Podcasts about victory square

POT TV – Cannabis activist Neil Magnuson offered truth, hope and change LIVE at 4pm PT on POT.TV. Neil Magnuson is engaged in peaceful civil disobedience, sharing his story during an active demonstration, on The THC Show. Neil's protest has continued for over six years. Neil is LIVE at the former location of the Healing Wave Dispensary, a store-front partner assisting the Cannabis Substitution Program. The store was forced to close, despite being supported by researchers, politicians and the community. To provide uninterrupted emergency drug cessation service, while awaiting Health Canada approval, Neil and his team provide life-saving low-barrier access to cannabis from a mobile home. The vehicle was raided by the Vancouver Police, seized, but then returned. The program was raided again. Neil, and two volunteers, are awaiting charges related to the Cannabis Act. Neil was joined at 4:20pm by Glenn Wells from Canna-Match.. The guest this week was Steven “Landlord” Jensen, the Grand Marshal of the Vancouver Global Marijuana March, and a longtime activist. Neil toured the mobile outreach effort, and spoke to volunteers. Show notes: Streamed April 11, 2023 Reserve a booth space for 4/20, or contact organizers at 420Protest420@Gmail.com Vancouver encampment on East Hastings removed There is a protest at Victory Square in Vancouver, BC on April 16th, 2023 at 4pm in support of the Victoria Cannabis Buyer's Club.

AGORACOM THESIS: THIS DECADE WILL CREATE 3 X MORE WEALTH FROM DISRUPTIVE TECH THAN THE PRIOR 3 DECADES COMBINED Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF) (FWB:6F6) provides investors access to a diverse portfolio of next generation technology companies in key sectors, including: Web 3.0, Blockchain, Gaming, the Creator Economy, NFTs and the Metaverse. “We are living in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution; The Tech Revolution that will undoubtedly change everything as we know it,” says VST CEO Shafin Diamond Tejani. “Web 3.0, Blockchain, Gaming, VR/AR, the Creator Economy, Digital Health and Climate Tech are all sectors that Victory Square has invested in. We offer investors the chance to invest in the most exciting tech trends all in one place with a uniquely liquid, audited and secure way to gain access to these latest innovative technologies." With real skin in the game and strong insider ownership, management is aligned with investors. The company drives value by monetizing investments and reinvesting the gains in new innovations. With a basket of 25 portfolio companies, 6 are now hitting liquidity events. 2021 Spin-Offs: GameOn Entertainment Technologies (CSE:GET) public listing Fantasy 360 Technologies (CSE:VRAR) public listing Covalent CQT listing 2021 Exits Completed $6,000,000 Sale of VPN Platform Completed sale of shares in Argo Blockchain PLC for a $1,021,244 gain 2021 Acquisition & Investments: Completed Acquisition of IV Hydreight, An On-Demand & On-Site Mobile Health, Pharmaceutical & Wellness Service Provider Across the USA Completed Blockchain & Cybersecurity IP acquisition from Aspen Completed Investment in Renewable Energy Company – Stardust Solar Completed Follow-on Investment in #4 Ranked Influencer Platforms - Creator.co 2022 Outlook: The Top 5 objectives that Victory Square is focused on are: Spin-offs Web3 Digital Health Climate Tech A Healthy Share Price If you're a shareholder of $VST or an investor looking for exposure to disruptive technologies, then listen this powerful interview with Victory Square CEO Shafin Diamond

Agoracom interviews CEOs of small cap companies. In this episode of the Small Cap CEO Interviews podcast, AGORACOM speaks with Victory Square Technologies (CSE:VST) CEO, Shafin Diamond Tejani. Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF) (FWB:6F6) provides investors access to a diverse portfolio of next generation technology companies in key sectors, including: Web 3.0, Blockchain, Gaming, […]

Gunargie O'Sullivan talks to Canadian Reserve Veteran Carolyn Orazietti about the November 8 Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony taking place at Victory Square.

Victory Square Technologies subsidiary VS Digital Health company Hydreight CEO Shane Madden joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company is now affiliated with a national network of professional corporations. Madden tells Proactive these affiliated medical practices contract with licensed medical providers while VS Digital Health provides administrative and management services and technology solutions to them.

Victory Square Technologies portfolio company Fantasy 360 Technologies which does business as Immersive Tech is trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange with the ticker VRAR. Bieber telling Proactive more about the company escape room experience company and why they decided to go public. Bieber also talked about how VR fits in with the company and how they plan to grow the company.

WE'RE BACK in the flesh broadcasting live from Victory Square on a perfect Sunday afternoon. Serving up a stellar lineup, post-show interviews and tunes in between sets :) Note: Tech issues here and there (forgive us we're rusty) ~*~ 2021 LINEUP ~*~ Hailey Blais Big Rig Grimm Miguel Maravilla Devours Turunesh

Victory Square Technologies CEO Shafin Diamond Tejani joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company is again reporting positive net income for the 6th consecutive quarter. That as the company still has a very strong cash position. Tejani talks more about their revenue numbers but also some of the big from their portfolio companies including a new one called Stardust Solar.

Victory Square (CSE: VST – OTC: VSQTF) portfolio company Stardust Solar's CEO Mark Tadros joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has become the first and only coast to coast authorized Canadian dealer of the highly sought after solar and energy services provider, SunPower. Tadros explains more about their company and what being an authorized SunPower Dealer will mean moving forward. He also talks about SunPower's DC solar panels and InvisiMount mounting hardware design that has a much more desirable sleeker look.

Victory Square Technologies Inc's (CSE:VST) (OTCMKTS:VSQTF) (FRA:6F6) portfolio company GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc (CSE:GET) (FRA:9E7) CEO Matt Bailey tells Proactive it has secured an exclusive partnership with Indian video streaming app MX Player that will introduce cricket prediction games for mobile. Bailey says the free games will be available to MX Player's large and diverse user base for domestic and international cricket events, tournaments and leagues.

Agoracom interviews CEOs of small cap companies. In this episode of the Small Cap CEO Interviews podcast, AGORACOM speaks with Victory Square Technologies (CSE:VST) CEO, Shafin Diamond Tejani. Victory Square Technologies (VST:CSE / VSQTF:OTC / 6F6:FWB) builds, acquires and invests in promising start-ups, then provides the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth. Across […]

Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc(CSE:CNI), (OTC:CLGUF) https://cloud9web3.comCloud Nine Web3 Technologies is on track to become the Uber of cryptocurrencyThe company’s recently-acquired Web 3.0 intellectual property assets are allowing the company to build a better educational technology platform and make cryptocurrency mining and storage easierCloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc - Quick facts: Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies IncPrice: 0.96 CADCSE:CNIMarket: CSEMarket Cap: $16.01 mSuperior Web 3.0 intellectual property assets Easy to use cryptocurrency mining technology Newly-launched education technology platform for collaborative learningWhat Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies does:Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc (CSE:CNI) (OTCMKTS:CLGUF), formerly Cloud Nine Education Group Ltd, is a technology platform company focused on incorporating emerging technologies into its current platforms.The Vancouver-based company’s mission is to fuel innovation and make the future more accessible by powering the launch and growth of future Web 3.0 technologies focused on decentralization.When implemented, Web 3.0 is expected to become a decentralized blockchain protocol that will enable individuals to connect to an internet where they can own and be properly compensated for their time and data. As well, Cloud Nine’s opportunities and partnerships are strategically positioned to capitalize on the dominance of emerging technologies and the growing need to learn faster and easier from experts in collaboration with key educators and influencers in the marketplace.Cloud Nine has two Web 3.0 technology initiatives: Limitless Technologies, its cryptocurrencies platform and; Next Decentrum, its educational technology platform.Limitless provides users with a plug & play way to mine their favourite cryptocurrencies, which are then immediately stored in a personalized in-app digital wallet. The company says all that is needed is a phone and Wi-Fi connection.Next Decentrum, meanwhile, is building active, evolutionary, and just-in-time educational content and software inspired by the modern theories of continuous innovations, lean thinking, and agile development.Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies is led by CEO Allan Larmour, an accomplished entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, start-up technology companies, international sales and business development, and executive management. How is it doing:On March 16, 2021, Cloud Nine announced the closing of its acquisition of certain intellectual property assets related to a development-stage Virtual Private Network (VPN) platform bought from Victory Square Technologies Inc. The company paid C$6 million in company stock for the VPN acquisition, while noting that Victory Square has spent about C$3.2 million to develop the platform.The company said it anticipates incurring a further C$0.5 million in development to advance the platform to the beta testing phase and hopes to offer a finished product on or before the third quarter of 2021.Earlier in the same month, Cloud Nine announced the launch of its new Education Technology (Ed-Tech) Platform, which it said is part of its long-term strategy to partner with companies and technologies at the crossroads of education and emerging technologies. The premiere platform will target the education and stay-at-home sectors with selective learning modules and critical information, adding that it is designed to provide users with easy and simple guides to cybersecurity, wearable technologies, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi).To further the platform’s development, Cloud Nine said it had retained IT specialists Bluzelle Networks for specialized Web 3.0 development services, with the aim of establishing Cloud Nine as a thought leader in the growing Ed-Tech space.Cloud Nine’s Web 3.0 development initiative is three-pronged:Creating a global assessment platform to provide services for storing and managing degree information: The Web 3.0 ledger is intended to match all kinds of educational information with the user’s unique ID. It is intended to include learning behaviour in class, micro academic project experience and macro educational backgroundBuilding out a capacity-currency transformation bank: This includes a Web 3.0 learning ledger to record detailed information about users’ learning experiences and follow development of their knowledge and skills. This information can be stored on a Web3 network according to a series of comprehensive standards, and students will gain rewards through their efforts on studies, a process known as “learning is earning”Creating an 'Airbnb for file storage': As learners and education institutions store more data, DLT (distributed ledger technology) cloud storage could offer safer and potentially cheaper alternatives, including ebook and textbook consolidationIn the boardroom, in March 2021, Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies said it hired technology investor and entrepreneur Sefton Fincham to be its new president effective April 1. Fincham, founder of Look to the Sky Films and Thirty Six Financial Group, has raised more than $100 million for numerous small-cap companies in industries such as technology, film, blockchain, and cannabis. He called Cloud Nine’s Web 3.0 intellectual property (IP) “game-changing.” Inflection points:Rapid adoption of the company’s cryptocurrency mining technologyVPN platform launch by 3Q 2021What the boss says:Commenting on the company’s VPN platform acquisition from Victory Square Technologies, Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies CEO Allan Larmour said in a statement: “The acquisition of these assets will further position Cloud Nine at the forefront of the Web 3.0 movement, enabling it to deliver additional products and services that make the Web more connected, more open, and more intelligent. ”Listen to CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executives from public companies. For the investor, this podcast sits you down in front of some of the best companies in the world. 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Victory Square Technologies (CSE: VST – OTC: VSQTF) CEO Shafin Diamond Tejani joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has released their year-end financial numbers that show the company saw record net income OF $19,733,031 compared to ($8,917,573) during the same period year over year. Tejani talks about what is going right with the company and also the fact they ended the year with a healthy balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of $4,551,751. He also shares with Proactive how their pipeline looks going forward.

