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In the mare liberum, seafarers are protected by the age-old maritime duty to rescue anyone in distress at sea. This principle has also been codified in various treaties, including the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. This convention was adopted in response to the Titanic disaster and mainly focuses on safety on board of commercial ships. But the most vulnerable people at sea nowadays clearly are irregular migrants, sailing by rubber boats rather than cruise ships. Formally, these migrants are also protected by the non-refoulement principle under refugee and human rights law. Yet in practice, they are subject to a politics of protection which operates through an intermeshing of different legal regimes. Moreover, the rubber boats play a crucial role in this politics of protection, and ultimately preclude the irregular migrants from the protection of the non-refoulement principle. Through the case of the rubber boat, as a transnational legal encounter of people, rules and objects, I investigate the uneven geographies and temporalities of international law as an everyday practice. Moreover, by paying critical attention to how objects participate in actualising certain sets of relations and potentials over others, the concept of transnational legal encounters enables us to critically re-think the production of meanings, legalities and politics, layering complexities to law's work in and to the world.Tanja Aalberts is Professor of Law and Politics at the department of Transnational Legal Studies, VU Amsterdam. She is the author of 'Constructing Sovereignty between Politics and Law' (Routledge, 2012), co-author of 'The Changing Practices of International Law' (CUP, 2018) and co-edited 'The Power of Legality. Practices of International Law and their Politics' (CUP, 2016). Her work on the interplay between politics and law within global governance, misrecognition, colonial treaties and interdisciplinarity has been published in various journals and handbooks in International Law and International Relations. She was a founding board member of the European International Studies Association, and editor of the Leiden Journal of International Law. She currently is series editor for Voices in IR with Oxford University Press and member of the Advisory Council International Affairs for the Dutch government. Her current research focuses on transnational legal encounters and the aesthetics of international law. She is also doing archival research and writing a book on the Peace Palace as the first building of the international community.https://www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events/2025/05/friday-lecture-rubber-boats-transnational-legal-encounters-mediterranean-prof-tanja-aalberts-vu

In the mare liberum, seafarers are protected by the age-old maritime duty to rescue anyone in distress at sea. This principle has also been codified in various treaties, including the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. This convention was adopted in response to the Titanic disaster and mainly focuses on safety on board of commercial ships. But the most vulnerable people at sea nowadays clearly are irregular migrants, sailing by rubber boats rather than cruise ships. Formally, these migrants are also protected by the non-refoulement principle under refugee and human rights law. Yet in practice, they are subject to a politics of protection which operates through an intermeshing of different legal regimes. Moreover, the rubber boats play a crucial role in this politics of protection, and ultimately preclude the irregular migrants from the protection of the non-refoulement principle. Through the case of the rubber boat, as a transnational legal encounter of people, rules and objects, I investigate the uneven geographies and temporalities of international law as an everyday practice. Moreover, by paying critical attention to how objects participate in actualising certain sets of relations and potentials over others, the concept of transnational legal encounters enables us to critically re-think the production of meanings, legalities and politics, layering complexities to law's work in and to the world.Tanja Aalberts is Professor of Law and Politics at the department of Transnational Legal Studies, VU Amsterdam. She is the author of 'Constructing Sovereignty between Politics and Law' (Routledge, 2012), co-author of 'The Changing Practices of International Law' (CUP, 2018) and co-edited 'The Power of Legality. Practices of International Law and their Politics' (CUP, 2016). Her work on the interplay between politics and law within global governance, misrecognition, colonial treaties and interdisciplinarity has been published in various journals and handbooks in International Law and International Relations. She was a founding board member of the European International Studies Association, and editor of the Leiden Journal of International Law. She currently is series editor for Voices in IR with Oxford University Press and member of the Advisory Council International Affairs for the Dutch government. Her current research focuses on transnational legal encounters and the aesthetics of international law. She is also doing archival research and writing a book on the Peace Palace as the first building of the international community.https://www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events/2025/05/friday-lecture-rubber-boats-transnational-legal-encounters-mediterranean-prof-tanja-aalberts-vu

In the mare liberum, seafarers are protected by the age-old maritime duty to rescue anyone in distress at sea. This principle has also been codified in various treaties, including the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. This convention was adopted in response to the Titanic disaster and mainly focuses on safety on board of commercial ships. But the most vulnerable people at sea nowadays clearly are irregular migrants, sailing by rubber boats rather than cruise ships. Formally, these migrants are also protected by the non-refoulement principle under refugee and human rights law. Yet in practice, they are subject to a politics of protection which operates through an intermeshing of different legal regimes. Moreover, the rubber boats play a crucial role in this politics of protection, and ultimately preclude the irregular migrants from the protection of the non-refoulement principle. Through the case of the rubber boat, as a transnational legal encounter of people, rules and objects, I investigate the uneven geographies and temporalities of international law as an everyday practice. Moreover, by paying critical attention to how objects participate in actualising certain sets of relations and potentials over others, the concept of transnational legal encounters enables us to critically re-think the production of meanings, legalities and politics, layering complexities to law's work in and to the world.Tanja Aalberts is Professor of Law and Politics at the department of Transnational Legal Studies, VU Amsterdam. She is the author of 'Constructing Sovereignty between Politics and Law' (Routledge, 2012), co-author of 'The Changing Practices of International Law' (CUP, 2018) and co-edited 'The Power of Legality. Practices of International Law and their Politics' (CUP, 2016). Her work on the interplay between politics and law within global governance, misrecognition, colonial treaties and interdisciplinarity has been published in various journals and handbooks in International Law and International Relations. She was a founding board member of the European International Studies Association, and editor of the Leiden Journal of International Law. She currently is series editor for Voices in IR with Oxford University Press and member of the Advisory Council International Affairs for the Dutch government. Her current research focuses on transnational legal encounters and the aesthetics of international law. She is also doing archival research and writing a book on the Peace Palace as the first building of the international community.https://www.lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events/2025/05/friday-lecture-rubber-boats-transnational-legal-encounters-mediterranean-prof-tanja-aalberts-vu

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This Day in Legal History: Permanent Court of Arbitration EstablishedOn February 6, 1900, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) was officially established following the ratification of the 1899 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. This marked a major step toward institutionalizing peaceful dispute resolution between nations. The PCA, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, became the first international tribunal designed to arbitrate conflicts between states, offering an alternative to war. While not a court in the traditional sense, the PCA provides administrative support for arbitral tribunals, helping resolve territorial, trade, and investment disputes. Recognizing the need for improvement, the 1907 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes refined its procedures, further solidifying arbitration as a legitimate mechanism for international law. Over the years, the PCA's role expanded beyond state-to-state disputes to include cases involving international organizations, corporations, and even individuals. Today, it operates out of the Peace Palace, home to other key legal institutions like the International Court of Justice. With 109 member states, the PCA continues to handle complex cases, from border conflicts to environmental agreements. Its existence laid the groundwork for later international legal bodies, such as the International Criminal Court and various UN tribunals. By promoting arbitration over conflict, the PCA has helped shape a more structured and rule-based international legal order.Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a major shift in the Justice Department's white-collar enforcement priorities, scaling back efforts in foreign lobbying transparency and foreign bribery cases. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) unit will now focus on bribery cases tied to transnational crime, such as those facilitating human smuggling, drug trafficking, and arms dealing. Other FCPA investigations with no such connection will be deprioritized.Similarly, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) enforcement will be limited to cases resembling traditional espionage by foreign government actors. The Justice Department's Counterintelligence and Export Control Section will focus more on civil enforcement and regulatory guidance rather than aggressive criminal prosecutions. These changes mark a significant pullback from the increased enforcement seen over the past decade, particularly under Special Counsel Robert Mueller.Bondi also disbanded the National Security Division's corporate enforcement unit, an initiative championed by Biden-era Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. It's unclear if the division will continue prioritizing corporate crime linked to adversarial nations like China and Iran. These policy shifts were part of a broader series of announcements as Bondi took charge as the nation's top law enforcement official following her confirmation on Tuesday night.Bondi Diminishes Justice Department White Collar Enforcement (1)Google is ending its diversity-based hiring targets and reviewing its broader diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, aligning with a broader corporate trend of scaling back such efforts. The company previously set a goal in 2020 to increase leadership representation from underrepresented groups by 30% by 2025, but Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi told employees that Google would no longer pursue aspirational hiring goals.This shift follows years of public DEI commitments, especially after the 2020 protests over police killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans. Google had also begun evaluating executives on diversity metrics, but recent SEC filings show it removed language reaffirming its DEI commitments.The Alphabet Workers Union (AWU) criticized the move, calling it part of a broader anti-worker trend in the tech industry. Meanwhile, Google cited legal considerations as a federal contractor, stating it is reviewing compliance with court decisions and executive orders affecting DEI policies.Google will maintain internal employee groups such as “Black Googler Network” and “Trans at Google.” The company's decision follows similar DEI cutbacks at Meta and Amazon, amid increasing conservative pushback and legal challenges after the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ruling.Google scraps diversity-based hiring targets | ReutersMore than 40,000 federal employees have signed up for the Trump administration's buyout offer, which promises pay through September if they resign by the end of February. This represents about 2% of the federal civilian workforce, with officials expecting a surge in applications before the Thursday deadline.The initiative is part of President Trump's second-term effort to reduce the size of the federal government, led by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency. The White House initially projected that 5% to 10% of federal workers might accept the offer.Federal employee unions oppose the plan, questioning its legality and enforceability. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has warned workers that job cuts are likely, with agency restructurings and layoffs expected. However, key employees in defense, immigration, law enforcement, and postal services are exempt from the deal.With nearly 298,000 federal employees eligible for retirement in the next two years, the administration's strategy could significantly reshape the workforce. Union leaders, like Everett Kelley of the American Federation of Government Employees, have urged workers to reject the offer, calling it misleading and driven by unelected billionaires.Musk ‘Buyout' Taken by 40,000 Federal Workers as Deadline Nears - BloombergOn her first day as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi issued a directive stating that Justice Department lawyers who refuse to advance legal arguments on behalf of the Trump administration could face termination. The memo warns that attorneys who decline to sign briefs, delay cases, or impede the department's mission may be disciplined or fired.The move is part of a broader effort by Trump appointees to assert control over the Justice Department, which has already seen firings and reassignments of career lawyers. Bondi also announced a review of criminal and civil cases brought against Trump and his supporters, including prosecutions related to the January 6 Capitol attack. This "Weaponization Working Group" will scrutinize cases Republicans claim were politically motivated under the Biden administration.Additionally, Bondi scaled back enforcement of foreign influence laws, stating that criminal cases will only be pursued in instances resembling “traditional espionage”, shifting the focus to civil enforcement. These laws, which require individuals lobbying for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, were previously used to prosecute several Trump associates.Bondi's directive reflects Trump allies' long-standing complaints that career DOJ attorneys obstructed his policies, such as resisting lawsuits against Yale's admissions practices and refusing to defend the 2017 travel ban. The memo asserts that DOJ lawyers cannot substitute their personal views for the administration's legal agenda.Trump's attorney general says lawyers who refuse orders could be fired | Reuters This is a public episode. 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Igjen har jeg med meg Per Antonsen fra Senter mot antisemittisme. Denne gang snakker vi om det som skjer i den nederlandske byen Den Haag. Den Haag blir omtalt som den juridiske hovedstaden i verden på grunn av alle de internasjonale juridiske institusjonene som finns der. Vi tar for oss det som spesifikt skjer i Den internasjonale domstolen - eller International Court of Justice (ICJ), som den heter på engelsk. Med den rådgivende uttalelsen som kom fra ICJ når det gjelder Israel er dette et viktig tema og noe som vi som støtter Israel må kunnskap om.

