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For Pharr, 2023 was the second best year ever. Pharr's trade totaled $45.82 billion in 2023. That's a better-than 50% increase from just eight years ago - but 1.26 percent less than the 2022 record.When you're looking at Pharr's trade over time, the norm is record-breaking trade. Sixteen times in the last 20 years, in fact. The fact remains, however, that the total is the second-largest ever. What led to the decline? It wasn't imports. Imports actually increased 4.48 percent to a record 28.93 billion. Two imports, miscellaneous electrical machinery and vehicle audio systems increased more than $300 million.It wasn't most exports, either. Anti-knock additives increased $260.39 million. Pork increased 180.19 million. In fact, save one category, exports were up more than $501 million.That one category was natural gas, which registered phenomenal growth nationally and in Pharr for a number of years. Almost all of that gas travels via pipeline into Mexico rather than by truck over the bridge. Even with that, Pharr remains a top port nationally for a variety of exports. It ranks third for pork and anti-knock additives. And, in particular, it ranks high among perishable imports. First for the category dominated by broccoli, first in the carrot category, first in the lemon and lime citrus category, first in the avocado category, second in the berry category. Pharr ended the year as the nation's 29th most important airport, seaport or border crossing, the third most important border crossing in Texas, and the seventh nationally. Hard to view 2023 as anything other than another stellar year in a long line of stellar years.Editor's Note: The above editorial was penned by Ken Roberts, founder and president of World City, for a publication his company produced called 2024 Pharr Trade Numbers. Editor's Note: Ken Roberts spoke about Pharr International Bridge's trade numbers at a recent Trade Talks session hosted by Pharr Bridge Board. It was held at the Pharr Development & Research Center. Attached is an audio recording of everything Roberts said at the event. He was introduced by Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1182, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Known By One Name 1: He's often called the "Father of Geometry". Euclid. 2: Before he could exact his revenge, he was taken prisoner by Cortes and died after an attack. Montezuma. 3: He recently announced that he plans to step down as Japan's emperor in April 2019. Akihito. 4: After her baptism and marriage, she went by the name Lady Rebecca Rolfe. Pocahontas. 5: The Venus in his "Venus of Urbino" painting has hair of the red-gold color for which his art was known. Titian. Round 2. Category: That Movie'S Genius 1: Doc Brown created the flux capacitor, which is what makes time travel possible, in this film. Back to the Future. 2: Dr. Ryan Stone is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission in this 2013 film. Gravity. 3: An un-Gandhi-like Ben Kingsley takes a child chess prodigy under his wing in this 1993 film. Searching for Bobby Fischer. 4: Hugh Jackman is super-hacker Stanley Jobson in this 2001 film; give us the password. Swordfish. 5: Coal miner's son Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes up rocketry in this film. October Sky. Round 3. Category: A Word In Your Ear 1: It's a 4-letter word for the soft part of the external ear. lobe. 2: Let's hear you nail this other word for the malleus. a hammer. 3: It precedes "membrane" to designate the eardrum. the tympanic. 4: The curved fold of the external ear is called this spiral shape--just single, not double. a helix. 5: I predict you will know this 7-letter word for the visible part of the outer ear. the auricle. Round 4. Category: World City Walk 1: It's the city (also a country) that's home to St. Peter's Basilica. Vatican City. 2: In the 17th century the Corsairs controlled this current capital of Morocco. Rabat. 3: The first Japanese city to host the Winter Olympics, it's also famous for its beer and its Snow Festival. Sapporo. 4: In 1942 Field Marshal Erich Von Manstein led a failed effort to assist surrounded German forces in this Soviet city. Stalingrad. 5: Found in the Dong Cheng district, this capital city's main railway station connects to Harbin and Qingdao. Beijing. Round 5. Category: 1951 1: In 1951 it celebrated its 175th anniversary and was sealed in a helium-filled case. the Declaration of Independence. 2: On February 26 a constitutional amendment became law, limiting the holder of this office to 2 terms. President of the United States. 3: In May, this utility co. became the 1st corporation in the world to have over 1,000,000 stockholders. ATandT. 4: 90 cadets at this academy were ousted in a cheating scandal. West Point. 5: On Oct. 24,1951, Truman declared our state of war with this country had finally ended. Germany. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Paul Otlet had a vision of an system that could search all the information ever created, from anywhere in the world, at the touch of a button... Too bad the most advanced technologies at his disposal were index cards. Transcript, links, and more at: https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/steampunk-google-and-the-world-city/ Key sources for this episode include Alex Wright's Cataloging the World: Paul Otlet and the Birth of the Information Age; Françoise Levie's L'homme qui voulait classer le monde: Paul Otlet et le Mundaneum; Paul Otlet's Traité de documentation: Le livre sur le livre; Paul Otlet, Fondateur du Mundaneum, Architecte du savoir, Artisan de paix; and the newspaper archive of the KBR. Presented by #42 (Alex Baumans). Pathologically interested in anything unusual and obscure. Closet goth, armchair general and amateur theologian. Favorite animals are ducks, octopodes and pigs. You will also find me surprisingly knowledgable about K-Pop girl groups. Special thanks to the Collection Mundaneum in Mons for their assistance (http://www.mundaneum.org/en) and for providing images for our use. This episode is released under a Creative Commons except for the images, which may not be reproduced without the express permission of the Mundaneum. Part of the That's Not Canon Productions podcast network. https://thatsnotcanon.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/Mbap3UQyCB Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/orderjackalope.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orderjackalope/ Tumblr: https://orderjackalope.tumblr.com Email: jackalope@order-of-the-jackalope.com

Amos 9:13-15 Isaiah 60:1-3 Matthew 5:13 Micah 7:8 God is doing something with what you called dirt. There is going to come a time when the harvest is going to surpass the harvesters. We might be walking through a season of life that currently looks like dirt, this might lead us to look at the glory days that have passed and idols what the Lord has done, but God is wanting to remind His church that He is doing a new thing and here's why: In the darkest times He longs to shine His light through us. The light of the Lord is violent against the darkness so instead of hiding that light, He wants us to be a city on a hill. The greatest burden, the greatest mission and the greatest passion should be to light the candle in our home. God told us that we are like salt, and just like salt we will never expire, never be able to get rid of our essence. In His hands we can be used to heal, to redeem, to restore and to enhance His will. Many people have misunderstood the parable about the Salt. Jesus did not make a mistake when He said salt that loses its saltiness is worthless because the reality is that salt can scientifically never go bad. Just like that there isn't any expiration date on salt and there is no expiration date on your call. No matter how bad your life has been, you will always be valuable in the hands of God! Application: How can you begin to let the essence of God shine through you where He has placed you? Prayer: Lord because you have called me to be the salt and the light, help me embrace the reality of who I am. I am not to be hidden and forgotten, my purpose will not expire no matter what anyone says. Help me advance your kingdom and change the atmosphere of every setting you place me in, because that is what you've already called me to be!  

