Podcasts about compacts

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're sharing recent developments related to teletherapy and Medicare, HIPAA's proposed Security Rule changes, and cross-jurisdictional Compacts.  We discuss: Expanded telehealth flexibilities and waivers for Medicare and where things currently stand Reactions to the proposed Security Rule updates Making updates even when they aren't required to safeguard client info and your practice Timelines for applications opening for the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensing Compact  Our upcoming CE training on Cross-Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice in 2025 Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources American Telehealth Association: No Shutdown For Telehealth As Congress Passes Spending Bill To Keep The Government Open, Including Critical Telehealth Extensions, ATA Action Celebrates Vote Health IT Security News Article: MGMA, CHIME ask Trump to rescind proposed HIPAA Security Rule Counseling Compact: "Applications for Counseling Compact privileges to practice are expected to open in late summer or early fall 2025." Social Work Licensure Compact: "Multistate License Applications Open – Target Date of Fall 2025 Once the data system is operational in states and the commission has finalized all necessary rulemaking, applications will be made available for social workers to apply for a multistate license. Once eligibility is confirmed by the home state, all fees are paid, and a social worker is granted a multistate license, they will be able to practice in all other member states of the compact without any further steps necessary." PCT Resources New PCT *Live & Recorded* Legal-Ethical CE training: Navigating Legal-Ethical Cross-Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice in 2025: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals the must-know information on the current considerations for how to legally and ethically navigate cross-jurisdictional teletherapy practice. In particular, we will address licensure compacts, recent legal developments, state-specific rules, risk management strategies, custodian of record obligations, and working with minors across state lines. Presented by Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC; and PCT Director, Liath Dalton Live presentation on Friday, March 28th PCT's Clinical Staff Teletherapy Training PCT's Teletherapy Director and Supervisor Training for Group Practices PCT's Teletherapy Manuals and Forms for Group Practices Group Practice Care Premium weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more For Solo Practitioners: PCT's Telemental Health Certificate Program

On this episode of our ‘Explained' series: Interstate compacts are little-known yet powerful agreements that allow states to work together on critical issues like healthcare, occupational licensing, and transportation. These agreements help states streamline policies, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and even improve access to essential services. But how do they work, and why are they becoming more prominent in recent years?In this episode, we're joined by Joana Da Silva-Gonzalez, Manager of Policy Initiatives at West Virginia University's Knee Center. Joana specializes in state policy research and legislative trends, with a particular focus on workforce mobility, healthcare access, and regulatory frameworks. She breaks down the mechanics of interstate compacts, highlights recent legislative trends, and explains how these agreements are shaping the landscape of professions like medicine, social work, and education. Learn more about interstate compacts: https://ballotpedia.org/Interstate_compact  Check out West Virginia University's Knee Center: https://csorwvu.com/  Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole. 

Tension with Minneapolis police drove the Native community to form safety patrols. Now, with a federal investigation, the Minneapolis police department faces additional oversight. Plus, tribal – state cannabis compact negotiations are underway in Minnesota. 

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In this episode of Currents, special guest Grace Rajay, who heads up the global strategy committee at Big Ocean Women, discusses her experiences attending the UN hosted Nairobi Civil Society Conference and the upcoming Summit of the Future. The conversation delves into the true happenings at the UN, the relevance of grassroots perspectives, and the importance of self-reliance and family-oriented solutions. 00:00 Introduction of Grace Rajay and Her Role  01:20 Contrasts Between Textbook UN and Real UN 02:22 Youth Engagement and UN 2.0 04:34 Restructuring and Rebranding the UN 06:55 Documents and Compacts from the Summit 07:50 Experiences at the Nairobi Civil Society Conference 10:37 Emerging Themes and Debriefs 11:51 Concerns Over UN's One World Order Vision 15:18 Disconnect Between UN's Vision and Grassroots Realities 29:14 Pushing Digital Literacy Amidst Basic Challenges 35:21 Preparation for the Summit of the Future 37:00 Positive Feedback Loop of Effective Models 40:23 Successful Grassroots Projects 39:04 Upcoming Action Days Event 46:59 Call to Support Small NGOs   UN discussions with Carol on the Big Ocean Women youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigoceanwomen1489   A link to the summit of the future event! https://www.youtube.com/live/g5OXBNEpvsk?si=uYNNfO133L3qrm3D https://bigoceanwomen.org/ActionDays/

What has the People's Republic of China been doing to grow its influence in the Pacific Island nations that proved so crucial in the Pacific theater in WWII, and will be just as important for the next Great Pacific War?Our guest for the full hour is be Cleo Paskal.Cleo is Non-Resident Senior Fellow focusing on the Indo-Pacific at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. She has testified before Congress multiple times and regularly lectures for seminars for the U.S. military. She is also a columnist with India's The Sunday Guardian newspaper. She is surprisingly short, but as this is a podcast, no one will notice.Showlinks:Protecting the Corridor of Freedom to America's Asian Border, by Cleo Paskal. Published July 1, 2024 in Journal of INDO-PACIFIC Affairs.Island-Hopping with Chinese Characteristics—What the PRC Is Island-Hopping with Chinese Characteristics, by Cleo Paskal. Published in the Autumn 2023 edition of the Naval War College Review.Chinese Lessons From the Pacific War: Implications for PLA Warfighting, by Toshi Yoshihara. Published January 5, 2023 at Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments.The Compacts of Free Association report by the Congressional Research Service, April 2024.Map of the South Pacific Ocean.Summary:The conversation discusses China's growing influence in the Pacific Island nations and its comprehensive national power strategy. The Pacific Island nations, located between Hawaii and Guam, are strategically important for the US. China's comprehensive national power metric ranks countries based on various factors, including economic, military, and political influence. China's approach is externally focused and aims to increase its own power while decreasing the power of other nations. The Chinese Communist Party's influence extends beyond government and includes economic, social, and criminal elements. The US and its allies need to be aware of China's grand strategy and its impact on the Pacific region. The principal themes of the conversation are the importance of addressing corruption in the Pacific Islands, the strategic significance of the Pacific region, the need for maritime domain enforcement, and the role of the US in supporting the Pacific Islands.Takeaways:China is actively growing its influence in the Pacific Island nations, which are strategically important for the US.China's comprehensive national power metric ranks countries based on various factors and aims to increase China's power while decreasing the power of other nations.China's approach is externally focused and includes economic, social, and criminal elements.The US and its allies need to be aware of China's grand strategy and its impact on the Pacific region. Corruption in the Pacific Islands is a major issue that needs to be addressed, as it undermines national security and allows China to gain influence in the region.The Pacific region is strategically significant, and control over the islands and maritime routes is crucial for both the US and China.Maritime domain enforcement is essential to protect the rights and interests of the Pacific Islands and to counter illegal activities by China.The US should provide support to the Pacific Islands in terms of intelligence sharing, investigations, and strengthening their legal systems to combat corruption and defend their communities.The US needs to increase its presence and engagement in the Pacific Islands to counter China's influence and protect its own interests in the region.Sound Bites:"If you have a Pacific centered map, you know, the Indo-Pacific is going to be the, to the 21st century, what the Atlantic was to the 20th century.""China's comprehensive national power mentality seems to have actually translated into action in the way that they interact with the region.""China's approach is not just a kind of zero-sum game. They will go into the other side loses more.""You are sending in the mercy or Guard cut or whatever corruption that's happening on the ground is what's feeding out into the maritime environment, the air environment, and the entire national security bubble and corroding it.""We should have an unlimited prosecution and investigation budget. You don't compete on their terms, you compete on our terms because fundamentally, I think our system is better.""Unless we raise the cost of taking the money from China and give breathing space to the people who are trying to defend their communities and the things that they believe, it's not going to tip in our favor."Chapters:00:00: Introduction and Call to Join the Conversation02:10: Overview of the Pacific Island Nations07:24: China's Comprehensive National Power Strategy13:33: China's Influence in the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas21:23: China's Braided Approach and Challenges for the US32:18: The Corrosive Effect of Corruption on National Security34:44: The Significance of the First and Second Island Chains38:29: The Importance of Geography in Conflict41:58: The Need for a Stronger US Presence in the Pacific Islands47:14: China's Political Warfare in the Pacific Islands53:22: China's Maritime Strategy in Latin America56:20: Enforcing Maritime Domain Awareness in the Pacific Islands59:41: The Importance of FBI Field Offices in the Pacific Islands

