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Referee Angus Mabey answers viewer questions about the laws that hack you off!He also delves into how he balances epilepsy with pro reffing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, sat down with Samantha Mabey, Director of Digital Solutions Marketing at Entrust, to discuss new research revealing that most organizations remain unprepared for the coming post-quantum era—despite mounting evidence that the clock is ticking. The podcast, supported by slides, walks through findings from Entrust's latest global study, 2026 Global State of Post-Quantum and Cryptographic Security Trends, and unpacks what they mean for MSPs, telecom providers, and enterprise security leaders. Mabey explained that Entrust focuses on identity-centric security, with cryptographic technologies—such as PKI, hardware security modules (HSMs), certificate management, and key lifecycle management—forming the backbone of modern digital infrastructure. These technologies underpin everything from secure web traffic and APIs to device identity, software updates, and machine-to-machine authentication. The challenge, she noted, is that today's widely used public-key cryptography, including RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, will eventually be breakable by cryptographically relevant quantum computers. According to the research cited in the discussion, more than half of organizations believe quantum systems capable of breaking current encryption could arrive within five years, yet only 38 percent say they are actively transitioning toward post-quantum readiness. Mabey emphasized that the transition will be far more complex than previous cryptographic migrations, such as the long-running move from SHA-1 to SHA-2, because cryptography is embedded across nearly every system and workflow. The risks of inaction are significant. Mabey outlined three major areas of exposure: loss of data confidentiality as encrypted information becomes vulnerable in the future; erosion of trust and integrity if digital signatures can be forged; and operational disruption, since many organizations lack full visibility into where cryptography is deployed. The report found that fewer than half of organizations have complete visibility into their certificates and keys, even before factoring in post-quantum requirements. To become post-quantum ready, Mabey described a phased journey that begins with discovery and inventory—understanding where cryptography is used, who owns it, and how it is managed. From there, organizations must build crypto agility, enabling them to change algorithms without disrupting operations. This includes people, processes, centralized policy, and automation, not just technology. Only then can organizations safely introduce post-quantum cryptography, often through hybrid approaches that combine existing algorithms with quantum-safe methods. The conversation also highlighted the urgency created by emerging standards. Guidance from NIST indicates that traditional public-key cryptography is expected to be deprecated by 2030 and fully disallowed by 2035, timelines that are likely to be followed globally. For telecom providers in particular, Mabey noted that long-lived infrastructure, embedded systems, and constrained devices increase exposure to “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks, making phased migration and vendor alignment critical. As the discussion concluded, Mabey stressed that organizations making progress treat post-quantum readiness as a program, not a one-time project. Those moving forward are aligning teams, investing in visibility and automation, and working closely with vendors that have clear post-quantum roadmaps. Those falling behind, she warned, are underestimating the operational burden and waiting for a “perfect moment” that has already arrived. View the report at https://www.entrust.com/resources/reports/ponemon-post-quantum-report-2026 Visit https://www.entrust.com/

Looking for a good book to get stuck into these summer holidays? Claire Mabey shares her reckons for kids, teens and adult readers. 

Let's chat books now and our critic Claire Mabey has some excellent offerings - especially if you're thinking of books for Christmas: Good Things Come and Go by Josie Shapiro Wrapping Things by Linda Burgess Lockett and Wilde books by Lucy Strange and Pam Smy

In Episode 127, Patrick and Ciprian speak with Samantha Mabey, Director of Product Marketing for the Data Security Solutions at Entrust, to discuss the evolving landscape of cryptography, particularly the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). They explore the implications of moving away from traditional algorithms like RSA and ECC, the importance of crypto agility, and the challenges organizations face in inventorying their cryptographic systems. Samantha emphasizes the need for education and awareness in understanding cryptography, the role of vendors in facilitating this transition, and the urgency for organizations to act now to secure their data against future quantum threats.Samantha Mabey is the Director of Product Marketing for the Data Security Solutions at Entrust, where she oversees marketing strategy and communications for the cryptographic security solutions, as well as leads the efforts around Zero Trust and Post Quantum. She regularly participates in industry events and engages with industry experts on critical topics in cybersecurity, digital trust, and post quantum preparedness.

