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Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Narrative Numbers 17!Have a question for our next mailbox episode? Send it to TextInUs@gmail.comAlternate Titles: Biffin' It with Moshe; Get 'Em Branches

If you’re feeling restless or weighed down tonight, you’re not alone. This biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Melissa Disney, is designed to help your body relax and your mind rest in the peace of God’s Word. God gives us the beauty of seasons, and summer invites celebration and growth. This sleep story reflects on the joy and light of summer through vivid vignettes, a summer psalm, and encouragement for those in a season that feels dry. Abide is a Christian meditation app offering biblically grounded meditations and sleep stories to help you experience the peace of Christ and find rest for your soul. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free sleep content here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Because of Christ's resurrection, our work for the Lord has eternal significance. Though our time on earth is brief and ministry can often feel difficult, unnoticed, or fruitless, God sees every act of faith, service, obedience, and gospel ministry. While our earthly bodies will not last, the work we do for Christ will carry into eternity, resulting in eternal rewards,. Therefore, believers should remain steadfast, making sacrificial choices that reflect their hope in the resurrection. Keep serving faithfully, work hard for the Lord, and stay focused on eternal things. Invest your life in what truly lasts, without becoming attached to the temporary things of this world.

This episode is a study from the book of 1 Corinthians, with Pastor David Rosales of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley. This message was taught on June 10th, 2026. Support us by checking out our other social media platforms! Youtube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@CCChinoValley⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.calvaryccv.org⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelChinoValley⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/calvaryccv⁠⁠

In The Twinkling of an Eye (2026-3-8) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis Hutchinson

In The Twinkling of an Eye (2026-3-8) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis Hutchinson

In The Twinkling of an Eye (2026-3-8) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis Hutchinson

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Twinkling Lanterns and Unforeseen Friendships on Chang Cheng Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 长城上的气氛充满节日的气息。En: The atmosphere on the Chang Cheng was filled with a festive spirit.Zh: 此时正值冬季，白雪缓缓覆盖着古老的城墙。En: It was winter, and the ancient city walls were slowly being covered by white snow.Zh: 一片欢声笑语中，许多游客都来这里观赏这壮丽的景色，等待夜晚即将到来的元宵节灯展。En: Amidst the laughter and cheer, many tourists came here to admire the magnificent scenery and await the lantern show that was due to happen tonight for the Yuanxiao Festival.Zh: 丽娟，作为一名护士，趁着休假来到长城游玩。En: Lijuan, a nurse, took advantage of her vacation to visit the Chang Cheng.Zh: 她喜欢帮助他人，总是带着急救包，以备不时之需。En: She loves helping others and always carries a first-aid kit just in case.Zh: 此刻，她站在城墙上，欣赏着远处的雪景。En: At the moment, she was standing on the wall, admiring the snowy scenery in the distance.Zh: 周围的人们都忙着拍照，空气中弥漫着期待的气息。En: People around her were busy taking photos, and the air was filled with a sense of anticipation.Zh: 泽民也在这条古老的路上。En: Zemin was also on this ancient path.Zh: 他是一名游客，决心完成这段长城之旅。En: He was a tourist determined to complete his journey on the Chang Cheng.Zh: 然而，泽民心中隐藏着一个秘密：他的心脏状况并不好，但他不愿因此停下脚步。En: However, Zemin was hiding a secret: his heart condition was not good, but he was unwilling to stop because of it.Zh: 途中，他的脸色渐渐苍白，呼吸也开始急促。En: As he went on, his complexion gradually turned pale, and his breathing became labored.Zh: 忽然，泽民在城墙上倒下了。En: Suddenly, Zemin collapsed on the wall.Zh: 周围的人见状，纷纷停下脚步。En: Seeing this, people around stopped in their tracks.Zh: 丽娟看到这一幕，本想继续自己的计划，但内心的良知促使她走了过去。En: Lijuan saw the scene and initially intended to follow through with her plan, but her conscience urged her to go over.Zh: 她冲过人群，跪在泽民身旁，开始检查他的情况。En: She rushed through the crowd, knelt beside Zemin, and began checking his condition.Zh: “请大家帮忙拨打急救电话！En: "Please help call for emergency services!"Zh: ”丽娟对围观的人们大声说道，然后迅速取出急救包，开始救治泽民。En: Lijuan shouted to the people watching, then quickly took out her first-aid kit and started treating Zemin.Zh: 这时，一群游客已经围在他们身边，满脸担忧。En: By this time, a crowd of tourists had gathered around them, faces full of concern.Zh: 时间一点点过去，在丽娟的悉心照料下，泽民渐渐恢复了些力气。En: As time passed, under Lijuan's careful care, Zemin gradually regained some strength.Zh: 随着拉响的救护车声在不远处传来，丽娟确保泽民的生命体征稳定下来。En: When the sound of an ambulance approaching echoed nearby, Lijuan ensured that Zemin's vital signs were stable.Zh: 泽民缓缓睁开双眼，看到是丽娟救了他。En: Zemin slowly opened his eyes and saw that it was Lijuan who had saved him.Zh: “谢谢你，”泽民虚弱地说道，“要不是你，我可能就看不到今晚的灯展了。En: "Thank you," Zemin said weakly, "If it weren't for you, I might not have been able to see tonight's lantern show."Zh: ”丽娟微笑着说：“不用谢，我们等会儿一起看灯。En: Lijuan smiled and said, "No need to thank me, we'll watch the lights together later."Zh: ”夜幕降临，长城被点亮了。En: As night fell, the Chang Cheng was illuminated.Zh: 许多颜色鲜艳的灯笼点缀在古老的墙上，仿佛星星在夜空中闪烁。En: Many brightly colored lanterns adorned the ancient walls, like stars twinkling in the night sky.Zh: 丽娟和泽民并肩坐在城墙上，讲述各自的故事。En: Lijuan and Zemin sat side by side on the wall, sharing their stories with each other.Zh: 脸上浮现出一种从未有过的宁静和喜悦。En: A sense of tranquility and joy that they had never felt before appeared on their faces.Zh: 在这特别的一夜里，丽娟明白了帮助他人的重要意义，也因为这次意外收获了一位新朋友。En: On this special night, Lijuan understood the importance of helping others, and because of the incident, she gained a new friend.Zh: 而泽民则意识到健康的重要，他在这段艰难的旅程中遇到了一位可以信赖的朋友。En: On the other hand, Zemin realized the importance of health, and he found a trustworthy friend during this challenging journey.Zh: 这场意外的邂逅，为他们的元宵佳节增添了一份温暖和感动。En: This unexpected encounter added warmth and emotion to their Yuanxiao Festival.Zh: 在灯火辉煌的长城之上，他们看着灯光跳动，心中充满了无限的期待。En: At the brilliantly lit Chang Cheng, they watched the lights flicker and felt an infinite sense of anticipation in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: 气氛festive: 节日的ancient: 古老的snowy: 白雪scenery: 景色anticipation: 期待complexion: 脸色labored: 急促collapsed: 倒下conscience: 良知emergency services: 急救vital signs: 生命体征illuminated: 点亮lanterns: 灯笼tranquility: 宁静emotion: 感动encounter: 邂逅path: 路nurse: 护士trustworthy: 信赖的adorned: 点缀admire: 观赏careful: 悉心urge: 促使crowd: 人群gradually: 渐渐approaching: 拉响ensured: 确保flicker: 跳动regained: 恢复

