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Better in Bavaria

U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria

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U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's Better in Bavaria podcast, where we share stories and highlight the people behind them - the Soldiers and Army civilians who support our readiness mission all while making our community a great place to work, live and raise a family.
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Join Ed and Phil O'Meara as they look at countries lost to the mists of time. We’ll have stories, sketches, songs and guests. Have you ever heard of the Republic of West Florida? Or how about the Soviet Republic of Bavaria? Subscribe to hear their stories, learn and maybe even laugh.
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Welcome to the Invest in Bavaria-US Podcast, where successful entrepreneurs from the US share insights about why Bavaria is THE place to build a business in the heart of Europe. This is a production of Invest in Bavaria, the business promotion agency of Bavaria, Germany’s largest federal state, where innovation and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Find out more at www.bavaria.org
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Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And no, we’re not just talking about Harry and Meghan. There are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. From W ...
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From the reign of preposterous royal individuals, such as George IV, formerly Prince of Wales, and King Ludvig II of Bavaria, to the brilliant and belligerent, like the Italian artist, Caravaggio, to the scandalous les Incroyables et Merveilleuses, who emerged from the French Reign of Terror, the chronicles revealed in Outrageous History! will raise your eyebrows and leave you shaking your head. Join journalist Ernest Granson as he interviews historians around the world, delving into some of ...
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Every difficult time is an opportunity to create, listen and learn from experiences. The Pretzel Podcast will bring creative inspiration and stories closer to you, in your ears. #thepretzelpodcast pretzel /ˈprɛts(ə)l/ 1. a crisp biscuit baked in the form of a knot or a stick and flavored with salt, very famous in the Bavaria region, Germany 2. twist, bend, or contort
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Composer, Arranger & Producer. "DJ" ing since 1997. Universal Music , Buddha Bar , George V Records , Cafe de Anatolia, Bonzai Music , Essential House Records , Interlabel Music , Eivissa Recordings ,Bavaria Recordings , Doppelgaenger,Moonster Music . Kalan Müzik, Dmc Müzik , Arpej Müzik Ceo & Founder of Houseyounite (www.houseyounite.com) Soul Fabrik ( www.soulfabrik.com ) İstanbul Dj Academy ( www.istanbuldjacademy.com ) Moonster Music Feza Muzik Cayman Records Danceprin Fuga Records Kare ...
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We are Curtain K, a young DJ duo from Bavaria, Germany. In 2014 we started to create our first Hardstyle mixes and published them on YouTube. In the last few years we made over a hundred thousand views per month. After 3 years of YouTube our focus has changed more and more to live performances. Today we play regularly in clubs and on festivals. A few months ago, we finished our own studio. Due to that we have a lot of new possibilities, so we are able to realize our plans and dreams for the ...
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Every week Bits & Pretzels Editor-in-Chief Britta Weddeling (@bweddeling) invites the most important voices from the global founders and VC network to her podcast to discuss their routes from founding or financing a startup to the peak of international success. Guest include world renowned Silicon Valley representatives such as former Head of Retail at Apple, Angela Ahrendts, Shazam founder Chris Barton, Drew Houston, the founder of Dropbox, Hollywood actor Jessica Alba and the leading voice ...
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✘_✘ ╰ ╯ >-< ------------------------------------------- || Producer & DJ || || Germany / Bavaria || Producing & DJing started: 2014 "I like to listen, produce and play music! I make future music, crazy & unique style! My rhythm is infected!" - Infected Rhythm Bio: Infected Rhythm is a German DJ and producer. In addition to the Ghostproducing he has already received a few releases on some smaller labels and produced some public remixes. At a young age, he has already discovered the passion fo ...
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Underfunded

Public Interest Law Center

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Public school funding in Pennsylvania has been on the skids for decades now, but today, it’s doing real harm all over the state. And this isn’t by accident. PA’s legislature has created a system where the kids who need the most, get the least, usually because of where they live. So much so that across the Keystone State, 86% of public school students are attending schools that are underfunded. And lots of Pennsylvanians are saying enough is enough. Some of them have gone so far as to take th ...