Fans of the show the Great British Bake Off might remember the name Ruby Tandoh. She was a runner up of that show in 2013, and since then has written four cookbooks. Her latest offering is called 'All Consuming' where she dives into why we eat the way we do. Here to tell us more about this book and what else she's been reading is our book critic author Claire Mabey. Books: All Consuming - Ruby Tandoh Descending Fire - Sherryl Jordan The Legendary Scarlett and Browne - Jonathan Stroud

Claire Mabey joined Jesse to celebrate Maurice Gee's legacy and share her book recommendations. 1. The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden 2. A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan 3. A Dim Prognosis by Ivor Popovich

This week on VG Pulse, get ready for the leadup to Not-E3! We start off with side notes of work and life, before diving into the regular news where we discuss the many L’s of Nintendo, the FTC finally dropping its case against Microsoft, and companies continuing to raise prices for any reason they can think of! After the news, we go over the discord discussions, and finish off with talk of food! All this and more up next on VGP 418!! -Aki Music Intro – Tetris A Theme Guitar Cover by FamilyJules Outro – Tetris B Theme Guitar Cover by FamilyJules Links Summer Games Fest 2025 Schedule GTA6 Delayed … Continue reading "VG Pulse 418: Mabey We’re Getting Older?"

Claire Mabey reviews Silverborn by Jessica Townsend, The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey and Crooked Cross by Sally Carson.

Lili Wilkinson's latest book is a wonderfully captivating dark academia fantasy perfect for fans needing get lost amongst the Unhallowed Halls.Event detail:Sun 02 Mar, 12:00pm | North Stage

In this episode, Julie and Liz Mabey share insights from a recent How Women Lead trip to Puerto Rico, focusing on the power of connection and authenticity among women leaders. They  cover topics like escaping the "performance mode" we're often in as women, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and the impact of deep friendships formed during shared experiences. This week's episode 159 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about breaking out of performance mode! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Liz Mabey are sharing the importance of taking time away from work and actionable steps you can take right now to create space for growth. Some of the talking points Julie and Liz go over in this episode include:The importance of escaping professional “performance mode” to recharge.Sharing a trip with other professional women who understand your circumstances and can support you.Creating room to challenge yourself and grow.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH LIZ MABEY:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

I'm always asked the same question when talking to customers about the threats of quantum computing and the move to post-quantum cryptography. What are similar companies doing about it? It's only been half a year since the NIST standards were published, but we're starting to see some traction. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Samantha Mabey from Entrust about an interesting study on migration, along with some tactical advice for getting your PQC journey underway. For more information on Entrust, visit www.entrust.com/.  Read the PKI and PQ study here:  www.entrust.com/cybersecurity-institute/reports/2024-pki-and-post-quantum-trends-study.  Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.  Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @KonstantHacker and follow Protiviti Technology on LinkedIn and Twitter: @ProtivitiTech.     Questions and comments are welcome!  Theme song by David Schwartz, copyright 2021.  The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by, Protiviti Inc., The Post-Quantum World, or their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, shareholders, or subsidiaries.  None of the content should be considered investment advice, as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, or other securities or non-securities offering. Thanks for listening to this podcast. Protiviti Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.

