnnouncer / Denise Petty - Val KuhnsLance Fallon / Stoney Firestone - Max LevineSgt Rumley / Arthur Petty - Mike LuceWallace Hotchkiss - Richard TatumLt. Danny Feeley - Keith WrightStory by Val KuhnsSound Editing by Val Kuhns

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Ain't gonna hear from Krusti Noem more! ACABs gone wild. Over Lemon Pound Cake. This timeline is . . . bizarre.

The South Africans couldn't remove their World Cup back monkey; can the New Zealanders jettison their shoulder riding chimp? The Indian cricketers have a similar issue with New Zealand, the little team that continue to embarrass the dominant force in world cricket. The Proteas problem of choking in big moments at global white ball tournaments has long been an itch that can't be scratched. After cruising through the World Cup prelims, unbeaten until the semi-final versus the Black Caps, the Africans, full of rightful confidence, held on so tightly to expectation that they strangled the life out of any chances they had. They slumped when it mattered, the oxygen required to operate at such a level of competition, was sucked from them, not only by the miserly bowling from NZ, but by the suffocating nature of unrealised potential. They didn't choke, they self-asphyxiated, as impossible as that may sound. The Black Caps may well stumble at the last hurdle, the monkey on their back not being one that chokes the life out of them, it's the one that whispers in their ear, you're not good enough. Constantly reminded by the world that they have no right to be at the sharpest end of tournament with their tiny population and almost non-existent player base, they have been so close, and short of the Nairobi Champions Trophy win a quarter of a century ago, never pushed through to claim the major title that has beckoned. India has a different, but equally stressful issue. New Zealand has become a thorn in their side, that's been there so long it's gone septic. When it really matters, India can't put New Zealand away. All the money in the world, an incomprehensibly vast population comparison and a governing body that will stop at nothing to stack the odds in India's favour, yet New Zealand regularly gets up their face and embarrasses them. The next layer of pressure for the Indian side is the weight of expectation they must carry. At home, in front of 130,000 fans in the Ahmedabad Stadium, defending champions who may be the first team to go back-to-back in T20 World Cups and the first team to win the T20 World Cup at home. Does any of this matter come Monday morning? It shouldn't. Do past performances really dictate future outcomes? Strictly speaking they don't, but they do play on the minds of competitors. Who deals with these mind shadows the best will surely hold the trophy aloft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Irizarry and Skeeter Miller join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 23rd, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Jo Irizarry is an investor and mentor in the modern Texas barbecue scene, best known for backing nationally acclaimed concepts like Barbs-B-Q and butcher shop and restaurant Thorn & Bred. As an early believer in Barbs-B-Q, Jo helped support pitmaster Chuck Charnichart and the team as they transformed a bold, pop-culture-infused vision for barbecue into one of the most talked‑about restaurants in Texas, earning national accolades and a James Beard nomination along the way. At Thorn & Bred, Jo brings that same mix of business savvy and heart for hospitality to a new generation of chefs and makers, focusing on spaces that celebrate community, creativity, and the evolving story of Texas food. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Cerboni - Cerboni is an all-in-one financial solution for restaurants. Reliable tax preparation & Business incorporation. Seamless Payroll and compliance report. Strategic CFO Services That Drive Business Growth. Detailed, custom reporting for complete financial clarity. Dedicated support for restaurants & Multi-location businesses. End-to-end financial management under one roof. Call (281) 888-2413 and mention Restaurant Unstoppable to get 20% off your first month of service. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Instagram: @therealjoirizarry Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

