It turns out all these problems—and more I discovered just this evening—were all caused by upgrades to podPress. I know they call it a “labour of love”, but I’d sure love them a lot more if they didn’t break things when they fixed other things.
Anyway, I’ll keep restoring links. The next update will be when I’ve completed re-linking the podcast episodes from 2009. Please let me know if you discover any broken links to my files (I can’t control external links) fro anything posted in December 2009 or later. Thanks!
2Political Podcast Episode 36 is now available. 2Political Podcast is no longer part of the AmeriNZ Podcast, so go to the podcast site, 2political.com. The site has complete shownotes, and you can leave comments there as well as download or listen to any episode.
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I have a little housekeeping first: An upgrade to my site caused some havoc, killing off links to my podcast files, and that came as a surprise. I’ll fix it, but it’ll take time. Then, it’s on to a couple items in the news, starting with the cost of Kiwi expats. My mini topic today is a talk about some small things that surprised me when I moved to New Zealand. Comments round out the episode, which lets me comment further.
At the end, I play a special promo I made for Nigel’s The Third Colony show this weekend.
Be sure to listen to Nigel LIVE on The Third Colony Saturday, 9-11pm Eastern (in the Americas, 1pm Sunday in New Zealand) on qnation.fm. Go to The Third Colony website for how to listen, or to join the chatroom.
Links for this episode
Money: Cheques dying a slow death
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As of this posting, I’ve restored access to all files going back to the Pride 48 live episode posted the end of June, so all episodes from then on (July and August) are again available. I’ll get the rest sorted out, too, but it’ll take time because I have to fix it one episode at a time.
What happened is that before the upgrade there was a drop-down menu for my audio files so I could simply select them. After the upgrade, that drop-down menu was gone and WordPress couldn’t find the files anymore.
So, I have to go in and add the complete web address for each file—easy enough to do, but it takes time. Actually, it’s not that easy: For older episodes I’ll have to check on the server to find out what the filename actually is, and that’ll take a little while longer.
2Political didn’t have this problem when I upgraded it because it never had the drop-down menu: I always had to enter the location of the files.
Oh, and one other thing: I realised I REALLY need to make a custom “404” page—the standard one is ugly.
My first topic today is a blog post of an expat American who’s leaving New Zealand. I see it as a cautionary tale, so I go over my 3 “rules” for being an expat. In other words, I give you my advice about being an expat—including a couple things I shouldn’t have done. Some election news is in the middle. Then, an email provides me a topic: Expats voting in their home country. Should they? Which elections? Comments on the site round out the episode, as usual.
Thanks to everyone who offered support and encouragement! I’m absolutely not quitting—but new things are coming!
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Today’s title is derived from a little Internet fad, which I talk about first. Then, they’ll let any riffraff live in New Zealand. An almost American-style change to the NZ income tax has been proposed. American-style climate change deniers are grandstanding. The liquor laws may yet change. The local elections are coming up fast, and important deadlines fall on Friday of this week. Then after comments I share a little before ending this episode.
Links for this episode
O’Brien’s rocky immigration ride over
Bill aims to let couples split income and cut tax
Main parties eye compulsory KiwiSaver
Court challenge to Niwa ‘stupid’
Key: Drinking law announcement in weeks
Taking a Stand – From my blog
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This episode is presented as streamed out over the Internet—in other words, not edited. For this very special LIVE episode of AmeriNZ, I’m joined by Daniel and TurnipHed. We take advantage of the opportunity to give an update on the Pride 48 DVD. Daniel is anal about audio—like we didn’t know.
We start by talking about the Proposition 8 ruling. Then we talk about marriage equality v. civil unions. We talk a lot about marriage—what it is and can be. Yeah, Glenn Beck is mentioned. Healthcare creeps into the discussion, and then lots of other stuff about American politics, and Daniel makes lots of good points, TurnipHed makes good points about Canada and Arthur mentions New Zealand: Yeah, you’ll have to listen to get the details.