LAREDO, Texas - The Port of Laredo was the busiest port - be it maritime, air, or land - in the United States in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.The value of imports and exports passing through Laredo in 2023 topped $300 billion, a record for the port.The news was not a surprise to Gene Lindgren, president and CEO of Laredo Economic Development Corporation. The Rio Grande Guardian International News Service interviewed him a month or so back and he was fully expecting his city to be named No. 1.“We're waiting on the edge of our seats for the entire 2023 numbers to be official and published, and we'll probably see those around February 11, as reported by the US Census Bureau,” Lindgren told the Guardian.“Then those numbers will probably be repeated in a more user-friendly fashion through a media think-tank called World City. But I highly anticipate that we're going to be in the neighborhood of ending the year with total import and export values passing through Port Laredo at $320 billion.”Lindgren said that through November, 2023, the value of imports and exports at the Laredo port stood at $296 billion. “It is not unheard of to have $24 billion in December. So that would be an increase from 2022 to $298.5 billion.” Lindgren said that while global trade was down about four percent, Laredo's trade was up almost eight percent.Lindgren was asked if the growth in Laredo is due to the impact of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.“Well, USMCA is, as you know, the new and improved version of NAFTA, which is celebrating its 30th year this year. It was ratified in 1994 and it has completely changed the landscape of manufacturing in North America, in the supply chain between Mexico, the United States and even Canada,” Lindgren said.“And so it's USMCA and then, post pandemic, it is near-shoring, ally-shoring, re-shoring, all of the above.”Lindgren continued: “International manufacturing companies have re-evaluated their footprint since the pandemic recovery. These footprint moves take years to evaluate and implement and get into production. We're now seeing that happen. So, it's the industrial boom in Monterrey and Saltillo and Torreón in northern Mexico and even southern Mexico.”Lindgren said Laredo is benefiting from industrial activity in the interior of Mexico also.“The automotive market is starting to recover from its chip shortage, and so the automotive plants in Puebla and Guadalajara and Toluca, and more in mid- and southern Mexico… we (Laredo) are in that perfect place.”Lindgren asked the rhetorical question, how does all that industrial activity in Mexico help the United States. He answered his own question. “Studies have shown that 40 percent of the raw material for the maquiladora plants still come from the United States. So it helps North America, it helps Mexico and it helps the United States and it even helps Canada,” Lindgren said.“The more competitive that we can be as a continent, as a region, under USMCA, the more manufacturing we can do within North America, the less and less dependent we have to be on China. And that contributes to national defense as well.”In his interview with the Guardian, Lindgren also spoke about positive national and international news coverage for Laredo, including in Spain, planned improvements to his city's international bridges, development of the city's airport, and the likely impact of the Tesla gigafactory in Monterrey.Here is an audio recording of the interview.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

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Vynestra is a high fantasy, ancient-themed setting for 5th Edition, drawing heavy inspiration from Rome and other classical cultures. Vynestra has 1,000 pages of fresh new lore, spells, magical items, kinships, backgrounds, feats, adventures, encounters, and a massive city setting with over 600 locations; spread over five beautifully illustrated books with human-created art. Vynestra features a fully customisable ability system with powers drawn from the gods. These manifest as magical tattoos, called embers, which allow PCs and NPCs to ascend as demigods. Vynestra has a diverse cast of characters and creatures across all its settings. Vynestra is ready to go! We're 99% done with everything, apart from some final edits, and are able to send out PDFs soon (roughly 1-2 months after the campaign ends following a backer review period). Digital rewards will be sent through DriveThruRPG and Itch.io. Find out more on the Kickstarter website: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vynestra/vynestra-a-5th-edition-ancient-themed-world-and-city-setting?ref=shelfclutter ********************************************** About us: Paco and Martin are a couple who love playing games and recording videos about them. Paco has been playing RPGs since he discovered Dragonlance in 1984 and found his love for Boardgames in 2007. He's an avid reader and has a very keen interest in gaming and the people who make them. Martin is a chartered surveyor who just loves media production. He is in charge of all the editing and the technology we use in our Spain-based studio. ***************************************************** Useful links: For our RPGs channel ► https://www.youtube.com/@gmsmagazine For So Play We All, our Boardgames channel► https://www.youtube.com/@soplayweall Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/gmsmagazine Our Facebook page ► https://www.facebook.com/GMSmagazine/ #vynestra #kickstarter #ttrpg #boardgames #boardgame #supportsmallcreators #asiangames #indiegames #indieboardgames #dicetower #watchitplayed #tabletop #tabletopgames #boardgamer #boardgamereview #boardgamegeek #wargame ******************************************** vynestra, kickstater, book publishing, publishing business, writing, writing adventures, adventure writing, gmsmagazine, gms magazine, game publishing, book publishing, publishing business, business, hype, marketing, game on tabletop, wizards of the coast, diversity, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying, game, games, dungeons and dragons, dnd, dungeons & dragons, call of Cthulhu, CoC, vampire: The mascarade, osr, pbta, board game, lovecraft, roleplaying game, role playing, game, gaming, drivethrurpg, pulp, horror, horror game, green ronin, tabletop, modiphius, pathfinder, paizo, Chivalry and sorcery

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Lydia and Tim are currently on their respective tours, with Tim currently in France alongside Vomitatrix, while Lydia is touring the Southwest with Kevin Shea. This week's episode features a live recording of a spoken word show that took place in Albuquerque last week. The show kicks off with an opening performance by Jessica Helen Lopez, a nationally recognized and award-winning slam poet who proudly holds the title of 2012 and 2014 Women of the World City of Albuquerque Champion. Following Jessica, the show continues with captivating poems and performances by Julia Storch, Maria Aaron Jones, Katie Farman, Rhiannon Frazier, Diane Delgado, and several more talented poets. A complete list of names will be provided soon, as some names were challenging to discern from the audio recording.

