Podcasts about Yekaterinburg

Vlad Erokhin • https://soundcloud.com/vladerokhin I play different music formats: Minimal, House, Techno, Deep, Dub, Tech. At first, I started making my own music under the pseudonym Matt Braiton in the Techno style and its subgenres, was a resident of the Neostatics Sound and 7'th cloud labels. Then I started DJing under the same pseudonym in the Techno style. After a while, my taste changed to a deeper format, and I changed to another pseudonym - Vlad Erokhin. Vanillin collector, was a resident of the club in Nizhny Tagil "Robot". He also performed in Yekaterinburg at various venues, was a participant in the "BIT.UM" festival Had my own radio show on Ecoradio in the Territory of Sound "Technika" project. In my sets, I like to mix different directions and formats that I play, it's quite interesting and you don't let the audience get bored. LINK INFO: • https://t.me/minimalfriendsvp • https://www.instagram.com/minimalfriends • https://www.facebook.com/minimalfriendsvideopodcast • https://vk.com/minimalfriends LOCATION • https://yandex.by/maps/org/ala_tau/14920098699 RTS.FM • https://t.me/rtsfm • https://soundcloud.com/rtsfm • https://rts.fm/ • https://facebook.com/rtsfm • https://instagram.com/rts.fm • https://vk.com/rtsfm • https://youtube.com/user/rtsfmmoscow RTS.FM is the first international internet radio project with LIVE audio-visual broadcasting from 30+ studios around the world!

1894 yılında çarlık tahtına oturan II. Nikolay ve ailesi için oyun 1918'de sona eriyor, kurtuluş umutları son buluyor. Çar ve ailesi için yolun sonu, Yekaterinburg'da geliyor. Seriyi bu noktaya kadar takip eden tüm izleyicilere ayrı ayrı teşekkür ederim. Bir başka seride görüşmek dileğiyle. #belgesel #ww1 #rusyatarihi #romanovs Credits: Music: Into The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: https://youtu.be/ey6LvigN5Sg?si=oI0qerMB-Q57Pp2N Kanalımızı desteklemek ve ek içeriklere ulaşmak için; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlTdUoi8jAjEdk1wf5cQug/join

Join us to hear Elena Nadtocheva, a teacher at a private school in Yekaterinburg, Russia, who specializes in teaching young learners. She presentes three quick and easy to implement ideas that students love for making grammar drills more fun. Students love these ideas and they will enliven your English lessons.  Listen to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttelt/support

In Search of the Romanovs: A Family's Quest to Solve One of History's Most Brutal Crimes (University of Nebraska Press, 2024) is a thrilling, true-life detective story about the search for the missing members of the Romanov royal family, murdered by Bolsheviks in 1918, and one family's involvement in the hundred-year-old forensic investigation into their deaths, clandestine burials, and the recovery and authentication of the remains. Peter Sarandinaki is a retired sea captain now living in Toms River, New Jersey, with his wife. He is the great-grandson of Lieutenant General Sergei Nikolaevich Rozanov, the White Army commander in the eastern Amur region of Russia who was among the first men to enter the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, where the Romanovs were murdered. Sarandinaki has worked on the Romanov case for more than thirty years. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Search of the Romanovs: A Family's Quest to Solve One of History's Most Brutal Crimes (University of Nebraska Press, 2024) is a thrilling, true-life detective story about the search for the missing members of the Romanov royal family, murdered by Bolsheviks in 1918, and one family's involvement in the hundred-year-old forensic investigation into their deaths, clandestine burials, and the recovery and authentication of the remains. Peter Sarandinaki is a retired sea captain now living in Toms River, New Jersey, with his wife. He is the great-grandson of Lieutenant General Sergei Nikolaevich Rozanov, the White Army commander in the eastern Amur region of Russia who was among the first men to enter the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, where the Romanovs were murdered. Sarandinaki has worked on the Romanov case for more than thirty years. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In Search of the Romanovs: A Family's Quest to Solve One of History's Most Brutal Crimes (University of Nebraska Press, 2024) is a thrilling, true-life detective story about the search for the missing members of the Romanov royal family, murdered by Bolsheviks in 1918, and one family's involvement in the hundred-year-old forensic investigation into their deaths, clandestine burials, and the recovery and authentication of the remains. Peter Sarandinaki is a retired sea captain now living in Toms River, New Jersey, with his wife. He is the great-grandson of Lieutenant General Sergei Nikolaevich Rozanov, the White Army commander in the eastern Amur region of Russia who was among the first men to enter the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, where the Romanovs were murdered. Sarandinaki has worked on the Romanov case for more than thirty years. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

In Search of the Romanovs: A Family's Quest to Solve One of History's Most Brutal Crimes (University of Nebraska Press, 2024) is a thrilling, true-life detective story about the search for the missing members of the Romanov royal family, murdered by Bolsheviks in 1918, and one family's involvement in the hundred-year-old forensic investigation into their deaths, clandestine burials, and the recovery and authentication of the remains. Peter Sarandinaki is a retired sea captain now living in Toms River, New Jersey, with his wife. He is the great-grandson of Lieutenant General Sergei Nikolaevich Rozanov, the White Army commander in the eastern Amur region of Russia who was among the first men to enter the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, where the Romanovs were murdered. Sarandinaki has worked on the Romanov case for more than thirty years. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111998481?pr=true Gumroad: https://russianswithattitude.gumroad.com/ And Boosty https://boosty.to/rwapodcast/posts/30dd9aa7-3337-4692-b589-3fd22eaac94c?share=success_publish_link 00:02:00 - Early life. Why did Vladimir Brovkin emigrate 00:17:00 - Post-war Leningrad 00:21:00 - Khrushchev: Hero or Villain? 00:31:30 - Beria and Stalin. How did Russia survive 00:44:40 - Vydvizhentsy & Stalin the Americaboo 00:53:50 - "Confronting real America was shocking": Vladimir's adaptation in the US 01:00:15 - Stephen Cohen, Richard Pipes & Brovkin's academic path 01:12:00 - US academic Soviet battle & the 90s 01:27:00 - Brovkin coming back to Russia in 2000 (in Yekaterinburg!) 01:40:20 - Blitz questions from the audience 01:55:10 - Why did Vladimir attack Korean photo shop cashier in 1997 Brovkin's books: https://www.amazon.com/Vladimir-Lenin-Putin-Identity-1913-2023-ebook/dp/B0CKFNV3RT

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. CT: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat envelop the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health. A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda on Thursday, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island on Saturday. Ernesto is forecast to become a major Category 3 hurricane on Friday and drop between four to eight inches of rain in Bermuda with up to 12 inches in isolated areas. YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — A U.S.-Russian dual national has been convicted of treason in a Russian court and sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges stemming from a $51 donation to a charity aiding Ukraine. News reports say Ksenia Khavana, whom Russian authorities identify by her maiden name of Ksenia Karelina, was arrested in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg in February and pleaded guilty in a closed trial last week.  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases has damaged at least two hangars. Images analyzed on Thursday showed that two hangars at an air base in Borisoglebsk had been struck, with a field of debris seen around both.  JERUSALEM (AP) — Since the Hamas attack in Israel on Oct. 7, the Israel-Hamas war has become one of the most destructive wars in recent memory. As it stretches into its 11th month, over 40,000 people have died in Gaza and the small territory has been decimated by the Israeli offensive.  WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September. Measured from a year earlier, prices rose 2.9%, down from 3% in June. It was the mildest year-over-year inflation figure since March 2021.  In other news: Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, AP-NORC poll finds. The president of Columbia University has resigned, effective immediately. WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads. Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running a monopoly. Sweet and salty deal worth $30 billion would put M&M's and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles. Ruling Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet. Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term. The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG. Texas woman recovering after dramatic rescue from submerged vehicle. One of Major League Baseball's most prolific sluggers makes history, MLB division races are heating up with every team in action, the Vikings learn their first round draft selection will miss the upcoming season, the Falcons acquire a four time All Pro from the Patriots, and a Browns linebacker cashes in on an All-Pro season. NASCAR revokes Dillon's playoff eligibility; driver keeps controversial Richmond win. New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from a potentially lethal amount of methamphetamine. Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

