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We have an ongoing national lifeguard shortage.   This is not good.   This poses a significant risk to water safety in communities for the 3rd year.   American Lifeguard Association (ALA) has launched a crucial initiative. and Wyatt Werneth their spokesperson, who's like the Jame Bond of Lifeguards, is making headlines highlighting a crucial reality:   "Professional lifeguards, the dedicated guardians of our waterways, are deserving of both acknowledgment and compensation that mirror the critical nature of their work.”   The ALA is calling on employers to enhance their Lifeguard incentive offerings, including bonuses, reimbursement of training expenses, and competitive wages.   It's a strategic effort designed to not only draw a wider range of qualified lifeguard candidates but also to elevate the profession of lifeguarding to a highly esteemed and rewarding career choice.   I've always wanted to be a lifeguard I wonder if it's too late? LOL I'm half kidding of course, because I'd feel self-conscious walking around in a bathing suit as my work outfit but hey all day but never underestimate the life saving power of a Grandma!    They do think it's time to widen the net of appeal to lifeguarding which includes encouraging older people as well.   Wyatt joined me on The Debbie Nigro Show to share what we all need to do to solve the lifeguard shortage for the safety of all.    Wyatt is a great choice as the Official Spokesperson of the American Lifeguard Association. He's a highly skilled waterman with core training in rescue swimming and public safety diving, and he also holds several world records.     He served as the head of the Cocoa Beach Fla. patrol and has over 20 years of experience in various military and contractor roles worldwide. His expertise extends to MAROP (Marine Operations) in marine environments, working with the USCG as an Officer in tactical/security and medical fields, and collaborating with the US and UK Special Operations Forces.   He's also a really cool stuntman who's done outrageous stunts in a multitude of movies you've likely seen. But his World Record is one of the things he's most proud of.   “I have a Guinness World Record. It is in paddle boarding, 345 miles, and I'll tell you a story about that.  I was the  lifeguard chief of an area that has 72 miles of ocean front, and at that time, we only had 13 lifeguard stations available for 210 beach accesses for 110 days out of the year. We ended up having a tremendous amount of drownings. And at that time, in 2007, we'd already had 10 drownings. So what I did, in fact, on the actual anniversary. 17 years ago, I did the paddleboard journey. And what it was, I considered it dragging a cross for the souls that we lost.  You know, I pulled each of these people out of the water, I met their families, grieved with them. And the only way I could deal with it was I was like, well, you know what, I'm going to drag her across. So I put myself on a paddle board in the open ocean and I paddle boarded night and day for 10 days. And just to remember every soul, to bring awareness to the drownings, to these people's lives, to the lack of lifeguards, beach safety, it was during beach safety week. And yeah, I'm very proud of that. I think that, of all the things I've done, is a major accomplishment and a signature of what I do.”   The Drown Zero Foundation. . Wyatt Werneth's passionate about the Drown Zero Foundation - making beaches safer one beach at a time.   Drown Zero which started as a Cocoa Beach Rotary Club project has successfully implemented sixty-two (62) Drown Zero flotation device stations along Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.   These “Throw – Don't Go!” stations provide beaches without lifeguards (unguarded or off duty) a means to assist a s distressed swimmer. As in throw the orange floatation ring into the water don't try and save someone yourself. Call 9-1-1 and keep your eyes on the swimmer until first responders arrive.   These stations are available for adoption, which helps make the Drown Zero Project possible. The Drown Zero project has been made possible by the Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation, Cocoa Beach Rotary Club in conjunction with the Cities of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.   'Drown Zero International' now has the ability with support from the Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundations as well as donations to help bring this life saving project to your community. Please feel free to contact them for more information. drownzeroint@gmail.com 321-704-0151   Meanwhile back to the Lifeguard Shortage…It's time we take our Lifeguards seriously so enjoy this podcast of my live conversation with Wyatt Werneth on The Debbie Nigro Show.

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Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today's episode, Larry chats with his friend, Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and Official Spokesperson of the Good Tidings Foundation, Jason Mraz. The interview takes place in Jason's home studio located at his cleverly named property, The Mranch, where he explains what takes place on his 18 acres in Oceanside, CA. From there, Jason and Larry quickly dive into a recent benefit concert that Jason hosted highlighting eight children's charities in San Diego County. Each of these diverse organizations performed one of Jason's songs at the event entitled, “Kaleidoscope”, in front of thousands of guests. The conversation flows around the desire to help more under-represented and under-resourced youth. The Good Tidings Foundation and the Jason Mraz Foundation have partnered to create two amazing artistic spaces at the San Diego Young Artist Music Academy and A.R.T.S. in National City. In the coming year, GT and Jason will once again partner on an artistic makeover for another deserving charity.

Ali Velshi is joined by Michael Cohen, Principal at Crisis-X, Michael McFaul, Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Hanan Ashrawi, Fmr. Official Spokesperson of the Palestinian Delegation to Middle East Peace Process, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at NYU, Barton Gellman, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Joe Walsh, Fmr. Republican Congressman, Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Writer at the Washington Post, Diana Buttu, Fmr. Spokesperson at Palestine Liberation Organization, and Stephen Chbosky, Author of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”.

Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, CIO, Columnist, Author, Radio Host, Board Member, Forbes Tech Council & TEDx Speaker Forbes.com Securityfanatics.com Show Notes About The Guest(s): Nick Espinosa is a cybersecurity expert, author, and speaker. He is the founder of Security Fanatics, a company that specializes in cybersecurity and risk management. With over two decades of experience in the field, Nick has worked with clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. He is passionate about educating individuals and organizations on the importance of cybersecurity and helping them develop effective defense strategies. Summary: Nick Espinosa is a cybersecurity expert and the founder of Security Fanatics. In this episode, he discusses the biggest threats to personal and business security in 2023, emphasizing the importance of educating individuals on cybersecurity. He also talks about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity and the potential risks associated with AI in the future. Nick highlights the need for customized cybersecurity solutions and risk assessment for each organization. He also shares insights on the impact of AI on disinformation campaigns and the challenges of detecting AI-generated content. Key Takeaways: The human factor is the biggest threat to cybersecurity, as many individuals lack the necessary knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity risks. AI is becoming increasingly sophisticated and can be used by hackers to exploit vulnerabilities and launch cyber attacks. Education and training on cybersecurity should start at an early age to ensure individuals are aware of the risks and can make informed decisions. The future of AI in cybersecurity is uncertain, as AI algorithms can learn from other AI models, leading to a dilution of accuracy and reliability. Security theater, such as airport security measures, can create a false sense of security and may not effectively prevent threats. Quotes: "If there's a vulnerability, it will be exploited." - Nick Espinosa "We are so distrusting. We are so disoriented. And this is essentially where we're heading." - Nick Espinosa "Security theater... It's literally the term for it." - Nick Espinosa About Nick Espinosa For over 25 years, Nick has been on a first name basis with computers. Since the age of 7 he's been building computers and programming in multiple languages. Landing his first IT job at age 15, Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc at 19 which was acquired in 2013. In 2015 Nick created Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations. An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick has consulted with clients ranging from the small business owners up to Fortune 100 level companies for decades. Nick has designed, built, and implemented multinational networks, encryption systems, and multi-tiered infrastructures as well as small business environments. He is passionate about emerging technology and enjoys creating, breaking, and fixing test environments. As a member of the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences as well as their Center for Cyber and Information Security, the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition and a board member of Bits N' Bytes Cybersecurity Education, contributor to the Cyber Peace Institute, Strategic Cybersecurity Advisor for the Private Directors Association and humanID as well as the President of The Foundation for a Human Internet, Nick helped to create an NSA certified curriculum that will help the Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare community to keep defending our government, people and corporations from Cyber threats globally. In 2017 Nick was accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives,

On today's Episode of the Steak for Breakfast Podcast, we are covering:   President Donald J. Trump held a massive campaign rally in Miami, Florida on Wednesday surrounded by some of America Firsts finest and we've got all the highlights   The RNC held its third GOP debate of the 2024 Presidential cycle and it was the least watched event of the season and quite possibly the modern television era. We examine the lowlights   It was a busy week inside the Beltway with  James Comer finally delivering some Biden Family subpoenas while Senator Lindsey Graham confirms the multiverse is in fact, real. We do a little Capitol Hill Roundup in our third news block   Guests: In Order of Appearance   All profile handles are for X (formerly Twitter)   Karoline Leavitt (@kleavittnh) Official Spokesperson, MAGA Inc.   Website: https://www.magapac.com/   Jeff Clark (@JeffClarkUS) Former Assistant U.S. Attorney General; Senior Fellow, Center for Renewing America   Website: https://www.americarenewing.com/   Give-Send-Go Legal Defense Fund: https://www.givesendgo.com/jeffclark   Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (@RepSpartz) U.S. Representative, IN-5   Website: http://spartz.house.gov/   Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) Ret. U.S. Army Col.; SECDEF Advisor; Author   Website: https://www.douglasmacgregor.com/   Website: https://ourcountryourchoice.com/   Subscribe to the show and rate it, don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And find everything Steak for Breakfast at https://linktr.ee/steakforbreakfastpodcast Be sure to listen, like, follow and SHARE our Steak for Breakfast content!   Steak for Breakfast:   SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steak-for-breakfast-podcast/id1498791684   SUBSCRIBE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MXIB2s8IWLoT4tnBMAH9n?si=izN0KShBSAytW5JBBsKEwQ   email the show: steakforbreakfastpodcast@protonmail.com   Steak for Substack: https://steakforbreakfastpodcast.substack.com   linktree: https://linktr.ee/steakforbreakfastpodcast   MyPillow: Promo Code: STEAK at checkout Website: https://mystore.com/steak Website: https://www.mypillow.com/steak Via the Phone: 800-658-8045   My Patriot Cigar Co. Enter Promo Code: STEAK  and save 25% http://mypatriotcigars.com/usa/steak   Man Rubs Enter Promo Code: STEAK15 and save 15% https://manrubs.com   Beard Vet Coffee Enter Promo Code: STEAK and save 10% https://www.beardvet.com/   BattleBorn Coffee Roasters enter promo code: STEAK and save 20% off your first order https://www.battleborn.coffee   New Hope Wellness use this link or enter promo code: STEAK during intake for free consultation and $100 off your first order https://www.newhopewellness.com/steak Call: 1-800-527-2150  

Ali Velshi is joined by Norman Ornstein, Senior Fellow Emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, Ray Smock, Former Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives, Ben Rhodes, Former Deputy National Security Advisor, Barbara McQuade, Former U.S. Attorney in Michigan, Fred Smith, Jr., Professor of Law at Emory University, Fmr. Pennsylvania Rep. Charles Dent, Joanne Freeman, Professor of History & American Studies at Yale University, Hanan Ashrawi, Fmr. Official Spokesperson of the Palestinian Delegation to Middle East Peace Process, and Eric Carvin, Director of Social Newsgathering at NBC News.

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In this video, we discuss the state of the cybersecurity workforce with Nick Espinosa, Cyber Security Expert and Founder of Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations. An internationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, TEDx Speaker, strategic advisor to humanID, regular columnist for Forbes, award-winning co-author of a bestselling book "Easy Prey", host of "The Deep Dive" nationally syndicated radio show, on the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences as well as their Center for Cyber and Information Security, the President of The Foundation for a Human Internet and is the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition. Nick is known as an industry thought leader and is sought after for his advice on the future of technology and how it will impact everyday businesses and consumers. Watch here: https://youtu.be/nOU487TXdPg Listen on top podcast platforms here: https://pod.link/thekajstudio Subscribe to us on YouTube for instant updates on live streams and new episodes. And do tell a few friends if you can! What are your thoughts and opinion on the topic we discussed in this episode? I'd love to hear from you. Got questions? Ping me on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kajmasterclass/message

The AAP released updated recommendations on breastfeeding a few months ago, which have been a bit controversial.The AAP released updated recommendations on breastfeeding a few months ago, which have been a bit controversial because they call for supporting moms who breastfeed 2 years or beyond (from the previous recommendation of 1 year.)Our goal is to normalize breastfeeding in the U.S. and help women achieve whatever breastfeeding goals they have surrounding feeding their babies. So today, Dr. Lauren Crosby joins our host Melanie Cole to discuss the new guidelines, giving our newborns the best nutrition in those early days & weeks, and how we can get rid of stigmas surrounding breast & bottle feeding moms. Dr. Lauren Crosby is a nationally recognized parenting expert and pediatrician.  She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is an Official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a Pediatric Expert for television news, serves on the Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a medical reviewer for What to Expect, and is a Founding Member of Hope in A Suitcase.

