Podcasts about Somerville

As expected, this episode is all about the Europa League Final against Manchester United in Bilboa, España. A large group of BSSC members come, with our fearless host Kyle being joined by Jonah (@SkoolieSpurs), Ringo, Drew, and BSSC Chairman Tom.   The lads quickly talk about the Premier League matches before diving deep into discussion about the biggest game of our season. Topics include who we want in our Starting XI, Ange's tactics, and our scoreline predictions.  Books mentioned during Jonah's Book Corner States of Play by Miguel Delaney Money and Soccer by Stefan Szymanski Dirty Northern Bastards by Tim Marshall Please Note: At the publishing of this episode, LongCross has met it's capacity. Only those on the list will be able to enter the pub for the final. We recomend going to LongCross' sister pub Olde Magoun's Saloon (518 Medford Street in Somerville, MA).

durée : 00:27:50 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Au programme du débat critique, de la musique, avec "Tall Tales" de Mark Pritchard et Thom Yorke, et "Luster" de Maria Somerville. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Zoé Sfez Productrice de La Série musicale sur France Culture; Joseph Ghosn Directeur adjoint de la rédaction de Madame Figaro

durée : 00:10:18 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Les critiques discutent de "Luster", second disque de Maria Somerville, qui tire les inspirations de ses sonorités shoegaze et dream pop dans les paysage sauvages du Connemara irlandais. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Zoé Sfez Productrice de La Série musicale sur France Culture; Joseph Ghosn Directeur adjoint de la rédaction de Madame Figaro

WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel reports. 

In this special Film Ireland podcast, Naemi Victoria talks to Feargal Ward (Tin City) & Sophie Somerville (Fwends), whose films both premiered at Berlinale in 2025.

This series of messages explores the Journey of Jesus as outlined in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus proclaims the arrival of the Kingdom of God and calls His followers to a life of faith, righteousness and discipleship. The Book Of Matthew challenges, instructs, and reveals the truth of God's Kingdom, calling His people to genuine obedience, confronting religious hypocrisy and offering the hope of salvation through Jesus, the promised Messiah. This book speaks not only to individuals but also to leaders and society, urging all to embrace God's rule in their lives.   Today, we are diving into Matthew 10. We pray that this message challenges and blesses you. #openarms #churchonline #sermon #onlinechurch  Stay Connected: Visit our website - https://openarms.ie/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openarms.ie/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/openarms_church Donate/Give - https://openarms.ie/giving

In Episode 61 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my long time friend and professional Boxer, Campbell Somerville. Myself and Campbell go back to my amateur boxing days and as I mentioned during the podcast, he was one of people I initially asked to come on the show in the weeks leading up to the first Episode launching so to finally get it done was unreal!!! During the podcast we touched on some of the behaviours he portrayed as a child/teenager that ultimately forged his pathway to boxing, the notable high and lows of his profession, the impact of 4 close mates passing away due to suicide, what life looks like after boxing, how he has dealt with setbacks throughout his career to date and much more. There is no doubt that this conversation was a vulnerable one at times, but to witness his mindset despite some of the challenges presented to him is something to be commended and I have no doubt that many great things are ahead for the great man!!! Campbell Somerville -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch This Ep on YouTube -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube/SomervilleEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesteaklad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thesteaklad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Friday, a federal judge in Vermont ordered the Trump Administration release Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student who was arrested by ICE agents in Somerville in March. Öztürk has been held for six weeks at an ICE detention center in Louisiana. Federal officials claim the grad student engaged in activities in support of Hamas but failed to supply any evidence of the claims except an op-ed piece Öztürk co-wrote for the Tufts student newspaper that urged the school to do more to advocate against Israeli aggression in Gaza. We discuss the release and extreme arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Worchester residents are outraged after ICE detained a woman on Eureka street Thursday, a legal victory for Tufts grad student Rumeysa Ozturk, and the 14th annual Porch-Fest in Somerville is getting underway this afternoon. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports.

It may be a full three years since this has happened, but neither nor, and perhaps especially, Shea even MENTIONS Skyrim in this episode. Instead, they DO give an update on Dan's no-mission Sonic Frontiers run, and talk about such titles as Somerville, Borderlands, The Last of Us: Part II, Hogwarts Legacy, Blue Prince, and OF COURSE, the Oblivion Remaster! All without SLAMMING Todd Howard for no news on ES6!Follow the show:Our anchor: anchor.fm/BNGpodOur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrokeNGamingPodcastOur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BNGPodOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bngpod/Our Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brokengamingpod.bsky.socialOur Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bngpodcastOur Discord: https://discord.gg/cS3wEeajdrVirtually Analog podcast: anchor.fm/virtuallyanalogvirtuallyanalog.infoTwitter: @virt_analog

Nos reunimos pra falar sobre as principais notícias da semana e relembrar as piores sequências de jogos!04:20 - O Que Estamos Jogando (Ratchet & Clank: Em Uma Outra Dimensão | Somerville)17:15 - Notícias27:10 - Pauta da Semana Grupo do Telegram: https://t.me/warpzonemeFeed do Pópcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CePrzQsOUE4y6Bo2tmaOJEpisódio com Sidney Rodrigues, Nino, Mano Beto e Altamiro Jr (Pópcast)

Inspirational parenting focuses on building deep, faith-filled relationships with children through loving touch, focused time, and consistent encouragement. Parents must prioritize both quality and quantity time, creating an environment where faith practices are regular and meaningful. By connecting before correcting and leading with relationship over rules, parents can shape their children's spiritual DNA during their formative years. The goal is to create a home environment where faith flourishes and children feel consistently supported and encouraged.

