Podcasts about Fiji

Hello dear listeners, the time has come for the boys to gather round for the monthly pop culture round up.Kicking off the conversation, the boys catch up about the weather as well as what's been going on lately - including the annual knitting convention in Chicago and Honey Davenport's big win and coronation as Mr. IML 2026. Speaking of a former contestant, the boys do a quick check in on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 11, and they chat about whether or not they are excited to Stop! That! Train! (on June 12th in a theater near you)! From there, it's off to Fiji to discuss Survivor 50 and just how in the hands of the fans it actually was. The finale's don't stop there as the conversation then turns to the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and what that means for the genre overall. Finally, the boys turn the dial to Disney+ to discuss the Marvel Special Presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill. Did the special really bridge the gap between Daredevil: Born Again and Spiderman: Brand New Day? Listen in to hear what the boys think.Sit back and get ready to FLAME ON!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/flameon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As the first day of the German invasion of Crete drew to a close on May 20th, 1941, neither side held the clear advantage they had hoped for — the Germans had failed to secure their primary objectives, while the British commander General Freyberg struggled with poor communications and an overriding fear of a seaborne invasion that would shape his decisions in the days ahead. This episode examines the Royal Navy's critical role in the battle for Crete, exploring both the strengths and significant weaknesses of Admiral Cunningham's fleet — including the limitations of their anti-aircraft systems against the Luftwaffe — and the aggressive positioning of British naval forces north of the island to intercept German supply convoys. The episode then covers two pivotal naval engagements: the night interception of the 1st Motor Sailing Flotilla by British cruisers and destroyers, which turned back the first German reinforcement convoy with the loss of at least eight vessels and 327 men, and the pursuit of the Sagittario convoy on May 22nd, which drew British ships northward into withering Luftwaffe attack and resulted in the loss of the cruisers Gloucester and Fiji, the Warspite damaged, and over a thousand sailors killed — a day that demonstrated both the courage and the cost of the Royal Navy's commitment to holding Crete. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

Sign up for the new free Friday newsletter! www.send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 27th May 2026.Today : US Iran strikes. Korea Starbucks down. Fiji port. Europe heatwave. Russian threat. Belgium bus-train crash. DRC Ebola attacks. Senegal Sonko Speaker. Mexico hosting Iran. Bolovia pay cut. UK cheese rolling.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

In this reflective and thought-provoking episode of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast, Roslyn Ranse shares powerful insights from the recent International Travel Agent Achievers Retreat in Cebu, along with lessons from speaking internationally across New Zealand, Fiji, Las Vegas, and the USA. This episode explores the difference between being "busy" in your travel business versus intentionally leading it as a business owner. Roslyn opens up about the reactive habits many travel advisors fall into, constantly responding to emails, solving problems, juggling bookings, and carrying the emotional pressure of always needing to be "on." She also shares her own experiences of burnout, leadership growth, protecting energy, and learning to think differently as a CEO. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, trapped in the doing, or unsure what the next stage of your travel business looks like, this episode is for you. Inside this episode: Why "busy" has become an identity in the travel industry The difference between a travel advisor and a travel business owner How reactive habits impact growth and sustainability Why stepping away from your business creates clarity Leadership, boundaries, systems, and intentional growth The mindset shift required for the next level of business How to stop reacting and start leading more intentionally This episode is an invitation to reflect on where you are right now, what is draining your energy, and what kind of business owner you truly want to become. Learn more about Travel Agent Achievers and The Achievers Mastermind: Travel Agent Achievers Connect with Roslyn on Instagram: Instagram - Travel Agent Achievers Listen to more episodes of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast: Travel Agent Achievers Podcast

