Podcasts about british consulate

Voices 4 Palestine here II Prof Peter Slezac's mother and grandmother survived Auschwitz. His mother's words "Why did people turn away? Should haunt us now.Recorded at Sydney Rally for Palestine 25-8-2024 by Vivien Langford who introduces the pieceCelebrating Assange's Release here II Take time to remember a victory of 2024.People gathered outside the British Consulate in Melbourne on Tuesday 25th June on hearing the news of Julian Assange 's release.Dr Blair Williams Interview here II Interview by Anila McLoughlin about the changes to the legislation around casual employment at universities and the reaction of Monash as a case study.Peter Curtis Interview here IIPeter is an educator and activist, his recent pamphlet "Educating the Educator: a meeting of minds" brings two mega minds together in conversation Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Paulo Freire (1921-1997).

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this, the second part of our chat with Martin, umpire with the South West Wales Association of Cricket Association, we talk in more detail about his experiences in Chennai, India at the International Masters Cricket Over 60s World Cup earlier this year.He begins by telling us about the celebrations at the British Consulate in Chennai for the King's Birthday which he attended whilst at the tournament and which was one of the great highlights of the trip for him.We talk about the first round robin round of the tournament and Martin's memories of that.  England and Australia were the standout teams.  Although Martin did not watch them, the Welsh side did really well (finishing 5th overall in the competition).Martin talks about reflecting on his performance and how important that is for umpires generally.  He regretted not being able to stand with one of the local Indian umpires.After the round robin phase there were group positions so then the top of Group A played the second in Group B.  Effectively, these were semi finals but there were also games involving all the nations involved to give final placings. Martin was chosen to umpire the semi final between Australia and New Zealand.  He describes the game and Australia's comfortable victory.No one knew who would be umpiring the Final although it would have to be a neutral umpire.  As it would be played between England and Australia, Martin, as the sole umpire from Wales, was in with a shout.  All the international umpires thought the final would go to the Indian umpires.  However, after some delay on the evening before the final, at about 9pm, Martin discovered he was one of the three umpires chosen to officiate at the final.  A further wait happened until it was confirmed that he would be one of the on-field umpires.Martin describes his feelings of nerves and excitement at the prospect of officiating at such an important game.Martin describes the unusual feeling of participating in such a big occasion but that it was happening without much of a focus on it.  It was still one of six games that were taking place on the same day.We talk about a serious incident which took place at the tournament, with a player experiencing a 'mild' heart attack.  All the umpires stressed this to all the players before the final.  He then talks to us about the ground where the final took place as well as all the grounds and the wickets in general.England got a below par score, for them, in the 160s.  Australia were a fantastic bowling team and pinned England back with them losing wickets regularly.  Australia won with 4 or 5 overs and 8 wickets to spare.  The celebrations were rather muted but Martin felt that this was rather inevitable given the way the tournament had been organised.Martin described the closing ceremony which took place two days after the final and what he received as a participating official.  He concludes with some final reflections on the experience.

Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Jack Conway, a representative at the British Consulate in Boston for the Department for Business and Trade. Jack specializes in promoting investment from American venture capital firms into the UK, focusing on clean tech, deep tech, and defense sectors. With a strong academic background in local economic development and extensive experience in fostering innovation ecosystems, Jack is a key player in facilitating international trade and investment. In this episode, He'll be sharing insights on how he connects US venture capitalists with the UK's top research and entrepreneurial communities and discussing the latest trends in clean tech and defense innovation  

Gaza Eye-witness here II Surgeon Dr Sanjay Adsoumili gives an eye-witness account of working in Palestinian medical facility now. Thank You to Vivien Langford for the audio.Julian Assange Jubilation here II People gathered outside the British Consulate in Melbourne on Tuesday 25th June on hearing the news of Julian Assange's release.Aphids here II The most fabulous experimental, politically provocative Arts Group APHIDS is 30 and they are celebrating with An Evening of Performance II Friday 5 July, from 7PM Arrow on Swanston. 488 Swanston Street, Carlton ticketsThis is the week here II Kevin Healy nails the week with the satire gun.Wages, Productivity & Workers Self Determination here II Don Sutherland gives us something to think about when he broaches the subject of Wages, Productivity & Workers Self Determination.  Note: Thank you to everyone who donated to keep Solidarity Breakfast going. Just another $500 to go to reach our target to donate

Markham interviews Marla Orenstein, the Canada West Foundation's director of resources, environment and economy, recently travelled to the U.K. as part of an Energy Commentators Mission organized by the British Consulate. She wrote about the UK's energy transition and climate policies in the Foundation's latest Energy Innovation Brief. 