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets, Snowflakes, and Twinkling Lights at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var klædt i vinterens smukke lys.En: Tivoli Gardens was adorned with the beautiful lights of winter.Da: Sneen dalede blidt fra himlen, og luften var fyldt med duften af brændte mandler og varm kakao.En: Snow fell gently from the sky, and the air was filled with the scent of roasted almonds and hot cocoa.Da: Magnus gik hurtigt gennem menneskemængden.En: Magnus hurried through the crowd.Da: Han var bekymret.En: He was worried.Da: Han havde mistet et brev.En: He had lost a letter.Da: Et vigtigt brev.En: An important letter.Da: Brevet indeholdt en hemmelighed om en nær ven.En: The letter contained a secret about a close friend.Da: Hvis nogen fandt det, kunne det bringe stor skam.En: If someone found it, it could bring great shame.Da: Magnus kunne ikke lade det ske.En: Magnus could not let that happen.Da: Han måtte finde det hurtigst muligt.En: He had to find it as quickly as possible.Da: Pludselig hørte han en velkendt stemme.En: Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.Da: "Magnus?En: "Magnus?Da: Hvad laver du her?"En: What are you doing here?"Da: Det var Stine, hans kollega fra arbejdet.En: It was Stine, his colleague from work.Da: Hun var der tilfældigt, nyde de smukke lys.En: She was there by chance, enjoying the beautiful lights.Da: Magnus tøvede et øjeblik, men besluttede at fortælle hende alt.En: Magnus hesitated for a moment but decided to tell her everything.Da: "Jeg har brug for din hjælp," sagde han.En: "I need your help," he said.Da: Stine forstod straks alvoren.En: Stine immediately understood the gravity of the situation.Da: "Selvfølgelig, lad os lede sammen," sagde hun og tog fat i hans arm.En: "Of course, let's search together," she said, taking hold of his arm.Da: Sammen bevægede de sig gennem folkemængden som et målrettet hold.En: Together, they maneuvered through the crowd like a determined team.Da: De kiggede under bænke og langs stierne, mens musikken spillede stille i baggrunden.En: They looked under benches and along the paths while music played softly in the background.Da: Da de nærmede sig den centrale sø, hvor lyshjerter var sat op på vandet, så Magnus noget ud af øjenkrogen.En: As they approached the central lake, where light hearts were set up on the water, Magnus spotted something out of the corner of his eye.Da: "Der!"En: "There!"Da: råbte han.En: he shouted.Da: En fremmed stod med brevet i hånden, klar til at åbne det.En: A stranger stood with the letter in hand, ready to open it.Da: Magnus' hjerte bankede.En: Magnus' heart pounded.Da: Han kunne konfrontere personen direkte, men det kunne skabe en scene.En: He could confront the person directly, but it could create a scene.Da: Stine lagde en hånd på hans skulder.En: Stine placed a hand on his shoulder.Da: "Vi laver en distraktion," hviskede hun.En: "We'll create a distraction," she whispered.Da: Mens Magnus gik tættere på, sørgede Stine for at vælte en lille taske ved et kiksebageri.En: As Magnus moved closer, Stine made sure to knock over a small bag at a cookie bakery.Da: Folk vendte sig om for at se på det lille optrin.En: People turned to look at the small commotion.Da: I det øjeblik snuppede Magnus brevet, stadig uåbnet, fra den fremmede forskrækket over tumulten.En: At that moment, Magnus snatched the letter, still unopened, from the stranger startled by the brouhaha.Da: Han satte hurtigt hen til Stine.En: He quickly went back to Stine.Da: "Lad os gå," sagde hun smilende.En: "Let's go," she said, smiling.Da: De gik begge mod udgangen fra de lysende haver, solen gik ned, og lyset blev stærkere omkring dem.En: They both walked towards the exit from the illuminated gardens, the sun setting, and the lights growing stronger around them.Da: "Tak, Stine," sagde Magnus hengivent.En: "Thank you, Stine," said Magnus gratefully.Da: Han indså, at han ikke altid behøvede at gøre alting selv.En: He realized that he didn't always have to do everything himself.Da: Under sneen og de blinkende lys fik deres venskab ny styrke.En: Beneath the snow and the twinkling lights, their friendship gained new strength.Da: Kristian, en gammel ven af Magnus, gik pludselig forbi dem.En: Kristian, an old friend of Magnus, suddenly walked past them.Da: Han vinkede og smilede varmt.En: He waved and smiled warmly.Da: Måske betød dette tilfældige møde, at en ny begyndelse var mulig.En: Perhaps this random meeting signaled that a new beginning was possible.Da: Magnus følte håb.En: Magnus felt hopeful.Da: Tivoli Gardens, med sine lys, sne og varme venskaber, føltes som en perfekt baggrund for Magnus' nye indsigt.En: Tivoli Gardens, with its lights, snow, and warm friendships, felt like a perfect backdrop for Magnus' new insight.Da: Han var ikke alene.En: He was not alone.Da: Han havde venner, og de var der for ham, når det virkelig galdt.En: He had friends, and they were there for him when it truly mattered.Da: Dette var kun begyndelsen på mange flere gode øjeblikke.En: This was only the beginning of many more good moments. Vocabulary Words:adorned: klædtscent: duftenroasted: brændteworried: bekymretcontained: indeholdtsecret: hemmelighedshame: skamhesitated: tøvedeabsolute: alvormaneuvered: bevægededetermined: målrettetbenches: bænkepaths: stiernespotted: såstranger: fremmedconfront: konfronterescene: scenecommotion: optrinstartled: forskrækketsnatched: snuppederealized: indsåinsight: indsigtilluminated: lysendehopeful: håbbackdrop: baggrundhappened: sketepounded: bankededistraction: distraktionknocked: væltedetumult: tumulten

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The Apostle Paul teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 about the mystery of the resurrection, the instantaneous transformation of believers at Christ's return, and the victory over death through Jesus Christ. This message draws practical application from this truth: "be steadfast, immovable, and abound in the work of the Lord, trusting that labor for Christ is never in vain."

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The holidays are fun, the holidays are amusing, the holidays are cute, but they're also confusing…Twinkling lights strung ‘round each and every bush; a meal of turkey, ham, and Mother's potatoes mush…Candied canes of white and red; pine needles in my shoes, hair, and Uncle's bed…But oh are they grand, fun and so yummy; I like the way my Granddad's cracker stuffing fills up my tummy…The tidings may be happy, the tidings may be bright; I find it odd that Brother's pants never fit quite right…So lend a hand to a fellow jolly man, his name may be Santa but I simply call him: Friend…?

Send us a text“ God didn't put me on the floor, God lifted me off the floor.” ~ Bruce BramlettEpisode Overview:In this episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone interviews Bruce Bramlett, whose story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of miracles. Bruce shares his incredible journey from a retired educator and businessman to a man whose life was turned upside down after a devastating fall that left him with a broken neck. Despite the bleak medical outlook, Bruce's story unfolds with numerous instances of divine intervention and miracles that defy explanation. His recovery journey demonstrates remarkable courage and unwavering faith in God's plan. Bruce discusses how he used his faith to navigate through his darkest times and encourages listeners to seek strength and guidance in their relationship with God through any storm in life.Topics & Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Bruce Bramlett's Remarkable Story02:13 Bruce's Life Before the Accident05:00 The Life-Changing Accident07:44 Miracles and Recovery08:18 Bruce's Background and Early Life12:55 The Road to Recovery17:58 Challenges and Miracles During Recovery21:11 Returning Home and Continued Miracles33:45 Reflections and Future Plans38:57 Finding Faith in Trials39:57 Balancing Human Effort and Trust in God42:36 The Power of Prayer and Community Support52:39 Discovering Purpose After Tragedy55:54 Living a Life of Faith and Service01:03:05 Final Reflections and Encouragement01:10:56 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Keywords & Keyphrases:Miracles, God, courage, rehab, inspiration, motivation, light, source of the light, tragedy, dealing with the loss of loved ones, faith, Texas A&M alumni, YMCA board member, Battleship Texas Foundation, retired, broken neck, physical therapy, Heart Rate flatlined, GoFundMe, Job, trusting God, retirement, balance, trial, tragedy, test, torment, discipline, trust, faith, strength, fear, worry, anxiety, life distractions, Charlie Kirk assassination, in the middle of a storm, storms of life, bitter, angerREMARKABLE SPECIAL OFFER(S):REMARKABLE OFFER 1: Save 30% to 80% on EVERYTHING you order at MyPillow.com with Free Promo Code, “REMARKABLE“. Yes, that's right! Use the best My Pillow promo code out there to save a TON of money on all 200+ quality, comfortable, cozy home goods at MyPillow.com/Remarkable, or by calling 1-800-644-6612. From sheets, to blankets, to pillows, to mattress toppers, be ready to sleep better and live more comfortably than you ever have before! REMARKABLE OFFER 2: Your Exclusive Offer: Save Big on Your Console Vault In-Vehicle Safe. With our exclusive promo code, “REMARKABLE“, you will Save 10% or more on all Console Vault anti-theft vehicle safes you order. And sometimes, you'll receive Free Shipping too!  Just make sure to use the free Console Vault discount code, “REMARKABLE” at checkout.Guest Contact Info:Email: bruce@battleshiptexas.orgSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