The AAP released updated recommendations on breastfeeding a few months ago, which have been a bit controversial.The AAP released updated recommendations on breastfeeding a few months ago, which have been a bit controversial because they call for supporting moms who breastfeed 2 years or beyond (from the previous recommendation of 1 year.)Our goal is to normalize breastfeeding in the U.S. and help women achieve whatever breastfeeding goals they have surrounding feeding their babies. So today, Dr. Lauren Crosby joins our host Melanie Cole to discuss the new guidelines, giving our newborns the best nutrition in those early days & weeks, and how we can get rid of stigmas surrounding breast & bottle feeding moms. Dr. Lauren Crosby is a nationally recognized parenting expert and pediatrician.  She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is an Official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a Pediatric Expert for television news, serves on the Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a medical reviewer for What to Expect, and is a Founding Member of Hope in A Suitcase.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, the Deputy Minister Of Hajj & Umrah Services and Official Spokesperson talks about what it takes to prepare the first Hajj pilgrimage in more than two years and the measures the Ministry is taking to keep people safe during this sacred event.

Jenny Story was born in Yellowknife NWT however lived the majority of her years in Vernon, British Columbia however three years ago moved to Vancouver, BC to go to Vancouver Film School for Animation. Jenny has since graduated and is now a Professional 2D Classical Animator and a 3D Digital Character Animator. This is Jenny's first novel and she has done her own illustrations for the book. She is planning on a trilogy and has already started writing the second book. Jenny has been recently announced as Official Spokesperson for ANCA World of Autism Festival and she is also a nominee for the award for Literature Arts for ANCA because of her writing and her novel Dysnomia. amazon.com Written works: Dysnomia: Outcasts On a Distant Moon (2015) · Dysnomia: Home Lies in Your Heart (2021) Janet Walmsley was born in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. She is the youngest of three girls. She did acting in Elementary and High School. Then went to College and University for Dental Assisting and Hygiene, which she did for 27 years in Manitoba, Germany, Yellowknife,NWT and Vernon, BC, Canada. Later in life at the age of 41, Janet got back into acting in the Theatre, where she did a number of roles and directed the play, "Graceland"! One memorable character for her, is the role of Grumio in Taming of the Shrew! She was noticed by a professional actor and told her to go get an Agent and get into film and TV, which she did!! Janet is also a Talent Scout for MVM Agency in Vancouver. She teaches acting with her class, Shifting Lanes through Actor Van Studios. She is also an acting coach and works with actors to get their ducks in a row for acting packages to present to Agents. Janet is also a best selling publisher of her book, The Autistic Author and Animator, which is a heart warming, inspiration, enlightening and engaging true story of her Daughter's journey with Autism!! SHOW LESS

Most financial institutions invest a lot of time and effort to keep our online accounts as safe as possible. What measures do you use to keep your digital identity secure? Our next guest is Nick Espinosa, an expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure. He founded Windy City Networks, Inc at age 19 and was acquired by BSSi2 LLC, where he is now their CIO. In 2015, Nick launched Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations. Additionally, Nick serves on the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences and their Center for Cyber and Information Security. He is also the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition. Nick is a nationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, and a regular columnist for Forbes. He is also the award-winning co-author of a bestselling book, Easy Prey, and host of a nationally syndicated radio show, The Deep Dive. Nick and I discuss the emotional impact of trust in the digital era and practical security tips to implement a sound cybersecurity strategy. For the latest news of cybersecurity follow Nick on: Twitter: @NickAEsp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickAEsp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickespinosa/ For more information on Nick Espinosa and this episode, visit: https://rebrand.ly/MYSApodcast

An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick Espinosa has consulted with clients ranging from small businesses up to the Fortune 100 level. Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc in 1998 at age 19 and was acquired by BSSi2 LLC in 2013 where he is their CIO. In 2015 Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations, was launched. A nationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, TEDx Speaker, regular columnist for Forbes, award winning co-author of a bestselling book "Easy Prey", host of "The Deep Dive" nationally syndicated radio show, on the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences as well as their Center for Cyber and Information Security and is the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition. Nick is known as an industry thought leader and sought after for his advice on the future of technology and how it will impact every day businesses and consumers.

School has been crazy for the past few years, and this session is no different. So with kids going into their second month of school in most places now, we're going to go over what school is looking like as COVID-19 continues.We're talking masks, vaccines common questions from parents, and how the regular cold and flu system combined with COVID-19 is changing the game this season. Joining us for this important discussion is Dr. Lauren Crosby. She is a nationally recognized parenting expert and pediatrician. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is an Official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a Pediatric Expert for television news, serves on the Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a medical reviewer for What to Expect, and is a Founding Member of Hope In A Suitcase. She is currently in practice at La Peer Pediatrics as well as the mother of two sons.

School has been crazy for the past few years, and this session is no different. So with kids going into their second month of school in most places now, we're going to go over what school is looking like as COVID-19 continues.School has been crazy for the past few years, and this session is no different. So with kids going into their second month of school in most places now, we're going to go over what school is looking like as COVID-19 continues.We're talking masks, vaccines common questions from parents, and how the regular cold and flu system combined with COVID-19 is changing the game this season. Joining us for this important discussion is Dr. Lauren Crosby. She is a nationally recognized parenting expert and pediatrician. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is an Official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a Pediatric Expert for television news, serves on the Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a medical reviewer for What to Expect, and is a Founding Member of Hope In A Suitcase. She is currently in practice at La Peer Pediatrics as well as the mother of two sons.

School has been crazy for the past few years, and this session is no different. So with kids going into their second month of school in most places now, we're going to go over what school is looking like as COVID-19 continues.School has been crazy for the past few years, and this session is no different. So with kids going into their second month of school in most places now, we're going to go over what school is looking like as COVID-19 continues.We're talking masks, vaccines common questions from parents, and how the regular cold and flu system combined with COVID-19 is changing the game this season. Joining us for this important discussion is Dr. Lauren Crosby. She is a nationally recognized parenting expert and pediatrician. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is an Official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a Pediatric Expert for television news, serves on the Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a medical reviewer for What to Expect, and is a Founding Member of Hope In A Suitcase. She is currently in practice at La Peer Pediatrics as well as the mother of two sons.