This week we bring you recordings from two public events on Collins Street Melbourne that are calling for justice and reparations for those directly impacted by industrial disasters.  On 15 September a delegation of First Nations people representing communities experiencing the ongoing consequences of the Mariana tailings dam collapse at BHP's Samarco mine in Brazil visited BHP's global headquarters seeking justice.  Eight years have passed since the disaster that saw 60 million tonnes of highly toxic mining waste obliterate the Doce River for 700 kilometers and the communities living alongside it suffer still today.  On 27 October Friends of the Earth's Nuclear Free Collective and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons visited the British Consulate and the offices of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade calling for an apology to First Nations impacted by the British atomic tests 70 years ago, a clean-up of the Emu Field and Maralinga test sites and to sign on to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Welcome to part three of our three part Fintech Chatter series recorded live from the British Consulate in Sydney. Back in 2018 I began supporting the work of the UK Department of Business and Trade in their efforts to establish a UK/Aus fintech bridge.Each year a UK Fintech Mission heads down under as part of Intersekt week.It's a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase what Australia has to offer, but to learn from our UK cousins.So over this 3 part series I'm bringing interviews with the delegates sharing their insights, experiences and their thoughts to the Australian Fintech community.In part 3 I chat two UK companies who have already launched in Australia.Nick Briscoe, Australia Country Manager for Currency Cloud and Robbie McDiarmid Country Manager of CMSPI share the challenges, opportunities and their tips.Thanks for tuning in. As always you can follow me on Linkedin and Twitter. If you're coming back thanks for supporting the show. If you're coming back thanks for your supportAnd if you're new, hit the follow button in your podcast player, we release new episodes every week.Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Apple: https://apple.co/3D7NsPtSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3IzSViQSubscribe and like on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tBlRmEConnect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBpFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCousins

Welcome to part two of a three part Fintech Chatter special recorded live from the British Consulate in Sydney with your host Dexter Cousins.Back in 2018 Tier One People began supporting the work of the UK Department of Business and Trade in their efforts to establish a UK/Aus fintech bridge.Each year a UK Fintech Mission heads down under as part of Intersekt week.It's a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase what Australia has to offer, but to learn from our UK cousins.So over this 3 part series I'm bringing interviews with the delegates sharing their insights, experiences and their thoughts to the Australian Fintech community.In this episode Dexter chats to three Fintechs about to launch in Australia.Abigail Thornleigh chats about NCC Group. NCC is already established here in Australia as a Cyber solution, they're about to launch a new business which could help Fintechs and Banks enter into commercial agreements much faster and at a much lower cost. - https://www.nccgroup.com/au/Know It is the first Scottish Fintech we've featured on the show. Founder Lynne Darcey Quigley shares her journey as a business owner to Fintech founder undergoing global expansion. - https://know-it.co.uk/And Nigel Bridges is the CEO of Veracity Trust Network - an AI and Machine Learning Fintech helping banks beat Fraud and Scams. - https://veracitytrustnetwork.com/Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Apple: https://apple.co/3D7NsPtSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3IzSViQSubscribe and like on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tBlRmEConnect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBpFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCousins

Welcome to part one of a three part podcast series recorded live from the British Consulate in Sydney.Back in 2018 I began supporting the work of the UK Department for Business and Trade in their efforts to establish a UK/Australia fintech bridge.Each year a UK Fintech Mission heads down under as part of Intersekt week.It's a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase what Australia has to offer, but to learn from our UK cousins.So over this 3 part series I'm bringing interviews with the delegates sharing their insights, experiences and their thoughts to the Australian Fintech communityGuest one - Michael Ward UK DBTIn this episode I chat to Michael Ward who was the Deputy Trade Commissioner when the Fintech Bridge was established in 2017, Michael now supports the UK DBT in an advisory capacity.Guests two - RaidiamI'm then joined by the founders of Raidiam, Ralph Bragg and Barry O'donohoe for what is a very insightful discussion on open banking and CDR. Ralph and Barry chat about their experiences implementing open banking in the UK and Brazil - it's eye opening stuff!https://raidiam.com/Subscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Apple: https://apple.co/3D7NsPtSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3IzSViQSubscribe and like on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tBlRmEConnect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBpFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCousins

In the final days and nights of the Heart of Arabia Expedition the team, and Philby, faced some of the hardest terrain of both their expeditions. Vast open expanses of desert dunes followed by the ancient volcanic fields of harat. As Mark, Reem, Ana-Maria and Alan get closer to their goal of Jeddah, their minds are drawn to the Red sea coast, but it also gives them time to reflect on the connection they have felt to nature and to Philby during their time crossing Saudi Arabia. But, as Mark knows only too well from previous expeditions, they must keep their focus on the day to day because just like Philby before them, illness and fatigue strikes the team again. After spending Christmas in Taif and skirting Mecca, Mark fulfils one of the main expedition ambitions, to journey with purpose, when he visits the Jeddah Prep and Grammar School to hear how the pupils there have been following the expedition and enriching their lessons across the curriculum. Having arrived in Jeddah and dipped their toes into the sea, there is a reception from the British Consulate with a congratulatory note from the expedition patron, HRH The Princess Royal.  After all the celebration is done, each member of the Heart of Arabia Expedition team sit down and reflect on what it has meant to them to follow in the footsteps of the greatest of Arabian explorers. Philby left a remarkable legacy. The legacy of The Heart of Arabia Expedition is only just beginning. Follow the social links below and keep an eye on the website for news about forthcoming lectures, exhibitions and conferences in the UK, Saudi Arabia and the USA in the coming months. Expedition website: The Heart of Arabia Expedition Follow the Expedition on social: Twitter Instagram Facebook The Heart of Arabia Expedition podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio

Outside the British Consulate in New York City on December 10, 2022, The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal called for the freedom of Julian Assange and denounced the corporate media's demonization and abandonment of the Wikileaks founder. Blumenthal was joined by Roger Waters, Steven Donzinger, Margaret Kunstler, Garland Nixon, Randy Credico, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen, Joe Lauria and many others at the rally. On the same day, outside the British Embassy in Washington DC, The Grayzone's Anya Parampil called out the UK's role in Assange's persecution. Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrayzonenews Minds: https://minds.com/thegrayzone Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@thegrayzone Max Blumenthal: https://twitter.com/MaxBlumenthal https://rokfin.com/MaxBlumenthal Anya Parampil: https://twitter.com/anyaparampil

British Expats in Spain live webinar in the group.Have your questions answered live.Alejandro Salvador is a tax and residencia expert and also the honorary British Consulate for Almeria and he will be answering all your questions live join us Friday the 9th December here..https://www.facebook.com/groups/BritishExpatsInSpain#movingtospain #movetospain #workinspain jobsinspain

Alice at the British Consulate for reactions to the Queen's death.

In this episode: Toby fauns over Old Head Golf Links in Ireland. Potentially the best golf course he has ever played... Michael goes to the British Consulate in Istanbul and has an online golf lesson... Question of the week - Is LIV compelling now it has had a decent winner and an exciting finish? Topic of the week - How can new golfers and new joiners pick the right golf club to join and maximise your membership? You can follow Michael @michaeljohngolf on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter, and Toby @TheRollUpGolf on Twitter. You can also email questions, suggestions and feedback to michael@golfclublist.com and don't forget to check out progress on Michael's golf-tech business at www.golfclublist.com. Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe, rate and review.

Paul and Kelaeni, an expat couple in China, have been waiting for 3 years to get married – and were finally able to do so at the British Consulate in Beijing in July 2022! They share more about meeting in a small city in Shandong Province, trying to plan multiple weddings during the pandemic, and what their wedding day at the consulate was like. And in a fun twist of events, DNC hosts Nathan and Rachel actually attended this wedding as the witnesses and share their experience of the day. Interested in sharing your story for a video or the podcast? Fill out our media interview form: http://dncsurveys.mikecrm.com/zwpDxYL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datenightchina/message

In this week's Scottish Field podcast, we're crossing the Atlantic to find out about the New York City Tartan Day parade, when tens of thousands are expected to attend this weekend's event. The New York City Tartan Day parade came from humble beginnings. In 1999, two pipe bands and a small but enthusiastic group of Scottish Americans, led by Grand Marshal and Academy Award-winning actor Cliff Robertson, marched from the British Consulate to the UN in the first New York City Tartan Day Parade. Since then, the annual NYC Tartan Day Parade has brought together thousands of people from across NYC, the United States, and Scotland by providing meaningful connections through the celebration of Scottish heritage and culture. This year's event will seeaward-winning Scottish actress Karen Gillan, famous for Doctor Who, Jumanji and Guardians of the Galaxy star Karen Gillan, as Grand Marshal. The event, entering its 24th year, will be held in midtown Manhattan on Saturday, April 9, 2022, returning in person for the first time since 2019. Karen will helm the parade, followed by a lively procession of Pipe & Drum bands, Highland dancers, Scottish family clans, Shetlander Vikings and more. The annual celebration of Scottish heritage and culture brings together a rich tapestry of participants along with many thousands of spectators. Kyle Dawson. President, National Tartan Day New York Committee, spoke with Scottish Field about it. You can find out more at www.nyctartanweek.org We're joined by a second guest this week, in author Charles E McGarry. He is the co-author of The Road to Lisbon. More recently, his Leo Moran series of psychic detective fiction is published by BackPage Press. The Ghost of Helen Addison and The Shadow of the Black Earl were published to rave reviews. The third in the series, The Mystery of the Strange Piper, was released late last year.

It's 1880 and a man claiming to be famed bomb and submarine builder James McClintock walks into the British Consulate in Philadelphia. He smoothly offers to help the Monarchy fight Irish rebels by secretly building them faulty bombs. The British are intrigued, but have only one question.  Seeing as the real James McClintock accidentally blew himself up while testing torpedoes in Boston Harbor one year earlier, then… who the heck is this man standing in front of them. Brace yourself for a saga filled with betrayal, treason, oh and explosions.  Lots and lots of explosions.   Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Blinkist Right now Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/SCOUNDREL to start your free 7 day trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Cynthia Bouthot, president of Space Commerce Matters, a pioneer in Low Earth Orbit Demand Creation. Space Commerce Matters provides a number of services for space agencies and governments, non-traditional commercial customers, aerospace companies, and satellite service providers. Offerings include building demand with end-user customers for LEO activity; studies highlighting gap technologies related to LEO phenomena for R&D and marketing applications; market analyses indicating most promising current and future markets; commercialization roadmaps tied to end-user customers and markets; and generation of funding and investment via strategic partnerships. SCM also serves as implementation partner for customers using NASA's new commercial allocation. Cynthia and her SCM team have been working with end users in the life science, manufacturing, satellite applications, advanced material and technology development sectors and they truly understand market demand as well as end-user requirements. Prior to founding SCM, Cynthia Bouthot was a founding member of CASIS, the manager of the International Space Station National Lab (ISSNL). While there, she established and developed the demand model for private sector entities, focused on utilization and value creation, which ultimately led to more than half of the research on board the ISSNL being conducted by commercial businesses. Cynthia spent nine years working in innovation and new market creation throughout Europe. Cynthia was the Consul, and head of Trade and Investment for the British Consulate in Boston and Head of Innovation and R&D for the whole of the UK and US, with a special focus on space and life sciences. How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.

