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The shocking murder of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput exposes the darkest side of human nature. How psychopathic do you have to be to kill someone you once loved—then stuff their body in a plastic drum? We dive into the twisted reality of this crime and discuss what it says about human behavior.On the other hand, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is once again in trouble—this time for joking about politicians. If comedians can be punished for making jokes, can we even call India a democracy anymore? Freedom of speech is under attack daily, and we break it down with a comedic take (because, at this point, what else can we do?).Like, share, and subscribe for more hard-hitting content with a touch of humor!#SaurabhRajput #TrueCrime #KunalKamra #FreedomOfSpeech #DarkReality #IndianPoliticsSupport us on Spotify, Share, Stream & ask your friends to follow us!Created by - Creative Benchers | Saade Aala Radio - A Creative Benchers PropertyWriters & Hosts - Harshdeep Singh, Sarabjeet Singh, Sandeep SinghD.o.P - Harjinder Singh | Sound by - Creative BenchersEdited by - Sandeep Singh | VFX - Harshdeep SinghManaged by - Creative Benchers (www.creativebenchers.com)Created by - Creative Benchers | Saade Aala Radio - A Creative Benchers PropertyWriters & Hosts - Harshdeep Singh, Sarabjeet Singh, Sandeep Singh D.o.P - Harjinder Singh | Sound by - Creative BenchersEdited by - Sandeep Singh | VFX - Harshdeep Singh Managed by - Creative Benchers (www.creativebenchers.com)YouTubeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter HostsHarshdeep SinghSarabjeet SinghSandeep SinghSupport the showWant to promote your business?CREATIVE BENCHERS A Content Based Marketing AgencyContact - creativebenchers@gmail.comSaade Aala Radio - A Creative Benchers Property
Podcast: Cyber Security Weekly Podcast (LS 37 · TOP 2.5% what is this?)Episode: Episode 442 - Maritime Domain Awareness Series - Securing our seas: Innovations and challengesPub date: 2025-03-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis session focused on gaining insights in the latest developments and capabilities for establishing and maintaining situational awareness across the maritime domain, with a focus on security, sustainability and space-earth observation. For Reference to the Maritime Domain and related activities – welcome to refer to the following links:https://www.iala.int/technical/mass/https://smartsatcrc.com/smartsat-crc-and-nz-government-announce-four-new-joint-research-projects-under-the-australia-new-zealand-collaborative-space-program/https://unseenlabs.space/our-product/ DISCUSSION KEY POINTS- Future of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)- Imagery utilization and availability (TPED) / configuration- On board processing for tip/cue scenarios- Algorithmic considerations for efficient ship detections (optical and SAR)- Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) missions – Australia - NZThomas Southall, Committee ManagerINTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION (IALA)Thomas is Committee Manager for the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) directing the technical output aligning deliverables with the organization's Strategic Vision and Committee Work Programme. He is also a Trustee and Fellow of the Royal institute of Navigation awarded to him in recognition for his contribution to improved Vessel Traffic Services practice, training and development of policy at national and international levels. He has recently been admitted into the Fraternity of the United Kingdom's Trinity House as Younger Brother in recognition of his experience and achievements.He was representative for the International Harbour Masters Association to IALA where he served as participant and Chair of the VTS Operations Working Group. In this role and as IALA Technical Officer, he made significant contribution to the adoption of the new IMO Resolution on VTS.Before joining IALA, Tom worked for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a maritime advisor. Previously, he oversaw the Port of London Authorities' VTS and led a commercial training organization. Tom served as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy.Dr Carl Seubert, Chief Research OfficerSMARTSAT CRCDr Carl Seubert joined SmartSat in May 2021, after nine years NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Senior Aerospace Engineer. After graduating First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sydney, Dr Seubert completed a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder (USA).As NASA JPL's Manager of Formation Control Testbed and Guidance and Control Engineer, Dr Seubert led research and technology development for spacecraft formation flight, future Earth observation missions and precise planetary landing. This includes designing the spacecraft pointing control algorithms and software for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission and the next Mars lander mission.Kevin Jones, CTO & VP ProductCATALYST (PCI GEOMATICS)Kevin has a background in remote sensing applications, and began his career working on the RADARSAT-1 mission in Canada. Throughout his career, he has developed and delivered earth observation based solutions to clients globally spanning many applications areas. With the advent of AIS data, Kevin managed the implementation of near real time ship detect service that fused / correlated detections with known ship positions. At CATALYST, we are working to make the deep & rich algorithm stack available for efficient processing of earth observation imagery to enable innovative data as a service solutions for several application areas.Rachid Nedjar, Chief Strategy & Marketing OfficerUNSEENLABSRachid NEDJAR is the Head of Marketing at Unseenlabs. In this role, he focuses on developing tailored content and solutions to Unseenlabs customers involved in maritime security. Prior to joining Unseenlabs, Rachid had been working for Le Poool, giving support and consulting to early stage technological companies or in the process of growth. #australiainspacetv #ipsec #mass #maritime #maritimedomain #autonomoussystems #autonomousshipping #unseenlabs #iala #maritimesecurity #sar #spacetechnology #smartsatcrcThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from MySecurity Media, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
This session focused on gaining insights in the latest developments and capabilities for establishing and maintaining situational awareness across the maritime domain, with a focus on security, sustainability and space-earth observation. For Reference to the Maritime Domain and related activities – welcome to refer to the following links:https://www.iala.int/technical/mass/https://smartsatcrc.com/smartsat-crc-and-nz-government-announce-four-new-joint-research-projects-under-the-australia-new-zealand-collaborative-space-program/https://unseenlabs.space/our-product/ DISCUSSION KEY POINTS- Future of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)- Imagery utilization and availability (TPED) / configuration- On board processing for tip/cue scenarios- Algorithmic considerations for efficient ship detections (optical and SAR)- Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) missions – Australia - NZThomas Southall, Committee ManagerINTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MARINE AIDS TO NAVIGATION (IALA)Thomas is Committee Manager for the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) directing the technical output aligning deliverables with the organization's Strategic Vision and Committee Work Programme. He is also a Trustee and Fellow of the Royal institute of Navigation awarded to him in recognition for his contribution to improved Vessel Traffic Services practice, training and development of policy at national and international levels. He has recently been admitted into the Fraternity of the United Kingdom's Trinity House as Younger Brother in recognition of his experience and achievements.He was representative for the International Harbour Masters Association to IALA where he served as participant and Chair of the VTS Operations Working Group. In this role and as IALA Technical Officer, he made significant contribution to the adoption of the new IMO Resolution on VTS.Before joining IALA, Tom worked for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a maritime advisor. Previously, he oversaw the Port of London Authorities' VTS and led a commercial training organization. Tom served as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy.Dr Carl Seubert, Chief Research OfficerSMARTSAT CRCDr Carl Seubert joined SmartSat in May 2021, after nine years NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Senior Aerospace Engineer. After graduating First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sydney, Dr Seubert completed a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder (USA).As NASA JPL's Manager of Formation Control Testbed and Guidance and Control Engineer, Dr Seubert led research and technology development for spacecraft formation flight, future Earth observation missions and precise planetary landing. This includes designing the spacecraft pointing control algorithms and software for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission and the next Mars lander mission.Kevin Jones, CTO & VP ProductCATALYST (PCI GEOMATICS)Kevin has a background in remote sensing applications, and began his career working on the RADARSAT-1 mission in Canada. Throughout his career, he has developed and delivered earth observation based solutions to clients globally spanning many applications areas. With the advent of AIS data, Kevin managed the implementation of near real time ship detect service that fused / correlated detections with known ship positions. At CATALYST, we are working to make the deep & rich algorithm stack available for efficient processing of earth observation imagery to enable innovative data as a service solutions for several application areas.Rachid Nedjar, Chief Strategy & Marketing OfficerUNSEENLABSRachid NEDJAR is the Head of Marketing at Unseenlabs. In this role, he focuses on developing tailored content and solutions to Unseenlabs customers involved in maritime security. Prior to joining Unseenlabs, Rachid had been working for Le Poool, giving support and consulting to early stage technological companies or in the process of growth. #australiainspacetv #ipsec #mass #maritime #maritimedomain #autonomoussystems #autonomousshipping #unseenlabs #iala #maritimesecurity #sar #spacetechnology #smartsatcrc