“I have really come to believe all the different arts is really what makes us human otherwise, we would just be a computer or machine.” Vincent James Most people often discover their purpose as they journey through the process of creative self-expression, which then brings them joy and a sense of self-fulfillment. Our guest today, Vincent James, got to experience this transformative moment thirty years into creating and exploring the art of music and has since never looked back. Vincent James has been circulating in the musical world for over 3 decades. He first began as a songwriter penning “Rock & Roll and Wrestling Connection” in the mid-80s that was made into a music video by PRISM Television starring Cyndi Lauper, Hulk Hogan, and Rowdy Roddy Piper. James later began managing local bands helping to book and promote hundreds of live shows. Eventually, James elected to go the artist route and released several recordings including two national singles. Highlights included the humorous “Y2K” song that landed a local FOX news spot, a Billboard review, and an appearance on the nationally syndicated Jenny Jones Show. A few years later, James's single “One More Night” aired on over 80 radio stations nationwide, landed a spot on the Friday Morning Quarterback radio chart, and launched his transition to Mr. Love Songs. Over the next decade, James wrote dozens of custom love songs for weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions through his LoveSongs.com website. Change came knocking in 2014 when James realized he wasn't serving his true purpose. After listening to a teleseminar entitled “How Everyone Has a Book Inside Them”, James decided to publish a book along featuring inspirational music stories about how music changed people's lives. Co-authored with his wife Joann, “88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life”: https://amzn.to/359FN2B  was first published in June 2015 and features stories and anecdotes from both regular and famous musicians. Story contributors include Rick Wakeman (YES), Vanessa Carlton, Simon Kirke (Bad Company/FREE), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Bill Champlin (Chicago), Rob Hyman & Eric Bazilian (The Hooters) along with hit songwriters Seidah Garrett (Michael Jackson), Billy Steinberg (Madonna) and Bobby Hart (The Monkees). The sequel to “88+ Ways Music” was published on New Years' Eve 2020 and is entitled “88 MORE Ways Music Can Change Your Life”: https://amzn.to/3goDePs . 80% of all “88 Ways Music” proceed from both books are donated to music education and service non-profits. While publishing and promoting “88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life”, James began to discover his true passion for music education. Along with his wife, they formed the Keep Music Alive organization and launched the 1st Annual Teach Music Week in March 2015 and the first Annual Kids Music Day in October 2016. Keep Music Alive officially became a non-profit in October 2017 and now partners with over 1,000 music schools, music stores, and other organizations to offer free lessons to new students and special events that benefit and celebrate kids playing music. These events range from student performances, instrument petting zoos, drum & ukulele circles, instrument donation drives, and more. Over a dozen celebrities have signed on as Kids Music Day Ambassadors lending their name and image for the cause including Julie Andrews, Jack Black, Sarah McLachlan, Kenny Loggins, Michael Feinstein, Vanessa Williams, Pat Benatar, and more. Television and Broadway star Matthew Morrison signed on as the Official Spokesperson for the milestone 5th Annual Kids Music Day in October 2020, leading to Kids Music Day being featured on Entertainment Tonight, People TV, and Good Day New York. In today's episode, we will be discussing Vincent James's experiences as he explored his art in music and how he found his purpose and passion for advocating for children's music and storytelling. Listen in! Social media handles www.Facebook.com/KeepMusicAliveMission  www.Instagram.com/KeepMusicAliveOrg  www.Twitter.com/4KeepMusicAlive www.Facebook.com/88WaysMusic It is really funny, Michael, how this all started. I bounced around through several different areas, which I enjoy and I was pretty good at them. [5:46] But along the way, through those 30 years, I never really felt like I was truly doing my full purpose, what I was meant to do. [5:58] One day, I was drawn to listen to a teleseminar training about how everyone has a book inside them they need to write. [6:05] I never thought I would write a book because by day, I'm an engineer, and by night, and weekends, I do all this music stuff. [6:12] Because I'm going back and forth. I'm not really an expert on any, like a jack of all trades, right? Who's gonna buy a book, I'm not an expert. [6:20] While I'm on this call, it was like a bolt of lightning hit me what about a book of inspirational stories of how music impacted people's lives, I wouldn't have to write anything. [6:27] I would just gather stories, edit them, and then we would publish them and inspire others to play music and to share the gift of music because I know how important it is to me. [6:36] And then along the way, as we started doing research, this whole thing kind of morphed eventually into the ‘Keep Music Alive' nonprofit years later. [6:46] So as we dug into all the research and peeled the layers back on the onion it became just amazing to me. [6:58] My primary focus is advocating for music and music education because that's just really where my heart is. [7:36] When playing music you're building up not only your musical skills, but your social skills as you're connecting with your tribe. [9:35] When you're playing an instrument you are firing back and forth between the left logical and the right creative sides, much more than almost anything we do as humans. [9:50] The corpus callosum part of the brain gets bigger for the kids that have had musical education during their developmental years and this is how we get thinkers outside the box. [10:03] Add on the motor skills that you have to do for your finger position. [10:11] The brain is an amazing thing and we're only scratching the surface in our lifetime of what the brain is capable of. [11:56] If people intentionally explore different types of music along the way, they don't just become locked in but they have to learn new things to expand the brain. [13:56] We ran into a fellow who is 15 years old and from the west coast and he could play 107 unique instruments on a good level. [14:52 They credited his skills to when his mother was pregnant where they used to take the speaker and put it up to his mom's belly. [15:08] Commercial break. [16:18] March of 2016, I came up with the idea of having a week every year where musicians offer free lessons to somebody and I put up a couple of social media posts. [18:00] I started reaching out to schools and so that second year, we had 23 music schools and eight states that said ye. [18:19] We built our homegrown database and now have like 5000 and we started reaching schools and stores t to encourage them to participate and then we just grew it organically year after year. [18:45] After the second or third teach music week, we ran into a girl who was doing something called kids yoga day and I wondered if there was a kids music day. [18:58] We looked it up and there was no such thing and we decided to start doing it where the music schools and stores offer some sort of event or promotion that either benefits or celebrates kids playing music. [19:20] The idea is to raise a loud enough voice so we can get the media everywhere talking about it and get more kids involved in music in the arts. [19:33] We work with another national organization called hungry for music where we do local instrument donation and we donate some to a local non-profit school and repurpose others that are completely broken so that it's not going into the landfill. [21:16] Before we started all this, I didn't pay much attention, I was on my own just doing my own thing. [22:11] But then as I started to focus on what we're doing and the advocacy I started thinking about it. [22:18] I have come to believe all the different arts is really what makes us human otherwise, we would just be a computer or machine. [22:25] What would be the difference if we didn't have our culture and all the different varied beautiful cultures around the world? [22:35] I think that's really why we need music and art, to express ourselves for therapeutic reasons. [22:43] We are always looking for new stories for the music book series and we donate 80% of the proceeds. [23:48] For ‘Keep Music Alive,' we are continuing to build it up year by year and we will also do our musical instrument petting zoo events around the Philadelphia area, schools and libraries. [24:01] We also do special ones for children that are on the spectrum where it is just solely dedicated to them, and they come in with their families. [24:19] I would just encourage people that whatever passion or business case, you just need to be persistent and consistent with it. [27:58] I believe one of the reasons we have had so much success with what we're doing now is because we've been consistently doing it for seven years now building it out. 28:09] One of the things that I always like to share with people is that silence never means no. [28:22] …………………………………………………………………………………… Thank You to our August Sponsor! Tired of the time and expense to get a manicure or pedicure? Try Color Street today! Base, color, and top coats of high-quality liquid nail polish in each strip results in a brilliant, salon-quality manicure in just minutes. No dry time, smudges, or streaks, and your mani/pedi lasts up to 10 days. Color Street is 100% real nail polish, not stickers. Learn More: https://www.colorstreet.com/bhroberts/party/2095611  

