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A decision to ban off lead dogs from a popular Auckland park has some residents gearing up for a fight. Auckland Council's currently reviewing dog rules at dozens of local and regional parks and beaches. The popular suburban Monte Cecilia park is one of them, at the moment pooches can roam free in designated areas. Almost 90 percent of submissions on its future wanted to keep the off leash areas, just 10 percent supported a change. Ella Kumar, Puketāpapa Local Board chair said they want their community to feel safe when enjoying their parks and reserves in Puketāpapa. "Our decision to change some locations from off-leash to on-leash will ensure these spaces are more accessible for all park users," she said. Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia spokesperson Jonathan Sweeney spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland's 21 local boards united in a letter to Mayor Wayne Brown last week, rejecting that they must absorb a $17.6 million budget shortfall tied to the Fairer Funding Initiative.  The letter, dated March 10, highlights the significant pressures imposed on local board activities due to the cost-cutting measures, asserting that local boards had “no control over the budget” and "all decisions were made without any reference to any Local Board”. While Wayne Brown responded earlier this week, ensuring that local boards would not need to seek extra funding to cover the budget shortfall this year, these discussions will become relevant again for next year's budget.  Group chief financial officer for Auckland Council, Ross Tucker, says the council "is embarking on a challenging transition to an equity-based funding model that will see local boards being empowered with more budget autonomy as well as greater budget responsibility". Also, as the need increases to address the number of roaming dogs on the street, as well as the number of dog attacks, Auckland Council has opened a council-operated dog adoption centre. Last year, less than half of roaming dogs were claimed by their owners, the lowest amount in a decade. The adoption centre which opened on the weekend will house over forty dogs in an effort to relieve the strain on animal shelters around Auckland. Producer Sara spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about both of these issues this morning. To start off, she asked him to explain the purpose of Auckland Council's Fairer Funding Initiative.

The Auckland outdoor pool affectionately coined 'Brownie's pool' has found a new meaning after the facility was given a red pin by safe swim. The warning means the water could contain faecal matter, and it comes just days after the opening. Waitematā local board chair Genevieve Sage joins the show to discuss what this means for the Karanga Plaza swimming pool. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hopes a shakeup at Auckland Transport will bring more democratic decisions. The council will now take control of transport policy and planning, as well as road control. A new Auckland Regional Transport Committee will be created to develop a 30-year transport plan – agreed to by Cabinet and the council. Howick Local board Chair Damian Light told Ryan Bridge it could mean locations for controversial infrastructure like cycleways and pedestrian crossings are more carefully chosen. He says it could mean they only end up in areas where people want them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil Rights: Does a school violate Title IX if it permits students to use bathrooms that conform to their gender identity? - Argued: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 9:46:36 EDT

This week on the Monday Wire. For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director, and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about the party failing to release an annual statement, the Samoan Citizenship bill, and 21 new te reo Māori names being allocated for sites around the Māngere-Ōtāthuhu Local Board area. For our weekly catch up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Evie talks about the Green Party using the Waka Jumping legislation to remove Darleen Tana from parliament, Gore district council's plans to make the region an area of cultural significance and the University of Auckland's new compulsory paper surrounding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Joel speaks to the Organiser of the Tertiary Education Union, Nicole Wallace, about the recent union member strikes at the University of Auckland. Evie speaks to Professional teaching fellow at the University of Auckland Dr Eileen Joy about the government's approach to social welfare ignoring systemic causes. And Joel speaks to the Delegate of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Shannyn Bristowe, about the recent student nurses rallies that happened across the country. Whakarongo mai!

