Τα καλύτερα Umbrella NBA podcast (2024)

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Emperor Haile Selassie overthrown 9:55

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Haile Selassie was Emperor of Ethiopia. His dynasty ruled for centuries, supposedly descending from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. In 1974 he was overthrown in a coup by a Marxist-Leninist military junta called the Derg. Over the following months, the insurrectionists executed 60 members of Haile Selassie's government, before murdering the fo…

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September 7, 2024 | The labor market, Economy, Price Gouging, Roth Conversions, DraftKings Inc. (DKNG), Dollar General Corporation (DG) & Dell Technologies (DELL) 55:40

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The labor market continues to soften The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTs) showed job openings continued to fall across the country in the month of July. It was reported that available positions fell to 7.67 million in the month, which 237,000 lower than June’s downwardly revised number and well below the estimate of 8.1 million. While…

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Giant Gonzalez: from NBA star to WWE wrestler 9:04

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In 1988, Jorge Gonzalez was a basketball star in Argentina and became the first athlete from this country drafted by an NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks. He was over 2.5m tall due to gigantism, which led to big day-to-day challenges like finding shoes his size. But it also gave him great opportunities. The Atlanta Hawks’ never put Jorge on the court bec…

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Apollo 13 10:06

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On 13 April 1970, a Moon mission almost ended in tragedy, after an explosion on board the spaceship. Fred Haise was one of the Apollo 13 astronauts. In 2010, he spoke to Richard Howells about how they managed to get back to Earth against the odds. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. …

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New House Who Dis and Movie Reviews: RWG EP290 45:56

5d ago45:56

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I have been off for a week, but I'm back. I'm all moved in still unpacking. Wanna tell you about that journey plus I saw a couple of movies, blue beetle, and one of the mad Max Furiosa saga plus news and notes in my random thoughts as usual thanks for being here. Erik Griffin http://www.erikgriffin.com https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffin http://twi…

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The end of the Irish marriage bar 10:02

6d ago10:02

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Until 1973, married women in Ireland were banned from working in state jobs. It was one of the longest lasting marriage bars in the world. Rachel Naylor speaks to Bernie Flynn, who postponed her wedding and became one of the first married women in the civil service. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fasci…

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Ramesses II's 'mummy makeover' 9:07

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In 1976, the 3,000-year-old mummy of Ramesses II was found to have a fungal infection. The embalmed body of the Egyptian pharaoh was flown from Cairo to Paris for a once-in-a-deathtime makeover. It received a royal welcome at the airport, and was guarded throughout its restoration, which took place at the Musee de l’Homme. Anne-Marie Goden worked a…

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I led the 'Umbrella' protests 8:58

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On the 26 September 2014 Nathan Law stood on a makeshift stage outside Hong Kong's central government complex and chanted ‘Democracy Now’ and ‘Freedom’ into a microphone. He was leading hundreds of protesters who had gathered to demand that China grants Hong Kong free and fair elections. As the day went on the protest continued to grow and it wasn’…

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August 31, 2024|Inflation, Oil & Natural Gas, Rent Concessions, Business failures, Growth vs. Income Investing, Super Micro Computer, Inc.(SMCI), Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), Advance Auto Parts(AAP) 55:40

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Inflation report pretty much solidifies a rate cut in SeptemberPersonal consumption expenditures prices (PCE) were right in line with expectations as they increased just 2.5% in the month of July. Core PCE, which is the Fed’s preferred measure came in at 2.6% and was slightly below the estimate of 2.7%. While both readings matched the June inflatio…

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The woman who spoke to the space station 9:55

11d ago9:55

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Amateur radio enthusiast Maggie Iaquinto spent a year trying to make contact with Russian cosmonauts on the Mir space station using special equipment. It took careful planning as she had to know when they were orbiting past her house in Australia and what frequency they’d be on. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Maggie relayed cruc…

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Guatemala's disappeared 9:52

12d ago9:52

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More than 200,000 people were killed during Guatemala's 36-year civil war between the military and left-wing rebels which ended in 1996. Of these, an estimated 45,000 people were forcibly disappeared, their bodies buried in unmarked pits. Jeremias Tecu's two brothers were among the disappeared. They went missing after a family party in 1981. Jeremi…

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Waris Dirie: Destined to be famous 8:57

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In 1987, an unknown 18 year-old Somalian model called Waris Dirie, walked into the studio of renowned British photographer Terence Donovan. She had never had her picture taken before but after striking her first pose it was clear belonged in front of the lens. Although she says modelling was “easy-peasy” it was not an obvious career path for Waris.…

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The writer of Mary Poppins 9:56

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In 1964, the Disney film 'Mary Poppins' was released. It was based on the character created by writer PL Travers. Travers disliked the Oscar-winning Disney production so much, that she never allowed any more Mary Poppins books to be adapted into films. In 2018, Vincent Dowd spoke to Brian Sibley and Kitty Travers about their memories of PL Travers.…

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Canada’s first UFO landing pad 8:58

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In 1967, the small town of St. Paul, Canada declared that they were a place that welcomed everyone, even the aliens. They did this by building a giant UFO landing pad, hoping to attract intergalactic tourists. They timed it to coincide with Canada's centennial celebrations. Although most of the town saw it as a light hearted joke the driving force …

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Robo-Advisors, Inflation, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Debt, Gold, SBUX, Tesla, Housing Prices, & Annuities 55:40