In this sweeping interview, Garrison had the pleasure of interviewing former India Ambassador Vishnu Prakash who brought his in-depth regional insights to the discussion of Afghanistan and beyond. The two discuss India's view on the aftermath of The Afghanistan War, the humanitarian concerns, the potential challenges of dealing with a possible Taliban takeover of Kabul, the China-Taliban relationship in light of the Uyghurs situation in Xinjiang, and the influence of Pakistan on the Taliban during the war with the U.S. They further discuss the recent attitudes of Beijing and Islamabad (particularly Prime Minister Imran Khan) in the region during U.S. withdrawal, the potential of a “China Quintuple” to counter “The Quad”, and the priorities of Prime Minister Modi ahead of “The Quad” in-person summit in D.C. this fall. Vishnu Prakash, has served as High Commissioner to Ottawa, Ambassador to Seoul, as well as the Official Spokesperson of India's Foreign Office, and Consul General to Shanghai. He has also done postings in Moscow, New York, Vladivostok, Tokyo, Islamabad and Cairo. Since retirement in Nov. 2016, he has turned to being a foreign affairs analyst & commentator, with special focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Garrison Moratto is the founder and host of The New Diplomatist Podcast; he holds a M.S. of International Relations as well as a B.S. in Government: Public Administration (Summa Cum Laude) from Liberty University in the U.S. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy - Foreign Policy at Liberty University, focusing on U.S.-Portuguese relations. All guest opinions are their own and not that of The New Diplomatist podcast formally. Join us on social media especially Twitter, for the latest updates, read our blog on Medium and be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on your favorite podcast app. Thank you for listening. Episode originally recorded: August 4th, 2021. Published: August 11th, 2021

In this episode of the Hamilton Review, Dr. Bob has a wonderful conversation with Dr. Lauren Crosby, a pediatrician and nationally recognized parenting expert based in Beverly Hills. Dr. Crosby shares a lot of advice, knowledge and wisdom in this episode including: Pediatrics COVID Wellness and ideas to deal with your toddler Dr. Crosby's interest to the Make A Wish Foundation Dr. Crosby's medical expert side gig and so much more Don't miss this great conversation! Dr. Lauren Crosby is a nationally-recognized parenting expert and pediatrician. After graduating from Smith College and the UCLA School of Medicine, she trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center during which time she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communications in Media and an Official Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Crosby is a pediatric medical expert for television news, medical reviewer for WhatToExpect.com, and is on the Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has a deep interest in nutrition and wellness, with experience consulting with top brands in this field of healthcare and is currently on the Medical Advisory Boards of both Persona Nutrition and Pantheryx. She is currently in private practice at La Peer Pediatrics in Beverly Hills, CA, and is an attending physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. How to contact Dr. Lauren Crosby: Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  YouTube    How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube Instagram Facebook Seven Secrets Of The Newborn Website Pacific Ocean Pediatrics

In this episode of Frankly Speaking the spokesman for the embassy of Saudi Arabia in the United States tells Frank Kane that the US-Saudi relationship is enduring, despite differences of opinion about Iran, Israel and Yemen.

In this episode of Dental Central, we speak with Jhai Manogaran.  Jhai is a recent graduate, completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Melbourne in 2020. (Yes, he completed his final year of his degree in the middle of a global pandemic). Jhai also served as President of the Melbourne Dental Students' Society (MDSS), and was the Official Spokesperson for the MDSS. He is a member of the ADAVB's Recent Graduates and Students Committee.

15 June 2020 will go down in history as the day WHEN 20 Indian troops, including their commanding officer died in clashes with PLA soldiers at Galwan Valley.Although both countries have had several standoffs over the years, these were the first casualties at the LAC since 1975.One year since the fatal cases, there have been economic sanctions on Chinese companies in India and FDI from China, bans have been imposed on 59 Chinese made apps in India, some of them being really popular apps like Tik Tok and PUBG.There have also been 11 rounds of talks between the two sides which have been unsuccessful to bring about complete disengagement. There have been some among of disengagement at the Galwan sit and some in Pangong Tso area, but one thing became clear: the old neighbours consider the boundary question in fundamentally different ways. Even external affairs minister S Jaishankar stated earlier this month that “relations with China is at a crossroads.”Where does the India-China relationship stand a year after the Galwan valley clashes? Is it time for India to go back to the drawing board to rethink its policy on China.  Host and Producer: Himmat Shaligram Guest:  Vishnu Prakash, former High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador to South Korea and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Manoj Joshi, a distinguished fellow at the Observer Research Foundation and Namrata Kumari, the wife of martyr Kundan Ojha. Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

Become a VIP Sponsor to our Channel: Become A VIP Sponsor  Bio: Cyber Security Expert Nick Espinosa has traveled all over the world speaking on platforms, podcasts, and radio show about the underlying threats we face everyday and he breaks down these concepts on how to protect your business and family from the Next Attack LIVE! An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick Espinosa has consulted with clients ranging from small businesses up to the Fortune 100 level. Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc in 1998 at age 19 and was acquired by BSSi2 LLC in 2013 where he is their CIO. In 2015 Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations, was launched. A nationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, TEDx Speaker, regular columnist for Forbes, award winning co-author of a bestselling book "Easy Prey", host of "The Deep Dive" nationally syndicated radio show, on the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University's College of Arts and Sciences as well as their Center for Cyber and Information Security and is the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition. Nick is known as an industry thought leader and sought after for his advice on the future of technology and how it will impact every day businesses and consumers. *This Show is sponsored by Manscape** www.manscaped.com Receive a discount when you use the discount code: “GENTSTYLE” SAVE 20% off with free shipping Show Sponsor