Victory Square Technologies (VST:CSE / VSQTF:OTC / 6F6:FWB) builds, acquires and invests in promising start-ups, then provides the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth. Across its portfolio of more than 20 global companies, it covers A.I., Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Fintech, Health-tech, Gaming, Sports Betting and SaaS. And the success its portfolio has achieved – by way of firms such as GameOn, Hydreight and Immersive Tech – has led to a record earnings performance for the year ending Dec 31, 2020: Net income increased to $19.7m from ($8.9m) YOY Earnings per share increased to $0.30 from ($0.10) YOY VST ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $4.6m The news came just a day after VST closed Immersive Tech’s oversubscribed financing for gross proceeds of $2.3m, representing: · 6.8m subscription receipts · at a price of $0.35 And VST’s portfolio continues to grow. In late April, the firm signed a binding Letter of Intent to invest in renewable energy company Stardust Solar: · A Solar Network of more than 2,000+ trained solar professionals in North America · Stardust Solar recently acquired the Canadian Solar Institute That’s a lot of action. We sat down with Shafin Diamond Tejani, Victory Square’s CEO, to delve into the news...

Maria Busching, Manager on Muticultural Nelson Tasman previews The Multicultural Festival at Victory Square on Sunday March 28 2021

Agoracom interviews CEOs of small cap companies. In this episode of the Small Cap CEO Interviews podcast, AGORACOM speaks with Victory Square Technologies (CSE:VST) COO, Vahid Shababi. Victory Square Technologies’ $VST.ca $VSQTF Portfolio Company Immersive Tech Shifts into Pre-IPO High Gear, Penning Magical VR Deal with YouTube Star Chris Ramsay By now you’re no doubt […]

By now you’re no doubt well acquainted with Victory Square Technologies ($VST.ca $VSQTF) – with a portfolio of more than 20 global companies, it builds, acquires and invests in promising start-ups, then provides the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth. Among the tech firms featured in said portfolio – which spans A.I., Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Fintech, Health-tech, Gaming, Sports Betting and SaaS, among others – is Immersive Tech. Immersive Tech is preparing for a public listing in Q2 of 2021 It previously announced the creation of one of the world’s first COVID-19-safe, location-based entertainment (LBE) Virtual Reality (VR) divisions, named UNCONTAINED. The firm has just announced a major partnership with Chris Ramsay, for an exclusive immersive experience that will be featured on his social media channels, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Combined, he has a following of some 6.4 million fans. Ramsay is a renowned magician and celebrity YouTube influencer known for his illusion tutorials, public illusion vlogs, and reaction videos to bad magic. We sat down with Vahid Shababi, Victory Square Technology’s Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the company’s plans for Immersive Tech, as well as $VST’s recent “Future Forecast Letter to Shareholders,” which painted a bold picture for the firm’s future. Get comfy!

Victory Square Technologies (VST:CSE VSQTF:OTC 6F6:FWB) is firing on all cylinders! The pioneering company, focused on the cutting-edge tech that’s shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has had an explosion of developments for its portfolio companies since sitting down to speak with us last week, including: · A GameOn Share Dividend Initiative for VST Shareholders · An upsizing of its $1.5m GameOn Private Placement to $3m · The purchase of Crypto Assets via a deal with Aspen · An update on the opportunity and expansion plans for Hydreight · And the appointment of a host of advisors, including Mike Vorhaus, Sean Hurley, Sabrina Carrozza, Shauna Griffiths and Tim Cahill As VST CEO Shafin Diamond Tejani discussed in his previous video, the company focuses on building, acquiring and investing in promising start-ups, before providing them with the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth. The core of $VST.ca’s offering centres on five pillars of potential future growth: · DNA Sequencing · Energy Storage · Blockchain · Artificial Intelligence · Robotics “Technology is borderless,” says Tejani, as he breaks down the most recent key developments in this must-watch interview with Agoracom:

Agoracom interviews CEOs of small cap companies. In this episode of the Small Cap CEO Interviews podcast, AGORACOM speaks with Victory Square Technologies (CSE:VST) CEO, Shafin Diamond Tejani. Victory Square Technologies Is Spearheading the Fourth Industrial Revolution with a Unique Approach to Start-Up Investment Where does sweet spot lay for the cutting-edge tech that’s shaping […]

Where does sweet spot lay for the cutting-edge tech that’s shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution? For the pioneers at Victory Square Technologies, the solution starts with building, acquiring and investing in promising start-ups, before providing them with the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth. One of those companies is our very own FansUnite (FANS / FUNFF) the small-cap iGaming Super company which hit a 52-week high this week. Acquired for $2m in stock, taken public @ $25m market cap, it currently trades @ $254m market cap. Highlights: Across its portfolio of more than 20 global companies, $VST.ca covers: Artificial Intelligence Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Blockchain Fintech Health-tech Gaming Sports Betting SaaS And the numbers? Q3 - Record Net Income of $8.89m and EPS $0.12 cents per share in Q3. 9M - $13.6M and EPS of $0.18 cents for the 9 months ended Sept 2020 The result is rapid scale-up and monetization, with a solid record of public and private exits – including at least two companies listing in 2021. From its recent acquisition of Hydreight, to the direct listings of Immersive Tech & GameOn, to the string of recent exec appointments including Mike Vorhous and J. Moses... there’s a lot of ground to cover here. So, you’re going to want to get comfy for this interview with Shafin Diamond Tejani, CEO and founder of Victory Square Technologies:

At the time I went from Warsaw to Belarus, they issued a 5-day visa on arrival. So, I decided to spend 4 days in the country, since my flight out would have been a few hours too late. This five-day visa on arrival was changed one day after my visit to 30 days. It must have been because I made such a good impression on the government that they changed it. Belarus It has borders with Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia – and is a fairly unexplored corner of Eastern Europe. The population of Belarus is about 9.5 million people, which puts them on the 93rd place in the world. So somewhere in the middle when it comes to population. But the land mass is quite big so it's not that densely populated. Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is about 2 million, so Minsk is the 11th most populous city in Europe. After an hour bus ride from the Airport to the city, I met my Airbnb host, Svetlana. She let me in to a wonderful apartment with a huge bathtub. TOURING MINSK WITH A COUNTRYMAN I have a Danish friend of a friend who lives here permanently. I've been in contact with him for a while. And it was actually my plan to go to Belarus in the very start of my journey in 2016… but only because he wasn't in the country at the time, I decided to go there later. As we both are Danish, we obviously speak Danish, so you probably won't be able to understand much. If you – on the other hand do speak the language head over to the Danish version of this podcast. While we're walking, we pass the building where the president is working. It's not the White House of Belarus. He doesn't live here. LIVING IN A DICTATORSHIP Belarus is a dictatorship, and a few days before my visit, I shared a YouTube clip with President Lukashenko where he said these words… and I kid you not… “I think it's better to be a dictator – than being gay”. Yes, he actually said that. Lukashenko has run Belarus with an iron fist since 1994, and Belarus is often referred to as the last dictatorship in Europe. It's a country where gay rights are almost non-existent, a country where there's no free press. But according to Carsten, it's not as bad as people think. Yes, there's no freedom of speech, and the elections might not be totally fair. But it's not North Korea, he says. There's still a nice quality of life here, and it's not something he feels in his daily life. When I posted the video on Facebook and was appalled by the statement about it being better to be a dictator than being gay, someone commented: ” Oh .. how judgmental and prejudiced you are Palle Bo. When you are so biased and negative, I don't understand at all that you choose to travel to Belarus.” This was something I also heard when I went to North Korea. But I don't see it that way. Going to a country doesn't mean that I support the leadership and the way things are run. I've also been to the USA during the Trump presidency – even though I'm not a big fan of him. I know, you can't compare USA to a dictatorship. Not at all, but when I go to a country, it's to learn things and hopefully make some local friends along the way.  I try to educate myself before, during and after my visit to a country, and I do feel that I also try to keep an open mind. I speak up about the things that I feel is wrong and also talk about the things that are good about my visit. I also did that in my North Korea episode, where I spoke highly of the people. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this… Is it wrong for me to travel to a country like this? Make a comment on Facebook.com/theradiovagabond, drop me a line on listener@theradiovagabond.com or record a voice message by clicking on the “talk to me-banner” on theradiovagabond.com. CARSTEN'S VIEWS ON LIVING HERE They do have elections here, but according to Carsten the result is more or less decided before. And they do have a parliament but all the people in it are in Lukashenko's pocket. When I ask him if he's afraid to speak out loud about this he says. “No, as long as I'm not protesting with a megaphone and a sign in the city, nothing will happen. Sometimes I'm a bit tired of the way western media are describing the country. Yes, it is a dictatorship, but many of the countries that we (quote-unquote) are “friendly with” … like Saudi Arabia, The Emirates and China… are also dictatorships.” Some things are good in Belarus. Compared to many of the other former Soviet countries, he's cracking down on corruption ­– maybe except for himself. Other good things, Carsten mentions are that it's quite clean here in the city and then it's safe. There's no need to be afraid of walking around even at night here. And in the 90's he came down hard on the Belarusian Mafia. Carsten actually says: “So, there are good thing about having a dictator”, which makes me laugh – and we decide that this quote will be the title of this episode. FACTS ABOUT WHERE WE ARE: Here are some facts about Belarus that you might not know: Around 40% of Belarus is covered by forest – and sometimes referred to as the ‘Lungs of Europe'. Belarus is the last country in Europe that still has the death penalty. It's the Las Vegas of Eastern European. When gambling was banned in Russia, a lot of casinos were opened in Belarus, which is one the reasons so many Russians come here. Belarus is one of the few countries that does not switch to daylight saving time. The country has an extremely low unemployment rate, less than 1%. Beggars and homeless people are also very few here. Minsk is a very green and clean city. Not only do they have many parks, but here is also the third largest botanical garden in the world. Stretching over 15 kilometres across the capital, Independence Avenue is the country's longest street. Throughout history, it has not only grown in length and width but has also had 14 name changes. one of the longest streets in Europe, a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. MINSK METRO, GORKY PARK, AND VICTORIA SQUARE We're heading down underground to The Minsk Metro. It opened in 1984, and it's not that big – presently it only consists of 3 lines and 33 stations. Unlike the Moscow metro, here the signs are also in letters that we can read, which makes riding it a bit easier. Not only is it a fast way to move around Minsk, it's also cheap: A ticket you can use all days is only around 30 cents. Victory Square in the historic center of Minsk and it's the key landmark of Minsk. It's close to Gorky Park – yes, like Moscow they also have a Gorky Park here, which holds an amusement park. In the middle of the square there's a monument that was built in 1954 in honour of the soldiers of the Soviet Army and partisans of Belarus, during the Second World War. Being between Europe and Russia they were really stuck in the middle when Hitler and Stalin were fighting. So, Minsk and a lot of the country has been more or less totally rebuilt after the war. THE COMMUNIST PARTY STARTED HERE Carsten then takes me to a tiny green house and tells me a story that I didn't know. In this little house they founded the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' Party that was the forefather of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. This was all the way back in 1898 – so before the revolution in 1917, for those of you than know your history. And it all started right here in Minsk. Not in Moscow. NO BOWLING = KENNEDY ASSASINATION And then another thing that I didn't know. A few meters away in number 4 of the same street lived a guy called … Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin accused of shooting President John F. Kennedy. He defected to the USSR in the early '60s, after he was discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps and ended up living right here in Minsk. But he didn't like it here. In his diary he wrote, “I am starting to reconsider my desire about staying. The work is drab, the money I get has nowhere to be spent. No nightclubs or bowling alleys, no places of recreation except the trade union dances. I have had enough.” Shortly after that, he wrote to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow requesting to get his American passport back, since he never formally renounced his U.S. citizenship. So, in other words: If there were bowling alleys and nightclubs here at the time… he might have stayed, and Kennedy might never have assassinated. That is if you don't believe in the conspiracy theories that he didn't do it. KHATYN MEMORIAL SITE We're heading 50 km north to Khatyn to visit the Memorial site where a tragic even took place in the Second World War. Khatyn was a village of 26 houses. On March 22, 1943, almost the entire population of the village was massacred by a Nazi Battalion in retaliation for an attack on German troops by Soviet partisans. The people here had nothing to do with the attack and were completely innocent. 149 people, including 75 children under 16 years of age, were killed – burned, shot or suffocated in fire. The youngest baby was only 7 weeks old. The village was then looted and burned to the ground. This massacre was not an unusual incident in Belarus during World War II. At least 5,295 Belarusian settlements were burned and destroyed by the Nazis, and often all their inhabitants were killed – some amounting up to 1,500 victims. Many of the villages were burned down many times. Altogether, over 2,000,000 people were killed in Belarus during the three years of Nazi occupation, almost a quarter of the region's population. MEET VALERIE FROM MINSK Back in Minsk we meet one of Carstens friends. Valerie, who is born and raised here in Minsk. She tells me that she really likes living here, and a few of the things she mentions is that it's a city that never sleeps – you can always find a cozy bar and a buzzling nightclub any night of the week. Apparently a lot different than when Lee Harvey was here. That was all from Belarus, that turned out to be a great experience. Like Albania this wasn't a country I had high expectations from. But if I look back on all the countries in the eastern part of Europe, I've visited in this season, Albania and Belarus are my favourites. Maybe because I didn't expect much. My next stop will be the last in this season… I'm going to the Czech Republic and I'm so looking forward to that. My name is Palle Bo and I gotta keep moving. See ya.     LETTER FROM A LISTENER I've got a letter from a listener… from Dublin, Ireland. Hi Palle I discovered your podcast when a friend recommended it to me, and since then I've been totally hooked on it. I started by binching your current episodes from Europe, and after that I went back in the archives and listened to your episodes from Asia. I love following your journey, and it inspires me to travel more myself – when the Pandemic lets us. Normally I listen while I cook, and I'm always looking forward to hearing what happens next. Keep up the good work, Ian from Dublin. I would love to hear from you and now there's a simple way for you to send me a voice message. It's a cool little web-based app called Tellbee and all you have to do is click on the banner called TALK TO ME on TheRadioVagabond.com and talk. Tell me where you are and what you're doing when you listen to this. It's super simple and one of the cool things is that you can listen to it and redo it if you're not happy with it – before you click send. I get a small soundbite I can play on the show and it's always wonderful to hear from you guys. You can off course also just fill out the form under contact on the website.   SPONSOR This episode is supported in part by Hotels25.com where you always can find the best prices on hotels, guesthouses and hostels.

