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Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime see it as such a significant issue, it's recommending the government should give one minister the responsibility of tackling the problem. A new report says police and customs regularly encounter drug shipments which were once thought unthinkable. Customs Minister Casey Costello told Ryan Bridge she sees merit in the recommendation. She says it's been done before, in the 80s when the Serious Fraud Office was set up to respond to a specific type of criminal offending. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flags are flying across Britain—but behind the bunting lurks a far-right campaign. Chris and Matt kick off Season 10 with a look at "Operation Raise the Colours," the extremist-led push to turn patriotism into intimidation. From there, they move to Ukraine, where the US has signaled willingness to offer critical support to a potential European-led peacekeeping force, even as Trump hedges on a deal with Moscow. Next, Tulsi Gabbard ignites turmoil at the top of the intelligence community, revoking dozens of clearances—including an undercover CIA officer's—raising fears of politicization and damage to US alliances. Finally, the guys head to New Zealand, where a soldier's espionage case exposes ties to far-right groups and highlights how extremists exploit culture wars from both sides. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs. Join Chris on a one-day podcast course Podcast Workshop Monday 22nd September 10am - 5pm @ The Guildford Institute: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1477046087609 Articles discussed in today's episode "'Operation Raise the Colours' Organised by Well-Known Far-Right Extremists" by Joe Mulhall | Hope Not Hate: https://hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/22/operation-raise-the-colours-organised-by-well-known-far-right-extremists/ "US offers air and intelligence support to postwar force in Ukraine" by Henry Foy, Christopher Miller & Steff Chávez | The Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/66ec25a0-4af8-467f-9fbe-cf42de890a7e "Ukraine has unbreakable pledge from West with Trump's backing - Starmer" by Paul Kirby | BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxwl15w2qko "'Operation Raise the Colours' Organised by Well-Known Far-Right Extremists" by Joe Mulhall | Hope Not Hate: https://hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/22/operation-raise-the-colours-organised-by-well-known-far-right-extremists/ "Soldier admits spying against NZ by trying to give military base maps to foreign country" by Jeremy Wilkinson | The New Zealand Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/soldier-admits-spying-against-nz-by-trying-to-give-military-base-maps-to-foreign-country/EJHSLUWH2JH65ERPPAZASVNBDY/ What else we're reading this week "DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family." by Avi Asher-Schapiro and Christopher Bing | ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/article/doge-musk-mohammad-halimi-institute-peace-taliban "Tehran's Homeland Option: Terror Pathways for Iran to Strike in the United States" by Matthew Levitt | Combating Terrorism Center at West Point: https://ctc.westpoint.edu/tehrans-homeland-option-terror-pathways-for-iran-to-strike-in-the-united-states/ "Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia" by Eloise Hardy | The Parliament: https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/estonian-citizens-warned-of-spy-games-if-they-travel-to-russia "The choices facing Britain's next MI6 chief" The Economist: https://www.economist.com/britain/2025/08/23/the-choices-facing-britains-next-mi6-chief Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. Music by Andrew R. Bird USAF Photo by Senior Airman Ali Stewart Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

The Walton Institute at South East Technological University (SETU) is inviting businesses to participate in an exciting, free webinar, 'Unlock Innovation with SETU,' on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12:00 p.m. This one-hour online event is designed to showcase how companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can partner with SETU's world-class research and development centres to drive growth, boost competitiveness, and accelerate innovation. SETU is home to four of Enterprise Ireland's Technology Gateways, each offering specialised expertise and state-of-the-art facilities: SEAM (Advanced Manufacturing), PMBRC (Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biology), Design+ (Product Design), and the ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute (Digital and Communications Technologies). During the webinar, speakers will share insights into emerging trends, breakthrough innovations, and real-world applications relevant to industries across the region. The webinar will begin with a welcome from Dr James O'Sullivan, Head of Commercialisation at SETU, who will provide an overview of SETU's industry engagement model. He will be followed by short presentations from experts, including Dr Ramesh Raghavendra on advanced manufacturing, Liam Fitzgerald on digital transformation, Ailish Delaney on product and industrial design, and Dr Niall O'Reilly on the latest developments in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The session will conclude with a live panel discussion and audience Q&A, offering participants a valuable opportunity to connect directly with Gateways and explore how SETU can support their innovation goals. This webinar is particularly relevant to business owners, technical managers, start-ups, scale-ups, and innovation teams interested in collaborating with academic research centres to develop new products, processes, or services. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, the event will provide clear, practical guidance on accessing funding, research support, and advanced infrastructure through SETU's Technology Gateways. Organised by the Walton Institute in partnership with Waterford Chamber of Commerce and Toys4Engineers, this event reflects SETU's continued commitment to driving regional innovation and supporting enterprise through collaboration. Webinar Details Title: Unlock Innovation with SETU, Connecting regional business with world-class expertise Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Online (Zoom) Cost: Free Registration: Register now on Eventbrite For more information on SETU's Technology Gateways and how your business can get involved, visit www.waltoninstitute.ie or contact the team directly at info@waltoninstitute.ie. Don't miss this chance to explore how collaborative innovation with SETU can unlock your business's potential. The four Technology Gateways are part of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Send us a text2025 saw WRN hold our first ever Women's festival in Derby.  Organised by local WRN members in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, it attracted a large audience from across the UK.  The Festival theme was Celebrating Grassroots Activism and we welcomed speakers and guests from England, Ireland , Scotland and Wales to give presentations on their local activities and tactics.  Mary Howden is a former Head of Education and Workforce Development at the Scottish Social Services, Director of WRN, and Coordinator for WRN Scotland   She talked about the journey taken by WRN Scotland to establish a grassroots women's movement. From small beginnings with 14 women working together to get their message out,  to how they grew their membership to cover the whole of Scotland.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, go to womensrights.network/wrn-podcast to listen, download and subscribe to more of our episodes. And if you'd like to join our conversations, go to womensrights.network/join-wrn

This Sunday, the community in Miltown Malbay is coming together for a special event at the Armada Hotel called Gather for Gaza. Organised a Palestinian man originally from Gaza and now living and working here in West Clare, the fundraiser aims to support families in Gaza who are in urgent need. To find out more, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined in-studio by Mohammad Alloh, Proud Palestinian and Isabelle Brennan, a friend of Mohammad and a friend of Palestine.