BUFFALO, NY- August 14, 2024 – A new #casereport was #published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 17, 2024, entitled, “Rapid but nondurable response of a BRAF exon 15 double-mutated spindle cell sarcoma to a combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitors.” As noted in the introduction of the Abstract, the BRAF V600E substitution predicts a cancer's sensitivity to BRAF inhibitor therapy, though the mutation is rarely found in soft-tissue sarcomas. Researchers Kseniya Sinichenkova, Iliya Sidorov, Nataliya Kriventsova, Dmitriy Konovalov, Ruslan Abasov, Nataliya Usman, Alexander Karachunskiy, Galina Novichkova, Dmitriy Litvinov, and Alexander Druy from the Dmitriy Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Immunology (Ministry of Healthcare of Russian Federation) and the Research Institute of Medical Cell Technologies in Yekaterinburg, Russia, describe a case of undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma that exhibited primary insensitivity to standard chemotherapy and a pronounced but non-sustained response to BRAF/MEK inhibitors at recurrence. The case presentation involved a 13-year-old girl that was diagnosed with low-grade spindle cell sarcoma of pelvic localization, BRAF exon 15 double-mutated: c.1799T>A p.V600E and c.1819T>A p.S607T in cis-position. “This is the first report of spindle cell sarcoma BRAF V600E/S607T double-mutated, responding to a combination of B-Raf and MEK inhibitors.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28606 Correspondence to - Kseniya Sinichenkova - ksinichenkova@gmail.com Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWEAaaixPxE Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28606 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, undifferentiated sarcoma, BRAF V600E mutation, low grade spindle cell sarcoma, abdominal cocoon About Oncotarget Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science. Oncotarget is indexed and archived by PubMed/Medline, PubMed Central, Scopus, EMBASE, META (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) (2018-2022), and Dimensions (Digital Science). To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Three US citizens - reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva - imprisoned in Russia are expected to be released today under a major prisoner exchange deal between Russia and the West.The exchange will involve 24 prisoners held in Russia, the US, Germany and three other Western countries.Also in the programme: Israel says its received information confirming that the head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza was killed in an airstrike; and the US says it's reached a plea deal with three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks - but some families of the victims say they're furious at the way the cases have been handled.(Photo shows the journalist Evan Gershkovich standing inside a glass defendant's cage in Yekaterinburg's Sverdlovsk Regional Court, Russia on 19 July 2024, Credit; Stringer/EPA)

A major prisoner exchange between Russia, the US and four European countries has taken place, with the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich among those freed. Also on the programme: Israel says it's received intelligence confirming that the head of Hamas's military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an air strike in Gaza last month; and Muslim girls in London learn to fence. (Photo: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is on trial on spying charges, smiles inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia June 26, 2024. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo)

