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For their monthly discussion, Chris Holman welcomes Nicole Noll-Williams back to the MBN studio at the Capital Region International Airport. Nicole Noll-Williams, is president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, MI. Chris had several things to catch up on with Nicole for May 2025: Apple Vacations returns to Lansing for 2026 with a new destination: nonstop flights to Cancun, Punta Cana and Los Cabos? Real ID just went into effect, any problems, or smooth adoption? What's the latest for Breeze Airways? Where do renovation plans stand mid-Spring 2025? {Here's a recent releaser about some of this news}: Apple Vacations returns to Lansing for 2026 with a new destination: nonstop flights to Cancun, Punta Cana and Los Cabos LANSING, Mich.— Apple Vacations announced they are returning their international Exclusive Nonstop Vacations Flights (ENVFs) service to the Capital Region International Airport (LAN) for the 2026 season. ALG Vacations (ALGV) brands Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, and Travel Impressions are now taking reservations for nonstop flights from LAN to three very popular destinations: Cancun, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and new for 2026 to Los Cabos, Mexico. The nonstop service begins Jan. 24, 2026, and runs through April 1, 2026. Designed with travelers in mind, ENVFs optimize beach time with early arrivals and late departures. The flights will be operated by GlobalX utilizing spacious and comfortable Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. New for 2026 is the addition of nonstop flights to Los Cabos, Mexico. Nestled at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos is a premier resort destination, featuring golden beaches, world-class golf, vibrant nightlife and breathtaking winter whale sightings. Beyond relaxing on the beautiful beaches, Cabo is the Marlin Capital of the world, making sportfishing a must-do activity for all skill levels. “We are so thrilled that Apple Vacations will be back to LAN next year and are especially excited to have a new destination for 2026 – Los Cabos, Mexico,” said Nicole Noll-Williams, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA). “These nonstop flights to Mexico and the Dominican Republic are another reminder that LAN is a gateway to popular vacation destinations around the world.” Beginning Jan. 24, 2026, nonstop flights from LAN to Cancun will depart three times weekly – Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Nonstop flights from LAN to Punta Cana will depart two times weekly – Sundays and Thursdays. Finally, beginning Jan. 30, 2026 nonstop flights from LAN to Los Cabos will depart once per week on Fridays. Preferred Perks Plus or Premium Class reservations are also offered. For additional information visit www.FlyLansing.com, or contact your local travel agent to book your trip. ### » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ About the Capital Region International Airport The Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA) owns and operates the Capital Region International Airport (LAN), Mason Jewett Field Airport (TEW) and Port Lansing – a global logistics center and mid-Michigan's only U.S. Port of Entry. The Capital Region International Airport is an important asset in the mid-Michigan community, driving $1 billion annually in economic impact with 700 people employed at the airport. The airport welcomes more than 352,000 visitors each year to connect throughout the country and the world. In addition to providing corporate and general aviation,....

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 378The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraSaint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Junipero Serra, 1713-1784; for 18 years he worked in Mexico and the Baja Peninsula; traveled with Jose de Galvez to present-day Monterey, California; the first mission founded was San Diego; other missions followed--Monterey/Carmel (1770), San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771), San Luís Obispo (1772), San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776), Santa Clara (1777), San Buenaventura (1782); ywelve more were founded after Serra’s death; he baptized over 6,000 people, and confirmed 5,000; he brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith, but also a decent standard of living Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/1/25 Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27

Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico's Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, food, and camera strapped to his board. His goal was to document the journey and raise awareness about the vaquita, an endangered porpoise native to the region.Connect with Sean: Website InstagramPurchase Sean's book, Paddling with PorpoiseThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Ocean Bottle 

LIVE FROM RADIOKISMET WITH CHRISTOPHER PLANT AT THE MODERN ELDER ACADEMY! This episode was recorded on the campus of The Modern Elder Academy on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula during a retreat led by Stacy Peralta: Radical Transitions-The Courage to Reinvent Yourself. In this episode, Stacy and I discuss his early decision to become the master of his own education while developing the habits that would help him become a history making skateboard company founder, team leader and celebrated filmmaker. Stacy has led an incredibly unique life but that life was not without its own challenges. Stacy shares his hard-earned wisdom in this intimate episode that is packed with compelling insight, deep empathy and abundant compassion. If you are interested in learning more about The Modern Elder Academy, please visit their website at MEAWISDOM. You can learn more about Stacy Peralta's incredible artwork on the Stacy Peralta Instagram Page.  

Often neglected, the archaeology of Mexico's Baja Peninsula remains mysterious and problematic.

We've got some great guests for you checking in from the Washington Sportsmen's Show to include: 1.  Lester Blahuta with Lester's Marine Gear specializing in made in the USA crab pots, shrimp pots, crawfish traps and more. 2.  Leonard Phillips with Baja Pirates offering saltwater fishing trips on both the Pacific Side and in the Sea of Cortez on the Baja Peninsula in Mexio. 3.  Mike Codino who shares details about the award-winning Penn Fathom Electric Reel, which is now available for sale 4.  Keith "Catfish" Sutton shares how he catches catfish in the dead of winter   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com www.lesterscrabposts.com www.bajapirates.com www.pennfishing.com  www.catfishnow.com   

Jesse Ventura has had many lives as a Navy SEAL, a star of pro wrestling, an actor, and as governor of Minnesota. Listen to Michael's 2008 conversation with Ventura about his then-new book "Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!" - the story of his controversial gubernatorial years and his life since deciding not to seek a second term as governor in 2002. Written with award-winning author Dick Russell at a secluded location on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, Ventura's bestselling book reveals for the first time why he left politics and what might be next. Original air date 23 May 2008. The book was published on April 1, 2008.

Sean Jansen is a freelance writer and seasonal wilderness guide in Yellowstone National Park. He's intense, slightly awkward, and deeply committed to dancing with the more raw frequencies of human experience. I love this guy. During his off-season from guiding, he partakes in a litany of expeditions from thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to his recent trip, standup paddling more than 1,000 miles down the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. Through recovery from alcoholism, he has moved into a van and spends his time flying fishing trout streams, training for ultra-marathons, and searching the coast for unsurfed waves. With a passion for wilderness and wild places, he often takes his pen and paper on trips and finds ways that the outdoor recreation activities he loves can give back to conservation and environmental areas in need. Follow him on Instagram and read his new book, Paddling with Porpoise.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sean Jansen is a freelance writer and seasonal wilderness guide in Yellowstone National Park. He's intense, slightly awkward, and deeply committed to dancing with the more raw frequencies of human experience. I love this guy. During his off-season from guiding, he partakes in a litany of expeditions from thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to his recent trip, standup paddling more than 1,000 miles down the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. Through recovery from alcoholism, he has moved into a van and spends his time flying fishing trout streams, training for ultra-marathons, and searching the coast for unsurfed waves. With a passion for wilderness and wild places, he often takes his pen and paper on trips and finds ways that the outdoor recreation activities he loves can give back to conservation and environmental areas in need. Follow him on Instagram and read his new book, Paddling with Porpoise.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

This week Reid and Dan host international artist, Kip Moore, out in God's Country. The guys dive head first into breaking down the shift the Nashville music community is seeing, the art of original songwriting, and what it's been like witnessing the massive changes over the last 15 years. Kip shares his most recent adventure of taking a nine-day motorcycle trip down the coast of California and into the Baja Peninsula that has Reid and Dan terrified on his behalf. The discussion of work/life balance is a common theme throughout the episode as they chat about Kip's new song that is setting a precedent for his next chapter as an artist.  God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater Merch More from MeatEaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex and Paulina are our first guests from Mexico. And they seem to have many of the same challenges as in the rest of North America - problems with Chinese products and standards and certifications, for example. They are making headway on light pollution however, starting with some dark sky compliant areas in the Baja Peninsula and working its way through Mexico. Alex is an Architect and Lighting Designer from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. With extensive experience in lighting design, mainly in the industrial and commercial sectors. He has collaborated on multiple projects to achieve green certifications, such as LEED. He is a university lecturer, teaching Lighting courses in the Architecture program. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he has conducted various workshops where light is the medium for expressing ideas. Co-founder with his wife Paulina of Wawa Lighting. Paulina is an architect from the National Technological Institute of Mexico and holds a master's degree in Lighting Design from Aalborg University in Denmark. She has over 10 years of experience collaborating on hospitality, residential, urban, and industrial projects in Mexico, the United States, and Europe. She is the co-founder of Wawa Lighting, an architectural lighting design firm. Committed to education, she actively participates in courses, diploma programs, master's programs, and workshops, where she seeks to share knowledge about the culture of light and dark skies. 

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 377The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraSaint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Monday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Junipero Serra, 1713-1784; born on Spain's island of Mallorca, and joined the Franciscans; set out to convert native peoples in the New World; worked in central Mexico and the Baja Peninsula, and then traveled 900 miles north to set his first mission, San Diego; other missions followed; Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples--but he baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000; he gave the Native Americans the faith and a decent standard of living Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/1/24 Gospel: Matthew 8:18-22

As many of you know, we spent the coldest months of winter exploring the Baja Peninsula. This episode is about our experience.Want more The On Purpose Podcast?Find full episodes and more! Check in on Instagram , FacebookFind Us on iTunes, Spotify and anywhere you listen to podcasts!Connect with Jerrod!Linkedin, InstagramGet My Book! (Now available as an Audio Book)

Embark on a journey less ordinary with the indomitable Kristin Hanes, our guide from the Wayward Home podcast and website, as she shares her transformation from a conventional lifestyle to one of boundless exploration. Kristin's leap from radio journalism to steering the helm of her online presence unveils the allure of van and boat life, from the Baja Peninsula to the European van trails, she narrates a life where every day is a new horizon.Sail through the practicalities of nomadic existence with Kristin as she narrates the intricacies of boatyard camaraderie and the unexpected splendors found in the everyday. The tapestry of her tales extends from the Sea of Cortez to the grandeur of the Dolomites, where mountain huts serve gourmet delights. This episode doesn't just recount travel adventures; it probes the delicate balance of sustaining a traveling lifestyle with real-world demands, exploring how Kristin turned her blog into a flourishing business amidst the tumultuous seas of digital algorithms and the challenges of zoning laws for unique dwellings like shipping container homes.Wrap up your listen with an assortment of stories that celebrate the communal spirit of van and boat life, from sharing trail snacks across the globe to the vibrant customs that unite nomads during festive occasions. Kristin's narrative continues to inspire as she gives us a peek into her future plans, including sailing to the South Pacific and mountain biking expeditions. Her journey underscores the freedom found in simplicity and the community created amongst those who wander, inviting you to consider the road less traveled and the connections made along the way. You can find Kristin Hanes here:Website:https://www.thewaywardhome.com/YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@TheWaywardHome/Podcast:http://www.pod.link/1588760553/Instagram:http://www instagram.com/thewaywardhomeKristin's Book - Van Life Italiahttps://sales.thewaywardhome.com/van-life-italia/Map of the Dolomites in ItalySupport the showPlease download, like, subscribe, share a review, and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/HostsCarol: https://www.instagram.com/carol.work.lifeKristen: https://www.instagram.com/team_wake/ If you can, please support the show or you can buy us a coffee.