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Roger Waters and Randy Credico respond to the Assange verdict and talk about what's next, including the protest they're attending Monday December 13 at noon at The British Consulate at 885 2nd Ave

Join Udo for his conversation with Ms. Sandhu, as she talks about the British Government's mission in the US, the United Kingdom hosting the United Nations Climate Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, and what it means for the UK to lead on such a global issue. How climate actions impact indigenous communities, how cultural engagement is important for policy and how diversity values translate into real change, are also addressed in this podcast. Part one, of a three part series titled: Fostering Cultural Understanding and Diplomacy.

So this is it - you're near the end of your studies and you're ready to get a job. But you might still have questions about the transition. In our third episode of Atlas' career series Next Steps, we discuss utilising your degree in the workforce with recent Masters' graduate Shannon Zhong (Senior Research and Policy Officer at the Victorian Department of Health). Plus, we talk to Winuri de Alwis (one of MIAS' Academic Officers) about MIAS' new Consular Corps Internship program, as well as her own experience as an intern at the British Consulate in Melbourne. Atlas' 'Next Steps' is a career series brought to you by MIAS and AIESEC in Monash which explores the next steps for current university students who are interested in a career in international affairs. Tune in on Fridays for episodes on topics such as internships and post-graduate studies, and hear from our amazing line up of experts who have made it in the big wide world of international affairs!

MCALLEN, Texas - A “pop-up” British Consulate's Office is going to be open for a couple of hours in McAllen on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and Brownsville on Wednesday, Aug. 25.The events are part of the Great British Tour of Texas, organized by the British Consulate in Houston. “We are going to park up the Jag and the trailer and put out a whole bunch of bunting, some flags, a cardboard cutout of Winston Churchill, a nodding Queen Elizabeth and a few other bits and pieces,” said Richard Hyde, the British Consulate General for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma.“We are going to have some 6 O'clock Gin, which is a new British gin brand, some Pimm's, shortbread. We want to come over and have a chat, talk to businesses. Local politicians and mayors are going to drop by. We are basically going to meet people and talk a little bit about the U.K., and learn a little bit about McAllen and Brownsville.”Hyde and his team have also visited Midland, Odessa, El Paso, Las Cruces, Van Horn, Marfa, Terlingua, Langtry, and Laredo on the tour. Still be visited are Kingsville, Corpus Christi and Shiner.But for Covid-19, the Great British Tour of Texas would have taken in a lot more of the state, including West Texas, North Texas and the Panhandle, Hyde explained. He said it had to be paired back and the decision was made to focus on the border region.“The focus (of the tour) is exclusively on now the areas of the state, a) that are harder to reach but b) that are predominately or increasingly Hispanic and outlook,” Hyde said.“If you look at the United States and look at where the growth is in the United States, it is in the Sun Belt, from the Gulf Coast all the way to Arizona, Phoenix and those kinds of places. It is no coincidence that within that Sun Belt the fastest growing population group are Hispanics.”Hyde said the U.K. has to pay more attention to the growing Hispanic influence in the United States.“If the U.K. wants to remain relevant to the next generation of Americans, we can't simply trade on our past, we can't trade on the fact that we fought wars together in the 20th Century, that we have a shared love of the same music, the TV and the Crown, and James Bond and Winston Churchill,” Hyde said.“All those are great things to celebrate. But they are not relevant and don't resonate with this growing Hispanic community who look south for their cultural context. They look south for their history. They don't look east to the old European nations. So, if we are going to remain relevant in the United States, and are going to remain that partner of choice and have that special relationship, we have to get out there. We have to engage with people now.”Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service website.

Sumera shares her recovery journey with us as she explains the complexities of being raised in a western country while dealing with the daily influence and culture of being raised by a family with an Indian background. The mishmash of cultures was difficult for her to process as a child and culminated in her escaping an arranged marriage with the help of the British Consulate and a stranger she meet at a call center. Her alcohol use increased as she entered young adulthood and progressed to a cascade of negative consequences years later. She experienced blackouts and the loss of jobs and finally arrived at the general feeling that something was wrong with her, even though she had no idea what it was. Her entrance into recovery was swift and beautiful. Her love of the AA program and helping others is strong and inspiring. Her future looks bright and she has embraced 12-step sobriety for all its worth. She also tells us about her love for the arts and baking. You may see her soon on the Food Network if things go according to plan and it is meant to be. Please enjoy this super charged episode of recovery and you will hear how Sumera carries herself today as a loving, kind, compassionate, and tolerant woman. Website: www.SoberShares.com Email: mike@SoberShares.com Click link to Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MD6DFY5RUYT5A

Are you under a lot of pressure in choosing your future path and asking yourself  “How can I find a career that both makes me happy and has a positive impact on society?”This question has become more pressing with the rapidly changing society and job opportunities around us. This special personal story shared by Emily Hamblin, British Consul General in Vietnam on Dear Our Community will help you lift this veil of confusion through her own real-life experiences which have led her to this current diplomatic career.You can learn more about meaningful programs of  the British Consulate in Vietnam by visiting this page https://www.facebook.com/ukinvietnamIf this story reminds you of your own experience or makes you reflect on your own story, you can share this with us by writing to us at dearourcommunity@gmail.com Please kindly help to leave a review for us on Apple Podcast to help others find the show. 

