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From College Engagement to Radio Stardom: Ronald Reagan's Ascent to the Hollywood B-List. Max Boot discusses how Ronald Reagan's father, Jack, secured a job as an administrator of welfare for the New Deal in late 1933. Meanwhile, Ronald developed into a successful young football star at Eureka College, where his steady girlfriend was Margaret Cleaver, known as Mugs. They were deeply in love and engaged to be married, but after graduation they separated, and Margaret, following a trip to Europe, fell in love with an American diplomat and returned the engagement ring to a crushed Reagan. Margaret's father, the Reverend Cleaver, was highly influential, acting almost as a surrogate father to Dutch Reagan. Dutch Reagan possessed a magnificent, compelling voice for storytelling and, graduating from college in 1932, recognized that while movie studios were absent from the Midwest, radio stations were plentiful. He landed his first radio job in Davenport, Iowa, and quickly succeeded, transferring to a larger station in Des Moines, where he became a very successful sportscaster known throughout the Midwest as Dutch Reagan, the voice of the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox. In Hollywood, Reagan was recognized as a heroic figure with a consistently sunny disposition and initially started in B-pictures at Warner Brothers. Reagan's movie career generated good income, and he demonstrated responsibility by moving his parents out to Hollywood. He met actress Jane Wyman at the Warner Brothers commissary, and they were married in January 1940.
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Elisa Auguste, Administrator, Precision Care Surgery Center. She discusses key trends driving ASC growth, from technology integration and AI in coding to payer partnerships and workforce investment, emphasizing how thoughtful strategy and empowered teams are shaping the future of outpatient surgery.
Episode 247 launches us into an intense period. We're going to travel to the border between the Zulu kingdom and the Transvaal because there's trouble brewing. When you hear what shenanigans were planned by British Governor Sir Bartle Frere, you probably won't believe it. His partner in crime was Sir Theophilus Shepstone who in 1877, had just completed thirty years service as Secretary for Native Affairs in Natal. For the Zulu, the transformation of the Native Affairs Secretary into the Administrator of the newly annexed Transvaal was a serious development. As historian Jeff Guy points out, it destroyed the diplomatic link forged between Cetshwayo kaMpande and Shepstone at a particularly sensitive moment in history. Previously, Shepstone had been sympathetic to the Zulu in their border dispute with the Boers, but once the Natal official took office in the Transvaal, that sentiment shifted. The pressure of trying to reconcile the Boers to their newly annexed state was too much for Shepstone — he did not have the emotional courage nor the courage of his convictions to balance the needs and wants of both the Boers and the Zulu. “He turned his coat in the most shameless manner…” one Colonial Office official by the name of Fairfield is quoted as writing in a minute to Edward Stanley the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs after the War. Sir Bartle Frere the British High Commissioner in Cape Town, was determined to eradicate what he thought of as the Zulu threat. He was still busy sorting out the Ninth Frontier War against the Xhosa, and watching the Pedi battle the Boers in the north Eastern Transvaal. While that irritating side-show .. at least in Frere's mind .. continued, here was Cetshwayo openly defying his Native Affairs man in Natal. Cetshwayo approached Natal's lieutenant Governor Sir Henry Bulwer — after whom the town of Bulwer is named. By now it was clear the Zulu relationship with Shepstone was done. Bulwer had monitored what was going on and he was deeply disturbed by developments. It was ironic that the Zulu chief was turning to a British official as a mediator of sorts. Bulwer appointed a boundary commission to probe the dispute between the Boers and the Zulu.To Frere's surprise, the commission found that the Boers of the Transvaal had no right to be in Zululand. Bulwer's next dispatches concluded that Natal could maintain a peaceful policy towards the Zulu nation because it hadn't violated any agreements with Natal and the Transvaal. Frere was dumbstruck, and so dumbstruck, he was struck dumb. He kept the report a secret for five months.