This series of messages explores the Journey of Jesus as outlined in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus proclaims the arrival of the Kingdom of God and calls His followers to a life of faith, righteousness and discipleship. The Book Of Matthew challenges, instructs, and reveals the truth of God's Kingdom, calling His people to genuine obedience, confronting religious hypocrisy and offering the hope of salvation through Jesus, the promised Messiah. This book speaks not only to individuals but also to leaders and society, urging all to embrace God's rule in their lives.   Today, we are diving into Matthew 9. We pray that this message challenges and blesses you. #openarms #churchonline #sermon #onlinechurch  Stay Connected: Visit our website - https://openarms.ie/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openarms.ie/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/openarms_church Donate/Give - https://openarms.ie/giving

Una bruma de shoegaze envuelve las nuevas composiciones de Maria Somerville, pero en su paseo va dejando pistas de los muchos géneros que inspiran su creación: el pop, el ambient, el folk y el trip hop. Lo ha volcado todo en 'Luster', un segundo disco deslumbrante que ya es uno de los destacados de 2025.Playlist:Guitarricadelafuente - Pipe dreamrusowsky - ALTAGAMAAMORE, LeChatelier - JuvenilOklou, Bladee - take me by the handBladee - Ask JadeThese New Puritans - A Season In HellMaria Somerville - GardenMomma - I Want You (Fever)Indigo De Souza - HeartthrobYawners - Self-diagnoseCala Vento - Lentojoseluis - FortunaCar Seat Headrest - The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man)Paris Texas - infinyteAminé - Arc de TriompheCheetah, Nia Archives - Get LooseJamie xx, Romy, Oliver Sim - Waited All Night (Nia Archives Remix)Confidence Man - WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU'LL FIND? (Sprittzz Remix)Escuchar audio

Maria Somerville jumps on a call with Hunter to talk all things 'Luster' her new album and debut on 4AD.

