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British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
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Nature Middle East is a one-stop ganglion for those interested in research and science news in the region. It’s published by Nature Research, part of Springer Nature, one of the world’s leading global research publishers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast will go in-depth on the husbandry and breeding of captive reptiles, amphibians, fish and any other exotic pets as well as discussions on conservation efforts to save these species! Follow Daffy: Instagram: @Daffysreptiles Twitter: @Daffysreptiles Facebook: Facebook.com/Daffysreptiles Tiktok: @Daffysreptiles Business: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
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CHINA-MENA

Atlantic Council

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China in MENA Information Series Promotes Informed Discussion on Chinese Influence in the Middle East and informs US and MENA audiences in the policy and business communities about the nature of China’s outreach to the region.
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American Truth Project

American Truth Project

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The American Truth Project, a non-profit (501c3) organization was launched because America’s national security is being threatened as never before. Our republic and the rights guaranteed by our constitution are facing dangerous new enemies, both foreign and domestic. The facts are clear: We are under attack! Our solution is to educate the public on the truths regarding critical security risks facing America, as well as our most strategic ally, Israel. There are few quality sources dedicated ...
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The Book Podcast

Scott Moffat - Gabe Penfield

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Each podcast of The Book will focus on discussing THE Book: The Bible. We will study the Bible directly and review theological books about the Bible. Join Scott and Gabe for a thought-provoking discussion in under an hour at a time!
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ANCA Radio, Autistic People, People First is a Naturally Autistic® ANCA® radio show, created to educate the public about our growing Global Autistic Community. Our shows celebrate the diversity, strength and talents of a once misunderstood and marginalized group of people. The shows are educational, artistic, informative and cultural. Our hosts broadcast live from Canada, Australia, and the USA. Our listening audience is from Asia Pacific region, North & South America, Europe, the Middle Eas ...
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Oneness Podcast is hosted by Jessica Delmar, and shares weekly messages of Oneness for deep inner reflection and energetic alignment. Jessica offers insight about human nature and soul potential, guiding you through a path of NOW presence, spiritual awakening, transformation, healing, and recalling our wholeness. She shares from her Higher Self guidance, meditations, and mindfulness reflections. Join us for heart-centered conversation, curiosity, and connection!
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Amina Meshnuni about her own poem ‘Our Children’ written in Albanian and also about a poem by another Albanian poet, Mojkom Zeqo, called ‘The Mask of God’. They discuss: Amina's poem about her anger at the world The emotional importance of reading poetry from different countries Mojkom Zeqo Albania: th…
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'Winter Swans' by Owen Sheers is read by Donna and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode to hear why the poem means so much to Donna: 6. Winter Swans: "So Many Of Us Don't Have Someone To Rely On" - Donna Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elix…
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Episode #84 of Daffy’s Round Table! On todays episode we are joined once again by James from top shelf geckos! This is James’s 4th time on the pod, every episode he’s been on has been super interesting and this one is no different! On this episode we dive into skinks! Specifically Blue tongue skinks & Monkey Tailed skinks! Join me as i learn alll a…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chen Du about ‘At Home’ by a modern Chinese poet, Zuo You. They discuss: Nostalgia in China Deaf poets including Raymond Antrobus Homesickness Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast webs…
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'Soneto de fidelidade' 'Sonnet of Fidelity' by Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes. It is read by Eduardo and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode (6mins52): 4. Soneto de fidelidade: "We Must Enjoy Everything While It Lasts" - Eduardo Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out…
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Episode #83 of Daffy's Round Table! On todays episode we are joined by Damian Mckay a reptile keeper from Australia. Damian is one of the owners of Copperhead Customs a company the builds well custom enclosures for you but then they also fully design and scape it for you and thats the part that Damian does! The big topic for todays episode is reall…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Emma about ‘Lord Ullin’s Daughter’ by Thomas Campbell (1777 – 1844) They discuss: Emma's connection to the poem through her mother Authoritarian fathers The "freshness" of Thomas Campbell's poem: the early work of young artists The power of hearing poetry read out The loss of a child Discover poetry th…
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Extract of 'The Ruin' an Anglo-Saxon poem from The Exeter Book. It is read by Kate and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode (13mins30): 1. The Ruin: "I Feel Less Lonely When I Read This Poem" - Kate Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir an…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to (our second) Tom about, ‘Mother any distance’ by Simon Armitage. They discuss: Family relationships Maternal love Teaching children emotional literacy through poetry The truth of why this poem makes Tom so emotional Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir a…
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Dr. Todd Bolen has been to Israel many times. While he didn't exactly bring us with him, he brought a little bit of the land back with him! In his Photo Companion to the Bible, he includes countless photos that will help you understand the Bible a little bit better. Join us as we ask him some insightful questions! https://www.bibleplaces.com We, Sc…
