Τα καλύτερα Bradbury 100 podcast (2024)

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Bradbury 100 - Episode 57 - Bradbury 100 LIVE for 2024 59:58

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This is the audio from my 2024 livestreamed version of the podcast, which went out over Facebook and Youtube.If you want the full effect, you can find the VIDEO recording of the livestream on YouTube, at: https://youtube.com/live/SBGtfPQZYBwΑπό τον Bradbury 100 podcast by bradburymedia.co.uk

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New book pays tribute to pioneering ornithologist and resistance fighter Veleslav Wahl 14:00

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One of the winners of this year’s Most Beautiful Czech Books of the Year Award is Birds of Prague 1800-2020, published by the Czech Ornithological Society and Revolver Revue. It follows up on the work of the pioneering Czechoslovak ornithologist Veleslav Wahl, who was executed in 1951 by the Communist regime for alleged treason. The impressive volu…

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Want to try on the crown of Czech kings? Barrandov studios loans its film replica! 2:59

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The Crown of St. Wenceslas made for the coronation of Charles IV has a magic attraction. It is rarely put on display and people cue up for hours to see it. Few people know that there is a replica of it at Barrandov film studios that anyone can borrow.

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Informing the world about the horrors of Auschwitz: 100 years since the birth of Rudolf Vrba 3:29

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Today marks the centenary of the birth of Rudolf Vrba, a Czechoslovak and Jewish biochemist, who escaped from the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1942 together with fellow prisoner Alfréd Wetzler. Together they published the Vrba–Wetzler report. This eyewitness description is credited with waking the world up to the full horrors happening at Auschw…

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Conventional Wisdom (episode 46) 57:44

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August 2024 saw the World Science Fiction Convention, held in Glasgow, Scotland. Phil stayed at home, but intrepid traveller Colin crossed a continent and an ocean to experience his first Worldcon. Find out how he got on - and how Phil and Colin somehow managed not to meet, despite both being in England at the same time... Also in today's show, a s…

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Beaver tail, bear paws and squirrel meat: Olomouc exhibition presents historic cookbooks 3:27

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Beaver tail, bear paws or squirrel meat - these are just some of the ingredients from historic recipes currently on display at the Olomouc Research Library . The exhibition presenting unique cookbooks from the Middle Ages until the 1930s will run in the Moravian city until November.

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Fort Hanička: intended as a nuclear shelter during totalitarianism, now it functions as a museum 2:49

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Built to protect Czechoslovakia against Nazi Germany and later repurposed as a nuclear shelter by the Communist regime, Fort Hanička served neither purpose. Today it is a museum that attracts thousands of military enthusiasts.

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#102 - Hourly Wage Compensation with Michael Fortinberry 17:20

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Episode 102 discusses Hourly Wage Compensation with Michael Fortinberry. As the driving force behind Protiv, Michael aims to reshape the hourly pay system. This not only ensures fair compensation but also significantly reduces labor costs. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn how to reshape your Hourly Wage Compensation. Use it to your advanta…

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The end of the Prague Spring - David Bradbury in Prague 12:00

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David Bradbury is a former director general of the British Library. In 1968, the foreign language student found himself in Czechoslovakia right after the Soviet-led invasion. Despite the unusual times, he formed lifelong friendships with a number of Czechs, and an ongoing affinity for the country. I caught up with David during a recent visit to Pra…

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Film Waves recreates battle outside Czechoslovak Radio 3:26

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The first days of the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia were closely tied to the Czechoslovak Radio building in front of which bloody clashes took place and at least 15 civilians were killed. The newly released film Waves, inspired by the true story of a group of journalists from the radio’s foreign service section, focuses on these traumatic e…

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The night that changed everything: Menzel and Forman recall the 1968 invasion 5:27

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On August 21, 1968 Soviet-led Warsaw Pact troops invaded Czechoslovakia, crushing the Prague Spring and ushering in a long period of political and moral decline. More than 130 people died during the invasion and thousands fled the country in the years that followed. The late Czech filmmakers Jiří Menzel and Miloš Forman share their personal memorie…

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Scientists: Venus of Věstonice made of clay 2:59