David Arnold joined the merchant navy at just 14. His tales offer a glimpse into the rigorous and sometimes harsh realities of naval training in the 1950s. His story takes us through his progression in the merchant navy, where he earned his extra master's ticket, a rare and prestigious qualification that opened doors to a career in marine surveying and beyond. David recounts his experiences with the Royal Naval Reserve, particularly his time aboard the nuclear submarine, Valiant where we are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Cold War-era missions, including covert operations. David's engaging storytelling and wealth of experience make for a captivating narrative. Don't miss the link to the videos and photos in the episode information here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode388/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this conversation, John Mawson shares his unique journey from a successful career in the Merchant Navy to becoming an actor and filmmaker. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to pursue his passion for acting later in life, emphasizing the importance of commitment, continuous learning, and the collaborative nature of the arts. John also highlights his project 'Unsinkable,' inspired by a true story from World War II, showcasing his dedication to storytelling and resilience in the face of challenges. He shares insights on working with A-list actors, the release and reception of his project 'Unsinkable', and his aspirations for future film and TV adaptations. TakeawaysJohn emphasizes the importance of commitment and hard work in acting.The evolution of a story can be complex and multifaceted.Writing from a character's perspective can enhance storytelling.Good projects attract talent and collaboration.Writing is a technical skill that requires practice and learning..https://wondery.com/shows/unsinkable/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Patients frequently ask various questions about baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures, and medical treatments for hair loss, including Dr John Watts' followers. They inundate his popular channel with queries on these hair-related issues. In this educational video session, Dr John Watts, a renowned dermatologist, trichologist, and one of Hyderabad's top hair transplant surgeons, explains if a seaman qualifies to undergo a hair transplant procedure. Is it risky for a seaman working in the merchant navy to get exposed to hard water and salt water while being at sea for months together? Does seawater adversely affect hair transplant results? Are there any remedies? Dr Watts addresses these questions, drawing from his experience of successfully performing over 2,000 hair transplant surgeries. Sateesh Neelapu asks: Sir, I work in the merchant navy. I live on ships for extended stretches ranging from 6 months to a year. I want to know if it is safe to use salt water for a head bath after undergoing a hair transplant procedure. Will it adversely affect my hair transplant results? Hard and salt water are commonly known for their detrimental effects on hair health. Hard water contains high levels of chemicals, making hair feel rough and leading to dryness and breakage. Similarly, salt water, with its high sodium content, can strip moisture from the hair, causing it to become brittle and weak. Regular exposure to these types of water can compromise the quality and health of hair and one may face dry hair and hair breakage issues. For seamen working in the merchant navy, exposure to salt water is an inevitable part of their profession. They often use salt or hard water for bathing, which poses a risk to hair health, particularly if they have undergone a hair transplant. The harsh conditions at sea can exacerbate hair damage and hinder the recovery process following a transplant. Precautions Post-Hair Transplant If a hair loss patient from the merchant navy undergoes a hair transplant, extra care is essential for optimal results. For at least two months after the procedure, it is crucial to avoid exposing the transplanted hair to salt or hard water. One effective approach is to use water after heating it to boiling point and then cooled or to switch to mineral water for a temporary period, to minimize potential damage. These alternatives can help maintain a favourable environment for hair growth during the critical recovery period. Dr Watts, while responding to queries from Sateesh Neelapu, emphasized the importance of following post-transplant care instructions to ensure the best outcomes. A hair transplant is a highly effective solution for those dealing with baldness but adhering to the prescribed dos and don'ts is vital for achieving successful hair growth results. In summary, both hard and salt water can adversely affect hair health, particularly after a hair transplant. Seamen and others exposed to these conditions should take special precautions to protect their transplanted hair. By using alternatives like pre-heated sea water or mineral water, and strictly following post-transplant care guidelines, individuals can significantly enhance their chances of achieving a successful hair restoration. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Masonic and satanic ritual abuse, MK ULTRA and child trafficking survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, qualified Survival Instructor, Instructor for Hostile Environment Awareness Training, alpine climber, Tibetan medicine practitioner, adventure sport instructor, outdoor lover, my new friend, and all around badass and inspiration, LouLou was born into a multi-generational incest-based, bloodline family and is a survivor of the highest levels of Masonic and satanic ritual abuse and mind control and was the daughter of a channeler and healer mother and a father who was former Merchant Navy, worked at Shirley Oaks Children's home as a maintenance worker and builder, and who was a former model with celebrity friends like David Prowse who played Darth Vader in Star Wars. In early childhood, Lou was accepted into special school called Pilgrims as a child after testing off the charts for her IQ. Pilgrims was a school for children like her that had eczema, asthma and other conditions who were often used in medical research and experimentation among other types of child abuse. She realized at age 9 she had forgotten her past when on a live talk show she was asked a question about a childhood event and couldn't remember anything at all. Her mother's decades long friendship with a Grand Master Knight of Malta named Andrew Bertie led to further Lou's abuse and programming. She also was used for covert missions in her late teens and twenties - going to places like Lake Erie and the ecovillage of Canada where she was taught by people who had come up from a CIA training base. She also attended events as a child at Westminster Abbey with the Duchess of Kent and Pinewood Studios. After Lou's father died when she was 30, she discovered photos and exploitation material he had taken of her as a child, and it was then she discovered she had dissociation. Lou has done extensive healing and learning over the past few years to better understand what happened to her as a child and is still on her healing journey. Today is the first time Lou is publicly speaking out about what happened to her as a child and it's a great honor we get to learn about and hear her testimony for the first time. Lou believes its important people know the truth about the Grandmaster and Masonic orders practicing old Babylonian magic and every tradition - especially the left-hand path. There is such a veil over the eyes of society that such heinous abuse, crime and corruption could be at the highest levels of these secret societies and it's testimonies like Lou's that will help lift that veil from everyone's eyes. Lou is so brave and courageous for coming forth to share her testimony and I ask you all to please put away whatever you are doing give her your full attention as we shine a light on some dark topics and expose what's been hidden for far too long. It's time to make the world a better place for the children of the present and future and it's heroes like Lou who are going to make this dream a reality.CONNECT WITH LOU: Twitter: https://x.com/LouiseBrookes8CONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION:EMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationAll Links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastSupport the show
Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #251 we welcomed Vinod Muthukrishnan, VP & COO at Webex by Cisco based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Vinod leads all go-to-market activities, including strategic communications, marketing and partner & sales enablement. He was previously Co-Founder/CEO of CloudCherry, a customer experience management company, which was acquired by Cisco in October 2019.Prior to that he spent seven years at sea as a First Officer before running Global Sales at Market Simplified. Based in the Bay Area, Vinod enjoys cricket and expanding his library of leadership and P.G. Wodehouse books.In this episode, Vinod and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that his team at Webex by Cisco think through on a daily basis to build world class customer & employee experiences. **Episode #251 Highlight Reel:**1. How time in the Merchant Navy led to a career in entrepreneurship 2. Building CloudCherry & being acquired by Cisco 3. The shift of contact centers from cost to revenue centers 4. Why understanding your customer journey is paramount 5. Foundation for building a world class tech-stack Click here to learn more about Vinod MuthukrishnanClick here to learn more about Webex by CiscoClick here to get in touch with WebexHuge thanks to Vinod for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & customer success space into the future.If you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, stop by your favorite podcast player hit the follow button and leave us a review today.For our Spotify friends, make sure you are following CXC & please leave a 5 star review so we can find new listeners & members of our community.For our Apple friends, same deal -- follow CXCP and leave us a review letting folks know why you love our customer focused content.You know what would be even better?Go tell one of your friends or teammates about CXC's content, our strategic partners (Hubspot, Intercom, Zendesk, & Freshworks) + they can learn more about our CX/CS/RevOps managed services & please invite them to join the CX Nation!Are you looking to learn more about the world of Customer Experience, Customer Success & Revenue Operations?Click here to grab a copy of my book "The Four CX Pillars To Grow Your Business Now" available on Amazon or the CXC website.For you non-readers, go check out the CXChronicles Youtube channel to see our customer & employee focused business content. Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!
