Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Cullen

Encounters with wildlife, labour struggles in Italy and remarkable island architecture, with Michael Cullen, William Wall, Nollaig Rowan, Michael Hilliard Mulcahy, Kevin Connolly and Moya Cannon

Three prizes for three good calls this week by the Government. 1) Financial literacy coming to a school near you in 2027, and not a day too soon. In many respects it's the more valuable end of the education spectrum. It's education you can actually use. 2) Nicola Willis and her cutting of the operating allowance from $2.4b to $1.3b. The $2.4b number already had headlines for being skinny, or unrealistic. $1.3b is rabbit out of a hat material. I assume she is telling the truth when she says she has found billions in savings, because you can't run a country on thin air. 3) David Seymour, with more reality check reminders that we have too much Government. In his speech he alerted us to just how much - 82 portfolios, 41 departments and 28 ministers. If ever you wanted an example of bloat, there it is. The portfolio joke is about appeasing people. There isn't an issue or pressure group you can't appease by inventing a label. The real issue is ministers. The good news currently, as Audrey Young in the Herald pointed out this week in her famous marking of ministers annual outing, is most of them are getting good scores and most of them are decent operators. But it is not always the case and too often, with the last Government being your classic example, portfolios are used and/or invented to reward loyalty and/or give people pay rises. Whether you can do the job is secondary. Good governments are run by a handful of talent. In David Lange's day it was the Prime Minister, Roger Douglas, Richard Prebble and David Caygill. With Helen Clark it was the Prime Minister, Michael Cullen, Phil Goff and Annette King. With John Key it was Key, Bill English and Steven Joyce. This time its Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop, Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown - multiple portfolios at the heavyweight end of the index. Unlike the real world, you will note Cabinet and Government never downsize. The public service can be downsized, but the Government never is. Sadly for Seymour, unlike the other two ideas this week, his isn't real. Financial literacy will materially improve our kids' future. Willis and her austerity will materially improve our economy. If Seymour somehow trims a single minister or ministry, it won't be an idea - it will be a miracle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Amit Goyal, along with episode chair Dr. Dinu Balanescu (Mayo Clinic, Rochester), and FIT leads Dr. Sonu Abraham (University of Kentucky) and Dr. Natasha Vedage (MGH), dive into the fascinating topic of channelopathies with Dr. Michael Ackerman, a genetic cardiologist and professor of medicine, pediatrics, and pharmacology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Using a case-based approach, they review the nuances of diagnosis and treatment of channelopathies, including Brugada syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), and long QT syndrome. Dr. Sonu Abraham drafted show notes. Audio engineering for this episode was expertly handled by CardioNerds intern, Christiana Dangas. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course and designed in collaboration with the course directors Dr. Amy Pollak, Dr. Jeffrey Geske, and Dr. Michael Cullen. CardioNerds Beyond the Boards SeriesCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Channelopathies One cannot equate the presence of type 1 Brugada ECG pattern to the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome. Clinical history, family history, and/or genetic testing results are required to make a definitive diagnosis. The loss-of-function variants in the SCN5A gene, which encodes for the α-subunit of the NaV1.5 sodium channel, is the only Brugada susceptibility gene with sufficient evidence supporting pathogenicity. Exertional syncope is an “alarm” symptom that demands a comprehensive evaluation with 4 diagnostic tests: ECG, echocardiography, exercise treadmill test, and Holter monitor. Think of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) in a patient with exertional syncope and normal EKG! ICD therapy is never prescribed as monotherapy in patients with CPVT. Medical therapy with a combination of nadolol plus flecainide is the current standard of care. Long QT syndrome is one of the few clinical scenarios where genetic testing clearly guides management, particularly with respect to variability in beta-blocker responsiveness. Notes - Channelopathies 1. What are the diagnostic criteria for Brugada syndrome (BrS)? Three repolarization patterns are associated with Brugada syndrome in the right precordial leads (V1-V2): Type 1: Prominent coved ST-segment elevation displaying J-point amplitude or ST-segment elevation ≥2 mm, followed by a negative T wave. Type 2/3: Saddleback ST-segment configuration with variable levels of ST-segment elevation. It is important to note that only a type 1 pattern is diagnostic for Brugada syndrome, whereas patients with type 2/3 patterns may benefit from further testing. The Shanghai score acknowledges that relying solely on induced type 1 ECG changes has limitations. Therefore, one cannot equate the presence of a type 1 Brugada ECG pattern alone to the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome. The score suggests incorporating additional information—such as clinical history, family history, and/or genetic testing results—to achieve a definitive diagnosis. 2. What is the significance of genetic testing in Brugada syndrome? There are 23 alleged Brugada syndrome susceptibility genes published with varying levels of evidence. However, only one gene mutation, the loss-of-function variants in the SCN5A gene encoding for the α-subunit of the NaV1.5 sodium channel, is considered to have sufficient evidence. The overall yield of BrS genetic testing is 20%. The presence of PR prolongation (>200 ms) along with type I EKG pattern increases the yield to 40%. On the contrary, in the presence of a normal PR interval, the likelihood of SCN5A positivity drops to

As the boys venture off the list, we present to you a new sub-series: THE DOGS OF WAR... for... you know... bad war movies. This week on Dogs of War: the kitchen is heating up as Jason and Brendan go to pawn their DVD player for a copy of 2012's Iron Sky on DVD. The problem becomes obvious when they get home and Brendan's VHS player won't accept the disc; this means war. Jason has dug a trench and erected many machine guns around Brendan's home as Brendan prepares to send his tiny doggy, Max, to the moon in a homemade rocket to establish a beachhead for his family's new life. Eventually they watch the movie on the internet and talk about it on Skype. Next week: back to one of the worst German dudes. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com   Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) Iron Sky stars Julia Dietze, Götz Otto, Christopher Kirby, Tilo Prückner, Peta Sergeant, Stephanie Paul, Michael Cullen and Udo Kier; directed by Timo Vuorensola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CardioNerds (Drs. Teodora Donisan, Jenna Skowronski, and Johnny Hourmozdi) discuss Cardiomyopathies with Dr. Steve Ommen. Through a case-based discussion, we review the diagnostic evaluation of suspected restrictive cardiomyopathy, and Dr. Ommen shares his expertise in the nuances of caring for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, from counseling to pharmacologic, device, and septal reduction therapies. We cover the foundations of diagnosis and management that will be helpful to CardioNerds preparing to encounter hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on the boards or on the wards. Dr. Johnny Hourmozdi drafted notes. The audio was engineered by Dr. Atefeh Ghorbanzadeh. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course and designed in collaboration with the course directors Dr. Amy Pollak, Dr. Jeffrey Geske, and Dr. Michael Cullen. CardioNerds Beyond the Boards SeriesCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Cardiomyopathies The presence of an S4 and a rapid y-descent in the jugular venous pulsation on exam should clue you to the presence of a restrictive filling pattern. Restrictive filling doesn't necessarily mean restrictive cardiomyopathy and is more commonly due to dilated or ischemic cardiomyopathy. The five main topics of counseling that every hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patient should understand: (1) Prognosis, (2) Family Screening, (3) Risk of Sudden Death, (4) Treatments, and (5) Physical Activity. Remember 1/3: In clinical trials of cardiac myosin inhibitors for HCM (mavacamten), about a third of patients had a tremendous improvement in symptoms, another third had some improvement, and the final third had no improvement or had to discontinue the drug due to negative inotropy. When counseling patients about septal reduction therapy, consider the patient's age. For younger patients, surgical myectomy at an experienced center offers a higher success rate and greater durability with lower rates of pacemaker placement when compared to alcohol septal ablation. Historically, the conclusion that it was higher risk to be an athlete with HCM was unfortunately generalized to mean that it was high risk to exercise for patients with HCM. “And we turned a generation of HCM patients into HCM cardiometabolic syndrome patients, which is actually a worse combination.” Notes - Cardiomyopathies What is the initial approach to evaluating a patient with new or suspected cardiomyopathy, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)? A history and physical exam, including a thorough past medical and family history, is always the first step and helps determine the patient's risk for potential underlying etiologies, including genetic cardiomyopathies, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or those related to treatments of previous cancer. In terms of ECG findings, pay attention to QRS voltage (high or low) and the presence of any arrhythmias. TTE should be obtained in all patients and is often sufficient to diagnose many underlying cardiomyopathies, including HCM. Cardiac MRI (CMR) is helpful as an adjunct when TTE alone is inconclusive or imaging quality is poor. CMR can help provide a better idea of chamber sizes and wall thickness, and late gadolinium contrast enhancement (LGE) can also be helpful if present in a specific pattern, though often HCM patients may have non-specific patterns of LGE. Invasive hemodynamics assessment is reserved for patients with discordance between non-invasive testing and the clinical impression. It can also be useful to guide the management of heart failure, especially in advanced disease. How do you treat patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)? In patients with HCM and LVOT obstruction (defined a...

Tighten those laces and grab your adventure gear because we're headed to The City of Trees, Boise, to chat with Michael Cullen, Assistant Director of Marketing & Brand Development at ExtraMile Arena. Michael guides us through his adventure as well as fun facts and tips about all things Boise and Idaho. Whether it's late nights organizing merch at the arena or working large events at Boise State's iconic blue-turfed stadium, there's never a dull day. From digital, graphic design, and grassroots marketing to merchandising, we hear about a day in the life of Michael and ExtraMile Arena, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Hear some great advice from Michael for people wanting to enter the industry and make the most of their college experience. From growing up a festival junkie to guiding people at a local festival – Michael talks about his love of music and how a visit to Sasquatch Music Festival changed his life and music tastes. Enjoy this fun, inspiring episode with “Adventures In Venueland's #1 Fan,” which may inspire you to try something new, listen to a new band, or look up flights to check out Treefort Music Fest. Just remember, as Jewel's The Boise Song reminds us, “there's no Z in Boise.”Michael Cullen: LinkedIn | EmailExtraMile Arena: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

CardioNerds (Amit Goyal and Dan Ambinder), Dr. Jaya Kanduri, and Dr. Jason Feinman discuss foundations of cardiovascular prevention with Dr. Stephen Kopecky. In this episode, the CardioNerds and topic expert Dr. Stephen Kopecky tackle cardiovascular prevention. They focus on how to identify patients at risk for cardiovascular disease by using the pooled cohort equation and discuss how to incorporate additional risk-enhancing factors in risk estimation. Later, they discuss the role of non-invasive imaging and testing for further patient risk stratification. Last, they discuss the appropriate pharmacologic interventions for patient care, how to determine what LDL-c to target for each patient, and how to modify your treatment modalities in response to side effects or the need for further lipid-lowering therapies. Notes were drafted by Dr. Jason Feinman. Audio was engineered by CardioNerds Intern Christiana Dangas. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course and designed in collaboration with the course directors Dr. Amy Pollak, Dr. Jeffrey Geske, and Dr. Michael Cullen. CardioNerds Beyond the Boards SeriesCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Foundations of Cardiovascular Prevention The 2018 cardiovascular prevention guidelines indicate that a single equation, like the pooled risk equation, does not fit everyone. There are additional risk enhancers that are not factored into the pooled risk equation that can impact an individual's risk These factors are often conditions that increase inflammation but can also include family history, ethnicity, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, premature menopause or gestational diabetes, and rheumatologic conditions Data from Get With The Guidelines demonstrates that the average LDL at the time of the first myocardial infarction is 105 mg/dL. Coronary artery calcium scores or a carotid ultrasound can be used to further risk stratify patients. However, CAC is likely to be negative in young women. A CAC of zero can be used to “de-risk” some patients but should not be used to guide therapy in the setting of tobacco usage, diabetes mellitus, or familial hypercholesterolemia. Strategies to mitigate risk include healthy lifestyle habits and selectively targeting key risk factors including LDL, hypertriglyceridemia, inflammation, and the GLP1-pathway. Upcoming medications may address elevated Lp(a). Notes - Foundations of Cardiovascular Prevention Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Jason Feinman. How do you assess an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease? The paramount role of primary prevention is the assessment and mitigation of an individual's risk for ASCVD event.1 The 10-year ASCVD risk calculator is a commonly used tool to assess an individual's risk and to guide shared decision-making conversations and recommendations.2 Individuals can be characterized as having low (less than 5%), borderline (5%-7.5%), intermediate (7.5%-20%), or high (greater than 20%) risk.2 The 10-year ASCVD risk calculator has varying validation in ethnic minorities, and other risk calculators, such as the Framingham CVD risk score, may be considered in those groups.3-5 Additional risk enhancers may be used to guide recommendations for individuals at borderline or intermediate risk.1 What additional imaging testing may be beneficial in the assessment of an individual's risk? Individuals with intermediate or borderline risk may benefit from further non-invasive imaging to help guide therapeutic recommendations.2 Coronary artery calcification is a marker of underlying atherosclerosis, which can help to reclassify patients to be at higher risk for ASCVD events and support interventions to help lower t...

