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Ship Arrest: A Legal Mechanism In British Virgin Islands Maritime Law
Ship arrest is a legal mechanism whereby a ship can be detained as security for a claim pending the outcome of court proceedings. It is a tool unique to maritime law that can have significant legal, financial and operational consequences.
Zimbabwe signs up to Mutual Administrative Assistance Convention
Home > Articles > Zimbabwe signs up to Mutual Administrative Assistance Convention Zimbabwe signs up to Mutual Administrative Assistance Convention © Copyright LexisNexis 2025. All rights reserved. 15 August 2025 Zimbabwe has signed the OECD Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.
Trump stumps ESG chumps
Donald Trump’s election is catastrophic for global climate action, among many other things, as an increasingly fraught US relationship with ESG agendas will have a global impact and will be replicated. International efforts to address climate change, like COP, will be undermined as they navigate increasingly murky geopolitical waters. Going forward, the imperative for ESG must be to become undeniable.
Retro Encounter 443 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Spoilercast
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , , and on November 14, 2024 Zelda! The Zeldster! Zeldarino! The Zelmeister! Making copies! The Legend of Zelda series has long starred a hero named Link seeking a princess named Zelda, but in 2024 the roles reversed for the first time on a Nintendo system. Echoes of Wisdom’s (sort of) new protagonist also sports an item-duplicating monster-summoning Tri-Rod and explores a beautifully rendered Hyrule.
Retro Encounter 440 - Kingdom Hearts II Part II
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , , and on October 24, 2024 I learned to live half alive / Now you want me one more time Retro Encounter’s host demonstrates contrition in today’s episode, admitting on-air that there’s at least one good Kingdom Hearts game out there. The panelists also discuss their favorite boss fights, Disney worlds, and character struggles of Kingdom Hearts, which might differ if you’re playing on Normal, Proud, or Critical.
Retro Encounter 439 - Kingdom Hearts II Part I
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , , , and on October 17, 2024 In the night I hear ’em talk / The coldest story ever told Kingdom Hearts II, one of the most celebrated sequels in the Square Enix catalog, finally gets an episode (the first of two!) on Retro Encounter. Within, we discuss the game’s dynamic combat, the earnestly made Disney worlds, and plenty about Kingdom Hearts II‘s mysterious black robed mostly-antagonists.
Retro Encounter Final Thoughts - Dragon Age: Inquisition
I still have fond memories of my first Dragon Age: Inquisition playthrough, so I was thrilled when the opportunity to revisit the game right before the looming release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard presented itself. Iāll always have a nostalgic soft spot for BioWare games, and I am pleasantly surprised to find that DAI still holds up incredibly well.
Retro Encounter 432 - Dragon Age: Inquisition Part II
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , , , and on August 29, 2024 Trespassers will be contemplated Retro Encounter concludes its eight-month-long playthrough of the Dragon Age trilogy, with a discussion of what’s wrong with the Grey Wardens, what’s worse in the Winter Palace, and much more. Dragon Age: Inquisition was a phenomenon in 2014, and the panel is excited to get to its long-awaited sequel in 2024.
Retro Encounter 431 - Dragon Age: Inquisition Part I
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , , , and on August 22, 2024 An Inquisition that everyone saw coming. Retro Encounter played the first two Dragon Age games in the last nine months, so naturally there would come the time to finish the fight. Dragon Age: Inquisition escalates and expands the conflicts and concepts of the first two Dragon Age games, from the Mage-Templar war to the plight of Dalish Elves, in a 2014 Game of the Year contender.
AI is bringing sporting events back to their essence
This year’s Wimbledon Championships made headlines for several reasons: speculation around the Princess of Wales’ attendance, a potential (and eventual) rematch between last year’s finalists Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, and a fitting send-off for tennis-great Andy Murray – and the use of AI in the games.
Banking on sustainable finance for key business wins
The European Commission describes sustainable finance as “the process of taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into account when making investment decisions in the financial sector, leading to more long-term investments in sustainable economic activities and projects.” Discussion around transitioning to sustainable finance has become a popular one following the approval of the European Union’s (EU) Green Deal in 2020, aimed at transforming the EU’s economy to...
Are therapists safe from AI disruption?
April 30, 2024
3D Battlefield printing in Ukraine
3d Printing In The Military Context Has The Potential To Reduce Supply Lines In Critical Circumstances. Credit: Karolis Kavolelis Via Shutterstock. The war in Ukraine has seen the first widespread application of 3D printing on the battlefield, primarily by Ukrainian forces. Militaries worldwide, especially in the US, Europe, China, and India, have closely monitored these developments.
Rhythm Encounter 125 - Long Time Listener, First Time Caller
To celebrate the new year, we put together a special episode before we return to our regularly scheduled topics, with a short episode full of music dedications. We were inspired by the idea of radio DJs who take listener calls and offer up dedications on air, so we polled the RPGFan staff, asking them for songs and written dedications to read on the episode. We both offered some of our own as well, so we hope you enjoy everyone’s heartfelt messages and musical choices.
