Month: August 2019

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Should Facebook have its own currency?

Love it or hate it, Facebook is one of the world's most popular social media platforms. Over a relatively short span of time, the company has exploded into numerous areas of human interaction (and created no small amount of controversy along the way). In May of 2009, Facebook experimented with a virtual currency concept called Facebook Credits. It didn't last long, but there may be a new scheme on the horizon. Join the guys as they explore the fact, fiction and conspiracy surrounding the Facebook Libra, the proposed virtual currency that -- according to critics -- could allow this social media platform to function like a central bank.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #259 – “The Town Bully” with Simon Gibson

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys (Rivers, Sam, and Carter) sit down with the inimitable comedian and actor, Simon Gibson! This is Simon's first time on the show which is both long overdue and quite surprising since Simon lives next door to Disgraceland Studios. The first part of this episode is all about comedy and specifically comedian merchandise and road gimmicks. The boys chat about Simon's new podcast "Roommates for Life" with past guest of our show, M.K. Paulsen. We then get into the main story of the episode: An induction of an entire Missouri town into the Goods from the Woods Hall of Fame. Skidmore, MO had a problem with a town bully and, in 1981, they took care of the problem. The story is pretty violent up so, TRIGGER WARNING in advance if you don't like descriptions of blood and violence but we think the story is as compelling as it is entertaining (Plus it may be the inspiration for the last scene of 'Road House'). Follow Simon on all forms of Social Media @SimeyGibson. Check out that new pod! Song of the week is "Long Time Gone" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, and Tom Jones! This is a good jam! Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @CarterGlascock Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Let’s not make a deal: Brexit

Talk grows ever-louder of Britain exiting the European Union without a divorce agreement. Most parliamentarians would rather avoid that—but can they do anything to stop it? We join a Ukrainian military exercise as the country seeks to beef up defences that were nearly wiped out by Russia’s annexation of Crimea. And, China’s tech companies train their sights on the tech-savvy elderly. Additional audio: "English Dawn Chorus, Rural, late spring" by odilonmarcenaro at Freesound.org and “Puzzle Pieces” by Lee Rosevere.
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This is Capitalism - Poppy and Cliff: The Money Clinic – Episode 1

Money is one of the top three strains on relationships and it’s a common cause of rift between family and friends too. You might be cautious and risk averse and hate to see your partner frittering their money away on new clothes and nights out; while they might think you should stop being so miserly with your cash and splash out once in a while. In the Money Box summer series Ruth Alexander introduces ‘The Money Clinic’. We eavesdrop on the conversations of three couples and a mother and son talking honestly about their finances with a relationship counsellor. We learn who they are, about their relationship with the other person, and what financial issues are coming between them. We hear practical tips on how each couple can better to manage their cash, and also how to manage the emotional side of money. We learn that individual attitudes to money are formed in early life, and how arguments about money are often about so much more than just money. In this programme we meet Cliff and Poppy who own a cafe together but their financial mind-sets are miles apart. He’s a ‘maverick’ with money, while she’s intensely frugal. Can they find a middle ground? Producer Smita Patel Editor Emma Rippon
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Ologies with Alie Ward - 100th Episode: Best Life Advice from Ologists + 100 More Ologies

ONE HUNDRED EPISODES, kiddos. From slimy hagfish coils on the ocean floor to the outer reaches of space. Into our brains and out a bird butt and beyond. Ol' Dadward reflects on the past 100 episodes by distilling the 5 best peptalk lifehack self-helpy pieces of advice she's learned from making Ologies for the last nearly two years. Also: a list of 100 potential more episodes and what's cooking for the next few weeks.

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The NewsWorthy - Tariffs Delayed, Airport Protests & Spectacles 3 – Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, August 14th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a major change in the U.S.-China trade war, and what happened with a major media merger.

Plus: new AR sunglasses from the company behind Snapchat, the future of bottled water, and how much time is best to take off work.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

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Read More:

Tariffs Delayed: CBS News, CNBC, WSJ, AP

Hong Kong Airport Protest: CNN, NBC News, Vox

Placido Domingo Allegations: NYT, BBC, AP

CBS & Viacom Merger: CNBC, WSJ, The Verge 

Snap AR Glasses: The Verge, Engadget, CNBC

Apple’s New Student ID: 9to5Mac,, TechCrunch, Apple

Dominos E-Bike Delivery: TechCrunch, Engadget

Dasani Water Cans: Bloomberg, CNN, TechCrunch

 

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The Daily Signal - #525: Protests Escalate in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are intensifying, with the city’s main airport getting shut down. The big question: Will Beijing get involved? In today's episode, we discuss that and more with Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Plus: Miley Cyrus is getting a divorce, and her rationale doesn’t reflect too well on her—or her generation. We discuss.We also cover these stories:-Warden at Jeffrey Epstein's prison gets reassigned in wake of suicide.-States sue President Trump over the repeal of Obama-era power plant rules.-U.S. delays some tariffs on China.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com Enjoy the show!

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