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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1074: We're diving into CDK's post-attack transformation, Waymo's bold NYC ambitions, and China's booming AI-driven live commerce, where digital humans are outselling their creators.Show Notes with links:A year after cyberattacks rocked the industry and CDK Global, the focus has shifted from crisis response to long-term resilience — though not all lessons stuck.Two cyberattacks forced CDK's DMS offline for two weeks, disrupting operations at 15,000 dealerships and costing over $1 billion in sales.Many groups invested heavily in cybersecurity and revised disaster recovery plans as a result, with leaders like Judy Serra and Joe Shaker emphasizing staff training and consultant support as critical steps forward.Helion's Erik Nachbahr noted some dealers quickly reverted to old habits, citing a recent DMS switch that went live without basic protections like multifactor authentication — a move he called unacceptable.CEO Brian MacDonald says CDK is now “stronger than ever,” with deeper investments in security, R&D, and customer experience, saying “Over the past year, we've also seen record customer renewals.”Joe Shaker of Shaker Auto Group and TruVideo said, “It could happen to anyone. My feelings were that after going through what they've gone through and after looking at every nook and cranny of their business for security that [CDK] may be the most secure.”Waymo is preparing to re-enter New York City to map and test its autonomous vehicles — with human drivers — as it eyes a major expansion into one of the most complex and coveted markets in the U.S.Waymo is returning to NYC for the first time since 2021 to resume mapping and testing, though humans will remain behind the wheel due to state law.The company is lobbying for legal changes and applying for a permit to operate in Manhattan with safety specialists in the driver seat.In a groundbreaking move, Baidu aired a 6-hour shopping livestream led entirely by AI-generated digital humans modeled after popular host Luo Yonghao — and it crushed human-led benchmarks.The broadcast introduced 133 products with AI versions of Luo and a co-host responding to viewer comments in real time.The digital duo generated $7.6 million in sales, outperforming Luo's real past performance in just 26 minutes.China's live commerce market hit $695 billion in 2023, and Baidu now counts over 100,000 active digital human hosts, with the company saying digital humans can cut broadcast costs by 80% and boost sales by 62%.“To be honest, I was really shocked by the effectiveness of this digital human,” Luo said post-show, calling it “reality.”Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

The Grace of the Law | Brian MacDonald | 05.18.25 by Strong Tower Church

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by Brian MacDonald, CEO of CDK Global. We explore why he's betting $250M on a major shift in automotive retail, the winners and losers as service department trends evolve, and his prediction for a wave of dealership acquisitions this year—and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: 1. Richtech Robotics - Titan is the autonomous parts delivery system that keeps techs in bays, helping you reach new heights of productivity. By eliminating wasted trips to the parts counter, Titan boosts fixed ops efficiency by up to 12%, accelerating service times and streamlining operations. Let Titan handle the heavy lifting – reducing injuries, cutting downtime, and raising your dealership's profitability. For a limited time, Richtech Robotics is offering a FREE 2-week pilot – just cover shipping. Visit @ richtechrobotics.com/cdg to book your trial now. 2. Kenect - The platform auto dealers are using to gather reviews, generate leads, and improve their online reputation, all powered by AI. – Visit @ https://www.kenect.com/

Dr. Brian is a psychologist with a practice focused on supporting students with learning or mental health issues. He's also nerd, about comics, Monty Python, and board games! He reviews games on his channel, Brains On Games, where he also talks about the skills practiced by playing modern board games. His favourite games are medium-weight Euros, clever trick-takers, and Crokinole, the best dexterity game of all time.Check out Brains on Games here: https://www.youtube.com/@brainsongamesWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