In a World Gone Mad, when we can no longer hear each other's voices over the incessant drumbeat of *OUTRAGE* it's time to gather around the digital campfire for Story Time.   Find out more about Sound Healing at Wildwood Gardens and get your copy of the Human Experience Quick-Start Guide at www.KayleneMcCaw.com

Canon Mulat performs live from Victory Square Watch Party at the Red Gate on September 6, 2020.

Bedwetters Anonymous performs live from Victory Square Watch Party at the Red Gate on September 6, 2020.

Dumb performs live from Victory Square Watch Party at the Red Gate on September 6, 2020.

The Block Party is a no go this year, but the Watch Party is ON. Green light. Let's goooo!Some mostly local tunes and an interview with Dumb just before their live set. Folks, let me tell ya: I have missed live music. This was all wonderful. Thanks to Red Gate, the bands, and the CiTR crew for putting on such an excellent show. Catch the video stream here: citr.ca/watch

Kardias Quing performs live from Victory Square Watch Party at the Red Gate on September 6, 2020.

Non La performs live from Victory Square Watch Party at the Red Gate on September 6, 2020.

? VICTORY SQUARE WATCH PARTY ? Sunday, September 6 @ 2pm ? ft. Turunesh, Non La, Kardias Quing, Canon Mulat, Bedwetters Anonymous, Dumb ? hosted by Crimes & Treasons, Duncan's Donuts, Deliberate Noise, too dreamy, Cushy Radio ? https://www.facebook.com/events/591251531538873/+ other cool sh*t

CSE's Anil Mall was recently joined by Shafin Diamond Tejani, CEO of Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE:VST) to discuss the impact of technology on our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he envisions the future as an investor. In this wide-ranging chat, Shafin reflects on his 25 year career in tech including how VST was conditioned to work-from-home (WFH) with its 20 portfolio companies (4:59), how the pandemic will influence a new era of innovation (10:45), and why he's particularly focused on the AR/VR and cyber security sectors during times of increased virtualization of our lives (16:43).Listen until the end to hear how Shafin is managing the balance of fatherhood and WFH, the industries he's forecasting for sustained growth over the next 10-20 years, the career advice he'd give a younger version of himself, and the well of inspiration and wisdom he regularly taps from hip-hop music. Related linksvictorysquare.comthecse.com/en/listings/technology/victory-square-technologies-inc

Is the ELECTRIFYING return of an old friend enough to help Rust Monster stop Lord Black's plans to become a metal god? Let's hope this surprise reunion isn't also a farewell gig!Featured Music: In The Grips by Woemonger and Victory Square by Russian Tim.——Dungeon Punks is recorded and produced by Kirk Hamilton for the Podcasts of Doom Network.———Comments? Questions? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you: tweet us at @DungeonPunksPod, follow us on Instagram @DungeonPunks, and like our new Dungeon Punks page on Facebook for more content. Leave us a review on iTunes for extra bonus Rust Monster points!If you're able to support us in a monetary fashion, head over patreon.com/dungeonpunks. For only $5/month you'll get access to deleted scenes, bonus episodes, exclusive art, and much more! We love you!

Young Fellow My Lad by Robert William Service, as read at Victory Square in Vancouver just a few moments ago. Read by the founder of Bard on the Beach, Christopher Gaze. Governor General Julie Payette is urging Canadians to never forget the sacrifices of veterans and the costs of war, in a touching video tribute released ahead of today's Remembrance Day ceremonies. Payette says many veterans returned to Canada wounded in their body and their soul -- while many did not return from the battlefield at all. She made the comments in an online video that was posted today. A group of junior Rangers flew to the remote B.C. ghost town on Anyox last month to ensure the fallen soldiers from the First World War buried in the now-abandoned mining town are not forgotten. Aaron McArthur reports on this initiative, to ensure that No Stone is Left Alone. We're preparing here on the west coast for the moment of silence at 11am. Out east, the Remembrance Day has been taking place in Ottawa. The wreaths have been laid, and now Canada continues to remember.  Major General Guy Chapdelaine held prayers.

The sounds at Victory Square in Downtown Vancouver this past hour. Upwards of 10,000 people have turned out for the Remembrance Day ceremony there. Each year, a poem written by a local school student is selected as the poem of remembrance for November 11th. Today, the poet is Cameron Elliot, a grade 11 student at Fraser Academy in Vancouver. His poem is called: A Phantom Pain. He recited it at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Victory Square. On Global TV earlier, Chris Gailus spoke to Tim Laidler. He's a retired corporal with the BC regiment. He's one of the founders of the Veterans' Transition Network. They do important work helping people transition from combat roles back to civilian life. He spoke about his own service, and the work they do at the network in UBC. At Victory Square this morning - Acting Battalion Chief, Andrew Greenwood, the Vancouver Bach Youth Choir, and the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Band led a rendition of Maple Leaf Forever, to honour the heritage and resilience of Canada.

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tonk joins Dora in studio with a honky tonk country playlist to get you stoked and excited for Victory Square Block Party this Sunday!

Oblomov joins Dora in studio with a special playlist to pump you up for Victory Square Block Party this Sunday!

Camille Sullivan is the face of heavy drama in Canada. Her lengthy filmography is populated by gritty, meaty, and gut-punching roles in critically acclaimed series like ‘Intelligence,' ‘The Disappearance,' and ‘Unspeakable,' and films like ‘The Birdwatcher,' ‘The Unseen,' ‘Victory Square,' and ‘Kingsway.' Camille speaks with Sabrina about the challenges and joys of being Canada's drama queen – as well as the magic that can materialize when you quit smoking.

Pipeline approval quashed! Victory Square and a jam-packed weekend of live music! New D+! What an exciting time.

"It's Pronk baby!" Gil Goletski from YEP plays YEP favorites and talks up the artists playing the Victory Square Block Party, this year and previous years. Myles Black sits in to chat and work the board

Jeff, the Virgo from Devours, joins Dora on air with some of his favorite local songs and talents in preparation for Victory Square Block Party.

Celina from Future Star hosts the first episode of the Victory Square Preview Week series and plays her favorite songs ATM. Dora Dubber joins to chat and host.

NEW JOHN MAUS. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.Also, an Oh Sees name change, new Svenonius & Karl Blau. See you at Victory Square on Sunday!

A guided meditation for reaching total hydration, with Shitlord Fuckerman.

