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Interview with Troy Boisjoli, CEO, ATHA EnergyOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/atha-energy-tsxvsask-up-to-47-grades-defining-mineralized-potential-6890Recording date: 4 May 2025ATHA Energy emerges as a compelling uranium investment opportunity amid unprecedented nuclear expansion policies and shifting global supply dynamics. The Canadian exploration company controls significant uranium assets positioned to benefit from US executive orders targeting a quadrupling of nuclear power capacity from 50 million to 200 million pounds per annum.The company's flagship Angilak project holds a 43 million pound historic resource at an exceptional 0.69% U3O8 grade, comparable to world-class deposits. ATHA's 2024 drilling program achieved a remarkable 100% success rate across 25 drill holes, demonstrating the scale and continuity of mineralization. CEO Troy Boisjoli notes this success rate is "uncommon" in uranium exploration, indicating substantial metal endowment potential.Beyond the established historic resource, ATHA controls the entire unexplored Angikuni basin, spanning 31 kilometers of mineralized structural trend comparable to the Athabasca basin. This district-scale opportunity presents discovery potential analogous to early Athabasca exploration in the 1960s, with surface mineralization up to 30% uranium and historical drilling results showing grades up to 5.6%.The company's exploration program is led by Cliff Revering, former chief geologist responsible for bringing Cigar Lake into production. The concurrent drill programs target both additional work at established projects, as well as new discoveries.Market fundamentals support uranium price appreciation, with current conditions mirroring the 2006-2007 period that saw prices rise from the mid-$30s to $135-138 per pound. Boisjoli describes market tension as "a spring that's being coiled very very tight," driven by constrained global supply chains and accelerating demand from both traditional utilities and technology companies requiring nuclear power for data centers.Canada's strategic position as a stable uranium supplier becomes increasingly valuable as global supply chains fragment, with significant Kazakhstani production committed to China and Russia, creating what Boisjoli terms a "bifurcated uranium market."Learn More: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/atha-energySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

A major student engagement platform falls victim to the ClickFix social engineering attack. Google settles privacy allegations with Texas for over one point three billion dollars. Stores across the UK face empty shelves due to an ongoing cyberattack. Ascension Health reports that over 437,000 patients were affected by a third-party data breach. A critical zero-day vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver is being actively exploited. Researchers uncover two major cybersecurity threats targeting IT admins and cloud systems. U.S. prosecutors charge three Russians and one Kazakhstani in connection with the takedown of two major botnets. A new tool disables Microsoft Defender by tricking Windows into thinking a legitimate antivirus is installed. Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop, discusses congressional reactions to White House budget cut proposals for CISA. Fair use faces limits in generative AI. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest We welcome back Tim Starks, Senior Reporter from CyberScoop, discussing congressional reactions to White House budget cut proposals for CISA. You can find background information in these articles:  House appropriators have reservations — or worse — about proposed CISA cuts⁠ ⁠Sen. Murphy: Trump administration has ‘illegally gutted funding for cybersecurity⁠' Selected Reading iClicker website compromised with fake ClickFix CAPTCHA installing malware (BeyondMachines.net) Google Agrees to $1.3 Billion Settlement in Texas Privacy Lawsuits (SecurityWeek) Fears 'hackers still in the system' leave Co-op shelves running empty across UK (The Record) 437,000 Impacted by Ascension Health Data Breach (SecurityWeek) SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Exploited in Wild by Chinese Hackers (Cyber Security News) New SEO Poisoning Campaign Targeting IT Admins With Malware (Hackread) Three Russians, one Kazakhstani charged in takedown of Anyproxy and 5socks botnets (The Record) Defendnot — A New Tool That Disables Windows Defender by Posing as an Antivirus Solution (Cyber Security News) Five Takeaways from the Copyright Office's Controversial New AI Report (Copyright Lately)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players at this years event! Don't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 2 of Let's Be Having You and it's a dream guest of the 00s oeuvre; known for incredibly successful spells with Bradford City and Wigan Athletic, what an honour to have Paul Jewell on the show! From almost signing Samassi Abou at Valley Parade to witnessing José Mourinho struggling with a meat pie at the JJB; this one is a real treat. Elsewhere, we're happy to have received the news that Steve Ogrizovic is not locked up in a Kazakhstani prison. Plus we find out which noughties Paul Robinson is which. If you'd like to send us an email, you can do so at: hello@letsbehavingyou.com And A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT THIS WEEK: our guest for the first LBHY live show at the Clapham Grand is none other than Terry Kiely aka Karl Fletcher from Dream Team! Saturday 12th October, it's going to be an incredible night (and there may well be another guest to be announced..) Tickets are on sale now right here: https://dice.fm/partner/website/event/eogx66-lets-be-having-you-the-00s-football-podcast-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets And if you're a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you'll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes, PLUS you'll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x And don't forget to follow the pod on the new feed(!!) at: https://podfollow.com/lets-be-having-you-the-00s-football-podcast (Ps. Oh and please send on more 00's outro ideas and trivia! We can never have enough!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Representative Dan Goldman, a Democrat, defended Hunter Biden's international business engagements on Wednesday, asserting that they are founded on legitimate business rationales rather than leveraging Joe Biden's political influence. During a pause in Hunter Biden's interrogation by the House Oversight and Accountability Committee and House Judiciary Committee, Goldman refuted Republican claims linking Hunter's business ventures to the elder Biden's political career. Goldman criticized the investigation into Joe Biden as baseless, highlighting Hunter Biden's transparent account of his foreign business interactions, which he described as standard dealings with international investors and businessmen. He emphasized Hunter Biden's extensive professional background post-Yale Law School and denounced the unfounded accusations aimed at him during the session. Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company, during Joe Biden's vice presidency has been a point of contention, especially given Hunter's lack of experience in Ukraine and the energy sector. Furthermore, connections between Hunter Biden, his family, and CEFC China Energy Limited have raised eyebrows, given CEFC's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and the Belt and Road Initiative. Allegations of indirect payments from Russian, Kazakhstani, and Romanian oligarchs to Hunter Biden through a network of shell companies have also been scrutinized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve, Nick and Michael chat about the latest in Greek football SLGR All square in the derby between PAOK and AEK Olympiakos thrash OFI with Pepe Mel shown the door PAO go within a point of 1st with a win in Serres Carltios on fire for Lamia Greek Cup The big one between PAOK and PAO Can Panetolikos upset Aris? Conference League Mendilibar debut for Olympiakos as manager vs Ferencvaros Nations League The Ethniki draw England, Ireland and Finland Greeks Abroad Giannis Masouras leaves Kifisia for Astana in Kazakhstan

The January 8, 1976, capital protests in Beijing, and the communist responses, are eerily similar to the way officials reacted to the January 6, 2021, protests. The double standard of reporting and prosecution was made even more glaring over the last month as left-wing protesters stormed the capital on numerous occasion over Palestine. The hypocrisy was even more clear when D-NY Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm, on video, to prevent a vote on government spending. More video footage recently proved the vice chair of the Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee was stuffing ballot drop boxes with votes for the incumbent D-mayor, against another D-mayoral candidate. A judge has thus overturned that primary election. This is par for the Democrat course: Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren stepped down over campaign fraud, New York State Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin was charged with bribery and other offenses, the money launderer Sam Bankman-Fried was the second largest contributor to the D-party, and top D-contributor Ed Buck was running a drugging and molestation operation against black people. Now the Supreme Court is hearing a case on New York threatening, discouraging, and reputation damaging the NRA, by trying to get companies to cut ties or debunk them. The corruption just keeps pouring out: ex-FBI counterintelligence chief, Charles McGonigal, partly behind the 2016 Russian collusion story, was actually colluding with Russia just like Hillary Clinton. The Oversight for the Committee on House Administration found that the J6 committee failed to keep documents, data, and video depositions, of their investigation, along with communications with the current White House, and that they outright ignored evidence, including Capitol Hill security failures. The same White House also sent letters to news execs urging them to ‘ramp up' scrutiny of GOP's Biden impeachment inquiry, and instructed social media on how to censor Hunter Biden stories. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability also released bank records showing that Joe Biden and his son Hunter, along with business associates, received millions in payouts from Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhstani oligarchs as political bribes. There is now physical evidence that Joe Biden received $40,000 from his brother in laundered money from China. Meanwhile, the FBI has had 40 sources inside the Biden family for years, collecting blackmail. The National Archives has likewise announced their finding of 82,000 Biden-pseudonym emails. Dark Brandon's adventures just keep escalating in this part 2 episode.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5328407/advertisement

This week has been a tragic week for Israelis, both Jewish and not Jewish who have been mercilessly killed, r*ped, and kidnapped. This has been the worst attack on Jews and the State of Israel since the Holocaust and we are now in the midst of all an out war with the hamas terrorist group. This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with a man who not only shares my name but is an amazing Israeli pro MMA fighter who is working his way to the UFC. A few months ago, Rafi was scheduled for a fight with a Kazakhstani who sent Rafi an Instagram DM asking if he likes German music and telling him he'll burn like the Nazi's burned the Jews. Rafi went on to KO Borat and send him back to his village with Azamat Bagatov and his brother Billow without having a chance to rescue Pamela Anderson. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rafael-pinsky/message

Residents in an upscale Ancaster, Ontario neighbourhood often wondered about the one homeowner that seemed to stand out. He didn't look much older than 19, didn't seem to work, yet had a near million dollar house and a collection of exotic cars. In 2017 a joint RCMP / FBI operation on the home's front porch led to the arrest of 22-year-old Karim Baratov, and provided answers to many of the neighborhood's questions about him and his wealth. MJ Banias and Jordan will explore this story together by seeking the firsthand account directly from the source. Karim Baratov, now older, wiser, and no longer an American prison inmate will join the show to recount the fascinating sotry of how a Kazakhstani immigrant in Canada achieved great wealth as one of Canada's most notorious computer hackers, only to experience a dramatic and public downfall. Episode Links: Karim Baratov's memoir ‘Disconnected': https://www.amazon.ca/Disconnected-Memoir-Hacker-Karim-Baratov/dp/B0BSWQP3RM Cloak and Dagger: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cloak-dagger-an-osint-podcast/id1685681095 Credits: Musical Theme - Noir Tokyo by Monty Datta Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Nighttime Links: Premium Feed: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nighttimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a stunning series of recent revelations we have seen the mask and clothes of the emperor dissolve in real time. On July 21st the Justice Department announced that former ABC journalist James Gordon Meek plead guilty to transportation and possession of child sexual abuse material, including a video of an infant being raped. The FBI found that his files date back to 2014, just months after being hired by ABC, prompting speculation that the material might have been part of a black-mail operation. Either way, James was one of a number of journalists who 'debunked' a certain pizza conspiracy, which although was certainly a counter-intelligence operation, discredited the very thing he had on his electronic devices at the time of the debunking. A few days later, an ex-FBI counterintelligence chief, Charles McGonigal, was planning to plead guilty on charges of colluding with Russia. This is the same man who had told the FBI that Russia was offering 'political dirt' on Hillary Clinton as part of an effort to interfere with the 2016 Presidential election. A few days later the Oversight for the Committee on House Administration found that the J6 committee failed to keep documents, data, and video depositions, of the investigation, along with communications with the current White House, and that they outright ignored evidence, including Capitol Hill security failures. Soon after the the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability released more bank records showing that Joe Biden and his son Hunter, along with business associates, received millions in payouts from Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhstani oligarchs as political bribes. One partner testified that they sold the Bidens as a "brand" to make profit. In other words, the Joe Biden, especially as Vice President, committed not only the very crimes he accuses his political opponents of, but he and his associates are actively trying to put those opponents in jail, while they continue to commit acts of treason.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5328407/advertisement

Delve into the latest controversy surrounding the Biden family's finances as House Republicans unveil a new memo detailing foreign money transactions, raising concerns about influence peddling and U.S. national security. The memo spotlights significant payments from Russian, Ukrainian, and Kazakhstani sources to Hunter Biden and his associates during Joe Biden's vice presidency, prompting debates between Republicans and Democrats on potential wrongdoing. Explore the testimony of Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, and the evolving White House response, shedding light on claims of business discussions involving Joe Biden. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the allegations, their implications for ethics laws and national security, and the ongoing political discourse. Get exclusive access to content and cool emoji's! Click the Join button above for more info.