We're back! After Jamie's operation got cancelled we thought we would come back and do a few more episodes before Christmas

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Daniel Mabey, Asia President of the United Natural Products Alliance. Daniel shares his expert insights into the rapidly growing nutraceutical industry within the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on current market trends, the importance of third-party certification, and the evolving dynamics of dietary supplements influenced by an aging population, rising health consciousness, and digital platforms. Daniel begins by discussing the role and upcoming events of the UNPA, setting the stage for a deep dive into how demographic shifts, consumer health consciousness, and digital platforms are shaping the demand for dietary supplements in APAC. He explains the critical role of third-party certification in building consumer trust and facilitating market entry for new brands. The conversation covers the specific market characteristics of China, Japan, and South Korea, highlighting how each country's unique regulatory and consumer environment affects the strategy of dietary supplement brands. Daniel also touches on the burgeoning opportunities in Southeast Asian markets like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. Further, he emphasizes the significance of e-commerce and digital sales channels in these regions, offering strategic advice for US brands aiming to penetrate these markets effectively.  Discussion Points:Overview of the United Natural Products Alliance and its activities in APAC.Trends driving the demand for dietary supplements in the Asia-Pacific region.The impact of demographic trends on the market.E-commerce influence on market dynamics in major APAC countries.Strategic advice for navigating regulatory challenges and localizing products in APAC markets.

Exploration into turning REALTOR.ca into a for-profit subsidiary of CREA has included the most comprehensive due-diligence process undertaken in CREA history.. It's about keeping REALTORS® at the forefront, looking at how this invaluable tool could be better leveraged to serve members, and addressing changing consumer needs. The proposed path forward is outlined in REALTOR.ca Forward: the draft business case for REALTOR.ca as a taxable entity. Understandably, the discussion has sparked curiosity from members. On this episode of REAL TIME, Janice Myers, CREA CEO, and James Mabey, CREA Chair, answer common questions regarding the draft business case and what the transformation could mean for REALTORS®.

Claire Mabey talks about Megan Dunn's The Mermaid Chronicles, The Nevermoor books and previews a new documentary about Dame Fiona Kidman.

You may know Claire Mabey as the founder of the Verb Wellington Festival, perhaps as co-curator of the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts writers programme, or as a book reviewer. Now she's adding author to that CV. Claire's first book has just been published - The Raven's Eye Runaways, aimed at young teenagers is a gripping, fantasy quest set in a parallel medieval inspired world.

Today Claire talks to Mark about At the Grand Glacier Hotel by Laurence Fearnley, The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing and Tarot by Jake Arthur.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about two very different memoirs, First Things by Harry Ricketts and Splinters by Leslie Jamison. She also talks about Jane Arthur's children's novel Brown Bird.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Unsettled by Richard Shaw, Otherhood, a forthcoming anthology and Ash by Louise Wallace.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about three very different books, The Grimmelings by Rachael King, Plastic by Stacey Teague and The Vet's Daughter by Barbara Comyns.

John Mabey (They/Them) is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been published and produced on stage in 7 countries and throughout the United States. John lived internationally for a decade in London and Amsterdam before residing in Atlanta and continues to work with theatre companies around the globe both virtually and in-person. Their work as a playwright is connected to their career in Psychology and certification as a Mental Health Counselor, infusing everything they've learned about behavior, emotion, and relationships into their plays. John is also a published author on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality in academic books and journals. They also enjoy teaching and performing improvised comedy and true storytelling worldwide. Links for John: https://mabeyplays.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jmabey/ https://newplayexchange.org/users/40570/john-mabey Sponsored by: Point Park University, MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen (low-res program)

Rachel and Simon speak to Juliet Mabey, co-founder and publisher of Oneworld Publications. She established the company in 1986 with her husband, Novin Doostdar, as an independent publishing house focusing on non-fiction. Its books have covered a broad range of subjects, including biography, history, politics and science, and have won prizes including the FT and McKinsey Business Book of the Year. In 2009 Juliet set up a fiction list; its authors won the Booker prize in 2015 (Marlon James for "A Brief History of Seven Killings"), 2016 (Paul Beatty, "The Sellout") and 2023 (Paul Lynch, "Prophet Song"). Oneworld now includes imprints focusing on children's literature, young-adult books and crime fiction. We spoke to Juliet about winning three Booker prizes since 2015, her early experience setting up Oneworld, and the role of independents versus large corporate publishers.  “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is published by Ithaka Press. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hatchards⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can find us online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/alwaystakenotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Cazalet Chronicles - a five-book series by Elizabeth Jane Howard, So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan and The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff.

