Nightline with JAMES

Hello podcast family.

I am off on summer leave so there will be no new Nightline podcasts until August 17th!

Have a great summer.

James

In hour 1 we spoke to Noel Duigan, www.noelduigan.com, about designing chairs in the UAE and never had a business plan!

In hour 2 Professor Dan Connell of Simmons College Boston joined us for a discussion about what is going on in the Horn of Africa and what we might expect in the future.

Mr. Ian Gilbert, www.independentthinking.co.uk, Dr. Lesley Stagg, Greenfield Community School Principal and Dr. Clifton Chadwick, The British University of Dubai, talking about the future of education.

Hour 2 Anna Pavlova and Shelly Frost talking the music revolution in Dubai!

In hour 1 of the program we spoke to Dr. Naif Al Matawa about the world's 1st super hero comic based on Islamic culture and values, www.the99.org.

In hour 2 Colonel Jamal Mohammed Al Bannai, Director of Violations with Dubai Police, joined us to talk traffic in Dubai.

Hour 1 we listened to interviews from DubaiToday, www.dubaieye1038.com, with Ralph Tabberer of GEMS and Clive Pierrepont of Taaleem.

Hour 2 Alix joined us for a talk about the Woman's Driving Academy.

We spoke to Melanie Lindner, www.Forbes.com, about her article HOW TO SNIFF OUT A LIAR.

In hour 2 Ohood Khamis Al Suwaidi and Dr. Azhar Abuali of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, 800-111, about domestic violence in the UAE.

We are living a media revolution. Mobile media should be on your lips. Giorgio Ungania of SAE joined me for a conversation with Peter "magic" Johnston about 15 second feature films. In hour 2 we spoke about mlearning with Ammar Shami of ABJAD consulting.

We are in a crisis. Too many obese children and not enough being done in a coherent manner.

Mayada Wahsh, program officer for UNICEF, Osama Al Othman, In-Motion, Alison Fawcett, Nurse at Greenfield Community School, and David Jenns of Libra all joined me to work through this issue.

Dr. Michael Malty and Tariq El-Titi talk about Hayati healthcare, www.hayatihealthcare.com, and the fact that it is the 1st short-term medical loan facility in the middle east.

Hour 1 Dr. John Burt spoke to us about the marine environment in the UAE and why we need to wake up.

Hour 2 www.volunteerindubai.com with Lola Lopez, change your world.

Professor Lynda Moore is a professor in Simmons College's School of Business and has been researching the cultural context and impact of gender identity as it influences leadership and perceptions of success among UAE women.

We had a conversation with Philip Maier about the lessons that can be learned about business leadership from an orchestra.

In hour one we spoke about the need to think more about design in the corporate context with design guru Mark Dziersk of Brandimage.

In hour 2 Deron Beal walked us through www.freecycle.org. This is an amazing idea that we all need to be part of.

In Hour 1 we spoke to Nawaar Al Daas about ICE, In Case of Emergency. Do you have an ICE listing on your mobile?

In hour 2 Claire Fenner and Georgia Hearson both are women entrepreneurs and both have started a networking group to help other women realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

In hour 1 UAE internet pioneer Sharad Agarwal, of CYBER GEAR, joined me to speak about www.go-green.ae.

In hour 2 Imran Kazmi of Synergize Group joined me for a conversation about the role of the mobile phone in our lives.

In hour 1 Magdy El Zein, managing director of Boyden Middle East, joined me for a discussion about executive level employment and the state of affairs.

In hour 2 Jamal Al Falasi joined me for a discussion about World Environment Day.

In hour 1 we spoke to Preethi, Creative Director at OgilvyOne, about the www.adwomenme.com initiative.

In hour 2 we spoke to Dr. Shakuntaa Rao Professor of communication at the State University of New York Plattsburgh about global media ethics.

In hour 1 of the program we spoke to the Nikhil Sonejay and Akshay Bhandarkar (the world #5 in Scrabble) about the game and why they love it!

In hour 2 it was all about customer service with Ethos Consultancy www.ethos.ae

Nightline was joined by Dr. Richard Thaler for a conversation about the idea of NUDGES and their effect on decision making.

In hour 2 June Cohen, the Executive Producer of TED media, joined us for a talk about TED and described a perfect NUDGE!

In hour one of the program we spoke to Hugh MacLeod www.gapingvoid.com.

Hugh talks about rising above the masses and his new book, out June 11th.

In hour two we spoke about the evils of caffeine.

In hour one we spoke with Clifford Tindell and Joanne Greenwood of www.coredirection.com about children and fitness. Imagine your children getting a workout with you at the gym?

In hour 2 Dr. David H. Johnson and Dr. Mehdi Sarram, both of ABSG consulting, joined us for a conversation about nuclear energy in the UAE.

Hour 1 we spoke to Ms. Ohood Khamis Al Suwaidi about human trafficking in the UAE. The Hot-line for help 800 111.

In hour 2 we spoke to The Incredible Boris about the art of doing what you love and making a living. Boris is a comedy hypnotist.