Mildred Zayas, a global supply chain executive with over 25 years of experience in the medical technology industry, shares her transformative journey from her early career in Puerto Rico to leading strategic initiatives at Johnson & Johnson. She emphasizes operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and mentoring emerging leaders. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, servant leadership, and the exciting future of MedTech with advancements in robotics and AI. Mildred also highlights her passion for empowering underserved communities and her involvement in nonprofit organizations like America Needs You.    Guest links: www.linkedin.com/in/mildred-zayas/ Charity supported: Feeding America Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 054 - Mildred Zayas [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I'm delighted to welcome Mildred Zayas. Mildred is an accomplished leader with extensive and global expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and supply chain optimization within medical technology and life sciences. Well, thank you so much for being here today, Mildred. I'm so excited to talk with you. [00:01:15] Mildred Zayas: Thank you for the invitation, Lindsey. [00:01:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Well, I would love it if you would start off by sharing a little bit about yourself and your background and what led you to MedTech. [00:01:25] Mildred Zayas: Of course. I'm a global supply chain executive with over 25 years of experience in the medical technology industry. I have had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives at Johnson and Johnson, where I optimize manufacturing network, particularly in Asia Pacific, resulting in cost savings, inventory improvements, improved customer service levels as well. We also have introduced what I call the manufacturing ecosystems, which is instead of focusing on the product design on the customer only, which is important-- I'm not saying that it isn't-- but we also want to introduce a product that, of course, is high quality and dependable, but we also enhancing the efficiency and manufacturability is what is called designing for manufacturability. Product design and manufacturing don't have to be mutually exclusive, and that is something that I definitely learned through my career. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I'm particularly dedicated to empowering underserved communities to achieve greater economic and career advancement. My career is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, strategic innovation, and mentoring emerging leaders to achieve their full potential. [00:02:43] Lindsey Dinneen: That's amazing. Thank you so much for sharing a little bit about that. So I would love to go back a little bit further and start. When you were young, did you have any idea that something like this was something you wanted to do? What was your dream? What were you thinking about? [00:02:56] Mildred Zayas: So I have to say yes. And I always, I'm an engineer by training and I always wanted to be an engineer. My uncle was an engineer. Even though he actually opened a university and did something different, he was pretty much, you know, I guess the big person in our family, everybody looked at him. We all wanted to be like my uncle, right? Unfortunately, he passed away. But with that, I always knew that I wanted to be an engineer. That's why I went to engineering school. Eventually, being an industrial engineer led me to the manufacturing industry. I started my career in Puerto Rico and manufacturing was big in the nineties. Do we still have manufacturing? Not as much anymore. But that's how I started in the industry and in the manufacturing industry. And then I progressed through roles of increasing responsibility and continuing supply chain in leadership roles. But yeah, everything started by my family, my uncle and seeing what he was doing as an industrial engineer. And I wanted to be like that. Yeah. [00:03:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, I love that. [00:04:00] Mildred Zayas: I'm also good in math. [00:04:01] Lindsey Dinneen: That helps. Excellent. Well, you know, you mentioned during your opening how the values and the core beliefs that you hold to still came from your upbringing in Puerto Rico, and I was wondering if you mind sharing a little bit about that. [00:04:18] Mildred Zayas: Sure. I grew up in a family, my parents, they love to serve. So when I grew up, actually, my mother was always with a cause. She was always helping people. She's still serves. She's 81 years old and she still has a number of ministries and serves. So that's what I saw with my parents since I was growing up. My father used to cook for homeless people when I was a teenager. So at that time, frankly, it bothered me a little bit, but now I can appreciate because really it's about serving and giving others. It's not just about yourself. And I have to thank my parents because they actually taught me that, and not only taught me that, they model it throughout their actions. [00:05:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And how has that value of service and giving back impacted your own role as a leader and how you relate to other people? [00:05:11] Mildred Zayas: Absolutely. So and that's interesting that you say that because when you talked about leadership, I always say, "be present, be transparent." You need to let people know what you stand for. But I also embrace what I what is called servant leadership. Of course, leadership is about direction and to have a vision and have followers and all that. I'm not saying that it isn't. But when you look about servant leadership, when you are really helping others, collaborating, and so people can move into where they want to go. So that's pretty much the way is looking into others and empowering them to reach their full potential and fostering collaboration and where trust and growth at the core of every decision. [00:05:57] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. So you've had a really long career with Johnson and Johnson specifically, and it sounds like you have had a lot of different opportunity there. And I was wondering if you could speak a little bit towards your experience and how starting where you did and then now where you are, what was the progression like? What did you learn along the way that was really beneficial in helping you achieve the next milestones? [00:06:22] Mildred Zayas: First of all, let me just say Johnson and Johnson is a big company now, of course, 90 billion dollar and all that. But nowhere I started in the mid nineties, right in the early nineties, I should say. So, so it was a different type of company, number one. Number two, J and J has always been very decentralized, meaning each company-- we call it franchises now business unit-- each business unit is kind of run independently. So I started my career with Ethicon, which is the suture manufacturing company, and that's where I grew up and I worked most of my career on and off. But I was also able to move to other sectors on other franchises as well. So I started in Puerto Rico as a second shift manufacturing supervisor shortly after I had a previous job after college in the pharmaceutical industry, also in manufacturing. But I definitely wanted to be a manufacturing supervisor. And in pharmaceutical industry, you need to have a pharmaceutical background, and it was going to be more difficult for me to be in manufacturing. So Johnson and Johnson offered me an opportunity and I took it and I started in the second shift. From there, I progressed to what now is called process excellence, but it used to be called industrial engineer. Once again, C. I. P. process improvements and all that. Then I move into the planning organization materials management, we call it at the time, all in Puerto Rico. I've worked for five years when Ethicon in Somerville, which we had the headquarters, they called me and they offered me an opportunity to move to New Jersey. And this was in, my goodness, in 1999. So, so I moved to, to, to New Jersey and started working, of course, in the planning organization, supply planning, planning inventory management and all that. But then there was a big opportunity for me, and it was a transformative initiative in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was about manufacturing consolidation and optimization. So there were difficult parts because we closed a manufacturing plant of 800 people, yet we move operations to different places. So in the end, I mean, we definitely grew. It was tremendous for me to work in that initiative. It was my first global experience. I was in a commuter assignment in Scotland. And I had a global team with different functions, different areas, people in Belgium, people in Germany, people in China, because we transfer process to a fair places, people in Puerto Rico, of course, in New Jersey and in Scotland. And I can tell you that I made good friends that still they remember my birthday and we continue connecting via Facebook and all that. So, so that experience was fantastic on gave me a good perspective. I came and talked to my boss at the time and say, "Listen, I already implemented a project. It was fantastic. It was great. But I want to work on strategies." And something that I've always done, and maybe you ask me later about an advice, just ask. You know, people can say no, but I mean, just ask for what you want. So I did! I asked and I got it. I was promoted to a senior manager at the time of my strategy development and deployment. So we were developing the five to seven year initiatives on where you want to have a manufacturing presence, whether make versus buy and those type of things. It did great. It was fantastic. And then I'm like, okay, I have work in the U. S. I have work in Europe. You know, what about Latin America? Because Puerto Rico is kind of in the middle. It's not 100 percent Latin America, especially from a work environment standpoint. We're reporting to the U. S. So I actually moved and worked for Johnson and Johnson Latin America. I was based in Miami and I supported our cardiovascular business. And I was there four years, and then the other two years, our diabetes care business. So I did that for several years and then I moved back to New Jersey where I actually continue developing strategies, was promoted into other directorship level, and work closely with Asia Pacific. That's where I created strategies in the region and help develop the network based on centers of excellence, reduce, of course, the footprint using a lot of suppliers and contract manufacturers as well. We try to optimize the model. So, it was exciting. I actually got to live in Singapore for a year and a half. So it was fantastic. I was there in an international development assignment. Then I came back and I actually went back to Puerto Rico to work in global supply planning. I mean, that's what I started. As I mentioned to you, I did a lot of planning early on, and there was an opportunity there. Even though it was based in Puerto Rico, it was a global opportunity. So I have responsibility for for team in Brussels. I have people in Juarez Mexico, of course, in New Jersey and I was based in Puerto Rico. Did that for a couple of years, and then actually I moved to consumer, to Johnson & Johnson consumer, and I was there for four years. And it was interesting because it's a very different pace, the pace of consumer goods versus medical devices. But it was a great experience. And once again, J and J is big. So I always wanted to take advantage and do different things. After that I came back, late in 2021, back to medtech. It used to be called medical devices by the way, but now it's medtech. And I came back in a strategy and project management role. I have responsibility to develop the overall strategies. But it was not for say, Ethicon, like before one of the franchises, right? It was for all of them. So I was working with orthopedics, of course, surgery, vision care, and then our interventional cardiology. So that's been my career in J and J. I always say three areas or four for me: manufacturing, obviously planning, project management, and strategy. So there's four. Well, I sometimes I put project management and strategy together, but you can call it three or you can call it four. [00:12:33] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Well, thank you for sharing more about that. It's an incredible career path you've had and taken you literally all around the world. And something that stood out to me as you were talking is, I'm so intrigued by your story, and courage seems to be a resonating theme. And so, between your willingness to step out of your comfort zone and go try and go learn and keep elevating your own knowledge and career and expertise, but then also to have the courage to ask for the things you want. I loved that advice so much. So I was wondering if you could maybe talk a little bit more about how did you have this courage to ask for what you want and how did this courage serve you as you continue to take advantage of opportunities in very new avenues for you? [00:13:22] Mildred Zayas: Sure. Once again, I have to go to my mother. I come from a pretty, pretty matriarchal family. My grandmother, my mother, they were very strong women. But she always said, "Ask, and you shall receive." [00:13:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:13:36] Mildred Zayas: Quoting the Bible as well. But also you have to deliver and you have to execute. I