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Thursday – Jim may get a massage from Carlos the massage therapist. Rauce Padgett joins us for the day. Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas like a food mall in Apopka, a sweet corn festival, Kid's Fringe, a Wax & Whiskey, Gatorpalooze and more. Dr John Walker talks brain injuries for Colbert Court. Rauce Thoughts on his sons concerning laugh. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Dani Meyering with date night ideas, including the Orlando Fringe Festival, Apopka's first Food Hall is "Hall's on 5th," which will host six to eight food vendors. Dani also mentions Forward/Slash Distillery's "Wax N' Whiskey" event. See the complete Date Night Guide at https://www.orlandodatenightguide.com/things-to-do-22853/

This is the sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is John 10:22-30.

This is the sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Acts 9:1-22.

X: @Paula_White @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Paula White, Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office, focusing on President Trump's policies and his policies to protect religious freedom and uphold the US Constitution. The conversation delves into the importance of standing with the Jewish community in America amid the brazen rise of anti-Semitism. On the eve of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second administration, Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-hosts of America's Roundtable were invited by The White House Media Affairs Team for an exclusive Radio Row event in Washington, D.C. Paula White-Cain is the president of Paula White Ministries, headquartered in Apopka, Florida. She is also the President of the National Faith Advisory Board and the City of Destiny. She is a Pastor at StoryLife Church and hosts the Christian television program Paula Today. Paula is a renowned life coach, bestselling author, and highly sought-after motivational speaker. Her commitment to humanity is felt worldwide as she reaches out through numerous charities and compassion ministries, fulfilling her mission and call to transform lives, heal hearts, and win souls. As a woman, Pastor Paula has played a groundbreaking role in Christian ministry has been noted for paving the way for millions of young women to pursue God's call for their lives. As a leader, she is a recipient of countless awards and honors including the Rosa Parks Award, the Trumpet Award, and the Florida Governor's award for her service in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shootings in 2016. Pastor Paula has frequently delivered invocations of note, including for the ceremony commemorating 40th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2008. That same year, she was a presenter at Maya Angelou's 80th birthday celebration. Today, she serves as Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump for the White House Faith Office. She is also a much in demand speaker and teacher of the gospel, she continues to travel extensively to fulfill her mandated mission: to transform lives, heal hearts, and show others the way to Jesus. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://summitleadersusa.com/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @Paula_White @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

This is the sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Acts 5:12-20.

This is the sermon for Maundy Thursday at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Hebrews 10:15-25.

This is the sermon for Easter Sunday at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 15:19-26.

This is the sermon for Palm Sunday at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Deuteronomy 32:36-39.

This is the sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 20:9-20.

This is the sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.

This is the sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Ezekiel 33:7-20.

This is the sermon for Grain and Drink Offering at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Joel 2:12-19.

This is the sermon for the First Sunday in Lent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 4:1-13.

This is the sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Hebrews 3:1-6.

This is the sermon for The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 15:21-26, 30-42.

This is the sermon for The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 6:17-26.

This is the sermon for The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20.

This is the sermon for The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is 1 Samuel 1:21-28.

This is the sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, and 8-10.

This is the sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is John 2:1-11.

This is the sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 3:15-22.

This is the sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Ephesians 1:3-14.

This is the sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 2:22-40.

This is the sermon for Christmas Day at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Isaiah 52:7-10.

This is the sermon for Christmas Eve at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 2:1-20.

This is the sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Micah 5:2-5a.

This is the sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Philippians 4:4-7.

This is the sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Philippians 1:2-11.

This is the sermon for the First Sunday of Advent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Jeremiah 33:14-16.

This is the sermon for Thanksgiving at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

This is the sermon for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Revelation 1:4b-8.

This is the sermon for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Mark 13:1-13.

This is the sermon for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Mark 12:38-44.

This is the sermon for All Saints' Day at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Revelation 7:9-17.

Join me as I cruise through Orlando, Apopka, and Ocoee, sharing insights on preparing for Tropical Storm Debbie. In this episode, I reflect on the importance of staying safe during weather events and recount my personal journey of adapting to Florida's unique climate over the past 17 years. Along the ride, I delve into the lessons learned from my career in customer service and insurance, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being true to oneself in a world that often demands conformity. Discover the significance of self-acceptance and the value of perseverance as I share my experiences of overcoming doubts and embracing my authentic self. Whether you're bracing for a storm or facing life's daily hurdles, this episode offers a blend of practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. Tune in and find out why it's okay to be "too much" and how to turn your unique traits into your greatest strengths.