The House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer released a memo detailing evidence of the Biden family's foreign business dealings, including redacted bank records which the GOP claims will reveal millions of dollars in payment to Hunter Biden from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs. House Oversight says they believe they can tie the folks contributing millions to Hunter's businesses abroad to President Biden himself. Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX) argues there is a concerning pattern with Hunter Biden's business dealings and says he believes eventually the evidence will uncover a massive political scandal. On the Rundown, Rep. Fallon explains what Hunter Biden's bank documents reveal, the Democrats' response to them, and the continued search for a smoking gun in this investigation. Earlier this week, voters in an Ohio special election rejected a measure that would have made it more difficult to change the state's constitution. The current system required a simple majority to make amendments; however, the defeated GOP-backed measure had proposed raising the threshold to a 60 percent supermajority. Many pundits and pro-choice activists warned that if passed, this would severely curtail Ohioans' ability to pass the abortion rights amendment scheduled for a state ballot initiative in November. While the vote is still months away, this sets the stage for Ohio voters to codify abortion rights. On the podcast, Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, breaks down why this special election was indirectly a vote on abortion rights, why this Republican-backed measure was defeated, and how this will affect Ohioans on the November ballot. Plus, commentary by former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer released a memo detailing evidence of the Biden family's foreign business dealings, including redacted bank records which the GOP claims will reveal millions of dollars in payment to Hunter Biden from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs. House Oversight says they believe they can tie the folks contributing millions to Hunter's businesses abroad to President Biden himself. Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX) argues there is a concerning pattern with Hunter Biden's business dealings and says he believes eventually the evidence will uncover a massive political scandal. On the Rundown, Rep. Fallon explains what Hunter Biden's bank documents reveal, the Democrats' response to them, and the continued search for a smoking gun in this investigation. Earlier this week, voters in an Ohio special election rejected a measure that would have made it more difficult to change the state's constitution. The current system required a simple majority to make amendments; however, the defeated GOP-backed measure had proposed raising the threshold to a 60 percent supermajority. Many pundits and pro-choice activists warned that if passed, this would severely curtail Ohioans' ability to pass the abortion rights amendment scheduled for a state ballot initiative in November. While the vote is still months away, this sets the stage for Ohio voters to codify abortion rights. On the podcast, Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, breaks down why this special election was indirectly a vote on abortion rights, why this Republican-backed measure was defeated, and how this will affect Ohioans on the November ballot. Plus, commentary by former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump said that he was "extremely respectful" while responding to an audience member who called Chris Christie a "fat pig" at a campaign event in New Hampshire.  Christie took to X tell former President Trump to show up to debate following the New Hampshire remarks. House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer released bank records purporting to show that Hunter Biden and his business associates received millions in payments from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs when his father was vice president. Senator Dianne Feinstein was hospitalized after falling in her San Francisco home on Tuesday. Feinstein has been struggling with health issues over the last year. All of her scans were clear and she has returned home.  Wednesday 8/9/23 - Hour  1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer released a memo detailing evidence of the Biden family's foreign business dealings, including redacted bank records which the GOP claims will reveal millions of dollars in payment to Hunter Biden from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs. House Oversight says they believe they can tie the folks contributing millions to Hunter's businesses abroad to President Biden himself. Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX) argues there is a concerning pattern with Hunter Biden's business dealings and says he believes eventually the evidence will uncover a massive political scandal. On the Rundown, Rep. Fallon explains what Hunter Biden's bank documents reveal, the Democrats' response to them, and the continued search for a smoking gun in this investigation. Earlier this week, voters in an Ohio special election rejected a measure that would have made it more difficult to change the state's constitution. The current system required a simple majority to make amendments; however, the defeated GOP-backed measure had proposed raising the threshold to a 60 percent supermajority. Many pundits and pro-choice activists warned that if passed, this would severely curtail Ohioans' ability to pass the abortion rights amendment scheduled for a state ballot initiative in November. While the vote is still months away, this sets the stage for Ohio voters to codify abortion rights. On the podcast, Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, breaks down why this special election was indirectly a vote on abortion rights, why this Republican-backed measure was defeated, and how this will affect Ohioans on the November ballot. Plus, commentary by former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) released bank records Wednesday suggesting Hunter Biden and associates received millions of dollars from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando on Wednesday, accusing her of neglecting her duty to prosecute criminals. In a move with major implications for abortion access in the state, Ohio voters opted Tuesday to reject stricter requirements for amending the state constitution. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Episode 26 in the ClaireFontaine of podcasts tackles the era defining debate on whether we need a RedZone, a DMZ zone or a demolition of the Carlisle Grounds. As we look forward to Derry's adventures in Kazakhstan, Andy Myler, who's not as knowledgable on Kazakhstani football as you might think, takes a break from party pooping and reunites with another ex student Conan Byrne to explain the future of the UCD model, and offer neutral opinions on the developments at the top of the table. Conan gives his take on the negative influence of stats and our mailbag takes in Longford gripes, Bohs optimism and the usual Galway tangents with the continued support of Future Ticketing, Collar and Cuff and Rascals Brewery. If home is where you're weaned it's also where your potty trained. It's episode 26 and its fresh as a daisy.

“Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.” ― John SteinbeckI not only believed in the myth of Joe Biden, I helped sell it. My father had just died and it was easy for me to transpose my grief onto Joe as I tried to convince my fellow Hillary supporters that he was the only candidate to beat Trump. Yes, the “old white guy” whose moment had finally arrived. He would save us, we all thought. He was empathetic and kind. He was, I insisted, a good man.He'd once crossed the street in DC as the then Vice President to talk to my daughter's 5th-grade class. My daughter stood just inches away from him. Who didn't love Joe? Scranton Joe is the good man, the good father, who rode the Amtrak train home from DC every day to be with his family. He's the forward-thinking progressive who fought for the Black community, for victims of sexual assault, and for gay rights before even Obama did.He was famously almost too young to serve when elected to the Senate in 1972. Here he is alongside his family, celebrating his birthday just one month before his wife and baby daughter would be killed in a car crash.How could so much good fortune be cut short by a tragedy that would leave his two boys without a mother? His young son Hunter suffered from a head injury while his other son Beau survived with broken bones.Joe Biden was sworn in at the hospital as his two young sons looked on with confusion. He pledged to put them first, and abandon his political career if it ever came to that.But there is another Joe Biden. It's the one who has shunned his granddaughter he pretends does not exist. At least with the Biden name she could make something of herself. But no, says Joe. She isn't one of us. It's the Joe Biden who would exploit a family tragedy to hold a press conference and photo-op that was good for his image while being sworn in in1972. It's the Joe Biden who claimed the death of his son Beau kept him from running as Obama's successor in 2016, when the truth was that Obama didn't want him to run. He wanted Hillary instead. "The incredible bond I have with my children is the gift I'm not sure I would have had, had I not been through what I went through [after the fatal crash]. But by focusing on my sons, I found my redemption." - Joe Biden, Yale Commencement Address, 2015As a Senator in 1972, Joe Biden would bear witness to the downfall of Richard Nixon, just two years away from resignation. He could not know all of those decades ago that he would face something far more serious than being caught on tape offering to pay off a blackmailer. No, this isn't obstruction of justice Biden is accused of participating in. It's out-and-out corruption, the worst kind, being a politician who traded power and influence for profit.Comparing what Biden is alleged to have done with even the most serious charges against Trump is laughable. The more of Biden's story that is revealed, the worse the Trump hunters will look. As always, the legacy media is the only thing standing in the way of a Nixon-like downfall for Joe. They're in way too deep now. If Biden goes down, so do they. After all, they were responsible for helping put Joe in power in 2020, to absolve themselves of the sins of Trump. Now, they will pay a price for ignoring the Biden scandal. All the President's SonsIt's hard to look at Joe Biden's life and not think about East of Eden, the Steinbeck novel turned into a movie in 1955, based on the story of Cain and Abel. It's not the same story, but it's similar enough. The golden child, Beau, was meant to carry on the family name and was preparing to run for governor when he died tragically in 2015.The other son, Hunter, the wayward Cain, or Cal, was nothing but trouble for his father, acting out in obvious ways to get his approval and attention, but never quite getting it, engaging in corruption to enrich the Biden family. Hunter didn't just engage in high risk behavior with cocaine and hookers, he did it on camera, uploaded it to porn sites, and left it all on his laptops, which he then abandon at a computer repair shop.He wasn't exactly hiding it - if anything, he seemed like he was begging to get caught, to finally experience some of the much-needed consequences that might have changed his life. But they never came then and they won't be coming now. But what about Joe? Did he have anything to do with the pay-offs by foreign leaders to buy influence? If he skimmed off the top and feigned ignorance, it would be one thing. But it's far more sinister than that. If the allegations against him are true, Biden used the son with the dirty reputation as a go-between, knowing if they ever got caught, Hunter would take the fall. Biden would make sure he didn't go to jail.Even as his son was spiraling into drugs and alcohol and his other son was dying of brain cancer, Joe Biden still managed to push forward to cash in on the Biden name and his position in the Obama administration.In 2013, Hunter Biden started a fund with the Chinese government, with Joe bringing Hunter there to meet with the CEO, the Chinese then greenlighted the fund, and Beau Biden was diagnosed with brain cancerIn 2014, Burisma appointed Hunter Biden to their Board of Directors, paying him $83K monthly, and while he and Devon Archer formed Rosemont Seneca as Joe Biden flew to Ukraine to speak against corruption, a “Kazakhstani oil company and Burisma joined with the Chinese company to announce a transnational financial arrangement.” [dw]In 2015, Hunter Biden organized a dinner at Cafe Milano where Joe Biden dropped by to meet a high-level Burisma official, Vadym Pozharskyi, Beau Biden's cancer has returned, and he died in May of 2015.Also, in 2015, a Burisma source said, “It costs 5 million to pay one Biden and 5 million to pay another Biden.” [dw]In April of 2019, Hunter Biden dropped off three damaged laptops at a computer repair shop. By October 14, 2020, the New York Post would break the story that was then silenced by Twitter and Facebook and dismissed as “Russian Disinformation.” In October 2020, Tucker Carlson broke the Tony Bobulinski story, which the legacy media and late-night comedy hosts roundly mock. In 2021, NPR's story on Hunter Biden: “Biden writes that his addictions entered a particularly dark phase after Beau died of brain cancer in 2015. It got to the point where in an intervention in early 2019, his father held him in a bear hug, saying, "I don't know what to do."In 2022, Elon Musk bought Twitter, and the Twitter Files exposed corruption at the FBI, pushing Facebook and Twitter to bury the laptop story and protect Joe Biden in the run-up to the election.Follow the MoneyThe legacy press have become zombie-like in their ongoing Trump trance, refusing to chase what has to be the biggest political story of the decade, maybe of the century. With Nixon, the cover-up was far worse than the crime itself, but in Biden's case, both the crime and the cover-up are equally bad. Dozens of government officials, experts, activists, and journalists have had Biden's back and covered for him. Now, as the house of cards they've built, the Madoff-like empire of lies finally collapses, all of them will be dragged down with it. When will the reporters figure this out and start aggressively chasing the story? It's hard to know. They've all been mandated to track the Trump indictments, which seem like child's play by comparison, and Jack Smith is just a few headlines away from looking like a fool. Peter Baker of the New York Times tweeted something that indicates he's at least asking the right questions:As long as the Justice Department and the propaganda media keep the focus on Trump, they can deflect from high crimes by the Biden family. Yet, this story goes all the way back to the “perfect phone call” that led to the first impeachment. Imagine that. Trump getting impeached for daring to ask about the Bidens' involvement in Ukraine. We're witnessing unprecedented corruption at the top, yet, here we are, with only a slim GOP majority in the House aggressively chasing the scandal and a handful of outsider reporters who give a damn.Everyone else shrugs and moves on. But that was exactly how Watergate went down too. It wasn't a story until it was a story. From The Spectator:We're in the middle of corruption bigger than our own democracy. We, the people, are not equipped to manage something that involves an actual hot war. Yet, we deserve to know just how deep Biden's involvement goes with the Ukraine government. Since they tied Trump to Russia, and many Americans side with Ukraine the same way they side with Democrats, no wonder the scales of justice have been so lopsided lately. They have conflated Putin and Trump, yet it's really Biden and Ukraine that deserves closer scrutiny. Explained here by Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn on America This Week: I left the Democratic Party in 2020 after I watched them rig the election with dark money and well-educated lawyers who could simply rewrite any law that got in their way, not to mention a permanent propaganda press to do their bidding. I already knew they were corrupt and that they were lying to the public about almost everything, from COVID to lockdowns to voting to the protests in the Summer and January 6th, and that meant all of the experts they dragged out to back them up were lying too.Health experts say racism is more important than COVID.Military experts tell Trump not to send in the military during the protests over the Summer.And yes, from Politico:It just tugs at your heart, doesn't it? That they could lie so brazenly, thinking themselves on the right side of history because they were stopping a once-in-a-generation threat to “Democracy”? But at what cost to the rest of us?How long will they be able to keep the balls spinning? How long can they fool the public? How long will the legacy press turn a blind eye? And worse, how will we ever trust our government, our FBI, our experts ever again?We used to have journalists in the mainstream who cared more about the public's trust more than they cared about their own image on social media. What hope do we have now except our faith a few good Republicans with a slim majority in the House to bring forth witnesses who will risk everything just to tell the truth. Get full access to Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha Stone at sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

In our final installment of Completely Arbortrary's Excellent Adventure, we take it all the way back to the year 0, Kazakhstan, where we discuss the wolf to our apple's dog, the Wolf apple (Malus sieversii). Today, we know apple as a supermarket produce section monopolizers, but these are simply the domesticated version of the wild animal that is sieversii, a Kazakhstani native from a different time.Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonJoin the Cone of the Month ClubSupport the show on PatreonFollow along on InstagramFind Arbortrary merch on our storeFind additional reading on our websiteCover art by Jillian BartholdMusic by Aves and The Mini-Vandals