Hong Kong's niche as a social and economic crossroads has framed its legend for decades. Now, a new generation of eager, young professionals from mainland China is rushing to Hong Kong to pursue similar dreams, filling the gap left behind by the city's dwindling ranks of western expats. Their presence signals a seismic shift toward the city's “mainlandization” and heralds the emergence of a compelling new chapter in Hong Kong's history. What's driving this watershed change? What will it mean for Hong Kong's economy? Its job market? Its business prospects? Mark Tibbatts of PageGroup, and Francis Chan and Peter Lau of Bloomberg Intelligence join hosts John Lee and Tom Corbett for a glimpse into Hong Kong's future, and what it means for the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This mini-episode is part of a playlist designed to provide a soundtrack to your MOHAI experience. If you're at the museum, we encourage you to pop in some headphones and listen to the introductions and curated songs while you walk through MOHAI's core exhibit, True Northwest: The Seattle Journey. To access the playlist, click on the link below or visit rainydayhistory.org. Part 3 of 3 provides a musical pairing for the World City gallery.  Listen in the Spotify playlist Access the transcript Show notes and playlist web player About the podcast  

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy returns to her interview with Devi Ramkissoon, head of the Sustainable Business Network. In this episode they discuss which international city stands out for its success in social impact business, and what lessons Philly can learn from poorer, enterprising countries around the world. Join us for part 2 of this enlightening interview.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveThere is the Europe of politics. There is the Europe of ideas. But there is also the Europe of actual people, who live, love, die, and dream. How they live and how they hope is shaped by mass migration, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and any number of other disruptions. Who are they and what do their lives actually look like? This week, British journalist Ben Judah talks to and about his outstanding new book This Is Europe, a work of heartfelt and immersive storytelling about individuals amidst the forces reshaping the continent's landscape.Ben eschewed coverage of superficial political debates and dedicated the book to tell 23 gripping stories of ordinary people — an ex-Muslim porn actor, a Romanian truck driver, a refugee olive production line worker — embedded in this new European life. In addition to relaying parts of these narratives, Ben discusses the unique approach he took, including removing himself from the frame and closely collaborating with subjects to add depth to their stories. Instead of asking them what they thought, Ben chose to ask them “how did this make you feel?” Interestingly, few of them seem to have any distinct politics or ideology, something which seems to especially intrigue Shadi. In the full episode (for paying subscribers only) the three discuss Islam's growing footprint on a largely secular but still superstitious Europe. Ben also discusses the increasingly blurred cultural lines between Europe, Africa and Asia as well. The conversation winds down with Ben explaining the absence of Jewish stories from the book and the three circling back to a fundamental question: How do we live?Subscribers will also receive the full video of the conversation, available below. Wisdom of Crowds is a reader-supported publication. To support our work and receive the latest, please subscribe.Required Reading:* This Is Europe: The Way We Live Now, by Ben Judah (Pan Macmillan).* This Is London: Life and Death in the World City, by Ben Judah (Amazon).* The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio (Amazon).Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us!

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I sit down with screenwriter Kayden Phoenix and Sean E Demott, founder of Ex Posse Holdings. We chat about the brand new comic-book project from them titled "Lipstick Cliqa" The 3-part Lipstick Cliqa series tells the story of an all-female Vampire chola gang that finds themselves forced into a turf battle where their only option is to defend their neighborhood and avenge their families honor resulting in a trail of blood. In this sprawling interview I chat with Kayden Phoenix and Sean E Demott about vampire films, comics, representation and the diverse world of Lipstick Cliqa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/under-the-lens/support

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about New York City as they continue exploring the influential cities of America. They discuss the anti-city sentiments of the right, why we will always have cities, the importance of controlling cities, and the control that cities exert over the culture of our country. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID, Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz -  Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium Music thanks to Verny

Did you that Belfast recently achieved the status of Unesco World City of Music? But the musical history of the city is much more than just a response to the Troubles, stretching back all the way to the eighteenth century. As the city prepares for the NI Music Awards this week, it's a good time to explore the journey. Gavan is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

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In this segment, Trump Campaign Operative and Fox Contributor, Steve Cortes talks about crime in big liberal cities, mass exodus of Illinoisans, and Steve Bannon trial, and more .

On this episode Leo interviews Steven Yung. He brings extensive management insights from leading multinational and local companies in Asia and the U.S.A. With a proven track record throughout the value chain via leadership roles in Consumer, Brand Innovation, Media & Entertainment, Property, Manufacturing, Retail, FinTech industries, his experiences range from CEO of HKEx-listed Imagi International and took China's #1 iconic IP to new heights via partnership with top global / Disney & local / Hauyi Brothers Movie & Licensing ventures ... led the successful IPO as Chairman of Clear Media / JV with NYSE-listed Clear Channel Worldwide ... General Manager / Office of the Chairman of HKEx-listed Sino Land Group ... President of NYSE-listed Nielsen Media International responsible for all operations outside of the U.S... Managing Director of Nielsen Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China ... Director of Jardine /DFI responsible for buying / merchandising / marketing of various retail brands 7-Eleven & Wellcome, etc.Based in the HQ of The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Steven was the first Asian to lead Global Marketing services in partnership with internal leaders in 200 countries worldwide and external partners such as Olympics, NBA, Disney, NFL, McDonald's, and more.As Director of Marketing Operations, Steven led a transformative integrated marketing deal with the All-Business Airline of Donald Trump via “Minute Maid ~ Official Juice of Trump Shuttle” in New York, Boston & Washington DC. This success led to & inspired a nationwide multi-year cause-marketing campaign to raise money to support USA Olympic Hopefuls. This impactful pitch was launched via unprecedented roadblock simulcast in over 200 terrestrial, cable & satellite channels preceded with a public service announcement by President Bush to rally community support of Olympic Hopefuls! His significant accomplishments were recognized with a citation as “agent of change”Born in Shanghai, Steven grew up in the multicultural Hong Kong ~ Asia's World City! To pay for his own college education with dual majors in Communication & Sociology, Steven started his career as a popular DJ / producer of Youth & Music Programs in the broadcasting industry. Highlight was his Producer role in Hong Kong's ‘Woodstock Live' Concert at the famous Rugby 7 Stadium. Leveraging his insightful knowledge in Youth & Music, Steven joined McCann Erickson International responsible for advertising & promotion of Coca- Cola and the successful launches of Sprite, Diet Coke, Hi-C, Bonaqua, and more throughout Asia. He was invited to join The Coca-Cola Company as Head of New Products onward to be the Chief Marketing Officer for the region ... before his promotion to Houston / Minute Maid HQ ... and upward to join / lead the Global Marketing of The Coca-Cola Company based in Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.As a firm believer to continuously give back to the community, Steven's diverse philanthropic roles included Board Director of Heifer International, Little Rock, Arkansas, Chairman of Investment Committee of Youth Global Network & Tao Fong Shan Foundation, Chairman of Youth Foundation, Board Director of Alpha Asia Foundation, Breakthrough, Child Development Matching Fund, Quality Mentoring Network, etc.Connect with Steven on LinkedIn Self-learning is of paramount importance in the business world, listen to your international peers and step up your game.Connect with the host Leonardo Marra on LinkedIn Follow the page on LinkedIn 