mean, you don't have credibility if you don't do the job. So you have to do your homework. And then once you establish that credibility, once the organization knows that you add value, then you can start asking. And once again, the worst thing that can happen is that they say "no." In my experience it's never been no. The worst has been "not now," but it happened two years after. So you know what? You have to tell people what you're looking for and what you would like to do. But again, don't forget you have to deliver too, critically important. [00:14:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. I love that. Well, and to your point, even if the answer is initially no, it's not usually "no, not ever for the rest of your life. It... [00:14:26] Mildred Zayas: Yet. Not now. [00:14:27] Lindsey Dinneen: ...Yeah, it's not yet. Exactly. So I love that, and your willingness to embrace that courage and do those things. So it looks like also, I know service is a big theme in your life, and one thing that I noticed when I was just glancing at your LinkedIn profile is that you have had opportunities to work with a lot of different interesting nonprofit organizations. America Needs You popped up and I was curious if you would speak a little bit about your experience with that. [00:14:53] Mildred Zayas: Oh, absolutely. And thank you for asking that question. America Needs You is an nonprofit organization that works with first generation college students and how they transition from college to the work environment. I'm passionate about it because I truly believe in education and upward mobility, especially in underserved communities. So what they do is definitely fantastic. And the program is a, it's an intense programs. When you commit to be a volunteer, you work two years with your student there, since they're sophomores until graduation, and we help them prepare for interviews, resumes, what to wear, and those type of things, but it is a tremendous and fulfilling program. And you need to have in mind that, for some of us, it makes sense. I always mentioned my mom, she instilled in me, she worked very hard, etcetera. But not everybody has the model, right? I mean, when you're a first generation college student, you don't know how to navigate. And I love the program because helping others navigate I, I mean, I really enjoy it and sometimes I think that I get more than what I give, for sure. When I see people succeeding and doing well in their careers. [00:16:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's really special. Mentorship is such a wonderful key component. I'm sure all of us have stories of these people who have come into our lives and helped lead us to the next thing or given us the crucial piece of advice at the right time. So thank you for being that person for others too. That's really special. [00:16:23] Mildred Zayas: Of course, love to do it. [00:16:25] Lindsey Dinneen: So I. Yeah. So I know one thing that's probably on everybody's mind is supply chain management, and since this is one of your areas of expertise, I was wondering if you could speak a little bit towards what should we look forward to in the future, especially, AI is such a big buzzword, but it is reality now. So I'm curious what are some of your takeaways? What are things that you're looking to as time goes on and technology changes? [00:16:54] Mildred Zayas: So, definitely robotics and digital are going to change the game. And you mentioned AI, which is part of that. But if you think about, before it was called medical devices, because really, it was developing devices, but those devices are going to become smarter now, right? And what's important, I think, understanding the robotics, we're going to transform the way we do surgery. Maybe a doctor is in Germany and is operating in a patient in the U. S., right? So those are the type of things that we need to be open and understand and definitely stay current on the new trends. I believe, again, digital and robotics is the future of medical devices or medical technology, for sure. [00:17:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Yeah. Excellent. So you've had so much incredible experience literally around the world. Were there any moments or a moment that stood out to you as just really reinforcing that you were in the right industry at the right time? "Yes, I am here for a reason." [00:17:56] Mildred Zayas: You know, I mentioned the strategy in Scotland, but that was definitely a defining moment in my career. Because I had the opportunity. I was quite young, but I led the transformation of a big team. I mentioned 22 people. It was a complex initiative, a lot of alignment from cross functional teams, aligning different regions, managing diverse stakeholders in optimizing overall operations. And there was a challenge to balance operational efficiency with the business goals. But while I was doing that, it really confirmed my passion for supply chain leadership. It was incredibly rewarding to see how our collaboration improved performance, reduced the cost, strengthened really our global manufacturing network. And that experience reinforced my belief in the power of strategic planning and teamwork to drive meaningful transformation. [00:18:53] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, of course. As you look towards the future for your own career and even for the future of medical devices, I know we touched on sort of your thoughts with that, but as far as your own career goes, what are you looking forward to coming up? What's your next challenge or adventure? [00:19:07] Mildred Zayas: So I'm glad you asked that question because I'm thinking more and more-- I've been 30 years with J& J again-- but I'm looking more and more into a portfolio career. So where I can definitely continue doing some supply chain strategy, et cetera, perhaps in, in, in a consulting way, but I would also like to serve on boards, participate in podcasts, for example. So I want to do a little bit more of that. I have done for many years, the kind of nine to five one thing in different scales and in different positions, et cetera. But my next step definitely is more into a portfolio career. So I'm not going to do one thing. I'm going to do more than one thing. And of course, I'm going to be using my background and my expertise for that. But I can also combine my passion for helping others [00:20:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Well, that's exciting. I am looking forward to seeing how that develops. I'll be cheering for you, rooting for you that whole time. Speaking of, you had a great piece of advice, and that was to just ask the question. And I'm wondering if anything else that pops into your mind, just pieces of leadership advice that you might give, especially to someone who's earlier on in their career, and might just need a little confidence boost. [00:20:26] Mildred Zayas: Yeah, obviously, ask the questions is good. But my best advice is really to focus on continuous learning and adaptability while building relationships. Relationships are critically important. The medtech industry is fast paced and constantly evolving, so it's crucial to deepen both our technical expertise and our business acumen. Sometimes you need to seek cross functional projects, mentorship opportunities to broaden your perspective. So it might be above and beyond your day to day job, but it doesn't matter. Ask for those opportunities. Also building this network is critically important, and it's going to help you, demonstrating resiliency and it's going to set you apart as a future leader. I believe Theodore Roosevelt say something that I like: "Whenever you're ask ed if you can do a job, tell them, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy finding how to do it." So that's the way to do it. Don't stress yourself. Don't be afraid. Be excited. Fear paralyzes us while excitement allows us to move forward. [00:21:34] Lindsey Dinneen: That is such great advice. Thank you for that. I love that. And that's so great because you're absolutely right. You can use that strong emotional pull that often feels like fear, but what if you reframe it and think, "Hey, actually this means I care a lot and I'm very excited about this." So let's use that as energizing, not debilitating. [00:21:52] Mildred Zayas: Correct. Absolutely. [00:21:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely, absolutely. [00:21:57] Mildred Zayas: By the way, one of my mentors told me that. [00:22:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Ah, back to that. I love it. Full circle. [00:22:05] Mildred Zayas: Absolutely. [00:22:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, pivoting the conversation a little bit, just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It can be within your industry, based on your experience, but it doesn't have to be at all. What would you choose to teach? [00:22:24] Mildred Zayas: That's a very intriguing question. And it's something I don't believe they give in college these days, but something along the line of advancing through corporate structures. I would love to teach young professionals how to navigate workplace politics, negotiate promotions and manage career transitions, something along those lines. We were educated very tactically, typically. Like in my case, I was an engineer, so I could do a lot of math and I could do a lot of models. It was wonderful. But I didn't know how to navigate in the corporate environment, and it took some headaches, and it took some time. So, I would love to be able ,to do something like that for young professionals specifically. [00:23:12] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. Well, I can sense a theme. Your heart is such a lovely heart of service and mentorship. So that is lovely. [00:23:18] Mildred Zayas: That is true. Yes, indeed. [00:23:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, and sort of along those lines, how would you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:23:27] Mildred Zayas: It's gonna be also very similar. I definitely wish to be remembered for guiding others toward reaching their full potential, especially those who face systemic challenges and for helping them create their own path to success. [00:23:43] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that so much, yeah. And then, final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:23:52] Mildred Zayas: Well, you can probably guess this, but I'm telling you, seeing someone I've mentored or supported achieve their goals always make me smile. It reminds me of the difference we can make in each other's lives. [00:24:05] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. That's just absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing that. So I am very excited to continue to watch your, how did you put it, portfolio career? [00:24:16] Mildred Zayas: That's what I'm trying to build. [00:24:18] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. Unfold. So how can people maybe connect with you if they're interested in working with you as a supply chain executive or whatever else you plan to offer in this portfolio career of yours? [00:24:29] Mildred Zayas: They can follow me via LinkedIn. It's the best way. I'm there, Mildred Zayas. So, yeah, they can reach out. I'm happy to collaborate. I believe in teamwork, collaboration, and really helping each other succeed. [00:24:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Excellent. Well, goodness gracious, this has been very wonderful. Thank you so much for spending some of your morning with us today, Mildred. Thank you for just sharing your advice and your heart for service and mentorship. And I'm so excited to see where this next step in your career takes you, so like I said, I will be rooting for you every step of the way. [00:25:04] Mildred Zayas: Thank you, Lindsey. I appreciate that. [00:25:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. We are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf today to Feeding America, which works to end hunger in the United States by partnering with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger, and also they advocate for policies that create long term solutions to hunger. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support, and we just wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. [00:25:37] Mildred Zayas: Thank you. Very nice. [00:25:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And thank you also to all of our listeners for tuning in and if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love it if you'd share this episode with a colleague or two, and we'll catch you next time. [00:25:53] Ben Trombold: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium. Velentium is a full-service CDMO with 100% in-house capability to design, develop, and manufacture medical devices from class two wearables to class three active implantable medical devices. Velentium specializes in active implantables, leads, programmers, and accessories across a wide range of indications, such as neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation, cardiac management, and diabetes management. Velentium's core competencies include electrical, firmware, and mechanical design, mobile apps, embedded cybersecurity, human factors and usability, automated test systems, systems engineering, and contract manufacturing. Velentium works with clients worldwide, from startups seeking funding to established Fortune 100 companies. Visit velentium.com to explore your next step in medical device development.