Organising Tools that Work with Get Organised HQ Are you tired of buying organising products that promise the world but leave your spaces just as chaotic as before? What if the secret to lasting organisation isn't about having the right tools, but knowing when and how to use them? How can you tell the difference between a game-changing organising solution and just another pretty storage basket that will gather dust?

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If you started your tutoring business for freedom, flexibility and more control over your time, yet somehow find yourself busier than you were in the classroom, this episode is for you. I am sharing what I have been working on with tutors inside The Profit Pathway that has completely shifted the way they work, giving them more time, more profits and more energy for the things that matter most. We are talking about moving from “employee mode” to “CEO mode”, building systems that actually work for you and creating the space to grow... instead of constantly putting out fires and reacting to everything. In this episode, I talked about: ✔ Why so many tutoring business owners end up with less freedom and more hours than they had in the classroom ✔ The “side hustle cycle” and how to break free from it ✔ What it really means to work on your business, not just in it ✔ Common time-wasters that keep you busy but small ✔ How to create CEO time each week so you can plan, review and grow ✔ The mindset shifts that lead to bigger profits and a business that works for your life This one's for you if: → You are exhausted from juggling lessons, admin, marketing and enquiries all on your own → You are making decisions on the fly without a clear plan → You are stuck in the “reactive” cycle and want to step into your role as CEO → You want your tutoring business to give you more time, more money and more flexibility Want personalised support for your business growth? Let's map out your next steps together. Book a free 1:1 strategy call and we will chat about where you are at, what you want, and how I can help you get there.

Join Aneeq Ur Rehman and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing : « Starving Gaza » and « Do we need organised religion? » Starving Gaza In today's world, where international law and humanitarian values are well-established, the deliberate use of starvation as a method of warfare remains a grave violation and sadly, a reality in many ongoing conflicts. Despite international prohibitions, starvation continues to be used as a weapon, targeting civilian populations by blocking food, destroying agriculture, and restricting humanitarian aid. Join us as we discuss how starvation has become a weapon of mass destruction in countries like Palestine, Ethiopia and Yemen, and give an insight on the Islamic teachings on war and peace. Do we need organised religion? In a fast-changing world, does religion still matter? While some assume faith is fading, research shows it continues to shape generosity, wellbeing, and moral direction in powerful ways. Through the lens of science, human behaviour, and Islamic teachings, we reflect on how religion remains a source of guidance, meaning, and unity — even in modern times. Guests : Michael Fakhri (United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food) Martin Butcher (Oxfam's Peace, Conflict & International Humanitarian Law Policy Advisor) Akshaya Kumar (Director of Crisis Advocacy at Human Rights Watch) Imam Rabeeb Mirza Fazal Ahmad (serves as the Global Operations Director for Humanity First International supporting 66 branches.) Producers : Maria Ahmad Tooba and Nuwaira Khalid

If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get organised… this episode is for you. In today's chat, I'm sharing why the real problem isn't your time management or how busy you are — it's your boundaries. We'll dive into the hidden ways you're giving away your time and energy without even realising it, and why you keep saying yes when you know you should be saying no. I'll walk you through three simple boundaries you can set this week that will instantly help you feel calmer, more in control, and finally able to focus on what matters to you. This is the stuff no one teaches us — how to protect your time, your energy, and your emotional space without feeling guilty. If you're ready to stop running on empty and start showing up for yourself, you'll love this one. Click play and let's dive in.

Click to send me a message!If you've ever felt like life is just too much — the school runs, the meal planning, the appointments, the packing, the mess — I hear you. That's exactly why I created my Organised Life Binder System, and in this video I'm showing you how it works for our whole family.From keeping my ADHD brain on track to helping the kids with routines and travel planning, this binder system is genuinely saving my sanity — and today, I'll walk you through how I'm using it right now.

Billions of rands are being sent out of South Africa annually to fund terror activities. In this interview with BizNews, Willem Els of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) dissects the nexus between organised crime and terror funding. “Organised crime can do without terrorism. They can live without terrorism, they can survive without terrorism, but terrorism cannot survive without organised crime and using them.” He notes that neither group can operate with impunity without high-level protection either. “And in South Africa, the prevalence of your State-embedded actors on a very high political level and on operations level is way above the average for Africa.” Nel lists poor governance, limited resources, and limited use of technology as the reasons why Africa has become such a hub for terror financing. He outlines what measures South Africa will have to take to get off the Grey List later this year - and what it would have to do to prevent relisting. He also gives a run-down on recent terror-related cases, and describes the implementation of Sharia Law in Johannesburg, and the use of assassinations and extortion by an ISIS-linked to raise funds for terror.

In this podcast, we speak with Ashwin Rodrigues, Secretary of the Wine Growers Association of India and a trained winemaker, about the recent Indian Wine Buyer–Seller Meet held in Sydney on July 28, 2025. Organised by the Association with support from APEDA and the Indian government, the event showcased premium Indian wines and explored how such initiatives can help strengthen the presence of Indian wines in the Australian market.

Jen Hardy is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, media creator, and sought-after keynote speaker. With 30 years of speaking experience, she developed PowerFrame Messaging—a dynamic framework that helps leaders, speakers, and content creators craft messages that captivate, inspire, and drive action.#podcasting #podmatch #jenhardy====================Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ https://bio.link/podcaster ⁠====================Bio of Jen HardyJen Hardy is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, media creator, and sought-after keynote speaker. With 30 years of speaking experience, she developed PowerFrame Messaging—a dynamic framework that helps leaders, speakers, and content creators craft messages that captivate, inspire, and drive action.Hosting The Jen Hardy Show on YouTube and the Fabulous Over 50 Podcast has earned her Broadcast of the Year and Podcast of the Year, captivating millions with her authentic storytelling and bold vision. With 5 published books, including her latest bestseller on YouTube success, Jen continues to inspire creators to make their mark.As the Founder and CEO of Hardy House Media, Jen leads a family-run enterprise dedicated to producing empowering content for creators and entrepreneurs. Home is a beautiful barrier island in Florida, where she lives with her husband, Dave—her biggest fan and the producer of her award-winning shows.Together, they've raised seven amazing children, five of whom are grown and thriving, while homeschooling their youngest two. Whether enjoying the island breeze or brainstorming new content ideas with Dave, Jen's life is a celebration of family, creativity, and determination.What we Discussed: 00:20 Who is Jen Hardy01:50 How she created a positive studio03:20 Does the Mirror lie to us04:30 The Equipment Jen uses for her Podcast05:40 The Awards she Organised for over 50's08:50 50% of my Audiens from 6 Podcasts are American09:25 Broadcaster of the Year10:50 Her YouTube Channel12:10 How to Grow Your YouTube Channel14:30 Having a Famous Guest and how to gain users17:20 YouTube Tips19:00 How I release my Learn Polish Podcast20:00 Having Family involved with the company22:00 Home schooling her children24:15 Different School systems29:00 How to overcome the Fear of recording for your social media33:05 How we perceive aging35:40 Monetizing on YouTube and your Podcast40:30 Lead Generation companies that lie42:20 A lot of Scammers on Stage44:00 Engaging with your Listeners comments45:00 Stopping the Podcast Promotiers46:50 Have the Books helped the Podcast49:30 The Strategy to get your book as a Best seller50:50 Having errors in your book fixed when doing the audioHow to Contact Jen Hardyhttps://jenhardy.net/https://www.youtube.com/@thejenhardy https://www.facebook.com/thejenhardyhttps://www.instagram.com/thejenhardy/___________________

