Podcasts about Paterson

Text us for a shout out! In the world of Custom Home Builders in South Florida, they are known as ''dream makers" for their ability to bring ultra luxury to discerning clients who want the best of the best in the delivery of their dream luxury home. Paterson Development's Terry Paterson, President and CEO, and Jessica Easterling, Partner and COO, take on the topic of "what is the true definition of a luxury home and what is the state of custom-built luxury homes in South Florida" with Sam Yates, the Host of Florida's Number One Business Forum.Paterson Project Managment is a new Member of the Gold Coast Builders Association. All new Members have the opportunity to be featured here on the GCBA Builders Spotlight. If you would like to join one of the fastest growing and most dynamic builders associations in Florida, today is your special day. Contact the Gold Coast Builders Association right now!Support the showNUMBER ONE AGAIN! The Florida Business Forum Podcast is now Florida's Number One Business Forum Podcast based on an independent 2025 survey of more than 400 Florida businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Produced by Yates & Associates, Public Relations & Marketing, and hosted by Emmy Award winning reporter and television anchor Sam Yates, The Florida Business Forum Podcast is your source for detailed Florida business and not-for-profit news. If you or your business or not-for-profit organization would like to share your news with our Florida, national, and international audience please contact Sam Yates, Sam@YatesPRO.com. The Florida Business Forum Podcast is the only business forum of its kind dedicated to Florida news, business, and not-for-profit organizations. When Florida business minds need to know, they turn to The Florida Business Forum Podcast first!Program Sponsorships are available.The Florida Business Forum Podcast is affiliated with the Pod National News Network USA providing business news podcasts to every State in the U.S.A. The Florida Business Forum Podcast is heard throughout Florida, the United States, and 32 countries and territories. Direct Media Inquiries to Sam Yates, Sam@Yatespro.com. Or via text to 7725285185.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the New Jersey State Police unions take on Attorney General Matt Platkin, with a lawsuit over an ongoing investigation into racial profiling Plus, a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds most New Jerseyans are unhappy with how the state government is handling affordability and cost of living. Also, health care costs for state employees are set to skyrocket in the next year. And, Governor Phil Murphy touts the return of the iconic Cosmos as a new minor league soccer team takes the famed brand into a new chapter in Paterson.

Embark with us and transmedia producers, storytellers, artists and creators Nick Jones, Richard Durham, and Bo Paterson as we explore the haunting, dark deco world of Farbodies! Farbodies: https://www.farbodies.com/Urban Folkcore: https://www.farbodies.com/store/p/urbanfolkcorephysicalWe are not safe. Farbodies is a pure transmedia franchise with a timelining beginning in antiquity and spanning to where the Novelle, Urban Folkcore, starts in the city of Ghostward, 1996.  Authoritarian propaganda floods the rain soaked streets of the city as residence, numb to reality, shuffle on with their days.  Unbeknownst to the population, a secret war between ancient factions is being waged for the rights to explore, control, and study the supernatural pouring into Earth.  "For in the darkest corners of reality, evil creeps. Hoping to consume our world. The ancients knew of this truth. They developed rituals, talismans and systems of magic to protect humanity against the incomprehensible entities which gaze upon us with hungry eyes."  We spoke about the artistic style of City of Ghostward, the ancient factions, and the hardcore music scene.  The Novelle is available for purchase July 14th 2025.The DeLuca twins and the Hardcore Scene of Ghostward have some work to do!Support the showAre you an intrepid explorer with your own story world? You should be a guest on Story World Explorers! Connect with us here: https://clovispointcm.com/be-a-guest

