Welcome to MetaPod, where we discuss operational execs and organizations that make and move stuff. No matter what we’re making and moving, we all have the same 3 headaches: digitization/digital transformation, the forever labor shortage, and doing more with less.
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Behind every collector's obsession is a story. On "For Keeps," the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them. Hear what makes them tick and how collecting sparks their passion.
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Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? Is it a good idea to pee on your leg after a jellyfish sting? Join biologists Camden and Margaret as they explore and address these scientific misconceptions and many more! With new episodes every two weeks, join the discussion of scientific misconceptions, with the hope of you learning something you didn’t already know about the world! If you have scientific misconceptions that you’d like explained or want to provide feedback to us, please email us at ...
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Supply Chain Success: Building a High-Performing Procurement Team
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Explore the challenges and opportunities in procurement with Ron Crabtree and Anders Lillevik on Meta Pod. Dive into the intricacies of cost reduction, process risks, and the potential for process automation.Bởi MetaExperts
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Mastering Efficiency: Tier-1 Automotive Transformation
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Explore the intricacies of digital transformation and innovative labor strategies with Ron Crabtree and Alan Shevela on Meta Pod. Dive into the importance of strategic digitization, effective labor management, and the necessity of continuous improvement in the auto industry.Bởi MetaExperts
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Bridging the Wisdom Gap: Accelerating New Talent in Competitive Landscape
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Explore the challenges of the Wisdom Gap and Technical Debt with Ron Crabtree and Alan Willett on Meta Pod. Dive into the nuances of bridging knowledge transitions, optimizing technical efficiencies, and empowering the next generation of leaders.Bởi MetaExperts
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Leveraging AI & Digitization in Procurement
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Explore the transformative impact of AI and digitization in procurement with Ron Crabtree and Edmund Zagorin on MetaPod. Dive into the critical diagnostics for assessing procurement processes, practical strategies for integrating technology in procurement, and the importance of AI curiosity in modern procurement practices.…
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Leveraging AI & Digitization in Logistics and Transportation
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Explore the integration of AI and the digitization of logistics with Ron Crabtree and Derek Browning on MetaPod. Dive into the transformative power of AI in logistics, strategies for overcoming digital transformation challenges, and insights on optimizing transportation management systems.Bởi MetaExperts
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3 Must-Master Skills for Your Sourcing Team
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Explore the nuances of Category Management and Cost Engineering with Ron Crabtree and Mike Wynn on Meta Pod. Dive into strategic sourcing, effective cost management, and the significance of scenario planning.Bởi MetaExperts
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3 Must-Master Skills for Purchasing And Procurement Teams
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Explore the nuances of negotiation and understanding cost with Ron Crabtree and Jeoff Burris on MetaPod. Dive into enhancing negotiation skills, deep diving into cost understanding, and the strategic use of AI in procurement.Bởi MetaExperts
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3 Must-Master Skills for Supplier Performance Management
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Explore the intricacies of supplier performance development and management with Ron Crabtree and Greg Cable on MetaPod. Dive into effective communication strategies, the importance of feedback mechanisms, and the role of solid relationships in supplier performance.Bởi MetaExperts
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Supply Chain 2030 – How Reshoring Will Impact Your Supply Chain
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Explore the future of supply chains and the reshoring trend with Ron Crabtree and Bruce Imel on MetaPod. Dive into the strategic benefits of localized supply chains, the operational risks of lengthy overseas supply, and the financial impact of supply chain decisions on business continuity.Bởi MetaExperts
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Supply Chain 2030 – Addressing 'The Forever Labor Shortage'
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Explore the challenges of the forever labor shortage and strategic workforce stability with Ron Crabtree and Jim Bitterle on MetaPod. Dive into effective strategies to address labor shortages, the importance of talent retention, and innovative approaches to workforce management.Bởi MetaExperts
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Supply Chain 2030 -- Navigating AI and Digitization Threats & Opportunities
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Explore digital transformation and supply chain optimization with Ron Crabtree and Sanjay Khunger on MetaPod. Dive into practical advice on AI integration, the impact of digital transformation, and managing data inconsistencies.Bởi MetaExperts