Ruth Dietrich knows how to get organised and she's keen you learn too! Ruth believes that by finding systems to get things done, you create time to focus on what really matters.As an online business manager, Ruth has all sorts of tips and tools at her fingertips. She's even created a free tool to help you get started. Here we talk the power of organisation, why (shhhh) Alexa can be a godsend, and how harnessing processes can be good for your business AND your life.Get the free Ultimate Tool to creating headspace: ⁠https://pages.ruthdietrich.co.uk/ultimate-tool-to-be-ceo⁠Find Ruth at:Her website: www.ruthdietrich.co.ukConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-dietrich/ 

Joining us in the studio are Andres Neo and Koe Chua Jia Ying, Co-Chairpersons of the Inter-University Environmental Coalition and the driving force behind the inaugural Sustainability Youth Festival (TSYF) happening this August at The Capitol Theatre. Organised by students, for students, TSYF is more than a summit—it’s a movement. With the theme “The Sustainability Puzzle – Every Piece Matters,” the festival invites participants to explore how every action, idea, and innovation fits into the larger picture of sustainable change. We’ll hear about game-changing youth pitches competing for $20,000 in grants, explore interactive booths, spotlight student leaders in TED-style talks, and even unpack sustainability careers during speed-dating sessions. Andres, Koe—thanks for being here. Let’s start with the vision behind TSYF and how you’re making sustainability real for Singapore’s next generation. Join “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, August 10th, fitness coach and community leader Evan Garvey will lead a special sunrise walk as part of his Beat the Darkness initiative, an event dedicated to raising awareness around suicide prevention and supporting the charity Happy Feet Happy Minds. Organised by Evan Garvey Fitness, the walk invites participants to come together in solidarity, take in the beauty of the early morning coastline, and reflect on the importance of mental health. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Evan Garvey, of Evan Garvey Fitness.