Our guest in this episode is Nick Mabey, the co-founder and co-CEO of one of the world's most influential climate change think tanks, E3G, where the name stands for Third Generation Environmentalism. As well as his roles with E3G, Nick is founder and chair of London Climate Action Week, and he has several independent appointments including as a London Sustainable Development Commissioner.Nick has previously worked in the UK Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, the UK Foreign Office, WWF-UK, London Business School, and the UK electricity industry. As an academic he was lead author of “Argument in the Greenhouse”; one of the first books examining the economics of climate change.He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Jubilee honours list in 2022 for services to climate change and support to the UK COP 26 Presidency.As the conversation makes clear, there is both good news and bad news regarding responses to climate change.Selected follow-ups:Nick Mabey's websiteE3G"Call for UK Government to 'get a grip' on climate change impacts"The IPCC's 2023 synthesis reportChatham House commentary on IPCC report"Why Climate Change Is a National Security Risk"The UK's Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)Bjørn LomborgMatt RidleyTim LentonJason HickelMark CarneyMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain Declaration

Founder of LitCrawl and editor of The Spinoff Books Claire Mabey has a front-row seat to what has been a vibrant decade for books locally and overseas. She joins Duncan Greive to discuss the impact of BookTok on the publishing industry and why she could never have started LitCrawl today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Spoiled Fruit, The Vintner's Luck and The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson, the artist who creates our critter of week t-shirt art.

Claire Maybe reviews Lapvona by Otessa Moshfegh; Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder; Articulations by Henrietta Bollinger.

The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzberg Ginzberg was an Italian writer who died in 1991 and in the past few years her books have been translated and reprinted and finding a whole new audience. The Dry Heart was first published in 1947 and is a very short novel about a women who shoots her husband. It's incredibly moving, and brutal but told with her astonishing style - very clear writing, minimal description, just movement and action. Dazzlehands by Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan, Skellig by David Almond

Joining Hassan in the studio is Mr "South Coast Rods", Carp Team England Assistant Manager and Angling Trust Development Officer Graham Mabey.Graham is certainly not one to shout about his angling exploits however he shares just some of his incredible success from venues such as Horton Boat Pool, Horseshoe, Abbey Lakes and Rainbow (to name but a few) and how his mindset has helped him to achieve incredible success in very short periods of time on waters.He shares how his love for carp fishing has led him into his career at the Angling Trust as well as being assistant manager with Carp Team England and winning two gold medals. Graham also shares details on how his own fishing has changed since becoming a father and how he wants things to go with regards to safeguarding the future of fishing within his role at the Angling Trust.One thing is for sure Graham is extremely knowledgable and a real underrated carp angler. He is passionate about angling and is devoted in sharing this passion with others. His depth of knowledge on mindset and mental health is something that every angler can benefit from, a truly multi layered podcast with all then usual humour and honest that you expect.

This episode was recorded over video conference call in August, 2023. This is the third play episode of the fourth season.Mabey's The Emperor's New(er) Clothes was directed by Lyla Meadows, who also lends their voice to the stage directions as well as the role of DJ Tori. Jaime McMichael and Avery Kester read for the Emperor and Jem respectively. Returning guest readers Alexandria Stevens and Taylor Veary read for Imperial Mother and Inner Voice.