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Supply Chain 2030 – Environment, Social, Government Impact
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Every supply chain leader is juggling environmental, social, and governance issues every day. On this episode of MetaPod, Ron Crabtree and guest Simone Ross dive into the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the role of audits and certifications in maintaining supply chain integrity, and the critical need for comprehensive data coll…
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Leveraging Interim Talent in Finance Operations
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Join Ron Crabtree and guest John Dennison as they discuss leveraging interim talent in finance operations. They explore diagnostics, practical advice, and real-life examples, emphasizing HR management, technology, and seizing sales opportunities.Bởi MetaExperts
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Leveraging Interim Talent in Operational Leadership
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Ready to leverage interim talent in operational leadership? Tune into an in-depth conversation with Stephen Cherlet to gain insights into integrating interim leaders seamlessly.Bởi MetaExperts
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Optimizing Interim Talent in Supply Chain Operations
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Bryan Seidensticker shares insights on utilizing interim talent to optimize supply chain operations, addressing challenges such as digital transformation and labor shortages for enhanced profitability and growth.Bởi MetaExperts
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Interim Executive Sales Talent: Boosting Profits and Growth
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Discover how to leverage interim executive sales talent to drive your company’s growth and profits on Meta Pod, with practical strategies and expert advice from seasoned sales leader Henning Schwinum.Bởi MetaExperts
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Defense Production Act: Leveraging Funding Opportunities
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Ready to secure government funding for your supply chain? Join Ron and experts Marty Abbott and Phil Winkler while they dive into the Defense Production Act and give actionable strategies for businesses to secure federal funding to enhance their supply chain resilience.Bởi MetaExperts
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Defense Production Act: Supply Chain Strategies & Growth Implications
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Jim Gitney shares insights on utilizing the Defense Production Act for business strategy, emphasizing marketplace understanding, strategic agility, and rebuilding manufacturing muscle to navigate global supply chain challenges and enhance competitiveness.Bởi MetaExperts
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Introducing Pop Comforts, a seven-part podcast series that explores the unexpected corners of popular culture that people turn to for comfort. The series launches on May 1, 2024. Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/popcomfortspodcast and listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Pop Comfort…
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Defense Production Act: Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
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Explore the Defense Production Act and supply chain resilience with Ron Crabtree and guest Jim de Vries on Meta Pod. Dive into risks, strategies, and the importance of diversification in today's challenging operational landscape.Bởi MetaExperts
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Margaret and Camden discuss whether the spots on a ladybug determine its age (08:54) and if the red liquid that comes out of your steak is actually blood (22:02).
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BONUS: "For Keeps" Featured on "MetaPod" (July 2022 Interview)
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Happy holidays! In case you missed it, "For Keeps" was featured on this July 2022 episode of the podcast MetaPod. Special thanks to Wendy Morrill of MetaPod... enjoy! MetaPod's website: https://www.metapodshow.com Additional music by Chris Zabriskie Visit "For Keeps" online: https://www.forkeepspodcast.com Follow "For Keeps" on Instagram: https://w…
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Margaret and Camden discuss whether mushrooms are actually plants (07:24) and what makes up an igloo (20:56).Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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100. The Activism Archive of John O'Brien
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Since his early teens in the 1960s, activist John O'Brien has fought for causes he believes in — gay rights, farmworkers' rights, and dozens of other movements championed by progressives. Along the way, he has amassed a sprawling archive of pins, medallions, membership cards, whistles, recordings, and other ephemera that vividly illustrate these st…
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99. Shoehorns Aplenty, with Dr. Forest Tennant
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The humble shoehorn: Is it merely a mundane tool, or a portal to history, art, and human ingenuity? During his travels as a physician and researcher, Dr. Forest Tennant stumbled onto an unexpected passion for shoehorns, eventually collecting approximately 3,000 of them and showcasing them in a museum he founded in West Covina, California. The Tenna…