“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.' And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.'” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to that middle line and I gave a message that everybody connected to and related to, and was able to take something positive from.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Deacon Greg Kandra about the homily he wrote in two hours after hearing the news of Trump's attempted assassination in Butler, Pa. The homily was first prepared for the congregation at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Apopka, Fla., where Greg serves as a deacon.  Greg's career spans three decades in television, collaborating with industry giants such as Dan Rather, Ed Bradley and Katie Couric, and earning two Emmys and two Peabody Awards. As an ordained deacon in the Catholic Church, he skillfully integrates his passion for storytelling, honed in the newsroom, with his unwavering commitment to his Catholic faith, which he professes from the ambo.  Read Greg's homily at America Get daily Scripture reflections and support “Preach” by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalm 24Ryan ArmstrongGuest Speaker Pastor Ryan Armstrong of OneFamily Church in Apopka, FL shares a special message from Psalm 24. 

Florida's spring game was an improvement on 2023 and gave fans their first look at Billy Napier's 2024 team. Those on hand left with reasons for optimism entering the offseason of a pivotal Year 3. Meanwhile, Todd Golden picked up his first commit, Chattanooga transfer Sam Alexis of Apopka, as he restocks UF's roster during a busy offseason. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar share their many takeaways from the spring game and discuss the challenge of coaching basketball in the age of the transfer portal. Blue beat Orange 19-17 (:00) Players that stood out (4:23) DJ Lagway raised level of play (9:23) Jadan Baugh & George Gumbs show promise (11:26) Billy being Billy (18:13) Offensive line looked impressive (21:00) Special Teams woes (23:33) Reality checks: Exit interviews (27:26) Men's basketball (35:11) Women's basketball (39:00) Baseball (40:00) Jeremy Foley's Corner (42:46)

This podcast reviews the campground and park amenities at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida.    Link to the Docs & Downloads mentioned: https://johnmarucci.com/docs-downloads/

Thursday – Does your company reward yo for long service. Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas with events at Epcot & Pointe Orlando, St Pats Parade in Winter Park, Orl Phil in Apopka, and drinks and manatees. Attorney Glenn Klausman for Colbert Court with the Case of the Client Schmooze. Rauce Thoughts - Pregnancy Chronicles: Do I Look Pregnant. Plus, WOKE News, Trivia & Last Call.

TUESDAY HR 1 Project caanan rescue. Flights and delays Coyote's in Apopka. New spots to hang.

Tyler Breeze (@mmmgorgeous) is a professional wrestler with WWE. He is also a professional wrestling trainer and owns "Flatback Wrestling School" in Apopka, FL with AEW star Shawn Spears. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about his current job with WWE working as a producer for UpUpDownDown, his wrestling school with Shawn Spears, the advice they tell new students, the importance of doing a good promo, how he almost got fired before coming up with the Tyler Breeze character, what Dusty Rhodes saw in that character, forming Fashion Police with Fandango, becoming a new father and much more! Quote I'm thinking about: "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." - Albert Einstein Sponsors: FITBOD: Get 25% off when you use the code INSIGHT at http://fitbod.me/INSIGHT ZBIOTICS: Get 15% off with the code CVV and have a better morning after you drink at http://zbiotics.com/cvv MYBOOKIE: Bet on WWE! Get up to $200 cash bonus when you use the code CVV and sign up at http://mybookie.ag BLUECHEW: Use the code CVV to get your first month of BlueChew for FREE at http://bluechew.com GHOSTBED: Get 40% of your purchase with the code CVV at http://ghostbed.com/cvv MIRACLE MADE: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://TryMiracle.com/CVV and use the code CVV to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF PLUNGE: Get $150 off your Plunge with the coupon code CVV150 at http://plunge.com BONCHARGE: Go to http://boncharge.com/CVV and use coupon code CVV to save 15% For more information about Chris and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.  Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, virtually sit-in on the ‘AI For Small Business” panel, recorded live at the Apopka Chamber of Commerce event! Dan Fox, Jay Kleinrichert, and Chris Sauter discuss AI's transformative role in small business. Gain insights on productivity in imagery and video, tailored AI tools, and marketing success.  This is chock-full of strategies and real-world examples for small businesses and entrepreneurs!   Link to the presentation (including added slides/resources/examples): AI and Small Business Marketing - Google Slides   Apopka Chamber of Commerce https://www.apopkachamber.org   Fine and Danjee-Website https://www.fineanddanjee.com   Fine and Danjee-YouTube https://bit.ly/youtube-fineanddanjee   Propogate Social House https://www.propagatesocialhouse.com   Chris Sauter  - Musician http://soundcloud.com/sautermusic   Our small business. An Airbnb in Apopka! 2 queens~2 twins~quiet~central. https://airbnb.com/h/thelynwoodlounge   Our Airbnb's Virtual Walkthrough Tour https://bit.ly/LynwoodLounge   Help support our show https://www.patreon.com/fineanddanjee   Daniel Fox Books (Dan's novels) https://www.danielfoxbooks.com

