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Een uurtje onvervalste en oorspronkelijke degelijke jazz, met extra aandacht voor Martini Grey, de band ‘oet Grunn’ die aanstaande vrijdag aantreedt in Jazzpodium de Tor in Enschede. Playlist: Scott Hamilton: Besame Mucho; Houston Person & Friends: Willow Weep For Me; Dubbelaar: Billie Holiday: Moonlight in Vermont; Martini Grey, Francien van Tuinen: Maanlicht in Aartswoud; Martini Grey: Saint Martini; Martini Grey: Cinco Anos a Los Ángeles; Casey Abrams: Why Don’t You Do Right?; Oscar Peterson trio: Stormy Weather; Ray Charles, Milt Jackson: How Long Blues.

Gaming talk. The blizzard aftermath. New show announcement. Garrett & Steve discuss Erik's food particularities. Erik vs Tor on 'The Chad Dukes Show'. Z100 DJ's pee bottle? New Joe Hendry segments.  VIDEO EPISODE on  YOUTUBE  www.youtube.com/@itseriknagel AUDIO EPISODE: IHeartRadio | Apple | Spotify Socials: @itseriknagel

Max and Q cover the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin, privacy and much more. AOBMissing FTFNode woesPrimeNEWSPayJoin foundation gets 501c3 statusDutch Parliament explainer on Unrealized Cap GainsPersona age verificationLightning network volumeFutureBit launches Apollo 3BIP360 announcedBoltz closes Telegram groupUPDATES/RELEASESIbis Wallet v2.1-beta ⭐A self-custody Bitcoin wallet for Android, inspired by Sparrow Wallet but built for mobile.Designed for experienced users - no hand-holding, no training wheels.v2.1-betaLink: https://github.com/aeonBTC/IbisWallet/releases/tag/v2.1-betaSparrow Wallet — 2.4.0 (10 Feb) + 2.4.1 (17 Feb) ⭐v2.4.0: BIP375 PSBT fields for silent payments hardware wallet support, PSBTv2 as default format, Codex32 seed importer, new device support (Trezor Safe 7, Keycard, Ledger Nano Gen5), wallet discovery featurev2.4.1: KeepKey passphrase support, Samourai wallet backup import fix, address chunking layout fixesLink: https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/releases/tag/2.4.1Envoy — 2.2.5 (10 Feb) + 2.2.6 (16 Feb) ⭐v2.2.5: Heavy focus on Passport Prime onboarding and device management, improved Tor reliability for supply chain verification, better error messaging, Bluetooth protocol bumpv2.2.6: Updated Envoy Server Tor endpointLink: https://github.com/Foundation-Devices/envoy/releases/tag/2.2.6Aqua Wallet — v0.4.0 (10 Feb)Full UI/UX redesign, multi-wallet support (works with BTCPay Server's SamRock Protocol), Bitcoin price chart, Satspace Standard for BTC amounts, colour-coded address numerals, 7 new languagesLink: https://github.com/AquaWallet/aqua-wallet/releases/tag/v0.4.0BTCPay Server — v2.3.5 (17 Feb)Can now start without on-chain payment methods (BTCPAY_NODEFAULTCHAIN), custom checkout textbox, CoinDCX rate provider for BTC/INRLink: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver/releases/tag/v2.3.5Bisq — v2.1.9 (8 Feb)50+ language support, automatic backup restoration for corrupted storage, pairing for Bisq Connect, reference time checks for clock syncLink: https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq2/releases/tag/v2.1.9Cake Wallet — v5.9.0 (11 Feb)BNB Smart Chain (BSC) support, Zcash shielded transaction refinements, enhanced EVM engineLink: https://github.com/cake-tech/cake_wallet/releases/tag/v5.9.0Frostsnap — v0.2.1 (23 Feb)QR camera scanning now works on ALL platforms (Linux, macOS desktop — was Android only), IPv6 connectivity fix using Happy Eyeballs algorithm, macOS notarisationLink: https://github.com/frostsnap/frostsnap/releases/tag/v0.2.1Mostro — v0.16.3 (20 Feb)Docker image + settings template for StartOS integration, fixed privacy bug preventing buyer invoice leaking to sellersLink: https://github.com/MostroP2P/mostro/releases/tag/v0.16.3Peach Bitcoin — 0.69.0 (9 Feb + 16 Feb)Bug fixes for escrow funding, improved offer cards, trade request instructions, removal of forbidden currencies/payment methodsLink: https://github.com/Peach2Peach/peach-app/releases/tag/v0.69.0(329)Umbrel — 1.6.1 (11 Feb)umbrelOS 1.6.1 release (minimal release notes)Link: https://github.com/getumbrel/umbrel/releases/tag/1.6.1LNBits — v1.5.0-rc2 (20 Feb, pre-release)Release candidate. Stable v1.4.2 (3 Feb, grace period) was a websocket hotfixLink: https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases/tag/v1.5.0-rc2Chat Extension Showcase: https://x.com/arcbtc/status/2022424587083096458Mempool — v3.3.0-beta (21 Feb, pre-release)Beta release for testingLink: https://github.com/mempool/mempool/releases/tag/v3.3.0-betaZeus — v0.12.4-beta1 (10 Feb, beta)Android SQLite sync fix, Neutrino data deletion, wallet list visibility fixLink: https://github.com/ZeusLN/zeus/releases/tag/v0.12.4-beta1BULL Bitcoin — v6.5.4-swap-rescue (21 Feb, support-only)Not a public release — rescue build for users with swap status bugs from v6.5.2Link: https://github.com/SatoshiPortal/bullbitcoin-mobile/releases/tag/v6.5.4-swap-rescueEDUCATIONBTC sessions Umbrel home videoBTC sessions BTCPay videoBTC sessions Bull wallet videoShinobi on cluster mempoolWicked Bitcoin BIP-110 fork explainer videoHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. 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Leaders today are drowning in meetings, email, reporting, coaching, planning, performance reviews, and constant firefighting. The real issue isn't whether you're busy—it's whether your time, talent, and treasure are being invested in the work that keeps you effective now and promotable next. Why do leaders feel more time-poor even with better tech? Because faster tools have increased expectations, not reduced workload—and they've made "always on" feel normal. The smartphone, Teams chats, dashboards, and instant messaging don't create time; they compress response windows. Post-2020, hybrid work accelerated this, and the global 24-hour cycle became the default for many multinationals, while SMEs often feel it even more because leadership bandwidth is thinner. In markets like Japan, where consensus and alignment matter, leaders can get pulled into "just one more check-in." In the US, speed can dominate; in Europe, governance and process add another layer. Different pressures—same outcome: leaders feel behind, anxious, and exposed to FOMO. Do now: Identify the 2–3 activities that create strategic leverage (not just motion), and block time for them daily—before the inbox wins. Where should a leader spend time when they're far from the frontline? Spend your time building an "insight engine" through people, not trying to personally touch everything. As organisations scale, you operate through others, and the risk is losing texture: you weren't in the client meeting, you didn't hear the objection, you only see the numbers after the fact. Executives at firms like Toyota solve this by turning frontline intelligence into a system—structured feedback loops, customer listening routines, and disciplined reporting rhythms. Contrast that with a startup: founders may still be close to customers, but chaos can make signals noisy. Either way, leaders need an intentional method to "see the battle" without being everywhere. Do now: Create a weekly cadence: one customer story, one frontline barrier, one competitor insight—delivered in a consistent format by your team. How do I stop being trapped in meetings, email, and rework? You don't win back time by working harder—you win it back by redesigning decisions, standards, and accountability. Meetings multiply when decision rights are unclear. Email explodes when priorities aren't explicit. Rework grows when "good" isn't defined and coaching happens too late. Use the same discipline you'd apply to financial controls: define what decisions sit with you vs your direct reports, set quality standards, and coach early. A multinational might formalise this with governance; a small business can do it with simple rules and a one-page "definition of done." Tools like Slack can help visibility, but they can also create another stream of noise if you don't set norms. Do now: Cut or merge recurring meetings by 20%, and replace them with one clear decision log and one weekly coaching slot. What's the "Pluto problem" in leadership, and how do I avoid it? If you stop learning, the world will reclassify you—even if you're still working hard. Pluto didn't move; the definition changed. In 2006, International Astronomical Union changed the criteria, and Pluto became a dwarf planet. Leadership works the same way: the pace of change shifts the job description under your feet. What worked pre-smartphone, pre-AI, or pre-hybrid may now be insufficient. Strategy cycles shorten. Stakeholder expectations rise. Communication channels multiply. Leaders who don't refresh their thinking risk becoming "dwarf leaders"—still present, but no longer the best fit for the next challenge. Do now: Pick one capability to rebuild this quarter (strategic thinking, coaching, executive presence, sales leadership) and measure progress monthly. How can leaders keep their talent current without going back to business school? Treat professional education like fitness: small, regular sessions beat occasional "big bursts." Executive programmes at Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and INSEAD can be brilliant—but most leaders don't need another credential as much as they need consistent skill renewal. Since the mid-2000s, business changed fast: Facebook launched in 2004, Google went public the same year, Twitterarrived in 2006, and Instagram in 2010. That reshaped attention, branding, recruiting, and leadership communication. Do now: Schedule 60 minutes a week for learning, and 30 minutes a week to apply it with your team—otherwise it's entertainment, not development. How do I spend "treasure" wisely on development and avoid bad training? Buy learning the way you buy investments: verify the assumptions, not the hype. We have more free and low-cost options than ever—previews, reviews, sample modules, peer recommendations. That's a gift, but it also means more low-quality content. Example: the popular "55/38/7" presentation rule gets misquoted constantly. Albert Mehrabian found those ratios apply in narrow situations—when words and nonverbal cues conflict—yet some trainers present it as a universal rule. If a provider can't explain the limits of their own claims, don't hand them your budget. Platforms like LinkedIn Learning can be useful—if you evaluate the instructor credibility and relevance to your market and role. Do now: Set an annual learning budget, test with samples first, and prioritise training tied to measurable KPIs (team output, quality, retention, sales) Final wrap Leadership is a constant trade: you can't do everything, but you can do the highest-value things—consistently. Guard your time with systems, rebuild your talent with habits, and invest your treasure with discernment. The goal is to stay modern, stay credible, and stay promotable. Optional FAQs How many hours per week should a leader invest in learning? One focused hour weekly plus a short application session usually beats sporadic full-day training for retention and behaviour change. What's the fastest way to reduce meeting overload? Clarify decision rights, cancel low-value recurring meetings, and replace status meetings with a consistent written update. How do I know if training is credible? Look for clear scope limits, evidence quality, relevant case examples, and outcomes tied to KPIs—not just confidence and catchy stats. Author bio Dr Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, he is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers—Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery—along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

