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//The Wire//2300Z August 18, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: KINETIC TARGETING CONTINUES WITHIN MIDDLE EAST AS HOUTHIS LAUNCH MISSILES TOWARD DUBAI. TONGAN CRIP THREAT REMAINS SIGNIFICANT IN SALT LAKE CITY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Iran struck two more ships in the Strait of Hormuz last night, continuing the trend of the past couple of weeks. This morning, the UKMTO retroactively admitted to a merchant vessel being struck on August 15th, with the ship sustaining damage and one crew casualty. This afternoon, Houthi forces conducted a ballistic missile strike on the UAE, with missile warnings being issued in Dubai, for the first time since May. No locals reported witnessing any interception, and government officials stated that one missile splashed down in the Gulf, and another landed outside their territory.Analyst Comment: On the rhetoric front, this morning President Trump continued claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, posting a graphic which claims the Strait is now U.S. territory. Even though waterways traditionally can't be claimed as land territory, and while this may just be a more lighthearted meme, at the other end of the spectrum this could be more serious. If the White House is indeed serious about making a territorial declaration of some kind, this could be an effort to move the goalposts to allow for the use of more substantial weapons. If Hormuz is America, then the US can claim that Iran is attacking the homeland. Of course, this logic is a stretch at best, but it's exactly the kind of reasoning that would make sense for the White House to rely on at this stage in the war.-HomeFront-Utah: One suspect has been arrested in conjunction with yesterday's events in Salt Lake City. Afuhia Masiu Manatau was arrested for his role in yesterday's shooting at the Tongan funeral in Kearns. During the funeral, a fight broke out among the congregation, between his 17-year-old son, and several others. During the fight, Manatau gave a firearm to his son, which resulted in the son attempting to murder the others. Manatau's son (the shooter) was shot in the chest during the engagement, and Manatau himself has been arrested.Analyst Comment: Concerning casualties, so far one fatality was reported as a result of the funeral shooting. The victim has been identified as Vilisoni (Soni) Angilau, a confirmed Tongan Crip who was recently released from prison after murdering a member of a rival gang in 2013. Soni Angilau's immediate relative, Naisa Angilau, was also recently released from prison for a completely different shooting as well, after he attempted to kill a gas station clerk in 2009. Of note, Soni's brother Siale also met a violent end as he was also shot and killed during a high-profile shooting that took place inside the courtroom during his trial. Siale Angilau was shot and killed by federal Marshals after attempting to stab a witness to death during his trial for racketeering back in 2014. All of these family members have an extensive presence on social media, and all self-identify as Tongan Crips.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Utah, additional details are helpful for understanding how serious yesterday's shooting actually was, especially considering the long history of similar murders. Despite assurances to the contrary, Intermountain Medical Center remained locked down throughout the evening last night, as the threats to the hospital remained constant. Many non-essential employees were escorted out of the hospital by SWAT, and patients' medical procedures were canceled due to the security threat. Intermountain Public Relations officials issued statements claiming that everything was fine and that there was no threat to the hospital, however employees within the hospital confirmed that these statements were not true.Intercepted radio traffic from 911 dispatch also confirms that the reason for the overwhelming police response at the hospital, was due to the Tongan Crip Gang attempting to breach the entrance to the Emergency department. At least one employee was assaulted and wounded in the ER, and a large crowd of Tongans also attempted to break through the Emergency Room entrance on the south side of Unit 4. After this breach attempt, local authorities responded in force, with SWAT officers responding immediately to reinforce the hospital and prevent the facility from being overrun. Snipers were deployed to the rooftops, and at least two Bearcat armored vehicles were posted at the Emergency Department to secure a perimeter around the facility.Concerning future threats, the circumstances of yesterday's funeral shooting are still unclear, with much of the eyewitness testimony being verifiably false as gang members seek to cover up the crime. The main question is whether or not this will result in a wider gang war, and right now the answer to that question is not so clear. The Tongan Crip Gang is known to engage in mutual combat within the gang itself, as rival factions settle internal disputes with violence and murder. Funerals are a common way for hostile TCG factions to meet up, and tensions flare. However, the Tongans also have many rivals locally which might also be inclined to stoke up a gang war. The TCG originally had a foothold in Inglewood, California, where the gang achieved it's extremely brutal reputation. After expanding this foothold to Salt Lake City, the TCG became one of the most legendarily violent gangs in the entire nation. Though small in numbers, they make up for their lack of footsoldiers with sheer violence. Even so, many locals prefer to call them "nice" and ignore this brutality, due to the affiliation this gang has within facilities owned by the LDS Church. This gang is known to murder people randomly without a second thought, and despite Tongans being less than one percent of the population of Utah, they make up over 13% of all gang member affiliation in the region. For those who want to make the argument that "not all Tongans" are causing problems, unfortunately in Salt Lake City specifically, this does not appear to be the case based on the case history and preponderance of evidence. During the Tongan Crip funeral murder at an LDS Ward back in January...not a single churchgoer came forward to name the killer. 100% of the congregants at the Ward where the murder took place, refused to speak to the police or provide a statement regarding what they saw. Police set up an anonymous hotline to protect witnesses, but among the hundreds of Tongans that witnessed that shooting, not a single person came forward to testify and the shooters were eventually charged based on evidence of the murder plans being found on their phones.Even the small handful of Tongans who are not documented gang members are extremely loyal to tribal allegiances; quite literally every single Tongan with a social media presence in Salt Lake County has expressed support for their guy who attempted to murder a gas station clerk with a shotgun. No one within this diaspora has condemned the actions of the man who's funeral even resulted in further bloodshed. The Tongan community has not tried to distance themselves from the frequent murders that are conducted within their areas, and most of the Tongan Wards within Salt Lake close ranks around those who commit violent murders.Concerning yesterday's shootings, posts on social media indicate that other family members of yesterday's deceased have been observed flashing Tongan Crip Gang signs and generally confirming their gang affiliation, specifically within the Tongan Wards. On Facebook, most of the Salt Lake Tongans don't wish each other a "Happy B-Day"...they change it to "C-Day" because the letter "B" is too closely affiliated with their arch rivals...the Bloods. This is a callback to their Inglewood origins...many of the TCG's rivals are much the same as in California. The Rose Park Bloods are their main external adversary within Salt Lake, as both gangs have been expanding into each other's turf. In the same area, the Rose Park Taliban (a gang formed from the children of refugees from the Middle East) also maintains some presence, and is allied with the Bloods. Back in March, a Rose Park Taliban member tried to murder a liquor store employee in Taylorsville (near Tongan Crip territory), so gang violence in southwest Salt Lake specifically from these gangs is a constant. As yesterday's "victim" had previously killed a member of the Baby Regulators gang, it's possible that this was a revenge killing that was unrelated to the other Angilau who's funeral was being held at the time.As a result of this complicated web of alliances and relationships between extremely violent gangs, more violence is expected. Despite the grass skirts, barbeques, and disarming smiles, most of these people are killers, and the killing is only likely to escalate. Since one person was killed during the funeral shooting, the funeral for that person will undoubtedly be another opportunity for another shooting, as the cycle of violence and vengeance continues.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground NomadNet: 5fa68c88be727a0e1a250a75e5e79269 Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

