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In a recent engaging conversation with Zak Mir, CEO of Roadside Real Estate, Charles Dixon shared valuable insights ahead of the company's Annual General Meeting scheduled for mid-June. This interview provides a comprehensive look into Roadside Real Estate's strategic direction, recent financial achievements, and plans to reward shareholders, including a significant share buyback proposal. Roadside Real Estate's Impressive Share Performance and Share Buyback Plan Last year marked a remarkable milestone for Roadside Real Estate, with its shares appreciating more than threefold. This achievement not only reflects the company's robust business model but also the strategic decisions made by its leadership. Charles Dixon expressed his satisfaction with this performance and highlighted the potential for further share price appreciation. Central to the company's plans is a proposed share buyback, which was subtly included in the recent AGM notice. This buyback allows the company to repurchase up to 10% of its ordinary share capital, a move that has already garnered shareholder support. The buyback strategy is driven by the proceeds from the company's divestment activities, particularly from its stake in Cambridge Sleep Sciences (CSS). “We wanted to be able to reward our shareholders but also provide liquidity to them,” Charles explained. This buyback not only signals confidence in the company's future prospects but also offers shareholders a direct benefit, enhancing shareholder value without dilution. https://www.share-talk.com/interview-roadside-real-estate-insights-from-ceo-charles-dixon/

John McNaught The Friends of Bold Park Join the Friends of Bold Park Bushland at our 2025 Annual General Meeting where we will hear from special guest speaker, historian Richard Offen, on "A history of Bold Park" 7 May 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's program... -- Canadian Western Agribition held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. We'll hear from Agribition President Michael Latimer and CEO Shaun Kindopp. -- Moosomin-area producer Kristjan Hebert was a speaker at this week's Farm, Fuel and Fertilizer Summit in Regina, sharing his thoughts on the future of agriculture. -- A Tisdale company received a grain company license from the Canadian Grain Commission this week.

Tim Szabo is the Owner of Trail Tire Edmonton Groat Road, with over three decades of experience in the automotive industry. Alongside Fixed Operations Manager Kasey Wood, Tim is dedicated to ensuring every customer departs fully satisfied with their experience.  Ian McDonald is Manager at Kirks Trail Tire Auto Centers Northern Edge. He is a valued member of the Trail Tire family, known for his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to customer service. His journey into the tire industry began in a unique way, leading him to become an integral part of the Trail Tire network. Matt Vanderhorst is Manager at Trail Tire Auto Centers Vernon Commercial. He has been with Trail Tire since its early expansion, transitioning from a longstanding relationship with another company to join the Trail Tire family. His alignment with Trail Tire's vision and values has contributed significantly to the company's growth and success. Dave Antoniuk is Owner of Trail Tire Spruce Grove. He joined Trail Tire in 2021, drawn by the company's philosophy and family-oriented culture. His appreciation for the support and accessibility within the organization highlights the strong sense of community that Trail Tire fosters among its members. Graham Tanner is Manager at Trail Tire Auto Centers North West. He became part of Trail Tire through a company acquisition, finding alignment with their customer-driven approach and shared values. His dedication to customer care and honesty reflects the core principles that Trail Tire upholds. Ryan Lien is Manager at Trail Tire Auto Centers Drayton Valley. He  joined Trail Tire in December, bringing with him a strong commitment to community involvement and local business values. His transition to Trail Tire reflects his dedication to aligning with organizations that prioritize local engagement and customer satisfaction. Joe Paranich is Retail Operations Manager at Trail Tire. He brings a wealth of experience from his long-standing career in the Canadian tire distribution industry. His role focuses on optimizing retail programs and ensuring that locations maximize the benefits available to them. James O'Reilly is Vice President of Trail Tire Group, with over 23 years of experience in the tire industry. A second-generation tire professional, James has been instrumental in Trail Tire's growth, overseeing its expansion to 63 stores and the addition of a digital e-commerce division. His leadership emphasizes relationships, strategic partnerships, and adapting to change, which have been integral to Trail Tire's success in Western Canada. In this episode… Tire and auto repair businesses thrive when built on strong relationships, quality service, and a commitment to innovation. As the industry evolves, independent shop owners must navigate challenges like digital marketing, customer engagement, and network expansion to stay competitive. How can tire dealers and repair shops align with a trusted organization to drive growth while maintaining their core values? According to Tim Szabo, Ian McDonald, Matt Vanderhorst, Dave Antoniuk, Graham Tanner, Ryan Lien, Joe Paranich, and James O'Reilly, who participated in the Trail Tire Annual General Meeting 2025, success in the tire and auto repair industry comes from being part of a supportive and visionary network. Trail Tire's leadership and members emphasize the importance of collaboration, transparency, and customer-first values, offering independent dealers the tools and resources they need to compete. Through shared expertise, managed growth, and new business opportunities — such as expanding into truck accessories — Trail Tire provides an ideal framework for business owners looking to scale while retaining their local, community-driven identity. On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Tim, Ian, Matt, Dave, Graham, Ryan, Joe, and James to discuss the culture of Trail Tire, the benefits of joining a strong network, and how the company is shaping the future of independent tire dealers. They explore leadership philosophies, business expansion strategies, and the role of innovation in customer service. Whether you're a tire dealer or an industry professional, this episode offers insights into building a thriving, resilient business. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  [02:37] Why Tim Szabo values Trail Tire's honest, hard-working culture and personal customer interactions [04:22] Ian McDonald's unique entry into the tire business and his entrepreneurial journey [09:05] Why Matt Vanderhorst believes in Trail Tire's vision and the quality of its people [12:46] Dave Antoniuk's reasons for joining Trail Tire in 2021 and his appreciation for the company's support [14:49] How Graham Tanner aligns with Trail Tire's customer-driven approach and shared values [17:35] Why Ryan Lien transitioned to Trail Tire in December, emphasizing community involvement [20:20] James O'Reilly's reflections on the AGM, Trail Tire's growth, and the company's future plans Resources mentioned in this episode: Tim Szabo on LinkedIn Matt Vanderhorst on LinkedIn Graham Tanner on LinkedIn Joe Paranich on LinkedIn James O'Reilly on LinkedIn Trail Tire Auto Centers Allen Ambrosie on LinkedIn Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Quotable Moments:  "You can't make more family, you know. You can't make people better." - Tim Szabo "I always was entrepreneurial and wanted to do my own thing." - Ian McDonald "Alan had his corporate stores in Edmonton, and I was the first three associate stores outside of his group." - Matt Vanderhorst "It's not like they want to grow to have 500 stores; they want to look after and be small and not get too large, too fast." - Dave Antoniuk "They have your back for any situation that you need." - Graham Tanner Action Steps:  Prioritize strong customer relationships: Building and maintaining personal connections with customers is crucial, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.  Embrace a family-oriented culture: Fostering a supportive, family-like environment within your organization can lead to higher employee satisfaction and retention. Stay connected within your industry network: Being part of a strong network helps overcome the isolation that can come with independent business ownership and opens up opportunities for collaboration and growth. Leverage available resources and programs: Address the challenge of resource management by maximizing the benefits of membership and ensure you're not missing out on valuable opportunities. Maintain a forward-thinking mindset: Continuously seeking new opportunities for growth, like expanding into new product lines or services, keeps your business competitive and adaptable in a changing market.  Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

