Embassy Podcasts

Biotechnology Is 'Greener' Than You Think

Val Giddings, Ph.D., an expert in biotechnology, visited Ukraine this week at the invitation of the Ministry of Economy to discuss how biotechnology might be used in Ukraine to help produce more food at less cost and with fewer environmental impacts. In honor of

Periodically, the U.S. Embassy invites prominent specialists to come to Ukraine to give speak and train students and professionals in their field of study. As more specialists come to Ukraine, we will highlight their participation in the program with podcasts recorded by the speakers during their stay.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Ambassador Taylor: Bucharest Strategic Victory For Ukraine

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Embassy's podcast series, Ambassador Taylor remarks on U.S. President George W. Bush's historic visit to Ukraine, and the outcomes of the 2008 NATO summit in Bucharest.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Press Attaché John Sullivan, a Yo-Yo “Thrower” for More than 30 Years, Demonstrates Yo-Yo Technique for a UT-1 Youth News Program

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Ambassador Taylor Discusses the Upcoming Visit of President George W. Bush to Ukraine

In his March podcast, Ambassador Taylor discusses the upcoming visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to Kyiv, the NATO Summit in Bucharest, and recent trips he has taken to Sevastopol and Lviv.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.


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U.S. Embassy Warns Visa Applicants of Fraud

Vice Consul Lewis Gitter takes a few moments to warn visa applicants of fraudulent companies working in Ukraine to take advantage of visa applicants. He discusses the most common types of fraud, including guaranteeing the issuance of a U.S. visa, selling packets of fake documents, and encouraging applicants to apply for the wrong type of visa. He emphasizes that all of these practices can hinder the visa applicant from ever getting a visa, and that NO company has a relationship to the Embassy or can help visa applicants get a visa.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Ukrainian visa regulations explained

In the latest edition of the "Ask the Consul" podcast, Vice Consul Tonya Gendin explains everything that American travellers to Ukraine need to know about Ukrainian documentary requirements.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.


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Ambassador Taylor Congratulates Ukraine's Recent Successes

For February's podcast, Ambassador Taylor congratulates Ukraine on entry into the WTO, explains what a Membership Action Plan to NATO means for Ukraine, talks about recent visits by U.S. Government officials, and discusses the current U.S. primary elections.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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U.S. Ambassador Inaugurates Biosafety Equipment

On January 28th at the Central Sanitary Epidemiological Station (SES) in Kyiv U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William B. Taylor held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the diagnostic and biosafety equipment provided by the United States as part of the Biological Threat Reduction Program between the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The ceremony celebrated the installation of state-of-the-art epidemiological monitoring station equipment at the Central SES. The DoD is also financing building improvements to upgrade the ventilation and fire safety systems.



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Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 21 is a national holiday in America in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Martin Luther King Day, in fact what we are celebrating is not just the man himself, but his ideals and his role in the Equal Rights Movement. Join us as Christian Yarnell traces the history of the holiday, and the influence of this great man.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Senator Dick Lugar Visits Ukraine

At the conclusion of his visit to Ukraine, Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) held an open press conference at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. The discussion covered energy, security and economic issues and underscored the vibrant relationship between the United States and Ukraine. The video and audio files feature consecutive translation. Additional video and transcript will be posted shortly.




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Senator Dick Lugar's Personal History and Accomplishments


Ambassador Taylor's Holiday Greeting

Dobry Den. I'm Bill Taylor, the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. From all the people in the United States to all the people in Ukraine, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
2007 has been a great year for Ukraine and for relations between the United States and Ukraine and I look forward to an even better year in 2008.
My wish for 2008 is that our relations between Ukraine and the United States will grow deeper, even friendlier, that we'll have more visits back and forth between Americans coming to Ukraine and Ukrainians coming to the United States and I wish you all a very happy holiday.



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Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Several important holidays are celebrated in the United States during the month of December. Among these are the Jewish holiday Hanukah, the African-American holiday of Kwanza and Christmas. As in Ukraine, the figure of Saint Nicholas is an important part of the Christmas tradition, and one of the most popular and famous American Christmas stories is "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," popularly believed to have been written by Clement Clarke Moore. Join Cultural Attache Courtney Austrian as she recites this beloved tale in honor of Ukraine's St. Nicholas Day, December 19.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Ambassador Taylor's Podcast for December

In Ambassador Taylor's December podcast, he expresses condolences for the disaster at the Zasiad'ka mine. The venue for this month's podcast is the Information Resource Center of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. For more information about the IRC, visit its web page at: kiev.usembassy.gov/irc_eng.html. In the podcast, Ambassador Taylor congratulates Foreign Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on his appointment as Rada Speaker. Ambassador Taylor also comments on International HIV/AIDS Day and what the United States and Ukraine are doing together to combat the epidemic and lessen the stigma faced by people living with HIV.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Talking Turkeys

November is home to Thanksgiving, the classic American holiday filled with food, friends, family and often football. In this holiday podcast, Cultural Attache Courtney Austrian talks about why and how Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.


