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Women's Wrestling Talk's Cedric Welton tags in for Jack Farmer on this week's edition of Draped in Gold. It's all about the state of the Raw Women's Division, the NXT Battleground Card, and whether or not you can flop from ATVs!
In this episode of Be Brilliant with Jing Lang, we sit downwith Antonio Ienco, co-founder of the Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF), to unpack what it really means to live a creative life. From filming in abandoned warehouses with shoestring budget to running a global short film festival, Antonio shares his candid, hilarious, and heartfelt journey of building something from nothing—literally while covered in mud and bring rolled over by All-Terrain Vehicles.We talk about:How short films open doors for emerging creativesWhy building a creative career equals running nakedAnd how to spot the people worth building withWhether you're a student filmmaker, a corporate escapee, orsomewhere in between, this episode will hit home. It's part pep talk, part film school, and all heart.
Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a visit from Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pontiff (00:39), while Paul also had his own thoughts on the new Pope (12:08). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard - a working law enforcement officer - returned to update us on a pending bill that would allow the possible destruction of ATVs, mini-bikes, and dirt bikes seized in street takeovers (25:19) Image Credit: REUTERS
Warrior Winch isn't just another equipment manufacturer – they're a family-driven company reshaping the winch market through passionate innovation and genuine customer connection. In this compelling conversation, founder Jeff Bimson and new VP of Sales & Marketing Bryan Johnson reveal how direct feedback from towing professionals drives their product development.The highlight of their recent innovations is the Armortek Extreme synthetic rope, engineered specifically for challenging towing conditions. Unlike standard synthetic options, this rope features a protective sheath that dramatically improves abrasion resistance while delivering 70% more strength at six times less weight than steel cable. For professionals who've been skeptical of synthetic ropes, this represents a genuine game-changer.Beyond towing solutions, Warrior is strategically expanding into the off-road market with their upcoming Titan range for ATVs and UTVs. This move acknowledges the reality that many towing professionals also engage in off-road activities, creating natural product crossover opportunities. With capacities from 2,500 to 6,000 pounds, these winches will deliver the same reliability that towers have come to expect from the Warrior brand.What truly distinguishes Warrior from competitors is their willingness to develop custom solutions. While many manufacturers require massive volumes to consider modifications, Warrior's agile design and manufacturing processes allow them to tackle specialized needs that others dismiss as too difficult. This problem-solving mindset dates back to their original name – "Winch Solutions" – and continues to define their approach today.Despite challenges like potential tariff increases, Warrior remains committed to quality products at fair prices. As Jeff emphasizes, they'll absorb as much cost impact as possible rather than immediately passing increases to customers – a refreshing business philosophy that has earned them loyal followers throughout the industry.Ready to experience the Warrior difference? Visit warriorwinches.com to explore their full product range and sign up for their monthly newsletter featuring exclusive discounts and industry insights.
Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Dave Helling, Savannah Hawley-Bates and Brian Ellison discuss the legacy of Mayor Quinton and his remaining to do list, new push by area business leaders for a decision on stadiums, naming the South Loop Project in honor of Roy Blunt, the Kansas flat tax, cracking down on ATVs, Missouri lawmakers walking back green initiatives, the local implications of tariffs and more.
A ballerina is released from Russian custody, Lowell cracks down on ATVs, and the Supreme Court does not step in the way of the Karen Read case. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The High Court of Justice issued an interim injunction on Tuesday stating that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar must remain in office until further notice and giving the government and the attorney general until April 20 to reach a compromise over the legal dispute surrounding the unprecedented vote last month to fire him. Sharon sets the scene in -- and out -- of the courtroom yesterday. Thirty-one percent of Israelis, including 36% of Jews, believe the government should disregard the High Court of Justice if it reverses the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, according to a poll published by the Israel Democracy Institute on Tuesday. In light of this dangerous moment, Justice Noam Sohlberg, despite his skepticism of the government’s position, was the first to suggest a compromise, proposing the government and the attorney general refer the matter to the advisory committee. Sharon explains. And finally, Sharon brings us a story about how Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlements and National Missions Minister Orit Strock participated in a ceremony last week in which 19 all-terrain vehicles paid for with state funds were granted to illegal settlement farming outposts in the South Hebron Hills region, for "security purposes." Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: After chaotic hearing, High Court rules Netanyahu can’t fire Shin Bet chief Bar for now Court seeks to avert constitutional crisis in Ronen Bar hearing, while upholding law Netanyahu’s office says High Court ruling on Bar ‘puzzling,’ amid calls to ignore it Poll: 31% of public says government should ignore court on Shin Bet head’s ouster Government gifts state-financed ATVs to illegal settlement outposts for security Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Demonstrators protest against Supreme Court President Isaac Amit outside a court hearing on petitions against the firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 8, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On Saturday, November 2, 2024 15-year-old Tripp Brazeale headed out of his house in Forrest City, Arkansas on a four-wheeler. After dark and into the early morning hours of Sunday November 3, Tripp, two family members, and a friend were hanging out in a part of the woods called Crow Creek, riding ATVs. Now it’s mostly illegal to ride four-wheelers on paved roads in Arkansas and in many other places, but out there in the country, it’s a common mode of transportation for teens. There were police officers nearby that night. Deputy Trey Bynum and Sgt. David Kinney from the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office were responding to a call regarding with a missing girl and boy from Cross County. Deputy Bynum wrote in his report that while they were checking out a residence in the woods, they heard ATVs driving around erratically. When they finished up and got back into their vehicles, Sgt. Kinney went to go find them. He was the first one to make contact; he was talking to the people on one of the four-wheelers, basically telling everyone to slow down. As Deputy Bynum approached, he saw one of the four-wheelers slow down like he was about to stop but then, he said, take off and pass him at “a high rate of speed.” The driver of that ATV was Tripp Brazeale. At that point Deputy Bynum started his pursuit, trying to pull Tripp over. The high speed chase went on up a hill and back down a hill, and that’s when something happened...something that caused Tripp to abruptly stop and jump off his four wheeler at 12:42 AM and run into the woods. He didn't come back after Deputy Bynum called after him. He fled into the woods and kept running. And then, he disappeared. If you have a case you’d like Catherine Townsend to look into, you can reach out to us at our Hell and Gone Murder Line at 678-744-6145.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Becky Szarzynski is a pioneering farmer in the field of sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture. With her independent venture, Ember Cattle Company, based in Fairfield, Virginia, Becky has transformed her family's farming legacy into a solo endeavor. Her journey is marked by innovative practices such as intensifying grazing techniques and focusing on more frequent moves. Becky's story is a compelling narrative of resilience and passion as she navigates the complexities of transitioning from a joint family operation to a successful independent farm business, all while maintaining strong family ties.Topics covered in this episode:Transition from joint family farming to independent farmingInnovations in grazing practices and cattle managementChallenges of non-selective grazing and managing Sericea lespedezaIntegration of sheep alongside cattleEmotional and mental challenges of family farm dynamicsThe role of cattle genetics in improving herd qualityImportance of dung beetles in regenerative agricultureEfficient cattle management with ATVsFuture prospects of regenerative agriculture in the USAListening to this podcast offers invaluable insights into the world of regenerative agriculture through Becky's firsthand experiences and expertise. Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a seasoned agricultural enthusiast, Becky's innovative approaches and practical tips provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainable farming practices. Her journey underscores the potential for personal growth and success in agriculture, encouraging listeners to embrace both the challenges and rewards of this dynamic field.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeEmber Cattle CompanyVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmondGBT AngusGrazing Grass LinksNew Listener Resource GuideProvide feedback for the podcastWebsiteInsidersResources (Coming Soon)Community (on Facebook)Check out the Apiary Chronicles PodcastOriginal Music by Louis PalfreyChapters(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Revisit (00:15) - Fast Five Questions (01:05) - Podcast Overview and Sponsor Message (02:51) - Farm Update and Grazing Goals (05:35) - Becky's Journey and Farm Split (08:01) - Challenges and New Beginnings (12:31) - Family Dynamics and Support (22:40) - Grazing Practices and Innovations (35:08) - Genetics and Culling Standards (42:37) - Feeding Strategies and Genetic Improvement (44:08) - Considering Sheep and Overgrazing (46:50) - Introduction to Dung Beetles (49:52) - Dung Beetle Lifecycle and Benefits (53:45) - Challenges and Observations with Dung Beetles (01:04:37) - Advice for New Farmers (01:20:03) - Future of Regenerative Agriculture (01:25:21) - Conclusion and Resources
Here are two big issues in Bridgeport: issues surrounding Hookah lounges and after-hours clubs and the use of ATVs, especially on neighborhood roads. For more on the issues and what ordinances are now in effect to help serve as solutions, we spoke with Mayor Joe Ganim. Image Credit: Getty Images
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Monday, March 10, 2025. A major offroading trail expansion is expected to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in Eastern Kanawha County…the quirky draw of George Washington's Bath Tub attracts travelers to Berkeley Springs…and the Parkersburg CVB's new welcome center brings an increase in visitors …on today's daily304. #1 – From WV NEWS – A major outdoor recreation project in Eastern Kanawha County is poised to transform the area into a premier destination for off-road enthusiasts. The Appalachian Outlaw Trails is adding more than 2,000 acres of trails designed for ATVs, dirt bikes, side-by-sides, and full-size vehicles like Jeeps and trucks. This expansion aims to attract tourists and outdoor adventurers from West Virginia and the entire East Coast. Currently featuring 25 miles of trails in the Upper Kanawha Valley, AOT has ambitious plans to double this mileage. The goal is to develop one of the most extensive off-roading parks in the nation, covering over 100,000 acres in the long term. The ultimate plan is to develop a comprehensive outdoor recreation resort complete with cabins, a concert venue, mountain biking trails, hiking paths, horseback riding areas, and clay shooting venues. The Kanawha County Commission is collaborating with AOT on this multi-phase project, with the initial focus on developing trails in the Quincy area. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/appalachian-outlaw-trails-expansion-to-boost-outdoor-recreation-and-tourism-in-eastern-kanawha-county/article_47e734c2-efdf-11ef-97b1-eba9e921ec94.html #2 – From HIGHBROW MAGAZINE – Many historical sites in the U.S. have monuments and other remembrances of Founding Father and President George Washington. But of all the George Washington showcases, this reporter's favorite is a national park in the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. That's where America's first president was said to bathe in an open-air brick tub that reads, not surprisingly, “George Washington's Bath Tub.” It was filled with warm natural mineral spring water emanating from the surrounding mountainous countryside. What makes traveling to Berkeley Springs most enticing is that we can join, at least figuratively, Washington in sitting in a large indoor bathtub that can easily accommodate two bathers and is filled with 104-degree mineral water. It's situated in what's called the Old Roman Bath House at Berkeley Springs State Park. Read more: https://www.highbrowmagazine.com/25207-visit-george-washington-s-bath-tub-berkeley-springs #3 – From NEWS & SENTINEL – The Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau continues to see more people at its Welcome Center in Parkersburg to inform people about what attractions and accommodations are available in the area. The Welcome Center, which opened in April 2022 after relocating to 113 Ann St., has continually seen more people each year, CVB President and CEO Mark Lewis said. The bureau and Lewis won the Excellence in Tourism Development award at the 2025 Hospitality University conference held Jan. 26-28 at the Greenbrier. The increase in tourism has enabled them to double the attendance at the Oil and Gas Museum and at Henderson Hall, while the main draw continues to be Blennerhasset Island Historical State Park. Read more: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2025/03/greater-parkersburg-cvb-president-reports-rise-in-tourist-stops/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
03-06-25 The Bizarre File #1777 A man swallows $769K in stolen jewelry from Tiffany & Co. in Orlando. A ballet dancer balances on moving ATVs while doing the splits to break a Guinness World Record. A man in Maine is in critical condition after a firework exploded in a Lewiston apartment. Police disguised as Power Rangers patrol Carnival in São Paulo. All that and Bizarre File!
