Michael Mackie a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. (He's not picky.) "I even got my degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world I was not only educated, but well-versed in sitcoms, game shows, and Oprah," he says. "Also, I got minors in French and acting as well. Someday, that will enable me to write, produce, direct, and star in a straight-to-video project in Quebec."
Not only is Mackie an Aries with a Pisces rising, he's an eight-time Emmy-award winner. He's worked and freelanced for a variety of local television affiliates in Des Moines, Orlando, and Kansas City and was the co-host of a local, daily entertainment show, KC Live.
A prolific writer by trade, Mackie recently became a member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers. In March, Mackie became the co-host of KCPBS's new travel show, Get Lost!—where he and co-host Lonita Cook throw a dart at the map and caution to the wind as they travel down the road really, really less traveled.
"My parents never could comprehend how I earned my keep stringing words together for the universe to appreciate," he says. "Frankly, that makes three of us. But I feel like it’s what I was put on this earth to do. I was born to tell people’s stories. Whether you read it—welp, that’s up to you."
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Signs of a TIA or stroke may include:
The FAST test can help you remember what to do if you think someone is having a stroke.
F — Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A — Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S — Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T — Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away. Early treatment is essential.
If you think you or someone else may be having a TIA or stroke, do not drive to the hospital or let someone else drive you. Call an ambulance so that medical personnel can begin lifesaving treatment on the way to the emergency room. During a stroke, every minute counts.
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