Hosted by actor Lucas Ng and comedian Josh Yang. Full ep on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AkHNvNH0re8 | We're back for our first episode of Series 2 with Toronto comedian, producer, philanthropist, and "Official Spokesperson for Gay, Super Cute Asians", Vong Show! He's a 15 year veteran of the comedy world, half of which as a performer and the other half organizing human rights conferences and running his non-profit organization, Comedy Cares, which connects comedians and charities to promote worthy causes.Since 2019, his all Asian comedy shows, RICE Comedy Showcases, have been extremely popular around Toronto and gained great media coverage from CBC Comedy, NOW Magazine, and Mooney on Theatre. This May for Asian Heritage Month, he will be releasing the Fresh Rice Comedy Showcase as a web series on YouTube which includes comedy from 8 performers including co-host Josh Yang! Check out the "Fresh Rice Comedy Showcase" series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AJmH3VFtO2bYcOVBnlAAVrIoCZvLAUV

Women were not legally permitted to be part of the military until the creation of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901. Since that time, women have been granted the right to vote and the right to serve in combat units. Today, women hold positions of rank, are decorated veterans, and continue to break glass ceilings. During this episode of The VFW Podcast, Host Rob Couture speaks with the newly appointed Press Secretary and Official Spokesperson for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) and former host of this podcast, Terrence Hayes about current initiatives and directives of the VA. In honor of Women's History month, Rob speaks with the President of the Military Women's Memorial in DC, Phyllis Wilson about HERstory, the facility, and upcoming events and exhibits. And, Melanie Foster describes her duties and goals as the first woman VFW Department Commander of Idaho.   Press Secretary and Official Spokesperson for Department of Veterans Affairs, Terrence Hayes —   Congratulations to Terrance for being newly appointed as Press Secretary for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. [3:23]   Initiatives and directives of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for 2021. [7:42]   Terrence received his COVID-19 vaccine and why you should too. [10:15]   President of Military Women's Memorial, Phyllis Wilson   Phyllis stepped into her new role as President of the Military Women's Memorial just before the onset of the pandemic. [18:10]   The Military Women's Memorial is an architectural marvel and the gateway to Arlington Cemetery. [20:31]   Phyllis shares her journey as a proud woman in the military before women were widely accepted in combat units. [23:23]   The Color of Freedom exhibit and upcoming events at the Military Women's Memorial [34:50]   Recapping the amazing accomplishments of women in the military. [42:47]   VFW Commander, Department of Idaho, Melanie Foster —   Melanie describes her position, her community, and her service in Iraq. [47:44]   In the process of being medically discharged, Melanie wanted to deploy for a second tour in Iraq. [50:51]   From her article in VFW magazine, Melanie recalls her harrowing, decades-long, medical journey. [52:51]   As the first woman Department Commander in Idaho, Melanie takes every opportunity to educate the community about female veterans. [56:59]   For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Women's Memorial Website Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story  

03/15/21 - Dan Interviews W/ State Representative for Pennsylvania's 76th District, Stephanie Borowicz, Official Spokesperson for Recall Newsom Effort, Randy Economy, Senior Fellow in Border Security For The Texas Public Policy Foundation, Josh Jones & Chairman & CEO of Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Frank Siller

23 February 2021: Dr Farida Al Hosani, the Official Spokesperson for the UAE Health Sector, joins us on Afternoons with Helen Farmer to answer all your COVID-related questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just as farmers have been accusing the Centre of harassing them in a bid to shutdown their protest, the whole movement against the centre's controversial farm laws got a fresh impetus as it gained an overwhelming international attention. On 2 February, when Singer and actor Rihanna shared a report by CNN on the internet blockade imposed around Delhi, on her Twitter asking her 100 million strong followers “Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest” — barely hours within posting the tweet, a huge amount of global support came pouring in from international icons, journalists, activists, advocacy groups and legislators too. Rihanna's tweet is perhaps not all that suprising since she has frequently spoke up about human rights issues such as Black Lives Matter and even the recent coup in Myanmar.But immediately after Rihanna's tweet, teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg also tweeted saying, "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India." British MP Claudia Webbe retweeted Rihanna's post and wrote: "Solidarity to the Indian Farmers. Thank you Rihanna. In an era where political leadership is lacking we are grateful for others stepping forward." US Vice President Kamala Harris's niece Meena Harris wrote, “It's no coincidence that the world's oldest democracy was attacked not even a month ago, and as we speak, the most populous democracy is under assault. This is related. We all should be outraged by India's internet shutdowns and paramilitary violence against farmer protesters." Is this renewed international support going to be a significant turning point in the farmers' protest? Tune in to The Big Story!Producer and Host: Shorbori PurkayasthaGuests:Vishnu Prakash, former High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador to South Korea and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External AffairsNilanjan Mukhopadhyay, Senior Journalist Sayani Gupta, Bollywood ActorEditor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

Catch our live Ask The Expert Q&A session with Andrew Bloch and get business advice from the Official Spokesperson for Lord Sugar since 2001. Andrew is the Founder of Andrew Bloch & Associates. Andrew has acted as the official spokesperson for Lord Sugar since 2001 and has handled the PR for all The Apprentice winners since the show started in 2005. He is listed in the ‘PR Week Power Book'​ – 'The Definitive Guide To The Most Influential People in PR' and is ranked as the most influential PR person on Twitter (@AndrewBloch). He is a founding mentor of the School of Communication Arts, a member of the Superbrands Council and a business mentor to The Princes Trust. He is a consultant in the creative and marketing services industry, and involved at board-level in a number of businesses, helping them create new business relationships, spot opportunities and add value. Our fully interactive Q&A sessions are hosted by a different business expert every day. Pick up valuable tips and advice and discover practical positive steps you can take in the months ahead. You ask all the questions — add yours in the comments section of YouTube or Facebook or use the #QBATE hashtag on Twitter. #QuickBooks The world's largest workforce works for themselves. We work for them by providing smarter business tools. QuickBooks is always backing you. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2ycNB3g Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuickBooksUK/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuickBooksUK Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickbooksuk/

