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China and the United States should return to a path of dialogue and win-win cooperation and shoulder their shared responsibility as major powers to serve as anchors for global peace and prosperity, Chinese officials and international experts said on Tuesday.中国官员和国际专家周二表示，中美两国应重回对话合作、合作共赢之路，共同承担大国责任，成为世界和平与繁荣的稳定器。Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the world is closely watching China-US relations because of their significance to each other and to humanity at large.中共中央对外联络部部长刘建超表示，中美关系对彼此乃至全人类都至关重要，世界各国都密切关注。"It is our consistent view that China and the US must live in peace. Conflict and confrontation are not our options," Liu said at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Wanshou Dialogue on Global Security in Beijing. "We hope that the US side will join us in pursuing dialogue, partnership and win-win cooperation instead of confrontation, alliances and zero-sum games."刘建超在北京举行的第四届万寿国际安全研讨会开幕式上表示：“我们始终认为，中美必须和平相处，冲突对抗不是我们的选择。我们希望美方与我们一道，致力于对话、伙伴关系、合作共赢，而不是对抗、结盟和零和博弈。”The two-day forum, themed "Universal Security in a Turbulent World: The Responsibility of Major Countries", brought together officials, scholars and experts from across the globe to explore how the international community can reduce tensions and conflictsand build a more peaceful and prosperous world.�为期两天的论坛主题为“动荡世界中的普遍安全：大国的责任”，来自世界各地的官员、学者和专家齐聚一堂，共同探讨国际社会如何减少紧张与冲突，建设一个更加和平与繁荣的世界。Liu's remarks followed a high-level China-US economic and trade meeting concluded on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland, which he said produced some positive outcomes.刘建超是在周日于瑞士日内瓦结束的中美经贸高级别会谈之后发表上述讲话的。他表示，此次会谈取得了一些积极成果。"We hope that the United States will build on this meeting, continue to work with China in the same direction, fully rectify its wrong practice of unilateral tariff hikes, keep strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation, uphold the sound, stable and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations, and jointly inject more certainty and stability into the world economy," he said.“我们希望美方在此次会议基础上，继续与中方相向而行，彻底纠正单边加征关税的错误做法，不断加强互利合作，维护中美经贸关系健康、稳定、可持续发展，共同为世界经济注入更多确定性和稳定性。”Liu also reiterated China's commitment to being a constructive force for peace, stability and progress, and said the country will continue to promote open and inclusive economic globalization and pursue common development for all countries.刘建超还重申，中国致力于做和平、稳定、进步的建设性力量，并表示中国将继续推动开放包容的经济全球化，实现各国共同发展。Participants at the forum criticized Washington's use of tariffs, investment barriers and trade restrictions as tools to pressure other countries, and voiced concerns that the world's two largest economies risk drifting further into confrontation.�论坛与会者批评美方利用关税、投资壁垒和贸易限制作为向其他国家施压的工具，并表示担心世界两大经济体可能进一步陷入对抗。 Douglas Bandow, a special assistant to former US president Ronald Reagan and a senior research fellow at the Cato Institute, said the United States and China bear a disproportionate responsibility to act not only in their own interests, but also for the benefit of the wider world.美国前总统罗纳德·里根的特别助理、卡托研究所高级研究员道格拉斯·班多表示，美国和中国肩负着不成比例的责任，不仅要为自身利益采取行动，也要为更广阔的世界利益采取行动。 "Our governments and peoples must find our way to work through present difficulties and disputes into a better, more prosperous and peaceful future," Bandow said. "Disagreements are sure to remain. Nevertheless, our peoples must remain in communion with one another, and our governments must pursue dialogues and policies which preserve communication, allow compromise, promote conciliation and encourage cooperation."“我们的政府和人民必须找到解决当前困难和争端的方法，迈向更美好、更繁荣、更和平的未来，”班多说。“分歧肯定会存在。然而，我们的人民必须保持相互沟通，我们的政府必须推行对话和政策，以保持沟通，允许妥协，促进和解，鼓励合作。”Benny Octaviar, former head of Indonesian Military Research Center and coordinating expert for the Indonesian National Armed Forces Commander, said major countries must reject zero-sum thinking and behave as responsible stakeholders in maintaining the international order.印尼军事研究中心前主任、印尼国家武装部队司令协调专家本尼·奥克塔维亚尔表示，大国必须摒弃零和思维，在维护国际秩序方面扮演负责任的利益攸关方的角色。"Sovereign equality, mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence should be the guiding principles instead of double standards or geopolitical containment," he said.他说：“主权平等、互利共赢、和平共处应该成为指导原则，而不是双重标准或地缘政治遏制。”Andrey Kortunov, former director general of the Russian International Affairs Council, spoke in support of globalization, saying it is not a national strategy but an inevitable stage in human development.俄罗斯国际事务委员会前总干事安德烈·科尔图诺夫支持全球化，称全球化不是国家战略，而是人类发展的必然阶段。"It can be slowed down, but it cannot be completely stopped or reversed," he said.他说：“全球化可以被减缓，但不能完全停止或逆转。”Kortunov said responsible major powers must master multilateralism, as simply multiplying centers of power will not automatically bring global security or stability.科尔图诺夫表示，负责任的大国必须掌握多边主义，因为仅仅增加权力中心并不会自动带来全球安全或稳定。"It is important to learn how to manage relations among nations in such a way that unavoidable competition would not overshadow cooperation, and would not turn into outright confrontation," he said.他说：“重要的是学会如何处理国家间关系，使不可避免的竞争不会掩盖合作，也不会演变成彻底的对抗。”tussle/ˈtʌsl/v./n.争斗；争执multilateralism/ˌmʌltiˈlætərəlɪzəm/n.多边主义rectify/ˈrektɪfaɪ/v.纠正，矫正zero-sum/ˈzɪəroʊ sʌm/adj.零和的

With womanhood under attack, Christians more than ever need to know what God's Word says about femininity. Find out in this conversation with Abby Owen, a Coordinator for the Languages and International Department at Answers in Genesis!

Living a double life, being a fake Christian, and seeking a false sense of identity in unbiblical agendas are common traps today. Find encouraging truth in this conversation with Abby Owen, a Coordinator for the Languages and International Department at Answers in Genesis.

In this rebroadcast of one of the best episodes from 2024, The Defender Podcast revisits a powerful conversation between Herbie Newell and Karla Thrasher, Lifeline's Senior Director of International Adoption, about the devastating announcement from the People's Republic of China regarding the suspension of intercountry adoptions. In this episode, Herbie and Karla delve into the profound impact of this decision on hundreds of waiting children and families, many of whom have been in the process for over five years. They reflect on the heartbreak faced by families who have formed bonds with these children and discuss the advocacy efforts Lifeline is undertaking in response. This episode remains a poignant and insightful exploration of the challenges and complexities of international adoption, reminding us of the vital importance of fighting for vulnerable children even in the face of immense obstacles.GUEST: Karla Thrasher is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CHANGE ONE LIFEAs 2024 comes to a close, you have the opportunity to change the life of a vulnerable child through the gift of adoption. Every day, thousands of children face the heartbreak of being orphaned, abandoned, or neglected. These children long for the love and stability that only a family—and the gospel—can provide. Your support enables Lifeline to walk alongside families answering the call to adopt, equipping them to welcome these children into loving, Christ-centered homes. Your gift today can help make that dream a reality for one more child. Click here to give and help change one life.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify

Join Herbie Newell and Karla Thrasher on this special National Adoption Month episode of The Defender Podcast as they explore the profound impact of adoption on vulnerable children around the world. Karla, Lifeline's Senior Director of International Programs, shares insights on the evolving landscape of international adoption, including the unique challenges and rewards families experience. They discuss the realities of waiting children, highlight emerging adoption programs, and reveal a new $1,000 scholarship for families beginning their adoption journey this month.GUESTKarla Thrasher is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Sr. Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SCHOLARSHIPReady to start your adoption journey? Lifeline Children's Services is excited to offer a $1,000 scholarship toward the first agency fee for families applying to our full international adoption program from November 1–30, 2024. With the support of the Hope Adoption Fund, we're helping families overcome financial barriers, providing guidance and support at every stage of the adoption process. Take this step with us, and let's bring hope and a forever family to a waiting child. Visit LifelineChild.org/Begin to learn more.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify

In today's episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell is joined by Karla Thrasher, Lifeline's Senior Director of International Adoption, to discuss a devastating announcement from the People's Republic of China regarding the suspension of intercountry adoptions. Together, they explore the profound impact this news has on hundreds of waiting children and families, some of whom have been in the process for over five years. Herbie and Karla reflect on the heartbreak for families who have built relationships with these children, and the advocacy efforts Lifeline is undertaking in response. This episode sheds light on the complexities and challenges of international adoption, offering insights into how the adoption community can continue to fight for vulnerable children in the midst of such difficult circumstances.GUEST: Karla Thrasher is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONThe global orphan crisis impacts over 140 million vulnerable children, many of whom lack a family or safe home. While adoption is one way God brings children into forever families, less than 0.5% of these children will ever be adopted. Lifeline has served nearly 4,000 families and placed over 3,000 children through international adoption. With partnerships in 18 countries, we support families every step of the way—from discerning God's call to post-adoption resources.If you feel called to learn more or start your adoption journey, we invite you to apply today or contact our team to explore how you can make a difference.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify

This is the story of rock's ultimate supergroup which happened by way of a happy accident. Warner Bros. Records' International Department had asked that George Harrison come up with a B-side for “This Is Love,” a single from his Cloud Nine album. What happened next, was all of this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about peace activism in a country that has more of it than perhaps any other: Italy. Our guest Sergio Bassoli is senior officer at CGIL's International Department. CGIL is the Confederazione Generale Italiana del Lavoro -- the confederation of labor unions. He is also the Board's coordinator of the Rete Italiana Pace Disarmo or Italian Network for Peace and Disarmament. And he is a member of the national coordination of Europe for Peace. A major rally is planned in Rome on October 7th: https://retepacedisarmo.org/evento/la-via-maestra-insieme-per-la-costituzione

Ann Sultan and Alexandra Beaulieu of the law firm Miller & Chevalier came on the show to discuss recent enforcement developments and trends concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Ann is a Partner and Vice Chair of the International Department at the firm and provides public companies and private organizations with advice on a wide range of enforcement, ethics and compliance topics. Alexandra is an Associate at the firm and focuses her practice on the design and implementation of risk-based corporate compliance programs and internal and government investigations. You can find a link to a recent review of FCPA enforcement trends and developments published by the firm here. 

President Xi Jinping's call to further open up the services sector and enhance global cooperation to propel global economic recovery, as well as to develop new technologies and business forms and models, has boosted the confidence of foreign businesses, said executives and experts.中国国家主席习近平主席表示，中国将进一步开放服务业，加强全球合作，推动全球经济复苏，开发新技术、新业态和模式。高管和专家表示，上述言论增强了外国企业的信心。It also has given these enterprises more opportunities to expand their presence in the Chinese market, they said.他们说，这也为这些企业提供了更多扩大在中国市场业务的机会。They made the remarks during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services, which runs through Wednesday in Beijing, after Xi addressed the Global Trade in Services Summit via video link on Saturday, when the fair opened.2023年中国国际服务贸易交易会9月2日至6日在北京举行，国家主席习近平向2023年中国国际服务贸易交易会全球服务贸易峰会发表视频致辞，他们在博览会期间发表了上述言论。In developing the services sector and trade in services, China will work with all countries and parties to advance inclusive development through openness, Xi said. It will also promote connectivity and integration through cooperation, foster drivers for development through innovation, and create a better future through shared services, in a bid to jointly get the world economy on the track of sustained recovery, he added.习近平强调，在发展服务业和服务贸易方面，中国愿同各国各方一道，以服务开放推动包容发展，以服务合作促进联动融通，以服务创新培育发展动能，以服务共享创造美好未来，携手推动世界经济走上持续复苏轨道。As the world's second-largest economy heads toward a development path driven by greater openness, cooperation and innovation in its services sector, executives of foreign companies are optimistic about the massive opportunities provided by China's huge market and its enabling business climate.作为世界第二大经济体，中国服务业正朝着更加开放、合作、创新的发展道路迈进。外资企业高管对中国巨大的市场和有利的营商环境提供的机遇持乐观态度。"China has emerged as a catalyst for the upgrading of global consumer demand, showcasing the robust resilience of its economy and injecting vitality into worldwide economic growth," said Jack Chan, chairman of EY China.安永中国董事长陈凯表示：“中国已成为世界消费需求升级的助推剂，向世界展示了中国经济的强劲韧性，为促进全球经济健康发展注入强心剂。”In the first half of 2023, the country's trade in services garnered remarkable achievements, ranking at the forefront globally. This accomplishment is attributed to the profound adjustments in economic structure and the optimization and upgrading of industrial composition, Chan said.陈凯表示，2023年上半年，得益于经济结构深化调整以及产业结构优化升级，中国服务贸易成绩亮眼，在世界范围内名列前茅。In the first seven months of the year, China's trade in services maintained stable growth, with its total value reaching 3.67 trillion yuan($505.4 billion), up 8.1 percent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.根据商务部的数据，今年前7个月，今年1-7月，我国服务进出口总额3.67万亿元(5054亿美元)，同比增长8.1%。我国服务贸易继续保持增长态势。"The ongoing deepening of China's openness in the services sector represents a pivotal element in securing its domestic economic development. The country's vibrant growth of trade in services, driven by the forces of decarbonization and digitalization, presented a reference for the rest of the world," Chan said.“持续深化中国服务业开放是确保国内经济发展的关键因素。在低碳化和数字化力量的推动下，中国服务贸易蓬勃发展，并为世界其他地区提供了参考。”China will roll out plans to accelerate the cultivation of new drivers for the digitalization of trade in services, implement pilot reforms on basic data systems and promote the development of digital trade through reform and innovation. The country will also establish a national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market and boost the services sector's role in green development.中国将加快培育服务贸易数字化新动能，推动数据基础制度先行先试改革，促进数字贸易改革创新发展。建设全国温室气体自愿减排交易市场，支持服务业在绿色发展中发挥更大作用。Jiang Xiaojuan, president of the China Society of Industrial Economics, said on Saturday that digital globalization has given rise to a new type of services trade, with the potential to slash cross-border transaction costs and increase the efficiency of international trade.中国工业经济学会会长江小涓周2日表示，数字全球化催生了一种新型的服务贸易，可降低跨国交易成本，提升国际贸易效益。China's digital services providers have strong competitiveness in riding the wave of digital globalization, Jiang said. The nation should fully harness the opportunities presented by global industrial upgrading and build an international cooperation and exchange platform that will drive the growth of global digital trade, Jiangsaid.她表示，中国的数字服务提供商在数字全球化浪潮中具有强大的竞争力，我们要充分利用全球产业升级带来的机遇，搭建国际合作交流平台，推动全球数字贸易发展。Norman Sze, vice-chair of Deloitte China, said at the trade in services fair that President Xi's remarks demonstrated China's unwavering confidence and determination in promoting profound reforms through high-level openness and in further expediting a new development pattern.德勤中国副主席施能自表示，习主席的讲话展示了中国坚持以高水平开放、促进深层次改革的信心和决心。Under that pattern, the domestic market is the mainstay and the domestic and international markets reinforce each other.在这种格局下，国内市场为主体，国内市场与国际市场相辅相成。China will vigorously boost domestic demand, accelerate the building of a robust domestic market, take the initiative to increase imports of quality services and encourage more exports of knowledge-intensive services, Xi said.习近平强调，中国将着力扩大国内需求，加快建设强大国内市场，主动扩大优质服务进口，鼓励扩大知识密集型服务出口。According to Sze, "This approach is conducive to collaborative efforts with other countries to stimulate global economic recovery and growth, and it plays a crucial role in aggregating 'China's voice' and 'China's solutions' in advancing higher-level openness to the world."施能自表示:“有利于携手各国共促世界经济复苏和增长，为推进更高水平对外开放汇集‘中国声音'和‘中国方案'。”Mohammed Al Ajlan, deputy chairman of Ajlan & Bros Group, said, "As the first Saudi private company to participate in the CIFTIS for two consecutive years, we are looking forward to taking this platform to conduct in-depth exchanges with more Chinese companies.沙特阿拉伯阿吉兰兄弟集团副董事长穆罕默德·艾尔·阿吉兰表示:“作为第一家连续两年参加中国国际服务贸易交易会的沙特民营公司，我们期待着利用这个平台与更多的中国公司进行深入交流。”"We hope to strengthen cooperation in emerging fields such as 5G,artificial intelligence, big data, biotechnology, financial technology and automation, among others, join hands with more Chinese companies to tap into the potential of Saudi-China bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and help investors from the two countries achieve a higher level of cooperation," Al Ajlan added.“我们希望加强在5G、人工智能、大数据、生物技术、金融技术和自动化等新兴领域的合作，与更多的中国企业携手挖掘沙中双边经贸合作的潜力，帮助两国投资者，实现更高水平的合作”，阿吉兰补充。Jin Zhongxia, head of the International Department of the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, said at a separate meeting on Sunday that to further promote financial sector opening-up at a higher standard, the country will improve the management model of pre-establishment national treatment plus the negative list, optimize the business climate and strengthen regulatory capacity to control risks at a level commensurate with openness.中国人民银行国际司司长金中夏3日在另一场会议上表示，为了推动金融业更高水平对外开放，中国将完善准入前国民待遇加负面清单管理模式，优化营商环境，加强监管能力，确保金融管理能力与开放水平相匹配。Rosy英 /ˈrəʊzi/美 /ˈroʊzi/adj.乐观的；美好的Service英 /ˈsɜːvɪs/美 /ˈsɜːrvɪs/n.服务业Trade英 /treɪd/美 /treɪd/n.贸易，交易；行业；职业vi.交易，买卖；以物易物vt.用…进行交换