Rebecca Shoot, Executive Director of Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS), is an international lawyer and democracy and governance practitioner with extensive experience supporting human rights, democratic processes, and the rule of law on five continents. She explains how global governance is NOT global control over a country, but is defined loosely as a framework of institutions, rules, norms, and procedures that facilitate collective action and co-operation among countries and other actors. Global institutions, such as the United Nations, need to be strengthened to be more effective, promote democracy and the rule of law. Global cooperation is essential to resolve problems such as climate change.  The upcoming Summit of the Future, sponsored by the UN, is critical to strengthen action oriented global decision making to achieve the 17-Sustainable Development Goals to abolish hunger and poverty, combat the climate crisis, empower women and more. The UN is more relevant today than ever.

Eight years ago, on July 12th, 2016, a so-called arbitral tribunal housed in the Peace Palace in the Hague handed down a so-called South China Sea Arbitration award that has been hailed by the West as a victory against “China hegemony” and used as a basis to criticize China. China has never recognized the legality of this case. What was behind China's non-participation? How far back can we trace this “Let's-see-each-other-in-court” approach by Western powers?

1915 fand sich eine Gruppe von Frauen zusammen, die energisch gegen den Ersten Weltkrieg protestierte. Heute ist diese Bewegung nahezu vergessen, erzählt Jessica Glause. Mit ihrem Stück "Anti War Women" erinnert die Theaterregisseurin an sie. Glause, Jessica www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Kompressor

Ray White speaks with Senior Research Fellow: Centre for Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, Dr. Oscar van Heerden on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which is expected to deliver its order on South Africa's latest request for a ceasefire in Gaza, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, today, in hopes it would increase the international legal pressure after the International Criminal Court's (ICC) top prosecutor announced he was seeking arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah is an advocate of the High Court of South Africa, holding chambers at Thulamela in Sandton. She specialises in general commercial and constitutional law She is the co-founder of Tumbo Scott, a new age full service corporate and legal consultancy operating from the heart of Sandton. She qualified as an attorney and worked as a corporate associate at Webber Wentzel, one of South Africa's top 5 law firms, where she worked on some of the biggest corporate and commercial transactions in the country. Deborah thereafter worked as a senior law clerk to Justice Sisi Khampepe of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, during which time she researched for and advised the judge on some the most complex cases in the country. Following this, Deborah worked at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr as a dispute resolution attorney for different corporate and government entities in South Africa. Deborah has a wealth of legal knowledge and experience. Prior to joining the bar, and together with her co-founder, Dr Tshepiso Scott (LLD), built Tumbo Scott into a notable boutique law firm that, in just over 5 years, serviced various clients in the regional, and local corporate and commercial space, including international and listed companies. At the beginning of 2019, Deborah also lent her legal expertise to the fight against corruption in South Africa, representing a well-known non-governmental organisation. In this role, she was instrumental in spearheading various ground-breaking legal matters – including litigation against former members of state-owned entities implicated in allegations of malfeasance and corruption using the Companies Act, and successfully reviewing the findings of the Arms Procurement Commission, securing a landmark and historic victory against the presidency of the Republic of South Africa. Deborah has also held the position of the special secretariat to the African Union, and in this capacity, she led the preparation of the draft African Union's Common African Position on Asset Recovery (the “CAPAR”) working closely with African Union ambassadors and international dignitaries while consulting for the Coalition for African Dialogue (CoDA). The drafting of the CAPAR was a huge success and has been accepted as African Union policy by a resolution of the African Union Heads of State (Assembly/AU/Dec.774(XXXIII)). She also serves as the youngest board member on many boards, including the likes of ABSA Home Loans (101)(RF), A multi-national listed ETF company, NewGold Limited, the Merril Lynch South Africa Charitable Trust and, more recently, has been appointed as a trustee on ABSA Bank's Corporate Social Investment Trust. Deborah holds an LLB and an LLM (cum laude) in public international law, with a focus on business and human rights, from the University of Johannesburg. She also acquired a certificate from the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership institute for the course on the African Political Economy, which is aimed at inspiring leaders to understand the economic challenges confronting Africa with a view of bringing about positive change on the continent. Deborah has been recognised as one of the top 200 young South Africans in the legal field for 2018 by the Mail & Guardian, and in June 2019 she received a special recognition award from Premier David Makhura at the Gauteng City Region Premier's Youth Excellence and Service Awards for her efforts in justice and law. She has also been recognised by the international community as a nominee for the Mary Chirwa Awards for Courageous leadership and was honoured at the awards ceremony held at the Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands in September 2019, and in June 2021 she was featured in Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 as a young innovative entrepreneur to watch in the legal field. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

This Day in Legal History: The Permanent Court of Arbitration is EstablishedOn this day, February 6, 1900, a pivotal moment in the realm of international law unfolded with the establishment of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), marking the inception of the first international tribunal dedicated to resolving disputes among nations. This historic event was precipitated by the ratification of the 1899 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, setting a cornerstone in The Hague, Netherlands. The PCA's creation underscored a global aspiration towards peaceful resolution of conflicts, departing from the traditional reliance on military force and diplomatic pressure.In the years that followed, the PCA's foundational principles and structure were further refined and strengthened by the 1907 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. These conventions collectively laid down the legal framework and procedural norms for international arbitration that continue to guide the PCA's operations.Now, more than a century later, the PCA stands as a testament to the enduring commitment of the international community to the principles of justice, peace, and cooperation. Housed in the iconic Peace Palace in The Hague, the PCA has grown to include 109 member countries, each pledging to resolve their disputes through arbitration rather than warfare.Throughout its history, the PCA has played a crucial role in mediating conflicts that span a wide range of issues, from territorial disputes to environmental concerns, and from maritime law to international investment. Its proceedings and rulings have not only resolved conflicts but have also contributed significantly to the development of international law.Today, as we commemorate the founding of the PCA, it serves as a reminder of the power of diplomacy and the potential for international law to foster a more peaceful and just world. The legacy of the PCA continues to influence contemporary legal thought and practice, reinforcing the importance of dialogue, understanding, and legal arbitration in the international arena.The federal government has notably refrained from commenting on Donald Trump's legal battle to remain on Colorado's 2024 primary ballot, despite previously engaging in Supreme Court cases concerning major political and legal issues. This silence, particularly from the Solicitor General's Office, seems to reflect a cautious approach to avoid involvement in disputes directly affecting presidential election outcomes. Trump's legal team is set to argue that the Colorado Supreme Court incorrectly ruled him disqualified from office due to his actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, a decision with significant implications for his eligibility in upcoming primaries.Historically, the federal government's stance in similar high-stakes election cases, such as Bush v. Gore, has been to abstain from taking a position, suggesting a consistent strategy to steer clear of cases with direct political ramifications. Observers and legal experts speculate that the decision to remain silent in Trump's case, like past instances, is driven by the political sensitivity of the matter and the desire to maintain the perception of impartiality in election-related legal challenges. The Solicitor General's role as an educator and policy explainer to the court, coupled with their selective involvement in cases, highlights the nuanced considerations behind the government's engagement in Supreme Court litigation.This careful positioning underscores the complexities of navigating legal disputes that intersect with political dynamics and the constitutional implications of election law. The absence of federal input in Trump's case reflects a broader trend of cautious engagement by the Solicitor General in politically charged cases, emphasizing the delicate balance between legal principles and political considerations in the administration's approach to Supreme Court litigation.US Silence on Trump Ballot Battle Signals Caution Over ElectionThe recent licensing dispute between Universal Music Group and TikTok Inc. highlights the growing complexities introduced by AI-generated music in the music and social media industries. Universal's decision to remove its artists' music from TikTok, citing concerns over AI-generated recordings diluting royalties for human artists, marks a significant standoff that could reshape future negotiations and the use of AI in content creation. This conflict reflects broader industry challenges with AI, mirroring disputes in other creative sectors over copyright infringement and the impact of technology on traditional revenue models.Both Universal and TikTok benefit from their partnership, with TikTok serving as a promotional platform for Universal's artists and music. However, the disagreement over AI-generated music's role and its potential to reduce reliance on licensed content brings to light the strategic and financial implications for both parties. Legal experts and industry observers are closely watching the dispute, recognizing its potential to set precedents for how AI-generated content is managed and compensated across platforms.The public nature of this dispute is unusual in an industry where such negotiations often occur behind closed doors, indicating the high stakes involved. Artists signed with Universal, such as Noah Kahan and Yungblud, have voiced their perspectives, highlighting the personal and professional impacts of the standoff. The debate extends to songwriters and music publishers, who advocate for fair compensation and protections against the devaluation of human creativity by AI.This standoff between Universal and TikTok underscores the ongoing negotiation between leveraging new technologies for innovation and ensuring artists and creators are fairly compensated. As AI continues to evolve, its integration into creative industries will necessitate careful consideration of legal, ethical, and economic factors to balance innovation with the rights and livelihoods of human creators.AI Fight Complicates TikTok, Universal Music Licensing StandoffThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California can continue enforcing its law that mandates background checks for ammunition purchases, temporarily suspending a previous decision by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez that declared the law unconstitutional. This decision came from a divided panel, with a 2-1 vote in favor of maintaining the law while the state appeals Judge Benitez's ruling, which he argued violated the Second Amendment right to bear arms. Judges Richard Clifton and Holly Thomas, both Democratic appointees, supported the stay, whereas U.S. Circuit Judge Consuelo Callahan, a Republican appointee, dissented.California Attorney General Rob Bonta celebrated the decision, highlighting the importance of the state's ammunition laws in saving lives and ensuring they remain in effect during the ongoing legal defense. The law, which was challenged by individuals including Olympic gold medalist shooter Kim Rhode and the California Rifle & Pistol Association, requires gun owners to undergo background checks to buy ammunition and pay for a four-year ammunition permit. This measure, initially approved by California voters in 2016 and later amended by legislators to require background checks for each ammunition purchase starting in 2019, faces continued opposition from gun rights advocates.The legal battle reflects wider national debates on gun control, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which recognized an individual's right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense and set a new standard for evaluating firearm laws. Judge Benitez's rejection of California's ammunition background check law cited a lack of historical precedent for such regulations, a point of contention that underscores the ongoing struggle between state efforts to regulate firearms and ammunition and the constitutional protections of the Second Amendment.California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules | ReutersThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to implement a new rule requiring proprietary traders and firms frequently dealing in U.S. government bonds to register as broker-dealers, introducing them to a regime of enhanced scrutiny. This initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing structural deficiencies in the $26 trillion Treasury market, which have been identified as contributing to liquidity issues. By mandating registration for entities trading over $25 billion in Treasuries across a majority of the past six months, the rule intends to impose capital, liquidity, and other regulatory requirements on a sector that has become increasingly vital for market liquidity.Scheduled for a vote by the SEC's commissioners, the rule targets up to 46 proprietary trading firms, seeking to integrate them more closely into the regulatory framework governing Treasury market dealers. Critics, including prominent investors and industry groups, have expressed concerns that the rule's broad criteria may inadvertently ensnare corporations, insurers, and pension funds, potentially exacerbating liquidity challenges rather than alleviating them. Despite these criticisms and calls for moderation in the rule's application, the SEC has highlighted the value of industry feedback without committing to specific adjustments.The adoption of this rule marks a significant step in what is described as the most substantial renovation of the Treasury market in decades, with the potential to alter trading behaviors and the operational landscape for a wide range of market participants. The outcome of the final rule's wording remains closely watched, as it could dictate a pivotal shift in how entities engage with the Treasury market, balancing the push for transparency and stability against the risk of unintended consequences on market liquidity.In other words, in plain English, this new rule is a big deal because it's part of the biggest changes to the Treasury market we've seen in years. It could really change how people trade and work within this market. Everyone is keeping an eye on the exact language of the rule because it will play a key role in shaping the future of trading in government securities. The goal is to make trading more open and stable, but there's a bit of worry about whether this might make it harder to buy and sell quickly, which could shake things up for everyone involved.US SEC set to adopt Treasury market dealer rule as part of market overhaul | ReutersIn my column this week, I explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in enhancing transfer pricing tax transparency. By way of very brief background, transfer pricing refers to the pricing of goods, services, and intellectual property when these are exchanged between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliated companies within the same multinational enterprise. For example, if the Coca-Cola Company owns a subsidiary in Country A that develops the secret recipe for Coca-Cola and another subsidiary in Country B that manufactures the drink, the price set for transferring the recipe (an intangible asset) from Country A to Country B is subject to transfer pricing regulations. This practice is crucial for determining the income and expenses of each entity, thereby affecting the taxable income reported in different countries with different tax rates. Transfer pricing is closely regulated by tax authorities worldwide to prevent tax avoidance, ensuring that transactions between related parties are conducted at arm's length—that is, under conditions and prices that would apply if the entities were unrelated. The complexity of transfer pricing lies in its need for meticulous documentation and compliance with international guidelines, such as those set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to justify the prices set for these internal transactions. In other words, using the above Coca-Cola example, ideally acting as Coke I would want to shift income from a high-tax country to a lower-tax country. One way to do that would be to “charge” the subsidiary that manufactures the soda a very high cost for the recipe, assuming I want to move income out of the manufacturing country by way of expensing the cost of the recipe. There are myriad issues to be concerned about when related entities are setting prices for things like intangible assets which are very hard to place a real world market value on–there is always the risk of shenanigans. Transfer pricing, a critical yet contentious aspect of global taxation, is prone to manipulation as multinationals navigate the complexities of international tax law. I argue for the adoption of an open-source, public-facing AI model that can offer consistent and reliable valuations, providing a safe harbor for compliant taxpayers.AI's prowess lies in its ability to simulate market conditions and assign value to transfers between controlled entities, including intangible assets. This technology promises to bridge the gap where no market repository exists, offering a novel approach to assessing arm's-length transactions. The significance of precise valuation is underscored in transfer pricing, where the crux of compliance hinges on mutual understanding between taxpayers and regulators regarding valuation factors.By analyzing vast datasets and applying sophisticated algorithms, AI can deliver precise, consistent valuations with reduced administrative burdens. Such an approach not only fosters transparency but also mitigates the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties. As I emphasize, this is a critical juncture for regulators to incentivize adoption through the provision of benefits, alongside the traditional enforcement measures.The complexity of international transfer pricing regulations has escalated following initiatives like the OECD's base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project. This backdrop makes the case for AI even stronger, as it aligns with efforts to combat tax avoidance and ensure that income correlates with the economic activities generating it. AI models, if properly developed and utilized, could revolutionize the practice by making compliance more manageable and equitable, particularly for developing countries.Looking ahead, the integration of AI into the tax domain appears inevitable. The challenge lies in who will dominate the development and application of these models. With strategic investment, AI tools could be made universally accessible, dramatically reducing compliance costs and promoting tax justice. This vision for the future leverages AI to encourage transparent compliance, potentially reshaping international trade and taxation for the better.Using AI Would Provide Greater Transfer Pricing Tax Transparency Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