Misha Glenny and guests discuss how, after the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1833, sugar planters recruited workers from India to replace or compete with their formerly enslaved labourers. Over the next 90 years, more than a million people in India travelled under five year contracts of indenture across the empire from Guyana to Trinidad to Mauritius and Fiji and colonies in between. These indentured labourers were to share vivid accounts of deception and abuse, especially in the early decades. From the outset there were critics and opposition gained pace with Gandhi and others in South Africa arguing the system was close to slavery and calling for the Indian government to stop the practice, which was to happen in 1917 with the last shipments of people in the 1920s. Meanwhile, rather than return after their contracts, a section of indentured labourers stayed where they were for their own reasons, negotiating their new identities alongside formerly enslaved people and the planter culture in a new Indian diaspora.With Purba Hossain Lecturer in Modern History at the University of YorkNeha Hui Associate Professor in Economics at the University of ReadingAnd Clem Seecharan Emeritus Professor of History at London Metropolitan UniversityProduced by Simon TillotsonReading list:Gaiutra Bahadur, Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture (Hurst and Co., 2013)Marina Carter, Servants, Sirdars and Settlers: Indians in Mauritius, 1834-1874 (Oxford University Press, 1995)Marina Carter and Khal Torabully, Coolitude: An Anthology of the Indian Labour Diaspora (Anthem Press, 2002)Jonathan Connolly, Worthy of Freedom: Indenture and Free Labor in the Era of Emancipation (University of Chicago Press, 2024)Maria del Pilar Kaladeen and David Dabydeen (eds.), The Other Windrush: Legacies of Indenture in Britain's Caribbean Empire (Pluto Books, 2021)Neha Hui and Uma S. Kambhampati, ‘Between unfreedoms: The role of caste in decisions to repatriate among indentured workers' (The Economic History Review 75:2, 2022)Neha Hui and Uma Kambhampati, ‘The political economy of Indian indentured labor in the nineteenth century (Journal of the History of Economic Thought 47:2, 2025)Madhavi Kale, Fragments of Empire: Capital, Slavery, and Indian Indentured Labor Migration in the British Caribbean (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1998)Ashutosh Kumar, Coolies of the Empire: Indentured Indians in the Sugar Colonies, 1830–1920 (Cambridge University Press, 2017)Brij V. Lal, Girmitiyas: The Origins of the Fiji Indians (Fiji Institute of Applied Studies, 2004)Brij V. Lal, ‘Kunti's Cry: Indentured Women on Fiji Plantations' (Indian Economic & Social History Review 22:1, 1985)Andrea Major, ‘“Hill Coolies”: Indian Indentured Labour and the Colonial Imagination, 1836–38' (South Asian Studies 33:1, 2017)Basdeo Mangru, Indenture and Abolition: Sacrifice and Survival on the Guyanese Sugar Plantation (TSAR, 1993)Kalathmika Natarajan, Coolie Migrants, Indian Diplomacy: Caste, Class and Indenture Abroad, 1914-67 (Oxford University Press, 2026)Clem Seecharan, 'Tiger in the Stars': The Anatomy of Indian Achievement in British Guiana, 1919-29 (Macmillan, 1997)Clem Seecharan, Finding Myself: Essays on Race, Politics and Culture (Peepal Tree Press, 2015)S. Sen, ‘Indentured labour from India in the age of empire' (Social Scientist, 44:1/2, 2016)Hugh Tinker, A New System of Slavery: The Export of Indian Labour Overseas, 1830-1920 (Oxford University Press, 1974)In Our Time is a BBC Studios ProductionSpanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Misha Glenny and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Rizo Velovic joins The Exclusive after his heartbreaking fourth-place finish on Survivor 50 to react to Jeff Probst accidentally spoiling his fire-making elimination live during the finale and why he's choosing to embrace the moment as part of his Survivor legacy. The Season 49 alum reflects on going out in fire for the second season in a row, explains why Aubry ultimately didn't want to sit next to him at the Final Tribal Council, and breaks down the faction-based gameplay that shaped the endgame. Rizo also responds to criticism from Ozzy and Chrissy, shares why he has “zero regrets” about not warning Ozzy to play his idol, and opens up emotionally about discovering his mom secretly flew all the way to Fiji hoping to see him make the Final 3. Plus, he discusses his bond with Joe, embracing vulnerability on television, and why he already feels ready to return for Survivor again.

What if many of the behaviors we dismiss as laziness or "not getting it together" are actually signs that someone's brain works differently? In this episode of Finding Brave, Kathy Caprino welcomes Kristen Pressner, a trailblazing people leader helping reshape conversations around neurodiversity, ADHD, and human potential. As Chief People Officer for prominent multinational, Nokia, Kristen is a sought-after voice on equity and inclusion and regularly appears on international "Top HR Influencer" lists. Following the global impact of her TEDx talk, Are you biased? I am, which challenged audiences to confront unconscious bias with greater honesty and self-awareness, Kristen returned to the TEDx stage with a new question: Why is it that so many people just 'can't get it together'? The talk explores how neurodivergent traits are often misunderstood and has sparked conversations across families, workplaces, and the ADHD community. It also led to Kristen joining the World Economic Forum's Global Brain Economy Initiative, launched at Davos. In this conversation, Kristen shares how her family's experiences with ADHD transformed the way she understands motivation, behavior, and potential. She explains why many neurodivergent traits are misunderstood as character flaws and how traditional expectations can unintentionally create shame. Kristen also unpacks the biological differences between neurotypical and ADHD brains, including the role dopamine plays in focus and action, and how to build neuro-inclusive workplaces that help people thrive. Additionally, Kristen highlights the extraordinary strengths that often accompany neurodivergence, from creativity and innovation to future thinking and problem-solving. Tune in for a powerful conversation about neurodiversity, leadership, and creating a more brain-friendly world! Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Kristen Pressner, her TEDx talks, and her revelations around unconscious bias as an HR leader. [02:02] How the pandemic exposed hidden struggles with ADHD and neurodivergence within Kristen's family. [08:45] Diagnostic criteria, why ADHD is often misunderstood, and how neurodivergence exists on a broader spectrum than many realize. [12:15] Biological differences between neurotypical and ADHD brains, and why different brains need different strategies to thrive. [15:07] The necessary conditions for focus and productivity in ADHD minds: challenging, novel, fun, or do-or-die urgent. [20:23] Reframing "hard" and "easy" tasks and recognizing the unique strengths linked to neurodivergence. [22:50] How reducing shame and building brain-friendly conditions helped Kristen's family move from surviving to thriving. [23:57] Kristen's advice for parents: reducing shame, recognizing strengths, and helping neurodivergent kids thrive. [31:33] Her vision for more flexible, neuro-inclusive workplaces that help people thrive. [35:09] Where to learn more about Kristen's work and why spreading awareness around neurodiversity matters. [40:19] For More Information: Kristen Pressner Kristen Pressner on LinkedIn Kristen Pressner on Instagram Kristen Pressner on Facebook Kristen Pressner on X Kristen Pressner on TikTok Be a Brain Friend TEDx on Instagram Be a Brain Friend TEDx on Facebook Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Kristen's TEDx talk, Why is it that so many people just 'can't get it together'? Kristen's TEDx talk on unconscious bias, Are you biased? 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[But they] make hard things look really easy, like connecting dots others wouldn't connect, or anticipating the future in ways I couldn't do." — Kristen Pressner [0:23:11] "Our research shows that the accommodations in the workplace that enable someone to be much more effective cost less than 500 bucks. No one's asking to work from Fiji." — Kristen Pressner [0:37:36] Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats!  Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - ہند-فجی باشندے اپنے آباؤ اجداد کے ہندوستان سے فجی کے گنے کے باغات تک کے سفر کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔ ان کی اولاد میں سے 60,000 سے زیادہ اب آسٹریلیا کو گھر کہتے ہیں۔ لیکن اس صدمے سے بھرے دور کی بازگشت اسی طرح برقرار ہے جیسے بہت سے لوگ اپنی شناخت کے ساتھ جوڑ رہے ہیں۔