In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, PS Centre Project Officer Veronika Dietz interviews Dr Sarah Miller, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and the Program Coordinator in charge of MHPSS at ICRC,  and Louise Kryger, psychologist and the MHPSS lead in the International Department of the Danish Red Cross. Sarah and Louise explain how access to mental health & psychosocial support services across the continuum of care can be achieved. The main focus of the podcast is how collaboration and coordination can contribute to provide adequate and complementary services according to the identified needs.The tools mentioned in the podcast can be found on the PS Centre website: https://pscentre.org/what-we-do/mhpssroadmap/#toolsIn the podcast, Veronika mentions a webinar: Creating access to MHPSS across the continuum of care. The webinar is held on 18 September 9:00 CET. Find more information and signup on the PS Centre website.

In this new episode of the podcast EU Watchdog Radio, Joana Louçã talks to economist and trade unionist Frank Ey, and to Olivier Hoedeman and Moritz Neujeffski, co-authors of CEO's latest report: 30 Years of EU Single Market: Time to remove the obstacles to social-ecological transformation.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of EU's Single Market, and to mark it, we have just launched a new report (and a board game!) showing how corporate interests have used Single Market rules to obstruct progressive social and environmental policies and regulations that might harm their profits.We have invited the co-authors of the report Olivier Hoedeman and Moritz Neujeffski, as well as Frank Ey, who works at the EU & International Department of the Austrian Chamber of Labour and is a lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, to talk about the report and discuss its key findings.If the European Union is to protect public services and take the climate crisis seriously, it will need to turn its back on neoliberalism and take steps to modernise Single Market governance so that the national and local measures needed for a just ecological transition are safeguarded. Listen to our podcast to find out what measures we suggest should be taken.WHO WE AREThis podcast is produced by CEO and Counter Balance. Both NGOs raise awareness on the importance of good governance in the EU by researching issues like lobbying of large and powerful industries, corporate capture of decision making, corruption, fraud, human rights violations in areas like Big Tech, agro-business, biotech & chemical companies, the financial sector & public investment banks, trade, energy & climate, scientific research and much more…You can find us on iTunes, Spotify & Buzzsprout. Stay tuned for more independent and in-depth information that concerns every EU citizen!

In this episode, I interview Professor Natalia Telepneva.  She is a Lecturer in International History at the University of Strathclyde.  Her specialty is the Cold War-era Soviet Union and socialism, with a specific focus on Africa.  And today we will discuss her first book, "Cold War Liberation: The Soviet Union and the Collapse of the Portuguese Empire in Africa, 1961-1975," in which she details the roles of Soviet and even Czechoslovak bureaucrats and spies in the anti-colonialist wars in Portugal's African colonies of Guinea-Bissau, Angola, and Mozambique.  We will talk about what connected the Soviet Union with the local independence movements, how the Communist Soviet government supported Marxism-inspired leaders in Portuguese Africa, and how the anti-colonial wars played out.  You may download Professor Telepneva's book as a free e-book at this link. Image: Portion of a 1987 Soviet stamp remembering the 10th anniversary of a Friendship and Cooperation agreement between the Soviet Union and Mozambique.  The time of this stamp is outside the scope of this podcast, but I thought it was an appropriate image. Credit: Wikipedia. Note: We did experience some connection issues during the interview, so I apologize for that.  Between timestamps 11:49-55, Prof. Telepneva meant to mention the Central Committee (of the USSR's Communist Party) and its International Department.

Jeremy Stephens is one of the founding leaders of Tampa Underground, a gospel-centered ecclesiological network that's home to over 100 microchurches (small missional communities) in the Tampa Bay area and 15 city-wide sister movements across the world. Currently, Jeremy is the director of the Underground's International Department. He previously has been a missionary with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the Associate Director for the Underground in Tampa. Jeremy resides in the inner-city of Tampa with 4 kids and one wife. In this conversation, Jeremy and I talk about all things church-related. What's his model? How does it work? What's his advice for the border Christian church in America? And many more things.  –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/theology –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3PJtxv8 Busan is a major commercial and shipping hub in South Korea. In line with the Korean Government's aim of balanced growth across the nation, Busan is beginning a period of major infrastructure development, with the goal of raising substantial investment funds to finance this development, using public private partnership arrangements. The infrastructure plan includes -The development of a new airport -Building a second new port -LNG Hub Terminal Development -The development of a City Rail Network, Expressways, Bridges and Tunnels -The redevelopment of the North port. In this webinar, we heard more from Busan Finance Center about the opportunities available for investors and construction firms and the ways in which you can be part of the future of Busan. Speakers: Jong Hwa Kim is the President of Busan Finance Center, an incorporated association built on public-private partnership to develop strategies for Busan to become an international finance hub and act on policy initiatives to attract foreign and domestic financial institutions. Mr. Kim previously served about 30 years at the Bank of Korea, the central bank of Korea, at various capacities such as Deputy Governor and Director-General of the International Department. After his tenure at the Bank of Korea, Mr. Kim joined the Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute, a specialized institution for payment and settlement system, as the President and Chairman. Most recently, he served as an Adjunct Professor of the College of Economics at Sogang University in Seoul. He earned his BA in Economics from Seoul National University and received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. SB Shin is Director, International Finance Division, Busan Finance Center. His previous career was spent at Kookmin Bank and then at Standard Chartered Bank in Korea, as Head Of Group Market Risk, Head Of Asset And Liability Management, and then as Managing Director. He holds an MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management, Arizona and was Professor at Baewha Women's University from 2017-2018.

137 Israel and Silicon Valley with Shlomi Kofman Shlomi Kofman began his term as Israel's Consul General to the Pacific Northwest in August 2017. Prior to this appointment he served as a Policy Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Ministers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Jerusalem, Israel.   Over the course of his 20-year diplomatic career, Kofman has served as Israel's Deputy Consul General in New York City, Chief of Staff to Ambassadors in Washington D.C., Deputy Ambassador in Thailand and Deputy Consul General in Shanghai. His past domestic Foreign Ministry positions include Director of North American Economic Affairs, Policy Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Minister, Diplomatic Advisor & Director of the International Department in the Parliament and Ministry of National Infrastructure, and the Head of the Northeast Asia sector. Prior to joining the Foreign Ministry, Kofman worked in the high-tech industry representing the Israeli company Orbot in South Korea, as well as a consultant to a leading Israeli company, ECI. Kofman holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & East Asian studies from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a Master's from Webster University – Shanghai University of Finance & Economics. He also holds an Associate's engineering degree. Kofman was born in Tbilisi, the capital of the Soviet Republic of Georgia and made Aliya (immigrated) to Israel at the age of nine, after being refused for three years by soviet authorities. He has been married for 20 years to Sharon and they have two children, Emma and Jonathan.   We talk about   What's an average day like for a consulate general in Silicon Valley? What are the perks or benefits the government has provided to encourage entrepreneurism among the citizens? How important are bilateral agreements for economic development?   How advanced is the technology in Israel for desalination of water? And much more   Connect with Shlomi Kofman The Consul General (embassies.gov.il) (7) Shlomi Kofman | LinkedIn