Mining is on the way back.  That's the message today from Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones who is on the West coast to announce the Government's proposal to double mining exports (which are already worth $1 billion) by allowing mining in some conservation areas - not just for coal, but other minerals too.  The Government says one of the big selling points is the number of jobs it would create. About 2,000 new jobs it reckons. And not just on the Coast, either. Because the Government thinks there are opportunities here in Canterbury too, as well as Marlborough.  Not that the protesters, who are going to be all over this today, are buying that. They don't want a bar of it.  Which is the challenge we're always going to have with something like this, isn't it? Cover your ears, no-no-no, not interested, mining is bad, blah blah blah.  But I tell you what, I'm willing to hear the Government out on this one. It's not like Shane Jones is going to be telling us that it's all-go from tomorrow, that he'll be sending the trucks in at dawn.  What he is saying is let's have a look at this and see if we can make it work. Let's investigate what we've got under the ground and work out if we can make a go of it. And he'll get no opposition from me on that.  Not that a few protesters will be an issue for this particular minister. Shane Jones being Shane Jones, he'll probably be right up for a bit of korero with the anti-mining crew.  He might even trot out that line he used recently when he said (quote): “If there is a mining opportunity and it's impeded by a blind frog, then goodbye, Freddie.”  So, what this is all about today isn't just coal and gold. It's about all the other minerals under the ground on the Coast, in Canterbury and in Marlborough, that the Government reckons could be a goldmine for the New Zealand economy.  But, of course, what today will inevitably lead to is a battle of ideologies. It's probably underway already, actually, which doesn't help anyone. And it's something I've seen before.  I remember in 1999 and 2000 when I was working as a journalist and spending a lot of my time on the West Coast reporting on the stoush over the then-Labour government's move to end native logging on Crown-owned land.  The people on the Coast went berserk because they saw jobs and businesses going at the expense of Labour's ideology which said taking trees away was bad. Which also put a lot of the locals up against the environmental crowd, who thought no tree should be touched.  What kind of got lost in that row was the fact that the trees weren't being felled with chainsaws, they were being pulled out of the ground using helicopters in a way designed to let new trees grow and to allow the forests to keep regenerating.  But Helen Clark and Michael Cullen got their way and the native logging on Crown land came to a halt.   What I learned from that experience is how limiting ideologies can be and I hope we don't repeat the same mistake this time around. Because I say ‘let's take a look, let's see if we can get a slice of the minerals pie that Shane Jones is talking about'.   Because who wants to be saying coulda, woulda, shoulda in a few years time about another billion dollars in earnings for our mining sector? I don't. Do you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marks are back for the latest episode of Making Tracks as they walk the halls of the NEC in Birmingham for Megacon and chew through the latest galactic happenings. They look at the latest news from The Acolyte including the return of the Sith, mark the passing of Bill Hargreaves, Mark Dodson and Michael Culver, look at Patty Jenkins continuing her work on Rogue Squadron, the recent update on Jake Lloyd and welcome two guests to the show, the new UK Garrison CO Michael Cullen and Star Wars audiobook legend Marc Thompson. It's busier than a Corellian spaceport on episode 188 of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

CardioNerds (Drs. Amit Goyal, Jason Feinman, and Tiffany Dong) discuss Beyond the Boards: Diseases of the Peripheral Arteries with Dr. Amy Pollak. We review common presentations of peripheral vascular disease, ranging from aortic disease to the more distal vessels in an engaging case-based discussion. Dr. Pollack talks us through these cases, including the diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular diseases. Show notes were drafted by Dr. Matt Delfiner and episode audio was edited by student doctor Tina Reddy. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course and designed in collaboration with the course directors Dr. Amy Pollak, Dr. Jeffrey Geske, and Dr. Michael Cullen. CardioNerds Beyond the Boards SeriesCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Disease of the Peripheral Arteries Risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm include traditional atherosclerotic risk factors such as age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and tobacco use. Screening for AAA should be for men over the age of 65 years with a history of tobacco use. If present, medical management includes blood pressure and lipid lowering therapies to decrease the risk of expansion. Decision for surgical intervention relies on size and rate of growth of AAA, with clear indications if it grows> 10 mm in a year or diameter of 5.5 cm in men and 5.0 cm in women. When diagnosis of PAD is not straightforward (presence of symptoms but ABI is normal), an exercise ankle-brachial index (ABI) test can be useful. An exercise-induced decrease in ABI by 20% or in ankle pressure by 30 mmHg is consistent with PAD. For PAD, treatment with low dose rivaroxaban and aspirin yields lower event rates than with antiplatelet therapy alone. This in combination with lifestyle therapies (diet + exercise) and risk factor management (hypertension and hyperlipidemia) are the cornerstones of therapy. Revascularization is indicated for continued PAD symptoms despite conservative therapy. Acute limb ischemia is an “acute leg attack” and is a life-threatening emergency. Common symptoms include pain, pallor, pulselesess, parasthesias, cold temperature (poikilothermia), and paralysis. Restoration of blood flow is paramount, and emergent or urgent revascularization is the first line therapy for those with symptoms < 2 weeks. Notes - Disease of the Peripheral Arteries Learning Objectives: Describe screening and therapeutic strategy for AAA management. Understand the risk factors and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease. Compare different management approaches for PAD. Be able to recognize acute limb ischemia. Describe the overall treatment strategy for acute limb ischemia. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Abdominal aortic aneurysms are a source of high morbidity and mortality. The US Preventative Services Task Force recommends one time screening ultrasound for AAA in men older than 65 years of age with a tobacco use history. Risk factors include age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and tobacco use. Patients with AAA between 3-3.9 mm should be monitored every 2-3 years. Sizes 4-5 cm should be re-imaged every 6-12 months.  Additional screening can be done for individuals < 65 years who have a first degree relative with AAA. Women are more likely to have aortic dissection at smaller diameters than men, which is why intervention (open vs endovascular repair) is recommended at 5 cm diameter for women versus at 5.5 cm for men. Additionally, repair is also warranted if a AAA grows more than 5 mm in 6 months or 10 mm in one year. Risk factor management is key with AAA, including blood pressure, glucose, and lipid targeting.  The presence of an AAA should be treated as secondary ASCVD prevention like coronary a...

CardioNerds (Drs. Amit Goyal, Matthew Delfiner, and Tiffany Dong) discuss infective endocarditis with distinguished clinician-educator Dr. Michael Cullen. We dive into the nuances of infective endocarditis, including native valve endocarditis, prosthetic valve endocarditis, and right-sided endocarditis. Notes were drafted by Dr. Tiffany Dong, and audio editing was performed by student Dr. Adriana Mares. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course and designed in collaboration with the course directors Dr. Amy Pollak, Dr. Jeffrey Geske, and Dr. Michael Cullen. CardioNerds Beyond the Boards SeriesCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes The physical exam is crucial in the evaluation of infective endocarditis and includes cardiac auscultation and a search for sequelae of endocarditis, such as immunologic and embolic phenomena. The modified Duke Criteria categorizes the diagnosis of infective endocarditis into four different buckets: definite endocarditis by pathology, definite endocarditis by clinical criteria, possible endocarditis, and rejected. The diagnosis of endocarditis may involve several different imaging modalities, including transthoracic echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram, 4D CT, and nuclear imaging. For left-sided endocarditis, indications to operate include endocarditis due to S. aureus or fungi, heart failure, evidence of perivalvular complications, persistent bacteremia, and large vegetations. The management of endocarditis often involves multiple teams, including cardiology, infectious disease, addiction medicine, neurology, anesthesiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Notes What signs/complications of endocarditis are apparent on physical exam and labs? A new or worsening cardiac murmur with possible signs of volume overload. Vascular phenomena encompass splinter hemorrhages, conjunctival hemorrhages, Janeway lesions, mycotic aneurysms, and TIA/strokes. Immunologic phenomena include glomerulonephritis, Roth spots, and Osler nodes. Positive blood cultures with 2-3 samples collected. Elevated inflammatory markers. How does the modified Duke criteria assist in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis? The modified Duke criteria separate the diagnosis of endocarditis into four categories: definite endocarditis by pathology, definite endocarditis by clinical criteria, possible endocarditis, and rejected endocarditis. Definitive endocarditis by pathology requires pathologic confirmation of “bugs under the microscope.” Definitive endocarditis by clinical criteria requires two major criteria, one major and two minor criteria, or all five minor criteria. Possible endocarditis requires one major and one minor or three minor criteria. Major criteria:Positive blood culture for typical organism Evidence of endocardial involvement (e.g., vegetation on echo) Minor CriteriaPredisposing clinical factors (e.g., intravenous drug use, known valvulopathy)FeverImmunologic phenomenaVascular phenomena Blood culture for atypical organism What is the role of TTE compared to TEE in endocarditis? TTE and TEE both have their roles in the workup for endocarditis. TTE can provide a baseline screen and yield a better understanding of ventricular size and function than transesophageal. The strength of TEE is the ability to visualize smaller vegetations along with perivalvular complications that may be missed on TTE. If clinical suspicion is high for endocarditis, repeat echocardiography is warranted. What are other tools to evaluate for endocarditis in prosthetic valves? TTE and TEE remain important and should be commonly utilized for the diagnosis of endocarditis.