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, March 24th, 2023. Hi Contrast Hymn Books If you don’t teach your kids the Lord’s songs, the world will teach them its songs. The brand-new Hi-Contrast Hymn Book is designed to help you teach your children the most beloved songs of the Christian faith. Its captivating illustrations will create special moments of truth, goodness, and beauty in your home every day. To get a copy for your family, go to www.hicontrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. That’s www. “H” “I” contrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-says-several-americans-remain-detained-taliban-afghanistan Blinken says 'several Americans' remain detained by Taliban in Afghanistan Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that "several Americans" remain detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan after the Biden administration's withdrawal from the country in the summer of 2021. Blinken's comments came during an exchange with Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday to examine the "State of American Diplomacy in 2023: Growing Conflicts, Budget Challenges, and Great Power Competition." "There are several Americans who are being detained by the Taliban. We are working to secure their freedom. The families have asked that we protect their identities and don't speak publicly to their cases," Blinken responded when asked by Wilson how many Americans remain in the war-torn country. Blinken's comments come as Republicans continue to push for accountability from the Biden administration over its rocky withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing while protecting the evacuation at the Kabul airport. Republicans in the House of Representatives have begun an investigation into Biden's handling of the withdrawal. Lawmakers seek to examine what they called a "stunning failure" of leadership in their first hearing on the topic earlier this month. The Taliban quickly took over Afghanistan's capital of Kabul in August 2021 as U.S. troops prepared to withdraw on Biden's orders, timed for the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In addition to the thirteen U.S. service members who were killed, 170 others also lost their lives during the withdrawal and thousands of U.S. citizens and allies were left behind in the country overrun by the terrorist group. Earlier this week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, sent a letter — one of many in recent months — to Blinken demanding that he provide the committee with "documents and information concerning the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan." Specifically, McCaul is demanding information from Blinken regarding a "Dissent Channel cable reportedly sent on July 13, 2021, by 23 State Department officials and the Department’s response to it," as well as an after-action report and two versions of U.S. Embassy Kabul’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prior to the embassy's closure. In the letter, McCaul warned Blinken that his "failure to produce" those documents would "result in the Committee issuing a subpoena to compel their production." https://www.dailywire.com/news/your-platform-should-be-banned-congresswoman-rips-into-tiktok-ceo-for-targeting-kids ‘Your Platform Should Be Banned’: Congresswoman Rips Into TikTok CEO For Targeting Kids Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) tore into TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during a Thursday morning hearing, accusing him and his company of targeting American children and feeding data to the Chinese Communist Party. Rodgers, who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, held nothing back in a blistering opening statement, saying that the platform specifically and intentionally targets children outside of communist China while protecting their own children from the platform’s harmful content. Chair Rodgers to TikTok CEO: “Your Platform Should be Banned” Play 3:00-6:01 Now we go to Michigan… https://www.foxnews.com/media/michigan-university-hosting-separate-graduation-celebrations-based-on-race-sexuality Michigan university hosting separate graduation celebrations based on race, sexuality A Michigan college is coming under fire for hosting five graduation celebrations separated by race, sexuality and gender identity, in addition to the university's larger commencement ceremony. Grand Valley State University's Multicultural Affairs Office lists graduation ceremonies or celebrations for Black students, Asian students, "Latinx" students, Native American students, and "LGBTQIA+" students next month. The university will also have a general commencement ceremony for all students. The college describes the graduation celebration for "Latino/a/x students" as "an opportunity to come together and acknowledge Latin accomplishments in the spirit and traditions of culture." Similarly, the Black Graduation Celebration encourages students to celebrate all "that is representative of Black/African American and African tradition, heritage, culture, and legacy." The ceremony appears to go back to at least 2016. An annual "Native American Graduation Feast" has also been held by the school's Native American Advisory Council (NAAC) for the past several years. A celebration just for Asian graduates will also take place. The only celebration hosted by the center not focused on race appears to be the "Lavender Graduation." The rainbow-decorated GVSU webpage will celebrate "the personal and academic achievements of LGBTQIA+ and allied students." Students are also eligible for an "Outstanding LGBTQIA+ Graduate Award," which is given "to an exceptional student graduating in the Fall or Winter semester of 2023…who self-identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community," the GVSU site says. Several other liberal universities have followed similar practices for graduations in recent years. New York's Columbia University host graduation celebrations for affinity groups on campus, including "Lavender (LGBTQIA+), Asian, First-Generation and/or Low-Income, Black, Latinx, and Native communities," its website says. Harvard University also hosts graduation celebrations for Black students, Asian students, Latino students and LGBTQ students. Grand Valley State University told Fox News Digital that there are unified graduation ceremonies for all students: "Grand Valley State University holds unified Commencement ceremonies for all of its graduates. GVSU is not 'segregating graduation ceremonies by race,' as some people and outlets have said. "Grand Valley also welcomes student organizations and faculty leaders to hold smaller scale celebrations designed to honor graduates. These more intimate celebrations are a complement to GVSU’s Commencement and are open to all students and their supporters." "The vast majority of graduating students who participate in these celebrations also choose to participate in our larger Commencement ceremony where degrees are conferred," a representative said. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/03/22/dead-dolphins-nj-n2620984 NJ Lawmakers Demand Pause on Offshore Wind Projects After Latest Mass-Death Incident at Beach Eight dolphins have died in New Jersey after washing ashore a Sea Isle City beach on Tuesday. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, two dolphins died shortly after they were spotted on the beach while the six others were euthanized after a veterinarian determined their conditions were deteriorating so rapidly that returning them to the water would have prolonged their suffering in what would have resulted in an “inevitable death.” The mass stranding on Tuesday follows a dead dolphin washing up at a New Jersey marina last week, the sixth one to be found along the state’s shoreline in under a month. In addition to dolphin deaths, nearly a dozen dead whales have washed up along the New Jersey-New York coast since December. The spate of deaths has prompted lawmakers to call for a suspension of offshore wind projects until it can be determined why the animals are dying. The eight dolphins that died on Tuesday will be sent to a state lab to determine the cause of death. Let’s take a look at the job market: Jobless Claims Fall to 191,000 New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to 191,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists had forecast a rise in claims to 197,000. The prior week was unrevised at 192,000. The Federal Reserve has been attempting to soften demand for labor in order to sap inflationary pressures from the economy. Despite many headlines about layoffs at companies like Amazon and Facebook, unemployment remains extraordinarily low. The 4-week moving average of initial claims fell by 250 to 196,250. Continuing claims, which are reported with a one week delay, rise by 14,000 to 1,694,000. https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-blackhawks-opt-out-pride23 Chicago Blackhawks opt out of 'Pride Night' jerseys, citing safety concerns for Russian players The Chicago Blackhawks are yet another NHL team to decline wearing "pride"-themed jerseys for the 2023 season, citing safety concerns for their Russian players, according to the New York Post. The Blackhawks are the fourth team to decline wearing such jerseys, behind the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild. multiple sports outlets are citing anonymous sources that state the team is doing so to protect Russian players. The Athletic says that the move was made by “team management and security officials” and not the players. Russia has laws against the spread of certain views, which make it illegal to "spread ‘propaganda’ about ‘nontraditional sexual relations’ in all media, including social, advertising and movies," according to the New York Times. The Blackhawks have several players on their roster who could potentially run into problems, including Moscow-born defenseman Nikita Zaitsev. Goalie Anton Khudobin is a Kazakhstani-born Russian, and forward Philipp Kurashev was born in Davos, Switzerland, but holds Russian citizenship and is the son of a former professional hockey player. As well, Canadian-born Boris Katchouk holds Canadian and Russian citizenship, and his mother was an Olympian for the Soviet Union. However, other Russian NHL players have worn similar jerseys in the same season, including San Jose Sharks players Alexander Barabanov and Nikolai Knyzhov and Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. Just two months prior to the Blackhawks' decision, Ivan Provorov, Russian-born player for the Philadelphia Flyers, cited his Russian Orthodox beliefs as the reason why he didn't want to wear a "pride" warm-up jersey, with San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer following suit in March 2023 because of his Christian faith.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, March 24th, 2023. Hi Contrast Hymn Books If you don’t teach your kids the Lord’s songs, the world will teach them its songs. The brand-new Hi-Contrast Hymn Book is designed to help you teach your children the most beloved songs of the Christian faith. Its captivating illustrations will create special moments of truth, goodness, and beauty in your home every day. To get a copy for your family, go to www.hicontrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. That’s www. “H” “I” contrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-says-several-americans-remain-detained-taliban-afghanistan Blinken says 'several Americans' remain detained by Taliban in Afghanistan Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that "several Americans" remain detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan after the Biden administration's withdrawal from the country in the summer of 2021. Blinken's comments came during an exchange with Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday to examine the "State of American Diplomacy in 2023: Growing Conflicts, Budget Challenges, and Great Power Competition." "There are several Americans who are being detained by the Taliban. We are working to secure their freedom. The families have asked that we protect their identities and don't speak publicly to their cases," Blinken responded when asked by Wilson how many Americans remain in the war-torn country. Blinken's comments come as Republicans continue to push for accountability from the Biden administration over its rocky withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing while protecting the evacuation at the Kabul airport. Republicans in the House of Representatives have begun an investigation into Biden's handling of the withdrawal. Lawmakers seek to examine what they called a "stunning failure" of leadership in their first hearing on the topic earlier this month. The Taliban quickly took over Afghanistan's capital of Kabul in August 2021 as U.S. troops prepared to withdraw on Biden's orders, timed for the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In addition to the thirteen U.S. service members who were killed, 170 others also lost their lives during the withdrawal and thousands of U.S. citizens and allies were left behind in the country overrun by the terrorist group. Earlier this week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, sent a letter — one of many in recent months — to Blinken demanding that he provide the committee with "documents and information concerning the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan." Specifically, McCaul is demanding information from Blinken regarding a "Dissent Channel cable reportedly sent on July 13, 2021, by 23 State Department officials and the Department’s response to it," as well as an after-action report and two versions of U.S. Embassy Kabul’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prior to the embassy's closure. In the letter, McCaul warned Blinken that his "failure to produce" those documents would "result in the Committee issuing a subpoena to compel their production." https://www.dailywire.com/news/your-platform-should-be-banned-congresswoman-rips-into-tiktok-ceo-for-targeting-kids ‘Your Platform Should Be Banned’: Congresswoman Rips Into TikTok CEO For Targeting Kids Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) tore into TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during a Thursday morning hearing, accusing him and his company of targeting American children and feeding data to the Chinese Communist Party. Rodgers, who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, held nothing back in a blistering opening statement, saying that the platform specifically and intentionally targets children outside of communist China while protecting their own children from the platform’s harmful content. Chair Rodgers to TikTok CEO: “Your Platform Should be Banned” Play 3:00-6:01 Now we go to Michigan… https://www.foxnews.com/media/michigan-university-hosting-separate-graduation-celebrations-based-on-race-sexuality Michigan university hosting separate graduation celebrations based on race, sexuality A Michigan college is coming under fire for hosting five graduation celebrations separated by race, sexuality and gender identity, in addition to the university's larger commencement ceremony. Grand Valley State University's Multicultural Affairs Office lists graduation ceremonies or celebrations for Black students, Asian students, "Latinx" students, Native American students, and "LGBTQIA+" students next month. The university will also have a general commencement ceremony for all students. The college describes the graduation celebration for "Latino/a/x students" as "an opportunity to come together and acknowledge Latin accomplishments in the spirit and traditions of culture." Similarly, the Black Graduation Celebration encourages students to celebrate all "that is representative of Black/African American and African tradition, heritage, culture, and legacy." The ceremony appears to go back to at least 2016. An annual "Native American Graduation Feast" has also been held by the school's Native American Advisory Council (NAAC) for the past several years. A celebration just for Asian graduates will also take place. The only celebration hosted by the center not focused on race appears to be the "Lavender Graduation." The rainbow-decorated GVSU webpage will celebrate "the personal and academic achievements of LGBTQIA+ and allied students." Students are also eligible for an "Outstanding LGBTQIA+ Graduate Award," which is given "to an exceptional student graduating in the Fall or Winter semester of 2023…who self-identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community," the GVSU site says. Several other liberal universities have followed similar practices for graduations in recent years. New York's Columbia University host graduation celebrations for affinity groups on campus, including "Lavender (LGBTQIA+), Asian, First-Generation and/or Low-Income, Black, Latinx, and Native communities," its website says. Harvard University also hosts graduation celebrations for Black students, Asian students, Latino students and LGBTQ students. Grand Valley State University told Fox News Digital that there are unified graduation ceremonies for all students: "Grand Valley State University holds unified Commencement ceremonies for all of its graduates. GVSU is not 'segregating graduation ceremonies by race,' as some people and outlets have said. "Grand Valley also welcomes student organizations and faculty leaders to hold smaller scale celebrations designed to honor graduates. These more intimate celebrations are a complement to GVSU’s Commencement and are open to all students and their supporters." "The vast majority of graduating students who participate in these celebrations also choose to participate in our larger Commencement ceremony where degrees are conferred," a representative said. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/03/22/dead-dolphins-nj-n2620984 NJ Lawmakers Demand Pause on Offshore Wind Projects After Latest Mass-Death Incident at Beach Eight dolphins have died in New Jersey after washing ashore a Sea Isle City beach on Tuesday. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, two dolphins died shortly after they were spotted on the beach while the six others were euthanized after a veterinarian determined their conditions were deteriorating so rapidly that returning them to the water would have prolonged their suffering in what would have resulted in an “inevitable death.” The mass stranding on Tuesday follows a dead dolphin washing up at a New Jersey marina last week, the sixth one to be found along the state’s shoreline in under a month. In addition to dolphin deaths, nearly a dozen dead whales have washed up along the New Jersey-New York coast since December. The spate of deaths has prompted lawmakers to call for a suspension of offshore wind projects until it can be determined why the animals are dying. The eight dolphins that died on Tuesday will be sent to a state lab to determine the cause of death. Let’s take a look at the job market: Jobless Claims Fall to 191,000 New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to 191,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists had forecast a rise in claims to 197,000. The prior week was unrevised at 192,000. The Federal Reserve has been attempting to soften demand for labor in order to sap inflationary pressures from the economy. Despite many headlines about layoffs at companies like Amazon and Facebook, unemployment remains extraordinarily low. The 4-week moving average of initial claims fell by 250 to 196,250. Continuing claims, which are reported with a one week delay, rise by 14,000 to 1,694,000. https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-blackhawks-opt-out-pride23 Chicago Blackhawks opt out of 'Pride Night' jerseys, citing safety concerns for Russian players The Chicago Blackhawks are yet another NHL team to decline wearing "pride"-themed jerseys for the 2023 season, citing safety concerns for their Russian players, according to the New York Post. The Blackhawks are the fourth team to decline wearing such jerseys, behind the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild. multiple sports outlets are citing anonymous sources that state the team is doing so to protect Russian players. The Athletic says that the move was made by “team management and security officials” and not the players. Russia has laws against the spread of certain views, which make it illegal to "spread ‘propaganda’ about ‘nontraditional sexual relations’ in all media, including social, advertising and movies," according to the New York Times. The Blackhawks have several players on their roster who could potentially run into problems, including Moscow-born defenseman Nikita Zaitsev. Goalie Anton Khudobin is a Kazakhstani-born Russian, and forward Philipp Kurashev was born in Davos, Switzerland, but holds Russian citizenship and is the son of a former professional hockey player. As well, Canadian-born Boris Katchouk holds Canadian and Russian citizenship, and his mother was an Olympian for the Soviet Union. However, other Russian NHL players have worn similar jerseys in the same season, including San Jose Sharks players Alexander Barabanov and Nikolai Knyzhov and Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. Just two months prior to the Blackhawks' decision, Ivan Provorov, Russian-born player for the Philadelphia Flyers, cited his Russian Orthodox beliefs as the reason why he didn't want to wear a "pride" warm-up jersey, with San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer following suit in March 2023 because of his Christian faith.