Remember that time when seasickness almost ruined a yacht trip, but you ended up laughing so hard that it became one of your favorite memories? That's how we kick off our latest adventure, as we navigate the vibrant chaos of planning a tropical getaway. We've got everything mapped out, from the bliss of homemade peach cocktails that taste like summer romance to the thrill of exploring new places on ATVs and e-scooters. And let's not forget those culinary experiences, where a Caribbean cooking class awaits, catering to all dietary preferences. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a foodie, there's enough excitement and relaxation to keep everyone entertained.As the conversation unfolds, we switch gears to discuss the more intimate side of relationships. Inspired by nostalgic hits from Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, we explore how confidence can transform your love life. We draw insights from Shan Boodram and even share quirky tips on using jewelry to amplify sensual moments. It's all about quality over quantity, and we touch on how different body types can experiment for ultimate satisfaction. This naturally leads to a chat about relationship dynamics, where we dissect the complexities of a 50-50 split and how it evolves as we mature. Whether you're curious about poly matchmaking or just how to balance time and energy in your relationship, there's something here for every listener.Finally, we dive into the whirlwind of upcoming adventures and personal journeys. From fitness challenges that have us reminiscing about youthful vigor to the liberating atmosphere of Hedonism Resort, it's a mix of inspiration and anticipation. Wedding planning woes make an appearance, too, as we tackle guest etiquette and cultural nuances with humor and sincerity. Whether it's managing the chaos of a Nigerian American wedding or finding a trustworthy pet sitter, we share practical insights to help you navigate these life events with grace. Tune in and join us for a blend of laughter, advice, and heartfelt stories that promise to entertain and enlighten.Download Feeld on the App Store or Google PlayTry VIIA! https://viia.co/COCKTALES and use code COCKTALES!Try Masterclass www.masterclass.com/cocktales for 15%offJoin Kiki In Curacao March 19-23- https://www.seekdharma.com/trips/kikis-travel-tribe/Join Kiki in Negril at Hedo May 21-May 31, 2025 www.worstbehaviortour.comJoin Medinah in Arizona! www.paradiseandvibe.com Follow Us@cocktalespodcast@kikisaidso@coffeebeandeanFor all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsContact Us!Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCocktales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comWeird Sex: weirdsex@cocktalespod.comLive Show Sponsorship: sales@cocktalespod.comGuest Request/ General Inquiries info@cocktalespod.comGet your Vesper and other Jewelry From Crave https://lovecrave.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card GamePurchase Merch www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club- February's Book- Reel, By Kennedy Ryan https://www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel with Kiki! We're going to Curacao! Reserve Your Spot Here!Travel With Medinah! Visit ParadiseandVibe.com What's Your Attachment Style Home?Take The QuizInterested in sponsoring? Contact sales@cocktalespod.com today!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-dirty-discussions--2818687/support.
Jack Bogard, founder and owner of Sanford Sound, in Sanford, Maine, talks about his entrepreneurial journey from Michigan to Florida and the East Coast to Maine.Jack started his business 30 years ago, specializing in Custom Audio sales and installation for Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles and ATVs, including LED Lighting, Remote Starters and Radar Detectors.Since then, Jack has grown the business to become a Compustar Top Gun Winner, and a Top 12 Mobile Electronics Retailer of the Year.Winning Business Radio is broadcast live Mondays at 4PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Winning Business Radio is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Winning Business Radio Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/winning-business-radio--3075598/support.
361Firm Briefing "End of Global Conflicts or Start of Something New?" (Feb25, 2025)SUMMARY KEYWORDSGlobal conflicts, economic uncertainty, UN resolution, Russia-Ukraine war, China-US rivalry, NATO modernization, Trump administration, defense spending, Middle East instability, South China Sea, energy independence, rare earth minerals, geopolitical instability, disruptive technologies, global governance.SPEAKERSStephen Burke, Andrew Fisch, Adam Blanco, Hamlet Yousef, Speaker 1, Mark Sanor, Maxwell Nee, Bill Deuchler, Speaker 2, Michael Hammer, Anthony GordonStephen Burke 00:00Which Putin thought went in quite quickly. It's been about 16 months since you had the attacks in Gaza on October 7 of 23 and you've had a little over a month since President Trump has returned to the and nothing's been the same since any of those days in the world yesterday, we had a good sense of that with the UN resolution, which basically said Russia didn't start the war in Ukraine. So I'm going to basically ask hamly to join to put some clarity into where the conflicts are going, and are we getting close to an end or the start of something new? Last week on our calls, unless nobody raised this question, and we had the view that this started something new Hamlet and I that we're not as close to the end as everyone would hope, certainly as close the end as President Trump was kind of indicating what's going on right now has created a highly elevated economic uncertainty, but also policy uncertainty around the world. This report is takes a look at newspaper mentions of uncertainty. It looks at shifts in government policy. And it looks at surveys of Professional Forecasters, and you can see the economic uncertainty today is higher than it was when the pandemic was going on, and significantly higher was than it was when Russia invaded Ukraine back in 2020, 2022, and what you can see here, this is a survey from an armed conflict survey, which actually looks at the human impact, and they define it by the number of fatalities due to violent events in a specific country, number of refugees originating in a select country, and the number of internally displaced people. So you can see the hardship that the conflicts around the world are extracting. But it's not just Ukraine and Gaza, it's many other places around the world, and that is actually stress and government abilities to deal with is in a spot where they're paddling 02:20free front Stephen Burke 02:22as we get here, I think this really comes down to a very simple fact that China has risen to a level that they are challenging the US for global leadership, and there's a conflict in how they resolve that shift. And I think we're also seeing the fact that United Nations, NATO and other post world war two institutions probably about live there, have outgrown what their original incentive was, and they need to be modernized to deal with a world that's very different than it was, not only post World War Two, but even 20 years ago, with China's rise and the rise of other nations as well. I think we've had a problem with bad leadership. I've talked about that in the past. It, to me, is one of the most scary issues we're facing is weak leaderships, making bad decisions that are short term oriented just about the next election cycle, and not dealing with the pain, the necessary pain that comes with making hard decisions, which has led to significant under investment in critical areas, then the last thing that led to what has us where we are today is really the Trump factor. And if you want to follow and understand what's ahead of us and what's going on right now. All you have to do is look at the 2024 Republican platform. And this is the play book that Trump follows. And whether you like him or hate him, one thing you should know about the Trump administration is he's going to try and do what he laid out in this platform, whether it's good policy or bad policy, in his mind, is good policy, and he's going to push forward with it. So even things that don't make sense, he's going to move forward with. He's also going to create a lot of conflicting statements that are going to be challenging for foreign leaders, for domestic CEOs, and for CEOs and business leaders around the world, and also for people investors trying to make strong investment decision. But understand these 20 points, because this is the play book that he is following right now. Global defense spending is on the rise, and we know that it's been carried over very heavily by the US, China and Russia, and purchasing power parity, you would see Russia and China spending over four $60 billion each last year. Europe combined spent a little less than a third of what the US has spent, and part of what the goal is is to get that increase accidentally. And ease some of the burden on the US, while a lot of people think it may be for them to redirect money to other areas, I think one of the challenges that the US has is there some modernization, rebuild, and to be able to be prepared for fighting on free front, where Russia is fighting on one right now in the Gaza, it's really Ukraine, and I'm sorry, Gaza, it's really Israel, and the US take on Iran and their proxies, and then you have what's going on in the South China Sea. The US cannot afford to fight China and three other than two other battles at once. And that's really what's weighing on the US, because number one on the US is mine, I believe is dealing with China, not dealing with Russia and the Middle East is more of a short term issue. The big longer term issue is the ascension of China, and how do we deal with that? But I think the other issue is because we're fighting in three fronts. Right now we're preparing to battle on three fronts. I think this quote from Finland foreign Prime Minister really is quite true. It's it's not reasonable right now for the US to be able to do this, whether it's not just financially, but practically, can we afford to do it? We don't have the military build up right now, and we've exhausted a lot of our military supplies being at work for most of the last 20 years. So European leaders are facing a very harsh reality right now. What you can see from this chart is defense spending as a proportion of GDP, and it shows how I balance it's been and those closes to the action either with migrants coming through or with being close supporters of Russia, or where the higher spend is, and the lower spend has been not coming through from the rest of Europe. And this is creating a big problem. As you can see, the demands for future spend are going to be much higher. They're talking about 3.7% or 5% and this is what additional spending would look like over the next decade. And this is coming at a time that most of these governments have massive demands from the domestic population that are go well beyond the defense spending that's going to help other parts of the world. But I think it was NATO had said the other day, if they don't get the 3.7% they better start learning Russia and Europe. I think that may be an extreme, but maybe not. This is a problem that chronic under investment has been going on for way too long, and the catch up is going to be the problem. And if we're doing better all along, this would be less of a burden, but it's coming at a particularly bad time, particularly moving up to the 4% level, and we don't have the benefits of free money that we had for the last 15 years. So we're in a tough spot in Europe. We're trying to figure out is, can trump force a settlement in on these people in different in different parts of the world? I'm skeptical of it. I don't think we're close to the end of a war. I mentioned that last week, but I asked Hamlet to join Hamlet, if you could just give a little bit of your background first, and then we'll jump into the Q and A, Hamlet Yousef 08:23yeah, that sounds good. Appreciate it. Looking forward to the conversation here so I could be there in person. My name is Hamlet. You said one of the managing partners at Iron Gate Capital Advisors. We're a defense tech focused venture fund. This thesis was built about six, seven years ago, when we thought that the world was going down a new direction, where the kind of the global war on terror was winding down. That's an issue that we're going to continue to have to deal with. But the near conflicts, or the issue that was going to face us, geo politically, was a re emergence of a second Cold War, or, if not, a much greater conflict. I think it was right after the Ukraine invasion. On one of the calls here with the folks at 360 I talked about how the world is going down, how the path of almost like a three act tragedy. Act one was going to be the invasion of Ukraine, and the destabilizing impact that was going to have in the region and globally. Act Two of this geo political tragedy was the emergence, or was going to be, the emergence, of a very belligerent Iran with a nuclear undertone, trying to destabilize the Middle East. And act three was the emergence that the kind of driving force behind this was a desire by xi and the Chinese Communist Party to become the only super power, not a super power, but the only super power, and supplant Western influence, job, which includes the US globally. Unfortunately, I think a lot of that has been happening just quick. Color again, on background. Prior to running Iron Gate, I had a long career in. In the federal government, in the national security, diplomacy and intelligence area. So this is an area that I've been pretty, pretty keen on and falling for a good chunk of my adult life. So I think Steven's earlier slide, or the opening slide, says very clearly I think this is the beginning of a much greater conflict. I do not think global peace is breaking out anytime in the near future. I think the three main hot wars, or the hot zones you see right now, Ukraine, the Israel, Gaza, Iran conflict, and the South China Sea and Southeast Asia. I think the tenor of those conflicts is going to change in the coming months and year. I think there is potentially, quote unquote, a a grand bargain that President Trump is going to try to strike to stabilize matters to a certain extent, but I think that's going to bring more of a kind of a calm before the eye of the storm, rather than ever lasting peace. So I'll start, I'll stop there. And then, Steve, I guess, let me know in what direction you want to take the Q, a Mark Sanor 11:06Can I ask a question. Steven, can you hear me? Yeah. Long day, Mark, did you see this veto coming and the and the the way the alignment is shifting with Trump and Putin. Hamlet Yousef 11:21Oh, the UN ve though, as far as negating the UN the resolution, yeah, no, I definitely do not see that coming. I think the one thing that is going to be probably very predictable for the next four years is unpredictability, loan or hate him. I think Trump style of governance and leadership is to completely upset the apple cart, create chaos and operate through it, whether that's through willful intent or just that's how he operates. So I'll leave that for another call. So I don't think anybody saw that coming. To be honest with Mark Sanor 11:58you, the questions from from others. Oh, Michael, you're you're on mute. Steve. Michael Hammer, sure, Michael Hammer 12:12more of a comment than a question. I mean, yesterday, I felt like I was in a bizarro world where the US voted with Russia and North Korea against allies of 80 years. This is crazy. So my comment on this is, and I've, I've been speaking with friends in Europe who are involved with government and the military, and some folks here in the States, everybody is in shock. And the sense that I get from the Europeans is we are going to see a schism between the US and Europe, and they're going to be going towards a war time economy. Most folks are denying it these days, but this is huge. And I think China is just sitting there, xi is just sitting there laughing at what's going on, because it all falls in their favor. And I'll stop with that. What do you think you said? That Speaker 1 13:24was actually a question I had. Do you think China wants any of these words to end as Trump Hamlet Yousef 13:32does? I honestly, I don't know. I don't know. I think, I think China benefits through continued destabilization. I think what China wants to do is, he wants to weaken all powers, so a prolongment of a conflict in Ukraine. Kind of help? Help helps. Help does that? It distracts the West and the US in Eastern Europe, and it continues to weaken Russia to a certain extent, which is, I think what G wants, I think Xi's ultimate goal is to expand his influence in southeast China and potentially in the Nepali step. So the weaker your adversaries become, the stronger you become. One dynamic to consider is a good chunk of the first Cold War. The West really try to keep the two communist powers apart in terms of China and Russia. What's happened over the last couple of years, obviously, is you have this formation of an access of authoritarianism between Xi Putin and the regime inside Iran. So almost the exact opposite is happening. But to me, I think this is where xi sees these nations as his quote, unquote, proxy allies in a longer term effort to destabilize the US and the West and to assert their dominance in the region. But I don't think that's going to end well for a whole host of reasons. I'm still, I think, very skeptical on how long. This, this g Putin romance remains, and I want to point to just a couple of anecdotal observations, kind of at the height of the explosion of the Ukraine war. This is going back to September 2023 Xi made a tour, I believe, throughout the the scans the former Soviet states and began courting these, these nations of which a large chunk of them are Asiatic in their in their ethnicity and makeup. I think this is an effort for him to pull those folks away from the Vlad and closer to his ring of influence, the Chinese have a very long memory, and I think they view things almost like you heard this before, in a centuries