President Xi Jinping has called on the BRICS countries to inject stability and positivity into international relations in a period of turbulence and transformation.The five major developing countries are expected to firm up their beliefs, brave storms and waves, take real action to promote peace and development, uphold fairness and justice, and advocate democracy and freedom, he said.Xi made the remarks in a video address at the opening session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday. The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.This year, China is the host nation of the annual BRICS Summit, and senior officials of the five countries have convened in recent months to prepare for the major event.Officials and experts said this year's summit is expected to boost unity and concerted actions among emerging markets and developing countries at a time when the world faces multiple challenges.In his video address, Xi noted that the impacts of major changes and a pandemic unseen in a century are being combined, and factors of instability, uncertainty and insecurity are increasing in the global situation.Peace and development remain the theme of the times, the aspiration of people across countries for a better life remains unchanged, and the historic mission for the international community to pursue solidarity and win-win cooperation remains unchanged, he said.Speaking on security, Xi mentioned the Global Security Initiative he put forward at the opening of the annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia around a month ago, and said that both history and reality tell us that seeking one's own security at the expense of others will only create new tensions and risks.BRICS countries need to strengthen political mutual trust and security cooperation, maintain close communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, accommodate the core interests of others and their major concerns, and respect the sovereignty, security and development interests of each other, he said.They also need to oppose hegemonism and power politics, reject a Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation, and work together to build a global community of security for all, according to Xi.Zhu Jiejin, a professor of global governance studies at Fudan University's School of International Relations and Public Affairs, said, "Considering the severe global economic downturn and challenges posed by the lingering Ukraine crisis, the upcoming BRICS Summit hosted by China is expected to inject more confidence into the world."In terms of development, Xi said that it is more important than ever for emerging markets and developing countries to strengthen solidarity and cooperation.He underlined the need for the five BRICS countries to engage in dialogue and exchanges with more emerging markets and for developing countries to increase mutual understanding and trust, strengthen cooperation, and deepen the convergence of interests.The goal is to make the pie of cooperation bigger and the force for progress stronger and contribute more to the lofty vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, he added."The world is closely tracking how BRICS nations will address and contribute to global security and development given the drastic changes in the international situation that have taken place since February," said Xu Xiujun, director of the International Political Economy Department of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economics and Politics.Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, sent a congratulatory message on Thursday to the BRICS Political Parties, Think Tanks and Civil Society Organizations Forum hosted by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.Xi said that the global economic recovery remains fragile and sluggish, the development gap is widening, and the world is facing serious challenges in climate change and digital governance.China stands ready to work with other countries, including other BRICS members, to step up implementation of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and advance the Global Development Initiative to jointly build a community for global development, he said.记者：张陨壁 曹德胜

Prior to running her own business, Fiona has overseen many careers, including her time at EMI Records, where she ran marketing campaigns for Digable Planets,  Gang Starr, Shara Nelson, The Solsonics, Eternal, and others.She co-owned Sub Verse Music and 3-2-1 Records, where she signed and marketed Blackalicious, MF Doom, C-Rayz Walz, Skeme Team, and more.At the parent company Zero Hour Records, she spearheaded the publicity department and ran campaigns for The Notwist, Varnarline, Swervedriver, Space Needle, Steve Wynn, John Wesley Harding, Threadwaxing Space, just to name a few.As talent booker for Joe's Pub, she developed the highly popular Late Night Series, then went on to run the International Department at TVT Records.She also showcased and gave NY debuts to some of the hottest indie acts on the scene including Slum Village, Saian Supa Crew, Spank Rock, TTC, Loop Troop, Eternia, Timbuktu, Zion I, Atmosphere, Aloe Blacc, Swollen Members, Dub Inc, etc.Before her record Industry work, she was a radio personality in Atlanta with a widely popular urban show on WRFG 89.3FM, a party promoter, freelance publicist, and a voice-over talent.And before that:  A Concert Pianist in England where she grew up!Learn more about Lyte.

Prior to running her own business, Fiona has overseen many careers, including her time at EMI Records, where she ran marketing campaigns for Digable Planets,  Gang Starr, Shara Nelson, The Solsonics, Eternal, and others.She co-owned Sub Verse Music and 3-2-1 Records, where she signed and marketed Blackalicious, MF Doom, C-Rayz Walz, Skeme Team, and more.At the parent company Zero Hour Records, she spearheaded the publicity department and ran campaigns for The Notwist, Varnarline, Swervedriver, Space Needle, Steve Wynn, John Wesley Harding, Threadwaxing Space, just to name a few.As talent booker for Joe's Pub, she developed the highly popular Late Night Series, then went on to run the International Department at TVT Records.She also showcased and gave NY debuts to some of the hottest indie acts on the scene including Slum Village, Saian Supa Crew, Spank Rock, TTC, Loop Troop, Eternia, Timbuktu, Zion I, Atmosphere, Aloe Blacc, Swollen Members, Dub Inc, etc.Before her record Industry work, she was a radio personality in Atlanta with a widely popular urban show on WRFG 89.3FM, a party promoter, freelance publicist, and a voice-over talent.And before that:  A Concert Pianist in England where she grew up!Learn more about Lyte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUESTSKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting for children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service, and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are the biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor's degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as our Senior Program Director on the International Team.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESLifeline is assisting partners in Ukraine and surrounding countries who have been displaced or are providing support for those who are. We are working with partners to provide food, housing, fuel, utilities, and more care as displaced families seek refuge from war. Click here to learn more. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.  Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Accountant Life is the very first accounting podcast in Iran hosted by Amin Ghanbari. In this episode we have discussed with Mr. Mohsen Kabiri, one of the best IELTS instructors in Iran who is currently head of International Department at PACT around tips on learning English as our second language.

In the first webinar in the Nuclear Threats and the War in Ukraine series, Ms. Kateryna Pavlova, Head of International Department and Public Relations, State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management, analyzes how the war is affecting the safety and security of Ukraine's civil nuclear energy infrastructure. Dr. William Potter, Founder Director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies at Monterey, moderates the discussion. In a fast-changing landscape with countless unknowns, this series aims to provide timely information about these critical issues and a forum for constructive dialogue.

In Episode 78 Derek is joined by Mark Evans who works as Head Of International Department at Football Association of Wales. As well as working for the national team Mark regularly watches his local team in Merthyr where he contributes to their fanzine. Mark has worked at the Welsh FA for over 30 years rubbing shoulders with stars like Gareth Bale and Ryan Giggs among many, organising trips to training camps and more recently to major tournaments across the Globe. Derek and Mark talk about their shared love for football, following their local football teams, Mark's desire to see Wales become an independent nation and much more.

Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption at Lifeline, sits down with Herbie Newell to discuss international adoption. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.GUESTKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service, and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.RESOURCESNovember is National Adoption Month and we are offering a scholarship through the Hope Adoption Fund to qualified families. Click here to learn more or apply today. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.  Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe 

As if things are not crazy enough, the terror-supporting "palestinians" just "labeled" two Israeli non-profit organizations "terrorist organizations", including Regavim. Wait until you hear the truth! Speaking with Naomi Kahn, Director of the International Department at Regavim.

GUESTSKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor's degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as our Senior Program Director on the International Team.Beth Perez, Director of Global Care Initiative - Global Orphan Care, joined the Lifeline staff in August 2011. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Mobile in 2008 and continued her education at the University of Alabama, where she received a Master's in Social Work in 2011. Beth is a licensed social worker and works with Lifeline's Global Orphan Care program. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2012. Beth has had the opportunity to travel overseas to several countries in Central & South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. This has caused her to have a growing passion to serve others in foreign contexts for God's glory. Beth firmly believes that God has blessed her with the exciting opportunity to serve children and families of all nations through working here at Lifeline.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCES The Defender Bible Study is free weekly resource podcast for you. This Bible study is led by a Lifeline staff member, featuring an in-depth study either on a portion of Scripture or a book like Plain Theology for Plain People by Charles Octavius Boothe or New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp. Click here to listen to the latest Defender Bible Study. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.  Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

GUESTSKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline's International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla's role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla's family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline. Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor's degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as our Senior Program Director on the International Team.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESAs we approach the start of another school year, we want to remind our listeners of Bridge Educational Services. Bridge was created to walk alongside parents as you help your children from hard places reach their educational potential. Bridge provides cognitive development evaluations, personalized educational support, in-person or online support — this is to support you and your child's unique needs, whether your child is homeschooled, doing online learning, or learning in a classroom setting. Click here for more information on Bridge Educational Services. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.  Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Dai and Ruth return with a pre euros special interview, with the FAW's Head of the International Department, Mark Evans. Mark, also known for creating the Merthyr fanzine Dial M For Merthyr, sat down and chatted about anything and everything. Euro 2016 and Dinard, who rooms with who, what do the players talk about, who are unlikely friends and which players we should (or shouldn't) be concerned about fitness wise ahead of the Euros. It was a highly entertaining hour, and very informative too, spent with one of the most influential people involved with Welsh football. I would highly recommend giving it a listen! Follow us: facebook.com/colemanhadadream Twitter: @colemans_dream colemanhadadream.com cymru150.com

Current focus: Fédération Française de Rugby (https://www.ffr.fr/) Past Highlight: Master's degree in sports law and been working with FFR since 2006 Expertise: International Relations & Rugby Development Here is the link to his public profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilles-mege-28b30281/ https://twitter.com/gillesmege Recorded May 2020.

