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Nick Davidson, @nickgdavidson on IG, says, "We usually think of hunting stories and looking for ideas, but I feel like it's the other way around: stories hunt the storyteller, and I'm just prey."Nick's latest piece is for The Atavist Magazine titled "The Balloon That Fell From the Sky." His work has appeared in Outside, VICE Sports, Garden & Gun, and a million other places of note. Podcast Specific Substack at creativenonfictionpodcast.substrack.com.Pre-order The Front RunnerNewsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.com

Is now the time to stop investing and start saving cash instead? As an “asset bubble” balloons larger and larger, every investment is looking overpriced. Homes are at all-time high prices with massive mortgage payments, stock price-to-earnings ratios are reaching dangerous levels, and Bitcoin is hovering around six figures. We constantly talk about how consistently investing in real estate leads to long-term wealth, but is now the time to pause? J Scott, the author of Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing and expert flipper, multifamily investor, and more, has significantly shifted how he's using his money. While deals were plentiful before rates rose, they're now much harder to find—and not just in real estate. Who knows which tech and AI stocks will be worthless in a few years and which cryptos will crash? So, what should you do with your money at this inflection point in the economy? Should you hoard cash and wait for opportunities, or follow the “dollar-cost averaging” advice and invest regularly? Will doing so cause you to miss out on opportunities if the economy begins to shift? We're asking J his take in this episode! In This Episode We Cover J's current investment portfolio and why he feels he has too much real estate Exactly what J would do today if he were given $100,000 to invest The 2025 “asset bubble” that has already formed (will it pop?) The assets J is selling and why he stresses diversification in a different way 2025 buying opportunities and the major discount you could score on one profitable type of real estate Why J thinks you should be putting MORE money down on your real estate deals now And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for On the Market's Newsletter Find Investor-friendly Tax and Financial Experts Dave's BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Real Estate 1071 - The Macro Analysis is Clear: Why We Are Reallocating (Away From Stocks) to Real Estate in 2025 J's BiggerPockets Profile Grab J's Book, “Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing” Jump to topic: (00:00) Intro (01:32) J's Investment Portfolio  (04:14) Don't Buy Real Estate? (05:56) The 2025 “Asset Bubble”  (09:46) Why J is Selling  (17:31) Timing the Market, Worth It? (18:38) 2025 Buying Opportunities  (27:06) Buy in Cash OR Hoard Cash?  (33:10) Put MORE Money Down Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-296  Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To travel to the edge of space you can strap yourself into a capsule and ride atop of a carefully controlled explosion or you can enter a crew capsule and be gently lifted by a balloon into the stratosphere. Unlike a suborbital rocket flight lasting for a few minutes a ride under a balloon can give you several hours to enjoy the wonders of the Earth and its curvature against the back drop of space. Tucson based World View Enterprises is on track to take you on such a balloon ride to the edge of space for the price of a $75,000 ticket. This innovative company is getting started with an unmanned balloon borne capsule called the Stratollite.