Power Struggle Over NASA and the Moon Race Guests: Douglas Messier, David Livingston Douglas Messier discusses a power struggle over NASA, including acting administrator Shawn Duffy's interest in folding NASA into the Department of Transportation and his concern that the United States might lose the Moon Race 2.0 to China. Duffy has challenged SpaceX's contract for the Artemis 3 moon landing, aiming to accelerate lander development amid fears that dependence on the complex Starship/Superheavy architecture might delay the mission beyond 2029.
Thinking through the chaos that has ensued over the NASA Administrator role, the Artemis 3 lander acceleration movement, the SpaceX Starship HLS update, and a bit on how we actually got here.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Donald, Stealth Julian, Jan, Theo and Violet, The Astrogators at SEE, Joakim, Steve, Matt, Fred, Lee, Joel, Kris, Ryan, David, Josh from Impulse, Warren, Heiko, Pat, Russell, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Joonas, Better Every Day Studios, Will and Lars from Agile, Natasha Tsakos, Frank, and four anonymous—and hundreds of supporters.TopicsSpaceX - UpdatesSpaceX teases simplified Starship as alarms sound over Moon landing delays - Ars TechnicaWhy did NASA's chief just shake up the agency's plans to land on the Moon? - Ars TechnicaElon Musk just declared war on NASA's acting administrator, apparently - Ars TechnicaHow America fell behind China in the lunar space race—and how it can catch back up - Ars TechnicaChina completes landing and takeoff test for crewed moon lander - SpaceNewsChina completes second hot-fire test for new moon rocket, including engine restarts - SpaceNewsTrump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: “NASA is f***ed.” - Ars TechnicaThe ShowLike the show? Support the show on Patreon or Substack!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by NASAWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works
The future of the I-5 Bridge project is in question after IBR Administrator Greg Johnson's upcoming exit and a dramatic 84 percent reduction in transit ridership estimates. This week's poll asks whether leadership should change, costs be cut, or the project paused for review. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-with-ibr-administrator-greg-johnson-departing-and-transit-numbers-revised-downward-whats-next-for-the-i-5-bridge-project/ #IBR #Transportation #BridgeProject #ClarkCounty #Oregon #Washington #PublicOpinion #Infrastructure #Transit #Poll
On The Space Show for Wednesday, 29 October 2025: From The Space Show archives (1990): NASA's The Space Story: Ambler — A six-legged rover for planetary exploration. Come train and fly with us:Bill Nelson, NASA Administrator & Pam Melroy, NASA Deputy Administrator speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on 23 March 2023. The then Administrators comment on their agency's activities, relationships with Australia and the plans to return to the Moon. (Courtesy National Press Club) iSpace:Ahead of the failed Hakuto—R M2 landing on the Moon, employees of iSpace describe their work. (Inserts courtesy iSpace)
In an era when milliseconds define customer experience, having a reliable and flexible communication platform is no longer optional - it's essential. Communications Hub positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses that rely on real-time communication. We sat down with the CTO of Communications Hub, Bohdan Bulatsan, to talk about what makes the platform unique, how it ensures uninterrupted message delivery and why integration with new providers can be done up to 75% faster than the industry standard. Communications Hub Q: Communications Hub emphasizes real-time operations with automatic cascading. Could you explain how the cascading mechanism works and how it guarantees delivery even during routing issues or provider downtime? Our cascading mechanism is designed to ensure that no message ever gets lost. When the system detects any negative signal from the current provider - such as a blocked sender name, insufficient balance or a delivery issue - it automatically switches to the next available provider in the cascade. Administrators can configure multiple cascading levels in the platform. The more levels you set, the higher your delivery reliability becomes. Each level acts as a backup route, guaranteeing continuity even during provider downtime or unexpected routing failures. All message logs are recorded and displayed in a clear, user-friendly dashboard, allowing users to track delivery paths and troubleshoot in real time. Q: One of Communications Hub's strongest advantages is how quickly new providers can be integrated. How is that achieved from a technical perspective? We've developed a universal SDK that standardizes all core functions common to most provider APIs. This means our team doesn't have to start from scratch each time a new provider joins. We've also optimized the deployment process, allowing multiple adapters to be implemented