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November Podcast: Ambassador Taylor Addresses Students At KIU

For Ambassador Taylor's November Podcast, we are posting a recording of a speech he gave at Kyiv International University on November 5, 2007. During his speech, Ambassador Taylor drew comparisons between Ukraine and the United States, discussed the next steps that Ukraine should take once the government forms a coalition and answered student questions about NATO, energy independence and the Ukrainian army.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Ask the Consul: Absentee Voting in Ukraine

Since November is Election Month in the United States, Vice Consul Leon Gendin discusses absentee voting procedures in the latest addition of the "Ask the Consul" podcasts.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.



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Quoth the Raven: "Nevermore"
On October 31, Americans celebrate Halloween. On this day, we dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, carve our pumpkins and take great delight in scaring each other. In 1845, the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allen Poe, first published his chilling poem, "The Raven." This masterpiece is still read aloud today to frighten even the bravest of souls. Please listen to Press Attache John Sullivan as he gives his interpretation of this chilling classic.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.



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Vice Consul Cliff Reed Discusses the Diversity Visa Lottery

With the beginning of registration for the Diversity Visa Lottery just a few weeks ago, Vice Consul Cliff Reed discusses the registration process, and warns of potential fraud by agencies willing to assist Ukrainians with their applications.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.


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Ambassador Taylor Shares His Opinion of the Ukrainian Parliamentary Election and U.S.-Ukraine Cultural Cooperation

In October's podcast, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William B. Taylor discusses his opinion of the recent parliamentary elections in Ukraine, and a number of projects that exemplify the cooperation of the United States and Ukraine in the area of cultural preservation.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Climate Change

On September 27th and 28th, leaders of major economies will gather in Washington to discuss the mounting challenge of climate change. The meeting seeks agreement on the process that will be used to construct a new global framework for addressing climate change beyond 2012, which is when the Kyoto Protocol expires.
Kurt Volker is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department's Bureau of European Affairs. He sat down with us recently and explained why an approach that includes developed and developing nations is so important.



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Ask the Consul: Vice Consul Tonya Gendin Discusses the Use of the Visa Information Service

The U.S.For the September Ask the Consul feature, Vice Consul Tonya Gendin discusses the new Visa Information Service, which aims to make it easier for travelers to obtain information about new visa procedures and requirements.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Student Government: Encouraging Leadership and Social Change

Vicky Owles, the Associate Director for Campus Life and Orientation at Florida International University traveled to Ukraine last week as part of the Public Affairs speaker's program. Periodically, the Public Affairs Section invites prominent specialists to come to Ukraine to give speak and train students and professionals in their field of study. As more specialists come to Ukraine, we will highlight their participation in the program with podcasts recorded by the speakers during their stay.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.


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Podcast: Ambassador Taylor Urges Free and Fair Elections; Commemorates September 11

With Ukrainian parliamentary elections just three weeks away, Ambassador William B. Taylor urges free and fair, clean and honest elections. Ambassador Taylor also commemorates the sixth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.

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Podcast: Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving Measures

Brian Castelli of the Alliance to Save Energy in Washington, DC discusses energy efficiency and energy saving measures. Mr. Castelli traveled to Ukraine as part of the Public Affairs speaker's program. Periodically, the Public Affairs Section invites prominent specialists to come to Ukraine to give speak and train students and professionals in their field of study. As more specialists come to Ukraine, we will highlight their participation in the program with podcasts recorded by the speakers themselves during their stay.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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A Discussion of Anonymity in Journalism

Professor George Gladney of the school of Journalism at the University of Wyoming traveled to Ukraine as part of the Public Affairs speaker's program. Periodically, the Public Affairs Section invites prominent specialists to come to Ukraine to give speak and train students and professionals in their field of study. As more specialists come to Ukraine, we will highlight their participation in the program with podcasts recorded by the speakers themselves during their stay.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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Podcast: Ambassador Taylor Discusses Exchange Program, Visits and Elections

Listen as Ambassador Taylor discusses the U.S. Government's multifaceted exchange program, in honor of the departure of exchange program participants, as well as recent visits to Ukraine by U.S. Government officials and the upcoming parliamentary election.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here.