  Title Options:- "China Calls the Shots? Not Anymore, Thanks to Trump's Tariff Tornado"- "From Basement Deals to Boardroom Brawls: Trump Cleans Biden's Mess with China"- "Party's Over, China: The Trump Administration is Back and Checking IDs"- "Biden's Chinese Fire Drill vs. Trump's America-First Playbook"Article: Party's Over, China: Trump is Back Let's face it: the last four years with Biden were the geopolitical equivalent of teenagers throwing a kegger while the parents were out of town. China helped itself to the liquor cabinet (read: our trade balance), wrecked the furniture (global stability), and left behind a suspicious stain we'll be scrubbing out for decades (fentanyl crisis, anyone?). Now Trump is back, broom in one hand and a tariff schedule in the other. And if you think Beijing is nervous, you'd be right.China's Four-Year Field Day The Biden administration gave “compromised” a new definition. With The Big Guy allegedly benefitting from overseas kickbacks, China enjoyed the kind of unchecked influence in U.S. policy that lobbyists only dream about. Trade surplus? Check. Ballooning fentanyl exports? Double check. Pardons for shady Chinese nationals? Why not, right? This wasn't leadership—it was a Groupon for corruption. Biden's presidency left Americans wondering: Was Xi Jinping running the White House via Zoom? (content: Include Biden's pardons for Chinese nationals, alleged ties through Hunter Biden's dealings, and how these actions emboldened China's aggressive stance globally.)Trump's Tariff Tornado: Turning the Tables Enter Donald Trump, the human storm warning for countries trying to outsmart America. Remember his first term? Trump slapped tariffs like Oprah giving out cars: “You get a tariff! You get a tariff!” Suddenly, Beijing had to play nice or face a 60% import tax that would make Walmart executives cry. He's already vowed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and plans to strip China of its “Most Favored Nation” status. This isn't just tough talk—it's the equivalent of flipping the Monopoly board and saying, “We're playing my rules now.”    [X] SB – Trump on the Golden Age                   Exciting and successful period of reform and renewal. Intervening problems. China vThe Fentanyl Fight: Biden's Blind Spot, Trump's Target Under Biden, the fentanyl crisis ballooned. China's role in flooding American streets with deadly drugs? Barely a slap on the wrist. Trump, however, treats this as an act of war. His proposed tariffs are aimed directly at fentanyl precursors, and you can bet there's more coming. Because for Trump, “friendship” with Xi doesn't mean letting it slide. It means, “Fix this, or I'll fix it for you.”Trump and Xi: A Complex Dance Trump's relationship with Xi Jinping is like a WWE match—respectful handshakes one moment, body slams the next. While Biden treated Xi like an infallible overlord, Trump knows the value of calculated diplomacy. “Let 1,000 flowers bloom,” Trump joked, echoing an old Chinese saying. But make no mistake—if Trump is letting flowers bloom, he's already figured out how to sell them back to China at a premium.Cleaning Up Biden's Mess If Biden's foreign policy was a reality show, it'd be Keeping Up with the Corruptions. Trump's return is the reboot America desperately needed. Where Biden let China call the shots, Trump is the guy who picks up the phone and says, “New phone, who dis?” Trump's tough stance on trade, fentanyl, and global competition signals a new era—one where America isn't just playing defense; it's running the game.The Bottom Line Under Biden, China played the role of an uninvited houseguest who overstayed their welcome and stole the silverware on the way out. Trump's back, and he's not just kicking them out—he's billing them for damages. Because in Trump's America, the party's over for freeloaders, and the grown-ups are firmly back in charge.Closing CTA: “If you want more of this kind of leadership, buckle up. Trump's America-First policies are ready to remind Beijing—and the world—that the U.S. is open for business, but only on our terms.”What do you think of the tone? Would you like it even punchier?       The grown-ups are back running things, and just in time. I feel like the last 4 years with Biden is one of those teen movie scenes where the kids throw a party when the parents are gone from the home. Look at all that President Trump will have to clean up.   https://www.reuters.com/world/china-trump-talk-up-prospects-us-china-collaboration-2024-12-17/ BEIJING, Dec 17 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat said on Tuesday he hoped the incoming Trump administration would "make the right choice" and work with Beijing, hours after Donald Trump told reporters the COVID-19 pandemic had strained his relationship with "friend" Xi Jinping. "We hope the new U.S. administration will make the right choice and work with China in a mutually-beneficial manner to remove disruptions and overcome obstacles," Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a forum in Beijing, according to a statement from his ministry. "We had a very good relationship until COVID," Trump told reporters gathered at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday when asked whether Xi would attend his inauguration. "COVID didn't end the relationship, but it was a bridge too far for me." (…) Trump has indicated he plans to pick up where he left off with Beijing, and has vowed to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods to push China to do more to stop fentanyl flows into the U.S. He also previously pledged to end China's most-favoured-nation trading status and slap tariffs on Chinese imports in excess of 60% - much higher than those imposed during his first term. In response, China is seeking to amass bargaining chips to kick off talks with a new U.S. administration on contentious aspects of bilateral ties, including trade and investment, and science and technology, analysts say.     https://thehill.com/people/peter-navarro/ President-elect Trump's previous and incoming White House trade adviser, said it's best to let Trump “do his thing” in building relationships with the Chinese and other foreign actors so he can obtain the best deals for America. In an interview on NewsNation's “The Hill,” Navarro, a well-known China critic, was asked about Trump's comments at https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5042416-trump-mar-a-lago-press-conference-takeaways/ that “China and the United States can together solve all of the problems of the world.” Navarro — who was Trump's trade adviser in his first administration and will https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5021849-peter-navarro-senior-counselor-trade/ for trade and manufacturing in Trump's second — said he was with Trump when he met with Chinese President https://thehill.com/people/xi-jinping/on numerous occasions, and he is confident in the president-elect's ability to navigate relationships. “They have a relationship which can be productive dealing with things like Ukraine and Gaza and oil and all of that,” Navarro said about Trump and Xi. “So what we do is we trust https://thehill.com/people/donald-trump/in developing relationships with Xi, with Putin, with whoever is out there, [Recep Tayyip] Erdoğan in Turkey — people the left doesn't like because of their obvious authoritarian methods — yet for the good of this country, we have to let the boss do his thing in order to get the best deals for America,” Navarro said. “Let's see what happens.” Last week, https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5036797-trump-inauguration-xi-jinping/to attend his inauguration in January. Navarro shot back when asked whether he was softening his position on China. “No, not at all,” Navarro said. “OK, we had that kind of relationship. Let 1,000 flowers bloom, as the Chinese might say, but we slapped them hard with tariffs, and we were the toughest presidency on China ever.”        Paul Stone is first and foremost a patriot, and Paul thank you for believing my show and my audience. I like that while you offer people an amazing opportunity to convert some of their holdings into gold and silver, you keep your finger on the pulse of things politically. And a hot button issue for us is China. Folks, welcome Paul Stone, the CEO of Colonial Metals Group, FreeGoldGuide.com/KJRadio  800 444 6918 Paul, I read your article on China, and I was blown away. I don't think many in my audience will question this statement: We can no longer trust our government. But what you detail about China is shocking. I'd like you to explain that statement, and then let's discuss their growth over the past few decades. You referred to them as Let's talk about China—their government is evil. And that word gets tossed around way too often. The definition is “profoundly immoral and wicked.” Immoral means “to go against ethical judgment” and wicked means “something that brings sorrow, distress or calamity” and profound means ‘extremely strong.' So, the Chinese government “is very powerfully, the opposite of ethics, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