GB2RS News Sunday the 27th of July The news headlines: RSGB confirms more speakers for its Convention in October Get involved with the RSGB LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge The RSGB releases a high-contrast logbook to improve accessibility  The RSGB has shared details of more presentations that you can enjoy at its Convention in October. If you'd like to broaden your technical knowledge, you'll enjoy presentations by Bob Burns, G3OUU, on ‘Getting the most from an oscilloscope' and ‘Ladder crystal filter design'. As part of the Society's focus on supporting modern amateur radio operating practices, Paul Galwas, M0WLG, will be discussing ‘Can we ‘DX' over an IoT mesh?'. The comprehensive programme of speakers also includes Dr Marcus Walden, G0IJZ, who will explain the numerical modelling of the historical Grimeton VLF antenna, and Paul Beaumont, G7VAK, who will take ‘A brief look at Number Stations: 1950 to the present'. With even more captivating and thought-provoking speakers already confirmed, you'll need to purchase a ticket to guarantee attendance. Buy your tickets before Monday, the 11th of August, to ensure you receive early-bird ticket pricing. Tickets are available to purchase via rsgb.org/convention National Coding Week takes place in the third week of September, and the RSGB is once again dedicating a whole month to amateur radio and coding activities. As part of the Society's strategy to encourage practical skills development, it is inviting you to take part in its LoRa high-altitude balloon challenge. The project has been developed by the RSGB Outreach team and takes place on Saturday, the 20th of September. The balloon will be equipped with a LoRa digipeater, and your challenge is to follow the instructions provided and build a LoRa tracker. If your tracker build is successful, it will beam up packets to the airborne relay, which will transmit them to a local i-gate. Your goal is to get your signal the furthest distance from the launch. Anyone can enter, but to win one of the prizes, you need to be an RSGB member. Get involved as a single operator or as a team in your RSGB-affiliated club. The RSGB is delighted that Moonraker is sponsoring this event and will award a £200 Moonraker voucher to the winner of each category. Find out how to get involved with this exciting LoRa event by going to rsgb.org/lora-balloon The RSGB is proud to announce the release of a new high-contrast logbook designed to support amateur radio operators with visual impairments or learning difficulties. Responding to feedback from members and accessibility advocates, the RSGB developed the logbook with wider spacing and a high-contrast black-and-yellow design to improve ease of use. This release reflects the RSGB's wider commitment to improving accessibility across all areas of the Society and amateur radio as a whole. The organisation continues to explore ways to make the hobby more inclusive and user-friendly for all participants. This version will be available through Amazon and is expected to be a useful addition for both seasoned operators and newcomers looking for a more accessible logging option. As part of its long-term vision, the RSGB is looking to recruit a dedicated team to assess and enhance accessibility throughout the Society and help shape a more inclusive future for amateur radio. If you're interested in contributing to this important initiative, please email RSGB Board Director Nathan Nuttall, 2M0OCC, via 2m0occ@rsgb.org.uk Since the launch of its DMR project in May, the RSGB Outreach team is delighted that four schools and one homeschool have signed up. The project aims to help young people get on the air and build their confidence in making QSOs. Each of the successful applicants will be loaned a TYT DMR handheld radio and a Pi-Star-based hotspot. The RSGB Youth Chair and Youth Champion for Schools, Chris Aitken, MM0WIC, is supporting two new school amateur radio clubs that have chosen this as an entry-level activity for their club members. DMR is particularly useful in a school club scenario where antenna placement is a challenge and can be easily deployed, giving young people access to the world. During the summer holidays, the DMR handsets will be used at the West Sussex International Jamboree with Regional Representative 10, Simon Harris, G4WQG, attending the event and Wick High School Radio Club member Jacob, MM7IFL, supporting remotely via DMR. Listen out for further updates after the summer when the RSGB plans to get a youth net operational on Brandmeister Talk Group 23554. The net aims to encourage young operators to get on the air and become comfortable with QSO structure and general rag-chewing. If you want to start a school club or are interested in being part of the DMR project, email Chris via youthchampion.school@rsgb.org.uk The prospect of a USA constellation of 240 commercial satellites that would use 430 to 440MHz for wideband control and telemetry has prompted an unprecedented response from the amateur radio community to a Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, consultation. FCC Proceeding 25-201 would see AST SpaceMobile utilise much of 430 to 440MHz for downlinks, as well as a series of ground stations around the world. The RSGB and several other IARU member societies, along with the ARRL and over 2,000 individuals, have submitted comments to this consultation. The IARU itself has also issued a statement on the matter. Links for this, including the RSGB response, can be found on the RSGB website. Go to rsgb.org/spectrumforum and then choose the ‘Papers and consultations' option in the right-hand menu. Following the main submission deadline of the 21st of July, the FCC process has further phases to go through. Amateur radio operators are invited to take part in a special operating event in August, celebrating the rich history of the UK's wartime and Cold War airfield bunkers. AFB25 – that's Airfield Bunkers 2025 – is a nationwide activity taking place from Friday the 1st to Sunday the 31st of August. Organised by UK Bunkers on the Air, or UKBOTA, the event encourages amateurs to activate historic airfield sites with known bunker installations. All bands and modes are welcome. Special recognition awards will be given for activators, hunters and shortwave listeners' efforts. To learn more, including how to participate and which locations qualify, visit tinyurl.com/AFB-2025  And now for details of rallies and events Wiltshire Radio Rally is taking place today, Sunday the 27th, at Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Road, Kington Langley, SN15 5NJ. The doors open for traders at 7 am and 9 am for visitors. Refreshments are available on site. You can find out more by visiting chippenhamradio.club Part 1 of the BATC Convention for Amateur TV 2025 is taking place on Sunday, the 3rd of August at Midland Air Museum in Coventry. The doors will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. The Convention will include show and tell, test and fix-it, and bring and buy. Also, on Sunday, the 3rd of August, King's Lynn Amateur Radio Club Rally is taking place at Gaywood Community Centre, PE30 4EL. The doors will open at 9 am and the entrance fee will be £2.50. An outdoor trader's stall costs £8, and an indoor one is £10. To book, email rally.klarc@gmail.com or call 07709 074 951. Now the Special Event news Special callsign 5P0TA will operate from Bornholm Island, EU-030, from the 31st of July to the 3rd of August in connection with this year's European Ham Radio Show meet-up event. Both presenters and viewers of The European Ham Radio Show on YouTube will gather with the goal of activating all of the POTA parks on Bornholm Island within four days. Both 5P0TA and the participants' own call signs will be used. They are aiming to use as many modes and bands as conditions allow. Attending from the UK are Charlotte, 2M0LVY and Steve, M1SDH. If you hear them on the air, give them a call! Throughout 2025, José, HP2AT, is using the special callsign H82AT to celebrate his 35th anniversary in amateur radio. Recently, the station has been spotted on the HF bands using CW, FT4 and FT8. All QSOs will be uploaded to QRZ.com, Club Log, eQSL and Logbook of the World. Paper cards will not be available. Now the DX news Today, the 27th, is your last chance to catch the IP1X team, which is active from Gallinara Island, EU-083. The team is using CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via OQRS, via the Bureau or directly to IU1JCZ. More information is available at QRZ.com Red, DL1BUG is active as TY5FR from Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa until the 6th of August. He is operating using CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands. QSL via Club Log's OQRS, Logbook of the World or via Red's home call. Now the contest news Today, the 27th, the UK Microwave Group 5.7 and 10GHz Contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The RSGB IOTA Contest started at 1200UTC on Saturday, the 26th and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday, the 27th of July. Using CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report, serial number and IOTA reference. On Monday, the 28th, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. On Saturday, the 2nd of August, the EU HF Championship runs from 1200 to 2359UTC. Using CW and SSB on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and the last two digits of the year you were first licensed. Also on Saturday, the 2nd of August, the RSGB 4th 144MHz Backpackers Contest runs from 1400 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and two-letter postcode. On Saturday, the 2nd, the 144MHz Low Power Contest runs from 1400 to 1800UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Sunday, the 3rd, the 432MHz Low Power Contest runs from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and two-letter postcode. The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon started on Saturday, the 3rd of May and ends on Sunday, the 3rd of August. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 24th of July It was a bit of a mixed bag last week. The first half saw settled geomagnetic conditions, but from the 22nd of July, we had a disturbance thanks to output from a solar coronal hole. This saw the Kp index rise to 4.67 and ultimately 5. The stream from the Sun reached around 730 kilometres per second, while the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field, or IMF, was mostly neutral with a few brief periods when it pointed slightly south. So, its effects were perhaps not as bad as they could have been. The coronal hole has now rotated out of view, so we may have some better days. Meanwhile, the solar flux index has been in the range of 140 to 150, which is pretty good. There were no M-class or higher solar flares over the past week, which is unusual. So overall, HF propagation was humming, at least until the Kp index hit 5. Maximum useable frequencies, or MUFs, over a 3,000km path during daylight continue to be around 21MHz, but often dip to 18MHz at times. Nighttime conditions can be variable. If the 14MHz band isn't open for you, try 10MHz. Earlier in the week, some daytime tests with WSPR on the 20m band saw stations logged from Australia and the far west of Canada. DP0POL, the Polarstern research vessel doing work in the Artic, was also logged. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index may decline slightly to be in the range of 130 to 135. Geomagnetic conditions are predicted to be settled until the 1st of August, when the Kp index could rise to 4. This period of unsettled conditions, with reduced MUFs, could last until the 4th of August. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO We will see the return of a weak ridge of high pressure today. This will last until the middle of the coming week. The second half of the week will be a little more unsettled with some occasional spells of rain. This suggests that some Tropo is possible, before a gradual swap over to rain scatter. However, high pressure near the Azores may still influence the western side of Britain. This week will see the peak of two meteor showers, the Alpha Capricornids and Delta Aquariids. These are worth checking out, if only to get your practice time in before one of the major showers of the year – the Perseids on the 12th and 13th of August. Barely a day passes without some auroral alert, and this can be an exciting mode. Several good indicators are available, such as when the Kp index is above 5, or watery-sounding signals on the 40 and 20m bands. If you hear these, try looking north on the 6, 4 or 2m bands. Sporadic-E continues to be mentioned on the clusters somewhere in Europe on most days. But remember that it's a very localised mode and is rarely available for everyone at the same time. The best way to track it down is to use the clusters and a good list of beacons, to see who your ‘locals' are working on FT8. It's a very hit-and-miss mode. Meteor activity is a good indicator, whereas a high Kp index is a bad one. Whether it happens is often a balance between many opposing components. So, even a potentially good day may not be good where you are. The good news is that the last openings of the summer can occur into the first week of September. Moon declination is still positive but going negative again on Tuesday, the 29th. Moon windows and peak elevation will reduce. Path losses are rising now as we are past perigee. 144MHz sky noise starts the coming week low but will rise to moderate by the weekend. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Organised by Candy Cassidy, listen back to find out about a 1940's glamour themed charity night that is happening on 17th August at the Ocean View Hotel in Shanklin. Find out about the wide range of amazing acts they have lined up from burlesque to belly dancers. Candy is joined by a couple of acts who will be performing, and they all came dressed for the occasion! The event will be raising money for charity with all proceeds from the event will be going to dementia and breast cancer charities. 