//The Wire//2300Z August 17, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WAR IN MIDDLE EAST REMAINS STAGNANT. WHITE HOUSE SIGNALS SHIFT AWAY FROM PACOM AS PRESIDENT TRUMP ATTEMPTS TO IMPROVE RELATIONS WITH NORTH KOREA. TONGAN CRIP GANG SHOOTING REPORTED AT FUNERAL IN SALT LAKE CITY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: The situation remains much the same, no major changes over the weekend. Iran did not conduct any major strikes over the past few days, and the Houthis have also not engaged any Saudi oil refineries since last week. Otherwise the situation remains as before.South Korea: Over the weekend President Trump announced a significant change to the American diplomatic position regarding the Korean Peninsula. Due to South Korea not participating in hostilities during the Gulf War, President Trump has ordered the United States to reduce American participation in ROK military exercises.Analyst Comment: This is a big deal, but one that has been boiling since the Gulf War began. Pinning American diplomatic efforts to whether or not nations supported us during the war highlights the priority the White House is placing on the conflict. Supplies and missile defenses have been taken from PACOM for months now, and this halting of joint exercises with South Korea is the latest development in the de-prioritization of all operational theaters in order to support the war. Similarly, the other effect of de-prioritizing South Korea, is to improve relations with North Korea, which in turn might lead to another round of diplomatic talks soon.-HomeFront-Michigan: More details have come to light regarding a series of small arms attacks carried out a few days ago. On Friday, authorities responded to a private residence in Missaukee County, where a mass shooting had occurred. 3x deceased victims and 1x severely wounded victim were located at the residence, with the suspect having fled the scene. At the scene, the immediate investigation resulted in the discovery of another fatality located at a different residence adjacent to the initial shooting site. The suspect was identified as Chad Hickman, and a large-scale manhunt was conducted throughout the area. Some time later, Hickman's vehicle was located near Whitlock Lake, where the remains of one additional victim and the deceased suspect were discovered.Analyst Comment: So far, no motive has been disclosed for this attack, but right now this looks like a domestic incident. The suspect's sister is reportedly among the casualties, and Hickman had also recently been involved in a messy divorce.Utah: This morning a riot and subsequent mass shooting was reported at an LDS Ward in Salt Lake City. Local authorities initially responded to the 13th Ward in Kearns, after a street fight involving 80+ people broke out during a Tongan cultural event and funeral. At some point during the fray, several people were shot as a state of mutual combat broke out between suspected members of the Tongan Crip Gang, and local rivals.After the initial shooting at the funeral, the wounded suspected gang members were transported to Intermountain Medical Center, where another skirmish possibly broke out in the parking area. Several reports of shots-fired were issued, and the hospital was locked down throughout the afternoon. No details have been provided on this second incident, or the status of the reported shootings at the hospital. However, ambulances are being diverted away from Intermountain Health, and armored police vehicles are reportedly parked at the facility providing security.Analyst Comment: These shootings are directly linked to a different shooting. This was the funeral for Ofa'tangikivaha Angilau, a Tongan man who was neutralized by Good Samaritans two weeks ago. On August 7th, Angilau attempted to purchase alcohol without showing ID at the Holiday Oil gas station in Riverton. After the clerk denied his purchase, he left the store and returned with a shotgun, and attempted to murder the clerk. Before Angilau could bring the shotgun to bear, he was promptly shot dead by two different bystanders in the store. His funeral was this morning, and due to the shooting breaking out during the funeral, this retroactively indicates that Angilau was probably affiliated with the Tongan Crip Gang.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: For wider context, the Tongan community has a major foothold in Salt Lake County, and have been running operations inside LDS Wards throughout the city for some time. The LDS Church has organized several different Tongan Stakes (districts) which serve as the administrative hierarchy solely for immigrants from the Pacific island of Tonga. Around 13,000 Tongans live throughout the Salt Lake County area, which is roughly a quarter of the entire Tongan population in the United States, and as a result the LDS Church has provided substantial resources for this community, including a few dozen cultural centers and dedicated Wards just for Tongans. At these facilities, no English is spoken and even the websites are in the Tongan language. Over time, the Tongan Crip Gang has emerged as a major threat to the local area. In many cases, the Tongan Wards within Salt Lake City are not really houses of worship, but actually safehouses for the Tongan Crip Gang, as demonstrated by gang colors being placed all around these structures, only gang members attending these wards, and the frequent shootings at these facilities. Due to the gang seeking refuge within LDS churches...in the heartland of where the LDS Church was founded...this rarely gets mentioned by local mainstream media sources, which in many cases have either been financially motivated (or even outright ordered) to ignore this major gang threat. Most outsiders are rather shocked to learn that a violent gang can not just occupy houses of worship, but be invited in to use the facilities to continue their criminal enterprises. But that's what's been happening in Salt Lake City for a long time, and as unpleasant as it is, this must be acknowledged as the body count keeps rising.The Tongan Crip problem has become so bad that local police pre-stage at Tongan funerals, because they assess with a high degree of certainty that there is going to be a shootout at some point. This morning's shooting is the second shooting this year involving a funeral for a Tongan Crip Gang member; back in January, nearly the exact same event took place. Tongan Crips were having a funeral for one of their leaders, and a rival gang showed up to conduct a shooting in the parking lot. This morning's shooting occurred under nearly identical circumstances. Also during both shootings, upwards of a dozen officers were already staged at these Wards with rifles, prepared for the active shooting, knowing that a small arms engagement would be occurring at some point.Nevertheless, nobody wants to ruffle any feathers when a faith-based organization is involved, even if that organization is knowingly and deliberately allowing a gang to operate within their facilities, so these shootings (but especially the Tongan Crip angle) will continue to be ignored by local media, politicians, and Church leadership alike. However, both today's shooting, and the prior one in January took place in close proximity to schools, where children could have been wounded or killed by the gunfights in the parking lots, so this is not merely an internal Church problem. Further investigation will be needed to truly determine how widespread the problem is, but this is probably more significant than most people realize, and pretending everything is fine is resulting in clear and present dangers being allowed to threaten innocent citizens.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground NomadNet: 5fa68c88be727a0e1a250a75e5e79269 Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