Roading advocates say a sudden shift to widespread user charges would be relatively straightforward.  Petrol cars could be hit with road user charges from 2027 under the Government's Revenue Action Plan.   It's also exploring tolling for all new roads, including the Roads of National Significance.   Auckland's Rodney Local Board member and roading campaigner Geoff Upson told Ryan Bridge it's a tried and true system used by diesel and electric vehicles.   He says no matter the engine size, drivers will be paying per kilometre driven.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend a lot of time talking about alcohol harm, and yet we tend to do very little about it. Therefore, it is good to see Auckland Council has stuck to its guns and persisted in what they believe is a game changer for some communities.    After an 8-year court battle with supermarkets, Auckland Council looks set to place a ban on selling booze after 9pm in supermarkets and bottle stores in Auckland by December. Also on the cards is a two-year freeze on new liquor stores in the central city and 23 other areas with high alcohol-related harm and crime.  At the end of the day, how you drink is up to the individual. It is your health and your responsibility. But as a society, we all pay the price. Alcohol impacts our health and our mental wellbeing. It's a factor in family violence, and crime, and creates unsafe communities and roads.  It adds to the workload of police, and emergency departments. We know the benefits to reducing alcohol harm.    So good on the Auckland Council for taking some responsibility. The aim of this Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) is to minimize alcohol-related harm in communities while balancing fair and reasonable requirements for businesses. So, you can still buy your alcohol, you might have to be a bit better organised, but if it is making it less available in communities that are seeing the brunt of the harm, then I say let's give it a go.  Do we really need more than 100 liquor stores in South Auckland?  There are about 18 in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area, 18 in Manurewa, 29 in Ōtara-Papatoetoe, and 40 in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki. Sounds like enough to me. Gosh don't you wish we'd been more proactive around vape stores? ...  Those working in this space are calling it a game-changer. Dr Grant Hewison, a lawyer who works on alcohol issues with two community groups in South Auckland, said the policy would lead to significant improvements in alcohol-related harm.  He believes that shifting the closing time regarding the sale of alcohol at supermarkets and liquor stores from 11 pm to 9pm will prevent pre-loading with cheaper alcohol outside licensed premises.    Manurewa- Papakura ward councilor Angela Dalton said on Breakfast TV this morning “easy access to alcohol is not helping our people who are really in distress from addiction and that goes across any age, any culture, it's nondiscriminatory but it's certainly impacting our kids.    She went on to say the area has a young population, and children are walking past liquor outlets daily. She believes it's subliminal messaging and they might be going home to places that are fueled by alcohol. She believes if we can calm that, this is going to be better off for everyone.      The new rules mean:  Supermarkets and bottle stores cannot sell alcohol after 9pm (the cut-off is 11pm now).  Bars, restaurants and other on-licences cannot sell alcohol later than 4am in the central city and 3am elsewhere.  Applications for new bottle stores in the central city and 23 other areas will be rejected for two years unless they meet a very high threshold.  Sports clubs and RSAs can sell alcohol no later than 1am.  No change for liquor licences for festivals and events. They will continue to be assessed by the district licencing committee.  I can work around this – it doesn't need to be an issue for me – but if it helps other people and other communities, I am happy to deal with a small inconvenience of fewer sales hours.  You?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Phil. During the episode, we chat about a recent board meeting that we attended & I provide clarity on some questions that have recently appeared online. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/30/e105/

Dog walkers in Auckland's Remuera and Pt Chevalier have been leaving poo bags where rubbish bins used to be. The council's been removing bins with low historical use since last November to save money. Orakei Local Board member Troy Churton says the protest is duly noted, but it's no reason to keep dump dog faeces. "I can definitely raise this with my board - and will do so - that some of the bins we've taken can be reinstated." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing societal issues, but their effectiveness often hinges on the strength of their leadership, especially the board. One way to enhance the performance of a nonprofit's board of directors is by organizing retreats. They can improve engagement, performance, governance, fundraising skills, all of which can propel the organization to the next level of impact. This is all the more reason to hire a high-quality retreat facilitator. And though you may feel it's risky to hire a facilitator from outside your region, it may also be a game-changer. Sure, it's nice to keep things local, but sometimes you get what you pay for . . . which, in some cases, can mean mediocre results. Retreats and planning sessions are too important to skimp on. Listen in and learn seven compelling reasons why you should consider looking beyond your region or state when searching for your next retreat facilitator.

The chair of an Otago local board is refusing to explain his racist comments towards a staffer at a local pub. Strath-Taieri board chair, Barry Williams, has been censured by Dunedin City Council for what it describes as a serious failure to uphold the standard of behaviour expected of an elected community representative. Checkpoint understands Barry Williams' racist outburst was directed at a female staff member at the Strath Taieri Hotel. Checkpoint has tried to speak to him for the last two days and he's sworn at us, and hung up. Our Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has been in Middlemarch today speaking to locals. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336651909112

There's a lot of money to be made in real estate, but in markets like this, there's even more mistakes. The conditions are murky, a lot of information out there is lagging far behind reality, and a lot of the models are on borrowed time.  This means just about every investor is in hot water without even knowing it, especially if you're eternally optimistic about real estate.  What's the right approach to take in a market like this? Why do you need to back away from most syndication deals?  In this episode, I'm joined by Realtor and YouTube personality, Jeb Smith. He shares the mindset every investor needs to have if they want to survive the next few years.  Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode  Jeb's unique market take Are we headed for a crash, a run up, or something else entirely?  There's a monster on the other side of this Which investors are in hot water without even knowing it? The wrong way to invest Real estate deals are won or lost right at the beginning. How do you set yourself up for success?    Guest Bio Jeb Smith, a distinguished Realtor and YouTube personality, has been delivering exceptional results in the real estate industry for over 15 years. As a dedicated professional, Jeb combines his passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals with an unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled service. Jeb is a proud member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Local Board of Realtors. He consistently earns accolades for his outstanding performance and has been recognized as a Top Producer multiple times throughout his career. In addition to his flourishing real estate career, Jeb has built a successful YouTube channel, where he shares insightful and informative content related to the real estate market, home buying and selling tips, and industry trends. With over 50,000 subscribers and counting, his engaging videos have garnered a loyal following of individuals seeking guidance and inspiration in the world of real estate. For more information, head to https://www.jebsmith.net/ and subscribe to his YouTube channel.   