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Maria Somerville jumps on a call with Hunter to talk all things 'Luster' her new album and debut on 4AD.

Hunter Somerville is a Partner at StepStone Group, an asset management firm with over $150BN+ in assets under management. Hunter focuses on venture capital and growth equity investments which includes fund investments, directs, and secondaries.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comStepStone Group - https://www.stepstonegroup.com/Hunter Somerville on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-somerville-2a24117/In this episode we talk about -- The different strategies they invest in at StepStone private equity & VC team- Key things you look for in fund managers- The different risks they are undertaking when backing a fund- Common mistakes new GPs make- How big is the opportunity in the secondary market? - His advice to GPs aspiring to build the Sequoia of tomorrow& lots moreTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(05:23) Hunter's background and career journey(06:26) StepStone's investment strategies(09:04) Key characteristics and criteria for primary fund investments(11:31) Managing DPI and liquidity in early-stage venture investments(14:09) Evaluating secondary investments and portfolio strategies(16:27) Risks associated with fund investments(20:10) Building relevance and value for venture capital funds(23:03) Common mistakes made by new General Partners (GPs)(24:45) StepStone's approach to growth stage direct investing(27:08) Comparing risk and return across different investment strategies(30:19) The secondary market opportunity and its growth(34:17) Liquidity dynamics in venture capital investments(36:10) Advice for GPs aspiring to build the next Sequoia or A16Z(37:46) Emerging trends and exciting investment areas in venture capital(40:28) Rapid fire round of questions about StepStone's investment approachFor sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Building a God-centered family requires intentionally leading children from parental dependence to complete dependence on God. Parents must demonstrate wholehearted love for God through consistent actions, making worship and faith a non-negotiable priority. Creating a spiritual environment involves regular devotions, natural faith discussions, and decisions based on godly convictions rather than convenience. The ultimate goal is helping children develop a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ that will guide them throughout their lives.

The Tomb Is Empty, So You Can Be FullThis Easter message from Pastor Terrell Somerville is a powerful reminder that the resurrection of Jesus isn't just an event in history—it's an invitation to a brand new life.If you've ever felt empty, overwhelmed, or stuck in the same patterns, Jesus offers more than a second chance—He offers fullness, freedom, and forever hope. The tomb is empty so you don't have to be.Listen in and discover how God's rescue plan through Jesus can change your life—starting today.

Homeschool Interview:  Amanda talks with Rochelle Matthews Somerville, special needs education specialist with HSLDA and featured speaker at Thrive!   Discussion:  We answer the question, what is the one qualification to homeschool? Homeschool News:  NC Transportation Museum - Tractors & Trains Day,  We give you information about Thrive! Including special gatherings, teen activities, the trades fair and the college fair. 