South Africa's top diplomat is leading the nation's delegation to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, where judgment on provisional measures in its genocide case against Israel will be handed down on Friday. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor will be in attendance representing South Africa at the hearing. According to the ICJ, proceedings will start at 14:00 (SA time) at the Peace Palace, during which court president Judge Joan E Donoghue will read the court's order. In its application, South Africa accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention. On provisional measures, it said in the application: "South Africa requests that the court indicate provisional measures to protect and preserve those rights, as well as its own rights under the convention, and to prevent any aggravation or extension of the dispute, pending the determination of the merits of the issues raised by the application." South Africa is requesting that the ICJ grant interim injunctions, including that: Israel immediately cease its military operations in Gaza. Takes reasonable measures to prevent the genocide of Palestinians. Ensures that the displaced return to their homes and have access to humanitarian assistance, including adequate food, water, fuel, medical and hygiene supplies, shelter and clothing. Takes necessary steps to punish those involved in the genocide. Preserve the evidence of genocide. Israel has vehemently opposed the case.

Israel on Friday rejected as false and "grossly distorted" accusations brought by South Africa at the United Nations' top court that its military operation in Gaza is a State-led genocide campaign against the Palestinian population. Arguing it was acting to defend itself and was fighting Hamas, not the Palestinian population, Israel called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss the case as groundless and reject South Africa's request to halt the offensive. "This is no genocide," lawyer Malcolm Shaw said. Israel launched its war in Gaza after a cross-border rampage on October 7 by militants from Hamas, which is sworn to Israel's destruction. Israeli officials said 1 200 people were killed, mainly civilians, and 240 taken hostage. "The appalling suffering of civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian, is first and foremost the result of Hamas' strategy," the Israeli foreign ministry's legal adviser, Tal Becker told the court. "If there were acts of genocide, they have been perpetrated against Israel," Becker said. "Hamas seeks genocide against Israel," he added. South Africa asked the court on Thursday to impose emergency measures ordering Israel to immediately halt the offensive. It said Israel's aerial and ground offensive - which has laid waste to much of the enclave and killed almost 24 000 people, according to Gaza health authorities - aimed to bring about "the destruction of the population" of Gaza. Israel rejected the accusations, saying it respected international law and had a right to defend itself. "When the cannons roar in Gaza the law is not silent," Deputy Attorney General Gilad Noam told the court. The 1948 Genocide Convention, enacted in the wake of the mass murder of Jews in the Nazi Holocaust, defines genocide as "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group". SUFFERING Israel, its defence team argued, was doing what it could to alleviate the humanitarian suffering in Gaza, including efforts to urge Palestinians to evacuate. The court is expected to rule on possible emergency measures later this month but will not rule at that time on the genocide accusations. Those proceedings could take years. The ICJ's decisions are final and without appeal, but the court has no way to enforce them. Palestinian backers with flags marched through The Hague and watched proceedings on a giant screen in front of the Peace Palace. As the Israeli delegation spoke in court, they chanted: "Liar! Liar!" Asked what she thought of Israel's arguments that the Gaza campaign was a matter of self-defence, Neen Haijjawi, a Palestinian who recently came to Netherlands said: "How can an occupier that's been oppressing people for 75 years say it's self-defence?" Israeli supporters were holding a separate gathering of family members of hostages taken by Hamas. Israel has said South Africa is acting as a mouthpiece for Islamist Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist group by the United States, the European Union, Britain and several other nations. South Africa has rejected that accusation. Since Israeli forces started their offensive, nearly all of Gaza's 2.3-million people have been driven from their homes at least once, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe. Post-apartheid South Africa has long advocated the Palestinian cause, a relationship forged when the African National Congress' struggle against white-minority rule was supported by Yasser Arafat's Palestine Liberation Organisation. "My grandfather always regarded the Palestinian struggle as the greatest moral issue of our time," Mandla Mandela, a grandson of the late South Africa president Nelson Mandela, said at a rally in support of the Palestinians in Cape Town.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case South Africa v. Israel on 11 and 12 January 2024, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court. Guest: Almudena Bernabeu is a renowned international human rights lawyer. She is the co-founder and director of Guernica 37 International Justice Chambers.  Ms Bernabeu has been involved in the investigation and prosecution of several cases and human rights violations in Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe, including the historic judgment of former president of Guatemala, Efrain Rios Montt, who in May 2013 was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity against the Ixil Maya people. He was sentenced to 80 years in prison. The post Public Hearings in the Case South Africa v. Israel – Oral argument of South Africa appeared first on KPFA.