This Day in Legal History: Pennsylvania First Movie Censorship LawsOn July 19, 1911, Pennsylvania enacted the first movie censorship laws in the United States, marking a significant moment in legal and cultural history. These laws empowered a state board to review and censor films, aiming to protect the public from what were considered immoral or indecent content. This move sparked a wave of similar legislation across the country, as other states quickly followed Pennsylvania's lead. The push for film censorship reflected broader societal concerns about the influence of motion pictures on public morals, especially on the youth.The legal landscape for film censorship was further solidified in 1915 when the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of these laws in the case of Mutual Film Corporation v. Industrial Commission of Ohio. The Court ruled that movies were a form of business, not art, and therefore not entitled to First Amendment protections. This decision effectively endorsed the states' rights to regulate the burgeoning film industry, leading to widespread and varied censorship practices.It wasn't until 1952, with the case of Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, that the Supreme Court reversed this stance, recognizing films as a form of expression protected under the First Amendment. This pivotal shift underscored the evolving understanding of free speech and the role of movies in American culture. Pennsylvania's early censorship laws thus set the stage for a decades-long debate over the balance between regulation and freedom of expression in the arts.Over the past two terms, the U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed five significant cases from the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on the grounds of lacking legal standing. These cases involved controversial issues like abortion rights, online free speech, federal student loans, immigration, and Native American child welfare. By overturning these rulings, the Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for plaintiffs to demonstrate concrete and non-speculative injury to sustain their cases. This approach aims to reduce the number of politically charged lawsuits, often filed in states within the 5th Circuit due to its conservative reputation.Legal experts note that this trend marks a push for stricter judicial gatekeeping. The Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative majority has reinforced limits on standing, even affecting conservative plaintiffs and Republican-led states. This shift has been evident in cases such as Texas and Louisiana's challenges to Biden's immigration policies, and anti-abortion groups' attempts to restrict access to mifepristone. Notably, some decisions were unanimous, while others saw sharp divisions among the justices.The doctrine of legal standing prevents courts from resolving policy disputes better suited for legislative arenas. Historically, liberals tested the boundaries on standing, but recent rulings show a change in this dynamic. The Supreme Court's actions could limit state attorneys general from frequently suing over opposing presidential policies, altering the landscape of American judicial proceedings. US Supreme Court is making it harder to sue - even for conservatives | ReutersOn July 19, 2024, a Russian court sentenced U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a maximum security penal colony on charges of espionage, a verdict his employer, the Wall Street Journal, condemned as a "disgraceful sham conviction." Gershkovich, 32, was accused of attempting to gather sensitive information about a tank factory in Yekaterinburg and became the first U.S. journalist charged with spying in Russia since the Cold War. His arrest in March 2023 prompted many Western journalists to leave Moscow. The court, citing state secrecy, held the trial behind closed doors, fueling speculation about a potential U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange.During the hearing, Gershkovich, who maintained his innocence, stood in a glass cage and listened to the judge's rapid verdict. The judge ruled that the 16 months Gershkovich had already spent in detention would count towards his sentence. The Wall Street Journal and Gershkovich's colleagues expressed outrage and pledged to continue efforts for his release, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime.Russian prosecutors alleged that Gershkovich was gathering secret information for the CIA about a company manufacturing tanks for Russia's war in Ukraine. The factory in question, Uralvagonzavod, has been sanctioned by the West. The rapid conclusion of the trial suggests a potential prisoner exchange could be on the horizon, though the Kremlin has not commented on this possibility.Gershkovich's case has drawn attention to the risks faced by journalists in Russia, with his sentencing seen as a warning to Western reporters. Despite his imprisonment, Gershkovich has remained resilient, engaging with friends through letters and reading Russian literature. This conviction highlights the ongoing tension between Russia and the West, and the precarious position of foreign journalists in Russia.Russian court jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years in spying case his employer calls a sham | ReutersOn July 18, 2024, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked President Joe Biden's new student debt relief plan, halting its implementation. This decision came after seven Republican-led states requested a hold on the U.S. Department of Education's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, which aimed to reduce monthly payments for millions of borrowers. The ruling followed a previous decision by U.S. District Judge John Ross that partially blocked the plan by preventing further loan forgiveness.Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who led the effort against the SAVE Plan, praised the ruling as a victory for Americans who believe in self-reliance. He criticized the plan, arguing it would burden taxpayers with significant debt. An Education Department spokesperson indicated they were assessing the ruling and would communicate with affected borrowers while defending the plan.The SAVE Plan, announced by Biden in 2022, was part of a broader $430 billion initiative to cancel up to $20,000 in debt for eligible Americans, but this broader program was blocked by the Supreme Court in June 2023. The SAVE Plan, which partially took effect on July 1, promised more favorable repayment terms and aimed to benefit over 20 million borrowers, with 8 million already enrolled.Despite already granting $5.5 billion in relief to 414,000 borrowers, the plan's estimated cost of $156 billion over ten years is disputed by Republican state attorneys general, who argue the actual cost is closer to $475 billion. The legal battle over the SAVE Plan continues, with parts of it also being contested in other courts.US appeals court blocks all of Biden student debt relief plan | ReutersTwo former Tesla Inc. lawyers have recently secured prominent legal roles at new companies. David Misler, previously an associate general counsel at Tesla, has been appointed general counsel and corporate secretary for BusPatrol America LLC. Misler, who joined Tesla from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, announced his departure from Tesla to pursue new challenges.Emily Lough, Tesla's former chief intellectual property counsel, has been named general counsel for Cohu Inc., a semiconductor equipment manufacturer. Lough transitioned to Cohu as an assistant general counsel in late 2023.These moves are part of a broader trend of former Tesla lawyers landing significant positions at other firms, from startups to established enterprises. Tesla has experienced considerable turnover, with CEO Elon Musk known for his demanding management style. Recently, Tesla sought shareholder approval for Musk's $56 million pay package and experienced high-profile executive departures amid a workforce reduction of over 10%.Despite this churn, Tesla continues to bolster its legal team, actively recruiting for legal and government affairs roles. Since mid-2022, the company has been enhancing its in-house litigation team, with Tesla's general counsel, Brandon Ehrhart, inviting new recruits via LinkedIn.Misler, now leading the legal team at BusPatrol, is enthusiastic about contributing to the company's AI-driven school bus safety technology. Meanwhile, Lough succeeds Thomas Kampfer at Cohu, who received substantial compensation in his previous role.Both Misler and Lough reflect the ongoing trend of Tesla alumni moving into key legal roles in other organizations, highlighting the dynamic and challenging environment at Tesla and the high demand for its experienced legal professionals.Tesla Lawyers Get Top Legal Roles Elsewhere as Churn ContinuesThis week's closing theme is by Frédéric Chopin.This week, we delve into the world of Romantic-era music with a focus on one of the most beloved composers of that period, Frédéric Chopin, and his exquisite "Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2." Born in 1810 in Poland, Chopin is celebrated for his profound contributions to piano music, blending lyrical beauty with technical brilliance. His nocturnes, a series of short piano pieces, are among his most admired works, characterized by their expressive melodies and delicate phrasing."Nocturne No. 2" stands out for its serene and lyrical qualities, encapsulating the essence of Chopin's style. Written in 1830-1832, this piece demonstrates his ability to evoke deep emotion through subtle harmonic shifts and intricate ornamentation. The piece begins with a gentle, flowing melody that is gracefully embellished, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The central section introduces a more dramatic contrast, yet it returns to the initial theme, now even more richly adorned, before concluding with a tranquil coda.Chopin's nocturnes were heavily influenced by the works of Irish composer John Field, who pioneered the form. However, Chopin expanded upon Field's ideas, infusing them with his unique poetic sensibility and pianistic innovation. "Nocturne No. 2" is a prime example of this, showcasing Chopin's mastery of the piano and his profound understanding of musical expression.As this week's closing theme, "Nocturne No. 2" invites listeners to immerse themselves in its serene beauty and reflective mood, offering a perfect end to any musical exploration. This piece not only highlights Chopin's genius but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of Romantic music to move and inspire. Without further ado, enjoy the peaceful elegance of Chopin's "Nocturne No. 2," a timeless gem in the piano repertoire. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This Day in Legal History: Narcotic Control Act Becomes LawOn July 18, 1956, the Narcotic Control Act became law, significantly transforming the landscape of narcotics regulation in the United States. The Act was introduced to combat the growing concerns about drug abuse and trafficking. It imposed harsher penalties for violations of existing drug laws, including mandatory minimum sentences and the death penalty for certain repeat offenders. The Act expanded federal control over the use, possession, and sale of narcotic drugs and marijuana, aiming to curb the rising tide of addiction and illegal drug activities. This legislation marked a pivotal shift towards more stringent drug policies, reflecting the era's intensifying war on drugs. Enforcement was also bolstered, granting law enforcement agencies greater authority to tackle drug-related crimes. For better or worse, the Narcotic Control Act laid the groundwork for future drug legislation and enforcement strategies, significantly influencing the country's approach to drug control for decades to come.U.S. prosecutors have appealed a federal judge's decision to dismiss the criminal case against Donald Trump regarding the retention of classified documents post-presidency. Special Counsel Jack Smith, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, was deemed unlawfully appointed by Judge Aileen Cannon. Cannon, a Trump appointee, ruled that Garland did not have Congressional authorization to appoint Smith with such extensive powers. This ruling has favored Trump, who is the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election. Trump's campaign called for the dismissal of all four criminal cases against him following this decision. Cannon's ruling dismissed charges against Trump and his co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, who were accused of obstructing the investigation. Trump had been indicted in other cases, including a New York conviction related to hush money payments and charges in Georgia over election interference. The appeal is directed to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where many judges were appointed by Trump.Prosecutors appeal Trump classified documents case dismissal | ReutersThe espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich resumed yesterday July 17, 2024, in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with witness testimonies heard behind closed doors. Gershkovich, accused of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, faces up to 20 years in prison. Arrested in March 2023, he has been held in Moscow's Lefortovo prison since then. Both Gershkovich and his employer, as well as the U.S. government, deny the allegations, asserting that he was simply performing his duties as an accredited journalist. The Wall Street Journal has criticized the trial as a sham and continues to advocate for his release. Russian authorities claim to have irrefutable evidence of his espionage activities, though specifics have not been disclosed. The trial is closed to the press, a standard procedure in Russia for cases involving treason or espionage. U.S. officials view Gershkovich and another detained American, Paul Whelan, as bargaining chips for a potential prisoner exchange, with President Putin indicating openness to such negotiations. The trial will continue on Friday with arguments from the respective lawyers.Russian trial of detained US reporter Gershkovich hears witness testimony in secret | ReutersThe Biden administration announced the testing of 17 new climate technologies in federal buildings, part of a $9.6 million initiative aimed at advancing near-commercial climate tech. The General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees federal properties, will facilitate these real-world trials. The effort aligns with the administration's broader goal to reduce carbon emissions across federal facilities. The GSA will select testing sites by the end of the year, with evaluations concluding in 2026.Technologies include Armstrong World Industries' ceiling tiles that manage heat, Brightcore Energy's compact geothermal drilling rigs, and Gridscape's modular microgrid systems. Other innovations involve Nostromo Energy's ice storage cooling systems, SafeTraces' air quality mapping using DNA-tagged particles, Moxion Power's portable battery systems, and Lamarr.AI's drones for building audits.Successful technologies will be connected with energy service companies (ESCOs) through a unique matchmaking session to drive scalability. GSA administrator Robin Carnahan emphasized that the program supports market demand rather than picking winners, suggesting that the adoption of these technologies will persist regardless of potential administrative changes. The initiative aims to demonstrate the practical benefits and cost savings of these advanced climate technologies.US Taps Federal Buildings to Test Next-Generation Climate TechThe Biden administration's effort to strengthen protections for gay and transgender students under Title IX remains blocked in ten states following rulings from the Fifth and Sixth Circuit Courts of Appeals. The rulings represent a significant setback for President Biden's transgender rights initiatives, as the appeals courts indicated the rule might be unconstitutional.In the Sixth Circuit, Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton upheld a district court's injunction against the rule in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. The court argued that the rule's definition of sex discrimination likely exceeded the Education Department's authority. This decision prevents these states from implementing the rule, which includes provisions like using preferred pronouns and allowing students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.Meanwhile, the Fifth Circuit upheld a separate injunction for Louisiana, Mississippi, Idaho, and Montana. This ruling came after the Department of Education failed to convince the court that delaying the rule would cause irreparable harm. The court noted that enforcing the rule could impose significant administrative costs and legal uncertainties on these states.The rulings underscore the ongoing legal battles over expanding Title IX protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, with conservative states challenging the federal government's authority in this domain. These setbacks come after a similar injunction was upheld by the Sixth Circuit in June, affecting federal guidance documents related to LGBTQ+ student rights.The Biden administration's rule, set to take effect on August 1, 2024, is now blocked in multiple states, with ongoing litigation likely to continue influencing the rule's future. The cases in question are Tennessee v. Cardona and Louisiana v. US Department of Education.Block on Biden Trans Rights Rule Upheld by 2 Appeals Courts (1) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 9th of July and here are today's headlines.Worli Police today arrested Mihir Shah, son of CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, who was absconding for three days after he allegedly mowed down a woman with his speeding BMW. The accused hit a 45-year-old victim in Worli while driving a BMW car around and was suspected to have consumed alcohol at Global Tapas Bar. The speeding BMW car owned by the Shinde Sena leader rammed into a two-wheeler on which she was travelling and dragged her on the bonnet for nearly two kilometres before flinging her on the road, in Mumbai on Sunday morning, police said.In light of the subdued showers, the India Meteorological Department has downgraded the red alert and now sounded a yellow alert in Mumbai which is slated to remain in place until tomorrow morning. The weather department has indicated that the city may witness heavy rainfall in isolated pockets today. While no warning has been issued in Mumbai till tomorrow, a yellow alert has been sounded again between Thursday and Saturday.In another indication that he intends to continue playing an active role in the BJD, party chief Naveen Patnaik has removed all state-level office-bearers of the BJD and got himself a first-ever ‘political secretary'. The removal of leaders across state units was done by Patnaik hours after he had attended the Rath Yatra in Puri. An order signed by the former chief minister said that the new officer-bearers will be appointed soon. The choice of the political secretary also sent a message, with Patnaik picking a former corporate executive who joined the BJD before the elections – and lost – Santrupt Misra.Describing Russia as a trusted ally and all-weather friend at a community event in Moscow this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the opening of two new Indian consulates in the country — in Kazan and Yekaterinburg — to enhance travel and trade. On a two-day visit to Russia, PM Modi hailed President Vladimir Putin‘s leadership in strengthening the bilateral relationship over the past two decades during his address to the Indian diaspora. Meanwhile, Russia has broadly heeded to India's call to end the recruitment of Indians as support staff to the Russian military and ensure the return of those still operating in the force, according to top sources.As Modi met Putin in Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Tuesday expressed "huge disappointment", calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts". Speaking about an attack on a children's hospital in the capital Kyiv, Zelenskyy wrote on X, quote, "It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world's largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day," Unquote.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Vanuatu and Germany.The trial of US journalist, Evan Gershkovich in the city of Yekaterinburg will be conducted behind closed doors. He is just one of many journalists who went to Russia to report on the country, as Vladimir Putin's clampdown on media freedoms intensified. Steve Rosenberg was in Yekaterinburg and reflects on Russia's handling of the case.Last year, just over 9000 deaths - around 5% of the total number - occurred as a result of euthanasia in the Netherlands, where it's legal. It's very rare, but every year, there are more Dutch couples choosing to end their lives at the same time. Linda Pressly met someone whose parents made the decision to die together.In Taiwan, civil liberties are strongly supported, and it is now one of the world's most progressive countries regarding gay rights. On a recent visit to the capital Taipei, Lucy Ash meets some who fear that should China invade in the future, hard-won rights could be taken away.In the South Pacific, Vanuatu is grappling with what happens when a significant proportion of its workforce is lured away by higher paid jobs in hospitality, agriculture and elderly care to the likes of New Zealand and Australia. In Port Vila, Rebecca Root speaks to locals about what that means for a country struggling to build up its own economy.And finally, the UEFA Euro 2024 football championship is taking place at a time when Europe is seeing many political rifts. On a tour of some of the host cities in Germany, James Helm reflects on how football tournaments still have the power to unite rather than divide.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Vadon and Tom Bigwood Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison

In April and May 1979, between 66 and 300 people died from anthrax in the Russian city of Sverdlovsk, now called Yekaterinburg. The Soviet authorities seized doctors' records and quickly rolled out an explanation: the deaths were an accident caused by contaminated meat. But American intelligence agencies suspected a more nefarious explanation: the Soviets were secretly developing biological weapons.Last week, we interviewed Matthew Meselson about his key role in convincing Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon to ban biological weapons research in the early 1970s. After the Sverdlovsk incident, Meselson was brought in by the CIA to help assess the potential explanations. For more than a decade, he led scientific investigations into the incident. In 1992, after the fall of the Soviet Union, the truth finally came out: the Sverdlovsk incident was a bioweapons lab leak, the most deadly confirmed lab leak in history.Meselson's paper confirming the lab leak is an epidemiological classic. For the first time on Statecraft, we've doubled up on a guest: the 94-year-old Meselson is back for round two.[00:00] The CIA recruits Meselson[5:38] Attempts to travel to Sverdlovsk[9:11] Meselson travels to Moscow[14:15] An invitation to Sverdlovsk[25:27] On-the-ground investigation[34:25] Who knew what, and when did they know it?[40:16] Who is developing chemical weapons today?[45:34] How closely does the Sverdlovsk lab leak parallel incidents in Wuhan?[50:31] Why the Soviets couldn't find their own research facilities This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

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On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 26 at 8 a.m. CT: YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has gone on trial in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny. The 32-year-old journalist appeared in the court with his head shaved and wearing a black-and-blue plaid shirt.  CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to his homeland Australia aboard a charter jet hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets.  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex. The president says he is “righting an historic wrong” to clear the way for these service members to regain lost benefits. Biden’s action grants a pardon to those who were convicted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice’s former Article 125, which criminalized sodomy.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top election office has sent letters to more than 14,000 registered voters asking them to prove their citizenship, a move that alarmed voting rights advocates as possible intimidation.  In other news: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to debate. Here's what their past performances looked like. Homeland Security says border arrests fall more than 40% since Biden's halt to asylum processing. Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction. More than 500 people have been charged with federal crimes under the gun safety law Biden signed. TSA says it screened a record 2.99 million people Sunday, and bigger crowds are on the way. Rep. Lauren Boebert wins GOP primary after switching Colorado districts; Hurd, Crank also notch wins. Oklahoma Supreme Court rules publicly funded religious charter school is unconstitutional. NTSB concludes flaming wheel bearing caused east Ohio derailment, vent and burn was unnecessary. US military shows reporters pier project in Gaza as it takes another stab at aid delivery. Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says. The Brooklyn Nets are sending Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, the New York Mets beat the Yankees in the Subway Series, another win for the Cleveland Guardians and 50 thousand dollars on the line for track and field athletes in the Paris Games. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

On Wednesday, Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia last year goes on trial. Russian officials have accused the Wall Street Journal reporter of collecting "secret information" from a Russian tank factory for the CIA. An allegation he denies. The BBC's Steve Rosenberg is in the city of Yekaterinburg where the trial is taking place. And we also hear from Evan's friend Polina Ivanova, and his boss at the Wall Street Journal, Deborah Ball.Today's episode is presented by Vitaly Shevchenko. Produced by Clare Williamson with Josh Jenkins, Bella Saltiel and Sanjana Idnani. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

A Russian court moves judicial proceedings for detained U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to Yekaterinburg for a closed-door espionage trial; the success of far-right parties in the European Parliament elections challenges the power of several incumbent European Union (EU) leaders; the Boeing Starliner "Calypso" spacecraft prepares to return from the International Space Station after delays; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet.    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/russias-secret-trial-gershkovich-eus-rightward-shift-boeing-space-and-more   

*) China's relationship with Australia ‘on right track' China's relationship with Australia is "on the right track", Premier Li Qiang has said in Canberra as the two trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute. The highest-ranking Chinese official to visit Australia since 2017, Li held high-level talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following a welcome ceremony at Parliament House. Starting in 2020, a slew of Australia's most lucrative export commodities were effectively banned from China. But as ties have gradually improved under a new government in Canberra, Beijing has wound back most of these costly trade barriers. *) Russia to hold trial of US reporter Gershkovich behind closed doors, TASS reports The Russian trial of detained US reporter Evan Gershkovich will start on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors, Russian state-run news agencies TASS and RIA reported, citing a Russian court. Last week, prosecutors said the Gershkovich case would be heard by a court in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, where the reporter was arrested in March 2023 on suspicion of espionage. He denies the charges. *) Indian passenger and goods trains collide in West Bengal An express passenger train and a goods train have collided in India's West Bengal killing at least five people, officials said. "Doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance," Mamata Banerjee said on social media. "Action on war-footing initiated." Banerjee said the crash took place in the Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district, when the Kanchenjunga Express train was hit by a goods train. Images on Indian broadcasters showed tangled wreckage of carriages flipped on their side, and one thrust high into the air precariously balanced on another. *) Hezbollah 'escalating' its attacks against Israel — Israeli army The Lebanese Hezbollah group has been "escalating" its attacks against Israel's northern front, "jeopardising the future of Lebanon", the Israeli army said. “Hezbollah has launched more than 5,000 rockets, anti-tank missiles and explosive UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) since the events of October 7,” army spokesperson Daniel Hagari said at a press conference broadcast by Israel's Channel 12. Hezbollah has not issued a comment on the Israeli army spokesperson's remarks. And finally… *) ‘Inside Out 2' scores massive $155 million opening Hollywood's summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar's “ Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales from 4,440 theaters in the US and Canada, according to studio estimates. Not only is it the second-highest opening weekend in Pixar's 29 years of making films and the second-biggest animated opening ever; It's also the biggest of 2024, and since “Barbie.” With an estimated $140 million from international showings, “Inside Out 2” had a staggering, and record-breaking, $295 million global start.

GSA is a DJ from Russia and one of the founders of the "Phangan Underground" party series, which originated on the same-named island in Thailand during 2022-2023. Now, he has launched "Unity" in his hometown of Yekaterinburg. With many years of experience as a digger, he particularly enjoys discovering older tracks that still resonate today and blending them with new material. His musical taste and sound are in constant evolution, yet his love for smooth mixing remains steadfast. This skill allows him to create a deeply immersive, hypnotic sound experience. Hit play and enjoy the journey!

The Supreme Court ruled against plaintiffs in a lawsuit Thursday that challenged the Food and Drug Administration's approach to regulating the abortion pill mifepristone. The ruling allows for the pills to continue to be mailed to patients without an in-person doctor's visit. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the opinion for a unanimous court. The court ruled that the doctors and pro-life groups that had challenged access to the drug did not have standing to sue. Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) political and economic forum have agreed to engineer a $50-billion loan to help Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia. Interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen central bank assets will be used as collateral. Details of the deal are being hashed out by G7 leaders at their summit in Italy. The money could reach Kyiv before the end of the year, according to U.S. and French officials, who confirmed the agreement ahead of a formal announcement. Russian prosecutors have sent the espionage case against jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich to court, accusing him of spying for the CIA. The Russian Prosecutor General's office said it had approved the indictment and that Mr. Gershkovich will stand trial in the city of Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested in March 2023—making him the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges since the Cold War. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

The Supreme Court ruled against plaintiffs in a lawsuit Thursday that challenged the Food and Drug Administration's approach to regulating the abortion pill mifepristone. The ruling allows for the pills to continue to be mailed to patients without an in-person doctor's visit. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the opinion for a unanimous court. The court ruled that the doctors and pro-life groups that had challenged access to the drug did not have standing to sue.Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) political and economic forum have agreed to engineer a $50-billion loan to help Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia. Interest earned on profits from Russia's frozen central bank assets will be used as collateral. Details of the deal are being hashed out by G7 leaders at their summit in Italy. The money could reach Kyiv before the end of the year, according to U.S. and French officials, who confirmed the agreement ahead of a formal announcement.Russian prosecutors have sent the espionage case against jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich to court, accusing him of spying for the CIA. The Russian Prosecutor General's office said it had approved the indictment and that Mr. Gershkovich will stand trial in the city of Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested in March 2023—making him the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges since the Cold War.