It's back! Season 4 continues with Episode 2 – Strawberries Fair - and in this episode I'm exploring the folklore of the humble strawberry, both wild and propagated with lashings of cream and perhaps a scone or two.Podcast extras for paid subscribers can be found in the tab at the top of this Substack. The extras for this episode include: a recipe for Strawberry Salsa which we have been eating lots of in our household recently, a short audio which is a whistle stop tour of some of my favourite story collectors of which the Grimm Brothers are one, a written version of the folklore included in this podcast and a link to a Spotify playlist which includes a variety of strawberry themed music.On occasion there are dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.For more folklore and stories and podcast extras, you can subscribe to my ‘Substack, Cerridwen's Cauldron'. Just hop over to Substack and search for Cerridwen's Cauldron or use the link in the show notes and you upgrade to paid for just £5 a month for an extra dose of wild storytelling to your inbox.As always you can find me via the following channels:www.facebook.com/ddstorytellerwww.instagram.com/dd_storyellerReferencesBooksBaker, Margaret (2018) Discovering The Folklore Of Plants, Shire Publications LtdDent, Susie, (2018) Brewers Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable.Nozedar, Adele (2010) The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium Of Over 1000 Designs, Harper Thorsons, London.Nozedar, Adele (2012) The Hedgerow Handbook: Recipes, Remedies & Rituals, Square Peg.Mabey, Richard (1986), The Journals Of Gilbert White (1751-1773) Volume 1 edited by Francesca Greenoak, Century Hudson Ltd.Wright, John (2020) The Foragers Calendar, Profile BooksWebsites:Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite - https://www.thewildofthewords.co.uk/cwmffrwdfarmHighland Titles - https://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/clan-fraser-scotlandFrom the Pulpit: Strawberries and a fruitful faith -https://eu.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/06/06/pulpit-strawberries-fruitful-faith/28373763/#Heironymous Bosch, Garden Of Earthly Delights via Museo Del Prado. https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-garden-of-earthly-delights-triptych/02388242-6d6a-4e9e-a992-e1311eab3609?searchid=d094b55c-c9ff-a7d7-90f8-727dbbe2b8f1The Garden's Trust - https://thegardenstrust.blog/2017/05/20/saints-sinners-sex-and-strawberries/The Story Of The Strawberry - https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/food/the-story-of-the-strawberryStrawberries: The Fruits Of Love - https://mythcrafts.com/2019/07/25/strawberries-the-fruits-of-love/Music Attribution:Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Incidental Music – Celtic Ambient Loop via Pixabay. Get full access to Cerridwen's Cauldron at cerridwenscauldron.substack.com/subscribe

A TRAGEDY OF OWLS: After a successful anti-Nazi attack, two Dutch co-conspirators, Lau Mazirel and Willem Arondeus, meet in prison - one free and one facing death. Both have an urgent but opposing plea for the other. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Jonathan Cook as "Willem" and Amy Patton as "Lau" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available ONLINE HERE! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.

PLAYING WITH DOLLS: Two men exchange dolls in an alleyway, a simple trade that turns out to not be so simple. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Ryan Abel as "Carl" and Sean Moton as "Gregory" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform this play, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.

THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT by John Mabey (GA)(join New Play Exchange and follow along, THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT. Here's A COMPLICATED HOPE mentioned in John Mabey's interview)Bonnie: Charlene Hong-White (TN)Father Time: Scott Harrison (NY)Cupid: SJ Lester (TN)Directed by Joel Sanchez-AvantesSoundscape by Eric "Red" WyattAdditional Audio:Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5Birthplace of Country Music, Inc - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Shy by Max Porter, Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro and For They Great Pain Have Mercy on Little Pain by Victoria MacKenzie.

Thinking about a career in real estate? Want to build your name as a REALTOR®? While there's no universal formula for success, there's a lot to learn from the people behind the profession. This month, we get up close and personal with two REALTORS® for the first episode in our new series, exploring the world of the working REALTOR®. Edmonton-based James Mabey, CREA's Chair-Elect, and Halifax-based Chris Peters, CREA's Regional Director (Atlantic), reflect on how they got their start in the industry and share lessons learned.