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Alright Athens

Athens-Limestone County Public Library

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ALRIGHT ATHENS: Tell Us Your Story! A podcast featuring the people of Athens and Limestone County, Alabama. Each story is as unique as the people themselves, but they all reveal the character, the culture, and the distinct voices of a classic Southern community. Entertaining. Thoughtful. Poignant. Listen to these sound snapshots from our latest Library Voices podcast series. From Athens-Limestone Public Library.
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Tune in to hear how different Monday mornings are from your town or city as Claudia makes her way to work in her Alpine splendor in Bavaria. Some things may be familiar, but the breathtaking landscape certainly helps distract her from the Monday morning blues. So, if you're listening to this on your way to work in Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, New Yor…
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In part one, Ludwig II reluctantly became king when his father died. But instead of leading his country, he poured his money and time into the operas of Richard Wagner. Now, members of the king’s own government are plotting his demise. But this only makes Ludwig dive deeper into his next flight of fantasy: building giant castles. As the bills rack …
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One of the most frequent requests from Thoughtful Money viewers is for a discussion focused on investing for income. Well, that's what we're delivering here.Steven Bavaria, author of the book 'The Income Factory: An Investor’s Guide to Consistent Lifetime Returns' joins us to share his framework for constructing a lower-risk portfolio of income-gen…
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Catherine de Medici was Queen of France for nearly 30 years, during a time that was so volatile it makes the French Revolution feel like a street fair. In part one of this three-part series, Catherine is an Italian orphan who marries into French royalty. But keeping her new cushy life won’t be easy. Catherine’s new hubby has a side piece and if Cat…
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For a long time now, passive capital inflows have powered equities higher, especially the Magnificent 7, as a tremendous percent of every new dollar that flows into the market goes into these 7 stocks. But some of these once-bulletproof companies are now starting to struggle.And those passive capital inflows? There are emerging signs they may be st…
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Stocks pretty much ended the week where they began.Is the raging rally that has propelled stocks higher so far this year finally running out of gas?Quite possibly thinks portfolio manager Lance Roberts. Valuations remain at extremely stretched extremes for many assets including story stocks like Nvida, speculative assets like Bitcoin...and even gol…
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To better understand the current economic environment we find ourselves in, it helps to better understand how we ended up here.And few have as detailed an understanding as today's guest, who has been a true insider in both Washington DC and Wall Street for his extremely long & accomplished career.We're fortunate today to speak with former Congressm…
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The death of Russian political activist and freedom rights campaigner Alexei Navalny stunned the world for its open brazenness at the hands of Vladimir Putin and his government. There is little doubt that Putin was responsible for Navalny's death, although a Russian court of law will no doubt never adjudicate on the manner. Navalny's death leaves R…
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Since the October lows, stocks have roared back to record highs, and bonds have risen solidly as US 10yr Treasury yields have dropped from 5% to near 4%Will the bull run continue through the rest of 2024? It is an election year in America after all.Or, have the animal spirits carried assets to unsustainable prices, putting us in danger of a painful…
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This two-part series is all about Lili'uokalani, the first and last queen of the Kingdom of Hawai’i. In part one, Lili'uokalani came of age in the Hawaiian court and supported her brother when he became king. But when powerful foreigners forced through a new constitution that stripped rights from the Hawaiian people, Lili’uokalani refused to stay s…
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When today's guest was on this channel back in December, he explained that rising net liquidity was responsible for the surprisingly strong performance seen in both the economy & the financial markets in 2023. And he predicted that these net liquidity inflows would continue, leading to even higher asset prices ahead. Well, here in the final month o…
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Well, another week, another all-time high in stocks. Valuations are now stretched to extremes only seen near a bubble top, and volatility is low...too low. The odds of a pull-back, perhaps a larger correction, are concerningly high enough to make this now a time to hedge your positions, advises portfolio manager Lance Roberts. In this video, he & I…
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The media is full of reports that the economy is in fine shape due to a "strong" and "resilient" consumer who has held up much better than expected during the recent years of high inflation and high interest rates.But has the average consumer truly shrugged all that off?Or are they in worse shape than we're being told?For a deep dive into the true …