Brian MacDonald is the former executive director of Aman Lara, an organization of volunteers and veterans that perform 'extractions' from Afghanistan. That began in 2021, following the collapse of the Afghan government and the return to power of the Taliban. So at first, the organization's main focus was helping Afghans escape their country. This work expanded in 2022, to helping people get out of Ukraine. Two years ago, Brian stepped away from his role at Aman Lara, to start an organization called Utimus. It has a large focus on getting newcomers to Canada the qualifications they might need to join the workforce here. Utimus is based mostly in Ontario, but the CEO and founder, Brian, is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Here's his conversation with host, Jeff Douglas.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global where we dive into a Q4 auto market forecast: How Gen Z is buying cars, Have we reached an EV sales equilibrium, why overnight test drives sell cars, Trends and predictions for the quarter ahead. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at https://www.carscommerce.inc/ CDK Global - CDK will once again be streaming its annual industry conference CDK Connect 2024 on October 22. This year's virtual CONNECT conference will feature CDK's latest product innovations, a keynote from CEO Brian MacDonald, and live breakout sessions focused across all operations of the dealership.  You can register for CDK CONNECT at the link in our notes below or by visiting http://CDK.com/Connect CDG Recruiting - a more hands-on, white-glove automotive recruiting service with decades of experience successfully placing over 1,000 roles in the automotive industry. Try CDG Recruiting today by visiting cdgrecruiting.com Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:53) - Catching up with David (00:02:30) - CDK's Ease of Purchase study (00:08:40) - EV sales trends (00:15:32) - Will there be brand dispersion in Q4? (00:19:13) - EV shopper journey studies (00:26:17) - Buying patterns across age groups (00:30:47) - The Dealership as a workplace study Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay where we discuss: The accounting nightmare hiding in dealerships, Saving dealers 20 hrs of work per week, shocking trends in down payments for 2024 and much more! This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: CDK Global - CDK will once again be streaming its annual industry conference CDK Connect 2024 on October 22. This year's virtual CONNECT conference will feature CDK's latest product innovations, a keynote from CEO Brian MacDonald, and live breakout sessions focused across all operations of the dealership.  You can register for CDK CONNECT at the link in our notes below or by visiting http://CDK.com/Connect CDG Recruiting - a more hands-on, white-glove automotive recruiting service with decades of experience successfully placing over 1,000 roles in the automotive industry. Try CDG Recruiting today by visiting cdgrecruiting.com Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as a trusted payments partner for dealerships across the US. Contact Julie today - julie@dealer-pay.com or 636-442-4901. Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:01:19) - Julie's background and career (00:03:28) - What problem did you identify in our industry and what are you solving for? (00:08:48) - What are the key problems dealers want to solve when they talk to you? (00:10:37) - How are you helping dealers? (00:12:33) - What are you saving a dealer in terms of cost? (00:13:28) - What patterns are you seeing in terms of dealers overpaying? (00:15:18) - What is the average dealership paying for processing? (00:16:53) - What crazy things have you seen at dealerships? (00:18:25) - Where are dealers leaving money on the table? (00:20:20) - Does anything keep you up at night? (00:21:27) - What is the consumer experience like at DealerPay? (00:22:29) - Julie's shoe strategy (00:24:33) - What does the future look like for your company? (00:26:42) - What trends do the data tell you? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Devin Daly, CEO of Impel where we discuss: The imminent evolution of AI in car dealerships, BTS of his recent $100M acquisition, How he's transforming 50% of all US franchise dealers, The best use cases for AI in car dealerships and much more! This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: CDK Global - CDK will once again be streaming its annual industry conference CDK Connect 2024 on October 22. This year's virtual CONNECT conference will feature CDK's latest product innovations, a keynote from CEO Brian MacDonald, and live breakout sessions focused across all operations of the dealership.  You can register for CDK CONNECT at the link in our notes below or by visiting http://CDK.com/Connect CDG Recruiting - Building on the success of my industry job board, I'm launching CDG Recruiting — a more hands-on, white-glove automotive recruiting service. Our team has decades of experience and has successfully placed over 1,000 roles in the automotive industry. So if you're ready to find your next rockstar employee, try CDG Recruiting today by visiting cdgrecruiting.com Impel - Impel enables automotive retailers, manufacturers, and online marketplaces to turn shoppers into buyers, and buyers into lifelong customers, with the auto industry's most advanced AI-powered Customer Lifecycle Management platform. Impel leverages proprietary behavioral data and generative conversational AI technology to deliver hyper-personalized experiences at every touchpoint of the customer journey.Whether it's supporting a shopper as they search for the perfect vehicle, booking showroom appointments, scheduling the next service appointment for a customer, or helping a consumer sell or trade-in their vehicle, Impel AI is with you every step of the way. Reach out today and see for yourself what Impel can do for you.   Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:10) - Updates since Devin was last on the show (00:02:31) - What meaningful changes have happened in auto with AI? (00:04:58) - What practical changes can dealers implement right now? (00:07:39) - What level of adoption across the industry are you seeing? (00:09:26) - Why did you acquire Outsell? (00:14:35) - What does the dealership of the future look like? (00:18:06) - Are we going to a centralized AI Dealership world? (00:22:21) - What are you working to solve over the next 12 months? (00:24:46) - How did the cyberattacks change your investment philosophy on cybersecurity? (00:26:07) - How does a $100m deal get done? (00:30:14) - How have you changed through all this growth? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dennis Gingrich, Sales/Finance Director at The Niello Company where we discuss: How he's selling $725M a year in luxury vehicles, the top backend products and highest margin brands, and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: CDK Global - CDK will once again be streaming its annual industry conference CDK Connect 2024 on October 22. This year's virtual CONNECT conference will feature CDK's latest product innovations, a keynote from CEO Brian MacDonald, and live breakout sessions focused across all operations of the dealership.  You can register for CDK CONNECT at the link in our notes below or by visiting http://CDK.com/Connect Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at https://www.carscommerce.inc/ Dealer Image Pro - The in-house photo, video and 360° solution for auto dealers. Learn more at https://www.dealerimagepro.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:53) - The Zurich Mafia (00:01:50) - Moving from the vendor side to the dealer side (00:05:39) - What are the best-performing dealerships doing from an F&I standpoint? (00:07:32) - What is the size and scale of your organization?  (00:10:56) - What brands offer the best and worst F&I profits? (00:13:40) - How have you improved margins at this dealership? (00:19:08) - The 7-day return policy (00:20:32) - Merchandising & CGI (00:27:30) - The in-store sales process and F&I (00:29:48)- Vehicle trends (00:32:12) - What's your outlook on the industry? (00:33:31) - What concerns you? (00:35:11) - The CARS rule (00:37:53) - What's exciting to you these days? Check out The Niello Company here. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Patrick Coleman, President of Jim Coleman Automotive Group where we discuss: How hes winning in a saturated market with 9 dealerships, His secret weapon for used inventory acquisition, Is Cadillac poised for a massive rebound? and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: CDK Global - CDK will once again be streaming its annual industry conference CDK Connect 2024 on October 22.  This year's virtual CONNECT conference will feature CDK's latest product innovations, a keynote from CEO Brian MacDonald, and live breakout sessions focused across all operations of the dealership.  You can register for CDK CONNECT at the link in our notes below or by visiting http://CDK.com/Connect CDG Recruiting - Building on the success of my industry job board, I'm launching CDG Recruiting — a more hands-on, white-glove automotive recruiting service. Our team has decades of experience and has successfully placed over 1,000 roles in the automotive industry. So if you're ready to find your next rockstar employee, try CDG Recruiting today by visiting cdgrecruiting.com The Lasso - The best way to get multiple offers for your car. Learn more @ https://www.thelasso.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:36) - Patrick's background and career (00:08:24) - How do you differentiate yourself in this market? (00:11:06) - How are you redeploying capital? (00:13:15) - The state of Nissan and pursuing acquisitions (00:18:03) - Building culture within a dealership (00:20:24) - Dealership operations (00:25:26) - Autotech (00:27:52) - The state of the market (00:30:53) - What brands have the most upside in the next two years? (00:33:53) - Thoughts on EVs (00:35:33) - How do you think about future-proofing the business? (00:40:00) - What's exciting to you these days? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News - https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs - https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting - https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership X - https://x.com/GuyDealership LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Everything else - dealershipguy.com