Nauryz is an ancient traditional festival that is celebrated in Kazakstan as well as in Central Asia, Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, the Middle East and other regions. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and can be traced back over 5000 years as a pure expression of appreciation of the nature, its cycles and celebration of life. Nurgul Tursinova and Halim Titsawi from the Kazakhstan-Luxembourg Cooperation ASBL joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss their upcoming event programme to celebrate the festival of Nauryz. This year the Kazakhstan-Luxembourg ASBL will be celebrating the occasion with a concert at the Philharmonie on the 22nd of March featuring an ensemble of Saryarka traditional musical and Shalkyma dancing ensembles of the Astana Philharmonic named after Y. Rakhmadieyv, directed by renowned musician Mr. Togzhan Zhakhin . Later in the week they will host integration events in Cloche D'or and the Park Belair, featuring, music, discussions, workshops and traditional Kazakhstani food. Find more information at https://www.facebook.com/kazluxc/ Buy tickets to the concert at Philharmonie here: https://www.philharmonie.lu/fr/programm/welcome-spring/4859

Jim and Matt peel back the curtain of Saturday's stacked UFC 285 card on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered with three special guests — middleweight Bo Nickal, welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov, and gambling expert Gianni “The Greek” Karalis. After Bo shares his mindset going into his highly-anticipated UFC debut against Jamie Pickett, the 27-year-old wrestling prodigy explains how being raised by a mom with an amateur boxing background and a dad with decades of wrestling experience fostered his desire to venture into the world of mixed martial arts. Matt and Jim then run through some of their picks from the main card of UFC 285 before their chat with unbeaten Shavkat Rakhmonov and his translator. While Shavkat admits that a fight against Khamzat Chimaev would be an entertaining matchup between two undefeated beasts, the UFC's first-ever Kazakhstani fighter insists that he remains keenly focused on Saturday's fight against 7th-ranked welterweight Geoff Neal and taking fights that will inch him closer towards a title shot. Riding an impressive winning streak of accurately-placed bets in the UFC's first two months of 2023, Gianni “the Greek” caps off today's show with the rationale for his red-hot takes from the prelims on up to Saturday's highly-anticipated main event featuring heavyweights Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.

In episode 73 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony. We start off first talking about the biting incident that happened at the Paris Grand Slam. In the first round of the -52 kg category. A Kazakhstani judo player bit a Belgium judo player on the calf well trying to escape an armbar. We then go into the -57kg finals in Tel Aviv. With an all Canadian final. Where Klimkait finally beat Deguchi with a throw. But with it not being without some controversy in the end. We finish up talking about the Clarisse Agbegnenou comeback troubles. Some of you may or may not know but she signed a sponsorship deal with Mizuno, but the French national team is sponsored by Adidas. At this tournament she decided to wear her Mizuno sponsored Gi. In doing this the French team decided to punish her by taking away all her government sponsored funding. As well as not allowing any French team coach to coach her at the tournament Intro / Biting incident [0:00] * Klimkait vs Deguchi [16:00] Clarisse Abegnenou sponsorship drama [30:57] ------------------------------------------- Email us: tatamitalk@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tatamitalk Juan: @thegr8_juan Anthony: @anthonythrows Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: @masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify

Jessica Doyle of Singles Jukebox and the fantastic "Ninety One Series" joins me to talk about the Kazakhstani idol group Ninety One. We deep dive into the group, the nature of idols, and what it means to be an idol fan.

Hello, is this Pizza Hut? Excellent. My name is Ben Shapiro. Conservative thought leader. Prominent white YouTuber. The Muggsy Bogues of the intellectual dark Web. And—look, it's just a fact—I would like to order some pizza pie. If you are triggered by that request, I do not care. I truly do not. Now let's discuss conditions. First, thank you for agreeing to debate me. Typically, in fora such as this, I am met with ad-hominem mudslinging, anything from “You racist creep” or “Is that your real voice?” to raucous schoolyard laughter and threats of the dreaded “toilet swirly.” However, your willingness to engage with me over the phone on the subject of pizza shows an intellectual fortitude and openness to dangerous ideas which reflects highly on your character. Huzzah, good sir. Huzzah. Second, any pizza I order will be male. None of this “Our pizza identifies as trans-fluid-pan-poly”—no. Pizza is a boy. With a penis. It's that simple. It's been true for all of human history, from Plato to Socrates to Mr. Mistoffelees, and any attempt to rewrite the pillars of Western thought will be met with a hearty “Fuh!” by yours truly. And, trust me, that is not a fate you wish to meet. Now. With regard to my topping preference. I have eaten from your pizzeria in times past, and it must be said: your pepperoni is embarrassingly spicy. Frankly, it boggles the mind. I mean, what kind of drugs are you inhaling over there? Pot?! One bite of that stuff and I had to take a shower. So tread lightly when it comes to spice, my good man. You do not want to see me at my most epic. Like the great white hero of Zack Snyder's classic film “300,” I will kick you. Onions, peppers—no, thank you. If I wanted veggies, I'd go to a salad bar. I'm not some sort of vegan, Cory Booker weirdo. And your efforts to Michelle Obama-ize the great American pizza pie are, frankly, hilarious. Though not as funny as the impressively named P'Zone—when I finally figured out that genuinely creative pun, I laughed until I cried and peed. A true Spartan admits defeat, and I must admit that, in this instance, your Hut humor slayed me, Dennis Miller style. And, with that, you have earned my order. Congratulations. Ahem. Without further ado, I would like your smallest child pizza, no sauce, extra cheese. Hello? Aha. A hang-up. Another triggered lib, bested by logic. Damn it. I'm fucking starving.   I think that it's ok to be sexually aroused by Pokemon. More so, I think it should be encouraged in the games and anime, and GameFreak should lean into it. Firstly, some Pokemon are shown to be much smarter then humans. Kadabra has been said to have an IQ over 5000, which is gigantically more than the definition of an animal, which have an IQ between 0 (Worms and Fish) and 65 (Apes and Octopus). Thus, they are smarter then needed to be able to give consent. Secondly, the argument could be made they are not as empathetic as humans, and thus can't give consent. This is proven not to be true numerous times in the anime, by watching Meowth. In Season 2, Episode 16 of the Pokemon show, it is established that he is no smarter or different then regular Pokemon, he simply learnt to walk by watching a dance rehearsal and later learnt English through a picture book. Throughout the following seasons, it's shown how he schemes, laughs, cries and even at points, deceives people into thinking he is a human (in order to steal Ash's Pikachu of course). And the last piece of damning evidence - a folk tale in the Canalave Library (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl) literally STATES that humans used to marry Pokémon. This was removed in the English translation. Gamefreak, if you wanted us to fuck Pokémon, just say it. Conclusively, Pokemon aren't animals. They are intelligent, with empathy and kindness, and should be treated as equals. Denying them the right to have sex with humans removes their freedom, which is racist, and frankly, unamerican.   An Afghan, an Albanian, an Algerian, an American, an Andorran, an Angolan, an Antiguans, an Argentine, an Armenian, an Australian, an Austrian, an Azerbaijani, a Bahamian, a Bahraini, a Bangladeshi, a Barbadian, a Barbudans, a Batswanan, a Belarusian, a Belgian, a Belizean, a Beninese, a Bhutanese, a Bolivian, a Bosnian, a Brazilian, a Brit, a Bruneian, a Bulgarian, a Burkinabe, a Burmese, a Burundian, a Cambodian, a Cameroonian, a Canadian, a Cape Verdean, a Central African, a Chadian, a Chilean, a Chinese, a Colombian, a Comoran, a Congolese, a Costa Rican, a Croatian, a Cuban, a Cypriot, a Czech, a Dane, a Djibouti, a Dominican, a Dutchman, an East Timorese, an Ecuadorean, an Egyptian, an Emirian, an Equatorial Guinean, an Eritrean, an Estonian, an Ethiopian, a Fijian, a Filipino, a Finn, a Frenchman, a Gabonese, a Gambian, a Georgian, a German, a Ghanaian, a Greek, a Grenadian, a Guatemalan, a Guinea-Bissauan, a Guinean, a Guyanese, a Haitian, a Herzegovinian, a Honduran, a Hungarian, an I-Kiribati, an Icelander, an Indian, an Indonesian, an Iranian, an Iraqi, an Irishman, an Israeli, an Italian, an Ivorian, a Jamaican, a Japanese, a Jordanian, a Kazakhstani, a Kenyan, a Kittian and Nevisian, a Kuwaiti, a Kyrgyz, a Laotian, a Latvian, a Lebanese, a Liberian, a Libyan, a Liechtensteiner, a Lithuanian, a Luxembourger, a Macedonian, a Malagasy, a Malawian, a Malaysian, a Maldivan, a Malian, a Maltese, a Marshallese, a Mauritanian, a Mauritian, a Mexican, a Micronesian, a Moldovan, a Monacan, a Mongolian, a Moroccan, a Mosotho, a Motswana, a Mozambican, a Namibian, a Nauruan, a Nepalese, a New Zealander, a Nicaraguan, a Nigerian, a Nigerien, a North Korean, a Northern Irishman, a Norwegian, an Omani, a Pakistani, a Palauan, a Palestinian, a Panamanian, a Papua New Guinean, a Paraguayan, a Peruvian, a Pole, a Portuguese, a Qatari, a Romanian, a Russian, a Rwandan, a Saint Lucian, a Salvadoran, a Samoan, a San Marinese, a Sao Tomean, a Saudi, a Scottish, a Senegalese, a Serbian, a Seychellois, a Sierra Leonean, a Singaporean, a Slovakian, a Slovenian, a Solomon Islander, a Somali, a South African, a South Korean, a Spaniard, a Sri Lankan, a Sudanese, a Surinamer, a Swazi, a Swede, a Swiss, a Syrian, a Tajik, a Tanzanian, a Togolese, a Tongan, a Trinidadian or Tobagonian, a Tunisian, a Turk, a Tuvaluan, a Ugandan, a Ukrainian, a Uruguayan, a Uzbekistani, a Venezuelan, a Vietnamese, a Welshman, a Yemenite, a Zambian and a Zimbabwean all go to a bar.. The doorman stops them and says "Sorry, I can't let you in without a Thai." also i'm gay

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/central-asian-studies

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

A man is arrested for a single typo, a woman gets on buses at random, and two friends reunite in a changed world.... Diverse in form, scope and style, Amanat: Women's Writing from Kazakhstan (Gaudy Boy, 2022) brings together the voices of thirteen female Kazakhstani writers, to offer a glimpse into the many lives, stories, and histories of one of the largest countries to emerge from the breakup of the Soviet Union. The twenty-four stories in Amanat, translated into English from Kazakh and Russian, comprise a groundbreaking survey of women's writing in the Central Asian country over its thirty years of independence, paying homage to the rich but largely unrecorded oral storytelling tradition of the region. Contemplating nostalgia, politics, and intergenerational history in a time altered by modernity, Amanat acutely traces the uncertainties, struggles, joys, and losses of a corner of the post-Soviet world often unseen and overlooked. Utterly absorbing, Amanat is an invitation to listen-the women of Kazakhstan have stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“That was the moment I realized that if you're able to articulate complex things in a very simple language, that's the ultimate goal – in arts, in literature, in business.” Alyona Tkachenko is the CEO and cofounder of Nommi, a mobile WiFi hotspot that provides LTE data in over 100 countries. She also serves as the VP of Global Markets at Sergek Development. Prior to founding Nommi, Alyona was the head of marketing for Love to Code, a coding school for children in Kazakhstan. Alyona started her career at Procter & Gamble, working in CMK for sales and eCommerce. Alyona is a Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 for Consumer Technology and also a P&G Alumni Network's Leader Under 40. She continues to focus on improving the quality of Computer Science education and digital literacy of Kazakhstani school children through the NGO StudyCS. Alyona graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Kazakh State University. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about doing what feels right in the moment, and owning those decisions for success.

