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AmeriNZ 281 – Colds

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We’ve been cold and had colds—not fun. But today I begin with a little update on what we’ve been up to, including some technological stuff (yeah, it surprises me, too). I move on to phone messages that allow me to comment further. Then to wrap up this episode, I pay tribute to my friend, known on this podcast as Lord Byron of Illinois, who died June 10. I talk a bit, too, about online friendships being real friendships—because I think they are. And that includes all of you who I know only through this podcast, by the way.

Links for this episode
Podlitically Incorrect Podcast
A friend never met but lost – my blog post on Lord Byron of Illinois
AmeriNZ 181: Live chat on men and intimacy – Lord Byron of Illinois suggested the topic and was part of the panel
AmeriNZ 186: Real or not? – Another live podcast that Lord Byron of Illinois was part of
Ramble Redhead Episode 298 Discussion with Lord Byron – check this out, too
Pride 48 blog – has latest updates AND discount codes for the Las Vegas event!

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AmeriNZ 280 – Nearing Winter

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I begin today by talking about a New Zealand thing that occurred to me just before I started recording. Then, I conclude a story I talked about last time, one that only concluded in the middle of last week. I mention a Christchurch heritage building charity, and looked it up before posting this episode (link below). And other stuff, too.

At the end, there’s a mention of Pride 48.

Links for this episode
Parliament TV – New Zealand Parliament steams on sitting days. Question Time is Tues-Weds 2pm-3pm New Zealand time, whenever Parliament is sitting. The Twitter hashtag for Question Time is #nzqt.
Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund – The charity I mentioned that’s raising money to save heritage buildings in Christchurch; donations are matched by the government dollar for dollar.
Adoption “not on the agenda” Key says – GayNZ.com (some ads may be NSFW)
Pink Wheelnuts – Fey Driver’s podcast
The Satyrsphere – Scott’s podcast
Ongline Podcast – John Ong’s podcast
Pride 48 blog

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AmeriNZ 279 – Proper Words

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I begin today by talking about what happened in New Zealand after President Obama declared his support for marriage equality. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Then I talk about something I’m working on before moving on to voice messages. The first message lets me update what was the main topic recently—including a very weird development. At the end, there’s a mention of Pride 48.

Links for this episode
Marriage is marriage – the blog post I mentioned
Meanwhile, in New Zealand – My blog post on the Twitter war I mentioned
NZ politicians on gay marriage (on the record) – Bryce Edwards’ post
Pride 48 blog
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AmeriNZ 278 – Full of GO

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A Wednesday episode? And two in one week? Has the world gone mad?! No, I just decided I may as well podcast again this week to start getting back into the swing of things. I start with an update on my projects (includes “how to” information!). Basically, we’re all go! From there I talk about some things in the New Zealand news, starting with a couple things about Christchurch. Then, it’s on to major NZ political controversy, which lets me point out shortcomings of the current National Party-led government. Finally, some news relating New Zealand and the United States. It’s an action-packed episode! A voice message closes it out.

Links for this episode
Demolition ordered for QEII Park
$5m cardboard cathedral for Chch
Britons back restoring quake-hit cathedral
Pokie deal opposition heats up
To access the “Show Us Your Cards, John” project the Herald article mentions, visit the site of the New Zealand Labour Party and click on the badge promoting it (I’m not posting a direct link here because I don’t go back and update links posted in shownotes, and the direct link will go away when the project ends).
NZ telcos mull blacklisting stolen cellphones

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AmeriNZ 277 – Forward to the past

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In this rare Monday episode I update where we are, and where we are not. This has been such a stressful period, but it is over. So, today I tell you where we’re headed. A voice message rounds out this episode.

Links for this episode
Cornerstone – the building system used for our house
The story’s end – my blog post about this, including a promotional video for Cornerstone

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AmeriNZ 276 – Sixth Sense

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In this full episode, I update where we are, what we’re doing, and why this has been such a difficult period. The story is far from over. There are other things we’ve been up to, and I weave that into the story, before going on to New Zealand news. Voice messages round out this episode—it’s all here! Well, a lot of it, at least.

I may not be able to podcast next week, due to my big monthly work project; if not, I’ll be back after Easter.

Links for this episode
They Eat Their Own – A Labour-aligned blog spells out the scandal with ACC Minister Judith Collins
Collins’ dilemma & lameduck Key – The same Labour-aligned blog looks at what Judith Collins is up to, and what John Key has to do with it.
Rainbow’s End – My blog post on our visit to Auckland’s theme park, which Roger Green referenced (sort of) in his phone message.

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AmeriNZ 274 – I have returned

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And now I’m back—again. Again. I tell you what I’ve been up to over the past two months, and what’s kept me from podcasting (and blogging). We have been very busy with the house hunting and all the related work. I’ve found it very trying—and it’s not over yet. Still, this week is a quiet one, so I’m resting up.

Link for this episode
H is for Houses – My blog post on houses and buying and selling

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AmeriNZ 273 – Gearing up

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And now I’m easing back into podcasting, so I start with a couple items from the NZ news. Then, it’s on to the new ongoing topic. From there, a voicemail message allows me to expand on topics I talked about in the first part.

I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Links for this episode
A new tactic – My blog post on the BSA complaint
The Tory Trifecta – My blog post on National Party supporters’ reactions to the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis
Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis

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AmeriNZ 272 – Holidays end

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The first podcast episode for 2012! This is a relatively short episode as I update things, beginning with a recap of our holidays. From there it’s a little update on what we’ve been up to, and what some of my fellow podcasters are up to. Voicemails round out this episode.

I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Link for this episode
Surprise television – My blog post on New Year’s Eve TV
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis
Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser

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AmeriNZ 271 – Aftermath

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I’m finally back! Today I begin with a wrap-up of the election. The results were mixed, but to me they were still interesting. After a couple voice messages I have one last story: “The Cloud” on Queens Wharf was good for New Zealand.

I don’t expect to record the last week of December or the first week of January.

In early January, I’m going to revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Link for this episode
NZ 2011 General Election Results
NZ 2011 Voting System Referendum Results
Key considering deal with Greens
Labour reveals new front bench
Xmas and beyond – My blog post with the video I mentioned
Cloud on Queens Wharf prompts rethink on NZ
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia (has results included, too)
The Satyrsphere

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