simultaneously. Before any integration goes live, our pre-testing procedure identifies potential issues early, ensuring smoother performance from day one. Altogether, these improvements have reduced our onboarding time by up to 75% so what used to take 35-45 days can now be completed in about 10 days. Q: The platform collects advanced analytics directly from all providers. How does that process work and how does it give businesses full visibility over their communication flows? Our analytics service aggregates detailed depersonalised data from every message sent through the system. It collects metrics directly from connected providers and organizes them into meaningful insights for our users. Through the dashboard, clients can monitor every campaign, view delivery reports, analyze trends and see any real-time changes reflected instantly. This level of transparency empowers businesses to make informed decisions and fine-tune their communication strategies with confidence. Q: Communications Hub focuses on maintaining high delivery quality and preventing wasted messages. What technical mechanisms make that possible? We use a multi-layer verification system to make sure messages are sent only to real, active users. The first layer validates incoming numbers to confirm they follow the correct format and can potentially exist. The second layer prevents duplicate messages from being sent. The third, an optional HLR (Home Location Register) lookup, checks whether a number is currently active on the network. The first two levels run automatically by default, while HLR verification can be enabled when needed. This combination significantly reduces wasted traffic and improves delivery efficiency across all channels. Q: What would you say is Communications Hub's main mission today? Our mission is to simplify communication management. We help businesses integrate, manage, and optimize their communication channels in one place. Whether it's SMS or flash calls, we make it easy to connect with audiences reliably and intelligently. We want our clients to think less about technical barriers and ...
LeeAnn Mengel, Vice President Administrator, joins JMN to recap Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center's evolution over the past ten years, and looks toward continued expansion, growing resources, and continuing innovative holistic care.
On Today's episode of Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Wael Barsoum, we have special guests Dr. Jason Sansone and Benjamin Jarvis. Dr. Jason Sansone, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and the President of Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin. He specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic traumatology. A Wisconsin native, Dr. Sansone earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences from the University of Wisconsin. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and an active member of the Wisconsin Medical Society. Dr. Sansone's specialty fellowship training includes spine surgery, enabling him to provide advanced care for conditions affecting the spine, as well as orthopedic traumatology, which encompasses both operative and non-operative care of complex fractures. Benjamin Jarvis is the Executive Vice President of Wisconsin Operations at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. Benjamin previously held various administrative and managerial roles in the healthcare industry, including Administrator of Surgical Operations at SSM Health, Practice Manager at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Account Manager at Aerotek Scientific. Benjamin holds a Master of Science in Health Systems Management from RUSH University and a Bachelor's degree in Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join us as we talk about the successes and pitfalls of their journey to starting an orthopedic practice from scratch.
Dundas City Administrator Jenelle Teppen discusses last night's city council meeting, where topics included the amendment of cannabis business regulation ordinances, proposed 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets, and Teppen's performance review.
In this leadership episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast for Administrators, host Ryan Steuer sits down with David Richards — founder of Growth Public Schools, Changemaker Micro Schools, and host of the Changemaker EDU podcast. David shares his journey from corporate banking to education entrepreneurship, his “why” rooted in serving students who don't fit the traditional model, and how micro schools are redefining education for the next decade. The conversation dives deep into learner-centered design, micro school development, district innovation, and the leadership mindset needed to create transformative change within schools of any size.
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC industry, the impact of AI and robotics on operations, and the importance of leadership engagement and advocacy to sustain growth and quality care.
