Ukraine. Its an ancient and proud land. With a rich history filled with much beauty heroism and sacrifice. Ukraine is a border land. A place where east meets west. This is the flag of ukraine the blue represents the sky the gold its seemingly endless fields of wheat. Ukraine is a prize many have sought. And much blood spilled in the quest to possess it. Ukraine has been the pathway for western powers as they attempted to conquer the east. In world war one. And world war 2. And every time the ukrainian people ended up paying the highest price for these grand games of power. History doesnt repeat but it surely rhymes said mark twain. If one looks closely at the history of ukraine one will notice many rhymes. Being surrounded by stronger powers ukraine has needed a lot of cunning to survive and they are they truly mastered with time is the art of changing sides. In the middle of the 17th century ukrainian leader dunn who. Broke a truce agreement made with poland siding more powerful russi
Eating that thanksgiving lunch in the backyard. Sonoma and napa will be some of our breezier spots also fairly breezy unconquered livermore in san jose. So again, its still good weather to get out there and just want to anticipate the potential catches that is strong wind could provide for you. Now skies will remain beautiful unclear a very quiet picture in radar not just for the bay area. But all a quiet across the region even the Northern Tier of the state right against oregon, which saw a few isolated showers yesterday has really cleared up today, 30s 40s and 50s depending on where youre at san jose youre at 41. Now you were in the upper 30s earlier palo alto in conquered egypt, 39 degrees currently along with cloverdale well petaluma and nevado as well as napa each in the 50s a lot of wear your temperatures at right now depends on the winds that youre seeing napa and santa rose or so much warmer than yesterday partly because its a breezy morning for you. Well oakland, a little bit
Welcome to our new Program Sponsored by the Institute American history. Im president of the institute were going to presenting important books in American History which involves important books i some of the major pestilence in the country. Our host will be william roka who works at the institute. William represent each of the asteroids and then guide is question and answer session toward the end. If you think you might like of the Program Sponsored by Gilder Lehrman please go to our website Gilder Lehrman. Org. Now enjoy book breaks. Hello and good afternoon, everyone and welcome to the Gilder Lehrman book breaks here on june 14. Welcome everyone. Todays guest will be professor Elizabeth Varon and a book armies of deliverance. For you guys who are not familiar with the Gilder Lehrman institute of American History, first come welcome. Were so glad you could join us. Just a little bit about Gilder Lehrman, the guild of them institute is a Nonprofit Organization dedicated to k12 history,
Any information on the coronavirus or any other science topic you should really check out our podcast you can get it wherever you get your podcast you can also find us at dot com slash science. Millions more file for Unemployment Benefits in the u. S. Its the most dramatic jobs downturn since the Great Depression brother cut slowing and will the gradual reopening of businesses help to get the latest from new york. Also coming up well visit a german machine maker thats now switching gears to help stem the spread of covert 19. And calling all nurses will look at an app thats pushing for all hands on deck in the pandemic fight. This is your Business Report im stephen beards in berlin its good to have you with us. Another 3000000 workers in the u. S. Filed for Unemployment Benefits last week adding to the Staggering Number of jobless in the country but continuing the downward trend the 1st filings more than 36000000 workers in the u. S. Have filed for the benefits since the beginning of th
Its good to have you with us after weeks of lockdown borders are starting to reopen across europe the European Commission has unveiled a plan to revive the battered Tourism Industry and make it possible for people to take a Summer Vacation at the same time the German Government has announced that it will begin relaxing border controls with other e. U. Member states starting this coming weekend. Border checks were supposed to be a thing of the past in europe change in zone germans were used to freedom of movement but the coronavirus put a stop to that cross border travel to neighboring austria switzerland and france was limited to those with an urgent reason to move now the interior minister has announced a road map to get the roads open again. That is simply that if people continue to show discipline observe the hygiene rules and wear face coverings then in spite of the easing of restrictions during may not only here but across europe we can foresee that the borders will be open on the