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Episode #82 of Daffy's Round Table! Today im joined by the one and only Gerald from VIP morphs & we dive into the ball python community! We cover alot of different topics on this episode, from quarantine & hygiene in the reptile room to caring for big collections and how important community is to the hobby! We also talk about the upcoming Canadian …
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about an extract from book 22 of the Iliad by Homer. Richard explains the tale of Achilles, and hones in on the brutality of war which the story portrays. Richard is reminded of the Iliad by the violence he sees in the modern world as a war correspondent. How does Homer's work affect us today? …
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Vivienne Lo about 2 Daoist poems: Chapter 8 of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching and Zhangzi's (Chuang-Tzu's) Butterfly Dream Parable. They discuss: Learning about Chinese philosophy from European hippies (as a Chinese person). Feminism in Chinese Daoist poetry and philosophy. Violence, sexism & racism: ‘growing …
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Martyn about [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings (1894–1962). They discuss: The portability of love e.e. cummings conveys in the poem Otherness due to being an immigrant, or minority in a country - an experience Martyn shares with his wife. Being rooted in a place through one’s …
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Episode #81 of Daffy’s Round Table! Todays episode hits close to home for me, Literally!! I was raised in the UAE and lived there a long time before i moved to Canada but back then the hobby was almost none exist. Things have changed there & the reptile keeping hobby now exists there and is thriving. In this episode I chat with a fellow hobbyist li…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Tom, our producer, about one of his own poems, ‘Sharp Edges’. The poem is read twice with a musical underscore on the second reading. They discuss: - Seamus Heaney - Tom's cycling accident and lucky escape - How and why he started writing poetry after the accident - How time slows down in a moment of s…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Andreea about a Romanian poem called ‘I do not crush the world’s corolla of wonders’ by Lucian Blaga. They discuss: How the poem has shaped Andreea's view of the world Romanian poet and philosopher Lucian Blaga Being comfortable with mystery, unknown, and surprise in life Overcoming anxiety Love and ki…
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In this episode of Elixir hosted by Helen Wing, Donna tells the heartbreaking story of why ‘Winter Swans’ by Owen Sheers means so much to her. They discuss: Reading vs Hearing Poetry How Poetry Should Be Taught In Schools The Importance Of “Feeling Poetry” Why ‘Winter Swans’ Is So Emotional Original musical underscore on the second reading. Discove…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Lijia Zhang about ‘Assembly Line’ by Shu Ting. Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the commen…
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Episode #80 of Daffy Round Table! Today we are joined by a fellow Canadian herpetoculturist that has kept and worked with a variety of uncommon species of reptiles. Whenever im curious about a new species and ask around if anyone has any info on it I’ve received the answer “you should reach out to Coty” many many times so that exactly what I did an…
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In this episode of The Elixir Poetry Podcast, Helen talks to Eduardo who reads a Brazilian poem called ‘Soneto de fidelidade’ by Vinicius de Moraes. Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of …
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Werner Hink, who for many years was a concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, has died. Jay interviewed him some years ago and found him memorable. This episode ends with some playing by Hink (Bach). There is also some Schubert by Isaac Stern, whom Hink prized. There’s a little Broadway, a little rap. A nice buffet of music.Mozart, Overture to “T…
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Episode #79 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode were busting Uromastyx myths!! Uromastyx are becoming quit commonly kept in the reptile hobby but the information on them still seems to be all over the place so today were talking to Uromastyx expert Phillip Lietz of Arids Only! Join us as we talk all about Uromastyx care, their husbandry and Phi…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Bryn about ‘The Masque of Anarchy’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Read all the poems on Elixir here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DM…
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In this episode of China-MENA, titled "China's Challenging Role in US Policy in MENA," join our host Jonathan Fulton featuring Dana Stroul, director of research and senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as they explore China's evolving role and its impact on US policy in the Middle East and North Africa. This episode delve…
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Julia about a poem called ‘La medida de mi madre’ or ‘The Measure of My Mother’ by Begoña Abad. Read all the poems on Elixir here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our…
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Episode #78 of Daffy’s Round Table! It’s time to learn about Anolis! Ive been dismissing this genus for way too long because of how common the green anole & the brown anole are but in this episode I found out that there are over 400 species of anole and all of them are fascinating! Join Armen (Herptime) & I as he teaches us about Anoles, how he kee…
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What should we do when God doesn't seem to be answering? How do we remain patient but also serve God here and now? Dr. Wayne Stiles tackles this question in his book, "Waiting on God: What to Do When God Does Nothing," and talks about how you can apply it in your life! Just like Joseph learned to be patient in the Old Testament, we can learn to be …
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In this episode of China-MENA, titled “From the Red Sea to the Indo-Pacific: Expanding Cooperation Between the Gulf and Asia," host Jonathan Fulton engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Hasan Alhasan, a senior fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. They discuss China's role in Saudi Arabia's energy sectors, the impact …