What if the culture your organisation is trying to build isn't hiding in a values poster or a strategy deck—but in the smallest things you do every single day?  In this warm, deeply practical episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by Augusta Vivian, CEO of Higson, a people development consultancy helping senior teams lead through change, build inclusive workplaces, and embed culture that actually lasts. Their conversation spans parenting and leadership, kindness as a performance tool, the hard work of real inclusion, and why stubborn values might be the most underrated leadership quality of all.  Augusta opens with something personal—how raising her 17-month-old daughter has sharpened her understanding of presence, trust, and the power of micro moments. From there, the conversation moves into the heart of her work: how the tiny, consistent behaviours we model become the architecture of how we treat each other at scale. She shares how Higson builds change-ready cultures, why clarity is an act of kindness, and how vulnerability from a leader doesn't weaken authority—it creates the conditions for real trust.  They also tackle inclusion head-on—unpacking the critical difference between diversity and inclusion, the unconscious bias we all carry, and how even the language we use with toddlers is quietly shaping future leaders. And Augusta makes a compelling case that fun, charity, and giving back aren't soft add-ons—they're non-negotiables, built into processes and calendars precisely because life is busy and good intentions alone don't get it done.  This is a conversation that will nudge you to look differently at how habits, tone, and attention shape the people around you—at home, in your community, and at work.   Episode Timeline: 00:04:18  Parenting as a leadership practice  00:06:41  Why micro moments are the real culture builders  00:09:31  Building a change culture, not just surviving change  00:12:59  The importance of kindness and vulnerability 00:18:02  Financial transparency, strategy days 00:21:24  Culture add, not culture fit 00:23:56  Core values of of Higson 00:29:06  Making the values a non-negotiable 00:34:38  The people behind the passion and authenticity 00:36:35  Stubbornness as a values-led superpower  00:41:14  The impact of her Oxford days 00:43:10  Diversity vs inclusion – what leaders get wrong  00:52:26  Why culture change stalls at the poster  00:58:44  Intelligent failure and the Rose, Thorn, Bud tool  01:04:57  What a parenting book teaches us about leadership  01:08:16  Boundaries over balance   Key Takeaway: Culture Lives in Behaviour, Not Slogans: Values on a wall mean nothing without the layer below them. Define what your values look like in practice, build them into how you hire, appraise and recognise people—then they become culture. Most organisations skip that step.  Kindness is a Performance Tool, Not a Nice-to-Have: Honest communication, genuine recognition and psychological safety aren't soft—they're the foundation of high performance. Teams that trust their leader navigate change faster, stay longer and go further above and beyond.  Diversity Gets People in the Room. Inclusion Keeps Them There: A diverse team without an inclusive culture doesn't outperform—it underperforms. Around 70% of how included someone feels comes directly from their leader. Check your language, challenge your biases, and make sure people feel heard—not just present.  If It Matters, Build It In—Don't Just Intend It: Charity work, fun, wellbeing check-ins, strategy days—none of it happens on good intentions alone. If something is a value, make it a non-negotiable: schedule it, process it, protect it. Otherwise, busy wins.   About Augusta Vivian: Augusta Vivian is a people development and organisational culture expert who works with leaders and teams to build inclusive, high-performing workplaces and lead through change. As Founder and CEO of the people consultancy Higson, she specialises in designing leadership frameworks, behavioural change programmes, and talent practices rooted in psychological insight that help organisations communicate better, innovate, and thrive. With a degree in Psychology from the University of Oxford, Augusta combines deep expertise in human behaviour with a mission to create positive social and environmental impact — including donating a significant portion of Higson's profits to charity and achieving B Corp certification. Today, she partners with professionals who want to transform culture, strengthen leadership, and drive lasting results in their organisations.   Resources Mentioned: The Right Kind of Wrong: https://a.co/054z87s9  The Whole-Brain Child: https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/    Connect with Augusta Vivian: Website: https://consulthigson.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustavivian/    Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan:  Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryLeaderswithCathleenOS   FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.  

We are very happy to be sharing our conversation with Terrance Layhew of Suit Up Author! Terrance is an Author, Podcaster, Creator, and Swashbuckler! We discuss his upcoming book release of "Thorn", the journey from reader to writer, the successes and tribulations of publishing, how to over come writers block, Dick Tracy, James Bond, and more! Tune in!