long optic, not an election cycle like we do in the West. I don't think they fully forgotten or or forgave what happened to them at the back end of the Opium Wars, and that was an effort that they blame squarely, obviously, on Europe. But in 1850 1860 when the war ended, out of Manchuria, better known as Siberia today, was annexed by the Russians away from China, and is now part of the Russian government, or Russia the entity. I don't think it's too far of a stretch to see to say that at some point, Xi doesn't want to look at the lands to his north that are grossly under populated, grossly under defended, and rich of natural resources as an area that he can eventually march into. So he hear the quote that I think McCain, Senator McCain first coined, that Russia is not nothing out of the big gas station for China. I think there's some truth and merit in there. So if this conflict continues, and I think it's going to China actually benefits, now, I do think there's a greater, an increasing probability that we have some sort of a grand bargain or an agreement between Putin in the west and potentially China, where you'll see a near term cease of the firing and the fighting in Ukraine. But that's that doesn't mean global peace is breaking out and the conflict is over. If anything, I think what you see happening is, if that does happen, Ukraine is not ready to give up that land. Russia is not going to retreat and give back Eastern Don Boston in Crimea. So I think what you have is potentially a formation of almost like an East Germany, West Germany that we had at the end of the Second World War. From there, we had a decades long Cold War where both sides are starting to destabilize the other. So if you play this out and Putin does get to hold on to the lands that he sold Eastern in eastern Ukraine, I think he then spends the next decade trying to destabilize Odessa, trying to destabilize Kyiv, trying to put his own proxy, or his own person in charge, and then continue with that Western influence that he wants, in terms of reforming, reconstructing that western border. He's doing the same thing in the caucuses. So that, I think, changes the 10 of the conflicts. It may end the near term direct conflict in Ukraine, but I don't think by any means that's going to be the beginning of the 18:17end. Andrew fish, do you want to ask your question? Andrew Fisch 18:20Yeah, Hamlet, you're involved, obviously, in military acquisition technology, the push for getting Europe to spend more, you know, still kind of a slow, slow move, but, but one of the issues is spending it on what? So I'm just going to give you, like, an analogy, and then what you answer the question. So if you take Poland, Poland has ramped up their military acquisition, and they're not worried where it comes from. They're buying Korean tanks, they're buying American weapons, they're buying anything and get their hands on, I think Jack, I think even Japanese jets, whatever. The point is, they're doing it quickly. The other nations upping their expenditure. They didn't spend any money for so long, their military industrial infrastructure. And you comment on this is not ready to ramp up and and they don't want to just buy American so how much would they have to spend to do a Poland like catch up? And is that even possible? Hamlet Yousef 19:32Yeah, great question. Look, I think, I think you're starting to see the awakening of this defense tech initiative throughout Europe. It's something that I think shock the system in 2016 to 2020 under Trump's first term. I think the explosion of the conflicts on Europe's eastern flank is sending shock waves throughout the continent. You are starting to see all the countries. Us, for the most part, wake up and start allocating more and more dollars. I think there's a bit of a variance in terms of what that percentage of GDP needs to look like, is going up and exponentially for it was 456, years ago. But this is also something that the US wasn't necessarily all that worried about when we first started our fun thes just six, seven years ago, defense tech and defense investing was this kind of back water thesis that nobody cared about. It's all the rage right now here, inside the US, there's, every time you turn around, there's another venture fund or growth equity fund or a private capital source that has Defense Innovation dual use defense tech as part of their thesis. So it is becoming a key area of focus and spend for us here in the US. Well, you seen that same thing start happening in Europe over the last several years, where more and more countries are shifting focus on on the need to drive innovation and technology and and spend in their defense sector. Now, in terms of dollars. You gotta understand the economics of warfare have changed, and this is a thing so the people have not fully grasped and understood. What I mean by that is the wars of having to march columns of tanks and airplanes and ships into a theater to win. That's that's changing, if not, fully ended. And I think the world is starting to realize what does disrupt the technologies mean, and how is that reshaping the battlefield. So examples here, if you look at what happened at the at the beginning of the Ukraine war, you had a column of of arms and in tanks and in armored vehicles that was marching on Kyiv, and this is where everyone thought the key was going to fall within 40 hours and and the war is over, you had a couple billion or billion dollars of armament those, those heading down for Kyiv, and he had a handful of Ukrainian special forces bouncing around on ATVs drones and some explosive ordinances, couple million dollars worth of overhead and cost, and that was able to nullify billions of dollars worth of armaments. Look at what happens in or what's happening right now, in, in, in the Red Sea, you have the Houthis, who have no real economic base, and they're launching hundreds of in expensive drones towards global shipping, and they're shutting down global shipping to a certain extent, in that part of the country or in that part of the world, and they're spending a couple million dollars in the US. In return is deploying a couple of billion dollars worth of ships and airplanes and rockets and knock down a couple pieces of flying lawn mowers, is what it seems like. So that's not sustainable. Look what happened in Ukraine. About six months ago, you had a handful of Ukrainians with a couple million dollars of modified jet skis with explosives put onto them in a remote control device, literally sink and nullify half of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. So the economics of war are changing, and I think we're starting to grasp and understand what that means to control a battlefield in a conventional war. Two of the things you need to do is you need to control the skies, and ideally, you need to be able to control the seas. In order to do that, you need to field trillions of dollars, or deploy trillions of dollars to create and manage a comprehensive Air Force and a navy. But with where things are going in terms of drone warfare and the collapsing cost of drones, you're starting to get to the point now where nation states that traditionally could not field an Air Force or a Navy are able to basically replicate and recreate that same kind of effect for pennies on the dollar. So I wouldn't necessarily focus as much on on the spend in terms of percentage of GDP and how big that war chest needs to be, because you get to understand the technology and the tools and the platforms that are going to be needed to reshape and kind of win this, this concept of the 21st century is changing because the economics of war, sharing of warfare, completely changed. 24:13Bill, the other question, Bill Deuchler 24:16here we go. Yeah. I was wondering if Hamlet, in particular, if, if you saw the interview with Marco Rubio and Cathryn herring, I think it was just the other day, it was on, I saw it rep posted on The Rubin Report that That, to me, was quite interesting. It seemed almost like not even real politic, but like real economic in terms of that's those are the terms of the deal that we're trying to push through, and at the same time, get peace between Ukraine and Russia. And any thoughts on that one? Well, Speaker 2 24:57I missed that interview or the specific term. They discuss, what so the the top levels that he discussed, yeah, Bill Deuchler 25:03it was, it was fascinating because it really centers pretty much all around the rare earths opportunity and negotiations. Essentially, the way that it boiled down for me is that if, if Ukraine is willing or to to give us a piece of that pie. We will come in, you know, with the full weight of everything that we have, and sort of demand a piece. But the price of that is, is absolutely an economic interest in their rare earth production. Hamlet Yousef 25:39Yeah, like, I mean, there isn't a single piece of modern technology that functions without some some critical minerals or rare earths in China for a better part of 20 plus years, has been slowly trying to monopolize that segment, in that sector. So it would make sense for us to say, Listen, if we come in and kind of help help moderate or help bring about peace, one of the things we want to return is access to those critical materials and minerals. So to strike that kind of a bargain, to me, doesn't, doesn't, doesn't. To me, seen out of the ordinary. But just think about it though. Let's just kind of play this out. If there is a grand bargain and there is, quote, unquote peace between Ukraine and Russia. In return, we get access to we the US and the West get access to rares and critical materials and minerals that basically make our function, or make our society function, not to mention play a key part in basically every piece of modern defense like that's out there. That's a good thing from a stabilization standpoint. But again, it does not mean the conflict is over. I don't think that that Xi broke up one day and decided up to upset the apple car. I don't think Putin woke up one day and decided to mark March westward and kind of light Eastern Europe on fire. I think both of these guys, to a certain extent, have been operating off the same sheet of music, which is expanding their influence in the region and replacing, not counter balancing, but replacing western US influence. So just because there is a cessation of or ceasing in the conflict, direct conflict of shooting each other in eastern Ukraine, I think the 10 minutes that conflict do not go away. That's why I think we are kind of in the beginnings of a much greater conflict. The difference is going to be, it's going to it's going to turn from being a a war where people are shooting each other to a more cognitive warfare campaign, more than a regular warfare campaign, which is exactly what we had in the Cold War. The role that technology is going to play in this is, I think, disruptive technologies. When you're talking about artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, counter, drone technologies, drone platforms, swarms, quantum cyber security, space based platforms and communications network all this, to me, is analogous to what nuclear was in the first Cold War. The West and Russia got to a point of detent because there was this massive arms race around nuclear, and each side began to realize that this thing ever went to war, nobody wins, because the Arsenal on both ends is so debilitating that conflict was not an issue. Conflict was not a solution. And I think what's going to happen now, where we're going right now is we're going through that same kind of disruptive, technology driven arms race, where it is going to be a foundation, where detent is going to be the focal area, where, okay, the US and the West is such an incredible arsenal of autonomous and robotics and swarms, as does Russia, as us as does China, then conflict is not an issue. So if that's the case, then I think what you need, you need to understand you have the foundations for each very sound, strong economic base. Because if you have a foundation for a strong sound economic base, you have a strong foundation for political base. If you have that, then you have a nation. You don't have those two, then you think you see the potential for an erosion of a nation to be able to function. And that's kind of what happened with the Soviet Union, is, is we did not get into a physical conflict. We prolong the cognitive warfare long enough to allow the constructive powers of Western democracy and Western society to prevail, and to allow for the corrosive powers and authoritarian regime, or communism, in this case, to collapse. And I think we're gonna see that same exact thing play out over the next 20 years, Bill Deuchler 29:34if I could follow up just real quick on a point, on a whole bunch of points that you made. You think that that the economics and the political points that you've brought up are driving us and or making it easier to become much more of a multi polar world, as opposed to a unipolar world, which is pretty much what we have now. Yeah. Hamlet Yousef 30:00Good question, if, like, if I became for the day, I think the future of global society is, is almost like an expansion of the original American model, where you have a network of independent states that have agency and authority to do to whatever they want at the local level, and they're working under a set of ground rules that basically puts us in the same sheet of music. That's what the foundation the US was supposed to be. And that's, I think, where we were heading for a good part of our history. And I think over the last probably couple election cycles, we're starting to VA slate of whether we want to go to a form of governance and government that is based on strong, centralized authority, or do we want to revert back to what we were, which is a bunch of Independent States? I think if you look at what's going to happen globally, I think globally, we're facing that same kind of decision, whether it's Europe or Asia. Countries are starting to have to decide what kind of future do they want? Do they want to have a future of independent agency and autonomy, or do they want to be under a bit of a centralized state authority? And this is where I think it comes back into play, which is what the CCP wants, and is desires is they want to be the leader of a movement or an effort where you have a couple of strong centralized states or entities that help drive global governance and all kind of report back into a central authority, or, in this case, Beijing, where I think the opposite is, what, where I would hope, and I would think the West wants to go to, is we can all be a bunch of independent nation states. Nationalism is perfectly okay. We're all going to operate off the same sheet of music. There's going to be some bit of of basic ground rules and norms. We're going to intertwine our economies and our societies to to extent that there's going to be a greater bit of self, a great bit of of a reliance upon each other, where conflict is not an issue, or conflict is not an option. So, and I use that to kind of articulate what it means here in the US. 2020 to 2020 24 is all the rage. All we're getting to a set and we get we're going down a path of civil war. No, we're not. Because, I mean, if you, if you, if you Canvas this room, if you Canvas any room in the US, depending on the part of the world you're on, anywhere from 5050, 6047, 30 people are on one side of the political aisle or the aisle. We may agree and disagree with a great ton of vitriol, but our society as a country, I think, so well intertwined that we're going to find our way to sort our issues out and resolve it and not get into conflict. My hope and my desire is to see the same thing happen globally, where you don't have a central authority that's dictating governance and dictating authority and rule, you have a bunch of independent nation states highly nationalistic doing whatever they want, as long as it doesn't encro on your neighbors, as long as it doesn't come at a level of conflict to get there, I think would require for us to to a certain extent, begin to intertwine our economies, inter society and culture, where there is going to be a reliance on each other, but without authority. Hopefully, that makes sense. Yeah, 33:14no. Thank you. This Mark Sanor 33:17is fascinating. Wait, Bill, I like the art behind you. Three years ago, two days, our community gathered every single day, 7:30am because we came to Ukraine, Ukraine, I'm wondering, because we're just trying to also that was more of like help. I feel like we're adding a moment where a weekly meeting isn't good enough. This is so happening very fast. If you were to form a panel with diverse opinions, I'd like you to think about who would you invite to this next discussion? Definitely on Tuesday, we should be almost meeting twice a week. Steve is like going to prepare for No, no. I mean, we do this anyways, but I feel like we're this is happening very quick. Now you've got the 24 point playbook. We should just read that play book 20 points. But I feel like you're a great resource. I'd like to bring some others to the table in a 360 like style. And I know as a few people, they didn't want to be on record today, that's an issue, so maybe some private gatherings. But we're all here today to figure out how to we all agree on tech transformation, yeah, but geo political context, where do you do that? And but bigger picture, just like mechanically, of how our community should be? Nothing in Hamlet Yousef 35:02each other like I've been I've been tapped to speak to a couple of other groups like this, where it's a syndicate of thought leaders, business leaders and community leaders that began very US centric, but things very quickly morph into an international network of of vested capitalist Michael, better word, I think it's important for us to continue that conversation. I'll go on the record here in terms of my politics. I do not believe in a strong, centralized government. I think government is something that we elect to help kind of manage this enterprise. But I think society should be run in a bit of an open architecture, where industrialist, investors, people of influence, capitalists, are working together to create an open market of free and fair competition, and kind of let the let the winners go from there. So the more engagement, the more dialog we have with stakeholders in the US, but obviously in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia. I think it's critical, because I wanted to make sure that this concept of We the People, which was the foundation of the US system, is something we export to the world. It's we, the people mindset of we're going to take agency and authority and control over our future and try to create a network of intertwined business, personal and social relationships that allow us all to benefit. If there's conflict, we'll sort our shit out. But sorting that out won't happen through direct conflict of warfare. It won't happen through through engagement and dialog. 