This episode is a roller coaster of emotions for me but Body acceptance and body shame is a very real confidence issue that I myself have struggled with for years. I run you through my journey to loving the body I was gifted using my 3 phase Adjust Your Crown Program: Phase 1. Unmasking the root of my shame, guilt and grief over my body, as well as shedding any ideas I had about myself due to others projections of me. Phase 2. Rebuilding my identity and the essence of self. This is where I took my power back and spent the most time developing the foundation of my relationship with my body. This is where self love and inner trust is built. Phase 3: Affirm that my purpose is my purpose no matter what my temple looks like. The most important piece of my body acceptance journey has been to always feel comfortable and proud of the version of me I deliver to the world. Thrift Store Tour Tickets can be purchased here Make sure your tuning into the IG page @queenx.coaching If you want to join the Journal challenge, definitely visit the Queen X website and make sure your on the email list and book a consultation with me to begin your healing journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queenxpod/message

Today we celebrate a British garden designer, prolific Edwardian Landscape Architect, and town planner. We'll also remember a British garden designer and architect known for his innovative gardens in Tuscany. We hear an excerpt about a fantastical garden. We Grow That Garden Library™ with one of the top books on Flower Gardening by a modern garden master. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of the Iowa State Flower.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News Two Secrets to Great Garden Design | Fine Gardening | Ann Stratton   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events May 5, 1861 Today is the birthday of British garden designer, prolific Edwardian Landscape Architect, and town planner Thomas Hayton Mawson who was born in Lancashire. When Thomas was a teenager, his dad started a nursery and fruit farm in Yorkshire. Thomas loved the orchard, but his happiness came to an abrupt end when his father died, and his mother was forced to sell the property. But the nursery experience had left an impression on Thomas and his siblings, and at one point, they all pursued work in horticulture. After the family moved to London, Thomas and his two brothers set up a nursery called Lakeland Nurseries. The business was a success, and it allowed Thomas to begin to focus on designing gardens - his zone of genius. In 1900, Thomas wrote his classic work, The Art and Craft of Garden Making, which is now considered foundational to modern Landscape Architecture. The book brought Thomas influence and authority - and to give an idea of its popularity, consider that it was reprinted five times. In short order, Thomas’s firm Thomas H. Mawson & Sons became THE firm for Landscape Architecture in England. Thomas's most famous client was William Hesketh Lever, an English industrialist, philanthropist, and politician. Thomas eventually designed many of William’s properties: Thornton Manor, Lever’s Cheshire home, Rivington Pike, and Lever’s London home, The Hill, Hampstead. Thomas is also remembered for designing England's first purpose-built mosque, The Fazl Mosque in Wandsworth. As his reputation grew, Thomas’s work on public spaces expanded. He was even commissioned to develop the Smokey Mountains National Park in the United States. Thomas's most notable public work was commissioned by Andrew Carnegie: the gardens of the Peace Palace in The Hague in 1908.   May 5, 1884  Today is the birthday of the British garden designer and architect known for his innovative gardens in Tuscany, Cecil Ross Pinsent. Cecil worked with the American art historian Bernard Berenson on his iconic estate known as the Villa I Tatti. This relationship opened doors for Cecil, and soon he was soon designing gardens for the wealthy in Tuscany. In the 1930s, Cecil designed his masterpiece: the gardens at La Foce (“FOE-che”) in Italy, midway between Florence and Rome. Tucked in 3,500 acres of farmland with scenes of the Tuscan landscape as a backdrop, La Foce was commissioned by the writer Marchesa Iris Origo (“O-ree-go”). In 1924, Iris and her husband, Antonio, purchased the villa, an old, rundown place. Iris reached out to Cecil, a family friend, and tasked him with creating a glorious garden. Knowing how Iris adored the gardens of Florence, Cecil set about creating the iconic structure of the garden - a series of intimate spaces lined with double box hedging, cypress, lawns, and meadows. The lush green garden is even more striking against the background of the barren Tuscan topography.   Unearthed Words When spring came, I dug up the garden and planted it, and weeded it, and prayed over it, and fidgeted; and almost three years of lying fallow had agreed with it because it produced radishes the size of onions, potatoes the size of melons, and melons the size of small sheep. The herb border ran wild, and the air smelled wonderful. ― Robin McKinley, American author of fantasy and children's books, Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast   Grow That Garden Library Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening by Matt Mattus  This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is A Gardener's guide to growing flowers from today's favorites to unusual varieties.  Well, I remember when this book came out because I already had a copy. And of course, at the time it was published (on March 10th), many of us were in the middle of beginning our lockdowns for the pandemic. I remember thinking what a shame it was because this book is not only beautiful - and man, I mean, it is absolutely gorgeous - but it's also so helpful. It's really a wonderful reference. Another reason I knew this book would be so good is that Matt is such a true professional. He has decades of experience with his own garden and his greenhouse, and you can read all about both of them over on his blog called Gardening With Plants. It really is a wonderful online resource. So, if you haven't checked that out, make sure that you devote a little bit of time to that. Now, if you are someone who starts annuals from seed, you will really enjoy Matt’s book. He talks about how to start over a hundred different annuals from seed. He also talks about things like summer bulbs and vines, which is a favorite topic of mine. I not only love to use vines as a vertical element in the garden, but also I think they're wonderful just ambling through the garden as a horizontal element, almost like a ground cover. So that's fantastic. And then Matt talks about things like blooming shrubs - one of my favorite topics.  You get so much bang for your buck with blooming shrubs. They give your garden structure, and they're just so low maintenance. They're wonderful. So blooming shrubs are one of my go-to’s in the garden. Now here's a little bit about what the publisher says about this book. You will learn little details and cultural facts about these flowers that will help you grow them. You'll find helpful tips for things like growing annual poppies and biennials, which can be a little bit challenging. You'll learn about forcing flowers for winter blooms, which is an enjoyable activity. In fact, one of the things that Matt talks about is how to force Lily of the Valley. That is a fantastic topic. And I'm sure now that I've mentioned it, it's making you very curious. If that doesn't do the trick, just trust me; this is a book that you're going to want to have in your botanical library. This book is 240 pages of a master class on flower gardening from a true master: Matt Mattus. I love the name and really loved the book. You can get a copy of Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening by Matt Mattus  and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $17   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   May 5, 1897  Today the Iowa State Flower was officially selected, and the winner was the wild rose. In the early days of the state, Iowa pioneers often came across the wild rose as they settled on the Iowa prairie. Although the Iowa legislature designated the wild rose as their flower, they failed to specify which wild rose was official. In Iowa, there are three native wild roses: Rosa arkansana, Rosa blanda, and Rosa Carolina. Of the three, Rosa blanda (meadow rose) is most often regarded as the State Flower. In 2006, a fifth-grade student Maranda Olson drew the wild rose with oil pastels and won Maranda a trip to Washington, D.C., where her artwork was displayed at the new National Garden when it opened in the fall. The Des Moines Register reported that, “More than 5,000 students nationwide submitted artwork for the state flower contest. One student from each state was selected by a panel of art specialists and botanists. Art teacher Karen Skophammer… had a gut feeling Maranda might win and took a photo of the drawing before sending it to the contest. "In my heart, I knew that it was outstanding," Skophammer said. "Maranda is quite talented." Maranda guessed why she won and acknowledged that she barely looked at the technical photo of the wild rose. "I off-centered the flowers. Most other people put it right in the middle," she said. "I looked at a picture in the beginning, but not while I was drawing or coloring it." Scotts Miracle-Gro sponsored the contest, and company officials said they were pleased with the turnout.” And there's just one more story that I wanted to share with you. About the Iowa state flower, the wild rose. In 1897, Major Samuel H. M. Byers from Oskaloosa, Iowa, had worked behind the scenes with Senator Mitchell to make sure the legislation for the Wild Rose was passed. Major Byers was remembered for his Civil War service. While he was held prisoner in Columbia, South Carolina, he wrote the words to the famous song Sherman’s March to the Sea. But in better times, Byers also wrote a poem called “Song of Iowa” that became the lyrics to the Iowa State Song, The Rose of Iowa. Hast thou seen the wild rose of the West,  Thou sweetest child of morn?  Its feet the dewy fields have pressed,  Its breath is on the corn. The gladsome prairie rolls and sweeps,  Like billows to the sea,  While on its breast, the red rose keeps  The white rose company. The wild, wild rose, whose fragrance dear  To every breeze is hung,  Tho same wild rose that blossomed here  When Iowa was young. Oh, sons of heroes, ever wear  The wild rose on your shield;  No other flower is half so fair  In love's immortal field. Let others sing of mountain snows,  Or palms beside the sea, The State whose emblem is the rose  Is the fairest far to me.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

"We each at a credit card amount of microplastics every week" is episode 9 in the new GCSP Podcast Series. Dr Paul Vallet interviews Mr Alexander Verbeeek, climate and environment expert and Associate Fellow with the GCSP's Global Fellowship Initiative Dr Paul Vallet: Welcome to the Geneva Centre for Security Policy weekly podcast. I'm your host, Dr Paul Vallet, Associate Fellow with the GCSP Global Fellowship Initiative. For the next few weeks, I'm talking with subject matter experts explain issues of peace, security, and international cooperation. Thanks for tuning in. This past week, we marked Earth Day and the US President Joe Biden convened the virtual summit of 40 leaders to underscore the renewed participation of the United States in international environmental and climate change negotiations. The environment is a global cause that historically has been marked both by raising awareness and concrete action. To discuss this, I'm joined today by Mr. Alexander Verbeek. As well as being an Associate Fellow in the GCSP Global Fellowship Initiative. He led the virtual journey in Addressing Challenges in Global Health Security earlier this month. Alexander for bake is a Dutch environmentalist, writer, public speaker, diplomat, and former strategic policy advisor at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1992 to 2016. Over the past 30 years, he has worked on international security, humanitarian and geopolitical risk issues and the linkage to the years accelerating environmental crisis. Currently, Alexander is writer-editor of the planet, a newsletter about threats to our environment, as well as the beauty of nature. He is Policy Director of the Environment and Development Resource Center in Brussels, and also an independent advisor on climate security, water, food, energy and resources for governments, businesses, think tanks and civil society agencies. Alexander founded the Institute for Planetary Security and developed the Planetary Security Initiative, leading the team that prepared the first planetary security conference in the Hague’s Peace Palace in November of 2015. He is a world Fellow at Yale University and has been a fellow and associate of the Stockholm Environment Institute, the Stockholm International water Institute, a visiting fellow at Uppsala University, and on the board of advisors of several international environmental initiatives with an online following on all social media of more than 400,000. We're fortunate to have him with us despite his busy schedule. Welcome to the podcast. Alexander. Mr Alexander Verbeek: Thank you. Dr Paul Vallet: My first question to you relating to indeed this activity, as a great communicator for all things, environmental, I was going to ask you, if I could, you know, use quotation marks around the term influencing and we talked about this before, but I wanted to ask you whether influencing represents for you a new form of international advocacy for the environment. Mr Alexander Verbeek: I don't think it's new. I think environmentalism has always been about influencing. So, you should start with the first environmentalist, but John Muir is the first name that that comes up because… I wrote about it a couple of days ago. I mean, if you look at John Muir, we talked them about, you know, late 19th century, activism to preserve the environment. So, you know, he couldn't send out tweets, but he wrote books and poems, and he was writing to the people in Washington to preserve nature. And he actually, well it was actually Teddy Roosevelt's idea. He contacted him to actually go out there in nature together, or think about, let's say, Rachel Carson with Silent Spring, I mean, that was still the days of, you know, book writing for influencing and activism. So, I think the causes may that we fight for may have changed in the methodology, but the basic principle of that you have to influence I think that's still there.