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Aaron Fragnito, co-founder of People's Capital Group, about his multifamily and mixed-use investing strategy in New Jersey. Aaron shares how he's thriving in a competitive market through off-market deals, aggressive repositioning, and capitalizing on low cap rates. He discusses his move into Class A assets, insights on managing older mixed-use properties, and his pivot from house flipping to scaling syndications with institutional capital. Aaron also reveals the structure of his capital-raising team and the operational challenges behind the scenes. Aaron Fragnito Co-founder Based in: Somerville, NJ Say hi to them at www.peoplescapitalgroup.com www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-fragnito-620b93173/ www.youtube.com/channel/UCCeJh5UgrdBDOabr2YLbAHg vikingcapllc.com Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Vermont has been thrust to the center of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.On April 14, Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University and a legal permanent resident of the U.S. who lives in the Upper Valley of Vermont, traveled to Colchester for his naturalization interview, the final step in becoming an American citizen. Mahdawi was born in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has lived in the U.S. for a decade and holds a green card.Mahdawi has been a Palestinian rights activist at Columbia, though he did not participate in the student protest encampment there last spring. He is set to graduate next month. He suspected that his immigration appointment was a “honey trap” meant to lure him out to be deported, as happened to his friend, Mahmoud Khalil, a green-card holder and a fellow Palestinian student activist at Columbia.Before traveling to Colchester on Monday, Mahdawi alerted his attorneys, Vermont's congressional delegation, and journalists in the event that he was arrested. When he showed up for his naturalization interview, he was taken by hooded plainclothes officers who placed him in handcuffs before he could leave the building.Mahdawi has not been charged with a crime. According to his attorneys, he was detained under an obscure law that permits foreign nationals to be deported if they pose "serious adverse foreign policy consequences." Mahdawi's attorneys argue that he is being punished for protected speech in violation of the First Amendment and his right to due process. In response to an emergency petition filed by Mahdawi's lawyers, Vermont federal Judge William Sessions ordered the Trump administration not to deport him or move him out of the state while he reviews the case.A CBS News crew interviewed Mahdawi the day before his arrest. He told them, "If my story will become another story for the struggle to have justice and democracy in this country, let it be."Also on Monday, attorneys for Rümeysa Öztürk, a graduate student at Tufts University, argued before Judge Sessions in Burlington that Öztürk's arrest on March 25 violated the law. Öztürk, a former Fulbright fellow who is from Turkey and is in the U.S. on a student visa, was grabbed off the street in Somerville, Mass., by masked plainclothes men, a scene that was captured in a now-viral video. She was whisked to Vermont that night before being flown to Louisiana the following morning. A federal judge in Boston ruled that her case should be heard in Vermont. Judge Sessions is now considering the matter.Öztürk's attorneys assert that the Trump administration secretly revoked her student visa and targeted her for co-writing an op-ed in Tufts' student newspaper that criticized university leaders for their response to demands that the school divest from companies with ties to Israel.Both Mahdawi and Öztürk have been targeted by shadowy right wing pro-Israel groups.  Mahdawi was named by the militant Zionist organization Betar US, which placed his name on a “deport list” that it gave to the Trump administration.Öztürk was targeted by Canary Mission, a right-wing group that claims that she “engaged in anti-Israel activism,” an apparent reference to her op-ed piece.Vermont's political leaders denounced Mahdawi's arrest. Rep. Becca Balint, and Senators Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders issued a statement saying that Madahwi's arrest “is immoral, inhumane, and illegal.” They demanded that he “must be afforded due process under the law and immediately released from detention.”Gov. Phil Scott stated, “Law enforcement officers in this country should not operate in the shadows or hide behind masks.”On Tuesday, Democratic leaders in the Vermont Senate demanded that Vt. Gov Phil Scott terminate an agreement that allows federal immigration authorities to lodge detainees in state prison.The Vermont Conversation spoke with two attorneys at the center of these cases.“The larger concern here is one's right to free speech,” said Cyrus Mehta, an immigration attorney based in New York and an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School. He is part of Mohsen Mahdawi's legal team.“The Supreme Court has long held … that everyone in the United States, whether they're citizens or non-citizens, including green card holders, have a First Amendment right to free speech. The free speech might not be to your liking. You may not agree with it. But as long as it's lawful, as long as you're not engaging in criminal conduct, that speech should be protected under our First Amendment.”“It is against the interests of the United States to harshly go against students, treat them like criminals -- even worse than criminals by detaining them, not giving them bond -- and their only offense has been speech that has not particularly been favored by this administration.”Mehta warned that denying rights to green card holders “will slowly extend to U.S. citizens, we will all lose this cherished First Amendment right to express ourselves.”Grabbing people off the street by masked plainclothes officers “absolutely bears many of the hallmarks of a kidnapping,” said Lia Ernst, legal director of the ACLU of Vermont, who is on Rümeysa Öztürk's legal team. (Disclosure: I serve on the board of the ACLU of Vermont).“The notion that the administration — with no due process, with no judicial review — can sneak someone around the country, as happened in our case, and then, as has happened in these other instances, out of the country, and then claim they are powerless to do anything about it, is utterly foreign to the American legal system. It's utterly foreign to the rule of law, and it is abhorrent.”"It's just horrifying, and I believe intentionally. The government is not trying to just punish Rümeysa for her speech. It's trying to tell everyone else they better only express opinions with which the government agrees. And that cannot be in the United States of America.”As President Trump and his allies stymie court orders, will the legal system hold?“I have to believe that it will, but it will not do it on its own,” replied Ernst. She cited the importance of recent protests.“There is real power in the people standing together and demanding adherence to the rule of law … and to stand up to this administration and to say that its refusal to abide by the constitution and to abide by the rule of law will not be tolerated. But the legal system can't do it by itself.”

For the 15th anniversary of the second Titus Andronicus album, The Monitor, we take a detailed look at how it was made. After Patrick Stickles founded Titus Andronicus in Glen Rock, New Jersey in 2005, he worked with a rotating group of musicians, many of whom he had known in high school. By the time they were ready to record their first album, the lineup had coalesced around Stickles, Liam Betson, Dan Tews, Ian Graetzer and Ian Dykstra. The New Jersey label, Troubleman Unlimited, agreed to put out their debut album and pay for studio time with producer Kevin McMahon, who they had worked with on their early recordings. The Airing of Grievances was released in 2008 and was an unexpected success. XL Recordings became interested in signing the band and agreed to rerelease their debut album in 2009. Around this time, Eric Harm took over on drums, while Stickles moved to Somerville, Massachusetts and began writing the songs that would make up their second album. Using their advance from XL, they booked a month in Kevin McMahon's studio and began recording the album. The Monitor was eventually released in 2010. In this episode, Patrick Stickles describes his grand vision of a concept album framed around the American Civil War. He describes his routine at the time where he would stay up late, smoke pot and watch Ken Burns's Civil War documentary. Stickles talks about how gobsmacked he was by the film and how the words of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman inspired him to include their words as a framing device on this record. He also describes this time in his life when he was graduating college and applying to graduate school but deciding to abandon his plans as the band started to become successful. Partially inspired by Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run, Stickles talks about how he felt like he needed to take advantage of a potentially fleeting moment, where he had a deal with a new label, the attention of the music press, and a growing audience around the world. The result was the big swing of The Monitor, where the band had no qualms about attempting to create a generational touchstone. From the indie rock boom years to casting his friends in reenactment roles to ambitious song suites to incorporating the music of the Civil War to exploring the eternal us vs. them conflict to the continuing saga of mental health to the importance of conviction and raising the stakes, we'll hear the stories around how the record came together. Intro/Outro Music: “The Anniversaries” by The Tisburys, from the album, A Still Life Revisited Episode produced, edited and mixed by Dan Nordheim Additional mixing and mastering by Jeremy Whitwam

