Meta Church is a church based in New York City, and we're committed to helping you experience the transformative power of Jesus in your life. In this weekly podcast from Pastors Ricky and Krista Ortiz, you'll hear messages that are encouraging, relevant to everyday life, and that will inspire you to take the next step in your journey with Jesus.
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Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
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The official podcast for SoundStage!, featuring host Jorden Guth for seasons 2 and 3, plus hosts Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger for season 1
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Interviews and discussions from Tropics of Meta and New Romantic Robot Productions.
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The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Lubna Hamdan
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Do you feel alone in your business journey as a female business owner? Are you struggling to juggle it all? Do you wish you had ACTUAL STRATEGIES to get out of overwhelm, increase your efficiency AND skyrocket your e-commerce sales?In this podcast your host and serial entrepreneur Lisa Jones interviews founders and industry experts to unpack their journey to success and share actionable takeaways that YOU can implement to build a balanced life that sets your soul on fire! Lisa has built and ...
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If you do a Google search for "finding the one" you will find that over 24 BILLION search results are populated in just 0.35 seconds! Clearly, this topic and this idea of finding the one is something we deeply care about and desire clarity on.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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Businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Saudi’s Neom and new airline
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We reveal the UAE businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Neom mulling a $1.3BN bond, and the kingdom’s newest airline linked to Africa. Plus, boycotts shut down a KFC branch 24 hours after opening in Algeria.By Augustus Media
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Businesses in the South American nation have been told to shut down for two days due to power cuts caused by drought. We find out more. The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. We hear why. And Google terminates 28 staff who protested against a contract signed with the government o…
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Rain car insurance, Google fires pro-Gaza staff, Starbucks & Alshaya face backlash, Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass NYC & London
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What to do with insurance if your car has been damaged by the rain, Google fires pro-Palestine employees, Gulf markets tumbled but Egypt’s 70+ index is up, firms moving HQ to Saudi have to pay zakat tax, Starbucks and Alshaya aim to repair imageand Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass New York & LondonBy Augustus Media
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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on China steel
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President Jo Biden is set to call for a tripling of US tariffs on steel and aluminium. His demand for tariff hikes comes as he tackles fraught relations with China. A Boeing engineer has told US lawmakers that he was harassed and threatened after he raised concerns about the safety of the company's planes. We hear from engineers and their claims. T…
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UAE weather damage, holidays bad for business, Spinneys IPO, Abu Dhabi’s Microsoft deal, and Four Seasons $155k jet
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How the weather is affecting business in the UAE, prominent businessmen say long Eid holidays bad for business, Spinneys will go public with 25% stakE, Abu Dhabi AI group gets $1.5bn from Microsoft and The Four Seasons has launched its own private jet for $115K a dayBy Augustus Media
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Flash floods have bought Dubai to a standstill. Devina Gupta speaks to a tourist from India who is one of thousands stuck at a mall The Mall of Emirates throughout the night after roads became gridlocked and the metro system stopped working. Also, the International Monetary Fund - is renewing its confidence in the American economy. The IMF report s…
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Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education
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Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial educationBy Augustus Media
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US electric car maker tesla has announced job cuts - is the ride getting rough for the global electric vehicle market? Also, should China face sanctions for buying oil from Iran? We speak to a Congressman from the US who thinks so Plus, the truth behind truth social continues as we look how Trump Media shares have been falling. And finally, is Amer…
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Emaar ban, Andrew Tate's $16M Dubai place, Nas Daily x WeWork's Adam Neumann, and Google's IDF scandal
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Emaar has placed a ban on any AI-altering imagery of its assets, Andrew Tate says now isn't a good time to sell your Dubai property, Nas Daily may be teaming up with WeWork's disgraced ex-CEO on his new startup, and Google is facing backlash for a $1M consulting deal with Israeli militaryBy Augustus Media
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On today’s programme we discuss the likelihood and nature of an Iranian attack on Israel.Also, find out why a hunger strike has begun on the island of Tenerife in response to the damaging effects of tourism on the Canary Islands.Plus, we head to Argentina and find out how they are grappling with high inflation.And finally, find out how an American …
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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 2) - Anthem Room Correction | FIR and IIR Filters | In-Room Response
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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…
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South China Sea threat discussed as Biden hosts Kishida and Marcos
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Joe Biden has pledged to protect the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea. He made the comments at a White House summit with Philippine president Marcos and Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida. We look at the importance of the US economic relationship with Japan. President Biden has also introduced new rules aimed at tightening gun …
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Consumer prices in the US rose faster than expected last month. The CPI measure of inflation rose 3.5% over the 12 months to March, up from 3.2% in February, the US Labor Department said. How will the new law restricting abortion in Arizona affect the state’s clinics? Plus UK Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson tells us what she makes of…
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How is the surging price of commodities affecting the global economy?