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Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week the Athletics are presenting their stadium financing plan to the government to show how they will pay for it. Among the details we learned is just how the financing is being broken down and why the stadium has now increased by $250 million in estimated cost. Seat coolers, more space and cool tech will be coming, but can they pay for all of it? In other news the October Vegas visitor numbers are in and they aren't great. With declines almost across the board is it time to start looking for a slowdown? We also discuss Jojo's jerky, Rio's higher resort fee, UNLV football madness, restaurant shakeups at Venetian, Dana White winning $9 million, Criss Angel's Black Friday sale and what the Mirage atrium sadly looks like today. Episode Guide: 0:00 Vegas Thanksgiving water treatment woes 0:40 Rio raises resort fee to $50 2:34 More big restaurant shakeups at Venetian 5:09 Dana White winning streak - $9 million from Venetian? 6:14 Update on Mirage Atrium - Going away? 8:20 UNLV Football madness - National football playoffs? 9:59 Vegas October visitor numbers - A lot of red 12:41 Jojo's Jerky - Worth a buy? 15:02 Criss Angel's garage sale returns - All prices slashed! 16:20 Another fire at Fontainebleau 17:59 Las Vegas Athletics stadium increases in cost 19:42 Why the A's stadium is getting more expensive About the Show: Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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Ballooning wait times, overworked and burnt out staff. No doubt you're only too familiar with the signs of a health system that's under serious strain. And not just since the Covid-19 pandemic. Simon Lafrance, physiotherapist and researcher from the University of Montreal, explains musculoskeletal care models that flip the traditional medical model of the doctor as the first contact point a patient has with the health system, to a musculoskeletal specialist, like a physical therapist, leading instead. Simon's clinical work and research work merge as he works to develop and evaluate advance practice physiotherapy models. ------------------------------ RESOURCES Trial of single vs. multiple sessions of advanced practice physiotherapy: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2024.12618