Retro Encounter 395 - Dragon Age: Origins Part II
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , , and on December 16, 2023 Quest Like A Dragon! One Warrior, one Rogue, and one Mage separately traveled across Ferelden to recruit allies in order to stop a Darkspawn Blight, but how did it go for them? Our panelists explored the diverse societies presented in BioWare’s dark fantasy RPG this month, but to what ends?
IoT-empowered decarbonisation in the energy sector
November 28, 2023
Retro Encounter 388 - Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure Part II
Article / Highlight · Podcast · Retro Encounter by , and on October 19, 2023 Could you imagine? A puppet seeing another puppet- and then making it work? Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is… cute. Energetic. Pleasant. But also sort of twisted? Is Cornet an earnest puppeteer or an unsuspecting necromancer? Do we want to play the rest of the trilogy now? In today’s episode of Retro Encounter we explore these topics and more, from sad pirates to frog centaurs.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Job market slump spreads amid growing economic gloom
The mining, oil and gas and automotive industries are the latest to see big falls in the number of active jobs. The GlobalData jobs index – which counts posts open for application in real-time across the world – shows jobs in the automotive industry dropped by 16 per cent in the last week alone. Jobs in mining were down 13 per cent and the automotive industry by 16 per cent.
Album Review: The McCarters - ‘The Gift’
Posted by Paul W. Dennis on June 27, 2019 The McCarters were three young sisters from near Dolly Parton’s neck of the woods. The Gift, released in 1988 was truly a revelation resembling nothing else being played on the radio at that time. One critic described the album as the sequel to the Trio album that Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt had not gotten around to making yet. High praise indeed and based on this album, the McCarters seemed to have a bright future ahead.
Album Review: The Forester Sisters - ‘Talkin’ ‘Bout Men’
Talkin’ ‘Bout Men was the Forester Sisters’ eighth studio album for Warner Brothers, although it should be noted that this includes a Christmas album an a religious album. Released in March 1991, Talking About Men momentarily broke the downward slope of the previous four albums, reaching #16 on the charts. Four singles were released from the album, with only the sassy title track receiving much traction at radio, reaching #8 each reaching the top ten but none getting any higher than #7.
Abum Review: Forester Sisters - ‘Sincerely’
Posted by Paul W. Dennis on June 14, 2019 Sincerely was the Forester Sisters’ fifth studio album for Warner Brothers, although it should be noted that the fourth album was a Christmas album. Released in July 1988, Sincerely continued the downward trend of charting lower than each previous (non Christmas) album, reaching only #30 on the charts. Three singles were released from the album, each reaching the top ten but none getting any higher than #7.
Album Review: The Forester Sisters - ‘The Forester Sisters’
Not many realize it, but the Forester Sisters were the first all-female group (defined as three or more members) to have sustained success on Billboard’s Country Singles charts. In fact, they are still the female group boasting the most top ten singles with fifteen. The Forester Sisters’ first foray came with the eponymous album The Forester Sisters, released in August 1985.
Album Review: Lee Greenwood - ‘Love’s On The Way’
Album Review: Lee Greenwood – ‘Love’s On The Way’ Posted by Paul W. Dennis on May 28, 2019 Released in late 1992, Love’s On The Way was the third album released on the Liberty label and his thirteenth major label studio album. Unfortunately it also signaled the end of Lee Greenwood as a viable chart artist.
Album Review: Lee Greenwood - ‘Somebody’s Gonna Love You’
Posted by Paul W. Dennis on May 8, 2019 Following the success of Lee’s debut album Inside Out, less than a year later MCA, in March 1983, released Lee’s second album Somebody’s Gonna Love You. The album would be Lee’s first top ten country album, reaching #3 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart and reaching #73 on Billboard’s Hot 200. Three singles were released from the album, but the bigger news was the single that wasn’t released.
Album Review: Court Yard Hounds - ‘Court Yard Hounds’
During the interval during which the Dixie Chicks were not recording together, sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire issued an album of largely acoustic tunes titled Court Yard Hounds. Recorded in 2009, the album was released in May 2010. Although the album was awaited with great interest, the album received little attention from country radio and in fact the album did not chart country at all, reaching #7 on Billboard’s all genres chart.
Album Review: Dixie Chicks - ‘Top Of The World Live’
Country music from a fan's point of view since 2008 Album Review: Dixie Chicks – ‘Top Of The World Live’ Posted by Paul W. Dennis on April 23, 2019 A little over seven years ago, I wrote an article titled 25 Greatest Live Country Albums . At the time I wrote of this album: 12. The Dixie Chicks – Top of the World Tour Live Two disc set issued in November 2003, a representative sample of the material from their years as a major label act.
Album Review: Dixie Chicks - ‘Home’
It is difficult to assess the merits of this album, partially because of the changes in the reference points by which albums are evaluated and partially because of the firestorm that the Dixie Chicks generated by their future comments while playing a small venue in England.