Aug. 29, 2024 | CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald exclusive interview Part 2 by Automotive News

Aug. 28, 2024 | CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald exclusive interview Part 1 by Automotive News

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This week we get former PC Cabinet Minister Dominic Cardy on the show to have a conversation about New Brunswick Politics. It's been a long time coming to be sure. We speak on a range of topics from the plight of democracy, the Canadian Future Party, and the New Brunswick political landscape.  Wikipedia Bio Dominic William Cardy[1] MLA (born 25 July 1970) is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. From the 2018 New Brunswick general election until his expulsion from the caucus in October 2022,[2] Cardy represented the electoral district of Fredericton West-Hanwell for the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. He now sits as an independent.[3] During his time in government he was the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development under Blaine Higgs. Since September 2023, Cardy has been the interim leader of the Canadian Future Party, a moderate centrist federal political party which broke away from the Conservative Party of Canada.[4] Prior to being elected to the New Brunswick legislature, Cardy served as chief of staff of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick caucus and had previously been leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party from 2011 to 2017. Early life [edit] Born in the United Kingdom, Cardy moved to Fredericton, New Brunswick with his family when he was a child.[5] He attended Dalhousie University and graduated with a political science degree.[5] Cardy worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2000 on projects to increase public support for the banning of land mines[5] and for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) between 2001 and 2008. He served as a senior staff member and then country director for NDI in Nepal, Bangladesh and Cambodia.[6] Political career [edit] While a student at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Cardy was elected President of the Nova Scotia NDP's youth wing. He then worked as a party campaigner, political assistant to an NDP MP in Cape Breton, and managed several campaigns at the municipal and federal level.[5] In 2000, Cardy co-founded NDProgress, a pressure group within the NDP that advocated the modernisation of the party's governance structures and was sympathetic to the Third Way.[3] In writing about the debate within the NDP prior to its 2001 convention between the New Politics Initiative and those such as NDProgress, Cardy wrote "Some want to see the NDP recreated as a mass party based on the ideas of the traditional left, but infused with the energy of the new social movements and the anti-globalization activists. And there are those pushing from another direction, taking inspiration from the European socialists. If I had my choice I would fall firmly into this camp, those who want the party to follow the path laid by social democrats like Gary Doer, Tony Blair and Gerhard Schröder."[7] He is also an admirer of US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.[8][self-published source] Cardy was campaign director for the NDP in the 2010 provincial election.[9] Provincial politics [edit] NDP leader [edit] Cardy was acclaimed party leader on 2 March 2011 after the only other candidate for the position, Pierre Cyr, was disqualified from the party's 2011 leadership election.[9] At the 2012 New Brunswick New Democratic Party convention, Cardy received an 82 per cent vote of confidence in his leadership from the assembled delegates.[10] During the 2012 federal NDP leadership race, Cardy backed Thomas Mulcair, and was one of the introductory speakers at his campaign launch. Cardy was the NDP's candidate in a 25 June 2012 provincial by-election in Rothesay, coming in third with 27 per cent of the vote. As leader, Cardy recruited a slate of candidates that included several prominent former Conservative and Liberal politicians including former Liberal cabinet minister Kelly Lamrock in Fredericton South; Bev Harrison, a former Conservative and Speaker of the legislature, in Hampton; former Liberal MLA Abel LeBlanc in Saint John-Lancaster and former Liberal candidate John Wilcox in Rothesay.[11] Former party leader Allison Brewer endorsed the Greens due to the policy positions of Cardy's NDP.[12] In the 2014 provincial election, Cardy ran as the party's candidate in Fredericton West-Hanwell.[12] Though it received 12.98 per cent of the vote in the 2014 provincial election, an all-time high for the NB NDP and its predecessor, the CCF, the party won no seats in the provincial legislature. Cardy himself lost to Brian Macdonald in Fredericton-Hanwell, and announced in his concession speech that he would resign as party leader effective at the party's next convention,[12] which has been postponed to January 2015. Cardy faced pressure to rescind his resignation and run in the Saint John East by-election which was called following the surprise resignation of newly elected Liberal MLA Gary Keating on 14 October 2014.[13] Cardy announced on 21 October that he would be standing in the by-election, scheduled for 17 November,[14] and delayed his resignation.[15] Cardy placed third in the by-election with 21.88 per cent of the vote.[16] Cardy agreed to remain as leader after the party's executive rejected his resignation on 10 December 2014 and a letter was signed at the party's provincial council by supporters and former candidates urging him to stay on. The party also offered Cardy a "livable" salary beginning in 2015 due to its improved financial position. Cardy had been working as leader on a volunteer basis since assuming the position in 2011 and had no legislative salary as he was not a member of the provincial legislature.[17] In early 2015, federal NDP MP Yvon Godin (Acadie—Bathurst) criticised Cardy's leadership and its conduct in the election campaign saying that Cardy had moved the provincial party too far to the centre. "The problem, I think, with the provincial party, with Dominic, was that I think he was too much to the right to even be in the centre, and I think people read into that," said Godin who added: "I think it did hurt the party. People were looking for the NDP, they were doing really well, and [voters] wanted change from the existing parties that we have now, who are serving the big corporations and forgetting about the people. I think that's what happened."[18] In the summer of 2016, Cardy expressed his support for the proposed Energy East pipeline and supported Alberta NDP Premier Rachel Notley's position against the Leap Manifesto.[19] He had earlier refused to endorse federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair's leadership, saying he was troubled by positions taking by the federal party during the 2015 federal election, and skipped the April 2016 federal party convention along with the leadership review that occurred during the meeting.[20] Resignation from the NDP [edit] Cardy resigned as party leader, as well as resigning his membership of both the federal and New Brunswick NDP,[21] on 1 January 2017, complaining of party infighting which he attributed to "destructive forces" colluding with CUPE New Brunswick, the province's largest public-sector union against his leadership.[22] Cardy said that he "cannot lead a party where a tiny minority of well-connected members refuse to accept the democratic will of the membership." He added that "[l]imited time and energy is being wasted on infighting before the election," and that "'Some New Democrats unfortunately believe change and openness have had their time. They want to return to an old NDP of true believers, ideological litmus tests and moral victories."[23] Cardy claimed that what he described as his "progressive" platform had been thwarted by both federal and provincial party members and denounced the federal party's non-interventionist stance on the Syrian Civil War as antithetical to his beliefs.[22] Conservative politics [edit] Cardy's appointment as strategic issues director for the opposition Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick was announced by party leader Blaine Higgs on 27 January 2017.[24] Cardy said it is "not my intention" to run for a legislative seat as a Progressive Conservative candidate but that a "great many" of his former colleagues in the NDP would be joining the Progressive Conservatives.[24] In April 2017, Cardy was promoted to the position of chief of staff to the official opposition New Brunswick Progressive Conservative caucus. Later that month he endorsed Maxime Bernier for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada.[25] Cardy was elected in the 2018 provincial election as the PC candidate in Fredericton West-Hanwell. He had run unsuccessfully in 2014 in the same riding as a New Democrat.[26] Cardy was re-elected in the 2020 provincial election. Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development [edit] This section needs expansion with: information about the 2021 CUPE strike. You can help by adding to it. (October 2021) Cardy was appointed as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development on 9 November 2018.[27] During his time as department minister, Cardy signed the original version of Policy 713, which took into effect on August 17, 2020.[28] Removal of Chinese cultural programs from New Brunswick schools [edit] Minister Cardy spearheaded a plan to remove the Confucius Institute from all New Brunswick schools.[29] While the educational programs for elementary and middle schools were removed for the 2019–2020 school year, high school programs will not be removed until 2022.[29] Resignation [edit] Cardy resigned from his position as Minister of Education and Early Childhood Education on October 13, 2022.[30] Announcing his resignation on Twitter, Cardy explained that "At some point, working style and values have to matter." His resignation letter offered a more detailed explanation,[31] citing Premier Higgs' behaviour in a series of incidents. Cardy initially commitment to staying on as a Progressive Conservative but was expelled from caucus a day after resigning as minister.[32][2][3] He was replaced as minister by Bill Hogan.[33] Independent MLA [edit] Cardy remained in the legislature as an independent MLA for the rest of his term, while announcing he would not be running as a candidate in the 2024 New Brunswick general election.[4] Cardy said he would be voting for Susan Holt and the New Brunswick Liberal Party in the upcoming election in June 2024.[34] Federal politics and further activities (2023–present) [edit] On September 20, 2023, Cardy announced that he was in the process of founding a new federal political party, tentatively named the "Canadian Future Party" to occupy the middle ground between the Justin Trudeau-led Liberal Party of Canada and the Pierre Poilievre-led Conservative Party of Canada. Prior to its launch as a party, the group had been known first as "Centre Ice Conservatives" and then as "Centre Ice Canadians."[35][4] On July 22, 2024, Elections Canada recognized the Canadian Future Party as eligible for registration, pending it standing a candidate for election.[36][37] In July 2024, Cardy was arrested in Toronto for disturbing the peace after engaging in a confrontation at a pro-Palestine protest. According to Cardy, he chanted "Free Palestine from Hamas". Authorities stated that Cardy "behaved in a confrontational manner towards other protesters and did not follow police directions" to leave the area. He was released without charges.[38][39]