Scham gilt oft als etwas Banales. Als Verlegenheit. Als peinlicher Moment. Als soziale Korrektur. In dieser Folge gehe ich an einen Punkt, an dem diese Erklärung zerbricht. „Ich schäme mich – also bin ich" ist keine provokante Formel. Es ist eine existentielle Beobachtung. Scham entsteht dort, wo ein Mensch sich selbst als wirklich erlebt. Als sichtbar. Als wirksam. Als jemand, der Raum einnimmt. Genau deshalb ist Scham kein Zeichen von fehlendem Selbstwert, sondern ein Hinweis darauf, dass Eigenwert längst gespürt wird. Ich spreche über eine Form von Scham, die im Coaching selten benannt wird. Eine Scham, die nichts mit Verhalten zu tun hat. Keine Grenzscham. Keine moralische Scham. Sondern eine Scham vor der eigenen Lebendigkeit. Vor Größe. Vor Klarheit. Vor Wirkung. Vor dem eigenen Gewicht im Raum. Diese Folge verbindet mentale Intelligenz mit existenzieller Tiefe. Mentale Gesundheit zeigt sich hier nicht als Optimierungsprojekt, sondern als Beziehung zum eigenen Sein. Selbstermächtigung beginnt an der Stelle, an der Menschen aufhören, ihren Rückzug mit „fehlendem Selbstwert" zu erklären, und beginnen, die Angst vor den Konsequenzen ihres inneren Wissens zu betrachten. Ich spanne den Bogen von Philosophie zu früher Prägung. Jean-Paul Sartre beschreibt Scham als Moment des Gesehenwerdens. Max Scheler versteht Scham als Schutzreaktion des Selbst. Donald Winnicott zeigt, wie Kinder lernen, ihre Lebendigkeit zu dämpfen, um Beziehung zu sichern. Brené Brown trennt Schuld von Scham und macht sichtbar, wie Identität unter Druck gerät. Friedrich Nietzsche öffnet den Blick auf eine Gesellschaft, die Abweichung moralisiert und Anpassung belohnt. Diese Perspektiven führen zu einer unbequemen Erkenntnis: Viele Menschen leiden nicht an Wertlosigkeit. Sie leiden an Existenzscham. An der frühen Erfahrung, dass ihr eigentliches Wesen zu viel sein könnte. Diese Folge ist ein Perspektivwechsel mit Widerstand. Sie spricht über Transformationsprozesse, die dort beginnen, wo Menschen aufhören, sich selbst zu verkleinern, um kompatibel zu bleiben. Sie richtet sich an Menschen, die spüren, dass sie längst wissen, wer sie sind, und die bereit sind, die innere Logik ihrer Scham zu verstehen. Keine Anleitung. Kein Wohlfühlformat. Ein Gespräch über Scham als Tor zur Wahrheit. Hier geht es zum Buch: https://buchshop.bod.de/ Jan, der moderne Skalde - Worte, die wirken! Ich bin Jan Schmiedel, ein moderner Skalde. Meine Reise ist meine Botschaft – eine Suche nach Klarheit, Wahrheit und dem Mut, sich selbst zu begegnen. In einer Welt, die dich mit Erwartungen und Lärm überflutet, glaube ich daran, dass wahre Freiheit nur entsteht, wenn du bereit bist, deine eigene Dunkelheit zu durchschreiten und dein Licht zu entdecken. Hier geht es nicht um Perfektion, sondern um Authentizität. Nicht darum, zu gefallen, sondern darum, zu erkennen, wer du wirklich bist. Ich lade dich ein, die Ketten zu sprengen, die du dir selbst angelegt hast, und den Weg zu gehen, der nur dir gehört. Gemeinsam erforschen wir die Pfade, die zu deinem wahren Selbst führen. Es geht nicht darum, etwas zu tun – es geht darum, zu sein. Zu fühlen. Zu wachsen. Die Weisheit liegt nicht in der Antwort, sondern in der Frage, die du dir selbst stellst. Wenn du bereit bist, die Masken fallen zu lassen und dich deiner eigenen Wahrheit zu stellen, begleite ich dich. Nicht als Lehrer, sondern als Weggefährte. Dein Licht und deine Freiheit sind keine Ziele – sie sind bereits in dir. Mein Weg hat mich dazu gebracht, dass ich eine schwere Depression mit suizidalität und einer komplexern Traumafolgestörung selber geheilt habe. Willst du mehr über diesen Weg erfahren? Finde mich auf meiner Webseite: Wahre Freiheit beginnt mit radikaler Ehrlichkeit – dir selbst gegenüber. #Selbsterkenntnis #JanSchmiedel #ErkennenIstLeben #MentaleFreiheit #Transformation #Perspektivwechsel #Selbstermächtigung #AuthentischSein #LebenImLicht

In diesem Video nehme ich dich mit in die Energie des Monats März. Im Mittelpunkt steht die totale Mondfinsternis im Zeichen Jungfrau, die viel Verdrängtes ins Bewusstsein holt und gleichzeitig eine kollektive Verwirrung auslöst. Dazu löst sich die Saturn-Neptun Konjunktion auf und Jupiter wird im Tor 53 im Human Design wieder direktläufig. Termin buchen.

Objections are not the enemy — they're signals. In complex B2B and high-ticket selling, an objection often means the buyer is still engaged, still evaluating, and still leaving the door open. The difference between "this is going nowhere" and "we can win this" is whether you follow a disciplined process instead of reacting emotionally. Below is a practical, repeatable objection-handling framework you can run in real time — in Australia, Japan, the US, Europe, in-person or on Zoom — without sounding scripted. Why are objections actually a good sign in sales conversations? Objections usually mean the buyer is still considering you — they're testing risk, fit, and trust rather than silently rejecting you. In most markets post-pandemic (2020–2025), buyers have tightened procurement, involved more stakeholders, and demanded clearer ROI, which means more questions and more pushback — even when they like you. In Japan, where consensus building and risk avoidance are culturally strong, objections often appear as "we need to think" or "it might be difficult." In the US and Australia, you might hear direct resistance like "too expensive" or "we're happy with our current vendor." In all cases, the presence of friction can be healthier than polite indifference. Do now (answer card): Treat objections as engagement. Your job isn't to "win" — it's to discover what's underneath and solve the real concern What's the biggest mistake salespeople make when they hear an objection? The fastest way to lose a deal is to argue with the buyer — even if you're technically correct. The human brain hears pushback and wants to defend: you jump in, correct them, prove them wrong, and accidentally trigger buyer resistance. You might "win the debate" and still lose the decision. This shows up everywhere: startups pitching to procurement, consultants selling transformation programs, and enterprise SaaS teams facing security and legal. In Australia and the US, that argument can feel like a pressure tactic; in Japan, it can feel like you've disrupted harmony and made it harder for the buyer to save face. Instead of debating the headline ("too expensive"), you need the story behind it (budget cycle, internal politics, competing priorities, risk fears). Do now (answer card): Stop defending. Assume the objection is a headline and your job is to uncover the full article. What is a "cushion" and why does it work for handling objections? A cushion is a neutral circuit-breaker sentence that stops you from reacting and buys you thinking time. It's not agreement and it's not disagreement — it's a calm buffer between what they said and what you say next. Examples in plain English: "I hear you." "That's a fair point." "Thanks for raising that." "I can see why you'd ask that." This works because it lowers emotional temperature, keeps the buyer talking, and prevents the "fight or flight" response that turns into arguing. Whether you're selling to a Japanese conglomerate, a US mid-market firm, or an Australian SME, that pause helps you shift from defence mode into discovery mode. Pro tip: keep the cushion short. The cushion isn't the solution — it's the doorway to the right question. Do now (answer card): Build 3–5 cushion phrases you can say naturally, then use one every single time before you respond. What question should you ask first after any objection? Ask: "May I ask you why you say that?" — because the only useful response to an objection is more information.Objections are like a newspaper headline: short, dramatic, and missing context. "Too expensive" could mean cashflow, competitor pricing, CFO scrutiny, or fear of implementation risk. When you ask "why," you throw the "porcupine" back to the buyer — gently — so they explain the real story. This is effective in high-context cultures like Japan because it invites explanation without confrontation. It also works in direct markets like the US and Australia because it signals professionalism: you're diagnosing, not pushing. Watch-out: don't ask "why" with a sharp tone. Make it soft, curious, and slow. The tone is the difference between coaching and challenging. Do now (answer card): Make "why" your reflex. Cushion → "May I ask why?" → listen longer than feels comfortable. How do you clarify and cross-check to find the real objection? Clarify by restating the concern, then cross-check for hidden issues until they run out of objections. Buyers often lead with a minor issue to end the conversation quickly, especially when they don't want a long discussion. Think iceberg: the visible tip is what they say; the big block below the waterline is what they mean. Use two moves: Clarify: "Thank you. So, as I understand it, your chief concern is ___ — is that right?" Cross-check: "In addition to ___, are there any other concerns on your side?" Repeat the cross-check 3–4 times if needed. Then prioritise: "You've mentioned X, Y, and Z. Which one is the highest priority for you?" This is how enterprise sales teams reduce "surprise" objections late in the cycle, and how consultants avoid being derailed by a small complaint masking a major deal-breaker. Do now (answer card): Clarify the core issue, then ask for additional concerns, then rank them. Don't respond until you know the deal-breaker. How do you reply: deny, agree, reverse — and then trial close? Reply to the true main objection with one of three paths — deny, agree, or reverse — then use a trial commitment to confirm it's resolved. Once you've identified the highest-priority concern, you respond in a way that protects trust. Deny (with proof): If it's incorrect ("I heard you're going bankrupt"), deny calmly and offer evidence (financial stability, customer references, audited statements where appropriate). Agree (own reality): If it's true (quality issues, missed deadlines), acknowledge it. Explain what changed: process fixes, governance, QA, leadership actions. Credibility beats spin. Reverse (reframe): If the concern can become a benefit ("you take longer to deliver"), reframe it as risk reduction and quality control — less rework, fewer outages, smoother adoption. Then trial close: "How does that sound so far?" If more objections appear, run the process again. Do now (answer card): Pick the right response type (deny/agree/reverse), then trial close immediately to confirm the objection is gone. Conclusion: the repeatable objection-handling rhythm Objections don't block deals — unmanaged emotions do. When you treat objections as engagement, cushion your response, ask "why," clarify the real issue, cross-check for hidden concerns, and reply with credibility, you stop wrestling the buyer and start guiding the decision. If there are no questions, no objections, no hesitation, it may mean the buyer has already eliminated you and is just waiting for the meeting to end. Better to find out early — and move on to a real opportunity. Author credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results.  He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). 