If you find yourself planning an excursion to the Baja Peninsula, be sure to add in the many Baja breweries to your travel plans, including Mulegé Brewing Co in the adorable seaside town of Mulegé, Baja California Sur.Mulegé Brewing planted roots directly in town in 2019 and soon grew out of their space. But not their roots, which will always be planted firmly within the Mulegé community. Now, conveniently located on Mexico Highway 1, the infamous transpeninsular highway that takes travelers through an array of stark desert beauty and glistening coastal aquamarine waters of the Sea of Cortez, Mulegé Brewing is a must-stop.Meet Brian and Miguel from Mulegé Brewing CoAnd that is exactly what happened to Brian Attard, owner of Mulegé Brewing Co. His first trip to Baja became his destiny. Rounding the corner into Santa Rosalia, his first glance of the Sea of Cortez called him home. And his retirement became a new endeavor. He and his wife, Anna Katherine, opened Mulegé Brewing Co, bringing a much needed craft brewery into the Baja craft beer scene.Miguel Ramirez, Mulegé Brewing Co's brewer, also fell in love with Mulegé when he came to visit from Venezuela. A chemistry teacher turned brewer, Miguel is Brian's brother-in-law, and eager to expand his love of craft beer and brewing, while helping to build a family owned and operated business.Join us as we chat with Brian and Miguel about owning a brewery in Baja California Sur, the joys of traveling and living here, and the community that you'll find all along the way.Click here for the full show notes, images, links, and more.Connect with Mulegé Brewing CoKM South of Pemex, México 1 KM 128 1, 23900 Heroica Mulegé, B.C.S.FacebookInstagramConnect with Us:The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life, where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs.We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!"Subscribe to Living a Stout Life:NewsletterYouTubeFacebookInstagramBuy Us a Beer:Like our podcast? Help keep it going with a donation for a beer. We'll even zoom ya for a happy hour, if you'd like. Or meet up in person if we can. Click here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/craft-beer-travel-and-adventure/donations

Our Christmas Special Episode, details the shark the has the most Christmas spirt - The Megalodon! Miles has exciting new evidence that maybe their is something to this shark?!Trey has some interesting information who took the UFO Photo from the "I want to believe posters, " Flying Saucers were not the only thing this interesting man was seeing. Our Special Guest is Paleontologist - Tyler Greenfield. He gives an excellent defense against miles' "new information about Megalodon." Tyler has published papers on the topic, and you can learn more about his work here.The Monster Quest - S03E07 - Mega Jaws - Investigating sightings of a 60-foot shark that might be a giant new species or a prehistoric survivor in the waters off Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Mexican sailors report being stalked by the `Black Demon'.Support the show

TIME STAMPS: 02:29 How Baja Gold Living Sea Salt is sourced. 05:21 CURRENCY: A brief history of sea salt, and how it is different than TABLE SALT. 09:32 The natural process of obtaining salt water to be evaporated from the Baja Peninsula and the Sea of Cortez. 12:07 MAGNESIUM LEVELS of leading salt companies that source from the PACIFIC OCEAN. 14:49 What is the difference between a freshly sourced sea salt and PINK HIMALAYAN SALT? How is it different than REDMOND REAL SALT? 19:39 Moisture and nutrient profiles of MALDON and other sea salts. 22:02 Practical uses of NATURAL GRAIN CRYSTALS and FIND GROUND SALTS. 23:50 The PEANUT BUTTER and HONEY analogy! 26:06 The VITAL ROLE that salt plays in your body. 31:01 Is sea salt CONTAMINATED with MERCURY and other TOXIC HEAVY METALS?! 37:05 EPSOM SALT, DEAD SEA SALT, and BATH SALT BLENDS. https://bajagoldsaltco.com/ IG: bajagoldsaltco Shop Natural Sea Salts: https://supersetyourlife.com/collections/sea-salts Mark Ennis Consultations & Coaching Inquiries: https://instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= SUPERSET Coaching membership inquiries: https://calendly.com/ssyl/meet-greet

In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down with Michael Sileck from Baja Gold Salt Co. - Artisanal, Unprocessed, All-Natural Sea Salt As Nature Intended Baja Gold is an unrefined sea salt harvested solely through solar evaporation in mineral rich waters off the Baja Peninsula, allowing it to retain over 90 essential minerals and trace elements found in ocean water.  Its unique source gives Baja Gold significantly higher levels of bioavailable macro elements like potassium, magnesium, and calcium, and micro ‘trace' elements such as zinc, boron, manganese, molybdenum, and more. compared to common sea salts. Tracy and Michael have an in-depth discussion on what makes Baja Gold the purest salt on the market. They explore how Baja Gold's ocean source and thorough independent testing sets it apart from other salts. They also uncover fascinating history behind Baja Gold's origin and roots in cellular agriculture and one doctor's mission to solve declining human health. Additionally, Michael provides tips on identifying quality sea salts, optimizing hydration and health through mineral-rich salt, and naturally boosting garden vitality with salt. Tune in to learn why Baja Gold is truly the world's purest and most nutritious salt. Enjoy the show!   Explore Baja Gold Products: BajaGoldSaltCo.com Use code HYDRATE to get 10% off of your order   Connect with Tracy: Website: TracyDuhs.com HYDRATE BOOK: https://tracyduhs.com/product/hydrate-with-tracy-duhs/ Tracy's Hydration essentials: Hydration – The Sanctuary Wellness Experience at sanctuarysd.com   More information on deuterium depleted water: Subscribe and Save: https://bit.ly/3p3F1lz Use code TRACYDUHS for 20% + 10% of subscription   Connect with Tracy on Instagram @TRACYDUHS

Bryce Menzies capped off a dominant 2023 SCORE World Desert Championship over the weekend by earning the overall win in the 56th SCORE Baja 1000, teaming up with Tavo Vildosola and Andy McMillin to conquer more than 1300 miles up the Baja Peninsula from La Paz to Ensenada. The win made him the 2023 Trophy Truck class champion with three wins in four races, as well as just the 10th driver in history to have won the Baja 1000, Baja 500, and San Felipe 250. Menzies' accolades extend far beyond SCORE or even just the desert, though; from short course championships in multiple classes, to a pair of wins in the unique Red Bull Frozen Rush, to a 379-foot jump over a New Mexico ghost town to set a Guinness World Record, his name is a consistent presence in record books of all types.Listen Now: Check out this episode featuring Bryce from March 2018! Other guests include NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown and fellow Baja 1000 champion Justin Lambert.Be sure and find a General Tire for your ride here: General TireSubscribe here to the show: Apple PodcastsFollow us on YouTube here: Jim Beaver on YouTubeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1021001/advertisement

On August 18, the National Hurricane Center issued the first Southern California tropical storm watch in history as Hurricane Hilary barreled up the coast. At its worst, Hilary was a category four Pacific Hurricane, which hit 145 mile per hour winds, brought flooding, mudslides, and torrential rainfall to the Pacific Coast of Mexico, the Baja California Peninsula and the Southwestern United States, and broke state rainfall records as far away as Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Oregon.,In California, portions of I-8, I-10, I-15, SR 14, and the Pacific Coast Highway closed due to flooding and rockslides; more than 5,000 customers in LA were left without electricity, and rainfall totals reached as high as 11.74 inches around San Jacinto Peak. The worst of the damage, however, was in Mexico, where nearly 1,900 people were evacuated to shelters in the Baja Peninsula and the country has faced two casualties. In Los Angeles, this was many people's first hurricane, and while understandable that people may not have known what to do, it was a bit surprising to see the degree to which individuals failed to heed basic safety recommendations and downplayed the storm on social media. Ethan explores how climate change and El Niño could have impacted this historically unusual storm and why the response from Angelenos was so unsettling in this week's “Tip of the Iceberg.” The Sweaty Penguin is presented by Peril and Promise: a public media initiative from The WNET Group in New York, reporting on the issues and solutions around climate change. You can learn more at pbs.org/perilandpromise. Support the show and unlock exclusive merch, bonus content, and more for as little as $5/month at patreon.com/thesweatypenguin. CREDITS Writer: Ethan Brown, Velina Georgi, Mo Polyak, Emma Quarequio Fact Checker: Ainsley Jane Tambling Editor: Megan Antone, Saige Gipson Producers: Ethan Brown, Hallie Cordingley, Shannon Damiano, Owen Reith Ad Voiceover: Mo Polyak Music: Brett Sawka The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of Peril and Promise or The WNET Group.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023. Bohnet Music Academy Isn’t it about time to take action on how you're going to give your children and grandchildren a good music education? Moses, David, and all the Saints of the church have worshiped God with musical might, so let’s be confidently found doing the same. Bohnet Music Academy instructs children and adults in how to be musically literate. That’s everything you need to know and do as the musician God made you to be. Lessons are available locally in Moscow, ID and online. What’s great is that in addition to getting vocal training, you can also study the piano, guitar, violin, cello, drums, or the trumpet. Visit Bohnetma.com/crosspolitic for more information on how to equip your family to serve God’s musical commands. B-O-H-N-E-T MA.com/crosspolitic https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2023/08/21/photos-hurricane-hilary-flooding-ravages-southern-california/ Hurricane Hilary Flooding Ravages Southern California Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to the desert resort city of Palm Springs and inland mountains, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. Even as the storm subsides across the coast, flooding and mudslides were expected across the parts of the southwestern U.S. The storm first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles (250 kilometers) south of Ensenada. One person drowned. It then moved through mudslide-prone Tijuana, threatening the improvised homes that cling to hillsides just south of the U.S. border. The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, Hilary dropped more than half an average year’s worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches (8 centimeters) of rain by Sunday evening. The National Hurricane Center in Miami downgraded Hilary to a post-tropical storm in its early Monday advisory, and warned that “continued life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding” was expected over portions of the southwestern U.S. on Monday. All coastal warnings were discontinued. Forecasters warned of dangerous flash floods across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and fire officials rescued 13 people from knee-deep water in a homeless encampment along the rising San Diego River. Meanwhile, rain and debris washed out some roadways and people left their cars stranded in standing water. Crews pumped floodwaters out of the emergency room at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Sunday was the wettest day on record in San Diego, with 1.82 inches (4.6 centimeters), the National Weather Service said in a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter. The previous record was on Aug. 17, 1977, when 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters) post-Hurricane Doreen dumped record rainfall on the area. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second largest school system, said all campuses would be closed on Monday, as did districts across the region. San Diego schools postponed the first day of classes from Monday to Tuesday. The Palm Springs Police Department said in a statement Sunday that 911 lines were down and that in the event of an emergency to text 911 or reach out to the nearest police or fire station. The storm was projected to weaken as it continued moving northward over California and into Nevada, but Richard Pasch, a hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center, said “very heavy” rain and strong winds are still likely. https://twitter.com/i/status/1693454589591523411 - Play Video Southern California got another surprise Sunday afternoon as an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 hit near Ojai, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt widely and was followed by smaller aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injury, according to a dispatcher with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Hilary is just the latest major climate disaster to wreak havoc across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Hawaii’s island of Maui is still reeling from a blaze that killed over 100 people and ravaged the historic town of Lahaina, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Firefighters in Canada are battling that nation’s worst fire season on record. As Hilary bore down on Mexico, one person drowned Saturday in Mugele, on the eastern side of the Baja Peninsula, when a vehicle was swept away by an overflowing stream. Rescue workers saved four other people, said Edith Aguilar Villavicencio, the mayor of Mulege. Mexican army troops fanned out across the area where some of the worst damage occurred Saturday. Soldiers used bulldozers and dump trucks to help clear tons of boulders and earth that clogged streets and roads. Power lines were toppled in many places, and emergency personnel worked to restore electricity. On Sunday morning in California, the warnings from officials didn’t keep everyone indoors. In coastal Carlsbad, just north of San Diego, 19-year-old Jack Johnson and his friends kept an eye on the huge waves, determined to surf them. “It’s really choppy out there, not really surfable yet, but I think we can find a good break somewhere later,” Johnson said. “I can’t remember a storm like this.” Also Sunday, one of several budding storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean became Tropical Storm Emily, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was far from land, moving west in the open ocean. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Franklin formed in the eastern Caribbean. Tropical storm watches were issued for the southern coasts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In September 1939, a tropical storm that roared into California ripped apart train tracks, tore houses from their foundations and capsized many boats, killing nearly 100 people on land and at sea https://www.dailyfetched.com/wef-adviser-population-collapse-is-good-for-the-planet/ WEF Advisor: Population Collapse is “Good for the Planet” Once a “right-wing conspiracy,” de-population is now being acknowledged by news outlets like The Telegraph. Prof Harper told the Telegraph: “I think it’s a good thing that the high-income, high-consuming countries of the world are reducing the number of children that they’re having. I’m quite positive about that.” The WEF professor said declining fertility would help to address the “general overconsumption that we have at the moment,” which she claims has a negative impact on the planet. The WEF advisor also points out that a population collapse as a result in declines in births will bring about reductions in CO2 emissions. According to research, wealthy nations tend to have much larger carbon footprints than poorer countries because they can buy more goods, travel, and do other activities that generate emissions. World Bank figures show that carbon emissions from high-income countries were 29 times larger than low-income countries. In June, U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry declared that 10 billion humans on the planet is “unsustainable.” The global population hit eight billion people in November 2022, three times the figure recorded in 1950. According to U.N. projections, the current figure is set to hit 9.7 billion humans on the planet by the middle of the century. However, John Kerry expressed fears about the current population growth, outlining his plans to the AFP. “I don’t think it’s sustainable, personally,” Kerry said. “We need to figure out how we’re going to deal with the issue of sustainability and the numbers of people we’re trying to take care of on the planet,” he added. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-renew-push-americans-get-covid-19-boosters Biden admin to renew push for Americans to get COVID-19 boosters President Biden's administration is preparing another program to encourage Americans to get booster shots for COVID-19 in the coming months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in COVID-19 infections across the U.S., though it remains far below levels seen during the pandemic. The Biden administration plans to urge Americans to get booster shots this fall, an administration official told FOX Business' Edward Lawrence. "We will be encouraging all Americans to get those boosters in addition to flu shots and RSV shots," the official said. The news comes days after the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) revealed they are tracking another variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The newly discovered variant, referred to as BA.2.86, has been designated as a "variant under monitoring" by the WHO "due to the large number of mutations it carries." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The variant is one of dozens being tracked by national health agencies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new booster program would come nearly a year after Biden declared the COVID-19 pandemic "over" in September 2022, though he said, "We're still doing a lot of work on it."