Hello Coven, happiest of Wednesday's!  Today you're in for a special treat, because we have the most esteemed guest, in fact our #1 guest, Love Island's own: Ariana Madix!  The ladies talk shop, (sandwich shop), as well as all things Fiji!  With Love Island gearing up for the new season, there's plenty to chat about.  They also share their Daddy and Basement Lists.  And you know what?  While you're here and reading this, please please please remember to vote!  Have a beautiful day Coven, and come join the fun! In need of something cute and stylish for the summer? Get yourself or whoever's on your daddy list a tee, hoodie, or beanie from our store! Please support our show and show off your love for Disrespectfully by repping our official gear :) K Love ya bye! Buy our merch!  https://disrespectfullypod.com/   Thank you to our sponsors! Timeline: Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula.  And our listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/DISRESPECTFULLY   Ollie: Get ready for both you and your pup to be obsessed. Head to https://Ollie.com/DISRESPECTFULLY, tell them all about your dog, and use code DISRESPECTFULLY to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://MintMobile.com/DISRESPECTFULLY.  Connect with the Coven! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930451457469874 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/disrespectfullypod/ Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038              Follow us on Social! Disrespectfully Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disrespectfullypod Disrespectfully Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@disrespectfullypod Katie Maloney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musickillskate Dayna Kathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynakathan Cassie Galonsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassieg2011/ Disrespectfully is an Envy Media Production.

Renée Marino is a dynamic International Keynote Speaker, Host, and Connection Expert who helps leaders and entrepreneurs communicate confidently and authentically to create real connection that leads to powerful opportunities.   With over 30 years of experience mastering communication under pressure, Renée brings a rare perspective shaped on some of the world's biggest stages. She is best known for her role as Mary Delgado in Clint Eastwood's Jersey Boys film and for her work across Broadway productions including West Side Story, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, and Wonderland.   Connect with Renee Marino:   Website: www.renemarino.com Instagram: @iamreneemarino LinkedIn: @RenéeMarino   Visit here for more: https://book.glamandgritevent.com/home   Episode Summary:   In this conversation, Renee shares the raw story of how she almost missed her once-in-a-lifetime film opportunity because she was too afraid to speak up — and how that moment became the foundation of her entire philosophy on communication. She also opens up about her journey from Broadway to co-hosting Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's global events, how she built her business from scratch during COVID by simply showing up as herself on video, and the mindset shift that makes confident communication available to anyone — on any stage, in any room.   If you've ever shrunk when you should have owned it, or wondered why your message isn't landing the way you meant it to, this episode is your reset.   Key Takeaways:   - Speaking up can change everything - Human connection is your edge in an AI world - Most leaders are talking at people, not with them - Nerves are just excitement with a different label - Showing up consistently — as yourself — opens doors - Vulnerability builds trust - Regret is the worst outcome   Episode Chapters:   0:00 Teaser – Why human connection beats AI 0:24 Episode intro & three things you'll learn 0:59 Guest intro: Who is Renee Marino? 2:06 Renee's story: From Italian kitchen table to Broadway 3:53 What it really takes to make it on Broadway 4:50 The Clint Eastwood moment — Jersey Boys on film 6:28 The audition she almost didn't get 7:44 Speaking up in the room and landing the role 9:33 Lessons from lunching with Clint Eastwood every day 11:24 The truth revealed: Clint had requested her all along 13:26 The "if you don't ask, you don't get" philosophy 14:13 Transitioning from Broadway to speaking & coaching 15:02 How Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi came into the picture 16:32 Going viral on video in a COVID Facebook group 18:02 Winning five days at Tony Robbins' Fiji resort by just showing up 19:11 Co-hosting Dean's world summit & joining Tony's team 21:29 3 tips to show up better on camera 21:40 Tip 1 – Treat the camera like a friend 22:38 Tip 2 – Reframe nerves as excitement 23:26 Tip 3 – It's not about you, it's about service 24:20 Bonus tip: It's not about perfection, it's about connection 27:22 What inspires Renee 28:10 Renee's legacy 28:33 What's next: The Glam & Grit women's event 30:40 Where to find Renee & closing words

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

For review:1. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez insisted Cuba "poses no threat" to the United States and doesn't have "aggressive plans or intentions against any country," after Axios reported that the island nation has hundreds of military drones and has been allegedly discussing plans to strike the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay and potentially Florida's Key West.2. The Republic of Somaliland will open an embassy in Jerusalem, its first anywhere in the world, the state's ambassador to Israel said Tuesday.Currently, seven countries have embassies in Jerusalem — the US, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Fiji. 3. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he had called off a major attack against Iran, which he claimed was slated to take place on Tuesday after Gulf allies assured him that a deal with Tehran was now possible thanks to the renewal of “serious negotiations.”4. The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India's Apache rotary-wing aircraft and M777A2 155mm howitzers.5. The Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the U.S. would have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis.6.  NATO Supreme Allied Commander: Europe should “absolutely” expect additional United States troop withdrawals in the future as European NATO allies strengthen their capability to provide more of their own  conventional defense. 

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - Warga Indo-Fiji merenungkan perjalanan leluhur mereka dari India ke perkebunan tebu di Fiji. Lebih dari 60.000 keturunan mereka kini menyebut Australia sebagai rumah mereka. Namun, gema dari era yang penuh trauma itu masih terasa, karena banyak dari mereka bergulat dengan identitasnya.