Was haben eine Krankheitswelle nach Karneval, eine Knieverletzung von Kenneth Schmidt und ein neuer Aufsichtsrat der Targobank gemeinsam? Richtig, sie sorgen für düstere Stimmung im Podcast (00:00:00). Und als wären das noch nicht genug schlechte Nachrichten, müssen wir auch noch die zwölfte Saisonniederlage besprechen. Die Fortuna verkauft sich einmal mehr teuer, lässt aber vor dem Tor die nötige Effizient vermissen. So fährt man zum wiederholten Male mit leeren Händen zurück ins Rheinland (00:25:00). Am Freitag wartet schon die nächste Aufgabe: Uwe Rösler und Cello Sobottka kommen mit dem VfL Bochum in die Arena. Wie löst man gegen die Remiskönige aus dem Pott das Abwehrpuzzle? Und welche Kniffe können der Fortuna zu dringend benötigten Heimpunkten verhelfen? (01:17:00)

I denne episoden dykker vi ned i et av de mest kontroversielle temaene i norsk landbruk akkurat nå: Innføringen av kjemiske metanhemmere i fôret til kyrne våre. Jeg har hatt gleden av å snakke med to som står midt i stormen – veterinær og bonde Maria Nilsson og bonde Tor Golid.Hvorfor er dette så kritisk?Maria og Tor tar oss med bak kulissene i kyrnes fordøyelsessystem. Vi utforsker hvordan metan produseres naturlig, og hvorfor dette plutselig har blitt utpekt som et av landbrukets største klimaproblemer. Men det viktigste spørsmålet vi stiller, er prisen vi betaler: Er vi villige til å gamble med dyras helse for å pynte på et klimaregnskap?I episoden diskuterer vi blant annet:Vitenskapen og risikoen: Hva skjer egentlig når vi tilsetter kjemiske og potensielt giftige stoffer i fôret for å overstyre naturens egne prosesser?Konsekvensene for norsk mat: Bekymringen rundt redusert melkeytelse, svekket dyrehelse og faren for rester av fremmedstoffer i melk og kjøtt.Det absurde prioriteringsvalget: Vi belyser det dypt problematiske i at økonomiske interesser og politisk prestisje får gå foran dyrenes grunnleggende velferd. Er det forsvarlig å tvinge gjennom tiltak som skader biologien for å oppnå en teoretisk klimagevinst?De naturlige alternativene: Hvorfor snakker vi ikke mer om regenerativt jordbruk, naturlig beite og karbonbinding i jorda som bærekraftige løsninger?Dette er ikke bare en samtale om fôr – det er en samtale om sunn fornuft og etikk. Den 26. februar skal Stortinget stemme over innføringen av metanhemmere. Denne episoden er et nødvendig korrektiv for alle som bryr seg om hvor maten vår kommer fra, hvordan dyra våre har det, og hvem som egentlig sitter med de beste løsningene for fremtiden.Jeg føler meg privilegert som fikk lytte til Maria og Tors refleksjoner. De minner oss på hvorfor vi må lytte til fagfolkene som faktisk står nærmest naturen og dyrene.Både Tor Golid og Jan Raa kommer på jubileumsfesten og live-podkasten den 11. april! Kommer du? Har du ikke kjøpt billett ennå? Gjør det nå – plassene fylles opp raskt! Mer informasjon og billetter her: https://psykolog-silje.no/jubileumsfest► DONASJONERVipps: Søk opp “Snakk med Silje” eller bruk vippsnummer: 806513Bitcoin lightning adresse: psykologsilje@bb.noPayPal: NOK: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LZBFC3PKM8ECAInternasjonal bankoverføring:BIC: DNBANOKKXXXIBAN: NO9015068887892► KANALERSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XIJBJlX8FyZkyluivEch7Apple podkaster: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/snakk-med-silje/id1684607083YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SnakkMedSiljeSubstack: https://open.substack.com/pub/psykologsilje► SOMEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/psykologsilje?igsh=MW84MDE0MWplc2FwbA==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@psykologsilje?_t=8oc3HBC1r4z&_r=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psykologsiljeTwitter: https://x.com/Silje_SchevigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silje-schevig-243750101?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app► KAPITLER00:00 Start02:50 Metanets levetid og kretsløp08:28 Økonomiske motiver10:02 Hva hjelper metanhemmere i klimaregnskapet?11:33 Hvordan påvirker metanhemmere kyra?14:48 Motstand mot metanhemmere20:58 Å være føre var27:02 Dyrenes egenverdi30:45 Det er giftig33:33 Skremselspropaganda34:59 Kyrene i danmark48:44 Folkebevegelse mot metanhemmer52:53 Anmeldelse av mattilsynet54:25 Dyrevelferd01:00:55 Klimaregnskap01:02:55 Sunn fornuft01:11:17 Følg pengene► REFERANSERNettsiden deres: https://metanhemmer.no/

Die Themen dieser Folge: - Was eine Bude - Ist DAS das Tor des Jahres? - Werder Bremen werdert mal wieder los - und bald in Liga 2? - VAR-Wirr-Warr für den VfB - Toppmöller bald wieder an der Seitenlinie - aber wo? - Bayern gegen Frankfurt - mehr war nicht drin

Ransomware as a service has turned cybercrime into a franchise business — and in this episode, Dr. Mike Saylor and I break down exactly how it works, who's buying, and why the buyer might end up as the patsy.If you thought ransomware was just a lone hacker writing code in a basement, this episode is going to change how you think about it. Ransomware as a service means that today, literally anyone — no technical skills required — can pay someone to launch a ransomware attack on their behalf. You hand over the money, tell them what you want, and sit back and watch your crypto wallet. That's it. No portal. No dashboard. No login. Just a chat on the dark web through the TOR network and a prayer that they actually do what you paid for.Dr. Mike Saylor walks us through the full criminal ecosystem — from the initial access brokers who collect and sell validated email addresses, to the botnet operators who rent out millions of compromised computers by the hour, to the affiliate programs that tie it all together. We cover the franchise model, the "no honor among thieves" reality of these transactions, and why the person who buys into ransomware as a service might just end up as law enforcement's fall guy.This is one of those episodes where the more you learn, the more you realize how much the threat picture has changed — and why your backups are more important than ever.Chapters:00:00:00 - Episode Intro00:01:17 - Introductions & Welcome00:03:25 - Setting the Stage: CryptoLocker and the Birth of a Criminal Industry00:07:17 - Defining Ransomware as a Service: The Franchise Model00:10:36 - The Amazon/AWS Analogy and How Botnets Power the Attacks00:17:10 - No Portal, No Dashboard: How Dark Web Transactions Actually Work00:19:17 - Why Do RaaS Operators Offer the Service? The Lottery Ticket Theory00:21:59 - The Affiliate Model: How the Criminal Ecosystem Specializes00:26:33 - How Many RaaS Groups Exist — and Who's Buying?00:29:36 - RaaS as Subterfuge: The Conti Group and the Costa Rica Attack00:30:49 - Who Are These Criminals, Really?

Am liebsten würden wir noch wochenlang über das Tor des Jahres von Ragnar Ache reden, aber beim 1. FC Köln schwingen auch schiefe Töne mit. Unter anderem darüber sprechen Matthias, Mario und DAZN-Kommentator Jan Platte in der neuen Folge. Außerdem: In Wolfsburg und Bremen wird es ganz schön düster, beim FC St. Pauli gibt es Mutmacher. Und abseits des bevorstehenden Spitzenspiels zwischen Borussia Dortmund und dem FC Bayern können wir nur darum bitten, Vincent Kompany immer und immer wieder zuzuhören.

Leute, diesmal melden wir uns live vom letzten Karnevalswagen der Liga, schmeißen Kamelle aus Beton und klären, ein für alle Mal, den Unterschied zwischen Rede und reden, zwischen Bürde und Bütte, zwischen Kult und Kultur. Weil ganz vorne ein Trainer sitzt, der eine Sprache gefunden hat, die gleichzeitig entwaffnet und umarmt. In einer Erzählung, die persönlich ist und gerade deshalb global, die Grenzen zieht und trotzdem Türen offen lässt. Und ihm schon jetzt einen Platz in der Ahnengalerie des FC Bayern sichert, weil sie nicht nur über den Sport hinaus klingt, sondern auch größer ist als der Verein, auf dessen Podium er sprach. Und weil ganz hinten, Gegenschnittlauch, wieder mehr Bock als Gärtner, ein anderer die Stille nicht ertragen konnte, hinein dröhnen musste in den Anstand und die Empathie. Ein Poltergeist, vom Abstiegsgespenst getrieben, der sich so gern als Stefan Baumgart verkleidet. Laut und vulgär, Schweineminute. Dabei hätte er sich doch auch einfach nur freuen können, still und heimlich über seinen Effzeh. Und einen Stürmer, der vier Tage nach Aschermittwoch als Klaus Fischer verkleidet die Schwerkraft verhöhnte. Ragnar Ache, vielleicht das Tor des Jahres. Sehr wahrscheinlich aber Kwasnioks einzige Transferleistung. Das waren sie ja, die großen Geschichten. Und wer jetzt noch wissen möchte, was dazwischen passierte, mit Blatter und Infantino, mit Trump und Gaza, mit Maik und dem nigerianischen Prinzen, dem legen wir ans Herz, doch bitte die ganze Übertragung zu hören, ehe Ansgar Brinkmann den verbalen Vorhang fallen lässt, als große Klammer, als passende Umarmung, zwischen schwarzen und weißen Brasilianern. Bis dahin verbleiben wir mit dem Schlusssatz einer denkwürdigen PK und sagen: Danke, Vinnie!

Am liebsten würden wir noch wochenlang über das Tor des Jahres von Ragnar Ache reden, aber beim 1. FC Köln schwingen auch schiefe Töne mit. Außerdem: In Wolfsburg und Bremen wird es ganz schön düster, beim FC St. Pauli gibt es Mutmacher. Und abseits des bevorstehenden Spitzenspiels zwischen Borussia Dortmund und dem FC Bayern können wir nur darum bitten, Vincent Kompany immer und immer wieder zuzuhören.