In this special live episode recorded with a virtual audience, host David James is joined by an all-star panel of Learning & Development leaders - Laura Overton, Donald Clark, and Gemma Paterson - for a dynamic conversation on the future of workplace learning. Together, they explore: Whether "Learning & Development" is the wrong name for the profession. The growing shift from learning-centric to performance-focused strategies—and why this remains a point of contention. How AI is transforming productivity and reshaping L&D approaches. Real-life examples of how leading organizations are navigating this evolution. This episode pulls no punches as it challenges long-held assumptions in L&D and sparks essential questions about the direction of the profession. Tune in for sharp insights, bold ideas, and practical takeaways from some of the most influential voices in the field. KEY TAKEAWAYS Focus on intentional impact rather than just delivering courses Ask stakeholders “what are you trying to change?” Seek out the ultra-keen or those who are desperate for change. Stop worrying about the ethics of using AI, it´s an effective productivity tool, so use it. L&D needs to have the tough conversations. BEST MOMENTS “The word learning has turned into a noun rather than a process.” “Intentional impact is the thing that really drives me.” "That AI on the sly thing, it´s not enough.” "If you still call yourself L&D in 5 years ... you're defining yourself as sort of milky weak." GUESTS Laura Overton Laura is an award-winning L&D analyst and co-author of Evidence-Informed Learning Design. As the founder of Towards Maturity and a champion of research-led practice, Laura has spent her career helping organizations unlock the potential of workplace learning through data, insight, and innovation. Donald Clark Donald is a learning technology entrepreneur, author, and advocate for the use of AI in education. With decades of experience in digital learning, he is the CEO of Wildfire Learning and a former CEO and founder of Epic Group. He is known for his bold perspectives on the future of learning, captured in his books like Artificial Intelligence for Learning and his influential blog. Gemma Paterson Gemma is Head of Culture Innovation at Lloyds Banking Group, where she leads work that reimagines how culture, learning, and innovation intersect in large organizations. With a background in digital learning and organizational development, Gemma is passionate about creating environments that foster curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful change at scale. Take your L&D to the next level Take advantage of 1000s of hours of analysis. Hundreds of conversations with industry innovators and 25+ years of hands-on global L&D leadership. It's all distilled into one framework to help you level up L&D. Access the L&D Maturity Model here - https://360learning.com/maturity-model VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home CONTACT METHOD  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Meet Victoria Spencer, MSW, LSWVictoria Spencer is a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, and mental health advocate based in Paterson, New Jersey. She is the founder and president of The Transparency Place, a community-centered mental health platform dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces for individuals to be seen, heard, and supported. In addition to her role as Program Director at St. Paul's Community Development Corporation's Next Step initiative, Victoria, offers psychotherapy services in New York, NY.With a Master's in Social Work from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Victoria brings a deep commitment to mental health equity, education, and access. Through The Transparency Place, she aims to bridge gaps in mental health care by providing support groups, educational resources, and community engagement to those who often feel isolated, misunderstood, or underserved.More:Website:https://www.thetransparencyplace.org/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-spencer-msw-lsw-8a656023a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_appInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetransparencyplace?igsh=b3pjdTJ2dnczd2E2Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetransparencyplace?_t=ZP-8xedaTI11LD&_r=1

Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Punch Broadbent (16:17). The 2025 NHL Entry Draft was Friday night and we take a look at where key prospects landed and which ones can have an immediate impact on the hockey hobby (27:43).  In hobby news, there's been a number of trades and free agent signings as the offseason swings into full gear, and 6 players get their call to the Hall of Fame (1:00:44). Grant Paterson from GP Sports Cards joins the show to share his experiences at Fanatics Fest as the lone hockey cards vendor and some of the big collections he scooped up while in NYC (1:23:14).  2024-25 O-Pee-Chee Platinum comes out this week and we preview the key card designs and review the checklist (2:14:56).  We answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (2:27:47), then end the show with personal pickups (3:11:18).Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Pather Ultimate HoldersShop USA - https://shoppather.com/Shop Canada - https://shoppather.ca/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

In this episode, Ferg is chatting with Sharon Paterson from Waikaka Station in Southland, NZ. Sharon is very passionate about her flock of Texels and chats with Ferg about her selection process and her very rigorous culling criteria for structure and litter size, which have led to a uniform and productive line of sheep.Ferg and Sharon discussHow structure improves stayabilityHow culling singles over the years has improved fertility.How improved survivability counteracts a lower scanning percentage The GDF9 geneHow selecting on structure can impact carcass traitsPaterson Park and GardensHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Amy & Jacob kick off a new series with its premiere exploring illusion & disillusionment in marriage through the lenses of The Thin Man, Paterson, Closer, and Anatomy of a Fall.

Singapore is poised for a wave of transformation, with new neighbourhoods planned in areas like Dover, Newton, and Paterson—bringing a diverse mix of public and private housing options to various parts of the island. Beyond residential developments, the upcoming plans include expanded office spaces in Bishan, new parks in the north-west, and vibrant community hubs in Sengkang, Woodlands North, and Yio Chu Kang inspired by the successful model of Our Tampines Hub. These ambitious proposals were unveiled as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Draft Master Plan 2025, a strategic blueprint that will shape the nation's urban landscape for the next decade and beyond. What does this new phase of development mean for the way we live, work, and connect as a community? How will these plans address future challenges like sustainability, inclusivity, and population growth? And what role can residents play in shaping the neighbourhoods of tomorrow? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Sing Tien Foo, the Provost's Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, President Donald Trump calls for Israel and Iran to stand down with a tenuous ceasefire. Plus, a Supreme Court decision opens the door for Trump Administration's immigration crackdown to continue. Also, as temperatures hit 100 degrees around New Jersey, paramedics in Paterson are distributing water and providing additional medical care. And, with summer in full swing, cuts to federal programs increase the risk of food insecurity among kids here in the state.

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the concept of flexible leadership with Ian L. Paterson, a seasoned leader and expert in organizational dynamics. Ian shares insights on how adaptability in leadership not only fosters a resilient team culture but also drives innovation and success in a rapidly changing environment. Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance your leadership flexibility and empower your team.Support the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025. Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com. Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at simonk@trenchleadership.ca to connect and share your ideas.