36:45We haven't touched on the Middle East. 36:49Yeah, so look the Middle Hamlet Yousef 36:52East. The Middle East is an issue China, China and Russia, to me, represent some significant strategic challenges that we need to we need to fix full bias. I was born in Iran, came here to the US, and I lived through the Iranian revolution. So my comments here are 100% bias against the Iranian regime. I abhor them, but I also view the regime inside Iran as the single most grave threat near term to political, geo political stability and peace in the world, primarily because you have a regime right now that's being run by a very narrow group of people who not only view and want to run it as a theocratic state, but their specific SEC of ideology in Shia, Islam believes in the the ascendancy of the hidden Imam, or the return of the hidden Imam that happens on the region When the region is is under complete turmoil and chaos. That's not who you want to have becoming nuclear power. And I think the failure of the West over the last 20 years is a failure to understand that it is that is who is in charge of Iran. That's not who you want in charge of Iran when the country becomes a nuclear state. On the positive side. I think the Middle East, more than ever, is on the precipice of a significant Renaissance, Geo, politically and economically. I think if you look at the the Arabs, if you look at the folks inside Iran, not represented by the government, you look at Turkey, Israel, demographics are in their favor, and I think you have the potential for massive growth in the region. The issue there, obviously, is the Iran piece, and it's going to be interesting to see what happens over the next, next couple months. I think, no doubt, Trump did not agree with the the Obama approach to Iran, which was, I want to get his assets also recall. But I think he obviously put a max pressure campaign on Iran in 2016 and 2020 I would not be surprised to see obviously a return of that. Because I do think if you look at the regime inside Iran is it is on very thin ice, and actually it's very similar to Putin and Xi. All three are authoritarian regimes that don't have a thick foundation of stability below them, but with Iran, if you do get regime change inside Iran, you're not going to get exactly what we want. You might get more of a Russia style cryptocracy or oligopoly that's going to run the country. But what you do, and what you should get, hopefully, is a removal of of the shia sect that has almost like an End Times view of the world. Now you're stuck with a regime that is not, maybe not ideal when it comes. Of human rights, but is one. It's not hell bent on light in the Middle East on fire. That's the issue I think we're facing near term here with Iran. Speaker 1 40:11And can we shift gears to the South China Sea and your thoughts on where we are there? And what does it mean, given how the US spread sales and fighting these multiple conflict phase, these things resolving themselves over in South China Sea and Taiwan, Hamlet Yousef 40:31yeah. Well, depending who you listen to, the South China Sea is going to turn into a hot war as early as 2025 2026, 2030 the list is pretty wide in terms of where the one of the speculation is going to be. The one thing that gives me a little bit of hope is, is China and generally, is not a a country that likes to fight directly. Their view, I think, is more indirect. So, yes, there's a threat of them, one day, waking up tomorrow, invading Taiwan. It's a real, real threat that we need to be obviously concerned with. But I think one of the things that they've seen, and this has been a lesson learned for Xi, and it's probably why he wanted Putin to go first in terms of a in nation state land grab, is he wanted to see what global cancel culture was going to look like on a geopolitical stage. And he saw that, but he also saw is it's not easy to conquer another country, and this is a flat terrain where you got a bunch of embeds within eastern Ukraine to help you win that war. And Russia has had a pain, and there a lot of difficulty in doing that. Taiwan has been getting ready for this for decades, and it's a it's an island. So invading an island is a lot more difficult than invading a sovereign piece of territory that's flat. So I think what China is probably going to try to do is much more of a longer term campaign in terms of what they've done with Hong Kong, which is the slow as fixation of trying to bring the Taiwanese into their fold. So do I think the South China Sea is going to go hot. God, I hope not do. I think you have a potential for hot conflicts, whether it's with the Philippines or other, other, other, other fires. And the reason, I think that's that's a real concern, the dynamic that would change that, though, is if you have a rapid decline or ascension of challenge to xi, because xi is the Communist Party, is no longer what rules China. I think what Xi has done over the last several years is very quickly consolidate power. This is no longer a country that's run by a single party. It's a country that's run by a single individual. At some point, xi is going to have to deal with some part truths driven by collapsing demographics or collapsing real estate sector, migration of jobs out of China, and real pressures on their economic foundation. At some point, 1.3 billion Chinese people are going to wake up and realize that, though they were on the path to being part of the global economy in a in a major power house, they're facing some significant issues that have been mismanaged by one person in that g1, point 3 billion people. If you look at the Communist Party and the folks that are around g keep it in power. Estimate is estimate. Estimates range anywhere from a couple million to 20 to 30 million people. 30 million people. So if things get really bad at home, that's when I think you have a risk of xi doing something stupid, which is going after the South China Sea. In terms of the conflict, I think there's probably a greater chance that Xi actually marches north and starts constituting land back in his favor in Siberia than he does heading inside into the South China Sea. Hope I'm right on that one, but we'll see. Speaker 1 43:47So we have, we have a hard stop Mark told me at nine. So going to rapid fire some questions. So short questions and a quick answer. So Adam first. Michael, up. Adam Blanco 44:05Thank you. Steven Hamlet, always a pleasure listening to you always while reading your stuff, too. Thank you. My question to you is your thoughts on the negotiations with Putin Trump has literally given away a number of negotiating chips, such as having the discussions with Putin, giving him status as as legitimate leader, inviting him to the g7 How do you explain that? Can you do you have insight on Hamlet Yousef 44:43that? I do not. I'm not going to begin to try to figure out how Trump operates. Like I said, I think if you look at his style, to a certain extent, He probably likes to operate in a world of chaos, doing the unconventional. That's That's who he is. He's not. A refined political savan who's been a political operator for decades. He is what he is. He is a shrewd, hard, charging negotiator who cut his teeth in probably the most brutal fight there is, which is New York real estate. I think he's bringing, he's bringing his style and his 10 minutes to that if I was president, is that the approach I would take? Probably not. I'd probably take a different approach. But he's the guy who's in charge right now, and this is the the style he's taken. And I think to a certain extent, it's, it's, it's, it's unconventional, to put it mildly, is it going to work? Look, obviously, he's betting it is in that kind of a style, though, if you do like to operate through chaos and uncertainty, you can't look at every action and judge it in a vacuum. You got to understand that this is one movement many. So I would think, in his mind, this is a way of getting to some sort of near term physical piece, while allowing us to work on a much greater, grander piece, which is hopefully the removal of these authoritarian misfits in xi, in Putin and in the regime that's inside Iran. And this is, I think, the beginning steps of it. What that means, going back to Stephen's earlier slide, is geopolitical instability, I think, is just beginning. It's not ending anytime soon. Yeah, 46:25I would agree with that. Maxwell Nee 46:29Max, yes. Hi everyone. Max will here from Singapore, really appreciate this earlier call. So you know, feels like Hamlet we've been in, you know, conflicts. I don't know ping pong for just forever, but I remember distinctly there was a period where this sort of stuff just wasn't happening over and over and over again. So I guess my question is like, what do you think you would take for all of this conflict, ping pong, to start to dissipate, and for the war to get back to what some of us might remember 10 years ago? You're Hamlet Yousef 47:15not going to like the answer, more conflict. And I don't more conflict in terms of more war, but I think a conflict in ideology. We're not going back to where we came from, if anything. I think within with the last couple years and the next couple of years represents is basically the end of the world war two era as we've known it. I think world is the world is about to change as we know it, between 1890 and 1950 the world changed. You had the rise and fall as you had, I'm sure. You had the fall the British Empire. You had the rise of the US, the US as a superpower. You had a complete balkanization and factoring of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. You had two world wars. You had a pandemic and you had a global market crash. The world went from the horse and buggy and oil power to lamp to the nuclear age and landing on the moon. All that happened in 60 years. Disruptive technologies were, I think, a key driver that had significant impact on geo politics and global governance. We're going through that same kind of innovation cycle and change right now, but it's not going to take 60 years for this to sort itself out. I think it's going to take probably the next 10 years, which means massive, massive, massive, massive amounts of geo political instability and uncertainty and change. I think we can come through this, but I think it's imperative for private capital and leaders within industry to be attached to hit so we can navigate this as allocators and as investors. If you do the kind of a long term buy and hold approach that had worked in in the prior 67 years, you're not going to do well if you're plugged in and if you're informed, and you're trying to develop information edge and advantage, and you can allocate in a very, very nimble, focused fashion, I think there's an opportunity for significant wealth creation in The next 10 minutes. Thank you. We're 49:22going to, we have to 49:26Anthony Oh, one part question, only one question. Anthony Gordon 49:35Oh, yeah. Well, first, there is no one question, because, as we know, it's extra inextricably linked, content, impetus wise, etc, so I'll ask it, and then just cut me off, etc. So basically, and forgive me if I didn't hear my memory short, I didn't hear talk about energy independence, us. And so I would say that there is a forward during the course of time that you. But you know you described. And so the question is, if I'm correct, does some form of us, energy independence, create a change into this forward mantra Trump as a headline is less or no war, right? And so what does that actually mean? And then how the fact that China has put down its roots into the rare earth minerals in Africa. And then how does that feed from that north up into the south? And then lastly, in that regard, Europe, which is part of the impetus for this, from whether it's Mid East or the gas prom cut off. How does that now play into it. I'm just trying to create these tangible things. Means. And then the other thing I didn't hear is that what I would say is not necessarily a 70 style resurgence, but there is clearly a lot of disruption. 50:58Alright, I love you. I will answer that. I'm Hamlet Yousef 51:04reading lip sir, I think no, but great, great, multi part question. I think it actually answered back and tie a lot of these pieces together. First of all, I think China has some significant issues. I think what China has done over the last 20 years through their Belt and Road Initiative is they put out a lot of money and influence throughout the world to basically to colonize is exactly what they've done, physically and financially. They're taking over nations and resources. That's no different than being a predatory pay day loan provider. And I think what's starting to happen in the Global South and Latin America, particularly as well as Africa, I think you have nations are starting to wake up and read the finer details of the loan docs that they signed and realize that they're royally screwed. But what's starting to happen is, I think you're starting to see and I think you will see more of these nations begin to default and basically tell China to go pound sand. That opens up the opportunity for Western capital, both European and US, to come in and start partnering with local families, local industrials in the global south who want to rebuild and reshape their country and want to bring in that Western style capital. The issue there with China is, if all these countries begin to default, that is going to significantly accelerate the pressures that xi is going to have at home, which, going back to, I said earlier, could be a trigger for Xi becoming more desperate, more violent, if he faces him in a collapse at home. In terms of energy independence in the US, I think, under the under the current administration, and hopefully going forward, energy independence is gonna be a key foundation for the US. I am pretty bearish in terms of geo political instability in the near term, the next 1015, years. I think as a society, we can come out of this, but we gotta sort our own stuff out. If I look at near shore or kind of what's happening in the Western Hemisphere, I think there's a real opportunity for the creation of a super economic base or a super power in close collaboration between Canada, the US and Mexico, and I think eventually that movement can move out throughout the Americas. I don't say I don't care about what's happening, what's happening the rest of the world, or Europe or Asia. I do, but I think there's a real opportunity for there to be almost a bit of self reliance, at least in North America, if not throughout throughout South America. On the European front, I think Europe is going to have to go through their own kind of growing pains here. I think the European model of creating the EU and the EC thing worked on paper. I think it failed in execution. I think they're going to have some some serious issues. Again, they're going to sort through, not only economic but also geo political ly and from a demographic standpoint. So I think Europe is, I think they're probably entering, entering their quote, unquote lost decade, where they're going to have to find a way to soul search and fear or figure out what their form of of self self reliance and self governance is going to be, and what scares the shit out of them is you have a belligerent bear on the Eastern Front that wants to march westward. So Germany, I think, is is deflated. And I think who comes out very strong in this process is, is, I think Poland. I think Poland now is probably positioned to become one of the de facto leaders in Europe, because they're massively spending on their own self reliance and autonomy and defense, and they view themselves as kind of the guardians or the plug that's initially going to prevent that western expansion by by Putin. I think that that address all the questions you had or points you brought up. Stephen Burke 54:47Michael, I'm sorry at the nine o'clock mark, so next week, please, and Hamlet, thanks very much. Any closing thoughts for you, Hamlet, Hamlet Yousef 54:59I'm near term. Near term bearish, long term bullish. And I think the future is in our hands as leaders in capital industry. I think we need to work together and create this, this network of inter reliance of capital. I think the future is very bright. I think the amount of innovation that's going to happen is going to reach reshape the way we live our lives. As a technology investor, I just hope that we continue to invest in technology that liberates and integrates and does not give authority and power to the central agency or central authority to control us, because that's what you have in China, but the future is in our hands at this point. Speaker 1 55:38Thank you very much. Great, great session, and we appreciate your providing the insight. Steve, thank you everyone. Speaker 2 55:47Thanks for the opportunity. We'll see bye you shortly. 56:02Simon, you on your way. Still live. 56:12Very good. You. 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Vermont poultry farmers take steps to guard their animals against bird flu, which has been spreading around the country. Plus, rank-and-file lawmakers are pushing Democratic leadership to exempt military pensions for state income tax, U.S. Rep. Balint denounces a budget plan that passed the House this week, several towns will mull whether to allow ATVs on town roads, and the Stowe Foliage Arts Festival won't return this fall.