Vincent Kompagny hat nicht nur Eier, er hat in 12 Minuten alles gesagt, was man zum Thema Rassismus im Fussball sagen kann. Und das auf eine fantastische Art und Weise. Der Bayern Trainer wird international gefeiert, gut so. Richtig so. Ragnar Ache vom 1.FC Köln schiesst das Tor des Jahres, und Wagner und Kleiß sagen es klar: Die Überhöhung der aktiven Fanszene - egal bei welchem Verein - spaltet und zerstört den Fußball.

Most leaders want "alignment," but what they really need is movement—people actually doing the new thing. Motivating action is devilishly hard because humans cling to habits, defend their comfort, and only rent logic after emotion has already bought the decision.  Below is a practical, talk-design framework you can use in leadership meetings, sales kick-offs, internal change programs, and client presentations—especially when you need people to stop nodding and start acting. Is motivating people to change really that difficult? Yes—because habit beats good intentions, and people protect the status quo like it's their job. Even when everyone agrees "something should change," most of us quietly mean other people should change first. In workshops, a tiny experiment proves it: put your watch on the other wrist or fold your arms the "wrong" way. Your brain throws a mini tantrum. That discomfort is what you're up against in every change initiative—whether you're a sales manager in Japan rolling out a new CRM process, or a team lead in the United States trying to shift meeting culture post-pandemic. In practice, logic explains change, but emotion powers it. People act on feeling, then justify with reasons. Do now: Identify the one habit your audience is clinging to—and name the discomfort your change will create. What's the first step to get others to take action? Start with the end in mind: choose one concrete action that is easy to understand and feels easy to do. If the action sounds complicated, political, or time-consuming, motivation evaporates. Leaders often blow it here by proposing "transformation" instead of a single step: "be more customer-centric," "collaborate better," "innovate faster." That's fog, not action. A better move is something measurable: "book three customer interviews this week," "open every proposal with a problem statement," "run a 15-minute pre-brief before the monthly meeting." This works in startups and multinationals because it reduces cognitive load—the brain loves clarity. Make the action small enough to start, but meaningful enough to matter. Do now: Write the action as a verb + object + deadline (e.g., "Call five dormant clients by Friday"). How do you make the audience actually want to do it? You must attach a strong "what's in it for me" benefit that beats the comfort of doing nothing. People don't resist change—they resist loss: time, status, certainty, competence, control. So the benefit can't be vague ("better culture") or distant ("future growth"). It needs punch: less rework, fewer angry customers, faster deals, fewer escalations, more autonomy, more commission, more trust from senior leadership. This is where comparisons help: what motivates action in Australia may be framed around practicality and time; in Japan it may be framed around risk reduction, quality, and team credibility; in the US it may lean toward speed and individual ownership. Same human wiring—different packaging. Do now: Pick one benefit and make it tangible: "This saves you two hours a week" beats "This improves productivity." Why does "telling people what to do" backfire? Because direct instructions trigger resistance, especially in experienced teams who think, "Don't boss me." If you open with the action, you invite critics to immediately attack it. Executives at firms like Toyota and Rakuten (and frankly, any organisation with smart people) have learned that persuasion is smoother when the audience arrives at the conclusion themselves. That's why context matters: when listeners hear the reality, they often decide the action is sensible before you recommend it. You're not forcing them—you're guiding them. This is especially useful across cultures and hierarchies, where blunt "do this" language can be interpreted as disrespectful or naïve. Do now: Remove your first-slide instruction. Replace it with the situation that makes the change feel inevitable. How do you use storytelling to drive action in a talk? Tell the incident with enough real-world detail that people can see it—and feel it—in their mind's eye. Story is the bridge between logic and emotion. Use people, place, season, and time. Not because it's "cute," but because specificity creates belief. "Last quarter, in our Tokyo client meeting…" lands harder than "sometimes clients…" A story can be your experience, a customer moment, a mistake, a near miss, or a win—anything that explains why you believe the action matters. This is where you build credibility without preaching. Keep it tight, but vivid. The goal isn't theatre; the goal is emotional engagement that makes action feel like relief. Do now: Draft a 60–90 second incident story with (1) who, (2) where, (3) what happened, (4) what it cost. What is the "Magic Formula" for motivating others to action? Plan your talk as action → benefit → incident, but deliver it in reverse: incident → action → benefit. This is the Magic Formula.  Here's why it works: the incident neutralises opposition. Instead of a room full of critics, you create a room full of co-diagnosticians. They hear the context, they connect the dots, and they start forming the same conclusion you already reached. By the time you state the action, they're mentally ahead of you—agreeing. Keep it disciplined: one action only, and one strongest benefit only. Multiple actions split attention; multiple benefits dilute impact. This is as true in B2B sales as it is in leadership change programs. Do now: Build your next talk in three parts: Incident (70%), Action (15%), Benefit (15%). One action. One best benefit. Conclusion: turning agreement into action Motivation isn't magic—it's design. When you make the action clear, the benefit personal, and the story vivid, you stop fighting human nature and start working with it. Whether you're leading change in Japan, selling into global accounts, or trying to shift internal behaviour, the goal is the same: move people from "interesting" to "I'm doing it." Quick next steps for leaders Write your one action in a single sentence. Choose your one strongest benefit (make it measurable). Script your incident story with real detail. Deliver in this order: Incident → Action → Benefit. End with a deadline and an immediate first step. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results.  He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).  Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

Nach einem intensiven Tag, wenn Körper und Geist nach Ruhe verlangen, ist Meditation besonders kraftvoll. Die Antwort heißt Gelassenheit. Im Sanskrit Upekkha. Gelassenes, losgelassenes Sein. Es ist der Boden aller Meditation. Nicht Optimierung steht im Mittelpunkt, nicht Stressbewältigung, sondern die Kernfrage: Wer bin ich? Erschöpfung kann ein Tor sein. Müde vom Tun, vom Funktionieren, vom Hamsterrad. In dieser Müdigkeit liegt Offenheit.

In Folge 146 von Biene Ritter Bär wird ohne Paris-Korrespondentin Sabrina gepodcastet — dafür mit taktischen Grundsatzdebatten und einem Spieltag, der emotional alles liefert: Hoffnung, Frust, VAR-Philosophie und die Erkenntnis, dass Fußball manchmal einfach maximal irrational ist. Während Dortmund zwischen Champions-League-Euphorie und Bundesliga-Realität pendelt, Union Berlin den Fußball bewusst unattraktiv macht — und genau deshalb gewinnt — und Hertha BSC seine letzten Aufstiegsträume in Paderborn beerdigt, bleibt nur eine Gewissheit: Gesprächsstoff geht dieser Runde nie aus.   Biene Ritter Bär unterstützen:  Per Überweisung an: Hippo mit Horn e.K. IBAN IE07SUMU99036510368345 BIC SUMUIE22XXX Per Paypal   

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Was Thioune, wenn`s brennt? Und damit ist der Werder-Strafraum gemeint. Heute geht`s um das Duell Nord gegen Elend. Aber wir haben auch was Schönes in die Folge gepackt: Ragner Ache und sein Fallrückzieher-Tor. Das hat (Geiß)Bock gemacht. Der Meisterschaft des FC Bayern kommt dagegen nicht mal der Pass von Joshua Kimmich in die Quere. Außerdem in dieser Folge: KI. Nein, nicht künstliche Intelligenz. Es geht um Kiel, wo Marcel zum Rapport muss. Dort, wo früher Sturmflut war, ist jetzt nur noch Rebbe.

Wieso haben wir diesen Titel trotz eines Tor des Jahres und einem Punktgewinn gewählt ?Weil Fußball am ende nur die schönste Nebensache der Welt ist!Unsere Gedanken und Mitgefühl sind bei den Angehörigen des verstorbenen.Wir haben um den Punkt gekämpft und fahren mit Selbstbewusstsein nach Augsburg um uns dort drei Punkte mitzunehmen!Come on EFFZEH!!!!!

Der Titel klingt wie eine neue Folge „Die drei ???“, oder? DasPhantom-Tor und der winkende Fischer ist eine vollgepackte Folge mit vielem, was die Handball-Bundesliga so im Programm hatte. Es geht um das nicht gegebene Tor beim Spiel Eintracht Hagen gegen den TuS Ferndorf, die Crunchtime-Mentalitätdes THW Kiel und der Rhein Neckar Löwen aber auch um stehende Geschäftsführer. Ihr habt Bock uns eine Freude zu machen? Dann folgt undteilt diesen Podcast oder erzählt doch einfach Freunden davon. Kuss auf die Nuss.

In 2 games for the ages, team USA came out on top in both the Women's and Men's Olympic tournaments. In the women's game, it took a late USA power play goal to push the game to OT and Megan Keller won it just 4:00 mintues in.  For the men, Connor Hellebuyck held off Canada for the 2nd and 3rd periods to force OT and Jack Hughes scored the game winner.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News Men's Final - USA 2 Canada 1 Tournament wrap up - 1/4 Final games to OT, Semis  Women's Hockey USA 2 Can 1  Tournament wrap up - Canada did well to force OT - sat back in 3rd period  Guess the 5th -  Return to NHL Action  Wednesday Feb 25 - 8 games Leafs vs Lightning / Oilers vs Ducks  Thursday Feb 26 - 12 games - Leafs vs Panthers / Oilers vs Kings Leafs have 25 games to move up 4 places  - 6pts behind Bruins  Oilers just in playoff spot - 4 pts up on Kings but Kings have 2 games in hand  Deadline March 6 PWHL Nov 26 - MTL vs NY  Nov 27 TOR vs SEA Connections:  Brett Hull, Marcus Foligno, William Nylander, Thomas Harley  Crazy Stat   Next Week - Trade Deadline approaching 

2026-02-22 Jack Hughes verliert mehrere Zähne, aber gewinnt für die USA in einem dramatischen Finale die Goldmedaille durch sein Tor zum 2:1 n.V.. Kanada ist erneut die besser Mannschaft, lässt aber mehrere Gelegenheiten zur Führung (und Entscheidung?) in den regulären 60 Minuten liegen. Dazu gewannen die Finnen das Spiel und Bronze gegen die Slowakei. ———————————— […]