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July 18, 2007
Ask the Consul: Vice Consul Erik Black Discusses Immigrating to the United States

Continuing our patriotic theme, July's Ask the Consul feature focuses on the epitome of patriotism, actually becoming an American citizen through immigration to the United States.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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July 11, 2007
"America, the Beautiful"

In 1893, a schoolteacher by the name of Katharine Lee Bates penned the words to "America, the Beautiful" after visiting the top of Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, CO. Deputy Press Attache Ryan Koch, from Colorado Springs, takes a moment to reflect on this great patriotic anthem.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.


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July 2007
Podcast: Ask the Consul: Vice Consul Erik Black Discusses Working Long-Term in the United States
This month, Vice Consul Erik Black discusses working in the United States beyond the Summer Work and Travel program, including how to obtain the appropriate visa and tips for working with employment agencies. Each year, Ukrainians with specialized skills in a variety of fields, as well as temporary or seasonal workers, receive temporary employment visas to work in the United States.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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July 2007
Podcast: Ambassador Taylor Celebrates the Fourth of July

For his July podcast, Ambassador Taylor celebrates the Independence Day of the United States by discussing its history, independence and democracy.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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June 14, 2007
U.S. Flag Day

The United States Flag Celebrates its 230th birthday on June 14, 2007. Join Embassy employee Debbie Ash as she discuesses the significance and symbolism of the flag, then listen to John Philip Sousas stirring tribute to the flag, “The Stars and Strips Forever.”
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.


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June, 2007
Ambassador Taylor Urges Cooperation on the Way Forward

In his June podcast, Ambassador Taylor discusses the agreement to hold early elections on September 30, comments on President Bush's new environmental strategies and highlights a recent trip to Bakhchisaray, Crimea.


This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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June, 2007
Podcast: Black Music Month

The President of the United States recently declared that the month of June would be Black Music Month. Join Embassy Employee Shawn Kobb as he traces the history of Black Music in America, then listen to Yale University's "Out of the Blue" a capella rock group as they perform Alicia Keyes' "If I Ain't Got You." The soloist is Rickie Trudeau, Yale Class of 2006, and the arrangement is by Benjamin Olinsky. "Out of the Blue" recently concluded a weeklong trip to Ukraine, performing at schools, an orphanage, and concluding with a free concert at the Actor's House.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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President Bush Celebrates Black Music Month at the White House


May, 2007
Podcast: Ask the Consul: Vice Consul Michael Katula Discusses U.S. Adoption Policy

For the May Ask the Consul feature, Vice Consul Michael Katula discusses U.S. adoption policy, including issues surrounding intercountry adoption and ratification of the Hague Convention on Intercountry adoption.

This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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May, 2007
Podcast: Japanese-American Experience
In commemoration of Asian American Heritage Month, Political Officer Mike Uyehara speaks about the Japanese-American experience, comparing it to what all immigrants experience when moving to the United States.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.

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May 2007
Ambassador Taylor Optimistic About Future

In his May podcast, Ambassador Taylor speaks on the U.S. view of the current political situation in Ukraine, discusses highlights of U.S.-Ukrainian cooperation in the business sector and remarks on World Press Freedom Day.
This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please e-mail . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.


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May 2007
Ask the Consul: Consul General Landon Taylor Discusses Student Visas

An Ask the Consul podcast will be featured once a month on our webpage. If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us.







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April 22, 2007
Podcast: The United States Celebrates Earth Day

Thirty-seven years ago on the occasion of the first Earth Day the environment in the United States was bad and getting worse. The book Silent Spring had just exposed the dangers of pesticides to American wildlife. The badly polluted Cuyahoga River in Ohio was literally on fire, and in some cities air pollution was so bad residents changed their shirts twice a day.

Later that year, President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency and now thirty-seven years later, America has made significant progress combating pollution and safeguarding our natural resources.

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April 2007
U.S. Embassy Begins Podcasting

As Ukraine becomes increasingly 'wired,' the U.S. Embassy is making every effort to keep our website on the cutting edge so that Ukrainians will continue to look to the site as an information source about the United States. Therefore, we have begun broadcasting podcasts on our website. These podcasts will feature U.S. Embassy officials who will discuss U.S. Foreign Policy as it relates to Ukraine, U.S. Culture and U.S. Holidays. Ambassador William B. Taylor will personally record a podcast once a month, with other Embassy officials recording podcasts in the intervening weeks.

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