On June 5, Kazakhstan held a referendum on amendments to its Constitution that were proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. If you ask the Kazakhstani government, these amendments are a serious step on the path towards Kazakhstan's democratization. But many political scientists, activists, and Kazakhstani citizens believe that the referendum's main goal is to consolidate Tokayev's own power. Meduza explains what's happened in Kazakhstan since the protests that swept through the country in January, how Sunday's elections went, and how Kazakhstani citizens see the situation. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/06/07/a-twisted-form-of-democracy

Mike and Cedric give this weeks KO award to Janibek Alimkhanuly, a Kazakhstani professional boxer. As an amateur he won gold medals at the 2013 World Championships, 2013 Asian Championships and 2014 Asian Games. He also represented Kazakhstan at the 2016 Olympics, losing in the quarter-finals. Watch Knuckle Up's Mike Orr, who always discusses up-and-coming young, hungry, and (usually) undefeated boxers during his live daily show at 4pm EST on TalkinFight.com or YouTube.com/c/TalkinFight #TalkinFight #KnuckleUp #Janibek #Alimkhanuly #JanibekDignum #AlimkhanulyDignum @janibek_alimkhanuly

It's time to hear words of wisdom from our honoured guest and oil and gas expert, Mr. Don Streu, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Alberta and President, CEO and Director at Condor Petroleum.Don has over 35 years of experience in the oil & gas industry globally: from Angola to Indonesia, from Canada to Central Asia. He's sharing his personal experience of operating a company in Kazakhstan, exploring the Uzbekistan market, working with oil & gas reserves, and leading LNG technological revolution in Central Asia.Related links:Condor PetroleumChevronEmbassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to CanadaEmbassy of Canada to the Republic of Kazakhstan,Kyrgyz Republic and TajikistanTimeline0:00 Intro0:40 Welcome Don Streu1:24 The heart of the new West (Alberta)2:36 Will the current uptick in Gas & Oil price help Alberta's economy?3:50 Starting with Shevron in 19865:52 The “Three No” Rule and move to Angola11:04 Experiences in Indonesia and Nigeria14:09 Founding Condor Petroleum: turning to Kazakhstan16:25 What does it take to discover oil?17:53 Step in the right direction: introducing LNG technology in Kazakhstan20:19 Ethical oil22:48 Can-do attitude: Kazakhstani and Uzbekistani culture and professionalism25:36 Opportunities in Uzbekistan26:43 Leading the small-scale LNG revolution29:53 What does it mean to be an Honorary Consul of Republic of Kazakhstan in Alberta?31:39 Enjoying Alberta and Ontario beef in Kazakhstan33:12 Positive reforms in Kazakhstan36:14 What made Don a leader?37:09 What does the future hold for Don Streu?39:21 OutroIcebreakers is produced by CERBA, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.cerbanet.org

I had a “beseda” with the Entrepreneur, Dána Utembayeva. We discussed her life in Astana, Kazakhstan, the history of Koreans in Kazakhstan, different types of immigrants, free education in communist Russia, negative effects of Borat on the Kazakhstani community, why she chose to immigrate to Maine over Pennsylvania, her bouts with dual identity crisis, individualistic Western values, cutting family out of your life, being in a mixed relationship, taking pride in representing our ethnicity, people equating Covid mandate as fascism, and the recent unrest in Kazakhstan.    

welcome. this is a brief intro. KAZAKH FAMINE is the podcast where I share my views in the major issues of gender inequality and domestic violence in my community. The purpose of this podcast is to increase the awareness of these problems among Kazakhstani people and inspire young adults to take actions.

The archeological finds at Arkaim, in the Southern Urals steppe, 8.2 kilometres (5.1 mi) north-to-northwest of Amurskiy, and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) south-to-southeast of Alexandronvskiy, two villages in the Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, just to the north from the Kazakhstani border, is treasure trove of archeologists.It is , based on the findings so far, indicates strong Sumerian and Vedic influences. Temple built by Yama is found there. The whole city seems to have been built by the Mandala concept of the Rig Veda. The site is generally dated to the 17th century BC. Earlier dates, up to the 20th century BC, have been proposed. It was a settlement of the Sintashta-Petrovka culture. Newly found artifacts make the site itself much older; scientists agree on it being at least as old as Troy and the Egyptian pyramids; it dates back to the 4th millennium BC. It is said to be older then Stonehenge (3300 BC)… During the excavations of Arkaim no jewellery was found, no masterpieces of ancient art, no unknown writings, nor other such treasures – only fragments of broken ceramic ware, bones of domestic and wild animals, an occasional stone tool and even more rare, bronze tools. But even those common things are not well presented at Arkaim. The collection of artifacts is so poor and unimpressive, that it is not possible to make a museum exhibit appropriate to the site. Therefore, from the point of view of archeologists, the main value of the ruins was, and probably will be, the design of the structures itself and their lay-out The structures were tall; they had solid walls, gallery ceilings, wood-paved roadways, second floors and high wooden towers. Nowadays, archeologists have a more complete picture of how the settlement in the Arkaim Valley looked at the time of its peak, and it is quite impressive. First of all it is important to emphasize the point that this large settlement was not a collection of separate structures, but an all-inclusive design and construction. The total area extends to about twenty thousand square meters (twenty-four thousand square yards), and the settlement ground-plan is comprised of two circles, one inside the other, made of massive defensive walls. The external wall is about 160 meters (500 feet) in diameter. It was surrounded by a ditch 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide, filled with water. The external wall is very massive, 5.5 meters (16 feet) high and five meters wide. It was constructed of timbered cages filled with soil and added lime, and an outer facing of cob blocks. Four entries were designated in the wall: the largest-one southwesterly and three smaller ones located on opposite sides. Inside the city entrance is the only ring-shaped street, about 5 meters (18 feet) wide, that separates dwellings adjoining the external wall from the internal ring-shaped wall. As mentioned above, the street had timbered flooring under which, along its full length, the 2 meter-wide (6 feet) ditch was dug which connected to the external ditch. Thus, the city had their storm water drain, the overflow of water filtered through the timbered roadway into the ditch which then went into the external ditch. The circles of the dwellings were divided into sectors by radial walls, spaced in between every two premises. In the plan they look similar to wheel spokes. There were thirty-five dwellings at the external wall and twenty-five dwellings at the internal one. One end of every dwelling adjoined either the external or the internal wall, and faced either the main ring-shaped street or the central square. In an improvised hall there was a special water drain which went into the ditch under the main street. Yes, as we saw earlier, ancient Aryans had a water drain! Furthermore, each dwelling enjoyed a well, a furnace and a small dome-shaped storage place.iImage Credit : Jvtrplzz - CC0 1.0 Article on https://ramanisblog-in.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ramanisblog.in/2015/02/05/arkaim-russia-rig-vedic-mandala-swasthika-city-of-hindu-gods/amp/?amp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

All set for its official release on January 28th, 2022, we got the opportunity to sit and speak with Kristina Menissov all about her astonishing new single, “Crown”! Proving she can do it all in addition to her acting and modeling, Kristina Menissov is also an impeccably talented musician who's prepping for a genre expansive single called “Crown”. Blending in her Kazakhstani and Ethiopian background into the mix, the song is Middle Eastern-inspired in both its sound and style. Getting to speak with Kristina about the song was easily the highlight of our day and we truly can't wait for everyone out there to get listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wewriteaboutmusic/support

What exactly happened last week in Kazakhstan? This is a question that many people have. Was this a genuine protest, or a western-led American jab in Russia's soft underbelly? Was this a working-class movement or yet another post-Soviet attempt at a color revolution? It appears that there was a little bit of everything. The context is one of deep contradictions in Kazakhstan's ruling class and society as a whole. Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat carefully examine the chronology of last week's events in Kazakhstan, highlighting the most doubtful moments and carefully explaining what conclusions can be drawn based on facts that are now public record. The hosts of "On the Barricades" also mention some possibilities for which there is only circumstantial evidence and which cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt at this time.

Precious little is known about the immediate family of Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. But according to a recent investigation from RFE/RL's Russian Service and Current Time TV, Tokayev's ex-wife and son are both closely connected to Russia. Indeed, according to media reports, Tokayev's ex-wife is a Russian citizen. And both she and her son have been linked to pricey real estate in and around Moscow. More recently, their ownership of two apartments in the Russian capital appears to have been covered up in Russia's federal property database. Meduza summarizes the investigation's findings here. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/01/14/meet-the-tokayevs

Were the events in Kazakhstan a popular workers uprising, a "Colored Revolution", or a manifestation of power struggles within the Kazakh establishment? Or all of the above? The Barricade's Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat discuss the general political realities in Kazakhstan today, as well as the fundamental premises for such violent events to have occurred.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Jamarl Thomas talked about what went wrong with Biden's agenda as he failed to get anything of significance passed, Jen Psaki going on the defense again after Kamala compared Jan. 6th to 9/11, and what the geopolitical consequences of Kazakhstani riots will be.Guests:Joel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | What's Left For Biden's Agenda After Broken Promises and BBB Failure?Faran Fronczak - Anchor for RT America | Trump Era Proved Mainstream Media as LiarsMichael Maloof - Former Security Policy Analyst | Geopolitical Consequences of Kazakhstan RiotsIn the first hour Joel Segal joined the show to talk about Biden's comments proclaiming a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated' as many jabbed people are catching and spreading COVID-19. We also talked about what went wrong with Biden's agenda as both Build Back Better and filibuster rule changes both appear dead in the water.In the second hour Fault Lines was joined by Faran Fronczak for a general discussion on what's really going on inside Kazakhstan, Jen Psaki attempting to defend Kamala's shortsighted Jan. 6th comments, and the veil being pulled back on mainstream media misinformation after they took so many weak shots at Trump and refuse to do the same for Biden despite his floundering presidency.In the third hour Michael Maloof joined the conversation for a deep dive into the chaos that broke out in Kazakhstan and the perfect storm that occurred for violent insurgents to co-opt initially peaceful protests over fuel pricing skyrocketing, and what the geopolitical consequences of this will look like.

Protests in western Kazakhstan against suddenly doubled fuel costs began on January 2 and quickly spiraled into wider, nationwide unrest, including violent clashes with the authorities. Dozens have reportedly been killed in clashes, and police officials say several officers have died, as well. In cities like Zhanaozen, demonstrators' demands have become more and more political. Following these developments, the nation's authorities have also changed the way they talk about the unrest, using increasingly extreme rhetoric. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/01/06/from-demonstrators-to-terrorists

The most important thing we're seeing today is the uprising in Kazakhstan, which has seen riots and protests throughout this vast country, with govt buildings fired in Almaty. And now we've got Russian paratroops involved. Dozens of deaths are reported, but we don't really know, since the internet has been cut off. Where to start with Kazakhstan? It's the size of Western Europe with the population of the Netherlands. It's vast empty steppes are almost certainly teeming with every kind of commodity the world needs - including uranium and oil. It's a giant chemistry set. It is neighbour to Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan (China's Central Asian best friend), Uzbekistan. On the other shore from the Caspian Sea, it neighbours Russia (again) Iran and Azerbaijan. In other words, it's strategically the one Central Asian country that really matters. A few years ago I spent a couple of weeks in Almaty being paid to frame an obviously futile, indeed crazy, investment trust based on the Kazakhstani consumer sector. (Truth is stranger than fiction.) I left with a few thoughts: the mountains outside Almaty are dazzlingly beautiful; the Russians are in a minority; and the Kazakhs themselves the toughest scariest bunch I've ever met. Ethnically, I think they are first cousins to the Koreans, with significant Mongol and Turkish input. Among them, the resident Russians felt, with good reason, felt pretty jumpy. My driver there, though, had something to say. His highly credentialled mother used to work as chief admin to the wife of someone very very, very, senior in the government. (In today's situation, I'm naming no names.) One day, he turned to me, and just said: 'I tell you, these people are wolves'. Because of its size and its immense commodities potential, whoever is leading Kazakhstan can do pretty much whatever he likes with the economy and with the financial system - it's just one of those places that can never really go bust, such is its hidden natural wealth. And that in turn has meant it has an absolutely appalling record of corruption and bad governance at the top that has gone on for decades - with the family of former president/strongman Nazarbayef outstanding in this respect. My driver again: 'These people are wolves'. All these years ago, this was already obvious, the resentment was everywhere, and the people the toughest I've ever met. So don't be fooled into thinking what's going on is just about fuel prices. There are decades of resentments coming out now.