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GB2RS News Sunday the 1st of September The news headlines: RSGB collaborates on a special contact with the International Space Station The RSGB's Tonight@8 webinar autumn programme starts tomorrow, the 2nd The RSGB is getting ready for National Coding Week We are delighted to announce that the Radio Society of Great Britain and ARISS, in conjunction with Girlguiding Surrey West and Brooklands Museum including the Innovation Academy, have been collaborating on a special event due to take place on Saturday the 5th of October. Girlguiding President, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will attend a planned contact with the International Space Station as part of a visit to promote the engagement and involvement of girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Further details of the contact and the event will be announced in late September. The RSGB's autumn Tonight@8 programme starts this Monday, the 2nd of September. Brian Coleman, G4NNS will give an update on the Meteor Beacon Project which is a cooperation between the worlds of amateur radio and astronomy. The first phase of this project was completed in May 2022 when the UK meteor beacon GB3MBA went on the air from the Sherwood Observatory of the Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society. It enabled studies of meteor events over the UK using simple equipment and made possible a range of STEM projects featuring radio and astronomy. The second phase of the project, which Brian will describe in the presentation, is to develop a network of receivers streaming their data via a central server for detailed studies of individual meteor events. You can watch and ask questions live on the RSGB YouTube channel or a special BATC channel. To find out more go to the RSGB website at rsgb.org/webinars The RSGB is getting ready for National Coding Week which begins on the 16th of September. This national event is in its 11th year and encourages people of all ages to try coding, or programming as it is also called. During the next few days, the RSGB's Outreach Team will release two new coding activities for you to try on your own, with members of your local club, or at a school or other youth group. These are in addition to the seven activities the Society shared last year. This is a great opportunity to see how coding can link with your usual amateur radio activities, or for you to try something new. If you are planning an activity or an event or would like some support, please email the RSGB National Coding Week Coordinator Nigel Thrower, G3YSW via ncw@rsgb.org.uk You can find the coding activities on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/coding The British Science Association has announced that applications for kick-start grants will open on the 17th of September 2024. The grants are provided to help schools in challenging circumstances to deliver events and activities as part of British Science Week. To find out more visit the British Science Week website and enter ‘Grant applications for British Science Week 2025' in the search box located in the top right-hand corner. If you need some inspiration on how to get involved, the RSGB is already planning for the March event. You can go to rsgb.org/bsw to find out more, as well as to view activity ideas and lesson plans from previous years. If you'd like to get involved or have any questions, you can email the RSGB British Science Week Coordinator, Ian Neal, M0KEO at bsw@rsgb.org.uk RSGB Members can ensure that they are the first to hear about the Society's online webinars and events by registering to receive updates by email. Simply log into the RSGB members' portal, select the ‘Manage Preferences' tab and click the online events option. By selecting this preference you'll be kept up to date on events such as the Tonight@8 webinars, which are already shaping up to have a brilliant programme for the Autumn. Keep an eye on your mailboxes for more news about these soon. Don't forget that the popular Churches and Chapels on the Air event, also known as CHOTA, is taking place on Saturday the 14th of September. Lots of stations will be on the air from 10 am to 4 pm so please give them a call. The operation will be focused on the 80, 40 and 20m bands. To see the list of churches and chapels taking part visit the ‘CHOTA' tab on the World Association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners website at wacral.org The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park, or NRC, will be closed for one day on Monday the 16th of September to allow time for some minor decorating and cleaning. Don't forget that RSGB members can gain free entry to Bletchley Park and the NRC by downloading a voucher from rsgb.org/bpvoucher And now for details of rallies and events Telford Hamfest is taking place today, Sunday the 1st of September at Harper Adams University near Newport, Shropshire. The doors open at 10.15 am and admission is £5. Children up to the age of 16 will be admitted free of charge. Free parking, catering, an RSGB bookstall, and a bring-and-buy area are available on site. For more details visit tdars.org.uk or email John, M0JZH at hamfest@tdars.org.uk The Caister Lifeboat Radio Rally is due to take place on Sunday the 8th of September at Caister Lifeboat station, Caister on Sea, NR30 5DJ. The doors will be open from 9 am to 8 pm and there is no admission fee. Sellers can gain access from 8 am. For more information email Zane, M1BFI via m1bfi@outlook.com or phone 07711 214 790. The Broadcast Engineering Museum near Gainsborough in Lincolnshire is new and a work in progress, so it only opens a few days each year. The next open days are coming up on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of September from 11 am to 4 pm. The Museum contains a vast collection of historic broadcasting equipment and memorabilia, some restored and working, on display in a former RAF sergeants' mess. Free parking is available on-site. For more information email contactus@becg.org.uk or visit becg.org.uk Now the Special Event news Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society is taking part in Churches and Chapels on the Air again this year with special event station GB2SCC. The station will be operating on Saturday the 14th of September from 0900 to 1500UTC on the 40 and 17m bands using SSB. Operators will also be available for VHF and UHF FM calls. For more information see QRZ.com Austin, M0MNE, who is a marine engineer in the Merchant Navy, will be operating special callsign GB0MND on the HF Bands and flying the British Red Ensign from the seafaring town of South Shields, home of the world's longest-operating marine training college. This is to commemorate Merchant Navy Day on the 3rd of September and the merchant seafarers all over the world who work tirelessly, day in and day out, keeping global trade afloat. The station will operate from the 3rd of September until World Maritime Day on the 26th of September. On the 3rd of September, Austin will be concentrating on SSB and CW on the 40, 20 and 15m bands. During the rest of the month, he will be working on all bands using SSB, CW, FT8, and digital modes such as Olivia, Domino, Hell and SSTV. More information about the station and Merchant Navy Day is available via QRZ.com Callington and District Amateur Radio Society will activate Special Event Station GB0EKF for the annual Esedhvos Kernow Festival of Cornish Culture which this year is being held in Callington, Cornwall on Saturday the 7th of September. Listen out for GB0EKF on the local repeaters, HF bands and via the QO-100 satellite. Now the DX news Domenico, IK1MNF is active as IK1MNF/IA5 from Isola d'Elba, EU-028, until the end of September. He is operating using SSB on the 20 to 6m bands. QSOs will be uploaded to Club Log and Logbook of the World. Yann, F1SMB is active as FO/F1SMB from French Polynesia until the 15th of September. His main QTH will be Tahiti, OC-046, with a side trip to Fakarava, OC-066. Usually, he operates FT8 and SSB on the 40 to 10m bands. QSL to F1SMB directly or via the Bureau, Logbook of the World or eQSL. Now the contest news The UK and Ireland Contest Club DX SSB Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday the 31st of August and runs until 1200UTC today, the 1st of September. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. UK and Ireland stations also send their district code. The Worked All Britain DX Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday the 31st of August and ends at 1200UTC today, the 1st of September. The exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square, where applicable. Entries need to be with the contest manager by the 11th of September. Visit the Worked All Britain website for more information and to read more on the rules for the contest. Tomorrow, the 2nd, the Autumn Series SSB Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday the 3rd, the 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, on Tuesday the 3rd, the 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 4th, the 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also, on Wednesday the 4th, the 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. Also, on Wednesday the 4th of September, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. SSB Field Day runs from 1300UTC on Saturday the 7th to 1300UTC on Sunday the 8th of September. Using SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. The 144MHz Trophy Contest runs from 1400UTC on Saturday the 7th to 1400UTC on Sunday the 8th of September. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Saturday the 7th, the CWops CW Open takes place in three four-hour sessions between 0000 and 2359UTC. Using CW on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is serial number and name. The All Asian DX Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday the 7th and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday the 8th of September. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, the exchange is signal report and your age. On Sunday the 8th, the 5th 144MHz Backpackers Contest takes runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Sunday the 8th, the Worked All Britain 2m QRO Phone Contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using AM, FM and SSB on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain square. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 29th of August 2024 We had a good week for HF propagation, at least until we had a Kp index of 5.67 on Wednesday the 28th. This was caused by the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field moving into a south-pointing position. Luckily, it didn't last long and geomagnetic conditions were back to normal by Thursday. The solar flux index remains above 200 with no sign of it dropping. But solar flare activity has not diminished either with 16 M-class flares over the past seven days and more than 60 C-class events. There remains a 55% chance of a further M-class flare and a 10% chance of an X-class event. Tuesday the 27th saw some good activity on the upper HF bands with the 10m band opening up at times. VK has been heard on 28MHz in the mornings, which bodes well for the coming months. The top DX choice this week has been CY9C on Saint Paul Island near Newfoundland. The team is active on all bands until the 5th of September using CW, SSB, FT8, Super Fox and RTTY. VOACAP Online shows that the 20 and 17m bands offer the best chance for a contact and are open from 0900 to 2000 UTC. The 30m band is another strong contender from 2000 to 1000 UTC. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index will start at around 250 but could end the week at 275. As always, it estimates the Kp index will be at 2 all week, but this will depend upon coronal mass ejections, so keep an eye on solarham.com for daily updates. If a solar flare and associated coronal mass ejections do occur, expect the Kp index to rise after about 48 hours, with a lowering of the maximum useable frequency. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The autumn season usually brings thoughts of Tropo since areas of high pressure can often be a feature of this time of year. Most models predict that there will be high pressure moving in to offer Tropo conditions today, the 1st. Thereafter, the models differ, and some bring low pressure over the country for much of the coming week, while others maintain a high-pressure story and the continuation of Tropo. This is potentially useful for the 144MHz UK Activity Contest on Tuesday and Wednesday and, if it lasts, the 144MHz Trophy Contest next weekend along with the Backpackers contest on Sunday the 8th. With the uncertain feel of the forecast at the moment, we may find rain scatter is the main option on the GHz bands. Meteor scatter is again reduced to non-shower random events with just a minor shower, the Aurigids, peaking on the 31st of August. This shower has produced brief unexpected outbursts with a zenithal hourly rate of around 30 to 50 per hour in 1935, 1986, 1994 and 2019. Random meteor flux is at its annual maximum in September with relatively good rates, especially during morning hours. Pre-dawn is the best time to try. The solar conditions continue to provide chance auroras. Keep one eye on the Kp index and lock the frequency of some northern European beacons into your rig's memory. Lastly, it's the nominal end of the 2024 summer Sporadic-E season and the daily blogs on Propquest have finished. However, some years can produce surprise Sporadic-E events during the first week of September. Moon declination starts the weekend still high but falling, going negative again on Thursday the 5th. So, Moon visibility windows will also fall, as will the peak Moon elevation. Moon apogee is also next Thursday so path losses are still increasing. 144MHz sky noise is low until Monday but, shortly after moonrise that day, the Sun and the Moon become close in the sky and continue to be until after moonset on Tuesday. This means sky noise will be very high, especially at VHF, due to wide antenna beamwidths. And that's all from the propagation team this week.
Join AK Talk Show for an exciting episode featuring Navjot, the "Singh of Seas." Discover the adventurous life at sea, the daily challenges, and the process of joining the Merchant Navy. Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion on maritime careers and seafaring life.
Former Brisbane carnival winner Setanta, a $2.3M yearling and brother to Merchant Navy was back in the winners circle last night in Hong Kong. Mark Newnham says he has now won 2 races since arriving in his stable.
