Podcasts about fit for purpose

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're exploring why trading standards isn't fit for purpose, and how that directly impacts you. Read more about our investigation & sign up for our free Weekly Scoop newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

In our latest episode with Keith Wyness, the former Aston Villa and Everton chief gets stuck in amid the latest twist at Manchester City and drops shocking Everton claim just hours after their first event at their brand new stadium. This is an explosive episode you can't miss! We also have news from Celtic, Man United, Rangers, Newcastle, Tottenham and more! The essential podcast for football fans. Get the latest exclusives directly on your phone thanks to our Whatsapp channel ➡️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@footballinsiderchannel Follow us: Website: https://www.footballinsider247.com/ Facebook: / insiderfootball Twitter: / footyinsider247 Instagram: @football_insider247   YouTube Football Insider Football Insider is the official home of Football Insider's videos on YouTube, featuring our exclusive and breaking news, and all the best insight and analysis on the club you love. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single upload!   Football Insider Football Insider - The inside track on the football stories that matter

In this episode of TellyCast, host Justin Crosby dives into one of the biggest debates in the industry—does the UK's TV commissioning system still work in 2025, or is it time for a major reset?Joining Justin is Ed Sayer, former commissioner-turned-producer, who shares his unique perspective from both sides of the fence. He discusses the challenges producers face, the realities of commissioning, and whether commissioners are unfairly criticised. From the infamous “commissioning hell” to issues around feedback, IP ownership, cash flow, and shifting priorities, Ed lays out the hard truths of the system.Later, an anonymous Secret Producer joins the conversation to reveal how the “fewer, bigger, better” commissioning strategy is squeezing out smaller and mid-sized indies, making it harder than ever to break through with ambitious projects.Is the commissioning process outdated? Are small indies being pushed out? And what's the future for TV producers in an era of consolidation and risk aversion? Tune in for an unfiltered discussion on the state of the industry.Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

Topics and terms such as biosafety, biosecurity, containment, and contamination are things most of us have heard of and think about at some level, but with the pace of molecular biology moving faster than ever, these are topics with implications that are reaching farther than ever. We're joined by Dr. Ryan Burnette and Dr. Lauren Richardson from Merrick and company for this episode, and they're ace communicators that help walk us through the expanding horizon and implications of these topics.This conversation starts on the basic topics, like what biocontainment is and what's needed for each of the four levels of biosafety labs, but it quickly moves beyond, shining a light on the security and containment needs for more than just the organisms. We hear about how the data and methods used to do modern molecular biology, as well as the data generated in the experiments, are equally precious and in need of protection and containment. With public health and safety on the line, and an acknowledgement that the pace of science moves faster than that of policy, we get into the idea of who really owns responsibility for protecting data. Your role might be more important than you know, so don't miss this conversation that will make you pause and think! Subscribe to get future episodes as they drop and if you like what you're hearing we hope you'll share a review or recommend the series to a colleague.  Visit the Invitrogen School of Molecular Biology to access helpful molecular biology resources and educational content, and please share this resource with anyone you know working in molecular biology. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Melbourne Airport's Andrew Lund joined Jacqui Felgate to discuss the heavy delays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Neo Nazi’s are thriving on Social Media thanks to Elon Musk providing them a platform on X, formerly known as Twitter. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Senator James Patterson told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "I think a lot of young lives are being harmed when people don't know any better and they are looking for meaning in their life, and they fall into crews like this." "We should make that process as hard as possible, not as easy as possible, to divert them from those pathways." "Hopefully they grow up and grow out of it and lead normal lives like everyone else." "Right now, there's a bill before the Parliament to make our federal incitement to violence laws fit for purpose, because they're not," Senator Patterson said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhenever the deliverable from a public sector agency fails to meet expectations, there are two general causes. First, is the most likely, that the expectation of the target audience was outsized or inconsistent with the actual legislated and funded mission. We see this in ad hoc interviews and formal press conferences, where a resident or mayor states they thought the response would be X, but it was Y. It is often simply an unrealistic and uninformed expectation as to the capabilities and capacity of public sector EM that leads the call for change. The second, less likely rationale is that there was a failing within the system, that while it was established and funded to execute a mission, they failed to meet the expected standards. These are harder to identify and longer to investigate, as one quality of public sector agency leadership is that it is uncomfortable with dirty laundry being publicized.FEMA was constructed with the best on intentions, undergoing multiple changes over its near 50 year reign as the global leader in EM bureaucracy. The level of education courses, application or management systems and governance structures is indeed, awe inspiring. Many often joke that it would be a challenge to make it more complex, not impossible, but difficult. It is an easy target to simple say a massive beast of administration failed. Intellectually grounded discussions demand a more precise discussion. One to evaluate is whether FEMA, as currently constructed, funded and governed, is the best known methodology and structure - is it “fit for purpose”. There are no shortage of experts, academics, practitioners and interested parties that believe they know there is a better way. I intentionally avoid the use of that word, “better”. It connotes that the current methodological approach is flawed. I prefer “different”, to pose the question to informed parties, if you designed a government agency to delivery X to Y population with Z budget, how would you do that?I argue that debating the viable options alongside the current construct is the only roadmap to answering the question whether it is fit for purpose. At this juncture in FEMA within the current political and disaster climate, I know of no greater, more profound time to confirm that we have it right, or that there are adjustments.Do we have the leadership to consider options for trimming the tree and those for clear cutting the forest? Time will tell. The answer very well may be we have the most logical system now, but without a comparative analysis, that statement is unsubstantiated.Support the showwww.insidemycanoehead.ca