In hour one we spoke to the Pakistan Association Dubai about their efforts in the Swat Valley.

In hour 2 we spoke to Robert Singleton of the Intercontinental Hotel Group about the business of social networking.

We spoke to Jason Vale about a better life through Juice. Dr. Sashi Tharoor talked about the new India this election has opened the door to.

British UAE-based adventurer Adrian Hayes and Canadian adventurers Devon McDiarmid and Derek Crowe will be attempting a unique traverse of the full length of Greenland, from the Atlantic Ocean on the south coast to the Arctic Ocean on the north coast between May and July 2009.

Using the power of the wind to kite ski and haul 150kg sleds for 2 months over a 3500km route that has never been done before, the Emirates NBD Greenland Quest will also likely be the longest unassisted Arctic Polar journey in history.

A conversation about culture, education, ideas and more with 3 rising stars in the UAE.

Hour 1 we talked about expat connections to politics back home.

Hour 2 was all about the safety of 6-10 year olds and a campaign by Dubai First to change the ideas of a nation when it comes to safety! We talk to Ibrahim Al Ansari.

www.TED.com is not just a collection of talks but also an assembly of people.

Three people you want to meet are in this podcast.
Ross Evans www.worldbike.org & www.xtracycle.com a transportation revolution.

Eve Blossom www.lulan.com on sustainable textile production through 3rd world partnership.

Remo Giuffre www.remogeneralstore.com creating the consumer experience we want and need.

Keith Taylor 7 years ago started giving away $350 dollars a month to people who needed it, because he was thankful for the help he had been given in his life. He was not wealthy but downsized life to afford $350. Now his charity gives away $100,000 a month.

What a story!

Direct selling is on show in Dubai Niousha Ehsan walked us through the new ideas.

In hour one the UAE shares its stories about mishaps on elevators, with doors and escalators! In hour 2 it is the illegality of Skype in the UAE!

Hour One we spoke about innovation in business today with Reto Schnyder of Break Through Innovation.

Hour Two Michael F. Melcher
Author, The Creative Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Authentic Professional Satisfaction (American Bar Association 2007)

http://www.thecreativelawyer.com
http://www.michaelmelcher.com

Spoke about the person in the innovation process.

If there is one thing that unites people in the UAE it is the way the banks seem to treat them with total disrespect.

For 2 hours it was name and shame through real stories from real people.

The Valley of Love thevalleyoflove@gmail.com talk about the help they give to anyone who asks in the UAE community.

In hour 2 the UAE inspired me to do more!

In hour one we spoke to the Al Awadhi brothers about their fusion of Emirati culture in food! www.wildpeeta.com

In hour two Peter Hassall form Zayed University joined me to share 50 word short stories written by Emiraties!

Hour one we spoke to the Road and Transport Authority in Dubai about creating a bus culture in Dubai.

In hour 2 we asked how prepared we are when it comes to sports and safety.

Sanjay Tolani of Goodwill Insurance Brokers talks to James Piecowye about getting your financial life in order even in this time of crisis.

Susan Castle is coaching people to success... the Secret in action really.

Hour one we had a complete conversation about diabetes, get tested!

Hour 2 the nation was silent about censorship, practicing the act I suspect!

TED2009, "The Great Unveiling" was all about innovation! Bill Gates helped frame the idea with his presentation on malaria and education.

Samar Jodha is one of those amazing people who is changing the world for countless people through social communication in marginalized communities.

It is all about telling a great story!

How much attention do you give to the lab that is doing pathology for your doctor? Maybe a bit more attention needs to be given.

Hour 2 we spoke about adulthood on hold today, youth not wanting to take responsibility.

Dubai residents talk about their hope and fears for the 44th president of the USA.

What are the housing prospects in the UAE?
A lot of change but firm recovery?

How to cope with people at work who make it a living hell!

How much attention do you pay to the idea of game addiction?

In many parts of the world part-time work is a no brain idea.
In the UAE part-time work is being floated for UAE nationals!
Maybe it will be rolled out for all!

Do we trust in astrology for the wrong reasons?

Do we really need to be married today?

Do we need a tax on food that might make you fat?

An interesting talk about when it is ok to tip and what a good tip is!

In hour 2 we talked about the WAR in GAZA.

Do you say thank you?
Do you bud into line?
Please a strange word?
We talk about being polite and impolite.

Mishal Kanoo and James Piecowye talk about business ethics in the UAE.

Do you trust citizen journalism?

Do you read books and why?

We had a phone guest from India's Supreme Court: Biraj Patnaik and spoke to Jill from Zimbabwe.

In hour 1 we spoke to Mr. Nabil Al Yousuf, Director General of the Executive Office.

Hour 2 Angel Investing with ENVESTOR and Mr. Edward Roderick.

Hour 1 we talked about the Haj.

Hour 2 we spoke about the RAYHANAH project during Eid in the UAE.

Robin has said it once and here he says it again!

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Here we have a UAE national talking about the UAE flag being raised 36 years ago!

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