While WWE SummerSlam 2026 is in the books, Monday Night Raw delivered to a surprising degree -- and Getting Over is here to break down the developments! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini take a second look at WWE SummerSlam [10:35], including pointed comments from CM Punk and Paul Levesque, before diving into The Main Event [10:30] tackling LA Knight confronting Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu dog walking Royce Keys and both Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer returning to attack Liv Morgan. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" then cover The Good, The Bad and The Ugly [1:42:00], including Bron Breakker eyeing Oba Femi, Lyra Valkyria being sidelined, Je'Von Evans showing out, Chad Gable celebrating and Haku leading the Tongans. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube (@GettingOverCast). EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER| Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout starting with a thorough discussion on the CM Punk-Cody Rhodes exchange and why it seemed effective and disciplined, but was the crowd engaged or slightly bored? Also, Nick Aldis shows fire and fight and he shares his story of going from pro wrestler to GM. Plus is Chelsea Green the dark horse to become Interim Champ? Are the Tongans with Haku too badass to be successful as heels? A full preview of the entire Summerslam line-up with thoughts on what happens afterward including potentially Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, or Drew McIntyre being a big part of the next few months.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

C-Mac and the crew analyze a chaotic night where the Knicks, Mets, and Jets all competed during a sports "witching hour." They debate who deserves the "Gas Face" for the Knicks' loss, weighing Mikal Bridges' scoreless performance against Jalen Brunson's late-game hero ball. 01:00 - Tongans and Mormon Missions 03:08 - Football Finger Biting Story 05:31 - Sports Witching Hour Chaos 07:15 - Witching Hour Origin Debate 09:57 - Gas Face Friday Knicks Blame