Preached on 22nd December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

Preached on 15th December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

Preached on 22nd December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

Preached on 15th December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the Honourable Matt Keogh MP, Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans' Affairs, to discuss the latest developments shaping the Defence workforce.    Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans' Affairs Matt Keogh MP to discuss the latest developments shaping the Defence workforce.  The pair also discuss: The major milestones in the government's efforts to build the uniformed Defence workforce through 2024, including the release of the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan and Strategic Review of the Australian Defence Force Reserves. The key work done to overhaul Defence recruiting and ensure that the recruitment process is fit for the contemporary labour market and to the standards expected by Australian taxpayers. The life-long training and professional development opportunities available with a career in the Australian Defence Force, and the efforts being made to ensure that veterans have a seamless transition into the broader economy when they leave the ADF. Enjoy the Podcast, The Defence Connect team

As the US retreats from the international stage, who is going to fill the gap? What will the ‘peace processes of the future' look like? Who has more power, the tech giants or political leaders? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN, Tom Fletcher, to answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PJ hears from Opinion Line producer Paul Byrne who met with Ukrainians and interviewed them about being forced to leave a Youghal hotel, discusses if more policing would be a better solution to road deaths than changing speed limits, asks if we can have a more sensible Weather Alert system than putting snowbound areas under the same warning as places where traffic is flowing freely. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the DSM - still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In the final part of this two part special, we explore the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, or HiTOP, an alternative to the DSM and hear more from people directly affected by misdiagnosis.

It's considered the go-to guide for diagnosing mental health conditions in Australia. But is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders still relevant and what other alternatives exist for diagnosing mental health conditions? In part one of a two part special, we take a closer look at the history of the DSM and we meet people with lived experience of misdiagnosis.

Preached on 8th December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

Preached on 8th December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

Got a leak? Call a plumber. Want security and prosperity for you and the family, call a diplomat. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma and Ambassador Mike Polt (Arizona State University) speak to gearing up the career Foreign Service to meet intensifying global challenges and explain why talent, experience and expertise matter more than ever.  Listen and learn, also, what Little League has to do with diplomacy.