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023. Bohnet Music Academy Isn’t it about time to take action on how you're going to give your children and grandchildren a good music education? Moses, David, and all the Saints of the church have worshiped God with musical might, so let’s be confidently found doing the same. Bohnet Music Academy instructs children and adults in how to be musically literate. That’s everything you need to know and do as the musician God made you to be. Lessons are available locally in Moscow, ID and online. What’s great is that in addition to getting vocal training, you can also study the piano, guitar, violin, cello, drums, or the trumpet. Visit Bohnetma.com/crosspolitic for more information on how to equip your family to serve God’s musical commands. B-O-H-N-E-T MA.com/crosspolitic https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2023/08/21/photos-hurricane-hilary-flooding-ravages-southern-california/ Hurricane Hilary Flooding Ravages Southern California Tropical Storm Hilary deluged arid parts of Mexico and then drenched Southern California from the coast to the desert resort city of Palm Springs and inland mountains, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers. Even as the storm subsides across the coast, flooding and mudslides were expected across the parts of the southwestern U.S. The storm first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday in a sparsely populated area about 150 miles (250 kilometers) south of Ensenada. One person drowned. It then moved through mudslide-prone Tijuana, threatening the improvised homes that cling to hillsides just south of the U.S. border. The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, Hilary dropped more than half an average year’s worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches (8 centimeters) of rain by Sunday evening. The National Hurricane Center in Miami downgraded Hilary to a post-tropical storm in its early Monday advisory, and warned that “continued life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding” was expected over portions of the southwestern U.S. on Monday. All coastal warnings were discontinued. Forecasters warned of dangerous flash floods across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and fire officials rescued 13 people from knee-deep water in a homeless encampment along the rising San Diego River. Meanwhile, rain and debris washed out some roadways and people left their cars stranded in standing water. Crews pumped floodwaters out of the emergency room at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Sunday was the wettest day on record in San Diego, with 1.82 inches (4.6 centimeters), the National Weather Service said in a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter. The previous record was on Aug. 17, 1977, when 1.8 inches (4.5 centimeters) post-Hurricane Doreen dumped record rainfall on the area. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second largest school system, said all campuses would be closed on Monday, as did districts across the region. San Diego schools postponed the first day of classes from Monday to Tuesday. The Palm Springs Police Department said in a statement Sunday that 911 lines were down and that in the event of an emergency to text 911 or reach out to the nearest police or fire station. The storm was projected to weaken as it continued moving northward over California and into Nevada, but Richard Pasch, a hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center, said “very heavy” rain and strong winds are still likely. https://twitter.com/i/status/1693454589591523411 - Play Video Southern California got another surprise Sunday afternoon as an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 hit near Ojai, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt widely and was followed by smaller aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injury, according to a dispatcher with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Hilary is just the latest major climate disaster to wreak havoc across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Hawaii’s island of Maui is still reeling from a blaze that killed over 100 people and ravaged the historic town of Lahaina, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Firefighters in Canada are battling that nation’s worst fire season on record. As Hilary bore down on Mexico, one person drowned Saturday in Mugele, on the eastern side of the Baja Peninsula, when a vehicle was swept away by an overflowing stream. Rescue workers saved four other people, said Edith Aguilar Villavicencio, the mayor of Mulege. Mexican army troops fanned out across the area where some of the worst damage occurred Saturday. Soldiers used bulldozers and dump trucks to help clear tons of boulders and earth that clogged streets and roads. Power lines were toppled in many places, and emergency personnel worked to restore electricity. On Sunday morning in California, the warnings from officials didn’t keep everyone indoors. In coastal Carlsbad, just north of San Diego, 19-year-old Jack Johnson and his friends kept an eye on the huge waves, determined to surf them. “It’s really choppy out there, not really surfable yet, but I think we can find a good break somewhere later,” Johnson said. “I can’t remember a storm like this.” Also Sunday, one of several budding storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean became Tropical Storm Emily, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was far from land, moving west in the open ocean. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Franklin formed in the eastern Caribbean. Tropical storm watches were issued for the southern coasts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In September 1939, a tropical storm that roared into California ripped apart train tracks, tore houses from their foundations and capsized many boats, killing nearly 100 people on land and at sea https://www.dailyfetched.com/wef-adviser-population-collapse-is-good-for-the-planet/ WEF Advisor: Population Collapse is “Good for the Planet” Once a “right-wing conspiracy,” de-population is now being acknowledged by news outlets like The Telegraph. Prof Harper told the Telegraph: “I think it’s a good thing that the high-income, high-consuming countries of the world are reducing the number of children that they’re having. I’m quite positive about that.” The WEF professor said declining fertility would help to address the “general overconsumption that we have at the moment,” which she claims has a negative impact on the planet. The WEF advisor also points out that a population collapse as a result in declines in births will bring about reductions in CO2 emissions. According to research, wealthy nations tend to have much larger carbon footprints than poorer countries because they can buy more goods, travel, and do other activities that generate emissions. World Bank figures show that carbon emissions from high-income countries were 29 times larger than low-income countries. In June, U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry declared that 10 billion humans on the planet is “unsustainable.” The global population hit eight billion people in November 2022, three times the figure recorded in 1950. According to U.N. projections, the current figure is set to hit 9.7 billion humans on the planet by the middle of the century. However, John Kerry expressed fears about the current population growth, outlining his plans to the AFP. “I don’t think it’s sustainable, personally,” Kerry said. “We need to figure out how we’re going to deal with the issue of sustainability and the numbers of people we’re trying to take care of on the planet,” he added. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-renew-push-americans-get-covid-19-boosters Biden admin to renew push for Americans to get COVID-19 boosters President Biden's administration is preparing another program to encourage Americans to get booster shots for COVID-19 in the coming months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an increase in COVID-19 infections across the U.S., though it remains far below levels seen during the pandemic. The Biden administration plans to urge Americans to get booster shots this fall, an administration official told FOX Business' Edward Lawrence. "We will be encouraging all Americans to get those boosters in addition to flu shots and RSV shots," the official said. The news comes days after the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) revealed they are tracking another variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The newly discovered variant, referred to as BA.2.86, has been designated as a "variant under monitoring" by the WHO "due to the large number of mutations it carries." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The variant is one of dozens being tracked by national health agencies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new booster program would come nearly a year after Biden declared the COVID-19 pandemic "over" in September 2022, though he said, "We're still doing a lot of work on it."

In our news wrap Sunday, Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm to hit California's coastline in 84 years. Wildfires in eastern Washington state have killed one person and destroyed some 185 homes and buildings. The Netherlands and Denmark announced they will supply American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time with its win over England. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Sunday, Hilary is set to become the first tropical storm to hit California's coastline in 84 years. Wildfires in eastern Washington state have killed one person and destroyed some 185 homes and buildings. The Netherlands and Denmark announced they will supply American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time with its win over England. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Episode 10 of the Dream Retirement In Mexico podcast, expats from Florida turned Cabo-based real estate agents, Tracey and Glen Muir share their journey from Canada to Tampa, Florida, and ultimately their decision to make the leap to move to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They discuss the importance of careful planning and research before making such a big move. From listing and selling their house to navigating visa requirements and immigration processes, they offer valuable tips and insights for potential retirees considering a move to Mexico. One of the significant considerations they discuss is the topic of vehicles and the importance of understanding the rules and regulations regarding Mexican-plated vehicles versus American-plated vehicles. They also share a loophole they discovered in the Baja Peninsula, where American or Canadian-plated cars can freely travel without restrictions. Tracey and Glen emphasize the need for clarity and clear communication with their partners when making significant decisions. They share their experiences and the conflicting emotions they encountered throughout the process. Overall, the episode provides a wealth of information and personal experiences to guide and inspire those dreaming of retiring in Mexico.   Key Moments : [00:05:31] Choosing to leap for an extraordinary life. [00:09:32] Riskier move to different country with no prospects. [00:13:27] Important steps to consider for moving to Mexico [00:15:08] Options for permanent residency in Mexico  [00:23:13] Importing vehicles to Mexico can be complicated. [00:25:14] Taxes, import duties, insurance: car complications summarized. [00:31:47] Bank account is essential for house ownership. [00:35:06] Encourage expats to get medical insurance. About the Guests :  Glen Muir and his partner Tracy had full-time jobs in the United States when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Like many others, they faced the possibility of being laid off temporarily. Fortunately, they eventually returned to work, but this unforeseen break allowed them to pause and reevaluate their lives.  The couple had always dreamed of moving to Mexico for a new adventure, and this unexpected situation gave them the perfect opportunity to explore that possibility. With extra time, Glen and Tracy decided to go online and start researching houses in Mexico.  They crunched the numbers and realized that with the current exchange rate, the savings they had amassed could cover their expenses for a couple of years. Excited by this prospect, they felt that the pandemic had been a catalyst for reevaluating their priorities and taking the leap to pursue their dream of living in Mexico.  After careful consideration, Glen and Tracy boldly decided to pull the trigger and move to Mexico. They were ready for a change and felt that this new chapter in their lives would bring them fulfillment and adventure. By embracing the unexpected challenges brought by the pandemic, Glen and Tracy found the courage to create a new life for themselves in a country they had always dreamed of exploring.  They have since become real estate agents in the Cabo San Lucas area.