Shoot us a Text.We're rolling through the middle of the week as we cover Cox Automotive's June wholesale price data and its warnings about lease maturities. Plus, Carvana is now offering used EV tax credits at checkout and Google is making it easier to have advanced account protection.Show Notes with linksUsed-vehicle wholesale prices experienced a decline in June, continuing a downward trend observed over the past 22 months, according to Cox Automotive.Non-adjusted prices decreased 2.2% from May and were down 10% year-over-year.Retail sales disruptions from CDK outages impacted the market, but declines slowed to a normal pace by month-end.Seasonally adjusted prices were down YoY as well. Luxury vehicle prices dropped 9.9%, SUVs and crossovers 9.3%, Compacts 12%, Midsize 11%, pickups 8.3% and electric vehicles 17%.The availability of 3-year-old vehicles decreased due to fewer off-lease returns, affecting auction supply. Cox forecasts a 12% decrease in lease maturities in Q3, potentially dropping 17-18% in Q4."This is a pattern that is not going to go away for the next two years, and we'll likely be dealing with it through 2026," said Jeremy Robb, senior director of economics and industry insights at Cox Automotive Carvana is now offering up to $4,000 off at checkout for eligible used EVs and plug-in hybrids, advancing the federal tax incentive so customers can benefit immediately rather than waiting for tax refunds.Discounts are available on Carvana's app or website for vehicles with a green tax credit banner.Customers must file IRS Form 8936 and transfer the credit to Carvana when filing taxes.This comes as the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee voted in favor of a bill that would undo federal EV tax credits, arguing they benefit Chinese companies.Google has simplified the process for securing high-risk accounts with its Advanced Protection Program. Now, users can enroll using just a passkey instead of the previously required two physical security keys.The program targets high-risk users like political campaign workers and journalists.Originally, two physical security keys were needed to activate and log in.Users can now set up the program with a single passkey using biometric authentication on Pixel or iPhone devices.Setup is streamlined: visit the Advanced Protection Program page, follow the steps, and choose a passkey or security key.Google also requires recovery methods such as a phone number and email address.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

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.   In our latest episode, we have updates to share about licensure compacts!   We discuss the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact; timelines to be aware of; the benefits of Compacts for group practice; which Compact will open up next; PSYPACT; options for LMFTs; and advocating to make your voice heard.   Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/   For more, visit our website.

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Ray and Jim examine why we should care about the seemingly insignificant islands scattered across the Pacific region with former U.S. Ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland. They highlight the strategic importance of these islands in terms of their supply routes and military access. John explains the Compacts of Free Association by which the U.S. guarantees the security of three Micronesian countries in exchange for exclusive access. They also discuss the rapidly expanding role of China in these island countries and the challenges of "elite capture" and corruption. The conversation emphasizes the need for the United States and its allies to avoid the temptation to ignore these countries and allow them to slip into China's orbit through benign neglect.Finally, in the latest edition of "There I was...", Ray recounts how he and Jim were able to navigate a tricky international dilemma in Australia with the help of a very good military lawyer.

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about an audit showing questionable contracts by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and then-Director Shelley Zumwalt during the pandemic, Governor Stitt vetoing a bill to protect victims of domestic abuse and lawmakers sending Governor Stitt a controversial immigration bill.The trio also talks about Oklahoma City Democratic Senator Carrie Hicks refusing to carry two nominations from Governor Stitt and negotiations heating up over car tag compacts between the Cherokee Nation and Stitt.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

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En diciembre 2022, durante el mundial de futbol, regresé por fin a Buenos Aires, después de siete años. Entrevisté a un montón de jóvenes, muy talentosos músicos que luchan con tantísima energía y creatividad para sobrevivir como artistas! En una hermosa tarde de verano encontré a la cantante Nadia Szachniuk en el Barrio Villa Crespo. A Nadia le apasiona cantar desde que se recuerda. Tomó su primer taller de canto a los 5 años. Siguió cantando en este pequeño coro hasta los 8 años. A los 10 años entró en el Coro de niños y jóvenes Ars Nova. Con este coro viajó por muchísimas ciudades del mundo. Fue una gran escuela informal para Nadia.  Sus padres también cantaban en el Coro polifónico de Salta. Todos los fines de semana se reunían para las guitarreadas en su casa con los otros cantantes del coro. Así que Nadia aprendió el repertorio folclórico desde muy pequeña. Cuando se trasladó a Buenos Aires, la música se convirtió en el centro de su vida. Allí estudió musicoterapia en la Universidad del Salvador de Buenos Aires y empezó a cantar en varios conjuntos. Desde 2004 forma parte del Coro Nacional de Jóvenes. Al mismo tiempo, tomó clases de canto y estudió canto barroco en el conservatorio.  Actualmente, Nadia es profesora de canto en la Universidad Nacional de San Martín, una tarea que también le gusta muchísimo.   Nadia ya ha editado varios Compacts. Todo comenzó hace más de 10 años cuando grabó el álbum Vidala con su amiga Eva Sola. Las dos ganaron el Premio Gardel 2012 "Mejor Álbum Nuevo Artista de Folklore". Cuando nos encontramos en diciembre 2022, Nadia estaba ocupada grabando un Compact con el guitarrista Juan Falú. En este proyecto, los dos se dedican al repertorio de Eduardo Falú, el legendario compositor, guitarrista y cantor, tío de Juan, cuya entrevista ya hemos presentado en otro podcast. Pero Nadia tiene muchísimos mas proyectos en Argentina y Europa. Escuchen ustedes mismos todo lo que me contó esta fascinante cantante salteña en aquella hermosa tarde de verano.  

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're exploring what group practice owners should know about cross-jurisdictional practice in the age of teletherapy. We discuss the shifting landscape of cross-jurisdictional practice; different licensure compacts to be aware of; applying for privileges to practice under licensure compacts; telehealth training requirements; service and payment parity; payment parity advocacy; states that restrict teletherapy based on provider location; temporary practice provisions; and our upcoming CE training event on March 1 that will dive deeper into this topic.  Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources & References Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Map Apply for Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) Counseling Compact Map Counseling Compact FAQs Social Work Licensure Compact Map Center for Connected Health Policy -- Parity California Temporary Practice Permission PCT Resources CE course: Legal-Ethical Cross-Jurisdictional Practice in the Age of Teletherapy & Licensure Compacts, 2024 Edition (2 legal-ethical CE hours) PCT's Group Practice Telemental Health Program PCT's Telemental Health Certificate Program (for individual clinicians) PCT's Teletherapy Practice Rules by State Tool

The Northern Marianas is part of the United States but exists in a strategic environment unlike anywhere else in America. Sharing a maritime boundary with Japan, the Northern Marianas hosted a strategic air base for America's operations in World War II. Today, as the same base in Tinian is under redevelopment for use by the U.S. Air Force, a Chinese-linked casino recently opened nearby. Unlike anywhere else in America, tourists from China can enter the Northern Mariana Islands through the CNMI-only visa waiver program that has made the U.S. more vulnerable to malicious, CCP-led activities. This is in addition to the large investments that have flowed through the islands' financial system with little national security oversight. The frontline between the People's Republic of China's influence operations and America's strategic positioning are at a significant crossroads. The ongoing bipartisan Congressional failure to approve the renewal of key components of the Compacts of Free Association leaves the future of U.S. defense architecture in the Central Pacific hanging in the balance and risks further isolating the Northern Marianas and neighboring Guam.Join FDD for a conversation with Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios; the Hon. Randall G. Schriver, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs and current Chairman of the Board at The Project 2049 Institute; and FDD Senior Fellow Cleo Paskal. The conversation will be moderated by Craig Singleton, FDD China Program Director and Senior Fellow.