Am 23. Spieltag ist möglicherweise das Tor des Jahres gefallen. Kölns Stürmer Ragnar Ache traf gegen Hoffenheim per Bilderbuch-Fallrückzieher. Die Podcast-Hosts Tobi und Conny begutachten das Tor aus allen Perspektiven und schätzen ein, wie wichtig der gewonnene Kölner Punkt mit Blick auf den Abstiegskampf ist. Dramatisch wird so langsam die Lage beim VfL Wolfsburg nach der Heimpleite gegen Augsburg und bei Borussia Mönchengladbach nach der Niederlage in Freiburg. Im direkten Keller-Duell siegte St. Pauli gegen Werder und zog die Bremer dadurch auf einen direkten Abstiegsplatz. Während im Kampf um den Klassenerhalt ordentlich Spannung vorhanden ist, ist aus einem möglichen Titelrennen erstmal wieder etwas Luft raus. Borussia Dortmund macht aus einem 0:2 in Leipzig lastminute noch ein 2:2, verliert aber weiter Boden auf Tabellenführer FC Bayern. Der Rekordmeister siegte mit 3:2 gegen Eintracht Frankfurt und machte es nach einer 3:0-Führung nochmal spannend. Vor dem Spitzenspiel BVB vs. FCB am kommenden Wochenende lässt der Dortmunder Punkterückstand von jetzt acht Zählern nur noch wenige Borussen von der Meisterschaft träumen. Die Dortmunder sind natürlich trotzdem weiter auf bestem Wege, sich für die Champions League zu qualifizieren. Um die weiteren Plätze kämpfen Hoffenheim, Stuttgart, Leipzig und Leverkusen. Tobi und Conny besprechen alle Partien des 23. Spieltages und blicken ebenfalls kurz in das Aufstiegsrennen in Liga 2! (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:41) Köln feiert Ache-Traumtor gegen Hoffenheim(00:09:07) BVB bejubelt spätes 2:2 gegen Leipzig(00:17:15) Bayern schlägt Frankfurt 3:2(00:22:04) Union ringt Leverkusen nieder(00:24:45) Viele Tore bei Heidenheim vs. Stuttgart(00:26:58) Gladbach in Freiburg zu harmlos(00:29:51) St. Pauli zieht Werder auf Abstiegsplatz(00:33:42) Mainz und HSV trennen sich 1:1(00:36:30) Augsburg schießt Wolfsburg tiefer in die Krise(00:39:47) 2. Liga: Aufstiegskampf bleibt spannend

2026-02-22 Jack Hughes mehrere Zähne, aber gewinnt für die USA in einem dramatischen Finale die Goldmedaille durch sein Tor zum 2:1 n.V.. Kanada ist erneut die besser Mannschaft, lässt aber mehrere Gelegenheiten zur Führung (und Entscheidung?) in den regulären 60 Minuten liegen. Dazu gewannen die Finnen das Spiel und Bronze gegen die Slowakei. ———————————— Werde […]Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

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Allez, on fait le point sur la toute nouvelle campagne de recrutement de la CIA qui s'attaque, et c'est ça qui est fou, directement à des officiers en Chine.Alright, let's take a look at the brand-new CIA recruitment campaign which, and this is what's crazy, is directly targeting officers in China.Le contexte est, on peut le dire, hyper tendu entre Washington et Pékin.The context is, one could say, extremely tense between Washington and Beijing.Et là, la CIA sort le grand jeu.And now, the CIA is pulling out all the stops.Une opération de recrutement sur les réseaux sociaux pour convaincre des fonctionnaires chinois de devenir des espions.A recruitment operation on social media to convince Chinese officials to become spies.Là la CIA ne se cache pas.The CIA is not hiding here.Elle vise des officiers de l'armée, des diplomates, des gens qui travaillent dans la tech, bref, des postes clés.It is targeting military officers, diplomats, people working in tech—basically, key positions.Pour les attirer, il y a cette vidéo en chinois qui met en scène un officier fictif complètement déçu par ses dirigeants.To attract them, there is this video in Chinese featuring a fictional officer who is completely disappointed by his leaders.Il les accuse de ne protéger que leurs propres intérêts grâce à des mensonges.He accuses them of protecting only their own interests through lies.Et l'appel est on ne peut plus clair : vous avez des informations, contactez-nous, on veut la vérité.And the call couldn't be clearer: you have information, contact us, we want the truth.L'appel est public, sur YouTube, pour un maximum de visibilité, mais le contact, lui, doit être totalement secret.The call is public, on YouTube, for maximum visibility, but the contact itself must be totally secret.La vidéo dirige donc les volontaires vers un service caché sur le navigateur Tor, bien connu pour garantir l'anonymat.The video therefore directs volunteers to a hidden service on the Tor browser, well known for guaranteeing anonymity.Ça montre que c'est du sérieux.It shows that this is serious business.Souhaitez-vous que je vous explique ce qu'est le navigateur Tor mentionné dans l'audio ou pourquoi il est privilégié pour ce type d'opérations ? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Outer Realm welcomes Lorilei Potvin, fellow UPRN Host of The Angel Rock, and Beneath The Hollow Moon with Kerrilynn Shellhorn Date: February 19th, 2026 EP: 683 TOPIC: The " Celebrity Death Series" . On the Last show Lorilei and took a deep dive into the various claims that Paul McCartney actually died, and was replaced by Look-a-like Billy Shears! This week, we continue on with the ALLEGED Beatles Satanic and Illuminati Connection which suggests that Paul may have had concerns. Once again, we will be referencing the very well researched article by the reputable Andrew Gough. Link to Article by Andrew Gough https://andrewgough.co.uk/paul-is-dead-and-the-beatles-satanic-legacy/ Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Lorilei: Lorilei Potvin a Canadian Clairvoyant Medium, Crystal Reiki Master/Energy Healer, Akashic Records Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher/Mentor, Internet Radio Host/Podcaster, Humanitarian Activist & Registered Nurse. She is also very knowledgeable about The Paranormal, having lived in an extremely haunted Home for 11 + years. Lorilei has shared her story on The Travel Channel's “Paranormal Survivor”, in Season 4, Episode 9, called “Demonic Hauntings”(here's a link to the Episode: https://youtu.be/OkoOcAL-Feg Lorilei's 2 shows are “The Angel Rock” on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST & she co-hosts “Beneath The Hollow Moon " with Kerrilynn Shellhorn on Thursday Nights , 7pm-9pm EST, with David Hanzel; both shows are on United Public Radio Network or UPRN, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Both shows can be seen LIVE-STREAMED from Her YouTube channel below, as well as Our Network YouTube channels, Facebook Page & anywhere podcasts &/or Talk Radio is carried. Find Her Here: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelRock My YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/c/TheAngelRockWithLorileiPotvin If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

"The trust part is very important." "Change was a dirty word." "Anything controversial was normally me." "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity." Paul Hardisty is a finance-trained executive (CPA) who began his career in Melbourne and became CFO of a group of fashion brands across Australia and New Zealand, including Davenport, with licensing and distribution experience across brands such as Calvin Klein and Carhartt. In 1999, he joined adidas, initially slated for Indonesia just as Jakarta's riots erupted, before ultimately leading adidas Indonesia for five years. He then spent six months in India addressing corruption issues, before moving to South Korea for more than six years, scaling the business significantly. Hardisty's long-held ambition was Japan, and he relocated with his family to lead adidas Japan, where he spent around a decade and helped drive major growth. His career arc reflects repeated adaptation across markets, cultures, and organisational scale, culminating in leading one of adidas's most sophisticated and strategically scrutinised country operations. Paul Hardisty's leadership story is a study in scale, trust, and the mechanics of change inside a complex, matrixed multinational. Having built a finance foundation in Australia and then taken on consecutive country leadership roles across Indonesia and South Korea, he arrived in Japan with a reputation for delivery and a clear-eyed sense that every market has its own "bucket of challenges". Japan's challenge was not drama; it was magnitude. The jump in organisational size, headcount, and global attention required him to rethink how a leader stays close to the business without drowning in it. Hardisty's early focus was listening: diagnosing issues, filling structural gaps, and building a strategy that could plug into global direction without losing local relevance. He frames trust as the non-negotiable foundation — not uniquely Japanese, but especially powerful in Japan when earned through consistency and "walking the talk". This trust, once established, becomes the lubricant for cross-functional cooperation and the antidote to silent compliance. He is candid about engagement measurement and how it can mislead headquarters. Rather than treating scores as a simplistic international comparison, he focused on patterns, feedback, and the real operational drivers behind sentiment — restructures, headcount freezes, and incentives. His most controversial move was transparency: explaining the scoring system, challenging extremely low scorers to reconsider fit, and even enabling anonymous external applications. The point was not punitive; it was cultural clarity — engagement matters, but so does the integrity of the team environment. Hardisty also leaned into pride as a motivational engine. In sport, brand affiliation and national moments (such as major tournaments) can transform "company" into "identity". He institutionalised that energy through internal competitions, event tickets, surprise guests, and subsidised sports clubs, making motivation tangible and social. Where his approach becomes especially instructive is in diversity and global mobility. He resisted the idea that Japan must be led only by Japanese, or that Japanese leaders must stay in Japan. By placing non-Japanese local hires throughout the organisation and building pathways for Japanese talent to take overseas roles (including shorter three-month rotations), he pushed the company beyond passive consensus into practical internationalisation — a form of organisational nemawashi performed through staffing architecture rather than meeting-room persuasion. On innovation, he names the core friction: uncertainty avoidance and the comfort of repeating proven routines. To counter that, he used incentives, anonymity, and then a structural breakthrough — a business development function reporting directly to him, acting as an internal project-management and strategy engine. It reduced "not my job" resistance, spread ownership, and accelerated decision flow in a ringi-sho world where approvals can slow momentum. Ultimately, Hardisty's Japan lesson is not that Japan is "impossible". It is that Japan rewards leaders who operationalise trust, make change safe to attempt, and build systems that carry strategy through the middle layers to the front line. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Hardisty sees Japan as different in flavour, not in degree. The distinguishing feature is the strength of trust and loyalty once credibility is earned. In a consensus environment shaped by nemawashi and ringi-sho processes, alignment is powerful, but it must be cultivated deliberately and communicated repeatedly at scale. Why do global executives struggle? He argues many leaders struggle because they over-index on stereotypes and get "brainwashed" by received wisdom — what cannot be done, what must be done, and why Japan is supposedly exceptional. That mindset can cause unnecessary caution, poor decisions, and a failure to see the "bucket load of good things" that make Japan workable and rewarding. Is Japan truly risk-averse? He frames the issue less as risk and more as uncertainty avoidance. People protect reputation by staying within proven patterns, which can look like risk aversion. His antidote is to reframe experimentation as responsible learning, supported by incentives, clear ownership, and leadership cover when outcomes are not perfect. What leadership style actually works? His style is direct, transparent, and human. He uses openness to build trust, shares personal context to reduce distance, and creates forums where information flows both ways. He is also willing to be "controversial" when cultural drift undermines performance or engagement. How can technology help? While he does not position Japan as a technology problem, his operating model maps well to decision intelligence: creating a central function that gathers intel, runs meetings, manages projects, and accelerates cross-functional execution. In modern terms, leaders can use analytics, scenario planning, and even digital twins of the business to test change before rollout, reducing perceived uncertainty and speeding consensus without bypassing it. Does language proficiency matter? He acknowledges language as a major early hurdle and treats capability-building as an investment. Translation support, English training, and mixed-nationality teams can slow meetings, but they also expand opportunity and shift mindsets. Language is not only communication; it is a gateway to global mobility and a catalyst for new thinking. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? Hardisty's core lesson is that repeating the same actions while expecting different results is organisational self-deception. In Japan, change requires systems, structure, and trust — and leaders must design the pathways that make change executable from the top to the shop floor. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