Justice is coming for Charline at last! News broke this week in her 16-year-old murder case. The first real hope for justice for Charline and her family. On Thursday, April 10, Middlesex County District Attorney Marion Ryan announced the arrest of Heinsky Anacreon, age 38, of Malden, Mass, who was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on charges of murder, willfully misleading a police officer and willfully misleading an attorney, charging him with first-degree murder in this cold case that has haunted Charline's family since the day she disappeared on April 7, 2009. The investigation revealed a heartbreaking betrayal - Charline was lured by so-called friends with the promise of a sweet deal on a car, only to be robbed and killed. Most disturbing perhaps is the evidence that after the murder, her killers celebrated with a bottle of Moet champagne and toasted their windfall. For those who've followed Crime of the Truest Kind, this case has been near to my heart. After sharing her case in a live show in 2024, and interviewing Charline's sister Rose (listen to episodes 71 and 72) last fall and advocating for this case at every opportunity, seeing this development brings joy. Nothing can bring Charline back or erase her family's 16 years of hoping and waiting for her killers to be caught. As we look toward a trial, I will continue following every development. Advocacy is key. After 16 years, there's finally been an arrest in the murder case of Charline Rosemond, a 23-year-old woman from Everett who was shot to death for $4,000 cash in 2009. Middlesex County District Attorney Marion Ryan has announced charges against Heinsky Anacreon, revealing that Charline was set up by someone she considered a close friend, Roberto Jude, who died before facing justice.• Charline disappeared April 7, 2009, she was found on April 13. • DNA evidence on the car's door handle linked Roberto Jude to the scene• Anacreon allegedly admitted to disposing of the murder weapon in a river• Charline's family will be meeting on April 13th at 3pm in Union Square, Somerville – the 16th anniversary of when she was foundMore at CrimeoftheTruestKind.comFacebook.com/justiceforcharlinerosemondSupport the showFollow Instagram | Facebook | BlueSky | TikTok | Threads | YouTube For show notes & source information at CrimeoftheTruestKind.comGive the dogs a bone tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/truestkindBecome a patron: Patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkindThis podcast has minimal profanity but from time to time you get one or some curse words. This isn't for kids.Music included in episodes from Joe "onlyone" Kowalski, Dug McCormack's Math Ghosts and Shredding by Andrew King

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Baxie talk with singer/songwriter Eef Barzelay from the band Clem Snide. Eef is about to release the band's tenth album on May 2nd entitled Oh Smokey. It's an absolutely stunning album from a guy who has been called one of the most underappreciated songwriters of his generation. Clem Snide will be coming to the Warehouse in Somerville on April 10th and to ConnArtists in Southbury, CT on April 11th. Absolutely amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire "An unprecedented Israeli air strike hit south Beirut, marking the first such attack since the ceasefire reached in November with Hezbollah. Lebanese officials confirmed the strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ""strike everywhere"" in Lebanon against perceived threats, signaling a shift in strategy. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesperson Basem Naim reported growing momentum in Gaza ceasefire negotiations with mediators, despite Israel's ongoing attacks in the Palestinian enclave." US judge blocks Ozturk's deportation after visa revocation "Massachusetts federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Turkish-born Tufts University doctoral student, Rumeysa Ozturk, pending a ruling on her petition challenging the removal. The decision, made by US District Judge Denise Casper, halts her removal until at least April 1, while the court reviews jurisdiction concerns. Ozturk was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement near her Somerville home for criticising Israel in her academic work. The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed her visa revocation, citing her activism but providing no evidence of violence." Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,000 "A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has claimed 1,002 lives, with more than 2,000 wounded, according to the country's military government. The quake, which struck near Sagaing, caused widespread destruction, particularly in Mandalay. A state of emergency is in effect across six regions. As international aid begins to arrive, China has deployed a rescue team, with both Russia and the US offering assistance. The disaster also affected neighbouring Thailand, heightening concerns across the region." VP Vance calls for stronger US leadership in Arctic "US Vice President JD Vance stressed the importance of American leadership in the Arctic during a visit to Greenland, warning that inaction could leave the region vulnerable to rivals like Russia and China. Speaking at a US Space Force base in Greenland's Pituffik, Vance emphasised the need to strengthen Arctic security, criticising European allies, particularly Denmark, saying they haven't done a good job. He also stressed the significance of the US's presence in Greenland, highlighting its crucial role in national security and urging Greenlanders to consider a partnership with the US for enhanced security and economic benefits." Elon Musk's xAI buys his X platform "Elon Musk has announced that his AI startup, xAI, has officially acquired X—formerly known as Twitter—for $33 billion in an all-stock deal, valuing the combined entity at $80 billion. Musk touts the merger as a leap toward ""accelerating human progress,"" intertwining xAI's AI prowess with X's vast user base. The acquisition follows Musk's controversial 2022 purchase of Twitter, which was marked by workforce cuts and advertiser exodus. Notably, banks recently offloaded $12 billion in X's debt amid renewed investor interest in AI and the platform's improved performance."

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley reacts to ICE officials detaining Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk. Pressley represents the district that contains Somerville, which is where Ozturk was arrested.Live Music Friday with the Handel and Haydn Society, ahead of a show to celebrate Boston's LGBT community. We'll talk with violinist Carmen Levita Johnson-Pájaro and Alexandria Ebernhardt from the LGBT Chamber of CommerceNBC Boston's Sue O'Connell on the latest fallout from the leaked Signal messages, the latest on Karen Read, and Ed Sheeran's new pop-up pub in Ipswich. Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses federal cuts to health services and 10,000 federal health department workers. She also discusses a state order that makes prenatal vitamins & birth control free. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik discusses Tuesday's DOGE subcommittee hearing.

