Michael Roberts

Executive Editor at Outside Magazine

Host of the Outside Podcast // Executive Editor of @outsidemagazine

Articles

Trump’ın çöküşü

1 week ago | aydinlik.com.tr | Michael Roberts

ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, ABD'den ithal edilen mallara yö-nelik karşılıklı gümrük vergisi olarak adlandırılan yeni gümrük vergilerini uygulamaya koydu. Geçen çarşamba günü (Kurtuluş Günü) açıklananlara ek olarak Trump, Çin'in ABD ithalatına yüzde 34 gümrük vergisi uygulama kararına misilleme olarak Çin'den ithal edilen mallara ilave bir vergi daha getirdi ki bu da Trump'ın geçen hafta Çin'den ithal edilen mallara getirdiği yüzde 34'lük zamma karşı bir misillemeydi.
Trump'ın gümrük vergileri! Bazı gerçekler ve sonuçları (çeşitli kaynaklardan)

2 weeks ago | aydinlik.com.tr | Michael Roberts

1.Trump'ın gümrük vergisi artışlarının genel etkisi, ABD malları ithalatındaki ortalama gümrük vergisi oranını 130 yılın en yüksek seviyesi olan yüzde 26'ya yükseltmektir. 2. ABD'ye ihracat yapan her ülke için tarifenin belirlenmesinde kullanılan formül, ülkelerin ABD ihracatına uyguladığı haksız vergiler, sübvansiyonlar veya tarife dışı engellerle ilgili değildir.
Homage to Horace Silver

3 weeks ago | jazziz.com | Michael Roberts

Eldad Tarmu reconfigures the music of Horace Silver for vibraphone trio. By Michael Roberts Vibraphonist Eldad Tarmu isn’t interested in taking the easy way out. His recent trio recording — Silver on Aluminum, a tribute to legendary pianist and composer Horace Silver — is a case in point. While Silver had recorded early on with... You must be a member to access this content. Already a member? Log in here
Mute: Speaking Volumes

Oct 14, 2024 | jazziz.com | Michael Roberts

By Michael Roberts With its singular approach to jazz and its cultural references, Mute says plenty. The spark that led to the creation of Mute, an effortlessly innovative quartet, was struck by accident. Drummer Dayeon Seok invited saxophonist and clarinetist Kevin Sun, bassist Jeonglim Yang and pianist Christian Li for a casual jam at her... Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels
Review: Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours, ‘Songs del Yucayeke’ (Picaro)

Oct 14, 2024 | jazziz.com | Michael Roberts

By Michael Roberts Papo Vázquez is more than four decades into a stellar career that’s earned him a raft of honors, including a master artist designation from the National Endowment for the Arts. But as evidenced by Songs del Yucayeke — the latest recording by his Mighty Pirates Troubadours — the Philadelphia-born, Puerto Rico-raised trombonist... Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels
“I Wish You Water”: Remembering Pioneering Marine Biologist Wallace J. Nichols

Jul 2, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Michael Roberts

The first time I met marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, he gave me a blue marble. As I wrote in my 2011 Outside story about him, it was sort of awkward. “Hold it at arm’s length,” he’d told me. “That’s what the Earth looks like from a million miles away—a water planet. Now think of someone who’s doing good work for the ocean.
Riley Mulherkar: A Breath of Fresh Air

Jun 26, 2024 | jazziz.com | Michael Roberts

By Michael Richards Riley Mulherkar puts a decidedly modern spin on jazz tradition. Riley, the title of Riley Mulherkar’s inaugural recording as a leader, puts listeners on a first-name basis with the trumpeter — and that’s appropriate given his extremely individualized approach to the strong tunes he penned, plus classics on which he places his... This content is for members only. Login Join Now
Shaun White, Jimmy Chin, and Diana Nyad Walk into a Museum…

May 27, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Michael Roberts

Two years after retiring from competition, snowboarding icon Shaun White faces a fascinating juncture in his career as he pours his energy into a range of projects that will extend and redefine his legacy. Academy Award-winning filmmaker, celebrated adventure photographer, and elite climber Jimmy Chin is enjoying an extraordinary run of success and also feeling more thankful than ever for the mentors who helped him navigate his early path into the mountains.
Mina Cho’s Grace Beat Quartet, ‘Beat Mirage’ (International Gugak Jazz Institute) | Review

Apr 1, 2024 | jazziz.com | Michael Roberts

By Michael Roberts Pianist-composer Mina Cho, a native of Seoul based in Boston, is among the most cerebral of jazz artists, and the ideas behind Beat Mirage suggest deep forethought. Yet, while the new work’s blending of Korean rhythms with robust, emotive jazz invites analysis, it can also be enjoyed simply as a vivid listeningYou’ve reached a Premium article. To continue reading, please login or start a 3-MONTH TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION for just 99 cents/month.
New SFO Director promises a bolder, more pragmatic approach to the fight against economic crime

Feb 14, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Roberts |Liam Naidoo |Reuben Vandercruyssen

On 13 February 2024, Nick Ephgrave gave his first public speech as Director of the Serious Fraud Office, to a packed room of white collar lawyers and press at the Royal United Services Institute. The new Director was bold and ambitious in setting out his targets for the agency, and said enough to suggest that the SFO may have turned over a new leaf. The new Director of the Serious Fraud Office was generous with his time, and candid in setting out the challenges for the agency.