President Donald Trump Speech in Poland - Rush Limbaugh said one of the best Presidential Speeches of all time A Reaganesque speech, you will not hear this on the Drive By FAKE NEWS, but you can here it here. President Donald Trump delivers a speech at Krasinski Square at the Royal Castle,  Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Warsaw, Poland. By ROGER KIMBALL of PJMedia Read the rest here If you want to know why Donald Trump will go down in history as a great president, listen to (or read, when it is available) his speech in Krasinski Square, Warsaw today. Yes, there is a lot of the usual diplomatic persiflage: “Thank you, President Duda. Thank you, Poland.” But be an adult and distinguish the gem from the setting. While the anti-Trump press was busy running stories warning about “unease in Brussels” over Trump’s visit to Poland, Trump once again totally outflanked his critics.  Those who have ears, let them hear:       The United States is absolutely committed to securing Poland’s access to alternative sources of energy.  Now, to whom do you think that was addressed?  What country would use access to oil and gas as political blackmail (do what we say or you can’t warm your homes, light your streets, run your factories)? Who would do such a thing?     The United States is absolutely committed to its trans-Atlantic partnership. That partnership, said Trump in his aspirational mode, has never been stronger: suitably translated, that means that he wishes to assure that it will never be stronger.  It was a proffered hand.  Will the EU bureaucrats reach out and grasp it?     Speaking of bureaucrats, Trump also—mirabile dictu—warned about “steady creep of government bureaucracy” that, left unchecked, saps a people's will and makes the flourishing of individual initiative, the very marrow of freedom, impossible.  This was a direct kick against the administrative state: I like to see it. Drain the Swamp.     Trump reaffirmed his absolute commitment to Article 5 of the NATO agreement -- the bit that pledges members to “collective defense”: an attack on one member is an attack on all. He praised Poland for stepping up to meet its statutory financial commitment to NATO and urged other European countries to do the same. A strong NATO means a strong Europe. Rush Limbaugh - In Poland, Trump Plays the Media Again Jul 6, 2017 RUSH: CNN, folks, it’s hilarious. It is amazing. It’s unbelievable to watch what this collection of people claiming to be journalists is doing to themselves. It’s a circular firing squad. They’re shooting themselves in the foot. They’re setting themselves on fire, and they’re doing it all with righteous indignation at a man they hate running intellectual and tactical rings around them. So Trump is over there in Poland and in Germany and he’s doing his no-apology tour, as opposed to Obama’s, which were apology tours. You know, Trump’s not apologizing for anything. And the press, “So, are you ready to admit that the Russians and you colluded? Are you ready to admit it?” And Trump says, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Nobody knows for sure.” And they blow up. For the last year these people have been devoted to proving something that didn’t happen, collusion, Trump, Russia, to screw Hillary out of the presidency. It’s nothing but lies. It’s nothing but manufactured, total BS that has now become a reality to these people. And all Trump has to say, “Well, you know, nobody really knows.” (laughing) And they blow up. And this Little Jim Acosta is literally making a fool of himself. He’s a CNN reporter, and he’s the guy that went bat nuts about two weeks ago over Trump refusing to call on him and then referring to CNN as fake news. And then the CNN mock wrestling gif. He’s losing his mind. They all are at CNN. And so today Jim Acosta accused Trump of engaging in fake news. The definition of fake news at CNN is if Trump takes a question from a conservative reporter, a friendly reporter. That is fake news. Acosta actually tweeted, “Isn’t it a fake news conference to take a question from a reporter who is essentially an ally of the White House.” Now, in order to understand what comes next, you have to understand who Acosta is. He’s like everybody else in Washington. These are pseudointellectuals. You must understand the way they see themselves. They see themselves as better, smarter, more important, more relevant, more necessary, just generally better people than all the rest of us. They have no humility whatsoever. They do not know what they don’t know. They have no capability of humility. They have no ability to admit that there are things that they don’t know. As such they are ripe to be made fools of. And this Acosta guy is basically putting his own bag of manure in front of himself and stepping in it every day. Trump is just assisting a little bit, but he’s not even collecting the manure. CNN’s doing that. Trump may be furnishing the bag, but these people are putting it in front of themselves and then stepping in it. So Acosta tweets, “Isn’t it a fake news conference to take a question from a reporter who is essentially an ally of the White House?” Donald Trump Jr. responds. “So by that logic, Little Jim, every news conference for the last eight years with Obama was fake news. You would know.” But it isn’t just Donald Trump Jr. Ari Fleischer: “Jim, do you care to guess how many questions I took from reporters who went on to join the Obama White House?” Ari Fleischer was Bush’s first press secretary. Here’s Acosta saying these conservative reporters, you know, they’re Trump’s allies, they’re supporters of Trump, these conservative people. That means it’s fake news. And Ari Fleischer is pointing out, you know, Jim, how many of your buddies who are in the press corps during the Bush administration then went on to join the actual Obama administration? The tweets, the memes, the gifs making fun of CNN with Trump savaging them, they’re getting too many to watch, too many to count. CNN has become a laughingstock and doesn’t know it. That’s what’s funny about it. They don’t know it. They’re aware of all of this, but because they have no humility and because they have no sense of their true place in the universe, they are incapable of actually having this register in terms of its reality. So Trump’s press conference is in Poland — oh, by the way, let me tell you about this. There’s another thing about Poland. The Drive-By Media today, a couple different places, reported that Trump is so unpopular in Poland. This is a flat-out lie. I mean, this is just total flat-out fake news. They reported Trump as so unpopular in Poland that they had to bus in the few supporters in the country they could find that would cheer Trump. That’s not at all what happened. Trump is so popular the Polish government had to organize the numbers of people and they sponsored bus trips to facilitate traffic management and logistics and all that. There were so many people that wanted to see Trump that they found a way to bus them in and keep it somewhat organized. But the Drive-By Media, including CNN, wants you to believe, they are reporting that Poland could only find 5,000 citizens in the whole country who cared to see Trump. That they don’t like Trump, that they wish Trump would go away, because Trump likes Merkel and Trump likes Putin and the Polish people hate Putin and they hate Merkel. It’s just the exact opposite. Trump is on the exact same page as Polish people via Merkel and Putin, and the Polish people know it. I’ve never seen anything like this. I’ve never seen a professional organization of any kind become so consumed with rage and hatred and other destructive emotions that they are actually self-destructing before our eyes and unaware that that’s what they’re doing. They made the common mistake, as I continue to point out, that they believe that everybody thinks like they do, everybody out there across the fruited plain, everybody inside the Beltway. When you stand aside from this and gaze upon it, Trump is just a master at playing these people. He also got a dig in at Obama, and he ripped into American intel sources and the intel community. And the Drive-Bys are outraged. CNN’s been running a banner all day: “Trump Blasts America on Foreign Trip.” “Trump Blasts Intel Community on Foreign Trip.” “Trump Blasts Obama.” Of course, in a sense it’s true, but they have no context. What Trump’s referring to is the intel community, weapons of mass destruction. He’s being asked by the media, “So… so do you think the intel community was right when they said 17 different agencies realized that you colluded with Russia? Do you think that’s right?” And Trump said, “Well, I don’t know that anybody really knows for sure what happened,” and they blow gaskets. Carotid arteries are about to burst, and Trump says, “Look at weapons of mass destruction. The intelligence communities all over the world said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. We get over there; we couldn’t find any.” CNN with a banner: “Trump Bashes Intel Community While in Poland on Foreign Soil.” Well, let’s not forget who led the charge in bashing the intel community over weapons of mass destruction. The Drive-By Media! The Drive-By Media not only bashed the intel community, they tried to destroy George W. Bush, whether he was on domestic soil or foreign soil. They hate Trump. David Gelernter has a great, great piece today in the Wall Street Journal. Now, his piece is actually about why conservative intellectuals are flat-out wrong in their opposition to Trump and how they’re flat-out phony in their opposition to Trump. And in the process he describes (I think accurately( why much of the hatred for Trump inside the Beltway exists. I’ll get to it in just a moment. Like I tell you today, folks, I am sitting here overwhelmed with opportunities to share things with you. So as I think of these things the brain synapses fire. I guarantee you, I promise you: If I reference it here, I will get the details later in the program before we wrap up today. But it’s a perfect analogy. You know, when asked for the hundredth time if he believed the intel claims… Here’s another thing. (chuckles) We’re back to Jim Acosta again. Trump today, in answering the question for the hundredth time if he believed the intelligence community claims that the Russians meddled in the election, Trump said, “Well, I don’t think it’s all 17. I think it was only three now.”       Jim Acosta ran to Twitter (paraphrased), “Trump is an idiot! Trump is a buffoon! It is 17 intelligence agencies who all agree that the Russians tampered with the election to try to benefit Trump!” Well, as you’ll remember from yesterday’s show, the New York Times and the AP had to do massive corrections and massive deletions and massive pullbacks because it isn’t 17; it was only three people — three people who agreed with James Clapper, who was Obama’s Director of National Intelligence. It was reported in January that 17 intel agencies all agreed that Russia tampered with Putin to benefit Trump. They had to pull that back. They did the correction over the weekend. We heralded it major yesterday. Jim Acosta doesn’t know. Jim Acosta, a reporter at CNN, simply doesn’t know that the AP and the New York Times had to issue the corrections. It isn’t 17. So he’s out there tweeting what an idiot Trump is. He’s tweeting what a liar Trump is, that Trump doesn’t know, that Trump is ignorant. When in fact it’s Acosta who is the CNN reporter who — according to job description — should be on top of this stuff. I mean, these people, the New York Times is their bible. They should know everything in the New York Times, and it is becoming clear that people that work for CNN are among the least informed people in Washington. It’s just delicious. It is fascinating. I was reminded. I didn’t even… I had forgotten this. John Hinderaker at Power Line had posted something back in 2009 about CNN. The title of the tweet I think, I think, is, “Rush Is Out.” The post was about was how CNN knowingly broadcast fake quotes attributed to me during the period of time it had been announced that I was part of a minority ownership group to buy the St. Louis Rams. CNN happily bannered and broadcast all of these fake quotes from me, and this post from Power Line in 2009 was among their most clicked on yesterday, and they wanted to find out why. They found it was because of a tweet from Dan Riehl and also an old tweet from Andrew Breitbart about CNN being evil. The Power Line people used it just to illustrate that the fake news business is nothing new to CNN, that they have been doing it for years. It was 2009. That’s eight years ago, and they broadcast a quote of something I never said. It was later learned to be manufactured out of thin air by a scraggly little left-wing author who had written a book filled with fake quotes attributed to countless conservatives, most of them about me. It was about how I supported slavery. I supposedly supported slavery ’cause the streets were safer at night, and CNN ran with this quote. The Power Line post was all about how anybody who listens would know it’s BS, that CNN was behaving irresponsibly. But the context of it was that the fake news that is CNN is not exclusive to Trump, and it isn’t anything new. It is what and who CNN has been for years. Trump is playing them like a Stradivarius. Trump said, “I think it was Russia. I think it could have been other people. Nobody really knows for sure. I remember when I was sitting back listening about Iraq, weapons of mass destruction, how everybody was 100% sure that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction,” Trump said. “Well, guess what? That led to one big mess. They were wrong, and it led to a mess.” The media is literally blowing gaskets at this. They can’t handle it. They have their meme. They have their narrative. The intel community now is unassailable. The intelligence community is universally, always 1,000% right. And they are all agreeing (but they don’t) that Putin attempted to interfere in the American election so that Trump would win. It’s a BS pack of lies that they have now reported for so long they actually believe it. And if anybody comes along and raises questions about the veracity, the honesty, the accuracy of the intelligence community? Why, the Drive-Bys can’t handle it. This self-immolation, this meltdown is occurring in public in front of everyone’s eyes, not behind the scenes. In other words, everybody is able to watch it. And Trump is just masterful at tweaking these people, at playing them off of each other. He knows how to push their buttons. It’s funny, because they’re sitting there in these press conferences thinking, “This is the day we’re gonna destroy Trump! This is the day we’re gonna expose Trump. This is the day we’re gonna prove that Trump is a poseur. We’re gonna prove that Trump’s a fraud.” And every day it is Trump making fools of them, except they don’t know that. They don’t have the humility or the sense of awareness to understand that they’re being made fools of. It’s fascinating to watch.   