Imraahn Mukaddam from the Elsies River CPF spoke to Clarence Ford after a recent Annual General Meeting was severely compromised, resulting in the election of ineligible individuals with criminal records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Bobbi from Commons Church on March 23, 2025, as she explores the powerful line from the Lord's Prayer: "Give us today our daily bread." This isn't just about physical food, but about all our needs – physical, emotional, and spiritual.In this thought-provoking talk, Bobbi delves into the historical and social context of this prayer, connecting it to the Exodus story and the concept of Sabbath rest. She shares personal reflections on her own prayer journey and the many forms prayer can take.What makes this message truly unique is the integration of Polyvagal Theory. Bobbi explains the three systems of survival – freeze, fight/flight, and social engagement – and how they relate to our ability to trust and have our needs met. Discover how our bodies are designed for connection and collaboration in receiving what we need, and how this ties into the act of prayer.We'll explore different interpretations of "daily bread," from literal sustenance to a metaphor for a new kind of tomorrow. Plus, hear prayers from various traditions, including the First Nations Version of the New Testament.Whether you're new to prayer or have been practicing for years, this message will offer fresh insights and a deeper understanding of how prayer connects us to God and to each other.Key Points:The Lord's Prayer and "daily bread"Historical and social context of prayerPersonal prayer journeys and different prayer formsPolyvagal Theory and its connection to trust and needsCommunity and collaboration in meeting needsDifferent prayer traditionsDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more messages from Commons Church!Sign up for our newsletter: commons.church/newsletterLearn more about our Annual General Meeting: commons.church/agm#Prayer #PolyvagalTheory #Lent #DailyBread #CommonsChurch #Sermon #Christianity #Faith #Spirituality #Jesus ★ Support this podcast ★