Policy Exchange is hosting a series of podcast over the next two weeks on Russia's war on Ukraine. In the first episode Ben Judah – bestselling author of Fragile Empire: How Russia fell in and out of love with Vladimir Putin and This is London: Life and Death in the World City and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council – discusses both Britain's clampdown on Russian oligarchs and how Europe is heading for its largest migration since World War II, with up to 1.5 million refugees having already left Ukraine. Judah argues that sanctions against Russian oligarchs might achieve little in terms of helping Ukraine – but nevertheless it is vitally important as it will wean London's banks, lawyers and financial institutions off their addiction to Russian money.  The rise of so-called Londongrad has been deeply corrupting – and cleaning it up is important for the sake of Britain. The migration from Ukraine will only speed up if Russia's onslaught on Ukraine continues. As with all migrations many of those leaving are likely never to return and the country will lose many of its young and able.  Ties of kinship in Poland and Hungary mean that their government's reaction to the new influx will likely continue to be much more welcoming than they were to Syrian refugees. Many Ukrainians will move to western Europe and Judah argues that Britain should make a warm offer to Ukrainian refugees who have the potential of making a considerable contribution to British life. If Russia has its way, Ukraine will become a country denuded of youth and talent – but Judah argues that this suits Putin's gameplan just as it did with his earlier wars in Chechnya and the Donbas. All Putin's actions suggest that he is keen for those to leave who will not accept Russian dominance.

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PHARR, Texas - The start of the fresh produce season 2021-22 was celebrated at the Pharr International Bridge on Oct. 7.Produce growers, importers, distributors, and consumers from the United States and Mexico were in attendance for the annual event.The Pharr International Bridge is No. 1 in the nation for moving fresh produce. It averages 200,000 fresh produce shipments per year. It is No. 1 in the nation for the importation of pineapples and avocados. It is No. 2 in the nation for the importation of berries. And it is No. 3 in the nation for the importation of tomatoes.This information was provided by Ken Roberts of World City, a publication that tracks imports and exports U.S. Census data.“The Pharr International Bridge continues to remain the #1 Produce gateway in the nation,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, ahead of the event. “Our bridge director, board, and staff continue to do an outstanding job working with all our partners to continue to expand growth and access through our bridge and we look forward to another record-setting season.”At the event, Hernandez said the “unsung heroes” of the Pharr International Bridge were the consumers that use the port of entry.Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan pointed out that the U.S. has consistently remained Mexico's No. 1 trading partner for produce and goods. He said Pharr's ideal geographical location has resulted in not only a great partnership between the two countries, but also in the growth of their produce trading capacity. “The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge has evolved into the largest land port for fruits and vegetables in the nation,” Bazan told the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service. “Currently, the Pharr International Bridge crosses more than 65 percent of all the fresh produce coming from Mexico through Texas land ports of entry.”Ken Roberts and World City reported that the U.S. imported $355.10 million worth of lemons and other citrus produce through the bridge. The value of peppers, asparagus, and squash, etc., crossing into the U.S. via the bridge was $428.01.71 million. The value of tomatoes crossing into the U.S. via the bridge was $592.72 million. The value of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries crossing into the U.S. via the bridge was $954.71 million. And the value of avocados, dates, figs and pineapples crossing the same bridge was worth $1.43 billion. The attached podcast features all the comments made from the podium by Mayor Hernandez and Bridge Director Bazan at the season kickoff event.

(aka Rock Mum, Goddess of Rock and even “Godmother of Rock”)The driving force behind The Underground (https://undergroundhk.com/). Described by Time Magazine as “Chris B—the tattooed fairy godmother of the Hong Kong scene. ” The ‘face' of The Underground. Born & raised in Hong Kong, with a Chinese mother and English father. Involved in the HK live music scene since 1990, as a performer, songwriter, guitarist, singer and event organiser. Her Cantonese composition “會否 Will You?” was nominated “Best Alternative Song” at the 2001 Golden Sail Awards, narrowly beaten out by Faye Wong. Past & present bands include: Sisters of Sharon, Smoking Monkeys, Flowers of Babylon, Thinking Out Loud, COCKfight, Guitars & Panties and CHRANG!. Discovered a flair for organizing events whilst working on Earth Day Festivals and also discovered no one else wants to do it, her perseverance & passion has seen The Underground go from strength to strength. Chris B's strongest belief is in creating a live music scene that is comparable to New York or London as is befitting for a “World City”. In the last 20 years, Chris B has organized over 500 live music events, mostly in Hong Kong, the rest in Greater China. These include events such as Music Matters Live (2010) festival (with 37 bands in 4 venues in 2 days) and Global Battle of the Bands (2008-2010).   She also curates bands for various festivals eg. Volvo Ocean Race Hong Kong, Lan Kwai Fong Beer & Music Festival. Chris B was the China Director for Planetrox which sends bands to Canada to perform at a festival called Envol et Macadam. Chris B is also the creator and founder of FWD Mellow Yellow Music Festival as well as Wild Boar Music Festival. Chris B has been featured in documentaries that have won awards at the HK Independent Film Festival plus been the subject of many interviews. Presently managing the ‘real' twins of Hong Kong – Chloe & Ashley who are 13 years old and have already starred with Chris B in a Sony Cybershot ad in early 2008.   join us on Patreon for weekly bonus eps every Thursday: https://www.patreon.com/hohopod Follow Mohammed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammed/ Follow Vivek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek/ Follow The Underground HK on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theundergroundhk/

On today's episode of Keen On, Andrew talks with Michael Pye, author of Europe's Babylon: The Rise and Fall of Antwerp's Golden Age, to relive the city's turbulent past at a time when Antwerp transitioned from a state of feudalism to a position of power. Michael Pye is the author of The Drowning Room, The Pieces from Berlin, and The Edge of the World, all three of which were New York Times Notable Books of the Year. He lives in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Texas has been the focal point of disaster for the past 18 months, and Nueces County is no different. Overseeing 250k residents, Judge Barbara Canales is the chief executive officer of a county which faced hurricanes, snow storms, and at one point the highest covid positivity rate in the US.Today we talk leadership, how family informs her decision making, and the toughest decision she's faced in office. Sprinkled throughout are beautiful verbal paintings of southern Texas life, and why it's such a special place. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Judge Barbara Canales.Jack English: LinkedInBarbara Canales: Twitter, LinkedIn

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Max and Chuck discuss the newest edition of global city rankings unveiled by AT Kearney, along with their methodology and context.