Transcript: The National Security and Human Rights Dimensions of China’s Presence in the U.S. Capital Markets – Westminster Institute (westminster-institute.org) For over 40 years, Mr. Robinson has been evaluating the intersection of global economics and finance and national security concerns. He was formerly Senior Director of International Economic Affairs at the National Security Council and Executive Secretary of the Cabinet-level Senior Inter-Governmental Group for International Economic Policy (SIG-IEP) under President Reagan. Prior to his government service, Mr. Robinson was a Vice President in the International Department of the Chase Manhattan Bank with responsibilities for the bank’s loan portfolios in the former Soviet Union, Eastern and Central Europe and Yugoslavia. He also served as a personal assistant to former Chase Chairman David Rockefeller for two and a half years. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Robinson served as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Congressionally U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He co-founded the Prague Security Studies Institute in early 2002 and incorporated PSSI Washington Inc. in October 2006.

Alcohol is part of the culture in Latin America, but the countries suffer harm due to alcohol. CADCA works with Peru, Brazil, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic to prevent alcohol addiction and subsequent health effects. The pandemic has increased alcohol access and use in Latin Youth. Learn about CADCA’s effort with expert Eric Siervo. ERIC SIERVO, M.ED. Vice President, International Programs Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Siervo serves as the vice president of the International Department at CADCA where he oversees, directs, supervises and monitors quality standards for the daily operations of CADCA's training programs to develop community coalitions in foreign countries.  During his 13 years of service at CADCA,  he has been responsible for the development, administration, and implementation of CADCA’s international training delivery systems and international operations leading to the establishment of over 300 community coalitions in 28 countries on 5 continents in 7 languages with the active participation of more than 11,500 trained volunteers.  Mr. Siervo is also CADCA's main point of contact for national governments, state department personnel, international governmental and non-governmental organizations.  Prior to joining the CADCA staff, Mr. Siervo served as a board member for the National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking (NCCPUD) and was a volunteer member of the D.C. Tobacco Coalition in the District of Columbia. He also served the National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (LCAT) in the capacity of Program Director. Prior to his public health career on substance use and misuse, he earned a Master's degree in International Education from Framingham State University and a Undergraduate degree in International Relations with a Minor in Business from the University of Mobile. CADCA represent over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and more. CADCA has members in every US state and territory and in more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. 

Episode 213: Support the Working Life Network here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/donate/working-life-1 “Bi-partisanship” is an idea that should make everyone sick to their stomach. When someone is out to kill you, or your nation and community, making a deal for the sake of “bi-partisanship” or, its related political spineless copout “compromise”, makes no sense when the end result is injustice and a worsening of our lives. That’s what I start out with today—a topic I also wrote about in my new newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. Quick, who said just a couple of days ago: “We believe that $15-an-hour is the minimum that anyone in the U.S. should earn for an hour of labor” and, then, demanded that Congress raise the minimum wage to $15-an-hour. If you said Bernie Sanders, wrong! Though of course he does believe this. It was…wait for this…Amazon. Support the Working Life Network here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/donate/working-life-1 That’s a direct result of union and community pressure on Amazon. Thousands of workers are trying to get a union at Amazon’s huge warehouse in Bessemer Alabama. The ballots have just been mailed and we get an update on the organizing campaign from a good friend of the show Dave Mertz, vice president at the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union, which is seeking to represent the workers. Since the coup in Myanmar on February 1st, the Myanmar trade union movement is taking a leading role in protest and strike actions against the military and is calling for international solidarity actions. There is a global solidarity day coming up Thursday, February 11th. So, to give everyone an update and what to do to support our sisters and brothers in Myanmar, I’m joined by Brian Finnegan, the Global Worker Rights Coordinator at the International Department of the AFL-CIO. -- Jonathan Tasini Follow me on Twitter @jonathantasini Subscribe to the YouTube show, Working Life at: https://www.youtube.com/WorkingLifewithJonathanTasini Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jonathan.tasini.3

Founded by entrepreneur Lydia Jones in 2018, Housemates is both a marketplace and SaaS solution which allows students around the world book accommodation fast, secure and 100% online. Housemates enable global PBSA operators to convert students into bookings across all acquisition channels without the associated cost. Lydia's team has helped revolutionise multiple sectors for challenger brands such as Starling Bank and VibePay, along with those who have worked for established companies and governing bodies such as DEPT, Spareroom, the International Department of Trade and overseas student requirement specialists. Founded in December 2018, Housemates has already been listed at No. 14 in The Top 20 Startups to Work for in 2021 in Manchester. Housemates is a truly inspiring business, and we can't wait to follow its journey in the tech industry. During the podcast, we spoke about how Lydia has scaled the business so quickly to where it is today, how Lydia creates job fulfillment whilst challenging and supporting her team as well as how to personally stay productive and never lose sight of the end goal. Showtimes 0:45 - The amazing achievement and rapid scale of Housemates. 2:30 - Lydia's history and involvement in the tech industry. 5:40 - The forward-thinking frictionless scale at Housemates. 8:29 - Challenging and supporting employees to create job fulfillment. 13:56 - What Lydia's go-to resources are to continue to learn about the industry and management. 19:05 - The importance of maintaining a transparent relationship with shareholders. 23:08 - Where and how to find the perfect investors for your business. 27:10 - Lydia's concerns about the industry. 33:30 - How to deal with the growing pressure as the business scales. 37:30 - The biggest challenge Lydia has found on her journey.

Guy Ryder, Director General, United National International Labor Organization (ILO) Gabriella Rigg-Herzog, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs, United States Council for International Business Cathy Feingold, Director, International Department, AFL-CIO, Deputy President, International Trade Union Confederation Kevin Cassidy, Director, ILO Office for the United States and Representative to Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organizations

Inspired by his Grandmother’s gospel records, a four- year-old Patrick climbed atop a piano bench and began to play by ear. Thus began his lifetime love affair with gospel music, a passion which has consumed and driven him…   Patrick attended Norfolk State University and received the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal music and in 2016 he completed his Masters Degree at Liberty University. While attending NSU, he was appointed director of the Voices of Inspiration Gospel Choir and won many awards and choral competitions with them. For 10 years, Patrick has blessed the NSU Voices of Inspirations with his desire to "Sing unto the Lord a New Song." Together they praised God almighty, offering songs of praise that warm the souls of those proclaiming the spirit of the Lord.   Licensed to preach in 2002, Patrick has served as the Worship Pastor to one of the top-tiered churches within Hampton Roads Region. Revered by many as a true gospel choirmaster, he has often been noted for his tremendous ability to write, arrange and produce music that is stirring and always appropriate for worship. He is best celebrated for his flamboyant, aggressive, high energy, yet technical style of choir directing and has been deemed as the "Prince of Choirs". He has served as a background vocalist and choir director for many plays, gospel artists, recordings and workshops. He currently serves under his mentor Minister Ricky Dillard as assistant director in his, Grammy nominated, Stellar Award winning choir New Generation Chorale, Chicago, Illinois.   Patrick is also the founder and conductor of his national recording choir D’vyne Worship; a 50+ voice choral aggregate which sings not only gospel and contemporary songs, but anthems as well. Under his leadership, this choir has charted on Billboard Music's Top 10 and received national recognition from the voting academy of The Stellar Awards.    He serves as the VA 2nd Jurisdiction's State Minister of Music COGIC, VA 2nd Jurisdiction's AIM Vice-Chairman, Chorum of Directors for the International Music Department COGIC, Department Cantor for the International Department of Evangelism COGIC, Music Coordinator for International Mens Department COGIC, and holds a seat on the Contemporary Adult Division Board of GMWA. Patrick frequently travels the country, as he is called upon to serve as guest conductor, vocalist, clinician, lecturer and evangelist. In 2015 Elder Riddick launched a life empowering bible study entitled "Moments of Deliverance" which is geared to equip and develop all whom desire to grow in their Christian Faith. 

