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Look History in the Eye, MelbourneThe Sandy Point skeleton: Solving a decades-old enigmaUnravel the enigma of the 'Sandy Point Man'. Discover how advanced forensic techniques combined with historical detective work put a name to a skeleton discovered off the coast of Victoria in 2017. With Victorian forensic experts Dr. Dadna Hartman and Dr. Runa Daniel leading the charge, hear how they applied complex methods like bomb pulse dating and forensic genetic genealogy to give the body a name and reveal what happened the day he disappeared.This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all...2025-01-0742 min
FT News BriefingChina is not out of the woods yetA top IMF official has warned that central banks need to move cautiously on cutting rates this year, BP has appointed interim boss Murray Auchincloss as its permanent chief executive, and Rishi Sunak quelled a rightwing Conservative revolt over his flagship Rwanda asylum bill. Plus, the FT’s Joe Leahy explains why China’s population decline accelerated in 2023 as its economy grew at one of the lowest rates in decades. Mentioned in this podcast:IMF official warns central banks against fuelling inflation with rapid rate cuts Stocks drop as ECB and UK inflat...2024-01-1810 min
FT News BriefingChatGPT generates US investigationThe UK government has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to London, and US regulators are going after the company behind ChatGPT. Plus, the FT’s Beijing bureau chief, Joe Leahy, explains how China’s youth are dealing with high levels of unemployment. Mentioned in this podcast: ChatGPT maker investigated by US regulators over AI risksPrince Mohammed bin Salman invited to visit UK in autumnRachman Review: Will this year’s climate talks be a washout?China’s youth left behind as jobs crisis mountsThe...2023-07-1407 minFT News BriefingChina makes a show of corporate raidingDisney sharply reduced its losses from video streaming in the second quarter, US inflation dipped to its lowest level since April 2021, and the FT’s Joe Leahy explains China’s crackdown on foreign business due diligence firms, including Capvision, Bain and Mintz. Mentioned in this podcast:Disney shaves streaming losses as subscription fees riseUS inflation eases to 4.9% in April as Fed tightening takes effectChina raids multiple offices of international consultancy CapvisionSpotify ejects thousands of AI-made songs in purge of fake streamsThe FT Ne...2023-05-1108 min
Hang Up Your Superhero CapeIn Conversation with Fiona JacobQUOTE OF THE DAY:
Beyond the thought of overwhelm, burnout and stress, and the speed of our over-thinking, there is that space of quietude, calm, peace of mind and wise insight. Fiona Jacob 2022
In this episode of Hang up your Superhero Cape I am speaking with Fiona Jacob. We discuss the nature of resilience and our capacity for it with an experienced coach who has also worked at the coal-face of healthcare as a nurse in very traumatic contexts and as a leader in healthcare. Our conversation culminates in a sense of hope for...2022-04-1934 min
Out Of The CloudsAnnie Lee on safe events during COVID, setting healthy boundaries and not planning for perfectionIn this episode, host Anne Muhlethaler interviews her good friend, entrepreneur and event planner Annie Lee. Annie is known as “The Wedding Doctor” by Refinery29, “The Party Planner” by New York Magazine, a “celebrity entertaining expert” by People Magazine and Shape Magazine’s “Woman in Action – Entertaining Expert.” An event and wedding specialist for nearly 15 years, Annie has been an industry spokesperson for safety in events since early in the pandemic. She continues to run her own events company, Daughter of Design, while also developing a major project, Plannie. Dubbed ‘Uber for events’, with Plannie she hopes to open the possibility f...2022-02-151h 22
Citizen Femme's Podcast - Passport to...S3 E5: FIONA LEAHYIn Episode Five, Season Three, the stellar Fiona Leahy, Founder and Creative Director of Fiona Leahy Design, joins Sheena to discuss her tantalizing career in event planning.From enchanting Irish weddings to extravagant bashes around the globe, here, Leahy shares her creative inspirations and tales of parties past, plus great event planning tips and some sage advice vis-à-vis tablescaping.Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1035 min
DU Players -Podcasts, Radio Plays & MiscellaneousSugarKissAngel Hill - Episode 6: FinaleAs the smoke clears over SugarKissAngel Hill, the residents gather in the CoffeeNut Cafe to remember the dead. But from beyond the grave, Miss Betty Butterdish has her final say and SugarKissAngel Hill will never be the same again.