Alison looked at sport on the Gold Coast and how Aussie Rules stacks up against the Rugby brand

#wtcfinal #worldtestchampionship2025 #hazelwood #boland #patcummins #rabada #marnuslabuschagne #lungingidi #lordscricket Join us & Sanket Singbal as we preview the WTC 2025 final between South Africa & Australia at Lords Cricket Ground in London!Along the way, we discuss the merits of the possible promotion of Marnus Labuschagne to open the batting, wonder if Scott Boland has done enough to displace Josh Hazelwood or not, debate whom amongst Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, & Corbin Bosch should be first change in South Africa's seam attack, and so much more!Our Preview Contents!Introduction = 00:05 to 2:58Best Teams to Play Final? = 2:59 to 18:36Lords for the Final? = 18:37 to 35:50Pitch & Forecast = 35:51 to 51:45Australian Team Discussion = 51:46 to 1:36:54South African Team Discussion = 1:36:55 to 2:01:31Predictions & Conclusions = 2:01:32 to 2:03:57Follow us on the following platforms.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04Etb2Wka3vJgM7UAxUIBzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cowcorner.cricketcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/CastCowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowcornercricketcastP. S. - Check out/engage with Sanket on Twitter at @SingbalSanket!

In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we dive into the iconic 1989 film Lean on Me, starring Morgan Freeman as the unforgettable Principal Joe Clark—a tough, uncompromising, and deeply committed educator who is called in to rescue a failing inner-city school on the brink of state takeover. Set in Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey, the film dramatizes the true story of how Clark used controversial, often militant methods to confront violence, low academic performance, and deteriorating morale. But underneath the shouting, chain-wrapped doors, and expelled drug dealers lies a message about courage, leadership, and believing in students when no one else will. Joining host Kevin Stoller for this breakdown is Dr. Brian K O'Keeffe, who brings an educational leader's perspective to the real-world challenges reflected in the film. Together, they explore what Lean on Me gets right—and wrong—about education reform, school culture, and the role of school leaders today.     Takeaways: Lean on Me reminds us that strong leadership often requires making bold, unpopular decisions. Principal Joe Clark's extreme methods may have sparked controversy, but his unwavering commitment to student success lit a fire for change. Clark's toughest love came from a deep belief in his students' potential. This episode highlights how powerful it can be when educators see beyond circumstances and treat students as capable of excellence - sometimes before they believe it themselves. Before any academic improvements can happen, a school must rebuild its culture. The film shows how restoring order, setting expectations, and cultivating pride in the school community were the essential first steps. The same applies in today's schools—culture drives outcomes.     About Dr. Brian K O'Keeffe From finishes to space planning and furniture selection, Thea collaborates with project team members, consultants, district staff, and stakeholders to develop interior design solutions that enhance their school's design and align with the district's educational goals. Thea balances design expertise with end user advocacy to facilitate focus group sessions and synthesize feedback, creating spaces that reflect a learning community's unique identity.   Learn More About Dr. Brian K O'Keeffe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-keeffe-ed-d-sfo-22348719/   Learn More About Community Unit School District 200: Website: https://www.cusd200.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/district200 Twitter: https://x.com/cusd200 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cusd200       Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/         Episode 236 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/   Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Pippa Hudson speaks to Cape Town City Ballet’s principal dancer Kirstél Paterson, who will be dancing Odette/Odile in Swan Lake as part of a collaboration with Joburg Ballet. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by soccer historian Tom McCabe and CEO of North Jersey Professional Soccer Erik Stover to talk about one of the new clubs coming to the USL in 2026 - North Jersey Professional Soccer.Based in Paterson, New Jersey, NJPS have huge ambitions to pull the community together. But they're not the first club to be based in North Jersey, and the founding of NJPS is a new chapter in a very long history of soccer in the region.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHAbout Our GuestsTom McCabe@TomMcCabe5Erik Stoverhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-stover-925b5b15/

Are there stages of true toughness?Combining recent conversations about ambition and discovering hidden emotional depths, this week's episode contemplates how Gus Van Sant's iconic 1997 film, Good Will Hunting, considers what desires we have to fight the hardest for.We also discuss:Paterson (2016) d. Jim JarmuschInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) d. Don SiegelContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/

Send us a textSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025. Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com. Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at simonk@trenchleadership.ca to connect and share your ideas.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … PRICE HIKE RELIEF …. The Governor today announcing millions to help offset; Also, a protest outside Delaney Hall for a Paterson woman who was wrongfully arrested then detained for overstaying her visa; And, getting ahead of the opioid overdose crisis here in the state by distributing harm reduction kits earlier to those in need.  