Fears over the wider social implications of a brazen daylight robbery at an Auckland dairy. An owner and a customer were injured in a hammer attack at Jyoti's Dairy in Mount Roskill on Wednesday afternoon. Both are now recovering at home, and police are appealing for any more witnesses. But Puketāpapa Local Board Chair, Ella Kumar said Thursday it won't be an easy fix emotionally and mentally. She says the trauma from the attack will affect the owners' livelihoods and the wider community will be feeling overwhelmed and scared. A Givealittle page has been set up to support the dairy owners. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blow for travellers to Waiheke Island, as Fullers raises return peak-hour adult ferry tickets by 19 percent to $59. Monthly unlimited travel passes cost just over $400, and just under $300 for tertiary students. Waiheke local board member Paul Walden says these price increases are reflective of the monopoly Fullers holds. "It's reflective of the monopoly that Fullers is privileged to have. We just happen to have landed on the monopoly rent." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annoyance about ferry cancellations and breakdowns have spilled over for Waiheke Island residents. Frustrated locals are taking their concerns about Fullers to the Commerce Commission. Waiheke Local Board Chair Cath Handley says people need ferries to get to work and medical appointments. She says it's about more than just the cancellations. "Communication has been dreadful, letting people know that a boat's not coming so people have headed down to the wharf, let's say to get to work, and the boat hasn't turned up." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Auckland local board member is claiming foul play over local body elections. Will McKenzie - who sat on the Albert-Eden Board - claims the postal voting system is failing to protect the integrity of our elections. He says he's heard stories of ballots being taken from other people's letterboxes, filled out and sent in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The naming of an Auckland suburb among the world's coolest suburbs has come as a bit of a surprise. Kingsland has been ranked the 43rd coolest suburb in an annual list by UK media company Time Out, praising its focused on all things local. Time Out's judges praised Kingsland's eclectic food scene, historic buildings and boutique shops that replace "flashy franchises". Albert Eden Local Board member Jose Fowler told Kate Hawkesby it's surprising, but they do deserve the accolade. He says it has easy access to Auckland's CBD via public transport and cycling, and has everything Time Out has praised it for - and more. A slight hiccough - on the Time Out website, the blurb about Kingsland is accompanied by a photo of the downtown Ferry Building. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leanne Willis speaks to us about standing for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, Hibiscus Coast, Auckland. Their FB Page is: https://www.facebook.com/coastpeopleandpenlink She also gives us an update on her daughter Madi, who we interviewed about her experience at the Wellington protest in February: https://youtu.be/Cb6fWcO9Mzg Our first interview with Leanne is here: https://youtu.be/o5x9Hj_8yH8 Here is a list of what Leanne achieved in the last 3 years: • Opened up the workshops to the public. • Introduced chat sessions at local libraries. • Organised funding of $100,000 per annum for HBC youth centre for three years. • Penlink is approved and underway. • Achieved an unprecedented 100% completion of projects. • Installed security cameras to assist Police in making our Hibiscus Coast safer. • Established improved working relationships with our councillors. • Removed free meals and reduced mileage claims for Coast People. What Coast People intend to do if re-elected for another term: • Continue to make the board even more accessible to the public as Covid restrictions lessen. • Continue to work constructively with AT regarding road safety concerns. • Work to ensure no new delays relating to Penlink or Orewa Seawall. • Continue developing communications with as many local groups as possible due to our beliefs in our responsibility to be a conduit for the public to the council. 4 ✔ for Coast People - Gary Brown, Andy Dunn, Leanne Willis and Sam Mills for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

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We've been asking on this show why there are now more potholes than ever. That led us to Geoff Upson - who is famous for spray painting penises around potholes he comes across on roads. And now he's running for Rodney Local Board. Geoff Upson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the SouthCack Syndicate Podcast we talk with Reah Smith about drag racing motorcycles, upstate South Carolina lake real estate and the importance as a real estate agent to join your local board of realtors.