BGMania B-Sides #38 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth steps into a softly glowing winter dream with Christmas Wonderland 3, a cozy hidden-object adventure that trades adrenaline for ambiance, inviting players to slow down and soak in the season's magic. Rooted in warmth, nostalgia, and gentle holiday cheer, Christmas Wonderland 3's soundtrack wraps familiar festive motifs in tender arrangements and calm, melodic phrasing. Twinkling melodies, soothing instrumentation, and a relaxed pace create an atmosphere that feels less like a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, perfectly capturing the quiet joy and comforting traditions that define the holiday season. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Merry Christmas from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Mini Game 1 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Mini Game 3 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 1 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 2 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 3 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Music 4 from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Silent Night from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Three Kings from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] Wonderland from Christmas Wonderland 3 [Unknown, 2012] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Christmas: Brothers Rekindle Under Twinkling Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vin chaud fumait dans les tasses de papier tandis que les chants de Noël flottaient dans l'air.En: The mulled wine steamed in the paper cups as the Christmas carols floated in the air.Fr: À Montmartre, Paris charme ses visiteurs avec son marché de Noël scintillant.En: In Montmartre, Paris charms its visitors with its sparkling Christmas market.Fr: Émile resserra son écharpe autour de son cou.En: Émile tightened his scarf around his neck.Fr: Son cœur battait fort à l'idée de retrouver son frère, Camille, parmi les étals illuminés.En: His heart pounded at the thought of meeting his brother, Camille, among the illuminated stalls.Fr: À ses côtés, Julien, toujours souriant, admirait les décorations.En: Beside him, Julien, always smiling, admired the decorations.Fr: "Regarde, Émile, ces guirlandes sont magnifiques !"En: "Look, Émile, these garlands are magnificent!"Fr: dit-il en désignant les lumières clignotantes au-dessus.En: he said, pointing to the twinkling lights above.Fr: Émile répondit par un sourire distrait, ses pensées ailleurs.En: Émile responded with a distracted smile, his thoughts elsewhere.Fr: Il avait repéré Camille en train de discuter près d'un stand de jouets en bois.En: He had spotted Camille chatting near a wooden toy stall.Fr: Leur relation était compliquée par le passé, mais Émile espérait que ce Noël serait différent.En: Their relationship was complicated by the past, but Émile hoped this Christmas would be different.Fr: Il avait un plan.En: He had a plan.Fr: Il se souvenait d'une décoration en bois qu'ils avaient adorée enfants.En: He remembered a wooden decoration they had loved as children.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il l'acheterait pour offrir à Camille.En: Today, he would buy it to give to Camille.Fr: Il se tourna vers Julien.En: He turned to Julien.Fr: "Peux-tu distraire Camille un moment ?"En: "Can you distract Camille for a moment?"Fr: demanda-t-il, son regard suppliant.En: he asked, his gaze pleading.Fr: Julien hocha la tête, comprenant l'importance du moment.En: Julien nodded, understanding the importance of the moment.Fr: Tandis que Julien engageait la conversation avec Camille, Émile s'approcha du stand.En: While Julien engaged in conversation with Camille, Émile approached the stall.Fr: Un petit soldat en bois trônait parmi d'autres ornements.En: A small wooden soldier stood among other ornaments.Fr: L'artisan lui sourit quand il tendit l'objet à Émile.En: The artisan smiled at him when he handed the item to Émile.Fr: "Un cadeau spécial ?"En: "A special gift?"Fr: demanda-t-elle.En: she asked.Fr: Émile acquiesça, un sourire nerveux aux lèvres.En: Émile nodded, a nervous smile on his lips.Fr: "Oui, très spécial."En: "Yes, very special."Fr: Avec l'ornement serré dans sa main, Émile s'avança vers Camille.En: With the ornament clutched in his hand, Émile moved towards Camille.Fr: Le marché était bruyant, rempli de rires et de discussions animées, mais Émile n'entendait que le martèlement de son cœur.En: The market was noisy, filled with laughter and lively conversations, but Émile only heard the pounding of his heart.Fr: Il s'arrêta à quelques pas de Camille et appela doucement son nom.En: He stopped a few steps from Camille and softly called his name.Fr: Camille se retourna, la méfiance visible dans ses yeux.En: Camille turned around, suspicion visible in his eyes.Fr: Émile prit une profonde inspiration.En: Émile took a deep breath.Fr: "J'ai quelque chose pour toi," dit-il en tendant le soldat en bois.En: "I have something for you," he said, extending the wooden soldier.Fr: "Je voudrais... que nous commencions à aller de l'avant."En: "I would like us... to start moving forward."Fr: Camille observa le petit soldat, hésitant.En: Camille looked at the little soldier, hesitant.Fr: Le brouhaha du marché semblait s'atténuer alors qu'il tendait la main et acceptait le cadeau.En: The market's hustle seemed to fade as he reached out and accepted the gift.Fr: "Je me souviens de ça," murmura-t-il, un sourire enfin devinant sur ses lèvres.En: "I remember this," he murmured, a smile finally appearing on his lips.Fr: "On pourrait se voir après les fêtes ?"En: "Could we meet after the holidays?"Fr: proposa Émile, l'espoir dans sa voix.En: Émile proposed, hope in his voice.Fr: Camille hocha légèrement la tête.En: Camille nodded slightly.Fr: "Oui, je pense que ce serait bien."En: "Yes, I think that would be nice."Fr: Et ainsi, sous les lumières vacillantes de Montmartre, un petit pas fut fait vers la réconciliation.En: And so, under the flickering lights of Montmartre, a small step was taken towards reconciliation.Fr: Émile sentit un poids quitter ses épaules, empli de courage et d'une nouvelle espoir.En: Émile felt a weight lift from his shoulders, filled with courage and new hope.Fr: Camille semblait plus détendu, ses épaules moins tendues qu'au début.En: Camille seemed more relaxed, his shoulders less tense than at the beginning.Fr: Les deux frères se tenaient là, unis par un simple cadeau en bois et la promesse d'un nouveau départ.En: The two brothers stood there, united by a simple wooden gift and the promise of a new beginning.Fr: La neige commençait à tomber, légères comme une couverture de promesses, couvrant leurs pas alors qu'ils quittaient lentement le marché, l'ombre de leur complicité retrouvée devant eux.En: The snow began to fall, light as a blanket of promises, covering their steps as they slowly left the market, the shadow of their rekindled bond before them. Vocabulary Words:the mulled wine: le vin chaudthe scarf: l'écharpeto pound: battrethe stall: l'étalsparkling: scintillantto tighten: resserrerthe garland: la guirlandeto distract: distrairepleading: suppliantto engage: engagerthe craftsman: l'artisanthe gift: le cadeauto clutch: serrerthe hustle: le brouhahato hesitate: hésiterthe ornament: l'ornementto murmur: murmurerto propose: proposerthe reconciliation: la réconciliationto relax: détendrethe promise: la promessethe shadow: l'ombrethe complicity: la complicitéthe courage: le couragethe wooden soldier: le soldat en boisto fade: s'atténuersuspicion: la méfiancethe hope: l'espoirto remember: se souvenirthe shoulders: les épaules