As a new season sets in and the NRL sets its sights on a possible Friday night footy adventure into Sarajevo or Constantinople, our heroes emerge from the gloom with a belated but brazen return to the microphone for 2026.An off season deemed not really worth coming back early for is swiped left quicker than an undesired Tinder approach, and the introspection sorely missing from the current sporting agenda is bombarded with the podcast equivalent of a barrage of unsolicited d**kpics. Our heroes have 3 main issues on their mind around the Why Brisbane Broncos: why have they always been fibbing about Payne Haas and coach Michael Maguire's friendship, why Brisbane media scribes are fibbing about his apparently stated desired longevity at the club, and- to quote the 90's cult classic Hot Shots2- why did we bring helium instead of air?Moving the crosshairs onto NRL Hq, John Mannings attempt at an measured and un emotionally impacted take on State of Origin eligibility changes holds about as much credibility as Australia's T20 cricket squad, who don't escape a spray for combined ineptitude and failure to capitalise on its enormous talent pool. But, aka Mark Waugh, it's easy to throw stones at the setup when you're not a selector anymore. BY THE WAY ORIGIN, why don't you just say you want to see Kiwis and Tongans spending hard earned on $160 synthetic blue and maroon jerseys and talk less about your version of the games fabric? Shitty newscorp headlines claiming non existent beefs are cross examined with prejudice, as is the ABC Sport claim that Australia is the moguls capital of the world. In short- both are BS. But how good is winter sport when all of our would be cereal box heroes have their faces mostly covered by ski masks? 'Look honey, it's Jakarta Anthony.. oh wait no, shit, this is a home invasion!'Six nations rugby adulation rounds out a romp worthy of several replays, with a sprinkle of some classic stories from our heroes alter ego existences as prolific (but never spared from the wrath of a withering director) actors. These idiots are just getting started baby. 2026, the year of the Grapple. Look it up. 

On today's First Up pod: we hear how the Mayors of the North Canterbury region are reacting to news the regional council is to be abolished; animal welfare advocate Carolyn Press McKenzie joins us to discuss "alternative" meats and the ethics and legalities around butchering your own animals in these tough economic times and it's four years since Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption, we take a look at how Tongans are getting along since that explosion and the ensuing tsunami. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

In Pacific Waves today: COP30 summit in Brazil kicks off; Tongans contemplate issues ahead of national election; Hawaiian voyaging canoe marks 40 years since NZ visit; Educator pens book to help Pacific children embrace identity. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dr. ‘Ulise Funaki (Kakai Tonga, Kanaka Maoli) is featured in this episode and shares a breadth of insights having recently completed a doctorate in anthropology at the University of Hawai‘i and as an instructor at Brigham Young University – Hawai‘i. Topics covered in this episode include: Navigating research and study as a grounded family person; Kava protocols in academic spaces; Historical and shifting kava perceptions among Latter-day Saints (Mormons); The continuation and adaptation of kava for a new generation of Tongans and Native Hawaiians in O'ahu to connect to fonua; Ali‘i Kaua – Chief of War commentary and insights on contemporary and future kava practices within and outside of Oceanian communities. Terms: TRA (Tonga Research Association), member (referring to being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, mainstream Mormon, or Brighamite Mormon), Kava/‘Awa (Piper Methysticum), Kakai Tonga (People of Tonga), Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), Fonua (Land, Heritage, Land-connected People), Cobo (iTaukei/Fijian expresson for deep clap to indicate a call for kava to be served and to show respect), Lāhui (Hawaiian community/nation/people).   References: Historical and Contemporary Representation of Kava by Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Sione M. U. H. Funaki in Pacific Studies Doctoral Research on Contemporary Kava Practices in Hawai‘i featuring ‘Ulise Funaki Dr. Funaki's thesis/dissertation will be available on University of Hawai‘i's online library   Other episodes in the past on kava: Researching Kava with Aporosa Kava Part 1 Kava Part 2

What does it mean to wear the tattoos/markings of your culture? What, if any, are the responsibilities to these markings? Why was Tongan tattooing lost?In this episode we talanoa (talk) with Tongan tufunga tātatau (tattoo artist) Su'a Suluape Aisea Toetu'u about the history of the Tongan tātatau, its significance in pre-Chrisitan Tongan society and his efforts in reviving this art of tattooing amongst Tongans. Additionally, we give our thoughts on a recent reel that has gone viral calling for New Zealand born Samoans to "be humble". Send us a textThe Moanan is not just an educational platform but an online community — connecting diasporas all over the world. We'd love to connect!Find us on all podcast streaming and social media platforms — including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.Email: hello@themoanan.com

It's fall and after a long time away the show The Warmonger (bob) has returned to talk about some football music and Tongans...   #football #sports #music #michigan    Check us out here... www.radiounderground.gay   

The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release; Human rights advocates warn of grim plight for people evicted from PNG squatter settlements; New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes.

New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes.