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about  Volkswagen's significant investment in Rivian, the latest on the DMS Outage as well as how Target plans to empower its retail associates with a new GenAI-powered chatbot tool.As thousands of Dealers on the CDK platform are about to enter their second week of ongoing disruptions, the company has said there is no resolution expected before June 30. CEO Brian MacDonald defends the company's crisis response amid rising tensions and legal challenges.CEO Brian MacDonald has begun speaking publicly by asserting the company's proactive engagement with dealers and commitment to support, In a June 25 note, CDK wrote, “We do feel it is important to share that we do not believe that we will be able to get all dealers live prior to June 30 but are making making significant progress.” The company emphasized transparency and urged dealers to use their available resource center while encouraging alternate planning for financial statement preparationCDK currently faces two lawsuits seeking class-action status over compromised personal information.One Filed by vehicle lessee Yuriy Loginov on June 22, alleging negligence, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and breach of fiduciary duty, seeking class-action status for anyone in the U.S. whose private information was compromised.The Second Lawsuit, filed by former dealership employee Eugene Buraga on June 24, alleges negligence, breach of confidence, breach of contract, and violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act, seeking class-action status for those whose information was exposed to unauthorized third parties.Volkswagen is set to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, aiming to strengthen its software unit and support the EV startup's next generation of vehicles. VW will invest $2 billion in a joint software company using Rivian's technology and purchase a $3 billion stake in Rivian over several years.The investment provides Rivian with necessary capital to launch more affordable vehicles and improve its balance sheet.Rivian shares rose about 30% in aftermarket trading following the announcement.RJ Scaringe, Rivian's CEO, emphasized that the partnership lowers parts costs and spreads software development costs over a larger fleet.VW aims to use Rivian's technology to address issues in its software unit, Cariad, which has faced quality problems.Scaringe also emphasis that this is enough cash to get the company to the point where it is able to generate its own positive cash flow from salesTarget plans to introduce a GenAI-powered chatbot tool, Store Companion, to all its nearly 2,000 U.S. stores by August, aiming to streamline daily tasks, coaching, and customer assistance for associates.Store Companion will be available as an app on store team members' handheld devices, providing quick answers to process-related questions.The chatbot will also serve as a "store process Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment in our latest episode, where we explore the intertwined realms of relationships, personal growth, and business success with two distinguished guests: Brian MacDonald, the visionary CEO and President of CDK Global, and Dr. Matt Bennett, the esteemed Vice President Graduate and Professional Studies of Northwood University. In this dynamic conversation, we delve into the significance of building strong business relationships and fostering personal connections as catalysts for success. Witness how the partnership between Northwood University and CDK Global serves as a beacon of inspiration for students aspiring to excel in the business world, emphasizing the pivotal role of relationships in shaping future leaders. Dr. Matt Bennett shares invaluable advice for emerging leaders, emphasizing the transformative power of making a difference through hard work, positivity, and personal responsibility. Discover how personal connections and meaningful engagements can drive organizational growth and create a culture where collaboration thrives. Brian MacDonald sheds light on the importance of personal development and the continuous evolution of leadership skills in propelling individuals to greater heights. Uncover his insights on leveraging connections with people to unlock new opportunities and drive innovation in the ever-evolving business landscape. Together, Brian and Matt underscore the profound impact of personal relationships on organizational success, highlighting the interconnected nature of the world and the potential for every interaction to pave the way for future partnerships and collaborations. Join us as we unravel factors to navigating relationships, fostering personal growth, and achieving business excellence in a world driven by meaningful connections and collaborative problem-solving. Listen in to gain actionable insights, inspirational stories, and practical strategies from Brian MacDonald and Dr. Matt Bennett as we embark on a quest to unlock the keys to success through the power of relationships, personal growth, and shared prosperity. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 800-625-1590 | edealersolutions.com  