As fresh India-China tensions flare up at the border, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi agreed that the current situation in Ladakh is not in the interest of either side. Jaishankar and his counterpart met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, in Moscow, at a luncheon meeting, hosted by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with hopes of making a breakthrough in the frosty ties. This came on the heels of an unspoken no-firing status quo reportedly being violated at the LAC for the first time in 45 years. After the meeting, in a five-point joint media statement, the two ministers agreed that both countries should "quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions" and abide by all the existing agreements and protocols on India-China boundary affairs. But does this joint statement indicate any major headway in the talks or are the Indo-China dialogues stuck at a stalemate? Although Russia which currently holds the presidency of RIC-SCO-BRICS has responded to the Indo-China tensions in very measured words so far, will it be able to play a role in diffusing tensions between the two? Tune in to The Big Story!Producer and Host: Shorbori PurkayasthaGuests: Vishnu Prakash, Former High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador to South Korea & Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Editor: Shelly WaliaReferences:India-China Clash: Why Russia Won't Mediate But Will Ease TensionDragon on the Dialogue Table: What Jaishankar-Wang Yi Meet Implies Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng Castbox: http://bit.ly/2VqZ9ur

Ranella Ferrer, AKA the the Asian Queen of Soul in R&B/Pop Culture, has remained a powerhouse in the Filipino-American Entertainment Industry since she was 13 years-old. Her professional background includes Grammy produced songs, commercial pop singles, multiple appearances in live performances, tour collaborations, and TV and Radio shows. Ranella sang the National Anthem for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016.  She has sung for various celebrities including the former President of the Philippines Fidel Ramos, and opened for Keyshia Cole Stevie Wonder, Tyrese, B2K, and NEYO amongst others. After gaining 70 pounds and losing her confidence, she became a cast member on Season 1 of “Revenge Body” by Khloe Kardashian on E! Network, and it motivated her to continue to pursue her music career.  She is now the Official Spokesperson for She Fit Sports Bra and a representative for the Global Women's Empowerment Network.   During Part 1 of this interview, she tells us about her journey in the music industry and how being on Revenge Body helped her return to pursuing her dreams and sharing her positivity!  

We’re excited to have Hayley Lewis, the beautiful sports anchor for the 41 Action News sports team, joining us as our guest for today’s podcast!  Hayley has an incredible job, and she has an inspiring story to tell. In today’s show, she shares her story, talks about what she stands for, tells us what it’s like to do what she does for a living, and discusses what a privilege it was for her to grow up in a wonderful family, with dynamic and supportive parents. Making sacrifices to assist the children Hayley’s grandparents raised their children so that they could have far more than their parents ever had, and to be far more successful than their parents ever were. Their point was to sacrifice everything so that they could give it all to their children, and Hayley hopes to do the same one day for her children.  About Hayley Hayley was born and raised in Kansas City. Her mother was a school counselor, her father was a head football coach, and her brother was in D1 football. Talking about sports was in her blood, and it came easily to her.  While attending college in Nashville, Hayley competed for Miss America, and she got placed in the top ten out of 53 competitors. In 2014, she won the Miss Tennessee title. As Miss Tennessee, Hayley served as the governor’s Official Spokesperson for Character Education, so she traveled a lot, and spoke to thousands of school children about character and respect. She also played several spokesperson roles, and she had numerous TV appearances, which all contributed towards preparing her for her current career. In 2019, Hayley joined the 41 Action News sports team when she moved back to her hometown of Kansas City from Eugene, Oregon, where she was a sports reporter and anchor for ABC KEZI 9. What Hayley’s job is like for her Even though her job can be tiresome at times, it is also a lot of fun. And Hayley knows that many people are envious of the role she plays because she gets to talk directly to so many great sporting personalities.  Doing something phenomenal What Hayley does is quite phenomenal because she gets to develop relationships and build chemistry with some great sportspeople. She gets the opportunity to speak to them about anything, learn about their families, their backgrounds, and stories, and find out how much more there is to them than being just players.  A high-pressure job Hayley’s job is high-pressure because she is always on a time-crunch. And although she is running around, doing her best to get things done, and trying to look decent on TV, she says she would not trade it for the world! What high school was like Hayley had a lot of fun growing up, but having her dad as the head coach of the school meant that she never got a date in high school because nobody wanted to date the coach’s daughter! So she only started dating in college.  A big reason for Hayley becoming a sports broadcaster People get into sports broadcasting for many different reasons. One of the big reasons Hayley got into it was because while she was growing up, sports had always been the main topic around their dinner table, and her family spoke about it all the time.  All the ins and outs of the industry By following her dad’s career, watching him as a football player, and seeing her younger brother develop as a football player, Hayley got to know all the ins and outs of the sporting industry. A father-figure to his players Hayley’s parents had a special dynamic within the sporting industry, and her family would travel all over the country to watch her dad playing football. Her dad was all about being a father figure to his players because many of them did not have that kind of guidance and influence at home. Hayley’s dad was a devoted leader, and her mom cared a lot Hayley loved the way her father devoted himself to his players as well as to the game. Her mom used to go alongside him, try to work at the same high schools as he did, and do her best to help the kids and guide them.  Amazing parents Hayley’s parents were both talented people. They had master’s degrees, and they were passionate about giving back, educating children, and creating opportunities for them. A rock for so many people Over the years, Hayley has put out a lot of information about her dad on social media. So, people keep on reaching out to her and explaining how much of an influence he was to them.  A moving realization It was very moving for Hayley to realize that her dad was not only a rock for her family, but he was also for a dad for so many other kids.    Links and resources: Hayley on Twitter  Hayley on Instagram  

This episode, Garrison had the pleasure of interviewing former Indian Ambassador Vishnu Prakash on the subject of India-China border clashes, India's upcoming term at the UN Security Council, the potentially impending US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the recent Trump administration student visa restrictions, and the future of India-US relations post-November's US Presidential election. Vishnu Prakash, has served as High Commissioner to Ottawa, Ambassador to Seoul, Official Spokesperson of Foreign Office and Consul General to Shanghai. He has also done postings in Moscow, New York, Vladivostok, Tokyo, Islamabad and Cairo. Since retirement in Nov. 2016, he has devoted time to being a foreign affairs analyst & commentator, with special focus on the Indo-Pacific region. Garrison Moratto is the host of The New Diplomatist; he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.Sc. in Government: Public Administration and is currently a graduate student of International Affairs at Liberty University.