Join us on a transformative journey as we welcome Simon McCoy, a man whose life story reads like an epic adventure novel. From his early days in the merchant navy to hitchhiking across America and getting entangled in smuggling rings, Simon's path has been anything but ordinary. Now a practicing Buddhist and insightful author, Simon shares his incredible experiences and discusses his upcoming book, "Finding Peace," to add to the series "To Live Outside the Law." We kick off with a grounding meditation exercise, setting the stage for Simon's riveting tales of risk, resilience, and transformation. In our exploration of the mind, we guide listeners through a psychological exercise that uncovers deep personal insights. Picture your dream house, walk through serene woods to a Caribbean beach, and discover what these symbols say about your inner world, personal relationships, and problem-solving approaches. Simon participates too, revealing his own contemplations and memories, including reflections on his father and youthful adventures. This segment promises to be a reflective and enriching experience, offering listeners a unique way to understand themselves better. The episode crescendos with gripping stories from Simon's life, from his rebellious youth and time in the merchant navy to his smuggling escapades and the trials of evading law enforcement. We also tackle contemporary issues like the inefficiencies of the banking system and the opioid crisis, exploring the potential benefits of drug legalization. With humor, honesty, and a touch of irony, Simon's anecdotes paint a vivid picture of a life lived on the edge, ultimately finding solace in spirituality and writing. Don't miss this captivating episode—it's an unforgettable ride through meditation, memory, and meaning. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:03) - Journey Through Meditation and Memories (0:06:49) - Journey of Psychological Understanding (0:14:13) - A Life of Smuggling and Adventure (0:23:35) - Life of Risk and Success (0:35:23) - Banking Frustrations and Delays (0:40:23) - Smuggling and Dodging Authorities (0:50:17) - Cocaine and Recreational Drug Use (1:04:12) - The Opioid Crisis and Legalization --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS --------- (0:00:03) - Journey Through Meditation and Memories Mindful breathing, Simon McCoy's adventurous past, his book series, and a guided visualization exercise exploring his inner world. (0:06:49) - Journey of Psychological Understanding Imaginative exercise reveals insights into relationships, problem-solving, and inner happiness through dream house, nature, and a ceramic mug. (0:14:13) - A Life of Smuggling and Adventure A rebellious youth's journey through defiance, adventure, and pursuit of freedom, marked by smuggling, anti-apartheid stance, and dismissal from the Merchant Navy. (0:23:35) - Life of Risk and Success Personal anecdotes, career transitions, college life, substance experimentation, job struggles, success in sales, financial crises. (0:35:23) - Banking Frustrations and Delays Banks' inefficiencies and frustrations, complicated transactions, historical scandals, and persistent challenges in the financial sector. (0:40:23) - Smuggling and Dodging Authorities Navigating banks and using modern solutions, transitioning to smuggling and its risks, strategies, and acceptance. (0:50:17) - Cocaine and Recreational Drug Use Unexpected encounter leads to cocaine use, discussing personal responsibility and respect for the substance. (1:04:12) - The Opioid Crisis and Legalization The rise of fentanyl-laced drugs and the opioid crisis in America, the aggressive marketing of OxyContin, Portugal's successful approach to drug regulation, and the need for better mental health support. Check out Simons links below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7CFQTHN?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_CAXWJ85DT1M9BC9PPF6N&tag=kp025-21&linkCode=kpe https://www.toliveoutsidethelaw.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-john-hewitt/message
On this episode, we'll speak to Frank Deagan of the Irish Survivalist Group. Frank will tell us about a real-life SHTF situation aboard a Merchant Navy vessel some years ago. We'll talk shop and discuss the current state of the world. Don't miss this one. Let's get to it.Visit Frank's FaceBook GroupISG - Irish Survivalist GroupSupport us:Become a PatreonBuy Me a CoffeeOff Grid Texas WebsiteVisit Our Brand New Podcast Dedicated Website: (Under Construction)TOPSBunker.comLeave us a voice message at:Speak Pipe OPSYouTube Channel:HoneyComb HollowFacebook:@OffGridTexasEmail:SHTF@TOPSBunker.comTop Reads:Good Stress Bad Stress - Mastering the Art of Stress ResilienceClick these Links to explore Our Great Products:*OGTX Fully Loaded 72hr Bug-Out Bags*Legacy Premium Food Storage Buckets*Light My Fire of Sweden*Combat Wipes Off-Grid Personal Cleansing*BioLite - Your Energy Everywhere*ARM - Atwood Rope Manufacturer*EcoFlow - Solar Power Generators*OGTX Merch - Wear it ProudOGTX Affiliate Brands...Monkey Fist Survival Paracord Self-Defense KeychainHarmony House Camping, Dehydrated & Emergency FoodsHarvest Right Freeze Dry Food at Home My Patriot SupplyMega KnifeSHTF-Proof Vape ProductsMusic:Badlands by Casey ParnellLiceSupport the show
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1 - MarrakechEpisode 2 - SvalbardEpisode 3 - The Cook IslandsEpisode 4 - Great YarmouthEpisode 5 - ConstantinopleEpisode 6 - The Loire ValleyEpisode 7 - Nova ScotiaEpisode 8 - AmsterdamEpisode 9 - Tierra Del FuegoEpisode 10 - Santa FeEpisode 11 - MombasaEpisode 12-LondonGraphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 12-LondonWhere Tom contemplates what to do with his life."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the sanctuary of HMS Crumpet, facilitating international trade across the globe. Yes! Before being removed from anonymity by Huron City Radio, and then chucked back into it, I did indeed travel the world.And you know...it was back in eighty nine...on what must have been...my very last voyage..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 11-MombasaWhere Tom recalls his very first trip on the HMS Crumpet. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the decrepit HMS Crumpet, transporting the world's crap across the globe. Yes! Before I settled down to a life of mediocrity and austerity, I experienced excitement all over the planet.And you know...I remember my very first trip on the Crumpet...all the way back...must have been seventy five, yes...seventy five..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 10-Santa FeWhere Tom takes a bus from Chicago down Route 66. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the rusty HMS Crumpet, transporting uselss tat across the globe. Yes! You may think I'm just a good for nothing radio presenter, but was also a globetrotting vagabond!And you know...we had this job...this time in the Great Lakes...around eighty seven, or something like that..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 9-Tierra Del fuegoWhere Tom is pierced by love's arrow at the bottom of the world."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the flaky HMS Crumpet, transporting weird and often dangerous cargo acros the globe. Yes! Prior to being the voice of the Midnite Hour, I had a previous existence on the ocean waves!And you know...back in early eighty two...we transported emu jerky...all the way, to Buenos Aeires..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 8-AmsterdamWhere Tom finds inadvertently finds himself on a river cruise down the Rhine ."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the creaky HMS Crumpet, transporting barely legal cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before the life of radio celebrity came and found me, I was a traveler of the world!And you know...I recall this time...back in seventy nine...after a raucous and heavy night...out on the town in Amsterdam..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 7-Nova ScotiaWhere Tom longs to be something other than a sailor loading and unloading cargo."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the tardy HMS Crumpet, transporting unusual and defective cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before being press-ganged into hosting these 'shows', on Huron City Radio, I had a life on the seven seas!And there was this time...when we stopped off in Halifax, Nova Scotia...to return a shipment of unwanted poutine from europe's restaurants...around eighty three I think..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom BobbajobskiSoundscapes by Justin Dean