The United Kingdom will host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November. We will welcome the British Consulate to overview the conference and detail how Pittsburgh area companies can play a part. The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Consulate will also explain how the UK is committed to working with all countries and joining forces with civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action ahead of COP26.

The latest news on Residencia and the new TIE card and tax on selling your uk property.Today i interviewed my good friend Alejandro who is a tax expert and the honorary British Consulate here in Almeria. Have a listen to what he has to say.Moving to Spain or looking for work in Spain you need to hear this.British expats in Spain group provides up to date info and this is important new info on moving to Spain.#movingtospain.

S1E16 "Dinner Party" and E17 "Taps at the Montana."   This week, our hosts get gussied up for the British Consulate, create an eHarmony ad, and ponder taking tap dancing classes.

We have a very funny and very honest conversation with actor, writer and director Natalie Morales.She talks about her love for the entertainment industry, coping with her shows always being cancelled and how smashing her face into a balcony almost derailed her career.Also her love for Buston Keaton, her dislike of President Trump’s voice and why Parks and Recreation was such a good show.We also talk about starring in her own network show, the joy of writing with her best friend during lockdown and drinking 40-year-old whisky at the British Consulate.

The latest on Residencia, brexit and when you can move to Spain. Todays guest is Alejandro Salvador who has a company here helping people with all their needs when moving to Spain. Alejandro is also the Honorary British Consulate in Almeria. See whats new its all here..

On 11 July 2017, British model Chloe Ayling flew to Italy to attend a photo shoot set up by her agent. What was supposed to be another routine job for Chloe turned into a nightmare very quickly. Chloe was drugged and kidnapped for 6 days by a gang called 'Black Death Group' before being released to the British Consulate in Milan. However, many didn't believe Chloe was telling the truth! Listen now as Rena Tunechi shares this bizarre kidnapping story.Don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcast about any of the episodes :)Host: Rena TunechiGuest: @J1dzMusic: KwesibeatzInstagram: @handcuffedpodcastTwitter: handcuffedpodhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/06/british-model-chloe-ayling-tells-of-alleged-kidnap-ordeal-in-italyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41389489https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/chloe-ayling-british-model-drugged-kidnapped-italy/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/07/chloe-ayling-anything-think-free-just-got-to-dohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHgcgaxX6Pghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al6ENNTrSpIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IACHr0RSJf4https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/chloe-ayling-latest-kidnapper-model-lukasz-herba-italy-prison-guilty-sentence-a8393426.html

[0:00:00] Acknowledgement of Country.[0:11:00] Music Sans Frontieres (MSF) speaks with Luísa Sobral, a Portugese singer and songwriter. They chat about her influences and the inspiration behind her work.[0:29:00] Urbanist and Senior Research Tutor at the Royal College of Art, Dr. Tarsha Finney, comes onto the show to speak about alternative housing in the community. Dr Finney gives insight into how housing can help address the ecological crisis. Follow the link for more information https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/dr-tarsha-finney/ [0:44:00] The Morrison Government is set to give an $11 million upgrade to the ageing Vales Point coal-fired power station. The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has come out to critique the Morrison Government's decision to go ahead with funding this upgrade, calling it an insult to bushfire hit communities. We speak to Suzanne Harter from ACF about the Morrison Government's decision and her opinions on the proposed Climate Change Act Bill by MP Zali Steggall and metallurgical coal. To support the Climate Act Now petition, click on the link https://climateactnow.com.au  [1:04:00] Andrew Bartlett, Former Queensland Senator from the Brisbane Assange Action Queensland group, joins us to discuss the movement to release Julian Assange, who was extradited to court in London this week. Andrew joined others at the British Consulate in Brisbane this past Monday the 24th to protest for Assange to be brought back to Australia. We chat about all the recent details of the case and how it's created an international movement to push governments to respect free press, protection of journalists and whistleblowers.If the Alternative News caught your fancy: https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-scarlet-ribbons-the-huge-history-of-big-hair-bows-131389 https://inmyblooditruns.com/screenings/ Music:Chills - Leah FlanaganSave - Benny WalkerLove is Unfair - The Hondas When I grow Up - Fever Ray

Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This episode's featured guest is Hank Marshall. Hank is the Economic Development Executive Officer of the city of Phoenix. He also works with the British Consulate for the state of Arizona as an Honorary Consul. In today's episode, I talk to Hank about how economic development relates to selling. […] The post Sales & Economic Development with Hank Marshall – Episode 218 appeared first on Criteria For Success.

Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who lobbed Molotov cocktails outside the Hong Kong government office complex Sunday, as violence flared anew after thousands of pro-democracy supporters marched through downtown in defiance of a police ban.A mixed crowd of hardcore protesters in black and wearing masks, along with families with children, spilled into the roads of the Causeway Bay shopping belt and marched for over 2 kilometres to the central business district. Some waved U.S. and British flags, while others carried posters reiterating their calls for democratic reforms.Police had turned down a request by the Civil Human Rights Front to hold the march, but the demonstrators were undeterred, as they've been all summer."I feel this is our duty. The government wants to block us with the ban, but I want to say that the people will not be afraid," said one protester, Winnie Leung, 50.The march disrupted traffic, and many shops, including the Sogo department store in Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong's largest department stores, closed their doors.Protesters burned Chinese flags and tore down banners congratulating China's ruling Communist Party, which will celebrate its 70th year in power on Oct. 1. In familiar scenes, some protesters smashed glass windows and surveillance cameras at a subway station exit.Hundreds of protesters later targeted the government office complex, throwing bricks and gasoline bombs through police barriers. Police responded by firing volleys of tear gas and using water cannon trucks to spray chemical-laced water as well as blue liquid that helped them identify offenders, in a repeat of confrontational scenes from the last several weeks of the protests.Protesters retreated but regrouped in the nearby Wan Chai neighbourhood, setting fires outside a subway station exit and on the streets. They fled again after riot police advanced and the cat-and-mouse battles went on for a few hours before calm returned.Police fired tear gas again later in the nearby North Point area after protesters obstructed traffic after brawling there earlier with pro-government supporters.Hospital authorities said eight people were injured throughout the day, including three in serious condition.The protests were triggered in June by an extradition bill that many saw as an example of China's increasing intrusion and at chipping away at Hong Kong residents' freedoms and rights, many of which are not accorded to people in mainland China.Hong Kong's government promised this month to withdraw the bill, which would have allowed some criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial, but protesters have widened their demands to include direct elections for the city's leaders and police accountability.More than 1,300 people have been arrested amid increasing clashes between protesters and police, who demonstrators have accused of abuses.The unrest has battered Hong Kong's economy, which was already reeling from the U.S.-China trade war. It is also seen as an embarrassment to Beijing, which has accused foreign powers of fomenting the unrest.Earlier Sunday, hundreds of protesters waved British flags, sang "God Save the Queen" and chanted "UK save Hong Kong" outside the British Consulate as they stepped up calls for international support for their campaign.With banners declaring "one country, two systems is dead," they repeated calls for Hong Kong's former colonial ruler to ensure the city's autonomy is upheld under agreements made when Britain ceded power to China in 1997.Demonstrators held similar rallies Sept. 1 at the British Consulate and last weekend at the U.S. Consulate.On Saturday, pro-democracy protesters and supporters of the central government in Beijing clashed at a Hong Kong shopping mall and several public places. Police arrested more than a dozen people and hospital authorities said 25 were injured.The clashes amid the mid-autumn festival holiday came after several night...

Tonight on Friday Night Live, join Hafiz Sha'ban with guests Arif and Tahir. They will be discussing Justice for Shukri Abdi, leaked memos at the US British Consulate, conference on child sexual exploitation, Police Brutality and further updates on the Uyghurs Muslim plight

What would you say are the most important aspects of postdoc research? Would the learning environment or the availability of mentors rank high on your list? What about the role of passion and enthusiasm for your field of study? Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson joins Mark in this episode of When Science Speaks to highlight the role of enthusiasm and storytelling in postdoc research. Sarah is the Assistant Provost of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs at Boston University. She is responsible for providing services and programming for all postdoc scholars at Boston University, as well as supporting the development of University policies related to postdoc scholarships. Before joining Boston University, Sarah was the US Deputy Director of Science and Innovation at the British Consulate-General, Boston. Dr. Hokanson holds a BA in Chemistry from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed a National Institute of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Fellowship at Cornell University in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of When Science Speaks [1:08] Mark introduces his guest, Dr. Sarah Chobot Hokanson. [3:50] What sparked Sarah’s interest in science? [7:30] Sarah talks about taking a position working for the British Consulate. [12:00] What is the Postdoc Academy? [15:00] How Sarah and her team create programs that appeal to postdoc researchers. [18:00] Sarah’s advice for postdoc researchers. [20:30] Why enthusiasm for your field is crucial. [22:20] How to connect with the Postdoc Academy. Connect with Sarah Chobot Hokanson Postdocacademy[at]gmail.com Sch1[at]bu.edu Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Twitter Resources & People Mentioned National Postdoctoral Association Don’t fake it, pursue what energizes you Have you ever found yourself stuck listening to someone who is dispassionate about their work? The experience tends to be incredibly dull and ultimately a waste of time. While It’s not fair to expect every researcher to come out with the most stunning and captivating presentation, a lack of passion and enthusiasm speaks volumes. What is the solution? Should you fake excitement for something that you don’t care about? Most people are ill-equipped to take a topic they care nothing about and make it sound interesting. Don’t try to fake enthusiasm; your audience will see it coming from a mile away. If you find yourself in a field of study that you don’t care about, make a change as soon as possible. Not only will you benefit from switching to a subject that you care about, but those on the receiving end of your research will also benefit. If you are stuck, consider reaching out to your mentor or peers and utilize the network you’ve built to make a change. Why storytelling is crucial to communicating your research Storytelling is an often neglected aspect of postdoc research. Even the phrase, “Storytelling” seems foreign in a world of facts, figures, and data. What does storytelling have to do with postdoc studies? It all comes down to effectively conveying your findings. If you can’t tell a compelling story with the data you’ve collected, you need to look at it from a different perspective. Your research will only have the desired effect if you present it in a way that connects with your target audience. Are you presenting your findings to your peers? If so, you can get away with a lot of lingo and jargon, but you still need to make a compelling case. Are you presenting to an audience outside your field of study? If that’s the case, you’ve got to find a way to connect your research to something they can understand. You don’t have to abandon your data and figures, you must make them relevant to your audience. This aspect of your research will come more naturally if you are engaged and invested in your subject matter. To hear Dr. Hokanson expand on this topic and much more, make sure to catch her full conversation with Mark on this episode of When Science Speaks. Connect With Mark and When Science Speaks http://WhenScienceSpeaks.com https://bayerstrategic.com/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BayerStrategic On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bayer-Strategic-Consulting-206102993131329 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielbayer/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayerstrategic/ On Medium: https://medium.com/@markbayer17