Article 33 of the United Nations Charter found in a section (Chapter VI) titled “Pacific Settlement of Disputes”, enumerates a number of non-violent means by which to secure international peace: among them "arbitration" and "judicial settlement." But what is "arbitration" and how does it differ from "judicial settlement"? In this final show of 2020, we welcome special guest Steven van Hoogstraten, former Director of the Carnegie Foundation of the Netherlands (CF), which has a profound connection to both "arbitration" and "judicial settlement". Located in The Hague, The Netherlands, the CF was established in 1903, and was an important outcome of the 1899 Hague Peace Conference. In this show, we discuss this history and draw attention to one of its most significant outcomes: The Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. This 1899 Treaty established the first permanent international court, The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). One of the goals of the organized Peace through Law Movement, The PCA was seen by peace activists such as Bertha von Suttner as heralding a new age in which power pays tribute to Reason and Conscience. Were they correct? This question is also discussed.

Article 33 of the United Nations Charter found in a section (Chapter VI) titled “Pacific Settlement of Disputes”, enumerates a number of non-violent means by which to secure international peace: among them "arbitration" and "judicial settlement." But what is "arbitration" and how does it differ from "judicial settlement"? In this final show of 2020, we welcome special guest Steven van Hoogstraten, former Director of the Carnegie Foundation of the Netherlands (CF), which has a profound connection to both "arbitration" and "judicial settlement". Located in The Hague, The Netherlands, the CF was established in 1903, and was an important outcome of the 1899 Hague Peace Conference. In this show, we discuss this history and draw attention to one of its most significant outcomes: The Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. This 1899 Treaty established the first permanent international court, The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). One of the goals of the organized Peace through Law Movement, The PCA was seen by peace activists such as Bertha von Suttner as heralding a new age in which power pays tribute to Reason and Conscience. Were they correct? This question is also discussed.

This butterfly is excited to be speaking with Alexander Verbeek. Alexander is a Dutch environmentalist, public speaker, diplomat, and former strategic policy advisor at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over the past 30 years, he has worked on international security, humanitarian and geopolitical risk issues, and the linkage to the earth's accelerating environmental crisis. Currently, Alexander is Policy Director at the Environment & Development Resource Centre (EDRC) in Brussels. He is also an independent advisor on global issues related to climate, security, water, food, energy, and resources. He collaborates with governments, businesses, think tanks, and civil society agencies to create solutions for the planetary challenges of the 21st century. Alexander served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Netherlands Navy and was a diplomat for the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1992 until 2016. His last position was Strategic Policy Advisor on Global Issues in the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He had postings in Vienna (OSCE), Bonn, and London. At MFA headquarters in The Hague, he also worked in the Middle-East Department, twice in the Security Department, and for several years in the Asia department. Alexander founded the Institute for Planetary Security and developed the Planetary Security Initiative, leading the team that prepared the first Planetary Security Conference in the Peace Palace in The Hague in November 2015. From 2016 until 2018 he was the Chairman of the Board of Advisors of this initiative. Alexander is a World Fellow at Yale University and has been an associate or fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), the Stockholm International Water institute (SIWI), a Visiting Fellow at the Peace and Conflict Department of Uppsala University in Sweden, and he is on the board of advisors of several international environmental initiatives. He is also an Associate Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. In this episode you will hear about the direct and indirect effects of climate change, what countries can do, what you can do, and more. Some notes... More about 1treellion & Alexander Verbeek. To support planting all over the world, please check out this link. The great music is credited to Pixabay.

WEBINARS/EVENTS/COURSE:YSIAC Webinar: In a Fishbowl with Crina and Deborah | 17 September 2020. Here.Delos Dispute Resolution, Conversations with Neil:  Here.New Jersey City University & The International Mediation Institute (IMI) Presents Building the Future of Global Business: Enhancing Growth and Investment Through MediationSeptember 17 (Thursday), 11:00 AM-12:30 PMFind out more Here.Tag Time with Kabir Duggal & Amanda Lee, Here.Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center in collaboration with the Transnational Dispute Management and Oil Gas and Energy Law continues its weekly series of tips for your practitioners. Find out more Here."Meet the female African Arbitrator" a 7-Part series from the African Subcommittee of the Arbitration Pledge. Find out more  Here Canada Arbitration Week running from September 21 to September 25. Find out more Here.Canada ArbitrationWeek Presents Quantification of Damages Panel: Expert-Led Damages Assessments in International ArbitrationSeptember 21 (Monday), 4:00 PM-5:00 PM;Find out more Here.The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Presents Institute Training on Oral Advocacy in International ArbitrationSeptember 22 (Tuesday), 12:00 PM-2:00 PMFind out more Here.The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Presents 15th New York Conference on International ArbitrationSeptember 23 (Wednesday), 12:00 PM-2:35 PMFind out more Here. OPPORTUNITIES:The Medici Law Firm is recruiting a Jr. or Intermediate -Level Intl. Arbitration Associate, applicants must be fluent in English and Italian. Here.The Singapore International Arbitration Centre is seeking an Associate Counsel that ideally has 2-3 Experience to be based in Singapore. Here.CMS Munich is recruiting a German Speaking person for its Legal Clerkship with its intl. arbitration team. Here.The ICC is Recruiting a Deputy Counsel with 2-3 Years Experience to join its case management team in New York City. https://www.talent.com/view?id=ec8faeaff460&source=linkedin Norton Rose Fullbright's Sydney Office is recruiting for both a Senior Associate and Associate to work with their "Class Action", "Intl. Arbitration" and "Commissions" matters. For Senior Associate, +5 years is preferred, and for the Associate position 3 to 5 years PQE is listed. The Journal of Transnational Dispute Management has a call for papers on topics relating to the "Future of Investment Law in Latin America”. Here.Then on September 4, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) announced that it has launched a research project to investigate “whether a right to a physical hearing exists in international arbitration” and is calling for contributions on this topic. See its site for more details. Here. NEWS:The Australian Federal Government announced that it is reviewing all of Australia’s bilateral investment treaties. Here.Washington Supreme Court’s ruling on arbitration agreements in an employee handbook. Here. Permanent Court of Arbitration announcement regarding “partial in-person hearings” at the Peace Palace in the Hague.AFSA Announcement. Here.Ruling from Switzerland regarding Olympian Caster Semenya. Here. SIAC MoU with THAC. Here.Malaysia High Court decision on Insolvency. Here. Here.The Singapore Convention. Here.

This show continues our discussion on 8/27, which focused on the role of visual objects in the Peace through Law movement. Discussing both the peace flag (created in 1897) and the Peace Palace, which opened in 1913, we noted how both play important roles in the "education piece" of the Peace through Law movement. These symbols not only provide a way of "entering the forest" of the history of this movement, but also help the individual to organize his or her "inner world" so that one acts in accordance with an "inner law" known as Golden Rule. Described as "the law and the prophets" in the Book of Matthew, we explore the connection between the Golden Rule, Peace and “Justice.” What is the relationship between peace and justice? How, if at all, is "justice" connected to the Golden Rule? August 28, we noted, is both the anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech (in 1963) and the opening of the Peace Palace (in 1913), and thus marks an important moment in peace history. We devote this show to exploring the connections amongst the Peace through Law Movement, the Golden Rule and the nature of Justice. We note that this is the first year that we have passed through August 28, without Congressman John Lewis, a fierce practitioner of the philosophy of non-violence and the last survivor of the original "big 6" behind the March on Washington. And who, in 1961, sat next to Al Bigelow (pictured here with his sailboat "The Golden Rule") on the "Freedom Ride 1961" which tested whether Southern states were complying with the desegregation laws.

This show continues our discussion on 8/27, which focused on the role of visual objects in the Peace through Law movement. Discussing both the peace flag (created in 1897) and the Peace Palace, which opened in 1913, we noted how both play important roles in the "education piece" of the Peace through Law movement. These symbols not only provide a way of "entering the forest" of the history of this movement, but also help the individual to organize his or her "inner world" so that one acts in accordance with an "inner law" known as Golden Rule. Described as "the law and the prophets" in the Book of Matthew, we explore the connection between the Golden Rule, Peace and “Justice.” What is the relationship between peace and justice? How, if at all, is "justice" connected to the Golden Rule? August 28, we noted, is both the anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech (in 1963) and the opening of the Peace Palace (in 1913), and thus marks an important moment in peace history. We devote this show to exploring the connections amongst the Peace through Law Movement, the Golden Rule and the nature of Justice. We note that this is the first year that we have passed through August 28, without Congressman John Lewis, a fierce practitioner of the philosophy of non-violence and the last survivor of the original "big 6" behind the March on Washington. And who, in 1961, sat next to Al Bigelow (pictured here with his sailboat "The Golden Rule") on the "Freedom Ride 1961" which tested whether Southern states were complying with the desegregation laws.

This show marks two distinct but linked moments in peace history connected to the work of visualizing and concretizing the peace ideal that was(is) an important part of the “Peace through Law” Movement. August 27 marks the adoption of the International Flag of Peace by the Universal Peace Union (in 1897); it also marks the eve of the opening of the Peace Palace in The Hague (on August 28, 1913). In this show, we discuss the deeper roots of these moments that are part of the “visual history” of the Peace through Law Movement, and how both the Peace Flag and the Peace Palace play important roles in “organizing the world”, and the individual, for peace. We also discuss the mysterious linkages amongst the Peace through Law Movement, the women's suffrage movement and the U.S. civil rights movement.s

This show marks two distinct but linked moments in peace history connected to the work of visualizing and concretizing the peace ideal that was(is) an important part of the “Peace through Law” Movement. August 27 marks the adoption of the International Flag of Peace by the Universal Peace Union (in 1897); it also marks the eve of the opening of the Peace Palace in The Hague (on August 28, 1913). In this show, we discuss the deeper roots of these moments that are part of the “visual history” of the Peace through Law Movement, and how both the Peace Flag and the Peace Palace play important roles in “organizing the world”, and the individual, for peace. We also discuss the mysterious linkages amongst the Peace through Law Movement, the women’s suffrage movement and the U.S. civil rights movement.s

In his recent Press Conference with the Mayor of Atlanta, activist, rapper and teacher Michael Render (aka “Killer Mike”) urged people to “plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize”. Referencing the long battle towards equality assisted by organizations such as the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) and the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), Teacher Mike urged us to place ourselves in this non-violent organizational line. In this show, we draw attention to an overlooked part of the history of organization towards peace and justice: The International Council of Women (ICW). First meeting in 1888 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seneca Falls, the “solidarity of human interests” brought together men and women such as Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) and Clara Barton (1821-1912) . The International Council of Women laid the groundwork for women's international support of the Peace through Law movement, work which still continues to this day. Access supporting resources our Show Resources page at: http://www.virtuesofpeace.com/resources

In his recent Press Conference with the Mayor of Atlanta, activist, rapper and teacher Michael Render (aka “Killer Mike”) urged people to “plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize”. Referencing the long battle towards equality assisted by organizations such as the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) and the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), Teacher Mike urged us to place ourselves in this non-violent organizational line. In this show, we draw attention to an overlooked part of the history of organization towards peace and justice: The International Council of Women (ICW). First meeting in 1888 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seneca Falls, the “solidarity of human interests” brought together men and women such as Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) and Clara Barton (1821-1912) . The International Council of Women laid the groundwork for women’s international support of the Peace through Law movement, work which still continues to this day. Access supporting resources our Show Resources page at: http://www.virtuesofpeace.com/resources