Today's episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer', convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.Until a different type of detective entered her life. A scientist working in a lab who uncovered the truth behind the deaths.This is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, but as journalist Rachel Sylvester starts to investigate how this happened, she learns that Kathleen is not alone – other mothers have endured the same fate, and may also be in prison.The Lab Detective is a story about the power of science, and the determination of those searching for the truth.Follow the link to listen to the full series: https://lnk.to/thelabdetectiveFD!europod.About today's episode on Long Story ShortOver the weekend, hundreds of Polish citizens took the streets to protest against immigration. Organised by the far-right party Konfederacja, the protests spread across Poland. Far from being an isolated fact, many countries in Europe have recently experienced a revamp of anti-immigration politics and protests. So, why is that?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A team of 84 student athletes are set to represent New Zealand at the World University Games in Germany. Organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), it is one of the world's largest multi-sport events. Chef de Mission Evelyn Williamson joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ finds out how remarkably easy some holiday chores become with AI from Travel Blogger Sarah Hanrahan and Denise Browne, Gemini Expert From Google Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this vulnerable and strategic episode, I share why I walked away from a decade of brand recognition and completely rebranded my business. If you've ever felt like you're operating at a level your current structures can't support, this story will challenge everything you think you know about business evolution. I dive deep into the moment I realised my brand no longer fit who I'd become, the difference between structural problems and surface fixes, and why sometimes the scariest thing isn't failing - it's succeeding so much that you outgrow everything you thought you were supposed to be. Key topics covered: The client call that changed everything (and why it terrified me) How to know when you've outgrown your business container The CEO Operating System that transforms chaos into clarity Why most people rebrand for the wrong reasons The real cost of staying in containers that no longer fit How to evolve your business without starting from scratch This isn't just a rebrand story - it's a blueprint for anyone ready to stop being essential to everything and start being essential to the right things.

To much fanfare, Britain has announced yet another "strategic" defence review - the fifth that a UK Government has undertaken in the last 15 years. The peculiar thing, however, is that despite the frequency of these reviews, they have a strong tendency to assert continuity over change. This is certainly the narrative of the present UK Government's latest review: that nothing has changed in UK and US transatlantic relations, apart from the willingness, they suggest, of the UK to spend more on defence. Trump's close friendship with Vladimir Putin and sympathy towards Russia's geopolitical narrative - and the broader turbulence of American politics he forms part of - is, apparently, unimportant for Britain's future defence and security arrangements. And rather than address the varied range of threats and challenges, the review advocates more submarines and nuclear weapons as its big-ticket proposals. In this podcast, Zoe Williams, Luke Cooper and Mary Kaldor discuss this muddled and small-c conservative thinking. They lay out what an alternative defence policy would be, at the centre of which should be a closer relationship with our European allies.  For more on the discussion in this podcast, check out Luke and Mary's recent blog, "‘Organised irresponsibility': How Britain's defence strategy clings to a bygone world"

Click to send me a message!Join me for a chat all about what's in my bag — and more importantly, the ADHD-friendly system that keeps me feeling calm and ready to leave the house, even when life is chaotic.I'll be sharing how I've adapted the viral TikTok “purse bowl” trend into a version that actually works for me — using a box, clear pouches, and some strategic packing. Whether I'm popping out on my own or heading out with all four of my children, this system means I'm not panicking, forgetting the essentials, or feeling flustered before we've even left the house.This isn't just “what's in my handbag” — it's how I stay organised, reduce decision fatigue, and avoid last-minute meltdowns (mine and the kids'!).

"We have to make this crime type too risky and lower the reward. We need to seize all the assets that they gain from their criminal enterprise... it's something I'm very committed to."The illegal trade in wildlife and the body parts of wild animals is driving many creatures towards extinction; yet governments put little effort into busting the culprits and closing down this vile trade. In the latest episode of Rewilding the World, Ben Goldsmith talks to Olivia Swaak-Goldman, formerly of the International Criminal Court, who now runs a small charity named the Wildlife Justice Commission which is punching way above its weight in smashing criminal wildlife trade gangs.Ben Goldsmith is a British financier and rewilding enthusiast. Join him as he speaks to people from all over the world who champion nature and are helping to restore habitats and wildlife to some of the most nature depleted parts of our planet.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.Text Rewilding the World here. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if there are any rewilding projects you would love Ben to feature in future episodes. The Conservation Collective support locally-led environmental Foundations around the world. Together we'll protect and restore the wild places we know and love.