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Join hosts Tor and Romain as they sit down with Søren Gjesse, Chris Craik, and Shai Barack. This week, the team dives into R8, the whole-program optimizer that handles the "last mile" of your code before it runs on a device. Learn why implementing R8 is effectively like giving your users a "free hardware upgrade" by making their current devices perform like models that are years newer. Enable app optimization → https://goo.gle/R8-Optimizer Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - What is R8? 1:16 - R8 vs D8 1:40 - Tree Shaking & Dead Code 4:14 - Handling Reflection 10:10 - Performance Co-Optimization 13:03 - Kotlin-Specific Gains 16:22 - Real-World Impact 41:50 - Jetpack Compose & R8 50:51 - Keep annotations 1:03:49 - The "Free Hardware Upgrade"

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MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?

Flanke, Kopfball, Tor! So einfach kann Fußball sein - wenn man einen EDIN DZEKO in den eigenen Reihen hat! Der Bosnier bleibt die Attraktion der Zweiten Bundesliga. Kann SCHALKE jetzt wieder vom Aufstieg träumen? Diese Frage beantworten wir in einer brandneuen Ausgabe ZWOHNDESLIGA! Nils und Tobi haben sich zusammengesetzt und auf den Aufstiegskampf der Zweiten Liga geschaut. Doch Schalke ist nicht das einzige Thema dieser Ausgabe. Tobi erklärt, wie die KOHFELDT-KI dem SV Darmstadt im Kampf um den Aufstieg hilft. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Mini-Krise von Hertha BSC. Sorgt der Spielplan dafür, dass sie in den kommenden Wochen doch noch ins Aufstiegsrennen eingreifen? Und was geht eigentlich in Fürth ab? Tobi ist ins Thema eingetaucht und beleuchtet den Absturz des stolzen Zweitliga-Dinos... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listening is the most underrated sales skill because it's the one that actually tells you what the buyer is thinking, not what you wish they were thinking.  Most salespeople believe they listen well, but in real conversations—especially under pressure—we drift into habits that feel like listening while we're actually rehearsing our next line. In Japan, in the US, in Europe—whether you're selling to an SME, a startup, or a multinational—buyers can feel when you're not fully present. Are you really listening to the buyer—or just waiting to talk? Most salespeople aren't listening; they're mentally queuing up their next point, and the buyer can hear the delay. This shows up in every market: a SaaS rep in San Francisco, a relationship banker in London, or an account manager in Tokyo can look attentive while their mind is sprinting ahead. The trigger is usually one "important" phrase—budget, competitor, timing—then your attention snaps away from the buyer and into your internal monologue. You're still hearing, but you're not taking in. That gap matters because buyers don't only communicate in words. In executive-level meetings at firms like Toyota or Rakuten, meaning often sits inside tone, pace, hesitations, and what goes unsaid. Post-pandemic, with more hybrid calls on Zoom or Teams, these cues are easier to miss—unless you deliberately train for them. Do now: Treat every buyer conversation like a live intelligence feed: if you're writing your reply in your head, you've stopped listening. What are the five levels of listening in sales? There are five levels—Ignore, Pretend, Selective, Attentive, and Empathetic—and most sales calls hover around levels 2 or 3.  Ignore doesn't mean staring at your phone; it can mean being hijacked by your own thoughts the moment the buyer says something provocative. Pretend looks like nodding, eye contact, "mm-hmm"—but your brain is busy building the pitch. Selective listening is the killer in modern B2B: you filter for "yes/no" buying signals, but you miss the conditions attached to them (timeline, stakeholders, risk concerns). Attentive listening is full-focus: no interruptions, no filtering, paraphrasing to confirm. Empathetic listening goes further—eyes and ears—reading what's behind the words and "meeting the buyer in the conversation going on in their mind." That's as relevant in procurement-heavy Japan as it is in fast-moving US sales teams. Do now: Identify which level you default to under pressure—and train upward, not sideways. What does "ignoring the client" look like if you're still in the room? You can "ignore" a buyer while looking directly at them—by following your own thoughts instead of their words. This is common when the client says something that sparks urgency: "We're also talking to your competitor," "Budget is tight," "We need this by Q2." The moment you latch onto that, the rest of what they say fades into the mist because you're fixated on the counterpoint you must deliver. In enterprise sales, this is where deals quietly die: you respond to the wrong problem, at the wrong depth, to the wrong stakeholder. In Japan, where meaning can be indirect and consensus-based, this is riskier—what's not said can be the real message. In Australia, where communication is often more direct, you can still miss the nuance in tone—especially in remote calls where you're juggling slides, notes, and chat. Do now: When you feel triggered, pause and mentally label it: "That's my ego talking—back to the buyer." Why do salespeople "pretend" to listen—and how can you spot it? Pretend listening happens when your body language says "I'm with you" but your mind is already pitching, defending, or debating.  You nod. You lean in. You look professional. But internally you're preparing the product dump, building the objection-handling case, or rehearsing the "killer story." It's the classic "lights are on, but you're not home" dynamic—common across industries like consulting, insurance, tech, and professional services. The modern version is worse: you're also glancing at CRM notes, Slack messages, or the next meeting timer. Buyers notice because your responses don't quite match what they said. You answer a question they didn't ask, or you jump too early. In negotiation-heavy environments (Japan, Germany, regulated sectors), this reads as disrespect. In faster markets (US startups), it reads as shallow. Do now: After the buyer speaks, summarise in one sentence before you respond with anything else. Is "selective listening" efficient—or does it sabotage sales outcomes? Selective listening is efficient for hearing buying signals, but it often sabotages effectiveness by skipping the context that makes the "yes" or "no" meaningful.  Salespeople are trained to hunt for signals: interest, hesitation, resistance. But if you only listen for yes/no, you miss the conditions attached—like internal politics, compliance concerns, implementation capacity, or fear of change. You also jump the gun: you hear the "no" early and start crafting your rebuttal while the buyer is still explaining why. The Japan example is instructive: because the verb often arrives at the end of the sentence, you're forced to hear the whole thought before reacting. In English, you can start manufacturing your reply mid-sentence, which feels fast but can be sloppy. Across APAC, where indirectness can be a politeness strategy, selective listening becomes a deal-killer because the meaning sits in the qualifiers. Do now: Don't respond to the first "yes/no." Wait for the full sentence—then ask one clarifying question. What's the difference between attentive listening and empathetic listening—and which closes deals? Attentive listening makes you accurate; empathetic listening makes you influential because it reveals what the buyer is really protecting.  Attentive listening is full presence: you don't interrupt, you don't filter, you paraphrase to confirm understanding. This alone differentiates you in any market—Japan, the US, Europe—because most professionals are distracted. Empathetic listening is the next level: you listen with your eyes and ears, tracking tone, body language, and what isn't being said. You sense anxiety behind a budget objection, or politics behind a "we'll think about it." You aim to "meet the buyer in the conversation going on in their mind," which is exactly what executive-level selling requires. In leadership cultures where saving face matters (Japan, parts of Asia), empathy helps you surface concerns safely. In direct cultures (Australia, US), empathy helps you avoid brute-force pitching and instead guide the decision. Do now: Paraphrase the facts, then reflect the feeling: "It sounds like timing isn't the only concern here." Conclusion If you want to sell more, stop trying to be more persuasive and start trying to be more present. The five levels of listening are a diagnostic tool: most salespeople drift between Pretend and Selective because their brain is busy performing. Attentive listening earns trust. Empathetic listening uncovers truth. And the fastest way to improve your buyer conversations is to practise listening where it's hardest—at home, with people who don't have to pay you to stay polite. Author credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results.  He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).  Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

Der Platzwart trifft den Tiete, der natürlich am Rasen-, sorry… Rosenmontag am liebsten in Düsseldorf wäre. Kann er aber nicht, es ist ja Podwart. Außerdem musste er am Wochenende arbeiten, genauso wie die Spieler von Hannover 96 gegen die Hertha aus Berlin. Und Tiete und die 96er, die haben das sehr gut gemacht, Big Points gegen den Big City Club. Uwe fragt sich, ob die Hannoveraner den Freistoß, der zum 1:0 führte, im Training geübt haben. Tiete denkt nach und legt sich fest. Worauf? Podwart hören! Jedenfalls ist die Freistoßvariante dann auch Anlass für „Tietes Taktiktafel“, wo er genau erklärt, wie die Herthaner vor dem ersten Tor mürbe gemacht wurden. Wir fragen uns, wie ein Motivwagen von Hannover 96 im Straßenkarneval aussehen könnte. Irgendwas mit Torjäger Källman, dem Titz eine Flasche Zielwasser reicht? Und rollt der Wagen dann über die Siegerstraße dem Aufstieg entgegen? Schöne Vorstellung, deshalb: Podwart hören!

Basler Ballert wird präsentiert von Tipico Sportwetten. Neukundenangebote unter https://bit.ly/Basler_Ballert . Sicherheitshinweis: 18+ | Erlaubt (Whitelist) | Suchtrisiko | Hilfe unter www.buwei.de Eklat um Fehlentscheidung, Aufstiegswahnsinn und Abstiegspanik Ein aberkanntes Tor sorgt für maximale Aufregung – und Mario Basler geht auf Konfrontationskurs. In der neuen Folge von Basler Ballert fordert er eine Vier-Spiele-Sperre für den verantwortlichen Schiedsrichter und stellt das System hinter den Entscheidungen infrage. Für Basler ist klar: Wer gravierende Fehler macht, darf nicht folgenlos bleiben. Doch das ist nur der Anfang. Die dritte Liga explodiert im Aufstiegskampf – Platz 1 bis 7 innerhalb weniger Punkte. In Liga 2 mischt Hannover oben mit, Hertha verabschiedet sich wohl aus dem Rennen, Schalke kommt zurück. Und in der Bundesliga spitzt sich der Abstiegskampf dramatisch zu: Bremen, Wolfsburg und Gladbach wackeln, Heidenheim scheint abgeschlagen. Dazu: Leipzig gegen Dortmund als Schlüsselspiel um die Champions League, Bayerns souveräne Form und die internationalen Playoffs mit Leverkusen, Dortmund und Stuttgart. Klartext. Analyse. Keine Ausreden.