Eyeball Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! Goth Elvis Impersonator. Hey ChatGPT write me a Rant about whether AI Prompters are Artists. Soaking the nub. Forbidden Bologna. Human flesh Chia pet. There Are Fore Skins. Marrying All The Kids. Box of Ron Jeremys please. Skid Squin. Greased up Tongans. He didnât spend 6 years at Echo medical school to be called doctor. Shemmys and Shgrammies. Meat is murgher. Moisturizing the Roomba with Bobby and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eyeball Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! Goth Elvis Impersonator. Hey ChatGPT write me a Rant about whether AI Prompters are Artists. Soaking the nub. Forbidden Bologna. Human flesh Chia pet. There Are Fore Skins. Marrying All The Kids. Box of Ron Jeremys please. Skid Squin. Greased up Tongans. He didnât spend 6 years at Echo medical school to be called doctor. Shemmys and Shgrammies. Meat is murgher. Moisturizing the Roomba with Bobby and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'll have no portal, no midnight pizza, and no Lt. Yar! My Big Fat Frogpants Wedding. I always feel like the pencil is watching me! The Brest of Denver. A brilliant idea until people get involved. Licks on a Plane. Porty McPortalface. Lumpy-eyed potatoes. Zoomy Fingers Johnson. Steambutt Willie. You know what? I like fun! It's That Guy From Blur. Greased up Tongans. All Pencil, No Pad. You will have NO Sail Away with your Habanero and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'll have no portal, no midnight pizza, and no Lt. Yar! My Big Fat Frogpants Wedding. I always feel like the pencil is watching me! The Brest of Denver. A brilliant idea until people get involved. Licks on a Plane. Porty McPortalface. Lumpy-eyed potatoes. Zoomy Fingers Johnson. Steambutt Willie. You know what? I like fun! It's That Guy From Blur. Greased up Tongans. All Pencil, No Pad. You will have NO Sail Away with your Habanero and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jules Dumont d'Urville returns to the South Pacific about the Astrolabe. In this episode, we explore Australia, New Zealand and the Tongan Islands. The ship will - multiple times - find itself stuck on reefs. The episode will end with d'Urville bombarding the Tongans after seize numerous hostages in hope of obtaining French weapons, supplies and military expertise. Daring French Explorations Giveaway: https://explorerspodcast.com/daringfrenchexplorations/ Daring French Explorations by Hubert Sagnières on Instagrams (see amazing photos from this expedition and others): https://www.instagram.com/frenchexplorations/ The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crowd Science listener Maik wants to know what the BMI is and what his BMI score says about his body. He trains dogs for a living and wonders if, like different breeds of dog, we simply have different body types? Marnie Chesterton comes up with some answers, talking to doctors about how the BMI is used and misused in clinical practice, and looks at some alternative methods for measuring our body composition. She also sits down with philosopher Kate Manne to discuss the realities of living in a fat-phobic world. We hear from Tonga in the South Pacific, where high BMI scores have labelled the country highly obese. But this is not necessarily how Tongans see themselves. And Marnie finds out if the BMI will continue to be used across the world as an important health marker or whether it is destined for the scrap heap of medical history. Contributors: Professor Kate Manne Dr Francesco Rubino Dr Naveed Sattar Professor Brendon Noble Technician Leah Siegel Fononga Pulu Sela Latailakepa Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Richard Walker Editor: Cathy Edwards Production co-ordinator: Connor Morgans Studio manager: Emma Harth

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Hour 2 of A&G features: Israel's need for vengeance Another nation chain goes kaput The border is secure? Tom Cotton says some foreign nationals gotta go The Mitt Diaries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of A&G features: Israel's need for vengeance Another nation chain goes kaput The border is secure? Tom Cotton says some foreign nationals gotta go The Mitt Diaries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A team of New Zealanders and Tongans have just carpeted a remote Tongan island with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats.

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Located in the South Pacific, squarely within the Polynesian Triangle, lies the Kingdom of Tonga.  While there are many islands and several countries within that region, Tonga has a unique history among them. The Tongans were one of the most dominant cultures in the Pacific, ruled an extensive sea-based empire, and were one of the only people in the Pacific who were never technically colonized by Europeans. Learn more about the Kingdom of Tonga, its history, and its culture on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Newspapers.com is like a time machine. Dive into their extensive online archives to explore history as it happened. With over 800 million digitized newspaper pages spanning three centuries, Newspapers.com provides an unparalleled gateway to the past, with papers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond. Use the code “EverythingEverywhere” at checkout to get 20% off a publisher extra subscription at newspapers.com. Noom  Noom is not just another diet or fitness app. It's a comprehensive lifestyle program designed to empower you to make lasting changes and achieve your health goals. With Noom, you'll embark on a personalized journey that considers your unique needs, preferences, and challenges. Their innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with the support of a dedicated team of experts, including registered dietitians, nutritionists, and behavior change specialists. Noom's changing how the world thinks about weight loss. Go to noom.com to sign up for your trial today!   Rocket Money  Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps you lower your bills—all in one place. It will quickly and easily find your subscriptions for you –and for any you don't want to pay for anymore, just hit “cancel,” and Rocket Money will cancel it for you. It's that easy. Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Peter Bennett & Thor Thomsen   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tributes have been flowing throughout the week for the late Tongan Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu, who passed away in Auckland on Sunday May 28. She leaves behind a positive legacy for Tongans and New Zealand Pasifika, for whom she actively advocated and worked for.