MRCTV Host and pro-Israel advocate, Justine Brooke Murray, calls into the program to discuss the rise of pro-Palestinian values in her home state of New Jersey, especially Paterson, and how it ties into the most recent terrorist attack on Jews over the weekend in Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Oliver Seibert (21:25).  Next, we take a look at the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals showdown between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers through the lens of the hockey card hobby (28:29).  In hobby news, an unbelievable Jaromir Jagr fun fact, PWHL season wrap-up and Season 2 of the NHL Faceoff series announced (54:59).  Grant Paterson of GP Sports Cards joins the show to talk about NHL Shield 1/1 hunting, some other big recent purchases, and his experiences at the Montreal Sport Card Expo (1:08:37). This week is a huge one for the hockey hobby, as 2023-24 The Cup gets released.  We preview the checklist, which is live on HockeyChecklists.com, and the key card designs (2:12:42).  We answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (2:41:12), then end the show with personal pickups (3:18:27).Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Jacob tells us his, and tells us why.With thanks to the Legends @betr - The fastest & easiest betting app in Australia!

The Justice Department is suing Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson over sanctuary policies it says obstruct immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are at odds over a new payroll tax plan. Also, New York City parents are frustrated by the nonstop flood of WhatsApp messages from school group chats. Reporter Vito Emanuel explains. Plus,Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles. Plus, food critic Robert Sietsema gives a tour of St. Marks Place in the East Village, highlighting standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.

“In an age of seeming isolationism, where some countries tend to isolate, this is such a great way to bring people together. When you're doing music and the arts, all those barriers just fall away. People are just collaborating and having fun. It's such a bridge-building endeavor. I don't mean that to sound cheesy either, because I just think it is really amazing. They end up being ambassadors who go back to their own country and say, “Wow, I had a great time at this festival in America or in the Netherlands.” It ends up being one more step in our way, with our organization, of trying to connect people together in an age when so many people seem to want to hide out and not connect. We're big advocates of connecting, and that's another great reason why I think we love to do this. too.”Today's guests are composer Robert Paterson and violinist Victoria Paterson, the visionary duo behind Mostly Modern Festival & Projects, an organization dedicated to celebrating music by living composers through performance, education, and community outreach.Robert's work is known for its rhythmic energy, emotional range, and inventive themes—from environmentalism and mythology to technology and modern relationships. Based in Saratoga Springs and NYC, he's been recognized with numerous honors, including the Classical Recording Foundation's Composer of the Year at Carnegie Hall and a Grammy® for Three Way. His music is performed by major orchestras and ensembles across the globe and regularly featured on NPR. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Mostly Modern Festival, which takes place in both Saratoga Springs and the Netherlands.Victoria has built a multifaceted career across classical, Broadway, and commercial music, performing everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The Today Show. As General Director of Mostly Modern Projects, she leads year-round programming that brings music into hospitals, public parks, and senior centers, while also mentoring emerging artists across the country.Episode WebsiteSeason 3 of Business & Society focuses on CEOs, Sustainability & Environmental SolutionsBusiness & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki.

“In an age of seeming isolationism, where some countries tend to isolate, this is such a great way to bring people together. When you're doing music and the arts, all those barriers just fall away. People are just collaborating and having fun. It's such a bridge-building endeavor. I don't mean that to sound cheesy either, because I just think it is really amazing. They end up being ambassadors who go back to their own country and say, “Wow, I had a great time at this festival in America or in the Netherlands.” It ends up being one more step in our way, with our organization, of trying to connect people together in an age when so many people seem to want to hide out and not connect. We're big advocates of connecting, and that's another great reason why I think we love to do this. too.”Today's guests are composer Robert Paterson and violinist Victoria Paterson, the visionary duo behind Mostly Modern Festival & Projects, an organization dedicated to celebrating music by living composers through performance, education, and community outreach.Robert's work is known for its rhythmic energy, emotional range, and inventive themes—from environmentalism and mythology to technology and modern relationships. Based in Saratoga Springs and NYC, he's been recognized with numerous honors, including the Classical Recording Foundation's Composer of the Year at Carnegie Hall and a Grammy® for Three Way. His music is performed by major orchestras and ensembles across the globe and regularly featured on NPR. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Mostly Modern Festival, which takes place in both Saratoga Springs and the Netherlands.Victoria has built a multifaceted career across classical, Broadway, and commercial music, performing everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The Today Show. As General Director of Mostly Modern Projects, she leads year-round programming that brings music into hospitals, public parks, and senior centers, while also mentoring emerging artists across the country.Episode WebsiteSeason 3 of Business & Society focuses on CEOs, Sustainability & Environmental SolutionsBusiness & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki.