Are some of the greatest fantasy books ever written… “unpublishable” today?In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, I explore 20 classic fantasy novels and series that might struggle to get traditionally published in today's market — despite being absolutely brilliant.We're talking about sprawling epics.Earnest heroism.Clear moral frameworks.Slow-burn mythic storytelling.Yes… even farm boys with destiny.This isn't about nostalgia. And it's definitely not about tearing down modern fantasy. It's about how publishing trends shift, how markets change, and how certain storytelling styles rise and fall in popularity.Would today's industry greenlight:• 1,000+ page epics?• Overtly metaphysical themes?• Clear good vs. evil conflicts?• Long-form mythic pacing?Or would they be told to trim, modernize, or “subvert expectations”?Let's talk about it.

In deze aflevering ontvangt Eva Koreman acteur, presentator, podcastmaker en schrijver Johannes Wirix-Speetjens (https://www.instagram.com/johanneswirix/). Momenteel tourt Johannes met de voorstelling Classical Queers (https://www.hnt.nl/nl/voorstellingen/classical-queers-tzls). Hij deelt zijn cultuurtips met Eva en de luisteraar: Boek: Het is misschien wennen (maar je kunt me niet ontkennen) (https://www.thomasrap.nl/boek/het-is-misschien-wennen-maar-je-kunt-me-niet-ontkennen/) Podcast: Co&Zo (https://open.spotify.com/show/3mvajabvNQUtmWPMIDB0WJ) Musical: Foxtrot (https://foxtrotdemusical.nl/waar-wanneer/) Openbare kunst: Thorn (https://www.hartvanlimburg.nl/nl/evenement/levende-standbeelden-thorn) Recent album + liedje: Raske Drenge (https://open.spotify.com/album/1yb8833Gr8gpFjiCSXeGEW?si=xSyh7oceSbGqIo67kalQJA)  Festival: Klassiek achter de duinen (https://www.klassiekachterdeduinen.nl/) Film op streaming: All of us strangers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21192142/) Serie: De toeslagenaffaire (https://npo.nl/start/serie/de-toeslagenaffaire/afleveringen/seizoen-1), Ramses (https://www.cinema.nl/db/12784711-ramses) Docu: STAAL (https://www.human.nl/staal) Club/uitgaansavond: De Trut (https://www.trutfonds.nl/) Kindercultuur: Derk das blijft altijd bij ons (https://lemniscaat.nl/boeken/derk-das-blijft-altijd-bij-ons) Gratis: Elswout (https://www.staatsbosbeheer.nl/uit-in-de-natuur/locaties/elswout)  Andere culturele favoriet: World Pride Amsterdam 2026  (https://pride.amsterdam/worldpride/)