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - 인도계 피지인들은 조상들이 인도에서 피지의 사탕수수 농장으로 건너온 여정을 되새깁니다. 현재 6만 명 이상의 후손들은 호주를 고향으로 삼고 있습니다. 하지만 많은 이들이 자신의 정체성을 찾아가는 과정에서 그 트라우마로 가득했던 시대의 여운은 여전히 남아 있습니다.

What if faster coding is actually slowing your software delivery down? Most teams are pouring AI into the coding phase, but the real bottleneck is everywhere else.In this episode, Andrew Haschka, Field CTO at GitLab for Asia Pacific and Japan, explains why most AI strategies in software engineering are failing and what it takes to fix them. He introduces the AI paradox: teams invest heavily in AI-assisted coding, yet coding accounts for less than 20% of the software delivery lifecycle, leaving the biggest bottlenecks untouched.Andrew makes the case for intelligent orchestration — moving from isolated AI interactions to governed, end-to-end agentic flows that span planning, coding, testing, security, compliance, and release. He shares how a unified system of record forms the foundation for high-quality AI outcomes, and why fragmented tools and siloed context actively limit what AI can deliver. Drawing on real customer examples — including Ericsson's 50% faster deployments and 130,000 hours saved in six months — he shows what a holistic approach actually looks like in practice.The conversation also covers how tech leads, developers, and junior engineers need to evolve their skills in a world where AI handles routine implementation. Andrew closes with a compelling argument: in the agentic era, governance isn't just a compliance burden, it's the primary source of competitive advantage.Timestamps:(02:30) What Are the Key Responsibilities of a Field CTO at GitLab?(03:26) Why Should Organizations Govern AI Strategy Rather Than Chase the Latest Features?(06:41) Why Is an End-to-End Agentic Flow More Valuable Than Individual AI Tools?(09:39) What Is the AI Paradox and How Does Intelligent Orchestration Solve It?(14:47) How Does Shifting Focus to Requirements Quality Transform Software Delivery Outcomes?(18:19) How Has GitLab Evolved Beyond CI/CD Into a Full End-to-End Delivery Platform?(20:20) What Should Software Teams Prioritize Beyond Coding in the AI Era?(24:14) How Do Organizational Silos Create a Capability Threshold for AI Adoption?(27:49) What Practical Strategies Can Organizations Use to Break Down Internal Silos?(30:58) How Did Ericsson Achieve 50% Faster Deployments and Save 130,000 Hours With GitLab?(33:07) How Should Software Developers Evolve in the Age of AI Agents?(36:26) How Is the Tech Lead Role Evolving in a Hybrid Human-AI Team?(39:22) How Can Junior Developers Keep Up With the Rapid Shift in Industry Expectations?(42:40) Why Do 79% of Singapore DevSecOps Practitioners Believe AI Will Create More Jobs?(45:27) Why Are Companies Reducing Staff Despite the Growing Demand for Software?(48:34) What Are the Most Common Pitfalls When Implementing Agentic Workflows?(52:29) What Practical Steps Should Engineering Leaders Take to Govern AI Responsibly?(55:13) Why Should Engineering Leaders Build an AI Strategy Before Choosing Technology?(57:15) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Andrew Haschka's BioAndrew Haschka serves as Field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan at GitLab, where he acts as a trusted strategic advisor to enterprise customers and partners navigating complex technology transformation. With over 20 years of experience spanning software delivery, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and organisational transformation, Andrew brings a rare combination of technical depth and executive-level counsel to the organisations he works with.Prior to GitLab, Andrew held senior leadership roles across APAC at Google and VMware, and has led large-scale digital transformation programmes for organisations including Downer, IBM, Jones Lang LaSalle, Thomson Reuters, Optus, and across the Fiji and Pacific Islands.Follow Andrew:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/andrewhaschkaLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/258.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about the first year owning a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Sanjani Ramkissoon. Sanjani is the owner of Stitch & Revel, a yarn shop in Livermore, California, a charming wine country town in the Bay Area, about 45 miles east of San Francisco.  Born in Fiji and raised in the Bay Area since the age of five, she considers herself an accidental business owner, turning a long-held dream into reality when an unexpected opportunity to purchase inventory from a closing yarn shop led her and her husband to take the leap. They opened Stitch & Revel in September 2025, in a new location with a fresh vision and name. Her vision for the shop was to create an experience, not just a place to buy yarn (though that's important too), but a space where creativity flows and community grows.  +++++ Today's episode is sponsored by Stitchcraft Marketing. If you're making video, posting to social, sending emails, trying to grow your business, and you're not sure if it's working—this is for you. Stitchcraft Marketing is offering our listeners $500 Marketing Checkups: a customized coaching session where we review your channels and give you clear, prioritized next steps. It's for brands managing their own marketing who want expert direction.  Go to checkup.stitchcraftmarketing.com to apply for a Marketing Checkup. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.  

On this episode Gil and Gregg welcome Dr. Sai Praveen Haranath, Senior Vice President for Medical and Strategy at Apollo HealthAxis and Senior Consultant in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Their conversation picks up where a chance green-room meeting at BioAsia 2026 left off. What follows is a candid, wide-ranging dialogue on the future of medicine: tele-critical care delivered from a command center in India to hospitals in rural America and the island of Fiji; AI tools that could restore empathy to time-starved clinicians; a 4.5-billion-person global access gap that demands urgent innovation; and Apollo's four-decade bet that prevention, technology, and human connection belong together. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