En diciembre 2022, durante el mundial de futbol, regresé por fin a Buenos Aires, después de siete años. Entrevisté a un montón de jóvenes, muy talentosos músicos que luchan con tantísima energía y creatividad para sobrevivir como artistas!  En una hermosa tarde de verano, visité a Cecilia Pastorino y Claudio Ceccoli en su casa. Los tres estábamos aún eufóricos por la victoria de la selección argentina de fútbol y por la alegría de la gente: ¡un acontecimiento importantísimo  para reavivar la comunidad y la alegría colectiva en este país sacudido por la inflación y las crisis políticas!  Los había conocido a  Cecilia y Claudio la noche anterior durante una Guitarreada, en una pequeña y hermosa sala de conciertos situada encima de un café art decó, tan característico de San Telmo. La sala estaba llena de los mejores músicos de la escena de musica popular argentina y estaba a reventar. Cecilia fue invitada espontáneamente al escenario y cantó algunas canciones brasileñas.  Cecilia Pastorino es una cantante, compositora y letrista maravillosa. Creció en Quilmes en una familia de músicos. Su padre tenía un conjunto de jazz "Los Chicago Stars" que ensayaban regularmente en casa. De adolescente, Cecilia era completamente roquera y le encantaban Alberto Spinetta, los Redondos y Charly García, entre otros. Recién comenzó a aprender piano a los 18 años y luego estudió composición contemporánea en el Departamento de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de La Plata. Ahora enseña en la EMPA, la Escuela de musica popular de Avellaneda. Claudio se crio  en Pergamino, una ciudad a unos 200 kilómetros de Buenos Aires. Allá aprendió a tocar la guitarra, más o menos, hasta que se mudó a Buenos Aires y empezó a estudiar en la EMPA. Esta escuela de musica popular acababa de fundarse en los años 80 y era mucho más pequeña que ahora. Por aquel entonces, Claudio fundó el trío Trama con el pianista Gustavo Hunt y el bajista Marcelo Bruno. Para Claudio, fue un laboratorio maravillosa en el que pudo probar muchísimos estilos musicales diferentes. Sus influencias proceden del jazz, de la música contemporánea y de la música popular argentina. Desde el año 2000 Cecilia y Claudio tienen un dúo  -  también en la vida, con dos hijos músicos. Desde entonces siguen escribiendo y componiendo sus propias canciones. Han editado numerosos y maravillosos Compacts. Su objetivo es escribir letras comprometidas que aborden la grave situación de su entorno y de su gente, sobre todo de la condición tan difícil para los jovenes. Pero Cecilia y Claudio nunca se olvidan de divertirse y reír. Al final de nuestra conversación, me cantaron 3 canciones de su último disco „Ese fondo del cielo“. La primera es una milonga y se llama La Sonrisa. Las otras dos se llaman Obstinación y Conurbano. Yo salí de nuestra charla tan feliz  y optimista:  ¡por esto amo tanto a Buenos Aires y a sus muchisimos artistas creativos que nunca se rinden y siguen luchando!  Escuchen ustedes mismos todo lo que Cecilia Pastorino y Claudio Ceccoli, estos maravillosos músicos y personas, me contaron en esa hermosa tarde de verano en alrededor de un buen Mate.

Death toll surpasses 50 in PNG massacre; The Federated States of Micronesia President says the nation is barely hanging on because the Compacts of Free Association have not yet been approved; Material hardship stats worsen for NZ's Pasifika children; Australia's futsal team tour Solomons to promote the game.

We recorded this a few days before the very sad passing of Mary Weiss on Friday, January 19, 2024. We hope that this episode honours her memory, and the other departed Shangri-La's, Marge & Mary Ann Ganser.  Love forever

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're looking back on some of the major developments that impacted the group practice landscape this year.  We discuss artificial intelligence and how it's impacting providers; ethical and clinical considerations for AI use; LPC and MFT eligibility as Medicare providers in 2024, and opting out if that's applicable; third party tracking on practice websites and HIPAA; a recent study looking at the efficacy equivalencies between telehealth and in person care; and the upcoming Compacts going live. Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources AI Podcast: Episode 322: [Tech Tips] Considerations for AI Use in Your Group Practice   CE course: The Evolving Legal-Ethical Standard Of Care For The Clinical Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Mental Health (2 legal-ethical CE credit hours)   PCT Blog: Artificial Intelligence Utilization & Implications in Mental Health Care: How Person Centered Tech is Helping the Helpers  Medicare PCT Blog: Big News on the Medicare Front — Attention Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists! (including a link to ZynnyMe's great tutorial on how to opt out, if that's the determination your practice makes is right for you)   Training (non-CE): Introduction to Medicare and Medicare Credentialing   Training (non-CE): Medicare Billing  Teletherapy General practice optimization & fortification/HIPAA compliance & risk management

In this episode, I was joined by Andrew Johnston, co-founder of “A Tale of Two Hygienists,” and the man responsible for The Dental Podcast Network at Dental Economics. He's also a restorative hygienist. Also making an appearance was Editor-In-Chief at Dr. Bicuspid and my Chew On This Podcast co-host, Kevin Henry. We discussed some of the noticeable movements that have been shaking the current norms in the dental industry: Artificial Intelligence: We had to discuss the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its industry impact. From its potential applications in administrative tasks and clinical settings to concerns about accuracy and overreliance, we tackled the evolving role of AI in the dental field for 2023 and beyond. Compacts between states for dental licenses: We're facing challenges with dental professionals obtaining licenses in different states and the impact on competency and efficiency. The concept of compacts is significant as it highlights the need for agreement on education standards and scope of practice across states. This issue of differing standards and practices has implications for the mobility and professional development of dental practitioners. And yes, we go into what a compact actually means! Evolving landscape of industry events:  Declining attendance at dental conferences introduces financial strain to vendors. It's actually helped the rise of online CE platforms. There's a need for a different approach to attract quality education and speakers to create an amazing attendee experience.  Let's see if 2024 brings improvements but we should be prepared for new developments. Connect with Andrew Johnston at A Tale of Two Hygienists Connect with Kevin Henry on his IG page and at Kevin Speaks Dental Don't forget to check out my other podcast, Chew on This - A Dental Podcast!, also with Kevin as my co-host. ------------- Huge thanks to Curve Dental for sponsoring this episode! Grab a demo with them through the link below (no affiliate money to me) and see if they're a fit. curvedental.com/duncan ------------- My new insurance course is out! Dental Insurance Design and Management is geared toward those who want to understand the how and why of insurance. As a loyal podcast listener, please use "NTMT" for a $75 courtesy toward your investment.  If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals! ------------- Visit odysseymgmt.com to check out my book, webinars and courses.

Hyundai's N Division is just over a decade old, but it's already helping once-thriving segments. Once upon a time, the world was flooded with sporty compacts from automakers across the board, from Ford's Focus and Fiesta hot hatchbacks to the Nissan Sentra SE-R, and everything in between. Despite the sport compact herd thinning out, the folks at Hyundai jumped into the fray with a hopped-up Elantra. Dubbed the Elantra N, this sedan packs a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 under the hood that sends 276 hp to the front wheels by way of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic. On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N and puts it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the Elantra N and highlights some of his favorite features. Later in the show, Wren takes you along for a live drive review. Adding to the mix, Wren chats with Autoweek's Emmet White, who experienced the DCT variant of the Elantra N. The pair talk share their experiences, compare the Elantra N to the competition, and more. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the Elantra N special.

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is a critical U.S. ally. It is one of three countries (along with Palau and Marshall Islands) that have signed Compacts of Free Association (COFAs) with the U.S. giving the U.S. extensive defense access, second only to what the U.S. has in the homeland. The COFAs forms the backbone of U.S. security architecture in the Central Pacific and facilitates U.S. freedom of deployment from Hawaii to the Philippines. FSM citizens can also live and work in the U.S. and serve in the U.S. military at high rates.Given its geographical location and its importance to the U.S., the FSM is the target of unrelenting People's Republic of China (PRC) political warfare and grey zone operations, with the goal of pulling the FSM away from the U.S. and into Beijing's orbit. For example, currently key components of the Compacts are awaiting renewal by Congress, giving an opening for PRC influence campaigns to foster uncertainty about U.S. commitment to the region.Between 2022 and early 2023, then president of FSM, David W. Panuelo, wrote three letters describing in unprecedented detail for a head of state Chinese activity in his country and in the Pacific Islands area. He warned that not only were PRC activities corrupting the FSM and undermining democracy, they were an intrinsic part of Beijing Taiwan contingency planning.To update on the situation in FSM since he left government, FDD's China Program is pleased to host former President of Micronesia David W. Panuelo for a discussion with FDD Non-Resident Senior Fellow Cleo Paskal. The conversation will be moderated by FDD Senior Fellow Craig Singleton with remarks by FDD Adjunct Fellow Richard Clark.