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As the stock market trades at all-time highs, is this a great time to continue to ride the bull rally?Or has the getting been too good for too long? Is it instead now a good time to take gains and wait for a correction?Today we'll hear answers to these questions from Chance Finucane, Chief Investment Office at Oxbow Advisors. Oxbow Advisors is a fi…
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Before Hawai’i was a state, it was an independent kingdom ruled by a series of monarchs – including one queen. Queen Lili’uokalani was a writer, composer, and philanthropist who gave everything she had to protect her homeland and her people. In part one of this two-part series, Lili’uokalani is named as heir to the throne – and all of the problems …
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The economy is chugging along at more robust GDP growth than many expected. Inflation has moderated and unemployment remains low.Many, including Wall Street for certain, have bought into the soft landing -- or no landing at all -- narrative.We're in a Golidilocks era they tell us. Bears should stop worrying, admit they've been wrong, and join the p…
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Investing great Ray Dalio said this week: "The stock market doesn't look very bubbly".But Bank of America just released a new report titled: "The S&P 500 is egregiously expensive"Who's closer to right?Portfolio manager Lance Roberts leans more towards BofA's assessment, though that doesn't mean the current mania in stocks can't run higher.But given…
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Inflation has been called the invisible tax.Economist John Maynard Keynes wrote that, through it, "Governments can confiscate, secretly and unobserved, an important part of the wealth of their citizens" in a process that "engages all the hidden forces of economic law on the side of destruction, and does it in a manner which not one man in a million…
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'Life is too short to learn German', said Oscar Wilde. And even for a native German speaker, it does have its challenges. Over Here, Over There podcast co-host Claudia Koestler takes you through the quirky nuances and daunting tongue-twisters that give credence to Wilde's perspective. Still, it can be rather amusing to hear a German word that is as…
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Back in 1996, Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan famously said:"How do we know when irrational exuberance has unduly escalated asset values, which then become subject to unexpected and prolonged contractions?"It was a prophetic question, as the stock market soon after became caught up in the mania of the DotCom bubble, reaching unprecedented leve…
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Well, the average home price in America remains just about as unaffordable as it's ever been.In fact, a recent report from real estate data provider ATTOM examined the median home prices last year for roughly 575 U.S. counties and found that home prices in 99% of those areas are beyond the reach of the average income earner.And to add insult to inj…
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The S&P is at yet another record high in a week that saw the second-biggest 1-day gain in market cap in history after Nvidia (NVDA) delighted investors with blowout revenue& earnings growth.The bulls are stampeding hard now and FOMO-driven momentum chasers are back.Stocks remain solidly in short-term overbought territory. Valuation metrics of many …
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Who were the Minoans of Crete? Were they really Europe's first civilisation? Ed travels to the Palace of Knossos for CTDEA On The Road to find out if it was the real home of the Minotaur or if the Greek myths were a load of old bull. Check out ctdeapod.com and follow us @ctdeapod on Facebook or X. Please leave us a review wherever you listen.…
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After decades of moving towards increased globalization, the aftermath of the supply-chain vulnerabilities revealed by the COVID pandemic, as well as the geopolitical fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are pushing the world order into a more fragmented state.If trade globalization has indeed peaked, what does that mean for the future of the…
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You might not know his name but you probably know his legacy. King Ludwig II of Bavaria was known as the “Fairy Tale King” due to his extreme love of the arts. He funded famous operas and built extravagant castles – including one that inspired Walt Disney. But he also ignored his duties and refused to lead, choices that eventually cost him his crow…
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Inflation for January rose higher than expected. Is this a one-off blip?Or is it a sign that the remaining inflation in the system is "sticky", and going to prove harder for the Federal Reserve to get under control?Some analysis have been warning that we may be falling into the same trap as we did in the 1970s, which saw a series of rollercoaster s…
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The S&P 500 is now solidly above 5,000. Stocks have shrugged off "bad" data like higher inflation numbers & disappointing retail sales -- nothing at the moment seems able to dampen Wall Street's euphoria. And little surprise, retail investors are now piling into the markets, eager not to miss the party. These are classic late-stage signs of a toppi…