“In an age of seeming isolationism, where some countries tend to isolate, this is such a great way to bring people together. When you're doing music and the arts, all those barriers just fall away. People are just collaborating and having fun. It's such a bridge-building endeavor. I don't mean that to sound cheesy either, because I just think it is really amazing. They end up being ambassadors who go back to their own country and say, “Wow, I had a great time at this festival in America or in the Netherlands.” It ends up being one more step in our way, with our organization, of trying to connect people together in an age when so many people seem to want to hide out and not connect. We're big advocates of connecting, and that's another great reason why I think we love to do this. too.”Today's guests are composer Robert Paterson and violinist Victoria Paterson, the visionary duo behind Mostly Modern Festival & Projects, an organization dedicated to celebrating music by living composers through performance, education, and community outreach.Robert's work is known for its rhythmic energy, emotional range, and inventive themes—from environmentalism and mythology to technology and modern relationships. Based in Saratoga Springs and NYC, he's been recognized with numerous honors, including the Classical Recording Foundation's Composer of the Year at Carnegie Hall and a Grammy® for Three Way. His music is performed by major orchestras and ensembles across the globe and regularly featured on NPR. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Mostly Modern Festival, which takes place in both Saratoga Springs and the Netherlands.Victoria has built a multifaceted career across classical, Broadway, and commercial music, performing everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The Today Show. As General Director of Mostly Modern Projects, she leads year-round programming that brings music into hospitals, public parks, and senior centers, while also mentoring emerging artists across the country.Episode WebsiteSeason 3 of Business & Society focuses on CEOs, Sustainability & Environmental SolutionsBusiness & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki.

In this special episode, we sit down with Taliah Givens, Senior Director of UNCF's Student Professional Development Programs, and Jaydon Molando, a graduating senior from Morehouse College, to explore the transformative power of the 15th Annual UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC).The 2025 SLC will convene nearly 140 high-achieving HBCU students for an immersive, real-world career prep experience. From high-impact business simulations and mentorship “speed dating” to a student-led podcast production track, this year's expanded curriculum is all about preparing students not just for jobs—but for purpose-driven leadership.Taliah, an engineer turned workforce strategist, shares how she has helped design and lead more than 40 internship programs serving over 1,600 students nationwide. She also speaks candidly about her journey from Paterson, NJ to the forefront of youth and career development.Jaydon reflects on how SLC opened doors that the classroom alone couldn't—especially as a student-athlete juggling academics and sports. His internship with BD through the program has positioned him for post-grad success and personal growth.Learn more by visiting https://uncf.org/pages/uncf-spdp-student-leadership-conference-slc

For all your health and safety needs, visit us at our website safetywars.com, contact us at Jim@safetywars.com or 845-269-5772.We have a regular broadcast on Safety FM, listen to us on your favorite Podcast platform and video network as Safety Wars.Tune into Safety Wars on your favorite podcast and video network for this and other safety stories. visit us at safetywars.com. like and share us on social media. If we run overtime our preferred network for video is Rumble :https://rumble.com/user/SafetyWars and you can see us there. Hour 2 will be uploaded to the regular podcast network.ALL MUSIC IS EITHER ROYALTY FREE, Copyright FREE, OPEN SOURCE OR WE OWN IT. All videos and music other than mine are used under fair use doctrine. We comment on all different kinds of stuff.

We were pleased to have two guests for this episode: Tracie Gardner from National Black Harm Reduction Network and Bre Azanedo from BLM Paterson. Tracie is working at the national level on harm reduction policies that center Black people and Bre is on the ground doing fabulous harm reduction work in Paterson, NJ. They tackle some of the hard obstacles to getting a better understand of why harm reduction is necessary. These two women are part of a network of grassroots organizations working to make their communities safer and healthier.

Today's poem explains why some Australians wear beards.Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941) was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author, widely considered one of the greatest writers of Australia's colonial period.Born in rural New South Wales, Paterson worked as a lawyer before transitioning into literature, where he quickly gained recognition for capturing the life of the Australian bush. A representative of the Bulletin School of Australian literature, Paterson wrote many of his best known poems for the nationalist journal The Bulletin, including "Clancy of the Overflow" (1889) and "The Man from Snowy River" (1890). His 1895 ballad "Waltzing Matilda" is regarded widely as Australia's unofficial national anthem and, according to the National Film and Sound Archive, has been recorded more than any other Australian song.-bio via Wikipedia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

Stephen is back with his old comrades from New South Wales and Tasmania to recap Labor's wins - including the seats they didn't see coming.Todd Pinkerton returns to represent NSW. They cover the role of unions in framing the debate for workers' rights, the stunning loss of Dickson, ‘campaign effect', and what it all means for campaigners going forward.Meanwhile Jack Milroy from Tasmania shares some intriguing intel about Liberal campaigners in the state - and just how soon they started fearing the worst.Finally - what on earth is happening with Jacqui Lambie?This week's episode is packed with fascinating takeaways - don't miss it. CHAPTERS:00:00 Show Start02:12 Welcome Back Todd (New South Wales)03:47 NSW Overview and the Union Movement13:42 Bennelong17:09 Paterson and Hunter23:25 Robertson25:38 Hughes and Banks28:58 Fowler31:19 Blaxland and Watson33:39 Teals Seats36:31 State of the Liberals in NSW40:49 Welcome Back Jack (Tasmania)42:09 Tasmania Overview49:09 Bass52:07 Braddon54:28 Lyons57:13 Franklin01:00:10 Clark01:02:03 Jacqui Lambie01:04:31 Wrap UpSupport the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

On this week's Mentioned in Dispatches podcast, Harry Potter delves into the life and service of prison reformer Alexander Paterson, drawing on his wartime diary and letters. From gentleman ranker to officer in the Bermondsey Battalion, Paterson served at Loos and later held various roles including lecturer, defence counsel, intelligence officer and Sports and Recreation Officer. He also contributed to the Division's history and supported Talbot House alongside Tubby Clayton. Recorded as part of the London Pride Conference 2024.