17d ago55:40

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History shows robo-advisors failed to live up to the hype!When robo-advisors first came out years ago, people asked if I was worried about my career. I said no because I do believe that investing can be very complicated and a good advisor is worth it. I’m happy to report that has been the case. Robo advisors have only accumulated one trillion dolla…

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Spain's La Tomatina 9:56

18d ago9:56

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In 1945, a fight broke out between two groups of teenage boys during a parade in the Spanish town of Buñol in Valencia. The boys ended up throwing tomatoes at each other. They decided to repeat the deed every year on the anniversary of the first fight, defying disapproving looks from older neighbours and even bans by the city council. Eight decades…

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India’s first female bartender 9:59

19d ago9:59

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In 1996, an Indian government minister said that the work of women serving in bars "is not suited in our Indian culture”. There were protests and restrictions on women working in bars up until 2007 when a ruling lifted restrictions and saw female bartenders in India become headline news across the world. Shatbhi Basu became known as India’s first f…

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Argentina's five presidents in two weeks 10:05

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In 2001, Argentina suffered an economic catastrophe so severe the country went through five leaders in two weeks. On the streets police engaged in battles with protestors. Eduardo Duhalde was the fifth President tasked with pulling his country back from the brink. He speaks to Ben Henderson. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness …

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Umbrella Academy, NFL and BB 26: RWG EP289 58:34

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Today's episode I talk about the series finale of the umbrella Academy also a preview of the NFL season and my longtime obsession has been renewed because this season of big Brother is fantastic. Mint Mobile To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Griffin HomeChef For…

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Nazis in Egypt 9:07

21d ago9:07

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After World War Two, Egypt’s government recruited thousands of Nazis and their collaborators to bolster the country’s defence and security. This was part of Egyptian President Nasser’s efforts to modernise the country and present himself as the leader of the Arab world in its conflict with Israel. Johann Von Leers was one of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi pro…

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The celebrity murder case that divided France 9:56

22d ago9:56

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In 2003, the French rock star Bertrand Cantat murdered his actress girlfriend, Marie Trintignant. The attack happened in Lithuania where Marie had been shooting a film. Cantat was sentenced to eight years, but was released after just four and returned to music. Journalist Michelle Fines tells Vicky Farncombe how the case divided opinion in France w…

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August 17, 2024 | Declining CPI, Retail sales data, separately managed funds, Umbrella Insurance, JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), Mobileye (MBLY) & Ulta Beauty (ULTA) 55:40

24d ago55:40

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Declining CPI opens door to lower interest rates Inflation concerns are falling as the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed an increase of 2.9% compared to last year, this would mark the lowest reading since March 2021. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy was also positive as it came in at 3.2% which would mark the lowest reading since April…

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Saving lives after the 2002 Bali bombings 10:07

25d ago10:07

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Two bombs ripped through the Kuta area of the Indonesian island of Bali on 12 October 2002. 202 people were killed. 28 burns victims were taken to Royal Perth Hospital, Australia, where plastic surgeon Professor Fiona Wood worked. She led a team working to save patients suffering between two and 92 percent body burns using ‘spray-on skin’. Professo…

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How the CIA caught ‘Carlos the Jackal’ 9:05

26d ago9:05

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Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, known as ‘Carlos the Jackal’, carried out bombings, killings and kidnappings. Born in Venezuela, he was considered one of the most notorious political militants of the 1970s and 80s. After years on the run, he was captured in the Sudanese capital Khartoum in 1994. Former CIA operative Billy Waugh tracked him down. He spoke to…

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Matt Rife, JD, BB26, 90 Day: RWG EP288 47:21

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Today's episode I discuss Matt Rife's new special and how I'm a two-time number one Netflix special Director. JD Vance is back in the news with More of his fun exploits. My thoughts on big brother and the 90 day fiancé crazy tell All. Erik Griffin http://www.erikgriffin.com https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffin http://twitch.tv/erikgriffingaming http…

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Sukarno: The founding father of Indonesian independence 8:57

27d ago8:57

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On the morning of 17 August 1945, the Indonesian nationalist leader, Sukarno, read out a statement declaring independence. It was broadcast to the country on radio and it came just two days after Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II. The announcement marked the culmination of years of struggle against Dutch colonial rule, which had lasted f…

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The last ever Olympic art competition 10:12

28d ago10:12

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From 1912 until 1948, you could win medals in art at the Olympic Games, in categories such as architecture, literature, music, painting and sculpture. At the London Games in 1948, Canadian composer John Weinzweig won a silver medal for his composition, Divertimento for Flute and Strings. Rachel Naylor speaks to his son, Daniel Weinzweig. Eye-witnes…

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Clara Nunes: Queen of Samba 9:07

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Singer Clara Nunes is an icon of African Brazilian culture and known as the Queen of Samba. Her first samba song Ê Baiana was released in 1973. In 1974, the release of the song Conto de Areia secured her a place in history. Clara sold more records than any other Brazilian woman had before. She's considered to be one of the greatest samba singers of…

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August 10, 2024 | Friendly Fraud, Google & Apple, US Debt, Tax Changes in 2026, Intel (INTC), Merck (MRK), Charles Schwab (SCHW) 55:40

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“Friendly fraud” is costing businesses $100 billion a year I was surprised to learn of a new term called friendly fraud. This is when a customer disputes a legitimate charge they made on their credit card, debit card, or another payment method. According to a recent survey,35% of Americans admit to committing this kind of fraud, and 40% know someon…

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