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Did you know Ben Franklin witnessed the first human flight? No, he wasn't with the Wright Brothers in Kitty Hawk. In fact, it was 120 years earlier in 1783 when two aeronauts floated over Paris in a hot air balloon. Franklin described watching the balloon's majestic ascent in his journal.In the early days of ballooning, experiments with balloon fuels and designs occasionally had catastrophic results. Since then, the safety of flying a balloon has come a long way. Today, ballooning is one of the safest and most beautiful modes of human flight for aeronauts, passengers and people on the ground.In this episode, you'll hear from Kim and Adam Magee, founders of The Balloon Training Academy and FAA Safety Team representatives. The Magees share how they got started in ballooning, the training process for balloon pilots (who are known as aeronauts) and advice for aspiring aeronauts.Learn how aeronauts communicate with their ground crew and other users of the national airspace, and about the technologies and tricks balloonists use to track wind patterns. Get a glimpse into the vibrant culture of ballooning, from creatively shaped balloons to unforgettable events with spectacular traditions—like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta where over 500 hot air balloons traverse the skies above New Mexico.Ballooning can be both safe and exciting. The FAA has rules for student, private and commercial aeronauts that help keep everyone safe. We require commercial aeronauts to hold medical certificates when flying paying passengers and work with the Balloon Federation of America on an accreditation program.  If you're interested in learning more, go to FAASafety.gov and contact the Balloon Federation of America.   Meet Our Guests  Adam and Kimberly Magee are the Co-Founders of The Balloon Training Academy and FAA Safety Team Representatives. Adam, the Academy's President, is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Pilot Examiner, the 2019 FAA Flight Instructor of the Year, and the 2021 FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year. Kimberly, the Academy's Vice President, holds 6 World Records and 9 National Records in hot air ballooning. She is the recipient of the Balloon Federation of America's Shields-Trauger Award, the organization's highest honor. 

Greg Brady focuses in on the future of Billy Bishop airport. Ports Toronto is hoping to extend its current lease by 40 years and to build a needed runway. Neil Pakey is President & Chief Executive Officer of Nieuport Aviation joined us to discuss its future. Next, TTC Chair and City Councillor Jamaal Myers. He's here to unpack a story about the TTC taking a closer look at the kind of ads it allows and ensuring the ads align with Toronto's own climate change policy. Plus 'Delays, dysfunction and ballooning costs' - Finch West LRT enters court battle. Lastly, Yvan Baker, a Liberal MP representing the riding of Etobicoke Centre. What did he say that essentially got him silenced in the House of Commons for the next seven months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have not announced plans to try to make school meals free for all U.S. students if they're elected to the White House. But the idea has gotten a lot of attention recently due to Walz's rising national profile. He signed a law in 2023 that created a universal school meals program that is now entering its second school year. The program is popular, but it's already costing the state more money than expected — the estimated price tag is about $480 million for the first two years. Minnesota isn't the only state to implement a program like this, nor was it the first. Seven other states have done so, all in the last three years or so, starting with California. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Kalyn Belsha, who has been following their rollout as senior national reporter for Chalkbeat, a nonprofit newsroom focused on education.She also talked with Sen. Zach Duckworth, R-Lakeville, one of four Republicans to vote for the universal school meals bill.

Stadium projects are often less financially beneficial than projected for the governments subsidizing them, though a shift toward multipurpose facilities brings the potential for enhanced returns. Guest: Greg Sobel, AVP-Analyst - Moody's RatingsHost: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody's RatingsRelated content on Moodys.com (may only be available to registered users and subscribers):States and Local Governments – US: Ballooning stadium subsidies amplify risk amid potential economic development

In a letter to the editor, Peter Cutile discusses the impact of the ballooning county budget on families and small businesses, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership. He urges voters to support his bid for Clark County Council District 4, addressing issues like tax hikes, public safety, and transportation. Read the full letter at https://tinyurl.com/mshvjuba on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #countybudget #risingcosts #smallbusinesses #taxhikes #economicgrowth #publicsafety #homelessness #transportationsolutions #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Vancouver