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98. Presidential Memorabilia and More, with Jim Warlick
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Self-described "political entrepreneur" Jim Warlick has spent much of his life tracking down valuable presidential collectibles, including rare items once owned or used by John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman — and he recently sold off many of his most impressive pieces to fund a historical monument in his North Carolina home…
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97. The Comedy Archives of Jeff Abraham
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Entertainment publicist and author Jeff Abraham is endlessly expanding what he calls the Abraham Comedy Archives — which include roughly 5,000 comedy recordings from the well-known to the exceedingly rare, plus books, ephemera, and a wide range of personal items celebrating the work and lives of beloved comedians, including his favorite, Jerry Lewi…
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96. Basquiat Around the House, with Alexis Adler
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Just before Jean-Michel Basquiat became a big name in the 1980s art world, the up-and-coming artist shared a New York apartment with Alexis Adler, a scientist and photographer who snapped roughly 150 photos of her then-boyfriend and his creative endeavors. She's held onto those photos as well as many of Basquiat's creations, from drawings to clothi…
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95. Puzzles in a Castle, with Roxanne and George Miller
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For years, puzzle enthusiasts Roxanne and George Miller filled their Florida home with their world-class array of puzzles of all kinds — but they recently moved into an Italian castle, where they have grand plans to showcase and share their collection of more than 80,000 puzzles. Roxanne's blog, "Notes From Puzzle Palace": https://ipp30.blogspot.co…
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94. "Saturday Night Live," Celebrated by James Stephens
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For nearly five decades, "Saturday Night Live" has delivered laughs to television audiences, and its rich history has inspired SNL superfan James Stephens to collect cast jackets, cue cards used on the show, signed photos, toys, scripts, and more — plus a massive video archive with every sketch the show has aired since its debut in 1975. James show…
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93. The Three Stooges Collection of Gary Lassin, Stoogeum Curator
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Gary Lassin isn't just the president of the Three Stooges Fan Club — he's also the founder of the Stoogeum, a museum in suburban Philadelphia that's dedicated entirely to the iconic comedy trio and spotlights many of the roughly 100,000 items in his personal collection of "Stooge-abilia." The Stoogeum website: www.stoogeum.com Gary's book, "A Tour …
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92. The Titanic Collection of Mark Zaid
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The 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic has long fascinated avid collector Mark Zaid, whose Titanic trove includes an impressive array of vintage postcards, books, movie memorabilia, and rare historical documents related to the disaster — as well as medals given to rescuers. Mark's former Titanic coin on TV's "Pawn Stars": https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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91. The Concorde, Celebrated by Nathan Shedroff
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Nathan Shedroff's fascination with the Concorde — the supersonic passenger plane that blended speed with style — has led the college professor to collect everything from complete place settings from its in-flight meal service to gift items that celebrate the legendary aircraft's innovation and grace. Nathan Shedroff's Concorde collection: https://n…
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90. The Woodstock Stage, Uncovered and Upcycled by Steve Gold
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As a teenager, Steve Gold attended 1969's star-studded, mud-covered Woodstock music festival, but it wasn't until nearly 50 years later that a hazy memory inspired him to track down and collect the wood panels from the concert stage — and create new memorabilia from the reclaimed plywood through his company, Peace of Stage. Peace of Stage website: …
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Camden and Margaret discuss if it's dangerous to touch uranium and if sharks have to keep moving in order to breathe.Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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89. Stalin's Wine Cellar, with John Baker
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In the late 1990s, Australian wine purveyor and collector John Baker pursued the adventure of a lifetime — the chance to purchase an incredible collection of wines that Joseph Stalin had hidden in the former Soviet republic of Georgia during World War II, to shield it from the advancing Nazi army. John shares his tales of chasing this elusive colle…
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88. The Art of Matador John Fulton, with Britt Zaist
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American bullfighter John Fulton (1932-1998) led a colorful life in and out of the bullrings of Spain — and distinguished himself as an artist, most notably through paintings colored with the blood of the bulls he killed in the ring. Friend and fellow artist Britt Zaist has held onto 80 of Fulton's works, while selling much of his work though her a…