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Venus of Dolní Věstonice, a Stone-Age ceramic sculpture of a female figure considered one of the oldest pieces of art in the world, was made from fragments of rocks and tiny fossils, not mammoth bones as previously believed. The discovery was made by experts from the Moravian Museum in Brno using micro-CT scanning. I discussed the findings, which h…

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#101 - Business Accounting for Non-Accounts with Nolan Bradbury 14:58

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Episode 101 discusses Business Accounting for Non-Accountants with Nolan Bradbury. This topic is definitely for me and probably for you. Nolan Bradbury uses his years of accounting experience to help you use accounting to your benefit. He understands that for many business owners, accounting is often seen as their least favorite aspect of running a…

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Zenna's People and Pauline's Lizzie (episode 45) 1:08:57

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The first women to appear (as "soloists") on the ballot for science fiction's Hugo Awards were Zenna Henderson and Pauline Ashwell, in 1959. (Catherine L. Moore had appeared on an earlier ballot, but for a collaboration with Henry Kuttner.) Fearing that Henderson and Ashwell might be drifting into obscurity, Colin and Phil set out to review their H…

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Twin wedding rings of the Rožmberks come together after 423 years 3:19

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The Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod is the final resting place of the Rožmberk clan, one of the richest and mightiest noble families in Bohemia. Thanks to cutting-edge technology experts have been able to view its interior and even produce replicas of the twin wedding rings of Petr Vok and his wife Kateřina.…

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Anton Raphael Mengs: a native of Ústí nad Labem who taught Francisco Goya 9:43

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Anton Raphael Mengs, one of the most prominent artists in 18th century Europe was born in Ústí nad Labem. We take a closer look at his connection to this region.

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Czech archaeologists discover a 7,000-year-old Neolithic settlement 3:21

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Archaeologists have uncovered a Neolithic settlement in Dobren, near Kutná Hora. This site, inhabited by the region's earliest farmers during the early Stone Age, provides insight into life in the Czech lands seven thousand years ago.

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New Archaeological App Unveils Hidden Underground of Prague Castle 2:34

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The previously inaccessible underground of Prague Castle has been unveiled with the release of a new archaeological app. This application allows visitors to view the remains of buildings dating from the 9th and 10th centuries up to the 15th century, located beneath reinforced concrete structures spanning several thousand square meters.…

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#100 - 100th Episode Podcast Review 10:05

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Episode 100 reviews the previous Episodes and the value they bring to you. This podcast series brings you hands-on, knowledgeable experience, and actionable insights. Episode Benefits: Hear principles that will help you improve and implement your business ideas and strategy. Including tactics that will make your company exceptional. This Podcast se…

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Exceptionally well-preserved Neolithic settlement found near Kutná Hora 4:20

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Czech archaeologists have discovered a Neolithic settlement near the central Bohemian town of Kutná Hora. Built approximately 7,000 years ago, it has been exceptionally well-preserved, including the floor plans of four long houses. I discussed the details of the discovery with Daniel Pilař from the Czech Academy of Sciences’ Department of Prehistor…

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#99 - Disaster and Disruption Planning with Patrick Hardy 16:59

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Episode 99 discusses Disaster and Disruption Planning with Patrick Hardy. Take that 1st Step, Patrick brings his hands-on Disaster and Disruption experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve and implement your Disaster and Disruption Plan. Hear some principles that can make your Disaster and Disruption P…

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“He won the hearts of many in Plzeň”: US veteran George Thompson dies at 99 2:52

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The American war veteran George Thompson, who helped liberate Plzeň in May 1945 with the 16th Armored Division, has died at the age of 99. He was the last of the surviving American veterans who liberated the city and returned repeatedly for the annual Liberation Festival. The West Bohemian capital held a memorial in his honour on Monday.…

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Hugos Where I Goes (episode 44) 1:16:49

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We're back - and it's the time to review this year's Hugo-nominated short stories! The Hugos are the awards given by members of the annual World Science Fiction Convention (whose numbers this year will include our very own Colin, who will be attending the worldcon in Glasgow). Also in today's episode, we have a quiz. Sort of. See if you can get it …

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Members of Slánský family rehabilitated seven decades later 3:29

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Seventy years after the execution of Rudolf Slánský, a prominent Communist Party member convicted in an infamous 1952 show trial, a court in Prague has rehabilitated his wife and son in memoriam. The court found that they had been illegally deprived of their personal freedom by the communist regime.