Rush Limbaugh - Trump Defends Western Values in Historic Warsaw Speech Jul 6, 2017   RUSH: Angela Merkel says that success is based on open societies and shared values. Not the way she means, and I’m gonna explain why I say that in quoting from Donald Trump today in his speech in Poland. It is amazing. It is the first such speech of its kind since Ronald Reagan. I’m not kidding you. George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush got close. But what Trump did today with his speech in Poland — actually, with his conclusion. The whole thing is awesome. But he started about 75% of the way in, and it is stunning. BREAK TRANSCRIPT RUSH: I’m gonna share with you the salient point of Trump’s speech in Poland today that — well, Roger Kimball of PJ Media says this speech is one of many that’s going to end up defining Donald Trump as one of the greatest presidents ever. And this speech that Trump gave today has not been given, has not even been attempted by any president since Ronald Reagan. BREAK TRANSCRIPT RUSH: Here is a salient point or part of the Trump speech in Poland today that sets up what I think is phenomenal. It’s audio sound bite number 6. Here it is. THE PRESIDENT: Your oppressors tried to break you, but Poland could not be broken. And when the day came on June 2nd, 1979, and one million Poles gathered around Victory Square for their very first Mass with their Polish pope, that day every communist in Warsaw must have known that their oppressive system would soon come crashing down. They must have known it at the exact moment during Pope John Paul II’s sermon when a million Polish men, women, and children suddenly raised their voices in a single prayer. A million Polish people did not ask for wealth. They did not ask for privilege. Instead, one million Poles saying three simple words: “We want God.” RUSH: And he’s right. That was a huge moment in the destruction of Soviet communism, Pope John Paul, part of the troika with Margaret Thatcher, Ronaldus Magnus, bringing down the Soviet Union. And Pope John Paul II, a fervent anti-communist went to Poland as pope, and the country went crazy for him. But after that comment is where Trump got to the heart of his speech. He said, “The prerequisite for the success of Western civilization is not material riches. Economic prosperity and military might on their own are not sufficient. The critical leaven is the confidence in core Western values, such things as free speech, the equality of women, respect for individual rights, the rule of law, the affirmation of faith and family. Hence, the fundamental question facing Western nations today is whether the people continue to nurture the cultural self-confidence in those fundamental values. If they do, the West is unbeatable. If those values dissipate, the West is lost. As long as we know our history,” Trump said, “We will know how to build our future.” Then he spent a lot of time rehearsing Poland’s heroic resistance to Nazi atrocities in the Warsaw uprising, heroic resistance to Soviet aggression. Roger Kimball, who heard the speech, wrote at PJ Media: “Not since Ronald Reagan has an American president gone so clearly to the nub of what makes the West great and what threatens that greatness.” And he’s talking about Western civilization, Western values, American culture. This distinct American culture that resulted from our founding that is now under assault, not just from enemies around the world, but from enemies within. That distinctive American culture which has given freedom its greatest repository and chance in the world is under assault from the American media and its agents in the Democrat Party and in academia and in Hollywood. The threat to American Western civilization is now primarily domestic, and it has to be beaten back if we are to survive. It’s a battle to the death, folks, and we’re smack-dab in the middle of it. And Trump’s the only president since Reagan to acknowledge it. Transcript English 0-00 Mrs. Trump- Hello, Poland! 0-08 Thank you very much. 0-11 My husband and I have enjoyed visiting 0-13 your beautiful country. 0-16 I want to thank President and Mrs. Duda 0-20 for the warm welcome and their generous hospitality. 0-25 I had the opportunity to visit the Copernicus Science Centre today, 0-30 and found it not only informative but thoughtful, 0-35 its mission, which is to inspire people to observe, experiment, 0-42 ask questions, and seek answers. 0-45 I can think of no better purpose for such a wonderful science center. 0-54 Thank you to all who were involved in giving us 0-57 the tour, especially the children who made it 1-01 such a wonderful experience. 1-04 As many of you know, a main focus of my husband's 1-08 presidency is safety and security of the American people. 1-13 I think all of us can agree people should be able 1-19 to live their lives without fear, no matter 1-23 what country they live in. 1-27 That is my wish for all of us around the world. 1-32 (Applause.) 1-36 Thank you again for this wonderful welcome 1-40 to your very special country. 1-42 Your kindness and gracious hospitality 1-46 will not be forgotten. 1-50 (Applause.) 1-52 And now it is my honor to introduce 1-55 to you my husband, the President of the United States, 2-00 Donald J. Trump. 2-03 (Applause.) 2-11 The President- Thank you very much. 2-30 That's so nice. 2-33 The United States has many great diplomats, 2-35 but there is truly no better ambassador for our country 2-40 than our beautiful First Lady, Melania. 2-43 Thank you, Melania. 2-44 That was very nice. 2-46 (Applause.) 2-48 We've come to your nation to deliver 2-50 a very important message- America loves Poland, 2-55 and America loves the Polish people. 2-58 (Applause.) 2-59 Thank you. 3-02 The Poles have not only greatly enriched this region, 3-05 but Polish-Americans have also 3-08 greatly enriched the United States, and I was 3-12 truly proud to have their support in the 2016 election. 3-18 (Applause.) 3-23 It is a profound honor to stand 3-25 in this city, by this monument to the Warsaw Uprising, 3-31 and to address the Polish nation that 3-34 so many generations have dreamed of- a Poland that 3-40 is safe, strong, and free. 3-46 (Applause.) 3-49 President Duda and your wonderful First Lady, Agata, 3-54 have welcomed us 3-56 with the tremendous warmth and kindness for which Poland 3-59 is known around the world. 4-02 Thank you. 4-04 (Applause.) 4-06 My sincere -- and I mean sincerely thank both of them. 4-15 And to Prime Minister Syzdlo, a very special thanks also. 4-22 (Applause.) 4-25 We are also pleased that former President Leck Walesa, 4-31 so famous for leading 4-32 the Solidarity Movement, has joined us today, also. 4-36 (Applause.) 4-38 Thank you. 4-39 Thank you. 4-44 Thank you. 4-47 On behalf of all Americans, let me also thank 4-51 the entire Polish people for the generosity 4-55 you have shown in welcoming our soldiers 4-58 to your country. 4-59 These soldiers are not only brave defenders of freedom, 5-02 but also symbols of America's commitment 5-06 to your security and your place in a strong 5-11 and democratic Europe. 5-18 We are proudly joined on stage by American, 5-22 Polish, British, and Romanian soldiers. 5-25 Thank you. 5-28 (Applause.) 5-29 Thank you. 5-31 Great job. 5-33 President Duda and I have just come from 5-36 an incredibly successful meeting with the leaders 5-39 participating in the Three Seas Initiative. 5-44 To the citizens of this great region, 5-47 America is eager to expand our partnership with you. 5-51 We welcome stronger ties of trade and commerce 5-55 as you grow your economies. 5-57 And we are committed to securing your access 6-00 to alternate sources of energy, so Poland and its neighbors 6-05 are never again held hostage 6-08 to a single supplier of energy. 6-15 (Applause.) 6-17 Mr. President, I congratulate you, 6-19 along with the President of Croatia, on your leadership 6-26 of this historic Three Seas Initiative. 6-30 Thank you. 6-32 (Applause.) 6-35 This is my first visit to Central Europe as President, 6-39 and I am thrilled that it could be right here 6-43 at this magnificent, beautiful piece of land. 6-49 It is beautiful. 6-51 (Applause.) 6-53 Poland is the geographic heart of Europe, 6-57 but more importantly, in the Polish people, 7-00 we see the soul of Europe. 7-06 Your nation is great because your spirit 7-11 is great and your spirit is strong. 7-15 (Applause.) 7-21 For two centuries, Poland suffered constant 7-24 and brutal attacks. 7-26 But while Poland could be invaded and occupied, 7-30 and its borders even erased from the map, 7-34 it could never be erased from history or from your hearts. 7-39 In those dark days, you have lost your land 7-45 but you never lost your pride. 7-49 (Applause.) 7-53 So, it is with true admiration 7-55 that I can say today, that from the farms and villages 8-00 of your countryside to the cathedrals and squares 8-05 of your great cities, Poland lives, Poland prospers, 8-10 and Poland prevails. 8-13 (Applause.) 8-17 Despite every effort to transform you, 8-20 oppress you, or destroy you, you endured and overcame. 8-25 You are the proud nation of Copernicus -- think of that -- 8-35 (Applause.) 8-36 -- Chopin, Saint John Paul II. 8-41 Poland is a land of great heroes. 8-46 (Applause.) 8-50 And you are a people who know the true value 8-53 of what you defend. 8-57 The triumph of the Polish spirit over centuries 9-01 of hardship gives us all hope for a future in which good 9-06 conquers evil, and peace achieves victory over war. 9-13 For Americans, Poland has been a symbol of hope 9-17 since the beginning of our nation. 9-20 Polish heroes and American patriots fought side by side 9-26 in our War of Independence and in many wars that followed. 9-32 Our soldiers still serve together today 9-34 in Afghanistan and Iraq, combatting the enemies 9-38 of all civilization. 9-41 For America's part, we have never given up 9-44 on freedom and independence as the right and destiny 9-49 of the Polish people, and we never, ever will. 9-54 (Applause.) 9-59 Our two countries share a special bond 10-02 forged by unique histories and national characters. 10-07 It's a fellowship that exists only among people 10-10 who have fought and bled and died for freedom. 10-15 (Applause.) 10-18 The signs of this friendship 10-20 stand in our nation's capital. 10-23 Just steps from the White House, we've raised statues 10-28 of men with names like Pulaski and Kosciuszko. 10-34 (Applause.) 10-38 The same is true in Warsaw, 10-40 where street signs carry the name of George Washington, 10-44 and a monument stands to one of the world's 10-47 greatest heroes, Ronald Reagan. 10-54 (Applause.) 10-58 And so, I am here today not just to visit an old ally, 10-59 but to hold it up as an example 11-01 for others who seek freedom and who wish 11-04 to summon the courage and the will 11-07 to defend our civilization. 11-14 (Applause.) 11-15 The story of Poland is the story 11-18 of a people who have never lost hope, who have never 11-22 been broken, and who have never, ever forgotten 11-26 who they are. 11-31 (Applause) 11-35 Audience- Donald Trump! 11-38 Donald Trump! 11-40 Donald Trump! 11-47 The President- Thank you. 11-52 Thank you so much. 11-53 Thank you. 11-56 Thank you so much. 11-57 Such a great honor. 11-59 This is a nation more than one thousand years old. 12-03 Your borders were erased for more than a century 12-07 and only restored just one century ago. 12-13 In 1920, in the Miracle of Vistula, 12-18 Poland stopped the Soviet army bent on European conquest. 12-31 (Applause.) 12-33 Then, 19 years later in 1939, 12-34 you were invaded yet again, this time by Nazi Germany 12-37 from the west and the Soviet Union from the east. 12-41 That's trouble. 12-45 That's tough. 12-48 Under a double occupation the Polish people endured 12-51 evils beyond description- the Katyn forest massacre, 12-57 the occupations, the Holocaust, the Warsaw Ghetto 13-02 and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, 13-04 the destruction of this beautiful capital city, 13-08 and the deaths of nearly one in five Polish people. 13-15 A vibrant Jewish population -- the largest 13-17 in Europe -- was reduced to almost nothing after 13-21 the Nazis systematically murdered millions 13-25 of Poland's Jewish citizens, along with countless 13-29 others, during that brutal occupation. 13-33 In the summer of 1944, the Nazi and Soviet armies 13-38 were preparing for a terrible and bloody battle 13-42 right here in Warsaw. 13-43 Amid that hell on earth, the citizens of Poland 13-46 rose up to defend their homeland. 13-49 I am deeply honored to be joined on stage today 13-52 by veterans and heroes of the Warsaw Uprising. 14-01 (Applause.) 14-08 Audience- (Chanting.) 14-26 The President- What great spirit. 14-29 We salute your noble sacrifice and we pledge 14-31 to always remember your fight for Poland 14-35 and for freedom. 14-36 Thank you. 14-38 Thank you. 14-38 (Applause.) 14-41 This monument reminds us that more than 150,000 Poles died 14-48 during that desperate struggle 14-50 to overthrow oppression. 14-53 From the other side of the river, the Soviet armed forces 14-57 stopped and waited. 15-00 They watched as the Nazis ruthlessly destroyed the city, 15-06 viciously murdering men, women, and children. 15-09 They tried to destroy this nation forever 15-11 by shattering its will to survive. 15-14 But there is a courage and a strength deep 15-16 in the Polish character that no one could destroy. 15-20 The Polish martyr, Bishop Michael Kozal, said it well, 15-27 "More horrifying than a defeat of arms 15-30 is a collapse of the human spirit." 15-35 Through four decades of communist rule, Poland 15-38 and the other captive nations of Europe endured a brutal 15-43 campaign to demolish freedom, your faith, 15-46 your laws, your history, your identity -- 15-50 indeed the very essence of your culture and your humanity. 15-55 Yet, through it all, you never lost that spirit. 16-03 (Applause.) 16-06 Your oppressors tried to break you, but Poland could not be broken. 16-14 (Applause.) 16-18 And when the day came on June 2nd, 1979, 16-22 and one million Poles gathered around 16-25 Victory Square for their very first mass with their 16-29 Polish Pope, that day, every communist in Warsaw 16-33 must have known that their oppressive system would 16-37 soon come crashing down. 16-41 (Applause.) 16-44 They must have known it at the exact moment 16-47 during Pope John Paul II's sermon 16-49 when a million Polish men, women, and children 16-53 suddenly raised their voices in a single prayer. 16-57 A million Polish people did not ask for wealth. 17-04 They did not ask for privilege. 17-06 Instead, one million Poles sang three simple words, 17-11 "We Want God." 17-16 (Applause.) 17-21 In those words, the Polish people recalled the promise 17-24 of a better future. 17-26 They found new courage to face down their oppressors, 17-30 and they found the words to declare 17-34 that Poland would be Poland once again. 17-38 As I stand here today before this incredible crowd, 17-43 this faithful nation, we can still hear those voices 17-48 that echo through history. 