The idea of traditions can feel heavy and like once you do it you're stuck doing them forever… I wanted to do a fullll podcast episode that would give you lots of ideas that feel light and fun and can be so special to your family.  Things that make you all feel more connected… and that feel so unique and important to your family. It's easy for parenting to feel like a constant sprint sometimes… school, sports, meals, naps… it's a refreshing change to lean into special things that your family does. I realized how precious this is when one of my kids wrote a little paper about one of our traditions in 1st grade.  You realize… this is the stuff they remember and the resinates deep. This whole thing is about pausing these busy life days we are all living and thinking about emotional anchors we can create throughout the year. Traditions don't have to be rigid. They don't have to be expensive. And they definitely don't have to be perfect. Today we're talking about a fresh way to think about family traditions: Some traditions you repeat every year  Some you rotate  Some you try once and just remember  Some you write down so your family builds its own memory playbook Because what kids remember most isn't perfection… it's connection. HOLIDAY TRADITIONS The goal here isn't more pressure. It's creating emotional anchors in the year. VALENTINE'S DAY TRADITIONS Love notes on door After dinner game Decorate Valentine boxes & make notes for each other Secret Santa but Valentine style Blow up heart with balls and prizes to find inside Kids serve you dinner on Valentine's Kids go out to dinner with you on Valentine's HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS Say Trick Or Treat at the front door on Halloween in Costume Do family costumes and everyone plans them together Decorate the inside and/or outside of the house in a certain theme or go all out together Give out something specific like full size candy bars Set-up a game for trick or treaters to play to win an extra candy Pumpkin carving or pumpkin painting - invite everyone over THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS Gratitude time capsules, write notes and open them the next year Family volunteer Saturday Everyone puts what they are most thankful for in a hat and everyone guesses who said what Wear "thankful" shirts Family interview night, record what everyone is most thankful for - especially grandparents Coloring page to color all day on kids table CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Put lights around your neighborhood on Christmas Eve Ornament tradition, collecting special ones when you travel or making them Cutting down or picking out tree together right after thanksgiving Advent calendars Reindeer food Drive to see Christmas lights Decorate Christmas cookies Matching PJs FOURTH OF JULY TRADITIONS Do something nice for a veteran or someone that helps our country or community Stop by fire station with breakfast or something nice USA pride anything - decorate car windows, we do our golf cart Find neighborhood event at a park or create one NEW YEAR'S EVE TRADITIONS Family Vision Board Night  Bang pots and pans Highlights of the year jar in kitchen- add to it throughout the year and read at end of year NY planning and goal setting Write a letter to yourself of what would make you consider next year a big success, if what happened, if you felt like what Watch the ball drop together with blowers Plan vacations for the year BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS (FOR KIDS AND PARENTS) Birthday breakfast interview... ask the same five questions every year  Go around the table and do full toasts about why you love the bday person Everyone decorates their room before they wake up Presents first thing in the morning Smash cake in the face One present from each person in the family One nice thoughtful card from each person in the family MONTHLY TRADITIONS One long Sunday dinner with games New experience day - try one new thing you have never done before One service project day, or just a few hours Hike, outdoor long walk together FAMILY DINNER TRADITIONS Rose, Thorn, Bud — best part, challenge, what you're excited about  Theme Dinner Nights with music and food from different countries  THE TRADITION NOTEBOOK IDEA Instead of forcing traditions to be permanent, create a small family notebook where you write down ideas you tried… funny moments… things you want to repeat someday. This removes pressure and keeps the magic. Keep it somewhere easy like kitchen or nightstand. Traditions evolve as your family grows. Traditions are not about doing more. They're about choosing moments that slow life down… even just a little. You don't need to create ten new traditions this year.  You don't need Pinterest-perfect ideas. Start with one small thing that feels natural to your family. Maybe it lasts one year… maybe it becomes something your kids talk about forever. The real goal isn't perfection. It's creating a feeling… a rhythm… a sense that no matter how busy life gets, your family has small anchors that bring you back to each other. And over time, those moments become the story of your family.

A(nother) three-hour FiliRoxster!  (If only it wasn't all horror and disgust), but the H.O.R.N. FamilyCommunityCongregation makes it both comprehensible and bearable. That's good because what we have to deal with in this post-Harambe timeline is deeply disturbing. There's a creep out there (natch, he's one of Bobby's pals) who wants people to get POLIO. Then there's Krusti the Nasty Nazi Noem and a blind man freezing to death alone in a city (Buffalo) when her goons dumped him.  The H.O.R.N. exists because of the people who have kept it going for 22+ years. we struggle month-to-month to survive; just to pay bills, buy groceries, get new brakes, fill scrips: the very essence of struggling America. Can you help?

4pm - VIDEO GUEST - KEVIN ALTHEIMER - COMMUNITY WATCHDOG ADVOCATE // The King County Council has a new thorn in their side.  And his name is Kevin Altheimer // “The DCHS Crisis is a math problem”; Watchdogger issues preservation of records request to KC Council // Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Global Tariffs // Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent // Trump's New Tariffs Are Probably Illegal Too // NYC offering up to $45 per hour for snow shovelers

After two weeks off, I'm back. This week I'm discussing my Rose and Thorns, and realities of the week which include my opinions on finding projects vs. being lazy, not liking loud venues, unpacking now vs. later, Xanadu and the Olympics. I then jump into reality TV where I discuss the current Bravo shows, RHOP, Southern Charm, Summer House, RHOBH and The Valley: Persian Style. To end the podcast I recap episodes 9 & 10 of Traitors as well as the first 9 episodes of Love is Blind season 10. I've got you entertained with a lot this week!!YouTube link: https://youtu.be/I6kuO8N2PygIntro Music, www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe’s Russia sanction plans. Plus: Singapore’s new dating scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Whalehead Deadbear Brainworm-Lamprey gets a smackdown from a real doctor, and a good one, at that. The RFKMeasles starts spreading behind the Zion Curtain.