#063 - Here's your chance to embark on a vicarious adventure through the eyes of our brave guests, Hayley and Jake. This engineering duo decided to leave the conventional life behind and hit the road on a fascinating journey. They've transformed from mere engineers to accomplished vanlife adventurers, exploring the stunning terrains of Mexico, building their own van from scratch, and overcoming the challenges that come with an adventurous lifestyle.Our conversation with Hayley and Jake takes us on a ride across the beautiful Baja Peninsula, through the streets of mainland Mexico, and into their personalized van that's a marvel of self-reliance. Together, we navigate through their experiences with the welcoming Mexican locals, and the breathtaking landscapes that make this journey worth every mile. They also share the struggles they've overcome, like language barriers and navigation issues, and the tech solutions that have come to their rescue.But this episode isn't just about the road, it's about the journey within. Hayley and Jake open up about how this van life adventure has not just been a geographical shift, but a shift in their relationship and personal growth. From planning their wedding in the Yucatan to dealing with the grueling summer heat, they share insights that redefine the perception of van life. Whether you're a van life enthusiast, an aspiring adventurer, or someone who loves a good travel story, this episode is a treasure trove of experiences, advice, and the real deal about life on the road.Be sure and follow along with Hayley and Jake on Instagram @hayleyandjake and on their Youtube channel @HayleyandJake.  Please give me a follow on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast to learn more about my guests and a little about your host as well!!  I would love it if you could leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  Thanks for listening to Journey with Jake!

Hey Festival Friends! What do you get when you combine great food, the best California wine, top chefs and top Food Network personalities with great weather? You get the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival. On this episode, our guest is Food Network personality and the co-founder of the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, Troy Johnson.  A lifelong San Diego resident, Troy takes us through his career as a music and food writer and TV personality to launching this incredible festival in the city he loves.  For a decade now (yes, a decade) Troy has been a featured judge on Guy's Grocery Games on the Food Network and takes us behind the scenes to the hilarious story of the first time he met Guy Fieri himself.  Troy also shares his story of taking over San Diego Magazine with his wife and doing his part to use that platform to lift up restaurants during and after the pandemic. The inaugural Del Mar Wine & Food Festival will feature the best chefs of San Diego and the Baja Peninsula and will feature key events like a Dos Hombres Mezcal pairing dinner with Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston. We also hear there will be a dry aged bone marrow tasting, which we've never seen on the food festival circuit before. There will also be appearances by other celebrities including Surfing Champion Rob Machado and a celebrity PickleBall Tournament hosted by Drew Brees!  Mark your calendars for September 6-11 and be there in San Diego for all the action!    To find out more about the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival and Troy: Del Mar Wine & Food Festival website:  https://delmar.wine/  Follow the festival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delmarfest/   Follow Troy on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heytroyjohnson/  Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_troyjohnson    Connect with Festival Pass! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/getfestivalpass/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getfestivalpass/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/getfestivalpass Website - https://festivalpass.com

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 376The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraSaint Junipero Serra’s Story In 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Frankly, I love doing all these interviews. I get to meet really creative people doing amazing work. Plus, I always feel I grow as a person after hearing their wonderful stories.My latest interview is no exception. She is smart, dynamic, and building an award-winning marketing/advertising firm that would make any community proud.Today I'm very pleased to introduce President/CEO & Owner, Allison Imre of Grapevine Communications.After buying this Lakewood Ranch firm in 2017 Allison continues to build upon the 20-year legacy of the previous owners by being CREATIVE. STRATEGIC. ACCOUNTABLE®In this episode, you'll learn ...One thing most people don't know about AllisonWhat led her to buy Grapevine over 5 years agoWhat type of work they do for their customersWhy it's OK to be authentic and unvarnished on social mediaWho should reach out to Grapevine... and much ... much ... more!Thank you for stopping by today. It is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYoutubePinterestTikTokALLISON IMREPresident/CEO/OwnerBorn and raised in Kansas City, KS by a mother from LA and a father from NJ • Often regaled by stories of her parents' bi-coastal upbringing that created a hard-to-suppress wanderlust • Discovered her destiny for a career in communications at an early age, playing “radio” with family friend and veteran broadcaster Pete Gabriel • Landed a coveted position with the KC Royals Radio Network, combining her two loves: broadcasting and sports • Became the Owner/President of Grapevine in April 2017 • Lived in the Virgin Islands, on the Baja Peninsula, San Diego, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe and Colorado before settling in SRQ in 2004 • Married to a slightly above average fella named David • Mother to a toddler aptly named “Rip” • Paddleboarder, cancer survivor, snappy dresser and fantasy football champion.

At fifty-four, Alenka was running out of time to follow through on a dream she'd written down just after her first marriage crumbled. Years later, as she slowly rebuilt her life with her second husband, things started spiraling out of control with their health. The only way she knew how to heal and connect all painful parts of her life was by riding her bike, and she didn't want to have regrets. But was she brave enough to embark on an unknown path and risk losing everything . . . perhaps even her own life?Determined to awaken her dying spirit and heal her battered body, Alenka loaded her mountain bike with 50 pounds' worth of camping gear and set off on a 2,500-mile journey. Starting in Lake Tahoe, California, she hoped to ride to the tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, following remote mountain trails, alone.What followed was an irrevocably transformational journey of love, hope, courage, and resilience—and here, Alenka tells that story in a voice stripped of self-pity and infused with a good dose of humor. Here book, She Rides, is a galvanizing wake-up call for anyone who wants to unearth and follow their own deeply buried dreams—and reclaim their life.Learn more about Alenka and her book, She Rides, below:www.mylifesuspended.comInstagram: @mother_lenTwitter: @AlenkaVrecekFacebook: @alenka.vrecekSponsor messages:Lectric eBikesLectric eBikes offers a wide range of customizable and adjustable eBike options to accommodate an array of different lifestyles. Including rides from the effortlessly fun XP Lite to a highly capable cargo eBike, the XPedition. Over 250,000 dedicated riders on the road so far!https://lectricebikes.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back on San Juan Island after our winter offseason. People often ask us what we do during our offseason. We go whale watching in other parts of the world! Daven joins us on this episode as we share stories of our offseason whale adventures. Between the three of us we traveled to the Canadian Arctic, Eastern Pacific off Mexico and the Sea of Cortez, the Southern Ocean off Australia, the Sliver Bank off the Dominican Republic, and Antarctica.    Daven starts off the by sharing stories from his experiences in Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, highlighted by encounters with Northern bottlenose whales, Belugas, and a fleeting view of Narwhals. He also talks about spending two months in Antarctica seeing multiple species of baleen whales as well as different types of Antarctic killer whales.    Our stories continue with Sara's adventures to Bremer Bay, Australia with Naturaliste Charters to see the killer whales of Bremer Canyon. These are a recently discovered population of approximately 300 orcas that are thought to be related to Antarctic type A killer whales. They primarily prey on beaked whales but also eat a varied diet that includes squid and tuna. Sara shares her stories from spending a month on the water with these whales while she collected data for the Orca Behavior Institute.    Next, Jeff talks a bit about his last minute travels around the Baja Peninsula to sail one of the breeding areas for North Pacific Humpback whales. He also talks about a friendly Gray whale encounter in Magdalena Bay and a visit to the Museo de la Ballena in La Paz.    Finally, Jeff and Sara discuss their return to the Sliver Bank, the largest breeding area for North Atlantic Humpback whales, 75 miles offshore of the Dominican Republic. They share highlights from snorkeling with Humpback whales while out with Conscious Breath Adventures. For even more information on what it's like to experience the Silver Bank, you can listen to Episode 7.    There are several common themes throughout our discussions, including the remote locations of many of these special, wild places and the sometimes uncomfortable conditions that you have to endure to get there. But the payoff is life changing as evidenced by us choosing activities like this every offseason in the San Juan Islands.   Speaking of the San Juan Islands, our season has started and we are seeing amazing wildlife and whales. If you would like to join us on a tour you can get details and book your trip with Maya's Legacy Whale Watching.    If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please follow/subscribe, leave us feedback/reviews and share with your friends! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. For complete show notes, links and photos, please visit our website: https://www.afterthebreachpodcast.com/e/our-offseason-whales-around-the-world/   Photos mentioned in this episode: Photo by Daven Hafey   Photo by Daven Hafey   Photo by Sara Hysong-Shimazu   Photo by Sara Hysong-Shimazu   Photo by Sara Hysong-Shimazu   Photo by Sara Hysong-Shimazu   Photo by Jeff Friedman    

When Dr. Jon Rebman decided to take on the diversity of cholla cacti, little did he know what he was getting into. Luckily, this work led him down a road stoked by a deep passion for understanding the biodiversity of not only cacti, but the entire flora of southern California and the Baja Peninsula. Dr. Rebman believes in maintaining a classical botanist's approach to his work and as you will hear in our conversation, this has been quite fruitful. Thanks to Dr. Rebman and his colleagues, we have a deeper understanding of the flora of this region but there is still plenty of more work to be done. Join us as we revisit a fascinating discussion of botanical discovery. This episode was produced in part by Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.