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Episode #77 of Daffy’s Round Table! Who doesn’t love crocodiles am I right?? Now while I definitely do not recommend them as pets some people do have the space, the facility and the means to house them and work with them and in this episode we learn all about keeping crocodiles and alligators in captivity! And who better to teach us than Chris Diet…
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Helen Wing is talking to Kate from Gosport (England) about an Anglo-Saxon poem called ‘The Ruin’ from The Exeter Book. If you resonate with 'The Ruin' like Kate, or think you might take something different from it you can... Read it here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast …
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Episode #76 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we are joined by Antoine of DPR coldblood who just got back from an incredible trip to Japan where he toured breeding facilities and checked out the JRS Reptile Expo in Tokyo! Join us as we get into some of the difference and similarities between the hobby and the expos here in North America vs in…
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Welcome to The Elixir Poetry Podcast! We are excited to announce that Episode 1 will air on Wednesday 5th June where Helen's guest reads an Anglo-Saxon poem! Receive our newsletter for further commentary and episode updates! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the epis…
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The Bible is such an expansive book that we often get caught up in the details. We might read one passage in the New Testament and forget that the same God inspired the Old Testament thousands of years before! Dr. J. Carl Laney joins us again to discuss his book that connects the whole Bible! He answers common questions and makes studying the Bible…
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Jay begins this episode with Paul Hindemith, who in 1921 combined his interest in ragtime with his love of Bach. There is also a minuet by Ravel, glancing back at Haydn. There is a song by Zemlinsky, setting Langston Hughes. There are wonders and curiosities in this episode—which, by the way, has a sponsor: Michael Lohafer, who, as Jay says, is “a …
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Welcome back to episode 75 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we learn all about the Corytophanidae family, the basilisks, the Laemanctus & the cortyphanes! Everything you need to know about keeping these fascinating species in Captivity! And who better to learn from than Eric Haycraft of Casqueheaded who has been specializing in this family o…
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In this episode of China-MENA titled “The View from New Delhi: Can IMEC rival China’s Belt and Road?”, our host Jonathan Fulton and guests Ambassador Navdeep Suri and expert Kabir Taneja explore the India, Middle East, Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and its ties to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). We unravel India's significant strategic in…
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Do you have a friend that you just wish would accept the Gospel?! Maybe something is holding them back. Dr. J.B. Hixson explains 10 things that may be holding your friend back from accepting Jesus as their Savior. Maybe there is a reason or two that you haven't thought of before... https://a.co/d/fwUokZq We, Scott and Gabe, need to know if you guys…
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Episode #74 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode we are joined by Logan Hope That Bearded Bug Guy BUT we’re not here to talk about bugs today! Logan is an absolute artist when it comes to building and scaping enclosures on this episode we focus in on two of his biggest enclosures, a massive blue beauty rat snake grow tent that he can walk into a…
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Episode #73 of Daffy’s Round Table! On this episode, I am super excited and honoured to have on the one and only Dillon Perron from the Animals At Home Network. Dillon is a leading charge in the fight to better our reptile keeping and changing the way the world views our hobby. With so many people trying to shut our hobby and industry down we need …
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We've all been there...you thought that you had finally stopped struggling with that one sin, and then....the temptation was too strong again. Does that mean you are no longer a Christian? How can believers actually overcome sin? In today's episode with Dr. Dennis Rokser of Grace & Truth Bible Church, we will discuss these questions and so much mor…
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In this episode, Jay begins with a shout—“Carolina Shout,” the classic jazz number by James P. Johnson. There are songs by Schumann, Puccini, and Porter (Cole). There are piano preludes—starter pieces by their composers. At the end, there is a sunburst of calypso. Enjoy this smorgasbord.Johnson, James P., “Carolina Shout”Schumann, “Röseleine, Rösel…
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In this episode, China vs the IMEC Corridor in the Middle East, Dr. Jean-Loup Samaan from the Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore joins to discuss minilateral initiatives' impacts in the region. Explore the ongoing significance of the International Maritime Exercise (IMEC), Israel's post-Gaza war role, and complexities of …
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Episode #72 Of Daffy's Round Table! On this weeks episode i am joined by Rus Wilson of Aquarimax pets to discuss the invert keeping hobby! While Rus has been in the hobby a long time and has experience in many niches in the hobby, he is one of the few people (that i know off) keeping and working with rare and fascinating species of inverts. Join us…
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Episode #71 of Daffy’s Round Table! Exo Terra just released a brand new terrarium light with adjustable UVA, UVB & LED! Meet the Terrasky UV, i think its going to be an absolute game changer for the Reptile hobby! On this episode i am joined by Jesse De Luca, Exo Terra's National Product Specialist and we talk all about the TerraSky products from t…
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Archeology is an exciting pursuit that helps us understand the Bible in a different light. Dr. Titus Kennedy's book, "The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands," provides much-needed context to your daily Bible study! We tackle many questions in today's interview, including why archeology is important, when Jericho fell, and so much more! h…
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