Santiago Leon and Brett Blair recap this past week's news: Detroit Pistons over the New York Knicks, NFL news. Contributors
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2/18/26. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 12:7. A Thorn in the Flesh. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; Faithlife Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #Christian_podcaster Podcast website: https://www.hwscott.net/podcast.php https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

On this jaw-dropping episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show, Odette calls in after noticing some seriously bizarre behavior from her boyfriend of three years. Constant late-night texting. Random disappearances. Strange new “creative” hobbies. And the final red flag? He’s been coming home smelling like perfume that definitely isn’t hers.

On this jaw-dropping episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show, Odette calls in after noticing some seriously bizarre behavior from her boyfriend of three years. Constant late-night texting. Random disappearances. Strange new “creative” hobbies. And the final red flag? He’s been coming home smelling like perfume that definitely isn’t hers.

On this jaw-dropping episode of To Catch a Cheater on The Jubal Show, Odette calls in after noticing some seriously bizarre behavior from her boyfriend of three years. Constant late-night texting. Random disappearances. Strange new “creative” hobbies. And the final red flag? He’s been coming home smelling like perfume that definitely isn’t hers.

Without your thorn would you remember God's grace and mercy? Or, would you forget all about it?

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: A new bookish metaphor and book moms in the wild Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Explaining a Currently Reading literary society Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a sleeper hit you should read. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:28 - Bookish Moments of the Week 5:56 - Current Reads 6:23 - A Violent Age by Sarah Blake (Meredith, amazon link) 7:25 - Clean Air by Sarah Blake 13:08 - Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai (Kaytee) 15:28 - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 16:41 - Currently Reading Website 17:59 - Speedy Death by Gladys Mitchell (Meredith) 23:34 - A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid (Kaytee) 23:52 - History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook 24:05 - The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid 26:27 - The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake 26:28 - Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust 26:32 - House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig 26:42 - Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton 26:50 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 28:59 - The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan (Meredith) 33:18 - Booktenders 33:37 - Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza (Kaytee) 38:40 - Currently Reading Style Book Clubs 42:49 - A Violent Age by Sarah Blake 50:16 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post 50:34 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 50:36 - The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa 50:37 - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata 50:40 - The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji 51:22 - The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai 51:39 - Confessions by Kanae Minato Meredith's Sleeper Hit: 52:34 - Sphere by Michel Crichton 52:39 - Timeline by Michael Crichton 54:06 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's list is a special romance curated list from Open Door Romance, The Novel Neighbor's Romance adjacent bookstore in Plainville, MA. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Have you ever wished you had thorns? Have you ever felt like you needed to protect your heart, your space, your peace of mind, or your time from a world that asks too much of you – or takes without asking? You're not alone. This is what thorn medicine can bring you.Thorns aren't weapons, they're defenses. They don't seek an animal or human out with the intent to cause harm, they hold space and define boundaries. Touch me here, says the rose, but not there. Admire my flowers, says the motherwort, but don't you dare clutch my seeds. We can learn from this.We can take the medicine of thorns into ourselves. We can do this literally, not only (oh, “only”!) metaphorically or symbolically. Most all thorny herbs, and particularly the thorns themselves, carry a key herbal action: astringency. This is an action which literally pulls things together, and holds things together.Each plant's thorn is different, serving its own purpose. Hawthorn's long, widely spaced thorns evolved to counter the hungers of the giant sloth, and they retain that shape long after the lumbering herbivore went extinct: they are the living memory of a predator past. Ocotillo's inexhaustible rows of spines render it no more easy a prey than the cactus who share its landscape. Thistle spikes out from every possible surface, asserting itself in all directions as its firework flowers reach for the sky. Which thorns are yours?Pull yourself together. Hold your boundaries. Make a safe space.Then, within that thorn-walled refuge, your flowers will unfold.Thorn medicine is only one form of support herbs can offer our emotions. Our Neurological & Emotional Health course is a user's guide to your nerves, your emotions, and the herbs who can lift you, hold you, brace you, and sustain you. We teach holistic herbal strategies for addressing both neurological & psychological health issues. It includes a lengthy discussion of herbal pain management strategies, too!Like all our offerings, this is a self-paced online video course, which comes with free access to twice-weekly live Q&A sessions, lifetime access to current & future course material, twice-weekly live Q&A sessions with us, open discussion threads integrated in each lesson, an active student community, study guides, quizzes & capstone assignments, and more!If you have a moment, it would help us a lot if you could subscribe, rate, & review our podcast wherever you listen. This helps others find us more easily. Thank you!!Our theme music is “Wings” by Nicolai Heidlas.Support the showYou can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!