Christian Beamish is a writer, craftsman, surfboard shaper, and all-around adventurer who lives and works between Ventura and Carpinteria, California. He's the author of one of my favorite books– "The Voyage of the Cormorant"– which tells his deeply personal story of building an open-hulled boat by hand and then sailing it down the Baja Peninsula alone, surfing and camping along the way. He's also the owner of Surfboards California, where he hand-shapes a wide variety of custom boards for surfers of all skill levels. - Christian grew up in California, and for as long as he can remember, he's been connected to the ocean and committed to building things. He's lived an adventurous life that included a stint in the military, surf trips to the far reaches of the globe, and sailing trips up and down the Pacific Coast. And in addition to his work shaping surfboards and writing, he's also a committed husband, father, and community member. I greatly admire how Christian manages to balance all of these sometimes-competing roles, and I gained a lot of valuable perspective from this conversation. - I met up with Christian in Carpinteria, just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, in a building that is home to several surfboard shapers and various creative folks. I've admired Christian's writing for over a decade, so it was a dream come true to have the opportunity to spend the morning with him. We covered a ton in this hour-long conversation– his lifelong connection to the ocean and craftsmanship, lessons learned from the military, how he developed his skill for writing, his amazing book "Voyage of the Cormorant," fatherhood, dealing with intense emotions, the craft of shaping surfboards, favorite books and authors, and much more. You can check out the episode notes for a list of all the topics we discussed and links to everything. - A huge thanks to Christian for welcoming me into his shop, and thanks to all of you for listening. Hope you enjoy. --- Christian Beamish Surfboards California "The Voyage of the Cormorant" by Christian Beamish Full episode notes & links: https://mountainandprairie.com/christian-beamish/ Ed's 2023 Strenuous Life Retreat --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 4:00 - Christian talks about where he grew up 9:15 - What influenced his desire to build things 10:15 - Christian's relationship to work 12:30 - His writing practice and talks about when writing came into his life  16:00 - Christian tangles with how his literary interests and writing reconcile with his service in the US Navy 17:15 - Overview of his book, The Voyage of the Cormorant 24:45 - Christian reflects on the person he was when he started the voyage that inspired his book 27:30 - The inner challenges he experienced during his voyage 31:30 - His strategies for dealing with emotional challenges 33:00 - How having kids has affected his life 38:45 - Christian describes the surfboards he designs 43:00 - His transition from more standard surfing to big wave surfing 50:45 - Christian and Ed briefly discuss skiing 54:30 - Book recommendations, and a discussion of his family's history 1:01:00 - Parting words of advice for budding crafters and creators --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of the Gospel for Everyone.  In this episode, Jason and Lane sit down with Stephen Stockbridge, a small business owner who is taking the call of Jesus seriously and is beginning the process of living part time in the mission field.  

Today's podcast was written by Dan and Lisa Goy and presented by Perry MackDan and his wife Lisa went on their first Mexican RV adventure in 1985, travelling in a Ford van conversion with their two young children. Both Dan and Lisa's parents were frantic and were convinced they would be murdered, and their grandchildren kidnapped, never to be seen again. Nothing could have been further from reality.Their initial four-month adventure was a life-altering experience as they fell in love with ‘everything Mexico.' They drove down the Baja Peninsula travelling from beach to beach and then took a ferry from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta on the mainland. Some unique experiences included spending time in Pie de la Cuesta just outside of Acapulco as well as enjoying Christmas with a local family in Mexico City, before returning home to British Columbia.Many RVers that they I have met at RV shows, rallies and seminars over the years have always asked, “Is Mexico safe to travel in an RV?” After touring some 200,000 km, they have never had a dangerous encounter.A camping experience in Mexico is more than just a tropical experience. It's the culture and customs that are truly unique and the people are always helpful and friendly. It was their love of Mexico and extensive travels that made them start Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours in 2009. They now offer tours of Baja and the mainland. Of the 31 states in the country, they have visited all but five.

NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down Sunday afternoon just off California's Baja Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean. The 26-day Artemis 1 test mission marked a significant step toward returning astronauts to the moon. Miles O'Brien joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the mission and what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down Sunday afternoon just off California's Baja Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean. The 26-day Artemis 1 test mission marked a significant step toward returning astronauts to the moon. Miles O'Brien joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the mission and what's next. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Frankly, I love doing all these interviews. I get to meet really creative people doing amazing work. Plus, I always feel I grow as a person after hearing their wonderful stories.My latest interview is no exception. She is smart, dynamic, and building an award-winning marketing/advertising firm that would make any community proud.Today I'm very pleased to introduce President/CEO & Owner, Allison Imre of Grapevine Communications.After buying this Lakewood Ranch firm in 2017 Allison continues to build upon the 20-year legacy of the previous owners by being CREATIVE. STRATEGIC. ACCOUNTABLE®In this episode, you'll learn ...One thing most people don't know about AllisonWhat led her to buy Grapevine over 5 years agoWhat type of work they do for their customersWhy it's OK to be authentic and unvarnished on social mediaWho should reach out to Grapevine... and much ... much ... more!Thank you for stopping by today. It is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYoutubePinterestTikTokALLISON IMREPresident/CEO/OwnerBorn and raised in Kansas City, KS by a mother from LA and a father from NJ • Often regaled by stories of her parents' bi-coastal upbringing that created a hard-to-suppress wanderlust • Discovered her destiny for a career in communications at an early age, playing “radio” with family friend and veteran broadcaster Pete Gabriel • Landed a coveted position with the KC Royals Radio Network, combining her two loves: broadcasting and sports • Became the Owner/President of Grapevine in April 2017 • Lived in the Virgin Islands, on the Baja Peninsula, San Diego, New Orleans, Lake Tahoe and Colorado before settling in SRQ in 2004 • Married to a slightly above average fella named David • Mother to a toddler aptly named “Rip” • Paddleboarder, cancer survivor, snappy dresser and fantasy football champion.

The Baja 1000 is an arduous 1000-mile drive through the remote and desolate Baja Peninsula. For many, it wasn't a question of when you finished, but if you'd finish at all. The route is treacherous, and so is the weather. Drivers face flash floods and fog. Scorching heat and freezing cold. Rocks and boulders and unpredictable herds of animals. And if one broke down or got injured… the journey might cost a driver their life. How did a publicity stunt organized by a Hollywood stuntman grow into such a prestigious race? What has kept drawing racers back to the Baja 1000 for the last 55 years? And what makes the Baja 1000 one of the most treacherous races in the world? Today on Past Gas, the story of the Baja 1000. More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.   Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get 33% off everything, plus free shipping at https://TommyJohn.com/GAS. It's one of Tommy John's BIGGEST sales of the year! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/pastgas. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Go to https://PHILO.TV and use promo code GAS to get 50% off your first month to start watching today!  Start your credit journey today at https://chime.com/gas.  This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% off your first month at https://BetterHelp.com/pastgas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the mid-1800s, the United States was full of adventurers and entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of the country's ever-expanding boundaries. One of them was a young lawyer and newspaper editor from Tennessee named William Walker. Hoping to establish his own republic, like Texas, Walker became a “filibuster” – a mercenary who attempts to colonize foreign lands without government authorization. He set his sights on a remote corner of Mexico, on the Baja Peninsula. But Walker's ragtag band of soldiers-for-hire quickly ran afoul of the Mexican authorities. This series was originally released as a Wondery+ exclusive.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/historytellersSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Netsuite - Head to netsuite.com/tellers for a 1-of-a-kind financing offer to grow your business!Sleep Number - Special offers for a Limited Time are available at sleepnumber.com/tellers!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts make their case for two great golf vacation destinations in Mexico. They explore the quality and quantity of golf in Cancun (a.k.a. the Riviera Maya), known for its tropical setting, and Cabo San Lucas (or Los Cabos) on the Baja Peninsula, where the desert meets the sea. They also answer a reader question and discuss their favorite golf books. This episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 381All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Junipero SerraIn 1776, when the American Revolution was beginning in the east, another part of the future United States was being born in California. That year a gray-robed Franciscan founded Mission San Juan Capistrano, now famous for its annually returning swallows. San Juan was the seventh of nine missions established under the direction of this indomitable Spaniard. Born on Spain's island of Mallorca, Serra entered the Franciscan Order taking the name of Saint Francis' childlike companion, Brother Juniper. Until he was 35, he spent most of his time in the classroom—first as a student of theology and then as a professor. He also became famous for his preaching. Suddenly he gave it all up and followed the yearning that had begun years before when he heard about the missionary work of Saint Francis Solano in South America. Junipero's desire was to convert native peoples in the New World. Arriving by ship at Vera Cruz, Mexico, he and a companion walked the 250 miles to Mexico City. On the way Junipero's left leg became infected by an insect bite and would remain a cross—sometimes life-threatening—for the rest of his life. For 18 years, he worked in central Mexico and in the Baja Peninsula. He became president of the missions there. Enter politics: the threat of a Russian invasion south from Alaska. Charles III of Spain ordered an expedition to beat Russia to the territory. So the last two conquistadors—one military, one spiritual—began their quest. José de Galvez persuaded Junipero to set out with him for present-day Monterey, California. The first mission founded after the 900-mile journey north was San Diego in 1769. That year a shortage of food almost canceled the expedition. Vowing to stay with the local people, Junipero and another friar began a novena in preparation for St. Joseph's day, March 19, the scheduled day of departure. On that day, the relief ship arrived. Other missions followed: Monterey/Carmel (1770); San Antonio and San Gabriel (1771); San Luís Obispo (1772); San Francisco and San Juan Capistrano (1776); Santa Clara (1777); San Buenaventura (1782). Twelve more were founded after Serra's death. Junipero made the long trip to Mexico City to settle great differences with the military commander. He arrived at the point of death. The outcome was substantially what Junipero sought: the famous “Regulation” protecting the Indians and the missions. It was the basis for the first significant legislation in California, a “Bill of Rights” for Native Americans. Because the Native Americans were living a nonhuman life from the Spanish point of view, the friars were made their legal guardians. The Native Americans were kept at the mission after baptism lest they be corrupted in their former haunts—a move that has brought cries of “injustice” from some moderns. Junipero's missionary life was a long battle with cold and hunger, with unsympathetic military commanders and even with danger of death from non-Christian native peoples. Through it all his unquenchable zeal was fed by prayer each night, often from midnight till dawn. He baptized over 6,000 people and confirmed 5,000. His travels would have circled the globe. He brought the Native Americans not only the gift of faith but also a decent standard of living. He won their love, as witnessed especially by their grief at his death. He is buried at Mission San Carlo Borromeo, Carmel, and was beatified in 1988. Pope Francis canonized him in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2015. Reflection The word that best describes Junipero is zeal. It was a spirit that came from his deep prayer and dauntless will. “Always forward, never back” was his motto. His work bore fruit for 50 years after his death as the rest of the missions were founded in a kind of Christian communal living by the Indians. When both Mexican and American greed caused the secularization of the missions, the Chumash people went back to what they had been—God again writing straight with crooked lines. Saint Junipero Serra is the Patron Saint of: California Missions Click here for more on Saint Junipero Serra! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The next generation of culinary artisans are changing up the industry. These artisans have a whole new approach to reaching and satisfying the next generation consumer. In this podcast we will explore chefs and artisans from around the world diving into their story and passion. In this episode of Chef AF, Pepe chats with Chef Jose Garces about growing up around fantastic Ecuadorian cuisine, why he started developing plant-based foods and launching his latest concept.When asked about becoming a chef, Garces talks about growing up and watching fantastic cooks, his Mother and Grandmother, preparing foods revolving around the cuisine of Ecuador. Garces talks about attending cooking school in Chicago at Kendall, moving to Spain and working at the local eateries and hotels. He talks about moving to New York, where he worked under mentors at the Four Seasons and the Rainbow Room. He says, “I'd say that part of my career is where I really learned how to cook, how to become a Chef. I would say it was my heaviest training there.” Garces moved from New York to Philadelphia in 2000. He shares that the next part of his career involved leaning into ownership and entrepreneurial opportunities. He opened his first restaurant, Amada, named after his Grandmother, in 2005. He talks about competing on ‘The Next Iron Chef',  becoming an ‘Iron Chef', and appearing on 5 seasons of the show. He says, “I have quite a few battles under my belt.”Pepe and Garces discuss why he started developing plant-based foods. He shares that there were a few factors in the decision. He tells Pepe that a colleague had reached out to him and asked if he would be interested in collaborating on a project to create Latin inspired plant-based meals. Garces says that around the same time-frame, his daughter was having gluten allergies as well as lactose intolerance, and they found that a plant-based diet worked better for her. Garces says, “I was challenged to create these plant-based foods and I took it on wholeheartedly.” He says the result was the launch of Casa Verde.Pepe asks Garces about his most recent endeavor, a Mexican fast casual concept. Garces is excited to talk about the opening of Buena Onda, which means ‘Good Vibes'. The restaurant, a Baja Taqueria, was inspired by the spirit of Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Garces talks about how the restaurant is scaling in both units and with new franchising opportunities. He adds, “This should be a national brand within this year.”To hear Garces talk more about plant-based foods, virtual brands, and the Garces Foundation, check out this episode of Chef AF “It's All Food” or you can listen at Spotify!Produced by Lisa Pepe