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 6-The Loire ValleyWhere Tom spends a summer in the idyllic French countryside."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the decrepit HMS Crumpet, transporting climate destroying goods across the globe. Yes! Before landing my dream job entertaining you lucky listeners, the ocean was my mistress.And you know...one June...we had a whole month off...around, er, eighty four I do remember..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 5-ConstantipnopleWhere Tom's is in pursuit of his clothes on a camel named Rhonda."Greetings landlubbers, it's Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the shabby HMS Crumpet, transporting dubious and inferior cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before I ended up broadcasting to the world on Huron City Radio, I did, actually, see that world.And you know...how did I ended end up with a range of homemade underwear... in markets and bazars from Taipei to Tangiers? Well...it was back in eighty six, if I recall correctly..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 4-Great Yarmouth Where Tom and his shipmates seek excitement while on shore leave. "Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the decrepit HMS Crumpet, transporting pointless and wasteful cargo across the globe. Yes! Before I found solace on my little grey ship in Lower Lake Huron, I was an ocean going mercenary!And you know...there was a time...off the east coast of England...I'm pretty sure it was in sweltering summer of seventy seven..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
In a world of quiet quitting and the ‘Great Resignation', what should employers be doing to keep their best people? This week Mark chats to Steve Jacobs, a director at WTW, to discuss the importance of employee benefits and how to navigate the ever-changing trends in the workplace. With the shift in employee expectations post COVID-19, and a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, they look at the differences between employer and employee perspectives on what constitutes a ‘benefit' now and, in particular, what employees sometimes value above money. They discuss diversity and inclusion, global differences in legislation and the challenge of the multi-gen workforce. With a background in the Merchant Navy, and now working for WTW, a world leader in data driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital – Steve has seen it all, and his business has helped businesses to navigate stormy, unpredictable waters. GET IN TOUCH! We would love to hear your thoughts on today's episode, email us at podcasts@larking-gowen.co.uk. We'd also love it if you could rate us 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts or Spotify; this really helps people find us! You can also watch us on YouTube! Click here Show notes • Connect with Steve on LinkedIn • Find out about the work of WTW: wtwco.com & UK: wtw-healthandbenefits.co.uk • Leadership & Life Chat – Andy Nicol and Sue Liburd • Brené Brown podcasts • Ken Blanchard: ‘The One Minute Manager' • Ravin Jesuthasan: The future of work Thank you to our sponsors Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors – check out their website to see how they could help your business www.larking-gowen.co.uk © Larking Gowen LLP
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 3-The Cook IslandsWhere Tom comprehends that's what's inside you is what's important."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the flaky HMS Crumpet, transporting weird and often dangerous cargo acros the globe. Yes! I'm not just the honey voiced saviour of Huron City Radio, I'm a seasoned traveller of the continents of the world!And you know...it was sometime in eighty one...when we had stopped...among the islands of Polynesia..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 2-SvalbardWhere Tom's progress in his canoe runs anything but smoothly."Greetings landlubbers, it is I, Tom Bobbajobski here, regaling you with tales from my time in the Merchant Navy aboard the errant HMS Crumpet, transporting nefarious and questionable cargo across the globe. Yes! Before finding myself working on Huron City Radio of all places, I did, in fact, traverse the planet.And you know...there was a time...when I had taken a trip in a canoe off the coast of Iceland...back in the spring of, eighty five I do believe..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
Tom Bobbajobski's tales from his time in the Merchant Navy aboard the HMS Crumpet. Journeys of adventure the likes of which you've never heard before, nor are likely to again. Episode 1-MarrakechWhere Tom learns the art of haggling amid the bustling markets of Marrakech. "Greetings landlubbers, Tom Bobbajobski here regaling you with tales from my time in the MerchantNavy on the HMS Crumpet transporting cargo acros the globe. Yes! Before being plucked from obscurity by Huron City Radio, and then fading back into it once again, I travelled the world.And you know there was a time when I was in Marrakesh, back in eighty eight. I was working a ship that was transporting tripe from the North of England to specialist restaurants in Cape Town. We had docked for a couple of days in Casablanca so I made the trip inland to Marrakesh..."Graphic by Anson PavlovVoice of Tom Bobbajobski
On the 2nd September 1942 in Loch Ewe, Scotland, a large convoy of ships carrying food, ammunition, tanks, artillery pieces and materiel set sail for Archangel, Russia. This convoy would be of vital importance to the Soviet troops fighting the Nazis at Stalingrad. The Germans did all they could to disrupt and destroy the ships of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, and many of the green recruits, at sea for the first time, had the freezing weather conditions to deal with as well as the enemy. John McKay joins to discuss the horrors experienced by the crew members of PQ18. John McKay Links Arctic Convoy PQ18: 25 Days That Changed the Course of the War Ice on Deck SS Mary Luckenbach explodes John on X Ollie Links Ollie on X Clash of Empires: The Anglo-Ashanti Wars - Aspects of History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chloe Matharu is a singer songwriter who plays the harp. Chloe's music is inspired by the sea and her time working in the Merchant Navy; and Olivia Partington is dedicated to helping find solutions in fighting climate change and creating ways to inspire young people to get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George Cann was in the Merchant Navy. He was honored at the the Branch 126 in Westmount. The CBC's Erin Pottie spoke with George and David Keeping. David Keeping is a Sergeant-at-Arms and he arranged the special ceremony.
This leadership season continues with an esteemed leader in the maritime field, Captain Richard Bridge. Hailing from Cornwall, he has spent a lifetime dedicated to our oceans. His seafaring journey began at a young age when he joined the Merchant Navy, which ultimately saw him command some of the world's most prestigious cruise ships and expedition superyachts - including the 126-meter Octopus and 162-meter Eclipse, to name a few. He chats about some of his incredible adventures, involving the discovery of a World War 2 aircraft carrier wreck and continues to assemble and lead teams for these ambitious expeditions. Richard believes in learning something from the whole team, no matter what the size, something that has shaped his leadership style. He passionately advocates that the care and well-being of the crew are paramount, recognising that leaders must be in command but also willing to seek help and foster teamwork.With his fingers on the pulse of the maritime industry, Richard provides valuable insights into its future, highlighting the shift toward purpose-driven yacht ownership and commitment to exploration and sustainability. It is a thought-provoking episode for those leaders both in and out of the maritime industry, offering inspiring leadership advice.For more information on our leadership courses, click here.
Hello :) Well, this is an unusual episode in several ways, but the main one is the relative lack of personal updates and housekeeping. If you want to know what I've been up to this past month, now would be a great time to sign up to my monthly Newsletter, deets below! Now, I'm aware I don't talk about my background or my family much, save for the occasional regular subtweet to my my mother. But anyway. A couple of years after I was born, my mother re-married. And Gary, the chap she married, had an interesting job – he was a refrigeration engineer in the Merchant Navy. While he's long since left that role (he had some twenty-five years since doing the same role for a large supermarket chain specialising in frozen foods), this was how I first knew him, and thus may have been a childhood influence on my travels. And it occurred to me, after I'd done a few of my podcasts, that it would make an interesting episode – it's travel-related, it's a historic snapshot of a life that's very different now, and above all, it's not something I think many of you would necessarily know about. I certainly didn't know a lot about it growing up, and as you'll hear, there's probably some reasons for that. So a couple of years ago I went to visit, took my laptop and microphone, and set about interviewing him all about his life and his adventures. The full 2hr 11min interview is available on my Patreon, along with some images of the ships he served on. Note he has a strong accent and a slightly fluid way of speaking. This did not help the transcription. Topics discussed include: * What is the Merchant Navy and why he joined * Seasickness and bad weather * What problems could occur en route * How big the ships he served on were, and how they were structured * What the working life was life, and who he served with * Food and drink on board * How he'd pass the time on long journeys * Shore leave and visiting off-brochure places * The Merchant Navy now A PDF transcript of this podcast is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Until next time, bye for now. :)