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Joy Amidst Tivoli's Twinkling Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens strålede i kulden denne december aften.En: Tivoli Gardens shone in the cold this December evening.Da: De mange lys glimtede som stjerner, og julens glæde fyldte luften.En: The many lights twinkled like stars, and the joy of Christmas filled the air.Da: Freja gik langs de smukt dekorerede boder, mens sneen lydløst landede omkring hende.En: Freja walked along the beautifully decorated stalls, while the snow silently landed around her.Da: Overalt var duften af ristede mandler og varm gløgg.En: Everywhere was the scent of roasted almonds and warm gløgg.Da: Hun trak vejret dybt ind og mærkede den velkendte blanding af spænding og pres.En: She breathed in deeply and felt the familiar mix of excitement and pressure.Da: Mikkel gik ved siden af hende med et varmt smil.En: Mikkel walked beside her with a warm smile.Da: "Det er smukt her, ikke?"En: "It's beautiful here, isn't it?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Freja nikkede, men følte sig splittet.En: Freja nodded, but felt torn.Da: Hun elskede julen, men ønsket om at gøre alle glade lå tungt på hendes skuldre.En: She loved Christmas, but the desire to make everyone happy weighed heavily on her shoulders.Da: De gik forbi boder med håndlavede julegaver.En: They passed stalls with handmade Christmas gifts.Da: "Se, Freja," sagde Mikkel, og pegede på en lille butik med juledekorationer.En: "Look, Freja," said Mikkel, pointing to a little shop with Christmas decorations.Da: "Skal vi kigge lidt nærmere på dem?"En: "Shall we take a closer look at them?"Da: Freja tøvede, men så nikkede hun.En: Freja hesitated, but then she nodded.Da: "Ja, lad os gøre det."En: "Yes, let's do that."Da: Inde i butikken var der varmt og hyggeligt.En: Inside the shop, it was warm and cozy.Da: Mikkel rørte ved nogle farverige glaskugler og lo.En: Mikkel touched some colorful glass balls and laughed.Da: "Kan du huske den jul, hvor træet faldt om, fordi vi lagde for mange kugler på den ene side?"En: "Do you remember that Christmas when the tree fell over because we put too many ornaments on one side?"Da: Freja brød ud i latter.En: Freja burst into laughter.Da: "Ja, og vi brugte hele aftenen på at få det på benene igen."En: "Yes, and we spent the whole evening trying to set it upright again."Da: De fortsatte deres tur gennem markedet.En: They continued their walk through the market.Da: Alting var så fredfyldt her.En: Everything was so peaceful here.Da: Mikkels glæde smittede af på Freja.En: Mikkel's joy was contagious to Freja.Da: Han behøvede ikke at gøre noget særligt—hans tilstedeværelse hjalp hende med at slippe sine bekymringer.En: He didn't need to do anything special—his presence helped her let go of her worries.Da: Skyerne delte sig, og der stod de foran den mest storslåede juletræ i hele Tivoli.En: The clouds parted, and there they stood in front of the most magnificent Christmas tree in all of Tivoli.Da: Det var dækket af tusindvis af små lys.En: It was covered with thousands of tiny lights.Da: Mikkel lagde en hånd på hendes skulder.En: Mikkel placed a hand on her shoulder.Da: "Lad os tage et øjeblik og nyde det her, bare os to," foreslog han.En: "Let's take a moment and enjoy this, just the two of us," he suggested.Da: Freja kiggede op mod de blinkende lys, mens julesalmer svagt lød fra et kor i nærheden.En: Freja looked up at the twinkling lights as Christmas carols softly sounded from a nearby choir.Da: Hun lukkede øjnene og mærkede roen brede sig.En: She closed her eyes and felt peace spreading.Da: "Tak, Mikkel," sagde hun stille.En: "Thank you, Mikkel," she said quietly.Da: "Jeg indså lige, at jeg ikke behøver at bære alles forventninger.En: "I just realized that I don't have to carry everyone's expectations.Da: Det er også min jul."En: It's my Christmas too."Da: Han smilte, "Det er sandt.En: He smiled, "That's true.Da: Og jeg er her for at nyde den med dig."En: And I'm here to enjoy it with you."Da: I det øjeblik, med sneen faldende omkring dem, fandt Freja den simple glæde ved at være til stede og dele øjeblikket med en ven.En: In that moment, with the snow falling around them, Freja found the simple joy of being present and sharing the moment with a friend.Da: Hun vidste, at hun kunne tillade sig selv at finde lykke uden pres.En: She knew she could allow herself to find happiness without pressure.Da: Julen handlede også om hendes egen glæde.En: Christmas was also about her own joy.Da: Og så stod de der, blot to mennesker i et vintereventyr, mens Tivoli Gardens glimtede omkring dem.En: And so they stood there, just two people in a winter wonderland, while Tivoli Gardens twinkled around them.Da: Freja vidste, at dette var den julestemning, hun havde længtes efter, frisk og ægte.En: Freja knew this was the Christmas spirit she had been longing for, fresh and genuine. Vocabulary Words:shone: stråledetwinkled: glimtededecorated: dekoreredestalls: bodersilently: lydløstroasted: ristedealmonds: mandlerexcitement: spændingpressure: prestorn: splittethandmade: håndlavedehesitated: tøvedecozy: hyggeligtornaments: kuglerpeaceful: fredfyldtcontagious: smittede afmagnificent: storslåedechoir: korpeace: roenrealized: indsåexpectations: forventningerspreading: brede sigallow: tilladelonging: længtesgenuine: ægtewinter wonderland: vintereventyrsharing: delejoy: glædepresence: tilstedeværelsehappiness: lykke

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Purpose Among Tivoli's Twinkling Christmas Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel trak sjalet tættere omkring skuldrene, mens snefnuggene dalede ned i Tivoli.En: Mikkel pulled the shawl closer around his shoulders, while snowflakes descended in Tivoli.Da: Omkring ham strakte julemarkedet sig med sine farverige boder.En: Around him, the Christmas market stretched out with its colorful stalls.Da: Lyset glimtede i træerne, og duften af gløgg og æbleskiver svømmede i luften.En: The lights twinkled in the trees, and the scent of gløgg and æbleskiver filled the air.Da: Mikkel følte sig lille blandt de mange mennesker, der lo og delte øjeblikke af glæde.En: Mikkel felt small among the many people who laughed and shared moments of joy.Da: Katrine ved hans side strålede af livsglæde.En: Katrine at his side radiated with the joy of life.Da: "Mikkel, denne stand ser spændende ud," sagde hun og trak ham mod en boder fyldt med håndlavede gaver.En: "Mikkel, this stall looks exciting," she said, pulling him towards a booth filled with handmade gifts.Da: Mikkel sukkede og kiggede rundt.En: Mikkel sighed and looked around.Da: Han tænkte på sin niece, der ventede på juleaften.En: He thought of his niece, who was waiting for Christmas Eve.Da: Hun elskede eventyr, præcis som han gjorde som barn.En: She loved adventures, just as he did when he was a child.Da: "Hvad leder du efter?"En: "What are you looking for?"Da: spurgte Katrine blidt.En: asked Katrine gently.Da: Mikkel tøvede.En: Mikkel hesitated.Da: "Noget særligt.En: "Something special.Da: Men jeg ved ikke rigtigt, om jeg har råd til noget specielt," indrømmede han.En: But I don't really know if I can afford anything special," he admitted.Da: Hun klappede ham på skulderen.En: She patted him on the shoulder.Da: "Husk, det er tanken, der tæller."En: "Remember, it's the thought that counts."Da: De gik videre.En: They moved on.Da: Mellem boderne fandt Mikkel en gammel trælegetøjsmager.En: Among the stalls, Mikkel found an old wooden toy maker.Da: Håndværkene mindede ham om hans barndom.En: The crafts reminded him of his childhood.Da: Små trædukker, der mindede om hans bedstefars værksteder, hvor historier blev skabt gennem simple figurer.En: Small wooden dolls that reminded him of his grandfather's workshops, where stories were created through simple figures.Da: Hans hjerte svulmede op.En: His heart swelled.Da: "Den her," hviskede han og pegede på en lille træelefant.En: "This one," he whispered, pointing to a little wooden elephant.Da: Den trængte til en historie, præcis som de mange historier, han havde indrammet på sine lærreder hjemme.En: It needed a story, just like the many stories he had framed on his canvases at home.Da: Katrine smilede.En: Katrine smiled.Da: "Perfekt."En: "Perfect."Da: Det lille ord bar større betydning, end Mikkel kunne have forestillet sig.En: The small word carried more significance than Mikkel could have imagined.Da: Han følte sig lettet.En: He felt relieved.Da: Med elefanten i hænderne nærmede de sig kasseapparatet.En: With the elephant in hand, they approached the cash register.Da: Kostbare ting kunne ikke måle sig med noget så ærligt.En: Precious things couldn't compare to something so honest.Da: Med gaven omhyggeligt pakket begav de sig videre gennem Tivolis eventyrlige have.En: With the gift carefully wrapped, they moved on through Tivoli's enchanting garden.Da: Den kolde vinterluft blev opvarmet af deres smil og glæde.En: The cold winter air was warmed by their smiles and joy.Da: Mikkel følte en ny våge.En: Mikkel felt a new sense of purpose.Da: Han var værdifuld, præcis som han var.En: He was valuable, just as he was.Da: Turen til julemarkedet blev en påmindelse om det enkle, det sande.En: The trip to the Christmas market became a reminder of the simple, the true.Da: Alt hvad han behøvede for at genskabe sig selv, var allerede ved hans side.En: Everything he needed to recreate himself was already by his side.Da: Mikkel greb Katrines hånd og lovede sig selv aldrig at glemme det igen.En: Mikkel grabbed Katrine's hand and promised himself never to forget it again.Da: Sammen gik de, fyldt med varme og glæde, videre ind i den glitrende vinternat.En: Together, filled with warmth and joy, they walked further into the shimmering winter night. Vocabulary Words:shawl: sjaletdescend: daledestall: bodertwinkle: glimtedescent: duftensnowflake: snefnughesitate: tøvedebooth: standhandmade: håndlavedepat: klappedesignificance: betydningcash register: kasseapparatetenchanting: eventyrligeradiate: stråledeadventure: eventyrprecious: kostbarecraft: håndværkworkshop: værkstedervaluable: værdifuldcreate: skabtascend: nærmedecanvas: lærrederwrapped: pakketpromise: lovedeshimmering: glitrendepurpose: vågerecreate: genskabesignificant: sandtremind: påmindelsefigure: figurer