Troy and Roger hop in their ATVs to take on the wild ride that is the 2017 French thriller Revenge, directed by recent Oscar nominee Coralie Fargeat. Join the guys as they dive into what makes this movie stand out in the rape-revenge genre, from its badass female lead who flips the script on her attackers to the way it tackles misogyny and the male gaze head-on. The guys chat about the film's bold visual style—think bright, in-your-face colors and some seriously intense symbolism—and how it keeps you on the edge of your seat with its non-stop action. They also get into the crazy transformation of the main character, who goes from victim to full-on hunter, completely turning the usual revenge story upside down. Along the way, the guys don't shy away from talking about the brutal violence and the messy, raw emotions that come with it
Season 4, Episode 39 - We're going offroading where you can rev your engines in any season at Alvin's Offroad Playground in Long Pond. Alvin's has side by sides and ATVs and dirt bikes for all kinds of tracks and trails. Deanna Fontanez stopped by recently for an adventure in winter!The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it's the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. As the state's largest and oldest private ambulance provider, Gold Cross Ambulance was founded in 1968 with the vision of providing quality medical care to everyone regardless of race, creed, color, religion or the ability to pay. President, Mike Moffitt, joins us with more. Mike Moffitt: Gold Cross Ambulance has been a leader in emergency medical services across Utah for over five decades. With a fleet of specialized vehicles and a state-of-the-art communications center, Gold Cross serves Salt Lake, Utah, Iron, Washington, and Uintah counties. Our services include paramedic care, neonatal and bariatric transport, critical care, mass casualty response, basic life support, and event standby services. Gold Cross is uniquely equipped to respond to emergencies anywhere in Utah, with resources like disaster relief trailers and ATVs designed to access remote areas. Unlike municipal emergency services, Gold Cross operates as a user-funded service, without government funding. Our rates are regulated by the state of Utah, and we work closely with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure quality care and emergency service access for all. At Gold Cross we consistently surpass state and local regulations to provide the highest level of care. Discover more about our services at GoldCrossServices.com. Derek Miller: Gold Cross Ambulance is dedicated to making its emergency services among the best in the nation, earning national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services, placing the company in the top one percent of ambulance services in the country. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/4/25
Summer Camp Mayhem.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.The miracle is not a person jumping into a torrent to save another. It is the dozen who form a chain to pull them both out.(Midnight in the Grotto of Good and Evil)We were in one of the underground pools at the bottom of the mesa. Our tour guide had informed us there were nine known caves and the complex had never been fully explored due to the remaining waterways being totally submerged. It was well past midnight, all my little friends had crashed out and I had wisely ditched my security after Miyako silently woke me up with her hand over my mouth.She pulled my hand to her lips and sucked deeply on two of my digits. I took this to be an indicator to me she was in dire need of loving. The grotto was my idea. I was inspired by my desire to see her naked and I couldn't risk a light source any place but underground. The tool shed and garage lacked a certain appeal. The fuel depot and septic tank were also ruled out."Is the chaos in your mind still raging, Cáel?" Miyako asked in Nipponese, with enough worry to doubly enhance her cuteness."Which of the twenty-seven unexplained languages rolling around in my head do you want me to answer you in?" my toothy grin barely visible in the darkness.Around half way through my sexual enlightenment in college, I had a revelation. The two guys I had gone road-tripping with took me to a bar in Portsmouth. I caught a woman looking us over. I already had my one-night stand lined up and she was looking most agreeable to my nefarious skullduggery (i.e. she had come with some other guy who preferred beer and darts with his buddies over keeping his attention on what mattered).And then my awakening."Nah, she's too fat," he remarked. For one thing, my friend who said that could have stood to lose ten to fifteen kilograms himself. Next, we were dressed like middle class college kids, jeans, shirts that were most likely clean when we picked them out of the laundry basket, light jackets and the shoe thing.This girl was dressed up for a good night out. Nice makeup, her clothing choices were, eh, not stunning, but this wasn't a stunning nightclub/bar. She looked fun, she smiled and yes, she was overweight. It dawned on me that not only did I not care, I never cared. I was a sexual omnivore and that meant any lady interested in sex with me was fine in my book.So, I turned the tables on him."If you can score her number, I'll give you my watch," I dared him. The wristwatch was really nice, one of those $500 handmade German ones. One of my Ex's great-granddad had swiped it off some Nazi pilot in World War II, and the same girl gave it to me twice. See, by accident, as I was exiting the (thankfully) first floor window of the Natural Sciences building, she threw a pitcher at me.It had been sitting in an ornamental display case close by. I caught it, nodded to the flabbergasted female professor-type gawking at the semi-naked me, handed her the projectile, then fled like the responsibility-dodging coward that I was. It turned out that that bit of crockery was from the mid-1600's; the woman I'd surprised was the item's owner.That older lady wasn't a teacher. She was a major benefactor in charge of one of the school's larger endowments. Had it shattered, the Ex most likely would have been expelled. Instead, after watching me round the Chancellor's residence, the mature chick turned to the totally naked chick leaning out the window, still screaming at me."Is he on the track team?" she inquired as she handed the artifact back. They talked, agreed I was a miserable human being, a cad and had firmly developed buttocks. Well, I guess that makes me a pig with nice hams. The next day, I showed up to return the watch, it was just an excuse for one more round of sex.She explained the whole incident to me, took back the watch and sent me on my way. I hurried back to my dorm room, changed the sheets and picked up a bit. An hour later she was quietly knocking at my door. Rather epic make-up sex followed, she gave me the watch as a keepsake and I swore off intercourse in classrooms for two whole months. I'm a tower of resolute willpower, I know.Back at the bar, my buddy snorted, made some comment about her being obviously desperate and promised me he'd nail in her in one of the back rooms. They talked a little, he got 'friendly', then said something that really hurt the girl's feelings. She looked our way, steadied herself with a shot of bourbon and came over to me and my other bud."Did you tell that guy you would give him fifty bucks if I put a lipstick ring on his cock?" she confronted us."No, I told him you were too good for him and if he could get your phone number, I would give him this watch," I showed her the watch. The girl's face flashed back to 'cautiously curious'."Is it a nice watch?" she asked."It is a family heirloom. My great-grandpa brought it back from World War II after taking it off some high ranking kraut officer," I embellished. "I knew he didn't have a chance with you.""Thanks," she grinned. "I agree. Let me get my sister and we can get a bite to eat." Sex.Two guesses of who her sister was. If you guessed the girl I had been cultivating since I got there, you would be right. I am too damn lucky. Lads, the next time you blow a sure thing, blame me for sucking all the good karma away from you, and nine of your friends. I got a three-way. The guy I made the challenge to, got his revenge. He bailed and I had to hitchhike back to school. You know, female truckers, oh, back to Miyako.After stashing our clothing and weapons (all of mine anyway), I took a small fluorescent lantern and slipped into the water. Cold, but doable. Miyako joined me and then, by moonlight, we swam to the point where the guide had said we'd find a passage to a secluded grotto. Down we went. My motivation wasn't sex.That was coming no matter what. Seeing my Nipponese sweetie completely nude directed my course of action. Security protocols meant no lights after 11 p.m. My solution was to cut on a light that couldn't be seen from outside, the grotto. We felt our way along the rather wide submerged passage emerging well before air became an issue. I raised the lantern and cut it on.Our tour guru had forgotten to mention that the algae patches along the sides and bottom as well as the quartz veins on the roof and walls reflected the light over what must have been an eight by ten meter cavern. Gorgeous. We glided to a shelf that met our needs, climbed up and shared a high school 'nervous virgin' moment. She broke the spell by pulling herself out of the water and, standing on her tippy-toes, touched one of the roof veins.I drank in every inch of my little ninja babe's lithe, finely tuned body. Once she got over the newness of my voyeurism, she became playful, giving me a variety of silhouettes and poses. I stripped and returned the favor, which earned me a giggling fit. As I took a minute to sit down and stare into the tranquility of the still surface, she snuck up on me.She said it all with her eyes. I tried to speak, but she put a forefinger to my lips. 'Hold me forever,' her eyes relayed her intentions. 'Love me for all eternity and think of no one else but me.' My elbows were locked, supporting my upper torso as she hovered over my lap. She was a lone feather falling upon the unyielding stone.With one hand behind her, she guided my cock into the wet, luxurious vice that was her cunt. We took it in increments. A sigh more at home in whispered Nirvana than on mortal tongues escaped her lips as she nestled all the way down. We didn't fuck. We rocked back and forth in a timid motion.As Miyako became accustomed to me once more, she would lean farther back with each pulse until an in and out rhythm was achieved. I took the occasion of her victory to pluck her left nipple into my mouth. Experience had taught me that was her more sensitive one. For several seconds, she fought it before knowledge caught up with instinct, then she loosed her passion.After her vibrations subsided, she rested her body tightly against mine. I still impaled her and she was returning a fraction of that warmth."Do you ever think you will find true love?" she whispered into my ear, in Nipponese. I was drawing my finger through her damp hair as it trailed down her back."As in love one over all others, no," I confided. "Even if I did, I could never admit it.""Why not?" she asked in Mandarin.In French I explained; "My life is a mad race through the forest and I don't know if I am a hound or the stag. I don't dare slow down until I know, and that is no way to repay such devotion.""When do you think the race will end for you?" she moaned softly, in English."I would really like to hold a child of mine. I don't regret my life's path up until now, yet I leave so very little of me behind if it ends soon," I muttered in Nipponese, and then chuckled. "It used to be at the first sign of a pregnancy test, I would panic. The World turns very rapidly."A minute passed as she went from warm to heatedly sensuous."Less talk, more babies," she sacrificed her emotions for my well-being with her oh so naught Baby Metal band voice and questing fingers. How could I say 'no' to that?"I don't think it works that way," I teased."Let's find out." She implored me in NipponeseSometime later, I was lying on my back, Miyako's body extended over mine so that not one precious inch of her touched the cool slick rock surface. Considering our position and location, it took me a bit longer to notice the intruder. I thought she was all kinds of strange. Twin memories and perception joined forces for once.The woman moved through the water, yet she was only hip deep in a place I knew the bottom was three meters below. As she entered our isolated love nest, I noticed she had sent forth not a single ripple in the water. Memory filled in the rest. Her eyes, when her gaze met my own, had that void that comes from a tortured life punctuated by horrors you witness as well as ones you are forced to perform.That was from "me". The electron swarm inside my mind provided another crucial piece of the puzzle. Utukku, phantoms, dead denied entrance to the Nether Realms, trapped between, until some sin had been lifted. The spirit gave me a look of shock, then turned and fled."We are in danger," I hissed to Miyako in Nipponese, before cutting off the lantern.I dove in, angling for the tunnel we'd entered by. I was close enough not to jab my fingers into the stone surface as I clawed my way through. I didn't burst noisily to the surface on the other side. My approach was that of an alligator, slowly letting my head crest the surface so I could look around. No one was in evidence. Miyako was soundless at my side as we scramble to the hiding place of our gear.Miyako held my hand back until she was sure our belongings hadn't been booby-trapped. I had to make quick judgment call: how time critical was this? I went the 'clothes and weapons' route."What is going on?" Miyako spoke quietly."Back there, I saw a feminine Asian ghost and the last time I witnessed such a pained, hopeless look, I was confronting the Seven Pillars," I told her. "Their slave had that same doomed stare.""There are only two things here of value," Miyako made her assessment. "You and the children. You are far more accessible in New York City, so it must be the children." We pressed ourselves tightly to the cave sides when we heard the sound of footsteps coming our way. It was Charlotte, my minder for evening, with her bow notched and ready.Firearms were kept to a minimum after hours, so bows were the order of the day, except for the snipers on the mesa top. My movements must have alerted her. I sat down and continued dressing."Charlotte, the Seven Pillars know we are here, they know the camp is here," I told her."How imminent is the threat?" Charlotte knelt beside me. I didn't know."They must be close, to be making a reconnaissance of the caves," Miyako said with tactical certainty."It was drawn to you, Charlotte, you were out of place, so this thing looked further. Otherwise these caves are irrelevant," she added. Miyako had the mindset of a seasoned professional spy."The cavern and spring have a night guardian," Charlotte countered. "I saw her when I was following you two here."I had on my light bulletproof vest (no shirt), shorts (no underwear) and shoes (no sox)."Let's go check on her to see if she's seen anything," I suggested/ordered.What I had assumed was some sort of bedroll brought by Miyako turned out to be a Ninja Survival pack. This allowed me to weapon up while she dressed up. The amount of time we were taking still ate at my nerves. Charlotte stopped me from heading out first, only to be stopped by Miyako. The ninja slipped out like a cool desert breeze.