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 07.24.2024 JIM BOWLIN, Missouri State Senate Candidate in District 15 | BACKGROUND: Law degree, Mayor of Wildwood, Owns an insurance company | ISSUES: Crime and out-of-control prosecutors, protect the unborn, fight excessive government spending, expand workforce development, parental rights in schools | Attending law school while working full time | Inflation worries | Door knocking since January of 2023 | Crossing 15,000 doors knocked | You can't represent people if you haven't met them | Ballooning budgets deserve more transparency | Livestreaming public meetings | Differentiating himself from his opponents | Paying taxes on phantom values | The “senior freeze” | Solving the crime issue | Talk about defunding the police need to stop | Vote on August 6th! https://bowlinformissouri.com/     https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 LEE SCHALK, VP of Policy for A.L.E.C., talks about The ALEC Conference in Denver | Why does THE LEFT hate ALEC? | Why is ALEC attracting such a large following? |  The process of creating new policies | “Rich States, Poor States” and which states are winning | How will Kamala Harris affect policy? | Partnering with sister organization ALEC Action for Run Gen-Z https://alec.org/person/lee-schalk/   Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  and is about confusion about whether or not Kamala is actually the border czar 20:53 SEG 2 JIM BOWLIN, Missouri State Senate Candidate in District 15 | BACKGROUND: Law degree, Mayor of Wildwood, Owns an insurance company | ISSUES: Crime and out-of-control prosecutors, protect the unborn, fight excessive government spending, expand workforce development, parental rights in schools | Attending law school while working full time | Inflation worries | Door knocking since January of 2023 | Crossing 15,000 doors knocked | You can't represent people if you haven't met them | Ballooning budgets deserve more transparency | Livestreaming public meetings | Differentiating himself from his opponents | Paying taxes on phantom values | The “senior freeze” | Solving the crime issue | Talk about defunding the police need to stop | Vote on August 6th! https://bowlinformissouri.com/   33:30 SEG 3 Articles of impeachment filed against Kamala | Who will be Kamala's VP? | Mark Zuckerberg called Trump a bada*$ | Paris Climate Agreement   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 07.24.2024 JIM BOWLIN, Missouri State Senate Candidate in District 15 | BACKGROUND: Law degree, Mayor of Wildwood, Owns an insurance company | ISSUES: Crime and out-of-control prosecutors, protect the unborn, fight excessive government spending, expand workforce development, parental rights in schools | Attending law school while working full time | Inflation worries | Door knocking since January of 2023 | Crossing 15,000 doors knocked | You can't represent people if you haven't met them | Ballooning budgets deserve more transparency | Livestreaming public meetings | Differentiating himself from his opponents | Paying taxes on phantom values | The “senior freeze” | Solving the crime issue | Talk about defunding the police need to stop | Vote on August 6th! https://bowlinformissouri.com/     https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 LEE SCHALK, VP of Policy for A.L.E.C., talks about The ALEC Conference in Denver | Why does THE LEFT hate ALEC? | Why is ALEC attracting such a large following? |  The process of creating new policies | “Rich States, Poor States” and which states are winning | How will Kamala Harris affect policy? | Partnering with sister organization ALEC Action for Run Gen-Z https://alec.org/person/lee-schalk/   Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/  and is about confusion about whether or not Kamala is actually the border czar 20:53 SEG 2 JIM BOWLIN, Missouri State Senate Candidate in District 15 | BACKGROUND: Law degree, Mayor of Wildwood, Owns an insurance company | ISSUES: Crime and out-of-control prosecutors, protect the unborn, fight excessive government spending, expand workforce development, parental rights in schools | Attending law school while working full time | Inflation worries | Door knocking since January of 2023 | Crossing 15,000 doors knocked | You can't represent people if you haven't met them | Ballooning budgets deserve more transparency | Livestreaming public meetings | Differentiating himself from his opponents | Paying taxes on phantom values | The “senior freeze” | Solving the crime issue | Talk about defunding the police need to stop | Vote on August 6th! https://bowlinformissouri.com/   33:30 SEG 3 Articles of impeachment filed against Kamala | Who will be Kamala's VP? | Mark Zuckerberg called Trump a bada*$ | Paris Climate Agreement   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!Ashley Sodipo is the owner of Pink Flamingo Party Co., a luxury party supply, event rental and "over-the-top" balloon installation company. She said she's been tested and learned a lot about herself, including the importance of following your instincts – which is what she did when she made a spontaneous, career-altering decision six years ago.Ashley also always loved event planning, so for the get-togethers she liked to order unique party favors and supplies—plates and napkins, maybe an embroidered banner or headbands, things like that. There was clearly a need, she knew, for a centralized, curated source of classy, cute, personalized party supplies, and so she created just that. The Pink Flamingo Party Company was born, starting as an Etsy shop out of her Brooklyn apartment. Her business got traction, and she created a company website. All was well, but then came COVID. Masks and social distancing put the kibosh on the parties that fueled Ashley's business, with one critical exception: balloons. She'd always had balloons in her inventory, and with people locked down, demand for extravagant balloon displays soared. A team of eight now staffs the store while also keeping up with online orders, and balloonsare still a core product. No job is too big, as they do enormous garlands and columns and more while also offering everything a party planner could want, with special themes including featured seasonal inventory. From business meetings to baby showers to bar and bat mitzvahs, Pink Flamingo is ready.Here, Ashley shares all about how she started Pink Flamingo and her plans to evolve the business going forward. Michelle and Ashley also discuss her transition from e-commerce to brick and mortar, how she developed her impressive balloon installation skills, and much more.What's Inside: How Ashley started her business, Pink FlamingoAshley's transition from e-commerce to brick and mortarWhere Ashley finds inspirationMentioned In This Episode:Pink Flamingo Party Co. WebsitePink Flamingo Party Co. on InstagramPink Flamingo Party Co. on FacebookPink Flamingo Party Co. on PinterestPink Flamingo Party Co. on TikTok