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What happens when a man's past runs headlong into his present? Whalehead Deadbear Brainworm-Lamprey has the worst possible answer . . . and brings shame to the entire community of people in recovery.  And then there's the MAGAT fallout over JoJo Blondi. It weren't purty. It was stoopid, but still . . .  

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On this week's episode I touch on a little of everything.  I discuss my own reality, my week, my rose and thorn.  Then I recap episode 7 of Traitors.  The last part of the episode is discussing all the new shows that premiere in February and March including Summer House, Love is Blind, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Southern Hospitality, Ladies of London, Bachelorette, Age of Attraction, In the City, The Golden Life and Temptation Island.  There is so much!  Join me for all the fun!YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0rIoKrzKX6sIntro Music www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy, speaks with Beimnet Abebe of Galaxy Trading, who previously warned that bitcoin was entering a bear phase. Abebe, a market strategist focused on macro and crypto structure, reiterates his view that bitcoin is likely to test its 200-week moving average near $60,000 amid deteriorating liquidity and weakening risk appetite. The discussion situates crypto within broader market stress. Abebe argues that equity momentum has stalled, software valuations are vulnerable to AI disruption, and marginal buyers are retreating. He points to cracks in the labor market, softer consumer sentiment, and rising odds of Fed cuts driven by employment weakness rather than renewed stimulus. Thorn challenges whether bitcoin's failure to track gold undermines the “digital gold” thesis, while Abebe maintains that reflexivity and improved risk-reward at lower levels could reset positioning. What's Happening Abebe frames the recent bitcoin drawdown as a structural breakdown, not a transient dip. Liquidity has thinned, sentiment has turned, and equities—particularly software and AI-exposed names—are repricing. He highlights slowing retail flows, de-dollarization pressures, and labor data signaling softness. The pair debate whether AI threatens software moats and how that repricing feeds into broader risk assets, including crypto. Why It Matters If equities correct further and labor weakens, the Fed's dual mandate could tilt toward easing, altering fixed income and risk allocations. For bitcoin, a move toward the 200-week average would historically mark a value zone with asymmetric upside. The conversation underscores how tightly crypto remains linked to macro liquidity and equity sentiment. Key Takeaways • Bitcoin's market structure has weakened, increasing odds of a test near $60,000. • Equity repricing, especially in software, reflects AI-driven moat erosion concerns. • Labor softness may push the Fed toward cuts despite inflation above target. • Lower bitcoin levels could offer asymmetric risk-reward for long-term allocators. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC.  If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy's service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy's public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement. For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc. makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on November 10, 2025, available at ⁠www.sec.gov⁠.   This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 4, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Elizabeth Thorn, Head of Marketing at Toggl, joins Pathmonk Presents to unpack how time visibility fuels better marketing and business decisions. She explains how Toggl helps knowledge-based teams understand where time and money are actually spent, moving beyond gut feel toward data-backed planning. The conversation explores why agencies, SaaS teams, and professional services benefit most from time tracking, and how clearer insights prevent burnout and improve profitability. Elizabeth also shares how Toggl approaches SEO in an AI-driven search landscape, why high-quality educational content still wins, and what truly drives website conversions today. Marketers will gain practical insights on clarity over cleverness, proof over promises, and aligning marketing strategy with real revenue impact.