People used to say "If you believe that, I have some swampland in Florida to sell you," but they really should have said, "I have some lovely acres in the Republic of Poyais you can buy, but you have to act now!"  Presenting one of my favorite con artists ever, the man who declared himself prince of a South American country that didn't exist, Gregor MacGregor (yes, that's really his name). Links to all the research resources are on the website. Hang out with your fellow Brainiacs.  Reach out and touch Moxie on Facebook, Twitter,  or Instagram.  Become a patron of the podcast arts! Patreon or Ko-Fi.  Or buy the book and a shirt. Music: Kevin MacLeod,  Want to start a podcast or need a better podcast host?  Get up to TWO months hosting for free from Libsyn with coupon code "moxie."   Remember back in episode 155, Hate to Burst your Bubble, we talked about, among other things, the Florida real estate boom and bust of the 1920s?  It's where we get the phrase, “if you believe that, I have some real estate in Florida to sell you.”  100 years before that, we could have been saying, “I have some acreage in Poyais to sell you.”  Never been to Poyais?  Trust me, it's amazing.  The weather is always perfect, sunny and warm.  Located along the eastern coast of present-day Nicaragua and Honduras, the soil of Poyais is so fertile, you can get three harvests of corn a year.  The trees are heavy with fruit and the forests teem with entrees in the form of game animals.  If you look into the rivers, you'll not only see water cleaner and more pure than you've ever seen in your life and more fish than you could hope to catch, but in the river bed, the sparkle of gold fills your eyes, not from flecks and dust, but nuggets as big as walnuts, just laying there, waiting for you to scoop them up.  The only thing missing is settlers to develop and leverage its resources to the fullest.  Wanna get your share?  Better hurry; hundreds of people are investing all their savings in a piece of the perfect Poyais.  All you have to do is [] to the Cazique or prince.  Who is the prince of this equatorial new world paradise?  A Scotsman named Gregor MacGregor.     MacGregor was born in 1786.  His father, who died when Gregor was 4, was a captain sailing with the East India Company, so adventuring on a quest for riches might well have been in his blood.  A clever chap from the get-go, Gregor enrolled in the University of Edinburgh at age 15, though he never finished his degree.  No shade thrown there, I'm a 3-time community college drop-out and look how I turned out!  (pause, sigh)  At age 17, he took after his grandfather and joined the British Army, where he quickly rose up the ranks to lieutenant, captain, and major, largely by buying the next rank up, but that's pretty much how it was done back then.  Two years after enlisting, MacGregor married a Royal Navy Admiral's daughter, and a mere five years after that, probably because he'd married into money, he retired from the army.  The young couple moved to London, where Gregor called himself Sir and claimed to be a baronet, which ranks underneath baron in British noble hierarchy and is apparently a modest enough lie that no one would think to put the effort and time into checking it out.     But ‘easy street' only lasted another year before his wife died.  No more wife meant no more wealthy in-laws, so MacGregor sold his Scottish estate and relocated to Caracas, Venezuela, where he married another wealthy family's daughter.  Never let it be said he's not consistent.  Wife 2 was actually a cousin of Simon Bolivar, of Bolivia fame.  He was able to sell his military prowess to Francisco de Miranda, the Venezuelan revolutionary general.  There was rather a lot of revolution going on in Spanish colonies at the time while Spain was well distracted dealing with a certain actually-of-average-height French emperor.  At least MacGregor wasn't lying about his soldiery, securing a number of victories and becoming a notable figure for the revolutionary set all across LatAm.     In 1820, MacGregor moved to a former British Colony, in Nicaragua, which, true to its name, a swampy and pest-infested area that Europeans had until that point left to the Mosquito Natives.  In 1830, MacGregor traded jewelry and rum for eight million acres of land.  Now that was either an F-ton of rum or the land was utterly worthless.  I'll give you three guesses.  The land was completely useless for farming, kinda of a big deal, being the production of foodstuff and whatnot.     Realizing there was no way he could draw settlers in with the land as it was, MacGregor decided to draw them in with the land as it wasn't.  So he headed back to England, where he was well-known in society circles for his military achievements, leading his men into battle against great odds.  Society not knowing that he'd also abandoned his men.  Twice.  But he rubbed elbows with the muckety-mucks nonetheless, telling them all about his new world paradise, the Republic of Poyais.  And he went so far beyond Baron Munchausenian story-telling.   Gregor made up a whole country and everything that goes along with it.  To hear him tell it, the Republic of Poyais was not an impenetrable, parasite-ridden jungle, but a glorious tableau with a thriving civilization with a parliament, banks, an opera house and cathedral.  The weather was ideal, a perpetual summer that was very appealing to Londoners.  The soil was so rich that farming required almost no labor.  The rivers that wound down the mountains teemed with fish and the surrounding forests were thick with game animals.  In this dubious district, the capital of St Joseph had a massive infrastructure and a population of about 20,000 people.  The economy was robust, if you felt like doing anything other than scooping up all the gold that was just laying around.  MacGregor had pamphlets promoting printed, and they sold in the thousands around the streets of London and Edinburgh.  He started a nationwide campaign to attract investment, taking out big ads in newspapers and even opened sales offices.     The world-building that went into this scam would have made GRRM blush.  Maybe even JRR Tolkien.  Feel free to at me on social media; I love a spirited nerd debate.  He came up with a tricameral Parliament and a commercial banking system.  Like an African dictator, he designed Poyaian military uniforms, several, different ones for different regiments.  He published a 350 page guidebook, under the pen name Thomas Strangeways, with a sliver of real facts about the region, but the Pacman portion of the pie chart all came from his preposterous posterior.  The book was full of detailed sketches and MacGregor had a seemingly endless supply of official-looking documents.  He had offices set up in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh to sell land certificates, which people eagerly bought.  The whole operation looked completely legit; you wouldn't even think to doubt it.  MacGregor didn't just succeed in his con, he was *wildly successful.  Not only did MacGregor raise £200,000 directly – the bond market value over his life ran to £1.3 million, or about £3.6 billion today – but he convinced seven ships' worth of eager settlers to make their way across the Atlantic. It became a popular investment, and many sank their life savings in land deed in Republic of Poyais.  A London Bank underwrote a £2000 pound loan, £23mil or $30mil today, secured with the land sales.     MacGregor was signing up settlers left and right.  Settlers meant development, which meant the value of bonds and land certificates would go up, which would attract more settlers and investors, driving the price up further.  Gee, it's like crime does kinda pay.  Skilled tradesmen were promised free passage and ostensibly, supposedly government contract work.  Don't think it was only the under-educated among the population that bought into this – bankers, doctors, civil servants, you name it.  Whole families signed up and backed their bags.   In September 1822, the first fifty settlers sailed for Poyais and were very confused when the landed.  There was…nothing there.  No port, not even a dock.  I mean, there were trees and snakes and mosquitos, but no city, no road, no nothing.  The settlers believed they were lost, but they couldn't get a ride to the “right” place because that ship had sailed.  Literally, the ship left them immediately.  So they set up camp.  150 more people, including children, shortly joined them.  They searched for civilization as best they could, but the rainy season descended on them, bringing on clouds of mosquitos, whose tiny bags were packed with yellow fever and malaria.  A few settlers who were saved by a passing ship informed the British Colony of Honduras about the situation. The colony organized a rescue mission, but only a third of the population was still alive and rescued. In the meantime, five more ships set for Poyais had to be stopped by the Honduras government.  They were informed that Poyais did not exist. It was Mickey Mouse, mate, spurious, not genuine.  Twisting the knife counter-clockwise, the King revoked the land grant and told them they were now illegal squatters and had swear allegiance or GTFO.  Dozens were too weak to leave.  In a particularly depressing bit of math, of 250 or so who had set sail for Poyais, with all their hopes and dreams pinned to this mythical land, 180 died.      That's not even the crazy bit.  Of those 70 who barely survived their ordeal, many of them did *not blame MacGregor.  Six of the survivors, including one man who lost two children to the ordeal, signed an affidavit insisting that blame lay not with MacGregor but with Hector Hall, a former army officer who was supposed to be in charge of the settlement.  They declared "[W]e believe that Sir Gregor MacGregor has been worse used by Colonel Hall and his other agents than was ever a man before, and that had they have done their duty by Sir Gregor and by us, things would have turned out very differently at Poyais". MacGregor claimed he's been a victim too, defrauded and embezzled from by his own agents and undermined by merchants in British Honduras because the richness of Poyais threatened their profits   Now I love a Scottish accent, but this must have been one charming melon-farmer.  MacGregor didn't know it, but he had actually been using “the six principles of persuasion.”  These comes from a 1984 book by Robert Cialdini, “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” which looked at the factors that affect the decisions that people make, especially as pertains to sales, naturally.  At the core of his work is the idea that decision-making is effortful, so individuals use a lot of rules of thumb and decision making shortcuts (heuristics) when deciding what to do, and of course once you know what those things are, you can manipulate them to your advantage.  They are authority (in the sense that they're an authority on the subject), scarcity, reciprocity (i.e. you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours), consistency (I still believe in this idea as much as I always have), social validation (everyone you know is buying one of these), and friendship or liking (picture the smile on a used car salesman).  MacGregor seemed to know these instinctively.   Mcgregor skipped town when the scandal broke, claiming he needed to take his wife to warm, dry Italy for her health, and headed across the channel to France and began the whole thing all over again.  In Paris, he persuaded the Compagnie de la Nouvelle Neustrie, a firm of traders looking to break into the South American market, to seek investors and settlers for Poyais in France.  In a matter of months, he had a new group of settlers and investors ready to go.  Concurrent to all this, he tried to get in good with King Ferdinand VII of Spain, proposing to make Poyais a Spanish protectorate and a base of operations from which Spain could reconquer Guatemala.  Spain, at least, ignored MacGregor.  MacGregor might not have realized that France was more stringent than England in its passport requirements: when the government saw a flood of applications to a country no one had heard of, a commission was set to investigate the matter.  Or maybe he figured he was on a roll and utterly bulletproof.  This time, Mcgregor et al were arrested and tried.  But he was found not guilty on all accounts, mostly because one of his accomplices was hiding in the Netherlands with a ton of incriminating documents.  Once he felt that London had probably forgotten his colossal scam, he headed back…and started another scam.  Smaller this time; I guess he's learning.  But the bonds didn't sell well this time, and what's worse -for everyone- other fraudsters started pulling their own fake paradise scams following his model.  He retired to Edinburgh, then to Venezuela after the death of his wife, where he was granted citizenship and a pension as a retired general.  He never faced any consequences for his actions and when he died in 1845, Gregor MacGregor was buried with full military honors.  So the moral of the story is … crime does pay?  That's a terrible lesson.     Crocker Land   In 1907, Robert Peary was the most famous, and most experienced Arctic explorer in the world, but he had a problem—he hadn't yet managed to become the first to visit the most arctic of arctic places, the North Pole, and his cash reserves were becoming nonexistent. The previous year, he had almost made it—supposedly getting within 175 miles or 280 kilometers—but was turned around by a combination of storms and depleting supplies, but Robert Peary was sure he could get there if he just had another try. He possessed the kind of confidence that only a man with a Lorax level mustache can have. All he needed to make another journey was money. However, the arctic adventure capital market was a bit reluctant to give him more after the previous failures, so, Peary hatched a plan. The key to that plan was a wealthy San Francisco financier named George Crocker, who had previously donated $50,000 to Peary's failed 1906 voyage. This was, of course, a time when 50k bought you more than two buckets of movie theatre popcorn and a calculus textbook. Peary wanted Crocker to help fund his new voyage but, considering the previous trip he financed achieved diddly squat, this could be tough. But what if, and hear me out, the previous voyage wasn't a colossal failure. Peary thought of a way to not only convince Crocker that the previous voyage hadn't been a failure, but also to butter him up a little bit by doing the one thing that rich people love more than anything else—naming things after them. And so, Peary revealed that on his 1906 voyage, though he hadn't made it to the North Pole, he had seen, from a distance, an enormous, previously undiscovered land mass. He wrote that he spotted, “faint white summits,” 130 miles northwest of Cape Thomas Hubbard, and that once he got closer, he could make out, “the snow-clad summits of the distant land in the northwest, above the ice horizon.” In honor of George Crocker, the San Francisco financier, Peary named this beautiful, snow-peaked land mass, “Crocker Land.” But then Robert Peary had two problems. The first problem? George Crocker had already given most of his money to boring causes like rebuilding San Francisco after the earthquake of 1906, and so as flattered as he may have been, there wasn't money left for funding Peary's arctic antics. The second problem? The island was totally, 100%, made up. Now normally, this might not be such a big deal. Guy makes up an imaginary island, who cares? Captain James Cook did so three centuries ago and still nobody's called him out, but this fake island ended up mattering a lot. You see, eventually, Robert Peary did manage to secure funding for another voyage, mostly from the National Geographic Society. On April 6, 1909, he finally made it to the North Pole, or at least, he said he did. He had a picture, but this could be any old pile of snow. He returned home proudly proclaiming that he was the first man ever to reach the North Pole, to which a guy named Frederick Cook, another Arctic explorer, replied, “um…I was there, like, a year ago,” but, Cook said that he'd sailed through where this giant land mass called Crocker's Land was supposedly located. If I know anything about boats, it's that they don't work well on land and, since Cook hadn't found a thing except for cold water and walrus farts, someone's lying here. But, because of this, the existence of Crocker Land became crucially important as it would prove who had really gone to the North Pole first. If it did exist, then Frederick Cook must be lying about going to the North Pole. If it didn't exist, Frederick Cook did go to the North Pole, and Robert Peary was the liar. Of course, at that time you couldn't just fire up your handy household satellite to check and so, to settle it, a man named Donald McMillian decided to go on another expedition to find the land. Not only would this prove who was telling the truth, but it would possibly give McMillan the opportunity to be the first to step onto what was considered, “the last great unknown place in the world.” That voyage was, incredibly, a failure. In addition to their ship getting stuck in the ice for three years before they could return home, the only bright spot came when a crew member saw what looked to be the island—a beautiful, snowy-peaked landmass—but it turned out to be a mirage. In light of that fact, some have suggested that Peary didn't lie about the island, but was actually just seeing a mirage, but unfortunately for Peary's reputation, it looks like that's letting him off too easy. Historians looked at Peary's original notes and logs for the date that Crocker's Land was supposedly discovered, and they found that he doesn't mention anything about it. All he says happened that day was that he climbed up some rocks, and then climbed down the rocks. Plus, the early drafts of his book even didn't include anything about it, but then three paragraphs about Crocker Land mysteriously showed up just before the book was published—just when Peary needed to get more money. In other words, Crocker Land was a load of crock. One of Peary's major issues, aside from inventing an island, was that, when he supposedly went to this north pole, his crew did not include a single navigator who could make their own independent observations as to whether or not they were truly at the pole, or just some pile of ice, and so people didn't believe him. In the archives of the American Geographical Society in Milwaukee lies a century-old map with a peculiar secret. Just north of Greenland, the map shows a small, hook-shaped island labeled “Crocker Land” with the words “Seen By Peary, 1906” printed just below.   