Want to start speaking Ukrainian right away, or prepare yourself for meeting Ukrainians? Then check out this series of 60 conversational mini-lessons ― packed with realistic dialogues at a natural and slow speed, essential phrases for the most common situations, vocabulary boosters, grammar points… and more! All lessons are free, but you can get lesson notes and flashcards by becoming a premium member. Find out more at https://www.ukrainianlessons.com/fmu.
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Start learning Ukrainian, improve your skills at any level, discover Ukrainian culture, and fall in love with Ukrainian! 💙💛 It is not just a podcast, but a well-structured and easily accessible Ukrainian language course that can easily fit into your life. All lessons are free, and you can get lesson notes and flashcards by becoming a premium member. Find out more at ukrainianlessons.com.
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MPI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to the study of the movement of people worldwide.
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Dr. William Anderson Gittens D.D. is a renowned Barbadian author and speaker with a diverse background in media arts. Dr.William Anderson Gittens D.D., acceptance as a fellow “Doctor of Divinity, D.D., class of 2024, from Masters International University of Divinity, has a diverse background in media arts and culture. He has produced numerous multimedia documentaries and multimedia trailers as CEOof Devgro Media Arts Services.Dr.Gittens, has been recognized for his contributions to the field ...
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The Secret Life of Language dives into the cultures, arts, and histories that underpin and inform the diverse languages we speak. From the studios of the University of Melbourne’s School of Languages and Linguistics.
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Bilingual Kids Rock Podcast: Raising Multilingual Children, Multicultural Living, Growing Up With Multiple Languages.
Olena Centeno: Mother of 3 Bilingual Children, Ukrainian Living in USA, Multicultural Blogger
Bilingual Kids Rock Podcast is your place to connect with multilingual families, language experts, and passionate authors from around the world. We share actionable tips and motivational stories. Learn from our experiences so your journey raising multilingual children is enjoyable, manageable, and successful.
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Recorded before a live audience on Twitter Spaces, #LiveFromUkraine is hosted by Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes and features a diverse array of Ukrainian voices discussing different aspects of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every day we bring you the most important news and feature stories from hundreds of sources in Russia and across the former Soviet Union.
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A podcast from Columbia University’s Harriman Institute. Hear stories of lives upended by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Slavstvuyte is a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Slavic languages. Join me as we delve into the rich history, vibrant cultures, and diverse communities that make up the Slavic-speaking world. From Russian to Czech, Polish to Ukrainian, and everything in between, I will take you on a journey through the sounds, structures, and quirks that make Slavic languages unique. Each episode, your host, along with a variety of experts, will explore a different aspect of Slavic la ...
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‘I have the right to speak Russian’. Ukrainian writer Zhenia Berezhna on reclaiming the ‘language of the occupiers’
“No,” Meduza’s 10th anniversary art exhibition, is on view at Berlin’s Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien gallery through July 6. The project brings together artists and journalists to reflect on the major themes that have shaped the past decade — from dictatorship and war to fear and polarization. As part of our exploration of that last theme, Meduza i…
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Russian war veteran killed in Stavropol explosion; governor cites possible ‘Ukrainian terrorist attack’
A veteran of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Zaur Gurtsiev, was killed in an explosion in Stavropol, Russia. After returning from the front, Gurtsiev joined the “Time of Heroes” program — a Kremlin initiative aimed at placing war veterans in government roles — and was serving as the city’s first deputy mayor. His death was announced by Stavropol Krai Gove…
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Authorities in St. Petersburg, Russia, have proposed banning foreign nationals from working as taxi drivers and couriers through the end of the year, according to a draft order by Governor Alexander Beglov published on the city’s official website. The proposal calls for “a ban in 2025 on the employment of foreign nationals” by businesses operating …
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Police in the Russian city of Kovrov (roughly 175 miles northeast of Moscow) have arrested three members of a far-right organization on charges of aggravated kidnapping. The suspects are reportedly local men in their late twenties and early thirties who belong to the group “Russkaya Obshchina” (Russian Community). Two of the three men have already …
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A court in Moscow has sentenced former Kazan Federal University president Ilshat Gafurov to 22 years in prison for inciting and orchestrating the 1999 murder of Aidar Israfilov, who was killed amid a dispute over municipal revenue from market fees. At the time, Gafurov was head of the Yelabuga district in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, while Israf…
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Behind closed blast doors. Danish and German journalists uncover detailed blueprints offering an unprecedented look inside Russia’s nuclear weapons silos
Russia is conducting a large-scale modernization of the underground silos that store its missiles with strategic nuclear warheads, journalists from the Danish investigative project Danwatch and the German publication Der Spiegel have discovered. The investigation, presented on May 28, states that Danwatch journalists obtained more than two million …
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‘Emotions are running high’. Putin has yet to respond to Trump calling him ‘crazy,’ but Kremlin officials have plenty to say