Prior to the U.S. entry into World War I (on April 6, 1917), ordinary citizens all over the world - many of them women - agitated to pressure states to create a court that allowed for the non-violent settlement of disputes. This court, The Permanent Court of Arbitration, was the result of the historic 1899 Hague Peace Conference that opened on May 18, 1899. The creation of this court was so monumental that May 18 was celebrated, mainly in the U.S. as "Peace Day". The purpose of Peace Day? to provide a means to educate the public about the new court, and the New World Order, one that replaced the "law of force" with the "force of law". With the U.S. entry into WW1, Peace Day began to fade from the public's memory, as did the important "Peace Through Law" movement. In this show, we discuss this forgotten history and some of the persons behind it, why they should be remembered and known, and how to implement their lesson and example today. Show Resources: Brochure of the International Banner of Peace (peace flag) The Universal Peace Badge (designed in 1897 by Cora di Brazzà). Pamphlet on the History of Peace Day (originally published in 1915). Blog post on Peace Day by Hope Elizabeth May Elihu Root's 1912 Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Trailer for 'A Taxi Driver' (May 18, 1980, Republic of Korea)

Prior to the U.S. entry into World War I (on April 6, 1917), ordinary citizens all over the world - many of them women - agitated to pressure states to create a court that allowed for the non-violent settlement of disputes. This court, The Permanent Court of Arbitration, was the result of the historic 1899 Hague Peace Conference that opened on May 18, 1899. The creation of this court was so monumental that May 18 was celebrated, mainly in the U.S. as "Peace Day". The purpose of Peace Day? to provide a means to educate the public about the new court, and the New World Order, one that replaced the "law of force" with the "force of law". With the U.S. entry into WW1, Peace Day began to fade from the public's memory, as did the important "Peace Through Law" movement. In this show, we discuss this forgotten history and some of the persons behind it, why they should be remembered and known, and how to implement their lesson and example today. Show Resources: Brochure of the International Banner of Peace (peace flag) The Universal Peace Badge (designed in 1897 by Cora di Brazzà). Pamphlet on the History of Peace Day (originally published in 1915). Blog post on Peace Day by Hope Elizabeth May Elihu Root's 1912 Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Trailer for 'A Taxi Driver' (May 18, 1980, Republic of Korea)

Prior to the U.S. entry into World War I (on April 6, 1917), ordinary citizens all over the world - many of them women - agitated to pressure states to create a court that allowed for the non-violent settlement of disputes. This court, The Permanent Court of Arbitration, was the result of the historic 1899 Hague Peace Conference that opened on May 18, 1899. The creation of this court was so monumental that May 18 was celebrated, mainly in the U.S. as "Peace Day". The purpose of Peace Day? to provide a means to educate the public about the new court, and the New World Order, one that replaced the "law of force" with the "force of law". With the U.S. entry into WW1, Peace Day began to fade from the public's memory, as did the important "Peace Through Law" movement. In this show, we discuss this forgotten history and some of the persons behind it, why they should be remembered and known, and how to implement their lesson and example today. Show Resources: Brochure of the International Banner of Peace (peace flag) The Universal Peace Badge (designed in 1897 by Cora di Brazzà). Pamphlet on the History of Peace Day (originally published in 1915). Blog post on Peace Day by Hope Elizabeth May Elihu Root's 1912 Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Trailer for 'A Taxi Driver' (May 18, 1980, Republic of Korea)

On this day in 1946, the International Court of Justice held its inaugural sitting at The Peace Palace in The Netherlands.

On 24th December 1979 Soviet troops poured into Afghanistan in support of an anti-government coup. The Soviet occupation would last for nine years. Plus, the hidden history of the board game Monopoly, the invention of chemotherapy, the heaviest aerial bombardment of the Vietnam war at Christmas 1972, and the street-performer origins of the global circus phenomenon Cirque du Soleil. Picture: Russian tanks take up positions in front of the Darulaman (Abode of Peace) Palace in Kabul, January 1980. (Henri Bureau/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

Today we celebrate the botanist who discovered osmosis and the botanist who helped popularize the poinsettia. We'll learn about the painter who made an indelible garden out of waste marshland and the Edwardian Landscape Architect who designed the Peace Palace gardens at the Hague. We'll celebrate the birthday of the royal gardener who turns 71 today. We'll hear the oft-quoted November poem with the lines "The last lone aster is gone;  The flowers of the witch hazel wither;" We Grow That Garden Library with a book that helps gardeners create a garden worthy of painting. I'll talk about seedheads, and then we'll wrap things up with the Spanish grape that is the sixth most widely planted grape in the world.   But first, let's catch up on a few recent events. How to grow your own wellness garden | @HomesProperty  @ChelsPhysicGdn's head of plant collections, Nell Jones, shares her tips for the best “wellbeing” plants to grow at home: Peppermint, Rosemary, Tumeric, Aloe Vera, and Chamomile. All are fantastic options for houseplants with health benefits.         How to collect and sow astrantia seeds | Gardener's World | @gwmag Here's an A+ video from @gwmag featuring Carol Klein - who couldn't look sharper with her Suit & Scarf - showing us How to Collect and Sow Astrantia, Hesperis, & Hardy Annuals. She's the Real Deal - right down to the dirt under her fingernails!        Ep. 237 - The Fall of the Torreya & What is Being Done to Save It — In Defense of Plants | @indfnsofplnts This IDOP podcast is a good one! Ep. 237: The Torreya taxifolia Asa Gray recalled when Hardy Bryan Croom discovered it along with a little plant that grows beneath it: the Croomia pauciflora. So, in botany, as in life, Croom grew happily in the shadow of Torrey.    Now, if you'd like to check out these curated articles for yourself, you're in luck - because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community.So there’s no need to take notes or track down links - the next time you're on Facebook, just search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.            Brevities   #OTD  Today is the birthday of the French physiologist and botanist Henri Dutrochet, who was born on this day in 1776. Dutrochet discovered and named the process of osmosis working in his home laboratory as he was investigating the movement of sap in plant tissues. Dutrochet shared his discovery with the Paris Academy of Sciences on October 30th, 1826. Like the cells in our own bodies, plants don't drink water; they absorb it by osmosis. Dutrochet also figured out the green pigment in plants is essential to how plants take up carbon dioxide.         #OTD   Today is the birthday of the botanist Robert Buist who was born on this day in 1805.  Robert Buist came to America from Edinburgh "Edinburgh," where his dad was a professional gardener. He had trained at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and immigrated to Philadelphia when he was 23 years old. One of his first jobs was working for a wealthy Philadelphia businessman named Henry Pratt, who had a tremendous summer estate named Lemon Hill. At the time, Lemon Hill was regarded as having one of the most beautiful gardens in the United States. Eventually, Buist bought the history Bernard M'Mahon nursery - one of the oldest nurseries in the country and the nursery that supplied plants to Thomas Jefferson. Today, on the spot where the nursery used to be, is a large old Sophora tree - known as the Buist Sophora. The tree was brought to the United States from France, and its origin can be traced to China. In addition to the nursery, Buist grew his company to include a seed division and a greenhouse. In 1825, the Plant Explorer Joel Poinsett sent some specimens of a plant he discovered in Mexico home to Charleston. Buist heard about the plant bought himself one and began growing it. Buist named it Euphorbia poinsettia since the plant had a milky white sap like other Euphorbias. The red bracts of the plant were so unusual and surprising to Buist that he wrote it was "truly the most magnificent of all the tropical plants we have ever seen." Of course, what Buist had been growing is the plant we know today as the poinsettia. Buist gave his friend and fellow Scot the botanist James McNab a poinsettia when he visited in 1834. McNab brought the plant back to Scotland and gave it to the head of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Robert Graham. Graham promptly changed the botanical name of the plant to Poinsettia pulcherrima - a move that greatly disgusted Buist for the rest of his life. And, here's a fun little side note about Robert Buist. His books on gardening were very popular. When Stonewall Jackson discovered gardening in middle age, he relied heavily on Robert Buist's book “The Family Kitchen Gardener: Containing Plain and Accurate Descriptions of All the Different Species and Varieties of Culinary Vegetables, that became Jackson's gardening bible and he wrote little notes in the margins as he worked his way through the guide. Just like most gardeners still do today, he'd write, "Plant this" or "try this" in the margins next to the plants he was interested in trying the following year.          #OTD   Today is the birthday of Claude Monet who was born on this day in 1840 Gardeners love Stephen Gwynn's 1934 book Claude Monet and his Garden. In 1883 Monet purchased a house in 1883. Monet immediately set about creating a hidden water garden fashioned out of waste marshland. Monet made sure his lily pond was surrounded by trees and plants, incorporating poplars, willows, bamboo, and iris. And, Monet's favorite plant and painting subject were, no doubt, his water lilies. Monet said, "'I am following Nature without being able to grasp her. I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers."   Monet painted his garden over the span of 40 years. In 1914, Monet began his most impressive work - a series of large panels that offered a 360-degree view of the pond. Monet worked on the panels all through the first World War.    It's was Monet who wrote: “When you go out to paint, try to forget what objects you have before you, a tree, a house, a field, or whatever. Merely think here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you, the exact color and shape.”   And it was Monet who said this, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.”   and  “I must have flowers, always, and always.”         #OTD   Today is the anniversary of the death of the most prolific Edwardian Landscape Architect and town planner Thomas Hayton Mawson who died on this day in 1933. When Mawson was a teenager, his dad started a nursery and fruit farm in Yorkshire. Mawson loved the orchard, but his happiness came to an abrupt end when his father died, and his mother was forced to sell the property. But the nursery experience had left an impression on Mawson and his siblings, and at one point, they all pursued work in horticulture.  In 1900, Mawson wrote his classic work, The Art and Craft of Garden Making, which was strongly influenced by the arts and crafts era. The book brought Mawson's influence and authority. In short order, his firm Thomas H. Mawson & Sons, became THE firm for Landscape Architecture. Mawson's most famous client was William Hesketh Lever, and Mawson eventually designed many of his properties: Thornton Manor, Lever’s Cheshire home, Rivington Pike, and Lever’s London home, The Hill, Hampstead. Mawson's most notable public work was commissioned by Andrew Carnegie: the gardens of the Peace Palace in The Hague in 1908.         #OTD  Today is the birthday of Prince Charles, who was born on this day in 1948. Recently, Prince Charles was asked how he came to love gardening. It turns out, as a little boy, he was given a small hidden plot at Buckingham Palace where he could grow vegetables. Prince Charles and his sister, Princess Anne, had to cultivate their own plan for the garden.   Gardening was a passion that Prince Charles shared with his grandmother, who had a beautiful garden at  Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. Prince Charles recently recalled,   “It was a wonderful woodland garden with masses of azaleas and rhododendrons. The smell and everything had a profound effect on me."   To this day, the Prince is a big believer in the therapeutic benefits of gardening. As an adult, Prince Charles was an early practitioner of the organic gardening movement. His Highgrove farm was one of the first farms in England to be certified as fully organic.  Today, nearly 40,000 people visit @HighgroveGarden every single year. Garden guides explain how Prince Charles transformed the land adjoining the house into a series of outdoor rooms that embody his gardening ideals and organic principles.  In May of this year, Google Arts and Culture made it possible for people to take a virtual tour of the gardens at Highgrove.One of the most notable aspects of the garden is the Stumpery - a treehouse built for William and Harry in a Holly Tree. The virtual tour also included a glimpse of the Cottage Garden, the Sundial Garden, the Thyme Walk, the Sunflower Meadow, the Rose Pergola that commemorated Prince Charles’ 50th birthday, as well as a memorial to his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Tigga.       Unearthed Words   Out through the fields and the woods    And over the walls I have wended; I have climbed the hills of view    And looked at the world, and descended; I have come by the highway home,    And lo, it is ended.   The leaves are all dead on the ground,    Save those that the oak is keeping To ravel them one by one    And let them go scraping and creeping Out over the crusted snow,    When others are sleeping.   And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,    No longer blown hither and thither; The last lone aster is gone;    The flowers of the witch hazel wither; The heart is still aching to seek,    But the feet question ‘Whither?’   Ah, when to the heart of man    Was it ever less than a treason To go with the drift of things,    To yield with a grace to reason, And bow and accept the end    Of a love or a season?      –Robert Frost, Reluctance           It's time to Grow That Garden Library with Today's Book Recommendation: Monet's Passion by Elizabeth Murray   Today's book is such a good one. I need to make sure to tell you that this is the 20th Anniversary revised edition. When Elizabeth's book first came out, it was an instant bestseller and deservedly so!  Elizabeth Murray was uniquely qualified to write this book because she is both a professional gardener and an artist. But even better than her qualifications is her heart. When Murray saw Monet's garden Giverny in 1984 - her heart fell in love. Elizabeth worked to restore the garden, and she enjoyed privileges to Monet's garden that allowed her real intimacy with the space and with Monet's spirit. Thanks to Murray, all of us can not only enjoy Monet's gardens on a deeper level, but we can breakdown what he was doing with color and balance and light.  There is a fabulous 10-minute TED Talk by Murray that is available on YouTube. I shared it in The Daily Gardener Community on Facebook.  You are going to love meeting and learning from Elizabeth in this video. If you want to access it quickly - just search for Murray, and her Ted Talk will pop right up. One thing I learned about Monet from reading Elizabeth's book, is that Monet was nearly blind during the later years. So, he painted his beautiful garden from memory in his studio.  Elizabeth says, "I find it deeply moving that we can create what we can imagine and that what we create can renew and transform others." I love that sentiment. As a gardener, you are a creator. Your imagination takes your garden in all sorts of directions - thus, the quote that "Gardeners dream bigger dreams than emperors." So I ask you - what better use of your offseason is there than dreaming and planning and imagining all that you can create in your garden. You can get a used copy and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $8 - which is 75% off the regular price of the book.           Today's Garden Chore You've heard it said a million times by now - "Leave the seedheads!"  But, I had a gardener ask me recently - which seedheads should I let alone, I have so many. I say leave the seedheads of your herbaceous plants. Here's a list of some that I like to leave standing: Fennel, Echinacea, Verbena, Teasel, Ligularia, Eryngium, Grasses, and Echinacea, And bonus: Sparrows and goldfinches especially enjoy seedheads.        Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart Today is International Tempranillo Day.   Tempranillo is made with a black grape variety grown to make full-bodied red wines in Spain. It's now the 3rd most widely planted wine grape variety worldwide. Tempranillo is derived from Temprano ("early"), in reference to the fact that the grape ripens several weeks earlier than most Spanish red grapes. Fans of Tempranillo are often surprised to learn there is a white mutant version of the grape - although it is rare. the white tempranillo grape is an approved wine grape and has a citrus flavor. Tempranillo wines tend to have spicey notes, so they are best paired with meat - like chicken, lamb, or pork. Tempranillo's notes include strawberries, black currants, cherries, prunes, chocolate, and tobacco. Tempranillo has found a home in Texas, and it has grown to be the state's signature grape.  And, Tempranillo is arguably the signature red wine of Texas. So, cheers to International Tempranillo Day!       Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Hatching — then batching — saves you time. It's been a long, draining month for me. For any of you who've followed my posts on Instagram, you know that the month started with the death of my beloved black lab, Lady. That same morning, I found myself stuck in a grand jury, listening to 90 cases of meth and mayhem for the rest of the week instead of bawling my eyes out over the loss of my best friend. (No...they wouldn't release me from jury duty despite my pleas). The following week, the gas line from the propane tank to my Peace Palace had a huge leak and needed to be replaced. By the grace of God, there wasn't an explosion (although my back yard now looks like there was one from all the digging). And as if that wasn't enough to get me stuck off track, I learned that a sweet friend of mine died in one of the avalanches to hit Colorado this month. Man oh man, sometimes life hits you hard. Luckily, I've learned that God doesn't give you more than you handle. Life will return to normal and laughter will resume as it always does. So after many tears and a few days of catching my breath, I'm gearing up to hit the go button again. But, before I do, I've decided to change the scenery and shake things up a bit. If I've learned anything from this month of trials and tribulations, it's life is short, connections matter and work is always going to be there waiting. So I'm going on a road trip. But, before I start my 10 day journey of rest and relaxation, I've decided to hatch and batch! To read more about this TIP, please go here: https://resortentrepreneurs.com/batching/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/resortentrepreneurs/support