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Commodities - the raw materials that power business around the globe - are surging in price. And that suggests investors betting on a prolonged expansion—and a potential rebound in inflation. The S&P GSCI, which tracks commodity prices has advanced 12% this year. Copper and oil have gained more than 10% and 17%, respectively. Gold is also posting f…
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Solar Eclipse lights up businesses in the US
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More than thirty million people live along the path of the solar eclipse; many others have travelled to share the experience. NASA conducted experiments to study the Sun's atmosphere during the phenomenon. A quarter of Airbnb guests in the US with bookings for Sunday night were booked for a stay in the eclipse’s path. Also, in the programme, the pr…
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5 Lies We Believe About Sex, Dating, and Marriage
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With each passing day, it seems like the worlds of sex, dating, and marriage has become increasingly complex, complicated, and confusing. But the truth is it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, God has A LOT to say about each of these areas! In this series, we’ll delve into the heart of what God says so we can discover the radical principles that…
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Impact of a rare earthquake being assessed across NYC and US East Coast
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A rare earthquake that struck New York City has swayed landmarks and cracked roads. Roger Hearing has been speaking to an NYC based stockbroker who describes the moment of impact plus we hear from the Co-Director of the Global Resilience Institute Dr Daniel Aldrich about whether New York is prepared to withstand a quake of a larger magnitude. Also,…
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Dubai startup fraud, Amazon, Quran, Azizi Developments, Abu Dhabi Tourism, and Supercar Blondie
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The Dubai startup founder nobody wants to touch, Amazon invests $4BN in OpenAI rival, a Dutch company sparks outrage with dissolvable Quran paper, this developer will donate $163M to build a school complex in Dubai, Abu Dhabi will spend $10BN in tourism push to nearly double hotel rooms, and Supercar Blondie is looking to raise over $100M after ref…
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We examine one the biggest property deals in Europe since 2022 as Gucci has splashed out on a new $1.3bn office in Milan.British businessman Joe Lewis is sentenced by a US judge to three years' probation for orchestrating an insider trading scheme. The BBC's New York business correspondent Michelle Fleury tell us more.Is Gen Z opting for blue colla…
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Dubai chef Jose Andres, AI deaths, Meta/Netflix trouble and Aramco’s $7.2BN contract
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Jose Andres is mourning the death of 7 aid workers from his charity World Central Kitchen in an IDF attack in Gaza, where Israel is using AI technology Lavender to carpet bomb civilians. Plus, Netflix and Meta are entangled in another privacy scandal, and finally Aramco awarded a $7.2BN contact for a gas plant in Saudi…
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Staff at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company are back at work . Roger Hearing examines how the leading chipmaker has been affected by the earthquake from Bob O'Donnell, the President of California based TECHnalysis Research. Tesla expands its ambition into India. We hear what this means for the production and sales of electric cars. And Disn…
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Top Stories Today Dubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5M Double Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPO Riyad Attracts 350 European Companies Moving Their HQS to The CapitalBy Augustus Media
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Rebuilding Gaza estimated to cost $18.5 billion.
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A report led by the World Bank and UN estimates costs to rebuild Gaza’s critical infrastructure to be $18.5 billion dollars. We look at how this will be funded and find out why a charity has suspended shipments of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Also are drivers falling out of love with Electric cars? Tesla and BYD have reported significant a drop in sal…
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China special: Mubadala, real estate crisis, deflation, aging population and what it means for Dubai
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Mubadala has come to the rescue of China’s mall operating giant, China is having a real estate crisis but it's bringing the Chinese back to Dubai. It's also dealing with deflation - what does that mean for the region? Plus, understanding the effects of China’s aging population on the GCCBy Augustus Media
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What could minimum wage rises mean for workers?