Amid massive Russian strikes on Ukraine and stalled peace negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump has begun to sharply criticize Vladimir Putin, calling the Russian leader “CRAZY,” accusing him of “needlessly killing a lot of people,” and warning that he is “playing with fire.” Putin has yet to respond publicly, but Russian officials have called …
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Russian teen fatally stabs four friends at birthday party in small Siberian town, then dies in fire
Late last night in a small town in Russia’s Irkutsk region, a 17-year-old attacked his acquaintances with a knife, killing four teenagers and injuring four others before reportedly setting fire to the dacha where they had gathered to celebrate a birthday. The attacker died in the blaze, authorities said. According to reports, earlier in the evening…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, AFP reported on Wednesday. “If Putin is not comfortable with a bilateral meeting, or if everyone wants it to be a trilateral meeting, I don’t mind. I am ready for any format,” Zelensky told reporters on Tue…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that he is losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though no decision has yet been made about next steps, Politico reported, citing several U.S. officials. “Putin is getting dangerously close to burning the golden bridge that Trump has set out before him,” one official told the outlet. Still, …
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The Ukrainian military targeted multiple Russian regions, including the Moscow region, in a major drone attack on Tuesday night, according to local officials. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Russian air defenses intercepted 33 drones approaching the capital. One drone struck the Elma technopark in the suburb of Zelenograd, where eyewitness footag…
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Russia is building power lines in occupied parts of Ukraine, apparently in an effort to connect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to its own power grid, The New York Times reported, citing a new report by Greenpeace. Satellite images included in the report show the construction of new transmission lines. Starting in early February, Russia has be…
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A former Moscow State University professor died by suicide on May 27 after scammers stole his life savings. Seventy-eight-year-old Boris Boyarintsev reportedly sold two apartments to raise more than 50 million rubles ($623,000), which he then transferred to the scammers. According to Telegram channel Baza, his body was found with a copy of a crimin…
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A visitor to the Moscow Zoo tried to poison several lynx and leopards, General Director Svetlana Akulova announced in a statement on May 27, after a routine inspection revealed “scattered pills of unknown origin” in the animals' enclosures. Surveillance cameras captured footage of an unidentified man throwing the pills over the enclosure barriers. …
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Zelensky vows ‘symmetrical response’ as Moscow threatens Ukraine for ‘playing drone games’ on Russian territory
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on Tuesday that Moscow will retaliate for recent Ukrainian drone attacks on targets inside Russia. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised Kyiv's own “symmetrical response” should Russian attacks continue. “They in Russia must feel the consequences of what they are doing against Ukraine. A…
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Spoiler: the USSR is still dead. A Putin adviser claims the Soviet Union still legally exists — what’s that about?
Russian cadets carry a replica of the Victory Banner at a memorial event in St. Petersburg marking 80 years since the end of World War II. May 2025. In late May 2025, several Russian public figures — including presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov — claimed that legally speaking, the Soviet Union still exists and that the breakup of the USSR by its c…
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In 2020, students across the United States participated in a destructive TikTok trend that involved vandalizing school bathrooms. This week, a cadet school in the Russian city of Saratov became the center of a different online craze in which students perform ceremonies to “transfer” control of school bathrooms. Though the ritual causes no property …
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‘Prison diary’. Convicted Russian agent Maria Butina’s memoir of her U.S. justice system experience comes to the small screen
Maria Butina attends the premiere of ‘Prison Diary’ at the Russian Justice Ministry building in Moscow. May 12, 2025. The Russian government has long used entertainment as a tool of propaganda, but its investment in pro-Kremlin content has surged since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. One of its latest productions is a TV series based on…
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U.S. President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” lifting all restrictions imposed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, on Ukraine’s military operations, the Kyiv Post reported on Tuesday, citing two Western officials. The report does not specify which restrictions are under review, including whether they involve arms shipments or limits on strikes …
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'We should respond in kind'. Putin calls for Russia to 'strangle' foreign tech firms like Zoom and Microsoft
During a meeting with Russian business leaders on Monday, Vladimir Putin called for foreign IT companies that continue operating in Russia while allegedly working against its interests to be “strangled.” “I say this without any hesitation — because they’re trying to strangle us. So we should respond in kind, that’s all,” Putin said. “We didn’t kick…
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Russia has started providing naval escorts for its 'shadow fleet' ships in Baltic Sea, Finnish defense minister says
Russia has begun sending military ships to escort tankers from its "shadow fleet" in the Gulf of Finland, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said in a new interview with the news agency Yle, calling the move unprecedented. “There has always been a Russian military presence in the region… But what’s new in the current situation is that Russia i…