17-51 Their message is as true today as ever. 17-55 The people of Poland, the people of America, 17-59 and the people of Europe still cry out "We want God." 18-06 (Applause.) 18-10 Together, with Pope John Paul II, 18-12 the Poles reasserted their identity as a nation 18-17 devoted to God. 18-19 And with that powerful declaration of who you are, 18-23 you came to understand what to do and how to live. 18-28 You stood in solidarity against oppression, 18-31 against a lawless secret police, against a cruel 18-35 and wicked system that impoverished your cities 18-38 and your souls. 18-40 And you won. 18-42 Poland prevailed. 18-44 Poland will always prevail. 18-48 (Applause.) 18-56 Audience- Donald Trump! 18-58 Donald Trump! 19-01 Donald Trump! 19-13 The President- Thank you. 19-15 You were supported in that victory over communism 19-18 by a strong alliance of free nations in the West 19-21 that defied tyranny. 19-24 Now, among the most committed members 19-27 of the NATO Alliance, Poland has resumed its place 19-31 as a leading nation of a Europe that is strong, whole, and free. 19-37 A strong Poland is a blessing to the nations of Europe, 19-42 and they know that. 19-43 A strong Europe is a blessing to the West 19-46 and to the world. 19-52 (Applause.) 19-54 One hundred years after the entry 19-56 of American forces into World War I, the transatlantic bond 20-00 between the United States and Europe is as strong as ever 20-05 and maybe, in many ways, even stronger. 20-09 This continent no longer confronts 20-12 the specter of communism. 20-15 But today we're in the West, and we have to say 20-19 there are dire threats to our security 20-22 and to our way of life. 20-25 You see what's happening out there. 20-28 They are threats. 20-30 We will confront them. 20-32 We will win. 20-33 But they are threats. 20-36 (Applause.) 20-42 Audience- Donald Trump! 20-44 Donald Trump! 20-48 Donald Trump! 21-00 The President- We are confronted by another 21-01 oppressive ideology -- one that seeks to export 21-05 terrorism and extremism all around the globe. 21-09 America and Europe have suffered one terror attack 21-14 after another. 21-17 We're going to get it to stop. 21-20 (Applause.) 21-23 During a historic gathering in Saudi Arabia, 21-26 I called on the leaders of more than 50 Muslim nations 21-29 to join together to drive out this menace 21-33 which threatens all of humanity. 21-36 We must stand united against these shared enemies 21-39 to strip them of their territory and their funding, 21-43 and their networks, and any form of ideological support 21-50 that they may have. 21-52 While we will always welcome new citizens 21-54 who share our values and love our people, our borders 21-58 will always be closed to terrorism and extremism 22-02 of any kind. 22-05 (Applause.) 22-08 Audience- Donald Trump! 22-11 Donald Trump! 22-15 Donald Trump! 22-25 The President- We are fighting hard against 22-29 radical Islamic terrorism, and we will prevail. 22-38 We cannot accept those who reject our values 22-41 and who use hatred to justify violence against the innocent. 22-46 Today, the West is also confronted by the powers 22-49 that seek to test our will, undermine our 22-52 confidence, and challenge our interests. 22-56 To meet new forms of aggression, including 22-59 propaganda, financial crimes, and cyberwarfare, 23-04 we must adapt our alliance to compete effectively 23-08 in new ways and on all new battlefields. 23-13 We urge Russia to cease its destabilizing activities 23-17 in Ukraine and elsewhere, and its support 23-21 for hostile regimes -- including Syria and Iran 23-26 -- and to instead join the community of responsible 23-29 nations in our fight against common enemies 23-33 and in defense of civilization itself. 23-41 (Applause.) 23-43 Finally, on both sides of the Atlantic, 23-45 our citizens are confronted by yet another 23-47 danger -- one firmly within our control. 23-51 This danger is invisible to some but familiar to 23-55 the Poles- the steady creep of government 23-58 bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth 24-02 of the people. 24-04 The West became great not because of paperwork and 24-07 regulations but because people were allowed to chase 24-11 their dreams and pursue their destinies. 24-16 Americans, Poles, and the nations of Europe value 24-20 individual freedom and sovereignty. 24-23 We must work together to confront forces, whether 24-26 they come from inside or out, from the South or the East, 24-30 that threaten over time to undermine these values 24-34 and to erase the bonds of culture, 24-37 faith and tradition that make us who we are. 24-44 (Applause.) 24-47 If left unchecked, these forces will undermine our courage, 24-51 sap our spirit, 24-53 and weaken our will to defend ourselves 24-55 and our societies. 24-58 But just as our adversaries and enemies 25-00 of the past learned here in Poland, we know that these 25-05 forces, too, are doomed to fail if we want them to fail. 25-11 And we do, indeed, want them to fail. 25-16 (Applause.) 25-20 They are doomed not only because our alliance is strong, 25-23 our countries are resilient, 25-25 and our power is unmatched. 25-27 Through all of that, you have to say everything is true. 25-33 Our adversaries, however, are doomed because we will 25-38 never forget who we are. 25-40 And if we don't forget who are, we just can't be beaten. 25-45 Americans will never forget. 25-48 The nations of Europe will never forget. 25-51 We are the fastest and the greatest community. 25-55 There is nothing like our community of nations. 25-59 The world has never known anything like 26-03 our community of nations. 26-05 We write symphonies. 26-06 We pursue innovation. 26-09 We celebrate our ancient heroes, embrace our timeless 26-12 traditions and customs, and always seek 26-15 to explore and discover brand-new frontiers. 26-20 We reward brilliance. 26-22 We strive for excellence, and cherish inspiring 26-27 works of art that honor God. 26-30 We treasure the rule of law and protect the right 26-35 to free speech and free expression. 26-39 (Applause.) 26-42 We empower women as pillars of our society and of our success. 26-48 We put faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, 26-52 at the center of our lives. 26-54 And we debate everything. 26-56 We challenge everything. 26-57 We seek to know everything so that we can better 27-00 know ourselves. 27-04 (Applause.) 27-05 And above all, we value the dignity of every human life, 27-09 protect the rights 27-10 of every person, and share the hope of every soul 27-15 to live in freedom. 27-17 That is who we are. 27-19 Those are the priceless ties that bind us together 27-23 as nations, as allies, and as a civilization. 27-28 What we have, what we inherited from our -- 27-33 and you know this better than anybody, and you see it 27-35 today with this incredible group of people -- 27-39 what we've inherited from our ancestors has never 27-43 existed to this extent before. 27-46 And if we fail to preserve it, it will never, 27-51 ever exist again. 27-53 So, we cannot fail. 27-55 This great community of nations has something else 27-58 in common- In every one of them, it is the people, 28-02 not the powerful, who have always formed 28-05 the foundation of freedom and the cornerstone of our defense. 28-10 The people have been that foundation here in Poland -- 28-14 as they were right here in Warsaw -- and they were 28-17 the foundation from the very, very beginning in America. 28-24 Our citizens did not win freedom together, 28-28 did not survive horrors together, did not face down 28-32 evil together, only to lose our freedom to a lack of pride 28-37 and confidence in our values. 28-39 We did not and we will not. 28-42 We will never back down. 28-46 (Applause.) 29-04 Audience- Donald Trump! 29-05 Donald Trump! 29-06 Donald Trump! 29-07 The President- As long as we know our history, 29-08 we will know how to build our future. 29-11 Americans know that a strong alliance of free, 29-14 sovereign and independent nations is the best defense 29-18 for our freedoms and for our interests. 29-22 That is why my administration has 29-24 demanded that all members of NATO finally meet 29-30 their full and fair financial obligation. 29-37 As a result of this insistence, billions of dollars 29-42 more have begun to pour into NATO. 29-46 In fact, people are shocked. 29-49 But billions and billions of dollars more are coming 29-52 in from countries that, in my opinion, would not have 29-56 been paying so quickly. 29-58 To those who would criticize our tough 30-00 stance, I would point out that the United States 30-03 has demonstrated not merely with words but with its actions 30-08 that we stand firmly behind Article 5, 30-12 the mutual defense commitment. 30-16 (Applause.) 30-18 Words are easy, but actions are what matters. 30-21 And for its own protection -- and you know this, 30-25 everybody knows this, everybody has to know this -- 30-29 Europe must do more. 30-32 Europe must demonstrate that it believes in its 30-35 future by investing its money to secure that future. 30-40 That is why we applaud Poland for its decision 30-43 to move forward this week on acquiring from the United States 30-47 the battle-tested Patriot air and missile 30-50 defense system -- the best anywhere in the world. 30-58 (Applause.) 31-00 That is also why we salute the Polish people 31-01 for being one of the NATO countries that 31-03 has actually achieved the benchmark for investment 31-07 in our common defense. 31-09 Thank you. 31-10 Thank you, Poland. 31-12 I must tell you, the example you set 31-15 is truly magnificent, and we applaud Poland. 31-19 Thank you. 31-22 (Applause.) 31-24 We have to remember that our defense is not just a commitment 31-28 of money, it is a commitment of will. 31-31 Because as the Polish experience reminds us, 31-35 the defense of the West ultimately rests not only 31-39 on means but also on the will of its people to prevail 31-42 and be successful and get what you have to have. 31-46 The fundamental question of our time is whether 31-50 the West has the will to survive. 31-53 Do we have the confidence in our values to defend 31-56 them at any cost? 31-58 Do we have enough respect for our citizens 32-00 to protect our borders? 32-03 Do we have the desire and the courage to preserve 32-06 our civilization in the face of those who would 32-10 subvert and destroy it? 32-14 (Applause.) 32-15 We can have the largest economies 32-20 and the most lethal weapons anywhere on Earth, 32-23 but if we do not have strong families and strong 32-26 values, then we will be weak and we will not survive. 32-35 (Applause.) 32-36 If anyone forgets the critical importance of these things, 32-41 let them come to one country that never has. 32-44 Let them come to Poland. 32-47 (Applause.) 32-51 And let them come here, to Warsaw, 32-54 and learn the story of the Warsaw Uprising. 32-58 When they do, they should learn about Jerusalem Avenue. 33-03 In August of 1944, Jerusalem Avenue 33-07 was one of the main roads running east and west 33-10 through this city, just as it is today. 33-14 Control of that road was crucially important 33-17 to both sides in the battle for Warsaw. 33-21 The German military wanted it as their most direct route 33-24 to move troops and to form a very strong front. 33-30 And for the Polish Home Army, the ability to pass 33-33 north and south across that street was critical 33-36 to keep the center of the city, and the Uprising itself, 33-41 from being split apart and destroyed. 33-45 Every night, the Poles put up sandbags amid machine 33-49 gun fire -- and it was horrendous fire -- 33-55 to protect a narrow passage across Jerusalem Avenue. 34-00 Every day, the enemy forces knocked them down 34-03 again and again and again. 34-05 Then the Poles dug a trench. 34-07 Finally, they built a barricade. 34-10 And the brave Polish fighters began to flow 34-12 across Jerusalem Avenue. 34-15 That narrow passageway, just a few feet wide, 34-19 was the fragile link that kept the Uprising alive. 34-24 Between its walls, a constant stream 34-26 of citizens and freedom fighters made their perilous, 34-30 just perilous, sprints. 34-33 They ran across that street, they ran through 34-36 that street, they ran under that street -- 34-39 all to defend this city. 34-42 "The far side was several yards away," 34-46 recalled one young Polish woman named Greta. 34-49 That mortality and that life was so important to her. 34-57 In fact, she said, "The mortally dangerous sector 35-02 of the street was soaked in the blood. 35-05 It was the blood of messengers, liaison girls, 35-09 and couriers." 35-11 Nazi snipers shot at anybody who crossed. 35-15 Anybody who crossed, they were being shot at. 35-18 Their soldiers burned every building 35-20 on the street, and they used the Poles as human shields 35-24 for their tanks in their effort to capture 35-27 Jerusalem Avenue. 35-29 The enemy never ceased its relentless assault 35-32 on that small outpost of civilization. 35-36 And the Poles never ceased its defense. 35-40 The Jerusalem Avenue passage required constant protection, 35-45 repair, and reinforcement, but the will of its defenders 35-49 did not waver, even in the face of death. 35-53 And to the last days of the Uprising, 35-56 the fragile crossing never, ever failed. 36-00 It was never, ever forgotten. 36-03 It was kept open by the Polish people. 36-07 The memories of those who perished in the Warsaw Uprising 36-11 cry out across the decades, and few are clearer 36-16 than the memories of those who died 36-18 to build and defend the Jerusalem Avenue crossing. 36-22 Those heroes remind us that the West 36-25 was saved with the blood of patriots; 36-29 that each generation must rise up and play their part 36-33 in its defense -- 36-42 (Applause.) 36-44 -- and that every foot of ground, and every last inch 36-46 of civilization, is worth defending with your life. 36-50 Our own fight for the West does not begin 36-53 on the battlefield -- it begins with our minds, our wills, 36-56 and our souls. 36-57 Today, the ties that unite our civilization 37-00 are no less vital, and demand no less defense, than that bare 37-06 shred of land on which the hope of Poland 37-10 once totally rested. 37-13 Our freedom, our civilization, 37-16 and our survival depend on these bonds of history, culture, 37-21 and memory. 37-22 And today as ever, Poland is in our heart, 37-26 and its people are in that fight. 37-32 (Applause.) 37-35 Just as Poland could not be broken, I declare today 37-39 for the world to hear 37-40 that the West will never, ever be broken. 37-45 Our values will prevail. 37-47 Our people will thrive. 37-50 And our civilization will triumph. 37-55 (Applause.) 38-01 Audience- Donald Trump! 38-03 Donald Trump! 38-05 Donald Trump! 38-18 The President- Thank you. 38-19 So, together, let us all fight like the Poles -- 38-22 for family, for freedom, for country, and for God. 38-27 Thank you. 38-27 God Bless You. 38-28 God bless the Polish people. 38-30 God bless our allies. 38-33 And God bless the United States of America. 38-36 Thank you. 38-36 God bless you. 38-37 Thank you very much. 38-39 (Applause.)  

Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Vigilante (A CW Network DCTV Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            “Vigilante” [Season 5  Episode 7] Air Date:           Wednesday, Date November 16, 2016 Director:      Gordon Verheul                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0894166/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                    2x Arrow | 2x Andromeda | 33x  Arrow as Dir. Photography + 12 Smallville & 50 Andromeda                    Writers:       Ben Sokolowski                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2408940/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 17x Arrow | 2x Flash   Emilio Ortega Aldrich                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3598136/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 6x Arrow   Promo:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/new-extended-promo-for-arrow-season-5-episode-7-vigilante-a146669   Weekly Ratings   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 1.95 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 1.86 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 10 Who Are You TBD 11 Second Chances TBD   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name Introducing the new baddie, Vigilante Questioning what it means to be a hero/vigilante/villain/psycho Is being a vigilante/hero doing the job? Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts (Stealing from the Flashbacks) Fight with Kovar - Damn!! Ivan Drago baby Fight with the scary masked bank robbers Ragman with the bullet shield Diggle bringing the pain (transition to some diggle chat maybe re: training) Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Dinner with Kovar He is intrigued by Oliver Taiana's mother works for him; children went missing a year ago, so he helped her out Made deal with Bratva “Questioned” Ollie for a week Fight with Ollie   Ollie:   Is he doing enough? As Mayor? As Green Arrow? Been trying to be a hero for four years Scolds recruits - you can't be angry at me being the killer as The Hood and like Vigilante Goes on a date with Susan Williams Diggle Cabin fever - getting antsy because in Arrowcave or Hive Missed JJ's 2nd birthday Works out a lot….probably missing something else too (wink, wink) Bonding with Rene Thea Helps Lance get the help he needs Realizes that Prometheus knows who Ollie is Felicity Uses “Mom” voice on team In the field to help with “robbery” Quentin Lance Resigns as Deputy Mayor Tells Thea about cut and throwing star Agrees to go to rehab Curtis Tries to conquer the salmon ladder, but doesn't Makes odd jokes Tells Ollie to call him “Mr. Terrific” in the field Wild Dog Helps Diggle by arranging birthday party with son and Lyla Still calls Felicity “Blondie,” but is becoming more of a team player Artemis Practices archery Knows what the fighting sticks are Uses the fact that women can't walk the streets without getting harassed to her advantage Mole for Prometheus Ragman One liners Team lines up in formation behind him to protect from bullets Helps Artemis question guy D.A. Adrian Chase Tells robbery suspect that he's “been to hell” Knows where Dunn the bank robber is Likely Vigilante Susan Williams Knows a Russian journalist Plays pool to win Getting Ollie to like and trust her Tells Ollie that he should do things the right way even if it takes time Bratva Gregor made deal with Ollie Likely using Ollie Where's Anatoly??? Prometheus OMG - that last scene! Knows Artemis Michelle's List O'Suspects: (Being bold by eliminating some this week due to developments) Tommy Merlyn Robert Queen Adrian Chase (but more likely to become Vigilante) Billy Malone (he “heard on the street” that Prometheus was a threat to the Arrow; very eager to learn where Green Arrow lives) Helena Bertinelli (but I would rather see her as either Huntress or head of the Bertinelli family) Isabel Rochev Mckenna Hall Shado Slade Wilson (being Deathstroke right away could give his plan away) Talia al Ghul (see this week's news) New: Quentin Lance (likely a red herring) (in rehab) Roy (he's been mentioned, he's had access to arrows, and he might have seen The List) Viktor (SP's add; he did see the list - shown in the season premiere) CURRENT EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS & POP CULTURE REFERENCES   Season 5 Episode 6  “So It Begins” (Date: 10 Nov 2016) Article: http://comicbook.com/2016/11/10/arrow-easter-eggs-and-other-things-you-might-have-missed-in-so-i   Vigilante - But we've done that at least once before — and we think twice, so at this point we think it's pretty well-covered ground that Adrian Chase was in the comics a costumed antihero known as Vigilante before he eventually took his own life out of the remorse he felt for abandoning the rule of law he had sworn to uphold his entire adult life. The Torah - “Is that from the Torah?” Oliver asks Rory before the Moby-Dick metaphor starts. That's a not-so-subtle nod to Ragman's Jewish heritage, which has been mentioned before. It's worth a note that Rory and Felicity's Jewish heritage makes the current incarnation of Team Arrow probably the most diverse groups of superheroes ever assembled on TV, with Oliver being the only non-ethnic male on the team. It's happened without much in the way of the fanfare and attention these things usually get, so it seems worth at least a mention. Channel 52 - Here, it's Channel 52's news story when Oliver is checking on Dunn. McGuire's ? - It's not clear whether McGuire's (which could also be Maguire's or McGwire's) bar is actually meant to be a reference, but if it is, it's likely to Bridget McGuire, who was an art director on Arrow's first two seasons. ..IS THAT A 'ROCKY IV' REFERENCE? - Because it's Dolph Lundgren playing a big Russian, we're going to be looking for references to Rocky IV pretty much every week until we're sure we've seen one. That said, wrapping his hands in gauze like you do before you put your boxing gloves on (yes, we know his hands were injured. Still!), and then having him unleash a hail of haymakers on Oliver carries a little bit of an Ivan Drago context to it, doesn't it? John Jr. - This is the first time we've seen John Diggle, Jr. actually appear onscreen! He's a cute kid. He also, if you remember, used to be Sara Diggle (named for the then-dead-now-better Sara Lance) before Barry Allen traveled back in time and changed history in the "Flashpoint" event. HUB CITY - "The Marshals are halfway to Hub City by now," Lyla Michaels tells Diggle. Hub City, a fictional city in the DC Universe, is best known as the home to The Question, a self-taught urban shaman. While The Question didn't appear when Oliver visited the city last year, mystic Esrin Fortuna seemed like she had a similar role (and since there was a female Question for a while, some fans on Twitter briefly wondered whether that could be what we were seeing unfold). Moby Dick is a novel written by Herman Melville in 1851. The narrator is Ishmael, and he recounts his time on the whaling ship Pequod under the command of Captain Ahab. Ahab recklessly pursues the white whale, Moby Dick, noted for destroying whaling ships. Ahab's wooden leg is a result of an encounter with Moby Dick. SP's add: Judge Balderama - Oscar Balderama. Show Writer (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2421455/?ref_=nv_sr_1) ARROW NEWS:   Stephen Amell's 3rd Annual F*ck Cancer Campaign (Date: 13 Nov 2016) From the website: "Hello friends! It's time once again to represent a cause that has turned into something bigger than any of us could have imagined. Get a shirt! Get a hoodie! Finally... Fuck Cancer". -- Stephen 100% of the proceeds go towards F*CK Cancer. T-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt among the items available. Campaign ends November 25th. Link:https://represent.com/amell/stephen-amell-3rd-annual-fuck-cancer-charity-campaign   Stephen Amell attacked by Arrow fan (Date: 14 Nov 2016) Stephen Amell put up on his Facebook page: Dude came up to me yesterday... Head Butts me hard. Outta nowhere... Then says -- "I want to fight the Green Arrow." Paused, looked at him... shook his hand and said no thank you. Because I'm a father and a husband. Pretty manly if you ask me. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/11/14/stephen-amell-attacked-by-arrow-fan/ People's Choice Awards (Date: 15 Nov 2016) Stephen Amell is up for Favorite Social Media Celebrity and Arrow and The Flash have been nominated for Favorite Network SciFi/Fantasy Show. Voting ends Thursday, Dec. 15 at 11:59 PM, ET.   Link:http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2016/11/15/peoples-choice-awards-2017-full-list-of-nominees/   NEW ARROWVERSE CROSSOVER PROMO OFFERS FIRST LOOK AT THE DOMINATORS (Date: 15 Nov 2016) In a new promo for the upcoming crossover between “Arrow,” “The Flash,” “DC's Legends of Tomorrow” and “Supergirl,” the Dominators rear their ugly heads. The video reveals a few glimpses of the “Arrow”-verse's latest threat: yellow, mind-controlling aliens with needle-like teeth and large red spots on their foreheads. Eagle eyes will spot a glimpse of Deathstroke. Link: http://www.cbr.com/new-arrowverse-crossover-promo-offers-first-look-at-the-dominators/ All in the Family (Date: 18 Nov 2016) Highlights from the article in Entertainment Weekly: The crossover story involves the Dominators, mind-controlling space invaders alarmed by Earth's surging population of metahumans. 15 characters from the 4 shows will assemble in an aeronautics facility that's part of STAR labs. This is when Barry Allen introduces Supergirl to the group. At first Diggle is not sure why Supergirl is special, but gets impressed when she hovers. Berlanti is not a fan of the shows being called the “Berlantiverse.” According to him, “There are just so many people that are also part of this. Plus, you never want anything named after you that people could be upset or angry about.” The creators like that the shows are steeped in genuine relationship drama and that they are about something. “These shows have to work on multiples levels,” says Berlanti, “You want them to be enjoyable. But if they're not about something, why are you showing up to work every day and asking everybody to pour their heart and soul into a story if it's only about the Flash fighting a villain of the week?” As for bumps in the road the shows have had? Berlanti says, “We certainly made errors along the way. But that's been part of the fun, too.” Tidbits about each show after the crossover: Arrow - Prometheus should be unmasked soon. “Always in our midseason finales, we like to revisit the big bad,” hints Berlanti. The Flash - The annual Christmas episode is set to be tearful and will also flesh out villains Savitar and Dr. Alchemy. Legends: Captain Cold and Malcolm Merlyn join the Legion of Doom. Supergirl: A cliffhanger teases the introduction of a famous Superman-Supergirl baddie that has been referenced before. Link: http://www.ew.com/gallery/dc-arrow-legends-tomorrow-supergirl-flash/2818099_dc-superheroes-cover-ew All In The Family: Inside DC's Ultimate Superhero Crossover (Date: 10 Nov 2016) See the stars of 'Arrow,' "The Flash,' 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow,' and 'Supergirl' get together. A slideshow of images from the EW article and stills from the crossover. Link:http://www.ew.com/gallery/dc-arrow-legends-tomorrow-supergirl-flash/2818074_brandon-routh-atom-stephen-amell-green-arrow-melissa-benoist-supergirl-grant-gustin-flash-and-caity?