Lawmakers heard from tribal leaders during a two-day interim study looking at compacts between the State of Oklahoma and sovereign Native American nations.

Learn about occupational licensure compacts, and how Defense Department officials work with state legislators to ease pathways to employment for thousands of military spouses to work in practices that require licenses in compact-member states. In this episode, the discussion introduces listeners to how occupational licenses are selected, developed and approved, which differ from state to state. In addition, learn about the 2023 amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and how occupational licensure compacts benefit more than military spouses. Host Bruce Moody speaks with Tammie Perreault, northwest regional liaison for the Defense-State Liaison Office working with state legislatures in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. She also leads the coordination between the Defense Department and the Council of State Governments to develop occupational licensure interstate compacts and serves as a national subject matter expert on the benefits of compacts for military spouses. Visit the Military State Policy Source website at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/transferring-your-professional-license-what-s-involved/ for more information on this topic. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil, or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the Chairman of the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board refusing to sign a contract to create a Catholic charter school, an announcement by State Superintendent Ryan Walters that he has paid $7.5M in signing bonuses to teachers and another member of the State Board of Education has resigned.The trio also discusses House Speaker Charles McCall replacing two members of the pension board after they voted on an exemption against a state law banning agencies from doing businesses with companies that are perceived to be hostile to oil and gas companies and the state Supreme Court choosing to not heat a challenge to tribal compacts created by the legislature without the governor's blessing.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters explains his recent testimony to Congress. Tribal officials want a return to the negotiating table on gaming compacts.Bartlesville is getting a major economic development.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Dans cet épisode, découvrez la nouvelle Baojun Cloud EV, une compacte électrique fascinante de GM-SAIC-Wuling. Avec un design inspiré des nuages et une multitude de fonctionnalités, c'est un sujet passionnant. #AutoInsightPodcast

After two vetoes are overridden, Governor Kevin Stitt asks the Oklahoma Supreme Court for ruling on whether the legislature has authority over state-tribal compacts.

We've talked in previous episodes about physician contracts, and have compared and contrasted them with physician compacts. At its core, a Physician Compact is a mutual agreement between physicians and their organizations. These are not legal documents, like a contract, but living, breathing agreements that serve as the foundation for mutual expectations and accountability. But they are not just about creating rules and guidelines; they are tools for intentionally developing a culture within your practice. Now, you may wonder: Why should you consider implementing a Physician Compact? The answer lies in the power of alignment. A well-structured compact helps to align your goals with those of your team, fostering shared responsibility and a collective vision. It's not just about setting expectations, but about creating a culture of respect, collaboration and mutual understanding. Please Follow or Subscribe to get new episodes delivered to you as soon as they drop! Visit Jill's company, Health e Practices' website: https://healtheps.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter, Health e Connections: http://21978609.hs-sites.com/newletter-subscriber Want more content? Find sample job descriptions, financial tools, templates and much more: www.MedicalMoneyMattersPodcast.com Purchase your copy of Jill's book here: Physician Heal Thy Financial Self Join our Medical Money Matters Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3834886643404507/ Original Musical Score by: Craig Addy at https://www.underthepiano.ca/ Visit Craig's website to book your Once in a Lifetime music experience Podcast coaching and development by: Jennifer Furlong, CEO, Communication Twenty-Four Seven https://www.communicationtwentyfourseven.com/

The state legislature faces a lawsuit from Governor Stitt.New polls show Stitt's not as popular as other governors.Students in the OKC metro area can get free bus passes.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday. Mentioned in this episode:Stitcher Notice (kill 8/29)

As the special session nears an end, conflict over state-tribal compacts arises, involving the legislature, governor, attorney general, and prominent tribal nations.

A state board hires controversial outside legal counsel.The state's top prosecutor is taking over tribal compact negotiations.Farmers are feeling the impact of recent high heat.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

A state board hires controversial outside legal counsel.The state's top prosecutor is taking over tribal compact negotiations.Farmers are feeling the impact of recent high heat.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday. Mentioned in this episode:Stitcher Notice (kill 8/29)

Tribal compacts advance at the State Capitol.Pandemic funds are helping rehabilitate some southwest Oklahoma dams.You can help with a study on dead moths and butterflies.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday. Mentioned in this episode:Stitcher Notice (kill 8/29)

For nearly forty years, the United States has enjoyed exclusive security agreements with three Pacific Island nations, collectively known as the Freely Associated States. These agreements must be renewed this year—and the clock is ticking before two of the three agreements expire this September. With China increasing its malign influence operations and infringing on Pacific nations' sovereignty, Congress must not let this once-every-two-decades opportunity slip away by passing and funding the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements.Hear from the lead U.S. negotiator himself, Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun, as he sits down with Heritage's Jeff M. Smith to discuss the importance of the COFA agreements and countering Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands.For nearly forty years, the United States has enjoyed exclusive security agreements with three Pacific Island nations, collectively known as the Freely Associated States. These agreements must be renewed this year—and the clock is ticking before two of the three agreements expire this September. With China increasing its malign influence operations and infringing on Pacific nations' sovereignty, Congress must not let this once-every-two-decades opportunity slip away by passing and funding the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements.Listen to other Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agendaHear from the lead U.S. negotiator himself, Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun, as he sits down with Heritage's Jeff M. Smith to discuss the importance of the COFA agreements and countering Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands.Listen to podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State lawmakers are taking up tribal compacts vetoed by Governor Stitt.Earthquakes in El Reno force regulation against fracking wells.Oklahoma is getting a bigger say in the centennial celebration of Route 66.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

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A veto override of tribal tobacco compacts falls one vote short of passage.Oklahoma marijuana supply is outpacing demand.A conference in Tulsa this week focuses on tribal sovereignty.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1931 Barcelona 4/4: #Oceania: How the Compacts of Free Association (Palau, Micronesia, the Marshalls) Support U.S. Interests and Counter the PRC's Influence. Cleo Paskal, FDD. https://www.fdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-14-23-Paskal-Written-Testimony.pdf

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1931 3/4: #Oceania: How the Compacts of Free Association (Palau, Micronesia, the Marshalls) Support U.S. Interests and Counter the PRC's Influence. Cleo Paskal, FDD https://www.fdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-14-23-Paskal-Written-Testimony.pdf.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1930 2/4: #Oceania: How the Compacts of Free Association (Palau, Micronesia, the Marshalls) Support U.S. Interests and Counter the PRC's Influence. Cleo Paskal, FDD. https://www.fdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06-14-23-Paskal-Written-Testimony.pdf

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the Statewide Virtual Charter School moving forward with approving the nation's first religious charter school and the fiscal year 2024 budget becoming law without the governor's signature.The trio also discusses Governor Stitt promising to send National Guard members to the U.S. southern border at the request of the Texas governor and Stitt vetoing tribal compact extensions.

Lawmakers advance legislation on tribal compacts.A State Board of Education member is leaving.A new refinery is coming to Cushing.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

In the inaugural episode of Pacific Airwaves, Karen and Jared discuss President Biden's cancelled trip to Papua New Guinea, the renewal of Compacts of Free Association agreements with Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, and new U.S. Embassies in the Pacific Islands. 

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To combat child trafficking, the U.S. partners with other countries through Child Protection Compacts. We'll find out more from GAO's Chelsa Kenney, who looked at what is known about how well these partnerships work.