This year, in honour of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, we are releasing a bonus episode of At Home With….The episode features interviews with seven senior leaders from across our global network, discussing how they manage their mental health, how their wellbeing has been impacted by Covid-19 and how they feel things can improve regarding mental health going forward. Our guests include, Alistair Elliott our Senior Partner & Group Chairman; Maria Morris, Head of Residential Sales at Knight Frank Middle East; James Clarke, Head of London Sales; Amanda Lim, Head of our Flexible Office Solutions team; Gary Hall, Head of Lettings; Lisa Nunn, Associate - Strategy, Operations and Communications; and Mark Harvey, the Head of our International Department. All of the guests are candid about how they've struggled in their own lives and offer practical advice on how best to look after your mental wellbeing both in the workplace and in your personal life. Links to helpful resources and websites: Mental Health Matters: https://www.mhm.org.uk/pages/faqs/category/helpful-resources CALM: www.thecalmzone.netMen's Health Forum: www.menshealthforum.org.ukMental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.ukMind: www.mind.org.ukRethink Mental Illness: www.rethink.orgSamaritans: www.samaritans.org.ukYoungMinds: www.youngminds.org.ukCruse Bereavement Care: www.cruse.org.ukBeat: www.b-eat.co.ukRelate: www.relate.org.ukFamily Lives: www.familylives.org.ukFollow us on social media here:Instagram - @knightfrankTwitter - @knightfrankLinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host:Rebecca Hills - @beckihillsProducer and Editor:Rebecca HillsAny questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Season 2 of At Home With..., a podcast from the Residential Business at Knight Frank.At Home With… offers a glimpse inside the lives of some of the world's foremost property experts and their clients; every week you'll be hearing conversations with interesting people from across the world about how they made it to where they are today, how they found their dream homes and how we can help you find your's.This week our host, Journalist and Social Media Executive at Knight Frank, Rebecca Hills, chats to Mark Harvey, the Head of our International Department, about his beginnings as an avocado farmer in Spain, how his mental health has been impacted by Covid-19, and why patience is a virtue in the world of international property.This podcast is for anyone looking to hear from the people behind the property. Whether you're a student hoping to pursue a career in real estate, someone starting a family and looking for your first home, or an industry expert, this show is for you.Follow us on social media here:Instagram - @knightfrankTwitter - @knightfrankLinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host:Rebecca Hills - @beckihillsGuest:Mark HarveyProducer and Editor:Rebecca HillsAny questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's a reason that “branding” and “brain” have a lot of letters in common. (Just...go with it.) In this episode, host Ryan Zerfas sits down with Matt Esau, Marketing Strategist from the University of Notre Dame's International Department. Together, they discuss the many aspects of putting together a successful brand strategy: from (not) being a jerk on the phone, to having an awesome logo, to filling the needs of your community. Take a listen! 

Episode 191: China’s leaders and wealthy elites are willing partners of global capitalism, opening up its doors, willingly, to Wal-Mart and huge multinational companies so those companies can produce trillions of dollars of stuff using cheap slave labor—in good capitalist style. Since 2017, China has been conducting a steady campaign of mass transfer of more than a million Uyghurs and members of other Muslim minorities into a vast network of ‘re-education camps’ in the far west region of Xinjiang, which Uyghur activists call “east Turkestan”. Support the Working Life Network here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast and at ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/donate/working-life-1 Think of the Japanese internment camps in the U.S. during WWII or apartheid in South Africa—the key difference, is that this is being driven a lot by the thirst of global capitalism for cheap, slave labor. Tens of thousands of Uyghurs are being forced to work in factories that are in the supply chains of at least 83 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors, including Apple, BMW, Gap, Huawei, Nike, Samsung, Sony and Volkswagen. Tomorrow, a worldwide call will be issued by 71 Uyghur rights groups and over 100 civil society organizations and labor unions from around the world demanding that apparel brands and retailers stop using the forced labor. Rahima Mahmut, a Uyghur singer, award-winning translator, and human rights activist who is living in exile in London, and Brian Finnegan, the Global Worker Rights Coordinator in the International Department of the AFL-CIO, join the show to talk about the campaign. Support the Working Life Network here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast and at ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/donate/working-life-1 Some things never change no matter when tax day falls—we pay our taxes, while the rich and big corporations dodge paying their fair share. Amazon paid zero taxes in 2017 and 2018, despite having huge profits and, lo and behold, Amazon is making a big deal out of paying taxes in 2019—a whopping 1.2 percent of its $13 billion in profits. One of the reasons these very rich people and corporations can scam us is the careful, relentless undermining of the IRS. And Congress has been the willing tool for that anti-IRS campaign, cutting its budgets year after year. What that means is simple: rich people and corporations don’t pay what they should because they know the IRS can’t keep pace with the armies of lawyers hired by rich people and corporations to dodge and avoid taxes. Hundreds of billions of dollars go unpaid and about 70 percent of that “underpayment”—which is a euphemism for dodging—is by the top one percent. A week after Tax Day, Amy Hanauer, executive director of the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy, talks with me about the IRS and who is not paying taxes (alert: the tax dodger list won’t shock you!) Support the Working Life Network here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast and at ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/donate/working-life-1 Sign up for the show! -- Jonathan Tasini Follow me on Twitter @jonathantasini Sign up for The Working Life Podcast at: www.workinglife.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jonathan.tasini.3

European perspectives on strategic litigation Part 1: Business and Human Rights – developments across Europe Recording of the first of a series of webinars bringing together some of Europe’s leading legal practitioners, to discuss and share their knowledge and experience of strategic litigation against the military and/or corporations for violations of human rights around the world.  Our first event explored business and human rights developments across Europe, with contributions from Dutch, German and French lawyers and NGOs.  This webinar was open to NGOs, journalists, academics and practitioners in human rights. Chaired by Richard Meeran, Partner and Head of International Department, Leigh Day Speakers: Dan Leader, Leigh Day (UK): recent legal developments in the UK, including on parent company liability and supply chains. Channa Samkalden, Prakken D’Oliveira (NL) – recent legal developments in the Netherlands (regarding mainly parent company liability and supply chain / investor responsibilities) Miriam Saage-Maasz, European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) (D) – supply chain cases in Germany and Law reform debates Sandra Cossart, Sherpa (F) – Sherpa’s recent duty of vigilance cases (including the recent case against Total, first of its kind on climate change against a multinational company)

Evelyn Regner MEP addresses the particular impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women as frontline workers, on women in the home, and on gender-based and domestic violence. Ms Regner explores the policies and solutions needed to address these and related long-term issues of the post-COVID recovery such as fair wages, equality of pay and recognition, and the EU's digital and green transitions. She also discusses the work of the European Parliament Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM Committee) including the Committee's engagement with the new EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. This event is part of the IIEA's Future of the EU27 Project which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker:  Evelyn Regner MEP is Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality. In May 2019, she was elected to the European Parliament for a third consecutive term. Ms Regner first became an MEP in 2009. During her time at the European Parliament, she has served on the Special Committee on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance and as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs. Prior to this, she worked at the Austrian Trade Union Federation (ÖGB) and was appointed Head of the ÖGB EU and International Department in 2009.