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter   The First Big Story Details For the CW/DC Crossover Event Are Here (Date: 16 Nov 2016) Supergirl: After some Thanksgiving drama, the epic superhero crossover kicks off when Barry Allen  and Cisco Ramon seek Kara's help with an alien invasion on their Earth. The Flash: When aliens called the Dominators attack Central City, Barry speeds over to Star City to ask the Green Arrow for help in stopping them. Realizing the battle against the Dominators is bigger than they thought, they track down the Legends of Tomorrow, and Barry and Cisco create a breach to bring back a secret weapon – Supergirl. Once all of the super friends are assembled, they come up with a plan to attack but a shocking secret related to Flashpoint is revealed and suddenly no one is sure who they can trust. Arrow: The 100th episode - Oliver  wakes up to a life where he never got on The Queen's Gambit. Robert and Moira Queen are alive and well. Laurel is his loving fiancée and their wedding is imminent. Everything seems perfect, but Oliver starts to notice small imperfections that make him question this new reality. Meanwhile, Felicity and the recruits take on a new threat with help from The Flash and Supergirl. Legends: After learning the Dominators' plan for the world, the Legends must work together with The Flash, Supergirl and Green Arrow to kill them once and for all. Meanwhile, Stein figures out, with the help of others, how the team can terminate the Dominators, but is distracted by the aberration he realizes he created in 1987.                        Link:http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-first-big-story-details-for-the-cw-dc-crossover-eve-1789063584 'Arrow' Season 5: Dolph Lundgren On Konstantin Kovar Guest Arc (Date: 16 Nov 2016) Lundgren told AccessHollywood.com more about his new role, what convinced him to join the show and about meeting "Arrow's" Stephen Amell while the series star was in what sounds like his flashback sequences wig. When asked if he was having fun doing the show, Lundgren replied, “Yes, it has been a blast. It's fun to play this character. I think he was well-written and I have a lot of fun with it, and the fact that I don't really know where it's going is interesting because I have to keep the character alive sort of within myself over quite a long period of [time]. ... I know it's going to be six months for sure because I'm doing some stuff in February. So yeah, that's interesting. And yeah, it's sort of endearing to have this Kovar fellow be there almost every day in my life too, to be ready for the next shot. So I'm enjoying it. I'm sure the future will be even better.” Link:https://www.accesshollywood.com/articles/arrow-season-5-dolph-lundgren-konstantin-kovar-guest-arc/ Link2:http://ca.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/arrow-dolph-lundgren-on-how-konstantin-kovar-compares-to-ivan-drago   GENERAL DC TV NEWS CW sets Riverdale premiere date; Supernatural, Legends of Tomorrow moving timeslots (Date: 16 Nov 2016) DC's Legends of Tomorrow will move to Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET starting Jan. 24. Legends of Tomorrow airs its season finale on March 28. Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/11/16/cw-midseason-2017-premiere-dates   The Flash in Vancouver's Victory Square with Iris West & big bad Savitar? (Date: 10 Nov 2016) Is that the god of motion Savitar in the motion capture suit? The Flash season 3's Big Bad. Seen was the latest of a sequence with the Flash, Iris West and a mo-cap actor believed to be season Big Bad Savitar in the southwest corner of the park. The mo-cap actor is big next to the Flash. Link:http://hollywoodnorth.buzz/2016/11/the-flash-in-vancouvers-victory-square-with-iris-west-big-bad-savitar.html Savitar: The Flash's newest speedster, explained (Date: 14 Nov 2016) The series is bringing in the villainous Savitar for the current third season. Savitar was brought into the “Flash” comics way back in 1995's “The Flash” (Vol. 2) #108 by writer Mark Waid and artist Oscar Jimenez. Savitar has the ability to transfer speed from one being to another. Thus, he's able to power an entire army of ninjas with energy from the Speed Force, using them to steal speed from existing speedsters. We soon learn that Savitar is a self-proclaimed god who formed a Speed Force-obsessed cult for himself, developing a messiah complex along the way. Savitar got his powers amidst the Cold War as a fighter pilot that accidentally broke the sound barrier. Link:http://www.cbr.com/savitar-the-flashs-newest-speedster-explained/    Justice League Dark Trailer Released (Date: 15 Nov 2016) The trailer is just under two minutes, but it packs in plenty of action. The footage shows the Justice League scrambling to end a global phenomena being caused by dark magic. When it comes to casting, Justice League Dark nabbed several big names from the DC Animated Universe. Jason O'Mara will voice Batman while Matt Ryan will play Constantine. Zatanna will be voiced by Camilla Luddington, Deadman by Nicholas Turturro, and Etrigan by Ray Chase. Rosario Dawson will play Wonder Woman, and Superman will be voiced by Jerry O'Connell. Justice League Dark is expected to hit DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD in early 2017. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/11/15/justice-league-dark-trailer-released-will-be-r-rated/ IS DC'S KOBRA DEBUTING IN THE CW'S SUPERHERO CROSSOVER? (Date: 15 Nov 2016) In addition to the arrival of the pointy-eared antagonists, the teaser also included the first look at Citizen Steel's helmet, the return of Deathstroke — and the first glimpse of a new, intimidating logo we haven't seen before. Now, the question arises: who's icon is that? In a recent report, it was revealed that the CW version of the Dominators utilize a form of mind control, a departure from their comic book counterparts. The logo seen in the trailer has us thinking, perhaps there's another, longer-lasting reason the alien invaders will be employing this technique in their battle for Earth. In the comics, the Kobra Cult is a terrorist organization dedicated to controlling the world. In short, exactly the sort of group the Arrowverse loves to introduce as foils to its heroes, and one whose debut during a crossover of this magnitude could lay the seeds for multiple storylines across future seasons for every DC/CW show. Link:http://www.cbr.com/is-dcs-kobra-debuting-in-the-cws-superhero-crossover/   GREEN ARROW COMICS & TOY NEWS Green Arrow #11 - Murder on the Empire Express Pt.2 (Date: 16 Nov 2016) * There's no business like the war business, and business is booming-or it will be once the world learns of the brutal assassination of one of its most critical leaders at the hands of…Green Arrow?! [OK, actually Eddie Fryers] Trapped with a killer hundreds of feet below the ocean, Oliver, Black Canary and John Diggle must solve a murder before his undersea voyage ends-and with it, peace in our time. * Written by Benjamin Percy, Pencils, Inks and Colours by Juan E. Ferreyra   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week: Episode - “Invasion!” (Date: 16 Nov 2016) Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/the-dctv-crossover-continues-with-a-twist-in-new-plot-synopsis-for-a146841 Episode:   “Invasion!” [Season 5  Episode 8] Air Date:        Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Summary:      ARROW CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES; THE EPIC SUPERHERO CROSSOVER CONTINUES — Oliver (Stephen Amell) wakes up to a life where he never got on The Queen's Gambit. Robert (guest star Jamey Sheridan) and Moira Queen (guest star Susanna Thompson) are alive and well. Laurel (guest star Katie Cassidy) is his loving fiancée and their wedding is imminent. Everything seems perfect, but Oliver starts to notice small imperfections that make him question this new reality. Meanwhile, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and the recruits take on a new threat with help from The Flash (guest star Grant Gustin) and Supergirl (guest star Melissa Benoist). James Bamford directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti and written by Marc Guggenheim & Wendy Mericle (#508). Original airdate 11/30/2016. Director:         James Bamford Writers:          Marc Guggenheim, Wendy Mericle, Greg Berlanti (story by) IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584154/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Day 2 for us started with a conversation with Rene-John Nicolas from Victory Square law office, about appropriate use of social media and some of its benefits and pitfalls. We then spoke with Brian Campbell from the BCFED occupational health and safety centre. Next up was Brother Dean McGrath, President of ILWU Local 23 in Tacoma. We finished the day with Allison Tremblay, also from Victory Square, and spoke about issues around port security.

Tonight's show featured new music from Alestorm and Willoughby Caught. Plus a song from the Dreadnoughts brand new, just released album, Victory Square!

Part 3 of the White Poppies for Remembrance series (recorded Nov. 2006) features reading from the Dhammapada by Siddhartha Gautama while waiting for the Seabus heading towards Victory Square. Along the way, Dave talks about conscientious objection and military service evaders in Canada, mercy and the state of the downtown eastside. Page France sings Chariot, … Continue reading Buddhas in the Trenches – Postcard #42 →