Lana Kars, the owner of Russian Nails, was born in Yekaterinburg and made the transformative move to New York in 2016. Her professional journey took root in graphic design, yet a yearning for new horizons propelled her toward a path filled with limitless possibilities. Today, Lana is not only dedicated to enhancing the beauty of New York's remarkable women but also aspires to be a beacon of inspiration. Through the sharing of her journey and unwavering determination, she hopes to motivate others to pursue their aspirations and manifest their own dreams. In this episode, we discussed a wide range of topics you will find of value to creating a life and business you love. They included: 1. What key principles do you emphasize for someone looking to turn their business idea into a profitable venture?  2. Insights on building and leading a successful team, especially in the context of a small business?  4. What steps should entrepreneurs take to scale a small project into a million-revenue business?  5. As a businesswoman, how do you balance the demands of running a business with personal and family life? Lana believes if it is to happen it is up to you. You must take responsibility for everything you want in life. Be consistent. Be Passionate about what you do. And have a plan. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-karsakova/  Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/RussianNailsNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lana_kars/ #business success, #resposibility, #business building, #immigrant, #russian nails, #podcast for women, Remember to leave a  5-star rating or Comment if you have enjoyed this episode of the We Are Women Podcast.  You can email Janeen at info@speechperfect.com.au Janeen Vosper +61 413 940 117 info@speechperfect.com.au www.janeenvosper.com https://janeenvosper.com/good-girls-do-sell/ www.janeenvosper.com +61 413940117  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeenvvosperestablishbrandauthority/ https://www.facebook.com/speechperfect/  https://www.instagram.com/speechperfect/  https://twitter.com/VosperJaneen

In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," we hop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, excited and a bit anxious. We're moving from Moscow's busy streets to Russia's wide-open spaces. Our first big stop, Kazan, brings us together with Dina, a fellow traveler whose warmth and tips really stand out. Kazan itself is a revelation, a mix of historical beauty and the unexpected, like finding the perfect pair of sneakers after a minor mishap and discovering an ointment that magically cures smelly feet, making for some quirky travel tales. Yekaterinburg, however, shifts the mood. The city greets us with a grey, almost color-drained ambiance that starkly contrasts the vibrancy of Kazan. This part of the journey feels like stepping into a different world, where the vividness of life seems muted. Despite this, our spirits remain high, fueled by interactions with locals and the novelty of standing at the border of two continents. The Transib itself gives us a mix of thoughtful and fun moments, like a bizarre yet memorable visit to a train restaurant that could be a scene from a film. Moving forward, all these bits and pieces from our journey weave into a collection of memories that really show off the varied landscapes and cultural richness of Russia.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, a former journalist for The Moscow Times, has been held in Moscow's notorious Lerfortovo prison for almost a year on espionage charges that he, the U.S. and his employer vehemently deny.Gershovich, who was arrested while working on a story in Yekaterinburg, is the first American journalist since the Cold War to be charged with espionage. Amid persistent rumors that he could be exchanged as part of a prisoner swap, Evan's pre-trial detention is regularly extended.We speak to Evan's friend, The Guardian's Russia correspondent Pjotr Sauer, about the first anniversary of Evan's arrest, the conditions he faces in prison, how he is doing, and the possible future of his case.Find us at: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/https://www.facebook.com/MoscowTimes/https://twitter.com/moscowtimeshttps://t.me/moscowtimes_enhttps://www.instagram.com/themoscowtimes/

Staying in someone's home is the ultimate in starting to understand the local way of life when you travel, and I've had some brilliant homestay experiences in the past. In this episode devoted to homestay accommodation, I first tell you my own tales of Russian homestays, with some of the delightful interactions with homestay hosts in Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg, Moscow and St Petersburg. I then chat with Nina Karnikowski who explains many of the thoughtful values of homestays, and has a great example of her own experience in India. My other guest is Iris Villarreal, who tells me about some homestays she has done in Guatemala, learning much about the local culture along the way.  Links: Nina Karnikowski - https://ninakarnikowski.com/   Iris Villarreal - https://www.instagram.com/outventurenow Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com  Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/319 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Татьяна Быстрова окончила Уральский государственный университет по специальности «эстетика». Кандидатская диссертация по художественному творчеству (1992 г.), докторская диссертация по философии дизайна (2003 г.). Профессор Уральского федерального университета, Екатеринбург. Руководитель магистерской программы «Графический дизайн». Автор онлайн-курсов по теории дизайна и концепциям города. Научный редактор журнала по архитектуре, градостроительству и дизайну «Академический вестник УралНИИпроект» на протяжении 15 лет. Около 500 публикаций, в том числе более 10 монографий, переводы произведений Э. Блоха, Н. Салингароса и К. Дженкса. Любит писать, переводить, делать утреннюю зарядку и путешествовать. Она любит свою работу и свой город. Tatiana Bystrova graduated from Ural State University with a degree in aesthetics. Candidate's thesis on artistic creativity (1992), doctoral thesis on the philosophy of design (2003). Professor of the Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg. Head of the master's program "Graphic Design". Author of online courses on design theory and city concepts. Scientific editor of the journal on architecture, urban planning, and design "Academic Bulletin UralNIIproekt" for 15 years. About 500 publications, including more than 10 monographs, and translations of works by E. Bloch, N. Salingaros, and C. Jencks. She loves writing, translating, doing morning exercises, and traveling. She loves her job and her city. FIND TATIANA ON SOCIAL MEDIA VKontakte ================================SUPPORT & CONNECT:Support on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/denofrich⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/denofrich⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mark.develman/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/denofrich⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/⁠Hashtag: #denofrich© Copyright 2023 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Pet-Prenup When a marriage breaks up, it's the children who often get caught in the middle, but pets can end up becoming the subjects of custody battles too. Now the British animal charity Blue Cross has come up with what it calls a 'Pet-Nup' that spells out who will get the family pet if a couple splits up. Listen Now Goldfish Undergoes Life Threatening Surgery You don't hear very often, maybe never, about a goldfish having an operation. But you don't often hear about a goldfish having a life-threatening tumor growing from its head. Little George of Melbourne, Australia had both. Listen Now Our Hero Needs a Hero! This week's Hero Person has her hands full with paraplegic and quadriplegic dogs. Elizabeth Forsberg has adopted animals that normally would be put-down because of their handicap. Listen Now Beagle Returns Lost Airport Items If you leave something behind when you get off a plane, getting it back can be a real pain. Not so anymore if that plane lands at Amsterdam Airport Schipole. Sherlock will get it back to you, no problem. Sherlock is a beagle specifically trained to return lost items to passengers. Listen Now Makeovers For Dogs & Cats One pet groomer in Yekaterinburg, Russia is doing more than just baths and hair cuts, she's giving dogs and cats makeovers into creatures like mythical green dragons or yellow and black striped bumblebees. Daria Gotz says she only uses dyes made from botanical extracts that wear off once the animal's coat grows out. See the Video Listen Now …and, of course, Dr. Debbie and Dogfather Joey Villani are answering your pet questions about jumping dogs, TPLO surgery, doggy A.D.D., teaching your bird to talk, fleas, eating poop, ear-mites, hairballs, motion sickness, allergies and aggressive behavior. Call from the free Animal Radio iPhone/Android App. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Molly Dwyer, Vice President of Analysis at Predata, discusses how she and her colleagues unlock the other side of the Internet. Predata is the only web-based platform that quantifies shifts in online attention–how audiences research and consume information–to provide a more complete picture of the geopolitical landscape. The Predata platform enables government and commercial organizations to incorporate insights from an often overlooked dataset into their strategy and operations. Research Question: Molly suggests an interested student investigate ways to identify early signals or breadcrumbs on the Internet which indicate a shift in messaging before it happens? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #129 Eliot Jardines on Open Source Intelligence The 90-9-1 Rule for Participation Inequality in Social Media and Online Communities by Jakob Nielsen PreData FiscalNote Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism by Anne Applebaum  Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Molly is Vice President of Analysis at Predata, part of FiscalNote, an open-source intelligence company based in Washington D.C. Predata's unique web-based analytics platform quantifies how online audiences consume and research information. The Predata platform enables users to analyze the “other side of the internet” beyond social media—understanding how web traffic patterns and online research behaviors help reveal the true reach of messaging, identifying the impact of disinformation, and uncovering early indicators of offline activity. In her seven-year career at Predata, Molly has played a key role in shaping the company's data research, product development, intelligence analysis, and relationships with customers from the public and private sectors. As a Russia/Eurasia subject matter expert, she has spent several years living and traveling across the region—including a Department of State posting at the U.S. Consulate in Yekaterinburg, Russia and a year of immersive language study as a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship recipient. She is a graduate of Princeton University. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

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A Russian GRU operative posing as a Brazilian student in the U.S. was arrested, after the FBI and the CIA kept tabs on him for years. Moscow retaliated and detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich on trumped-up charges of espionage.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In this episode we discuss the specifics of Sergey Cherkasov's arrest: Sergey is a Russian spy, an illegal, arrested by the Danish authorities in Brazil. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. Cherkasov's legend – a made-up bio created by the GRU, Russia's military intelligence service – presented him as Victor Muller Ferreira, a Brazilian student in his late 20s. In reality, Sergey is 33 and a spy. Using fake documents, he managed to obtain a post graduate diploma from John Hopkins University. He then was offered a junior analyst position at the International Criminal Court, the same institution that recently issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine. The CIA and the FBI had been keeping tabs on him for a while, so he was arrested in Brazil in April 2022 and will spend the next 15 years in prison. 1 The Russian spy story broke on March 26 in The Guardian, and just 4 days later, on March 30, 2023, the Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested near Moscow. Not a coincidence, this was probably payback for the public embarrassment the Russian intelligence services are facing after a very sloppy operative they trained was caught. 2 Evan Gershkovich, a thirty-one-year-old reporter for the Wall Street Journal is the son of Soviet-born émigrés who came to the U.S. in the late seventies. He was detained while on a reporting trip to Yekaterinburg, a city 800 miles east of Moscow. The next day, he was brought to Moscow, formally charged with espionage in a closed hearing, and ordered to be held in Lefortovo Prison awaiting trial. Evan Gershkovich is accredited to work as a journalist in Russia by the country's foreign ministry. 3 1. Greg Miller. He came to D.C. as a Brazilian student. The U.S. says he was a Russian spy.. The Washington Post. March 2023. ⇤2. Joshua Yaffa. The Unimaginable Horror of a Friend's Arrest in Moscow. The New Yorker. March 2023. ⇤3. Daniel Michaels, Vivian Salama, and Jared Malsin. White House Condemns Russia's Detention of Wall Street Journal Reporter. The Wall Street Journal. March 2023. ⇤4. Greg Botelho. Dangerous diplomacy: A look at U.S. diplomats killed in the line of duty. CNN. March 2015. ⇤

Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as new polls reveal almost half of voters believe leader of the opposition Keir Starmer lacks vision and Donald Trump prepares for his arrest and court appearance in New York City. Political columnist at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh joins shortly after to discuss the passing of political powerhouse Nigel Lawson who has died at the age of 91 and the detainment of WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg for alleged espionage. Political commentator Russell Quirk returns to The Independent Republic to discuss why Royal Mail first class stamps now cost more than £1 for the first time ever, Journalist and Author Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly takedown of the headlines from clown world and San Diego Breakfast Host Ladona Harvey closes the show with more insight into President Trump's impending arrest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 30, 2023The Daily Mojo is 2 hours of news, commentary, comedy, and auditory deliciousness."Another Day In The Absurde"We may see a verdict in the ridiculous trial of Douglass Mackey - accused of tampering with the 2016 election with memes. A journalist is arrested in Yekaterinburg by Russians who say he's been spying. Is Bigfoot real? What's the real story behind the "overturning" of Roe? Thank you for supporting the Mojo50 platform. We stand for the Constitution and individual responsibility. We especially love 1A & 2A. Join us and help take our country back! Purchase official merch:https://www.mojo50.com/shopJeff Fisher - aka Jeffy - host of Chewing The Fat Podcast, Is back with a warning if you're planning a vaca to Burundi... Links:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewing-the-fat-with-jeff-fisher/id904652321https://linktr.ee/JeffFisherRadiohttps://twitter.com/JeffyJFRhttps://www.facebook.com/JeffFisherRadioBrandon Morse talks drag shows and John Wick - while holding Dev...the cutest baby!Links:https://redstate.com/author/brandon_morsehttps://twitter.com/TheBrandonMorsehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qtJeio-Hb3Fh9P2fNi7CAAll things in one place: https://linktr.ee/realbradstaggs All things in one place: https://linktr.ee/realronphillips WATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/DailyMojoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoJo50Radio Mojo 5-0 TV: https://www.mojo50.com/mojo50tvOr just LISTEN:MoJo 5-0 Radio PlayerPlease support our advertising partners, if you're able. American Pride Roasters CoffeeCustom Laser Engraving:MojoLaserPros.comMy Pillow Promo Code: Mojo50My Pillow Mojo Specials!Emergency Food Supply & Tools:PrepareWithMojo50.com

BREAKING OVERNIGHT — “Russian Security Service Detains Wall Street Journal Reporter,” by WSJ's Daniel Michaels: “The Federal Security Service said Thursday it had detained Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, in the eastern city of Yekaterinburg. The FSB said in a statement that Mr. Gershkovich, ‘acting on the instructions of the American side, collected information constituting a state secret about the activities of one of the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex.' … ‘The Wall Street Journal is deeply concerned for the safety of Mr. Gershkovich,' the Journal said in a statement. Mr. Gershkovich reports on Russia as part of the Journal's Moscow bureau.” “Trump's lead grows in GOP primary race, now over 50% support,” by Fox News' Victoria Balara: “The survey, released Wednesday, finds [Donald] Trump has doubled his lead since February and is up by 30 points over Ron DeSantis (54%-24%). Last month, he was up by 15 (43%-28%). No one else hits double digits.” See the poll Our colleagues Hailey Fuchs, Clothilde Goujard and Daniel Lippman have a big investigation up this morning into the transatlantic political influence machine that TikTok put together as it battles efforts to regulate or ban the platform because of ties to China. Read the full story: “How TikTok built a ‘team of Avengers' to fight for its life” And today, VP Kamala Harris is in Tanzania, where she'll meet with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country's first female head of state. But the bulk of Harris' Africa trip is now over. And from the administration's point of view, it was a success — but perhaps not for the reasons you think. Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the host and senior editor of POLITICO's Playbook Daily Briefing. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

Алексей Кривошеин - сооснователь агентства Точно, предоставляющего клиентам директора по маркетингу на аутсорсе. Бизнесу 8 лет, оборот 6 млн рублей в месяц, сейчас 40 действующих клиентов, специализируются на 2х направлениях - медицинские услуги и производственные компании. Алексей родился в Екатеринбурге, 9 лет назад переехал в Москву. Получил две степени по экономике и управления предприятием и Программное обеспечение вычислительной техники, УГТУ-УПИ. После института работал на военном предприятии 4 года, в подразделении надежности. После чего был 5 лет невыездной, первый раз попал за границу в 2019. Играет в футбол, болеет за Лондонский Арсенал, катается на борде, любит кино - смотрит много фильмов. Alexey Krivoshein is a co-founder of the Tochno agency, which provides outsourcing marketing directors to clients. The business is 8 years old, the turnover is 6 million rubles per month, now there are 40 active clients, they specialize in 2 areas - medical services and manufacturing companies. Alexey was born in Yekaterinburg, moved to Moscow 9 years ago. Received two degrees in economics and enterprise management and computer software. After graduation, he worked at a military enterprise for 4 years, in the reliability department. After that, he was banned from traveling abroad for 5 years, the first time he went abroad in 2019. He plays football, is a fan of the London Arsenal, rides a board, loves movies - he watches a lot of films. FIND ALEXEY ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram | Facebook ================================SUPPORT & CONNECT:Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrichTwitter: https://twitter.com/denofrichFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.develman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/Hashtag: #denofrich© Copyright 2023 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Russian authorities have arrested a US journalist on suspicion of spying.  Evan Gershkovich, an experienced Russia reporter, was working in Yekaterinburg at the time of his detention. The Wall Street Journal, his employer, said it was "deeply concerned" for his safety and vehemently denied the allegations against him. He has pleaded not guilty after appearing in court in Moscow earlier this morning  Correspondent Julia Chapman spoke to Charlotte Cook.  