In Pacific Waves today: Dalton Tagelagi re-elected Niue Prime Minister; Civilian casualties mount amid ongoing conflict in West Papua; Pacific business wrap with RNZ Pacific reporter Kaya Selby; Vanuatu United FC and Fiji's Bula FC to meet in semifinal playoff. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Jordan Chamberlin, an agricultural economist and a principal scientist at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). They talk about how new data and tools can help farmers manage risk, improving soil health without expensive inputs, and the impacts of conflict and funding shortages rippling through communities. Plus, shifting geopolitics threaten to push food prices higher, Fiji pushes a new organic farming policy forward, three-quarters of USDA researchers say they won't relocate, and the World Food Programme announces a record-breaking investment in home-grown school meals. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - 1879 ਵਿੱਚ ਭਾਰਤ ਤੋਂ ਫਿਜੀ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਠੇਕੇ (ਕਾਂਟਰੈਕਟ) 'ਤੇ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ ਮਜ਼ਦੂਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋਈ ਗਿਰਮਿਟ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਜੋ ਅੱਜ ਵੀ ਇੰਡੋ-ਫਿਜੀਅਨ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਦੀ ਪਹਿਚਾਣ, ਦਰਦ ਅਤੇ ਸੰਘਰਸ਼ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜੀ ਹੋਈ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਖਾਸ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੇਖਕ ਸਤੇਂਦਰਾ ਨੰਦਨ ਅਤੇ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆਈ ਇੰਡੋ-ਫਿਜੀਅਨ ਨਵੀਂ ਪੀੜ੍ਹੀ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਉਸ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੇ ਅਸਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਰਾਸਤ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ।

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - インドからフィジーのサトウキビ畑へと送られた契約労働（年季奉公）者たち――。その子孫のうちおよそ６万人以上がオーストラリアに暮らしていますが、その多くはアイデンティティーの課題を抱え、当時の傷跡もまだ消えていません。インド系フィジー人は、インドから渡ってきた先祖の歩みを振り返っています。

What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - भारतीय मूलका फिजियनहरू आफ्ना पुर्खाहरू भारतबाट फिजीका उखुबारीसम्म पुगेको यात्रालाई सम्झिरहेका छन्। अहिले उनीहरूका सन्तानमध्ये ६० हजारभन्दा बढी अस्ट्रेलियामा बसोबास गरिरहेका छन्। तर पीडा र आघातले भरिएको त्यो इतिहासको प्रतिध्वनि आज पनि जीवित छ र धेरैले अझै आफ्नै पहिचानसँग जुधिरहनु परेको छ।

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses DV, SA and IPV in relation to the online feud between Mikayla and Taylor Frankie Paul from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives this past season. This episode we will be going through all of the reality tv and entertainment news that occurred over the weekend of May 8-10 and Monday's announcement that Ciara will be co-hosting on Love Island US After Sun. I will be catching you up to speed on who Jenn Fessler is, what tea Ciara revealed about her and West and why she's a karen. Good news though, Jenn will still be eating that cold, moldy slice of pizza in New Jersey this Summer and Ciara will be cartwheeling her way through Fiji! If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788Website: ⁠https://www.thehotline.org⁠

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - Ua toe tō manatunatu tagata Initia-Fiti i le malaga na asā e o latou tua'ā mai Initia e galulue i togātolo i Fiti. E ‘ova i le 60,000 tagata e tupuga mai ia i latou nei ua aumau nei i Ausetalia. Peita'i, o loo feagai pea le to'atele o nisi o i latou ma ātugaluga poo ai i latou.

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - 印度裔斐济人回顾其祖先从印度前往斐济甘蔗种植园的旅程。 如今，他们的后代中已有超过6万人定居澳大利亚。 但那个充满创伤的时代回响至今仍未消散，许多人仍在努力寻找并面对自身的身份认同。（点击上方收听音频）

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - Die Indo-Fidschianer denken über die Reise ihrer Vorfahren von Indien zu den Zuckerrohrplantagen von Fidschi nach. Mehr als 60.000 ihrer Nachfahren nennen Australien heute ihr Zuhause. Doch das Echo dieser traumatischen Ära hält an, während sich viele von ihnen mit ihrer Identität auseinandersetzen.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga police still on the search for suspect who threatened journalist; OFC Pro League a learning curve for PNG players; Thousands expected at Rotuma Day celebrations in Fiji. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Wales head coach Steve Tandy joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter to discuss his squad for the summer matches against the Barbarians, Fiji, Argentina and South Africa. Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett joins to review Wales' loss to Ireland in Belfast in the Women's Six Nations and discuss the permutations as Cardiff look to secure Champions Cup rugby next season.

In this second episode of the Social Inclusion Series*, we explore how ageing populations are reshaping social protection needs and development across Asia and the Pacific. While demographic trends vary widely across the region, countries are increasingly facing issues on how to support income security, health, care, and dignity in later life. The episode explores the links between ageing, pension systems, and the care economy, which has long relied on women's unpaid labour, including how family-based care is coming under increasing pressure from migration, urbanisation, and changing social and economic conditions. Drawing on examples from the Asia-Pacific region, with a closer look at the experience of Fiji, our guests discuss how social protection can evolve to complement family and community support, reduce poverty, and strengthen resilience across the life course. Meet our guests:  Philip O'Keefe, Professor of Practice, Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), University of New South Wales Jesse Doyle, Senior Social Protection Specialist (Economist), P4SP Ms Rozia Bi, National Coordinator - Social Protection Reforms, Fiji Ministry of Women, Children & Social Protection For our Quick Wins segment, we spoke with Meghna Ranganathan, Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who shared insights on how the impacts of social protection interventions on intimate partner violence and household dynamics evolve over time, and reflected on more inclusive approaches to research and evidence. *The Social Inclusion Series, produced by socialprotection.org in partnership with Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is a three-part series that explores how social protection systems can advance the economic and social inclusion of vulnerable populations across the Indo-Pacific, in line with GEDSI principles, addressing key themes such as gender equality, demographic shifts, and disability inclusion. Resources: Publication | World social protection report 2024-26: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific Publication | Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2024 - Protecting our Future Today: Social Protection in Asia and the Pacific Publication | Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific - Promising Practices, Lessons Learned, and Pathways for Action on Decent Care Work Publication | Caring Societies, Inclusive, and Green Economies in Asia and the Pacific: Unveiling Data To Advance Women's Empowerment Beyond GDP Blog | Why Asia-Pacific should care about care: Care infrastructure is the next frontier development solution across the region Blog | Ageing in the Global South: The challenge of social protection Publication | Future demand for care in Indonesia, the Philippines & Vietnam Website | Cash Transfer and IPV Research Collaborative Publication | Evolution of intimate partner violence impacts from cash transfers, food transfers, and behaviour change communication: Mixed-method experimental evidence from a nine-year post-programme follow-up in Bangladesh Publication | Decolonising implementation science: a call for methodological pluralism