Good morning! As the conclave begins today, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their coverage of the events in Rome leading up to the election of the Holy Father. Guests include Dr. George Harne of Christendom College to talk about why the "Veni Creator Spiritus" is one of the signature prayers of the conclave, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Good morning! As the conclave begins today, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their coverage of the events in Rome leading up to the election of the Holy Father. Guests include Dr. George Harne of Christendom College to talk about why the “Veni Creator Spiritus” is one of the signature prayers of the conclave, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** St. John Fisher’s Prayer for Bishops Lord, according to Thy promise that the Gospel should be preached throughout the whole world, raise up men fit for such work. The Apostles were but soft and yielding clay till they were baked hard by the fire of the Holy Ghost. So, good Lord, do now in like manner with Thy Church militant, change and make the soft and slippery earth into hard stones. Set in Thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labors–watching, poverty, thirst, hunger, cold and heat–which also shall not fear the threatenings of princes, persecution, neither death, but always persuade and think with themselves to suffer with a good will, slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and laud of Thy Holy Name. By this manner, good Lord, the truth of Thy Gospel shall be preached throughout the world. Therefore, merciful Lord, exercise Thy mercy, show it indeed upon Thy Church. Amen. ***** Dr. George Harne is online at christendom.edu. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entrepreneurial journey for Dennis Balonze began when he was 12, sweeping floors in his uncle's barbershop in Paterson, New Jersey. He was inspired by the sense of community and business hustle, eventually earning his hairdresser license while still in high school. After graduation, Dennis worked in salons to master his craft and, in 2001, he purchased an 80-year-old barbershop in Montclair, New Jersey. That shop grew into multiple locations and sparked his interest in real estate investing. At 22, Dennis bought his first two-family investment property in Belleville, New Jersey. Managing and renovating it taught him the power of passive income and appreciation. In 2005, he used a 1031 exchange to expand, which led him to Huntsville, Alabama, and the founding investment career. He later invested in Fort Benning, Georgia, and partnered with firms like Borland Capital to underwrite deals and scale his knowledge. After two decades in the barbering business, Dennis sold off his shops to focus fully on real estate—specifically real estate investing. Check out Dennis' YouTube channel, BarberUPP!

Elizabeth Percy, 1st Duchess of Northumberland, who lived at Alnwick Castle in the middle decades of the 18th century, was a collector, courtier and artistic patron. But did you know she was also a regular theatregoer?Her many diaries include various mentions of plays she saw, some of which were by William Shakespeare, and her collections include miniature portraits of famous actors and actresses. But what was Shakespeare and the theatre like for Georgian audiences? How did it change during the 1st Duchess' lifetime? And why is the 18th century important in the history of Shakespeare?To find out more, we spoke to our regular Shakespearean expert, Ronan Paterson, and another special guest. Professor Ryuta Minami, of the Tokyo Keizai University of Economics, is an expert in theatre of the 17th and 18th centuries, and joined us for a fascinating conversation.Among other things, you will hear how theatre and acting changed during this time, and how Shakespeare was changed for Georgian tastes; stories of the great actors of the 18th century, especially David Garrick, who had a few connections to the 1st Duchess; and Northumberland's own theatre history and traditions.Speaking of this, we have a Shakespeare troupe visiting us this summer! The Three Inch Fools bring their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Alnwick Castle on 22 July. Find tickets on our website, by searching Three Inch Fools At Alnwick Castle, or by visiting https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-midsummer-nights-dream-presented-by-the-three-inch-fools-tickets-1289546200399 . It's one of our favourite plays (even if Samuel Pepys wouldn't agree!)And for more Shakespeare on the Alnwick Castle Podcast, find our previous annual episodes in our feed - episode 8 for the castle's Shakespeare connections, episode 33 for Henry IV Part I, and episode 58 for Shakespeare's Wars of the Roses.

How are we to make sense of artistic ambition?Following recent discussions about Jim Jarmusch's explorations of style as substance, this week's episode focuses on his 2016 film Paterson, starring Adam Driver.We also briefly discuss:Persona (1966) d. Ingmar BergmanPerfect Days (2023) d. Wim WendersContact Usemail: contact@jimmybernasconi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/

On today's episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Ian L. Paterson, CEO of Plurilock, about the current state of Cybersecurity.Ian is a data entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in leading and commercializing technology companies in the fields of data analytics and cybersecurity. Ian is the CEO of Plurilock, where he led the company's growth and its successful listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.He previously founded and served as CEO of a data monetization platform that processed over a billion data events monthly before being acquired. Ian also held the role of Director of Insights at a venture backed analytics firm, where he managed half a trillion dollars in transaction data and helped generate eight-figure analytics sales before the company's acquisition by eBay.Ian has raised tens of millions of dollars in financing, completed four international M&A deals, and is a co-inventor on three patents. He is an active angel investor, a frequent media commentator featured in publications like Forbes and the Wall Street Journal, and a volunteer contributor to national policy through organizations such as the Canadian Council of Innovators and the Centre for International Government Innovation.You can listen to Ian's podcast, Code & COuntry, here: https://plurilock.com/podcast/