The Peary in question is Robert Peary, one of the most famous polar explorers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the man who claimed to have been the first to step foot on the North Pole. But what makes this map remarkable is that Crocker Land was all but a phantom. It wasn't “seen by Peary”—as later expeditions would prove, the explorer had invented it out of the thin Arctic air.   By 1906, Peary was the hardened veteran of five expeditions to the Arctic Circle. Desperate to be the first to the North Pole, he left New York in the summer of 1905 in a state-of-the-art ice-breaking vessel, the Roosevelt—named in honor of one of the principal backers of the expedition, President Theodore Roosevelt. The mission to set foot on the top of the world ended in failure, however: Peary said he sledged to within 175 miles of the pole (a claim others would later question), but was forced to turn back by storms and dwindling supplies.   Peary immediately began planning another attempt, but found himself short of cash. He apparently tried to coax funds from one of his previous backers, San Francisco financier George Crocker—who had donated $50,000 to the 1905-'06 mission—by naming a previously undiscovered landmass after him. In his 1907 book Nearest the Pole, Peary claimed that during his 1906 mission he'd spotted “the faint white summits” of previously undiscovered land 130 miles northwest of Cape Thomas Hubbard, one of the most northerly parts of Canada. Peary named this newfound island “Crocker Land” in his benefactor's honor, hoping to secure another $50,000 for the next expedition.   His efforts were for naught: Crocker diverted much of his resources to helping San Francisco rebuild after the 1906 earthquake, with little apparently free for funding Arctic exploration. But Peary did make another attempt at the North Pole after securing backing from the National Geographic Society, and on April 6, 1909, he stood on the roof of the planet—at least by his own account. “The Pole at last!!!" the explorer wrote in his journal. "The prize of 3 centuries, my dream and ambition for 23 years. Mine at last."   Peary wouldn't celebrate his achievement for long, though: When the explorer returned home, he discovered that Frederick Cook—who had served under Peary on his 1891 North Greenland expedition—was claiming he'd been the first to reach the pole a full year earlier. For a time, a debate over the two men's claims raged—and Crocker Land became part of the fight. Cook claimed that on his way to the North Pole he'd traveled to the area where the island was supposed to be, but had seen nothing there. Crocker Land, he said, didn't exist.   Peary's supporters began to counter-attack, and one of his assistants on the 1909 trip, Donald MacMillan, announced that he would lead an expedition to prove the existence of Crocker Land, vindicating Peary and forever ruining the reputation of Cook.   There was also, of course, the glory of being the first to set foot on the previously unexplored island. Historian David Welky, author of A Wretched and Precarious Situation: In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier, recently explained to National Geographic that with both poles conquered, Crocker Land was “the last great unknown place in the world.” American Geographical Society Library. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries. After receiving backing from the American Museum of Natural History, the University of Illinois, and the American Geographical Society, the MacMillan expedition departed from the Brooklyn Navy Yard in July 1913. MacMillan and his team took provisions, dogs, a cook, “a moving picture machine,” and wireless equipment, with the grand plan of making a radio broadcast live to the United States from the island.   But almost immediately, the expedition was met with misfortune: MacMillan's ship, the Diana, was wrecked on the voyage to Greenland by her allegedly drunken captain, so MacMillan transferred to another ship, the Erik, to continue his journey. By early 1914, with the seas frozen, MacMillan set out to attempt a 1200-mile long sled journey from Etah, Greenland, through one of the most inhospitable and harshest landscapes on Earth, in search of Peary's phantom island.   Though initially inspired by their mission to find Crocker Land, MacMillan's team grew disheartened as they sledged through the Arctic landscape without finding it. “You can imagine how earnestly we scanned every foot of that horizon—not a thing in sight,” MacMillan wrote in his 1918 book, Four Years In The White North.   But a discovery one April day by Fitzhugh Green, a 25-year-old ensign in the US Navy, gave them hope. As MacMillan later recounted, Green was “no sooner out of the igloo than he came running back, calling in through the door, ‘We have it!' Following Green, we ran to the top of the highest mound. There could be no doubt about it. Great heavens! What a land! Hills, valleys, snow-capped peaks extending through at least one hundred and twenty degrees of the horizon.”   But visions of the fame brought by being the first to step foot on Crocker Land quickly evaporated. “I turned to Pee-a-wah-to,” wrote MacMillan of his Inuit guide (also referred to by some explorers as Piugaattog). “After critically examining the supposed landfall for a few minutes, he astounded me by replying that he thought it was a ‘poo-jok' (mist).”   Indeed, MacMillan recorded that “the landscape gradually changed its appearance and varied in extent with the swinging around of the Sun; finally at night it disappeared altogether.” For five more days, the explorers pressed on, until it became clear that what Green had seen was a mirage, a polar fata morgana. Named for the sorceress Morgana le Fay in the legends of King Arthur, these powerful illusions are produced when light bends as it passes through the freezing air, leading to mysterious images of apparent mountains, islands, and sometimes even floating ships.   Fata morganas are a common occurrence in polar regions, but would a man like Peary have been fooled? “As we drank our hot tea and gnawed the pemmican, we did a good deal of thinking,” MacMillan wrote. “Could Peary with all his experience have been mistaken? Was this mirage which had deceived us the very thing which had deceived him eight years before? If he did see Crocker Land, then it was considerably more than 120 miles away, for we were now at least 100 miles from shore, with nothing in sight.”   MacMillan's mission was forced to accept the unthinkable and turn back. “My dreams of the last four years were merely dreams; my hopes had ended in bitter disappointment,” MacMillan wrote. But the despair at realizing that Crocker Land didn't exist was merely the beginning of the ordeal.   MacMillan sent Fitzhugh Green and the Inuit guide Piugaattog west to explore a possible route back to their base camp in Etah. The two became trapped in the ice, and one of their dog teams died. Fighting over the remaining dogs, Green—with alarming lack of remorse—explained in his diary what happened next: “I shot once in the air ... I then killed [Piugaattog] with a shot through the shoulder and another through the head.” Green returned to the main party and confessed to MacMillan. Rather than reveal the murder, the expedition leader told the Inuit members of the mission that Piugaattog had perished in the blizzard.   Several members of the MacMillan mission would remain trapped in the ice for another three years, victims of the Arctic weather. Two attempts by the American Museum of Natural History to rescue them met with failure, and it wasn't until 1917 that MacMillan and his party were finally saved by the steamer Neptune, captained by seasoned Arctic sailor Robert Bartlett.   While stranded in the ice, the men put their time to good use; they studied glaciers, astronomy, the tides, Inuit culture, and anything else that attracted their curiosity. They eventually returned with over 5000 photographs, thousands of specimens, and some of the earliest film taken of the Arctic (much of which can be seen today in the repositories of the American Geographical Society at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee).   It's unclear whether MacMillan ever confronted Peary about Crocker Land—about what exactly the explorer had seen in 1906, and perhaps what his motives were. When MacMillan's news about not having found Crocker Land reached the United States, Peary defended himself to the press by noting how difficult spotting land in the Arctic could be, telling reporters, “Seen from a distance ... an iceberg with earth and stones may be taken for a rock, a cliff-walled valley filled with fog for a fjord, and the dense low clouds above a patch of open water for land.” (He maintained, however, that "physical indications and theory" still pointed to land somewhere in the area.) Yet later researchers have noted that Peary's notes from his 1905-'06 expedition don't mention Crocker Land at all. As Welky told National Geographic, “He talks about a hunting trip that day, climbing the hills to get this view, but says absolutely nothing about seeing Crocker Land. Several crewmembers also kept diaries, and according to those he never mentioned anything about seeing a new continent.”   There's no mention of Crocker Land in early drafts of Nearest the Pole, either—it's only mentioned in the final manuscript. That suggests Peary had a deliberate reason for the the inclusion of the island.   Crocker, meanwhile, wouldn't live to see if he was immortalized by this mysterious new land mass: He died in December 1909 of stomach cancer, a year after Peary had set out in the Roosevelt again in search of the Pole, and before MacMillan's expedition.   Any remnants of the legend of Crocker Land were put to bed in 1938, when Isaac Schlossbach flew over where the mysterious island was supposed to be, looked down from his cockpit, and saw nothing. Bradley Land was the name Frederick Cook gave to a mass of land which he claimed to have seen between (84°20′N 102°0′W) and (85°11′N 102°0′W) during a 1909 expedition. He described it as two masses of land with a break, a strait, or an indentation between.[1] The land was named for John R. Bradley, who had sponsored Cook's expedition.   Cook published two photographs of the land and described it thus: "The lower coast resembled Heiberg Island, with mountains and high valleys. The upper coast I estimated as being about one thousand feet high, flat, and covered with a thin sheet ice."[2]   It is now known there is no land at that location and Cook's observations were based on either a misidentification of sea ice or an outright fabrication. Cook's Inuit companions reported that the photographs were actually taken near the coast of Axel Heiberg Island.[   Cook described two islands lying at about 85 degrees North, which he named Bradley Land.  These islands, like Peary's “Crocker Land,” do not exist, yet Cook's partisans have tried to resuscitate Cook's credibility by linking “Bradley Land” to a discovery made in the Arctic only since Dr. Cook's death.      After World War II, aerial reconnaissance revealed a number of large tabular bergs drifting slowly clockwise in the arctic basin north of Ellesmere Island. Several arctic researchers and scientists have suggested these so-called ice islands—breakaway pieces of its ancient ice shelf—are probably what Cook mistook for “Bradley Land,” and Cook's advocates have repeated these statements to support the doctor's claim.       Cook gave this description of “Bradley Land”: “The lower coast resembled Heiberg Island, with mountains and high valleys. The upper coast I estimated as being about one thousand feet high, flat, and covered with a thin sheet ice.”      Ice islands are no more than 100 to 200 feet thick, total. They are nearly flat with only rolling undulations and rise only about 25 feet above sea level. Cook's “Bradley Land” therefore does not remotely resemble an ice island, or even an ice island magnified by mirage. And Cook published two pictures of the high, mountainous land he called “Bradley Land.”        Cook's Inuit companions are reported to have said these pictures were of two small islands off the northwest coast of Axel Heiberg Island; others believe they are of the coast of Heiberg Island itself, though the pictures have never been duplicated.      Ren Bay  has been suggested as the site.  Ellesmere trekker Jerry Kobalenko reports he could not match the picture exactly to that site, but Cook might have taken it at a time when fog obscured prominent landmarks, as he did in Alaska, making it impossible to duplicate now.  In each picture the photographer is standing on a point above the flat ice.  Kobalenko's was taken off a ten-foot hillock.   Sources: https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/islands-to-visit-before-they-disappear/ Brigadoon https://www.history.com/news/the-con-man-who-invented-his-own-country https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sandy-island-doesnt-exist_n_2184535 https://interestingengineering.com/10-islands-on-maps-that-never-actually-existed https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8350278/mysterious-island-that-didnt-exist-four-years-ago-is-now-teeming-with-life-sea-volcano/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160127-the-conman-who-pulled-off-historys-most-audaciou s-scam https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/collections/notable-collections/profiles/crocker-land.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/crocker-land-peary-arctic-continent https://research.bowdoin.edu/crocker-land-expedition/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th_KQOeh-Co http://humbug.polarhist.com/bland.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Island,_New_Caledonia https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/gregor-macgregor-prince-poyais   There are Islands that have disappeared and not in the global warming, vanishing coastline type of way. These Islands are called Phantom Islands. To be considered a Phantom Island, a piece of land must have been agreed to exist at one point before eventually being undiscovered or corrected. Basically, academics and cartographers thought an island was real and then eventually found out it wasn't. For example, Atlantis would not be considered a Phantom Island because it was always considered a legend. But perhaps the best example of a Phantom Island is Burmeja. Bermeja first appeared on maps in the year 1539, and for nearly 400 years, it was accepted as a real island located in the Gulf of Mexico. But in the 2000s, the United States and Mexico were in a dispute over an oil field in the Gulf of Mexico. Basically, Burmeja marked the outermost limit of Mexico's economic territory. The oil field would have been within that border marked by Burmeja, thus making it Mexico's property. But when the Mexican government set a team to verify the island's position, it was gone. The team had the exact coordinates for the island, and Bermeja had appeared on maps for 400 years, but it just wasn't there. The team searched all over the Gulf of Mexico and concluded that Bermeja simply no longer existed. There are a few theories about how Bermer disappeared. One is that it vanished into the ocean as a result of natural geographic shifts. This has happened elsewhere in the world, so it's entirely plausible. There's also a theory that Birmingham was intentionally destroyed by the United States so they could gain access to the oil field. It's a bold strategy, and you would think someone would have noticed an entire island being blown up. But America has done worse things in the name of oil. Some people say early Mexican officials may have added it to the map in an effort to just expand their borders. This, again, would be a pretty bold strategy, but perhaps an effective one in the 15th century. The most likely explanation is that Burmeja never existed. It was a mistake by some cartographer in the 1500s, and everyone just went with it. Early cartographers were also known to add fake Islands to their maps to prevent plagiarism. These fake Islands would tip them off if their map was ever copied. But Burmeja has appeared in various ships, logs, and inventories, some of which were official documents from the Mexican government. Ultimately, Burmette was never found, and no one really knows why. But Bermuda has not been the only Phantom Island. The Baja Peninsula was believed to be the island of California for years before it was corrected. A fictitious place called Sandy Island appeared on maps for over a century near Australia. It was even on Google maps. Today, scientists think early explorers just saw a large piece of pumice stone floating in the ocean. Arctic Explorer Robert E. Pierre made up the Island Crocker land in an effort to scam some money from one of his investors. There have been dozens more of these Phantom Islands over the years with each having been undiscovered for different reasons. Today, though, thanks to satellite imagery, Phantom Islands are probably a thing of the past you. Con artists have long recognised that persuasion must appeal to two very particular aspects of human motivation – the drive that will get people to do something, and the inertia that prevents them from wanting to do it. In 2003, two social psychologists, Eric Knowles at the University of Arkansas and Jay Linn at Widener University, formalised this idea by naming two types of persuasive tactics. The first, alpha, was far more frequent: increasing the appeal of something. The second, omega, decreased the resistance surrounding something. In the one, you do what you can to make your proposition, whatever it may be, more attractive. You rev up the backstory – why this is such a wonderful opportunity, why you are the perfect person to do it, how much everyone will gain, and the like. In the other, you make a request or offer seem so easy as to be a no-brainer – why wouldn't I do this? What do I have to lose? Psychologists call it the ‘approach-avoidance' model of persuasion They called the juxtaposition the approach-avoidance model of persuasion: you can convince me of something by making me want to approach it and decreasing any reasons I might have to avoid it. According to Columbia University psychologist Tory Higgins, people are usually more likely to be swayed by one or other of the two motivational lines: some people are promotion-focused (they think of possible positive gains), and some, prevention-focused (they focus on losses and avoiding mistakes). An approach that unites the alpha with the omega appeals to both mindsets, however, giving it universal appeal – and it is easy to see how MacGregor's proposition offered this potent combination.  