In this episode I have the incredible Maria Crider on with me! Maria is the creator of Spiritual Systems based in Apopka, FL. It is the Done-For-You Course Creation Agency for Coaches nationwide looking to create courses that don't suck with higher engagement and referral rates. They help you create a learning experience that will keep them engaged throughout their journey in your program.  So... we are diving into all things course creation. This is a MUST LISTEN episode if you have ever thought about creating a course.    [00:03:31] What makes a course good? [00:06:06] Creating brand awareness with courses. [00:11:29] Signature framework and course creation. [00:12:16] Business strategies and mindset. [00:17:34] Why courses don't sell. [00:19:08] Creating courses for entrepreneurs. [00:22:20] Relationship building and buying.   CONNECT WITH MARIA: Current links & Offers: https://www.spiritual.systems/links   CONNECT WITH JILLIAN Follow me: @thejillianmurphy Visit my website: thejillianmurphy.com Join my Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/sellingsecretsgroup Join the Sales Queen Collective: https://bit.ly/sqcollective

MONDAY HR 3 Monster Sports - NFL, College football. Suzanna Somers - RIP Jeff Kaufman - Corn maze in Apopka. Diamond Hands.

Wednesday – Did Will Smith and Jada Pinkett break up years ago? Is Waffle Houe better than IHOP? Christin Buford from the C.A.R. E. Foundation in Apopka, along with Spike, the Bearded Dragon, Fergie, the Ball Python, and Gilly, the 3-year-old alligator for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell updates on his lightning strike, plus the home owner's insurance crisis in Florida. Rauce Thoughts takes the Magic School Bus into Jim's colon. Plus, WOKE News, Trivia & Last Call.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, October 6th, 2023. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. This past year, the Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://www.theblaze.com/news/child-allegedly-shoots-two-teens-at-football-practice-over-bag-of-chips Child allegedly shoots two teens at football practice over 'bag of chips' An 11-year-old was arrested Monday after allegedly opening fire at a Pop Warner youth football practice in Apopka, Florida. Police say that while only one shot was fired, two kids were ultimately struck — one in the back and the other in the arm. The suspect is presently facing one count of attempted second-degree murder, though Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley indicated prosecutors may pursue additional charges. WOFL-TV reported that the APD received a report of a shooting around 8:20 p.m. near a football field at the Northwest Recreation Center on Jason Dwelley Parkway where a kids' soccer game was also taking place. In the 911 call obtained by WESH-TV, one victim's mother can be heard saying, "My son got shot, miss! ... In his back!" The first officer arrived on the scene just four minutes later, finding one victim on the ground and another victim holding his grazed elbow. The two victims, both 13 years old, were taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. Surveillance footage shows juveniles crewing at the edge of the parking lot around 8:17 p.m., some still wearing their football jerseys. The first victim, a heavy-set male with red shorts, can be seen chasing the alleged shooter toward his mother's vehicle around 8:18 p.m. Seconds later, the suspect opens the front passenger door and reaches into the vehicle, where his mother was reportedly in the driver's seat. Inside and under the passenger seat was a purple handgun, according to the arrest report. Brandishing the weapon, the suspect appears to turn the tables and chase the heavy-set victim, ultimately firing one shot into the victim's back. The same round proceeded to graze the second victim's elbow. Following the shooting, WOFL indicated the alleged shooter was brought back to his mother's vehicle. He is now being held at a juvenile detention center. According to the arrest report, some witnesses claimed the victims had been "bullying" the alleged shooter. Others suggested the dispute was over "a bag of chips," reported the Orlando Sentinel. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley told reporters, "It's unbelievable that young kids out here to play football and have a good time would get into an altercation." McKinley indicated the APD would be pursuing second-degree misdemeanor charges against the mother for allegedly having her firearm in an unlocked box, reported WKMG-TV. Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain, who took over for Monique Worrell after her suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, said his office will ensure there will be a reckoning. "The level of violence unacceptable right now, especially from our youth," said Bain. "We’re going to stand strong to deal with those cases and try to end or put a big slow-down to what’s going on in the streets right now." Apopka Pop Warner canceled its Wednesday practice, noting in a statement, "One of our players was involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the injury of two players. We are deeply saddened by this event and our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected." https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/10/04/uk-announced-new-zealand-style-plan-to-ban-smoking-altogether/ UK Announces New Zealand Style Plan to Ban Smoking Altogether The United Kingdom is to phase out smoking altogether, the government says, by banning young people from buying cigarettes at all with a minimum age to buy rising from 18 every year until there isn’t anyone left alive old enough to enjoy the habit. Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his intention to steer the UK towards becoming tobacco-free by increasing the minimum age to buy products every year from here on, so the teenagers of today will never be old enough to legally take the habit up. Sunak acknowledged restricting personal freedoms was not always an easy choice for an instinctive Conservative but — underlining the way government decisions are driven by socialised healthcare — said it was important because smokers cost taxpayers through needing more hospital care. This is about “preventative care” to keep people out of hospitals, the Prime Minister said and told his governing party’s annual conference that: “I propose that in future, we raise the smoking age by one year every year. That means a 14-year-old today will never legally be sold a cigarette, and that they and their generation can grow up smoke-free”. This would work, Sunak said, because the UK’s previous experience with increasing the smoking age from 16 to 18 saw a drop in the number of people starting smoking. The Prime Minister said he would also look at cracking down on ‘vapes’, the electronic tobacco alternative. A report explaining the system as already implemented in New Zealand, which is becoming known for its draconian health interventions, stated in 2022: The law states that tobacco can’t ever be sold to anybody born on or after January 1, 2009 – and from now on, the minimum age for buying cigarettes will keep going up and up. In theory, somebody trying to buy a pack of cigarettes 50 years from now would need ID to show they were at least 63 years old. But health authorities hope smoking will fade away well before then. They have a stated goal of making New Zealand smoke-free by 2025. New Zealand also took other measures in its law shakeup, including making getting hold of cigarettes more difficult for those who could legally use them. They are no longer sold in regular stores, but can only be bought at specialist tobacconists, cutting the number of locations where smokes are sold nationwide from thousands of locations to hundreds. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/biden-faa-nominee-promises-end-work-from-home Biden pick to lead FAA promises hard push to end work-from-home policies President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration would prioritize ending pandemic telework policies for federal employees and bring the out-of-date agency into the 21st century. Former FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker told Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee members during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that, if approved, he would focus heavily on matters with agency employees. "I do believe that it's important to be in person for collaboration and working together," said Whitaker, a pilot and former aviation industry executive. "This has been a challenging issue for all organizations, private or public. And I think what needs to happen is after understanding the situation that we're in and the limitations that might be there, issuing very clear guidance, what the expectations are to get people in the office." In July, the FAA announced that employees would have to return to the office no fewer than three days per week starting on Oct. 9. The union pushed back against a 100% return to office, complicating the agency's attempt to reinstate the policy. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) egged Whitaker on over the work-from-home policies and claimed the federal government was the only employer that had not returned to pre-pandemic policies. "When I talk to businesses in the private sector, virtually all of them, employees are going back to work, and they're physically present. And yet, throughout the Biden administration, we have a pattern in just about every agency where large portions of the workforce have apparently decided going into the office is optional," Cruz said. "That seriously limits the effectiveness of an agency and particularly an agency whose mission is protecting people's lives and the airspace." When asked by Cruz if he would commit to "working diligently" to bring employees back into the office, Whitaker agreed. Whitaker was second in command at the FAA from 2012 through 2015. The agency has had a gap in leadership over the past 18 months. Returning to the FAA at this point, Whitaker said, would warrant three actions he would take in his five-year term as administrator. "First, I will work not just to maintain the safety record we have collectively achieved but build upon it. The two Boeing MAX crashes remind us that we must be ever-vigilant," Whitaker said. The agency ought to ensure gaps in the FAA certification process are closed so that undisclosed changes manufacturers make to aircraft can still be caught before being put into use. Second, the FAA should be more "agile and creative" and willing to "adapt quickly" and plan for the future rather than focus on the present. The FAA has but one academy that takes years to complete, and it can only accommodate 1,800 air traffic controllers at a time. Whitaker's final point was that the government should make the FAA a place where people interested in aviation careers, particularly air traffic controllers, want to work. He was tasked with hiring 6,000 air traffic controllers during his previous stint at the FAA but came up far short. https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/05/rnc-republican-presidential-primary-debates-donald-trump/ Even The RNC’s Own Members Are Admitting Trump-less Debates May Be A Waste Of Time