Miranda Devine, investigative journalist for the New York Post and author of “Laptop from Hell” discusses the uncovering of Hunter Biden's laptop and the secrets that Biden tried to keep under wraps while Vice President and candidate for President in 2020. Devine comments that Biden ‘lied to the American people when he said that he knew nothing about his son hunters overseas business dealings', explaining that Hunter Biden's laptop plainly shows that Biden personal met with Hunter's ‘business partners from overseas' on numerous different occasions, a few of the times ‘in Beijing', in which he met with partners that were ‘Mexicans, Ukrainians, Russians, Chinese and Kazakhstani'. Joe Biden even went as far as to invite Hunter's overseas business partners ‘to his own home, the vice presidential residence in Washington DC, at the Naval Observatory'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Kazakhstani government is implementing promising reforms that could make Kazakhstan Central Asia's leading example of religious freedom. USCIRF has recommended the U.S. State Department place Kazakhstan on its Special Watch List, and previously USCIRF's Tier 2 List, since 2013 in response to deteriorating religious freedom conditions stemming from the passage of its religion law in 2011. However, proposed amendments to that law could significantly improve the religious freedom landscape in Kazakhstan. USCIRF is deeply invested in Central Asian religious freedom reform and has engaged directly with the Kazakhstani government. In recent years, the Commission has traveled multiple times to Kazakhstan and other countries in the region, released numerous reports with policy recommendations, and held a hearing on religious freedom conditions in Russia and Central Asia in September 2020. Today we are joined by USCIRF Senior Policy Analyst Jason Morton to discuss recent reform efforts and the religious landscape in Kazakhstan more broadly. Read the 2021 Annual Report chapter on Kazakhstan available in English, Kazakh, and Russian.

We're deep in to the post-swimming medal frenzy. The rivers of gold have slowed, and Australia is diligently scouring the beach with a metal detector for anything that resembles a precious metal.Thankfully, sailing is keeping us afloat, with Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan picking up another ‘just show up' gold medal. Does this mean we are on the cusp of a sailing boom? And what's in an seafaring AusKick pack anyway?Elsewhere, boxing sensation Harry Garside is taking the world by storm, sinking seasoned Kazakhstani veterans with his rapid hands and painted fingernails, drawing comparisons with some of history's greatest fighters, and Wil Anderson.Andrew Hoy has done his bit with a silver and a bronze, fuelling dreams of a berth in Brisbane 2032. And better yet, Coatesy got in on the act to share war stories- and wasn't it good to see two Aussie battlers get their dues?Wrapping it up, we talk about the need for naked athletes, Bill Shorten, Shane Heal on the corpie circuit, and the massive revelation the IOC is still drug testing athletes.Audio production courtesy of Tim ‘T-Dog' Eldridge. Graphic design courtesy of Julia Edwards.Praise/critique/submit questions/cyber-attack us here: haveagopodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with the Dad of the Hour Will Krolowitz,. Foz had to go to the races. This week we play some pick your poison and learn about smart thermostats, topless tops, national parks, saving a marriage, proposing at a wedding, the queen, Kazakhstani body builder update, lobsterman, bigfoot bounty, batman goes down, animal hate speech, pharohs curse and…. Sex robots! Video: https://youtu.be/ViE7VyI3EbE

We are back with the very funny Mike Kobin. This week we check on summer fashion, watch our brave soldiers, neighbor feud, big ol beach ball sized lady nuts, Kazakhstani body builder update, breastfeeding, Olympic condoms, worst sex partner, reporter going all the way, and…… sex robots Video: https://youtu.be/bnMZf8NQ2cs

This week on the show, Derek returns for Dealer's Choice featuring numerous topics such as weird food combos, school lunches, terrible movie or TV endings, and some video game stuff I couldn't be bothered to recap. Also more Missle Anus stories including an update on our favorite Kazakhstani bodybuilder. The post Blah Blah Podcast Episode 212: Bone Dry appeared first on Blah Blah Inc..

We are beyond thrilled that Drew Droege joined us this week! So thrilled in fact, that we neglected to introduce ourselves or name check the podcast in the episode. But rest assured, no one has tried to imitate us...yet. Drew weighs in on the on-going saga of the Kazakhstani bodybuilder who married a sex doll, divorced her and married two others. Plus, we discuss the little known Rita Wilson/Victor Garber movie, "Invisible Child". When Drew referenced this film in his one-man Off Broadway show a few years back, Anne knew she met her Lifetime soul mate. We think you'll agree, there's only one word to describe this plotline and it is "outrageous". Follow Drew on Twitter @DrewDroge to find out about all his appearances and his upcoming LA show, "The Golden Girlz: The Return". And of course, keep listening to "That's Outrageous". (Didn't forget to mention it here!) anne & crissy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crissy-shropshire/message

Mark the Voice Guy gives an update on a fire in the Cal Expo area, the latest from Pat's Pickle Juice Hotline [brought to you by Vlasic], a special phone surprise from former KFBK reporter Ryan Harris reporting live from Seattle with his cousin Jeff, Marvel to introduce first gay Captain America in new comic series, Kazakhstani bodybuilder marries sex doll after whirlwind romance, more news of the day and Pat and Mark the Voice Guy take a dive into Pat's Bad Album Collection!

Kazakhstani actor and bodybuilder Yuri Tolochko, most famous for his relationships with sex dolls, joins Pete and Cici to discuss this week's topic, fantasies. They also talk about their experiences with role play, being ‘Kanye'd', and why Pete's balls are like pumpkins…

Today’s guest, Zaure Rozmat is the CEO of Kazakhstani media startup The Steppe, a media outlet with a focus on education, technology and cultural economics, without the gossip, tabloids and clickbait. As a self-described risk-taker, Zaure’s pathway to entrepreneurship isn’t unexpected, but what she’s created with The Steppe is. In this episode, Zaure shares how motherhood inspired her business journey, the importance of creating a trusted voice for the young, and how to navigate career burnout.Discover more:Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C - Learn more about The Steppe: https://the-steppe.com/ -Follow The Steppe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesteppe/ - Follow Zaure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaurerozmat/ - Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Xi'an, China. 1967. A Kazakhstani writer has travelled through time to the heart of Communist China's barbaric Cultural Revolution. Now, he awaits trial, charged with crimes for which the penalty is death. The protagonist of his latest story, a girl called Junlei, finds herself trapped in a mysterious library. Solving the riddle of this library might just be the only means of escape, for both she and her author. But whilst both characters are held against their will, how could either of them ever escape this historic hell? This is the dramatic conclusion to two-part historical thriller, The Keymaker.CW: public humiliation and torture, violenceStories from the Hearth is an experimental storytelling experience ft. truly original fiction and thoughtfully produced soundscapes. The aim of this podcast is to rekindle its listeners' love for the ancient art of storytelling (and story-listening), and to bring some small escapism to the frantic energies of the modern world. Stories from the Hearth is the brainchild of queer punk poet, environmentalist, and anarchist Cal Bannerman. Vive l'art!Episode #6 out Sunday 11th April 2021 (11.04.21)Support the podcast and get early access, bonus content, exclusive extra episodes, an in-episode shout-out, and the chance to become part of a wider community, by visiting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthehearthpodcastInstagram: @storiesfromthehearthTwitter: @Hearth_PodcastYouTube: Stories from the HearthEmail: storiesfromthehearthpodcast@gmail.comOriginal Artwork by Anna FerraraAnna's Instagram: @giallosardinaAnna's Portfolio: https://annaferrara.carbonmade.com/Thank you for listening. Please consider following, subscribing to, and sharing this episode, and please do tell your friends all about Stories from the Hearth.

Xi'an, China. 2045. A Kazakhstani writer sits down at his desk and begins to type. Beneath his fingers, the story of a young girl unfolds: she holds a mysterious key, inherited from her grandfather. As the key turns, and the world changes, the lives of the writer and his character must intersect, or fade from memory forever. This is part one of a two-part story.Stories from the Hearth is an experimental storytelling experience ft. truly original fiction and thoughtfully produced soundscapes. The aim of this podcast is to rekindle its listeners' love for the ancient art of storytelling (and story-listening), and to bring some small escapism to the frantic energies of the modern world. Stories from the Hearth is the brainchild of queer punk poet, environmentalist, and anarchist Cal Bannerman. Vive l'art!Episode #5 (The Keymaker: Part Two) out Sunday 21st March 2021 (21.03.21)Support the podcast and get early access, bonus content, exclusive extra episodes, an in-episode  shout-out, and the chance to become part of a wider community, by visiting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthehearthpodcastInstagram: @storiesfromthehearthTwitter: @Hearth_PodcastYouTube: Stories from the HearthEmail: storiesfromthehearthpodcast@gmail.comOriginal Artwork by Anna FerraraAnna's Instagram: @giallosardinaAnna's Portfolio: https://annaferrara.carbonmade.com/Thank you for listening. Please consider following, subscribing to, and sharing this episode, and please do tell your friends all about Stories from the Hearth."ambience marche 3" was originally recorded by schafferdavid and is courtesy of freesound.org, it is licensed under a CC BY 3.0 International License. Click here to read more about the license.

Guest Tucker Warner joined the bench and teamed up with Scott against Eric and Matt for this game hosted by Head Coach Eric Walling. In it we learned about a Kazakhstani boxer, the name of the team in Major League 3, and the heavyweight lineal champions. 

Listen up, tech bros. Elon Musk was on Joe Rogan's podcast and said he wants the Tesla Roadster to hover, but it's proving difficult. Come on Elon, you made Bitcoin rise 15% with a single tweet. You can't get a Tesla to rise 15 inches? This is cool. According to a new study, pigs can be trained to play video games with their snouts. Unfortunately the only games they're any good at are Snortnite and World of Boarcraft. Here's something cute. An animal shelter in Alabama used speed dating to get longtime residents adopted for Valentine's Day. Imagine that conversation at the dog park. "Wow, your puppy is so cute. Where'd you get him? Shelter? Breeder? Pet store?" -"Nah. Bumble!" In coronavirus news, according to a new survey, nearly a third of US adults are in a "wait and see" mindset about the Covid-19 vaccine. I guess that means, they're gonna wait until they get COVID and then see what it's like to die in total isolation. Bonus story! The Kazakhstani bodybuilder who married his sex doll says he wants to expand his harem soon and have several robo-wives. Woah woah woah buddy, are you robo-sexual or Mormon? Pick a lane.

This week we are very excited to welcome author, Mike Sacks to the podcast! Mike's book, "Slouchers" came out this week and we discuss it with him along with such topics as his writing career, Jon Hamm and drug stores in Brooklyn. We got so engrossed in our conversation that we never got around to finishing the most important topic of the week, the Kazakhstani bodybuilder who married a sex doll. Now that will tell you something. So listen to the podcast and then go buy Mike's book. Makes a great holiday gift! http://www.mikesacks.com Have a great week and enjoy! crissy & anne --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crissy-shropshire/message

This week, the gang discusses their thoughts on the Selina Netflix series and the fan responses, Kazakhstani body builder marries his sex doll, trash celebrity sex tapes and trash sex game, COVID-19 talk, HBO Max to host upcoming films in 2021, Larsa Pippin scandals continue and much more.

UnFollowVic: Episode 27. Aired 12/06/2020Support us with just a follow on Instagram/Facebook: UnFollowVicCoronavirus UpdateSeattle Defunds IntelligenceKazakhstani Bodybuilder Marries Sex DollMr. Elliot PageSodies, Cuppy Cakes and Diet CokeElection Fraud UpdateJack's News and moreVisit our Instagram Page for more content @UnFollowVic https://www.instagram.com/unfollowvic/YouTube: https://youtu.be/MFqS_tQtOgEThank You to All the Listeners Support the show (https://www.instagram.com/unfollowvic/)

-Former VP Biden breaks ankle or hiding ankle monitor/Biden angling for pardon in exchange for concession -Former president obama arrested for espionage? -Obama clip targeting evangelical latino's -Kazakhstani bodybuilder marries sex doll after whirlwind romance -Whole foods CEO blasts socialism:explains how universities corrupt young people:trickle up poverty

Today on the show: Jake Paul throws a party (but he isn’t the only idiot doing that), the NFL is powering through despite common sense, Peter Dinklage gets Toxic (Avenger), no new Star Trek movies anytime soon and a Kazakhstani bodybuilder marries a life-size sex doll. The Kingdom James store at Pro Wrestling Tees now […]

Italy fines Apple 10 million dollars over iPhone water-resistance claims, College student 'proud' that her mom is an escort, German police investigate mystery of penis statue that went missing from mountaintop, Kazakhstani bodybuilder marries sex doll

Today's podcast will make you laugh AND cry! From the beautiful reunions of Sunny Coasters after the VIC and NSW borders opened to gags about Kazakhstani dolls, it's got it all!Plus, Becks reckons Elly has done something gross but wait for the plot twist!The guys get to the bottom of a battle that's plagued Uno for years and if you're in need of a new snack stash, they'll sort you out!Enjoy!