The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems suggests Canadian agricultural organizations and government need to come together quickly and act decisively in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.Agrifood Economic Systems has released a Policy Advisory Note which examines Canada's one month reprieve on U.S. tariffs and how the agri-food sector should use that time.Dr. Al Mussell says Canadians are suddenly faced with a generational event.The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association has a new Chief Executive Officer.During its Annual General Meeting, it was announced Christina Betker will be taking over from Grant McLellan, who is pursuing other opportunities.Betker has been with the Association for 10 years as a Policy Manager and has experience in the agriculture sector along with time working in the Canadian and U.S. governments.Her plan for the organization includes dealing with current issues, such as the tariff situation with the U.S. and enhancing their communication with the public AND the organization's decision to change its name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back the the Annual Meeting for the Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council. Our Tibbits Talk is sponsored by Tracy Kelley, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition, Vaughn Bennison's last as host, Vaughn thanks all of the people who have supported and assisted the production, presenting and management of New Horizons since he took it over in October 2015. In our feature interview conducted by John Simpson, Vaughn discusses the Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia, next steps and potential focuses for the future. Then, John speaks with Emma Bennison who was awarded the Leslie Hall Lifetime Achievement award by the Disability Leadership Institute. Hear about Emma's career and her passion for leadership. A heads-up: our summer series this year will focus on Audio Description as John brings us interviews with people who compile, present and benefit from Audio Description. Coming late December. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Andrew, Andy and Calvin discuss the important talking points from today's Annual General Meeting.  

Winter is upon us, and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers has several education and networking opportunities available to producers and agronomists in the coming months. In this episode, SPG Agronomy Managers give you a sneak peak of what to expect at the upcoming Pulse Variety Seminar, Winter Pulse Meetings, and Annual General Meeting. To learn more about these events and register, visit SPG's event page.

Taken from PineBridge Benson Elliot's 2024 Annual General Meeting, Marc Mogull, PineBridge Benson Elliot's Chief Investment Officer and Hani Redha, PineBridge Investment's Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager discuss the macro trends impacting the future of commercial real estate. 

This week, Graeme Innes speaks with long-time host of New Horizons, Vaughn Bennison. Vaughn is set to become the next President of Blind Citizens Australia following its Annual General Meeting in December. Hear about Vaughn's background and work, and his hopes for the future of Blind Citizens Australia and the New Horizons programme. Thanks to Graeme for bringing us this interview. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX:L1M) managing director Alex Biggs joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss the appointment of Jamie Day, an experienced geologist and lithium industry leader, as a non-executive director of the company. Day is recognised for his involvement in major lithium discoveries, notably at Liontown Resources' Kathleen Valley Project, with an estimated resource of 156 million tonnes at 1.4% Li₂O, and at the Buldania Project. His career includes significant achievements in nickel and gold discovery with companies such as Independence Group (now IGO) and Mincor Resources. Day's appointment aligns with Lightning Minerals' strategic focus on advancing its lithium exploration ventures in Brazil, Australia and Canada. As part of this transition, Francesco Cannavo will retire from the board, coinciding with the company's Annual General Meeting on November 28, 2024. Managing director Alex Biggs welcomed Day, highlighting his proven track record in lithium discovery and stating that his expertise will support the company's growth as it intensifies its exploration activities, especially in Minas Gerais, Brazil. #ProactiveInvestors #LightningMinerals #ASX #LithiumExploration #BatteryMetals #JamieDay #LithiumIndustry #ASX #MineralDiscovery #MiningAustralia #MiningCanada #BrazilMining #KathleenValley #BuldaniaProject #MineralResources #ExplorationCampaign #BatteryTechnology #MiningExpert #SustainableMining #ResourceDevelopment #MiningIndustry #BoardAppointment

United Conservative Party leader and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will remain at the helm of the party after she secured 91.5% support in a leadership review at the party's Annual General Meeting on Saturday. Plus, the Ontario city of Mississauga has declared December Christian Heritage Month and is urging Premier Ford to follow. And the Trudeau government spent $1.7 million on podcasts with barely any listeners. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. John's Pride is reflecting on this year's pride festival, and beginning its plans for next year. Board chair Eddy St. Coeur stopped by to talk about how things went this year, and the purpose of this coming Sunday's annual general meeting.

Thanks to the tireless work of translators, readers around the world can enjoy Jane Austen's works in their native languages. But how does one even begin to translate her carefully crafted sentences? What unforeseen challenges and valuable insights arise in the process? In this episode, we ask Austen translators Keiko Parker and Maria Biajoli about their experiences—the good, the bad, and the je ne sais quoi. Keiko Parker has been a JASNA member since 1981 and coordinated the 2007 Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. She has translated five Austen novels into Japanese—Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, and Sense and Sensibility—and is currently working on Northanger Abbey. She has also been a breakout speaker at several AGMs and has published papers in Persuasions and Persuasions On-Line. Maria Biajoli is a professor of English at Federal University of Alfenas, Brazil, where she teaches English language and English literature, focusing on women writers of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. She has presented at a number of JASNA's AGMs, including in 2023 in Denver, where she talked about translating Pride and Prejudice into Brazilian Portuguese. She has published papers about Austen in Persuasions, Persuasions On-Line, and other academic journals.For a transcript and show notes, visit https://jasna.org/austen/podcast/ep16.Visit our website: www.jasna.orgFollow us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to the podcast on our YouTube channelEmail: podcast@jasna.org