At the point at which this episode is published, Matt is on an expedition in Alaska directing a film for National Geographic. Instead of taking a break from weekly releases, we thought we'd share some of his favourite episodes from early on in the life of the podcast.Episode 154 is From The Archives and features Iain Miller. Iain is a sea kayaker and first-ascent sea stack climber. After twenty years sailing the world with the Merchant Navy, Iain made a home in western Donegal, and he has barely left since. Now, Iain's days are spent out in his kayak looking for unclimbed rock, and – in his own words – "Those moments in time that can't be replicated". This episode is a testament to the possibilities of a life of adventure close to home, but is also a deep reflection on the tolls of an institutionalised life that one feels trapped in, and how an eventual escape and reinvention can make all the difference. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A judge in Texas has ruled that women who experience pregnancy complications are temporarily exempt from the state's abortion bans. The ruling comes after a group of thirteen women and two doctors sued the state of Texas in March of this year, calling for a clarification of the law. However, the injunction is only temporary until the lawsuit is decided - and the state of Texas has appealed the ruling. Dr Emma Long, Associate Professor in American History and Politics at the University of East Anglia, joins Clare McDonnell to explain the significance of the ruling. Author and researcher Dr Julia Ebner has spent the last two years immersed in one of the darkest corners of the internet, the world of incels. She has been pretending to be an unhappily single, unemployed, male in his late 20s who is tired of feminism. This is part of her decade-long work going undercover investigating different extremist movements and how they pose a risk to democracy. Her new book, Going Mainstream, looks at the rapid spread of extremism into our mainstream social and political discourse. Chloe Matharu is an award-winning, singer songwriter and harpist. She has cultural roots in Scotland, Wales and the Punjab, and draws inspiration from her time in the Merchant Navy and the natural world as experienced at sea. Her debut album, Small Voyages, was selected for Celtic Music Radio's Album of the Year. At Celtic Connections she was awarded the revered Danny in February this year. She joins the programme live in the studio to talk about her music and to perform The Silkie of Sule Skerry. More than 60 women have made allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment against the US comedian and actor Bill Cosby. But only one woman, Andrea Constand, was able to gain a criminal conviction. In 2018, he was sent to prison for three to 10 years on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. At the time it was celebrated as a major win for the #MeToo movement. Less than three years later, he was freed when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his conviction on a legal technicality. In a new two-part documentary exclusively for ITVX from 10 August, The Case Against Cosby, Andrea tells her story. Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Kirsty Starkey
A time-travelling love story? Where can we sign up??? To say this book ticked all our summer romance boxes would be an understatement.When Lily and Joshua go missing in the past, it shapes their children Eva and Tommy in not only their present, but how they navigate their futures with a huge secret, they can also time travel. Find Pim on socials;Instagram: @pim.wangtechawatWebsite: pimwangetchawat.netArticle on the deportation of Chinese men after World War II: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/02/chinese-seafarers-were-coerced-into-leaving-uk-after-war-home-office-admits#Gemma Chan on her father being in the Merchant Navy:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/08/gemma-chan-on-the-truth-about-her-fathers-life-at-sea
My guest's name is frequently brought up on this podcast when I ask them which CDV they enjoyed working with, so I am very happy he agreed to share the first part of his story with us. Why just the first part? Well, he worked for Club Med from 1967 to 1999 and spent twenty of those years as a Legendary Chief of Village! His first season was in 1967 in Club Med Caprera in Sardinia, Italy as a Scuba G.O. Everyone, please help me welcome the amazing, Mike Coltman!! I hope you are sitting comfortably because Mike came with some stories!! It's impossible to take a distinguished career like Mike's and condense it to one hour, so Mike will be back at a later date to talk about his Chief of Village years. Before Club Med, a leg injury curtailed his burgeoning football career, so he went into the Merchant Navy as an Engineer Officer. But a chance viewing of “Thunderball” in 1965 starring Sean Connery as James Bond and being entranced by the underwater scenes, led Mike to scuba diving. Twelve months later from that viewing, Mike was a certified Scuba Instructor. What's included in this interview? Well, if you worked in Martinique as I did, you probably wondered where those cannons came from. Wonder no more, because Mike helped in raising those cannons to the surface from the Diamond Rock dive site!! He tells the amazing tale of how they found the cannons and the incredible amount of work it took to raise them. Mike also opened the village of Club Med Fort Royal in Guadeloupe in 1969/1970 and lets us know in vivid detail what that was like. So many stories in one hour, too numerous to mention here! Mike also worked with a lot of the legendary Chief of Villages back in the day, so if you are a Club Med historian, you will love this episode! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review at Apple podcasts.
Redburn. His First Voyage Being the Sailor Boy Confessions and Reminiscences of the Son-Of-A-Gentleman in the Merchant Navy
Gill helps guide us through researching ancestors in Wales with topics including Welsh names, patronymic names, Welsh places, chapel and church records, non-conformity, the effects of the industrial revolution, boatbuilding, steel, coal and copper mining, Welsh geography, parishes old and new, crime and punishment, the National Library of Wales, local archives, GENUKI, family history societies, newspapers and journals, AGRA, maritime history, migration, emigration and much more. A companion blog post with links and resources is available at https://emmacox.co.uk/researching-welsh-ancestors.
During the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Navy lost 24 warships, costing Canada more than 2,000 souls. The Merchant Navy lost 58 ships and more than 1,000 lives. But they did their job which was to escort more than 25,000 merchant ships across the Atlantic during perilous times. Military historian Ted Barris chronicles those missions in his new book, "Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My guest this week is Anne Watkins, who came to Lampeter in 1985, after originally expecting to work for the Civil Service, where she studied Philosophy and Ethics in Western Thought. Anne recalls hearing the sheep bleating on the hills and knowing that Lampeter was the place for her. We talk about long friendships especially with the overseas students and about how Philosophy helped her to think carefully. Anne also did an MA in Interfaith Relations. Anne talks about growing up in Cardiff and her earliest memories and her traumatic transition to high school. She remembers her Catholic education and the Corpus Christi procession. She remembers listening to the charts when growing up and discusses how her dreams have changed over the years. We find out why Anne couldn't join the Merchant Navy and how she always wanted to travel. Anne failed her ‘O' levels but ended up staying and working in Higher Education and made it her mission to improve education for others. Anne is a fanatical record keeper by way of diaries and photograph albums. She started keeping a diary in 1974 and reflects on how the photo interest in the early days, pre-digital, was expensive. Anne talks about the teachers who inspired her, and remembers dancing around a cauldron at school and being given animals to look after. She also remembers some of the gigs she went to see when growing up. Anne then talks about what has changed in recent years in terms of going out vs. staying at home due to lockdown. We get to hear her lockdown story which involved her having to change her routine. She returned to letter writing and encouraged others to do so. Anne talks about why she found coming out of lockdown difficult, and how she spent much of lockdown without internet. Towards the end of the interview, Anne talks about how she would live her life again in the same way and how she tries not to dwell too much on what is negative. She considers whether she maybe has been living too much in the past, discusses why friendships are crucially important and why her home has been referred to as a shrine. Please note: Opinions expressed are solely those of Chris Deacy and Anne Watkins and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the University of Kent.