This episode is filled with laughs and revelations! Once again, BOSS Pastor Robbins has joined the Life at the Table, for a special Robbins' Revelations. We are sharing the top three things we learned from 74 Days in Quarantine, safer inside, plus listen until the end as we both share the number 1 revelation for couples to have a healthy marriage. Start by listening on Apple iTunes or Spotify This one should be shared with a friend and please consider offering a 5-star review. From process to practice grab your stilettos and let's go! Dr. Laci Mentioned in this episode: Suite Life Social: https://www.robbinsnestconsulting.com/social Resources to Go from Process to Practice: Goal Getter Worksheet: https://drlaci.mykajabi.com/pl/135214 Offered From Our Guest: http://www.compelfamily.org/ https://www.facebook.com/compelfamilylifecenter/ Meet ... Pastor Wayne Aaron Robbins, Sr. has traveled the country extensively proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The son of Pastor Wayne M. and Angela D. Robbins. Pastor Robbins accepted the call to the ministry in 1992 and attended C. H. Mason Bible Institute and later Norfolk Seminary Bible College. Pastor Robbins was ordained as an Elder of the Church Of God in Christ in 1997, by the Presiding Bishop Chandler David Owens. Pastor Robbins relocated to Milwaukee, WI in 2013 and serves as Fatherhood Director for Compel Them to Come, Incorporated. In 2015, under the direction of the Holy Ghost, he began Compel Family Life Center, starting a year earlier with a community bible study. At the end of 2016 he was appointed Superintendent of the Rose of Sharon District in the Wisconsin First Jurisdiction. In 2017 Superintendent Robbins was appointed Vice President of the International Department of Evangelism, Chairmen of Revival Fires.​ Pastor W. Aaron Robbins, Sr. is married to Dr. Laci Robbins and the proud father of two— Ariana Rochelle and Wayne Aaron Robbins, Jr. Say Hello... Facebook: http://facebook.com/drlacicom Instagram: http://instagram.com/drlacicrobbins Twitter: http://twitter.com/drlacicrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaci/ Website: https://www.robbinsnestconsulting.com/ A Little About Me: Hello friend, I am Dr. Laci C. Robbins. My experience is rooted in the field of education and non-profit management. Over the course of my career, I have been blessed to study at my dear Fisk University, Harvard, and even NASA! And most recently, I have served the local Milwaukee community in my role as an Executive Director for a local non-profit company, winning awards along the way. I quit my job after being a principal for six years and moved to Florence, Italy! In 2017, my husband and I founded Robbins’ Nest Consulting. The goal remains to consult small and mid-size businesses on topics such as workplace civility and talent retention, as well as to support high powered women to build a platform and make more money. I'm glad you are here, from process to practice, grab your stilettos and let’s go! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-laci-c--robbins/support

Ladies, In this episode, I have a very special guest, my husband, Pastor W. Aaron Robbins, Sr. We are talking all things marriage and relationships, including: Love and Leadership, Work-Life Balance and The One Thing I Wish I Knew BEFORE Getting Married! Here's the link to the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman mentioned in this episode! Order here. We are inviting you to the Life at the Table with the Robbins' Nest, so grab your cup of coffee and let's get started. Happy Valentine's Day and be sure and use the special promo code LOVE for 20% off of your Suite Life Social Ticket! Secure your seat by visiting here. xoxo, Dr. Laci ----//---- Pastor W. A. Robbins Full Bio Pastor Wayne Aaron Robbins, Sr. has traveled the country extensively proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The son of Pastor Wayne M. and Angela D. Robbins. Pastor Robbins accepted the call to the ministry in 1992 and attended C. H. Mason Bible Institute and later Norfolk Seminary Bible College. Pastor Robbins was ordained as an Elder of the Church Of God in Christ in 1997, by the Presiding Bishop Chandler David Owens. Pastor Robbins relocated to Milwaukee, WI in 2013 and serves as Fatherhood Director for Compel Them to Come, Incorporated. In 2015, under the direction of the Holy Ghost, he began Compel Family Life Center, starting a year earlier with a community bible study. At the end of 2016, he was appointed Superintendent of the Rose of Sharon District in the Wisconsin First Jurisdiction. In 2017 Superintendent Robbins was appointed Vice President of the International Department of Evangelism, Chairmen of Revival Fires.​ Pastor W. Aaron Robbins, Sr. is married to Dr. Laci Robbins and the proud father of two— Ariana Rochelle and Wayne Aaron Robbins, Jr. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-laci-c--robbins/support

Episode 136: It seems so simple—post offices are everywhere, often literally on Main Streets in towns all across the country. Everyone knows where the post office is. So, why not turn post offices into hubs of financial transactions for people, from pay check cashing, which could be a first step, and then on to remittances of money to families around the globe and even installing Postal Service ATMs? You can boil down this down to a simple question: who would you rather give your business to, Citibank or the Post Office? I take up this idea with Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union, and Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur. Then, Catherine Feingold, director of the AFL-CIO’s International Department, is back to dig into a new global treaty to combat violence and harassment at work. -- Jonathan Tasini Follow me on Twitter @jonathantasini Sign up for The Working Life Podcast at: www.workinglife.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jonathan.tasini.3

Sometimes the only way of expanding a business is franchising. Andy and Jessica explain in this episode the different aspects of this exciting endeavor, as it is the transition from owning a business to being a franchisor. Listen to real cases of successful business extending their boundaries, including the testimony of Andy with the franchise of Transworld Business Advisors. Is your business ready to be franchised? Are you interested in becoming a franchisor? Listen to this show and get ready for a different game!   Listing of the week: Erin Bean (West Palm) Service-based company in the flooring business for the last 40 years. Easy to run! Price: $4,000,000. Makes a million dollars every year. Great books and records, ready to apply for financing.   Key takeaways: [1:18] Benefits of franchising. [1:49] Franchising works! [3:02] The franchisor side — share your recipe of success and make others invest in your business. [3:33] Franchising is highly regulated by the FTC. [5:29] A real case about Green Leaf Massage and Sports Recovery Center. [9:04] The process took eight to nine months. [9:22] Daily there is a lot more support by having franchisees. [10:17] How to attract new franchisees. [11:58] If you are about to franchise look for advice, persevere, and focus on delivering value. [13:12] Deal of the week: A challenging deal. Price: $350,000. The seller was very demanding; there were several complications: sales revenue, losing some customers, financing challenges, landlord issues. But the transaction was finalized at the original price after all. [17:25] Andy's founding story about franchising Transworld Business Advisors. [20:41] Franchising is not the same as running a business, the legal aspects are crucially different. [22:15] United Franchise Group. [23:03] Expanding and selling franchising. [24:45] Role as an owner vs. the role of a franchisor. [26:45] Talk to us if you are thinking of franchising! [27:22] Get ready for a different game. [28:20] Listing of the week: Flooring business. Great opportunity! [30:02] Jason R. Anderson director of franchise development at Transworld Business Advisors. [30:54] Start with a free franchise feasibility study. [31:52] Four steps to become a franchisor. [34:15] Reasonable prices to help entrepreneurs: An entire package in $59,500 investment. [35:43] Tipton Shonkwiler, United Franchise Group, International Department; expanding your franchise. [36:34] What about U.S. franchises abroad? [37:31] Expats' great opportunities. [38:33] Transworld expanding globally in emerging countries.   Mentioned in this Episode: Green Leaf Massage and Sports Recovery United Franchise Group Transworld Business Advisors Transworld on Linkedin Transworld on Facebook Call us — 888-711-9018 Email us thedealboard@tworld.com   Tweetables: “15% of the U.S. private sector jobs are in franchising.” #thedealboard #transworldbusinessadvisors  #franchising   “Becoming a facilitator for people to be successful.” #thedealboard #franchisor #success   “Ask yourself, is my business ready to replicate?” #thedealboard   “Sometimes there is a no other logical way to grow rather than franchising.” #thedealboard #becomeafranchisor #growth

In the framework of the 7th World Forum on Energy Regulation (WFER), ICER Women in Energy and FSR teamed up to ‘give a voice’ to women professionals actively contributing to the event Bevan Flansburg is the Deputy Director in the International Department at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). In this podcast, Bevan and Swetha start off by discussing sustainable energy regulation on a global level and economic and clean energy factors regulators must take into consideration to create sound regulation. Bevan sheds light on the capacity building programs she and her team work on in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East as well as the regional partnerships which she has designed throughout her career, including the West Africa Regional Regulatory Partnership and the East Africa Regional Regulatory Partnership. Tapping into the knowledge of public utility regulators across the United States, those programmes and partnerships use peer to peer engagements to provide strategic support, ensuring that regulators in developing countries acquire the knowledge they need in order to make tangible improvements in energy regulation. A main challenge Bevan mentions regarding the regional efforts is to find a common thread between the countries who have similar regulatory goals but need a tailored approach to achieve them. Her team uses a consensus-driven approach to provide tailored support to regulators, giving them the tools they need to build effective clean energy policies within their national action plans. Check out more podcasts like this one and learn more about the Lights on Women Initiative here: medium.com/lights-on-women/

Evangelist Ruby Holland is a native Texan, lovingly dedicated to her primary call as the mother of two daughters and amorous grandparent, as well as, the divine mandate on her life. She received Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord at a very young age and it was evident at the outset that the call of God was on her life. At eighteen, she was commissioned as an evangelist and has served in full-time ministry for more than thirty-five years. he has been privileged to share her ministry gifts with multiplied thousands on five continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. She currently serves as the Elect Lady of Next Gen in the International Department of Evangelism (IDOE) under Chairman, Bishop Hankerson and Dorinda Clark-Cole.