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Ancient Egyptian scribes faced similar risks as today’s office workers, says new Czech research 3:41

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The work of ancient Egyptian scribes left specific traces on their skeletons, suggests a new study by Czech scientists. It shows that certain degenerative changes to the spine and joints were much more common in scribes than in other men.

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Cyril and Methodius, Apostles to the Slavs 28:35

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Saints Cyril and Methodius, often revered as the Apostles to the Slavs, are celebrated each year on the 5th of July. This day is also a public holiday in both Czechia and Slovakia.

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Film critic on why ‘Waves’ received several-minute standing ovation at Karlovy Vary 3:23

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Jiří Mádl's new film Vlny (Waves) premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Monday night to a several-minute standing ovation. The film, set against the backdrop of the Prague Spring and the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, tells the story of a group of journalists from Czechoslovak Radio’s foreign service section who…

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#98 - Marketing Plus with Mike Maynard 11:03

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Episode 98 discusses Marketing Plus with Mike Maynard. Take that 1st Step, Mike brings his hands-on marketing experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve your Marketing. Hear some principles that can make your marketing exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executiv…

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Unique Bronze Age hoard discovered in north Bohemia 3:24

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Archaeologists from the Museum in Roudnice nad Labem have announced a rare discovery. While surveying a site in the small town of Budyně nad Ohří they came across a number of bronze artefacts, including pieces of jewellery, dating back over 3500 years.

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#97 - Internships with Robert J. Khoury 15:55

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Episode 97 discusses Internships, with Robert J. Khoury. Take that 1st Step, Rob brings his hands-on internship strategy experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve your Internship Experience. Hear some principles that make internships exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and …

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Triffids, Cuckoos and Lichen: John Wyndham (episode 43) 1:10:06

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We're back, with an episode about the great British SF writer John Wyndham. On many occasions we've found ourselves talking about his books - such as The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos - but now we attempt to do them justice with a closer look. For the full show notes, visit our blog at 101sf.blogspot.com…

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Veteran Jawa 750 sports car to take part in 1000 Miles of Czechoslovakia race after 90-year break 3:06

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A newly restored Jawa 750, which appeared at the start of the legendary 1930s race Thousand Miles of Czechoslovakia, was recently unveiled at the National Technical Museum in Prague. This Thursday, the fiery red sports car will take part in the race again, 90 years after its first appearance.

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Photographer Bohumil Dobrovolský, who captured 1968 invasion, dies at 89 2:07

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Czechs are paying tribute to the photographer Bohumil Dobrovolský, who died on Wednesday at the age of 89. He is best known for his photographs documenting the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968.

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D-Day celebrations overshadowed by Russia’s war on Ukraine 3:04

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The 80th anniversary of D-Day, otherwise known as "Operation Overlord," will remember the Allied soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on 6 June, 1944. Czech President Petr Pavel will attend, along with 25 other world leaders, 43,000 officers, and more than a million visitors.

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#96 - Executive Leadership Growth with Jim Bishop 11:35

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Episode 96 discusses Executive Leadership Growth, with Jim Bishop. Jim brings his hands-on executive development experience and actionable insights to you. Episode Benefits: You will hear how to improve your Executive Leadership Skills. Hear the difference between Good Leaders and Great Leaders. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners an…

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Zlatá Koruna monastery boasts authentic Baroque pharmacy exhibition 2:40

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Have you ever wondered what a Baroque pharmacy looked like? The answer lies in a monastery called Zlatá Koruna, in southern Bohemia, which recently re-created such a pharmacy from authentic items dating back to the 18th century.

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Exhibition highlights South Bohemia’s Celtic past 3:15

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A new exhibition highlighting the Celtic history of South Bohemia is currently underway in the South Bohemian Museum in České Budějovice. It presents the latest archaeological findings, but also sheds light on the everyday life of people living in the region during the Iron Age.