In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2025 Annual Conference in Albany, New York we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. Notes and Resources from this Episode: Link to the New York State Association Website: https://www.nysaasc.org/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://conferences.asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control) https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM) https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and Regions CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
In this Special Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle recorded live from the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon we interview some of the speakers and discuss recent activities for the association and the benefits of membership in the Association. This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, RFX Solutions, Medserve and Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies. Notes and Resources from this Episode: Membership Information for the Oregon Association: https://ascoregon.org/ INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! https://conferences.asc-central.com/ Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers. More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control) https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM) https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and Regions CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Barbara Anglin and Riverside County Office of Education Arts Administrator Louisa Higgins
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NASA's Artemis Woes, Chinese Debris, and Global Space Industry Shifts. Bob Zimmerman discusses NASA's Artemis program, noting Administrator Sean Duffy is using a social media feud with Elon Musk as a "shiny object" to distract from the Orion capsule's untrustworthy heat shield risks. Other space issues include China's dangerous rocket debris crashes, some using highly toxic fuels, and European satellite companies consolidating into Project Bromo due to competition. Zimmerman also highlights the discovery of a large asteroid orbiting near Venus and Lockheed Martin's investment in Venus Aerospace's radical rocket engine design. 1960
NASA's Artemis Woes, Chinese Debris, and Global Space Industry Shifts. Bob Zimmerman discusses NASA's Artemis program, noting Administrator Sean Duffy is using a social media feud with Elon Musk as a "shiny object" to distract from the Orion capsule's untrustworthy heat shield risks. Other space issues include China's dangerous rocket debris crashes, some using highly toxic fuels, and European satellite companies consolidating into Project Bromo due to competition. Zimmerman also highlights the discovery of a large asteroid orbiting near Venus and Lockheed Martin's investment in Venus Aerospace's radical rocket engine design.
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Carrie Marut, Administrator, Mentor Surgery Center. She shares insights on patient-driven ASC growth, the benefits of EHR adoption, and the importance of collaboration with hospitals and vendors to improve efficiency and patient experience.
rWotD Episode 3096: Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 1995 Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Saturday, 25 October 2025, is Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 1995.The Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 1995 (NT) was a law legalising euthanasia in the Northern Territory of Australia, which was passed by the territory's Legislative Assembly in 1995. The Act was passed by the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly on 25 May 1995 by a vote of 15 to 10, received the Administrator's assent on 16 June 1995, and entered into force on 1 July 1996. A year later, a repeal bill was brought before the Northern Territory Parliament in August 1996, but was defeated by 14 votes to 11.The effect of the law was nullified in 1997 by the federal Parliament of Australia which passed the Euthanasia Laws Act 1997. The Act continues on the Territory's statute books, however this was repealed in December 2022 with the passing of Restoring Territory Rights Act. Dr Philip Nitschke founded Exit International in response to the overturning of the Act.While voluntary euthanasia had previously been condoned officially in the Netherlands and the US state of Oregon, the act was the first time that a legislative assembly passed a law explicitly legalising euthanasia.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Saturday, 25 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Rights of the Terminally Ill Act 1995 on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reads between the lines of Greg Johnson's resignation from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, arguing it's another sign of a failing multibillion-dollar project beset by cost overruns, federal delays, and dwindling ridership expectations. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-is-ibr-administrator-jumping-off-a-sinking-ship/ #KenVance #Opinion #IBR #I5Bridge #GregJohnson #ClarkCounty #Transportation #Politics #PublicPolicy #WSDOT #CTRAN #ODOT
Alex welcomes Lauren Primerano on the show and we talk about her athletics journey, running the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, the Athlos Meet and more!
Bob Zimmerman Criticizes NASA's Artemis Lunar Program as a "Management Disaster" Focused on Beating China Bob Zimmerman with John Batchelor Bob Zimmerman criticized NASA interim administrator Sean Duffy for focusing on SpaceX being "behind schedule," distracting from NASA's own delay of the Artemis mission to 2028 at the earliest. He called the Artemis plan an "unwieldy management disaster" designed haphazardly to give the SLS rocket a mission. The political push to beat China by 2028 creates a dangerous "one-time stunt." Zimmerman argues the private sector (SpaceX) is the real future of US space endeavors. 1941
Bob Zimmerman Criticizes NASA's Artemis Lunar Program as a "Management Disaster" Focused on Beating China Bob Zimmerman with John Batchelor Bob Zimmerman criticized NASA interim administrator Sean Duffy for focusing on SpaceX being "behind schedule," distracting from NASA's own delay of the Artemis mission to 2028 at the earliest. He called the Artemis plan an "unwieldy management disaster" designed haphazardly to give the SLS rocket a mission. The political push to beat China by 2028 creates a dangerous "one-time stunt." Zimmerman argues the private sector (SpaceX) is the real future of US space endeavors. 1953
(Riverton, WY) - Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock and City Administrator Kyle Butterfield were back in studio with us this week to recap Tuesday's City Council meeting. Several agenda items this week related to the Central Wyoming Regional Airport and the Riverton Police Department. The Mayor and City Administrator also tell us about upcoming council discussions and plans for fall events around town. To listen to the full conversation, click the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast, anywhere you listen to podcasts!