In this recording from our 2024 Annual General Meeting, Mark and Charles discuss: The importance of deep relationships among co-founders in shaping company culture Technical debt is a constant concern that requires attention and balance with new features AI as a tool to enhance human intelligence rather than a replacement  

In this recording from our 2024 Annual General Meeting, Ian Sheridan, Managing Director at Vestigo Ventures is joined by Vestigo portfolio founders in a panel on building capital-efficient businesses in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. John Cottongim, Co-Founder and CTO of Roots Automation, Jimmy Hatzell, Co-Founder and CEO of Hatz AI, and Emma Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of PactFi, dive into the strategies they've implemented to achieve capital and operational efficiency at their respective startups: As Roots Automation matures from early-stage R&D, it now focuses on product cost efficiency and cost trends, with attention to second-level KPIs like the rate of change in pricing Hatz AI shortened its time to market by augmenting its engineering team with AI to write, review, and document code faster and more efficiently PactFi leverages larger, more established vendors as well as strategic design partners to build a trustworthy and secure platform for the large alternative asset managers in the world  

In this recording from our 2024 Annual General Meeting, Dave and Mark discuss: The importance of early career diversity and gathering varied experiences before specialization The role of technological spikes such as the PC and internet in shaping wealth creation, but the next AI-driven spike is expected to surpass previous waves significantly  Why you need to run hard during windows of innovation  AI's low barrier to entry in changing how talent and innovation are leveraged

Mynaric's supervisory board has terminated Mustafa Veziroglu as CEO and member of the management board of Mynaric with immediate effect. Redwire has been selected to deliver radio frequency payloads for a constellation of satellites for an unnamed European defense contractor. SpaceX delays the launch of the much anticipated Polaris Dawn mission due to a helium leak, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Eric McManus, President of the US Space Force Association in Texas. You can connect with Eric on LinkedIn, and learn more about the US Space Force Association on their website. Selected Reading Mynaric announces departure of Mustafa Veziroglu as CEO and appointment of Andreas Reif as Chief Restructuring Officer; Annual General Meeting 2024 of Mynaric will be postponed Redwire Selected to Provide Advanced RF Payloads to a Leading European Defense Contractor, Expanding RF Offerings to Overseas Markets- Business Wire https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/ Leidos awarded $51 million contract to enhance missile warning capabilities Flight 2 – Static Fire Update — ABL Space Systems Solar Panels for NASA's Roman Space Telescope Pass Key Tests NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy NASA Seeks Input for Astrobee Free-flying Space Robots FlyBy - XB-1 Completes Second Flight Whisper Aero is working with NASA to bring its ultra-quiet tech to outer space | TechCrunch T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For one Saskatchewan post-secondary student, finding accessible housing and care has been a major challenge. Preston Ruzicka and his mother, Gerldine share their tumultuous and discriminating journey to find viable housing. Self-checkout machines are everywhere. And not all of them are accessible. The University of Waterloo is researching how this shift has impacted people with disabilities. Megan Gillmore recently wrote about this. She shares her more. Earlier this year Dorothy Macnaughton attended Accessibility Standards Canada's Annual General Meeting. One of the goals of the AGM was to help improve accessible travel within Canada. How'd it go? Dorothy shares her thoughts. The Paralympics are days away. How hard is it for athletes to get the funding they need to achieve their best in sport? John Loeppky wrote about this. He explains more. The Weekly News Quiz returns! John Loeppky, Elysia Yardley and Greg David convene to battle for the crown. Who will come out on top?

Earlier this year Dorothy Macnaughton attended Accessibility Standards Canada's Annual General Meeting. One of the goals of the AGM was to help improve accessible travel within Canada. How'd it go? Dorothy shares her thoughts.

The Clare Older People's Council will hold their Annual General Meeting next week. The representative group of older people's AGM is set to take place on Tuesday, the 9th of July. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Madge O'Callaghan, PRO of the Clare Older People's Council. To register for attendance please telephone 065 6846240 or email agefriendlyclare@clarecoco.ie Picture (c): Clare County Council via Facebook.