We had the pleasure of interviewing Judah & the Lion over Zoom video!“Floating in the Night,” the follow-up to “Great Decisions,” Nashville crossover folk heroes Judah & the Lion (Judah Akers and Brian Macdonald) double down on the post break-up anger – but stretch towards forgiveness. The soul-baring new single is from their forthcoming album, The Process, which will be released on May 10 via Cletus the Van / Downtown Artist & Label Services.Judah says, “Anger was something I wasn't allowed to feel growing up. The notion that everything had to be “okay” and not be justifiably angry only hurt me and my chronic back pain. When people who hurt you don't take your pain seriously. That fucking sucks. I won't let that happen again.”  The Process, their fifth studio album, was inspired by singer Judah's personal life and struggles. Both he and Brian are sons of therapists, so groundbreaking psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief came to mind – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance – as they began work on the album. Interludes set the tone for song suites dedicated to each of the five stages. Leading up to release of “Floating in the Night,” Judah & the Lion teased the single and shared about the role anger plays in the healing process in a series of short videos. Influencer jordanbyrness amplified the message with her “YALL. AREN'T. HEARING. HIM.” post.Judah & the Lion will be performing some of the new songs on tour this spring. The extensive North American run will kick off on April 25 at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC and include shows at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre (May 19) and The Rooftop at Pier 17 in NYC (May 31).The Process is buoyant, impassioned and emotionally connective. The band has a reinvigorated sense of purpose with its aim to create music that resonates deeply, believing in music's power to connect people and make them feel less alone in life's journey.The band began releasing songs from The Process last year. The new material has racked up nearly 10 million combined global streams to date and earned spots on numerous playlists across all DSPs, including Spotify's New Music Friday, Apple Music's New Music Daily and Amazon Music's Alternative Hits, with additional support from SiriusXM Alt Nation's “Advanced Placement,” Pandora, YouTube, SoundCloud, Tidal, Audiomack and Deezer.Since their 2012 debut EP, Judah & the Lion have earned widespread acclaim for their genre-bending music, received Platinum/Gold certifications, amassed over one billion career streams and sold over 500 million tickets. Six of their hit singles have gone Top 15 on Alternative radio and the band won an iHeart Music Award for Best New Alt Rock Band of 2018. The Process is the follow-up to 2022's Revival, which Atwood Magazine praised as an “electric embrace of what it means to be alive: Soaring through limitless euphoric highs, dwelling in gut-wrenching lows, and soaking up all the feeling in between.”We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JudahandtheLion #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Feb. 13, 2024 | CDK CEO Brian MacDonald; AutoNation earnings drop by Automotive News

In this episode, I'm speaking with Brian MacDonald, CEO of CDK Global This episode is brought to you by: Valvoline - Valvoline can help drive your service department by streamlining operations and increasing revenue with hands-on technician and sales advisor training, state-of-the-art service lane technology, and a robust preventive maintenance chemical program. They even have programs to help you sell more cars and increase trade-ins! Learn more @ https://partner.valvolineglobal.com/dealership CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships. Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platform Interested in advertising with CarDealershipGuy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:52) - Brian's career in the industry (00:02:23) - Experiences at CDK and transitioning to Sunoco (00:09:26) - Evs & the future of the dealership (00:13:32) - What services and technology are you offering dealerships? (00:16:40) - How are you staying ahead of dealership needs? (00:18:03) - What are your top focuses today? (00:20:48) - How are you approaching integrating all dealership products into one solution? (00:22:42) - What are you looking for when considering an acquisition? (00:25:51) - Thoughts on AI (00:29:46) - At what point does a dealership typically adopt software like CDK? (00:32:41) - Are you seeing SaaS fatigue in dealerships? (00:35:30) - Will we see some international OEM players enter the US market over the next decade? (00:38:51) - Plans for the NADA conference (00:40:09) - How can people get in touch? Check out CDK Global here. Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership) This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

In this episode, Jon talks with Brian MacDonald, a musician. They remember and pay tribute to Dave Henry, a fellow musician and friend who sadly passed away recently.

This week we are talking about turning data into web applications with Streamlit. We're joined by two folks at Moser, Sarah Graddy and Brian MacDonald, who have been working with Streamlit on projects.Sarah Graddy is a Data &  Analytics Intern at Moser Consulting. She works with Python and GitHub and graduated from Kennesaw State University in May 2023 with a computer science degree.Brian MacDonald is a technology leader and innovatorwith a diverse background in the technology space. He loves to build products/services that will stand the test of time and be scalable and dynamic in their use. He enjoys working with a variety of clients and organizations to drive innovative solutions that will get the most from their data. He is committed to giving organizations the best solution that fits their specific needs and that's of most value to them. Creating the tools so that organizations can make data-based decisions is what motivates Brian to be creative and be driven towards long-term solutions.  