The Braw and and The Brave is a podcast about people and their passions. Episode 187 is in conversation with singer songwriter and Celtic harpist Chloe Matharu. Drawing on her experiences as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy sailing around the world on oil tankers, Chloe shares her stories through her captivating music, blending the hypnotic quality of her voice with her serene and enchanting arrangements played on the harp. Being of Scottish, Welsh and Punjabi heritage, Chloe sings in both English and Welsh, bringing her unique perspective as a modern day female seafarer into the limelight through the her thoughtful lyrics. Performing all over Scotland and on the brink of releasing her debut album, Chloe recounts the journey towards creating her own music and the experiences to date that have shaped her as both a person and an artist. Enjoy! Links www.chloematharu.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ChloeMatharuMusic https://www.instagram.com/inverclydeharpist/ https://twitter.com/GirlMatharu Download links and preorder link for Chloe's debut album Catching a Free Ride: https://youtu.be/KaFa5kN7eW8 Catching a Free Ride https://listen.scot/cmcfr Small Voyages: https://girlandaharp.bandcamp.com/releases https://listen.scot/cmsv If you've enjoyed this episode you can help support the production of future episodes by clicking on the Ko-Fi link below. Many thanks. https://ko-fi.com/thebrawandthebrave Follow The Braw and The Brave https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave https://twitter.com/BrawBrave See https://soundcloud.com/ for privacy and terms of use
In this episode we begin with Pier working in the Merchant Navy as a ships engineer, we cover transporting tea, a very special bar in Malaysia, Christmas at sea and so much more.We then have a further 12 mini episodes covering his travels which will be published over the next 12 days so while you are on holiday or commuting lets travel with Pier. I want to say what an absolute pleasure it was to hear these wonderful stories. Thank you Pier for the opportunity to tell your stories. allaboutyoupodcast@yahoo.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4LdtyFjqvaCIzwukQxXfjQ
Marco Cher-Gibard is half-Chinese (but it's more complicated than that) and lives in Melbourne on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples. We chat about: - Learning and relearning Chinese culture - From the circus to the slums, the Merchant Navy to Batik Bazaar - His mum was a hippy escaping Footscray - Not fitting in with your family - Marco's artist residency in Beijing - When your reference point for a place (Singapore) doesn't exist anymore - Anything that happens in public in China you can watch - Portraiture through sound - Marco Polo - The privilege of travelling on a western passport, being male but not white - Taxi drivers are the only people who are welcome to ask “where are you from?” - All of a sudden becoming attractive - Not leaning on the POC box - Art about identity is trendy and this could change Mixed media: ‘Spiderboys' by Ming Cher, Sax People by Marco Cher-Gibard Hosted by: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson Guest: Marco Cher-Gibard Music by: Green Twins Edited by: Kate Robinson Special thanks: Footscray Community Arts Centre, Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program, and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations. If you have any questions or feedback you can find us on Instagram @beingbiracialpodcast or send us an email at beingbiracialpodcast@gmail.com
Since starting work Seumas Kerr has circumnavigated the world as an officer cadet in the Merchant Navy, joined the Army for a £5 bet, leaving after 35 years as a Major General. Since leaving the Army he has worked in Qatar for a year as COO for the Doha Development Company, producing the Conceptual Master Plan for Doha City. He was then a Carillion Director for 12 years and is currently Managing Director of the D Group, a Business Development Company in Mayfair, London and a Strategic Adviser for Lockheed Martin an American Defence Company.He lives in Sherborne, Dorset and London. He has been married to Sue for 44 years and they have 3 grown up daughters who are all married and live and work in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 20: Shackleton If there was ever a man with a sense of adventure and a roaming spirit, it was Earnest Shackleton. Earnest left school at the age of 16 to join the Merchant Navy. After that, he spent four years learning his trade as an apprentice on a square-rigged sailing ship. He then trained to be an officer, working his way up through the ranks. In 1898 he earned his master mariner certificate and got a job as an officer on the Union Castle line. He primarily did the sailing route between London and South Africa. Shackleton was a man of resolute character. And just a few weeks ago, we were reminded of the perseverance of Shackleton and his crew. SHOW NOTES: :10 Shackleton's Younger Life :40 The Discovery of the Endurance 2:07 The Man Behind the Story 3:00 1901 - RSS Discovery 3:40 Shackleton Returns to England 4:00 Working for Beardmore 4:07 The Nimrod 5:15 The Boss 6:00 The Next Great Adventure 7:15 The Women Applicants 8:00 All Male Crew 8:15 The Ship 9:20 Setting Sail 9:50 They Reach the Sea 10:00 Stuck at Ice 11:25 The Escape 12:30 Heading to Elephant Island 13:40 Departure to South Georgia 14:30 South Georgia Trekking 15:22 Rescuing the 22 Men on Elephant Island 17:15 Shackleton's Final Adventure Connect with Sydney Zaruba: Nautical Nonsense on Instagram Sydney on Instagram Nautical Nonsense & Sydney on Patreon Nautical Nonsense Website Nautical Nonsense Merchandise
The Walkabout Seaman is an energetic, pugnacious, Englishman who grew up in the circus. With a cauliflower ear and a heart of gold, he shares with us his experiences living and scraping by in Spain as a cook, planting trees in the Golan Heights of Israel, hitchhiking to Haifa, cooking for the British Army, finding and losing a wife while working on yachts in Florida, and going to work on a U.S. flag cruise ship in Hawaii. Cheers!If you are interested in going to sea visit mymaritimecareer.orgFair winds and following seas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theshipslogpodcast)
In episode 162 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of receiving and giving feedback, the long term project and using all forms of art as inspiration, information and aspiration within photographic practice. Plus this week photographer Mik Critchlow takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' Mik Critchlow is a social documentary photographer based in the North East of England who has worked on long term community-based projects for over forty years. The son of a miner, he has worked within the community with a deep-rooted empathy for the townsfolk, and the area he documents. Critchlow left high school in 1970 at the age of 15 years without academic qualifications and went straight into the workplace two days after leaving school, gaining full-time employment as a tailor's trimmer at a local clothing factory. From there, he went straight into the Merchant Navy as a cabin boy and worked his way through the ranks to become a Steward/Cook, whilst being active within the National Union of Seamen. In 1977, he enrolled on a two-year course at his local College studying Art History and Graphic design as a mature student, it was while at college that he picked up a camera for the first time and immediately fell in love with the medium and process of photography. On seeing an exhibition of paintings by the ‘Pitmen Painters', he realised the value of art as a social document and in the same year, he began a long-term photography project which documented his home-town of Ashington, Northumberland. In 1979 he received grant funding from Northern Arts (Arts Council of England) to produce documentary photography work in the area. In 1980 he was commissioned by Side Gallery, Newcastle and was introduced to fellow photographers Chris Killip, Graham Smith and Sirkka Liisa Konttinen, who were also producing long term projects on the working class communities of the North East of England. For the past 42 years, Critchlow has photographed the town, people and surrounding areas of Ashington, the town in which he was born, educated and still lives. His work is held in public and private collections and has been exhibited widely. A book of his work Coal Town was published in 2019. www.mikcritchlow.com You can now subscribe to our weekly newsletter at https://www.getrevue.co/profile/unofphoto Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, documentary filmmaker, BBC Radio contributor and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019). Grant's book What Does Photography Mean to You? including 89 photographers who have contributed to the A Photographic Life podcast is on sale now £9.99 © Grant Scott 2021
This week we bring to you the amazing story of Vinod Mutthukrishnan and Cloud Cherry. Vinod was a sailor in merchant navy and one fine day he decided to quit and get into the world of tech and today he is the COO of Cisco CCBU! Enjoy this incredible journey in our conversation this week! Created by : Ram and Bharad, just a bunch of nice guys ... Music Credits : The awesome folks at Ample Tunes
1. Alex's Youtube channel #NavalHistoryLive2. Drach's Youtube channel Drachinifel 3. Jamie's Youtube Channel Armoured Carriers4. "Why Military Sealift Command Needs Merchant Mariners at the Helm," by Sal Mercogliano, CIMSEC, September 2, 2020.
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