Patrick and Mark discuss the news out of Nintendo's 84th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including comments about Nintendo's use of AI and preventing scalping of the Switch successor. Plus, early impressions of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Summer Games Done Quick 2024, and more.Vote to determine which Mega Man game we play: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-game-boy-107294965They also talk about:A debug of a debug on sharing screenshots from a Switch console.How to correctly pronounce the villain of Earthbound.Tetris 99 crossing over with F-Zero 99, and the lack of modern sitcom crossovers.A release date for Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.A new Luigi's Mansion 2 HD-themed event in Super Mario Run.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A member of the new Clare Road Safety Working Group insists tackling speeding and improving driver behaviour will be her top priorities over the next five years. The three person committee, which was ratified at last Friday's Annual General Meeting of Clare County Council will be responsible for shaping road safety policy and highlighting road hazards countywide. It's members consist of Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy and Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan. Councillor Rachel Hartigan says parents need to sit down and talk to their children about speeding on the roads.

Featuring: Dana Hull, Bloomberg News Senior Technology Reporter Willem Sels, Global Chief Investment Officer at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Taro Kimura, Senior Japan Economist at Bloomberg Economics  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-daybreak-asia/id1663863437Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ccfge70zthAgVfm0NVw1bTuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Asian-Talk/Bloomberg-Daybreak-Asia-Edition-p247557/?lang=es-es See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RED METAL RESOURCES LTD. (CSE: RMES) (OTC PINK: RMESD), is pleased to announce its common shares are now listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol "I660". With listings in Canada, the US and Germany, Red Metal Resources is able to reach an audience of investors throughout North America and Europe. Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSX-V: RDS, OTC: RMRDF) is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held virtually from its offices in Rouyn-Noranda, Qc. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business. A total of 106,815,727 votes were represented in the meeting. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

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Aviation Week Network's team on location in Dubai sits down to discuss key themes from IATA's 80th Annual General Meeting, the biggest yearly gathering of airline executives.

Describe your health, say what you can do It's the Annual General Meeting of the Parsnip Appreciation Society. Last year's meeting was a noisy affair. This year's meeting looks like being somewhat quieter. This is the twenty- fourth of a series of podcasts ( Section 2 Units 30 & 31), developed by enthusiasts and not Duolingo the company itself, to help learners of Welsh using the Welsh course on Duolingo. For the script and other info go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(or welshclass.wales)

The St. John's Library Board hosted its AGM, where they talked about the big accomplishments, and laid out future goals. We got details from Emma Craig, a regional librarian with the NL Public Libraries in St. John's.

Lady Rachel MacRobert was born Rachel Workman in Massachusetts in 1884. She was sent to study in the UK where she developed a passion for geology, and attended the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Geological Society despite women not being allowed. She became Lady Rachel MacRobert through marriage to Alexander MacRobert in 1911. He was thirty years her senior and a successful businessman. When he was knighted Lady MacRobert refused to attend the ceremony saying "I will bow to no man." They had three sons who all died whilst flying, two of whom in active service. In response Lady MacRobert paid for a plane, 'MacRobert's Reply' to be commissioned in their memory. She ran her husband's businesses in India after his death and bred cattle on the family estate in Aberdeenshire. Choosing Lady Rachel MacRobert is the Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Dr Hayaatun Sillem. When Hayaatun discovered that the MacRobert Award for engineering was named after a woman she began looking into her life and discovered an independent visionary who was once described as "charmingly volcanic." But it's her response to the loss of her three sons which Hayaatun admires most, praising its defiance and also how it seized agency from a situation that could have easily made her a victim. Gordon Masterton from Edinburgh University and Trustee of The MacRobert Trust joins the discussion and says after a recent speech to launch an AI version of Lady MacRobert young women came up to him and said "Who would have thought she was such a badass." Presenter: Matthew Parris Produced by Toby Field for BBC Studios Audio