Anna Hill finds out how new farming technology could mean more jobs, not fewer. A new report from The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture says the expansion of artificial intelligence apps collecting data and providing real-time advice will mean recruiting and training more people, to give farmers technical support. In Northern Ireland, stealing farm animals is being linked to organised crime, and it seems the current high stock values are making them even more attractive to criminals.As arable farmers wait for their crops to ripen in the fields, many are watching grain prices carefully. Grain isn't just a domestic commodity, but is traded worldwide...and aspects like exchange rates, and President Trump's new tariffs make a big difference to the price.And we visit the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban, where scientists are embarking on a new five-year international research project looking at the economics of extracting various products from seaweed, as well as assessing the climate resilience of different species...and even training up new seaweed farmers.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

Organised to commemorate the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the four-day event brought together the Sikh community through devotional Kirtan, heritage exhibitions, and health services. The gathering saw participation from renowned international ragis and kathavachaks, and welcomed political leaders and interfaith representatives, highlighting the event's inclusive spirit. - ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਰਪਿਤ ਜੂਨ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਦੀ 6 ਤੋਂ 9 ਤਾਰੀਕ ਤੱਕ ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਦੇ ਬਲੈਕਬਰਨ ਗੁਰੂਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਕੀਰਤਨ ਦਰਬਾਰ 'ਆਤਮ ਰਸ' ਆਯੋਜਿਤ ਕਰਵਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ। ਲੰਗਰ ਸੇਵਾ, ਕੀਰਤਨ ਅਤੇ ਕਥਾ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਹੈਲਥ ਚੈਕ-ਅੱਪ ਅਤੇ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਰਪਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨੀ ਵੀ ਲਗਾਈ ਗਈ। ਪਸਿੱਧ ਕਥਾਵਾਚਕਾਂ ਸਮੇਤ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਦੇ ਰਾਜਨੀਤਿਕ ਲੀਡਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਵੀ ਇਸ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਿਰਕਤ ਕੀਤੀ। ਸੁਣੋ ਇਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਪੂਰੀ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ, ਇਸ ਪੌਡਕਾਸਟ ਰਾਹੀਂ...

Today, we enter the world of Professor Sugata Mitra — TED Prize winner and creator of the Hole in the Wall experiment — whose work is reshaping how children learn. He has shown that with curiosity and connection, children can teach themselves — and each other. But in a world where learning organises itself, one question remains: do we still need teachers? Join me as we explore the space where technology empowers, autonomy flourishes, and human connection still matters. Even when learning finds its own path… a great teacher remains the guiding light.

Click to send me a message!Plan my week with me in real time as I walk you through my full weekend reset routine to get organised for the week ahead. As a busy working mum with ADHD and children with autism, I know how overwhelming life can feel without a system in place. That's why I do this weekly planning reset — to reduce stress, avoid chaos, and create more time for what matters most.In this live chat, I'll be showing you exactly how I plan my week step by step using my Organised Life Planner 2.0. I'll share how I reflect on the week just gone, set up the week ahead, and make sure our whole neurodiverse family has what we need to function with less friction.

Want to finally FINISH getting organised? I sat down with organising coach Tracy Hoth to break down exactly how to organise your home, time, and digital life in just 12 weeks (and actually be done with it once and for all!). Follow Tracy on Instagram: instagram.com/tracyhothSee her website: simplysquaredaway.comJoin my membership: saraharnoldhall.com/membership

Ireland's biggest astrophotography competition 'Reach for the Stars' is now open for entries. Organised by the School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) the competition aims to find the best astro-photographs taken in Ireland between 26 April 2024 last year and 02 June 2025. This year, for the first time, Under 18s can enter the smartphone category -the 'Night Sky in Your Hand'. Shortlisted entrants will be announced in late June with the public invited to vote for their favourite to win the "People's Choice" category at that time. Run in partnership with The Irish Times and sponsored by the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland and MKC Communications, full details about the competition can be found on www.reachforthestars.ie. Photographs taken between 26 April 2024 last year and 02 June 2025 can be entered in five distinct categories: Night Sky in Your Hand (Category expanded to include U18s): Images taken with only a smartphone, and without telescopes, of an astronomical scene. Out of this World - Planetary: Images of the planets, sun and moon. Out of this World - Deep Sky: Images of celestial objects that exist outside our solar system such as nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. Back on Earth - Landscape: Images that depict a feature of astronomical interest as a prominent feature and elements such as nature, land or water. Back on Earth - Landmark: Images that depict a feature of astronomical interest as a prominent feature and elements such as cityscapes, buildings, houses, historical structures or monuments. Entries will be judged by Alan Betson, The Irish Times, PPI Press Photographer of the Year; Michael McCreary, President, Irish Astronomical Society; Professor Peter Gallagher, Senior Professor and Head of Astronomy and Astrophysics at DIAS; and Dr Lisa McNamee, Co-Founder, Space Medicine Ireland. Launching the competition today, Dr. Eucharia Meehan, CEO and Registrar of DIAS, said: "This is the fifth year of DIAS 'Reach for the Stars' and this year we're making one big change to the competition. In opening the smartphone category to U18s we hope to encourage the curiosity and interest of young people in the night sky, and of the many astronomical events and wonders on show. Mobile phones have such great cameras today making astrophotography a really accessible activity and we can't wait to see what they submit". "Chair of the judging panel and Director of DIAS Dunsink Observatory, Professor Peter Gallagher said: "People have a natural interest and deep curiosity about the stars and the planets. The images captured each year are breathtaking and give us an insight into the beauty of the night sky. In recent times, the northern lights have been visible from Ireland, and so we look forward to seeing photographs that capture these dancing displays from across the island". Reach for the Stars Competition Details Entrants may submit up to two images per category to the competition. The deadline for entries is 5pm, 04 June 2025. All entries will be screened by a shortlisting panel to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. The shortlisted images in each category will then go forward for consideration by the judging panel and for an online public vote on reachforthestars.ie.