CardioNerds co-founder Dr. Amit Goyal and episode leads Dr. Jaya Kanduri (FIT Ambassador from Cornell University) and Dr. Jenna Skowronski (FIT Ambassador from UPMC) discuss Complications of acute myocardial infarction with expert faculty Dr. Jeffrey Geske. They discuss various complications of acute MI such as cardiogenic shock, bradyarrythmias, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, ruptures (papillary muscle rupture, VSD, free wall rupture), and more. Show notes were drafted by Dr. Jaya Kanduri. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern, student doctor Tina Reddy. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course and designed in collaboration with the course directors Dr. Amy Pollak, Dr. Jeffrey Geske, and Dr. Michael Cullen. CardioNerds Beyond the Boards SeriesCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls and Quotes - Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction Sinus tachycardia is a “harbinger of doom”! The triad for RV infarction includes hypotension, elevated JVP, and clear lungs. These patients are preload dependent and may need fluid resuscitation despite having an elevated JVP. Bradyarrythmias in inferior MIs are frequently vagally mediated. The focus should be on medical management before committing to a temporary transvenous pacemaker, such as reperfusion, maintaining RV preload and inotropy, avoiding hypoxia, and considering RV-specific mechanical circulator support (MCS). Worsening hypotension with inotropic agents (e.g., dobutamine, epinephrine, dopamine, norepinephrine) after a large anterior-apical MI should raise suspicion for dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction due to compensatory hyperdynamic basal segments. The myocardium after a late presentation MI is as “mushy as mashed potatoes”! Need to look out for papillary muscle rupture, VSD, and free wall rupture as potential complications. Papillary muscle rupture can occur with non-transmural infarcts, and often presents with flash pulmonary edema. VSDs will have a harsh systolic murmur and are less likely to present with pulmonary congestion. Free wall rupture can present as a PEA arrest. All of these complications require urgent confirmation on imaging and early involvement of surgical teams. Notes - Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction How should we approach cardiogenic shock (CS) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI)? Only 10% of AMI patients present with CS, but CS accounts for up to 70-80% of mortality associated with AMI, usually due to extensive LV infarction with ensuing pump failure. Physical examSinus tachycardia is considered a “harbinger of doom”, when the body compensates for low cardiac output by ramping up the heart rateThe presence of sinus tachycardia and low pulse and/or blood pressure in a patient with a large anterior MI should raise suspicion for cardiogenic shockBe wary of giving IV beta blockers in this situation as negative inotropes can precipitate cardiogenic shock (Commit Trial) When interpreting a patient's blood pressure in the acute setting, it is helpful to know their baseline blood pressure and if they have a significant history of hypertension. Patients

Michael Cullen would be turning in his grave if he knew about the National Party's plan to let people dip into their KiwiSaver to pay for the bond on a flat. Under a National-led government, anyone under-30 moving into a rental property will be able to do just that. Apparently, the idea came from the Young Nationals and, according to National's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop, they did quite a bit of consultation on it before deciding to run with it. Which surprises me, given National touts itself as the party that knows all about money and what we should be doing with it, and spreads the gospel of compound interest. Compound interest being that magic thing that allows us to make more the longer we keep our money in the bank or in an investment like KiwiSaver. And especially things like KiwiSaver, because not only do we put some of our own money in there - a lot of us get top ups from our employers and things like that, as well. Which is why KiwiSaver is an absolute no-brainer. Especially for those lucky enough to have age on their side and who get a major head start on the road to retirement savings. Unlike people like me - and maybe you too - who feel like we're playing constant catch-up. Because there was no KiwiSaver when we started working and, while we might've had the option of getting involved in a superannuation scheme of some sort, a lot of us just didn't because retirement was something that only “old people” had to think about. So I look at my kids now and think they are very lucky that KiwiSaver exists and that, even while they were at school and while they're at university doing part-time work, they've already had money going into their KiwiSaver accounts. Which is why I think this idea of letting people use their KiwiSaver money to pay for the bond on a rental property is just stupid. Because the longer it stays there, the better-off a person is. Yes, I can see why it made sense to loosen things a bit so that people could use their savings to help get a deposit together on a first home. Because, generally, buying property is a good investment. It's not always - but, if gains are made, then you keep them. And it's not just the homeowner who benefits. If someone buys a place and does it up or adds-on a room, all the tradies and suppliers benefit too. But the bond on a flat is just dead money. It goes into the Tenancy Services bank account and doesn't come out until the tenant moves out. And not necessarily all of it, either. Because, if you've been a tenant or if you've been a landlord, you will know that - if there's damage that needs to be repaired - that's paid for out of the bond. So let's say there is damage and the person doesn't get all of their bond money back - not only have they missed out on the compound interest in their KiwiSaver account; they've also lost some of the money that was there in the first place because it's gone on repairs to the carpet or the walls or whatever. It's been a while since I paid the bond on a rental property. It'd be more than 20 years, easily. And I know back then that it felt like a truckload of money to come up with. I checked earlier this morning and I see that a landlord these days can set a bond up to the equivalent of four weeks' rent. So a lot of money. But, as we did back then and as people do now, you find the money. It might be a loan from a family member or assistance from the government if you don't have the means, and yes, it can be a real hurdle. But I cannot accept that the best solution is to let people dip into their KiwiSaver. It's a stupid idea. It's shortsighted. And it flies completely in the face of what KiwiSaver was all about when it began 16 years ago, in July 2007. Since then some changes have been made. There's the ability for first-time home buyers to use their KiwiSaver money on a house deposit, that I've already mentioned. There's also the lesser-used option for KiwiSaver money to be used in cases of significant financial hardship. But, I'm afraid, I don't consider a person who has to front-up with the bond on a rental property being in significant financial hardship. And I think it would be a very bad thing for tenants under-30 to be able to use their KiwiSaver money to get into a flat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En esta edición, los invitamos a escuchar por medio del siguiente panel, el análisis sobre tendencias y desafíos para expertos en Forensics, por parte de Karyl Van Tassel, Senior Managing Director y N.A. Global Investigations Practice Lead en J.S. Held LLC; Amanda Rigby, Vice President en Charles River Associates; Drew Costello, Partner en Forensic Risk Alliance; Michael Cullen, Head of Global Risk and Investigations en Latin America FTI Consulting y Geert Aalbers, Chief Strategy Officer en Control Risks. El siguiente diálogo, hablado en inglés, formó parte de la 6ta Conferencia Internacional de Compliance, Anticorrupción e Investigaciones que organizó Marval O'Farrell Mairal.

A mechanic with a gambling problem has a chance to get out of debt by restoring his bookie's vintage car. But first he has to deal with Ro. Written by Louis Kornfeld Performed by Jamie Rivera, Phoebe Tyers, Michael Cullen, Louis Kornfeld, and Hunter Nelson. Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

Michael Cullen is a soon to be qualified psychologist, who was inspired to pursue a career in the field after spending months in a mental health facility at a time when he didn't see any future for himself. Michael was faced with intense racial abuse from a very young age, something that continued into adulthood; causing him to hide his Aboriginality... He never met his father and had no examples of healthy relationships growing up, leaving him with no idea how to develop his own. It's hard to fathom the pain Michael's been through and harder still to believe that despite it all, he's become the man he is today - but here he is. --------------------- Looking for a simple way to take care of your gut? Athletic Greens can help! Check out the special offer for podcast listeners at athleticgreens.com/youngblood --------------------- You can find all Young Blood - Men's Mental Health podcasts here: https://linktr.ee/youngbloodmmh Join our movement on socials! IG: @youngbloodmensmentalhealth TikTok: @youngbloodmentalhealth FB: Young Blood - Men's Mental Health

In this podcast episode, we hear from three passionate coaches from across the AC's global community. Our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by Sarah Tennyson, AC Regional Chair USA, East Coast; Michael Cullen, AC Regional Co-Chair Canada and Oliver Johnston, who was the AC Inaugural Chair of Ireland and is a member of the Global Advisory Board as well an AC Ireland lifelong honorary member. In this enlivening conversation, our guests discuss what makes the AC different from other coaching professional bodies. Learn about their personal journeys with coaching, what they love about both the AC and coaching, and why accreditation is such a deep and valuable learning experience. Building on previous conversations, they examine the importance of coaching supervision, the challenges coaching faces today, and what they see in the future of coaching. “I'd encourage organizations to get accredited coaches. Make sure they can do the job.”  For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Coaching_Professionalism_Passion_Purpose

Long-running late-night talk show “Still On” just got a new host. He's young, innovative… and cursed. Written by Hunter Nelson Performed by Molly Thomas, Ed Herbstman, Jamie Newell, Louis Kornfeld, Kelsey Bailey, Hunter Nelson, Brandon Zelman, Michael Cullen, Bill Rohlfing, Thomas Whittington, and Mary McDonnell. Find The Truth at thetruthpodcast.com and @thetruthfiction on Twitter and Instagram.

Waubonsie Valley principal Jason Stipp talks Warrior soccer with Tate Deasy, Michael Spano and Michael Cullen. a WVTV production ©2022

Paying international vendors and employees in multiple currencies is a significant challenge for most businesses and was made even more challenging during the 2020 pandemic. Join us for this episode on SAP Concur Conversations as we sit down with Michael Cullen, Vice President of Sales at TransferMate, to discuss how the company became instrumental in the international payments space, providing businesses with the ability to make and receive payments anywhere in the world, in any currency, at any time – with utmost security and cost efficiency. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not easy being a perfect dad. Especially when your son has some notes about the performance. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Tim Platt, Michael Cullen, Alex Dickson, Tanyika Carey, Dennis Pacheco and Tom Ligon.

It's not easy being a perfect dad. Especially when your son has some notes about the performance. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Tim Platt, Michael Cullen, Alex Dickson, Tanyika Carey, Dennis Pacheco and Tom Ligon.

John Shennan talks to Peter Harris about Michael Cullen

It's 1978, and the world's most famous magician wants to show you the true wonders of the universe. Written by Jonathan Mitchell. This story was inspired by the life and work of magician Doug Henning, and uses material that borrows heavily from his act. If you would like to learn more about Henning and his work, we have put a list of links on our website to books and videos used to research this story. Our story was performed by Billy Griffin, Jr., Amy Warren, Stephanie Rey, Michael Cumpsty, Adrián Burke, T.J. Mannix, Reza Nasooti, Louis Kornfeld, Michael Cullen, Rachel Botchan, Stefan Schuette, Mary McDonnell, Chris Kipiniak, Bill Rohlfing, and Eli James.

It's 1978, and the world's most famous magician wants to show you the true wonders of the universe. Written by Jonathan Mitchell. This story was inspired by the life and work of magician Doug Henning, and uses material that borrows heavily from his act. If you would like to learn more about Henning and his work, we have put a list of links on our website to books and videos used to research this story. Our story was performed by Billy Griffin, Jr., Amy Warren, Stephanie Rey, Michael Cumpsty, Adrián Burke, T.J. Mannix, Reza Nasooti, Louis Kornfeld, Michael Cullen, Rachel Botchan, Stefan Schuette, Mary McDonnell, Chris Kipiniak, Bill Rohlfing, and Eli James.

A celebrity look-alike is trying to break away from his famous face and be taken seriously on his own. But it isn't easy when the world only sees another Clooney. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Peter McNerney, Margo Seibert, Will Jacobs, Michael Cullen, Ashley Siflinger, Jon Bander, Chris Kipiniak, Joseph Medeiros, Thomas Whittington, Sophie Yalkezian, and Louis Kornfeld.

A celebrity look-alike is trying to break away from his famous face and be taken seriously on his own. But it isn't easy when the world only sees another Clooney. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Peter McNerney, Margo Seibert, Will Jacobs, Michael Cullen, Ashley Siflinger, Jon Bander, Chris Kipiniak, Joseph Medeiros, Thomas Whittington, Sophie Yalkezian, and Louis Kornfeld.

It's official!Even if it comes as the least surprising news to anyone. Auckland's $785m proposed cycleway across the harbour has been scrapped and the money allocated elsewhere.I say it's unsurprising because from what I could tell, almost no one thought the standalone cycle bridge was a good idea. $785m! Even in the age of cheap money and rock-bottom interest rates, that's a massive chunk of change. These sorts of projects never stay on budget.A few weeks after it was announced, I asked the late Michael Cullen for his thoughts.‘Folly!' the former Finance Minister replied.‘The sooner they scrap it, the better.'One of the curious footnotes in the cycle bridge's brief history is even most cyclists didn't think it was a good idea. They actually hadn't been asking for a standalone structure. Indeed, in conspiratorial circles, some felt that maybe the government had backed the idea as a way of fostering resentment against cyclists. A Newshub Reid Research poll in August found only 12% of respondents actively supported the idea. I wonder if even those people misunderstood the queston.Transport Minister Michael Wood has acknowledged there wasn't the public support for the project to continue. Good on him for not trying to spin. I imagine it's been a bit of a harsh political lesson, but I just hope the experience doesn't put him off finding some cheaper pragmatic alternatives for helping cyclists get across the harbour.Because when you pause and think about it for a moment, it's absolutely ridiculous that in 2021, cyclists and pedestrians can't easily cross from the North Shore to the City and back again. At its closest, the gap is only a few hundred metres! You can swim it, for goodness' sake! At a point in time when our roads are clogged, and we should be doing everything in possible to promote cleaner forms of transport, there's no straight-forward option for cyclists to skip across the Waitematā.This solution was not the answer, but the core problem still exists and it's more acute than ever.It's a great shame that for some reason the debate over cycling infrastructure has become a mini culture war. Compared to roads, we spend embarassingly little on cycle lanes and dedicated infrastructure. After all, every person you get on a bike is a car you get off a clogged street, and emissions out of the atmosphere. It's in motorists' personal interests for more people to ride bikes!One of the silver linings of this lockdown is that in riding my bike around the city, I've felt safer than ever on the road. I pedal up Maungawhau Mt Eden for a bit of exercise. I head West for a few kilometres on the North West bike path, and I ride my bike to work. I won't miss the cycle bridge, but whether it's a dedicated ferry, a bike bus, or a roped-off lane over the current bridge on weekends, I'm looking forward to the day I can finally take my bike an explore the North Shore.

A trip on Lady Min, a restored classic racing yacht restored by Simon O'Keefe. Noel Sweeney is in Union Hall as fishermen have catch weighed by the SFPA under controversial new regulations. And we hear from Michael Cullen in Tramore about the Metal Man, the iconic navigation aid in Waterford and we hear Michael's song The Ballad of the Metal Man.

Former FAI and Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O'Byrne has now turned his attention to GAA and its history in Athboy. Live from Tokyo, Golden Girl Eve McCrystal was naturally on a high with two medals in the can and one event remaining at the Paralympics. Michael Cullen has published his late Dad's memoir and its really enchanting! Chloe O'Neill made an impassioned plea for support for Bellewstown woman Lorraine Molloy. Daithi Kearney told of the coming together in Dunleer to make music and Gerry's feature on Oasis rolled on... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is 'Activist Advertisement' and how can companies navigate their way through it in a digital economy? This is what Gavin McLoughlin asked Michael Cullen the Editor of Marketing.ie Taking Stock with on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

I can't remember exactly what the date it was when I last saw Michael Cullen. But I think it was not long before his lung cancer diagnosis. So maybe just a bit before March last year. We were at the airport, saw him in the Koru Club.And so we all grabbed a bite to eat together. And I was telling Michael that I was just finishing renovations in Wellington. And he told me he'd also once renovated a house himself - I think he said it was his first house. And we so complained to each other about how hard it is to lift GIB sheets up to the ceiling to screw them in.After that, I remember thinking about what an interesting person he is.Smart enough to get a doctorate, brilliant as a Finance Minister, rose to the heights of Government and would've been fully aware that he was more than ordinary.  And yet so normal that he'd – just like the rest of us – picked up the hammers and saws and done up his own house. I think that's part of what made him so good as a Finance Minister. He understood what it meant to be a normal Kiwi. He'd been working-class like so many Kiwis.  Today we've lost a huge figure of our time.Michael Cullen was the second-best Finance Minister of modern times. He only comes in behind Roger Douglas, the reformist of our time. Sometimes we called him Scrooge because he was so tight he thought he could get away with delivering the chewing gum tax cuts — remember that? But that's how he paid down debt and got us to 5.4 percent debt to GDP. Compare that to the 33 percent plus we've got now to understand what an incredible achievement that was. He and Helen Clark have a long list of things that they should be proud of achieving: The Super Fund, establishing the Supreme Court, refusing to join the US invasion of Iraq. But the thing he should be remembered for, above all of that, is KiwiSaver. That's going to save so many elderly from retirement poverty, which will only get worse with rising rents.So next time you check your KiwiSaver balance, thank Sir Michael Cullen.

The former Labour finance minister and deputy Prime Minister Sir Michael Cullen, has died aged 76 in Whakatāne. Sir Michael Cullen had a long and distinguished career in academia, politics and business governance. He is best known for introducing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, also known as the Cullen Fund; Kiwi Saver and the Working for Families package. He was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer early last year. Susie speaks with the current finance Minister Grant Robertson

So Winston's back for another crack. I never doubted it. The man's constitution and energy are only matched by his ego. And he's a worker. I've always liked Winston and New Zealand First and always been surprised at how misunderstood his party is by so many New Zealanders. He's a conservative with a small c from an earlier age in New Zealand where egalitarianism was strong. It's one for all and all for one and no-one is your master and no-one you're inferior.  He may be a lawyer but he's really just working class.  There's One New Zealand and everyone keeps New Zealand First.  It's in the name. New Zealand First was socialism-lite without the virtue signalling that the new breed of middle class Labour supporters embrace. He's always had more in common with a Helen Clark or a Michael Cullen than he ever had with John Key or Bill English. Somehow I think many National supporters thought that New Zealand First was a National lite because that's where Winston first made his name.  But there was always a reason Winston parted with National. So when he went with Labour in 2017 those National party supporters were truly shocked and branded him untrustworthy.  But I never felt that way.  Throughout the election he campaigned hard to oust the National government and that's exactly what he did. He never pulled the wool over your eyes. You were just too blind to see. He brought with him some solid hard working MPs. I had no problem with Ron Mark and Tracey Marting and Jenny Marcroft.  Shane Jones was another thing but he is not working class at all and would be far more at home in Labour Now Winston's back and he knows that the Labour Party of the 2020s is not the Labour Party of old, but a pimply faced crew of social justice warriors, so he's here keep them honest. But once again to get the cut through he's returned to what I call the Winston whistles. Winnie whistles are knee jerk hot takes and reckons that resonate with the grumpy. So yesterday he went at like the warhorse of old. First he thrashed Labour, then National, then the media, then the Greens, then the Maori Party, then the cyclists, then te reo in public life – particularly the phrase Aotearoa and then cancel culture. It was like he's spent the last 18 months in limbo listening to talkback radio and taking notes. If he had also got stuck into gender politics he would have completely sounded like your Uncle Colin on Christmas Day after five whiskies. Irrelevant worry lines. Nothing on housing or post Covid recoveries or mental health and income inequalities that are the real worry for real New Zealanders. 

Liz can work a crowd. But can she read the room? Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Sue Galloway, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Brian Miskell, Alex Song-Xia, Michael Cullen, Neil Tyrone Pritchard, Patrick Noth, Erica Schroeder, Jake Hart, and Chris Kipiniak The Truth Instagram Twitter

Liz can work a crowd. But can she read the room? Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Sue Galloway, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Brian Miskell, Alex Song-Xia, Michael Cullen, Neil Tyrone Pritchard, Patrick Noth, Erica Schroeder, Jake Hart, and Chris Kipiniak The Truth Instagram Twitter

Liz can work a crowd. But can she read the room? Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Sue Galloway, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Brian Miskell, Alex Song-Xia, Michael Cullen, Neil Tyrone Pritchard, Patrick Noth, Erica Schroeder, Jake Hart, and Chris Kipiniak The Truth Instagram Twitter

There are split reactions from commentators about Budget 2021. Director of Council for International Development Josie Pagani told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's not a drastic change for beneficiaries, it's a start.She compared it to budgets under former Labour PM Helen Clark and Michael Cullen."I mean they lifted 75,000 kids out of poverty in one budget. It hasn't done that, but it has done what they were elected to do, and that's deal with some of the inequality." However, Infometrics Senior Economist Brad Olsen says his first impression is the Budget is underwhelming - and he can't see any provision for economic growth. "There's just no real firm plan underneath all of this to put New Zealand forward."It helps with distribution, it doesn't necessarily help with a path forward."LISTEN ABOVE

Unless you've been living under a rock you will have heard that the Beacon Hospital gave "excess" vaccines to the teachers of a private school that just happens to be attended by that same hospital's CEO's Michael Cullen's children. So we were delighted to be joined in the tortoise shack by the journalist who broke the story, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Craig Hughes, to tell us all about it. You might remember Craig for his work in exposing the disaster that was the Dáil printer. He explains the process of getting the story over the line and the difficulties Ireland's defamation laws pose. Please do support journalism. Obviously we'd love you to support us. Why not visit patreon.com/tortoiseshack and see if there's a way you can help?

Tika Tirka means to stay and learn in Kaurna language, and that's exactly what Indigenous students from regional communities are able to do when they move into the student accommodation.Based in Adelaide's CBD, Tika Tirka provides students aged 18 to 26 with an affordable, safe and culturally appropriate home away from home while they study in Adelaide.We speak with State Manager for Aboriginal Community Housing, Wayne Gibbings, about the services provided; Ngarrindjeri and Narrunga university student, Michael Cullen, talks about his experience living at the facility; and Housing Officer, Ronald Rankine, promotes Indigenous students having a space where they are the majority.

In this episode of DS30, our host, data science instructor Michael Cullen is joined by Rohan Singh, a senior data scientist for Headspace, to discuss suggestion models and how Headspace leverages them.  Rohan also details his journey into data science and how he arrived in his present role.

The hardest thing about living in a post-apocalypse is the loneliness. But what you do to cope could make things worse. This story is the third in the “Hum” series. If you haven’t heard them already, please go listen to After the Hum and Into the Hum first. Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by James Dwyer, Michael Cullen, Chris Kipiniak, Jessica Morgan, Marisa Brau, Suzanne Toren, and Russell G. Jones. The Truth Instagram Twitter

The hardest thing about living in a post-apocalypse is the loneliness. But what you do to cope could make things worse. This story is the third in the “Hum” series. If you haven’t heard them already, please go listen to After the Hum and Into the Hum first. Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by James Dwyer, Michael Cullen, Chris Kipiniak, Jessica Morgan, Marisa Brau, Suzanne Toren, and Russell G. Jones. The Truth Instagram Twitter

The hardest thing about living in a post-apocalypse is the loneliness. But what you do to cope could make things worse. This story is the third in the “Hum” series. If you haven’t heard them already, please go listen to After the Hum and Into the Hum first. Written by Chris Kipiniak. Performed by James Dwyer, Michael Cullen, Chris Kipiniak, Jessica Morgan, Marisa Brau, Suzanne Toren, and Russell G. Jones. The Truth Instagram Twitter

In this episode of DS30, our host, data science instructor Michael Cullen is joined by Venchei Sanders, a data analyst for Shipt, to discuss how becoming educators has informed their work in data practicing roles and some key takeaways for those looking to break into the industry. Check out the recent article that Venchei wrote on the topic here: https://davencheicodes.com/post/2021-01-11-shop-time-insider-take/

Michael Cullen was a Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra pilot and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veteran who also served with 1st ANGLICO as a Forward Air Controller. Cullen was one of the first ten guests on the podcast so hear about his entire Marine Corps career back on Ep. 006.On this episode, we talk about him flying AH-1s in the Marine Corps Reserves, the University of Southern California's Masters of Business for Veterans (MBV) program that he recently graduated from, his job at PayPal and how his network made it happen, job hunting tips for those in the market for a corporate gig, and much more. Another great episode!YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleContact:Website: www.jcramergraphics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com Reference:117 - Backpackable radio for tactical use152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton - Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)9-Line - CAS mission brief formatABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANG - Air National GuardANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT - Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR - Combat Action RibbonCAS - Close Air SupportCCT - Combat Control TeamCLB - Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC - Command Operations CenterCOP - Combat OutpostCorpsman - Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD - Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air ControllerFCT - Firepower Control TeamFDC - Fire Direction ControlFET - Female Engagement Team.FSCC - Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.GBU - Guided Bomb Unit GLT - Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.Hesco Barrier - Earthen filled barriers used to make or reinforce outpostsHMMWV - High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED - Improvised Explosive DeviceIOC - Infantry Officer's CourseJDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack ControllerLGTR - LASER Guided Training RoundM-ATV - MRAP All-terrain vehicleMARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations CommandMART - Marines Awaiting Recon TrainingMCAS - Marine Corps Air StationMCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMCT - Marine Combat TrainingMEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamMTU - Marksmanship Training UnitOCS - Officer Candidate SchoolOP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB - Patrol BasePGM - Precision Guided MunitionsPLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)ROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverR&S - Reconnaissance and SurveillanceSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT - Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, EscapeSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistSOI - School of InfantrySOTG - Special Operations Training GroupS Shops - S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED - Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceTACP - Tactical Air Control PartyTaco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in OkinawaWater Dogs - Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED - Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

Michael Cullen, CEO of Beacon Hospital, discusses the conditions in private hospitals and the decision not to sign a contract with the HSE ensuring the provision of extra bed capacity to the public health service.

Reading Time: < 1 minute On this interview we talk to Michael Cullen. He is a podcaster. He shares his story of major anxiety which affected is schooling to his love life. He walks us through different stories of struggle, and then he shares the … A man’s story of anxiety, depression, and recovery through spirituality Read More » The post A man’s story of anxiety, depression, and recovery through spirituality first appeared on Core Confidence Life.

The nostalgia for the pre-lockdown times continues this week as we revisit one of our fav episodes from our first season. From IN-studio back in early 2020. We'll return to a good place like this soon. Enjoy. We'll see you back at the Treefort Ranger Station! Miss you fine people! Stay safe, smart, kind, and happy holidays! Original show notes below. Season 2 launches 2/1/21! This week, hosts Larry Rosen Joe Davidson sit down with Treefort superstar Michael Cullen to find out more about the story behind his start with the festival, more information about his work with The Ranger Station, and what the future has in store for him here in Boise, Idaho. You can learn more about Treefort Music Fest, see the full schedule, buy tickets and download the app at www.treefortmusicfest.com Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest is a part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Theme music provided by Up is the Down is the Support Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/storyfort-presents-voices-of-t Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/storyfort-presents-voices-of-t/92563185-7d6a-45c8-832d-81749251d5b5

Renewable energy is an important topic at the moment, and will continue to be well into the future, but how does something like ML assist in these initiatives?In this episode of DS30, our hosts, data science instructors Michael Cullen and Ana Hocevar are joined by our own Don Fox, data scientist and instructor for Pragmatic Institute, to discuss his entrance into data science and his extensive experience in renewable energy and geothermal energy systems.

In this episode of DS30, our host, data science instructor Michael Cullen is joined by Joe Lucibello, VP of data science with What If Media Group, to discuss the importance of building a positive data culture within organizations.Make sure to subscribe and tune in every other week for a new episode as Michael and Ana take on new topics pertaining to the field of data science.

In this episode of DS30, our hosts, data science instructors Michael Cullen and Ana Hocevar are joined by Zach King, senior data scientist with Go Daddy, to discuss his work with Go Daddy and the differences between artificial neural networks and gradient boosted trees.Make sure to subscribe and tune in every other week for a new episode as Michael and Ana take on new topics pertaining to the field of data science.

In this episode of DS30, our hosts, data science instructors Michael Cullen and Ana Hocevar dive deep into business skills that every data scientist should have. Make sure to subscribe and tune in every other week for a new episode as Michael and Ana take on new topics pertaining to the field of data science.

When the sky itself becomes deadly, survival depends on how much you can trust strangers. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Michael Cullen, Arthur French, Benja Kay Thomas, and James Dwyer, with Louis Kornfeld and Mary McDonnell. The Truth Instagram Twitter

When the sky itself becomes deadly, survival depends on how much you can trust strangers. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Michael Cullen, Arthur French, Benja Kay Thomas, and James Dwyer, with Louis Kornfeld and Mary McDonnell. The Truth Instagram Twitter

When the sky itself becomes deadly, survival depends on how much you can trust strangers. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed by Michael Cullen, Arthur French, Benja Kay Thomas, and James Dwyer, with Louis Kornfeld and Mary McDonnell. The Truth Instagram Twitter

More than 5500 overseas based student loan borrowers have returned to NZ since April - nau mai, haere mai.  Welcome home. But now you're here, if - and this won't apply to all of you - but if you're one of the bludgers who have refused to pay back your student loan, time to cough up, kids.  The arrogance of particularly overseas based student loan defaulters is legendary.   I've been banging on about this for years. In 2010, overdue repayments from overseas students rose 111 per cent last year and despite being just more than 14 per cent of student borrowers, they make up 20 per cent of the total amount owing.Government's been trying to get the money out of this particular group for years - in 2007, Michael Cullen and Peter Dunne announced a series of measures, including a three-year holiday on repayments and an amnesty for overseas students.By making it easier for them to repay their student loans, we removed a disincentive for them to return to New Zealand when they were ready, said Dr Cullen, which was benevolent but ultimately futile.A couple of years earlier, Trevor Mallard and Helen Clark announced an amnesty on penalties on overdue payments for any returning students who entered into repayment schedules - and that didn't work either.Now Peter Dunne is back, quoting from the same script, promising to reduce penalties for overseas student loan borrowers.But by using carrots rather than sticks, the incentive to stay in New Zealand and pay back the money owed to the taxpayer isn't terribly strong either.Loan defaulters should be stopped at the border and made to pay back their loan or enter into a repayment schedule before they can leave.Oh, and before I finish with the students, I do wish they'd stop their whining that people who enjoyed free tertiary education are depriving them of the same opportunity.Yes, tertiary education used to be free. But there were nowhere near as many institutions as there are now, nowhere near as many spurious diplomas and degrees and nowhere near as many people accepted into university.In 1980, 2224 graduated from the University of Auckland. By 2000 that had risen to 6000 people. So there's thousands more studying and they still get subsidies.I can't understand why the IRD isn't taking a tougher approach. They know who these returning students are, but they say that they are just going to hold off now. We're going to wait four months.We need the money. We needed it during the GFC, we need it now. This was a contract entered into by these so called bright people, and if they did not understand when they were putting their signatures to the papers that this was money they were borrowing they had to pay back to the taxpayer, they shouldn't have been in tertiary education at all. Most people do the right thing, they aren't the ones I'm talking to. I'm talking to these arrogant, snotty little toads who have consistently refused to honour an agreement they freely entered into. The vast majority of their education is subsidised by the taxpayer. They only have to pay a portion of it. They promised to pay it back, they've reneged on that promise, and I'm sick and tired of playing nice with them. They're thieves, pure and simple. 

In this episode of DS30, our hosts, data science instructors Michael Cullen and Ana Hocevar are joined by their colleague Sierra King, admissions and program services manager for The Data Incubator, to discuss the job search process and deep-dive into the skills you need to hone so you can ace the interview and get the job offer you want. Make sure to subscribe and tune in every other week for a new episode as Michael and Ana take on new topics pertaining to the field of data science.

In this episode of DS30, our hosts, data science instructors Michael Cullen and Ana Hocevar are joined by Michael Mace, VP of market strategy for UserTesting, to discuss how he leverages quantum user testing during the time of the Covid pandemic and what he has discovered along the way.

A National-led Government would not increase taxes or cut benefits, its leader Todd Muller has promised.In fact, the new opposition leader today revealed that if he is Prime Minister, National would spend more money on the "welfare safety net".He also said the previous National Government did not move fast or boldly enough on issues such as climate change and addressing New Zealand's social deficit.Muller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna this afternoon.The National leader touched on many topics, including his family, his early life and his private-sector experience.But a major element of his speech was setting out the priorities of a National-led Government.Chief among those was "the welfare of every New Zealander" and rebuilding the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 recession."National will not increase the taxes New Zealanders pay. Nor will we ever cut benefits, and we will continue to increase New Zealand's investment in hospitals, schools and the welfare safety net," he said.And he revealed he has been getting advice from some National Party heavy-hitters of old."I have taken advice in the last few weeks from my friends, colleagues and mentors John Key, Bill English and Steven Joyce."Muller praised former Prime Minister Bill English's Living Standards Framework and confirmed that the metrics would be at the heart of any budget put together by a National Government he leads.Although full of praise for English – a political mentor of Muller's – the National leader was somewhat critical of his party when it was last in Government.Todd Muller, centre, with former prime minister John Key, left, and Simon Bridges. Photo / FileHe said successive governments should have acted "faster and more boldly" on issues such as water management and climate change.On the latter, Muller said he was proud of the work he had done on getting National to support the first reading of the Zero Carbon bill.He cited the work done by Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on that piece of legislation.Muller also said the previous government had not moved fast enough, or boldly enough, to address New Zealand's social deficit, help the underclass, or "however you describe the deep-seated social problems we continue to see all around us".Although critical of previous governments, Muller was at times complimentary of past Labour governments."Credit where due: Helen Clark and Michael Cullen also ran strong surpluses for most of their time in office."But that was where the credit for Labour began, and ended in his speech.He took aim at today's Government, accusing it of using "wellbeing" as a "cheap slogan"."The Government speaks of 'wellbeing' but I struggle to see 'wellbeing' embedded in anything it is doing. For the Government, I think 'wellbeing' means no more in practice than 'KiwiBuild' did."He lambasted the Government for failing to deliver in a number of areas, including mental health, tertiary education, the economy and child poverty."The Prime Minister put herself in charge of child poverty reduction, but her clumsy and incompetent ministers have made it worse," he said."It's KiwiBuild, but this time it's more of our children living in poverty, much to the Government's shame."He said New Zealand could not risk a Labour Government being in charge of the economic and unemployment crisis ahead."Someone once said: 'Let's do this,'" he said in reference to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2017 campaign slogan."I say: 'Sure. But you need a National Government to get it done'. 

A National-led Government would not increase taxes or cut benefits, its leader Todd Muller has promised.In fact, the new opposition leader today revealed that if he is Prime Minister, National would spend more money on the "welfare safety net".He also said the previous National Government did not move fast or boldly enough on issues such as climate change and addressing New Zealand's social deficit.Muller made the commitments in a wide-ranging speech in his home town of Te Puna this afternoon.The National leader touched on many topics, including his family, his early life and his private-sector experience.But a major element of his speech was setting out the priorities of a National-led Government.Chief among those was "the welfare of every New Zealander" and rebuilding the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 recession."National will not increase the taxes New Zealanders pay. Nor will we ever cut benefits, and we will continue to increase New Zealand's investment in hospitals, schools and the welfare safety net," he said.And he revealed he has been getting advice from some National Party heavy-hitters of old."I have taken advice in the last few weeks from my friends, colleagues and mentors John Key, Bill English and Steven Joyce."Muller praised former Prime Minister Bill English's Living Standards Framework and confirmed that the metrics would be at the heart of any budget put together by a National Government he leads.Although full of praise for English – a political mentor of Muller's – the National leader was somewhat critical of his party when it was last in Government.Todd Muller, centre, with former prime minister John Key, left, and Simon Bridges. Photo / FileHe said successive governments should have acted "faster and more boldly" on issues such as water management and climate change.On the latter, Muller said he was proud of the work he had done on getting National to support the first reading of the Zero Carbon bill.He cited the work done by Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on that piece of legislation.Muller also said the previous government had not moved fast enough, or boldly enough, to address New Zealand's social deficit, help the underclass, or "however you describe the deep-seated social problems we continue to see all around us".Although critical of previous governments, Muller was at times complimentary of past Labour governments."Credit where due: Helen Clark and Michael Cullen also ran strong surpluses for most of their time in office."But that was where the credit for Labour began, and ended in his speech.He took aim at today's Government, accusing it of using "wellbeing" as a "cheap slogan"."The Government speaks of 'wellbeing' but I struggle to see 'wellbeing' embedded in anything it is doing. For the Government, I think 'wellbeing' means no more in practice than 'KiwiBuild' did."He lambasted the Government for failing to deliver in a number of areas, including mental health, tertiary education, the economy and child poverty."The Prime Minister put herself in charge of child poverty reduction, but her clumsy and incompetent ministers have made it worse," he said."It's KiwiBuild, but this time it's more of our children living in poverty, much to the Government's shame."He said New Zealand could not risk a Labour Government being in charge of the economic and unemployment crisis ahead."Someone once said: 'Let's do this,'" he said in reference to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2017 campaign slogan."I say: 'Sure. But you need a National Government to get it done'. 

This week, hosts Larry Rosen Joe Davidson sit down with Treefort superstar Michael Cullen to find out more about the story behind his start with the festival, more information about his work with The Ranger Station, and what the future has in store for him here in Boise, Idaho.You can learn more about Treefort Music Fest, see the full schedule, buy tickets and download the app at www.treefortmusicfest.comStoryfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest is a part of the EaseDrop Podcast NetworkTheme music provided by Up is the Down is the Support Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/storyfort-presents-voices-of-tSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/storyfort-presents-voices-of-t/5780e31a-fb31-4b45-8562-2ee010478c10

The Truth was live at On Air Fest in March 2020, with a performance of “The Hilly Earth Society” followed by a Q&A with writer Louis Kornfeld, actor Michael Cullen, and producer Jonathan Mitchell. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed live by Michael Cullen. The Truth Instagram Twitter

The Truth was live at On Air Fest in March 2020, with a performance of “The Hilly Earth Society” followed by a Q&A with writer Louis Kornfeld, actor Michael Cullen, and producer Jonathan Mitchell. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed live by Michael Cullen. The Truth Instagram Twitter

The Truth was live at On Air Fest in March 2020, with a performance of “The Hilly Earth Society” followed by a Q&A with writer Louis Kornfeld, actor Michael Cullen, and producer Jonathan Mitchell. Written by Louis Kornfeld. Performed live by Michael Cullen. The Truth Instagram Twitter

New Zealand First is accusing the Government of gouging the poor with plans to increase tobacco excise.Winston Peters has invoked the Coalition clause of agree to disagree over the 11 and a half percent hike for January.Peters says tax rises have little effect on smoking, particularly among Maori and Pasifika.He says cigarette smuggling has increased more than 350 percent since 2015.He says our prices, which are among the highest in the world, have provided an opportunity for organised crime.Peters says the increase is punitive for the Kiwis who can least afford it.It's a way supported by former Chairman of the Tax Working Group Sir Michael Cullen. He told The Weekend Collective upping the price is not effective."The initial increase had a big effect in reducing smoker, but we seem to be getting down t the residual group of smokers who are becoming less sensitive to the price, even though they are on low income."His working group recommended that this year's excise should be the last.   

New Zealand First is accusing the Government of gouging the poor with plans to increase tobacco excise.Winston Peters has invoked the Coalition clause of agree to disagree over the 11 and a half percent hike for January.Peters says tax rises have little effect on smoking, particularly among Maori and Pasifika.He says cigarette smuggling has increased more than 350 percent since 2015.He says our prices, which are among the highest in the world, have provided an opportunity for organised crime.Peters says the increase is punitive for the Kiwis who can least afford it.It's a way supported by former Chairman of the Tax Working Group Sir Michael Cullen. He told The Weekend Collective upping the price is not effective."The initial increase had a big effect in reducing smoker, but we seem to be getting down t the residual group of smokers who are becoming less sensitive to the price, even though they are on low income."His working group recommended that this year's excise should be the last.   

New Zealand First is accusing the Government of gouging the poor with plans to increase tobacco excise.Winston Peters has invoked the Coalition clause of agree to disagree over the 11 and a half percent hike for January.Peters says tax rises have little effect on smoking, particularly among Maori and Pasifika.He says cigarette smuggling has increased more than 350 percent since 2015.He says our prices, which are among the highest in the world, have provided an opportunity for organised crime.Peters says the increase is punitive for the Kiwis who can least afford it.It's a way supported by former Chairman of the Tax Working Group Sir Michael Cullen. He told The Weekend Collective upping the price is not effective."The initial increase had a big effect in reducing smoker, but we seem to be getting down t the residual group of smokers who are becoming less sensitive to the price, even though they are on low income."His working group recommended that this year's excise should be the last.   

All religions address the common truth of what lies within us that aligns us with the universe and the environment. This is often interpreted to cause intolerance. A panel of coaches from 5 different faiths gather to apply the coaching process evidence the commonality on interfaith alignment by exploring limiting faith based beliefs to create awareness to increase tolerance.Panelists include Ram Charan, Michael Cullen, Karel Glazer, John Serrao and Irfan Dabeer.This episode was recorded on October 4, 2019, as part of Coacharya's Coaching Across Boundaries event. The full video recording is also available on our YouTube channel. For more information see https://coacharya.com/coaching-across-boundaries-2019/. To join us "live" for our next webinar, please register on Coacharya's website: https://coacharya.com/events/If you like this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and connect with us on the links below. Thank you for your support!Contact Us https://coacharya.com/contactWebsite https://coacharya.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/coacharyaYouTube https://youtube.com/c/coacharyaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CoacharyaTwitter https://twitter.com/coacharyaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/coacharyaDiscussion Forum https://forum.coacharya.com

Episode 006 of the Former Action Guys Podcast focuses on Marine Corps AH-1W WTI pilot and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) Forward Air Controller (FAC), Major Michael “Archer” Cullen. During this episode we first discuss the process Archer completed in order to become a Marine officer and aviator. We also discuss his deployment to Afghanistan, his time with 1st ANGLICO, transitioning from the Marines into the corporate world and what he is up to today.Because Archer is our first officer guest, I ask specific details regarding his training at Officer Candidate School and contrast them with my own experiences from Parris Island. We then discuss the screening process and major training events involved in becoming a Naval Aviator. Specifically, his thoughts about flying the T-34 and TH-37 aircrafts.Following that, Archer details his AH-1W Cobra specific training he received before being assigned to the Gunfighters (HMLA-369) for their deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During this portion of the podcast we discuss different engagements and weapons effects in the real world. Following his deployment to Afghanistan he attended Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course and then later ordered to 1st ANGLICO to complete his ground tour. Him and I detail our time together at ANGLICO and on a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployment.Finally, Archer descries leaving the Marine Corps to work in corporate America, covering the good and bad. He also explains his reasoning for leaving his corporate job to attend a Master’s of Business for Veterans program at the University of Southern California.Website: www.jcramergraphics.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphicsInstagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguysTwitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraphics/Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.comGlossary:7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement ANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT – Battalion Landing TeamEOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalFCT – Firepower Control TeamGBU – Guided Bomb Unit GLT – Georgian Liaison Team (Georgian military advisors)Hesco Barrier – Earthen filled barriersHMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED – Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack ControllerM-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicleMRAP – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)RO – Radio OperatorSALT – Supporting Arms Liaison TeamS Shops – S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intel), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED – Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceVBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

The walls close in on Evan, and new revelations shed light on the short, sad career of Wesley Stern. Performed by Chris Cafero, Eli James, Joanna Bradley, Margaret Burrus, Keith Rubin, Michael Cullen, Lila Newman, Rich Armstead, Liz Leimkuhler, Hunter Nelson, Will Martinez, Elana Fishbein, Louis Kornfeld, Ariel Gitlin, Erin Bartley, Jessica Morgan, and Stefan Schuette. Written by Hunter Nelson, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Our associate producers are Davy Gardner and Emily Marinoff. The Truth Instagram Twitter

The walls close in on Evan, and new revelations shed light on the short, sad career of Wesley Stern. Performed by Chris Cafero, Eli James, Joanna Bradley, Margaret Burrus, Keith Rubin, Michael Cullen, Lila Newman, Rich Armstead, Liz Leimkuhler, Hunter Nelson, Will Martinez, Elana Fishbein, Louis Kornfeld, Ariel Gitlin, Erin Bartley, Jessica Morgan, and Stefan Schuette. Written by Hunter Nelson, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Our associate producers are Davy Gardner and Emily Marinoff. The Truth Instagram Twitter

The walls close in on Evan, and new revelations shed light on the short, sad career of Wesley Stern. Performed by Chris Cafero, Eli James, Joanna Bradley, Margaret Burrus, Keith Rubin, Michael Cullen, Lila Newman, Rich Armstead, Liz Leimkuhler, Hunter Nelson, Will Martinez, Elana Fishbein, Louis Kornfeld, Ariel Gitlin, Erin Bartley, Jessica Morgan, and Stefan Schuette. Written by Hunter Nelson, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Our associate producers are Davy Gardner and Emily Marinoff. The Truth Instagram Twitter

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Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2JzIJZb Become a member today and get instant access to all FineWoodworking.com content. Start your free two week trial here: http://bit.ly/2m576Fl For more Shop Talk Live or to submit a question: http://bit.ly/2mVJYd0 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking: http://bit.ly/2newDLh   Links mentioned: Video: Accurate Biscuit Joints by Tony O'Malley #165–Sept/Oct 2003 Issue   Fine Furniture with Biscuit Joints by Michael Fortune #227–July/Aug 2012 Issue   Hall Table with Flair by Jennifer Anderson #236–Nov/Dec 2013 Issue   Display Cabinet, the Krenov Way by Jim Budlong #208–Nov/Dec 2009 Issue   Mid-Century Credenza by Libby Schrum #261–May/June 2017 Issue   Get perfect reveals with a Domino by Anissa Kapsales #261–May/June 2017 Issue   How to Tame Tricky Glue-Ups by Michael Fortune #243–Nov/Dec 2014 Issue How to Make a Mallet by Michael Cullen #230–Tools & Shops 2013 Issue

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/2JzIJZb Become a member today and get instant access to all FineWoodworking.com content. Start your free two week trial here: http://bit.ly/2m576Fl For more Shop Talk Live or to submit a question: http://bit.ly/2mVJYd0 To see the newest issue of Fine Woodworking: http://bit.ly/2newDLh   Links mentioned: Video: Accurate Biscuit Joints by Tony O'Malley #165–Sept/Oct 2003 Issue   Fine Furniture with Biscuit Joints by Michael Fortune #227–July/Aug 2012 Issue   Hall Table with Flair by Jennifer Anderson #236–Nov/Dec 2013 Issue   Display Cabinet, the Krenov Way by Jim Budlong #208–Nov/Dec 2009 Issue   Mid-Century Credenza by Libby Schrum #261–May/June 2017 Issue   Get perfect reveals with a Domino by Anissa Kapsales #261–May/June 2017 Issue   How to Tame Tricky Glue-Ups by Michael Fortune #243–Nov/Dec 2014 Issue How to Make a Mallet by Michael Cullen #230–Tools & Shops 2013 Issue

In this homebhoys Xtra Joe and Harper revisit the subject of mental health. This is the third podcast dedicated to the issue and the lads are joined by Niall Cullen, an old friend of Joe's and a relative of Michael Cullen (aka MC Cull) a Belfast MC who went missing earlier this year and sadly took his own life. Niall and the Cullen family are now trying to rates awareness of mental health issues in Michaels name through the upcoming #momentum4michael campaign.

In this homebhoys Xtra Joe and Harper revisit the subject of mental health. This is the third podcast dedicated to the issue and the lads are joined by Niall Cullen, an old friend of Joe's and a relative of Michael Cullen (aka MC Cull) a Belfast MC who went missing earlier this year and sadly took his own life. Niall and the Cullen family are now trying to rates awareness of mental health issues in Michaels name through the upcoming #momentum4michael campaign.

Some people are just too interesting to be left alone. Written by Louis Kornfeld and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Michael Cullen. This episode was sponsored in part by: Burrow (Use the promo code THETRUTH to get $50 off your order); and HelloFresh (Use the promo code TRUTH30 to get $30 off your order).

Some people are just too interesting to be left alone. Written by Louis Kornfeld and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Michael Cullen. This episode was sponsored in part by: Burrow (Use the promo code THETRUTH to get $50 off your order); and HelloFresh (Use the promo code TRUTH30 to get $30 off your order).

Some people are just too interesting to be left alone. Written by Louis Kornfeld and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Performed by Michael Cullen. This episode was sponsored in part by: Burrow (Use the promo code THETRUTH to get $50 off your order); and HelloFresh (Use the promo code TRUTH30 to get $30 off your order).

A couple moves into a Co-op apartment that becomes more than they bargained for. Performed by Hannah Chase, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Susan Owen, Betty Hudson, Joel Bernstein, Michael Cullen, and Sam Tsoutsouvas. Written by Becca Schall, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

A couple moves into a Co-op apartment that becomes more than they bargained for. Performed by Hannah Chase, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Susan Owen, Betty Hudson, Joel Bernstein, Michael Cullen, and Sam Tsoutsouvas. Written by Becca Schall, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

A couple moves into a Co-op apartment that becomes more than they bargained for. Performed by Hannah Chase, Dennis Pacheco, Amy Warren, Susan Owen, Betty Hudson, Joel Bernstein, Michael Cullen, and Sam Tsoutsouvas. Written by Becca Schall, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

Imagine a near future where media influencers are sent to an internment camp. This episode was made in collaboration with Benjamen Walker, and part 2 is available now on his podcast Theory of Everything. Featuring Michael Delisle, Ann Carr, T.J. Mannix, Michael Cullen, Chris McKinney, Will Quinn, Becca Schall, Louis Kornfeld, Chris Kipiniak, and Kerry Kastin. Written by Benjamen Walker, with help from Louis Kornfeld. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Part two can be heard on Theory of Everything. This is our contribution to Radiotopia's Doing Time series, to mark the arrival of the new Radiotopia podcast Earhustle.    

Imagine a near future where media influencers are sent to an internment camp. This episode was made in collaboration with Benjamen Walker, and part 2 is available now on his podcast Theory of Everything. Featuring Michael Delisle, Ann Carr, T.J. Mannix, Michael Cullen, Chris McKinney, Will Quinn, Becca Schall, Louis Kornfeld, Chris Kipiniak, and Kerry Kastin. Written by Benjamen Walker, with help from Louis Kornfeld. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Part two can be heard on Theory of Everything. This is our contribution to Radiotopia's Doing Time series, to mark the arrival of the new Radiotopia podcast Earhustle.    

Imagine a near future where media influencers are sent to an internment camp. This episode was made in collaboration with Benjamen Walker, and part 2 is available now on his podcast Theory of Everything. Featuring Michael Delisle, Ann Carr, T.J. Mannix, Michael Cullen, Chris McKinney, Will Quinn, Becca Schall, Louis Kornfeld, Chris Kipiniak, and Kerry Kastin. Written by Benjamen Walker, with help from Louis Kornfeld. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Part two can be heard on Theory of Everything. This is our contribution to Radiotopia's Doing Time series, to mark the arrival of the new Radiotopia podcast Earhustle.    

A submarine crew goes deeper than they thought possible. Written by Louis Kornfeld and Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Gregory Jones, Chris McKinney, Russell G. Jones, Billy Griffin Jr., Reynaldo Piniella, and Michael Cullen. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

A submarine crew goes deeper than they thought possible. Written by Louis Kornfeld and Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Gregory Jones, Chris McKinney, Russell G. Jones, Billy Griffin Jr., Reynaldo Piniella, and Michael Cullen. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

A submarine crew goes deeper than they thought possible. Written by Louis Kornfeld and Chris Kipiniak. Performed by Gregory Jones, Chris McKinney, Russell G. Jones, Billy Griffin Jr., Reynaldo Piniella, and Michael Cullen. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

For the first time in human history the phenomenon of the global population ageing and its impact on social cohesion and economic sustainability is increasing - and needs to be addressed. The political word for elders is gerantocracy … When soon, older people will be in the majority and we will have to rethink, what democracy is … This interview is about re-languaging, leadership, acknowledgement and the impacting of more people ageing and how we factor them into the full healthy happy lives. Covering New Zealand, to China and Japan as well as Europe - now known as super-ageing countries and NZ too, is getting close to becoming a super-ageing country. Whereas, Europe has been discussing this issue for 20 years NZ has not. The OECD has been warning us as well. For example - In Tauranga a NZ city of 130,000, ageing people are going to be 1 in 3 in ten years time - it is moving faster that we recognise. An engaging interview that everyone in society needs to became aware of - the surge in numbers of people ageing and how are we going to factor the many variables as well as the costs into this phenomenon.   This interview covers: * What population ageing means - fewer young people-more older people living longer. * Super-aging nations, changing economies and international responses. * New Zealand ageing. Issues, challenges and opportunities - Time to wake up and get over ageism-stop denying the reality. * Impact in regions and communities that some cities like Tauranga will in 10 years time have 40% of its population as elders. * Need for changing the language, systems understand, adapt and innovate - the good work of Kiwi Bank, NZ Super Fund. * Age - friendly everything needs to be factored - urban planning, products and services for people living longer living more and longer after retirement * Investing in growing a Silver Economy - what is it, what does this mean, what is happening internationally? * Opportunity for younger generations, millennials to be innovative is finding ways to tap into this market, be for services and products. * 10 age-friendly things to do today in your community  new models-of care ( perhaps future of retirement villages) Men’s Sheds. * The role of Elders - leadership / values / role models giving hope to future generations. When we look at Europe especially Greece, but also Portugal, Spain and Italy the populations are basically stagnant, the people are getting older and these countries are not really growing economically and the people continue to age and expect pensions. Where there is an urgent need for a new economic formula. Fortunately, here in NZ, Michael Cullen when he was the Minister of Finance in the Clark Labour Government put in Kiwi Saver and the National Super Fund, but Carole feels that we need to contribute more to it. We evidently had one of the the top investment companies handling the fund, but when the Key Government came to power they stopped the investments contributing into that fund - despite the fact that it was/is a good performer. At present because the ageing population have very few champions for this demographic, there is virtually no discussion that factors in the growing numbers of people who are over 60 etc and Carole says we can now include the 50 year olds as well. With local government being pushed by central government to open up to more urban sprawl, how will older people who live further out of the city going to travel to their doctor, physiotherapist or hospital to visit friends or buy food etc - when they have to travel such huge distances and now may not be allowed to drive? Carole says there is a need for lifetime neighbourhoods or age friendly communities - so that those people can better manage their lives - instead of struggling to drive in over-full motorways or a poor train network. What has happened is Katikati, near Tauranga is an example of people leaving Auckland over the last 10 years, and because it is a good thriving, modern, country town, with many facilities and good climate, it now has over 40% of its inhabitants over 65 years of age - and that demographic as a possible future microcosm of NZ - is actually greater than they have in Japan - however Japan because it is the highest ageing country on our planet, has already planned for these changes and can absorb the changing circumstances.     The interview also covers ‘social capital’ which is the people and their combined and diverse abilities plus qualities and how can we assist them and their community to make their area more cohesive and resilient.  Carole has a little mantra which says - “we need to understand what population ageing means - then we need to adapt and then we need to innovate”.  Local Government needs to start factoring in the aged in their 10 year plans and focus on the changing of the demographics - up until now they have been lacking and their vision.   For example - In Tauranga a city of 130,000, ageing people are going to be 1 in 3 in ten years time - it is moving faster that we recognise. The critical issue is this is demographic denial and she believes that we are not languaging ageing - in that we are not talking about it.  Carol is very strong in calling out the way society talks about the elderly and that the ‘old people are the others’ - separated from society. She says, they are our people - and they are our families - and they are our grandparents and our parents and they are our elders.  That if we deny them we are also in many ways denying our old age. She feels very passionate that we remain connected on every level as these older people have contributed much to our communities and our society as a whole.- especially the growth and prosperity of NZ.   She says the terminology of ‘older people’ needs to be languaged in a new choice of vernacular  - using the words ‘mature and older people’ and we have ‘old and older’ people.  The last half of life can be purposeful and meaningful, that the baby boomers will never be old they will be pushing the boundaries at many levels. We are coming into the ‘No Age Society.’  Our Future: The longevity economy or the silver economy - is expected to grow globally by $15 trillion by 2020 and in NZ from 1$1.5 billion from 2011 to $65 billion in 2050 and you will never read or hear about this in the media or from politicians of the impact of the boomers. Because ether are living longer and icing well - however though purchasing of good and leisure activities, Carole’s interest is in lifelong learning, of new skills extending our education reflecting on philosophical thoughts etc etc. Retirement villages are denuding society of the wisdom and joy of the elders by locking them away in separation from their families and the community as a whole. It definitely does not benefit people at this age to lose connection with family, relatives, friends and community. Yet, internationally countries, especially in Europe are adapting to these changes by manufacturing and marketing products that make life more easier for elders to negotiate life.  (listen to the interview)   Carole languages the possibilities and the opportunities that we need to look for and work towards - this is a key focus for her. She has been at an arts debate recently where the discussion mentioned that the ‘neo-liberal economy’ has reached its limits creating many social problems and that it is time that we revisited ‘economy’ in far more people and community friendly ways. Many old established towns in NZ are very possibly going to fall away because there will be no young people left and thus the ageing people will hang in until they finally die.  And this is already happening in Japan where the Government has closed off villages and closed off roads as they are not economically viable anymore. In some instances schools were closed and turned into nursing homes for older people. In NZ we have no outdoor gyms that are put up for elders to go out, have a get-together, do some exercises and meet and catch up. When a person retires with a lot of accumulated knowledge - the name of the game is to have that person engaged somehow sharing this even if it only via workshops or other festivals or gatherings - maybe at night schools etc.   This is only from the the first 20 minutes of this engaging interview. Footnote: Yet, we also have to factor in climate change and all the other urgent global variables that are happening within the biosphere too.