What if we could travel for free from the comfort of our own homes? No need to purchase those pricey plane tickets because we as Asian Girl In A Western World Podcast are bringing you, our listeners, on an adventure with us for free! We introduce to you our new series called “Asian Girl Traveling The World!”. In this series, we bring in a guest from each Asian country to talk about their experiences living there. Some places include Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India, and many more. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, we are going to take a trip to Asia's World City, also known as HONG KONG! Our guest speaker Dixon Yeung tells us about his experience working and living in Hong Kong, his favorite places to eat, go hiking, and some funny stories! Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God Transition Music by Dixon Yeung © 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asiangirlinawesternworld/support

If you traveled to San Francisco 25–30 years ago, you would have found a different city, different people and a different atmosphere. However, things have changed drastically since the 90’s; not only the universities in and around it have regressed and lost much of the free thought in particular, but the city itself is undergoing a major crisis and perhaps one of its worst times.Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/seattlepodcast)

In this episode of Words On a Wire, host, Tim Z. Hernandez interviews poet Jessica Helen Lopez. Lopez is City of Albuquerque Poet Laureate, Emeritus and the host of arts-based PBS, ¡COLORES! She has also been a featured writer for 30 Poets in their 30’s by MUZZLE and named one of the “10 Up and Coming Lantinx Poets You Need to Know” by international digital publisher and agency, Remezcla. Lopez is a nationally recognized award-winning slam poet, and holds the title of 2012 and 2014 Women of the World City of ABQ Champion.

Our Luxury Voice today is Lily Agonoy. Lily is the Managing Director of Jebsen Holidays. Jebsen Holidays is a well-established agency with passionate and knowledgeable travel advisors, specialized in luxury travel experiences. Jebsen Travel traces its history back to its former parent company Jebsen & Co., Ltd. The firm was founded in Hong Kong in 1895.Lily has assumed various senior roles in the travel industry in Hong Kong such as BCD Travel, Farrington American Express Travel Services, Qantas and British Airways.Lily and I have known each other for over 15 years, we met during her time at Farrington American Express and we now cooperate with Infinite Luxury.Lily and I will speak about travel bubbles, Hong Kong travellers’ main requirements at hotels at this time, the popularity remaining for luxury cruises and the potential of selective industries in the MICE segment. About this episode:Company Name         Jebsen HolidaysCompany Website      http://www.jebsenholidays.com/ About Infinite Luxury:LUXURY VOICES is a podcast curated by Infinite Luxury Group, a luxury Sales, Marketing, Communications specialist based in Asia.   www.infiniteluxurygroup.com Follow us: LinkedIN      www.linkedin.com/in/infinite-luxury-a132271bInstagram    infiniteluxurymanifestoWeChat       InfiniteLuxury-jxm Contact us: WeChat       InfiniteLuxuryEmail           hongkong@infiniteluxurygroup.com Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify, online or wherever you listen to your episodes

In NOT Of The World - City On Fire - Elijah Hollis by Change Church

Continuing our series in Ecclesiastes, watch again as Dan Stagg helps is see how wisdom turns the frown of sin into the smile of grace in the face of unjust authority and unfair circumstances.

Today, we're revisiting our interview with Diana Evans from a couple of years ago, as well as hearing about new books out this month. Diana Evans is the author of three novels, 26a, The Wonder, and most recently Ordinary People, which came out this spring in the UK to much acclaim and is out this week in the US. She talked to Claire about her favourite London-set books, her own past life as a dancer, why it was important for her to capture the experience of middle class black brits, and more. Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways.  Books Mentioned on the Podcast: 26a, by Diana Evans The Wonder, by Diana Evans Ordinary People, by Diana Evans After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie, by Jean Rhys On Beauty, by Zadie Smith This Is London: Life and Death in the World City, by Ben Judah Heart Berries, by Terese Marie Mailhot Tender Is the Night, by F Scott Fitzgerald Dancer, by Colum McCann Lucia Joyce: To Dance in the Wake, by Lucia Joyce Nijinski, by Richard Buckle The Cranes Dance, by Meg Howrey Revolutionary Road, by Richard Yates Get a Life, Chloe Brown, by Talia Hibbert Take a Hint, Dani Brown, by Talia Hibbert To Be Someone, by Ian Stone Out of Love, by Hazel Hayes The Seduction, by Joanna Briscoe Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe ***** I encourage you, now and always, to buy some of your books from Black-owned bookshops in London and in the UK more generally. Here's a list of books by Black British authors. Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways.  Sign up for Book of the Month and get your first book for just $9.99 with the code BRITLIT! In the US, buy your hardbacks and paperbacks from Bookshop.org to support the podcast, as well as independent bookshops! Get your first three audiobooks for under $5 each with the code BRITLIT on Libro.fm. Buy Claire's novel, Unscripted. Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive? Here are some painless ways.  Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at britlitpodcast@gmail.com ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Diana Evans Twitter   

Who owns London? In recent decades, London has fallen into the hands of the super-rich. It is today the essential “World City” for High-Net-Worth Individuals and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals. Compared to New York or Tokyo, the two cities that bear the closest comparison, it has the largest number of wealthy people per head of population. Taken as a whole, London is the epicentre of the world’s finance markets, an elite cultural hub, and a place to hide one’s wealth. "It's about how money has power, and how money has converted and perverted the mission statement of the city, which is to be a place for all citizens..." Rowland Atkinson We're talking to Rowland Atkinson about his new book, Alpha City: How London Was Captured by the Super-Rich, which is published by Verso. Rowland presents a history of the property boom economy, going back to the end of Empire. It tells the story of eager developers, sovereign wealth and grasping politicians, all paving the way for the wealthy colonisation of the cityscape. The consequences of this transformation of the capital for capital is the brutal expulsion of the urban poor, austerity, cuts, demolitions, and a catalogue of social injustices. This Faustian pact has resulted in the sale and destruction of public assets, while the rich turn a blind eye toward criminal money laundering to feather their own nests. "... enabling and allowing money to destroy [London's] social fabric to create new rounds of development activity that have given little or more benefit what-so-ever to the wider citizenry"  Rowland Atkinson Alpha City moves from gated communities and the mega-houses of the super-rich to the disturbing rise of evictions and displacements from the city. It shows how the consequences of widening inequality have an impact on the urban landscape. Guest Professor Rowland Atkinson is Chair in Inclusive Societies at the University of Sheffield. Rowland is an urban sociologist with a strong inter-disciplinary element to his work. His interests have tended to focus on the urban/spatial consequences of social divisions. These interests have generated significant research projects on household displacement from gentrification, social exclusion and housing policy interventions and the rise of gated communities. Most recently, his work has focused on the impact of wealth and the wealthy on urban life alongside a strong interest in the public role of social science and the university in community settings.