Members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) are frustrated with the current direction of their GOP primary debates, admitting that without President Donald Trump the events may not be worth it, according to Politico. The frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Trump has skipped the first two presidential debates, a decision that has drawn criticism from rival candidates. After the first two debates were widely panned, some within the RNC think they need the President on the stage to make the forums worth it. “I think the only way you salvage it is if you get the frontrunner there,” Tyler Bowyer, a national committeeman from Arizona, told Politico. “Plan a debate where you get the frontrunner to agree to it.” The first GOP presidential debate, sponsored by the conservative youth organization Young America’s Foundation (YAF), was aired exclusively on Fox News, Fox Business and Rumble. The debate was moderated by Fox News’ Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The second debate was aired by the exact same networks, in addition to Spanish-language network Univision. The moderators included Univision anchor Ilia Calderón, Fox Business host Stuart Varney and Fox News host Dana Perino. That debate fell flat, with many prominent conservative media figures criticizing the moderators for asking poor questions while candidates bickered and talked over one another. The RNC previously promised in 2022 to use debates to “raise conservative media up” and incorporate other outlets, but after the first two debates, conservative media companies outside of the mainstream media told the Daily Caller that they are feeling snubbed by the committee. “You can’t put your head in the sand and pretend these debates are going to result in someone other than Donald Trump getting the nomination,” Patti Lyman, the RNC’s national committeewoman from Virginia, told Politico, adding that the debates were “embarrassing” and “reflected very poorly on our party.” Despite some members pushing for Trump to take the debate stage, top officials are reportedly not attempting to get the front runner on the debate stage, a person with knowledge of the committee’s operations told Politico. That reportedly includes RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and chairman for the RNC’s Temporary Committee on Presidential Debates David Bossie. Trump himself doesn’t think the debates should go on; the President told the Daily Caller that the RNC “has to stop the debates” because they are “bad for the Republican party.” Trump and his advisors have additionally urged the RNC to “refocus its manpower and money” on election integrity efforts rather than the debates, Politico reported.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, October 6th, 2023. Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? Then Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. This past year, the Waterboy and his friend Jeremi, have been working on building a podcast hosting solution for rowdy platforms like CrossPolitic, so that you can be confident your podcast will never fall through that glass bridge. Dropwave offers seamless onboarding for shows that have been around for years to easy to use solutions for starting your own podcast. Dropwave will track all your show’s downloads by city, state, and country, and it offers network and enterprise packages for solutions like the Fight Laugh Feast Network. Free to speak, Free to podcast, free to start your journey now at www.Dropwave.io. https://www.theblaze.com/news/child-allegedly-shoots-two-teens-at-football-practice-over-bag-of-chips Child allegedly shoots two teens at football practice over 'bag of chips' An 11-year-old was arrested Monday after allegedly opening fire at a Pop Warner youth football practice in Apopka, Florida. Police say that while only one shot was fired, two kids were ultimately struck — one in the back and the other in the arm. The suspect is presently facing one count of attempted second-degree murder, though Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley indicated prosecutors may pursue additional charges. WOFL-TV reported that the APD received a report of a shooting around 8:20 p.m. near a football field at the Northwest Recreation Center on Jason Dwelley Parkway where a kids' soccer game was also taking place. In the 911 call obtained by WESH-TV, one victim's mother can be heard saying, "My son got shot, miss! ... In his back!" The first officer arrived on the scene just four minutes later, finding one victim on the ground and another victim holding his grazed elbow. The two victims, both 13 years old, were taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. Surveillance footage shows juveniles crewing at the edge of the parking lot around 8:17 p.m., some still wearing their football jerseys. The first victim, a heavy-set male with red shorts, can be seen chasing the alleged shooter toward his mother's vehicle around 8:18 p.m. Seconds later, the suspect opens the front passenger door and reaches into the vehicle, where his mother was reportedly in the driver's seat. Inside and under the passenger seat was a purple handgun, according to the arrest report. Brandishing the weapon, the suspect appears to turn the tables and chase the heavy-set victim, ultimately firing one shot into the victim's back. The same round proceeded to graze the second victim's elbow. Following the shooting, WOFL indicated the alleged shooter was brought back to his mother's vehicle. He is now being held at a juvenile detention center. According to the arrest report, some witnesses claimed the victims had been "bullying" the alleged shooter. Others suggested the dispute was over "a bag of chips," reported the Orlando Sentinel. Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley told reporters, "It's unbelievable that young kids out here to play football and have a good time would get into an altercation." McKinley indicated the APD would be pursuing second-degree misdemeanor charges against the mother for allegedly having her firearm in an unlocked box, reported WKMG-TV. Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain, who took over for Monique Worrell after her suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, said his office will ensure there will be a reckoning. "The level of violence unacceptable right now, especially from our youth," said Bain. "We’re going to stand strong to deal with those cases and try to end or put a big slow-down to what’s going on in the streets right now." Apopka Pop Warner canceled its Wednesday practice, noting in a statement, "One of our players was involved in a shooting incident that resulted in the injury of two players. We are deeply saddened by this event and our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected." https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/10/04/uk-announced-new-zealand-style-plan-to-ban-smoking-altogether/ UK Announces New Zealand Style Plan to Ban Smoking Altogether The United Kingdom is to phase out smoking altogether, the government says, by banning young people from buying cigarettes at all with a minimum age to buy rising from 18 every year until there isn’t anyone left alive old enough to enjoy the habit. Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced his intention to steer the UK towards becoming tobacco-free by increasing the minimum age to buy products every year from here on, so the teenagers of today will never be old enough to legally take the habit up. Sunak acknowledged restricting personal freedoms was not always an easy choice for an instinctive Conservative but — underlining the way government decisions are driven by socialised healthcare — said it was important because smokers cost taxpayers through needing more hospital care. This is about “preventative care” to keep people out of hospitals, the Prime Minister said and told his governing party’s annual conference that: “I propose that in future, we raise the smoking age by one year every year. That means a 14-year-old today will never legally be sold a cigarette, and that they and their generation can grow up smoke-free”. This would work, Sunak said, because the UK’s previous experience with increasing the smoking age from 16 to 18 saw a drop in the number of people starting smoking. The Prime Minister said he would also look at cracking down on ‘vapes’, the electronic tobacco alternative. A report explaining the system as already implemented in New Zealand, which is becoming known for its draconian health interventions, stated in 2022: The law states that tobacco can’t ever be sold to anybody born on or after January 1, 2009 – and from now on, the minimum age for buying cigarettes will keep going up and up. In theory, somebody trying to buy a pack of cigarettes 50 years from now would need ID to show they were at least 63 years old. But health authorities hope smoking will fade away well before then. They have a stated goal of making New Zealand smoke-free by 2025. New Zealand also took other measures in its law shakeup, including making getting hold of cigarettes more difficult for those who could legally use them. They are no longer sold in regular stores, but can only be bought at specialist tobacconists, cutting the number of locations where smokes are sold nationwide from thousands of locations to hundreds. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/biden-faa-nominee-promises-end-work-from-home Biden pick to lead FAA promises hard push to end work-from-home policies President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration would prioritize ending pandemic telework policies for federal employees and bring the out-of-date agency into the 21st century. Former FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker told Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee members during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that, if approved, he would focus heavily on matters with agency employees. "I do believe that it's important to be in person for collaboration and working together," said Whitaker, a pilot and former aviation industry executive. "This has been a challenging issue for all organizations, private or public. And I think what needs to happen is after understanding the situation that we're in and the limitations that might be there, issuing very clear guidance, what the expectations are to get people in the office." In July, the FAA announced that employees would have to return to the office no fewer than three days per week starting on Oct. 9. The union pushed back against a 100% return to office, complicating the agency's attempt to reinstate the policy. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) egged Whitaker on over the work-from-home policies and claimed the federal government was the only employer that had not returned to pre-pandemic policies. "When I talk to businesses in the private sector, virtually all of them, employees are going back to work, and they're physically present. And yet, throughout the Biden administration, we have a pattern in just about every agency where large portions of the workforce have apparently decided going into the office is optional," Cruz said. "That seriously limits the effectiveness of an agency and particularly an agency whose mission is protecting people's lives and the airspace." When asked by Cruz if he would commit to "working diligently" to bring employees back into the office, Whitaker agreed. Whitaker was second in command at the FAA from 2012 through 2015. The agency has had a gap in leadership over the past 18 months. Returning to the FAA at this point, Whitaker said, would warrant three actions he would take in his five-year term as administrator. "First, I will work not just to maintain the safety record we have collectively achieved but build upon it. The two Boeing MAX crashes remind us that we must be ever-vigilant," Whitaker said. The agency ought to ensure gaps in the FAA certification process are closed so that undisclosed changes manufacturers make to aircraft can still be caught before being put into use. Second, the FAA should be more "agile and creative" and willing to "adapt quickly" and plan for the future rather than focus on the present. The FAA has but one academy that takes years to complete, and it can only accommodate 1,800 air traffic controllers at a time. Whitaker's final point was that the government should make the FAA a place where people interested in aviation careers, particularly air traffic controllers, want to work. He was tasked with hiring 6,000 air traffic controllers during his previous stint at the FAA but came up far short. https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/05/rnc-republican-presidential-primary-debates-donald-trump/ Even The RNC’s Own Members Are Admitting Trump-less Debates May Be A Waste Of Time Members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) are frustrated with the current direction of their GOP primary debates, admitting that without President Donald Trump the events may not be worth it, according to Politico. The frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Trump has skipped the first two presidential debates, a decision that has drawn criticism from rival candidates. After the first two debates were widely panned, some within the RNC think they need the President on the stage to make the forums worth it. “I think the only way you salvage it is if you get the frontrunner there,” Tyler Bowyer, a national committeeman from Arizona, told Politico. “Plan a debate where you get the frontrunner to agree to it.” The first GOP presidential debate, sponsored by the conservative youth organization Young America’s Foundation (YAF), was aired exclusively on Fox News, Fox Business and Rumble. The debate was moderated by Fox News’ Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The second debate was aired by the exact same networks, in addition to Spanish-language network Univision. The moderators included Univision anchor Ilia Calderón, Fox Business host Stuart Varney and Fox News host Dana Perino. That debate fell flat, with many prominent conservative media figures criticizing the moderators for asking poor questions while candidates bickered and talked over one another. The RNC previously promised in 2022 to use debates to “raise conservative media up” and incorporate other outlets, but after the first two debates, conservative media companies outside of the mainstream media told the Daily Caller that they are feeling snubbed by the committee. “You can’t put your head in the sand and pretend these debates are going to result in someone other than Donald Trump getting the nomination,” Patti Lyman, the RNC’s national committeewoman from Virginia, told Politico, adding that the debates were “embarrassing” and “reflected very poorly on our party.” Despite some members pushing for Trump to take the debate stage, top officials are reportedly not attempting to get the front runner on the debate stage, a person with knowledge of the committee’s operations told Politico. That reportedly includes RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and chairman for the RNC’s Temporary Committee on Presidential Debates David Bossie. Trump himself doesn’t think the debates should go on; the President told the Daily Caller that the RNC “has to stop the debates” because they are “bad for the Republican party.” Trump and his advisors have additionally urged the RNC to “refocus its manpower and money” on election integrity efforts rather than the debates, Politico reported.

I got to spend a lunch break with Chef Mike Rumplik, Cara Oates-Rumplik, and Christine Gonzalez, the owners of The Nauti Lobstah - a family and friend-owned restaurant serving up fresh New England Seafood and Southern style Catfish and prime steaks in a family-friendly setting. I visited The Nauti Lobstah in Apopka, FL, and sat down with Chef Mike, Cara, and Christine to talk about how they decided to start the Nauti Lobstah. We spoke about the transition from working in 5 Star Restaurants and Resorts to opening their own local spot. Learn how they found their location, discovered Apopka and how they incorporated their New England seafood menu into the The Catfish Place classics. We spoke about the importance of guest service matching their high quality fresh Maine Lobster, New England Seafood, fish & premium steaks.  I also spoke with them about what they do in their "off" hours as well as what advice they would give someone if they wanted to start their own business.  Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠  The Nauti Lobstah Social: ⁠Nauti Lobstah IG⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nautilobstah/ ⁠⁠The Nauti Lobstah Facebook⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheNautiLobstah The Nauti Lobstah website: https://thenautilobstah.com/ Visit them at:  311 South Forest Ave, Apopka, FL 32703 Biggie's Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchwithbiggie/message