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is a bad idea and yet so many presenters do it.  I was attending an Annual General Meeting event and the organisation President gave a short talk.  The content was appropriate for the occasion. The length was good, not too long and not too short, the voice strength loud enough to be easily heard, and the cadence was easy to follow.  Unfortunately, he managed to slip an “um” into just about every sentence.  This is a filler word to allow the brain to assemble the next words, and it is always a catastrophe for presenters.  He was a mature man, so presumably, he has always been peppering his sentences with this filler word and has now built it into a solid habit.  I am not even sure he is aware he is doing it, but as the listener, it grates on you and grates every sentence. Effectively, he is opposing himself whenever he speaks.  He has his message he wants to impart, and he defeats that message getting through, by creating an annoying distraction for his audience. There is a cure for this bad habit and it just talks time, patience and discipline to break it.  Pursing our lips becomes the technological intervention we need to stop using filler words.  When we start a sentence, hit the first word with a little more strength than the other words, so that no filler word can intervene.  We now concentrate on speaking continuously and smoothly with no breaks – again we deny filler words any entry points.  When we get to the end of the sentence, we purse our lips together, so no words can emerge and we get ready to hit the next first word in the sentence slightly harder than the other words.  We just keep repeating this process.  It won't eliminate filler words automatically or immediately, but you will find you no longer start your sentence, as a lot of people do, with “um”.  The flow continuity of the sentence is important. That doesn't mean we cannot use pauses.  The pauses need the same application I described we should use at the start of the sentence.  When you get to a pause, you are effectively starting again, so purse the lips so no “ums' can emerge and hit that next word a little harder, so no “ums” can intervene when you restart. Keep working on this pattern and eventually you will almost entirely eliminate filler words.  I know this is true, because like everyone else, I was using “ums' and “ahs” too.  Once I worked on eliminating them using this technique, life got a lot better.  It is a very rare occasion today that a filler word slips into my sentences.  I do a lot of training and public speaking which is not me reading stuff but coming straight out of my brain.  This means there is always the problems of trying to think what I want to say and having a filler word pop up. When I look at the videos of my presentations, I can see that there are almost no filler words, so the system is working. I was watching a video on how shoes are handmade and the cobbler had a habit of saying “you know” in almost every sentence.  Technically, this is not a filler word, but it is a bad habit and again distracts the audience from our message.  Not just humble cobblers get trapped with these junk expressions, which add no value to what we are saying.  I was chatting with a high-powered lawyer here about how important presenting skills were for lawyers. He agreed, and he assured me he was always making an effort to speak well and differentiate himself from all the other hungry lawyers out there looking for new clients.  Lo and behold, next minute he was up on stage in a panel discussion and there they were, a continuous string of “you know” combos distracting from what he was saying. Another one is “like” which gets thrown in for no reason.  It gets quite sad, when the really challenged start linking them together, “Um, well you know, like.…”.  This is a lifetime of habit formation with no conscious thought going into the process of presenting in front of others.  As I said, video is such a great tool.  Whenever I present, I always try to video myself.  I do this to drive the content out through social media but also so that I can check myself to see if I have any bad habits creaping in. Just in case you get the impression I see myself perfect, I am working on my overuse of “so”.  I have a habit of abusing this word as a bridge between chapters or sections of what I am going to say.  I will finish one point then add “so” with a pause and move on to the next section.  Once in a talk is okay, but more than that and it becomes a distraction I need to eliminate.  I need to train myself to use a variety of expressions such as, “let's move on”, “another key point is”, “next”, “let's talk about”, etc. I realised I had developed this habit when I watched myself on video. I was not conscious I was using that bridge so often, so video review is always a good idea, no matter how much presenting we do.  

Special Announcement: FreshEd will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 23. Register here: https://freshedpodcast.com/agm Today we look at the history and changes of Ukrainian scholarly discourse. My guest is Liz Shchepetylnykova. Liz Shchepetylnykova is a PhD candidate at the University of Hong Kong researching transformations of the Ukrainian higher education and academic profession. She has recently published the article “Mending the divide: intellectuals and intelligentsia in Ukrainian scholarly discourse. https://freshedpodcast.com/shchepetylnykova/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat.. Timbers! Coach Neville! Annual General Meeting Recap New! 107IST Member Discount for No Pity Originals and RivetGear Thorns watch party and Pride scarf brainstorm Away Travel   LINKS! Episode Transcript Annual General Meeting Slides The Pharmacy The Axe & Rose Wishlist adidas pass Columbia pass Office hours - email membership@107ist.org or sam.prince@107ist.org Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Welcome to “Onward! A Rose City Podcast”; a place for all your Portland Thorns, Portland Timbers, 107IST, Timbers Army, & Rose City Riveters news, along with stories of our club and culture's history plus a look into the future of soccer support in Portland, Oregon.   ON THIS EPISODE! PTFC Chat.. Timbers! Thorns! Always look on the bright side Annual General Meeting Volunteer Work Party and Warehouse move Away Travel   LINKS! Episode Transcript Annual General Meeting Work Party - Saturday - Sunday - Wishlist Blanchet House Wishlist - info@blanchethouse.org adidas pass Office hours - email membership@107ist.org or sam.prince@107ist.org Ticket Exchange Facebook - Discord Have a ticket to donate? Send it to ticketdonation@107ist.org 107ist.org

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Women in Localization opening a new chapter in Switzerland and SlatorCon coming to Silicon Valley on September 5th.Florian shares insights from RWS' Annual General Meeting, where under the new leadership of Chairman Julie Southern, the language service provider (LSP) highlighted its resilience amid global uncertainty.Esther gives an overview of the financial results for AMN Language Services and Ai-Media, with the former reporting strong performance for its language services and the latter attributing its revenue increase to an ongoing shift to its SaaS offering.Versacom, a prominent Canadian LSP, announces a minority investment from Norea Capital, with plans to focus on AI-enhanced solutions. Meanwhile, an investment banking industry insider revealed Iyuno may go public, targeting a valuation range between USD 2.25 bn and USD 3 bn.Over in the US, Boostlingo recorded a 60% year-over-year increase in annual recurring revenue in 2023, highlighting the thriving demand for interpreting services.The podcast concludes with the recent launch of Green Terp Unveils GT Enhancer, a tool designed to assist human interpreters by removing background noises such as dog barks and baby cries.