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC industry, the impact of AI and robotics on operations, and the importance of leadership engagement and advocacy to sustain growth and quality care.
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Todd Currier, CASC, CPA, FACMPE, CEO/Administrator at Bend Surgery Center. He discusses the rapid evolution of the ASC industry, the impact of AI and robotics on operations, and the importance of leadership engagement and advocacy to sustain growth and quality care.
In this episode, I call out what I believe to be unethical and deceitful practices by the the city of Valley Center, Kansas in their current search for a new city administrator. The have posted on LinkedIn that the salary range for their next administrator is $115,000 to $200,000. However, their original job postings that are still visible on various job boards listed a salary of range of $105,000 to $145,000. And just two weeks ago they passed a salary ordinance that set the salary range for the city administrator at a maximum of $171,000 and the current city administrator who has been there for six years is only making $152,000. It appears they are attempting to bait candidates to apply with the new exaggerated and unattainable salary range so that they can lowball the finalist. AAME MEMBERSHIP: To join the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), sign up at this link: https://community.aame.org/ AAME JOB BOARD: The AAME has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter hosted on LinkedIn. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ep 625 features Phillip Daniels, a 911 Administrator, and Deputy Chief of Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – How Philip transitioned from working in an alligator farm to a lasting career in public safety The challenges and surprises faced when moving from patrol to dispatch Stories of real-life trauma, resilience, and the importance of mental wellness for first responders The pivotal impact of dispatcher support and peer connections during difficult calls Insights into the ongoing battle for 911 dispatcher reclassification and recognition in public safety If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.
In today's episode of Special Education for Beginners, we're taking our October IEP Alignment Series one step further...this time through the lens of administration.I'm joined by Dane Parcel, my current Special Education Director (and former co-teacher and colleague of many years), to talk about what true IEP alignment looks like from the director's chair.This episode is packed with real, practical insight on what makes an IEP truly strong, connected, and defensible — not just complete.In this episode, we discuss:✅ What “IEP alignment” really means from an administrator's perspective✅ What Dane the Director looks for in a strong Present Levels (PLAAFP) section✅ His advice for writing clear, measurable IEP goals that actually make sense and keeps you from using so much brain power✅ How to decide which services and accommodations belong — and which should be removed✅ The difference between an IEP that is compliant vs. one that is meaningful ✅ Encouragement for teachers who are overwhelmed by the processWhether you're a brand-new special education teacher or a seasoned veteran, this conversation will give you clarity, validation, and a renewed sense of purpose around writing student-centered IEPs.
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Carrie Marut, Administrator, Mentor Surgery Center. She shares insights on patient-driven ASC growth, the benefits of EHR adoption, and the importance of collaboration with hospitals and vendors to improve efficiency and patient experience.
This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Carrie Marut, Administrator, Mentor Surgery Center. She shares insights on patient-driven ASC growth, the benefits of EHR adoption, and the importance of collaboration with hospitals and vendors to improve efficiency and patient experience.
Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss last night's work session, where topics included the current strategic plan, revenue diversification, housing, and updates on the new budget.