How should investors aim to navigate the wave of election uncertainty currently enveloping financial markets? Is  Nvidia a classic example of concentration risk? And to what extent might ballooning deficits impact global productivity? Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy, Asia also explains why central bankers are keen to see a weaker dollar relative to other currencies. This podcast is hosted by Frances Watson, Senior Content Manager. All data sourced from Bloomberg as at June 2024. For professional investors only. Capital at risk.

June 15, 2024 | Weekend Drive: Retail intelligence report; ballooning inventories by Automotive News

A nearly 100-year-old veterans benefit program saw cuts during the latest state budget cycle after costs ballooned 450% in just four years. As legislators try to learn more about the problem, Brad Kutner reports a fix may not come till next session.

Through Access to Information, CBC recently learned that more than 90-million dollars was spent on travel nurses province-wide last year. Last month, the province's health minister announced that the auditor general is investigating travel nurse contracts signed by the former health authorities. Hundreds of travel nurses are working in the province, in many cases with all their expenses paid. They also make double the hourly rate that permanent staff nurses bring home. The minister said government needs to slash the number of temporary nurses because the cost is getting out of hand. Yvette Coffey is the president of the Registered Nurses' Union Newfoundland and Labrador.

Area/TopicSouth Africa, Hot Air BallooningDale de KlerkCEOBill Harrop's Original Balloon SafarisDale de Klerk is a passionate aviator! Having developed an interest in aviation at the age of 7 he has not stopped learning, embracing new opportunities and …becoming fully involved in all aspects of aviation from hang gliding, microlights, gliders, power flying, paragliding and holding ratings for over 140 types of aircraft it was merely a matter of time before he found himself in a hot air balloon! Dale's passion for flying led him to build, develop and grow his successful flying school Alpi Aviation. When the opportunity as CEO arose in Bill Harrop's “Original” Balloon Safaris, he knew that this was his next adventure in aviation. He stepped up right away with passion and excitement and, as was predicted by all who knew him, he immediately committed to start gaining his hot air balloon licence!In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with “the best thing that ever happened to him”, his lovely wife Maggie! Together they have travelled to all corners of the globe, including North America, Europe and Africa.His 3 greatest aspirations are to fill Bill's shoes as best he can and continue to make the company a huge success, to provide an unforgettable experience to all of our passengers and guests, and to obtain his hot air balloon pilot's license.https://balloon.co.za/SummaryDale de Klerk, from Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris, shares his journey in aviation and how he got involved in ballooning. He grew up with a passion for flying, starting with model airplanes and hang gliding. Eventually, he became a glider pilot, flew in the Air Force, and became a fixed-wing pilot and instructor. After the owner of Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris passed away, Dale and his wife took over the company. They now have a team of experienced balloon pilots and offer balloon rides in South Africa. The conversation also touches on the history of ballooning and the tradition of serving champagne after a balloon flight. Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris is the first commercial balloon operation in Africa and possibly the southern hemisphere. They offer balloon flights in the Machaliz Valley, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and wildlife. The company caters to both local South Africans and foreign tourists, with a focus on adventure seekers. They have a range of balloon sizes to accommodate different group sizes and weight limits. Safety is a top priority, and flights may be canceled if weather conditions are not suitable. Passengers are encouraged to arrive early to witness the balloon inflation process and feel more at ease. Ballooning in South Africa offers a unique and breathtaking experience.TakeawaysDale de Klerk grew up with a passion for flying and pursued various aviation activities, including model airplanes, hang gliding, glider piloting, and fixed-wing flying.After the owner of Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris passed away, Dale and his wife took over the company and now offer balloon rides in South Africa.To fly commercially in a hot air balloon, pilots need to obtain a hot air balloon private pilot license and accumulate a minimum of 100 hours of piloting command.Ballooning requires monitoring weather conditions and wind currents to navigate, as balloons cannot be steered directly.The tradition of serving champagne after a balloon flight originated with the Montgolfier brothers, who used it as a gesture of goodwill when landing in f Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