U.S. Soccer will elect a new Vice President at its Annual General Meeting, which runs February 8-10 in Dallas. On Episode 124, candidate Nathán Goldberg, former assistant general manager at NJ/NY Gotham FC, joins the show to answer questions on several topics facing U.S. Soccer. The governance of the federation is something fans should be well informed about, and through our interview with Goldberg, we learn about why he wants to join the Board of Directors as the Vice President and what he hopes to accomplish in the role. We address topics like youth development, player safety, increased fan accessibility, increased diversity and inclusion, how to increase our coaching and referee pool, as well as how to bring each of the member associations together and working with the professional soccer leagues. Goldberg gives us his thoughts on so many questions to showcase why he believes he is best to help lead the federation alongside President Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson. We will be hosting interviews over the next week with Dr. Pete Zopfi, the other candidate for U.S. Soccer Vice President going against Nathán Goldberg, as well as Mike Cullina, who was a candidate until he withdrew from the race recently. We hope to touch on as many topics as we can that are important to fans in an effort to bring you into the governance process. If you have a question for the candidates, submit it on our Google form! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and to tap into our Linktree, which will give you access to all our affiliate links: Fanatics, Homage, BreakingT, and the MLS Store. The holidays are approaching, which means a great chance to get some new stuff. Now, you'll be able to save some money on all the cool soccer apparel or anything else you're interested in wearing! And finally, tag us on Twitter or email USA Soccercast at Gmail dot com with any topic suggestions or questions for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Episode 123 as we catch up on some topics from the past week! The USMNT opened 2024 with a loss to Slovenia last weekend, but it was a chance for fans to see the future as several players on the roster could be at the Olympics this summer. We quickly discuss the players and how January Camp can serve as a potential springboard to the full national team for players. For the USWNT, SheBelieves Cup will take place in April now, and it will be a mini tournament. Brazil, Canada, and Japan will once again join the USWNT as semifinal matches will take place in Atlanta and Columbus will host the final and 3rd place matches. In another loaded year for the USWNT, SheBelieves Cup once again brings some quality competition. After the break, Sam Mewis announced her retirement last week as her knee injury proved to be too much to return to the field. We pay tribute to one of the most dynamic and dominant midfielders America has ever produced. We'll really miss her on the field. Finally, U.S. Soccer will hold an election to fill the Vice President role at their Annual General Meeting in early February. We will be having interviews with each of the candidates for U.S. Soccer Vice President: Nathán Goldberg and Dr. Pete Zopfi. Mike Cullina, who was a candidate before he withdrew from the race last week, has also agreed to come on the show to answer questions and speak directly to fan issues and topics important to us. If you have a question for the candidates, submit it on our Google form! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and to tap into our Linktree, which will give you access to all our affiliate links: Fanatics, Homage, BreakingT, and the MLS Store. The holidays are approaching, which means a great chance to get some new stuff. Now, you'll be able to save some money on all the cool soccer apparel or anything else you're interested in wearing! And finally, tag us on Twitter or email USA Soccercast at Gmail dot com with any topic suggestions or questions for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this exclusive interview from our Annual General Meeting this past October, Frazer Anderson sat down with general partners Mark Casady and Dave Blundin to discuss the profound differences between blockchain and AI, with a focus on the transformative impact of neural networks. The interview explores concrete examples of AI applications in financial services, emphasizing the imminent shifts in customer service, risk management, and coding practices. Casady and Blundin also share perspectives on the adoption of AI in enterprises, discussing the challenges and opportunities in navigating this technological revolution. The interview concludes with insights on attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Watch as these industry veterans provide valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of financial technology and artificial intelligence.

The return of the East Anglian derby looms large over Episode 143 of the On The Ball Norwich City Podcast, as the team pick some of their favourite games and moments from derby duels gone by. The alternative for host NCFCNumbers, aka Steve Sanders, Dan Brigham and Craig Draycott was a long debrief the weekend's 0-0 with Preston North End, but the team move swiftly over that to preview the big game against Ipswich Town this Saturday, plus ruminate on what may not have been Delia and Michael's finest hour in front of the media at the club's recent Annual General Meeting. Plus Kenny in defence, Gibbs up front, Idah coming in to form(?) and the Norwich City player you'd most like to be stuck in a cupboard with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Annual General Meeting of the Assyrian Aid Society took place on November 26, 2023. President, Peter Esho; Secretary, Richard Yalda; and Treasurer, Ninos Shemoon, presented their reports during the meeting. The new committee was introduced, and recognition was given to several new committee members.