A motorist tired of waiting for council to fill in a road of potholes that resemble Swiss cheese has taken to fixing it himself - and he's sending a bill to the local authority for the repair. The gravel rural road in northwest Auckland was left with more than 20 holes on a 20-metre stretch so densely pitted there was no way for drivers to avoid running into them. A post has appeared on a local northwest Auckland Facebook page featuring the efforts of locals making running repairs on the pock-marked road. One person shovels gravel from the bucket of his digger into the rain-filled holes, while another on a bike further up the road manages oncoming traffic. An Auckland Transport spokesperson said they were aware of the situation and understood road-users' frustration but would not be paying the man's bill. "We do need to ensure all work is done under AT's authority." Rodney Local Board chairman Phelan Pirrie said while he could understand locals' frustration, turning to DIY was not going to solve the problem. "Just packing some gravel in when it's wet, you can't compact it. "I don't know about billing, they can try," said Pirrie. "I think every local Facebook group has got a pothole story at the moment." Local Board deputy Beth Houlbrooke said the problem was not limited to Taupaki, Huapai and Kumeu. "We've got 670km of gravel roads in Rodney and they're all mostly in a similar state," she said. "It's not often that people post to say that they've fixed up the road themselves but it's not uncommon either. "A lot of small communities, they do go out and fix the roads up themselves and of course they shouldn't have to." She said the significant rainfall hadn't helped but even before the recent deluges, most of these roads were falling apart. Gravel roads were not prioritised by Auckland Transport for funding, with places like Rodney missing out, Houlbrooke said. "There's been so much under-investment to rural roads and it's not funny. "We shouldn't have to put up with this standard. No one in the city would put up with this." Pirrie said he had been forced down to 10km/h to travel along his region's roads. "Gravel roads, when it rains, the gravel washes off and you get potholes and this is what happens every single year. We've had a hell of a lot of rain, pretty much every day for two weeks now, so that's just what is going to happen. A person uses a stop-go sign to warn oncoming traffic that work is underway. Photo / Supplied "After nine years I'm expert on potholes - it's so sad." He urged people to report road surface problems to councils for repair. He said he frequently people posted about their potholes on Facebook rather than contacting Auckland Transport. "If I see a pothole I immediately log it and generally within 24 to 48 hours it gets done." But even when they regraded the surface and filled potholes with gravel, the wet and wintry conditions meant within a week it was likely to quickly revert to holes. "A lot of the roads need to be rebuilt. They're not suitable for the level of traffic that they've got," said Pirrie. He said it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to seal the region's roads and unfortunately Auckland Council had cut back the budget in recent years. "We've got hundreds of unsealed roads in Rodney and there's a solution but it requires a lot more money than is currently being put towards it." He said last year Auckland Transport ran a campaign to report potholes but they hadn't done that this year. The Auckland Transport spokesperson said the authority had a process for fixing potholes swiftly, if they were aware of them. "We do not want people to do this themselves - as they put themselves and others in harm's way. "If these potholes are reported through the proper channels, our contractor will get to them. If they are very dangerous they need to be reported to us as an emergency." The spokesperson said the storm event that started on July 12 and lasted until July 28 - with a rainfall of 191 mm in the Rodney area - has had a huge impact on the network. "We always aim to fix potholes and other storm-related issues as soon as we can."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaShaunda Muldrow is owner of The Real Estate Concierge in Albany , GA. With 14 years of experience , she services clients in both the Residential and Commercial real estate sectors and is very passionate about helping 1st time homebuyers and investors! As both an agent and broker she has a background in transportation logistics and thanks her father for a great start. In this episode we talk about : -Her first year in the real estate industry of January of 2008 ( a trying time for buyer agents). - The Real Estate Concierge : seeking to provide a one of a kind experience for her clients. - Managing a smaller firm as president of her local board : embracing the power to change things in her brokers board. - The importance of being educated as a broker about the local and federal red tape in real estate. - Company and community culture : her goal to help 100 families on their real estate journey. and more! Connect with Rashuanda : https://www.facebook.com/rashaundatherealtor https://www.instagram.com/rashaundatherealtor/ Contact me at: Kevin.Jefferson@summitfunding.net Available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinJeffersonThePeoplesLender We can connect here: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopleslender/