The Most Reverend Dr. Mark D. Manning, D.D., D.R.S., Archbishop of Dallas Universal Life Church, delivers his sermon for April 6, 2023, Maundy Thursday, titled "The Greeks & the Tongans" followed by the washing of feet. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishopmark/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishopmark/support

Today we're delighted to be joined by Scottish superstar Sione Tuipulotu as we celebrate his incredible career so far which has taken him from Tonga via Melbourne to Japan and eventually to Glasgow - where he's become the national hero and was a stand out player in the recent Six Nations. He talks us through; struggling to adapt to Glasgow life, his Girlfriend threatening to leave him when he mentioned they were moving to Scotland, his weird Youtube addiction, getting knocked out by Freddie Steward, abusive texts from his Dad, his younger brother who's choosing the Wallabies over Scotland, getting abused and beaten up by the Tongans on his debut for Scotland, struggling to learn flower of Scotland before his debut, his roommates prostitute addiction, the loosest socials he used to have in Japan, his bush, Ali Price being a boring bastard and much much more..... ------------- PLEASE VOTE FOR US TO WIN BEST COMEDY PODCAST HERE - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-comedy-podcast/ CLAIM YOUR 8 FREE BEERS & 2 SNACKS NOW FROM BEER 52 - ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PAY THE £5.95 POSTAGE -  www.beer52.com/RIGBIZ

Welcome to The Old Dog Pack Show — the world's premier podcast regarding the mind, body, soul, and money of the middle-aged man. Episode 80 has it all.  The boys discuss near death experiences. They discuss the role of metaphors and innuendo in lyrics. They even discuss the prowess of the Tongans. Finally, thanks to an assist from English Matt, our heroes are reminded of how great it is to be an American as they watch Grand Funk Railroad live the perfect day.  You can see for yourself here: https://youtu.be/M4pErX-HPyM. These four minutes will be the best four minutes of your week.  If you would like to do us a big favor, go on over to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a 5 star rating and/or a short review. We may not deserve it yet, but we will one of these days. Click ‘subscribe' while you're there.  We'd also appreciate if you would share us with a friend. You can also check us out at olddogpack.com, where you can sign up for The Old Dog Pack newsletter. It may not be great, but it don't cost nothing.

Last week, Tongans commemorated the first year anniversary of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcanic eruption. Remarkably only three people were killed. But despite the low casualty rate, Finau Fonua found many in the Kingdom are still haunted by the traumatic event.

Over 100 activist groups, including Greenpeace, Veterans for Peace, and the Arms Control Association have signed a letter calling on US President Joe Biden to apologise for nuclear tests conducted in the Marshall Islands; Last week, Tongans commemorated the first year anniversary of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcanic eruption. Remarkably only three people were killed. But despite the low casualty rate, Finau Fonua found many in the Kingdom are still haunted by the traumatic event; It's election week in Tokelau. As Lydia Lewis reports, for the first time in Tokelau's history, all three atolls will take part in the same electoral process; There is criticism of the Papua New Guinea parliament's decision to give Sir Bob Dadae a second term as governor general.There had been hopes that prominent woman candidate Winnie Kiap might have been chosen.

Yesterday marked one year since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga, causing a tsunami which killed three people, and left thousands homeless. The eruption was the largest atmospheric explosion recorded in modern history, and estimated to be hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima in Japan. Being a Sunday, Tongans marked the day at special church services across the country, RNZ Pacific reporter, Finau Fonua is in Tonga and spoke to Charlotte Cook.  

Melissa and Matt give us their top stories of 2022. January: (Melissa) TONGA VOLCANO https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-60051524 https://www.sltrib.com/news/2022/01/22/church-jesus-christ/ https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/1/21/23218744/first-presidency-tonga-volcano-letter-update Tonga is a very devout nation, with most Tongans belonging to a Christian church. Statistics from a 2016 census show about 19% belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, also known as the Mormons - the fastest-growing religious group on the island.Jan 21, 2022 Tonga has the highest percentage of Latter-day Saints of any country in the world (nearly 63%) February: (Matt) UKRAINE SAINTS DEAL WITH WARTIME ISSUES https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/lds-missionaries-moved-out-of-ukraine-as-tensions-mount-with-russia-in-eastern-europe https://www.thisweekinmormons.com/2022/02/kyiv-ukraine-temple-closes-following-russian-invasion/ March: (Melissa) TEMPLE MASK REQUIREMENTS REMOVED https://ksltv.com/486974/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-removes-mask-requirement-in-temples/ https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/3/15/22979821/latter-day-saint-temples-may-begin-to-remove-face-mask-requirement-other-covid-19-precautions https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/03/15/lds-temples-worldwide/ April: (Matt) LDS MEDIA FEATURES… THAT AREN'T REALLY https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2022/4/29/23048558/the-rumor-involving-latter-day-saints-that-producers-of-the-chosen-want-to-squash-mormons-social https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/andrew-garfields-under-the-banner-of-heaven-embroiled-in-controversy-days-ahead-of-the-premiere.html/ May: (Melissa) D.C. TEMPLE REOPENING / OPEN HOUSE https://www.npr.org/2022/05/25/1100850964/mormon-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-temple-open-house https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/5/23144875/mormon-lds-church-washington-d-c-temple-open-house-hits-milestone https://www.thechurchnews.com/2022/8/13/23304018/washington-dc-temple-influence-closure-renovation-open-house-president-nelson-rededicate June: (Matt) IDK??? https://gephardtdaily.com/local/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-announces-effort-to-reduce-water-use-at-meeting-houses-temples/ https://kslnewsradio.com/1970796/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-reacts-to-roe-v-wade/ July: (Matt) FSY - FIRST YEAR https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/fsy-spots-open-to-more-graduating-seniors-this-year https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/youth/childrenandyouth/fsy/about/youth?lang=eng FSY BEGINS August: (Melissa) TITHING SETTLEMENT CHANGES https://ksltv.com/502338/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-makes-changes-to-tithing-settlement/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-tithing-declaration Honorable Mention (but has been covered a lot already) https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/church-responds-to-ap-investigation-into-sexual-abuse/ September: (Matt) MISSIONARIES - SERVICE RETURNING TO ‘NEW' NORMAL https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/area-breakdown-of-churchs-411-missions-worldwide https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/service-missionary/a-custom-experience?lang=eng October: (Melissa) NEW For the Strength of Youth https://www.ldsliving.com/elder-uchtdorf-announces-a-new-guide-for-youth/s/11035 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/for-the-strength-of-youth/01-message?lang=eng https://www.deseret.com/2022/10/1/23381979/10-new-things-to-know-about-the-new-for-the-strength-of-youth#:~:text=New%20chapter%20focuses,and%20Find%20joy%20in%20Christ. November: (Matt) RESPECT for MARRIAGE ACT https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/17/23464767/senate-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-marriage-equality https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/respect-for-marriage-act-statement https://www.ldsliving.