Tomorrow is the Annual General Meeting of the National Trust - and battle lines are being drawn. Over the past two years, a protest faction called 'Restore Trust' has emerged to challenge the UK's biggest charity. They accuse the organisation of playing politics by highlighting links to colonialism and slavery. But The National Trust says that the history of Empire needs to be part of what we preserve and document. So, can the most quintessentially British institution weather the storm of the culture wars?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Ben Ellery, News Reporter, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana. Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.ukClips: Channel 4 News, The Spectator, National Trust, BBC News, CBS News, Sky News, Parliament TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are excited to welcome Noah Fraser to this episode of The Negotiation. Noah is based in Beijing, serving as Managing Director, China, for the Canada China Business Council (CCBC).  In our conversation, Noah discusses the business landscape in China for Canadian companies, highlighting the enormous opportunities in sectors like consumer goods, agriculture, and more. He also breaks down CCBC's government engagement priorities, advocacy for improved market access, and the current environment for foreign investment.   Noah talks about CCBC's upcoming Annual General Meeting in Beijing, which will welcome a large delegation of Canadian business and government leaders for the first time since before the pandemic. Noah also touches on the Belt and Road Forum, which he attended this week in Beijing alongside representatives from 150 countries.  In closing, Noah shares his experience suiting up in the Beijing International Ice Hockey League and his observations on the rise of hockey in China. Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      The Belt and Road Initiative●      Return of high-level visits to China●      CCBC's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM)●      Challenges and opportunities for Canadian companies in the Chinese market●      The significance of building strong local relationships and understanding the complexities of the Chinese market●      China's approach to foreign investment and the challenges and opportunities it presents●      CCBC's government engagement priorities and advocating for improved market access●      The Beijing International Ice Hockey League

To coincide with the Pre-Raphaelite Society's Annual General Meeting, we are pleased to present this episode featuring esteemed guest Tim Barringer. Tim engages in a conversation with Sheri, delving into his enduring fascination with the Pre-Raphaelites and his substantial contributions to the re-evaluation and presentation of this artistic movement. Moreover, Sheri and Tim explore the forthcoming Pre-Raphaelite weekend at the Delaware Art Museum, offering a unique opportunity for scholarly engagement and appreciation.   For more information and to subscribe to the Pre-Raphaelite Society, please visit www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org    All donations towards the maintenance of this podcast are gratefully received: https://gofund.me/60a58f68 

What is the future of AI and autonomous systems in perioperative medicine? This piece revisits a conversation we had at 'Anesthesiology'; the Annual General Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guest Alexandre Joosten, Anesthetist at Hospital Erasme. This conversation references our earlier chat with our guest which you can listen to here: https://topmedtalk.libsyn.com/topmedtalk-a-step-between-a-simple-monitor-and-a-fully-automated-system

How far can we go with patient monitoring, how do we push forward with patient safety? What sort of monitoring is appropriate and when? How should we continue through the night time period? Where are the 'gaps and opportunities' for new technology? This conversation, originally part of our coverage of 'Anesthesiology' the Annual General Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), features Sol Aronson with his guests Sadia Khan, Consultant Physician, Clinical Director and Service Director for Cardiology at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Frank Overdyk, Professor of Anaesthesiology, Charleston, South Carolina. Sadia has featured on TopMedTalk previously here: https://www.topmedtalk.com/topmedtalks-to-sadia-khan-ebpom-2022/ We spoke with Frank here on the subject of pain monitoring: https://www.topmedtalk.com/11813-2/

FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Team Members, OpenZFS the Ideal Storage Solution for University Environments, SCaLE20X Conference Report, 916 days of Emacs, XTerm: It's Better Than You Thought, NetBSD Annual General Meeting 2023, and more NOTES** This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines FreeBSD Foundation Welcomes New Team Members (https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/freebsd-foundation-welcomes-new-team-members/) What Makes OpenZFS the Ideal Storage Solution for University Environments (https://klarasystems.com/articles/openzfs-what-makes-openzfs-the-ideal-storage-solution-for-university-environments//) News Roundup SCaLE20X Conference Report (https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/scale20x-conference-report/) 916 days of Emacs (https://sqrtminusone.xyz/posts/2023-04-13-emacs/) XTerm: It's Better Than You Thought (https://aduros.com/blog/xterm-its-better-than-you-thought/) NetBSD AGM2023: Annual General Meeting, May 13, 21:00 UTC (https://mail-index.netbsd.org/netbsd-announce/2023/05/05/msg000348.html) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Adrian - Tilde (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/508/feedback/Adrian%20-%20Tilde.md) Dan - Root Shell (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/508/feedback/Dan%20-%20Root%20Shell.md) Florian - Salt Extension (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/508/feedback/Florian%20-%20Salt%20Extension.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) ***