On the latest episode of In The Oil Patch, Kym Bolado speaks with Fahad Nazer, Official Spokesperson for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Plus, did you know the UAE had a snake season?

All Assam Students' Union (AASU) and All Assam Mottock Yuva Chatra Sanmilan (Tinsukia District) supported by other indigenous organizations launched ‘Gana Hunkar' programme against Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 on Friday. Under the aegis of All Tai Ahom Students' Union (ATASU), Chowdang Jatiya Parishad, Artistes Society and others staged a sit-in protest against CAA in Jorhat. After successfully evicting thousands of alleged Bangladeshi encroachers last year from Langkaijan, a vast stretch of revenue and forest land of Karbi Anglong autonomous district bordering Hojai, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council carried out schematic development works around the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed Krishi Karman Awards to the states at a public meeting in Tumkur, Karnataka yesterday. The state of Manipur bagged the prestigious Krishi Karman Award as the best-performing State in Overall Food-grain Production in Category-III for the year 2017-18. The award includes a trophy, a citation and an amount of Rs 5 crore. Dates for the annual bilateral summit between India and Japan will be announced very soon, Raveesh Kumar, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, India informed media during a press briefing. This comes, after the meeting between PM Narendra Modi of India and Shinzo Abe of Japan was postponed due to widespread protests in Guwahati, the original venue for the summit where the two leaders were set to meet in December. Former footballer and ex-BSF Commandant Nikunja Brahma of Kokrajhar, who represented Assam in national level football tournaments, breathed his last recently after a brief illness at a private hospital at Coochbeher in West Bengal. He was 68 and leaves behind his wife, two sons, daughter in law, granddaughter and host of relatives. Sri Lanka cricket team, lead by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati this afternoon to play the T20 Series against India. The three-match series will kick off at the ACA stadium, Barsapara on January 5. The match would be followed by two more games in Indore and Pune.

After being diagnosed with a rare form of Meniere’s disease over 20 years ago, she now intentionally shares her journey of hearing loss as a patient advocate. For the past decade, she has traveled the world as an Ambassador for early detection of hearing loss and she is currently the Official Spokesperson for Some 1 Like You L3C, and Rare Disease Ambassador for Colorado Rare 501c(3).   She enjoys being able to connect to people with rare diseases and health conditions, ensuring they don’t have to face their challenges on their own. She is married to her hero who serves on the Denver Police Department and is a proud Momma of 3-year-old twins.   Denver's own Shawnae Jebbia talks about her life after the crown and the challenges she has faced along that journey. A Truly inspiring conversation today!

Amy Blackmore and Véronick Raymond basically eat, sleep and breath the Montreal Fringe Festival. Amy is the Executive and Artistic Director of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival and Véronick is this year’s Official Spokesperson (a role she was born to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry... The post GPYS 157: Amy Blackmore & Véronick Raymond (Montreal Fringe) appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc).

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Vishnu Prakash, High Commissioner of India to Canada With What's Next for the World's Fastest Growing Large Economy‎ Mr. Prakash joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1981. After postings in Moscow and New Delhi he was assigned to New York where he handled Economic and Commercial matters. In 1992 he was appointed Consul General of India in Vladivostok. Within a span of two years a dozen Indian companies set up offices in the Russian Far Eastern region and direct trade links were established. He was Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, looking after Nepal and Bhutan between 1994 and 1997 during which period he also did a three month sabbatical with the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii, USA. Mr. Prakash was next assigned as Counsellor, Political first in Tokyo, 1997 to 2000, and then in Islamabad ,2001. In 2002 he was posted as Minister, Economic and Commercial, in Cairo. He actively promoted Indian investments in Egypt. He assumed office of the Consul General of India, Shanghai in January 06 and served there till August 08, when he was appointed as Joint Secretary, XP, and Official Spokesperson of MEA in New Delhi. He demitted office in January 2012. He moved to Seoul as the Ambassador of India on 12 January 2012. On 22 August 2013, he was conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Administration by the Tongmyong University in Busan. On 22 January 2015 he was bestowed the Ambassador of the Year, 2014 award by the Asia Society, Korea Center in Seoul. Mr. Prakash assumed the office of High Commissioner of India in Ottawa on 8 March 2015. High Commissioner Prakash is married with two children. His wife Mrs. Neelam Prakash has a Master's degree in Economics. She is a keen practitioner of Yoga and loves golf. His son Abhimanyu Prakash, 32, is with a financial company in New York and his daughter Katya Prakash, 28, is a doctor in San Diego, California Speaker: Vishnu Prakash, High Commissioner of India to Canada *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

It's not often that we have Filey's favourite son on the show, and this week was no exception as Leo Blair (Tony Blairs' Dad) was unable to attend for some reason. So we had to settle for second best and allowed The Official Spokesperson for Videogames, Guy Cocker on as a Special Guest. Unfortunately we failed to kill Guy with kindness but did manage to maim him slightly with politeness. Guy also offered us dating advice while we told him about a further subject that he could specialise in at the BBC. We just like to offer support to those people starting in the business who obviously have lots to learn.Simon also offered us support by giving Ann and Ste advice on how to stream over the internet, whilst withdrawing support from certain people who send us letters every week and also getting rather annoyed at listeners who dob us in to indie developers. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. We also learnt how much Jon Snow knows about videogames.Doctor Avatar got some fan mail to go alongside the feature that he sent in, but it probably wasn't from the doyouinverts as the two factions had some 'beef' last week. It did result in a new song by the doyouinverts so it was worth it in the end. Sega Badawi reported on the latest videogame local news, but that's a given these days.We're also going to do a benefit for Resonance FM some time in April so keep an eye out on our Twitter feed for confirmation of dates and how you can get to attend. It'll be fun*.Cheerio!Team OLL x* Fun not guaranteed and is dependent on amount of alcohol drunk.Links:http://www.guycocker.com/https://twitter.com/guycockerhttp://thedoyouinverts.bandcamp.com/track/just-tyt-my-loveTrack list:1. Klamm - Dreams About Something (Emerald)http://chipmusic.org/klamm/music/dreams-about-something2. the doyouinverts - Just TYT My Lovehttp://thedoyouinverts.bandcamp.com/track/just-tyt-my-love3. Jredd - Do The Tiidohttp://chipmusic.org/jredd/music/do-the-tiido