This week, Nintendo Nostalgia cannot contain their Animal Crossing hype! Ryan, Josh, and The Nintendame, Caro cover not one but TWO Animal Crossing titles with a smattering of others in the mix. If Nostalgia were bells we'd have a Royal Crown for this episode.

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The uber talented producer of "Chicago: A Third World City" Rashid Hadee joins us to continue our interview with Philmore Greene. We talk about his favorite song on the album, when he knew Philmore had "it" and we talk Bears and NBA. Enjoy and go get the album!

Featuring our go-to guy for culture, cuisine and the arts, DotFresher and WARR editorial director Kyle Means along with the Gourmet Season crew, the Gourmet Season podcasts brings you restaurant reviews, showcases of nightlife and pointed discussions on hip-hop, culture and all the other things intelligent minds and refined spirits like. We bring you a look into Chicago that you don't normally see, one that you'll appreciate the more you get into it. A WARR and Gourmet Season exclusive -- a half hour with two independent Chicago hip-hop standouts: Philmore Greene and Rashid Hadee on the release of their blazing new album, Chicago: Third World City. Kyle and DotFresher go deep into the meaning of the title and the concept of this album with Philmore and Rashid and go over what C:TWC does to enhance the creativity of hip-hop in Chicago. The West Side duo also speak on the statements they're making as artists with this project, whether they feel appreciated enough and what movement they hope to spark with the release of C:TWC. Subscribe to Weareregalradio.com and follow Gourmet Season on Instagram (@gourmet_season773) for all the latest on our movement and stay tuned for upcoming episodes from your guys. Stick with weareregalradio.com for more of the best independent culture and sports coverage and subscribe to us here and Apple podcasts, follow us on Facebook and Twitter and spread the word! Thanks for listening. weareregalradio.com twitter.com/regalradio1 facebook.com/regalradio1/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/regal-radio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/regal-radio/support

Yoooooooooooooo!!!! What's good people? This week, we got Philmore Greene on the pod talking about his brand new album, his upbringing on the West Side of the Chi and much more. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview. Much more on the way. And check Philmore Greene out live at the Emporium Arcade Bar on Milwaukee Feb. 7th at 8pm. Free show people. BAWL!

Ce mois-ci, Fonz & Winston laissent trainer leurs briques partout. Sortez les notices de montage et en avant pour le monde de Lego où tout est super génial ! Dans ce Lego ! Assemblage !, nous allons donc vous parler de trois titres Lego estampillés TT Games. Le reptilien Lego Jurassic World (2015), l'actioner pur jus Lego City Undercover (2013) et le surgonflé/surgonflant Lego Dimensions (2015). Pour les survivants, nous enchainerons sur la Petite cartouche Nuclear Throne. Et bien entendu l'édi-tard de Fonz, sur un sujet d'actualité (un peu en mode YOLO les p'tits oiseaux ce mois-ci). Bonne écoute ! Time code : On ne parlera pas de (1 min 38 sec) L'instant Speakerine (10 min 37 sec) Lego Jurassic World (11 min 53 sec) Lego City Undercover (41 min 45 sec) Lego Dimensions (1h 12 min 53 sec) Petite Cartouche (1 h 34 min 45 sec) Edi-Tard (1 h 46 min 49 sec)

Diana Evans is the author of three novels, 26a, The Wonder, and most recently Ordinary People, which came out this spring in the UK to much acclaim and is out nextz week in the US. She talked to Claire about her favourite London-set books, her own past life as a dancer, why it was important for her to capture the experience of middle class black Brits, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: 26a, by Diana Evans The Wonder, by Diana Evans Ordinary People, by Diana Evans After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie, by Jean Rhys On Beauty, by Zadie Smith This Is London: Life and Death in the World City, by Ben Judah Heart Berries, by Terese Marie Mailhot Tender Is the Night, by F Scott Fitzgerald Dancer, by Colum McCann Lucia Joyce: To Dance in the Wake, by Lucia Joyce Nijinski, by Richard Buckle The Cranes Dance, by Meg Howrey Revolutionary Road, by Richard Yates Rise, by Gina Miller Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story, by Viviana Durante Ed Sheeran: Memories We Made, by Christie Goodwin Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe ***** Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire's novel, Unscripted, help make the book happen, and get rewards too. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at britlitpodcast@gmail.com ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Diana Evans Twitter 

Thank you for downloading the Thirty20Eight, a show about Disney history and Disney listory. This week, Matt and Kevin explore unrealized Epcot concepts between Walt's planned city in 1966 and the Epcot Center in 1982.  Enjoy!

Our 259th episode, which aired on July 8, 2018. Mary Vanorny – Sligo Maid/Boys of the Lough, First Light of Day The Barra MacNeils – Livin’ the Dream, On the Bright Side The High Seas – Tomas Clancy’s No. 2/The Monasteryden Fancy/Music in the Glen, The High Seas Ennis Sisters – Go Rosie Go, Keeping Time Artisan Row – Red-Haired Lass/Charlie Harris, Wild Winds Katie Grennan – Farewell to Chicago/Light Jigs, The Second Story Brenda Castles – If There Weren’t Any Women in the World/City of Savannah/An Gasur Mor, Indeedin You Needn’t Bother Julie Fowlis – Hug air a’Bhonaid Mhor, Cuilidh Karen Tweed & Tom McElvogue – The Honeymoon/Fahy’s/Devanney’s Goat/Eddie Moloney’s, Luckpenny Fairport Convention – Jennie’s Chickens/Mason’s Apron, recorded live at Philadelphia Folk Festival August 29, 1970 We Banjo 3 – Haven, Haven Brenda Castles – The Rose and the Rogue, Indeedin You Needn’t Bother

We are on our way to TR50! Today continues the quiz theme for the week with a quiz about disney music as well as the weekly WotR about film heroes/villains! Don also gives us some facts on cities around the world! Let's get to learning! Subscribe and leave a review! Email quizzes, questions, and information to triviarogues@gmail.com

Slow Robot A Go-Go Show 298 – Future World: City Of Mass Destruction! Tonight mOw talked about the movies he watched this week, or at least the ones he could remember. Here is where I write some stupid shit that I think is clever but nobody reads or cares about. Did blah blah blah and […]

We welcome to the podcast, Felipe Garcia, Vice President of Mexico Marketing for Visit Tucson, to share his thoughts on Tucson’s UNESCO World City of Gastronomy designation (the first in the United States). Felipe tells us about some of his favorite places to eat in Tucson, who is innovating through food, and why the city’s new status in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network is more than a badge of honor. This podcast is a must listen for food lovers, food entrepreneurs, and economic development professionals.