Our guests: Aditi Gaur, CTO & Co-Founder of Mind&Match & Megan Rozanski, CEO & Co-Founder of Mind&MatchIn this episode we discuss:  Challenges they have both faced in finding the right therapist for their mental health needs? How insurance coverage and geographic distribution of mental health professionals contributes to the challenge of accessing mental health treatment in the US Where we see the highest rates of anxiety and depression, and what the greatest unmet need was for mental health treatment during the pandemic How has the mental health crisis impacted them personally, as recent graduates of grad school  What's next? Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)To learn more about Mind&Match please use the links below:- Website - LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share a potpourri of updates on inter-state compacts, parity laws, the end of the PHE, and positive developments in the fight against VC backed mental healthcare companies. We discuss: where the current Social Work Compact legislation stands the status of additional inter-state compacts implications for multi-state practices advocacy for additional compacts updated data on teletherapy how the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) will impact teletherapy temporary practice provisions in states practice permission due diligence and documentation coverage parity and payment parity after the PHE ends how to advocate for parity FTC fines for BetterHelp Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources Public Health Emergency Set to End May 11, 2023: What It Means for the Provision of Telehealth and Related Services JD Supra Executive Summary: Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19 (UPDATED) COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – Compliance Considerations as We Prepare for the End of the PHE Telehealth Maintained Behavioral Healthcare Quality During Pandemic Virtual Behavioral Health Use Increases 45-Fold During Pandemic Social Work Compact  NASW press release - Social Work Profession One Step Closer to Interstate Licensure Compact  Counseling Compact Counseling Compact FAQ for counselors  PSYPACT PSYPACT application/practice FAQ PCT Resources PCT's Clinical Staff Teletherapy Training (5 CE credit hours, 3 of which are legal-ethical CE) PCT's Group Telemental Health Director/Supervisor Training (18.5+ CE credit hours, 12.5+ of which are legal-ethical CE) PCT's Group Practice Teletherapy Policy & Procedure Manual and Practice Forms Pack PCT's Group Practice Care Premium service with assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness Remote Workspaces training for all team members Access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing documenting Remote Workspaces  Assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training  Access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing documenting personal & practice-provided devices Direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours PCT's HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices  Care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service.  You'll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.  **Spring Clean Your Practice sale on our RAMP service now through 3/31/23, save $50**

The Federated States Micronesia is the last of three North Pacific US countries to sign an MoU with Washington as they negotiate the renewal of economic support through their respective Compacts of Free Association with the United States; Approximately 91 Tongan RSE workers have been rescued or evacuated out of the 300 across Hawke's Bay in the central North Island during the severe flooding event that has brought parts of New Zealand to its knees; Papua New Guinea's Women's football team are only two games away from qualifying for the Women's Football World Cup.

The Federated States Micronesia is the last of three North Pacific US countries to sign an MoU with Washington as they negotiate the renewal of economic support through their respective Compacts of Free Association with the United States.

On this episode, we talk about BIG MONEY for Compacts from the midwest and down south. Plus, hear about the stellar career of Curtis Roberts who announced that his Late Model career will end in 2023.

Palau and the Marshall Islands have signed memorandums of understanding earlier this month for their third Compacts of Free Association, leaving only the Federated States of Micronesia to sign.

The Pacific Islands Forum is gearing up for another busy year. We spoke with its secretary general Henry Puna about his plans and he opened up about where he sees himself in the future; Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban says she hopes the appointment of Carmel Sepuloni as New Zealand's first ever deputy prime minister of Pasifika descent inspires young up and coming Pacific leaders to pursue careers in politics; Palau and the Marshall Islands have signed memorandums of understanding earlier this month for their third Compacts of Free Association, leaving only the Federated States of Micronesia to sign.

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Lawmakers look to curtail the governor's authority on gaming compacts.Ambulance service calls are spiking in Oklahoma City.You could be paying more this year for Christmas Trees.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about news from KOSU about Governor Stitt hiring outside counsel to fight a challenge to gaming compacts he signed in 2020, a State Superintendent debate between Republican Secretary of Education Ryan Walters and former Teacher of the Year Jena Nelson and the couple mentioned in the Oklahoma County District Attorney debate gets arrested in Mexico. The trio also discuss a series of legislative panels to deal with corrections reform in the coming session and we remember former Oklahoma State University President Jim Halligan who passed away earlier this week.

The race for governor is getting tight. Governor Stitt hires attorneys to fight tribal gaming compacts. The Pokes return to the top ten in polling. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Nick Yeoman, PRN and IndyCar Radio announcer; Newman Presnell, King of Compacts winner; and Brett Carruth, Rockfish Speedway winner are this week's guests.

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We have two major events coming up this weekend to preview on our podcast. The Crowning of the Kings Weekend will feature $10,000 to win main events for both the Compacts and Sport Mods this weekend at Florence Speedway. Jody Shannon and the defending champion of The King of Compacts, Brandon Gibson, Jr., will join us to preview this event. Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY has their biggest event of the season with the Fall Classic Weekend. The action gets under way Friday Night with $5,000 to win Valvoline Iron Man Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Hobby Stocks, and Mini Stocks. Then another complete program on Saturday night with $10,088 to win Valvoline Iron Man Late Models, $1,500 to win Brucebilt Iron Man Modifieds, Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Hobby Stocks, and Mini Stocks. Ponderosa Speedway track promoter, Brandon Hardgrove will join us to preview this event.

The Freely Associated States (FAS) — comprised of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau — have exceptionally close relationships with the United States under the Compacts of Free Association. However, in the last decade, and especially the last five years, strategic competition between China and the United States has increased, and Beijing’s increasing engagement with the FAS is threatening U.S. interests both locally and in the broader Pacific region. On September 20, USIP hosted a look at the final report from the USIP Senior Study Group on China’s Influence on the Freely Associated States. Speakers Philip DavidsonFormer Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; Co-Chair, USIP Senior Study Group Robert UnderwoodFormer Delegate from Guam to the U.S. House of Representatives; Co-Chair, USIP Senior Study Group Ambassador Joseph YunSpecial Presidential Envoy for Compact Negotiations, U.S. Department of State Jennifer Staats, moderatorDirector, East and Southeast Asia Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/chinas-influence-freely-associated-states

KeyForge: Winds of Exchange introduces a new House: the mercantile Compacts of Ekwidon, new “Token” creature mechanics, and features the return of several older Houses as well, including long-missed favorites Brobnar and Mars.Ghost Galaxy Keyforge Gamefoundhttps://gamefound.com/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-winds-of-exchangeKeyforge Website https://keyforging.com/Help Support ARCHONS CORNER► DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED https://bit.ly/2HGzjxs► BECOME A PATRON https://bit.ly/2HHG8ik► GET YOUR MERCH https://shop.spreadshirt.com/archonscorner/► JOIN US ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/eksCQTmFIND US ON THESE GREAT PODCASTING PLATFORMSArchon's Corner #keyforge► Podbean: https://bit.ly/2VjDu5U► Apple: https://apple.co/2vONM3I► Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2LQTU6v► Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2PYCCT1► TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2VkcRhg► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VhHqnJ► Google Play: https://bit.ly/2VxjSA5Let ARCHONS CORNER Social Media► Twitter https://twitter.com/ArchonsCorner► Facebook https://www.facebook.com/archonscorner► YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchonsCorner

KeyForge: Winds of Exchange introduces a new House: the mercantile Compacts of Ekwidon, new “Token” creature mechanics, and features the return of several older Houses as well, including long-missed favorites Brobnar and Mars.Ghost Galaxy Keyforge Gamefoundhttps://gamefound.com/projects/ghost-galaxy-games/keyforge-winds-of-exchangeKeyforge Website https://keyforging.com/Help Support ARCHONS CORNER► DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED https://bit.ly/2HGzjxs► BECOME A PATRON https://bit.ly/2HHG8ik► GET YOUR MERCH https://shop.spreadshirt.com/archonscorner/► JOIN US ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/eksCQTmFIND US ON THESE GREAT PODCASTING PLATFORMSArchon's Corner #keyforge► Podbean: https://bit.ly/2VjDu5U► Apple: https://apple.co/2vONM3I► Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2LQTU6v► Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2PYCCT1► TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2VkcRhg► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VhHqnJ► Google Play: https://bit.ly/2VxjSA5Let ARCHONS CORNER Social Media► Twitter https://twitter.com/ArchonsCorner► Facebook https://www.facebook.com/archonscorner► YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchonsCorner

Go to website Hoy les  presento al pianista, guitarrista, cantante y compositor Carlos Enrique Aguirre, mas conocido como el „Negro Aguirre.“ Lo visité en su casa en Entre Rios en enero 2011. El Negro Aguirre es un virtuoso de todo tipo de estilos musicales entre folclore argentino, brasileño, la música improvisada y el jazz. Carlos Aguirre nació el 15 de julio de 1965 en Segui, provincia de Entre Ríos. Le encanta el río Paraná, con el que creció. Antes de entrevistarlo, dimos un largo paseo por el río, cuyo peces ya estaban amenazados en ese momento, algo que le duele mucho a Carlos y contra lo que lucha junto con otros. A la edad de 5 años, Carlos comienza a tocar el piano y se perfecciona con varios maestros destacados. Tras tocar con el guitarrista Luis Salinas durante unos años, funda en 1996 el Carlos Aguirre Cuarteto. Actúacon este conjunto en los escenarios más importantes de Santa Fe y Entre Ríos y rápidamente es conocido en todo el país. Comparte loes escenarios con otros importantes músicos del Litoral como Jorge Fandermole, Liliana Herrera y Chacho Müller.  En el año 2000, il Negro Aguirre funda el sello independiente Shagrada Megra para promover la música del Litoral y, especialmente, a los músicos jóvenes y aún desconocidos. Aguirre ha editado muchos maravillosos Compacts con un diseño muy especial.  El Paraná, rio impresionantemente ancho y de flujo tranquilo, dio a nuestra conversación una dirección filosófica, acorde con la naturaleza del Negro Aguirre: Para Carlos, el arte implica una búsqueda constante de nuevas respuestas. Quiere continuar con lo que caracteriza la música de sus ídolos Eduardo Falú y el Cuchi Leguizamón: la conexión entre la tradición y el desarrollo del folclore argentino y otros estilos musicales como el jazz y los ritmos brasileños. Carlos lee mucho y se inspira en estos libros para su música. En enero de 2011, estuvo estudiando la obra de Italo Calvino. Otra fuente de inspiración son los recuerdos de viejos músicos del Litoral como del "Zurdo Martínez", que Carlos quiere preservar para las generaciones futuras y por esto los graba en Compact. Escuchen ustedes mismos todo lo que me dijo el Negro Aguirre aquella mañana en Entre Ríos y qué filosofía de vida caracteriza a este inspirador y virtuoso músico excepcional.

August 19, 2022--Alicia Bales interviews attorney Les Marston. He represents two local Pomo Tribes who just won a David and Goliath ruling in the 9th District Court of appeals against the State of California over the state's bad faith negotiation of their Gaming Compacts. Les is the lead attorney on the case, and discusses the State and National significance of the efforts by the Hopland Band of Pomo and Robinson Rancheria, among a handful of other tribes who fought back against the State of California and won.

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All Eight Event Nights Sponsored at North Wilkesboro SpeedwayNORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (July 31, 2022) — North Wilkesboro Speedway and XR Events officials announce a complete slate of event sponsors for August and October racing events.The Racetrack Revival presented by Raymer Oil and its eight total events will all feature entitlement partners. Call Family Distillers, Northwest Automotive, Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn, Window World and Cross Roads Harley-Davidson will lend their names to August's pavement events. Copper Barrel Distillery, SanStone Health & Rehabilitation, Champion Towing & Recovery and Central Logistics will sponsor the October dirt racing events.“We're proud to have such a robust lineup of entitlement sponsors for our events at North Wilkesboro Speedway,” said Graig Hoffman, North Wilkesboro Speedway Executive Director. “They will be an integral part of everything we do at over these two months of racing. These are local businesses that care about this project, the community and this speedway.”Race and event names will be announced later.Announced previously, Raymer Oil Company will be the overall presenting sponsor of the entire Racetrack Revival program.Full Racetrack Revival presented by Raymer Oil Company ScheduleASPHALT August 2-3: Call Family Distillers Bootleg Bash featuring Modifieds, Mini Stocks and Crate Modifieds August 12-13: Northwest Automotive Event featuring Super Late Models, Compacts and Stock Cars August 19-20: Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn Event featuring CARS Tour, CRA and Carolina Pro Late Models August 30-31: CARS Tour Late Model Stocks sponsored by Window World, Limited Late Model event sponsored by Cross Roads Harley-Davidson and Street StocksDIRT October 3-4: Copper Barrell Distillery event featuring Front-Wheel Drives, Mini Stocks, 602 Late Models October 7-8: SanStone Health & Rehabilitation event featuring Iron Man Super Late Model, Street Stocks and Thunder Bombers October 21-22: Champion Towing & Recovery event featuring 604 Late Models, Steel Block Bandits Late Models, Modifieds and Sport Mods October 28-29: Central Logistics event featuring XR Super Series Late Models and Sprint CarsTickets and detailed race day information for all Racetrack Revival races are available at www.racetrackrevival.com.All events will be streamed live on XR Events' online platform XR+ at www.racexr.plus with a monthly subscription or on Racing America TV Pay-Per-View at www.racingamerica.tv.

Raymer Oil Company Brings Community Ties to Rebirth of Historic SpeedwayNORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (JULY 29, 2022) — XR Events and North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announce Raymer Oil Company as the official presenting sponsor of the Racetrack Revival.The program bringing racing back to North Wilkesboro Speedway this August and October will be named the “Racetrack Revival presented by Raymer Oil Company.”Raymer Oil Company, based in Statesville, N.C., owns a number of IGA Marketplace grocery stores, Fast Phil's Convenience Stores and Coffee House Restaurants in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Raymer Oil Company will bring the same community and customer-driven approach to their involvement in the Racetrack Revival as you'll find in their stores and restaurants.“It's an honor to put the Raymer Oil Company name on the Racetrack Revival,” said Matthew Redmond, CEO of Raymer Oil Company. “We not only want to support the return of racing at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but also support the community in and around Wilkes County. We know the economic impact the venue had in the past and want to be a part of the speedway's present and what's to come.”Originally called Raymer Bros., Raymer Oil Company was founded in 1945 by Redmond's grandfather. The company broke into the convenience store business in 1987 and has since expanded to restaurants and grocery stores.“We're proud to have a staple of North Carolina on board for the entire Racetrack Revival,” said Barry Braun, XR Events CEO. “To have someone like Raymer Oil Company come on board for this program is huge for everyone involved.”The Racetrack Revival presented by Raymer Oil Company program will bring four asphalt racing events to North Wilkesboro Speedway in August, beginning Tuesday/Wednesday, Aug. 2-3 with Modifieds, Mini Stocks and Carolina Crate Modifieds at the Call Family Distillers Bootleg Bash.The action continues August 12-13 with Super Late Models, Compacts and Stock Cars, August 19-20 with CARS Tour, CRA and Carolina Pro Late Models and August 30-31 with CARS Tour Late Model Stock Cars, Street Stocks and Limited Late Models.North Wilkesboro Speedway will be transformed into a dirt track, as the current asphalt is removed and racing resumes in October on the original dirt surface.The full schedule of events for the Racetrack Revival presented by Raymer Oil Company can be found at www.racetrackrevival.com. Tickets for weekday races start at $15 online until July 31, and can also be purchased at the track on race day.The Racetrack Revival presented by Raymer Oil Company will be streamed on both XR+ at www.racexr.plus with a monthly subscription and on Racing America TV Pay-Per-View at www.racingamerica.tv.

Compacts are a term you may have heard connected to Tribal gaming operations like casinos. They are agreements that Sovereign Nations make with a State government, and often include revenue sharing between the two entities. And now, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced intergovernmental agreements with two Pueblos related to the state's newest industry: cannabis. But, as this episode's title indicates, these agreements are not in fact compacts, but something different. Hosts Andy Lyman and Megan Kamerick find out more about those differences, and why these two Tribal Governments are dipping their toes in this new industry, despite cannabis's continued status as being federally illegal. This week, they talk to Pojoaque Pueblo, but be sure to tune in for our next episode, when Picuris Pueblo takes center stage, to discuss the long and winding road that lead them to this current agreement. As usual, Andy also has more reporting on this and other topics over at NM Political Report. Here are just a couple we picked out for you, and remember that while you are there you can always hit the "donate now" button to help support our efforts here on Growing Forward. Bill would protect cannabis patients who live on federal trust land Amended cannabis on Tribal Lands bill heads to the House Episode Music: Christian Bjoerklund - "Hallon" Podington Bear - "Good Times" Blue Dot Sessions ' "Building the Sled" Blue Dot Sessions - "Pastel de Nata" Growing Forward Logo Created By: Katherine Conley ******* "Growing Forward" is a collaboration between New Mexico Political Report and New Mexico PBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingforwardnm/message