Traffic management costs are raining on popular parades.Whau Local Board Member Jessica Rose says the thousands of dollars Auckland Transport charges could lead to the cancellation of Anzac Day and Santa parades.She told Mike Hosking she wants the costs justified.Rose says the issue is being raised at a board meeting - and she wants to know if they can be reduced in the future.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of T3 lane cameras on Auckland's Onewa Road have been smashed, and the vandals may have been caught in the act. Only vehicles with three or more people can use the lanes at rush hour. If the cameras catch you breaking the rules, you're fined. North Shore residents are fed up with the cameras, after sixty-eight of them were installed along the busy road. Kaipātiki Local Board chair John Gillon talks to Lisa Owen.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is pushing ahead with plans for the National Erebus Memorial to be at Parnell's Dove Myer-Robinson Park. That's despite criticism from the Chief Ombudsman that the ministry should have consulted more widely, before forming its preference for a location. Former Waitemata Local Board Member Sarah Trotman voted against the memorial.  She told Kate Hawkesby while it's a great result, the fight isn't over yet. Trotman says the ministry has to realise its consultation has been defective and the site is tainted. LISTEN ABOVE

Keith and Ted put the spotlight of Truth, Logic and Common Sense on a parent in Cabarrus County, North Carolina after he addressed that county's school board and made it clear that he and other parents were taking back their power and authority over the education of their children. Do not miss his inspirational comments and Ted's strong message of support.  The Nightly Nuge featuring Ted Nugent S01-E052 - Good News As A N. Carolina Parent Schools His Local Board Of Education - 220303

Great Barrier residents are worried about an increase of helicopters in their skies. There have been five helipad applications in the past five months – after none before.  Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Chair, Izzy Fordham, told Heather du Plessis-Allan helicopters don't fit the fabric of their community. She says she is unsure why helipad applications are on the rise. “We're kind of a bit of a different community over here, a little more alternative, and very environmental as well, and we're off the grid.” LISTEN ABOVE 

Hear about Shaan Sharma's journey coming to LA from Minnesota, finding community, and growing as a skilled performer. Shaan pursued TV/Film by building genuine friendships in casting, and putting himself in positions to meet tons of people in the entertainment industry on a regular basis. Hear about when he recommends joining SAG-AFTRA and how to distinguish yourself in the Union world. Shaan founded the acting studio 'The Storytellers Conservatory' where he teaches how to be a working actor like himself, he is a SAG-AFTRA LA Local Board Member, writer, and educator. Check this episode out to find out the best resources available to actors union and non-union alike. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Shaan Sharma ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3459555/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shaan_sharma/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Storytellers Conservatory ⌲ Website: https://storytellersconservatory.com/shaan ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/storytellersconservatory/?hl=en ⌲ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaansharma ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Chosen #AmazonPrime #StorytellersConservatory #OneBrokeActress #ActingCoach #Teaching #Minnesota #Community #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #BragTime #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-moving-spotlight/support

On the dawn on the new Traffic Light System, comes new freedoms, especially for Aucklanders, who have been in lockdown for 107 days. Waiheke island has been off-limits for visitors during lockdown, with non-residents banned. But this morning, they're welcoming people back with open arms. Waiheke local board chairperson Cath Handley told Kate Hawkesby they're ready for it. "To have the island nice and quiet has been absolutely lovely but, the businesses definitely need it."She said they're expecting a lot of people this weekend.LISTEN ABOVE 

The Tonga Youth Trust is accusing the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board of turning a blind eye to a spike in crime.

Tomorrow night in Auckland the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board will be hosting it's Community Volunteer Awards. We're joined now by Chairperson of the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Lemauga Lydia Sosene for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Danielle Ofri is a doctor at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. She is one of the foremost voices in the medical world today, shining an unflinching light on the realities of healthcare and speaking passionately about the doctor-patient relationship. Her newest book is "When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error." Ofri is a regular contributor to the New York Times and is also the editor-in-chief of the Bellevue Literary Review. She lives in New York City and is determined to get through the Bach cello suites before she kicks the bucket. In this episode: Medical error is the third leading cause of death? After heart disease and cancer. Intended audience for the book? A general audience; lay-public and medical professionals. It is difficult to define a medial error. Starting medication at wrong dose? What errors cause death? This can be vague. Hospitalized patients are different than the general public All sorts of patient harm should be brought to light — shift the medical field to “more safe” should be our goal. Once you are in the patient chair, one loses their strength and power. System flaws: more common error is a qualified professional who is burdened by design flaws — including false alarms. Collaboration and intellectual humility — recognizing we don’t know. Patients are sicker and more chronic conditions, mean collaboration helps reduce error. Denmark as an example to error response: acknowledge and apologize. The U.S. malpractice system as part of the problem. Qualifiers of malpractice: harm occurred, doctor was the cause, and consequence was big enough to make the case worthwhile. Who is making the laws about malpractice? Could be an underlining agenda. Recourse for patients: 1. Talk with doctor or nurse. 2. The hospital’s patient advocate. 3. Insurance patient advocates. 4. Local Board of Health. 5. Keep notes, and have a paper trail. The system is not designed to get information easy — take advantage of CARES Act. When transparency backfires; if a doctor is treating high risk patients, then their error will be higher. Doctors penalized for spending more time with a patient. The need for silence or time to think. The problem with the “reimbursement” model. Medical error, adverse events, and unintended consequences. Over-treating and over-diagnosis in regard to prostate or thyroid. Statute of limitations. Errors that don’t cause harm. Wash your hands and stop and think. Dr. Ofri’s Links: Bellevue Literary Review www.danielleofri.com “When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error” New Yorker Covid Diary Recent events - Dr. Ofri: tinyurl.com/BLRViral  Covid Writing Goes Viral: How Literary and Social Media Writing Became a Lifeline during the Pandemic tinyurl.com/ReadingTheBody Reading the Body: Poetry, Dance & Disability Notes CARES Act Hardeep Singh, M.D., M.P.H. Doctor Thyroid Facebook Doctor Thyroid with Philip James Twitter philipjames@docthyroid.com  