Top Stories for November 29th Publish Date: November 29th PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, November 29th and Happy Birthday to Vin Scully I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Piedmont Oncology Opens Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Clinic, First of Its Kind in Georgia You can now use a digital driver’s license to buy beer, cigarettes in Georgia Musical events, attractions to get into the magical spirit of the holiday season All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 1: Piedmont Oncology Opens Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Clinic, First of Its Kind in Georgia Piedmont Oncology just opened Georgia’s first Early Detection Pancreatic Cancer Clinic, and honestly, it’s a big deal. Pancreatic cancer is brutal—13% five-year survival rate, no screening test, vague symptoms that sneak up on you. But this clinic? It’s here to change that. Dr. Andrew Page, the clinic’s medical director, says early detection is everything. “Education about risk factors is critical,” he explained. The clinic will focus on genetic counseling, research collaborations with NIH and Mayo Clinic, and, hopefully, developing a much-needed screening test. None of this would’ve happened without donors like Purple Pansies. Their support is saving lives. STORY 2: You can now use a digital driver’s license to buy beer, cigarettes in Georgia Big news for Georgians: you can now use a digital driver’s license to buy alcohol, tobacco, and other age-restricted items. Yep, your phone just got even more useful. The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced the update Monday, calling it a “major step forward” in modernizing IDs. But here’s the catch: it’s up to individual businesses to accept them. No guarantees. Oh, and don’t try using a screenshot—doesn’t count. Retailers need a special mDL reader to scan the license, and staff still have to verify your age. Progress? Sure. Perfect? Not quite yet. STORY 3: Musical events, attractions to get into the magical spirit of the holiday season It’s that time again—holiday magic is everywhere, and Atlanta’s got no shortage of ways to celebrate. From concerts to tree lightings, here’s what’s happening: Holiday Shows at the FOX Theatre: Lauren Daigle’s Behold Christmas Tour (Dec. 4): Grammy-winning magic. Christmas Together (Dec. 6): Amy Grant, Cece Winans, and Michael W. Smith. A Drummer Boy Christmas (Dec. 8): for King + Country’s festive storytelling. Elf the Musical (Dec. 16–20): Buddy’s heartwarming journey. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (Dec. 23–24): Ballet meets acrobatics. Festive Attractions: Stone Mountain’s Flight to the North Pole (Nov. 8–Jan. 4): Help Santa save Christmas. Garden of Lights (Nov. 15–Jan. 11): Stroll through dazzling displays. Georgia Aquarium Holidays (Nov. 14–Jan. 2): Twinkling lights, Santa, and sea life. Don’t miss these great events! We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets - DTL HOLIDAY STORY 4: Student loan change could drain nurse pipeline, Ga. dean warns Nursing is no longer considered a “professional degree” by the U.S. Department of Education, and nurses are, understandably, furious. The change, tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, means nursing students can’t access the $200,000 loan cap reserved for professional programs. Instead, they’re stuck with a $100,000 limit—less than what many need to cover tuition. Linda McCauley, dean of Emory’s Nursing School, didn’t hold back: “In a time when we desperately need more nurses, why make it harder? It feels like they didn’t think this through.” The fallout? Fewer nurses, more debt, and a lot of frustration. STORY 5: Flight delays: Here are your rights when flying over the holidays in 2025 Stuck at the airport? Here’s a tip: if your flight’s delayed more than three hours (domestic) or six hours (international), you’ve got rights. Travel expert Katy Nastro says airlines must offer a refund or rebook you—your choice. But here’s the catch: no double-dipping. You can’t get both. And meal vouchers? Only if the delay’s the airline’s fault, like staffing or mechanical issues. Hotels? Depends on the airline. The Department of Transportation even published a guide for what airlines owe you. Pro tip: screenshots of your license don’t count for ID. 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Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Winter's Tale: Confessions Under Tivoli's Twinkling Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var helt magisk.En: Tivoli Gardens was completely magical.Da: Det var vinter, og snefnug faldt let fra himlen over København.En: It was winter, and snowflakes fell gently from the sky over København.Da: Små lys glimtede fra træerne, og duften af brændte mandler fyldte luften.En: Small lights twinkled from the trees, and the scent of roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Det var julemarkedstid, og det var Frejas yndlingssted i verden.En: It was Christmas market time, and it was Freja's favorite place in the world.Da: Freja gik hånd i hånd med sin veninde Katrine.En: Freja walked hand in hand with her friend Katrine.Da: De havde længe aftalt denne tur til Tivoli.En: They had long planned this trip to Tivoli.Da: Jens var også med, men han gik lidt foran pigerne.En: Jens was also with them, but he walked a little ahead of the girls.Da: Han var som altid dybt optaget af de smukke lys og festlighederne omkring dem.En: As always, he was deeply engrossed in the beautiful lights and festivities around them.Da: "Du skal tage chancen i aften, Freja," sagde Katrine opmuntrende.En: "You should take the chance tonight, Freja," said Katrine encouragingly.Da: "Han ved ikke noget endnu.En: "He doesn't know anything yet."Da: "Freja nikkede, men hun kunne mærke nervøsiteten sprede sig i maven.En: Freja nodded, but she could feel the nervousness spreading in her stomach.Da: "Hvad hvis han ikke føler det samme?En: "What if he doesn't feel the same way?"Da: " spurgte hun usikkert.En: she asked uncertainly.Da: "Han er din ven, han vil forstå," beroligede Katrine.En: "He's your friend, he'll understand," Katrine reassured her.Da: "Og hvis du aldrig fortæller ham det, vil du aldrig vide det.En: "And if you never tell him, you'll never know."Da: "De nærmede sig pariserhjulet, og Freja indså, at det var nu eller aldrig.En: They approached the Ferris wheel, and Freja realized it was now or never.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og gik hen til Jens, der kiggede fascineret på en lille julemand, der vinkede fra en af boderne.En: She took a deep breath and walked over to Jens, who was fascinated by a small Santa waving from one of the stalls.Da: "Jens," startede Freja og kæmpede for at holde stemmen rolig midt i julesangene der spillede over højtalerne.En: "Jens," Freja started, struggling to keep her voice steady amidst the Christmas songs playing over the speakers.Da: "Jeg har noget, jeg vil sige.En: "I have something I want to say."Da: "Jens vendte sin opmærksomhed mod hende, smilende og uden en anelse om, hvad der skulle komme.En: Jens turned his attention to her, smiling and unaware of what was about to come.Da: "Hvad er det, Freja?En: "What is it, Freja?"Da: "Sne begyndte at falde lidt tungere nu, store fnug landede i Frejas hår.En: Snow began to fall a bit heavier now, large flakes landing in Freja's hair.Da: "Jeg.En: "I...Da: jeg har været vild med dig i lang tid.En: I've been fond of you for a long time.Da: Jeg ved, at det her kan ændre alt, men jeg kunne ikke holde det hemmeligt længere," sagde hun.En: I know this might change everything, but I couldn't keep it a secret any longer," she said.Da: Der var et øjebliks stilhed mellem dem, kun afbrudt af lyden af folk, der lo og julemusik, der spillede videre.En: There was a moment of silence between them, only interrupted by the sound of people laughing and Christmas music playing on.Da: Jens kiggede længe på Freja, og så brød et varmt smil frem på hans læber.En: Jens looked at Freja for a long time, and then a warm smile spread across his lips.Da: "Freja, jeg havde ingen anelse," sagde han blidt.En: "Freja, I had no idea," he said gently.Da: "Men jeg er glad for, at du fortalte mig det.En: "But I'm glad you told me.Da: Måske er det værd at finde ud af, hvor dette kan føre os hen.En: Maybe it's worth finding out where this could lead us."Da: "Frejas hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Freja's heart skipped a beat.Da: Hun kunne næsten ikke tro, hvad hun hørte.En: She could hardly believe what she was hearing.Da: Et forsigtigt smil delte sig på hendes ansigt, da Jens trak hende ind til et kram.En: A cautious smile formed on her face, as Jens pulled her into a hug.Da: Sneen dalede tungt omkring dem, som et tæppe af hvid magi.En: The snow fell heavily around them, like a blanket of white magic.Da: Mens de stod der, omgivet af Tivoli Gardens glimtende lys, vidste Freja, at hun havde gjort det rigtige.En: As they stood there, surrounded by Tivoli Gardens' twinkling lights, Freja knew she had done the right thing.Da: Hun havde taget chancen, og nu kunne alt ske.En: She had taken the chance, and now anything could happen.Da: Selvom deres forhold nu ville tage en ny drejning, følte hun sig pludselig mere sikker i sig selv, klar til hvad der end måtte komme.En: Even though their relationship would now take a new turn, she suddenly felt more confident in herself, ready for whatever might come. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnugtwinkled: glimtederoasted: brændtealmonds: mandlerfestivities: festlighederneencouragingly: opmuntrendenervousness: nervøsitetenuncertainly: usikkertreassured: beroligedeapproached: nærmedestruggling: kæmpedesteadily: roligtfascinated: fascineretsilence: stilhedunaware: uden en anelsefond: vild medsecret: hemmeligtinterrupted: afbrudtwarm: varmtsmile: smilhug: kramblanket: tæppemagical: magiskconfident: sikkerturn: drejningplanned: aftaltspread: sprededeeply: dybtspreading: spredte sigrealized: indså