Preached on 1st December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

Preached on 1st December, 2024 at ICGC Christ Temple. Pastor Mensa Otabil is the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church bringing hope to many around the globe and transforming lives into legacies. Connect with Pastor Mensa Otabil on social media @mensaotabil. Shalom

As Jim returns from his holiday, Sandy and Nick discuss the London farmers rally whilst answering the biggest question - is the NFU fit for purpose?For extra Farming Funny Youtube content head to the Youtube Channel now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpg3LnkBWWAUS-AJ2ycdR4A?sub_confirmation=1

Sumaya Mohammed, First year law Student University College Cork at COP29 and Dr. Hannah Daly, Lecturer in Sustainable Energy at UCC

The COP Climate Summit has been branded "no longer fit for purpose" in an open letter to the United Nations. - KTT Iklim COP telah dicap "tidak lagi sesuai dengan tujuannya"

The COP Climate Summit has been branded "no longer fit for purpose" in an open letter to the United Nations. The letter, signed by a series of former diplomats and leading climate experts, calls for urgent reforms to the annual summit as progress towards emission targets slow down.

Futureproof Clare claims that the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP, has become a farce, citing that global emissions only having increased since its inception in 1995. The annual climate summit got underway this week with politicians, business leaders and campaigners from around the world gathering in the Azerbaijani capital Baku. The perceived hypocrisy of Baku's hosting of the conference has also been raised, with oil and gas exports accounting for almost half of Azerbaijan's state budget, with similar concerns raised when the UAE played host in 2023. Scariff-based Futureproof Clare spokesperson, Sinead Sheehan, believes that climate action groups have lost faith in COP's ability to tackle the climate crisis.

North-West Correspondent Shane Ó Curraighín reports from Milford in Co. Donegal where staff and parents at a primary school say the building is no longer fit for purpose.

The world has “become incapable of making peace,” says UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi, allowing escalating conflicts to force more than 120 million people from their homes in places like Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan and Mexico. Grandi talks to Matt Galloway about the plight of those refugees and why he thinks the United Nations is failing to protect the victims of war. 

In this week's episode we are joined by Carlton Sadler, a top healthcare regulatory lawyer, to help guide us through the complexities of CQC's faltering Single Assessment Framework. Join us as we discuss what the future now holds for SAF amidst the continuing fall-out from the highly critical interim Dash report. As we await publication of the final report later this month, Carlton shares his unique perspectives and insights into the trials and tribulations faced by England's principal health and care regulator as it seeks to address the operational hiccups, tech troubles, inconsistent rating methodologies and erosion of trust that were highlighted in Dr Penny Dash's stinging interim report. ​   Resources:​ Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/​ Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/altea-insurance/ ​   *Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not intended to represent a complete analysis of the topics presented and is provided for information purposes only. The views expressed are personal to Carlton Sadler and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of Bevan Brittan or Altea Insurance Ltd. The content of this podcast is not intended as legal or specific risk or insurance advice and no responsibility can be accepted for any reliance placed upon it. Independent legal, risk or insurance advice should always be obtained before applying any information to particular circumstances.

How is Islamic banking delivering tangible benefit to British consumers? What mass market Islamic finance products exist today, what structures are in use, and why? How can the growth of Islamic fintechs and the increasing influence of AI and machine learning benefit the UK Islamic banking market? What more can UK Islamic banks and financial institutions do to facilitate trade? How is climate risk being measured in the banking books of UK financial institutions? Finally, what are the current issues facing UK Islamic banks in terms of liquidity creation and liquidity risk management?Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsPanelists:Arshadur Rahman, Senior Manager, Bank of EnglandBasel Al-Hussien, Senior Manager of Advisory, International Islamic Trade Finance CorporationLawrence Oliver, Executive Director, Deputy CEO, DDCAP Group™Dr Samir Alamad, Chief Adviser Islamic Banking and Finance, Ihsan Islamic Finance SolutionsSultan Choudhury, Advisory Board Member, Islamic Finance Council UKWasim Miah, Co-Founder and CEO, Spark

With Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman impressing on their Formula 1 outings this year, and Kimi Antonelli landing a place at Mercedes for 2024, the question of the relevance of Formula 2 has been talked about extensively in recent months.  The Race F1 Podcast has now joined the discussion with an in-depth debate about not only F2, but the state of the whole junior ladder and whether the fact the drivers getting the best results in the primary feeder series are being overlooked is a problem.  Nelson Valkenburg, who commentates on Formula 1 in the Netherlands and is steeped in junior single-seater racing itself, and Samarth Kanal join Edd Straw to give an overview of the landscape and explain what's working and what isn't. We start off with an explanation of why the mooted 'rookie race' won't happen at the Abu Dhabi test this year, but could take place next year, and look at the reasons for drivers ranked down the order in the F2 standings excelling in their F1 chances.  We then attempt to define the problem, and propose potential solutions to ensure that the junior ladder remains healthy and fit for purpose.  Want extra podcast content? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon! Head to Patreon.com/therace - we even have an F1-only tier! Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inimitable Annabel Crabb joins us for this special spotlight episode where we shine a light on the changing impact of journalism in a shifting media landscape. In a world where truth is increasingly contested, can the fourth estate still be trusted to deliver reliable information which brings us together into some sort of shared reality? Or has our trust in journalism been irrevocably broken by the ‘democratisation' of information - the relentless immediacy of self-selecting delivery platforms - as well as the unabating attacks of all political sides, who too often claim that it's just a front for power or an opinion, or even worse, a home for misinformation. How can we rebuild trust in the news, recognising its limitations while understanding its critical role in a well-functioning society?As to disagree productively, we need a shared reality as our foundation.Annabel CrabbAnnabel Crabb is an Australian political journalist, commentator and television host who is the ABC's chief online political writer. She has worked for Adelaide's The Advertiser, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Sunday Age and The Sun-Herald, and won a Walkley Award in 2009 for her Quarterly Essay, "Stop at Nothing: The Life and Adventures of Malcolm Turnbull". She has written two books covering events within the Australian Labor Party, as well as The Wife Drought, a book about women's work–life balance, and two cookbooks with her friend and collaborator, Wendy Sharpe. She has hosted ABC television shows Kitchen Cabinet, The House, Back in Time for Dinner and Tomorrow Tonight. Annabel is the co-founder of the hit podcast Chat 10 Looks 3, which she co-hosts with Leigh Sales, now in its 10th year.CREDITSYour hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman This podcast is proud to partner with The Ethics CentreFind Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked inFind Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and XThis podcast is produced by Jonah Primo and Sabrina OrganoFind Jonah at jonahprimo.com or @JonahPrimo on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Reimagining Cyber, Rob interviews Bindu Sundaresan, Director of Cybersecurity Solutions at Level Blue, about the evolution and significance of cyber resilience. Bindu, with over 20 years in cybersecurity, discusses how the field has shifted from a focus solely on prevention to a broader approach that includes resilience and recovery.Key points from the conversation:1.    Historical Focus: Traditionally, cybersecurity strategies concentrated on preventing attacks. However, the current threat landscape necessitates a shift towards resilience, acknowledging that breaches are inevitable.2.    Modern Approach: Organizations are now integrating business continuity planning and disaster recovery with cybersecurity efforts. This holistic approach ensures that operations can continue and recover swiftly after an attack.3.    Business Alignment: Bindu emphasizes that cybersecurity should be seen not just as a technical issue but as a business problem affecting overall operations. This shift in perspective helps align cybersecurity efforts with business outcomes and improves the strategic value of cybersecurity roles.4.    CISO's Role: For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), successfully integrating resilience into their programs involves understanding and prioritizing risks based on business impact. This requires effective communication with other business units and aligning cybersecurity investments with broader business goals.5.    Evolution of Cybersecurity: The conversation highlights the shift from compliance-driven approaches to risk-driven and resilience-focused strategies. This evolution is crucial for achieving digital resilience and 6.    Identifying Sensitive Data: Organizations must first identify what constitutes sensitive data for their specific context, considering regulatory requirements, business use, and industry standards. Without this understanding, investments in data protection might be misallocated.7.    Data Classification and Flow: It is crucial to classify sensitive data and map how it flows within and outside the organization. This helps in applying appropriate security controls and prevents unnecessary complexity and expense.8.    Continuous Review: Data classification and protection are not one-time tasks. Organizations need to regularly update their data inventory and classification as their data environment evolves9.    Incident Response and Resilience: Organizations should develop tiered recovery plans that prioritize critical business functions during incidents. Regularly updated tabletop exercises should simulate realistic and current scenarios to test response plans effectively.10.Cross-Functional Involvement: Effective incident response involves cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, PR, and executive leadership. Establishing what constitutes minimum viable operations helps prioritize recovery efforts and resource allocation during an incident.11.Evolving Practices: The goal is to continuously refine incident response and recovery practices to improve resilience over time. Embracing a lifecycle approach to security and resilience can turn digital resilience into a competitive advantage.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via reimaginingcyber@gmail.com