New Year's resolutions are a lovely idea—until life body-checks you in week two. Changing habits takes extra energy: consistency, patience, perseverance, and actual application. The good news? If you're a presenter (or you want to be), you've already got the three levers that move the needle every year: time, talent, and treasure—used wisely, they turn "I should…" into "I did." Why do presenters talk about "time, talent, and treasure" as the big three? Because presentation success is a leverage game: time builds repetition, talent grows through practice, and treasure buys acceleration. In a post-pandemic world of hybrid meetings, global teams, and always-on competition, persuasion is the divider—whether you're pitching internally at Toyota, selling B2B SaaS like Salesforce, or leading change in a mid-sized Australian firm. In Japan, the US, and across Europe, the pattern is consistent: people with clearer messages and stronger delivery get faster alignment. If you can't bring others with you, you end up living inside someone else's agenda. The "time, talent, treasure" model keeps you honest: how much are you practising, what skills are you deliberately developing, and where are you investing to shortcut the learning curve? Do now: Pick one presentation you'll deliver in the next 30 days and allocate time (practice), talent (skill focus), and treasure (tools/coaching) against it—on purpose. How does better use of time make you more persuasive? Time is life, and in presenting, time becomes trust—because repetition turns ideas into instinct. Persuasion isn't magic; it's built from small, consistent reps: clarifying your point, tightening your story, and refining your delivery until it sounds like you, not a script. Compare a startup founder in Silicon Valley to a manager in Tokyo: different cultures, similar pressure. The founder needs speed and punch; the Tokyo manager needs clarity, respect, and structured logic. In both cases, the presenter who rehearses wins—because they can think while speaking, handle questions, and stay calm when the room goes quiet. This is where habit science (think James Clear's "Atomic Habits" approach) helps: schedule short practice sprints, not heroic marathons. Do now: Put 15 minutes on your calendar, three times a week, to rehearse out loud—standing up, with a timer, and one clear "next step" at the end. Is presentation skill natural talent, or can it be learned? Great presenting is learned, not born—confidence is trained, not gifted. Most people aren't "naturals"; they're practised. The fear of embarrassment is real (hello, sweaty palms), but it's also beatable with the right method: structure + repetition + feedback. Look at the ecosystems that consistently produce strong communicators: Toastmasters, TED-style coaching, and frameworks used in leadership training programs like Dale Carnegie. The common denominator is guided practice and measurement—voice pace, eye contact, message structure, audience control. If you're in a multinational, you might get formal training; if you're in an SME, you might rely on YouTube and trial-and-error. Either way, the fastest path is: learn the fundamentals, apply immediately, then refine. Do now: Identify one skill to improve this month (openings, storytelling, slides, Q&A). Record a 2-minute practice video weekly and track one metric (clarity, pace, filler words). How do you build talent without drowning in content overload? Talent grows when you consume less content—but apply more of what matters. Content marketing has made learning ridiculously accessible: YouTube explainers, LinkedIn creators, podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, courses on Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. That's the upside. The downside? You're drinking from a firehose. The fix is a simple filter: choose one "lane" for 30 days—storytelling, executive presence, sales persuasion, or slide design—and ignore the rest. In the US, people often optimise for charisma; in Japan, audiences often reward clarity, humility, and structure. So your learning plan should match your context and industry (tech, finance, manufacturing, professional services). Quick checklist (use this before you watch anything): Will this help my next presentation in 14 days? Can I practise it within 48 hours? Can I measure improvement (time, audience response, outcomes)? Do now: Commit to one creator/course for 30 days and write one line after each session: "What I will do differently next time." When should you invest money (treasure) in training, coaching, or tools? Spend treasure when it buys speed, feedback, and real-world practice—not just inspiration. Free content is fantastic for discovery, but it rarely gives you personalised correction. Coaching, workshops, and quality programs can compress years of trial-and-error into months—especially when your role requires influence: executives, sales leaders, project managers, and subject-matter experts. Think of it like this: in a startup, treasure might be a pitch coach before a funding round. In a Japanese conglomerate, it might be a structured program to lift manager communication across regions. In Australia, it might be a practical workshop that improves internal briefings and client updates. Tools count too: a decent microphone, a ring light, or a slide template system can make your message land better in remote settings. Do now: Set an annual "persuasion budget" (even a small one). Prioritise: (1) coaching feedback, (2) skills program, (3) delivery tools—then measure ROI by outcomes (wins, approvals, reduced rework). What should leaders and professionals do if their resolutions already derailed? Resetting isn't failure—it's leadership: you regroup, adjust the system, and start again with better context. The people who improve each year aren't perfect; they're consistent about restarting. Presenters especially need this mindset because the stakes keep rising—hybrid audiences, shorter attention spans, and higher expectations for clarity. The practical move is to make "presenting improvement" part of your weekly rhythm, not a motivational burst. Use SMART goals, build tiny habits, and attach practice to something you already do (Monday team meeting, monthly client update, quarterly review). If you're leading others, make it cultural: run short "presentation sprints," rotate who opens meetings, and reward clarity—not just confidence. Do now: Choose one recurring event (weekly meeting or monthly update) and upgrade one element for the next 8 weeks: opening, structure, visuals, or Q&A handling. Conclusion Time, talent, and treasure aren't abstract ideas—they're the knobs you can actually turn. Use time deliberately, nurture talent through applied learning, and invest treasure where it accelerates feedback and skill. And if you've already fallen off the wagon this year? Brilliant. Now you've got data. Reset, refine, and climb the next rung. FAQs How long does it take to become a confident presenter? Most people feel noticeable improvement in 6–8 weeks with consistent practice and feedback. What's the fastest way to sound more persuasive? Tighten your opening: one clear point, one reason it matters, one next step. Do I need expensive training to improve? Not always—start with structured practice, then invest when you need faster progress or personalised correction. What if I'm terrified of public speaking? Start small: 60-second updates, then build duration and complexity while recording and reviewing. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

Julian Ryerson bereitet im Spiel gegen Mainz gleich vier Tore per Flanke vor und Borussia Dortmund siegt ultra-effizient – auch dank Serhou Guirassy. Luise und Jens diskutieren deshalb: Ist die Borussia das cleverste Team der Liga? Außerdem analysieren wir den Auftritt von Eintracht Frankfurt gegen Borussia Mönchengladbach ausführlich. War der erste Sieg unter dem neun Trainer Albert Rieira der erhoffe Brustlöser? Und wie ist die Niederlage von Werder Bremen gegen den FC Bayern München zu bewerten? Luise und Jens diskutieren, wieviel Mut Werder nach dem überzeugenden Auftritt gegen die Bayern schöpfen kann – vor dem wichtigen Spiel gegen St. Pauli am kommenden Wochenende. Die St. Paulianer haben den aktuellen Spieltag ähnlich erlebt wie Werder – mit einer klaren Niederlage gegen ein Top-Team. Wir besprechen das Vier-zu-Null von Bayer Leverkusen gegen St. Pauli genauso, wie den HSV-Sieg gegen Union Berlin und den Sieg des VfB Stuttgart gegen den 1.FC Köln. Das schönste Tor des Spieltags, das nicht zählte, erzielte Andre Kramaric für Hoffenheim gegen den SC Freiburg. Darüber reden Luise und Jens genauso, wie über das Remis zwischen RB Leipzig und dem VfL Wolfsburg und den knappen Heimsieg des FC Augsburg gegen den 1.FC Heidenheim. Die Analyse des 22. Spieltags gibt's in der aktuellen Folge des Bundesliga Updates. Viel Spaß beim Hören! (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:15) Dortmund siegt souverän gegen Mainz(00:10:08) Eintracht-Befreiung gegen Gladbach(00:19:18) Werder-Niederlage gegen Bayern(00:25:15) Hamburg siegt abgezockt gegen Union (00:32:05) Stuttgart besieg den 1.FC Köln (00:37:10) Bayer Leverkusen besiegt St. Pauli deutlich(00:40:11) Hoffenheim schlägt Freiburg(00:45:25) Augsburg schlägt Heidenheim glücklich(00:48:41) Leipzig und Wolfsburg trennen sich Remis (00:51:55) Der Blick in die 2.Liga (00:53:05) Podcast-Tipp „Kalk und Welk“

Me My Knob and a Shop DogPierres in his element and Steve is all fiddly Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsJim @the.accidentalwoodworker, Alister Forbes @thelionthornmaker, Georgios Petrousis @menios_workshop, Chris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrdesigns, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a YouTube video by Wolf Studio, I think I may have mentioned him before he is a Scottish guy who makes some really nice pieces of furniture he made a drinks cabinet that I not sure I liked but it was a nice video to watch  @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is obsessed with the Winter Olympics especially if Sweden are Winning !!!!If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Descubrimos cómo está Tor actualmente y qué futuro le espera, ahora que la montaña tiene un nuevo propietario. Carles Porta revive la oscura leyenda de Tor, un pequeño pueblo de apenas trece casas estratégicamente situado en la frontera entre Cataluña y Andorra, marcado por la violencia y tres asesinatos entre vecinos. El periodista Carles Porta comenzó a investigar los crímenes en 1997 y, casi tres décadas después, comparte en esta serie documental todo lo que descubrió sobre este enigmático lugar. Durante más de un siglo, Tor ha sido escenario de una encarnizada disputa por la propiedad de la montaña. La explotación de la madera, el contrabando o los intereses ligados a una posible estación de esquí alimentaron conflictos y rivalidades que acabaron convirtiendo Tor en un auténtico ‘far west’ pirenaico, protagonizado por la envidia y la ambición de sus habitantes.