The former mayor of Yekaterinburg and former State Duma deputy Yevgeny Roizman was detained yesterday at his home by police special forces and FSB officers. - Бывший мэр Екатеринбурга и бывший депутат Госдумы Евгений Ройзман был задержан вчера в своём доме полицейским спецназом и сотрудниками ФСБ.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 2 – Game 2 Rays 6, Tigers 2 – Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2. Randy Arozarena had four hits for Tampa Bay, which won back-to-back games for the first time since the All-Star break. Rays starter Jeffrey Springs (4-3) picked up the win, allowing two unearned runs in six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. Drew Hutchison (1-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings as Detroit lost for the fifth time in six games. Rangers 3, White Sox 2 – Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and Texas beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Rangers became the first team since 1986 to have two of its first-round picks make their big league debuts as starters in the same game. Left-hander Cole Ragans, who twice had Tommy John surgery after being their first-round selection in 2016, allowed one unearned run over five innings in his debut. Bubba Thompson, the team’s first pick in 2017, had a bunt single. Brock Burke struck out four in two scoreless innings for the win. White Sox starter Johnny Cueto gave up 11 hits, with four strikeouts and no walks while pitching the entire game. Cardinals 4, Cubs 3 / Cardinals 7, Cubs 2 – Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. The Cardinals won the opener 4-3 as Lars Nootbaar hit a tying sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and a game-ending RBI single in the ninth. Quintana, traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to St. Louis on Monday, surrendered one run, one hit and two walks and struck out seven batters in six innings in a no-decision debut with the Cardinals, who have won four straight and are tied for first place in the NL Central with Milwaukee. Jordan Hicks (3-5) allowed a run on a hit and two walks, and Génesis Cabrera and Chris Stratton each tossed a scoreless inning in relief in the combined two-hitter. Today Miami (TBD) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kluber 7-6) at Detroit (Garcia 0-0), 7:10 p.m.           WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 11-4) at Texas (Otto 4-7), 8:05 p.m. MLB – London Calling: Cubs-Cardinals set for London in June 2023 Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019. The league says the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on June 24 and 25, 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to play in London in 2020, but the games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLB last played in London in 2019, when the New York Yankees swept a two-game set against the Boston Red Sox in June at London Stadium. Those were also MLB’s first regular-season games played in Europe. MLB – Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023 Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The 39-year-old Detroit Tigers star mused on the subject Thursday amid a slump through the dog days of summer. Cabrera joined the 3,000-hit/500-homer club earlier in the season, and was hitting .308 as recently as July 8. Plagued by lower-body problems that have been a constant issue in recent seasons, he entered Thursday hitting .132 with three extra-base hits in his last 20 games. The Tigers came into the season as fringe contenders after a strong finish in 2021, but they have staggered to a 42-65 record with the worst offense in baseball. NFL – National Football League Preseason – Hall of Fame Game Last Night Las Vegas Raiders 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 11 Raiders 28, Jaguars 11 – Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11 Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars. Derek Carr, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and Davante Adams, the All-Pro receiver acquired in blockbuster trade with Green Bay, were among many starters who sat out for both teams. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence wore a backward cap on the sideline while third-string quarterback Jake Luton was started. NFL – Former attorney general to hear appeal of Watson suspension NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has been suspended by independent disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, who concluded he violated the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women in Texas. The league wants further discipline and appealed Robinson’s ruling. The appeal gave the power back to Goodell to hand down punishment but he instead chose Harvey to hear the appeal. NFL – Attorney urges Goodell to ‘do the right thing’ on Watson A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the quarterback. Attorney Tony Buzbee says “Every victim of sexual assault is watching Roger Goodell and the NFL right now.” The NFL’s appeal of an independent disciplinary officer’s decision gives Goodell or someone he designates the authority to increase Watson’s penalty. Goodell has named former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey as his designee to hear the appeal. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling. She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. Griner showed little emotion to the sentence but her lawyers said later she was “very upset, very stressed.” U.S. President Joe Biden denounced as “unacceptable” the verdict and sentence, which came amid soaring tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Griner had told the court she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg. WNBA – Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. Before the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64, players from both teams met at midcourt and silently bowed their heads for 42 seconds — a nod to Griner’s jersey number with the Mercury. Sun coach Curt Miller wore a “WE ARE BG” t-shirt. Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time WNBA all-star, was convicted of drug possession and smuggling. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 5, Lake County Captains 4 – 11 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Lansing Lugnuts 1 South Bend Cubs 3, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 1 Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for our LIVE ‘radio style' play-by-play commentary of the UFC 273 PPV MAIN CARD, including LIVE updates, results & reactions. The event was broadcast on ESPN+ from the VyStar Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL. Check out the VIDEO broadcast of this show on our Combat Culture YT Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zut-jwUaVaM Throughout the telecast, our host, Matt Ryan, & co-host Brendan Sokler, will bring you all of the face-punching goodness the UFC can provide. The UFC is showcasing a World Championship Doubleheader this weekend at their UFC 273 PPV event. The first title fight in our Main Event will be a collision between UFC Featherweight Champion, Alexander ‘The Great' Volkanovksi, defending his belt against contender, #4 ranked, Chan Sung Jung - ‘The Korean Zombie'. In our second title fight of the night, we will have “The Funkmaster' Aljamain Sterling, holding a (20-3 record, fighting out of Uniondale, N.Y. He intends to solidify his claim as the UFC Bantamweight Champion, after his DQ victory over Yan to capture the belt last year. A BJJ black belt, with wrestling skills, he holds impressive submission wins over Cory Sandhagen, Cody Stamann and Takeya Mizugaki. Meanwhile, the #11 ranked men's pound-for-pound fighter, Petr Yan, is holding a 16-2 record of his own, fighting out of Yekaterinburg, Russia. Certainly Yan's game plan is to recapture the UFC Bantamweight Championship. Yan brings deadly skills as a grappler, as well as a striker. He has provided us with knockouts to remember against Urijah Faber, Jose Aldo and Douglas Silva de Andrade. Also on the PPV card, we have Welterweights Gilbert ‘Durinho' Burns vs. phenom Khamzat Chimaev going to war. Neither of these guys know how to put on a boring fight. Burns, the Brazilian native from Rio is fighting out of Florida, holding the distinction of being ranked #2 in the division, as a former title contender, with a storied career record of 20-4. Meanwhile, fan favorite and internet sensation, #11 ranked Russian finisher, Khamzat ‘Borz' Chimaev, fighting out of Sweden with an undefeated 10-0 record is walking into the Octagon tonight with his sights set on inevitably becoming champion. The bold Chechnya native burst onto the scene in as dominant a fashion as the sport has ever seen back in 2020, racking up three consecutive stoppage wins in just two months. Here's a look at the UFC 273: ‘Alexander Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie' fight card & current records — ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. APR 9 UFC Featherweight Championship 12. 145lbs: Alexander Volkanovski (23-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (17-6) UFC Bantamweight Championship 11. 135lbs: Aljamain Sterling (20-3) vs. Petr Yan (16-2) 10. 170lbs: Gilbert Burns (20-4) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (10-0) 9. 115lbs: Mackenzie Dern (11-2) vs. Tecia Torres (13-5) 8. 155lbs: Mark Madsen (12-0) DEF. Vinc Pichel (14-3) Check out our dual-site run, COMBAT CULTURE YouTube Channel, for more MMA variety & content, visit both BloodyElbow.com & MMAmania.com online, as well as on twitter and IG - we work together every Pay-Per-View (PPV) event in order to make this show available everywhere. If you enjoy our shows, "heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over on whichever BE Presents Podcast Channel happens to be your listening platform of choice.