In this Video   0:08 I'd love some help with getting my wardrobe more organised and stop buying clothes that don't suit me – I tend to admire certain styles on others but they don't feel like me – what's the solution? 4:04 How can I get ready in under 15 minutes per day and…

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're going to talk about how busy, overwhelmed moms can find balance in different areas of their lives through the power of organization.Mel Schenker is a Life Coach, Founder of She's Organised and Podcast Host of Beyond Organised – but most importantly, a wife and mum to four little kids. She helps busy mums simplify life, find balance and feel more in control through her practical methods and down-to-earth organising strategies. Mel is Australian, a Christian, loves rock music and board games. She believes that with a bit of structure, every mum can create a life that works for her and live a purposeful life. Connect with Mel Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shes.organised/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/873071964976829Threads: https://www.threads.com/@shes.organisedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesorganisedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShesOrganised Website: www.shesorganised.com.au and www.beyondorganised.comGrab the freebie here: beyondorganised.com/toolkit===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

I put on a small one-day conference. The cost per attendee was £50 (vs £1.2k for EAGs) and the cost per new connection was £11 (vs £130 for EAGs). intro EA North was a one-day event for the North of England. 35 people showed up on the day. In total, I spent £1765 (≈ $2.4k), including paying myself £20/h for 30h total. This money will be reimbursed by EA UK[1]. The cost per attendee was £50 and the cost per new connection was £11. These are significantly lower than for EAG events, suggesting that we should be putting on more smaller events. I am not arguing that EAGs should not exist at all. A local event will likely never let me connect with someone living on another continent in person. My main goal with this post is to encourage individuals to put on more events [...] ---Outline:(00:29) intro(01:38) why you can probably do this, too(02:26) what I spent the money on and a comparison with EAG London 2023(03:12) budget breakdown(04:48) cost per attendee per day(05:17) cost per connection(07:19) what I spent my time on(08:24) ideas for being even more cost-effective(09:27) recommendations to funders(09:49) reconsider how much resources you spend on small applications(10:44) consider providing funding upfront(11:17) thermal printers are cool and cheap(11:57) conclusionThe original text contained 7 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: May 2nd, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/m9sTFoAsE8dSnzoBt/untitled-draft-tr7p --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

The Marine Institute is proud to announce its participation in European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025, taking place in Cork from 21-23 May. On Friday, 23 and Saturday, 24 May, a free maritime-themed family festival will run along Cork's city quays, as the city plays host to this major European event for the first time. Organised by the European Commission, in collaboration with Cork City Council, the Government of Ireland, and the Port of Cork, EMD 2025 is Europe's flagship event for the maritime community. It will bring together up to 1,000 maritime professionals from across the continent to discuss joint action on marine policy, fisheries, offshore renewables, and the future of the sustainable blue economy. A key highlight of the public festival will be the Marine Institute's Wild Atlantic - What Lies Beneath Expo, a free, immersive and interactive exhibition inviting visitors to explore Ireland's ocean environment. From deep-sea discoveries to cutting-edge marine science, the Expo will showcase how we map, study, and protect our marine world. "We are thrilled to be part of European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork," said Dr Rick Officer, CEO of the Marine Institute. "This event offers an exciting opportunity to share the science behind our seas and celebrate the importance of ocean knowledge with people of all ages. We want everyone to leave feeling inspired, informed, and connected to the marine world around them." The Marine Institute's Wild Atlantic - What Lies Beneath Expo: Event Highlights Interactive Exhibits - Discover the hidden wonders of Ireland's vast ocean territory, from coastal habitats to deep-sea ecosystems. Fish Species of Irish Waters - Learn about the incredible biodiversity in Irish waters - from cod and mackerel to basking sharks - and how research supports sustainable fisheries. RV Tom Crean Tours - Step aboard Ireland's state-of-the-art national research vessel for the first time ever. Visitors will experience life at sea, explore scientific labs and equipment, and meet the crew and scientists conducting real-time ocean research. Explorers Education Programme - Hands-on learning activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of marine scientists and ocean advocates. Marine Careers - Discover exciting career paths in marine science, ocean technology, and the broader blue economy. The two-day Expo will be held at the Port of Cork and is suitable for all ages, from curious children and students to ocean enthusiasts and lifelong learners. The programme of events for the European Maritime Days to Play festival includes tours of naval and research vessels, street performances, cooking demos, and live music, bringing a vibrant maritime energy to Cork city's Albert and Kennedy Quays. We look forward to seeing you at European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025. For more information, visit www.marine.ie

Organised crime groups are using mainstream resale platforms like Facebook Marketplace for the sale of tobacco. Research shows up to 25 percent of all cigarettes in New Zealand are sourced illegally. Auckland University Public Health Professor Chris Bullen says he doesn't believe the data is that high, but rather sitting somewhere between five and 10 percent. He says selling online is an issue, however. "They're using these platforms now to advertise quite brazenly products, but they're tricky because they keep changing what they're calling them." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start taking notes in this episode as Joël and Valerie discuss the different ways in which they structure their note taking systems to improve their workflows. Together they cover the best ways to get started with serious note taking, how to best map out your thoughts so they make the most sense when you come back round to them, as well as examining the different use cases they have for them both over the course of a working day. — The Sponsor for this episode has been Judoscale - Autoscale the Right Way (https://judoscale.com/bikeshed). Check out the link for your free gift! Take notes like a pro with Obsidian (https://obsidian.md/) and then read what Joël has to say on his own note taking (https://thoughtbot.com/blog/my-note-taking-system-gives-me-constant-content-ideas). Your guest this week has been Valerie Burzynski, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieburzynski/) and your host for this episode has been thoughtbot's own Joël Quenneville (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-quenneville-96b18b58/). If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page (https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot), or check out our website (https://bikeshed.thoughtbot.com). Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@bikeshed.fm This has been a thoughtbot (https://thoughtbot.com/) podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtbot/streams) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/) - Mastodon (https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot) - BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com) © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. — Credit: Ad-read music by joystock.org