Lecture summary: This talk reflects upon the evolution of territorial sovereignty in international law. Professor Shaw will trace the classic origin and formulation of this key concept and discuss the major challenges to it, from internal threats such as self-determination and secession to external challenges such as the rise of international human rights, international criminal law and international environmental law. What may be concluded as to the balance between globalisation and territorialism today? Professor Malcolm Shaw QC is a Senior Fellow at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law and Emeritus Sir Robert Jennings Professor of International Law, University of Leicester. Author of International Law, 8th ed, 2017 (translated into Chinese, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese and Turkish); of the 5th edition of Rosenne’s Law and Practice of the International Court of Justice, 2016, and of Title to Territory in Africa, 1986, as well as of many articles in leading journals such as the British Year Book of International Law, the International and Comparative Law Quarterly and the European Journal of International Law. Lectures delivered include the Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures in Cambridge (2010); the inaugural General Course on International Law at the Xiamen Academy of International Law, China (2006) and the first Shabtai Rosenne Memorial Lecture in the Peace Palace, Hague (2011). Former Trustee of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Elected Associé of the Institut de Droit International in 2013. Practising barrister at Essex Court Chambers specializing in public international law.

The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Stargate Pioneer, Agent Lauren and Agent Haley discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode “Hot Potato Soup.” The Agents commence the giveaway contest for the X-Men Marvel Collector Corps Crate by Pop!Funko, and then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback.   THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:   Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway: X-Men Marvel Collector Corps Crate Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Weekly Marvel News YOUR feedback!!!!   LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. X-MEN MARVEL COLLECTOR CORPS CRATE GIVEAWAY [02:33]   Legends OF S.H.I.E.L.D. announce the start of their X-Men Marvel Collector Corps Crate Giveaway. To win call in or send us a voicemail with your best “JEAN!” Bonus point for describing your favorite Jean Grey death.   Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. will announce the winner of the Giveaway on their live streamed podcast recording March 1st, 2017. This contest is not sponsored by Marvel, Funko, FX, GonnaGeek.com network.   AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. “Hot Potato Soup” [05:44]   Directed by: Nina Lopez-Corrado http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2745490/?ref_=tt_ov_dr#director 8 credits since 2012 1 x The Mentalist (2012) 1 x Frequency (2016) 3 x Supernatural (2016) 1 x The Librarians (2017) 1 x NCIS: New orleans (2017) 1 x Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Hot Potato Soup (2017) ALSO PRODUCED: The Mentalist   Written By: Craig Titley http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864471/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4#writer 9 credits since 2001 1 x Scooby Doo (2002) 1 x Cheaper By The Dozen (2003) 1 x Cheaper By The Dozen 2 (2005) 2 x Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2009-2010) 2 x The Cape (2011) 7 x Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. The Writing On The Wall (2014) Afterlife (2015) 4,722 Hours (2015) The Inside Man (2016) Emancipation (2016) Uprising (2016) Hot Potato Soup (2017)   Meaning of "Hot Potato Soup" Status of S.H.I.E.L.D. Koenigs Sam & Billy Quoting geek shows, playing in the arcade Billy captured by Watchdogs Billy taken to Batti/Aida’s submarine “We’re programmed to take pain” Sam smitten by Quake Billy interrogated by ….. Sub captain Sam tries to show off for Quake….You’re literally wearing the same thing right now Billy - You took my puppy away! Sam fanboys out on Quake L.T. Koenig - Older, Tougher Sister “Did these guys come off an assembly line?” Peace Palace! “Shield Storm Troopers Have Got To Go” - Thurston Koenig Krush “I’ve never seen this guy before in my life” They took my puppy Coulson Gave Darkhold to the Koenigs New Shield Director “Jeffrey” Mace (Jason O’Mara - Men In Trees, Life On Mars, Terra Nova) Not in this episode         Mack Likes to hear robots scream YoYo Not in this episode - is taking a personal day May Not in this episode???? WHERE IS SHE? LMD May Executes her programming Asks to go with Batti Wasn’t built to last Fitz Interrogates LMD Batti His father always said he wasn’t smart enough Simmons Helps to interrogates LMD Batti “He said brains” Daisy Doesn’t  like the name Quake Called Quack in fanfic So May’s a fricking robot Dr Batti Plays a captured SHIELD agent Maps Billy’s Brain (Now we CAN have an LMD Koenig) So...Let it be written Dr Robo-Batti Interrogated by Fitz Sang like a Canary Batti knew Fitz’ dad Incinerated Aida Mark 1 (Mallory Jansen) Head is incinerated Aida Mark 2 (Mallory Jansen) “Your Tone Sounds Threatening” The Bus “Zephyr One” Forward Base Of Operation Star Wars Reference Others Inhuman Resistance - Watchdogs John Pyper-Ferguson, broken wrist Senator Ellen Nadeer Not in this episode Senator Nadeer’s brother, Vijay (Speedy Inhuman) Not in this episode….still “dead”? Lola Not in this episode Talbot and Mustache Not in this episode The Superior (Anton Ivanov) The Superior Man - the Sub Captain - Inhumans did not labor for their great power Wants to rid Earth of Coulson - the one man connecting all the stuff together Darkhold Book. Pleasant Hill Public Library Pleasant Hill? Combo numbers mean anything? POST CREDIT SCENE:   NEWS [29:32]   HIGHLIGHT STORY OF THE WEEK   Cloak & Dagger are cast http://deadline.com/2017/01/marvels-cloak-and-dagger-olivia-holt-aubrey-joseph-land-cast-title-roles-freeform-series-1201897410/?utm_campaign=twitter-deadline&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter   NETFLIX SERIES   RZA directed an episode of Iron Fist http://www.themarysue.com/rza-direct-iron-fist-episode/   MARVEL   Marvel announces project with Square Enix https://twitter.com/Marvel/status/824633368218370049   FEEDBACK [35:33]   TWITTER   Dr. Gnome to you ‏@MrParacletes  Jan 18 Legends S.H.I.E.L.D.‏@LegendsofSHIELD Will you be satisfied if this is @AgentsofSHIELD last season or are you clamoring for more?   andiminga ‏@andiminga  Jan 27 @LegendsofSHIELD @AgentsofSHIELD Depending how they rap it up. Won't be sad if they get renewed for a (shorter) last season.   wessager ‏@WesSager  Jan 27 @LegendsofSHIELD @AgentsofSHIELD definitely need more   Dr. Gnome to you ‏@MrParacletes  Jan 27 @LegendsofSHIELD @AgentsofSHIELD I get it if this is the end. As long as they end it well, I'm OK if this is the last season.   *************************************************************************   andiminga ‏@andiminga  Jan 26 @LegendsofSHIELD #AgentsofSHIELD Nope, this seemingly chance for escape. Reminds me too much of Shaw in the final season o #PersonOfInterest   ************************************************************************* Dr. Gnome to you ‏@MrParacletes  Jan 27 More @CrimsonPodcast @LegendsofSHIELD @AwsmEngrGrl @Jonolobster     *************************************************************************   Christy ‏@adanagirl  22h22 hours ago More @LegendsofSHIELD I hope someone writes a fanfic of Quake reading Quake fanfic! #AgentsofSHIELD   ************************************************************************* Christy ‏@adanagirl  21h21 hours ago More @LegendsofSHIELD Here is a puppy for Billy.  #AgentsofSHIELD https://twitter.com/adanagirl/status/826633522257522690   ************************************************************************* Consultant BlackAdam ‏@Starsaber_222  21h21 hours ago More @LegendsofSHIELD Wow, I don't even know where to start on this one. *************************************************************************   andiminga ‏@andiminga  19h19 hours ago More @LegendsofSHIELD #AgentsofSHIELD "There's a library of fan fiction about quake." How much have you contributed to that @sithwitch? :D   OUTRO [41:35]   Haley, Lauren and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or who’s Marvel abs you would like to see. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.   Join Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. next time as the hosts discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Episode 13 “BOOM” on Wednesday February 8th, 2017. You can listen in live when we record Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM Central time at Geeks.live (Also streamed live on Spreaker.com). 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Saving Priceless History! From cracks in the US Capitol Dome, to the dirt of Idaho, to the empty shelves of the Iraq Museum, experts protect the artifacts of our society. These artifacts are an important element of maintaining the lessons of who we are, of remembering what came before, and of having an appreciation of what we can accomplish. Encompassing historical archaeology, restoration, and even investigating the theft of priceless artifacts, it turns out these efforts have beginnings and endings, outputs and outcomes, teams, plans, risks, and budgets – they are projects. In this episode, we discuss three very different CRM projects: the restoration of the most iconic building in the United States (the Capitol Dome), the identification of a lost town in Idaho, and the memorable recovery during the Iraq conflict of some of the most important cultural artifacts of antiquity. We see the efforts of these professionals, Christine Merton, Bob Weaver and Colonel Matthew Bogdanos through a PM Point of View, and take some lessons that we can use in all of our projects. Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PM Point of View® (PM-POV) is a podcast series produced by Final Milestone Productions and PMIWDC. PM-POV allows our membership and the public at large to listen to brief and informative conversations with beltway area practioners and executives as they discuss various perspectives on project management -- its uses, its shortcomings, its changes, and its future. Listeners can send comments and suggestions for topics and guests to pm-pov@pmiwdc.org. PM Point of View® is a registered trademark of M Powered Strategies, Inc. PDUs Awarded:  1 PDU Information Earn education PDUs in the PMI Talent Triangle for each podcast you listen to — over 9.5 PDUs by listening to the entire series! Use the following information in PMI's CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: C046 Activity Number: PMPOV0035 PDUs for this episode: 1 » More PM-POV Episodes About the Speakers Christine Merdon, PE, CCM   Architect of the Capitol Chief Operating Officer Ms. Merdon began her Federal career in 1981 as a cooperative education engineering student for the U.S. Navy. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in 1987, from the University of Maryland in Civil Engineering, she continued her career with the Navy as a project engineer and project manager. In 1998, she received a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering. In 1990, she joined the White House Military Office as a Project Manager responsible for managing classified design and construction projects at the White House, Camp David, and other Presidential Support Facilities. In 1998, Ms. Merdon was hired by Clark Construction, LLC, where she was project manager and superintendent on numerous projects including the American Red Cross Headquarters, Bethesda Place II, and the renovation of Baltimore’s historic Hippodrome Theater. Ms. Merdon joined McKissack & McKissack in 2000, where she ascended to the role of Senior Vice President of Program and Construction Management. Her responsibilities included operations and business development for program and construction management contracts in Washington, DC, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California. She was instrumental in the growth of the company in Washington, and start-up and management of the program management division in Chicago and Los Angeles. All told, she has been responsible for the successful program and construction management of more than $11 billion in major construction projects and programs including: Washington Nationals Major League Baseball Stadium, O’Hare Modernization Program, Eisenhower Executive Office Building life-safety upgrades, Los Angeles Unified School District, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum for African American History, and Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorial Renovations. Throughout her career, Ms. Merdon has won many outstanding performance awards, as well as project excellence awards for construction projects. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a member of the Construction Management Association of America, and a Certified Construction Manager. Ms. Merdon is the President of the DC Chapter of the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) mentor program, and is very active in the Women in Engineering program at the University of Maryland.   Colonel Matthew Bogdanos   New York County District Attorney’s Office Homicide Prosecutor Colonel Matthew Bogdanos is a homicide prosecutor for the New York County District Attorney’s Office. Raised waiting tables in his family's Greek restaurant in Lower Manhattan, he is a former middleweight boxer who joined the U.S. Marine Corps at 19. He left active duty in 1988 to join the DA’s Office; but remained in the reserves, leading a counter-narcotics operation on the Mexican border, and serving in Desert Storm, South Korea, Lithuania, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kosovo. Losing his apartment near the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, he joined a counter-terrorism task force in Afghanistan, receiving a Bronze Star for actions against al-Qaeda. He then served in the Horn of Africa and three tours in Iraq—leading the international investigation into the looting of Iraq’s National Museum—before deploying again to Afghanistan in 2009. The first to expose the link between antiquities trafficking and terrorist financing, he has presented those findings in 22 countries, in venues including the United Nations, Interpol, British Parliament, the Peace Palace in The Hague, and the U.S. Senate. He received a National Humanities Medal from President Bush for helping recover more than 6000 of Iraq's treasures in eight countries. He holds a classics degree from Bucknell University; a law degree, master’s degree in Classics, and Recognition of Achievement in International Law from Columbia University; and a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. In addition to dozens of military decorations, he received the 2004 Public Service Award from the Hellenic Lawyers of America, 2007 Proclamation from the City of New York, 2009 Proclamation from the City of Philadelphia, 2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, 2016 International Giuseppe Sciacca Achievement Award from the Vatican, and was Grand Marshal of the 2010 Greek Independence Day Parade. Returning to the DA’s Office in October 2010, he still boxes for wounded veterans and continues the hunt for stolen antiquities, recently leading an investigation that resulted in the largest seizure of stolen antiquities in U.S. history: $150 million dollars in ancient statues stolen from Southeast Asia. All royalties from his book, Thieves of Baghdad, are donated to the Iraq Museum.   Robert Weaver   Lead Historian Robert Weaver is the lead historian on major CERCLA and other environmental litigation cases. Researched industrial technology and process, identified Responsible Parties, and assisted attorneys in case strategy. He also continues with cultural (archaeological) resources projects. He served as lead historical archaeologist for the Sandpoint Archaeology Project, which is the largest Section 106 mitigation project in the State of Idaho. The project excavated information on the initial railroad town of Sandpoint (1881-1915) and recovered over 560,000 artifacts, mainly historical.  

Material objects and visual web presentation: the Virtual Peace Palace Museum. This paper aims to compare the ‘affect-effect’ of material culture and design on war and peace as may be experienced by direct contact with a real environment to a web-collection presentation mediated by images of objects on the web. The casus is the Peace Palace in The Hague.

PRIVATE FAMILY PODCAST En este episodio de viernes cansado pero azucaroso de Parangaricutiri Radio visitamos el año 1919. Esperamos no tener problemas con el sonido....y si si, también me refiero a Kozovo a quién están operando hoy de la oreja. (levantemos el corazón, LO TENEMOS LEVANTADO). El programa tiene un atardecer común pero no corriente, un poema de otra viejita famosa y dos palabras para Catina: Azucar: Zucker: Sugar Picar: Itch: Jueken o algo así Bonus: Abuelita - E li si (cherokee) Nai nai (Chino) Tutu Wuahine (Hawaii) Go go (Haití) Nonna (Italia) Oma (Holandés) Ono (Kim Ono) nos había prometido foto del Peace Palace, alas Palacio de Disneylandia que se ve desde mi ventana, pero no le salieron bien las fotos (no es fácil). Por eso les deja una foto del atardecer en la playa de La Haya (Scheveningen), tomada en Junio de 2008. La Foto historia de Yasmin en el Mercado de la Haya http://picasaweb.google.com/batikh/YasVisitsHaagseMarkt Duración 20' y un piquito PRIVATE PODCAST - échatelos Morok...y Kozovo!

The first of The Hague Debates entitled "When home gets too hot: Human Displacement and Climate Change in International Law." The debate features Professor Roger Zetter, Director of the Refugee Studies Centre. This podcast was recorded by Radio Netherlands Worldwide at the first of The Hague Debates on Thursday, 22 May 2008 in the Peace Palace and is entitled "When home gets too hot: Human Displacement and Climate Change in International Law." The debate features Professor Roger Zetter, Director of the Refugee Studies Centre, Department of International Development (QEH), University of Oxford. Audio: Copyright Radio Netherlands Worldwide 2008.