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 Congressional Politics, Tribal Compacts, Decadent Western Culture, & Primary  Endorsement DramaWes Nofire may be the best hope for bringing the Eastern Oklahoma Tribes and the state political leaders to a constructive dialogue and solution to the current standoffs over crime & casino policies.Wes is a Cherokee Tribal Council member and a conservative Republican running for the US congressional district for Eastern Oklahoma. His campaign manager is a former Mullin congressional staffer and political organizer; as well as a West Point Military Graduate.  The Nofire campaign announced that they have the support of both Gov. Kevin Stitt & AG John O'Conner.  Having the trust of tribal members and their adversary (Gov. Stitt) is a rare reality. So we sat down for an in-depth interview about the issues impacting Eastern Oklahoma and our state's business environment.Then we discuss the decadence of western culture and the globalists who've gone off the deep end.Eddie reveals the insane civil judgment against Geico Insurance, because a woman caught an STD from having sex in the back seat of a car insured by Geico.David reveals the drama of some early endorsements in Oklahoma primary races.AudioVideoNofire InterviewStearman EndorsementCatch all our shows at www.FreshBlack.CoffeeConnect with us at www.facebook.com/freshblackcoffeeOur audio podcast is at feeds.feedburner.com/thefreshblackcoffeepodcastOur video podcast is at feeds.feedburner.com/freshblackcoffeevideoWatch the video on our YouTube channel, Facebook, website, or with your podcasting app.   We record the show every Saturday and release it later the same day.Jeff Davis commentary appears courtesy of www.theThoughtZone.comClick here to watch this episode »

 Congressional Politics &  Tribal CompactsWes Nofire may be the best hope for bringing the Eastern Oklahoma Tribes and the state political leaders to a constructive dialogue and solution to the current standoffs over crime & casino policies.Wes is a Cherokee Tribal Council member and a conservative Republican running for the US congressional district for Eastern Oklahoma. His campaign manager is a former Mullin congressional staffer and political organizer; as well as a West Point Military Graduate.  The Nofire campaign announced that they have the support of both Gov. Kevin Stitt & AG John O'Conner.  Having the trust of tribal members and their adversary (Gov. Stitt) is a rare reality. So we sat down for an in-depth interview about the issues impacting Eastern Oklahoma and our state's business environment.AudioVideoCatch all our shows at www.FreshBlack.CoffeeConnect with us at www.facebook.com/freshblackcoffeeOur audio podcast is at feeds.feedburner.com/thefreshblackcoffeepodcastOur video podcast is at feeds.feedburner.com/freshblackcoffeevideoWatch the video on our YouTube channel, Facebook, website, or with your podcasting app.   We record the show every Saturday and release it later the same day.Jeff Davis commentary appears courtesy of www.theThoughtZone.comClick here to watch this episode »

We continue our talanoa series on the US Compacts of Free Association with a unique perspective from Guam.

The US compacts of free association and why they matter for the Pacific.

Talks are set to resume on negotiating the agreements between the US and its freely associated states in the Pacific, following the appointment of a new US special negotiator. The Compacts of Free Association outline economic and military ties and guarantee billions of dollars in financial support between the US and the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau.

This week, Mike discusses the dynamic geopolitics of the Pacific Islands with Georgetown University Professor Patricia O'Brien. Mike and Patty explore the post-World War II history of this complex region, analyze recent political trends in key countries such as Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and Fiji, and explain how the Pacific Islands fit in with overall U.S. strategy in Asia. The two also touch on how U.S.-China competition impacts the region and the Biden Administration's efforts to renegotiate the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) between the United States, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Federated States of Micronesia (Micronesia), and the Republic of Palau (Palau). 

Someone needs to inform the Republican Governors that it is time to stop the attacks against Natives, no matter what form those attacks are. I don't believe those Governors know what time it is.

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Dave and Nephi dive into a discussion about western water. Learn about the origins of prior appropriation, interstate compacts, equitable apportionment, instream flow, return flow, beneficial use, and other wonky water words. Water is the lifeblood of the west, feeds the country, and the fight over its use is escalating. The guys explain why. This isn't a dry topic, so take a listen. 

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked about the differences in shopping for a car to keep forever, vs. a car you own for a short time. Then, supply chains keep crushing the dreams of Alec B. in Denver, and alternatives are discussed. Social media questions ask if OEMs should offer driving schools, what's the value in oversized mountain bike tires, and when you pass cars on a two-lane road, are you a jerk? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is available soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends!

The United States is slated to get a new military base — this time in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Last month, during high-level talks in Honolulu, the US Indo-Pacific Command and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) agreed to build a new base in the island nation, an archipelago of more than 600 islands strewn across the Western Pacific, some 3,700 miles from Hawaii. The move is seen as another component of the Biden administration's continued effort to increase its footprint in Oceania. However, details about the base, so far, are scarce, causing anxiety for some FSM citizens who are worried about disruptions to their way of life, and wary about the idea of American military expansion in the region.Related: The pandemic wiped out tourism on Pacific island nationsSam Illesugam, 41, has lots of questions about the new military base: How big? What kind of base?“All of those questions are still very much up in the air for us,” Illesugam told The World. Illesugam, who now lives and works in the US territory of Guam, still has siblings and other family back in Yap, one of the Federated States of Micronesia's four states.“Any time there is a sudden change to the land, you affect our identity as Native islanders..."Sam Illesugam, from Yap, Micronesia, currently living in Guam“Any time there is a sudden change to the land, you affect our identity as Native islanders,” he said. “This will alter the social landscape of our islands. Our islands are very, very small. Any type of changes to our lifestyle will greatly affect us.”Illesugam is also uneasy with the idea of an increased US military presence in the Pacific. Ongoing land disputes on Guam and heightened tensions with locals over the heavy US military presence on Okinawa have put him and others “on alert.”‘Part of the homeland'The US military's record in the Pacific is as checkered as it is long.From colonization of the Philippines to nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands, Washington has given locals plenty of reasons for pause.Today, US Indo-Pacific Command already has some 375,000 military and civilian personnel working across the Asian Pacific.The Federated States of Micronesia did not respond to The World's questions about how, or if, they plan to incorporate the public. But President David W. Panuelo clearly stated that the agreement he made to build the new military base was in the interest of his people.In particular, their security interests, which are guaranteed by a very special relationship with Washington.“The Freely Associated States are squarely part of the homeland, and so, we're being protected by the United States,” Panuelo told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation after his meetings in Hawaii.The Compacts of Free Association are special, bi-lateral agreements FSM, Palau and The Marshall Islands have each struck with Washington.Established in the 1980s, these agreements are renegotiated every few years, and through them, the three nations have received hundreds of millions of dollars in aid.Related: Western nations bulk up their Pacific presence to counter ChinaSatu Limaye, vice president of the East-West Center, said there's also a crucial military component to the agreements, which allows citizens to join the US military.“The most recent version of the Compact of Free Association requires the United States to defend the FSM and gives it the right to use facilities, bases, sites."Satu Limaye, vice president, East-Wester Center“The most recent version of the Compact of Free Association requires the United States to defend the FSM and gives it the right to use facilities, bases, sites,” he said.Limaye said that being legally obligated to the US military as a sole defender puts these states in a very unique position.“FSM, like other countries in the region, is straddling or managing its relations both with China and the United States, as China is increasingly active there,” he said.Preparing for China's military capabilities Beijing has had diplomatic relations with the Federated States of Micronesia for more than 30 years. So far, there's been no real reaction about their forthcoming base. The two nations engage in millions of dollars in trade annually, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity.President Panuelo told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that in managing his relationships with the US and China, FSM interests come first. “And so, the posturing of the United States and our country is not looking for confrontation, but rather looking at deterrence and making sure peace exists in our vast Pacific Ocean,” he said. Related: Philippine president reverses threat to void defense deal with the USStill, Washington is increasingly concerned about armed conflict with China, according to Derek Grossman, a senior defense analyst with the RAND Corporation.“They [China] have a growing range to deploy these capabilities against US interests in the Pacific. ... That's ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, bombers, surface fleets, as well as submarine assets.”Derek Grossman, senior defense analyst, RAND Corporation“They have a growing range to deploy these capabilities against US interests in the Pacific,” Grossman said. “That's ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, bombers, surface fleets, as well as submarine assets.”Over the last decade or so, China has made significant inroads into the Pacific by scaling up, not just economic involvement, but also its aid, and diplomatic and commercial activity in the region.The Compact of Free Association States have not been immune to Beijing's growing influence, according to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.By establishing new military sites in the Pacific, the US gains access to new locations from which to potentially engage in future armed conflict with Beijing. But the downside is that these places are much further away from the US, Grossman said.The Federated States of Micronesia, for example, is nearly 3,700 miles from Hawaii. And this, Grossman said, will likely make it more difficult for the US to project its influence on the people in the region.Freelance writer Alex J. Rhowuniong is an FSM-born US military veteran living in Guam. The Chuuk State, Micronesia native says he would like to see a military base built in FSM.He can understand the hesitation, but for a military mind, “a no-active-military-presence zone is not a safe zone at all,” he wrote in an email to The World.Rhowuniong noted that a military base in FSM would be both good for the local economy, as well as for the thousands of veterans scattered throughout the nation.“If the US military does not establish a presence on FSM now, the enemy just might during military conflict,” he said.