(Friend, Enemies and those In Between)Thirty seconds later, a plastic BB bounced off my right shoulder. This time, I was leading Charlotte out. No one spoke. We couldn't see Miyako anyway, now dressed in her black pajamas and her face being reduced to just one slit for her eyes. We found the Amazon dead at her post. She was in a cunningly crafted blind not easily spotted from any direction.A quick sweep for 'gifts' left behind revealed nothing, but the corpse yielded plenty. She was shot multiple times with two separate flash and sound suppressed submachine guns. The woman had been alive when we came down and if there had been a firefight, Charlotte would have heard the shots, if not seen them; thus the suppression. The bullet holes suggested a small caliber weapon.Miyako stepped up, held up three fingers. Every piece of the Amazon's gear was still on her. The attackers had shot up her phone box. Wireless communications were deemed too risky so all the outposts had buried land lines. At this point, a few seconds of extra effort stood between the Seven Pillars and success; that and the Goddess Paranoia.Had the assailants yanked up the box and cut the phone line, it would have been rendered useless. Instead, they shot up the device and moved on so that when Charlotte pulled out the cache of concealed goodies, including the spare phone box, we were back in business. As Charlotte got to work switching out the busted for the back-up, I studied our situation.Advanced teams taking out the perimeter guards, and most likely the snipers, didn't make much sense. The camp had 300 highly motivated Amazons. Cutting them off temporarily from their armory and vehicles didn't make any sense, since all Amazons were armed anyway. That left timing. But timing meant nothing if I didn't have the goal of their attack.It came as a double-whammy. The Chinese place a high premium on family and the Seven Pillars had mastered a sadistic art form of turning young foreign women into their concubine/assassins. The Condotteiri would have slaughtered the entire camp. The Seven Pillars would want to kidnap the children, both as current bargaining chips and as future tools.500 girls, 400 could be kidnappable. The oldest would go down fighting with their sisters. How did you get 400 kids out of here? Helicopters? That would be a fuck load of helicopters taking out their team and the children. Besides, helicopters alone couldn't dig them out of their cave and cliff-face strongpoints.Desert, no waterways. That left the road. You couldn't use ATVs, not enough carrying capacity. The smart move would be to have tractor-trailers parked alongside the hard top state road. They would use smaller, more rugged trucks to ferry their captives out to the semis. That suggested some sort of 'cover/support' vehicles.2 half ton trucks with weaponized Hummers providing fire support a la 'Blackhawk Down' and that meant the bridge and the BBQ pit. That objective would solve both of the Seven Pillars problems, moving the main assault group into close contact with the Amazons so the Amazons couldn't organize a defense, and removing their hostages in a prompt manner so they all could be gone before anyone else could react.The Seven Pillars had to have secured the bridge and were mostly likely replacing the missing piers. It was the choke point of their battle plan. Worse for them, it wasn't part of a barricade where they could attrition the Amazon numbers with vehicle mounted heavy weapons. The ditch ran north-south, bow shaped with the arch to the west and was over a kilometer from the camp.The flanks were purposefully strewn with huge boulders that limited traffic to horse and motorcycles, no four-wheelers. They had to have control of the bridge, so that's where I went."Charlotte, I'm going to the bridge," I whispered before slipping out of the blind. I didn't order Miyako to follow me and I was sure Charlotte wanted strangle me for departing from her protective custody.There are four kinds of fights, be they between armies, or individuals. Set-piece (sparring), assaults, ambushes and meeting engagements. I was about to be in the latter one. Meeting engagements happen when opposing forces are set on goals that unknowingly intersect one another. One of the most famous battles in US history, Gettysburg, was a meeting engagement.I was using the bone-dry culvert because we feared the Seven Pillars had replaced our snipers. Miyako was, somewhere else. The enemy commandos used the same conduit to avoid having the remaining Amazon pickets spot them and raising the alarm. I had little doubt that the three men speedily moving south were heading for the grotto and its three inhabitants (Charlotte, Miyako and me).Not knowing that I could both see ghosts and guessed who its demonic masters were, they assumed we were still in the caverns. Me not knowing how this whole ghost-scout thing worked, I assumed that I had a chance of surprising them at the bridge if I moved fast enough. In a final prick of irony, they misinterpreted the role their snipers played in our engagement.They believed that their snipers would alert them if anyone moved on the bridge, ignoring the fact that the snipers didn't have a complete view of the gulch. I was only using the big ditch because I was afraid they had taken out the Amazon snipers and now had the high ground, which turned out to be true. Thank you, Goddess Paranoia.My first tomahawk was in my left hand and my Glock-22 was in my right. My fear of snipers and the bend in the gully saved my life. We literally ran into each other, me and the first 7P soldier. His long barreled Type-05 was pointing past my left, his torso slammed into my pistol, ramming his front armored plate against it as it discharged.The proximity muffled the sound of the gunshot. The bullet failed to punch through his impressive body armor, but the resulting force knocked him down and out. Unfortunately, our shared momentum knocked my gun out of my grasp. My right hand went for tomahawk two. The flattened man's team mates swung their submachine guns my way.Halfway through his shift, a black dart flew out of the western darkness, past the first one, then snapped back. The action caused the hardy thread to wrap around the barrel of his weapon. I couldn't see her, but I knew it was Miyako with her flying wedge with the thread attached. The middle guy was startled and not moving as his training dictated.That allowed me to use him as a shield against the third guy. Right as 7P #2 decided to release his weapon, I kicked him hard into the confused man behind him. Neither man went down, but I still got what I wanted.Guy number three's main weapon was trapped to his right as I rushed his left. Vainly he tried to get an arm up to defend himself. My right tomahawk shattered his forearm at the elbow joint. Only the body armor on the inside of the blow stopped the appendage from falling off. My rational mind was catching up with my instincts.These men had on head-to-toe ballistic body suits with knee guards and solid ballistic inserts for the front and back of the torso. They had on some sort of dull, dark-grey respirator mask which was why the armless guy wasn't screaming his head off. They also had matte black circular ear protections and a type of high tech visor on the ears and eyes respectively.The sole survivor was falling back, drawing his silenced pistol while trying to put some distance between us and find Miyako at the same time. Dummy, tomahawks are designed for throwing. A bit of Amazons indignation was behind that toss. His visor was cut in two as my anger drove the blade 6 cm/2+ inches into his skull.I heard a sharp crack of a rock being shattered. Miyako's graceful flip landed her at my side. I ran to the last victim, put my foot on his chest and put my right hand on the tomahawk's shaft. The guy reached up and grabbed the thigh of the foot on his chest with both hands. Shit, the fucker wasn't dead!
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Chad Lohr takes us on a journey through ATV racing history, from piecing together 2-stroke TRX250Rs in the 80s and 90s to the transition into the 4-stroke era. With the unwavering support of his father, Chad mastered the art of preparation and resilience, laying the foundation for a career filled with championships and lessons that extended beyond the racetrack. Tune in to hear how Chad's evolution in racing set him up for success both on and off the track.The dominance of the TRX250R and the 2-stroke revolution. Transitioning to 4-stroke ATVs and adapting to the modern era. Insights into the pro class and lessons learned through decades of racing.Join us for a time-traveling ride with Chad Lohr as we explore the evolution of ATV racing and his personal growth. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like us wherever you can! Thank you for listening!
Send us a textMerisa Hendricks, a vibrant figure in the realm of women in motorsports, hails from Central Pennsylvania and began her journey on ATVs at the age of three. As she transitioned to racing in her twenties, Merisa became an advocate for the importance of networking, sportsmanship, and professionalism, values she believes are crucial for success beyond just driving skills. Her perspective highlights that companies in the industry appreciate competitors who conduct themselves responsibly and professionally, enhancing their chances for sponsorships and recognition. On the Women's Motorsports Network podcast, Merisa's story of perseverance and dedication underscores her belief that strong representation and community support are essential for women thriving in this traditionally male-dominated field.Support the show
Police say dirt bikes and ATVs are illegally driving on public roads in big groups that sometimes ignore traffic laws. Several Triangle law enforcement agencies are identifying and charging the riders as part of a task force. WRAL Investigates Producer Randall Kerr breaks down how social media is helping officers find suspects.
Sadie a seasoned adult entertainer, discussed her journey in the industry, highlighting her 20-year involvement and recent foray into modeling and OnlyFans. She shared her positive experiences, emphasizing the camaraderie and lack of negative encounters. Sadie mentioned her favorite part of the job is meeting new people and having unique experiences. She also talked about her travel goals, including visiting all 50 states and eventually traveling internationally. Sadie expressed her love for sports, particularly baseball, and her desire to sky dive in a scenic location. She concluded by mentioning her upcoming projects and conventions, including AVN and XBIZ. The conversation revolves around personal experiences and fears related to travel and heights.Sarah emphasizes the importance of trying new activities while traveling, sharing stories of staying in covered wagons, doing paintball, and riding ATVs. a fear of falling from heights, despite not being afraid of heights themselves. They discuss the safety of hot air balloons and the psychological aspect of feeling secure. The discussion also touches on the thickness of surfaces, like glass at the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and the morbid thoughts of falling from great heights. The conversation ends with the participants sharing their social media handles and promoting their work
Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Bill the Producer of one of the most anticipated sports shows of the year, The Great Rockies Sportshow! For the last 25 years this show has been bringing outdoor folks together to learn about the latest fishing, hunting, hiking and camping gear. Plus, the show always has the top experts in the world who teach the latest fishing and hunting techniques. Listen now and find out which experts are coming this year to teach the seminars! Not only that but Bill tells Rigger all about the fun things he has planned for the kids. Man! Your kids are going to love it! This podcast takes you behind the scenes with Bill filling you in on all the incredible folks from all over the world that will have booths at the show! Yeah, you will learn about taking hunting trips to Africa or fishing for monster Walleye in Canada and the list goes on and on. On top of all that you hear about a whole bunch of the latest RVs, Fifth Wheels, ATVs and more that will be at the show. Bill also has a very special guest that will be making an appearance every day of the show which will be happening in Billings Montana next week January 17th through the 19th at the MetraPark ExpoCenter. Who is this special guest you ask? Well, you have to listen to the podcast but we will give you a little hint, he is a movie star and he is also known as the King of Beasts! So get to listening and learn all about the Great Rockies Sportshow and then make plans to come to this incredible show!Links:To learn even more about the Great Rockies Sportshow click here.Click here for times and an interactive map of how to get to the ExpoCenter in Billings.If you would like to ask Bill any questions just click here to send him an email!What did you think of this podcast? Send your old buddy Downrigger Dale an email by clicking here. Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.
Ice fishing is an essential skill for anglers in colder climates like Wyoming. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know to stay safe, gear up, and reel in some big catches. Whether you're a seasoned ice angler or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable tips, gear recommendations, and techniques to make your ice fishing trips successful and enjoyable. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Ice Fishing Safety Essentials Understanding ice types (clear vs. cloudy) and recommended thicknesses for walking, ATVs, and vehicles. Must-have safety tools Navigating dangerous areas Gear Recommendations Fishing Gear: A breakdown of essential lures and how to use them. Specialized Rods: Tips for choosing rods specific to your target species Basic Tools: Ice scoops, tip-ups, pliers, knives, and equipment for on-the-go repairs. Tech Gear: The importance of sonar or flashers to locate fish and monitor their behavior. Comfort Gear Trip Preparation Plan Ahead: How to check ice conditions and why it's critical to monitor weather forecasts. Safety in Numbers Leave No Trace Advanced Tips for Early and Late Ice Using planks to navigate thinning edges safely during late ice Staying aware of wind conditions Thank You to Our Show Partners! The Angling Wisdom Podcast is brought to you by: PK Lures: High-performance lures for ice fishing. Use code WISDOM at pklure.com for 20% off. Kifaru International: Premium outdoor gear for every adventure. Visit kifaru.net and save 10% on your order. TB Custom Rods: Handcrafted fishing rods tailored to your needs. Visit tbcustomrods.com. Connect with Us See more at https://www.anglingwisdom.com Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: @AnglingWisdom Facebook: Angling Wisdom Podcast Thank you for listening to Angling Wisdom. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Tight lines and safe fishing! My Ice Fishing Equipment List Disclaimer: When you purchase through my affiliate links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Safety: Ice Picks for getting out of the water if you fall in - https://amzn.to/49XPyBM Tamping Bar to check thickness Rope - 50' of rope in case someone falls in. Make sure it is a good rope. https://amzn.to/49SCzkV Good winter clothing including insulated, waterproof footwear.: Ice bibs - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Ice jacket - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Head covering or beanie - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Beanie - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Gloves - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Hot Hands - https://amzn.to/4gUgxjT Ice cleats - https://amzn.to/4gwOHu5 Face covering in case of bitter cold and wind - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Sunglasses and sunscreen for face Fishing Equipment: Ice Auger - https://amzn.to/4gW8kLV Ice Scoop - https://amzn.to/4fCtkGJ Ice rods - www.tbcustomrods.com Jigging Spoons/Jigs - www.pklure.com - code “wisdom” for 20% off Tip Ups - If allowed, Check regulations - https://amzn.to/4guzKsA Pliers - https://amzn.to/3DAkZG8 knife - https://amzn.to/3BQDTrL Flasher/sonar - https://amzn.to/40ngJD3 Food/Water Sled and other important gear: Heat - https://amzn.to/3BCm67P Jet Sled or other sled - https://amzn.to/3ZV9tNd Seat - https://amzn.to/41Sf3T6 Fish shelter with anchors - https://amzn.to/41WoQYb
Discover how years of dedication and learning paid off for Danny Butler, turning his passion for ATVs into a thriving career. From riding ATVs as a young enthusiast to building engines for top companies at the ATV MX Nationals, Danny's journey is a testament to hard work and perseverance.Danny's start as a young ATV rider with no idea it would become his profession. Attending MMI to master engine building and expand his technical expertise. Gaining hands-on experience working with an independent dealer. Volunteering at ATV MX Nationals, which opened the door to his dream job.Follow Danny's inspiring journey in the ATV world! Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and follow us for more incredible stories. Thank you for your support!