The people of Tonga are wary of the latest volcanic eruptions after the impact that the destructive Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai eruption had in January.

David Fa‘avae joins this episode bringing with him his experience as a Tongan/Sāmoan with ties to Niue, and as a founder of the early Tongan scholars network, a Senior Research Fellow at Waipapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland), and Senior Lecturer at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato (University of Waikato). Ata and I discuss with Dave some of his intellectual background that seeks to respond to community needs, as well as some of his research interests with intergenerationality, education, and developing critical depth in the terms and concepts we use. Dave shares the positive and important aspects of intergenerational relationships that can alleviate tensions and provide worthwhile wisdom and practices that provide grounded pathways for future generations. We discuss challenges in dominant institutions of schooling as well as their legacies, and the significance of education. We consider Epeli Hau‘ofa's scholarship and the importance of engaging with messy intellectual terrains, facing a greater complexity that requires multiple lenses, while also upholding Indigenous relational ethics, which are also critically confronting external and internal power dynamics.   Terms: Hohoko 'a e To'utangata (inter-generationality, intergenerational and genealogical consciousness); Loto Tonga (in Tonga, the center of Tonga, term that refers to Tongans positioned in the Kingdom of Tonga); Tu'a Tonga (outside of Tonga, the periphery of Tonga, term that refers to Tongans positioned outside of the Kingdom of Tonga in NZ, AUS, US, etc.); Mokopuna (grandchild); Tauhi Vā/Tauhi Vaha‘a (Mediating relationships, upholding kinship/clan and socio-spatial points of relation); Mamahi‘i Me‘a (passion and devotion – both Tauhi Vā and Mamahi‘i Me‘a are among the Faa‘i kaveikoula ‘a e Tonga or Four golden pillars of Tongan culture and society as emphasized by HRH Queen Sālote Tupou III); ‘Eiki Mokopuna (chiefly grandchild or chiefly grandchildren, a unique intergenerational relationship); Tapu (protections, restrictions, commonly considered as ‘sacred-ness'); Ha‘a (lineage, clan); Vā (relation, point between/of relation/connection); Mānava (to breathe, give life); Manava (womb); Mana (potency, honour, prestige); Whakapapa (platformed layers of connection, origin, genealogy); Si‘ota‘aki (harmful criticism, harmfully taking apart another's views or stories); Si‘o (to see or perspective); Ta‘aki (to unpack or take apart); Si‘o-Ta‘aki (reconceptualized as “to deconstruct perspectives, reveal underlying causes, and change understandings”); Post-humanism (a field of studies that looks beyond the human or anthropocentrism/humancentrism, may also confront the assumed universals or presumed hierarchy of humanity and/or the concept of the human); Hoa (partner/companion in both lea faka-Tonga and te reo Māori), Hoa-Haere (close friend, partner, or comrade in te reo Māori), Hoariri (enemy/antagonist in te reo Māori, comprised of partner/companion and anger, sometimes interpreted as angry friend).