Savage is petitioning President Trump to lift the ban from Britain; Boris Johnson, at the time of the BAN "..the ban against Savage makes us look so infantile, so pathetic...do we need to be protected against these dangerous American radio shows?" Flashback audio of Savage's reaction in 2009 to the British ban; Media companies are laying people off at record levels; Savage Sunday night radio show is on the horizon; Kazakhstani bodybuilder marries sex doll after whirlwind romance; 150+ arrested as anti-lockdown protesters defy police warning to obey Covid-19 restrictions – Santa Claus clapped in irons; Fauci scolds SCOTUS, showing how power corrupts, Savage looks at Fauci's long career; The world is dying from Covid, more a spiritual death than physical; Trump still insists the election was rigged, how will it end? What would happen if Biden is incapacitated before inauguration? Biden gets hurt 'playing with his dog' Who do you believe in the media? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Billy is joined by Hendo from the Movie Journey Podcast, to tackle the latest mockumentary from Sacha Baren Cohen - ‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is a 2020 American mockumentary comedy film directed by Jason Woliner in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Sacha Baron Cohen as the fictional Kazakhstani journalist and television personality Borat Sagdiyev, and Maria Bakalova as his daughter Tutar, who is to be offered as a bride to Vice President Mike Pence during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. It is a sequel to 2006's Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. You can check out Hendo’s great show by visiting https://themoviejourney.podbean.com/ We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.

Back in June, the Canadian Plant Technology Agency reported some nefarious goings-on regarding Kazakhstani groups trying to acquire Canadian plant genetics. “What has happened is that Kazakhstan companies recognize the Canadian varieties as being leading genetics that would work in their country,” says Lorne Hadley, executive director of Canadian Plant Technology Agency. “For the second... Read More

This week we discuss Native American reservations, public trust lands, UFOs, and Sacha Baron Cohen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twoconcernedbros/message

Happy Halloween!  In this episode of Ka-Pow the Pop Cultured Podcast, we learn which movie scientists have proven to be the scariest of all time instead of curing covid, catch up with our favorite Kazakhstani journalist, realize we don't know much about Ethan Hawke, relive history with both a popular manga title and a Best Picture contender and much more.Length - 01:21:16Language - PG-13.  (Contains mild adult language.)-0:12:06 - THE TIME WARPSampling the source material adapted into Tom Cruise's "Edge of Tomorrow" with the manga "All You Need Is Kill."-0:15:01 - ONE JOBTrying to figure out whether anyone involved has a strong opinion about Ethan Hawke one way or the other.-0:37:10 - MOVIE NEWS"The Science of Scare" tries to mathematically prove the most frightening horror film of all time, Carla Gugino's narration entices us to watch "The Haunting of Bly Manor," Sacha Baron Cohen returns after 14 years for "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," disturbing true crime tale "American Murder: The Family Next Door," timely Aaron Sorkin period piece "The Trial of the Chicago 7," Netflix's "The Babysitter: Killer Queen" is a fun schlocky sequel, "Terminator: Dark Fate" arrives on Prime and the 2020 documentary "Feels Good Man" traces the evolution of an infamous meme from indie cartoon to hate symbol.

Rudy Giuliani released even more Hunter Biden information alleging some terrible things, and a new photo emerged allegedly of Joe Biden meeting with Hunter’s Kazakhstani business partners. Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch discusses his new book, “A Republic Under Assault," and the real effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Jason Buttrill talks the most recent Hunter Biden revelations and the media and social media’s concerning response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Giuliani released even more Hunter Biden information alleging some terrible things, and a new photo emerged allegedly of Joe Biden meeting with Hunter’s Kazakhstani business partners. Giuliani joins Glenn tonight, so listeners call in with questions for him. If Hunter did drop off this laptop, is it a sign of self-sabotage? Glenn dives into another communist plan, this one from the 1960s, and how it’s coming true in modern-day America. Jason Buttrill talks the most recent Hunter Biden revelations. Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch discusses his new book, “A Republic Under Assault," and the real effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Reporter Salena Zito has noticed a trend of voters considering voting Biden to “end the chaos."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When is home? Exploring Kazakhstani Koreans’ notions of place and homeland” with Dr. Elise Ahn, International Projects Office, UW-Madison July 23, 2020 ABSTRACT: The collective memories of Central Asian Koreans have not been fully explored, particularly in connection to notions of “homeland” and identity. This lecture explores the linkages between participants’ family histories regarding the Korean deportation, notions of historic homeland, and participant identities regarding their “Korean-ness” through ethnographic interviews. The interview questions were based on a study looking at the lived experiences of other diasporic communities in Kazakhstan (Li Wei, 2016; Smagulova, 2016). The broader study explores questions related to issues of social mobility, socio-economic access, and identity construction among ethnolinguistic minorities in Kazakhstan. LECTURER BIO: Elise S. Ahn is the Director of the International Projects Office at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an adjunct lecturer at Edgewood College, where she teaches research methods and the internationalization of higher education in their Doctor of Education program. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA) in 2011 in Education Policy Studies with a concentration on Global Studies in Education and a methodological specialization in Program Evaluation. Before coming to UW–Madison, Elise worked at KIMEP University (Almaty, Kazakhstan) as an assistant professor and director of a master’s degree program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Her research interests focus on the intersection of space, structures, and scale in examining the effects of internationalization in education and language policy production processes. She is also interested in issues related to language, education, and equity/access with a focus on urban contexts. She co-edited Language Change in Central Asia (with Juldyz Smagulova), which was published in 2016 and is co-editing a forthcoming special issue of World Englishes examining English in Central Asia.

BLOODY EPISODE 91 OBVIOUSLY the hot topic this week is that The Snyder Cut is actually happening and coming to HBOMAX in 2021. Off the back of this, David Ayer thinks his Suicide Squad movie deserves the same treatment… no.. no it doesn't. AND off the back of THAT Ruby Rose is out at Bat Woman because she's lazy. Great news for Horror fans, Jamie Lee Curtis is directing a film for Blumhouse pictures and CINEMAS MAY BE OPENING UP AGAIN SOON! YAY!... Drive in Cinemas think they have the competitive edge. LOL good for them and their fighting spirit.  TONY HAWK. OH MY! TONY HAWK PRO SKATER IS BACK BABY Dylan Watched: Upload, Child's Play (reboot), Mid90’S & KIN Mitchell Watched: The Wrong Missy & The Last Dance @2c3pod Aussie Pop Culture Podcast ~ 2 Episodes every Wednesday and Friday + YOUTUBE bonus content.  Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube Join our Patreon and support the show to gain exclusive access to other goodies!PATREON Twitchwww.twitch.tv/mitchell_tctpwww.twitch.tv/dylan2c3pod Check out our socials to keep in contactTwitter, Facebook & Instagram GET NEW MERCH FROM TEEPUBLIC.COM This podcast sponsored by Gunn Gear and Graphics Contact: Instagram @GunnGearAndGraphics - Facebook.com/GunnGearAndGraphics  

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This week's #beltandroadpod is all about #Kazakhstan - @emyxter spoke with PhD Candidate at Hokkaido University - Assel Bitabarova @BitabarAssel on how Kazakhstan is interacting with the Belt and Road, Chinese financing and construction of Kazakhstani infrastructure, and more.The podcast is based on Assel's latest writing in the Journal of Contemporary East Asian Studies, entitled: Unpacking Sino-Central Asian engagement along the New Silk Road: a case study of Kazakhstan (link) Recommendations:Assel:China's Belt and Road Initiative and its Impact in Central Asia, co-authored by the Central Asia Program at George Washington University and Nazarbayev University, edited by Maurelle Laruelle. Erik: The Specter of Global China: Politics, Labor and Foreign Investment in Africa, by Ching Kwan Lee.

More than 25 years after independence, young Kazakhstanis are still trying to make sense of their dark history and their place in the new world order. At least half of the 18 million population of Kazakhstan is under 30 - born and raised in the post-Soviet era. Russian journalist Tatyana Movshevich goes to Almaty, the cultural capital of Kazakhstan to meet young Kazakhs and find out how they are moving their country forward, how they navigate their lives under an authoritarian regime and play their part in a global world.

On today's episode of the History Fangirl Podcast, we talk with renowned travel blogger Megan Starr, whom we spoke to a few months back about Kiev. But this week, we're talking in person, in Kazakhstan, at the site of the memorial to the Great Kazakh Famine, a historical event which not many people know about in the West but looms large in the history of Kazakhstan. And, we both have recovered from the Kazakhstani flu that has been going around, so we're ready to get rolling! The Great Famine We've talked before about the Great Famine in Ukraine, but similar tragedies hit all over the Soviet region. There were actually two terrible genocides in the region. In 1919, many Kazakhs were killed by a drought. But due to the forced farm collectivization of the nomadic peoples in the region from 1931 to 1933, the Soviet Union ended up killing nearly 2 million people. It's a terrible story, one not well-known outside the region, but one that everyone should hear. Outline of This Episode [1:57] The memorial in Almaty [3:45] What Kazakhstan was like in the 20th century [6:59] Why it's a genocide [9:37] About the statue [11:34] Life in Kazakhstan after the famine [15:10] Why this genocide isn't as prominent [17:54] How Megan fell in love with Almaty, Kazakhstan [22:00] What to see in Almaty and in the region [27:58] The biggest mistake people make when traveling to Kazakhstan Resources Mentioned Megan Starr Megan's Facebook Group Info about the memorial Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com Support Stephanie on Patreon Featuring the song “Places Unseen” by Lee Rosevere.

I sometimes advertise sci-hub.tw – the Kazakhstani pirate site that lets you get scientific papers for free. It’s clearly illegal in the US. But is it unethical? I can think of two strong arguments that it might be: First, we have intellectual property rights to encourage the production of intellectual goods. If everyone downloaded Black Panther, then Marvel wouldn’t get any money, the movie industry would collapse, and we would never get Black Panther 2, Black Panther Vs. Batman Vs. Superman, A Very Black Panther Christmas, Black Panther 3000: Help, We Have No Idea How To Create Original Movies Anymore, and all the other sequels and spinoffs we await with a resignation born of inevitability. This is sort of a pop-Kantian/rule-utilitarian argument: if everyone were to act as I did, our actions would be self-defeating. Or we can reframe it as a coordination problem: we’re defecting against the institutions necessary to support movies existing at all, and free-loading off our moral betters.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev was known by the media as Metal Fang. He raped and killed at least seven women, and was suspected of up to fifty more.

Networking for teacher learning and professional development in Kazakhstani secondary schools. Networking in Kazakhstani schools is not a new phenomenon, however it had been limited to the disciplinary differentiation or the school localisation basis.

We are happy to present you our second episode of the PodCast! This time «Almaty Talks» features Kazakhstani general producer on Gakku-TV. He talks on the status of music in Kazakhstan. Let’s listen to what he thinks is the best way to succeed in show business. Subscribe to our Podcast and like this new episode! Enjoy it!

A freezing order to the value of US$4 billion is placed over the assets in England and Wales of a Kazakhstani businessman. He then obtains loan facilities worth £10 million from companies in the British Virgin Islands. Are the loan facilities "assets" within the terms of the freezing order?

The purpose of the Forum is to discuss questions pertinent to educational development in Kazakhstan. The main participants of the Forum are 25 Kazakhstani scholars, who are currently doing their Master’s, PhD and post-doctoral research in the UK through the support of Kazakhstani government programme Bolashak (‘Future’). The forum will be structured around three sessions and one roundtable discussion, which will focus on the questions of education policy, reform and innovation, adaptation of international practices, policy implementation and future educational priorities. This is an intention of the organising committee to make this Forum a traditional annual event hosted in Cambridge. Organising committee: Kazbek Kashkabayev, Bolashak scholar, Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge; Klara Murdildina, Bolashak intern, Central Asian Forum, University of Cambridge; Seyfu lmalik Sultanov, Bolashak intern, Central Asian Forum, University of Cambridge.

Morning Session The purpose of the Forum is to discuss questions pertinent to educational development in Kazakhstan. The main participants of the Forum are 25 Kazakhstani scholars, who are currently doing their Master’s, PhD and post-doctoral research in the UK through the support of Kazakhstani government programme Bolashak (‘Future’). The forum will be structured around three sessions and one roundtable discussion, which will focus on the questions of education policy, reform and innovation, adaptation of international practices, policy implementation and future educational priorities. This is an intention of the organising committee to make this Forum a traditional annual event hosted in Cambridge. Organising committee: Kazbek Kashkabayev, Bolashak scholar, Centre of Development Studies, University of Cambridge; Klara Murdildina, Bolashak intern, Central Asian Forum, University of Cambridge; Seyfu lmalik Sultanov, Bolashak intern, Central Asian Forum, University of Cambridge.

1) This article examines how, in the context of the increasing deprofessionalization of the teaching professional both nationally and internationally, teachers have attempted to reshape the notion of “professionalism” in a post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan, where teachers function within a top-down, bureaucratic education system. 2) This presentation looks at existing collaborative practices in Kazakhstani schools, such as the pedagogical council, methodological council and methodological subject units which were inherited from the Soviet education system. Their role in the past as well as their potential to become collaborative teacher learning platform in the future is examined.

This presentation has two purposes: to attempt to chart the teacher identity of school teachers Kazakhstan Programme within Kazakhstan; and, to inform upon methods of educational research appropriate to a Kazakhstani context.