In this fourth episode of the second season of the Treble Victor podcast we talk to Brian MacDonald and discuss his very interesting and varied career that has covered, of course, military service, politician public service and now entrepreneurialism. Don't forget to update your Treble Victor profile and be sure to contact Brian if you want to know more about either of his current projects.

Work and the Church | Brian MacDonald | 07.30.23 by Strong Tower Church

Guest speaker Rev. Brian MacDonald shares what Psalm 123 and the Psalms of Ascent have to say about anxiety. 

In this episode, the journal's Features Editor Liberty Vittert and Editor in Chief Xiao-Li Meng dig into the data behind sports with two experts: Brian Macdonald, sports analytics at Yale (formerly Carnegie Mellon University) and Kirk Goldsberry, NBA analyst at ESPN and author of Sprawlball: A Visual Tour of the New era of the NBA. This episode is syndicated from the new Harvard Data Science Review Podcast. Published by the MIT Press, Harvard Data Science Review is an open access multidisciplinary journal that defines and shapes data science as a scientifically rigorous field based on the principled and purposed production, processing, parsing and analysis of data. If you enjoy this preview of the Harvard Data Science Review podcast, find the journal on twitter at @TheHDSR and remember to subscribe to their podcast on your favorite platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

With us today to talk about why an analytics platform solution is a key asset to your business are Nathan Rainard and Brian McDonald. Nathan is Moser's Director of Product Development within our Data and Analytics Division and he is a seasoned professional, with over a decade of experience in the technology industry. His commitment to excellence has earned him a reputation as a trusted leader and innovator in the field. Nathan is passionate about helping organizations drive value from their data and is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and service to every client. He is eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to help your organization achieve its technology goals and drive sustainable growth for years to come. Brian is a technology leader and innovator that has a diverse background in the technology space. He loves to build products/services that will stand the test of time and be scalable and dynamic in their use. He enjoys working with a variety of clients and organizations to drive innovative solutions that will get the most of their data. I am committed to giving organizations the best solution that fits their specific needs that's of the most value to them. Creating the tools so that organizations can make data-based decisions is what motivates me to be creative and drive toward long-term solutions. 

Ransom for Many | Brian MacDonald | 03.12.23 by Strong Tower Church

CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald talks about how the retail tech giant sees the market shifting in 2023. January was a good sales month for Ford and Honda. Volvo readies its EV push in the biggest product revamp under Geely. And GM and Netflix team up on Super Bowl ads.

Hosted by Brian MacDonald, director of specialty clinical strategy at Magellan Rx Management, and joined by Kourteney Martinez, pharmacy engagement specialist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.

Brian MacDonald, Manager of Technical Editing at DigitalOcean joins me to discuss the importance of writing efficient documentation for any product.In this episode, Brian and I chat about his talk at All Things Open entitled Verbs Not Nouns and covering the importance of writing documentation that instructs your users on how to use your product to solve the problem it intends to solve for them. We also cover common mistakes in writing documentation and tips for ensuring yours is effective. Listen to hear Brian's advice and resources to improve your documentation. Highlights: Brian introduces himself and his role at DigitalOcean (0:47) Why does documentation matter? (3:29) The most common mistake people make with documentation (7:07) Why are docs frequently neglected? (11:37) Who should write the docs? (15:47) How to ensure your docs are efficient (20:21) When should you start writing your documentation? (24:32) Links:Brian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macdonaldeditorial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmac_editor Company: https://www.digitalocean.com/ Resources:  Verbs Not Nouns Slides: https://archive.org/details/verbs-not-nouns-ato-2022 Write The Docs Community: https://www.writethedocs.org/

Welcome back for another in a special series of the Resoundingly Human podcast, filmed and recorded in person in Indianapolis at the 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting. I'm joined by Brian MacDonald at Yale University. He is a keynote presenter at this year's Annual Meeting, Sports Analytics, and he has kindly taken some time out of his busy meeting schedule to share special insight into, well, all things sports analytics!