Martin Parr has curated an exhibition bringing together views of the UK taken by international photographers including Tina Barney from the USA. Both join Philip Dodd, plus journalists Tim Stanley and Ben Judah, and philosopher Mahlet Zimeta to examine what British identity looks like in 2016. Strange and Familiar: Britain as Revealed by International Photographers runs at the Barbican 16 March 2016 - 19 June 2016 Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr City of London photographer-in-residence since 2013 runs at the Guildhall Art Gallery, 4 Mar–31 Jul 2016. This is London: Life and Death in the World City by Ben Judah is published by Picador. Producer: Craig Templeton Smith

Recensent Margalith Kleijwegt bespreekt boeken met een link naar onderzoeksjournalistiek. Vandaag zijn dat Jihadi John, The making of a terrorist, Robert Verkaik (OneWorld 2016)This is London, Life and Death in the World City , Ben Judah (Picador 2016)

Jewellery giant TSL Manufacturing and Distribution Limited is setting its sights on ASEAN markets including Indonesia amid recently slowing demand from the Chinese mainland and in the company’s home base, Hong Kong. TSL’s Deputy CEO Tommy Tse said the luxury brand appeal of Asia’s World City was a draw for customers he met in Jakarta during the September 2015 InStyle Hong Kong event – part of a series of overseas promotions next heading to Bangkok in October 2016.

Rana Mitter reveals how Shanghai today is forging its identity as an ultramodern city – by rediscovering its glamorous 1920s past, when 'Shanghai' meant movies, neon and jazz.

What does the everyday experience of Muslim minorities look like? We have often heard about what Muslims deal with in the West. But what about Muslim minorities in the East? This was one of the questions Paul O'Connor, professor in the Anthropology department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explores in the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong. In Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China's World City (Hong Kong University Press, 2012), O'Connor provides an ethnography of everyday life for the various Muslim communities in this modern city. He outlines institutions and organizations in the religious landscape of permanent Muslim minority communities. He explores the meaning of various spaces in the urban environment, such as home, school, mosque, and public spaces like malls or the Chungking Mansions. He also examines the dynamics of food and language in shaping everyday practices and relationships. In our conversation we discuss changes occurring after the end of colonial power, multilingual opportunities, halal food, religious and secular education, racism, Indonesian foreign domestic workers, Muslim youth use of urban public and online spaces, Muslim minority experiences in East and West, and everyday hybridity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the everyday experience of Muslim minorities look like? We have often heard about what Muslims deal with in the West. But what about Muslim minorities in the East? This was one of the questions Paul O’Connor, professor in the Anthropology department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong,... Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

What does the everyday experience of Muslim minorities look like? We have often heard about what Muslims deal with in the West. But what about Muslim minorities in the East? This was one of the questions Paul O’Connor, professor in the Anthropology department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the everyday experience of Muslim minorities look like? We have often heard about what Muslims deal with in the West. But what about Muslim minorities in the East? This was one of the questions Paul O’Connor, professor in the Anthropology department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explores in the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong. In Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China’s World City (Hong Kong University Press, 2012), O’Connor provides an ethnography of everyday life for the various Muslim communities in this modern city. He outlines institutions and organizations in the religious landscape of permanent Muslim minority communities. He explores the meaning of various spaces in the urban environment, such as home, school, mosque, and public spaces like malls or the Chungking Mansions. He also examines the dynamics of food and language in shaping everyday practices and relationships. In our conversation we discuss changes occurring after the end of colonial power, multilingual opportunities, halal food, religious and secular education, racism, Indonesian foreign domestic workers, Muslim youth use of urban public and online spaces, Muslim minority experiences in East and West, and everyday hybridity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the everyday experience of Muslim minorities look like? We have often heard about what Muslims deal with in the West. But what about Muslim minorities in the East? This was one of the questions Paul O’Connor, professor in the Anthropology department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explores in the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong. In Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China’s World City (Hong Kong University Press, 2012), O’Connor provides an ethnography of everyday life for the various Muslim communities in this modern city. He outlines institutions and organizations in the religious landscape of permanent Muslim minority communities. He explores the meaning of various spaces in the urban environment, such as home, school, mosque, and public spaces like malls or the Chungking Mansions. He also examines the dynamics of food and language in shaping everyday practices and relationships. In our conversation we discuss changes occurring after the end of colonial power, multilingual opportunities, halal food, religious and secular education, racism, Indonesian foreign domestic workers, Muslim youth use of urban public and online spaces, Muslim minority experiences in East and West, and everyday hybridity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the everyday experience of Muslim minorities look like? We have often heard about what Muslims deal with in the West. But what about Muslim minorities in the East? This was one of the questions Paul O’Connor, professor in the Anthropology department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explores in the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong. In Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China’s World City (Hong Kong University Press, 2012), O’Connor provides an ethnography of everyday life for the various Muslim communities in this modern city. He outlines institutions and organizations in the religious landscape of permanent Muslim minority communities. He explores the meaning of various spaces in the urban environment, such as home, school, mosque, and public spaces like malls or the Chungking Mansions. He also examines the dynamics of food and language in shaping everyday practices and relationships. In our conversation we discuss changes occurring after the end of colonial power, multilingual opportunities, halal food, religious and secular education, racism, Indonesian foreign domestic workers, Muslim youth use of urban public and online spaces, Muslim minority experiences in East and West, and everyday hybridity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Asia’s World City might just be the perfect vacation destination for you!

Why Asia’s World City might just be the perfect vacation destination for you!