Organised crime syndicates could be seeking to infiltrate our sporting landscape. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has raised concerns about a global migration of crime into sport. New Zealand's Sport Integrity Commission's working with its overseas counterparts and policing experts like Interpol to protect against corruption attempts. Chief Executive Rebecca Rolls told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a few factors that makes it uniquely vulnerable to organised crime groups. She says we're vulnerable to criminal betting schemes because our sport is streamed at times when there isn't much else to bet on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, what does it take to be organised and productive? You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 366 Hello, and welcome to episode 366 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. One thing you will discover if you begin reading around the subject of time management and productivity is the importance of planning your week and day.  Every successful person i have come across, or read about, never fails to plan their days and week. Every person who is struggling, and not achieving their goals are not.  Instead, they find excuses. “I'm too tired”, “I don't have time”, “I have more important things to do”, etc, etc.  Yet, there's more to it than that. It's not just about having a plan for the day and being clear about what needs to be done. it's also about protecting time for the important, but not urgent work, and knowing when to say no, when to push and when to pull back and take some rest. In essence, it's about understanding yourself and knowing your limits. So with that said, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice, for this week's question. This week's question comes from Tammy. Tammy asks, hi Carl, I'm trying to understand what I need to do to become more organised and productive. I know it's holding me back, but there's so much conflicting advice out there that I am confused. Can you help? Hi Tammy, thank you for your question. As I just alluded to, the best place to begin is to understand yourself.  This means knowing when you are at your most focused, when you are prone to distractions and how much sleep you need.  The chances are, if you stop and step back, you will already know this information. Perhaps you find yourself being able to get quite a lot of work done in the morning, but struggle in the afternoons. Or, you may come alive around 3 pm and can get a lot of work done then.  This knowledge, allows you to better structure your days. You can avoid meetings, where possible, at the times you are at your most focused, and rely on human connection to keep your energy levels up by holding meetings when you are less focused—there's something about human interaction that raises our energy levels. You can also ensure you are getting enough sleep, and that means being consistent when you wake up. As I recently learned, it's not the time you go to bed that matters, it's waking up at roughly the same time each day as that starts your 24 hour sleep/wake cycle.  If you mess around with your sleep/wake cycle, you will feel dreadful, and that destroys your productivity.  Once you have the basics locked in, you can then move on to structuring your days.  A couple of years ago, I wrote quite extensively about some famous authors. This was inspired by the book Daily Rituals by Mason Curry. In that book, Mason Curry wrote about incredibly productive people and how they got their work done.  One person, not featured in the book, I wrote about was author Jeffrey Archer. He writes a book every year, and he has his year structured to allow him to take care of writing the new book, promoting the book he wrote the previous year and dealing with his publishers, book cover designers and much more.  Archer also loves cricket. So his year is structured so he can reduce his workload in the summer when the cricket season is on.  This works brilliantly. Jeffrey Archer is consistent. Everyone who works with him knows he will be in Majorca between 27th December and the beginning of March writing his next book. They also know he will be available for meetings, promotions and events between March and June. From July to October, Archer is less available, and from October he's happy to do book tours, interviews and anything else his publisher needs him to do.  It's simple, consistent and makes working with Jeffrey Archer easy. Now, I know it's unlikely you are a multi-million selling author. It's likely you work in a place where there are multiple demands coming at you each day from bosses, customers and colleagues.  Demands such as wanting to know how you're getting on with this or that. If you dig a little deeper, though, most of these demands are because people don't trust that you remember that you committed to doing something for them.  What's the most common reason you chase someone up? It's most likely because you're worried they've forgotten they said they would do something for you.  Why is that? The most common reason is because most of the people we work with are inconsistent. And, yes, sometimes things fall through the cracks and get forgotten and we need to chase them up.  So, if you want less interruptions, which equals more time to do your work, be more consistent.  Consistent with your focus work times. Don't throw your hands up in the air and say “I cannot do that in my job”. You can. You just have to figure out how to communicate your focus work times.  As I was taught, if someone else can do it, so can you. If an airline pilot or surgeon can do their focused work without allowing distractions, so can you. Find the way. What do you have to do to resist interruptions?  So how do you become consistent? You put in place a structure for your day and for your week.  How much time do you need to stay on top of your communications each day? Most people tell me if they could have an hour daily dedicated to responding to messages and emails they would be on top of it. So schedule it.  The alternative is not good, is it? If you don't spend an hour on your messages today, how much time will you need tomorrow? If you skip tomorrow as well, now, how much time will you need? I'm sure you can find one hour a day, but to find three? That's verging on the impossible.  If you were responsible for sending out proposals to clients, how much time would you need for proposal writing to prevent a backlog?  You won't be accurate with your times; you don't have to be. You are using averages. If you get five proposals to write each day, and each proposal takes around thirty minutes to write, that means to prevent backlogs from appearing you need about two-and-a-half hours each day.  The only way you will be able to take care of your responsibility to send out the proposals would be to schedule two-and-a-half hours each day for doing the work. How else will you do it?  Now look at that from your colleagues's perspective? If they know you are consistent and are getting the proposals out on time, how likely will they be chasing and interrupting you?  That's what consistency does. It builds trust with your colleagues. They know once they send you a proposal to write, it will be done. So, they don't bother you asking if you've done it, yet.  My favourite all-time rugby player is Ellery Hanley. He was the greatest player of his generation. What made him so special? You could guarantee that if you made a break, he would always be right next to you, backing you up. This is what made him so good.  Sure he was tough, as all rugby players generally are. He was also fit and strong. But what made him so good was he consistently backed up his players. You knew if you broke your opponent's line, Ellery Hanley would be right there with you to take the ball and score.  Let's say you are that person responsible for writing proposals. You need two-and-a-half hours each day for proposal writing and an hour for your communications. That's just three-and-a-half hours you need to protect each day for your important work.  That still leaves you with four to five hours for anything else you may be required for. Is that impossible?  The final part to this is to plan your week and your day.  Planning the week is about looking at what you have to do and deciding what you will work on the following week. This will be influenced by your deadlines and what you have promised to others.  It will also be influenced by your personal life and your commitments there. If you have kids, they will have a big influence on your weekly plans too.  On a daily level, how many and when are your appointments for the day? what are your must do tasks? Must do tasks are non-negotiable. They must be done. Now, this means you do not want to have too many of these. I generally advise people to have no more than two.  By not allowing more than two must do tasks for the day, you are forced to prioritise. Prioritising is a learned skill. The more you practice it, the better, and faster, you will get at it.  I would also advise using a simple set of tools. A calendar, naturally, and a task manager. If you don't have a task manager now, choose one that's built into the devices you use. That would mean Apple Reminders if you use Apple tools, or Microsoft ToDo if you use a Windows system.  Once you have these tools—a calendar and a task manager, learn to use the tools. I see a lot of people regularly switching their tools in an erroneous belief that they will find the “perfect” tool. They won't the “perfect tool” does not exist.  The real secret is not the tools. It's how you run your day.  Make sure you plan each day, you are consistent doing the work you are employed to do and you get enough sleep.  Just those simple basic practices will improve your overall productivity. I can promise you it works every time.  Thank you, Tammy for your question and thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.   

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