The Pacific Islands are an important area of cooperation for the United States and Taiwan, as both have major interests at stake in the region.For the U.S., the Pacific Islands are critical to the Indo-Pacific strategy and its status as a resident power in the Western Pacific. Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa are all part of the United States. Furthermore, the U.S. has maintained close political, economic and especially security relationships with Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau under the Compacts of Free Association.The Pacific Islands are indispensable to Taiwan’s political status. Taiwan and China and continue to compete over diplomatic support, with the Pacific Islands being a hotly contested battleground. Currently, four Pacific Island nations have diplomatic relations with Taiwan.For years, The Heritage Foundation has not only called for increased cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan, but also U.S. support for Pacific Island nations. Both of these objectives serve to counter China’s efforts to push the U.S. out of the region. Join us for a discussion of these important strategic issues and the importance of cooperation for the U.S., Taiwan, and our partners in the Pacific. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Due to technical difficulties during recording, some audio may sound distorted.  Michelle has made it across the country and is calling in again this week as her world possessions are delivered to her new home.  Matt went fishing with his boys this weekend for the first time and finally sat down to watch a movie.  Michelle has begun her move in process with her family.  Michael has been attempting to socially distance on the golf course and outside of the home before the school year ramps up/              On today's show, we discuss an improvement in the Interstate Compact, cuts to reimbursement, and we continue the discussion on SLP assistants and telepractice.  We also look at our SSPOD Shoutouts and Due Process.    The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. ----more---- SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout out?  We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere. We shout out to Armani Williams, NASCARS first driver with Autism.    SSPOD Due Process:  Do you have a complaint or need to vent, then you want to participate in the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.  This week's due process was submitted anonymously:  Let us know what you have on your mind this week.    Topic #1:    Another state has been added to the interstate compact.  We need 10 states to sign on and we have 5 as of now.    Topic #2:  What happens when we cut funding or reimbursement for speech and language services.    Contact Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: (614) 681-1798 Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com   New Episode and Interact here: www.speechsciencepodcast.com podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com   Support Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast   Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechscience-org-podcast/id1224862476?fbclid=IwAR3QRzd5K4J-eS2SUGBK1CyIUvoDrhu8Gr4SqskNkCDVUJyk5It3sa26k3Y&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&mt=2   Credits Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Show Links   Topic 1: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2020-0810-interstate-compact-success/full/?fbclid=IwAR1bPtHTuNBcl0IgTCsiGWABn8T1W03Lxyq-ei-IlUUDiXgGsTFAKZnqjOQ   Topic 2 https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2020-0731-mpfs-cuts-advocacy?fbclid=IwAR0CBWTOHUC3ft8A4XUKAbs1EsoKLyOieCvBKgsEVWCZQjZrBFfWAYETnUw   https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/15/2019-24086/medicare-program-cy-2020-revisions-to-payment-policies-under-the-physician-fee-schedule-and-other   https://www.asha.org/practice/reimbursement/medicare/Potential-2021-Medicare-Part-B-Payment-Reductions/     https://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/2020-Medicare-Physician-Fee-Schedule-SLP.pdf     SSPODSHOUTOUT https://sports.yahoo.com/nascar-driver-autism-raises-awareness-093909827.html https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2020/08/09/nascar-armani-williams-autism-michigan-international-speedway/3326567001/     Speech Science Powered by: You!

Voilà une belle découverte obtenue par la détection d'ondes gravitationnelles : celle d'un objet à la frontière entre étoile à neutrons et trou noir. C'est la première détection d'ondes gravitationnelles par LIGO/Virgo qui a pour origine un couple aussi différent en terme de masses : 23,2 masses solaires pour le premier trou noir et seulement 2,6 masses solaires pour l'"autre objet"... car les chercheurs n'arrivent pas à savoir si c'est une (trop) grosse étoile à neutron ou bien un très petit trou noir... L'étude est parue dans The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

This podcast discusses recent state proposals related to the Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Incentives, which attempt to create an agreement among state governments to curtail company-specific tax incentives and grants as a method to lure companies to relocating existing facilities by member states. It discusses:    - current states considering adoption of the Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways (the Compact)    - the potential effect and application of the Compact    - exclusions from the Compact and potential trends for future legislative sessions

Michael was off this week, which means Matt and Michelle were left alone running episode 103.  Matt found TikTok and he can't stop watching short videos about everything and anything and he cant get over the effects contouring has on women's makeup.  Michelle was looking for suggestions to make a diaper cake.    The crew talks the importance of praise in therapy, the link between myelination and autism, dysphagia and cues from the Informed SLP, and Interstate Compacts as well as the shoutouts and due process.  ----more---- The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7.   SSPOD Shoutout: We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT.  This week, the crew recognizes the SLPs who started their own Teletherapy group, Expressable.        SSPOD Due Process:  Do you have a complaint or need to vent, then you want to participate in the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.  There were no due processes this week.         Article #1: Praising your students can lead to improved results.  Teachers and students report up to a 30% improvement thanks to using positive reinforcement over negative or punitive reinforcers.    Article #2: What if the myelination in the brain had an impact on autism?    A recent study reported in NPR, researchers from Johns Hopkins believe they have found a link between myelination and autism.  What does this look like for the future of diagnoses?    Interview: The mission of Adam's Camp is to realize the potentials and develop the strengths of children and young adults by bringing together individuals and families with professionals and volunteers to collaboratively provide customized, intensive therapy, family support, and recreation in a camp environment.  Michelle spoke with Kim Kelleher, Therapy Manager from Adam's Camp, about what they do and the up-coming summer camp schedules.    The Informed SLP: What does the timing of your cue have to do with the safety of a swallow?  The Informed SLP's Stephanie Muñoz breaks down the latest research.    ASHA Spotlight: Time to make plans for ASHA Connect.       Hot Take: Michelle looks at the Interstate Compact and why hasn't it already come to fruition?   Contact Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: (614) 681-1798 Discord: https://discord.gg/3Tm5jrS   New Episode and Interact here: www.speechsciencepodcast.com podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com   Support Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast   Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechscience-org-podcast/id1224862476?fbclid=IwAR3QRzd5K4J-eS2SUGBK1CyIUvoDrhu8Gr4SqskNkCDVUJyk5It3sa26k3Y&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&mt=2   Credits Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Show Links The Informed SLP https://www.theinformedslpmembers.com/reviews-adults/is-the-timing-of-your-cue-hurting-your-patients-swallow https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00455-019-10050-9   Expressable https://www.expressable.io/about-us/   Reinforcement: https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/30/health/teacher-praise-wellness/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3qktKF9nqD5zRtS-AtSe4KrH7Lm7lvLLJfyzNULZPMfuXr21XD639K7k8   Autism and Myelination https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/02/03/802215344/researchers-link-autism-to-a-system-that-insulates-brain-wiring?fbclid=IwAR2crTzbJa5xIsteBBJbaBuw2rXUmnw1SP6i-AItKWb5nDzg3FUYGzHWAwA Adam's Camp https://adamscamp.org/   ASHA Spotlight https://www.asha.org/events/connect/?utm_source=ASHA&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=connect20&fbclid=IwAR0YrhEb99-AMkwv4DaF4CeX6i9_OQvJizYM3LA9OxuFzF8Pk1AYVm0S9ek   Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.     Speech Science Powered by: You!