Biden jokes about expanded fight with Russia: 'If I gotta go to war, I'm going with you guys' Biden tells union workers, 'This fight is far from over' https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-jokes-war-russia-ukraine-union-sanctions President Biden joked about the possibility of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to expand to directly involve the U.S. military on Wednesday, telling union workers, "If I gotta go to war, I'm going with you guys." Biden made the statement during an address to union workers at the North American Building Trades Unions legislative conference Wednesday. Biden opened his speech with a lengthy section addressing new sanctions against Russia. "This fight is far from over," Biden said. "Here's the point: This war could continue for a long time, but the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom." "And by the way, if I gotta go to war I'm going with you guys. I mean it," he added. Biden's statement comes after months of he and other administration officials stating that the U.S. will not deploy troops to Ukraine. The U.S. military has limited its deployments to nearby NATO countries, and warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that invasion of one of those countries would mean direct war with the U.S. --------------------------- In fiery speech, Ukraine's Zelensky implores U.N. Security Council to hold Russia to account https://ca.news.yahoo.com/zelensky-address-security-council-renewed-115338286.html Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an impassioned address to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, likened perceived Russian atrocities in his homeland to Nazi war crimes, calling for Nuremberg-style tribunals to hold Moscow accountable. “They shot and killed women outside their houses. They killed entire families, adults and children, and they tried to burn the bodies,” Zelensky said in a video appearance before the Security Council, a day after an emotional visit to the ravaged town of Bucha, outside the capital, Kyiv. “They cut off limbs, slashed throats, raped women in front of their children," the Ukrainian leader said in his most forceful excoriation to date of the Russian invasion. In a perhaps risky strategy of sharply criticizing the body from which he is seeking help, Zelensky issued a stark challenge to world institutions such as the United Nations to make sweeping changes to the global security architecture, asking sardonically at one point: "Are you ready to close the U.N.?" “It is obvious that the key institutions of the world … simply cannot work effectively,” said the 44-year-old president, who has won worldwide accolades for presiding over his compatriots' fierce and sustained resistance to the Russian attempt to subjugate Ukraine. ----------------------------- Some hoped FDA approval of Pfizer's COVID vaccine would convince unvaccinated Americans. It didn't, study finds. But a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open found the shift from emergency use authorization of the vaccine to full approval did not sway unvaccinated Americans. Researchers from the University of Utah analyzed vaccination data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention starting July 25, a month before full FDA approval, to Sept. 9, the day before President Joe Biden made his vaccine mandate announcement. Using the vaccination rate leading up to full approval, they estimated how many doses would have been administered compared to the actual recorded number. Study authors found FDA approval was associated with an overall 36% increase in vaccinations, but most were second doses. First doses, they found, were 16% lower than predicted. Health experts are not surprised by the study's findings. “The reason why people get vaccinated has very little correlation with whether or not something is approved or an EUA,” said Dr. Jay W. Lee, a family physician and chief medical officer of Share Our Selves community health center in Orange County, California, who is not affiliated with the study. ---------------------------- Anti-vaccine beliefs come from a childhood of mistrust, study claims Are recent politics really to blame for the widespread resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine? A new study suggests that the real answer may go much deeper than people think. Researchers from Duke University say the passionate opposition to vaccinations and policies like mask mandates can trace its roots back all the way to a person's childhood. Their study claims that growing up in an atmosphere of mistrust leads to these attitudes later in life. “We had so many friends and family who initially said that the pandemic was a hoax, and then refused to wear a mask or social-distance, and kept singing in the choir and attending events,” says study senior author Terrie Moffitt in a university release. “And then when the vaccines came along, they said ‘over their dead bodies,' they would certainly not get them,” adds Moffitt, Duke's Nannerl O. Keohane University Distinguished Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience. “These beliefs seem to be very passionate and deeply held, and close to the bone. So we wanted to know where they came from.” ‘Don't trust the grownups' Researchers used data from the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, which has been tracking nearly all of the 1,000 people born between 1972 and 1973 from a single town in New Zealand. Researchers have been measuring each person's social, psychological, and health factors since childhood — giving scientists insights into how these early years impact adulthood. Study authors conducted a special survey of the group in 2021 to examine each participant's stance on the COVID-19 vaccine before the shots became available in the country. The team then matched each person's responses to the records on their upbringing and personality over the years. Results show that, 40 years ago, respondents who are now vaccine-resistant or express vaccine hesitancy had more adverse childhood experiences than others. These include incidents of abuse, neglect, threats, and other hardships such as poverty. -------------------------- Democrats Interrogate Oil Executives About "America's Pain At The Pump" As public opinion poll after public opinion poll has confirmed, surging gas prices is one of the most controversial issues in the US. As President Biden made clear when he announced his plans to release 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Democrats are doing everything they can to try and blame rising prices on President Putin and the American energy industry (which Biden accused of greedily holding back on production, even though his own energy policies have made it harder for shale producers to do so). So, in their latest attempt to blame the spike in prices on evil corporate America, Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations are holding a hearing on Wednesday, where they will interrogate the CEOs of Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BP America, Shell USA, Devon Energy Corp and Pioneer about the dynamics driving the surge in prices at the pump. The title of the hearing tells one everything they need to know about the overall tone: "Gouged At The Gas Station: Big Oil And America's Pain At The Pump". In testimony submitted to the subcommittee, the oil executives explained that a combination of labor and supply shortages have stopped their companies from raising output back to pre-pandemic levels, while the price of oil and gas are largely determined by international market conditions beyond their control. Of course, this reasoning was apparently lost on the Democrats. In an interview with Reuters, Democrat members of the committee are already sharpening their knives. "We will not sit back and allow the fossil fuel industry to take advantage of the American people and gouge them at the pump," Diana DeGette, a Democrat and chair of the subcommittee, said about the hearing at which executives from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, BP America, Shell USA , Devon Energy and Pioneer will testify. "We want to know what's causing these record-high prices and what needs to be done to bring them down immediately," she said. Many Democrats have complained that oil companies have made record profits while consumers face high prices. In addition to the executives, former Trump Administration National Security Advisor HR McMaster, now a senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institute, will also participate. ----------------------- FEATURED GUEST NEW BOOK from #1 Nationally Bestselling Author: The Dancer and The Devil April 6, 2022, Washington, D.C.—Communism must kill what it cannot control. So, for a century, it has killed artists, writers, musicians, and even dancers. It kills them secretly, using bioweapons and poison to escape accountability. Among its victims was Anna Pavlova, history's greatest dancer, who was said to have God-given wings and feet that never touched the ground. But she defied Stalin, and for that she had to die. Her sudden death in Paris in 1931 was a mystery until now. The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic by nationally bestselling author John O'Neill and international lawyer Sarah Wynne traces Marxism's century-long fascination with bioweapons, from the Soviets' leak of pneumonic plague in 1939 that nearly killed Stalin to leaks of anthrax at Kiev in 1972 and Yekaterinburg in 1979; from the leak of a flu in northeast China in 1977 that killed millions to the catastrophic COVID-19 leak from biolabs in Wuhan, China. Marxism's dark past must not be a parent to the world's dark future. COMMUNIST CHINA PLAYED WITH FIRE AND THE WORLD IS BURNING Nearly ten million people have died so far from the mysterious COVID-19 virus. These dead follow a long line of thousands of other brave souls stretching back nearly a century who also suffered mysterious "natural" deaths, including dancers, writers, saints, and heroes. These honored dead should not be forgotten by an amnesiac government trying to avoid the inconvenient truth. The dead and those who remember and loved them deserve answers to two great questions. How? Why? The Dancer and the Devil answers these questions. It tracks a century of Soviet and then Chinese Communist poisons and bioweapons through their development and intentional use on talented artists and heroes like Anna Pavlova, Maxim Gorky, Raoul Wallenberg, and Alexei Navalny. It then tracks leaks of bioweapons beginning in Saratov, Russia, in 1939 and Soviet Yekaterinburg in 1979 through Chinese leaks concluding with the recent concealed leak of the manufactured bioweapon COVID-19 from the military lab in Wuhan, China. Stalin, Putin, and Xi, perpetrators of these vast crimes against humanity itself, should not be allowed to escape responsibility. This book assembles the facts on these cowardly murderers, calling them to account for their heartless crimes against man culminating in COVID-19.

On January 23, 1959, a group of students from the Urals Polytechnic Institute in Yekaterinburg hopped on board a late-night train, en route to the Ural Mountains. They were headed off on a cross-country skiing trip, taking a break from their studies for a bit of adventure and excitement, the adrenaline of sport mixed with the rush of the cold air. The group of eight men and two women was led by Igor Dyatlov, a fifth-year radio engineering student and experienced skier. With such a cohesive team, it's a surprise that none of these hikers would make it back...Host - Nichole GoodnightWriter - Addison PeacockEditing & Music - Danny SweetShowrunner - Pacific S. ObadiahProducers - Tom Owen & Brad MiskaThis, is a Bloody Disgusting Production.Website: https://insidious.showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/InsidiousPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/InsidiousPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Authors John O'Neill and Sarah Wynne debut The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic. Communism must kill what it cannot control. So for a century, it has killed artists, writers, musicians, and even dancers. It kills them secretly, using bioweapons and poison to escape accountability. Among its victims was Anna Pavlova, history's greatest dancer, who was said to have God-given wings and feet that never touched the ground. But she defied Stalin, and for that she had to die. Her sudden death in Paris in 1931 was a mystery until now. The Dancer and the Devil traces Marxism's century-long fascination with bioweapons, from the Soviets' leak of pneumonic plague in 1939 that nearly killed Stalin to leaks of anthrax at Kiev in 1972 and Yekaterinburg in 1979; from the leak of a flu in northeast China in 1977 that killed millions to the catastrophic COVID-19 leak from biolabs in Wuhan, China. Marxism's dark past must not be a parent to the world's dark future.COMMUNIST CHINA PLAYED WITH FIRE AND THE WORLD IS BURNINGNearly ten million people have died so far from the mysterious Covid-19 virus. These dead follow a long line of thousands of other brave souls stretching back nearly a century who also suffered mysterious “natural” deaths, including dancers, writers, saints and heroes. These honored dead should not be forgotten by amnesiac government trying to avoid inconvenient truth. The dead and those who remember and loved them deserve answers to two great questions. How? Why?The Dancer and the Devil answers these questions. It tracks a century of Soviet and then Chinese Communist poisons and bioweapons through their development and intentional use on talented artists and heroes like Anna Pavlova, Maxim Gorky, Raoul Wallenberg and Alexis Navalny. It then tracks leaks of bioweapons beginning in Saratov, Russia in 1939 and Soviet Yekaterinburg in 1979 through Chinese leaks concluding in the recent concealed leak of the manufactured bioweapon Covid-19 from the military lab in Wuhan, China. Stalin, Putin, and Xi, perpetrators of these vast crimes against humanity itself, should not be allowed to escape responsibility. This book assembles the facts on these cowardly murderers, calling them to account for their heartless crimes against man concluding in Covid-19.

Discovered in 1890, this carving is generally thought to be an idol, and could have stood 17.4 ft tall. It was preserved in a peat bog near Yekaterinburg. God bless you! I appreciate you listening! Please share with friends and subscribe!

Photo:  The visually impaired person is looking for a job. Yekaterinburg, 2018 #Ukraine: Russia's small business unemployed.  @Felix_Light @CBSNews @MoscowTimes https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/03/15/for-russias-small-businesses-instagram-ban-deals-a-huge-blow-a76931 .. Permissions Слепой инвалид ищет работу в центре Екатеринбурга 2 декабря 2018 года Date | 2 December 2018, 15:40:27 Source | Own work Author | IvanA Licensing[edit] I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: | This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. | You are free:to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the workto remix – to adapt the workUnder the following conditions:attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original.

In 1933, on a winter's night in the Russian town of Yekaterinburg, Faina Vakhreva -- then 17 years old -- was walking home and became the unwanted subject of attention of a Russian man who began harassing her. A 23-year-old Chinese man also walking home at the time, saw what was happening and chased away the harasser. The Chinese man was future Taiwan (ROC) president Chiang Ching-kuo. Faina and CCK would be a couple for 55 years.

In this episode Supernatural Circumstances we take a look at the possible involvement of the Yeti in one of the most enduring mysteries of modern times, the Incident at Dyatalov Pass and whether Yeti might have been involved. Mike covered this story in Chapter 13 of the Perpetual Puzzles section of his bestselling book, Murder, Madness and Mayhem, available at fine booksellers now.  The story began in 1959, in the Northern Ural Mountains on Kholat Syakhl, which translated from the local Mansi dialect means "Dead Mountain". A group of nine experienced hikers, two women and eight men, on a skiing expedition from the Ural Polytechnic Institute in Yekaterinburg, Russia, died on the mountain that February under mysterious circumstances. The site was later named Dyatlov Pass in memory of the group's leader, 23-year-old Igor Alekseyevich Dyatlov. There are many theories about what happened - some say avalanche, some say something more sinister occurred. No one is left to tell us the truth. Later in the show we'll chat with Lyle Blackburn, cryptozoologist, podcaster and musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices