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"When the franchise wins, we win," says Mike Onslow, CTO of Clarity Voice, a communications provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Speaking with Technology Reseller News at the vCon conference, Onslow detailed how Clarity Voice is pioneering the use of vCon technology to radically improve call quality, agent training, and customer retention — at scale. Clarity Voice specializes in delivering communications solutions to the franchise and automotive dealership industries, built around a longstanding partnership with NetSapiens by Crexendo. Over the past few years, however, Clarity saw an opportunity to dramatically enhance business intelligence for small, medium, and micro businesses by integrating vCon architecture with their services. The Journey from Fragmented Data to Unified Insights Initially, Clarity developed a custom Call Coach platform — an internal AI tool to help evaluate support calls based on a quality checklist and company core values. "The problem was that the data was fragmented," Onslow explained. "We were pulling from multiple systems, APIs, and databases — it was inefficient and hard to scale." The solution came with the adoption of vCons — a standardized, lightweight format for capturing conversational data. "By simply changing the backend to vCons, without altering our platform or NetSapiens' core code, we unified everything," said Onslow. "It simplified our tech stack and allowed us to track every call, starting in early January." From One Call at a Time to Millions at Scale Armed with vCon-based data, Clarity Voice is now able to analyze millions of conversations across franchise networks — not just one call at a time. "The real value to our franchise brands is that we can surface the calls that need review, highlight the best-performing agents, and deliver actionable insights at scale," Onslow noted. One particularly powerful new feature is a churn signal detection system. Using vCon-based flags, Clarity can identify rare but critical cases where a customer signals they're ready to cancel — allowing the CX team to intervene in time. "One customer was going to churn for sure," recalled Onslow. "Our team called him back with empathy. After that conversation, he said, 'Sign me up for ten years.' That's the power of this technology." Tailored Solutions for Each Franchise Looking ahead, Clarity Voice is partnering with Crexendo to build customized vCon-based tools for each franchise brand. "Every brand cares about slightly different metrics," Onslow said. "vCons give us a standard format underneath, but the tools we build on top can be customized — without adding a ton of operational overhead." With a focus on empathy, simplicity, and smart automation, Clarity Voice is setting a powerful example for how the vCon revolution is reshaping communications. Learn More Visit clarityvoice.com to learn more about Clarity Voice solutions. Connect with Mike Onslow on LinkedIn: Mike Onslow

Episode 62 (10/04/25) On this episode - To kick things off, special guest, Jacamo (making his quarterly appearance) talks about his holiday in Thailand and the excitement of being caught in the recent earthquake out there. Then there's Mad Max's real name, interesting stories behind well known parts of 2 classic songs, news reporters that seem happy to be reporting a disaster, the works and life of Geoffrey Hughes in 'Barry's Masters of Comedy' (with “impressions”), an improv of how to deal with a drunk customer as a security officer, the Omaze house house giveaways, preferring moody shop workers to overly friendly ones and our own experiences working in various customer service roles, remembering TV show This Is Your Life, the charges against Russel Brand, remembering Val Kilmer's finest roles (including Doc Holiday and a commonly misquoted line), more ideas for Barry's detective show 'Shetland', forgotten pop stars, a ‘Dead Celebrity Seance', recommendations, Future Greg and a whole lot more!

Wall St closed higher on Wednesday after the Fed said two rate cuts are still on the cards for 2025. The Dow Jones rose 0.92%, the S&P500 added 1.08% and the Nasdaq ended the day up 1.41%. The US central bank maintained the current cash rate as was widely expected at the latest meeting overnight however boosted investor sentiment by saying two rate cuts are still coming this year.In Europe overnight, markets closed mostly higher led by the French CAC rising 0.7%, while the STOXX 600 added 0.26%, Germany's DAX fell 0.34% and the UK's FTSE 100 ended the day flat.The APAC markets closed the midweek session mixed on turbulence in the US on Tuesday and after Japan's central bank maintained interest rates steady at 0.5% and signalled potential impact of US President, Donald Trump's tariffs. Japan's Nikkei lost 0.25%, South Korea's Kospi index rose 0.62%, China's CSI index closed flat and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also ended the day flat.The market movements locally yesterday matched the rollercoaster of sentiment around the globe right now, with the ASX bouncing between red and green before sliding in afternoon trade with the key index ending the day down 0.41%.Materials stocks came under pressure yesterday amid a 5.1% sell-off in Mineral Resources following the cessation of haulage on its crucial Onslow iron haul road, while gold miners also slipped as traders took profits on the record gold price rally this week.Mortgages insurer Helia Group took the biggest hit yesterday with a 15% dive after shares traded ex-dividend.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.5% higher at US$67.23/barrel, gold is up 0.51% at US$3047/ounce and iron ore is up 0.1% at US$102.42/tonne.The Aussie dollar has further strengthened overnight to buy 63.61 US cents, 94.61 Japanese Yen, 49.13 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 9 cents.Ahead of Thursday's trading session on the ASX the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day up 0.67% tracking Wall Street's gains overnight.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has upgraded the rating on Alcidion (ASX:ALC) from a hold to a buy and maintain a 12-month price target of 11cps on the healthcare IT company following a significant restructure of the business through reducing headcount and operating expenses, while also signing its largest commercial contract to date with NCIC to the value of $37.5m over 10-years.Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Stockland Corp (ASX:SGP) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 5-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $4.88 to the range of $4.54 to $4.60 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Who? – ate some possibly dodgy sushi and gave us a running commentary? What? – are Daisy and Onslow's parents thinking every time they let D&O request that song? Where?... LEARN MORE The post FNL – Who, What, Where appeared first on Friday Night LIVE with David and Sue.

Mike Spreadborough, Executive Co-Chairman of Novo Resources (TSX: NVO - OTCQX: NSRPF - ASX:NVO) joins me to outline the Company's exploration plans for the first half of 2025 across its project portfolio in Australia.    Mike discusses the Company's recent exploration farm-ins in New South Wales, including the Albert Gold Fields and John Bull projects, outlining the initial mapping and soil sampling efforts currently underway. Detailed drilling programs are planned for these sites from late March through June.    Additionally, Mike provides an overview of the early-stage exploration activities in the Onslow region and the Pilbara area, emphasizing the strategic importance of these underexplored grounds. In the Pilbara we discuss Novo's joint venture with De Grey and the potential impact of Northern Star's takeover offer.    Financially, Novo remains solid with cash reserves and a large investment portfolio, positioning the Company well to continue with its exploration strategy.   Please email me with any follow up questions for Mike and the team at Novo Resources. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com.     Click here to visit the Novo Resources website to learn more about all the projects and exploration programs.

My central Shepparton home in northern Victoria, Australia, was not impacted by the 2022 floods that inundated much of the city. Shepparton is central to the Goulburn Valley and is part of the Nicholls Federal Electorate, which is one of the highest-risk areas in Australia. The Goulburn Valley is on a riverine floodplain. Insurance was the topic of a recent webinar organized by the organization, "Covering Climate Now". Climate change is evolving to become a worldwide catastrophe for the insurance industry as discussed in the story from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: "Insurance cost of Los Angeles wildfires may be felt in Australia"; "Climate Change Could Cut the Economy in Half. We're Not Ready for It."; "Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It's Not Wind or Solar"; "Orange rivers, longer days: Nine ways our planet changed in its hottest year yet"; "What time to leave the beach before scorching heat turns to wild winds"; "On Friday, we got above freezing"; "The PM's Climate Speech we've been waiting for"; "Floating solar project converts former gravel pit into 20 MW power generating pond"; "3 reasons to fear humanity won't reach net-zero emissions – and 4 reasons we might just do it"; "Marble Bar flooded after 100mm of heavy rain, major WA highway reopens"; "Don't call me teal: meet the Climate 200-backed candidate set to take on Peter Dutton"; "Disasters Are Exactly the Time for Urban Planning"; "Wanting to ‘return to normal' after a disaster is understandable, but often problematic"; "As Trump Targets Biden's Environmental Justice Initiatives, Activists Gear Up for Legal Fights"; "Should Los Angeles be in such a rush to rebuild after the devastating wildfires?"; "The Dissonance of Climate Promises at Davos"; "Donald Trump Exits Paris Agreement, Again: What It Means for the U.S. and the World?"; "A Novelist Imagined a Climate-Driven Wildfire Burning LA, Then Watched It Happen"; "Conservation Won Big Under Biden. Environmentalists and Tribal Leaders Fear Trump Will Undo Those Gains"; "California leaders reject Trump administration order to allow immigration enforcement in schools"; "EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024"; "How the Climate Crisis Became an Insurance Crisis"; "The Next Financial Crisis: Insurance"; "I was jailed for four years for a non-violent climate protest – this is my prison diary"; "Wild weather brings spectacular dust storm to Onslow in WA's Pilbara"; "The Kyoto climate treaty is hailed on stage but reality tells a different story"; "Are we smart enough for democracy?"; "Why Trump's Positions on EVs Would Shoot America in the Foot"; "New York's Congestion Pricing Could Worsen Traffic in Poor Neighborhoods"; "Will the Steady State Economy Be Funded?"; "The World Revolution Can Use a Crowd-Sourced Global Policy Cloud"; "Sustainability reporting is the problem, not the solution (or: The case against CSRD)"; "‘We've been dumbed-down': Australian farmers want the right to repair their own tractors again"; "The Nature Conservancy pledges to continue honoring the Paris Agreement"; "5 ways Project 2025 appeared in Trump's presidential directives"; "Building for conservative victory through policy, personnel, and training."; "The tourist beach town where the ocean threatens a way of life"; "Four homes lost as fires threaten multiple communities across southern WA"; "UK climate and nature bill dropped after deal with Labour backbenchers"; "How the world has responded to Trump's Paris climate agreement withdrawal"; "Storm Éowyn hits UK and Ireland: 1,000 flights cancelled amid ‘danger to life'"; "

Alex Nairn talks to Roy Raferty at Stanley Gibbons and Baldwins that specialise in stamps, coins and collectables about their free Valuation Day at All Saints' Church, Onslow, Guildford on the 29th January. Today's interview fucuses on collectables.

Alex Nairn talks to Richard Gladdle at Stanley Gibbons and Baldwins that specialise in stamps, coins and collectables about their free Valuation Day at All Saints' Church, Onslow, Guildford on the 29th January. Today's interview fucuses on coins.

Alex Nairn talks to Oscar Young at Stanley Gibbons and Baldwins that specialise in stamps, coins and collectables about their free Valuation Day at All Saints' Church, Onslow, Guildford on the 29th January. Today's interview fucuses on stamps.

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Novo Resources Corp (TSX:NVO, OTCQX:NSRPF, ASX:NVO) executive co-chair and acting CEO Mike Spreadborough talked with Proactive's Tylah Tully about the company's latest portfolio expansion and strategic plans for 2025. Spreadborough outlined the addition of the Toolunga, John Bull and Tibooburra projects, emphasising the company's disciplined approach to identifying drill-ready assets with the potential for significant resource development. Discussing the Toolunga Project in Western Australia's Onslow district, Spreadborough highlighted its prospective geology and proximity to established gold and lithium operations. The John Bull Project in New South Wales features historical drilling results and promising targets for exploration, while the Tibooburra Project, also in New South Wales, was praised for its advanced, high-grade drill-ready targets and compelling prior drilling results. Spreadborough shared Novo Resources' aggressive exploration plans, with drilling slated to begin across these projects in early 2025. He expressed optimism about the company's ability to build a robust resource base as it heads into the new year. #ProactiveInvestors #NovoResources #GoldExploration #ToolungaProject #JohnBullProject #TibooburraProject #GoldMining #MiningProjects #DrillReadyAssets #WesternAustralia #NewSouthWales

Ron Onslow's 17 years of public service transformed Ridgefield into a thriving community. Learn about his incredible contributions and the legacy he leaves behind. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/mayor-ron-onslow-retiring-from-the-ridgefield-city-council #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #Ridgefield #publicservice #RidgefieldWa

Mineral Resources Ltd is an Australia-based diversified resources company. The Company operates through six segments: Mining Services, Iron Ore, Lithium, Energy, Other Commodities, and Central. Mining Services division provides full pit-to-port solutions. The Company's subsidiary, Crushing Mining Services (CSI), provides crushing, screening and processing solutions for the mining companies. The Company operated three iron ore hubs across Western Australia in the Yilgarn, Pilbara and Ashburton regions with the Yilgarn operations ceasing soon having become uneconomic. The focus is on its Onslow hub intended to produce 35mtpa or iron ore when full production is reached in 2025. The Company owns three hard rock lithium mines in Western Australia, which are Mt Marion and Bald Hill in the Goldfields region, and Wodgina in the Pilbara region. The Mt Marion lithium is located approximately 40 kilometers (km) south-west of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The Wodgina lithium is located 120km south of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Energy segment includes two wells in the Perth Basin but part of that operation has recently been sold to help finance Onslow Iron.Sharesight automatically tracks price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Get 4 months free at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginnersTony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/ Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they're offering something of value.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the spirit of the season and learn how community kindness can light up lives through our latest inspiring conversation. Jennifer Rawls from Jones-Onslow's Member Services Department shares moving stories about the Power Bucks program. Discover how you can contribute to easing the burden for those facing tough times by giving the gift of energy, whether to someone you know or anonymously. Jennifer's hands-on experiences reveal the deep gratitude of those who helped and highlight the transformative power of collective support.Hear from Krystal Phillips and Dr. Don Herring of Onslow Community Outreach as they open up about its life-changing programs. From the Caring Community Clinic's vital medical services to the nurturing environment of the Christmas Cheer program, the outreach's efforts are creating paths to stability and happiness in Onslow County. This episode highlights the importance of volunteerism, and the collaborative efforts needed to tackle challenges such as homelessness and mental health. Learn how these initiatives provide immediate relief and foster dignity, choice, and joy for families during the holiday season.Run Time: 31 Minutes

A Wellington High School is facing a severe classroom shortage after a block of classrooms and its gym were shut indefinitely over the weekend due being deemed earthquake prone. Onslow College Principal Sheena Millar spoke to Alexa Cook.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss the growth of chemotherapy services at home. Plus all the latest on Geographe Bay wind zone declared; Chevron tips $68m into Onslow desalination; and Regent kicks BGC out WA's top 10.

You can see how the rumblings around the future of Chris Hipkins as Labour Leader have started.  They have added to their problems this week with the social media post from David Parker wittering on about his tax dream. The old Capital Gains Tax, get all those rich bastards lined up and raid their pockets.  It's a sorry old state they find themselves in.  The power crisis is a nadir of sorts. The cold hard reality of their policies has come home to roost for us and haunt them.  You can argue the same around the economy, in general of course, and their Covid approach. Three recessions in two years. A record unmatched by anyone I can find is pretty damning for a government that spent six years basically wrecking the place.  But the power is indisputable. We have no gas because we haven't looked for any because they closed it down.  The lack of rain or wind isn't their fault, but the fragility of the system is. All the stuff they said would happen to close the gap hasn't. The Onslow idea went nowhere. And the simple, irrefutable truth is as a result of a lack of supply is the price is up, some people can't pay it, and people are out of work.  It's a series of very clear simple dots that can be laid directly at their doorstep.  It goes to credibility, they have none. And now we have tax.    If Labour go to the next election with a package of new taxes, like capital gains, they may as well not campaign.  They will have a two-fold problem. One, the recent memory of their performance in government is still fresh in voters' minds. Two, a new idea being we will tax you some more for good measure.  They will, of course, be facing a government that has cut taxes and may well, if they are lucky, have an economy with some real steam driving it.  If Hipkins makes it that far, his vision will seem so weird, so out of touch, and so ideologically mad he will not only lose, but quite possibly badly.  You can't hide your past; you can hope people forget, and time helps that.  But if more tax is their calling card for 2026, it's game over before it's even started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays. Melissa has a special interest in the vaccine injured She has launched a nation-wide Class Action lawsuit to fight what she believes to be a failing government compensation scheme and unsafe vaccine.   GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr Matt Shelton is a founding member of New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) which challenges government COVID policy. He has been a medical doctor since 1985, mostly in primary care and general practice. Dr Shelton has been a lecturer and examiner in integrative medicine and believes passionately in ethical medicine that seeks to discover and resolve causes of health issues and in treating the whole person.

Esta semana o maestro João Maurício Galindo respondeu perguntas dos ouvintes da Rádio Cultura FM sobre a vida de Georges Onslow, também sobre como era possível o compositor e Padre José Maurício, ter acesso a toda matéria de composição musical produzida na Europa, mesmo sendo de um país tropical, falou se é possível tocar violoncelo sem o uso da haste de metal que serve para fixar o instrumento no chão, explicou como é possível diferenciar os tons vocais: tenor, barítono, baixo e baixo barítono e por fim, contou como é possível compor uma peça que foi "encomendada", sobre como é possível encontrar inspiração para escrever dessa maneira. Descubra as respostas no resumo do "Pergunte ao maestro" desta semana. O programa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pergunte ao Maestro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, vai ao de segunda a sexta-feira, às 10h e às 15h da tarde pela ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rádio Cultura FM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ de São Paulo, 103,3.

In deze podcast kijken Ernst-Jan Buijs en ik 2 funnels van 2 bedrijven na. In deze beide funnels worden veel klassieke dingen een beetje 'onhandig' gedaan, waardoor veel luisteraars hier ook van kunnen leren. De funnels zijn van Onslow en Marjolein van PCOS Nederland en van Eva de Keizer van Mama In Balans. Website PCOS Nederland = https://pcosnederland.nl/ Website Mama in Balans = https://www.mamainbalans.info/ Instagram Ernst-Jan Buijs = https://www.instagram.com/ej.conversieclub Instagram Tineke Zwart = https://www.instagram.com/tineke_zwart Website Tineke Zwart = https://tinekezwart.com/

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays. Melissa has a special interest in the vaccine injured She has launched a nationwide Class Action lawsuit to fight what she believes to be a failing government compensation scheme and unsafe vaccine.   GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: James Kennett has over forty years of entrepreneurial experience in founding and successfully developing businesses in the technology sector. He is regarded as a pioneer in the Low Earth Orbit space and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. He has served on the Boards of the Queensland University of Technology Business Advisory Committee, and of their Centre for Satellite Navigation, and has also completed a Research Masters Degree in IT there. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Griffith University's Centre for Microwave Studies, and is a current member of the University of Southern Queensland's ICT Business Advisory Committee. He has founded or chaired youth leadership programs and was Chair of International Youth Year for South East Queensland. 

1. Welcome and Introduction:Hosts Jorma + Ray, dressed in their summer finest, kick off the episode from their favourite local pub. Jorma is sporting a string vest reminiscent of Onslow from "Keeping Up Appearances," while Ray flaunts an off-the-shoulder Prada number as they sip Pimms + Lemonade + Roofies and Baileys.2. Chickpeas and Rat BoysChickpea Magazine - your go-to source for all things hummus and falafel related. ‘Fuller Than a Bowl At A Bulimics All You Can Eat Buffet'Introduction to the trending term "Ratboy Summer," the latest viral fashion trend on TikTok.3. Morgan Freedman's Poem - "Ratboy Summer":Morgan Freedman humorously navigates the absurdity of TikTok, particularly focusing on the emergence of "Ratboy" chic.The poem delves into the shift from traditional handsome guys like Gary Cooper to the new trend of ratboys, providing a satirical commentary on societal trends, ending with a humorous plea for compassion and common sense in romantic pursuits.4. Ratboy discussion – a Welsh BAFTA nomination for Morgan Freeman?Ray nominates Morgan for a Welsh BAFTA.Poetry requests from listeners to talkingistanbullocks@gmail.com5. Listener Engagement:Encouragement for listeners to subscribe, follow, and share the podcast on various platforms.Special mention of the rising listener base in Malaysia.6. True or False Quiz: The Reproductive Lives Of Bees and David BeckhamFun and quirky segment packed with fun facts and banter.7. Community Spotlight – ‘Are You Alright Hon?'Red Books in Wexford, Ireland, run by Wally O'Neill. is more than a bookshop; it's a community hub offering workshops, writing courses, live music, and also support homeless and mental health initiatives.Upcoming podcast "Are You Alright Hon?" presented by Wally and regular contributor to Talking Istanbullocks, Jamie T. Murphy, focusing on personal stories about addiction, homelessness, and mental health.8. Bogus Horoscope and Psychic Predictions for the month of June with Honzie Curley:Honzie returns with his monthly horoscopes and suspiciously accurate psychic predictions for June.9. Post of the Week:A humorous joke about a duck, self-identifying as a plasterer.10. Final Thoughts and Outro:Ray and Jorma wrap up the episode with light-hearted banter and reminders for listener interaction and engagement.Additional Notes:Listeners are invited to contribute poems for Morgan Freedman to read.Encouragement to check out the podcast's YouTube channel for sketches and more comedic content.This show uses AI voices#ComedyPodcast #BritishComedy #IrishComedy #RatboySummer #Banter #IstanbulComedy #Funny#WexfordBooks #HoroscopePredictions #ViralTrends #TikTokFashion #HumorAndSatire #MustListenPodcast #ComedyVarietyShowTRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Anka0iEBcAqPg8zW5MJvRX_C5aTQnNallLx_tlcbR7w/editSocial Media:Subscribe on YouTubeFollow and interact on social media platforms for more updates and behind-the-scenes content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays. https://www.whitsundayfamilypractice.com.au  

Celebrate National Agriculture Day with us as we chat with the impressive Nicole Hall, a fierce advocate for North Carolina farming and the current National Miss US Agriculture 2023! Known to many as North Carolina Nicole, she's not just a beauty queen—she's a barnyard strategist dedicated to changing the way we think about, and purchase, our food. From her own tale as the daughter of tobacco sharecroppers to her contemporary role in the poultry industry, Nicole serves up a feast of knowledge that's not just about farming, but about making conscious decisions that benefit our local economies.This episode is a treasure trove of down-to-earth wisdom, as Nicole spotlights the Visit NC Farms app, your digital compass to the freshest, community-supporting provisions your heart (and stomach) could desire. She's shattering misconceptions and planting seeds of change, showing us the importance of supporting local farms, not just with our wallets, but with our understanding. Tune in to hear Nicole's insights on how every soybean, ear of corn, and cluck from the chicken coop is part of a greater cycle that keeps counties like Onslow and Jones thriving. You'll walk away not just entertained, but equipped to make choices that can keep our farming communities robust and our dinner tables rich with local bounty. Be sure to follow her Instagram page @northcarolina.nicole!Run Time: 12 minutes

We start off with MinRes's hotly anticipated half year call, which didn't disappoint. Then we pealed back the key details from IGO's call before chatting about what's happening at Pilbara Minerals (PLS).Some of the figures from Fortescue's (FMG) had to get a mention before we rounded off with some lithium chat, as Piedmont (PLL) shared they'd sold down their interest in Sayona (SYA).  All Money of Mine episodes are for informational purposes only and may contain forward-looking statements that may not eventuate. The co-hosts are not financial advisers and any views expressed are their opinion only. Please do your own research before making any investment decision or alternatively seek advice from a registered financial professional. Thank you to our Podcast Partners: VRIFY – Communicating in 3DEmail grant@vrify.com (no e)  InvestorHub – The go-to Digital Platform shaking up the Investor Relations industryEmail rhori@investorhub.com  DSI Underground - Supplier of Ground Support Products to the Mining and Tunnelling industrieshttps://www.dsiunderground.com/contact SMEC Power & Technology – Electrical Guru's for the Mining Industrysales@smelectrical.com.au McMahon Mining Title Services (MMTS) – Australia-wide tenement service expertshttps://www.mmts.net.au/#contact Anytime Exploration Services – Exploration workers, equipment, core cutting/storage + much moreseamus@anytimees.com KCA Site Services – Underground mining machine hire for IT's, normet's, trucks and moreadmin@kcasiteservices.com.au Brooks Airways – Perth's leading charter flight operatorsops@brooksairways.com K-Drill – Safe, reliable, and productive surface RC drilling ryan@k-drill.com.au Buy your Money of Mine MERCH here Join our exclusive Facebook Group for the Money Miners and request access to the Hooteroo chat group. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter HOOTEROO HERALD Follow Money of Mine on YouTube Follow Money of Mine on Twitter Follow Money of Mine on LinkedIn Follow Money of Mine on Instagram(0:00:00)Introduction(0:00:32)Min Res capitalising on Nickel(0:03:18)Exploration Hail Mary's(0:04:57)MIN's Ellison on critics, lithium, nickel + Onslow(0:33:55)IGO dodge q's (0:37:43)Pilbara look to shore up balance sheet(0:43:16)Fortescue printing money(0:46:33)Piedmont sell down Sayona stake… why?

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal government's IR reforms; plans for green steel; Woodside and Santos' merger; interest rates and a planning dispute in Onslow.

We rip into today's show with the rumours around Mineral Resources (MIN) looking to garner interest in 49% of their Onslow haul road, before we dissected fund manager Ausbil's decision to dump their long time holding in 29 Metals (29M).Pilbara Minerals (PLS) signed another expanded offtake agreement which drew our attention whilst Wiluna (WMC) gave a production update & Alliance Nickel (AXN) signed an offtake agreement with Samsung SDI.Santos (STO) & Woodside (WDS) couldn't see eye to eye on the value of a merger, whilst Andrew Forrest's investment groups were making moves again and Aurelia (AMI) copped a heavy downpour at their Peak operations. All Money of Mine episodes are for informational purposes only and may contain forward-looking statements that may not eventuate. The co-hosts are not financial advisers and any views expressed are their opinion only. Please do your own research before making any investment decision or alternatively seek advice from a registered financial professional. Thank you to our Podcast Partners: Thank you to our Podcast Partners: VRIFY – Transforming the way Mining companies communicate to 3DEmail grant@vrify.com (no e) for more information InvestorHub – The go-to Digital Platform shaking up the Investor Relations industryEmail rhori@investorhub.com for more information DSI Underground - Supplier of Ground Support Products to the Mining and Tunnelling industries SMEC Power & Technology – Electrical Guru's for the Mining Industry McMahon Mining Title Services (MMTS) – Australia-wide tenement service experts Anytime Exploration Services – Exploration workers, equipment, core cutting/storage + much more KCA Site Services – Underground mining machine hire for IT's, normet's, trucks and more Brooks Airways – Perth's leading charter flight operators K-Drill – Safe, reliable, and productive surface RC drilling  Buy your Money of Mine MERCH here Join our exclusive Facebook Group for the Money Miners and request access to the Hooteroo chat group. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter HOOTEROO HERALD Follow Money of Mine on YouTube Follow Money of Mine on Twitter Follow Money of Mine on LinkedIn Follow Money of Mine on InstagramTIMESTAMPS(0:00:00)Introduction(0:01:50)Brooks is going to Switzerland(0:04:20)Our trip to Mayfair(0:06:43)The Min Res Haul Road(0:14:30)Investors Ausbil dumping their 29M stake(0:17:04)PLS expand another offtake agreement(0:22:25)Wiluna Mining share an update (0:24:01)Alliance Nickel sign deal with Samsung(0:26:36)Santos & Woodside breakup(0:30:15)Andr

Angie is a North Carolina educator in her 30th year! Single with no kids, she started her life over at 50 years old with debt and very little invested.  Today, she has over 200k in investments and is debt free (besides her home).  Angie started out as a agricultural teacher and eventually moved into a CTE position.  During her "starting over" period, Angie went back to school to get her masters degree and is now a 12-month employee as a Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator for multiple schools in Onslow, County NC. Be a guest on the show:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/contact-8Check out our website:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/Sign up for FIT coaching:https://www.financiallyindependentteachers.com/services-4

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On today's show, Tony Nikolic discusses how MPs around the world were exempt from COVID shots and explores how that exemption worked day-to-day, particularly regarding travel. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tony Nikolic is General Manager of AFL Solicitors. He is a highly accomplished Lawyer and Criminologist with a great passion for learning about law and providing efficient and effective legal aid to clients to achieve favourable outcomes. Committed to social justice, he consistently offers pro bono legal work and devotes a portion of his time to disadvantaged persons; aiming to make a positive difference in their lives whilst contributing to the betterment of society. He also has a background in both criminology and whistleblower protections. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jeremy Beck is a producer, consultant, and expert on globalization issues. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays.

Now that we actually have things underway, this Government had a good week.  Taking almost two months after voting to open things is ludicrous, the three weeks of counting that is now under investigation anyway given they cocked it up, the swearing in and speech from the throne on two separate days when it could have been done in one - but at least after all that they have promised a shortened summer break given all there is to do.  The media, having not learned their lesson about being Labour Party apparatchiks, did their best to undo a Government that has barely started by banging on about ignoring Treasury advice over FPA's, despite yesterday's revelations about their beloved Labour Party making it a habit on things like uncosted infrastructure.  They also tried their best on Māori bonuses and went to town over smoking. The smoking had some merit given that was, to many, a surprise out of the coalition deal.  But the media, like a lot of the unions and lobby groups who have gnashed their teeth, seem to fail to grasp that a change of Government actually means things get done differently and the reason they are to be done differently is because we voted for it to be so.  An uplifting aspect of the week, if not a small irony, was the Māori side of the National Party capped off by the comments of James Meager, who was surely the star of the show.  In the heavily Māori ceremony of swearing in Tama Potaka spoke for National, reminding us that the stereotype of a white male grouping is not remotely realistic in 2023.  That was followed by Meager, who gave a wonderful reminder that too much of the Māori political story in this country is portrayed in a light of misery, deprivation and handouts, when in fact Meager is most probably closer to reality, being young, bright, determined and successful.  Getting rid of Onslow was easy and the light rail mess in Auckland will follow suit.  In these early days a lot is easy, tangible and reminds us that help is on the way for the economy.  But Mark Mitchell's letter, although creative, is not perhaps the outcome you were led to believe when the rhetoric was flying in Opposition. So, the lesson is that delivery is everything. You can promise all you like but the voters goodwill extends only to the point you pony up.  But there is momentum. Chris Luxon looks fit to burst with energy, Nicola Willis lined us up for the bad news this Wednesday week, Erica Stanford spoke so well in response to the PISA shambles and Winston Peters called for a cease fire in the Middle East (he might want to apply that to himself in general).  All in all, a week in for this country, I am hopeful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 5th Annual Onslow Predator Challenge is around the corner! Timmy goes over the new rules and prizes. https://feraltexasoutdoors.com/?ref=CHANCESTALCUP for your nighttime and thermal hunting needs please check out my friends at Feral Texas Outdoors.   Save 15% with ONLY YOTES at check out with Yote Drags https://www.yotedrags.com/?ref=CHANCESTALCUP   https://www.yoteropes.com/?fbclid=IwAR2IfVz9T2og3IzD1iEHfosVAmHZuGhWvj4SiIf2XXTXbmNysIVPSBBcFjs Save some $$$ with my discount link! Smoke 'em and Rope 'em!  

An energy researcher thinks the government's decision to scrap a pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow is presumptuous. Energy Minister Simeon Brown told me the choice to pull back government investment will open more opportunities for the market to invest renewable energy. But Otago University's Jen Purdie says it's a bad idea to stop the work. She says the government may as well finish costing and assessing the project - in case we need pumped hydro in future. Purdie spoke to Corin Dann.

The new government is stopping work on investigating pumped hydro energy storage at Lake Onslow in Otago. The project was floated as a solution to New Zealand's "dry year" problem - which happens about every seven years, when wind, solar and existing hydropower are insufficient to maintain electricity supply and we have to fill the gap with fossil fuels. The scheme would pump water from the nearby Clutha River into the lake then release it when other hydro-electric lakes became depleted. Government estimates say it would have cost New Zealanders $16 billion if it went ahead. Instead, the National-led government plans to cut red tape and encourage more investment in wind, solar and geothermal energy projects. Energy Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

In this weekly series, I'm joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss Canadian stories of crime, corruption, and items of public interest. In this episode we discuss the recently announced re-investigation into the Onslow Belmont Firehall shooting of April 2020. Series Links: Join the discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sundaynight Send a voicememo to the show: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: https://link.chtbl.com/nighttime-subscribe Musical Theme: Noir Toyko by Monty Datta Social Links: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world, where increasingly the battle for renewables is being dented if not lost, how wise is it to find a solar farm idea near Lake Tekapo has been rejected because of the environment?  You want to 'save the environment' but you can't because of the environment?  As Rishi Sunak opens more oil fields because renewables can't cover the gaps, as EV manufacturers pull back investment because demand falls, as many countries don't know what to do about the increased power demand if more people do buy EVs, as the Australians increasingly worry about what they will actually do about power production, given they don't have hydro like we do and as we still haven't answered whether we want to spend $16 billion-plus on Onslow as a bucket for dry years, it seems increasingly pointless coming up with ideas that may work at scale and yet they are turned down to protect the very thing we are trying to protect.  The Tekapo idea was an 88-megawatt plan over 113 hectares. It would have serviced about 13,000 homes.  Now, it may be this project specifically was a bridge too far and in general, it could have worked, but so much of this is open to interpretation and dare we suggest an astonishingly large amount of nimbyism.  The problem, according to Environment Canterbury, was the risk of "permanent and irreversible loss of threatened land environments". What does that actually mean?  It would also "potentially impact indigenous flora and fauna". Potentially? Well, would it or would it not have?  Isn't there "potentially" indigenous flora and fauna everywhere you go in this country? Just what bit of New Zealand are we looking for?  The toxic waste dump where nothing has grown for 1,000 years?  The renewables game is fraught. On one hand, you have the Government looking at Onslow, a project so big it scares off investors in other ideas, and when investors do have other ideas the authorities look for reasons not to do it.  We don't like nuclear. Solar, at scale, needs to avoid mountain, daisies and snails apparently. Wind is a partial solution but is far from the sole answer. And we are a mile behind in offshore wave generation.  So shall we stick with Indonesian coal?  We either want to sort this or we want to find excuses.  How many times do the folks behind the Tekapo solar project and ideas like it, need to be rejected before they say "why would we bother?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this weeks Friday episode, we're switching things up and drawing attention to our Careers In Agriculture channel that you might not be so familiar with!Oli recently sat down with Ben Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer - Agribusiness at Harvest Road Group to find out about their latest job opportunities.The team are on the lookout for several staff to join their business, but today we are chatting about the Station Manager Role at Minderoo Station.In the chat, Oli and Ben discuss: Their integrated Cattle and Beef supply chain What the businesses goals are The agribusiness strategy and how the Station Manager role will support the business in achieving their goals and objectives A bit about the team members, the properties, and the job inclusions From their job advertisement:Minderoo Station is not just a location; it's an experience. Encompassing four pastoral leases across 760,000 hectares, boasting diverse landscapes ranging from the rugged Pilbara mesa ranges to the tranquil riverfront stretching 180 kilometres and the captivating Exmouth Gulf coastline. Established in 1878 by the pioneering Forrest Family, Minderoo stands as the foundation of Harvest Road. Over the past decade, the herd has flourished, now home to an impressive line of composite cattle. The homestead is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Onslow airport.We are seeking a leader who has an established reputation and is looking to etch their mark on Australia's Northern Pastoral industry. Your commitment to animal welfare and adept stock handling is paramount. Your leadership, by example, champions health, safety, and wellbeing. Infuse a spirited horse culture and seamlessly harmonise daily operations with the grand vision. Your financial acumen and strategic prowess shape the future, while your innovative spirit fuels business productivity. A penchant for community engagement and exceptional communication skills seamlessly weave you into our diverse tapestry.Your role at Minderoo is pivotal – a testament to your expertise. Our remuneration package respectful to your remarkable contributions. A modern, inviting home awaits, currently undergoing a splendid renovation in 2023. Positioned at the crossroads of Western Australia's natural wonders, including Ningaloo and Karijini National Park, your downtime will be just as fulfilling as your workdays. Your imprint on Western Australia's largest vertically integrated beef business awaits.You can learn more about Harvest Road Group by visiting our dedicated Harvest Road Group Careers In Ag page and learn more about this role by going to  STATION MANAGER, Harvest Road Pastoral, Minderoo Station.

The $15 billion Lake Onslow battery project appears to be dead in the water, with the election of a new National-led government. Labour has so far bankrolled the 'investigations phase' of the pumped hydro scheme, but National is promising to stop in its first 100 days in office. Questions remain, however, about New Zealand's 'dry year problem' ahead of what's forecast to be hot, dry summer. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

In September 1943, Japanese Navy Kawanashi 'Emily' Flying Boats operating out of Surabaya, Indonesia bombed the Western Australian town of Onslow, Western Australia.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays.

At Central Colchester Junior High, students run from their buses to their breakfast program with their eyes on one prize... smoothies! They're a huge, healthy hit made each week by three Grade 9 students. Information Morning's Katy Parsons met up with the smoothie girls!

And a big thank you to our brand partners who keep this podcast free to the listener:Nagarro is a leading provider of digital government services, partnering with state, local, and federal clients on some of their most strategic technology projects. Nagarro offers expertise in Digital Services, Legacy Modernization, Case Management, Data & AI, Service Desk, Cyber Security, and more. To learn more, check out www.nagarro.com.Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? In today's podcast episode on The Public Sector Show by TechTables, Glenn and Joe share their invaluable experiences and insights on how servant leadership can drive organizational success. By prioritizing the team, supporting their growth, and creating a culture of trust, you can build a team that is invested in the mission and each other.Glenn stresses the importance of every action matching the commitment shown to the team, with humility and a focus on putting the team first. He also tells us about his upcoming book on effective leadership, which promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grow their skills.Joe discusses his experiences coaching high school basketball and the importance of prioritizing the team dynamic over individual egos. But it's not just about sports - he dives into understanding the needs of end-users and customers in public sector services, and why empathy is so crucial for building trust.This episode is brimming with practical tips and a wealth of knowledge on how to create a culture of trust, respect, and mutual support in any team environment. So tune in and let Glenn and Joe inspire you to become a true servant leader!Timestamps:(01:39) Focus on culture(02:17) Importance of creating a great culture for long-term success(05:10) Joe reads an excerpt from "The Culture Code" by Daniel Coyle(13:22) Emotional safety and the importance of team success over individual success(30:41) Commitment to the team and servant leadership(40:13) The importance of trust in leadership(40:59) The importance of empathy in building trustWe send out a free weekly podcast and a newsletter highlighting human-centric stories from public sector CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders across federal, state, city, county, and higher education.Sign up for Behind the Mic by TechTables https://www.techtables.com/Listen on:

On today's show Dr Melissa McCann discusses freedom and health, what is driving her in the fight for justice for jab injured Australians, and how the current health system in Australia and elsewhere is flawed. GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays.

On today's show Dr Melissa McCann discusses the class action lawsuit which she organised to address vaccine injury. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: John Ruddick grew up in Tamworth and then spent two years working on an outback farm. From 1991 to 1995 he studied history at the University of Sydney and then commenced as a staffer for Ross Cameron MP in the early days of the Howard Government. He had been an active member of the NSW Liberal Party and championed democratic reform of that party. In 2018 he published "Make the Liberal Party Great Again" which was a blueprint on how to optimally democratise an Australian political party in the 21st century. In mid-2021 he joined the Liberal Democrats after his disappointment with the Morrison and Berejiklian governments and their over-reaction to COVID-19 and the associated government debt. John has written op-eds for most of Australia's leading newspapers and has appeared frequently on Sky News and occasionally on ABC. John and his wife run a mortgage broking business. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Elizabeth Hart is an independent person investigating the over-use of vaccine products and conflicts of interest in vaccination policy. The ethical aspects of over-vaccination, especially mandated vaccination, are of particular interest to her. Elizabeth has a degree majoring in politics and philosophy, and experience in scientific literature searching. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Dr Melissa McCann started as a Pharmacist working on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, before commencing postgraduate medical education in Western Australia. Since completing her medical training, Dr McCann has worked in Albany and Nicol Bay Hospitals in WA, as well as the remote clinic of Onslow in WA via light aeroplane access. She then relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her husband and three children. Dr McCann completed her General Practice fellowship training in Gympie Queensland, and finally relocated to the Whitsundays.

More money is likely to go down the drain as the Government ploughs ahead with the next stage of Otago's Lake Onslow project. It's confirmed it will develop a detailed business case for the hydro storage set-up, despite the estimated cost of the project leaping to 16-billion dollars - a huge jump from the initial four-billion. Manawa Energy Chairman Paul Ridley Smith says that there are so many smarter ways to decarbonise. He says about 20 geothermal power plants could be built for 16-billion dollars and completely solve the problem. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the weekend!This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20.This may be the first forecast in awhile where they've brought out the word blustery. According to the National Weather Service, there will be a slight chance for flurries Saturday morning, but besides that it will be sunny most of the day. But it will also be cold, with a high of 22 degrees dropping down to a windchill of 0 degrees with blustery 15 to 25 winds. On Saturday night it will be mostly clear, with the winds calming a bit, and a low of 10 degrees. On Sunday the temperatures will get up to 35 degrees, again with sunny skies, and again with wind that will probably make it feel a lot colder. On Sunday night it will be mostly clear, with a low of around 26 degrees.Iowa will still have one statewide Democrat in office after Republican state auditor candidate Todd Halbur conceded the race Friday to Democratic incumbent Auditor Rob Sand.Halbur said he was dropping his request for a recount because he did not have sufficient resources to file the requests in all 99 counties, and he claimed the Republican Party of Iowa would not help support a statewide recount.Sand led the race by 2,893 votes out of nearly 1.2 million cast in the election — a margin of just 0.24 percent — according to the latest unofficial results reported by the Iowa Secretary of State's office.Because the victory margin is less than 1 percent, Halbur by state law could request a recount without being required to post a bond, with Iowa counties picking up the cost.Halbur, though, would still have to physically file paperwork with each county auditor in the state within three days after the county canvass and recruit designees in all 99 counties to serve on recount boards.“They have to have the flexibility to do a hand count for days and be flexible for 18 total days to get the recount done,” Halbur said in a statement provided to The Gazette. “My campaign does not have the staff or infrastructure to get that coordinated on a statewide basis in that short amount of time.In less than three days this week, seven people — five of them children — have died in Iowa house fires, a fatality rate not seen in the state in at least 16 years, data shows.Four children died Wednesday in a fire in Mason City. A retired couple died Thursday in a fire in northeast Cedar Rapids. And a fire early Friday in Onslow claimed another child.The Mason City fire was blamed on a faulty power strip. The cause of the Cedar Rapids and Onslow fires remained under investigation, though officials believe the Onslow fire started in the kitchen.Structure fires do tend to pick up this time of year, said Ron Humphrey, the special agent in charge for the Iowa Fire Marshal's Office, because as the temperature drops, people start using different kinds of heat-generating appliances that can sometimes become fire hazards — like space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces.“I can't say that that's any of the causes for these recent fires, but fires in general this time of year, we seem to get more because … people are starting to turn on their furnaces,” Humphrey said.Data compiled by the State Fire Marshal's Office dating to 2006 shows there has never been such a high fire fatality rate in such a short period of time in those 16 years. In December 2017 — four days before Christmas — two fires on the same day claimed six people, including a family of five in...

This episode is with Bradley Williams. He is a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant who was called into the ministry. As he moved out of the Corps and into his walk with Christ, Bradley had yet another call to service. After consulting his family at home and in the church, he decided to run for the Onslow county school board. Many of the Camp Lejeune Warfighters in North Carolina have children in the public school system in Onslow county. This episode is my aim at disseminating information to the local electorate. No matter who you vote for, you should be looking into more than just a 30-second response clip! Dialog is welcome in the comments section! Semper Fi-

This episode is with Bradley Williams. He is a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant who was called into the ministry. As he moved out of the Corps and into his walk with Christ, Bradley had yet another call to service. After consulting his family at home and in the church, he decided to run for the Onslow county school board. Many of the Camp Lejeune Warfighters in North Carolina have children in the public school system in Onslow county. This episode is my aim at disseminating information to the local electorate. No matter who you vote for, you should be looking into more than just a 30-second response clip! Dialog is welcome in the comments section! Semper Fi-

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee    Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community   Friends of the Garden Meeting in Athens Georgia Register Here   Historical Events 1606 Birth of Edmund Waller (books about this person), English poet, and politician who was one of the longest-serving members in the English House of Commons. Edmund is remembered for his carpe diem or "seize the day" poem, Go, Lovely Rose (1645), in which the rose must relay an urgent message: that time is short, that she is beautiful and that he loves her.  Go, lovely rose! Tell her that wastes her time and me, That now she knows, When I resemble her to thee, How sweet and fair she seems to be.    1616 Birth Mathias de l'Obel ("ma-TEE-us dew Lew-bell"), Flemish physician and botanist. Mathias practiced medicine in England, and he was the first botanist to recognize the difference between monocots and dicots. Today we remember Mathias de l'Obel ("LEW-bell") with the Lobelia plant. Before researching Mathias, I pronounced obelia as "LOW- beel- ya." But now, knowing the French pronunciation of his name, I will say it "LEW-beel-ya." It's a subtle little change (LOW vs. LEW), but after all, the plant is named in Mathias's honor. Now, for as lovely as the Lobelia is, the common names for Lobelia are terribly unattractive. They include names like Asthma Weed, Bladderpod, Gagroot, Pukeweed, etc. Vomit Wort, and Wild Tobacco. These common names for Lobelia reflect that Lobelia is very toxic to eat. Despite its toxicity, Lobelia is one of the sweetest-looking plants for your summer containers. This dainty annual comes in pink, light blue, and royal blue. Personally, every year, I buy two flats of light blue Lobelias. But no matter the color you choose, lobelias are a favorite of pollinators. The delicate blossoms frequently host bees, butterflies, and moths, which only adds to their charm.   1880 Birth Muriel Wheldale Onslow (books by this author), English biochemist. She researched flower color inheritance and pigment molecule biochemistry. Muriel married a fellow biochemist named Victor Onslow. Victor was actually the son of royalty - his dad was the fourth Earl of Onslow. When Victor was a student at Cambridge, he was paralyzed from the waist down after diving off a cliff into a lake. Victor's physical limitations did not stop Muriel from loving him. Even though they were married for only a little over three years before Victor's untimely death, Victor and Muriel's love story was one of mutual admiration and respect. When Muriel recorded her memoir of Victor, she wrote that he was a man of amazing courage and mental vitality; and that he was an inspiration to their peers in biochemistry. Muriel worked with snapdragons, which come in a range of flower colors including green, red, orange, yellow, white, purple, and pink - and now even bicolor and speckled. The snapdragon was the perfect subject for Murial's work. Muriel's coloration research resulted in four major papers on snapdragon color inheritance and worldwide recognition. In 2010, the Royal Institution in England sponsored a play about four female biochemists - including Muriel Onslow. The play was called Blooming Snapdragons. Snapdragons or Antirrhinum majus ("ant-er-EYE-num MAY-jus") are beloved cottage garden flowers. They are a cousin to the foxglove. Snapdragons are happiest when planted early, in cool weather. They will bloom their hearts out all summer long. Then, if you cut them back in August, you will get a second flush of color in the fall.    1899 Birth of Yury Karlovich Olesha (books by this author), Russian and Soviet novelist. He was part of the Odessa School of Writers and is considered one of the greatest Russian novelists of the 20th century. Here's an excerpt from his book, Envy (1927): “Once he raised his arm to show his friends the back of his hand, where the veins were laid out in the shape of a tree, and he broke out in the following improvisation: “Here,” he said, “is the tree of life. Here is a tree that tells me more about life and death than the flowering and fading of tree gardens. I don't remember when exactly I discovered that my wrist was blooming like a tree…but it must have been during that wonderful time when the flowering and fading of trees still spoke to me not of life and death but of the end and beginning of the school year! It was blue then, this tree, blue and slender, ...and turned my metacarpus's entire landscape into a Japanese watercolor… “The years passed, I changed, and the tree changed, too. “I remember a splendid time; the tree was spreading. The pride I felt, seeing its inexorable flowering! It became gnarled and reddish-brown—and therein lay its strength! ...But now, my friends! How decrepit it is, how rotten! “The branches seem to be breaking off, cavities have appeared… It's sclerosis, my friends! And the fact that the skin is getting glassy, and the tissue beneath it is squishy — isn't this a fog settling on the tree of my life, the fog that will soon envelop all of me?”    Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Terrain by Greg Lehmkuhl This book came out in 2018, and the subtitle is Ideas and Inspiration for Decorating the Home and Garden. And yes, in case you're wondering, this is the same Terrain as in the historic nursery set in southeast Pennsylvania. Terrain is a nationally renowned garden, home, and lifestyle brand with its own signature approach to living with nature. It's an approach that bridges the gap between home and garden, the indoors and the outdoors. An approach that embraces decorating with plants and inviting the garden into every living space. That blurring of the outdoors and the indoors makes this book such a delight for gardeners. The book is loaded with gorgeous photos of ideas, projects, tips, and applications. There are tons of ideas for flower arranging beyond simple bouquets. You'll learn to use branches and wild natural elements like a pro. There are beautiful container gardens, wreaths for all seasons, preservation tips with glycerin, forcing branches, decorating with natural elements, and so many doable gorgeous ideas for every season of the year. This book is a whopping 400 pages of a master class on decorating with nature and bringing the best of the garden indoors. You can get a copy of Terrain by Greg Lehmkuhl and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for $10.   Botanic Spark 1878 Birth of Edward Thomas (books by this author), British Poet. Edward's mentor was Robert Frost, and a trip to see Frost inspired his most famous poem, October. Like Henry David Thoreau, Edward loved simplicity in his work and life.  There are two verses I wanted to share with you today. The first is from his poem Cherry Trees. The cherry trees bend over and are shedding On the old road where all that passed are dead, Their petals, strewing the grass as for a wedding This early May morn when there is none to wed. The second is an excerpt from his poem, The Manor Farm (1878) Over the land freckled with snow half-thawed The speculating rooks at their nests cawed And saw from elm tops, delicate as flowers of grass, What we below could not see, Winter pass.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.