Optimizing time management for yourself and the executives you support is an EA superpower. Note the steps and tools to conduct a strategic time audit from processes and procedures expert Julie Perrine. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
SummaryIn this episode, Shannon Valenzuela and Dr. Merrill Roberts explore the beauty of the quadrivium for the middle school classroom. They discuss the integration of nature studies, mathematics, and science in middle school education, highlighting the importance of play, joy, and sensory learning. The discussion also delves into the relationship between mathematics and beauty, the role of the imagination in learning, and the interconnectedness of disciplines across the curriculum. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of arts and music in education and the profound impact of experiencing the night sky on students' understanding of the universe.Topics Covered:The quadrivium and middle school math and scienceBeauty and wonder in math and science educationPlay and joy as pedagogical toolsLearning through the senses and working toward abstraction The quadrivium across the curriculumArts and music are integral to a classical educationThe power of dark skiesToday's Guests:Dr. Merrill Roberts received his Bachelor's in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College in 2003. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from The Catholic University of America in 2018, where he has also served as a Lecturer in Physics, teaching multiple courses, including a course in Solar Physics designed for students planning to teach in primary and secondary schools. He worked for over a decade as a researcher at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, where he studied solar coronal transients and performed forward modeling for the Parker Solar Probe mission. Dr. Roberts is a Senior Faculty Consultant for the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE), giving workshops and developing curriculum centered around the Quadrivial Arts since 2013, and is also an Associate Fellow at the Boethius Institute, helping with the creative retrieval of the Quadrivium. He combines his passions for nature and education as the Nature Studies teacher at St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, MD, where he has instructed 5th through 8th graders since 2010. He is also, along with his wife Elizabeth, the Co-director of Music at St. Jerome Parish, where he strives to emphasize the beauty and truth inherent in the Mass.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:27 From NASA to the Classroom06:41 St. Jerome Academy's Model of Education10:44 Experiential Learning and the Senses17:09 Playing with What We Don't Fully Understand24:50 The Relationship Between Questions and Answers39:16 The Quadrivium and the Imagination44:28 The Importance of Music50:19 Experiencing the Night Sky: A Learning Journey55:25 ConclusionUniversity of Dallas Links:Classical Education Master's Program at the University of Dallas: udallas.edu/classical-edSt. Ambrose Center Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators: https://k12classical.udallas.edu/Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:More on the Quadrivium Retrieval: https://quadriviumretrieval.org/Support the showIf you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating and review — it helps others find us!
In today's episode we speak to some more of the Parenting for Faith team about their favourite chapters from An A - Z of Parenting for Faith, which is out this Friday, 24 October. Lucy Rycroft is the editor of An A - Z of Parenting for Faith and on the speaker team, she also runs a ministry called The Hope-Filled Family. Jess Rodewald is the Development and Relationship Lead, she chats to Anna about disappointment and how we can support our children and young people to recognise and express it. Laura Trigg is the Administrator and she shares what stood out to her in the emotions chapter of the book. David Burn is the Marketing and Engagement Lead and he offers some thoughts on gaming and how it can be a powerful tool for connection. Links: Preorder An A - Z of Parenting for Faith https://www.brfonline.org.uk/products/an-a-z-of-parenting-for-faith-bitesize-wisdom-from-the-parenting-for-faith-podcast Disappointment in God episode that the chapter Jess references is based on https://on.soundcloud.com/HPqPJmlONR8aZbwxDc When catch is hard https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/when-catch-is-hard/ Parenting teens for a life of faith course https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/parenting-teens-course/ Gaming https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/summary-gaming/ and listen in next week as we talk to Jonathan Beecham from Emmaus Gaming. The key tools (we talking about unwinding and creating windows with Jess, chat and catch with Laura and surfing the waves with David) https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/tools/ Send us your questions and stories at parentingforfaith.org/podcast or email us at parentingforfaith@brf.org.uk Thank you for listening today. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give/ Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.
In this episode, Leslie Jebson, Administrator of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Network at Prisma Health, shares insights on sustainable growth, AI integration in scheduling and administrative workflows, the future of ambulatory care, and more.
Amy talks with American television presenter, physician, author, educator, and government official serving as the 17th administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Oz.