The Outer Realm welcomes DJ Jimmy and Jared King from SPOOKY APPALACHIA Date: February 11th, 2026 EP: 679 TOPIC: The Guys will be sharing some of their own experiences as well as those of others who have sent them in stories for their own podcasts. Do you ever wonder if those creepy tales and highly strange happenings of the Appalachias are real???? THEY ARE!!!!! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Our Guests: DJ Jimmy from spooky Appalachia Jimmy grew up like many children, highly curious , only his inquisitiveness leaned towards the world of High Strangeness. He has fond memories of watching “ Unsolved Mysteries “ with his grandfather and recalls being VERY spooked by the UFO and Ghost Stories. In elementary school , he had an experience that would change his life. He, his classmates and teacher all had a UFO encounter and from that point onward, he became obsessed with reading books from the library about Encounters stories with UFOs, Cryptids and Ghosts! His curiosity never left him. He went on to start The Spooky Appalachia Blog where he collected paranormal stories from people. This evolved into a successful YouTube Channel which covers classic tales from Appalachia, as well as a Cryptid series and various stories from his followers . Every now and then you can expect to find him on location sharing historical and spooky stories! Jared: Jared grew up in a rustic log cabin deep in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. He always loved being around his elders and listening to their stories of History. His favourites were the tales of The SPOOKY Ghost (Haint) , The Witch, Cryptid (Wood Booger) and Feral People stories. He was once asked to share a story on a friend's YouTube channel, which was beyond well received. People wanted more and Jared delivered by starting up his own YouTube channel “Jared King TV” which took off like a bullet with continued success and a large follower base. He began sharing historical stories from his family as well as allowing others to submit their family stories and their own personal Spooky Encounters. With a unique voice and an old, authentic Appalachian Mountain accent he went on to host and do special guest appearances at events, festivals, and do voice work for "Sons Of Appalachia" what used to be "Mountain Monsters" on TV. He came across Spooky Appalachia, truly enjoyed it and contacted Jimmy. They hit it off and became best pals and they now Co Host each other's channels preserving stories of their SPOOKY Appalachian history & Personal Encounters! Jimmy's Socials https://www.youtube.com/@spookyappalachia X https://x.com/spookyappalach1?s=21&t=AcduEZzp5cFk_H4jXiXV5w Jared's Socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JaredKingTV If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi. Her guild is strong, her blades are sharp, and her rules are simple. Those sworn to the Matron of Assassins—resurrected from death and wiped of their memories—have only three unbreakable vows.First, the contract must be just. Second, even the most powerful assassin may only kill the contracted. The third and the simplest: once you accept a job, you must carry it out. And if you stray? There's hell to pay--literally. When the Festival of the Clockwork King turns the city upside down, Eveen's newest mission brings her face-to-face with a past she isn't supposed to remember and a vow she can't forget.In this reading, we meet the undead assassin Eveen as she readies to set out on a job. Gliding high above Tal Abisi from rooftop to rooftop, she surveys the night Festival of the Clockwork King--where careful readers will catch glimpses of a mashup of New Orleans Mardi Gras, Carriacou Shakespeare Mas, Trinidad Canboulay, allusions to Lord Blakie's "Steelband Clash"--and more. Phenderson Djéli Clark is the award-winning and Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Sturgeon nominated author of the Abeni's Song series and A Master of Djinn, and the novellas The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, Ring Shout, The Black God's Drums, and The Haunting of Tram Car 015. His short stories have appeared in venues such as Tor.com and anthologies including, Hidden Youth and Black Boy Joy.

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Nicholas Pearson Date: February 11th, 2026 EP: 678 TOPIC: Nicholas Pearson is joining me to discuss his new book “ The Witching Stones - The Lore and Craft of The Essential Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals to Empower Your Magic" - The Witching Stones draws from rich veins of geological and occult history, expertly carving that knowledge into practical, powerful magick for today's practitioner.” —Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magick A definitive guide to the crystals, gems, and humble stones possessing the most ancient and powerful connections to magic and witchcraft. In The Witching Stones, author Nicholas Pearson explores the historical usage of stones—including flint, hagstone, ammonite, fossil urchin, salt, lodestone, lead, toadstone, amber, jet, cross-stone, quartz, moonstone, and emerald—as well as why they are associated with witchcraft. He also offers practical and accessible uses for today's modern practitioner, from the basics of cleansing and consecrating your stones to more advanced techniques such as crafting lead curse tablets, blending incense and oils, and working lunar magic with moonstones. Containing over fifty spells, rituals, and recipes, The Witching Stones focuses on the geology, history, and practical use of crystals and stones in magic, and is suitable for beginners who don't know what to do with crystals as well as experienced crystal lovers who want to take their practice to the next level. While many spell books feature the use of crystals, this is the first to take a deep dive into the topic, exploring the mineral kingdom in the context of alchemy, talismanic magic, and Luciferian witchcraft. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Nicholas Pearson: Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly thirty years. As one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, he offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals. He is a regular on the metaphysical circuit, frequently teaching and making appearances on podcasts and doing interviews. Nicholas teaches classes on crystals, Reiki, flower essences, and more online and in person around the world. The author of several books, including Crystal Basics, he lives in Orlando, Florida WEBSITE: www.theluminouspearl.com Purchase the book at Amazon: https://a.co/d/063Ipuae If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

"Bitcoin is a lifeline. It is a money that cannot be shut down. Native money for the internet. But what happens when the internet gets shut off?" Iran's currency collapses 98%, the government kills thousands and cuts every wire connecting its people to the outside world. Uganda shuts down the internet the day before an election. And somehow, hundreds of thousands of people find a way to communicate anyway. What does it actually look like when Bitcoin's promise meets the brutal reality of authoritarian control — and what happens when the very infrastructure it depends on disappears? Check out the original article from the Financial Freedom Report: Financial Freedom Report #104 (Link: https://hrf.org/program/financial-freedom/financial-freedom-reports/) References from the episode Andreas Antonopoulos received the Finney Freedom Prize for the 2016–2020 era. Absolutely deserved. Look up the prize and the trophies Cryptografiti made — they're gorgeous. Bitchat is the peer-to-peer Bluetooth messaging app that hundreds of thousands of Ugandans downloaded when their internet got shut down. Worth knowing about. FEDI went fully open source on January 3rd — Bitcoin payments and encrypted messaging built on the Fedimint protocol. Zeus wallet added support for South Africa's retail QR code standard via Money Badger — making Bitcoin spendable at everyday merchants from a self-custodial Lightning wallet. Torreable is a new tool for publishing censorship-resistant websites as Tor onion services directly from your own computer. Open Sats announced their 15th round of Bitcoin grants, including Braidpool and Dana Wallet. Thor Halverson wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal arguing against just swapping one authoritarian for another in Venezuela. Anna Chekovic did an interview with Unchained about how Bitcoin sustained Navalny's anti-corruption foundation after Russia kicked them out of the banking system. Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: http...

Die südlichste Region Chiles ist ein weitgehend unberührtes Naturparadies. Doch sei es bei der Energiegewinnung oder im Welthandel: Längst sind internationale Player auf die Region aufmerksam geworden. Dort löst dies gemischte Gefühle aus. Die EU will in naher Zukunft im grossen Stil grünen Wasserstoff aus Chile importieren. Dafür wurden verschiedene Projekte von europäischen Unternehmen angekündigt. In Patagonien sollen mehrere Windparks entstehen. Ein einziger dieser Windparks wäre fast zwei Mal so gross wie der Bodensee. Salvador Harambour sieht darin ein unglaubliches Potenzial für die Region, die unter starker Abwanderung leidet. Durch die Investitionen entstünden Jobs, die jungen Menschen eine Perspektive böten, so der Interessensvertreter der Energiewirtschaft. Anders sehen es Umweltschützer. Sie fürchten die Windturbinen würden zur Todesfalle für zahlreiche Vögel, und warnen vor einer Zerstörung des Ökosystems. Ein Ökosystem, das bislang noch weitgehend intakt ist und neben Zugvögeln auch Pinguinen oder Pumas einen Lebensraum bietet. Chiles neuer Präsident José Antonia Kast, der am rechten Rand anzusiedeln ist, verspricht eine wirtschaftsfreundliche Politik. Während Unternehmer nun auf mehr Tempo hoffen, fürchten Aktivisten und Aktivistinnen den Abbau von Umweltstandards. So, wie es in Argentinien bereits geschieht, wo mit Javier Milei ebenfalls ein rechter Präsident das Land regiert. Auch im Handel gewinnt Patagonien an Bedeutung: Die Magellanstrasse wird für die globale Schifffahrt immer wichtiger. Strategisch ist die Region als Tor zur Antarktis zudem günstig gelegen. Dies alles hat die Aufmerksamkeit der Grossmächte geweckt, die ihre Präsenz in der Region ausbauen.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 6, 2026 is: sartorial • sahr-TOR-ee-ul • adjective Sartorial broadly means “of or relating to clothes,” but it often more specifically means “of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes.” // This particular English teacher is known both for engaging students deeply in literature and for her eccentric sartorial tastes. See the entry > Examples: “As always, the Princess's sartorial elegance shone through this year, with her championing British designers, turning to old favourites and adorning treasures she's been gifted from the royal family over the years.” — Hello! Magazine (UK), 30 Dec. 2025 Did you know? Study the seams in the word sartorial and you'll find the common adjective suffix -ial and sartor, a Medieval Latin noun meaning “tailor.” (Sartor comes ultimately from Latin sarcire, “to mend.”) Sartorial has bedecked the English language since the early decades of the 19th century as a word describing things relating to clothes and to tailors, while sartor, though never fully adopted into the language, has also seen occasional use as a synonym for tailor. A third word shares the same root: sartorius (plural sartorii) refers to the longest muscle in the human body. Crossing the front of the thigh obliquely, it assists in rotating the leg to the cross-legged position in which the knees are spread wide apart—and in which tailors have traditionally sat.

Carles Porta comparte con los espectadores sus investigaciones de las últimas tres décadas, con énfasis en las declaraciones de Miquel Aguilera y Antonio Gil José. Carles Porta revive la oscura leyenda de Tor, un pequeño pueblo de apenas trece casas estratégicamente situado en la frontera entre Cataluña y Andorra, marcado por la violencia y tres asesinatos entre vecinos. El periodista Carles Porta comenzó a investigar los crímenes en 1997 y, casi tres décadas después, comparte en esta serie documental todo lo que descubrió sobre este enigmático lugar. Durante más de un siglo, Tor ha sido escenario de una encarnizada disputa por la propiedad de la montaña. La explotación de la madera, el contrabando o los intereses ligados a una posible estación de esquí alimentaron conflictos y rivalidades que acabaron convirtiendo Tor en un auténtico ‘far west’ pirenaico, protagonizado por la envidia y la ambición de sus habitantes.