This week, McKay talks about aspects of the culture effect, including creating culture, maintaining it, and how to rescue it. He opens up with a story detailing Tonga's devastating volcanic eruption and how the Tongan culture, which values respect and open-mindedness, helped the people weather the storm. McKay notes that, when teams or families have a strong culture, they will thrive and prosper, but, on the other hand, when culture is weak, it can destroy your team and everything you're working for.  McKay also emphasizes that, as leaders, we have the opportunity to influence and shape the culture that drives us, and goes on to share that, to do so, we must learn to value feedback. So, make sure that you are slow to speak and quick to listen when it comes to creating a culture and values. Likewise, an influential leader will lead by example, sharing and modeling the values by which they hope their team will abide. McKay draws this episode to a close with one final piece of advice: be careful who you let join your team. All it takes is one person to totally alter your culture, so protect it and you will protect your team as well. The Finer Details of This Episode: Tonga's devastating volcanic eruption The fall of IBM Defining culture Influencing culture The importance of feedback Sharing and modeling values Why mid level managers create culture Quotes: "Tongans look out for each other and respect others. Many Tongans may avoid outward signs of wealth or affection. They dress in modest ways, and they're highly receptive to other people's opinion and behavior.” “Culture can guide a team, lead a company to thrive and prosper, or culture can, like toxic ash, choke a team and cause companies to fail, or fall.” “Most leaders don't understand culture and they don't know how to diagnose or influence it.” “Culture can help teams be more agile, loyal and effective… Culture can also be a significant liability when it's misaligned with your strategy or values. And it doesn't matter how dysfunctional your culture may be on your team today, you can improve it with a plan and intentional effort.” “So, like the researchers in Roseto, you may have to set up camp for a while on your team, maybe even in your family - watch, listen, and observe. See if you can uncover some of the cultural behaviors and assumptions that your team members have.” “You see, some leaders stopped showing up for the small things. And the result? Their people do the same. What you do duplicates, so if you want to change the culture on your team, model the behavior.” “Hire and recruit people who exemplify what culture you're trying to create. And over time, these managers will influence your entire team. So be very selective about the people you let influence your team.” “Listen, learn, and determine where your culture is today to define the mission and values that will underpin your future culture.” Links:  https://www.mckaychristensen.org/ (Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen)

It's a big week in rugby league as Origin and midyear Tests clash, with players forced to choose sides. There's unrest in the studio, too, as Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis join Phil Rothfield for what he calls the "Buzz podcast", talking about Haumole Olakau'atu's decision to make himself available for Tonga and not the Blues, and how the Tongans, Samoans and Kiwis are shaping up to dethrone the Kangaroos at the World Cup. The boys discuss teams under pressure that aren't named Canterbury or Wests, preview this weekend's games and reveal their hometown teams. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to dailytelegraph.com.au and get yourself a subscription, or download the Daily Telegraph app at your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A team of New Zealand health experts are heading to Nuku alofa to help people traumatised by January's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

All people deserve to be seen and heard. Those who are not often feel invisible, from their cultural heritage to their material circumstances and societal contributions. This reality led a group of young Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in 2009 to found Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) a nonprofit dedicated to advancing social justice for Native Hawaiians, Chamorros (indigenous people of the Mariana Islands), Samoans, Tongans, Marshallese, and Fijians who call Washington, California, Utah, and Arkansas home. EPICS's executive director Tavae Samuelu leads with deep respect for the lived experience and wisdom of her elders and with an explicitly pro Black and indigenous framework. EPIC connects NHPIs with policy makers to call for data disaggregation, which has identified disproportionate gaps in access to education, health, and immigration services. It also illuminates the devastating and under-reported impacts of the pandemic on Pacific Islanders. EPIC's community leaders begin each meeting, even at the White House, with stories, their personal and most compelling data. As a result, Pacific Islanders are being seen and heard by government at all levels and policy makers are starting to prioritize their needs.

WE'RE BAAAAAAACK! for another week of metal, Satan, ableist privilege, Neil Peart and other memorable drummers, Tongans being bada$$ and much more!

Food security still a concern for Tongans who lost gardens during last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Pasifika GPs say more Covid-19 awareness is needed for communities vulnerable to Omicron; A Iawyer wanting more representation for Norfolk Islanders is contesting for a seat in the Australian Federal Parliament; Food security still a concern for Tongans who lost gardens during last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Help is on the way to Tonga from the diaspora Auckland with community members working around the clock to meet shipping deadlines.

  One week after the volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit the islands of Tonga, the UN Coordination Specialist there, says people “are still overwhelmed with the magnitude of the disaster.”  The disaster has affected 84,000 people, more than 80 per cent of the population, and killed three people - although many islands have yet to be reached.   Sione Hufanga explained that UN agencies are in the field distributing dignity kits to the most affected, along with food support, and trying to kick-start the agricultural sector, much of it blanketed in volcanic ash.  Mr. Hufanga spoke to UN News's Alexandre Soares, detailing the most urgent needs and how the disaster can affect the country long-term.

  One week after the volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit the islands of Tonga, the UN Coordination Specialist there, says people “are still overwhelmed with the magnitude of the disaster.”  The disaster has affected 84,000 people, more than 80 per cent of the population, and killed three people - although many islands have yet to be reached.   Sione Hufanga explained that UN agencies are in the field distributing dignity kits to the most affected, along with food support, and trying to kick-start the agricultural sector, much of it blanketed in volcanic ash.  Mr. Hufanga spoke to UN News's Alexandre Soares, detailing the most urgent needs and how the disaster can affect the country long-term.

The people of Tonga head to the polls on Thursday.

Tongans prepare to head to the polls; We discuss COP26 outcomes with the head of the Pacific Regional Environment Program; The new vice chancellor of Auckland University of Technology shares some words of encouragement for students amid the pandemic.

In just six days Tongans will select their fifth government since constitutional changes bringing in more democracy.

The promise of a more muscular approach to holding climate crisis action to account; Fiji Borders reopen, govt targets 80,000 visitors in 60 days; Tongans go to the polls Thursday next week