Album Review: Dixie Chicks - ‘Little Ol’ Cowgirl’
The Dixie Chicks’ second album was Little Ol’ Cowgirl. Released in 1992, the album found the original lineup of Robin Lynn Macy, Laura Lynch, Martie & Emily Erwin working through an assortment of original material and covers. The album opens up with the title track, a spritely western swing number penned by John Ims. Laura Lynch sings the lead with really nice trio harmonizing by Macy and Emily Erwin.
Album Review: John Conlee - ‘Live At Billy Bob’s Texas’
Country music from a fan's point of view since 2008 Album Review: John Conlee – ‘Live At Billy Bob’s Texas’ Posted by Paul W. Dennis on March 26, 2019 Released by Smith Music in 1999 (it was recorded January 2, 1999), long after the end of Conlee’s years as a hit-maker (his last chart record having occurred nine years earlier), Live At Billy Bob’s Texas serves as a useful recap of Conlee’s career and as an exemplar of John Conlee in live performance.
Album Review: John Conlee - ‘American Faces’
American Faces was John Conlee’s ninth studio album, and second for Columbia. Released in February 1987, the album reached #16 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, his last top twenty-five album, all of his previous albums having reached at least #22. Three singles were released from the album in “Domestic Life” (#4), “Mama’s Rockin’ Chair” (#11) and “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow” (#55). After “Mama’s Rockin’ Chair” no John Conlee single would ever again reach the top forty.
Album Review: John Conlee - ‘In My Eyes’
Released in 1983, In My Eyes, Conlee’s sixth album, would prove to be John’s most successful album, reaching #9 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart, The album would feature three #1 singles in “I’m Only In It for the Love”, “In My Eyes” and “As Long As I’m Rockin’ With You” , as well as a fourth single “Way Back” that reached #4.
Album Review: John Michael Montgomery - ‘Letters Fom Home’
Posted by Paul W. Dennis on February 25, 2019 Letters From Home was John Michael Montgomery’s [“JMM”] ninth studio album, and his third released on the Warner Brothers label. Released in April 2004, JMM’s career its downhill slide. Although the album charted reasonably well (#3 country /#31 all-genres), sales were tepid and the album received no RIAA certifications. There would be one more studio album (released in 2008) that charted poorly.
Album Review: John Michael Montgomery - ‘Kickin’ It Up’
Posted by Paul W. Dennis on February 6, 2019 Released in January 1994, Kickin’ It Up was JMM’s second album release for Atlantic, and would prove to be John Michael Montgomery’s [“JMM”] most successful album release reaching #1 on Billboard’s country and all-genres charts. The album’s success was fueled by the first single was the romantic ballad “I Swear” which reached #1 country/#42 pop and it was the number one country song of the year per Billboard.
Classic Album Review - ‘The Carl Smith Anniversary Album: 20 Years of Hits’
During the late 1960s-early 1970s, Columbia Records tried to mine their back catalog of songs by releasing two album sets with gatefold covers. These typically took three different directions: A) Mixed artists compilations of singles, album tracks (often Columbia artists covering hits of artists on other labels). B) Compilations of an artists’ miscellaneous older singles and album tracks into a two-album set.
Album Review: Trisha Yearwood - ‘Let’s Be Frank’
It is always nice to encounter new music from Trisha Yearwood, one of the best female vocalists of the pre-millennial generation of country singers. While I would have preferred to have new country music from Ms. Yearwood, I really can’t complain about an album dedicated to the music of Frank Sinatra. Frank Sinatra was such an omnipresent force in the music I heard growing up, that I find it hard to believe that it has been over twenty years since his death on May 14, 1998.
Our Country Heritage: The Statler Brothers
It is hard to believe that it has been over 16 years since the Statler Brothers announced their retirement; however when they retired they really meant it. Since 2003 Don Reid has written some books, co-authoring one book with older brother Harold Reid but little else has been heard from Harold and virtually nothing from Phil Balsley.
The best reissues of 2018
It wasn’t a great year for reissues but there were some bright spots. As always our British and European friends lead the way. Also, please note that these can take a while for foreign titles to become available from US suppliers, so it may be into 2019 before these are generally available.
Album Review: Dailey & Vincent - ‘The Sounds of Christmas’
Those who have access to the RFD network have undoubtedly seen Dailey & Vincent’s weekly half-hour show. Those who have not seen the show nor seen the dynamic duo in person probably think of the duo as a bluegrass act but they are far more than that. Yes, both Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent “D & V”) have bona fide bluegrass credentials. Dailey spent a decade as y the lead vocalist and guitarist for Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver from 1999-2008.
Album Review: Rosanne Cash - ‘She Remembers Everything’
I am not a big Rosanne Cash fan, having found myself liking only about half of her output during her country singles commercial peak period of 1978-1990; however, since taking her focus off the singles market she has become a very interesting artist. Her 2009 album The List was a fine effort and her last album, 2014’s The River & The Thread (released on Blue Note), was truly an outstanding album. Ms. Cash returns with her second album release for Blue Note, She Remembers Everything.
Introducing: The Malpass Brothers
And the winner of the 2018 CMA Entertainer of the Year is ….. The Malpass Brothers! Well not really, but if the CMA had a shred of integrity left, the Malpass Brothers would have at least been nominated.
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