Guest Speakers: Brendon Deere, Tim Costley MP, SQN LDR Craig Clark, FLT LT Stu Glendinning, Roger Dalziell, and SQN LDR Michael Williams Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: ‎28th of February 2026 Released: 9th of May 2026 Duration: 3 hours 14 minutes 55 seconds In this bumper-sized 350th episode in the Wings Over New Zealand Show podcast series, we hear the various presentations given at the Biggin Hill Hangar WONZ Forum Meet at RNZAF Base Ohakea. We were very fortunate to be hosted by Brendon Deere, who is a great supporter of Wings Over New Zealand. In order we hear from: Tim Costley MP – Tim is a former RNZAF pilot, and he talks about his experiences in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, particularly flying the Bell Iroquois but also in other types. He served operationally on several occasions. And he talks a little about his current position as a Member of Parliament for Otaki in the National-led coalition government. Tim Costley (Dave Homewood photo) Squadron Leader Craig Clark – Craig is the Officer Commanding No. 42 Squadron RNZAF, based at Ohakea, which operates Beechcraft King Air 350s in two roles, two C-12K examples as transports which can carry up to nine passengers , known as Slicks, and two MC-12K used for Air Warfare training and sensor suite training. In this fascinating talk Craig explains how the squadron has been evolving with its previous role of multi-engine training having been phased out, and interestingly the MC-12Ks are being used for actual front line operational missions more and more now, at home and overseas in the Pacific. He also talks about the future of the squadron, and his personal hopes that it will soon be expanded and larger aircraft platforms will be brought into the squadron’s capabilities. Above: SQN LDR Craig Clark (Dave Homewood photo)Below: Various photos of the MC-12K King Airs, including the Fiji deployment. (All NZDF) No.42 SQN’s new Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft takes it’s first flight at RNZAF Base Ohakea, 14/05/18. Flight Lieutenant Stu Glendinning – Stu is a pilot and a QFI on No. 5 Squadron RNZAF, also based at Ohakea, flying the new Boeing P-8 Poseidon. He talks about his RNZAF career, including flying training with the RAAF on NZAI CT/4B Airtrainers and Pilatus PC9s, in a rare case where RNZAF pilots joined an RAAF aircrew course. He talks about his progression to No. 42 Squadron and then No. 5 Squadron, and flying the Lockheed P-3K2 Orions. He then transitioned onto the new Boeing P-8A Poseidon fleet and he shares insights into this amazing aircraft. He also tells the very emotive story of his experience as the Search and Rescue Captain on a P-8A when he was scrambled following the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui. Above: FLT LT Stu Glendinning (Dave Homewood photo)Below: The No. 5 Squadron RNZAF Boeing P-8 Poseidons (All NZDF photos) Arrival of the first P-8A Poseidon 4801 to RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand Arrival of the first P-8A Poseidon 4801 to RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand Warbirds Over Wanaka 2024. Brendon Deere – Our host for the event at the Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre, Brendon spoke about his Biggin Hill Trust collection of warbirds that are based at Ohakea. They include his Supermarine Spitfire IX PV270, North American P-51D Mustang NZ2423, Grumman TBM Avenger “Plonky”, and North American Harvard IIa NZ1037. Brendon Deere Roger Dalziel and Mike Williams – In a very rare opportunity, the audience were able to hear from two Grumman Avenger pilots, Roger Dalziell who flew the Avengers in the RNZAF from Ohakea in the early 1950s; and Squadron Leader Mike Williams who is a current instructor pilot based at Ohakea, and is the current pilot of Plonky, the Biggin Hill Avenger, with the Air Force Heritage Flight. He explains the work of the Heritage Flight, which Mike himself was behind the creation of. Roger is the last known pilot who flew original RNZAF Avengers still living today. Mike had just arrived back at Ohakea following flying a display at New Plymouth in the Avenger, and the two pilots compared notes on flying Avengers 75 years ago and now. Roger Dalziell, left, and Mike Williams, right. Above and below: Mike arriving back at Biggin Hill Hangar from his display at New Plymouth, just before speaking alongside Roger. Quick Links: • The Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre • The Biggin Hill Historic Aircraft Centre on Facebook • The Royal New Zealand Air Force • The Beechcraft King Air 350 in RNZAF Service • The Boeing P-8A Poseidon in RNZAF Service The music at the end of this episode is Wild Flower by Joachim Karud.

This hour we connect live with VoliVoli resort in FIJI. Plus we check in with the Scuba Queen of 2026 and discuss plans for the upcoming Scuba Shows. Looking for HOUR1?