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, we are joined by Daniel Mabey. Daniel is the Asia Region President of the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA). He is also the director of UNPA's Market Development Cooperator Program with the U.S. Commerce Department's International Trade Administration, which aims to increase exports of US-made natural health products to China through a new export certification and quality program. Daniel's role is crucial to the newly established export certification and quality program, which aims to expand the export of natural health products produced in the United States to China. In our conversation with Daniel, we get valuable insights into the various segments of the nutraceuticals market in China, the cultural factors driving its growth, and the regulatory environment for foreign companies. We discuss effective sales channels and marketing strategies for companies looking to enter the Chinese market. Daniel also predicts continued growth in the nutraceuticals market in China, driven by factors such as the aging population and increasing health awareness. We also talk about the importance of data and analytics in predicting customer behavior to be successful in China. Enjoy!Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      The power of exposure●      The booming nutraceuticals market in China●      Consumer attitudes in China toward nutraceuticals●      The Blue Hat registration process in China●      The motive behind the Chinese government setting up the cross-border e-commerce system●      Effective marketing tactics and strategies e-commerce enterprises can use to achieve prosperity in the Chinese market●      Challenges of importing products to China●      The importance of using the right marketing and trading partner in China●      WPIC's data-driven approach to the Chinese market●      The regulatory environment of the nutraceutical industry in China ●      Dietary supplement health and education act of 1994●      Why we could see the consolidation of foreign brands in China in the future●      Why having relevant data and market knowledge are keys to succeeding in China

Sally starts the podcast with a brief poem by Philip Larkin, a complex poem of springtime, grief, and renewal. The trees all around the boat take Sally's mind back to the horse chestnut tree of her youth, where she and her brother used to play, and which became a companion to her as she started to read books. A hunt for a pack of pesky wasp invaders, headed by an indignant Queen, ends up with Sally pruning the nearby hawthorn and willow trees, in whose branches the neighbourhood water vole has been spotted, and listening to the chirruping of the birds. She turns to a work by novelist John Fowles – who, just like Sally, grew up feeling deeply connected to trees, drawing on them for creative inspiration. Arguing passionately for the importance of preserving nature in its wild state, Fowles felt connected to trees all his life, from the orchards of his childhood to the woodlands of Devon and Dorset. Fowles published his autobiographical book The Tree in 1979, describing nature and writing as interconnected,  “siblings, branches of one tree”.   The book is considered to have created a new genre, “nature-as-memoir”, taken up later by authors including Richard Mabey, who Sally mentions towards the end of the episode. Mabey, born in 1941, is a pioneering nature-and-culture writer, someone who did a huge amount to bring to public attention the networked, social nature of trees, writing books such as Nature Cure and The Ash and The Beech. The interconnected roots of trees, the way they can communicate with and support each other, has also been explored in books such as The Hidden Life of Trees (by Peter Wohlleben). The Trees one of the best known poems by the leading 20th century poet Philip Larkin (1922 to 1985), can be found here: https://poetryarchive.org/poem/trees/ The producer of the podcast is Andrew Smith: https://www.fleetingyearfilms.com The extra voice in this episode is Emma Fielding. Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far. Special thanks go to Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

A fourth man has been found not guilty in connection to the drugging and sexual assault of women at a central Christchurch bar, following a 2018 investigation. The man was accused of sexually violating a women he met at the bar. The Herald's Anna Leask says Judge Paul Mabey weighed up everything put before him at the Christchurch District Court today. "There was too much reasonable doubt for him. An acquittal is not a finding of innocent, it is just a finding that the Crown has not proved its case, so he is not guilty of that crime." Mabey says the man wasn't an innocent participant to the ongoing drink spiking and assaults at the bar. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about three different memoirs. The Other Side by Jennifer Higgie, A Forager's Life by Helen Lehndorf and Winter Warmers: Recipes and stories from a New Zealand High Country Station by Philippa Cameron.

Today Claire Mabey talks to Jesse about Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton and Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux.