Clint continues the deep dive into the Load Deluxe Boxset with a deep cut banger and discusses Metallica's new collaboration with Doc Marten, why Dave Mustaine is wrong about his Metallica royalties, the Deftones selling their catalogue and reads listener e-mails. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

This episode explores thorn bugs (treehoppers), tiny true bugs that mimic plant parts with exaggerated pronotums—spines, horns, and crests—that make them look like thorns, seed pods, or broken twigs. You'll learn about their unusual anatomy, incomplete metamorphosis, communal nymphs, maternal care, and mutualisms with ants that protect them in exchange for honeydew.    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun  IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6    

This week Tyler joins me once again to recap Traitors, episodes 4 through 6, where we get into the roundtable discussions, challenges, Colton's aggressiveness, Lisa Rinna's game play, Rob's charisma, and our favorite Traitor moments. But we start the episode by discussing public bathroom usage preferences and we end the episode by discussing our weekly Rose and Thorn. Join us for the fun!YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/fVUOYpyug5YIntro Music - www.bensound.com "Happy Rock"

In this episode, Jimmy introduces the "Rose and Thorn" reflection practice, highlighting how focusing on the positive experiences can help navigate challenges. He shares transformative stories of students who overcame adversity, reinforcing the message of hope and resilience in education.     

Jack Smith brings the receipts to the House. It doesn't work out well for the MAGATS. Howard Nutlick couldn't give a straight answer in Davos. West Virginia's brain-drained legislature wants to let cops create a list of disabled people. 

Gary Thompson, CEO of Brixton Metals, discusses the company's Langis Silver project in Ontario. The conversation highlights the renewed focus on Langis, which has been overshadowed by the Thorn project in British Columbia. With silver prices soaring, Brixton is ramping up its drilling efforts at Langis, aiming to demonstrate the potential for a significant resource. Gary shares insights on the historical production of the site, the current drilling program, and the geological context of the Cobalt Camp, emphasizing the importance of finding new trends and expanding the resource base.

It's Abi! And we're talking about the current state of trans healthcare in the U.K. Also, we discuss the quantum leap the global fascist international has taken, the U.K. government equivocating over its ongoing presence on paedo Radio Mille Collines, and finally… a computer for the soul. Get the whole episode on Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

On this episode from the Christmas of 2022, Heather is sitting down with her Italian stallion to recap 2022 highs and lows as well as doomsday prep for 2023. Jeff and Heather both share their "rose and thorn" of the year and never really address how over-budget the wedding really was. It is too touchy of a subject and they will push onto their therapists 10 years down the road.Episode Sponsors:Give Big. Save Big. Shop for everyone on your list at Nordstrom Rack stores now.Just in time for the new year, Prolon is offering ABSOLUTELY listeners FIFTEEN PERCENT off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to ProlonLife.com/ABSOLUTELY.Want to see more of our adventures, laughs, and post-round FRESCAMixed vibes? Follow @FrescaMixed on Instagram and YouTube for more.Head over to Addyi's website — Addyi.com — and see if Addyi is right for you.Right now, ABSOLUTELY NOT listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to cornbreadhemp.com/ABSOLUTELY and use code ABSOLUTELY at checkout.Find Kahlúa Dunkin Caramel Swirl at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Total Wine, Albertsons, Kroger, Ralphs, Safeway, BevMo, Publix, and more. Must be 21 or older to purchase. Please drink responsibly. For additional information, visit Kahlua.com and follow @Kahlua on Instagram.Save big during their Winter Savings event – SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION NOW AT SONOBELLO.com/ABSOLUTELY.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fr. Mike recaps Paul's trial before the chief priests and the plot to kill him in Acts 23. As we conclude 2 Corinthians today, Fr. Mike reflects on the thorn in Paul's side, a weakness that he struggled with and begged God to take away. Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our own thorn that God doesn't seem to take away, and to remember that God's grace is sufficient for us. Today's readings are Acts 23, 2 Corinthians 12-13, and Proverbs 29:8-11. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.