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Narrative drives so much of the thinking today, especially when it comes to the markets.To prevent becoming unduly influenced by it, it's important to ground ourselves in data.We should ask first: what is the data saying?And then we can judge whether the current prevailing narratives are consistent with it.So, what is the current data telling us?To…
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The officially-reported headline GDP, jobs and inflation numbers look pretty rosy right now.But how much of that is due to actual, healthy sustainable economic activity vs extraordinary government intervention?Deficit spending as a percentage of GDP is currently at heights not seen outside of major wartimes and government jobs have surged, total fe…
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'There's no place like home', said Dorothy in one of the most famous final lines in cinematic history in The Wizard of Oz. The concept of home has intrigued writers, scholars, travelers, artists, soldiers, students, and every human being who has ever walked the planet. So it has with Claudia as she prepares to leave a place she has called home for …
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When Grace Kelly died tragically in 1982 she left behind a legacy as an actress, philanthropist, and fashion icon. But she also left behind a 17-year-old daughter who was in the car crash that took Grace’s life. Princess Stephanie of Monaco is born into royal fame and fortune, but almost immediately wants to trade in her tiara for a t-shirt. She sp…
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According to the official data - be it economic growth, disinflation or jobs -- things could hardly be better.But if you talk to a regular person on the street, they're likely to tell you that times aren't that great, and getting tougher.Why is the prevailing narrative so disconnected from the reality on the ground?And where are things likely to he…
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The S&P finally hit a new all-time high of 5,000 this week. So does this milestone give the market the green light to rocket higher? Or is this the right time to lock in recent gains by starting to sell? Portfolio manager Lance Roberts thinks the latter is more likely, especially as the S&P remains quite overbought here from a technical perspective…
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Markets seem pretty convinced that 2024 is experiencing, in the words of US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen, a soft landing.But what if everyone is wrong?And if they are wrong, which assets are cheap right now and what will happen to the market?Steen Jacobsen, Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer of Saxo Bank, has been pointedly asking thes…
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Our special guest has risen from relative obscurity over the past three years to be recognised by fans across a crowded New York City street. Such is the worldwide popularity of the TV show The Great British Bake-off, which he won in 2021, under stiff competition, and now is climbing the name recognition ladder, which – who knows? – may lead him to…
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A few days ago, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee released its latest policy decision, followed by a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged, and reiterated that it thinks it's making good progress getting inflation under control while protecting the jobs market.Soon after Powell's conference, in a…
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In part one, Grace Kelly fought her way from aspiring actress to onscreen queen. Now she has an even bigger role on the horizon: European princess. Grace is about to catch the attention of Prince Rainier of Monaco, but marrying into a royal family will come with a whole lot more than she bargained for. Princess of Monaco will be her hardest role ye…
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The bears had every opportunity to break the markets over the past few years: From a global pandemic with a broad economic shut down, to a resulting 40 year high in inflation followed by the most aggressive rate cycle in history.But the bears failed. The markets are back at all-time highs.And likely to power a lot higher from here, predicts technic…
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Germany has long been at the centre of European history. From the Prussian wars of the 1600s to the world wars of the 20th century to the main economic power of the European Union. In this episode Jonathan van Bilsen explores Berlin and Potsdam and then travels south to Dresden, ending his trek in Bavaria, visiting Heidelberg and Neuschwanstein Cas…
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The S&P 500 is back to an all-time high and the NASDAQ is a hairs'-breadth away from the same. Stocks have started 2024 strong and appear now to be in a positive-feedback loop, where higher prices entice more buyers, leading to still higher prices. Multiple expansion is underway and stocks are remain quite overbought in the short-term. How much lon…
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The S&P and Nasdaq are back to all-time highs. And the recently-released Q4 GDP data beat analysts expectations, positively, by a long shot.So are we in the clear? Is the soft landing camp being proven right?Have we been able to side step the Lag Effects so many expected from the Fed's aggressive campaigns of rates hikes and Quantitative Tightening…
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