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reuniting Under Tivoli's Twinkling Lights: A Family Rekindled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-25-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens glimtede i aftenmørket som en eventyrverden, en oase midt i Københavns hjerte.En: Tivoli Gardens shimmered in the evening darkness like a fairy-tale world, an oasis in the heart of København.Da: Det var efterår, og luften var skarp og frisk.En: It was autumn, and the air was sharp and fresh.Da: De første julemarkeder var allerede åbne, og duften af gløgg og brændte mandler fyldte luften.En: The first Christmas markets were already open, and the scent of gløgg and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Lars stod ved indgangen, nervøs, men beslutsom.En: Lars stood at the entrance, nervous but determined.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og tænkte på, hvordan han skulle nå hertil.En: He took a deep breath and thought about how he had reached this point.Da: Det var lang tid siden, familien var samlet.En: It had been a long time since the family had gathered.Da: Konflikter og misforståelser havde splittet dem.En: Conflicts and misunderstandings had divided them.Da: Men Tivoli havde altid været deres fælles sted, deres barndommens fristed.En: But Tivoli had always been their common place, their childhood sanctuary.Da: Han ville genoplive det minde og bringe sine søskende sammen igen.En: He wanted to revive that memory and bring his siblings together again.Da: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Da: Astrid kom først.En: Astrid arrived first.Da: Hun var altid praktisk, den der løste problemer med et roligt sind.En: She was always practical, the one who solved problems with a calm mind.Da: Hendes øjne mødte Lars', og et lille smil gled over hendes læber.En: Her eyes met Lars', and a small smile crossed her lips.Da: Der var stadig en tension mellem dem, men hun var kommet.En: There was still tension between them, but she had come.Da: Det var en start.En: It was a start.Da: Kasper var sidst, den yngste og evigt optimistiske.En: Kasper was last, the youngest and eternally optimistic.Da: Hans smil var smittende, og han omfavnede begge sine søskende.En: His smile was infectious, and he embraced both his siblings.Da: “Jeg vidste, I ville gøre det her,” sagde han muntert.En: "I knew you would do this," he said cheerfully.Da: De begyndte at gå gennem haven, talte lidt akavet om vejr og travlhed.En: They began to walk through the garden, talking a little awkwardly about the weather and busyness.Da: Julelysene lyste parken op med et magisk skær, og julemusikken spillede sagte i baggrunden.En: The Christmas lights illuminated the park with a magical glow, and Christmas music played softly in the background.Da: Men pludselig, en pludselig stilhed.En: But suddenly, a sudden silence.Da: En strømafbrydelse kastede Tivoli i mørke.En: A power outage plunged Tivoli into darkness.Da: Alle lysene gik ud, også lydene af musik og latter forstummede.En: All the lights went out, and the sounds of music and laughter were silenced.Da: Det var her, uden lysets distraktion, at virkeligheden trængte sig på.En: It was here, without the distraction of light, that reality pressed in.Da: De stod dér, bare dem og mørket.En: They stood there, just them and the darkness.Da: Lars tog mod til sig.En: Lars gathered his courage.Da: Han sukkede og sagde: “Jeg er ked af alt, der skete.En: He sighed and said, "I'm sorry for everything that happened.Da: Jeg savner jer begge, og jeg vil have, vi finder hinanden igen.En: I miss you both, and I want us to find each other again."Da: ”Astrid tog hans hånd.En: Astrid took his hand.Da: “Jeg savner også jer.En: "I miss you too.Da: Vi burde have talt om det for længe siden.En: We should have talked about it long ago."Da: ” Kasper, som ikke kunne holde en tåre tilbage, nikkede ivrigt.En: Kasper, unable to hold back a tear, nodded eagerly.Da: “Familie er vigtigst.En: "Family is most important.Da: Vi har altid Tivoli, os tre.En: We always have Tivoli, the three of us."Da: ”Tivoli begyndte langsomt at vågne op igen.En: Tivoli slowly began to awaken again.Da: Lysene tændtes ét efter ét, og haven blomstrede op af skyggerne.En: The lights turned on one by one, and the garden blossomed out of the shadows.Da: Med lysene kom en ny begyndelse.En: With the lights came a new beginning.Da: De tre søskende stod dér, samlet igen.En: The three siblings stood there, reunited.Da: Det var ikke uden udfordringer, men kærlighed var der, stærkere end før.En: It was not without challenges, but love was there, stronger than before.Da: De forlod haven som en enhed, hånd i hånd, vidende at det var det, deres barndomsminde havde gjort muligt.En: They left the garden as a unit, hand in hand, knowing that this was what their childhood memory had made possible.Da: De vidste, at de fremover ville værne om deres bånd.En: They knew that in the future they would cherish their bond.Da: Det var kun begyndelsen på deres nye historie sammen.En: It was only the beginning of their new story together. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: glimtedeoasis: oasesharp: skarpgathered: samletconflicts: konfliktermisunderstandings: misforståelserrevive: genoplivetension: tensionawkwardly: akavetilluminated: lysteglow: skærplunged: kastedesilenced: forstummedereality: virkelighedpressed: trængtecourage: modeagerly: ivrigtblossomed: blomstredeshadows: skyggernereunited: samletchallenges: udfordringercherish: værnebond: bånddetermined: beslutsometernally: evigtinfectious: smittendecheerfully: muntertdistraction: distraktionsighed: sukkedeunable: ikke kunne

Is decorating early the secret to actually enjoying the holidays? In this episode, Jessica and Kelly discuss their holiday preparations, including early Christmas decorations and family traditions. They also share their recent travel experiences, particularly a trip to a Notre Dame football game, highlighting the challenges of winter weather and the joy of reconnecting with friends. Inside This Conversation:  Decorating early for the holidays can reduce stress. The holiday season can be busy, but it's important to enjoy it. Twinkling lights create a cozy atmosphere in the home. Traveling during the fall can be easier before the holiday rush. Experiencing winter weather can be challenging but memorable. College traditions can strengthen friendships over time. Driving in bad weather requires caution and preparation. It's important to find joy in holiday gatherings with family. Sharing experiences with friends can create lasting memories. Don't hesitate to try new things, even if they seem daunting.   Chapters 00:00 Holiday Preparations and Traditions 03:30 Travel Adventures and College Friendships 06:25 Weather Challenges and Driving Experiences 12:10 Reflections on Fun and New Experiences Connect With Us:

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From May 22, 2020. Join us today as we talk about radio transmitters found in the twinkling heart of the Milky Way. Then we'll look at an asteroid that has a comet-like tail. And finally, Bennu is about to be sampled by OSIRIS-Rex, and we helped make that happen!   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

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Title: "In the Twinkling of an Eye" 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 This is perhaps one of the most exciting and yet confusing verse in the new testament. I see this passage as clearly teaching the rapture of the church , yet I do realize that there are many that would disagree with me. But, I think the key to understanding this passage is to see the phrase "we shall not all sleep(die) but we will be changed-that is there will be a group of people-(believers) who will not die but will be changed. In other words, we will not die but we will take on a new body made for heaven because we will be taken straight to heaven , by -passing death itself.