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A number of countries around the world, including the US, UK and Canada, are making changes to their minimum wage. We examine the impact these increases could have. Plus, why the manufacturing sector in the US expanded for the first time in over a year. Also, Germany relaxes laws around cannabis for personal use but will it lead to a boom in busine…
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Swvl’s story, Cafu’s crisis, Abu Dhabi’s asset managers, and Ambani and Adani unite
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"Nobody believed we would make it" admits Swivvl founder as the company turns profitable, but critics still say the startup raised and spent too much. Plus, profits of Lazurde have dropped but it still recommends paying dividends, Abu Dhabi is drawing increased interest from asset managers, Cafu is going through a PR crisis, and two fierce rivals h…
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The Easter story offers us something different. It tells us there is grace available for everyone! And in this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares exactly how and why we can have the confidence that grace really is available to us all.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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Good Friday is a day where we reflect on the cost of our salvation and price Jesus Christ paid on the Cross. But it's not just for reflection, it's for response. Because of what Christ has done, we respond by surrendering our lives.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 1) - Education | NRC | DSP | Athena Project
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc., to discuss his history in hi-fi, how he ended up at the NRC, how his work with Dr. Floyd Toole evolved into the pioneering Athena project, and exactly what sorts of tests he and others constructed and conducted to determine listener preferenc…
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Made in Arabia: Transforming Abu Dhabi with Iconic Developments
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Aldar Properties' journey reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, positioning it as a key player in not only the UAE. but also the global real estate industry. As it moves forward, Aldar remains dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development of Abu Dhabi and beyond, shaping the skylines of the futu…
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Sam Bankman-Fried 'Crypto King' sentenced to 25 years in prison
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The co-founder of FTX has been jailed for "one of the biggest financial frauds" in US history. Also, we find out why the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle. France votes on a law to prevent discrimination against your hairstyle at work. And, could a law in Florida stop kids under 13 from accessing social media? …
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What does bridge collapse mean for business in Baltimore?
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A local brewery founder near the Francis Scott Key Bridge reacts to the aftermath and we hear from the United States Chamber of Commerce. Also, China buys flying-car technology from a Slovakian company. And, we look ahead to the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former boss of FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange. (Picture: National Transp…
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UAE salaries, Saudi's IPOs, Hollywood, and the Baltimore bridge incident
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UAE salaries are expected to outpace the growth of living costs in 2024, how the Baltimore bridge incident is going to affect the global supply chain, what Saudi's IPOs mean for the region, and why 2 Hollywood producers are setting up shop in DubaiBy Augustus Media
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Donald Trump, TikTokers, Telegram, Lucid and Bolt
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Top Stories Today Donald Trump sells 'God Bless the USA' bibles, TikTokers more effective than celebrities, Telegram’s new feature may cost more than your entire phone bill, America’s electric car maker Lucid looks to Saudi for funding and Estonia’s Bolt takes on Uber in EgyptBy Augustus Media
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Boeing, Saudi's private sector, AI in Abu Dhabi, and the owner of Arab News
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Top Stories Today: Boeing’s CEO will step down in the wake of ongoing safety problems, Saudi's private sector has added 1.1M jobs, the EU has enforced the toughest AI regulations in the world - what does that mean for Abu Dhabi? And shares of the owner of Arab News have hit a record highBy Augustus Media
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Baltimore bridge collapse spurs supply-chain uncertainty
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Rahul Tandon is joined by a reporter in Baltimore to assess the economic impact of the accident.. The port near the bridge is the largest in the US for specialised cargo. And why are young people recording their bosses firing them, and sharing it online? We speak to one TikToker credited with starting the so-called “QuitTok” trend, and an HR expert…
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Boeing boss leaves after crisis over firms safety record