Today's guest is Sally Mackness, a British artist living on the South Coast of the UK with her family. Her paintings and textiles make a statement with their distinctive, bold & expressive style: they reflect her personality, emotions and memories. She is honoured to be working with the Royal British legion this year to help raise funds for the Poppy Appeal 2016. She is painting 1,560 individually painted 'Poppy Paintings'; 520 of each of three painting designs. Every paintings is signed, numbered and framed under glass in a black box frame measuring 25x25x 4.5cm.  All orders will be sent out from Monday 31 October 2016. Three large paintings will be hanging as a permanent display in the British Consulate in New York from 20 October 2016.   Visit Sally's website  - https://www.sallymackness.com/ Follow Sally on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sallymackness Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sallymacknessartist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sallymackness    

This episode is a little different. A joint experiment. A nebulous mission. In this inspiring international discussion, I was honored to be joined by two co-hosts: Dawna Jones of Vancouver and Gert Penne of Belgium. And three guests: Willow Bumby and Lindsey Henwood of Vancouver, and Josh Shaffer of Tampa. With 6+ participants, spanning 3+ countries, 3 continents, and 3 generations we explored not only the future of work, but also the future of education. Dawna Jones is the AUTHOR of DECISION-MAKING for DUMMIES. Her book appears on Steve Denning's (Forbes) list of 8 Noteworthy Books for 2014. Dawna is also the host of the “Evolutionary Provocateur” podcast. Gert Penne, an account executive in the tech industry, is a an Empathic Problem Solver, who takes a principle-centered approach to teaming across cultures, disciplines, and generations. At the end of a 2-continent, 3-country Skype call, Dawna, Gert, and I found ourselves talking about generational differences globally. With the goal to learn how the next generation sees the Future of Work, we decided to invite 3 Millennials to a follow-up call. This show is that call. Millennials fall just after the Gen-Xers. They were born between 1982 and 2004. We were fortunate to have 3 Millennials join us. Josh Shaffer is an early Millennial, and works for Accenture in Talent Acquisition in Tampa. Willow Bumby is an iOS Engineer, designer, and writer, as well as a teacher at Lighthouse Labs in Vancouver. Lindsay Henwood is a User Experience Design Instructor at Red Academy, a rapidly growing Tech School startup in Vancouver. Two other Millennials joined us virtually. Lauren Kirmil is a Marketing and Media Specialist and a former technical recruiter in the San Francisco Bay Area. During her extensive travels throughout Southeast Asia she worked as a freelance travel writer. Grace Liu is a former Outreach Support Officer at the British Consulate in Guangzhou, China. She recently received funding to start a venture in Shenzhen. With the assistance of her NYU professor she also plans to start an NGO incorporating ancient contemplative practices, including meditation. In this discussion we covered a wide range of topics. Distributed workforces and workplace flexibility and the big American offensive to change the workplace. Self-responsibility, self-awareness, self-perception. Cultural fit: the “techie” mold and the pressure to fit in. The dying days of the industrial model, the irrelevant university degree and the rise of bootcamp style education. The need to understand the next generation, and the companies which will die. The rise of the robots and the growing fear of job loss. Capitalism and its schizophrenic booms and busts: do we want an economy based on self-interest or creativity and collaboration? Tribalism and the need to belong: do we become global citizens or nationalists? Surviving the industrial model and designing the new workplace. The need to shift easily into different industries and the costly risk in over-specialization. The silliness of our current system and people's inability to work with power. And the power coming from the “Millennial values”.