Dr. Mark McClellan has served as a Member of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But his experiences before, and accomplishments following these leadership roles at the highest levels of government health policy are equally important to his perspective on the healthcare ecosystem – especially during a time of rapid policy change.Dr. McClellan always intended on pursuing a medical degree and entered a joint Harvard-MIT program that took him in a slightly different direction. He ended up studying economics and the rising cost of healthcare at MIT. He ultimately earned a medical degree from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, a Ph.D. in economics from MIT, and a master's in public administration from Harvard's Kennedy School.Dr. McClellan began his career at the Treasury Department in the Clinton Administration, and returned to public service under the George W. Bush Administration where he led the FDA and CMS. Today, Dr. McClellan is the Robert J. Margolis, M.D., Professor of Business, Medicine and Policy at Duke University and the founding Director of the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. His work centers on improving health care through policy and research, with a focus on payment reforms, quality, value, and biomedical innovation.With his expertise in medicine, economics and public policy, Dr. McClellan talked to Keith Figlioli in this episode of Healthcare is Hard to share his perspective on adapting to rapid change in the current healthcare landscape. Topics they discussed include:Misalignment of innovation and outcomes. While advancements in digital health are coming to market faster than ever before, Dr. McClellan says there's still a lack of technology truly centered on keeping patients healthy. He says traditional payment methods make it hard to support this type of innovation. For example, advancements in AI are helping physicians gather information for prior authorization requests, and ambient scribing saves time with note taking and administration. But these technologies essentially help providers see more fee-for-service patients or bill for more profitable services. He argues that more outcome-oriented payments are needed to advance technology-embedded care models. The evolution of value-based care. After Congress passed the Medicare Modernization Act in 2003 to establish Medicare Advantage, Dr. McClellan became administrator of CMS at the President's request to lead its implementation. With unique insight from leading some of the earliest VBC programs, he shared his thoughts on the speed of adoption and why it hasn't happened faster. He discussed how early MA models needed to be based on existing fee-for-service infrastructure, his surprise that not much has changed, and his optimism that it's finally starting to.Mobilizing private capital for public health. Private investment will be essential to support the significant changes required to improve healthcare – especially with uncertainties around future levels of government funding. Dr. McClellan explained how the Duke-Margolis Capital Impact Council (CIC) was launched to guide and improve the role of private investment in healthcare. He described how members of the council are developing and sharing practices for investors and their portfolio companies to track health value return on investment alongside financial ROI.To hear Dr. McClellan and Keith discuss these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders.
In this episode, Leslie Jebson, Administrator of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Network at Prisma Health, shares insights on sustainable growth, AI integration in scheduling and administrative workflows, the future of ambulatory care, and more.
In this episode, Leslie Jebson, Administrator of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Network at Prisma Health, shares insights on sustainable growth, AI integration in scheduling and administrative workflows, the future of ambulatory care, and more.
What is the future of the EA profession? In short: Strategic executive operations supercharged by AI. Melissa Peoples breaks it down. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Kevin Otil, PM – Oxford #122, Oxford NC and Administrator of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. The fundamental values of Freemasonry to aid and assist every Mason […]
Space Updates: NASA Administrator, Reusable Rockets, and Satellite Cell Service GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman discusses the potential renomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, noting Isaacman's previous private manned space missions. He highlights Stoke Space raising nearly $1 billion to develop its fully reusable Nova rocket, potentially cheaper than SpaceX's offerings. AST SpaceMobile signed Verizon (adding to AT&T) to use its "Bluebirds" satellites for direct cell phone service, eliminating dead spots. SpaceX recently flew a Falcon booster for its 29th flight. Congressional cuts zeroed out 15 potential space missions
Space Updates: NASA Administrator, Reusable Rockets, and Satellite Cell Service GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman discusses the potential renomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, noting Isaacman's previous private manned space missions. He highlights Stoke Space raising nearly $1 billion to develop its fully reusable Nova rocket, potentially cheaper than SpaceX's offerings. AST SpaceMobile signed Verizon (adding to AT&T) to use its "Bluebirds" satellites for direct cell phone service, eliminating dead spots. SpaceX recently flew a Falcon booster for its 29th flight. Congressional cuts zeroed out 15 potential space missions
PREVIEW: Ex-NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman Reportedly Meeting with Trump Again Bob Zimmerman discusses Jared Isaacman, a billionaire space walker and former NASA administrator nominee whose nomination was suddenly withdrawn by Trump. Withdrawal rumors involved Isaacman's Democratic donations or his ties to Elon Musk during a budget dispute. Anonymous sources now claim Isaacman is holding meetings with Trump to discuss NASA's operational and future plans.
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