We continue discussing Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, focusing on the relationship between the individual, rational being and the Commonwealth or "World City". This week we will be approaching the topic from the lens of self-interest. How does Marcus Aurelius' view of a Commonwealth of rational beings connect with notions of self-interest? Further, how do Marcus Aurelius' exhortations to rid ourselves of anger and promote tolerance and patience connect with one's self-interest? These are some of the questions on which we will focus for this week's episode of EthicsTalk.

We continue discussing Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, focusing on the relationship between the individual, rational being and the Commonwealth or "World City".   This week we will be approaching the topic from the lens of self-interest.   How does Marcus Aurelius' view of a Commonwealth of rational beings connect with notions of self-interest?  Further, how do Marcus Aurelius' exhortations to rid ourselves of anger and promote tolerance and patience connect with one's self-interest?  These are some of the questions on which we will focus for this week's episode of EthicsTalk.

We continue discussing Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, focusing on the relationship between the individual, rational being and the Commonwealth or "World City".   This week we will be approaching the topic from the lens of self-interest.   How does Marcus Aurelius' view of a Commonwealth of rational beings connect with notions of self-interest?  Further, how do Marcus Aurelius' exhortations to rid ourselves of anger and promote tolerance and patience connect with one's self-interest?  These are some of the questions on which we will focus for this week's episode of EthicsTalk.

Not long ago I had a discussion (prompted, I think, by a poll in The Economist) with my colleague about which city on earth could boast that it was the true ‘World City'. We threw around a couple of ideas – it seems obligatory to mention something connected to China these days – before deciding that the city where we both sat was the true holder of that title. London has its frustrations, and as somebody who recently moved out of London I am acutely aware of some of them: the crowds, the transport system, the sheer expense! But it is also a quite remarkable and exciting place (as the Olympic games seem to have demonstrated), full of energy, history and a sense of occasion that belies its location in the corner of a slightly damp island off the north west coast of the Eurasian landmass. How this place became a real World City is the underlying story at the heart of Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward‘s London: A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 (Cambridge University Press, 2012). England and London in 1550 were slightly peripheral places, and certainly in the shadow of some of the true great cities of Europe and beyond. By 1750, however, London had been transformed into a place of innovation, wealth, power and progress, and England was well on the path to becoming a nation that was to shape much of the history of the world over the next two centuries. The story is also deeply human and very colourful, involving lashes of gin, some terrible smells, lots of sex, and countless accounts of amazing lives and shabby deaths. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and talk.

Not long ago I had a discussion (prompted, I think, by a poll in The Economist) with my colleague about which city on earth could boast that it was the true ‘World City’. We threw around a couple of ideas – it seems obligatory to mention something connected to China these days – before deciding that the city where we both sat was the true holder of that title. London has its frustrations, and as somebody who recently moved out of London I am acutely aware of some of them: the crowds, the transport system, the sheer expense! But it is also a quite remarkable and exciting place (as the Olympic games seem to have demonstrated), full of energy, history and a sense of occasion that belies its location in the corner of a slightly damp island off the north west coast of the Eurasian landmass. How this place became a real World City is the underlying story at the heart of Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward‘s London: A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 (Cambridge University Press, 2012). England and London in 1550 were slightly peripheral places, and certainly in the shadow of some of the true great cities of Europe and beyond. By 1750, however, London had been transformed into a place of innovation, wealth, power and progress, and England was well on the path to becoming a nation that was to shape much of the history of the world over the next two centuries. The story is also deeply human and very colourful, involving lashes of gin, some terrible smells, lots of sex, and countless accounts of amazing lives and shabby deaths. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago I had a discussion (prompted, I think, by a poll in The Economist) with my colleague about which city on earth could boast that it was the true ‘World City’. We threw around a couple of ideas – it seems obligatory to mention something connected to China these days – before deciding that the city where we both sat was the true holder of that title. London has its frustrations, and as somebody who recently moved out of London I am acutely aware of some of them: the crowds, the transport system, the sheer expense! But it is also a quite remarkable and exciting place (as the Olympic games seem to have demonstrated), full of energy, history and a sense of occasion that belies its location in the corner of a slightly damp island off the north west coast of the Eurasian landmass. How this place became a real World City is the underlying story at the heart of Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward‘s London: A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 (Cambridge University Press, 2012). England and London in 1550 were slightly peripheral places, and certainly in the shadow of some of the true great cities of Europe and beyond. By 1750, however, London had been transformed into a place of innovation, wealth, power and progress, and England was well on the path to becoming a nation that was to shape much of the history of the world over the next two centuries. The story is also deeply human and very colourful, involving lashes of gin, some terrible smells, lots of sex, and countless accounts of amazing lives and shabby deaths. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago I had a discussion (prompted, I think, by a poll in The Economist) with my colleague about which city on earth could boast that it was the true ‘World City’. We threw around a couple of ideas – it seems obligatory to mention something connected to China these days – before deciding that the city where we both sat was the true holder of that title. London has its frustrations, and as somebody who recently moved out of London I am acutely aware of some of them: the crowds, the transport system, the sheer expense! But it is also a quite remarkable and exciting place (as the Olympic games seem to have demonstrated), full of energy, history and a sense of occasion that belies its location in the corner of a slightly damp island off the north west coast of the Eurasian landmass. How this place became a real World City is the underlying story at the heart of Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward‘s London: A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 (Cambridge University Press, 2012). England and London in 1550 were slightly peripheral places, and certainly in the shadow of some of the true great cities of Europe and beyond. By 1750, however, London had been transformed into a place of innovation, wealth, power and progress, and England was well on the path to becoming a nation that was to shape much of the history of the world over the next two centuries. The story is also deeply human and very colourful, involving lashes of gin, some terrible smells, lots of sex, and countless accounts of amazing lives and shabby deaths. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Marshall talks to Alan Nakagawa; sound artist; visual artist; installation artist; founding member of Los Angeles' long-running, multi-disciplinary, multi-ethnic, soon-to-be-dissolved arts collective Collage Ensemble; director of the experimental music Ear Meal webcast; L.A. Metro public art executive; member of Otonomiyaki, the Southern California Soundscape Ensemble and Ear Diorama Ear; and very serious eater indeed.

Institute of Historical Research Lost London: managing change in a World City - seminar Philip Davies (English Heritage) Metropolitan History seminar series

Institute of Historical Research Lost London: managing change in a World City - discussion Philip Davies (English Heritage) Metropolitan History seminar series

With one of the most cosmopolitan populations in the world this trail is an insight into the origins of London's diverse community.

Celebrating the 2008 Olympic Games, this trail is an insight into the history of London's Chinese community.