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Ruby has passed the mic to Wayilwan storyteller and journalist Laura Murphy-Oates for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time.NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements, history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The theme this year is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy', and on this episode of News Time, you'll meet some of the next generation of First Nations artists, firefighters, environmentalists and trailblazers.Quiz Questions1.What did Jeremy design for NAIDOC Week?2.What does Arlene volunteer doing?3.What do koala's eyes look like when a light is shone on them at night?4.In which state or territory is the NAIDOC Little Athletics event happening?5.What does the work Yorrook mean in Wamba Wamba language?Bonus Tricky QuestionHow do you say 'thank you' in Wayilwan?Answers1.The official poster2.Firefighter3.Twinkling stars4.Queensland5.TruthBonus Tricky AnswerGamba Njindu

What makes someone betray their country? It's rarely just about money. In this episode, you'll hear from a retired CIA officer who spent 25 years recruiting foreign spies by tapping into something deeper than greed. Jim Lawler shares real stories from his career in human intelligence, where persuasion was built on empathy, trust, and understanding what truly drives people. From failed pitches to high-stakes successes, he explains the psychology behind espionage, how personal stress becomes a powerful leverage point, and why most people who commit treason believe they've been betrayed first. Whether you're curious about spycraft or just want a better grasp of human behavior, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how people can be influenced to cross the line. Show Notes: [00:50] Jim was a CIA operations officer. His job was to recruit foreign spies for the CIA. [01:21] Most of his career was about battling weapons of mass destruction. His specialty was human intelligence and recruiting foreign spies was the backbone of that. [02:32] He's now a speaker and a teacher. He's also written three spy novels. [03:02] MICE Framework: Money, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego. [05:11] Jim shares a story from one of his first recruitment pitches. He also found out that revenge is a driving force for espionage. [11:58] Polygraph tests are stress detectors. [15:16] Divorce is one of the most psychologically tumultuous times in a person's life. When recruiting, Jim would become their best friend because he never once recruited a happy person. [16:07] He would study the crack system like a rock climber. He was a keen listener and very curious.  [17:33] Empathy and patience were everything when recruiting spies. [20:21] Jim talks about the metaphysics, which is like a neural link where he would put out what he would envision as an invisible link to the brain of his recruits. [22:11] If something is too good to be true it is. [23:45] As a recruiter, he had to manipulate, exploit, and subvert people to get them to do what he wanted them to do. [27:58] Jim believes in treating people the way he would like to be treated. He was sincere with his actions. [28:35] He believes in using his powers of persuasion for good. [32:43] Over 90% of the people he pitched became assets. [33:48] Jim explains what a cold pitch is and the objective to get the second meeting.  [36:58] His novels are thinly based on operations he did. A lot of his stories are based on things that he has done or things that his colleagues have done. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Jim Lawler - SPYEX The Traitor's Tale (The Guild Series Book 3) In the Twinkling of an Eye: A Novel of Biological Terror and Espionage (The Guild Series Book 2) Living Lies: A Novel of the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program (The Guild Series Book 1) Soulcatcher: James Lawler Discusses The Motivations For Espionage

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Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The little lights aren't twinkling, Clark.As we chew through some ultra-dry turkey, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) have given The Starters exactly what they deserved for Christmas, which was a Christmas-themed episode of False Start!The guys served up the following segments to ring in the holiday season: Noel or No, L, Stocking, Stock Out or Chinese Food, Cole or Coal?, Bah, Humbug!, The Little Lights Aren't Twinkling, Clark, and So You Say Want a New Year's Resolution, Well, You Know?!You Don't Even Know?!It has been the best and dumbest college football season ever.Enjoy this Christmas-themed episode of False Start from Buhler and Cody!

Dwell - Part 4:  God in the Man Christmas is a time of awe and wonder for many people. Twinkling lights, festive decorations, and manger scenes with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Against the backdrop of reindeer and snowmen, it can cause us to ask the question “what is Jesus doing here?” The answer to that question is found by retracing our steps back to the Garden of Eden—God’s first dwelling place where there was a perfect connection between heaven and earth. The progression from the Garden to the manger is the culmination of God redeeming what was lost.

A very festive hour starts with Renee Main from the Salvation Army joining to talk about the need for more donations during this year's kettle campaign. You can donate your time to ring bells, donate to the campaign in person, or log onto their website to give. Lisa Mitchell joins from Bosse's News & Tobacco in DePere to let us know about a book signing taking place this evening at the shop. Then, we talk about twinkling lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden with Linda Gustke. They have over 350,000 lights on display, and for many folks and families, this starts off their holiday season. Click this link for details on their WPS Garden of Lights. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Renee Main, Lisa Mitchell, Linda Gustke

A very festive hour starts with Renee Main from the Salvation Army joining to talk about the need for more donations during this year's kettle campaign. You can donate your time to ring bells, donate to the campaign in person, or log onto their website to give. Lisa Mitchell joins from Bosse's News & Tobacco in DePere to let us know about a book signing taking place this evening at the shop. Then, we talk about twinkling lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden with Linda Gustke. They have over 350,000 lights on display, and for many folks and families, this starts off their holiday season. Click this link for details on their WPS Garden of Lights. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Renee Main, Lisa Mitchell, Linda Gustke