Chef James Rigato reports back from his trip to the Valle de Guadalupe in the Baja Peninsula. He talks about regional differences in tacos, and how he approaches a food trip.

There is so much history in offroad racing!  From the days of guys getting a printed map and driving 1000 miles down the BAJA Peninsula to now driving with GPS at over 100 miles per hour!  The history of Offroad show was pretty amazing and it's so cool to see what the teams used back in the day. Even more impressive the teams that are winners!!! Thanks to @bfgoodrichtires for your support and heritage in the Offroad world!!!Check out the show, link in bio.Thanks to @bobbower for the gift! Thanks to all the guests tonight! @teamlerner @racersonly @jeff_furrier @upr_offroadracing @therickyjohnsonSupport the show (http://www.thedirtlifeshow.com)

Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is a true LEGEND of racing. Starting in the 60s, over 32 seasons, he was one of the most dominant drag racers ever. Four NHRA championships, the first funny car driver to break 250 mph, and along with Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, he brought drag racing into the mainstream with their own Hot Wheels cars!! He retired in 1994…but you don't  just go from burning up the quarter mile to just sittin' around…which is why, at age 80, The Snake is heading to Baja to take on the Baja Peninsula!! We talked to the man, the legend this morning…and he's every bit as bad ass as you could hope!! PLUS… When you grow up with the last name Van Halen, in the shadow of your legendary father, a lot can be expected of you. And, as such , you can flame out, or rise to the occasion. Which, in the case of Wolfgang Van Halen, he has more that risen to the occasion with his debut  solo album/band “Mammoth WVH”!! He performed every instrument on the album, it's received rave reviews from critics, and even under the watchful eyes of critics and the public, he has walked his own path as his own man, with his own sound and vision. And for us, growing up as Van Halen fans, and as fans of his mother Valerie Bertinelli, we feel like we've know him all of his life…but today was the first time we met him, and we found him to be an amazingly  well adjusted guy who knows exactly where he's going!

20 years at one company is a big milestone for anyone, but for Julie Byrd it's been a labor of love and legacy. Julie recalls the early days of selling newspaper ads to CaboVillas.com founder, Don Hirschaut, which led to a full time position with the company and the beginning of Julie's inspiring career under his mentorship. When Don tragically passed away in 2019, he left behind a passion for excellence and innovation that remains at the heart of the business and can be easily seen in the efforts of Julie and her team to create dream vacations for their guests. Through collaborative partnerships with Los Cabos tourism boards, local tours & activities providers, restaurants and attractions, CaboVillas.com has found the secret sauce to delivering the ultimate, personalized guest experience for families, groups and couples visiting the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. Watch episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/k2dQgedqL04CONTACT ALEX & ANNIEAlexandAnniePodcast.comLinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramAlex Husner - LinkedinAnnie Holcombe - LinkedinPodcast Sponsored by Condo-World and Lexicon Travel