As this is our last episode, here is a list of the phenomenal creatives who have brought the show to life who we want to give a massive shout out to:
This Radio Drama Soap Opera was written by: Em Ormonde, Hiram Harrington, Mary-Kate O’Harte, Ross Coleman, Ceola Daly, Jessica Timlin, Buse Tobin, CN Smith, Lo...2020-05-171h 38
HOSTEing Laura Jackson“I’ve just remembered I’ve got my Christmas wreath up” - Fiona LeahyFor the final episode of season one, Laura speaks to Irish-born Creative Director and founder of her eponymous brand, Fiona Leahy Design, Fiona Leahy who has designed parties most of us could only dream of. Having made the jump from fashion to party planning 13 years ago, her catalogue of conquests and events stretch from Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson’s wedding to a Yayoi Kusama event for Louis Vuitton and Nat Rothchilds 40th birthday in Montenegro. If you have ever come across an event or tablescape image where your heart literally skips a beat, Fiona was probably the maste...2020-03-1338 min
Wardrobe Icons 'ICONversations'Creativity X Fiona LeahyLaura fell head over heels with event planner Fiona Leahy’s tablescapes on the tiles… and then the woman behind them. Fiona is a master at designing celebrations that transport you to another world. And as someone who often has to create these magical moments under different sorts of pressure—but always with so much passion and unbridled imagination—we were intrigued to discuss CREATIVITY. Where does it come from? Can you learn to be creative or is it ingrained? And does stress help or hinder our creativity? As you’ll hear, Laura and Fiona don’t agree on every point—but we...2019-10-2229 min
Class Time with Dr. LovellUnit 5 - Negotiating the Senses Online and in the MuseumAn overview of Unit 5: Negotiating the Senses: Online and in the Museum, with Readings by Fiona Candlin • Helen Rees Leahy • Mette Thobo-Carlsen • Hannah Hethmon • Emily Thompson, along with information on our last class project. - Featuring host Dr. Kera Lovell from the University of Utah, Asia Campus.2019-07-0810 min
FT News in FocusCould Bolsonaro policies speed Amazon deforestation?Environmentalists fear Brazil's incoming president Jair Bolsonaro will relax curbs on deforestation and the result will be an assault on the rainforest that helps regulate the earth's atmosphere. Leslie Hook talks to Joseph Leahy about why the forest may be at risk under Brazil's new president, and at an ambitious plan to map the DNA sequences of species in the Amazon basin that could help preserve the forest.Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Leslie Hook, environment correspondent and Joseph Leahy, Brazil bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon
See acast.com...2018-10-2900 minFT News in FocusDilma Rousseff's precarious presidencyThe Brazil president's second term in office has had a shaky start, with a barrage of corruption allegations fuelling discontent over the country's economic woes and even talk of impeachment. Fiona Symon asks Joe Leahy, FT Brazil bureau chief, how bad things look for Dilma Rousseff.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2015-07-2200 minFT News in FocusBrazil election result dismays investorsDilma Rousseff's re-election as president of Brazil this week prompted a currency and stock market sell off, giving a foretaste of the battle she faces to deliver the improvements to Brazilians’ living standards that her voters expect. Fiona Symon spoke to Joe Leahy, São Paulo correspondent, about the economic challenges she faces.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2014-10-3000 minFT News in FocusBrazil's presidential raceTwo women are leading this year’s presidential election contest in Brazil – the incumbent Dilma Rousseff and an upstart candidate Marina Silva. Ms Silva shot to the top of the polls after she became Socialist Party candidate last month following the death of its previous presidential hopeful, Eduardo Campos. Joe Leahy, FT correspondent in São Paulo, discusses the two rival candidates with Fiona Symon.
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GestaltenGestalten.tv (HD) - Just MarriedCelebrity wedding planner and stylist Fiona Leahy brings a relaxed and freshly unconventional perspective to wedding planning. In her London home, Leahy talks about the newly released Just Married book which reveals her hands-on tips and tricks for creating a relaxed and freshly original celebration—from a bohemian open-air rhapsody to a punk-rock karaoke extravaganza. Follow Leahy’s universally applicable inspirations for not only putting together an incomparable ceremony best-suited to your wants and needs, but to throw one hell of a party that everyone will enjoy.2013-11-2503 min