In December of 1997, 53 year old bachelor farmer Tom Clisham was found dead in his cottage in Galway. He hadn't been seen in some time, and his body was in such a bad state no visual identification could be made. It seemed some sort of fight had occurred in his home - but over what, Gardai had no clue. Who killed Tom Clisham? ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! ********* Theme Music: Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music: Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: “Murder probe as body found mutilated by dogs in home” in The Evening Herald (5 December 1997) p. 6. Kevin Moore, “West awakening to a brutal new reality” in The Sunday Independent (7 December 1997) p. 6. “Nephew up on harm charge” in The Irish Independent(9 December 1997) p. 7. “Farm accused refused bail” in The Irish Independent(16 December 1997) p. 7. “No bail for man linked to dead farmer” in The Irish Independent (20 December 1997) p. 6. Brian MacDonald, “Judge protests at lack of aid for prisoner” in The Irish Independent (6 January 1998) p. 4. John Kilraine, “New charges over killing” in The Irish Independent (30 January 1998) p. 8. “Charged with uncle's murder” in The Evening Herald(18 March 1998) p. 17. Ray Managh, “Murder threat to witness, court told” in The Irish Independent (9 April 1998) p. 13. Rita O'Reilly, “Murder trial told of violent assault inside remote house” in The Irish Independent (20 January 1999) p. 6 Rita O'Reilly, “Victim ‘too mutilated for identification'” in The Irish Independent (21 January 1999) p. 7 “Nephew ‘prodded deceased in neck with broken bottle'” in The Irish Independent (22 January 1999) p. 10. Rita O'Reilly, ‘Murder accused threatened to kill me, says witness” in The Irish Independent (23 January 1999) p. 4. “Witness denies changing story” in The Irish Independent(26 January 1999) p. 6. Rita O'Reilly, “Dole not collected for weeks, murder trial told” in The Irish Independent (27 January 1999) p 6. Rita O'Reilly, “Pathologist says tied-up corpse was strangled” in The Irish Independent (28 January 1999) p. 6. “Jury absent for legal discussion” in The Irish Times(29 January 1999) p. 6. “Legal arguments in murder trial” in The Irish Times(3 February 1999) p. 4. “Man accused of murdering uncle said he could not remember killing, jury told” in The Irish Times (5 February 1999) p. 4. Suzanne MacManus, “Body eaten by animals, murder trial told” in The Irish Independent (6 February 1999) p. 16 “man denies having sex with uncle he is accused of killing” in The Irish Times (9 February 1999) p. 4. Suzanne MacManus, “Whiskey ‘turns accused into monster'” in The Irish Independent (9 February 1999) p. 5. Stephen Ross, “Sex crime claim at murder trial” in The Evening Herald (9 February 1999) p. 12 “Man accused of murder was told it was a sexual crime, defence claims” in The Irish Times (10 February 1999) p. 4. “Murder accused ‘told he was gay' jury hears” in The Irish Independent (10 February 1999) p. 4 Suzanne MacManus, “Accused ‘admitted murder to garda” in The Evening Herald (11 February 1999) p. 9 Rita O'Reilly, “Body probably farmer, tests show” in The Irish Independent (11 February 1999) p. 4. “Blood on body ‘link to accused'” in The Irish Independent (12 February 1999) p. 4 Suzanne McManus, “Murder accused ‘left mark on wall'” in The Irish Independent (13 February 1999) p. 7. “Publican says he saw murder victim in bar” in The Irish Times (16 February 1999) p. 4. Suzanne MacManus, “Garda ‘made me alter statement'” in The Irish Independent (17 February 1999) p. 4 “Woman tells trial of being asked to change statement” in The Irish Times (17 February 1999) p. 18. “Witness in murder trial a ‘liar' says defence” in The Irish Times (19 February 1999) p. 11. Suzanne MacManus, “Jury clears man accused of murdering his uncle” in The Irish Independent (20 February 1999) p. 4. Cathal O'Shea, “I had nothing to do with my pal Tom's murder” in The Sunday World (28 February 1999) p.p. 10-11 Damien Lane, “A jury found me innocent but people at home still think I killed Uncle Tom” in The Sunday World (22 August 1999) p. 8-9 Brian McDonald, “'Witness coerced' claim is scurrilous says garda” in The Irish Independent (12 February 2000) p. 7

Crumbs of Grace | Brian MacDonald | 10.23.22 by Strong Tower Church

In this episode, Brian MacDonald, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, shares his experience as Wildlife Branch Director.

In this edition of Vanguard Weekly, J. Richard Jones chats about citizen development and how technology applications are enabling scalable solutions to help citizens. Joining the show are special guests Brian Macdonald, Executive Director with Aman Lara and Caleb Walker, SVP Global Pursuits at WithYouWithMe. Aman Lara is a not for profit group of former veterans and volunteers helping "good people get out of bad places." They have had tremendous results, first in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine. Tune in to learn about the unique collaboration between WithYouWithMe and Aman Lara. We also explore the special app that has been developed to provide greater accessibility in helping extract people from dangerous places, all the way from the tracking and processing through to the final immigration stage. In this episode: The collaboration between Aman Lara and WithYouWithMe The technology app and how it works while working with small budgets Making the complex simple - getting through the process and bureaucracy The challenges of working with technology and people And so much more

Joining Bethany and Izzy is bestselling author Sarah Maclean! We had a great conversation with Sarah and asked all about her latest historical romance: Heartbreaker. Tune in to hear about everything from research to how she writes spicy scenes! Sarah's Podcast (Fated Mates): https://fatedmates.net/   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books Mentioned Bombshell by Sarah MacLean: https://amzn.to/3Ksn1r5 Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean: https://amzn.to/3Rj7EDw DragonBound Series by Thea Harrison: https://amzn.to/3QYIdHV A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Milla Vane: https://amzn.to/3QYOOls Tycoon by Joanna Shupe: https://amzn.to/3CBg9ps Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants by Brian Macdonald: https://amzn.to/3pQs2Al The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean: https://amzn.to/3AqBGyB Immortals after Dark series by Kresley Cole: https://amzn.to/3ReouU5 The Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward: https://amzn.to/3PPPfNG The Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh: https://amzn.to/3PY4zYu Morning Glory Milking Farm by CM Nascosta: https://amzn.to/3TpqdYE A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/3KoutDP Books from On My Radar The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish: https://amzn.to/3wBgvc9 Angelika Frankenstein Meets Her Match by Sally Thorne: https://amzn.to/3AVyywd Caught a Vibe by Eva Moore: https://amzn.to/3QUOowH The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas: https://amzn.to/3To3jkj Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://amzn.to/3TllhUO The Make-Up Test by Jenny Howe: https://amzn.to/3pO09sP On the Hustle by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/3QXIsmw   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

When our Problems Float | Brian MacDonald | 09.04.22 by Strong Tower Church

Our Infinite Intimate God | Brian MacDonald | 07.31.22 by Strong Tower Church

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Marriage | Brian Macdonald | 5.8.22 by Strong Tower Church

Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Writer Craft Facebook Group   Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat   Resources: 5-Day Challenge (How to Write ‘How To' Books), starts April 18, 2022: https://howtobookchallenge.com The Author Life Community: https://theauthorlife.com JP Rindfleisch is a writer of things dark, strange, and queer; a co-host of the Write Away Podcast and Serial Fiction Show; and a Three Story Method editor and coach. When they aren't spouting on about the importance of community or how theme can be an excellent tool for writers, they find themself wandering into nature with their Siberian husky, partner of 11 years, and a campervan aptly called Hank the Tank. Their works include several short stories, a serial called NRDS with Jeff Elkins, an upcoming Dark Urban Fantasy Series with AB Cohen, and an upcoming Three Story Method's Masterwork Analysis of the Road with J Thorn.   Resources: You are a Storyteller podcast Max Neef 9 needs:  subsistance, protection, affection, understanding, participation, recreation, creation, identity, freedom. Centered app   Books We Talked About: How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson Children of Blood and Bone by Tom Adeyemi Editing Your Novel's Structure by Bethany A. Tucker Ever After by F.T. Lukins The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin A Boy with a Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa The Golden Theme by Brian Macdonald