Whangarei in the north of NZ is stirring and it’s around ‘community participation’ as a result of a small dedicated team based on collaborative leadership. Food resilience is one of the important focusses of Transition Towns (TT) as it affects everyone, the poor, middle income and even the rich. We all need high quality food in our body to obtain optimum results. By re­localising their food system, which even here in NZ has been taken over by large corporate players and international supply chains, we have to have plan B. Fortunately over the last 8 years, Jeff has been in Whangarei holding the space whilst many if not most TT’s have dissipated and/or fallen away. But, in Whangarei people come in and out depending on the issues and they are continually finding situations that galvanise people and engage community and get them involved. Which he warmly finds is contagious. Once you gain the awareness of people who want to find out what they can do, it then becomes all what they can do at a community level. Especially film evenings when you have 'conscious get togethers'. One of them very recently being 'This Changes Everything' a Naomi Kline movie, assisting in pulling the threads of community together can build up a synergistic momentum. Jeff mentions Cuba, being a classic example when the Soviet Union dissolved, it left the whole country of Cuba with no oil supplier as well as no chemicals for agriculture.Thus, resulting in the Cubans falling back on their own commitment to self and group responsibility which resulted in a very resilient community in a matter of 4 or 5 years growing into being. He also sees that, we too in NZ are in transition and when we get community engaged and involved ­ the coming together, the passion and the enthusiasm ­ the commitment and the co­creation that happens ­it's potent and empowering ... Jeff Griggs states that the principles of the Transition Town (TT) model are very robust, as it contains so many aspects that builds resilience back into community. Including co-opetition, community building and because it was positioning to cover the peak global oil situation, when it was sidelined by full spectrum fraking. This fraking did bring down oil prices, but in the process, in so many cases, destroyed the water pan with chemical pollution causing many unrecorded environment and health problems, like discharging flammable gasses into the water supply that came out through kitchen water taps. What he now states is the end of cheap oil and we here in NZ, being dependent on oil needs, still exposes us to being vulnerable around oil supply. So going back to the TT model, it is far broader than just fraking and costly oil. This is where organics and permaculture meet, home schooling and holistic healing modalities, alternative currencies such as green dollars and time banks extend into the local economy, as well as a reignited ‘neighbourhood support’ system. Thus the strings of a community extend across many demographics and resilience comes into play. Jeff thinks that when we pool all these components together there is 'collaborative' leadership and this word is becoming to be more known in the mainstream vernacular. When you get groups of people with common visions sitting down around the table actively listening to one another, looking at possibilities, getting creative in a co creative way ­ the magic and the power that comes from that kind of round table discussion is quite mind blowing! When you compare this polite dialogue and sharing with the antics of NZ’s Parliament or US politics, we need go no further. Validating collaborative leadership is a new way forward. Which due to Jeff's experience in local government this is what is missing ­ collaborative leadership. The challenge now is to convince government and bureaucracy to commit to find ways to embrace collaborative style of being and working ... where you get rid of the win/lose scenarios and also the power struggles and the competition. “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” R. Buckminster Fuller When you clear the old patterns put these old forms aside and embrace the new all of a sudden when people start engaging in this new way of working, the collective wisdom, the collective knowledge starts to emerge and this is where the leadership starts to come up from the grass roots level. People practising this experiential learning of collaboration find it’s like the magic ingredient where you get the group together ­ create the space and then you just let it go ... and the outcomes are so powerful ­ its going back to community outcomes, community well­being and health of the environment ­ all this stuff starts to play out. The passion gets renewed. This interview covers a lot of C words ... Co­opetition Co­operation Co­creation Collaboration Collectives Community building Can do ... Commitment ­ which many people seem unable to do ... Other words for these times. Local resilience Reclaiming Social enterprise Self sufficiency Personal responsibility Be the change When in a group situation and people are using this vocabulary ­ you know that you are all on the same page and wavelength. The Transition Towns model being a very well thought­out model that with 12 parts to it Jeff thinks it is a very well structured system. One of these unique parts of this TT system, calls for ‘inter generation’ connection and honouring the elders ­ these are all components that consist of building interactive resilience back into communities ­ the coming together ­ the grand fathers/mothers ­ the very young ­ this is known within indigenous populations where is is very much a natural unified field. One such initiative that happened when listening for the voice of the youth of Whangarei, was that no one was looking for their aspirations, they were not being actively factored into the future so Jeff and a team wrote to the Principles of the five major high schools in the City saying that their TT group was a voice of concerned citizens and they were interested in hearing the voice of the youth of today. They asked for two students from each school and meet with all five high school representatives to support them in asking them to share their aspirations and get their voices out. So the TT group coached them in being media savvy and how to give presentations etc. Then Jeff met with them personally for near on two years and they wanted to have a number of things, one being a forum to be able to communicate with government politicians and a youth space where they could come together and support each other along with other smaller objectives, such as tutoring. As a result the feel confident to go in front of the Whangarei Council and they have been acknowledged, listened to ­ and have their own space and received funding for ongoing group consensus etc. The TT group seeded it, now they have stepped back. Then the TT group checked out the elders ­ and saw that the women were far more organised and had their social networks, but the men, they were another story. Jeff said that he sees them at the library ­ bring back cartloads of books ­ they were just home reading. Yet, they had so much talent and skills sitting untapped by the community. Having heard about the Man Shed concept in Australia, where the Federal Government actually funds them because they can see the indirect health benefits of keeping the men occupied, because with no outlet the men get depressed, and go onto medication and the downward spiral ... and Jeff and a team decided to do it here in Whangarei where the end product is that there are now 80 men in a shed that happens to be the old Whangarei railwaystation. This they purchased off the Council for one dollar, they are now restoring it, they are doing projects all over Whangarei for charities and non profits, Salvation Army, hospices, repairing furniture etc This being a total entrepreneurial old group of guys who love being together, love building things and love giving back to the community. They are now bringing in home school kids, women groups, also to learn many differing skills, that it is becoming a community point where everyone comes together to honour this intergenerational connection. The next step being, to invite in young males who have missed out on connection with fathers and male energy ­ to come hang with these older blokes and learn and laugh and again bring the inter­generation energies together into a more co­creative environment, these older men are ex builders, plumbers electricians etc with a huge resource of skills. There are now mens shed in Kaitaia, Kerekeri and starting in Ruakaka and they are being donated huge amounts of tools and gear etc. It is overwhelming what is being donated. Also mentioned in this interview is Barbara Marx Hubbard (whom we both have met) out of Northern California, who talks about "Conscious Evolution" as against, unconscious evolution, which is basically where we are at in this old paradigm that is hemorrhaging and not fulfilling humanities needs or the natural world. http://barbaramarxhubbard.com Covering; GE Free Northland as championed by the Whangarei Council and the Far North Councils. Plus, honouring Zelka Grammer and her unwavering and dedicated work to keep GE & GMO's out of the North. https://organicnz.org.nz/node/624 Other TT projects are about re localisation. (Do a web search on ‘Localise’ NZ for the various web sites www.localise.nz ) This will give pointers about Relocalising our food and reshaping Northlands food production as well as integrating distribution and and understanding consumption systems. Because Whangarei and districts have a niche climatic system, available water, rich soils many of them volcanic, the possibilities are huge yet compared to the food grown in Northland 100 years ago very little food is grown today. Why? 6,000 people go to the Saturday morning Whangarei markets on Saturday morning. Based on the collaborative leadership model it is fundamental to bring in this new paradigm and re educate everyone including the present businesses, the institutions, the economic development people, leaders etc, to see just what is possible. And ironically, all this Transitional Town dynamism is being done by volunteers, actually just three people ( Just as this radio program is totally voluntary as well) No resources or money other than their own time has gone into this project. Jeff tells that last year he took 4 months off in 2015 to visit North America to study the local food movement, especially in Vermont, which has quite a counter culture and where Bernie Sanders comes from and they have this ‘localised food movement’ absolutely sussed. The Book called ‘The Town that Food Saved.’ Based around an organisation called ‘The centre for an agricultural economy.’ www.hardwickagriculture.org/ It's a social enterprise, is very entreprenurial and is self supporting. Kaitiakitanga means guardianship and protection. Rahui and regenerating fish stocks. Northland being a GE and GMO Free Zone and Auckland City being the gate keeper to keep such materials out from the north. The very high price that organic dairy farmers are getting for milk powder emphatically states that there is a world market for top quality healthy products. 5 times the price of conventional dairy prices. Covering a huge array of subject matter from Morgan Williams the ex Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and how strong and forthright he was when taking that post. That today, the NZ Government and ‘business as usual’ have corrupted and abused the word sustainability and deleted it from any ecological context, but use it to sustain the ongoing plunder of our planets resources, people and future. The semantics of sustainability."if it is good for the environment and good for the people and good for the economy then you are well on track to be sustainable" Morgan Williams. It is the life supporting capacity of our planet that has got to be the main criteria for us in supporting the biosphere. Progress indicators GDP and the measuring of gross domestic product Dr Ron Coleman who was invited by Dave Breuer of AnewNZ and who had Michael Cullen’s ear, ( The Minister of Finance for the previous Labour administration.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genuine_progress_indicator The game is to replace the system with one that is going to work for our common future and environment, people and economy basically in that order. In fact "it is not a revolution it's a paradigm shift" ­ from the grass roots up. And more and more people are twigging to it, as they tire of the same frenetic diet of homogenous unconscious drivel spewed out via the MSM and when they see the possibilities of TT’s bountiful expression and the garden of delight ­ it awakens them to their real self and their connections to self and the greater community. Neo Liberalism has been totally embraced by the NZ National Party and it is not serving the country as whole. Food for Life in Whangarei is based in giving food to school children in low decile schools = 1200 meals per week. Stopping food waste, at super market is something that is being looked at. USA Hospitals have an initiative called "farm to hospital" so as to get fresh food into hospitals from local sources. rodaleinstitute.org/farmtohospital/ and www.farmtoinstitution.org/ ‘Sew good’ Where Whangarei women engage in teaching and sewing in a community workshop space. http://www.sewgood.org.nz Whangarei, is maybe becoming a cellular nucleus or mothership to not only the localised area but for supporting new community collaborative initiatives in outer lying towns within the Northland region. This is a wonderful interview that will warm your bones and get you excited. I apologise for this poorly written summary, there are only a certain number of hours in the day.(Tim) http://www.transitionwhangarei.org Newsletter @ info@transitionwhangarei.org.nz

Primary Stages' latest new play, Ike Holter's EXIT STRATEGY, "an edge-of-your-seat drama about the future of public education" will be treading the boards starting March 30th-May 6th. Actors, Michael Cullen and Dierdre Madigan, spend some time chatting with Curtain Call's Keith Price about their roles in the show and the cost of trying to maintain public education in America. PRIMARY STAGES: http://primarystages.org/shows/current-season/exit-strategy CURTAIN CALL: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com Follow @kpcurtaincall on Twitter "LIKE" CURTAIN CALL on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Prices-Curtain-Call-1380539615593807/

Insight hosts a public debate on MMP, moderated by Philippa Tolley and Julian Robins. Guests include the former National Prime Minister, Jim Bolger, the former Labour Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Cullen, the former National Finance Minister, Ruth Richardson, and the former Green Party Co-leader, Jeanette Fitzsimons and others who will discuss the MMP referendum. This programme was produced with the help of Victoria University and Te Papa, and recorded before a live audience.