That Deep Ocean… by Ana Cândida Carneiro Translated from the Italian by Stephen PidcockIn Brazilian-Italian author Ana Cândida Carneiro’s That Deep Ocean…, a two-character audio play written in Italian and translated into English by Stephen Pidcock, a single day in a woman’s life becomes an epic journey of self-discovery. The action shifts between the character’s everyday world, where she's trapped in a dreary job, and an alternative realm, part dreamscape, part subconscious. In that world, she converses—by turns awestruck, challenging, and playful—with an underwater sea creature who presents as a powerful, seductive, masculine presence. She perceives him as a giant squid, but he might also be an aspect of herself. In language that alternates between the poetic and the matter-of-fact, That Deep Ocean... explores questions of identity, love, and death.The Play for Voices production of That Deep Ocean... was directed and co-produced by Sarah Montague and performed by Amanda Quaid and Peter Francis James. Brazilian composer Fernando Arruda provided original music for Matt Fidler’s sound design.Play for Voices audio plays are recorded at Harvestworks by audio engineer Kevin Ramsay.Play for Voices is produced by Matt Fidler, Anne Posten, Katrin Redfern, and Jen Zoble.About the Author and TranslatorAna Cândida Carneiro (author) is an award-winning Brazilian-Italian playwright, currently based in the US. Her work has been internationally performed and supported by institutions such as the Royal Court Theater, the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, MacDowell Colony, and Yaddo. She holds a PhD in Theater Studies, focusing on innovative contemporary playwriting techniques. She is currently a Research Associate in the Department of Theater, Dance & Media at Harvard University.Stephen Pidcock (translator) studied English Literature and Italian at St. Andrews University, Scotland, and Verona University, Italy. He currently works as a translator and theatre publicist in London. He collaborated with the Royal Court Theatre reading and reporting on Italian scripts for the International Department from 2009 to 2013.That Deep Ocean... was the first of the three winners of the 2016 audio drama in translation contest Play for Voices held jointly with Words Without Borders, which published the script of each winning audio play. To read That Deep Ocean..., go here: http://www.wordswithoutborders.org/article/september-2017-that-deep-ocean-ana-candida-de-carvalho-carneiro-stephen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Money issues are 1 of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced in the United Sates, based on a recent survey by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. Laurence J. Kotlikoff is a William Fairfield Warren Professor at Boston University, a Professor of Economics at Boston University, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, Head of International Department for Fiscal Sustainability Studies, the Gaidar Institute, President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., a company specializing in financial planning software, and the Director of the Fiscal Analysis Center. Professor Kotlikoff is a NY Times Best Selling author and an active columnist. His columns and blogs have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, the Boston Globe, Bloomberg, Forbes, Vox, The Economist, Yahoo.com, Huffington Post and other major publications. In addition, he is a frequent guest on major television and radio stations. In 2014, he was named by The Economist as one of the world's 25 most influential economists. In 2015 he was name one of the 50 most influential people in Aging by Next Avenue. Professor Kotlikoff is author or co-author of 19 books and hundreds of professional journal articles. His most recent book, Get What's Yours -- the Secrets of Maxing Out Your Social Security Benefits is a runaway New York Times Best Seller. His other recent books are The Clash of Generations , The Economic Consequences of the Vickers Commission , Jimmy Stewart Is Dead , Spend ‘Til the End, The Healthcare Fix , The Coming Generational Storm , and Generational Policy . Through his company, Professor Kotlikoff has designed the nation's top-ranked personal financial planning software and Social Security lifetime benefit maximization software.   To learn more about Laurence Kotlikoff visit: https://www.kotlikoff.net/ Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/how-schools-can-improve-their-personal-finance-education.html/ Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3  http://www.fa-mag.com/news/on-it-s-80th-anniversaryadvisors-consider-social-security-s-impactfuture-22784.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com #KPFTHOUSTON #KOTLIKOFF

Last month China held a major international forum on its Belt and Road Initiative, the first of its kind since Beijing announced the project in 2013. Drawing official delegations, scholars, entrepreneurs, as well as representatives from financial institutions and media organizations from 130 nations, the forum was an important step in China’s drive to develop infrastructure and connectivity along the “Belt and Road Corridors” from China to Africa, Europe, South and Southeast Asia. Though many important details about the initiative remain unclear, foreign businesses are already vying for opportunities to join the initiative, and their excitement was primed by President’s Xi Jinping’s promise at the Forum to raise tens of billions of dollars in new financing. The event generated some concern about whether actual profits and benefits will match expectations. From the perspectives both of recipient countries and investors, the Belt and Road Initiative represents huge potential and significant risk. Amid the enthusiasm and apprehension surrounding the project, a robust dialogue and accurate information are critical. In support of this, the National Committee and the India China Institute of the New School hosted a delegation of financial and economic scholars led by the director general of the International Finance Department of the China Development Bank, Mr. Liang Huijiang, to discuss the May 2017 Belt and Road Forum on June 20, 2017 with moderator Mark Frazier, professor of politics and director of the New School’s India-China Institute. Mr. Liang Huijiang is director general of the International Finance Department of the China Development Bank (CDB). He oversees strategy and policy making of the bank’s international business operations as well as cooperation with national and multilateral development banks.  He also manages an overseas loan portfolio of over USD 300 billion, and is instrumental in expanding the bank’s global network. From 2005 to 2009, Mr. Liang was deputy director general of the bank’s Treasury Department, playing a key role in building a professional team for the bank’s liquidity and investment portfolios as it reached several milestones in overseas bond offerings and underwritings. Between 1998 and 2003 Mr. Liang was special assistant to Mr. Chen Yuan, then president of the CDB. In that capacity, he was in charge of developing strategies as the CDB transformed itself from a semi-government agency into a market-oriented bank. Before joining CDB, Mr. Liang worked in the International Department of the People’s Bank of China, where he was involved in annual consultations between China and the IMF and reform of China’s exchange rate regime. Mr. Liang holds a master’s degree in finance from the London Business School (2004), a master’s in economics from the PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University (1996), and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Hangzhou University (1993). Dr. Wang Wen is a professor and executive dean of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China. He also serves as a consultant fellow at the Counselors’ Office of the State Council of China, secretary general of the Green Finance Association of China, and standing director of World Socialism Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. As a leading think tank professional since 2013, Dr. Wang was named a “2014 Top Ten Figures of Chinese Think Tanks,” and a “2015 China Reform and Development Pioneer.” Dr. Wang worked as chief op-ed editor and editorial writer at Global Times before 2012, and won a China News Awards in 2011. He has written and edited over 20 books including Think as a Tank; Anxiety of the U.S.; Visions of the Great Powers; 2016: G20 and China; Theories of World Governance: A Study in the History of Ideas; and The G20 and Global Governance. Dr. Zha Daojiong is a professor of international political economy at the School of International Studies, Peking University, where he holds concurrent appointments in the University’s Institute of South-South Cooperation and International Development and Institute of Ocean Research. He specializes in studying non-traditional security issues in China’s foreign relations, including energy, food, public health, and transboundary water management. His recent research interests have expanded to political risk management for Chinese investments overseas. Professor Zha has served as Arthur Ross Fellow at the Center on US-China Relations of the Asia Society in New York, as the inaugural Rio Tinto China Fellow at the Lowy Institute for International Policy in Sydney, and as senior research fellow at the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He is also a member of the China chapter of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific, and a senior advisor to the Chinese Association for International Understanding. He is an active participant in the National Committee’s longstanding track II economic dialogue. Professor Zha has written and edited seven academic books, in addition to dozens of journal articles. He taught in Japan for six years and holds a doctoral degree in political science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the East-West Center.   Dr. Zhai Kun is a professor at the School of International Studies, Peking University, and director of the Center for Global Interconnectivity Studies, Peking University.  Dr. Zhai was formerly director of the Institute of World Political Studies (2011-2014) and director of South and Southeast Asian and Oceania Studies (2007-2011) at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR). He is a council member of China People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, a China expert and eminent person of the ASEAN Regional Forum, and deputy president of the China Association of Southeast Asian Studies. Dr. Zhai has published extensively on China’s diplomacy and strategic thinking. He frequently writes for the People’s Daily, China Daily, World Knowledge, and Oriental Morning Post. Dr. Zhai received his Ph.D. in international relations from CICIR, and his M.A. in international relations and B.A. in international journalism from the University of International Relations.

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