Wow! It’s been a long time since the last post, but we have been going strong and there is a lot to catch up on! Casey and I have enjoyed our time in both China and Tibet and have ventured forth into the unknown of Mongolia! I have a lot of information to cover, so I’m taking a slightly different tack and writing about location rather then day-by-day. Welcome back and enjoy! To listen to our more then overdue podcast click here!Vientiane & Luang Prabang, Laos - Mar 28th to Apr 3rd After enduring Vientiane in all is ‘grandeur’ (or incredible lack there of!), we decided to continue on to Luang Prabang, the popular pinnacle of Lao tourism. Luang Prabang was a truly beautiful town, isolated from the majority of westernizations. The town was very laidback, making it easy to lose track of days. With the sites of the town consisting of a mighty 32 wats, the Pak Ou Buddha caves on the Mekong and the magnificently formed Kuang Si waterfall, it was easy to see why Luang Prabang was a highlight for anyone venturing into Laos. We joined a tour to see both the Buddha caves, which were naturally occurring caves consisting of Buddhas of all shapes and denominations, and the waterfall. The waterfall and associated pools were a truly majestic sight. Deposits of calcium had created a tiered waterway while simultaneously making the water an intricately deep turquoise. Casey enthusiastically photographed the landscape before we both relished the opportunity to swim in the beautifully temperate water. Feeling that we were finally ready to farewell South East Asia, we organised a bus to Kunming in the Yunnan province, China, but not before I had the displeasure of joining Casey in the age bracket of the mid-twenties.Kunming, China - Apr 4th to Apr 9thAfter successfully entering China with near to no issues we reached our first point of call, Kunming. Kunming was our first real reintroduction to the western world in two months! Tempted by Maccas, KFC and a Chinese fast food chain, Dickos, we needed to employ self-control to avoid blowing our budget and maintaining our semi-authentic cultural experience. This was also where we fruitlessly tried to satisfy our hunger for fried dumplings, which in hindsight aren’t as common in china as Australian Chinese restaurants depict. An hour and a half from Kunming is a popular local tourist attraction that Casey was desperate to see, The Stone Forest. As the name suggests, the attraction was in fact an impressive forest of stone. Unfortunately, the forest was partially ruined by the sheer number of tourists and the attempt to convert the natural beauty of the site into an artificial amusement park, a more then common occurrence around China. The amount the Chinese government was involved in controlling the population was slowly becoming evident as we discovered we were blocked from accessing Facebook and our blog, and the number of police had multiplied since our time in parts of South East Asia where we didn’t even know what a policeman looked like. We then continued on to Guilin, only a torturous 24-hour seated train ride away. Guilin, China - Apr 10th & Apr 11th Guilin was a quaint town that we were using as a gateway to the awe-inspiring town, Yangshuo. We still enjoyed Guilin; where you can find a plethora of differing and exotic Chinese foods including self-selected skewers fried in a chilli sauce that really stimulates the taste buds!Yangshou, China - Apr 12th to Apr 16thYangshou is the town that inspired the floating mountains in the blockbuster movie Avatar. It was incredible to see landmasses rising from the flat surrounding terrain in such close proximity to buildings as if the locals were oblivious to this formidable backdrop. The main tourist street, West St, was saturated by Chinese tourists (that included all nightclubs), which was refreshing, having recently escaped the tourist demographic of South East Asia. After seeing bike rental businesses all around town, Casey and I decided that would be the best way to see the incredible landscape. We, of course, needed to do this in style so we hired a tandem bicycle. We inevitably were a spectacle, as people did not see two large bearded westerners riding a tandem bike regularly. Yangshou was a truly magical location and it was easy to see why this was such an iconic site.Shanghai, China - Apr 17th to Apr 21stAfter another grueling 24-hour seated train ride we arrived in westernized Shanghai. Now, Shanghai is an amazing city and is definitely one of my favourite cities we’ve visited thus far. Casey having visited China twice before was able to act as my tour guide around some of the ‘cultural’ sites such as the main shopping street, East-Nanjing rd, and a local electronics market where sales people were ruthless for a sale. Not only were we targets for people trying to lure us to teahouses, but Casey is convinced he was offered ‘services’ by a guy in the male toilets. It was also in Shanghai we decided to obtain visas for Mongolia, which ended up being incredibly easy and falsely foreshadowed what we would expect from our next country, but more about that later. The highlight of Shanghai for us, and inevitably the people that have to look at us, was the shaving of our beards. I bravely opted for full facial hair removal where as Casey decided to only trim his facial monstrosity. As we farewelled our homeless look and welcomed back a small amount of class, we prepared for the jewel of our Chinese adventure, a tour in Tibet.Lhasa, Tibet - Apr 22nd to May 2ndOur visit to Tibet had been an impromptu decision whilst we were in Luang Prabang, and even though we had to join an intensively organised tour to see this mysteriously isolated area, the organisation of permits and payments still added complication to our very fragile plan. Whilst in Shanghai everything had finally come together (except monetary issues with the company that continued into our first few days in Lhasa, involving calls from our travel agent ‘Debbie’ whilst we were inside sacred Buddhist monasteries...). We had organised to catch two 48 hour trains to both arrive in and depart from Lhasa after our eight day tour of Lhasa and the Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC).We boarded the train in Shanghai and both got comfortable in our hard sleepers on the highest level in our cabin of six beds. This was an interesting train ride for numerous reasons, not only did the train reach an elevation of 5000m while we ogled the beauty of the Tibetan Plateau, but we also had to adjust to having about 50cm between our beds and the ceiling of the cabin. Elated to have arrived in Lhasa, we were welcomed by the sight of extremely heightened security. We were collected by a guide holding a sheet of paper garnishing our names and taken to our three star hotel, which was possibly the nicest we had stayed in thus far. Lhasa was exquisite! As we drove through the streets for the first time, we were met by a strange mixture of present day domineering China fused with the repressed, yet courageously prevalent, Tibetan culture, all on a formidable backdrop of snow capped peaks. Every Tibetan person we met was so merry and friendly, solidifying our opinion of the Tibetan people as the kindest and warmest we have encountered thus far.The following morning (whilst I was battling with a slight level of altitude sickness) our freshly formed tour group visited the oldest Buddhist temple in Lhasa, the Jokhang temple, and the surrounding Barkhor st, a remnant of old Lhasa. This was followed by a visit to the Potala Palace, the rightful residence of the exiled 14th Dalai Llama. The Potala Palace was magnificent, a structure that commanded respect by its sheer position above the town and the deep religious significance the palace held to each and every Tibetan. The intricacies of the palace were a marvel in themselves as we caught a glimpse of the spiritual ideologies that form the cornerstone of Tibetan culture. Throughout the following days we saw a multitude of monasteries such as the Drepung monastery, the Sera Monastery and the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. All the monasteries we visited were unique in so many ways, differentiated primarily by the founding denomination of Tibetan Buddhism or the particular focus of worship. Unfortunately, due to the number of monasteries we visited, it became increasingly difficult to distinguish them from each other, however, this did not subtract from their individual majesty.  We did have the privilege of seeing monks debating in a courtyard, which they use as a method of revising their teachings. This was a very impressive sight as we were able to see monks in their natural environment.Travelling from Lhasa to EBC was incredibly impressive as we skirted the beautifully vibrant Yamtso Tso Lake and scaled vastly steep mountain ranges whilst enduring frequent police checkpoints and permit checks. After staying a night in the very authentic Tibetan Rongpuk Monastery, which is the first EBC, we were taken to the second and third Tibetan EBC. Mount Everest was a spectacular sight! Casey and I were truly mesmerized by the beauty of the peak and the highest point on Earth, a sight that makes you ponder the magnificence of nature. We had reached the pinnacle of our tour, so we then began the decent back to Lhasa and inevitably our return to reality outside of Tibet. We boarded another 48-hour train, this time to Beijing, continuing to gestate the experiences we had gained and the memories we will forever cherish. I cannot mention our time in Tibet without mentioning our German friends Thomas and Hanna. It was more then a pleasure to meet them both and a definite highlight of the tour and our travels thus far.Beijing, China - May 3rdto May 8thArriving into Beijing demonstrated that our time in China was drawing to an end before we departed to Mongolia. We were determined to be proactive and visit the Kazakhstani embassy to obtain visas for our distant arrival; we, unfortunately, were met by about fifty well-prepared Chinese nationals, which ruined even the slightest chance of obtaining even the forms required. Determined to make sure this day of enthusiasm was not in vain, we continued to the train station to buy tickets to the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar. We were again met with disappointment as we were told that they could not sell international train tickets at the train station and we would have to visit the “International Hotel”. After visiting said hotel and refusing to pay the $200AUD for a ticket, we determined that we could reach the border town by train and, at the insistence of our hostel manager, would still be able to leave the country before our visa expired, which is profoundly frowned upon by Chinese customs officials. We booked a tour to see the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. As amazing as the Great Wall really is, the highlight of the day was getting to toboggan down after walking the steep incline of the wall. The construction of the Great Wall is truly impressive and it’s hard to believe that it stretched as far as 6000km. As Casey had already seen the Forbidden City, I ventured to the well-known sight solo before meeting Casey at the Chinese national museum. The Forbidden City was amazing and is definitely a testament to the Chinese dynasties of the past. However, I must admit that the number of security personnel and cameras around the Forbidden City and Tiananman Square was a true spectacle in itself and took away from the whole experience. Casey and I were able to use our time in Beijing to not only decide on our plans for the next few months, but also book some flights to ensure our continued world journey.We were both ready to say our goodbyes to China and boarded the train to the tiny border town, Erlian, the only point where tourists can cross from China to Mongolia.Zamin Uud, Mongolia - May 9th to May 11thWaking up in Erlian still in possession of all our belongings was a good start to the day that, unbeknown to us both, was only going to get longer. We fortunately met a nice Dutch couple that we decided to accompany across the border. Now, the border between China and Mongolia can only be crossed by car, and only certain cars are allowed to cross. So after an hours walk to the first border checkpoint we had to pay for a jeep. After paying a guy and getting into his vehicle we waited by the side of the road waiting for him to drive before another vehicle pulled up that we were ushered into. This new vehicle crossed the first checkpoint, but the driver was then abused by a solider and made to turn back. We, again, waited at the first checkpoint until we saw our first driver exiting from the second checkpoint guard station. We then successfully managed to cross the second checkpoint and were dropped at Chinese immigration and the vehicle entered the line so we would be met on the opposing side to continue our journey. We crossed immigration, relieved to know our visas were still current (with only four hours remaining), and continued to wait for our driver. After waiting 45 minutes we came to the upsetting conclusion that we had been left at the first immigration stop and would need to find another ride to continue. This was quite an issue as most cars had people hanging out the sides at any rate and luggage on the roofs and bonnets. Luckily, a jeep was just about to leave the third checkpoint and saw an opportunity to make some money and welcomed us in, there were now nine people crammed into the jeep. With Casey sitting on my lap and both our packs unsecured on the bonnet, we arrived at Mongolian immigration before repeating the process and arriving in our first Mongolian town, Zamin Uud. When arriving in the barren wasteland that was Zamin Uud, we headed straight to the train station to secure train tickets to Ulaanbaatar that night. We discovered that there is no order in the train station, after waiting two and a half hours in one line, Casey had moved, yet it was possibly a metre in the wrong direction whilst being sandwiched between two Mongolian women. I, joined by my Dutch friend, was lucky enough to reach the front of the line where after waiting for two hours was told that the tickets were sold out and that we were unable to buy tickets for the following day until morning. Leaving the train station incredibly frustrated we eventually found an incredibly overpriced hotel that had a shower but no water. We then ventured to a restaurant and managed to consume a very oily meal that was supposed to resemble a steak.The following morning we again went to the train station to try and secure tickets for that night. There were four police officers present that had managed to form three almost orderly lines in front of the three ticketing booths and were stopping people from joining at any point. Casey and I, each with one of our Dutch friends, joined two separate lines. The police presence was great until they decided to leave when I was still ten people away from the window. This caused an abrupt amount of both pushing and general chaos. Luckily, the police returned and we were able to buy four tickets to the capital. Whilst on the topic of chaos, I have almost been hit by cars twice since our arrival in Mongolia. My theory is that no one needs to drive properly because the police are busy maintaining order in the train station… We easily jumped on the train and arrived in Ulaanbaatar the following day, but I’ll leave that for the next blog. Our opinion of Mongolia so far is not great, but we are hoping that the border town is not a true reflection on the remaining country. We have found this to generally be the case in other countries and still have high hopes for the remainder of Mongolia. That brings us to now. There was a lot of time to cover and I’ve skimmed over some truly amazing experiences and locations, but it’s a pretty good overview of what we’ve been up to. Our time in China and Tibet was amazing, the people and the landscapes are truly incredible, and I feel lucky to have been able to see so much of it in such a small amount of time.To keep you all in the loop, Casey and I have booked a few flights for the next few months for: Astana, Kazakhstan to Tbilisi, Georgia; Casablanca, Morocco to Amman, Jordan and Cairo, Egypt to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Also, Casey has enrolled to do a two week course in intercultural experience in Germany and I have enrolled in a two month long intensive French course in Lyon, France. So we definitely have some pretty exciting things to look forward to in the coming months. As always our love goes to our friends and families and we hope everyone is well and enjoying their own adventures. We are now back on the radar and have unrestricted access to Facebook and the blog, so we’ll make sure we don’t leave it too long.Keep posted.