Allison Drew‘s We Are No Longer in France: Communists in Colonial Algeria (Manchester University Press, 2014) traces the long, complex history of communism in Algeria throughout the colonial period. Rethinking the “narratives of failure” that have hitherto dominated studies of the Communist Party of Algeria (PCA), the book looks at the movement “on its own terms,” rather than as a mere political subsidiary of the French Communist Party (PCF). Examining the role of the French state in suppressing communism in Algeria prior to 1962, the book also looks closely at the tensions between communism and nationalism as the struggle for independence developed over the course of the twentieth century. Inclusive of both urban and rural populations, and flexible with respect to religious and nationalist beliefs and ideals, the PCA opened up “political space” in ways that other left movements/parties in France and elsewhere were either unwilling or unable to do. Drawing on a range of materials that include archival sources from France and Algeria, as well as the records of the British Consulate, the Comintern, and the South African left, We Are No Longer in France looks at perceptions of Algerian communism within and outside of the French/colonial context. It also makes a contribution to our understanding of the plural nature of the struggle for Algerian independence, a political diversity that was shut down under the one-party state that emerged after 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Drew‘s We Are No Longer in France: Communists in Colonial Algeria (Manchester University Press, 2014) traces the long, complex history of communism in Algeria throughout the colonial period. Rethinking the “narratives of failure” that have hitherto dominated studies of the Communist Party of Algeria (PCA), the book looks at the movement “on its own terms,” rather than as a mere political subsidiary of the French Communist Party (PCF). Examining the role of the French state in suppressing communism in Algeria prior to 1962, the book also looks closely at the tensions between communism and nationalism as the struggle for independence developed over the course of the twentieth century. Inclusive of both urban and rural populations, and flexible with respect to religious and nationalist beliefs and ideals, the PCA opened up “political space” in ways that other left movements/parties in France and elsewhere were either unwilling or unable to do. Drawing on a range of materials that include archival sources from France and Algeria, as well as the records of the British Consulate, the Comintern, and the South African left, We Are No Longer in France looks at perceptions of Algerian communism within and outside of the French/colonial context. It also makes a contribution to our understanding of the plural nature of the struggle for Algerian independence, a political diversity that was shut down under the one-party state that emerged after 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Drew‘s We Are No Longer in France: Communists in Colonial Algeria (Manchester University Press, 2014) traces the long, complex history of communism in Algeria throughout the colonial period. Rethinking the “narratives of failure” that have hitherto dominated studies of the Communist Party of Algeria (PCA), the book looks at the movement “on its own terms,” rather than as a mere political subsidiary of the French Communist Party (PCF). Examining the role of the French state in suppressing communism in Algeria prior to 1962, the book also looks closely at the tensions between communism and nationalism as the struggle for independence developed over the course of the twentieth century. Inclusive of both urban and rural populations, and flexible with respect to religious and nationalist beliefs and ideals, the PCA opened up “political space” in ways that other left movements/parties in France and elsewhere were either unwilling or unable to do. Drawing on a range of materials that include archival sources from France and Algeria, as well as the records of the British Consulate, the Comintern, and the South African left, We Are No Longer in France looks at perceptions of Algerian communism within and outside of the French/colonial context. It also makes a contribution to our understanding of the plural nature of the struggle for Algerian independence, a political diversity that was shut down under the one-party state that emerged after 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Drew‘s We Are No Longer in France: Communists in Colonial Algeria (Manchester University Press, 2014) traces the long, complex history of communism in Algeria throughout the colonial period. Rethinking the “narratives of failure” that have hitherto dominated studies of the Communist Party of Algeria (PCA), the book looks at the movement “on its own terms,” rather than as a mere political subsidiary of the French Communist Party (PCF). Examining the role of the French state in suppressing communism in Algeria prior to 1962, the book also looks closely at the tensions between communism and nationalism as the struggle for independence developed over the course of the twentieth century. Inclusive of both urban and rural populations, and flexible with respect to religious and nationalist beliefs and ideals, the PCA opened up “political space” in ways that other left movements/parties in France and elsewhere were either unwilling or unable to do. Drawing on a range of materials that include archival sources from France and Algeria, as well as the records of the British Consulate, the Comintern, and the South African left, We Are No Longer in France looks at perceptions of Algerian communism within and outside of the French/colonial context. It also makes a contribution to our understanding of the plural nature of the struggle for Algerian independence, a political diversity that was shut down under the one-party state that emerged after 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14th, 2014 the British Consulate in New York hosts Hedgeable’s event Bitcoin: – No Boundaries with special guests Trace Mayer, Aaron Zirker, Gareth Jones and Elizabeth Ritter.

Courtesy of the Boston Book Festival, the Great Brits and Books Panel, with Maria Tatar, Rachel Brownstein, Lisa Rodensky, and Leah Price, moderated by Drum editor Henriette Lazaridis Power. Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, James Barrie, and the Brontës were just some of the authors these scholars discussed during the BBF session on October 27, 2012. Listen to the audio of the panel to hear how books were used as instruments of power in the 19th century, how Jane Austen continues to engage readers today, and how Barrie's Peter Pan explores questions of our own mortality.This session was sponsored by the British Consulate.

In episode 122 of Janey Godley's podcast, the only mother and daughter comedy podcast, the duo discusses - Poppy burning, the BBC paedophile scandal and Janey's lost passport. Ashley gives us the roundup of her latest Star Trek gifts from Toronto and her serious subject this week is the attacks on the Eritrean people in Israel. Janey and Ashley both talk in depth about censorship, literal pop videos and a Mary Poppins voice over from the British Consulate in Canada. If you would like to support our podcast then please do so by clicking onto Our Donate Page and donate via PayPal.   Get your copy of Molly Wobbly's Tit factory, live cast recording here.   Here's a link to the Literal Meatloaf video!   Check out The saga of Tim and Freya   You can check out all our videos on YouTube   Order "Handstands in the Dark" Paper Back or in EBook   Please rate us or leave a comment on PodOmatic, ITunes or Facebook   You can find all the info regarding Janey's live shows by just clicking Gigs!