Behind every great art collection lies a vision, whether it's personal passion or investment strategy. But for many would-be collectors, the first step is the hardest... How do you navigate galleries, auctions, and art fairs without feeling completely out of your depth?Meet Megan Paterson, founder of Aurelia Art Consulting, who's built her career on making the seemingly impenetrable art world accessible to all. After spending 14 years working at a gallery, Paterson noticed countless eager but intimidated people wanting to purchase art. This observation sparked her to found Aurelia, an art consulting practice that endeavours to break down barriers and empower buyers, regardless of where they are in their collecting journey.Paterson's approach is refreshingly straightforward. She advises new collectors to trust their instincts while offering insider knowledge on avoiding common pitfalls. "Not everything holds value," she cautions, having witnessed the disappointment of collectors who discover their purchases aren't worth what they paid.Beyond professional insights, Paterson shares her personal journey of overcoming shyness to become a successful networker and entrepreneur. Her candid admission of battling imposter syndrome offers encouragement to anyone hesitant to pursue their passion. Whether you're considering your first art purchase or contemplating an art-related business, her parting advice resonates: "Just close your eyes and take the leap." Follow Megan Paterson on Instagram and TikTok, or visit her website at to discover how art consultation might transform your relationship with collecting. Connect with us:Madison Beale, HostCroocial, ProductionBe a guest on The Artalogue Podcast

Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowIt's our Spring Expo 2025 Preview show!  We start off with a roundtable conversation about what we are looking forward to the most, what we hope to accomplish as a group and our specific card chases this week at the Expo (12:41).  Next, we share our tips for Expo success that you'll want to pay attention to if you're attending the show for the first time or planning on attending in the future (34:21).  Grant Paterson from GP Sports Cards joins to help preview the Spring Toronto Expo and talk about his insane week setting up as a dealer, breaking, and hosting a large event (45:27). As is our tradition every Expo, Mikey Singer joins to preview what's in store this week at the biggest hockey cards show on the planet (1:27).Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

Jess is joined by legendary director & choreographer VINCENT PATERSON — the man behind MICHAEL JACKSON & MADONNA's most iconic movements. Topics — videos for “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and defining the Superbowl Halftime Show w/ MJ's 1993 performance.  Plus — choreographing The Blond Ambition Tour, “Express Yourself" video, Madonna's 1990 MTV VMA Marie Antoinette “Vogue” performance, EVITA, BJORK's DANCER IN THE DARK & more!  IG: @jessxnyc Vincent Paterson's memoir: Icons and Instincts 

Matt Davies-Adams and Sam Parkin return to round up a hugely significant midweek in the Championship at both ends of the table. TalkSport's EFL legend Ian Danter then joins the pod to talk through his beloved Birmingham's promotion. There's some love for Reading and a look ahead to Donny v Dons in League Two plus tweet of the week, predictions and more!  https://quinnbet.click/o/L5tr Our partners quinn bet have an offer: you can now get 50% back up to £35 + 10 Free Spins.   If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £35 (min 3 bets) Plus 10 Free online casino spins at QuinnCasino. Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet Plus 10 Free Spins provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | GambleAware.org | Gamble Responsibly

  Check out the PCA YouTube page if you'd like to watch this podcast. In this episode of the Lions Leaving Legacies Podcast, we sit down with Chelsea Cunningham Paterson, Class of 2009, to hear her incredible story of faith and the lasting impact of a Christ-centered education. Chelsea shares how she first learned about Prestonwood Christian Academy through friends at church, how receiving Sponsor-A-Lion tuition assistance shaped her journey, and why she and her husband are committed to providing the same Kingdom Education for their children. She reflects on the invaluable lessons PCA instilled in her, from guarding her heart and mind to confidently standing firm in her faith. Chelsea also shares how PCA strengthened her walk with Christ through Bible classes that deepened her understanding of Christianity and other worldviews, equipping her to speak confidently about her beliefs. The example set by teachers and coaches who prayed with and for her provided a strong foundation of faith. As a parent, she is passionate about providing her children with the opportunity to grow and learn in a loving community of fellow believers who will walk alongside them in their faith journey. We are also excited to announce that Chelsea will serve as the Alumni Emcee for this year's Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Awards Banquet!   PCA Alumni - Please update your personal contact information here and if you would like to connect with Alex Bellamy, Director of Alumni Relations, you can email her at abellamy@prestonwoodchristian.org Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