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87. "Northern Exposure," Commemorated by Corey Davorin
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Funny and philosophical, the quirky 1990s TV series "Northern Exposure" maintains a loyal following of devotees including collector Corey Davorin, whose Texas home includes a wide range of collectibles and even much of the show's actual radio booth — plus other unexpected parts of the show's history. Corey's KBHR South group on Facebook: www.facebo…
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E69 - Attention Spans, Perpetual Motion, and Onions
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Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Morgan to discuss if attention spans are decreasing, if perpetual motion machines are possible, and how to cut onions without crying.Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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DPOYL 68 - Bears, Mosquitoes, and Skunks
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Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Nick to discuss if you should play "dead" in front of a bear, ways to relieve itchy mosquito bites, and if tomato juice gets rid of the smell of skunk spray.Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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86. Studio 54 Memorabilia, Collected (and Donated) by Steve Desroches
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Since childhood, Steve Desroches has had a fascination with Studio 54, the exclusive, anything-goes New York nightclub that was the toast of the town during the disco heyday of the 1970s. As an adult, Steve collected guest lists, party invitations, and even clothing related to the club — before eventually finding a permanent home for much of his co…
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DPOYL 67 - Caffeine, Morning After Pills, and Bluetooth
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Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if caffeine really does dehydrate you, how morning after pills work, and how bluetooth works.Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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85. Banned Books on a Maine Island, with Eva Murray
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Matinicus Island, Maine, is home to under 100 year-round residents — as well as a tiny public library that, thanks in part to treasurer Eva Murray, features a collection of books that have been banned or challenged elsewhere in the U.S. Matinicus Island Library on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Matinicus-Island-Library-1647462318852842 Opening theme by…
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84. "Flea Market Love Letters," Collected by Liz Maguire
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Long live the letter! Over the past decade, Liz Maguire has collected nearly 2,000 vintage handwritten love letters of all kinds — from sweethearts to sweethearts, from soldiers to their families, and more — and shared her finds on Flea Market Love Letters, a website and social media account she's run since 2017. Flea Market Love Letters website: w…
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In this episode we discuss the 13th Pokémon, Weedle! We talk about insect venom and animals that can sting with their head!Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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83. The Live Jazz of Art Pepper, Archived by Laurie Pepper
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Jazz legend Art Pepper brought honesty to his playing and composing — and unflinching truth to his harrowing autobiography "Straight Life," co-authored by his widow, Laurie Pepper. Since Art's death in 1982, Laurie has archived innumerable recordings of Art's live performances, turning many bootlegs she's collected into releases on her own music la…
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Camden and Margaret discuss if flying through asteroid fields is dangerous, whether the uterus can "wander", and if the uterus is connected to the digestive system.Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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82. Astrodome Memorabilia and Memories, with Mike Acosta
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The Houston Astrodome was dubbed "the eighth wonder of the world" when it opened in 1965, and dome enthusiast (and former Houston Astros team historian) Mike Acosta keeps its path-breaking legacy alive through his collection of dome memorabilia, including stadium seats, lights from the huge scoreboard, pieces of AstroTurf, items from its presidenti…
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In this episode Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend John to discuss the 12th Pokémon, Butterfree! We talk about if butterflies can ever be poisonous, how butterflies smell and taste, and if butterflies can fly in the rain!Bởi Two Birds, One Scone
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81. Stamps of Bhutan, Collected by Leo Van der Velden
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In the 1960s, American entrepreneur Burt Todd devised an interesting way for the tiny, cash-strapped kingdom of Bhutan to raise funds — through the sale of distinctive postage stamps to collectors. Stamp enthusiast Leo Van der Velden talks about his collection of the Asian nation's one-of-a-kind postal offerings, including "talking stamps" (a serie…
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