Protestors rally against the detainment of a student in Somerville, Greenland residents are not happy about a White House visit, and a 7.7 magnitude earthquake batters Asia. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

After the arrest of a green-card-holding Columbia graduate, President Trump said it's the "first arrest of many to come." Now immigration officials have detained and arrested Rumeysa Ozturk in Somerville, Massachusetts, a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University with a valid student visa. Ozturk has been forcibly transported to detention in Louisiana. Vincent Warren is Executive Director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, and he joins Christiane from New York.  Also on today's show: author Michael Lewis and host/comedian W. Kamau Bell; Jessica Chen Weiss, Professor of China Studies, John Hopkins University / Director, Institute for America, China & the Future of Global Affairs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Tufts University student from Turkey was arrested by plainclothes agents from the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday in Somerville, Massachusetts. We speak with attorney Ramzi Kassen. Then, President Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on cars and car parts assembled outside the United States. Bloomberg's Keith Naughton explains what it means for consumers. And, writers and authors are in an uproar over Meta using LibGen, one of the largest online pirated libraries, to train its AI. We speak with author Victoria Aveyard, whose works appear on the database that may have been downloaded and utilized by Meta.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Democrats seize on Yemen attack leak to press for imperialist war / Thousands protest Trump administration's kidnapping of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk in Somerville, Massachusetts / The dismantling of Medicare: Trump's acceleration of a longstanding class war policy

President Trump withdraws Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination as U.N. Ambassador. Another rally planned tonight in Somerville for a Turkish Tufts graduate student detained by federal authorities. Deep cuts planned at HHS. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

WBUR contributing arts critic Lloyd Schwartz joins The Common to discuss classical music. The Somerville poet laureate and Fresh Air classical music critic also shares recommendations from his arts guide to Greater Boston classical events on offer this spring. Greater Boston's weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

In this episode, Jamie speaks with Nina Somerville, senior tech executive and current Senior Vice President at Sailpoint. Nina shares excellent advice on how to successfully transition into new leadership roles, including learning how to rely on others, asking questions, and taking time to share your intentions. Nina explains how important it is to lead authentically and how showing up as yourself builds trust with those around you. She challenges us to “lead in any role,” highlighting that those who do this well consistently bring people together to solve problems and are quick to share success. Nina is a high EQ leader who values personal relationships and empowering complementary skill sets over enforcing hierarchical structures.   During the episode, Jamie and Nina refer to the following work: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins Joy and Success at Work: Building Organizations that Don't Suck (The Life Out of People) by Mark McClain   Executive Access is produced by The Ideal Life, a platform that provides coaching, community, and content for people to grow both personally and professionally.

Living Well Retreat at the 3rd Annual Living Art Boston is a wellness retreat that provides the perfect opportunity to slow down, take a deep breath, and reconnect with yourself. Date: March 13th, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Mass General Brigham Conference Center at Assembly Row 399 Revolution Drive, Somerville, MA This retreat isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. From the moment you arrive, you will be welcomed into a calming space, served warm tea, and encouraged to shed the layers of daily life, emails, phone calls, and the never ending to-do lists. We will begin with calm, quiet, and a restorative yoga session, followed by a reflective pause to ground ourselves. Then, you'll be whisked into an intimate discussion on holistic health and pleasure, featuring an inspiring panel! Afterward, you’ll have the rare opportunity to practice self love, connect with like minded individuals, and enjoy delicious, nourishing food. This event is unlike anything you've experienced before. A space to calm your nervous system, open your heart, and truly restore your mind, body, and spirit.

Hunter Somerville, a partner at Stepstone Group, where he focuses on venture capital investing with a particular specialty of digital assets and micro venture capital. Based in the Baltimore area, we reflect on what made him stay in and return to that area and the path he took to get to venture capital. Our conversation digs into the weeds of venture capital investing including digital assets, blockchain as well as the market in secondary venture capital interests. We discuss liquidity, M&A, the IPO window and current headwinds for the venture capital industry as well as how investor use of these strategies is changing. We turn then to innovation and how people have started to embrace "big swing innovation" - innovation that can tackle big problems in categories such as defense, climate, aerospace and energy. AI does feature, but not as a lead character, more in a supporting role.  This Series is sponsored by Eagle Point Credit Management and Benefit Street Partners. With over $12 billion of AUM, Eagle Point Credit Management is a premier investment firm focused on generating strong returns for its clients through sourcing, evaluating and executing investments in CLOs, Portfolio Debt Securities and other credit investments that it believes shave the potential to outperform their respective markets generally. Visit www.eaglepointcredit.com to find out more.Benefit Street Partners is a leading global alternative credit asset manager offering clients investment solutions across a broad range of complementary credit strategies, including direct lending, special situations, structured credit, high yield bonds, leveraged loans and commercial real estate debt and equity. As of December 31, 2024, BSP-Alcentra had $77 billion of assets under management.

When is a ghost an earthquake? Discover the chilling legend of Somerville's haunted train tracks and the science of earthquake lights in this week's Ghost Report with Lisa Morton! #ghostquake

189 To celebrate the release of Susan's new book, Inexplicable Joy, we're bringing back this fan-favorite episode!Buddhist teacher and writer, Susan Piver, talks about the surprising path that landed her on Oprah and the NY Times bestseller list. She candidly opens up about the pitfalls of publishing that lead her to start her own press. Nadine and Susan share the secrets and support systems that help them as authors, and Susan explains the benefits of the Buddhist Enneagram as a tool for understanding ourselves and each other.About Susan:Susan Piver is a Buddhist teacher and the New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Questions, The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, Start Here Now, The Four Noble Truths of Love, and others. Her latest book is The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship. Piver has been a student of Buddhism since 1993. She is founder of the Open Heart Project, a virtual meditation community with 20,000 members all over the world. She lives in Somerville, MA, and Austin, TX. The Open Heart Project The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship Instagram FacebookAbout Nadine:Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. She is the proud founder of WriteWELL, an online community that helps women reclaim their writing time, put pen to page, and get published. The authors in her community have published countless books and hundreds of essays in places like The New York Times, Vogue, The Sun, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her latest book, Come Home to Your Heart, is an essay collection and guided journal that helps readers tap into their inner wisdom and fall back in love with themselves. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, Good Grit, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, Chicago Magazine, and more. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women's writing and wellness workshops and retreats online and around the U.S.Find out more at nadinekenneyjohnstone.comTo receive her regular essays, subscribe to her Substack