Fergus Craig, Paul Doolan and Dave Watson are back from the international break to discuss the Wolves game, just how are we 3rd in the league and look at the boardroom tensions. newcastlepodcast.com  @newcastlenatter  Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh  A Playback Media Production  playbackmedia.co.uk  Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TK Pooe & Thabang Motsohi | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks with Thabang Motsohi about his book, Fit for Purpose. They discuss the core challenges impacting the growth and success of South African institutions, the organisational structure of the ANC, and why, due to conflicting ideological principles and perceptions within its Tripartite Alliance structure, it is not ideally structured for the purpose of governing in the post-apartheid era.  TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Thabang Motsohi is a highly experienced and leading organizational strategy consultant and is in the top tier in the country in this sector. He has assisted various organizations in the development of their competitive strategies and performance drivers for their business models. Thabang Motsohi has published scholarly articles since 2009 on development policy and strategy and how state policy must be structured to address fundamental socio-economic challenges in the South African context. Book Website Twitter Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

An Auckland Councillor is questioning whether the median barrier at the site of a fatal car crash at Ramarama, near Auckland's southern border, is fit for purpose. Yesterday's crash on State Highway 1 claimed the lives of three seasonal workers, just days before they were due to fly home to Samoa. Three others were hospitalised, including a 21 year-old who remains in a critical condition in hospital, reporter Lucy Xia reports.

Lorna Woods' thinking was central to the new Online Safety Act, designed to tackle dangerous content online. After the recent riots, which many argue were fomented on social media, the law is being put to the test in the courts. We talk to Lorna alongside Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor. We also look at the role the traditional media plays in the discourse around immigration with Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, columnist, at The i and Sunder Katwala, Director of the British Future think tank. We also explore Elon Musk's X platform's new legal action against advertisers, the role of the media lawyer and Andrew Cotter explains the art of Olympic commentary.Guests: Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor; Lorna Woods, Professor of Internet Law, University of Essex; Lara O'Reilly, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider; Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Columnist, The i; Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future; John Battle, Head of Legal and Compliance, ITN; Gill Phillips, legal consultant and former Editorial Legal Director, The Guardian, Andrew Cotter, broadcasterPresenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Mel Stride joins live as he launches his Tory leadership bid. The government takes action after a report highlights failings at the health and social care regulator. Friends star Jennifer Aniston criticises JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment. All of this and more on the Nick Ferrari Whole Show Podcast.

In this week's episode of the Cycle Systems Online Podcast, Sean dives into a pressing issue in the bike industry: are the products being released truly fit for purpose and safe for use? Join us as we explore historical and current safety concerns, industry accountability, and the economic motivations behind product releases. From carbon clincher wheels to Shimano crank recalls, we discuss real-world incidents and the ongoing debate over product safety. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion and share your thoughts on the matter! 