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#95 - Building Your Future with Jason Yarusi 15:32

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Episode 95 discusses Building Your Future, with Jason Yarusi. Take that 1st Step, Jason brings his hands-on experience and actionable insights to you. He transforms complex concepts into practical takeaways. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as…

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Off On A Tangent - more interview fun with award-winning novelist Robert J. Sawyer (episode 42) 51:59

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Time for another regular episode of the podcast, and this time we have more interview goodness from the Hugo- and Nebula-winning SF writer Robert J. Sawyer. We had so much fun talking to Rob about his new novel The Downloaded (see episode 40) that we decided to gather up the more general parts of our discussion into a separate segment. So here you …

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Decision to keep Soviet-era sculpture at Prague’s Anděl metro station “a compromise” 6:05

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If you’ve taken the metro to Prague’s Anděl station, you may have noticed a bronze sculpture that reads ‘Moskva-Praha’. Constructed in 1985, it was meant to symbolize friendship between Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union. After the fall of the regime, it remained, stirring debate amongst the public. Recently, Prague City Hall decided to add a plaq…

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Ferdinand Porsche, car designer whose idea made it from the Earth to the Moon 8:04

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Ferdinand Porsche was a Liberec-born genius engineer, who designed the first-ever hybrid car. He also contributed to the development of Volkswagen Beetle, which remained in production for 65 years.

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Klárov: Prague’s “secret metro station” 2:59

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Thursday marks exactly 50 years since the opening of the first section of the Prague metro, running between Kačerov and Florenc on the C line. Today there are 61 stations and three lines. But did you know that there is also a secret metro station, known as Klárov? Classified as confidential, it was one of the best-kept secrets of the Communist era.…

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#94 - Executive Communication with Loreta Tarozaite 15:17

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Episode 94 discusses Executive Communication, stage and on-camera presence, with Loreta Tarozaite. Loreta Tarozaite uses her years of TV News, storytelling, and speaking to help you properly present yourself either speaking or on-camera to effectively, concisely, tell your story. Episode Benefits: You can expect to learn how you can improve your sp…

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One of last two surviving WWII Czechoslovak RAF veterans turns 100 3:30

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One of the final two Czechoslovak RAF veterans still alive today celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday. Jiří Pavel Kafka, also one of the “Winton children”, marked his centenary in the hangar of Prague’s Kbely military airport in the company of family and army representatives.

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A Festival of Sci-Fi (bonus episode!) 34:27

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This is a bonus episode of Science Fiction 101, in which we abandon our quizzes and throw our past/present/future items out the window, and just give you a straightforward interview. It's all about staging a science fiction film festival! Our guest is Russ Repp, who is responsible for the mammoth, eight-week, science fiction film festival currently…

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"This old crone has claws": Kafka's Prague 12:56

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In today's episode of our series In Franz Kafka’s Footsteps we are back in Prague to visit places where the famous writer lived, worked and wrote, and also where he spent his free time.

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Roma Holocaust victims finally honored with dignified memorial in Lety 3:26

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Roma representatives, top officials and cultural figures attended the opening of a memorial to Romany and Sinti victims of the Holocaust in Lety, south Bohemia on Tuesday. Due to communist neglect, the site of a former concentration camp originally served as a pig farm and it took close to three decades for the state to buy out the property and ere…

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Prague Uprising monument set for spot where Konev statue stood 2:42

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A new monument honouring the courage of those who fought in the May 1945 Prague Uprising has been selected in a public competition and will be erected in the Bubeneč district. It will replace a statue of the Soviet Army commander Ivan Konev, which was removed in 2020.

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Download and Chill with Robert J. Sawyer (episode 40) 1:05:52

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Time for a new episode of the podcast. This time Colin and Phil meet the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author Robert J. Sawyer, to discuss his new novel The Downloaded. You may recall we reviewed the Audible Original full-cast audio version of The Downloaded a couple of episodes ago (you can find it here). We were keen to find out how the book version d…

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#93 - Strategy, Transformation, Growth with Jim Stevenson 16:43

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Episode 93 discusses the power of teams along with Strategy, Transformation, and Growth with Jim Stevenson. Splitting his time between Los Angeles, California and London, England, Jim Stevenson is the founder and CEO of Bletchley Group, a renowned International Growth Consultancy with 23 years of expertise in strategy, transformation, and growth. H…

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