In the second part of this special two-part series, host Leonard Duncan continues his role as the guest while Leon Spinden III unpacks even more of Leonard's extraordinary journey through the ATV industry. Picking up where Part 1 left off, Leonard shares deeper insights into the pivotal moments of his career, the groundbreaking innovations he witnessed, and the relationships he forged along the way.From fine-tuning machines to advising world-class racers, Leonard recounts stories of his global travels, collaborations with legendary teams, and his influence on the evolution of ATVs. This episode captures the passion, perseverance, and expertise of a man who helped shape the sport as we know it.Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the ATV industry through the eyes of a true legend. If you love hearing about the history, evolution, and future of ATV racing, make sure to subscribe to ATV-TALK on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your friends, and leave us a review to help spread the word about the stories that shaped the sport we love!”
Tonight I will be welcoming Waylon and Reno from Albert, Canada. I will also be speaking to Angel from GA. Reno writes "Hey Wes, been a listener of your show for a while now and I had a strange encounter on Thanksgiving (Canadian thanksgiving Oct 14th). Been hesitant to contact you about it but I thought you might want to hear it. I'm located in Northern Alberta. I'll start from the absolute start, my brother and a family friend went hunting around two years ago a few miles from my family friends house down an overgrown cut line that turns very swampy. My brother and him are avid hunters. It rained the night before and the ground was very soft as they went in on ATVs so my brother got off to see how bad one spot was to cross and noticed large footprints in the ground spacing around 8 feet apart in a straight line. They both never seen anything like that before so after leaving my brother came back to the spot and casted the track (I can send photos of the tracks and the print he casted) Fast forward to this Thanksgiving. Our family friend now lives in a different location, with a butcher living at that house. The butcher got a blood infection around a month before Thanksgiving and was in the hospital, so nobody was staying at that house for around a month. Me and my brother went to that place at around 11pm on the night before thanksgiving to use his smokehouse to smoke a biscuit for thanksgiving the next day. I stayed in my truck that was parked towards the overhead doors listening to music while it smoked while my brother stayed in the shop. I'm not very easily creeped out at all but the entire time I kept looking over my shoulder into the woods. I just had an eerie feeling the entire time sitting waiting for the meat to finish smoking. We finished up went back to my place in town and cooked it. Fast forward to Thanksgiving day. Me and my brother went back at around 2pm in the afternoon to use the shops butcher equipment to cut and package the meat. While my brother was inside I went to my truck to charge my vape. Across the gravel road lies a run down yard where a farmer has a run down trailer without siding with white paper exposed half blowing off and a couple of old beat up trashed vehicles. As I looked up after plugging in my vape I noticed through an opening in the trees there was a black figure that resembled a head moving out from behind the trees looking at me and moving back in, doing this continuously. I only noticed it because the white siding paper was directly behind it so it really stood out and it was the only thing moving because there was no wind that day. I stared at it for a few minutes trying to figure out what I was looking at and my brother eventually came looking for me and I pointed it out to him. We came to the conclusion that it was probably a person on a deck moving stuff in and out of the trailer. He went back inside and I kept looking at it and waved. About a minute after my brother went inside and after I waved this figure really started swaying fully into the opening and back behind the trees. I heard on your podcast of them doing this sort of thing but I blew it off thinking yeah right this has to be a person. I'm always teasing my brother about Bigfoot and now I'm seeing this from a yard that's a 10 minute drive from town? I eventually went inside helped my brother pack the meat and we left. There was no vehicle parked on the road or in the yard when we drove by and there was no deck on the side of the trailer where I saw the figure. That creeped me right out. We went back the next day to check out the yard and see if we could see if there was any evidence of something being there. We didn't find anything but I dropped my brother off exactly where the opening was and went back to the same spot in the yard where I stood the previous day to gauge how tall this was (I thought there was a deck where it was because it was so high up). There was an old junk truck near the opening and my brother stood inside of the door and put his hand all the way in the air and I could see the bottom of his fingers through the opening. After seeing that I got chills man. My brother is 6'3'' so whatever we saw was extremely tall. Would love to come on the show and talk about it if you'd like, don't want to use my actual name though. I feel like here in Northern Alberta Bigfoot encounters aren't too uncommon, I've heard accounts from family friends and my grandfather had a man that worked for him with a strange encounter building a dam with a family of the workers work from the other side of the river." Angel writes "I writing to let you know of some encounters I have had over the years. My first encounter took place in Gordon County , Sugar Valley Ga near Johns Mountain in the early fall of 2013 when this encounter took place it was myself, my ex husband, my mother, and inlaws, we were in what they call the upper field checking on the pumpkins they had planted after my in laws got done checking on everything we were all standing around talking when all of sudden a tree falls, keep in mind we hadn't had any rain in weeks and the ground was super dry, and no wind was blowing, I made the comment it's weird the tree just falls and jokingly i said maybe its a bigfoot and my mother in law laughs it off and states trees fall all the time, I remember my father in law as well having to put scarecrows up to get animals out of the crops, i remember several times him saying the watermelons and pumpkins being spilt open in halves it appeared something had purposely spilt them open and were eating the inside , this property boarder's the WMA . the second incident happened in a different area of the same property, a few weeks after the tree fall, my ex husband and I had just pulled in our drive way when his cousin came running out of the house with his shotgun saying something tall and dark was trying to get the chickens , he had fired his shot gun towards the chicken coop, and the upright figure ran off, i asked him was it a bear and he said no a bear doesn't run upright on 2 feet, i went into the house and came out a few minutes later to get something out of the car when i noticed a huge footprint, i called my ex husband and his cousin over to look at it and his cousin said thats no average foot print. keep in mind it had been raining and the footprint was very distinct that was the only noticeable foot print as the rest of the area was grassy. we guessimated the footprint was about 14 inches in length, and about 8 inches in width after noticing the footprint we just brushed it off an went back into the house, nothing else happened after that. the final incident happened in the winter of 2013 in a little community in gordon county ga called nickelsville on hwy 136 , me and my niece had just left my parents house and it was right at dusk my niece was driving and had turned onto hwy 136 off of hwy 225 heading back towards Resaca when a large upright hair covered creature crossed the road in front of us the creature crossed from left to right and took 2 steps to completely cross the road, my niece freaked out slammed on breaks and stopped in the middle of the road and asked what fuck was that , we were both shocked and terrified at what we had just seen, my niece was so upset that i had to drive home. we guessimated it to be around 7 feet tall. it scared my niece so bad that she didnt wanna go on that road for a long time, keep in mind this about 20 miles from fort mtn where there has been numerous sasquatch encounters."
In this special two-part series, host Leonard Duncan takes the guest seat as Leon Spinden III dives into Leonard's incredible journey through the ATV industry. From growing up as the son of a pioneer in the ATV phenomenon to developing a career that has spanned decades, Leonard shares stories of sitting on the shop floor in the 1970s, disassembling and reassembling carburetors, and transitioning from motorcycles to ATCs and, later, ATVs.With a preordained path in the ATV world, Leonard has traveled the globe, building, developing, and advising racers and teams, working with legends across multiple disciplines. This episode is a deep dive into the foundation and evolution of the ATV industry from someone who lived it firsthand.Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the ATV industry through the eyes of a true legend. If you love hearing about the history, evolution, and future of ATV racing, make sure to subscribe to ATV-TALK on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your friends, and leave us a review to help spread the word about the stories that shaped the sport we love!”
Seanbaby & Jamie Kelly welcome back special guest, Tom Reimann to the DOGGZZONE to do a little dumpster diving! Oh what treasures were found! Widely regarded as one of the most infamous bad movies ever to be put to celuloid, GARBAGE PAIL KIDS the MOVIE will hurt you. Never fear as the DOGGZZONE gang are here on their ATVs of hilarity to help salve the pain. Get your snot rags ready, things are about to get gross!
Welcome to Shop Talk with Leonard, an exclusive segment of ATV-TALK where seasoned ATV mechanic Leonard Duncan takes you into the heart of ATV maintenance, performance, and racing. After our Desert Prep episode, host Leonard Duncan felt inspired to dive deeper into the world of machine maintenance. In this follow-up episode, Leonard shares invaluable tips to help you prepare your 250R and 450 ATVs for any motorsports adventure. From essential maintenance practices to keeping your ATV in top shape during rugged conditions, Leonard also highlights must-have gear for a smooth and worry-free ride. Join us for real talk, practical advice, and insights straight from Leonard's shop to your ears. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a weekend warrior, this episode is packed with practical advice to keep you ready for the trail ahead!
In Episode 320, we sit down with Ian Thomas, an ATV racer and content creator who is carving out his place in the ATV industry. Growing up in the northern United States, Ian began his journey on utility ATVs, eventually transitioning to sport quads as he moved around the country.Ian is more than just a racer—he's a passionate advocate for mental health awareness among first responders and war heroes. Through his Square One Speed channel and work with Team Blind, Ian is helping to bring amputee-friendly racing machines to life alongside teammate Jason Zittel. Their mission is to make the thrill of desert racing accessible to everyone, especially those who have sacrificed so much for others.Join us as Ian shares his story, his vision for inclusivity in ATV racing, and how he's using his platform to inspire and uplift. Don't miss this incredible episode—be sure to subscribe, share, and spread the word!
The holiday season brings a lot of active, outdoor fun for kids — trampolines, bikes and even ATVs can bring excitement but also risks. James Gutheil, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Children's Health, shares his advice to reduce kids' risk of injury during holiday activities. He shares the most common injuries, ways to prevent accidents and signs that an injury needs medical attention. More ParentingU Resources: Learn more about keeping kids safe during the holidays on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/keeping-kids-safe-during-the-holidays-tips-to-avoid-breaks-sprains-and-other-injuries/ Learn more about Dr. Gutheil: https://doctors.lourdesrmc.com/provider/james-p-gutheil/2955594? Enjoy the holidays with peace of mind and keep your kids active and safe!