"In the Twinkling of an Eye" is a story about espionage, family love, and loyalty, focused on a Russian-North Korean conspiracy to develop a devastating biological weapon for assassination, terror and genocide, as written by a senior CIA operations officer whose career was devoted to battling the spread of weapons of mass destruction. This is the second book in the thrilling Guild Series!In 1986, a Ukrainian teenager loses his father and his own left eye to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but he escapes and becomes a top-notch genetics engineer at Moscow State University. There, he is seduced into joining a well-funded new genetics institute where he hopes to develop a genetic solution (better than CRISPR) to cure his twelve-year old daughter's leukemia that is a result of her damaged genes that she inherited from his radiation exposure. But soon he learns that the Institute is actually a coverup run by the Russian intelligence service and is secretly developing advanced genetic bioweapons with the North Koreans for assassination, terror, and genocide. The Ukrainian scientist feels he must remain at the institute, however, in order to find a cure for his dying daughter.Parallel to this story, a young North Korean girl escapes to South Korea via a North Korean attack tunnel beneath the DMZ. Her father, the North Korean military mining engineer who designed the tunnel, dies during the attempt, and she loses her younger brother with whom she was escaping. She is adopted by a Korean-American US military officer and grows up to be an FBI special agent devoted to battling WMD, who secretly recruits the Ukrainian scientist.In the course of their work, the FBI agent equips the Ukrainian scientist with a new glass eye with microelectronics on the nano scale that enables him to record covertly everything he sees and hears and transmit his intelligence to her daily through one of his daughter's dolls that has advanced artificial intelligence. It is perfect revenge for a character, who has lost his eye as a teenager, is scarred for life and has lost his beloved father due to Soviet incompetence at Chernobyl. The doll is virtually sentient and is a stand-in for the female FBI agent whom she resembles. In so doing, the agent overcomes the biggest obstacles that spies traditionally face: safely communicating frequently with their case officer for operational guidance and psychological reinforcement and transmitting critical information in a timely fashion.Together, the scientist and the FBI agent must prevent Russia and North Korea from using the bioweapons for assassination and mass murder of regime opponents.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Christmas Magic in København's Twinkling Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-12-06-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Frejas øjne lyste op, da hun gik ind på julemarkedet i København.En: Frejas eyes lit up as she entered the Christmas market in København.Da: Lyset fra de mange boder blinkede som stjerner, og duften af gløgg og kanel kærtegnede hendes næse med en indbydende varme.En: The light from the many stalls twinkled like stars, and the scent of gløgg and cinnamon caressed her nose with an inviting warmth.Da: Hun trak Viktor med sig gennem trængslen, mens hans latter rungede under de små juletræer, der prydede hver en hjørne.En: She pulled Viktor along through the crowd, while his laughter echoed beneath the small Christmas trees that adorned every corner.Da: "Se Freja," sagde Viktor med en begejstret stemme, mens han pegede på en bod fyldt med håndlavet legetøj.En: "Look, Freja," Viktor said excitedly, pointing at a stall filled with handmade toys.Da: "Min nevø ville elske det her trætog!"En: "My nephew would love this wooden train!"Da: Men Freja rystede tøvende på hovedet.En: But Freja shook her head hesitantly.Da: "Det er ikke lige passende til min lillesøster," svarede hun stille.En: "It's not quite suitable for my little sister," she replied softly.Da: Hun var fast besluttet på at finde en gave, der ville få hendes families øjne til at lyse op af glæde.En: She was determined to find a gift that would make her family's eyes light up with joy.Da: De fortsatte deres gang, mens Freja nu og da kiggede på de mange boder.En: They continued their walk, while Freja occasionally glanced at the many stalls.Da: Hun var begæret om ikke at lade Victors forslag forstyrre sin egen intuition.En: She was intent on not letting Viktor's suggestions disrupt her own intuition.Da: Fra tid til anden mærkede hun presset fra de mange valg, som truede med at overvælde hende.En: From time to time, she felt the pressure of the many choices, threatening to overwhelm her.Da: Da de kom til den del af markedet, hvor lysene glitrede lidt mere magisk, mødte de Astrid.En: When they reached the part of the market where the lights glittered a bit more magically, they met Astrid.Da: Frejas storesøster sluttede sig til dem med et roligt smil.En: Frejas older sister joined them with a calm smile.Da: Hun var altid praktisk, altid med et klart blik på, hvad der faktisk var nødvendigt.En: She was always practical, always with a clear view of what was truly necessary.Da: "Du behøver ikke købe den dyreste gave," sagde Astrid til Freja med sin velkendte, rolige stemme.En: "You don't need to buy the most expensive gift," Astrid said to Freja in her familiar, calm voice.Da: "Det vigtigste er tanken bag."En: "The most important thing is the thought behind it."Da: Freja tog et dybt åndedrag og tænkte over sine søsters ord.En: Freja took a deep breath and considered her sister's words.Da: Det fik hende til at indse, at der var mere ved gavegivningen end prisen eller størrelsen.En: It made her realize that there was more to gift-giving than the price or size.Da: Pludselig, mens markedets klokker begyndte at ringe for dagens afslutning, fangede noget hendes øje.En: Suddenly, as the market's bells started ringing to mark the day's end, something caught her eye.Da: En lille bod gemt mellem to større boder havde små håndlavede ornamenter hængende.En: A small stall nestled between two larger ones had little handmade ornaments hanging.Da: Et af dem, en lille keramisk engel med vinger i guldmaling, tiltrak hende straks.En: One of them, a small ceramic angel with wings painted in gold, immediately drew her in.Da: Den var enkel, men strålede af kærlighed og varme.En: It was simple, but radiated love and warmth.Da: "Dette er den perfekte gave," udbrød Freja med en følelse af lettelse i stemmen.En: "This is the perfect gift," Freja exclaimed with a sense of relief in her voice.Da: Viktor nikkede anerkendende, og Astrid sendte hende et opmuntrende smil.En: Viktor nodded approvingly, and Astrid gave her an encouraging smile.Da: Med posen fyldt med den lille skat og et par andre nøje udvalgte gaver, så Freja ud mod nattehimlen.En: With her bag filled with the little treasure and a few other carefully chosen gifts, Freja looked out at the night sky.Da: Sneen faldt blidt som hvidt slør i skæret fra de mange julelys.En: The snow fell gently like a white veil under the glow of the many Christmas lights.Da: Freja følte en varm ro indeni.En: Freja felt a warm calm within her.Da: Ikke kun fordi hun havde fundet de perfekte gaver, men også fordi hun endelig havde fundet balancen mellem at lytte til sine venner og sin egen mavefornemmelse.En: Not just because she had found the perfect gifts, but also because she had finally found the balance between listening to her friends and her own instincts.Da: Mens de gik væk fra markedet, arm i arm og latteren blandet med sneens stilhed, vidste Freja, at julens sande ånd ikke lå i genstandene, men i det kærlige bånd hun delte med sin familie.-END-En: As they walked away from the market, arm in arm and laughter mingling with the silence of the snow, Freja knew that the true spirit of Christmas wasn't in the objects, but in the loving bond she shared with her family. Vocabulary Words:lit up: lyste optwinkled: blinkedestalls: boderscent: duftcaressed: kærtegnedecrowd: trængslenechoed: rungedeadorned: prydedeexclaimed: udbrødhesitantly: tøvendesuitable: passendedetermined: fast besluttetoccasionally: nu og daintent: begæretdisrupt: forstyrreintuition: intuitionoverwhelm: overvældeglittered: glitredepractical: praktiskfamiliar: velkendteconsidered: tænkte overrealize: indresesize: størrelserang: ringedenestled: gemtornaments: ornamenterceramic: keramiskradiated: stråledeapprovingly: anerkendendeencouraging: opmuntrende

10/20/24, Jeffrey Perry

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6"There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes.He ran to the center of the yard and stood still. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around him. He scooped the container through the air and covered the open end with the lid. Lifting it eye level, he watched for a minute then saw a small blink of green inside the container. Juan smiled and repeated the process, sometimes chasing after the flying bugs."It's time to come in," Dad called from the door.Juan hurried over to him and held out the container. "I caught four green and three orange." The bugs' lights flickered through the clear plastic. "There is no better light than fireflies," Juan declared.Dad switched on the yard light then opened the door and sat down on the cement step. Juan sat beside him carefully holding his container. "Fireflies are an amazing wonder of nature, but there is a better light than fireflies. Do you know what that is?" Dad asked.Juan thought for a moment. "Jesus?""Right!" Dad said. "Sunlight is nice. So is electricity." Dad pointed up at the outside light fixture. "But Jesus is the true light of the world. Do you know why?""Because He saved us from our sins!" Juan said proudly."Exactly." Dad patted Juan on the back. "Because He saved us by dying for our sins and rising from the dead, we will live in His light now and forever. And we can shine His light to others by showing them His love and telling them about Him." Dad stood. "Let's go inside." Juan unscrewed the container lid. He gently shook the plastic until the fireflies flew out and cut a blinking path in the darkness. Juan joined his dad by the door. "I'm glad God made fireflies. They are the second-best light in the world. I'm happier God sent Jesus to be the best light in the world."–Rose Ross ZedikerHow About You?Are you a light in the darkness? Do you complain or give thanks? Are you mean or kind? Do you argue or make peace? Sin brings darkness to the world, but if you know Jesus, He has freed you from sin and given you His light. When you show others His love through qualities like thankfulness, kindness, and peace, others will see His light shine through you in your words and actions. You can bring light to the world and point others to Jesus!Today's Key Verse:While I [Jesus] am in the world, I am the light of the world. (NIV) (John 9:5)Today's Key Thought:Shine the light of Jesus

Your noonas are still going rogue, and this week Amy teams up with Grace and Sarah from Afternoona Asks to finally do a deep dive on Twinkling Watermelon! Join us as we gush over the drama that burrowed its way into all of our hearts and as we unanimously agree that we don't care how time travel happens or if it follows any rules...We just love that it happens!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

James Lawler served for 25 years as a CIA operations officer in various international posts and was a member of CIA's Senior Intelligence Service from 1998 until retirement in 2005. He was a specialist in the recruitment of foreign spies, and he spent well over half of his CIA career battling the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. As Chief of the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Takedown Team, his team disrupted the most dangerous nuclear weapons network in history. He's the author of two books: Living Lies,” an espionage story of the Iranian nuclear weapons program, and “In the Twinkling of an Eye,” about a devastating covert Russian-North Korean genetic bioweapons program. You can find his books on Amazon. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and merch Follow us on... Twitter Facebook Instagram

James Lawler served for 25 years as a CIA operations officer in various international posts and was a member of CIA's Senior Intelligence Service from 1998 until retirement in 2005. He was a specialist in the recruitment of foreign spies, and he spent well over half of his CIA career battling the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. As Chief of the A.Q. Khan Nuclear Takedown Team, his team disrupted the most dangerous nuclear weapons network in history. He's the author of two books: Living Lies,” an espionage story of the Iranian nuclear weapons program, and “In the Twinkling of an Eye,” about a devastating covert Russian-North Korean genetic bioweapons program. You can find his books on Amazon. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and merch Follow us on... Twitter Facebook Instagram