A member of the Clare Road Safety Working Group is claiming the Meelick Road in Ardnacrusha is "not fit for purpose". A motion has been submitted to Shannon Municipal District to install road markings and to explore the possibility of widening the public L3056 road in the south-east Clare village. It's understood the ongoing Killaloe bypass project is causing a higher volume of truck drivers looking to access a neaby quarry, with upwards of 300 trucks using the road daily. Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan says many of these truck drivers are unfamiliar with the road which is causing delays and safety concerns amongst locals.

'Lives could be lost,' - that's what residents in Hokianga are saying as Hato Hone St John looks to replace its current, fully equipped ambulance with a smaller, first response vehicle. A community petition is being presented to the local MP Grant McCallum tomorrow morning which says the replacement vehicles have severe limitations and St John are also removing the Lifepak - which is a life saving and critical piece of equipment. But Hato Hone St John Ambulance says the new vehicle is well-equipped for the local conditions and there will be no change to the level of service provided in the area. Omapere resident Jo Tucker speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

Sometimes it can be difficult to admit we are lonely. Experiencing loneliness from time to time is a normal part of life; but when loneliness is severe, or persists over an extended period, it can have a detrimental impact on our mental health.  Some ways loneliness can be experienced are: emotional loneliness – a lack of emotional attachment to someone like a close friend or partner social loneliness – a lack of friends to go out with, or who share our hobbies or interests existential loneliness – a sense of being in a room of people you know and still feeling alone According to the World Health Organization, loneliness is a pressing global health threat, heightened by the pandemic. Research has shown that severe loneliness poses the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And the demographic most affected by loneliness is not (as you might assume) the elderly, but 16 to 24 year olds.  We often discuss the emotional aspects of loneliness, such as feeling low, isolated or disconnected, but loneliness can also manifest through physical symptoms and affect our behaviour. For instance, you may get nervous about or avoid going to social events, change your daily routines, like stop cooking for yourself, caring about your appearance or getting up early, or you may find it difficult to get to sleep or stay asleep. Dr Richard Pile is a GP specialising in lifestyle medicine and cardiology. Also an author, blogger, podcaster, mentor and coach, Dr Richard's TedX talk titled ‘The Dangers of Loneliness' offers an eye opening, research backed, insight into the physical and mental health consequences of prolonged loneliness.  Talking to host Gabby, Dr Richard defines loneliness, the causes and effects. The ‘Fit For Purpose' author also discusses what signs to look out for, both within ourselves, and in others, that may indicate we are chronically lonely. Then he suggests practical steps towards forming new connections and reducing isolation. Dr Richard stresses why nurturing the relationships and connections we already have is so important, and shares some ideas about how we might go on to find more people who are like-minded within our local community. Gabby and Dr Richard discuss the role loneliness plays in our mental health and how the two are so interlinked. Dr Richard also explains how finding purpose in our lives is a great antidote to feeling lonely and where to find our nearest 'social prescribers'. A free NHS service set up that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social, and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing. To download the My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself For more information on Dr Richard Pile and his services: https://feelgoodforlife.uk/ To watch Dr Richard's TedX talk on Loneliness: https://youtu.be/sPsvOd-kwVU?si=dAIYYR_E_ukAhcyg

In this episode of The Bartlett Review podcast, we delve into the pressing question: is our focus on GDP growth truly beneficial, or is it exacerbating our most critical challenges? As climate and ecological crises deepen and economic inequality widens, the limitations of GDP as a measure of progress become starkly evident. Join Professor Bob Costanza from UCL's Institute for Global Prosperity as he explores these issues with Professor Kate Pickett from the University of York's Department of Health Sciences, and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, co-president of the Club of Rome. For more information and to access the transcript: https://bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/is-gdp-fit-for-purpose/index.html Date of episode recording: 2024-05-13T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:31:33 Language of episode: English Presenter:Robert Costanza Guests: Kate Pickett; Sandrine Dixson-Declève Producer: Adam Batstone and Victoria Howard

In this episode where you create the show we discuss whether the BGG Top 100 juice is really worth the squeeze. Also, at the top of the show, we discuss the recent cease and desist form Hans Im Gluck over the work 'Meeple'.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Banks will forever consider the diverse needs of their retail and commercial customers. But does that always extend to the digital banking platform they offer? While the functional complexities of a more extensive corporate solution may deem it unsuitable for small business usage, the deficiencies of a consumer offering for a business may not deliver the insights, efficiencies and benefits needed. In this episode, we explore why a one-size-fits-all approach is not likely to meet the distinct requirements of these customer segments.

As the Pope apologises for using a homophobic slur, we hear from an openly gay priest, Fr James Alison, who claims that in the Catholic Church a majority of the clergy is homosexual. We also hear the views of the Pope's biographer, Austen Ivereigh.Ahead of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the historian Sarah Meyrick tells us about the men who went ashore unarmed – the D-Day chaplains. Over 60% of Muslim women in the UK have not had their marriages legalised under UK law, leaving them vulnerable and unprotected in the event of a divorce. Solicitor and family law specialist, Aina Khan joins us to discuss a petition to reform the 1949 Marriage Act, that she says is not ‘Fit For Purpose'. Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra voices his thoughts on how much responsibility should lie with Imams like himself.‘Birthmarked', a play currently on tour in the UK, tells of the complexities of "disfellowship" from the Jehovah's Witnesses. Playwright and actor Brook Tate explains how going against biblical teaching – by being actively gay - forced him out. He tells us how the play has helped him to reconcile his feelings towards the family, friends and religion he left behind.Presenter: Rima Ahmed Producers: Alexa Good and Bara'atu Ibrahim Editor: Jonathan Hallewell

Have you ever put a ton of time and attention into a piece of legal work only to realize that it's not quite hitting the mark for your client? Or maybe you've delivered a technically flawless document, but your client's just sort of “meh” about the whole thing, like they just don't seem to be satisfied? Tune in this week to discover how the Fit for Purpose framework helps you deliver what your clients need, when they need it. You'll learn the three core components of evaluating whether your legal offerings are Fit for Purpose, how to come up with user models around common Fit-for-Purpose criteria, and how to design Fit for Purpose products and services that are 'just right' for your firm's context and resources.For full show notes, transcript, and more information, visit: https://www.agileattorney.com/19Start your Agile transformation today and check out these free resources to help you and your team develop a more Agile legal practice: https://www.agileattorney.com/start

Lauren Crimp reports on the damning inquiry into the response to last year's catastrophic storms

This week's interview with AJ Tracey is live and direct. AJ, esteemed grime rapper, rolled through deep while in town to spit bars on how to get free chains from your jeweler, his recent trip to Japan, making the Kapital store rounds, your girl interrupting you while playing video games to ask you about her fit, making music with American vs. British homies, what we can expect from his next project, that white boy Alex bodying his Thiago Silva verse with Dave at Glastonbury and its subsequent effect on race relations, why Nas is his goat, Adele is a real one, Skepta can do it all from designing clothes to making a banger beat from scratch in less than 30 minutes, posh London personal style, 2023 state of the roadman uniform union, global drillers, rating how our fits would play with the mandem, how hard he's gonna go if Spurs win the league, his favorite football kit of all time, teaching us cool new slang and we repay the favor by explaining some things about the USA that still confound him, his undying love for Linkin Park and that one time he blew meeting Chester Bennington, shit nearly going down in Nebraska, how to properly chat up a bird, the sheer amount of money he spends on FIFA packs and much more on this full fry-up episode of The Only Podcast That Matters™. For more Throwing Fits, check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/throwingfits.