Elnez Tofa is a New Zealand born Samoan with familial ties to the villages of Saipipi and Fagalii.  The father of five  has represented New Zealand in powerlifting and coaches his kids school basketball team.  A member of the Otahuhu ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elnez is also a mental health support worker  and is a running candidate for the Mangere Ōtāhuhu local board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lead levels found in water in two east Otago towns was 40 times the the allowable level in drinking water at its worst, not four, as they initially said. In the last hour Dunedin City Council has corrected the figures given during an interview on Checkpoint this Tuesday. Waikouaiti Coast Community Board chair, Alasdair Morrison joins Lisa Owen with his response.

In this episode we will share information on who we are, as Real Estate Professionals, we will share with you some information on the Receivership Process of Real Estate, as it is stated, the Riches is in the Niches, the receivership business is a area of Real Estate, that you do not find the Black and Brown, Real estate agent, Doing Business as much, the black Real Estate Agent is under represented in this space, so we want to share with you some tips, info, Directions how to tap into that wealth pool, Educate yourself, on the riches that, Receivership opportunity offers, Property Management, and much more reach mea @484-894-8100 text or call, you can also email; maurice@mauricemuhammad.com, "TO WHOM MUCH IS given MUCH IS required " --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maurice-muhammad5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maurice-muhammad5/support

You know Joanna from her amazing career: Golden Globe winner, Emmy & SAG Award nominations, brilliant performances in amazing shows and films that changed our industry like Blade Runner and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?. You might not know what an advocate she has been and still is for SAG and now SAG-AFTRA and our members, having served in leadership positions since the early 2000s. We sit down and have a beautifully candid discussion about her journey in life, art, and union. She also shares advice for younger women entering the business and her experience within the halls of union leadership with a message all our members should hear. Joanna's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001026/ Website: https://officialjoannacassidy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoannaVCassidy IG: https://www.instagram.com/joannacassidyofficial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/joannavcassidy/ Shaan Sharma IG: https://www.instagram.com/shaan_sharma/ Subscribe to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/the-storytellers The Storytellers Conservatory - develops working actors for TV, film, and commercials. Classes are taught by active working actors and casting professionals. Audit for free and come learn about our Actors' Blueprint for Success: CRAFT | BUSINESS | UNION | SELF-CARE. Email us at The Storytellers Conservatory: hello@storytellersconservatory.com Download the episode here: https://bit.ly/TSC_JoannaCassidy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-storytellers/message

#plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Dave Bierschied Office Held: City Council Moab President Moab Chamber of Commerce. Issue: Fair representation of the diverse group of residents of SE Utah at a National level. Because of political bias we haven't had a say in local issues for many decades. We need statesmen and not politically connected representatives. Who will listen and be fair minded. Bio: Raised here in Moab, Dave has experienced firsthand the evolution of Moab from a Uranium Boomtown to an International Resort Destination. Prior to real estate, Dave had careers as a Journeyman Iron Worker, Power Line Designer for Utah Power and Light, and as a General Manager of a local hotel in Moab. He started his real estate career in 1996 and has worked every aspect of the industry; representing sellers, buyers, and investors in both the residential and commercial markets. He believes strongly that it is not only his duty to represent his clients to the best of his ability, but also to educate them throughout every step of the process, so that his clients can make the best decisions possible. Dave is a firm believer in giving back and is particularly passionate about education. He volunteers several days a week in his daughter's classroom and has chaired committees for the Local Board of Education. Community Involvement: Local Board of Realtors and Utah Association of Realtors, President in Local Board for 5 Terms Moab Rotary Member, President 2016 & 2018 AG 2017-2020 Rim Village Vistas HOA Board President Moab City Council, Moab Chamber of Commerce, President for 2 Terms Utah Regional Wildlife Committee, Chair for 10 Years Canyonlands Field Institute, Board President 5 Years, Blue Ribbon Committee that worked with BLM and resulted in the Development of the Colorado River Corridor BLM Regional Advisory Council, Grand County School District Friend of Education Award Recipient Website: www.moabrealty.com Facebook: facebook.com/bierschied Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-bierschied-77422613/ #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol

Pete Antico is one of the most devoted and fierce SAG-AFTRA leaders in service to our union today. He's an accomplished performer, both in stunts and principal on-camera acting, which is an inspiration and an incredible story for a Sicilian boy from Queens, New York with Tourette Syndrome. He also possesses a wealth of knowledge about SAG, SEG, AFTRA, and SAG-AFTRA, so grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy. Pete's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0031055/ Website: https://www.peteantico.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeteAntico IG: https://www.instagram.com/peteantico/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/peterantico/ Shaan Sharma IG: https://www.instagram.com/shaan_sharma/ Subscribe to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/the-storytellers The Storytellers Conservatory - develops working actors for TV, film, and commercials. Classes are taught by active working actors and casting professionals. Audit for free and come learn about our Actors' Blueprint for Success: CRAFT | BUSINESS | UNION | SELF-CARE. Email us at The Storytellers Conservatory: hello@storytellersconservatory.com Download the episode here: https://bit.ly/TSCPodcastPeteAntico --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-storytellers/message

Kia ora koutou! Historian Megan Hutching looks at the development of Auckland suburb Glen Innes by revisiting interviews with residents recorded as part of an oral history project funded by the 1990 Commission. Please see the links below if you wish to view the images mentioned in Megan’s talk. William Innes Taylor's residence 'Glen Innes' https://bit.ly/3f2hCXK Looking north east from Mount Wellington towards Tamaki River, 1920 https://bit.ly/2xhpi7o An aerial photograph of part of Auckland city from above Tamaki https://bit.ly/3aLY6LL Glen Innes 1953 (map) https://bit.ly/35hU2lf Architectural model of the planned Glen Innes library, Auckland https://bit.ly/2yThycf Glen Innes library 1965 https://bit.ly/2WexSwj Looking east over Glen Innes state housing with horses in a paddock in the foreground https://bit.ly/2Yj72Wz State housing, Kestrel Place, Glen Innes, 1960 (Title image) https://bit.ly/2VQzCgo Cleared sections in Sunnymead Road, Glen Innes https://bit.ly/2xl4b49 Tamaki Regeneration Project, corner of Taniwha Street and Kestrel Place, 2017 https://bit.ly/3f43bT1 New houses in Sunnymead Road, Glen Innes https://bit.ly/35jY38J View from Maungarei Mount Wellington looking north east, 2019 https://bit.ly/2VPxlSE Thanks to the Auckland Library Heritage Trust and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board for your support.

Texas is a great place to invest in residential real estate for cash flow and appreciation. If you’re looking to invest, find the right market and the right real estate professional. Why? Most agents don’t know how to help investors buy or sell properties. Today, Clint Coons of Anderson Business Advisors talks to Jason Reynolds of Visions Realty & Investments, Inc., which offers client-focused service for investors wanting to buy or sell real estate. Jason is a full-time licensed broker and realtor in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. He has sold more than 300 units, closed over $40 million in volume, and hosts the Real Estate Now Podcast.  Highlights/Topics:  Why did Jason start in real estate? Followed in the family business. His great-grandfather was a broker from the 1950s till the 1990s in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Who trained Jason to be a broker? Steve Fithian, company founder and current broker.  Why be a broker working with investors? Few brokers focus on investment properties and understand how to look at them, find them, work with the client, and analyze it.  Why do most agents not work with investors? They don’t have the bandwidth or understanding. It takes a lot of knowledge, time, and expertise. How to find investment-grade residential real estate? Local Board of Realtors, find names of top sales agents, interview a few, pull MLS data, and perform due diligence. Do you have to be all in with either investors or homeowners? Depends on the person or company. Visions Realty takes pride in doing 90–95% of its business with investors.  What issues occur with occupant vs. investment transactions? Unexpected and unique issues that are unfamiliar to real estate agents that don’t work with investors daily. If someone wants to buy investment property through financing, do investment brokers have lenders to refer people to? Refer them to at least three recommended providers.  Is the realtor or investor expected to find property management teams? If you’re the investor, you’re making the decision. Get recommendations, but always vett them.  What’s the difference between new build vs. existing for investment property? Depends on the client’s goals, stage, and long-term plan.  Are new properties going to turn into a rental vs. existing property? Will that CapEx impact your cap rate? With new builds in the DFW area, typically you reduce your cap rate a couple points, as opposed to a pre-owned property. For an investor coming into a new market, should they find an area with more owner-occupied properties? Yes, it will help you to attract and keep tenants. Resources Jason Reynolds’s Cell Phone Number: (817) 269-0988 Visions Realty Frontline Property Management Real Estate Now Podcast MLS Real Estate Listings 1031 Exchange Form 1040 Employer Identification Number (EIN) Fannie Mae Clint Coons Anderson Advisors Anderson Advisors Tax and Asset Protection Event Anderson Advisors on YouTube