Coming up on Tagata o te Moana: Solomon Islands prime minister ousted in no confidence vote. Australia and Fiji to sign new bilateral agreement. Also, in our business brief, crypto currency and a typhoon. All that and more stories from the week at RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity. - 印裔斐濟人回顧其祖先從印度遷徙到斐濟甘蔗種植園的旅程。如今他們的後裔已有超過六萬人定居澳洲。但那段充滿創傷的時代所留下的回響，至今仍持續存在，很多人仍在努力面對自身的身份認同。

Four women and nine children linked to IS are set to return to Australia from detention camps in north-east Syria later today, with some of the women expected to face criminal charges on arrival. Liberal Senator James Paterson has criticised a One Nation volunteer after the pair clashed at a polling booth in the electorate of Farrer. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has downplayed concerns of pushback from China over a proposed security pact between Australia and Fiji. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - シリア北東部の収容所からイスラム組織ISとつながりのあるオーストラリアの女性４人と子ども９人がきょう、オーストラリアに到着する予定です。スーザン・リー元自由党代表の辞任によりファラ―選挙区で９日に投開票が行われる連邦補欠選挙の投票所で、自由党のジェイムズ・パタソン上院議員と、ワン・ネーションのボランティアスタッフの間で口論が起き、ワン・ネーションのポーリン・ハンソン代表が謝罪しました。2026年４月30日放送。

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted, New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu, Starlink set to return to Papua New Guinea and a security deal between Fiji and Australia appears close. RNZ editor Koroi Hawkins with the latest from the region.

In Pacific Waves today: Australia and Fiji to sign new bilateral agreement; Concerns BSA scrapping leaves marginalised communities exposed; Kanaloa Rugby accuse Moana owners of blocking purchase bid. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

HIV rates in Fiji and Papua New Guinea are soaring but the message about safe sex doesn't seem to be getting through to a lot of men in the Pacific. Condoms are one of the most effective ways of preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. But many women in the Pacific are finding their sexual partners don't want to use a condom. Women report being accused of promiscuity, face intimidation and in some cases experience sexual violence after raising the issue of using a condom.  This week on Sistas Let's Talk we explore why some men refuse to wear condoms and the serious consequences this has for women.  We speak with Dolores Devesi and Jessica Work from the International Planned Parenthood Federation in Fiji, and “Sarah” who shares her story anonymously after contracting HIV through unprotected sex.  Listen on ABC Radio Australia.

Eleven years after we sent Aussie superstar (and reality TV alum) Guy Sebastian to Vienna, Australia is sending another favourite to do us proud at Eurovision. Michael caught up with Delta Goodrem, who had flown back to Fiji to do some shows, to chat about all things Eurovision – singing, parties, playlists and getting ready for a fun time. In this episode: Find out how Delta plans to get the Rest of World vote Wonder what piano delight she’ll be delivering Get the early mail about Delta’s new album Watch the interview in video form via the Spotify podcast. You can see Delta perform Eclipse during Semi Final 2, live on SBS and On Demand on Friday 15 May at 5am (AEST) and in prime time (with some added extras) on Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm (AEST). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUMCr1pnaMY The post Vienna Calling: Catching up with Australia’s darling, Delta Goodrem appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 280 The Saint of the day is Saint Peter Chanel Saint Peter Chanel's Story Anyone who has worked in loneliness, with great adaptation required and with little apparent success, will find a kindred spirit in Peter Chanel. Born in France, Saint Peter Chanel's interest in the missions began in school, when he read letters missionaries to America sent back home. As a young priest, Peter revived a parish in a “bad” district by the simple method of showing great devotion to the sick. Wanting to be a missionary, he joined the Society of Mary, the Marists, at 28. Obediently, he taught in the seminary for five years. Then, as superior of seven Marists, he traveled to Western Oceania. The bishop accompanying the missionaries left Peter and a brother on Futuna Island northeast of Fiji, promising to return in six months. He was gone five years. Meanwhile, Saint Peter Chanel struggled with this new language and mastered it, making the difficult adjustment to life with whalers, traders, and warring natives. Despite little apparent success and severe want, he maintained a serene and gentle spirit, plus endless patience and courage. A few natives had been baptized, a few more were being instructed. When the chieftain's son asked to be baptized, persecution by the chieftain reached a climax. Father Chanel was clubbed to death. Within two years after his death, the whole island became Catholic and has remained so. He was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1954. Saint Peter Chanel is the first martyr of Oceania and its patron. Reflection Suffering for Christ means suffering because we are like Christ. Very often the opposition we meet is the result of our own selfishness or imprudence. We are not martyrs when we are “persecuted” by those who merely treat us as we treat them. A Christian martyr is one who, like Christ, is simply a witness to God's love, and brings out of human hearts the good or evil that is already there.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The island kingdom of Fiji is a tiny island that hardly anyone knows and which consists almost entirely of mussel shells. Researchers have discovered that it was created by humans 1200 years ago — as a by-product of their daily meals. - Im Inselreich Fidschi liegt ein winziges Eiland, das kaum jemand kennt, und das fast vollständig aus Muschelschalen besteht. Forscher haben herausgefunden, dass es vor 1200 Jahren von Menschen geschaffen wurde – als Nebenprodukt einer täglichen Mahlzeit.