Learn money saving travel trips here - MK120 - How to backpack Europe - https://youtu.be/pFtwBOMdczYA travel guide on transportation, lodging, and food in Skiathos, Greece. Traveling around Skiathos, Greece is a breeze, thanks to its well-connected transportation options and compact size. The island is known for its scenic beauty, and getting around allows you to experience everything from stunning beaches to charming villages. Skiathos Town is the main hub, where you can explore on foot or take advantage of local buses that run regularly to popular spots like Koukounaries Beach and Achladies. For more flexibility, car rentals and ATVs are popular choices, allowing you to explore hidden beaches and remote areas. You can also hop on a water taxi or enjoy a relaxing boat tour around the island's beautiful coastline. Whether you're visiting famous landmarks or discovering quiet coves, Skiathos offers an easy and enjoyable travel experience for all types of adventurers.Previous episodes-MK143 - Santorini, Greece - https://youtu.be/u_2t3TJ78ZwMK141 - Capri, Italy - https://youtu.be/7vEjt1GRbZUMK138 - Ischia, Italy - https://youtu.be/sEDYt5B8WTkMK136 - Valetta, Malta - https://youtu.be/Uq92pOzd2ugMK131 - Menorca, Spain - https://youtu.be/F7yKzU8AOQ8MK127 - Kauai, Hawaii - https://youtu.be/g5gzC8nLfTMMK126 - Berlin, Germany - https://youtu.be/DKSpGvSsN8YMK125 - Split, Croatia - https://youtu.be/z3Okr-kjCtoMK124 - Cinque Terre, Italy - https://youtu.be/L_y1Znpx-UIMK123 - Finale Ligure, Italy - https://youtu.be/W_vvRjbbNykMK122 - Monaco - https://youtu.be/JxhjHNlfnZ4MK121 - Nice, France - https://youtu.be/bVTU_XMjZ-gMK120 - How to backpack Europe - https://youtu.be/pFtwBOMdczYMK86 - Venice - https://youtu.be/sPGUJ7VHMCEMK85 - Vienna - https://youtu.be/DK6G7RB9g_kMK84 - Dubrovnik - https://youtu.be/FD_xIqmV4w4MK45 - Dublin - https://youtu.be/DYDSk7pBbNUMK44 - Marseille - https://youtu.be/TQrESbBJ7QYMK43 - Palma de Mallorca - https://youtu.be/YtOHgY67XoIMK42 - Amsterdam - https://youtu.be/CJxlYIoon00Opening song “Tou Antra Tou Pola Vari" performed by Giannis Ntounias.All production by Cody Maxwell.Artwork by Cody Maxwell.Opening graphic assets by BoxOfMotion.Maps by Google Earth.sharkfyn.commaxwellskitchenpodcast.com
Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Spend an old-fashioned holiday on the frontier with New Salem's Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains festival…a new connector trail links Chief Logan State Park with the Hatfield McCoy Trails…and get your fill of West Virginia stories with a Mountain State reading list…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV NEWS – Fort New Salem invites the community to celebrate the holidays with a unique look back at Christmas traditions during its 50th annual Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains festival. The nationally recognized event, held at the frontier settlement in Salem, Harrison County, transports visitors to a mid-19th century Appalachian Christmas. This year's event takes place over four days — Nov. 30, Dec. 1, and Dec. 7-8 — The festival highlights the historic and cultural folkways of the Scotch-Irish, English and German settlers who shaped West Virginia. Visitors will experience a panorama of music, food, heritage skills and traditions representing the diverse beliefs and customs of the season. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/50th-annual-spirit-of-christmas-in-the-mountains-set-at-fort-new-salem-west-virginia/article_be69a8a8-9b9f-11ef-8dcf-373358fb8d3a.html #2 – From WV STATE PARKS – The newly opened connector trail at Chief Logan State Park is designed to take your ATV adventures to the next level. Linking Chief Logan to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails, this connector trail provides riders with easy access to the Bearwallow Trail System. Known for its challenging terrain and stunning views, Bearwallow is one of the most popular systems within the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. With a designated ATV parking lot in the park, riders can now easily transition from Chief Logan to Bearwallow without the hassle of loading and unloading their ATVs. This access makes it easier than ever to extend your adventure, allowing you to spend more time on the trails and less time on logistics. To reserve lodging at Chief Logan, visit wvstateparks.com and get ready to go four-wheelin' in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/this-new-connector-trail-makes-atv-adventures-better-at-chief-logan-state-park/ #3 – From WV LIVING – In celebration of West Virginia's independent bookstores, West Virginia Living presents a shopping list to take when you visit them. From “The Glass Castle” to “The Mothman Prophecies” to the children's classic, “Shiloh,” the list includes must-reads, lesser-known works by acclaimed authors, critical histories, the stories behind Mountain State icons, and perspectives that have reshaped our understanding of West Virginia. Buy these books through your local independent bookstore or check them out of your public library, and then use the list to inspire your literary ramblings through these West Virginia hills. Read more: https://wvliving.com/wv-living-magazines-51-books-every-west-virginian-should-read/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
East and Alexander shutdown, Kia Boyz, and ATVs in the Streets. Mark and Shane breakdown all of the Rochester news of the week.
In this solo episode, Dr. Eryn breaks down the top "don'ts" every parent should know to keep their kids safe and healthy. From the dangers of ATVs and off-roading to the rising risks of vaping, melatonin misuse, and gun safety, Dr. Eryn covers the most critical issues impacting children's safety today. She also tackles the alarming trends in teen motor vehicle accidents, firearm-related deaths, and drug overdoses, sharing the latest CDC data and expert insights. If you're a parent looking to protect your kids from preventable harm, this episode is packed with essential information to help you navigate today's biggest health and safety threats. Coach VinnyEmail: vinny@balancedbodies.ioInstagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodiesFacebook: Vinny Russo Dr. ErynEmail: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.ioInstagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies|Facebook: Eryn Stansfield LEGION 20% OFF CODEGo to https://legionathletics.com/ and use the code RUSSO for 20% off your order!
For Angela Moore, a love for riding ATVs quickly turned into an opportunity to race and conquer the competition. This episode dives into her journey as one of the most fearless and accomplished women in the sport.Explore Angela's path as she built her reputation as a fearless competitor, racing in highly competitive women's classes and against the men, showcasing her prowess in both MX and off-road racing.In the early 2000s, Angela Moore was redefining women's ATV racing with her incredible winning streaks, setting a standard in the Women's class that hadn't been seen before. Despite her success in MX racing on the East Coast, Angela took her talents to the West, where she focused on off-road racing. Her dominant presence continued to grow as she took on new challenges, proving her versatility and unmatched skill. Whether it was winning MX races on the East Coast or dominating off-road courses in the West, Angela Moore's legacy in ATV racing remains unmatched. Tune in to hear the thrilling story of Angela Moore, a true trailblazer in women's professional ATV racing. Don't forget to share her inspiring journey with family and friends. Thank you for your support!
Ever wondered what it takes to revolutionize an industry from the ground up? Join us in this episode of the Shed Geek podcast as we sit down with the dynamic duo, Adrian and Owen from Innovations Manufacturing. Learn how Owen transitioned from a 20-year career in sheds to pioneering unique products like flush-fitting ramps that solve real-world problems. Plus, Adrian offers a glimpse into the challenges and excitement of introducing new shed accessories to the market, making this a can't-miss episode for anyone curious about innovation and entrepreneurship.Discover the game-changing benefits of shed accessories that make life easier for shed owners. From the rising popularity of aluminum ramps to the clever integration of sill plates and ramps, we unpack the practical solutions Adrian and his team bring to the table. Their commitment to exceptional customer service, even in the face of misuse or overloading, sets a new standard in the industry. And if you're looking for a ramp that's perfect for anything from ATVs to trucks, you'll find invaluable insights here.What happens when sheer persistence meets a thrilling adventure on a mountain trail? Adrian shares a captivating story of a truck mishap in Colorado, culminating in a dramatic rescue. We also delve into the personal histories of our guests—Adrian's fascinating upbringing in France and Owen's early days in the shed industry. Finally, we gear up for the upcoming Shed Show, where you'll get the chance to see Innovations Manufacturing's impressive offerings in person. Tune in for a blend of innovation, personal stories, and industry insights that underscore the importance of hard work and dedication.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Union Grove LumberShed ProLiftifyMobeno Solar SolutionsRTO SmartShed Geek Marketing
From large bulldozers to small ATVs, habitat management often necessitates the use of heavy machinery. And safely transporting and using that equipment ensures we protect the people and the land engaged in this critical work! In this episode, the fourth in our Habitat Safety Miniseries, Adam visits with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Heavy Equipment Manager for Region 3 in the upper Midwest, Clint DeMenge. Clint shares his knowledge from a career operating and training others to safely operate all kinds of heavy equipment to help habitat managers think about safely transporting and operating equipment! Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm Resources mentioned in the show: Determine if you need a CDL and how to get one by searching your state DOT. Here's the page from Iowa: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/cdl/How-to-get-a-CDL/Do-I-need-a-CDL Ritchie Brother's equipment specs to learn your load size: https://www.ritchiespecs.com/ 811 Call Before You Dig: https://call811.com/811-In-Your-State Logging safety videos from Minnesota OSHA: https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workplace-safety-and-health/mnosha-wsc-logging-safety-videos Clint mentioned “safety walk arounds” and suggested you Google it. Here's one we found! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIZcC_NRoOE
From large bulldozers to small ATVs, habitat management often necessitates the use of heavy machinery. And safely transporting and using that equipment ensures we protect the people and the land engaged in this critical work! In this episode, the fourth in our Habitat Safety Miniseries, Adam visits with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Heavy Equipment Manager for Region 3 in the upper Midwest, Clint DeMenge. Clint shares his knowledge from a career operating and training others to safely operate all kinds of heavy equipment to help habitat managers think about safely transporting and operating equipment! Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm Resources mentioned in the show: Determine if you need a CDL and how to get one by searching your state DOT. Here's the page from Iowa: https://iowadot.gov/mvd/cdl/How-to-get-a-CDL/Do-I-need-a-CDL Ritchie Brother's equipment specs to learn your load size: https://www.ritchiespecs.com/ 811 Call Before You Dig: https://call811.com/811-In-Your-State Logging safety videos from Minnesota OSHA: https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workplace-safety-and-health/mnosha-wsc-logging-safety-videos Clint mentioned “safety walk arounds” and suggested you Google it. Here's one we found! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIZcC_NRoOE
Our conversation with Emmy Award-winning editor Lyric Ramsey was a whole vibe. Lyric's eclectic credits include Below Deck, MasterChef Junior, Sweet Life: Los Angeles, Project Runway Junior as well as A Black Lady Sketch Show, On My Block, Clarice, The Goldbergs, Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story, You People, Real Housewives of Atlanta, the BET Hip Hop Awards and I Love New York. Also, no shade to any of our previous guests but if we had a Post In Black best-dressed award, Lyric Ramsey would be the recipient. Business equestrian is how she referred to it and honestly, it's perfect. It's no surprise that we begin with fashion as we talk about how Lyric earned the Emmy for Drive with Swizz Beatz, a Hulu docuseries that explores the art cars, oversized ATVs and car clubs that decorate Houston, Texas. Having loved film and television from a young age, this Howard University grad talks about being back home in California after graduation and while leaving an appointment at a salon, seeing a film crew in action on Crenshaw Boulevard in Inglewood. She ended up getting hired on the spot as a set production assistant. We talk about her love of the post-production space and why perseverance and optimism are very crucial attributes to hold tight to despite shifts in the industry. We get into what it means to have job insecurity and the side effects of gate-keeping. We talk about nerding out on editing and why it's important to know multiple platforms and constantly expand upon your skills. Steadily clear throughout the entirety of our conversation is that Lyric is a true blue creative. It shines. It also perfectly illustrates how following one's passion can lead to a longevity of not only satisfaction but success and elevation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack/support
Vehicle based adventures Mostly Jeep stuff but… I coach my daughters Softball team so some Softball content too. Occasionally a small home farm, tractors, ATVs, golf carts, trucks. Formerly 1870 Garage https://www.youtube.com/@1870offroad --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maranatha-ministries/support
Join us as we spend time with Wayne Matlock, who grew up riding ATVs and motorcycles in the desert with his family. This early exposure helped him build a skill set he continues to use today. In the early 90s, Wayne Matlock began his racing career during the reign of the TRX 250R in the ATV world.Wayne Matlock's journey from his beginnings in desert racing during the peak of the 2-stroke era to his successful career with modern 4-stroke engines, backed by factory support.Wayne Matlock entered the desert racing scene at one of its highest points, transitioning from the 2-stroke era to the modern 4-stroke period with strong factory support.Wayne has collaborated with Factory Bombardier (CAN-AM), Suzuki, and Honda, racing across Southern California, Nevada, and Baja California, Mexico.For the Matlocks, legacy and family racing in Baja is a way of life. Supporting an orphanage, building winning race programs, and running a family business, Wayne Matlock has established a lasting name in the desert community.As Wayne Matlock shares his captivating stories of ATV racing across the desert, please share this episode with family and friends. Thank you for listening!
Craig and Emily talk about Spokane, riding ATVs, and vacuuming at 2 AM. Get your tickets now for The Loosey Goosey Tour! - http://craigconant.com/shows/ Get some Colors, and get your mind right! https://colorsgummies.net/ Discount code: loosey15 Follow Emily Wemily! IG - https://www.instagram.com/emilythephotographer_/ Follow Craig! TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@craigpconant/ IG - https://instagram.com/craigpconant/ Merch - https://craigconantstore.com/ Komi - https://craigconant.komi.io/ Small Business Plugs: Need a natural, holistic facial or some Ayurvedic healing? Contact Cynthia at Ritual Skin and Soul: https://instagram.com/livecynplyayurveda/ https://instagram.com/ritualskinandsoul/ Kettlebells South Bay - https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellssouthbay/ PV Coin Exchange - https://palosverdescoinexchange.com/ Deadlight Visions Graphic Design - https://instagram.com/deadlightvisions/ Donny Honcho's Healthy Pet Products - https://linktr.ee/localdogdaddy Swank Hank's Handmade EDC - https://swankhanks.com/ Glitch Pudding, Acrylic Artist - https://instagram.com/glitchpudding/ Hoobs Glass Art - https://www.hoobsglass.net/ Craig's Holistic Doctors: Dr. Jay - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsjay/ PBC Health - https://www.instagram.com/pbchealthwellness/ Robert Kiyosaki - Liabilities to Assets - https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8vD_XO0vUU Healing affirmations: Louise Hay - https://youtu.be/lz16YqpWkz4 Wayne Dyer - https://youtu.be/44ImQV46lF4 Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - https://youtube.com/watch?v=14JxE7i0EPc Louise Hay Sleep Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8bHR4o7E0 Craig's favorite healers: Esther Hicks (AKA Abraham Hicks) Joe Dispenza Bruce Lipton Dr. Sebi Also shout out to these light workers giving out that lost knowledge: Dr. Delbert Blair Dolores Cannon Santos Bonnaci
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