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The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has filed a lawsuit over forged versions of its covers, it announced on its website Monday. “Fake ‘covers’ are appearing online that mimic the magazine’s style and shamelessly use the signatures of our artists. Who’s behind this deception? We don’t know yet, which is why we’ve filed a complaint against an…
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Talks between the European Union and the United States on coordinating efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by Russia have ended in failure, the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on May 26, citing an internal document from Germany’s Foreign Ministry. The document refers to a meeting of the E.U. Foreign Affairs Council held in Brus…
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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing new sanctions on Russia as early as this week, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the sources, Trump has become increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of peace negotiations and with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing strikes on Ukrai…
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‘I’m tired of living in hell’. Appealing to Putin for relief from pollution and unsafe housing, Russians find themselves under investigation instead
Across the country, Russians frustrated by factory emissions, dilapidated housing, and pollution are turning to the president for help. After their complaints to prosecutors, local officials, and police go unanswered, they record public video appeals to Vladimir Putin — hoping someone in power will finally listen. But instead of holding polluters a…
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‘A kind of James Bond figure’. Three years after Zhirinovsky’s death, successor Leonid Slutsky pushes to rebrand the ultra-nationalist LDPR as Russia’s ‘party of diplomacy’
For 30 years, the deceptively named Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) was defined by its larger-than-life founder, Vladimir Zhirinovsky. A bombastic ultranationalist, Zhirinovsky openly espoused expansionist views and demonized the West long before this became the norm in Russian politics. Now, three years after his death, Zhirinovsky’s suc…
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Update: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the decision by Western countries to lift restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine “dangerous,” saying that it “directly contradicts” Russia’s “efforts to move toward a political resolution.” Germany, the U.K., France, and the U.S. have lifted restrictions on how far the weapons they…
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Kremlin says Trump’s post accusing Putin of ‘needlessly killing’ people was result of U.S. president’s ‘emotional overload’
Donald Trump’s social media post criticizing Vladimir Putin over Russia’s attacks on Ukraine over the weekend was the result of “emotional overload,” the Kremlin said on Monday. “The launch of the negotiations process, which the American side worked very hard to make happen, is a major achievement. We are truly grateful to the Americans and persona…
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Russian forces launched drone and missile strikes on Ukraine overnight on Monday, targeting several regions, including Kyiv, where an air raid alert lasted for six hours. Local officials said the attack on the Kyiv region involved both drones and cruise missiles. Several private homes and outbuildings were damaged. No casualties were reported, acco…
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‘He has gone absolutely CRAZY’: Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Putin after deadly strike on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin following Russia’s deadly large-scale strike on Ukraine overnight on May 25. “I don’t know what’s wrong with him,” Trump told reporters on Sunday, as quoted by Reuters. “What the hell happened to him? Right? He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about th…
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Supporting Migrants Returning to Fragile Contexts: Lessons from Iraq and Somalia
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56:49As the focus on returning failed asylum seekers and other migrants to their countries of origin remains high, there is a commensurate need to consider reintegration support that assists returnees in rebuilding their lives. Reintegration programs help returnees establish the social, economic, and psychosocial foundations needed to regain stability a…
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Immigration Actions in First 100 Days of Trump Second Term
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1:10:57During his campaign, Donald Trump pledged swift and sweeping actions on immigration enforcement and policymaking more broadly. From his first day back in office, President Trump and his team began delivering on their promised “shock and awe,” with policies ranging from a halt to refugee resettlement and dramatically widened immigration enforcement …
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Podcast 210: The Secret Language of Leaves © 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-5-3
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12:23Podcast 210: The Secret Language of Leaves © 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-5-3 filmed by Dr. William Anderson Gittens,D.D. of Devgro Media Arts Services®2015,Bridgetown Barbados I wish to express gratitude to the Creator for guiding me and my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens, for their guidance and creative expression. Thanks to those who assisted m…
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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: In a Climate Tinderbox, Migration Can Spark Violence
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22:48Under the right circumstances, climate-induced migration can aggravate the drivers of violent conflict. In places such as the Middle East and West Africa’s Sahel region, migration during times of environmental precarity can upset delicate social and demographic balances and place additional pressure on local authorities. Left to fester, the results…