Thanks to Honey of My Honey Wears Plaid for letting me borrow his time slot (I tried to put the furniture back and vacuum afterwards—sorry about the water stains on the tables).
Be sure to listen to Nigel LIVE on The Third Colony Saturday, 9-11pm Eastern (in the Americas, 1pm Sunday in New Zealand) on qnation.fm. Go to their website for how to listen, or to join the chatroom. The Trivia Game is back!!
Links for this episode
WoWcohol
Live It Up!
TurnipHead’s site
Bears in the City
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2Political Podcast Episode 35 is now available. 2Political Podcast is no longer part of the AmeriNZ Podcast, so go to the podcast site, 2political.com. The site has complete shownotes, and you can leave comments there as well as download or listen to any episode.
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I begin today with a story about produce. Well, it’s an international dispute, really. Then it’s on to the story of the fall from grace of New Zealand’s first openly-gay Member of Parliament. A jet even gets a mention today. Phone messages and comments round out this episode.
Join me on Pride48.com for a LIVE AmeriNZ Podcast on Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern (in the Americas, 11:30am Friday in New Zealand).
Be sure to listen to Nigel LIVE on The Third Colony Saturday, 9-11pm Eastern (in the Americas, 1pm Sunday in New Zealand) on qnation.fm. Go to their website for how to listen, or to join the chatroom.
Links for this episode
NZ wins 90-year Australia apple war
5-hour Europe flight step closer
Hello Nessa
Today’s closing music is “Blood Pressurize” by Glen Phillips, from the Free Glen Phillips Sampler
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2Political Podcast Episode 34 is now available. 2Political Podcast is no longer part of the AmeriNZ Podcast, so go to the podcast site, 2political.com. The site has complete shownotes, and you can leave comments there as well as download or listen to any episode.
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It’s Maori Language Week, but I’ve talked about that twice (see links), so I’m taking this year off. I start today talking about our weekend, which I don’t do all that often. In the news, the government is changing the alcohol limits for those caught drink-driving. I meander through news and history before moving on to comments, where I meander through news and history—um, yeah.
Be sure to listen to Nigel on The Third Colony Saturday, 9-11pm Eastern (in the Americas) on qnation.fm. Go to their website for how to listen, or to join the chatroom.
Today’s closing music is “Crowing” by Glen Phillips.
Link for this episode
Outcry as drink-drive limit is retained – NZ Herald
AmeriNZ 168 – Assorted miscellany (most recent time I’ve talked about Maori Language Week)
AmeriNZ #28 – Language (I talk a lot about it, but the sound was worse then)
Glen Philips – “Crowing” from the Free Glen Phillips Sampler
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I recorded this on Wednesday and I thought I had some things to edit. Time passed. I thought I’d just re-record, then I listened again and thought, “what the hell?”. So, here—a few days later—is that episode.
I begin with a cautionary tale about language. Then, it’s on to New Zealand politics and my “analysis” of what’s going on. A Bella Report continues today’s theme before we head to comments, audio and written. Thank you all!!
Today’s closing music is “Run to the Music” by Degrees.
Link for this episode
Degrees – Part I
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2Political Podcast Episode 33 is now available. 2Political Podcast is no longer part of the AmeriNZ Podcast, so go to the podcast site, 2political.com. The site has complete shownotes, and you can leave comments there as well as download or listen to any episode.
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Links for this episode
The blog post where I praise the US Embassy in New Zealand, and then take it back
Nigel will be on The Third Colony at 9pm Saturday (AEastern Americas)
The very high fees at the US Embassy in New Zealand
Heifervescent – Hoofed and Dangerous
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Busy again (some things don’t change). There’s been a lot going on, starting with Pride 48 and work, too. I also tell you about Nigel’s new show. An odd story in the news caught my eye. I have lots of comments that let me talk about other things. I may only have one episode next week, too.