What a wonderful and intoxicating exchange and perhaps a little serendipitous. I discovered John had started following the podcast and what followed was nothing short of a high energy conversation about the craft. In this episode with John Mabey, we discuss the romance and preciousness of playwriting as well as the psychology of the craft and the necessity of getting out of our own way. We also talk about the vulnerability of the playwright, trusting other playwrights, letting go of our work, expressing silences and beats, writing a play for production, getting commissioned, structure, success, revealing truth through character, and cliffhangers opposed to leaving your audience "confused." All said, it's another episode where I could have talked for hours. What was your favorite moment? John Mabey is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been produced on stage in 7 countries and throughout the United States. Recent awards for full-length plays include the ‘2021 Panowski Playwriting Award,' the ‘2022 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award,' and the ‘2022 Getchell New Play Award.' In 2021 and 2022 he also had plays published in Smith & Kraus' 'Best 10-Minute Plays,' 'Best Women's Monologues,' and 'Best Men's Monologues.' In 2023, John will have multiple monologues published in a volume for gender minority characters as well. His plays include – A Complicated Hope, Misfits and Mustangs, B is for Bullshit, and Reflections of a Daydream.To view the video format of this episode, visit the link below -https://youtu.be/ZIuXvquyi-wContact info and socials for John Mabey -Website -www.mabeyplays.comNew Play Exchange -https://newplayexchange.org/users/40570/john-mabeyIG - @jmabeyFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnemabeyWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the showSupport the show

Sad news for book lovers in the capital, after nearly fifty years, Vic Books is closing. One of those left shocked and disappointed by the news is our regular book critic, Claire Mabey. She talks to Jesse.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Ruby Tui's memoir, Tauhou by Kotuku Titihuia Nuttal and Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Fludd by Hilary Mantel, the new RNZ Cookbook and Dame Fiona Kidman's book of essays/memoir called So Far, for Now.

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Kohine by Colleen Maria Lenihan, October, October by Katya Balen and the second book in the Scarlett & Brown Series by Jonathan Stroud.

Book critic Claire Mabey reviews 'THEY' by Kay Dick, 'Small Things Like These' by Claire Keegan, and 'Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donn' by Katherine Rundell.