Another great Sunday and all we need to make it better is beats! Calling all producers to submit your hottest beats now for a chance to be heard worldwide and critiqued live by our BCP community & hosts!Shoutout to the producers who sent something in today for review:dmg@_Jcallender - New_BedfordSandmand @thegauntletbeatbattle - AL@mosoundz - Paterson, NJOshawn_James  @RceeProductionSWali D@A.R.Knight  @CMagikBeats  @Keishiki_Lookitsmaybe  @Frivolousdrygoods - FL@Brewthewax - Qc_Canada@Iam_Unorthadaks - Atl@dublmbeats@Bootleg77- NV@BrainGotBlaps@DJDLIVE224@fox styles@Djrumz615 - TN@KeyzDaMogulLLC@King.Yohannes.Beats@SAKKUR_BEATZ@Birdman - TX 

Activist and author Jacqueline Toboroff joins Sid live in-studio to discuss Paterson, New Jersey turning into the Tri-State area's version of Dearborn, Michigan, being turned into a pro-Palestinian and anti-Semitic hotbed in the heart of New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel Jimenez, President of the New Jersey PBA, joins Sid to discuss the concerning rise in pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas values among the community in Paterson, New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career and hobby market for Hockey Hall of Famer King Clancy (14:36).  Next Hobby Deep Dive: Sets Edition is back and this time we go deep on 2012 Panini Prizm Hockey (21:56).  In hobby news, is the next hobby superstar in the NHL's top under-25 prospect list?, Topps and the MLB partner on gold MLB patches, and a lucky collector strikes gold with a Gretzky stick (36:20).  Grant Paterson joins the show from GP Sports Cards to chat about an amazing buy he just made, a complete 1951 Parkhurst hockey set (1:10:20). 2023-24 Upper Deck Premier is out and we give our instant reactions (1:45:17). We got a lot of feedback on conversation on fake comps from our last episode and we review your comments and ideas to fix the issue moving forward (1:54:29).  We end the show with personal pickups (2:18:24).Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

This is episode 214 and we're going to probe the fascinating and these days, hidden history of Port Elizabeth or Gqeberha, a bit about indentured Indians arriving in South Africa, and a spot of Boer Republic rebellion. It's hardly ever a quiet day in sunny South Africa. In the eyes of most folks of the south, the Windy City features as a minor point on the urban map and in popular consciousness. The people of the city however are fiercly patriotic, and fiercely independent. Always smaller than Cape Town in terms of population size, never the seat of government, it's enormous importance as a premier centre of trade and finance in southern Africa has been readily overlooked. Yet from the 1850s all the way through to the 1880s, Port Elizabeth was called “The Liverpool of the Cape” and for some years in that period, was the centre of the Cape's economy. Coming soon, however, was the discovery of Diamonds that would shift power to Kimberley, then later in the 1880s, to gold and power would shift again to Johannesburg. The period of the mid-19th Century, saw the financial heart shift from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth although the elites of Table Bay continued to hold sway. A commercial elite of merchants, accountants, lawyers and other professions controlled the economies of Cape Colonial towns. Cape Town was the seat of government, it's population had grown to 25 000 people and was easily the largest urban centre in southern Africa. There were only 17 joint stock companies in 1859. Only five towns outside Cape Town, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth had local banks. There was a cozy and close link between the merchants of Cape Town and the government. Similar links existed between local government officials and merchants in the smaller towns which enhanced the ability of local commercial heavyweights to control trade through their districts. There was a constant tussle between the local merchants and the businesses that controlled the ports. Port Merchants were closer to the maritime traffic, closer to the heart of the empire, London, and acted like a commercial filter between the periphery and the centre. In 1857 Merchant John Paterson gathered a few like-minded entrepreneurs around him and floated the Standard Bank of Port Elizabeth. It sank almost immediately, funds were hard to come by. These merchants however had direct links with London, they bypassed the Cape Towners — and by this time half the ships sailing between South Africa and Britain were leaving from Port Elizabeth. Paterson gathered his entrepreneur pals together again in March 1859 and sailed to England where he launched his prospectus the the Standard Bank of British South Africa in April 1860. A Group of Cape Town merchants were not to be outdone by this eastern Cape upstart and in July the London and South Africa Bank .. henceforth to be known as the L and SA Bank, came into being. Governor Sir George Grey was very interested in all of these moves, and is believed to have intervened to help the Cape Town group as they negotiated for a charter and necessary capital. Port Elizabeth traders regarded the L and SA bank in a negative light. Despite their reservations, they could not deny the power of the bankers of Cape Town — a branch of the L and SA bank was opened in Port Elizabeth in 1861, and eventually, The Standard Bank's progenitor, Paterson, managed to scrounge together the funds and opened in 1862. South Africa was changing fast by 1860. In Natal, Grey believed the answer to the chronic labour shortage was the introduction of indentured Indians. These were to make their way to Natal over the next few decades, but Grey's initial request was rejected by the Indian Government. Speaking of success, that is a not a word you'd probably have used to describe the Boer Republics of 1860. They were sinking deeper and deeper into confusion and outright impotence.