Link for this episode
‘Twilight’ death a mystery say police
My Honey Wears Plaid
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2Political Podcast Episode 32 is now available. 2Political Podcast is no longer part of the AmeriNZ Podcast, so go to the podcast site, 2political.com. The site has complete shownotes, and you can leave comments there as well as download or listen to any episode.
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This makes me feel sad because it means no more podcasts from him, but I can’t express how angry it makes me feel, too. He’s a great person who didn’t deserve this treatment (not that any of us do). Also, because the departure was so abrupt, none of us had the chance to say good-bye or thank you for those many hundreds of hours of podcasting.
So I’m offering this space for anyone who wants to leave a message for him. Two rules: Do NOT mention the name of any of his former podcasts or online identities (call him X), and do NOT talk specifically about what X does for a living or where. This is to protect him. Any comments that mention either will be edited or declined. And one more thing: Negative or attacking comments will be deleted. This is my house, my rules. Please respect these rules!
So go ahead and leave a message for X!
Update 1 July 2010: At some point I hope to figure out a way for X to reply directly, but for now, he’d like me to tell you that he’s reading your messages and appreciates them.
Update 3 July 2010: I’ve received a message for you all from X. I’m posting it on his behalf to add a layer of protection:
Listeners, Fans and Friends…
I want you all to know that I am fine. I did not lose my job. I got a strong slap on the wrist. The previous name and podcast are gone for good. However, I will be coming back at some point. I’ll let you know when I do.
I cannot thank you enough for all the wonderful messages, tweets, e-mails and all the kind words you all posted here on Arthur’s site. I appreciate you all more than you know. It feels good to have so many people concerned about me and caring about me.
A big THANK YOU to you all! I really appreciate it!
X
This post will remain at the top of this site for a few more days to make it easy to find for anyone else who wants to comment.Thank you all for helping me to give X some support. This is why it’s called a community!
This episode was recorded live on Pride 48, the 48-hour podcasting marathon, on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Joining me were Nigel, Daniel Brewer and Scotty, the Little Aussie Battler. This is episode is different from my others, and not just because it’s live or 90 minutes long.
I’ll post a regular episode soon.
Links for this episode
Little Aussie Battler – Scotty’s podcast
WOWcohol – Daniel Brewer’s podcast
QNation.fm – Nigel will alternate weeks with Daniel to host a music show, “The Third Colony” Saturdays at 9pm EDT (Sundays at 1pm in New Zealand).
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I start out today talking about Pride 48, the 48-hour live podcasting marathon. It begins with a kick-off show at 8pm Eastern on Friday, June 25 in the Americas (9pm Saturday, June 26 in New Zealand) and ends 48 hours later. As host of Pride 48 for 2010, I’ll be on the kick-off show and the wrap-up show. My own live show is 5:30am-7am June 26 Eastern time in the Americas (9:30pm to 11pm New Zealand time). I’ll record that show and post it the following week.
I then give yet another update on a story I talked about before. The annual nude rugby game was a bit of harmless silliness. Naturally, far right christianists were apoplectic over TV news reports. New Zealand wants to turn off its analogue television. A new report finds that illegal downloads in New Zealand haven’t hurt the recording industry, despite its claim they have in order to try and get a hard new copyright law in place. The pace of emigration to Australia has picked up, despite the current government’s promise to make people want to stay in New Zealand. That means that things are actually worse since this government took power. The New Zealand All Whites have done well at the FIFA World Cup. Finally, I comment on the abrupt name change for one of my favourite podcasters.
Links for this episode
Nude rugby a hard match in Dunedin (contains nudity) – Video
Govt seeks help to turn off analogue TV
InternetNZ downplays illegal Kiwi file sharing claims
Migration shrinks to just 250 in May, more Kiwis cross Tasman
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2Political Podcast Episode 31 is now available. 2Political Podcast is no longer part of the AmeriNZ Podcast, so go to the podcast site, 2political.com. The site has complete shownotes, and you can leave comments there as well as download or listen to any episode.
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