Work's begun to control the rat and wild chicken population in West Auckland.Locals have recently raised concerns about an infestation of huge rats scurrying about in the Titirangi village centre.Many believe the problem is  overfeeding of the village chickens which is giving the rats plenty to feast on.Auckland Council says it's increasing its rodent control activity in local parks and facilities.It's also commissioned a report on chicken control options and is warning residents not to feed the birds.Rats are also on the run in leafy east Auckland, with hundreds of households tooled up and hunting the furry vermin.Today, Kit Parkinson, chairman of the Ōrākei Local Board, which helps fund rat-trapping, told of large numbers of rats plaguing the city's eastern waterfront."We've had a huge inundation of rats in Selwyn Reserve at Mission Bay. It's been reported by dozens of constituents plus businesspeople down there. Our contractors are reporting it as well."Contractors were using bait and traps to control the vermin.Parkinson has a trap in the backyard of his home, near Kohimarama's Mary Atkin Reserve, which had caught a number of rats, but not as many as the cat.The aim of the Eastern Bays Songbird Project, funded mainly by Parkinson's board, Auckland Council, Kiwibank, Predator Free NZ Trust and the Department of Conservation, is to have traps in a quarter of east Auckland's 30,000 backyards.Since it began in late 2017 it had lent out 1083 rat traps and 189 possum traps, said project manager Kerry Lukies.Most of the rat traps were at people's homes, but there were also many on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei land.The predator control group asked trap users to report catches and the tally to date was 687 rats and 267 possums.

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BUILDING A HIGH PRODUCTION REAL ESTATE TEAM Jim will close over 125 units with only 3 salespeople and 2 administrative people which is rare. Each team member should be able to do 40-50 units a year working 40-50 hours a week. "Have a standard and find the people who want to take it to the next level." Jim Jim's STEPS TO Massive Success  •    Time-block •    Follow a schedule •    Hire the right people •    Have a standard       •    Set expectations    •    Find a mentor •    Cast a vision •    Watch successful people Jim is a salesperson for Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester and has been licensed since 2004 and has represented both buyers and seller in the Central Mass. area. In New Construction, REO Properties and Short Sales, Jim has helped to guide many buyers and sellers through what can sometimes be a very difficult transaction. He also conducts training classes for Short Sales, REO and First-time Homebuyers in his Worcester office location. Jim has lived most of his life in Central MA. He is a member of the National, State and Local Board of Realtors.   If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends or co-workers. Contact me here: http://davidihill.com/contact

This was a panel that Aaron organized at PAX Australia 2015, titled “Growing Local Board Game Design Communities”. Here’s the panel description: “No designer is an island. You’ll need people to playtest your games and help you make it the best it can be. A party of fellow brave adventurers. People who share your passion. Where do you go? Who’s there to help you? The Australian board game design community is growing, and we want to share it with you. Our panel of playtest organizers and designers discuss the challenges and lessons learned from running tabletop game design communities and events. And you? You may have just found your party.” Links for things we talked about: Panelists were: Aaron Lim (@ehronlime) – Games Laboratory Incubator, The Action Points Podcast, this podcast right here Ben Nelson (@concentricgames) – Concentric Games Jason Kotzur-Yang (@endgamegames) – Brisbane Playtest Fest, End Game Games, Tablepop Kate Raynes-Goldie (@oceanpark) – Playup Perth, Games We Play, FTI Paul Sztajer (@pdyxs) – Unpub Mini Sydney, Board Games Australia, SeeThrough Studios, The Game Engine Podcast Thomas Eliot (@sixpencegames) – NYC Playtest, Protospiel North East, Sixpence Games I live-tweeted Kate’s panel here. You can find out about the effect of visual quality of prototypes on feedback here. I’ve compiled some resources that we talked about on the podcast in one handy page. Music: Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0.