The world of volunteer tourism is a tricky one. Getting the balance right between enabling people to volunteer in another country, and meeting the needs of the places they volunteer at, isn't easy, and the guests in this episode have many thoughts about what can go wrong and what are better ways to go about volunteering abroad. I first chat with Kim Krowne and Edward Lyimo, who in fact first met when Kim went to Tanzania to volunteer at a program where Edward was involved. After that, I speak with Jonty Crane who has recently done long volunteer stints with his wife in Timor Leste and Fiji, organised through New Zealand's Volunteer Service Abroad program. Finally, I discuss giving back on your travels with Bianca Rappaport, who has a long-term digital nomad has found many varied ways to donate her time or expertise in many different parts of the world. Links: Edward Lyimo and Kim Krowne - Pristine Trails - https://pristinetrails.com/ Jonty Crane - https://jontytravels.com/ Exploring Timor - https://www.exploringtimor.com/ Bianca Rappaport - Wanderwell Club - https://www.instagram.com/wanderwellclub/ Give Back Guide - https://giveback.guide/ Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/390 Long term volunteer programs: NZ: Volunteer Service Abroad Australia: AVI (Australian Volunteers International) US: Peace Corps Canada: VCP (Volunteer Cooperation Program) Germany: GIZ (Deutsch Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) UK: VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) Japan: JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) South Korea: KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francisca 'Kika' Veselko joins Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE just weeks before her Championship Tour debut, reflecting on the years of persistence that led to her long-awaited qualification. Born in California but raised in Portugal's powerful beachbreaks at Carcavelos, Kika grew up in a surf-driven family and developed her all-conditions approach early. She shares how her mother inspired her path, and how competing between Europe and California helped shape her belief that she could reach the highest level. After four full seasons grinding on the Challenger Series, Kika opens up about the setbacks, the growth, and the adjustments that finally clicked, including refining her routines, working on consistency, and leaning on the confidence from her World Junior title. She also reflects on the moment she officially qualified, discovering the news while in Hawaii and realizing a lifelong dream. Kika discusses working closely with longtime coach Rodrigo Souza, who has guided her since childhood, and how their partnership will continue into her rookie CT season. She also breaks down her equipment preparation with DHD Surfboards, managing logistics for the demanding tour schedule, and adapting to new venues like Fiji and Tahiti. Plus, Kika talks about the European surge on Tour, her Rookie of the Year ambitions, and the meaning behind choosing jersey number 19 as she prepares for her first heat at Bells Beach. Learn more about Kika and follow her here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Stay tuned to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Galen Clavio previews the Little 500 races from Bill Armstrong Stadium as Bloomington gears up for the biggest weekend of the year — including the 75th running of the men's race. Galen is joined by two senior IU student broadcasters who will be on the call this weekend: Zach Browning (women's race play-by-play) and Nick Rodecap (men's race play-by-play). Zach breaks down the women's field, starting with Theta on the pole and the chase group behind them (including Teter, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Melanzana, CSF, and more), plus how weather could affect race-day strategy. Then Nick previews a loaded men's race, headlined by Cutters' dominant spring series and Black Key Bulls' quest for a three-peat — with SAE, Fiji, Sig Ep, and a deep group of contenders ready to make it a chess match over 200 laps.

They ran so many pandemic simulations in 2019 that it is easy to confuse them. Event 201, Crimson Contagion, and Bulls, Bears, & Birds had no sooner wrapped up when the final event of the year began. Pacific Eclipse took place in December, a mere 100 days before the COVID-19 plandemic kicked off.This two-day event simulated the outbreak of a smallpox epidemic in Fiji that spread to California and Arizona before infecting the world. Pacific Eclipse introduced the concepts of forced masking and contact tracing into the scenario. And during this live event (sponsored by Big Pharma), it's no surprise that vaccines were the only way listed to prevent a future smallpox outbreak.—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

Kalm with Kava | Exploring Natural Ways to Calm Anxiety & Manage Stresswith Morgan SmithIn today's fast-paced world, many people are searching for natural, plant-based ways to calm anxiety and manage daily stress. In this episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I sit down with Morgan Smith, a kava enthusiast, wellness entrepreneur, and CEO of Monsoon Beverages, as well as the operator of Pu‘īwa Hawaiian Farms.Morgan introduces us to kava, a traditional Pacific Island beverage with a long and respected history. For centuries, kava has been grown and consumed throughout islands such as Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa. Across these cultures, kava has symbolized respect and connection and has been used in social gatherings, spiritual ceremonies, and traditional healing practices.We explore how kava is now gaining attention in Western wellness circles for its calming and anxiolytic properties. Morgan explains that kava's effects come from its active compounds, kavalactones, which are concentrated in the root of the plant. These compounds interact with the brain's limbic system—particularly the amygdala, which plays a key role in emotional regulation. For many people, this interaction creates a sense of both mental and physical relaxation.Morgan describes kava as the opposite of coffee—an “anti-coffee,” if you will. While coffee is often used to energize and stimulate, kava is typically enjoyed in the evening to help the body unwind and the mind slow down. It doesn't produce intoxication like alcohol; instead, Morgan compares it to a strong chamomile tea with noticeable calming effects.Since I haven't personally tried kava, Morgan also walks us through what someone can expect when trying it for the first time. He shares that kava has a naturally bitter taste (definitely not sweet!) and may cause a mild tingling or numbing sensation in the mouth. Traditionally, kava is served in several small portions—often called “shells,” named after the coconut shells originally used to drink it.While kava may not be for everyone, this conversation opens the door to understanding natural herbal options that support relaxation, stress relief, and emotional well-being. It's a thoughtful exploration of ancient wisdom meeting modern wellness.To learn more about kava and Morgan's work, visit Kalm with Kava at https://kalmwithkava.com/✨ If you're curious about natural ways to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and support your nervous system, this episode is a must-listen.Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Sims cover major cruise news, including a video voyeurism arrest on Celebrity Beyond, a fishermen's protest blocking ships in Corsica, a grounding incident in Fiji, Holland America's gratuity increase, Miami's proposed airport-to-port train link, Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord closure due to a landslide, and recent upgrades to Holland America's ms Koningsdam. Tim from Fargo, North Dakota, shares his review of a spontaneous four-night Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach, highlighting dining, entertainment, ports of call, and a pre-cruise stay on the historic Queen Mary. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.  

Wells and Dolores are getting whiplash from all of the twists this episode! What was more shocking: the merge, the three eliminations OR the idea that there’s an Applebee’s in Fiji? Dolores’ ideal reward would consist of soap, shampoo and Cirie’s eyelash tech’s info. How are those things still hanging on?! Plus, Wells wonders if Christian is actually that entertaining in real life or if it’s all a ruse for television…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.