Fredericton's Brian MacDonald is helping rescue young cancer patients from Ukraine, after helping hundreds of interpreters and their families flee Afghanistan.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Guidy Mamann, a partner at Mamann, Sandaluk & kingwell LPP Immigration lawyers, Daniel Lee, an Immigration lawyer with Fasken Law and Demyan Hyworon who is trying to bring his family over from Ukraine and wants Ottawa to speed up the process. In response to the growing refugee crisis in Ukraine--the largest displacement of peoples in Europe since WW2--Canada has set up two special programs to help bring some Ukrainians here either on a temporary or permanent basis. And, on top of that, the government will provide eligibility for Ukrainians coming in to apply for open work permits so that Canadian companies can hire them faster. But, is it all easier said than done? And, what kind of challenges will Ukrainian nationals have to face as they navigate our immigration system? Meanwhile, Demyan, whose mother came to Canada as a refugee from Ukraine in 1949, is planning on bringing his own family members from there to Canada as well as other Ukrainian nationals. He says Ottawa needs to speed up the process. ---- THE EFFORT TO BRING UKRAINIAN KIDS TO CANADA FOR HOSPITAL TREATMENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Brian MacDonald, executive director of Aman Lara, a Canadian organization working to bring sick Ukrainian children to Canadian hospitals. Brian details how his organization is helping to bring Ukrainian cancer patients to Sick Kids hospital for treatment. ---- PFIZER SEEKS APPROVAL FROM FDA FOR SECOND BOOSTER FOR ADULTS 65 AND OLDER

Brian MacDonald, the executive director of Aman Lara speaks to Jeff Douglas about how volunteers from Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada are helping get Ukrainians caught in the conflict to safety.

There were three important happenings today relating to the Mass Casualty Commission. Two of the three took place within the Commission proceedings, while the third occurred across the harbour in the Dartmouth Provincial Court. In Dartmouth this morning, Crown Prosecutors advised the Court that they were referring Lisa Banfield's criminal charges to restorative justice. She had been scheduled to go to trial later this month on charges of supplying ammunition to her spouse, Gabriel Wortman. That trial will now not take place. In the Commission proceedings itself, the day started off with a presentation from Commission Counsel, Roger Burrill, addressing the Commission's findings on the perpetrator's movements overnight, when he left Portapique and drove to Debert. Video surveillance from businesses along the route show that Wortman drove north into Debert, took a right down Ventura Boulevard, then drove into the Debert Business Park. It was there where he parked behind Brian MacDonald's welding shop for nearly six hours. The next video evidence is of him driving west on Ventura Boulevard at 5:42 AM. The final matter of significance the proceedings today was a decision by the Commissioners with respect to witnesses who will be called to testify. To their credit, the Commissioners not only returned with a decision in a timely fashion, giving it now, rather than when the proceedings come back on at the end of March, and they also approved nearly every witness that was requested by the parties. That means that Lisa Banfield, the first responding officers, all of the involved Staff Sergeants and other supervisors, as well as the commanding officers for the Province and the head of the RCMP. This was the first clear indication from the Commissioners of what ‘trauma-informed' means in the context of this inquiry. There will be witnesses, and they will be subjected to cross examination. This is a key moment not only for the families, but also for the public confidence in the MCC. The first witnesses will be called on March 28th, and they will be the three officers who were the first ones in Portapique after the initial 911 calls. Cst. Stuart Beselt, Cst. Adam Merchant, and Cst. Aaron Patton will testify together as a panel, and there will be other witnesses that week. The supervisors are expected to testify in late May, when the MCC takes a closer look at the command decisions that were made during the mass casualty.

Gospel Holiness | Brian MacDonald | 1.23.22 by Strong Tower Church

Our latest Pharmacy Friends podcast episode is all about the “intangibles” (emotions & feelings) that have an impact on our overall health… and what we can do to address them for better outcomes. Listen to Magellan Rx Expert, Brian MacDonald, and Eden Brownell of mPulse Mobile discuss the impact of digital tools on patient wellbeing and adherence. Fun fact: Magellan Rx won mPulse's Most Innovative Program in 2021 for our digital engagement pilot to address social isolation and loneliness during the pandemic. Check out the story here.

This podcast episode of BALL (Best Advice & Life Lessons) hosted by Srini Raghavan, features Brian MacDonald, who created several multi-billion dollar products, product categories and businesses at Microsoft -- from Microsoft Project, Outlook and then went on to build what's now the fastest growing app in the history of company-- Microsoft Teams. The show focuses on best advice and lessons from world-class performers & leaders (from various walks of life, mostly business, tech), deconstructing and teasing out their routines, habits, tactics, techniques, and the best advice or life lesson they've ever received. @SriniRaghavan

In the third episode of the show we discuss 'Competing process hazard function models for player ratings in ice hockey' with two guests, Andrew Thomas and Sam Ventura. The discussion ranges from paper details to thoughts on modeling in hockey and sports in general. Andrew Thomas (@acthomasca) is the Director of Data Science for SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology), and former lead hockey researcher for the Minnesota Wild. He received his PhD in Statistics at Harvard University. Sam Ventura is the Director of Hockey Research for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and an affiliated faculty member at Carnegie Mellon's Statistics & Data Science department, where he received his PhD in Statistics. Along with Andrew, he is the co-creator of war-on-ice.com and nhlscrapr. Additionally, he is the co-creator of nflscrapr with Maksim Horowitz and Ron Yurko, which no longer works... Additional resources mentioned include: Previous work by Brian Macdonald, e.g. https://arxiv.org/abs/1201.0317 Total Hockey Rating by Michael Schuckers and James Curro Asmae Toumi - 'From Grapes and Prunes to Apples and Apples: Using Matched Methods to Estimate Optimal Zone Entry Decision-Making in the National Hockey League' And check out recent work by Micah Blake McCurdy and Evolving Wild