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Rahul Tandon examines the impact of the departure of the company’s Chief Executive David Calhoun. He is leaving Boeing after problems over the company's safety record. The US, UK and New Zealand, and the UK have raised concerns about Chinese cyber attacks and campaigns. It comes after reports emerged about a hacking plot which targeted millions of …
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Vice meeting scandal, Bahrain takes Mclaren, BBC worries, and MBC's Anghami deal
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A Vice chief had to cut a meeting short after a flood of thumbs down emojis, boycotts of this Dubai cafe continue, Bahrain's Mumtalakat full ownership of Mclaren group revealed, ex-Disney CEO says no need for ESPN partnerships, BBC fears force of online algorithms and MBC grabs nearly 14% of Anghami in surprise move…
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We all have needs. Some needs we're well aware of, other needs have not made themselves as apparent just yet. But we still have needs. Thankfully, God's grace meets us in those places of need AND God's grace knows what we need before we even realize we need it ourselves.By Pastors Ricky & Krista Ortiz
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At least 40 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a packed concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, Russian intelligence have said. Our Presenter Roger Hearing will be hearing the latest from our reporter. The FBI say there's a criminal investigation into what happened when a panel fell off a Boeing plane in mid-flight back in January. We …
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Apple and Hermes face lawsuits, Parkin's shares soar 30%, and Elon Musk is racist, claims ex-CNN host
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A Bahrain F&B group has taken legal action against pro-Israel chef Susy Massetti, while both Apple and Hermes are being sued in two separate incidents - find out why - and Elon Musk is being accused of being racist. But it's good news for Parkin's Dubai trading debut as shares surged 30%By Augustus Media
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The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple in which they are accused monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. Roger Hearing will be looking at what this means for the company going forward. Turkey has raised interest rates to 50% to fight inflation at 67%, we find out how it affects ordinary citizens. And as the EU moves …
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Dubai F&B boss facing boycotts, UAE's $2.5TN overseas investment, backlash for DeepMind’s co-founder as he joins Microsoft
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A Dubai F&B boss is facing boycott threats after sharing a zionist post on Instagram, the UAE is eyeing Egypt as its overall oversea investments top $2.5TN, and DeepMind’s co-founder is facing backlash as he joins Microsoft as CEO of its new AI divisionBy Augustus Media
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Federal Reserve sees three rate cuts this year
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The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged this month but says they will be cut three times before the end of the year. We look into the details. The world's most expensive drug will soon be available in the US at a price of $4.25m. We hear about the rare disease it treats and the high cost of developing medicine to battle it. Sam Fenwic…
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Saudi’s $48BN ‘Downtown Riyadh’, Telegram’s $330M in new capital, and Elon Musk’s ketamin habit good for investors
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Top Stories Today: Saudi Arabia's $48.00 billion Mega-Project: New Murabba Seeks Global Investors Telegram secures $330 million in new capital through the issuance of bonds - but will it list in Abu Dhabi? Unliver Will Spin Off Ice Cream Branch, cut 7,500 jobs as stock rises over 5% Elon Musk claims his use of ketamine benefits investorsSara Avera …
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PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia
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Top Stories Today: PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia Apple is discussing using Google's divisive gemini to boost Iphone AI Nobu residences in Abu Dhabi set a new record for the emirate's priciest apartment Popular YouTuber MrBeast strikes Amazon deal for competition reality show Live with Lorenzo Jooris CEO Of Cre…
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Russian elections in Dubai, Bahrainis boycott local chef, and Iraqi cross-border e-commerce
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Thousands of Russians lined up outside the embassy in Dubai to vote over the weekend, while Bahrainis were busy calling out a local chef for her zionist comments, and the World Bank found out there's no workforce equality for women in any country around the world. Plus, our guest talks revolutionising cross-border e-commerce…
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We live in a world filled with brokenness. We see the brokenness in creation as we navigate the effects of climate change. We see the brokenness in others as wars and violence break out amongst different people groups. But we also experience the brokenness in ourselves as we struggle to overcome things like mental illness or addiction.…
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PSB's Paul Barton (Part 2) - Measurements | Diffraction | Waveguides | Diminishing Returns
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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent expl…
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