Jason talks about his experience leading the construction of a 350-meter-long pontoon bridge across the Tigris River in Iraq near Tikrit during the Iraq war. For photos and a full description of the project, please see https://www.buildbigideas.com/post/how-to-build-a-pontoon-bridge-during-the-iraq-war-ep16 In late September 2003, while in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 555th Combat Engineer Group (TF ABLE) received the mission to construct a bypass around the damaged Tikrit fixed bridge crossing the Tigris River. This bypass would enable the 4th Infantry Division's maneuver units east-west mobility across the Tigris River. The crux of the bypass was the actual crossing of the Tigris. The solution was constructing a 350m bridge, the largest Mabey & Johnson float bridge ever built – capable of trafficking MLC 110 military vehicles. During the 3 weeks of planning and 2.5 months of construction, the 14th Engineer Battalion met with a variety of challenges that forced them to exhibit engineering problem solving skills, developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Emily Mabey is an attorney who, went to law school at age 40. A mother of 4 she is now a practicing attorney and former freelance writer and editor.    Emily says that “for as long as I can remember, I have liked stories—mostly stories about real people. I remember my mom getting frustrated that I didn't want to read all the fantasy books my sisters were reading. She thought it meant I didn't like to read. But then once she told me, “Emily, I have finally realized you are reading a lot—you're just reading all the magazines in the bathroom.” She was right: National Geographic,  Sports Illustrated,Time, Newsweek, People. That's what I was reading. From then on she made sure we had lots of good magazines, and suggested historical fiction or non-fiction to me instead of fantasy.   I always liked to ask a million questions. It was insatiable with me. I felt like I was good at conversation. (Which I always felt was a weird talent, because how do you show that to the judges in the Miss America pageant?! Hold fake conversations with manaquins? That's how I thought about it when I was younger.) And people said I liked to argue, though I always felt indignant about that. How unfair! I just like to discuss things! People always said I would be either a journalist or an attorney. I hesitate to say I always liked to write, because I feel like people always misunderstand that. They think that means you find it fun to sit down and write. I know few people who do. In fact, it's an agonizing experience for a lot of writers. It's more like I always felt a need to write. It was like if I didn't write an experience down, in my journal, or in a note to someone, or nowadays a text or email or journal app, I didn't yet understand what had happened. It's as if I process by writing, or at least by thinking the words aloud in my head.    Anyway, that is all prelude to explain part of the reason I am where I am today. Why I have evolved the way I have.   I felt that need to write, but I didn't know what to do with it. When I was in the groove, I was good: I had one high school teacher call me in and accuse me of plagiarism for a paper about The Scarlet Letter. She didn't think a student could have written it. But when I wasn't in the groove, I wasn't in the groove. I didn't want to focus on writing, or major in it. I thought this meant I wasn't a real writer. My ideas only flowed when there was a real story to tell, or ideas to discuss. I wasn't someone who sat down and wrote fiction for fun. That made me feel like an imposter. In college I majored in and loved American Studies. It was a really broad field that gave me all kinds of things to think and read and write about, from history to government to literature. But when I graduated from college, I still felt that imposter syndrome. I know most people thought I would go to law school. But I really fought that idea. I didn't want to go do what everyone expected me to; I didn't feel like anyone really understood me. I think we all feel that way. I decided if I ever wanted to know if I really had the stuff as a writer, I had to study it in grad school. I wanted to challenge my creative side once and for all. So I put together a portfolio and applied for two writing masters programs in Boston—one in journalism and one in creative writing. When I toured the programs, I realized my lack of desire to confront people or make them uncomfortable ruled out the journalism program:)    After my masters in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College (I graduated in 2000; there were some experiences there that had a profound effect on me), I worked as a freelance writer and editor for about 15 years. I think it was a really important part of my life. I learned what I liked and didn't like about the writing world. It was kind of a crappy time to enter it, because it was a time when long-form journalism and the world I loved was being overtaken by bloggers with no experience. Pay was way down, and desire for quality or experience was way down. It was discouraging. I did a lot of editing and found I had a real knack for it; but I was never satisfied. I wrote a lot of bios of people, and also felt dissatisfied. Ultimately, over many years, I realized what I wanted was a voice and a reason to have one. I was purpose-driven. It was a flexible gig for a mom, but I was never satisfied.   Throughout this time, I was raising a family as the primary caregiver. We were living through some really tumultuous times in that regard. We had two bio kids, then a baby who died, then adopted two girls from Ethiopia, and then had a failed adoption, then adopted a boy at birth from Flint, Michigan. By 2015 and early 2016, I felt like I had lived through hell. I was facing the fact that, after six gut-wrenching years, hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in counseling, our adoption was failing. Our girls did not want to live with our family. My perception of myself as a mother was in the toilet. As I got used to the idea that I would have to move out of their way and let them have another path, I started looking earnestly for a more fulfilling path for myself outside of home. I needed to separate my love for my kids from my desire to be fulfilled. Not put that pressure on my family. I am a spiritual person, so I prayed my guts out while I researched everything. I thought I wanted a PhD—maybe to teach. I kept thinking of one line from a talk in my church about mothers banging on the windows of heaven. That was me. I was banging. I was desperate for answers for help. Law school had always been in the back of my mind, but I had fought it. I thought it wasn't creative enough. I had taken the LSAT 10 years earlier, but I had never felt good about going to school and had let my score expire. Then one day I realized, “I need to find my people. A PhD is lonely and I need a cohort.” I decided to apply, but told my husband not to pressure me to go. I studied for and took the LSAT, and got a significantly lower score this time. I didn't even take the LSAT until after the application deadline had passed. But my parents and a friend encouraged me to apply anyway, as a trial run. So I submitted my application in mid-July. I got an acceptance call from the dean of admissions over the phone while I was driving kids to soccer—less than a week after I applied! I had just a month to prepare before law school started! At the time I had five kids at home, with my youngest being 5 and my oldest 16 (I know:) Different from the 4 total I have now).    My first day was two days after my 40th birthday. It changed my life and fulfilled me in so many ways I could never have anticipated.”   #evolveafter40 #growthmindset #law #lawyer #womenempowerment