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ISBN 978-976-97521-3-9 Podcast 209: Culture, Identity, and Wisdom in the Buzz on Bees © 2025.mp3
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25:08WORKS CITED Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D easysociology.com http://www.biodiversitybc.org/assets/pressReleases/BBCPrinciplesWEB.pdf https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/45648/chapter-abstract/454420626?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://askabiologist.asu.edu/insect-and-human-biology https://beekeepingtrove.com/the-cultural-significance-of-bees-a…
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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Climate Change, Migration & Conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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22:24Floods, drought, extreme temperatures, and other climate events have devastated parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Repercussions of climate change come on top of years of conflict, which have left countless numbers of people unable to adapt to changing conditions. In response, many have fled, either in short-term displacement or permanent migration…
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A Dialogue Through the Ages © 2025 ISBN978-976-97521-2-2
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9:47Podcast 208, A Dialogue Through the Ages © 2025 ISBN978-976-97521-2-2 The spiritual growth of Job and Moses will be examined in "A Dialogue Through the Ages © 2025 ISBN978-976-97521-2-2" in this episode of E-publication 365: An Insightful Journey, Podcast 208. We will examine these biblical characters' complicated lives together, drawing on their c…
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My Personal Experience Exploring East Jersey Olde Towne The Village© 2025.mp3
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12:50Podcast Episode 206: My Personal Experience Exploring East Jersey Old Town The Village© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-1-5 Hi and welcome to yet another enlightening episode of my podcast, listeners! I am Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.coming to you from lovely Barbados. As a doctor of theology, author, podcaster, photojournalist, media arts specialist…
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Exploring The Cultural Mosaic Of Barbados © 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-0-8.mp3
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12:50Exploring The Cultural Mosaic Of Barbados © 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-0-8.mp3 Podcast 207 The Cultural Mosaic of Barbados Through the Lens of a Documentarian © 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-0-8 filmed by Dr. William Anderson Gittens,D.D. of Devgro Media Arts Services®2015 Bridgetown Barbados I wish to express gratitude to the Creator for guiding me and my …
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Podcast 205: "The Threads of Faith - A Dialogue Across Time© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-9-7.mp3
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9:17Podcast 205: "The Threads of Faith - A Dialogue Across Time© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-9-7 filmed by Dr. William Anderson Gittens,D.D. of Devgro Media Arts Services®2015 Bridgetown Barbados I wish to express gratitude to the Creator for guiding me and my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens, for their guidance and creative expression. Thanks to thos…
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The Dual Significance of 'The Word' and 'God's Word'© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-8-0
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17:38The Dual Significance of 'The Word' and 'God's Word'© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-8-0 Podcast 204: The Dual Significance of 'The Word' and 'God's Word'© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-8-0 filmed by Dr. William Anderson Gittens,D.D. of Devgro Media Arts Services®2015 Bridgetown Barbados I wish to express gratitude to the Creator for guiding me and my late pare…
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The Language of Black and White Photography: An Academic Exploration© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-5-9
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26:41ABSTRACT Explaining The Language of Black and White Photography: An Academic Exploration© 2025 is crucial for me as a Photojournalists, Doctor of Divinity and Media arts specialists because it enhances understanding, motivates people, and allows them to apply what they've studied to new situations.Given the aforementioned, I felt it was essential t…
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Photographing Bees Delicate Beauty and Fascinating Behaviours ©2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-7-3
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18:53In this illuminating episode of "Photographing Bees: Delicate Beauty and Amazing Behaviours," host Dr. William Anderson Gittens, a Barbadian Author and Photojournalist, explores the intricate world of bees and their profound impact on our environment and culture. Delving into the evolutionary journey of these remarkable creatures from carnivorous w…
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Reaching Irregular Migrants in Europe: Harnessing the Value of Counselling
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1:07:48Connecting with and providing counselling to irregular migrants, especially those living on the streets or in transit, is crucial for addressing irregular migration. Yet it remains a challenging and underexplored area, due in part to the difficulty engaging with a population often living in precarity and avoiding contact with authorities due to fea…
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The Role of Legal Deposit in Preserving National Heritage ©2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-6-6 Podcast 201
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12:36Podcast 201 The Role of Legal Deposit in Preserving National Heritage ©2025 ISBN 978-976-97471-6-6 filmed by Dr. William Anderson Gittens,D.D. of Devgro Media Arts Services®2015 Bridgetown Barbados I wish to express gratitude to the Creator for guiding me and my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens, for their guidance and creative expression. Than…
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