Join Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin on the latest episode of the Product Rebels Podcast featuring Michael Cerda, CPO of TelevisaUnivision.Michael talks empowering teams and driving innovation, drawing from his experience at companies like Disney and Live Nation. Learn how he navigates corporate dynamics while advocating for customer-centric strategies.Michael also discusses his innovative projects, including Super Home, and offers a sneak peek into his upcoming book, ”Build Something."

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Why use a balloon to hunt the most elusive suff in the Universe? Dr Sirks takes Dr Karl through the history of Dark Matter and why astronomy is only part of the solution. DR kARL Dr Sirks  

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"Nothing will ever equal that moment of joyous excitement which filled my whole being when I felt myself flying away from the earth. It was not mere pleasure, it was perfect bliss. Having escaped from the frightful torments of persecution and of calumny, I felt that I was answering all in rising above all… On whatever side we looked, all was glorious; a cloudless sky above, a most delicious view around." Imagine the thrill of being one of the first humans to experience flight. Imagine the courage it must have taken to set foot in a balloon and allow yourself to be transported into the clouds, not knowing what it would be like or whether you would survive the experience. Every time we board an aircraft today, we owe a debt to these brave pioneers. Join podcast host Nick Rogers for episode 2 as we trace the early days of flight, from Greek mythology to the first manned flights in balloons.    

Ep 496 - Ballooning Public Service Guest - Renaud Brossard   By Stuart McNish   According to the Montreal Economic Institute, Justin Trudeau ranks first among Canadian Prime Ministers over the past 40 years when it comes to the expansion in the size of the civil service. In a recent study, MEI notes that “over the past few decades, the number of employees in the federal public service has fluctuated somewhat under the mandate of successive governments under Justin Trudeau's current government. However, we are witnessing a truly unprocessed identity expansion.”    Renaud Brossard speaks on behalf of MEI and he says, “An expanding public service has consequences that adversely affect the economy, including undue competition with the private sector for employees. And that, in turn, exacerbates the already challenging talent market.” The report goes on to show the increase on a percentage basis from Prime Ministers Mulroney  to Trudeau; Mulroney and Chrétien both oversaw about 10% reduction. Martin and Harper also decreased the number of civil servants, but to a lesser extent. Prime Minister Trudeau's increase is a whopping 25%.    We invited Renaud Brossard of MEI to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the report and why a rapidly expanding civil service is a cause for concern.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/   Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca   Join us April 2  for Conversations Live - Energy and the Environment

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More than 3,000 people died of drug overdoses in Los Angeles County alone in 2022 and last October, Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, of “Friends” fame, became one of the latest overdose victims when he accidentally died of acute effects of ketamine at his Los Angeles home. Perry's story reminds us that no one is immune to drug overdoses, but who are the most vulnerable in LA County and why? How do poverty, homelessness and mental health issues intersect with addiction to create a deadly “perfect storm” for so many? To find out, we spoke to Nyabingi Kuti, director of the LA Harm Reduction Network, which aims to expand and enhance access to substance use disorder treatment for L.A. County and especially Skid Row. This is the first episode in a two-part series.

More than 3,000 people died of drug overdoses in Los Angeles County alone in 2022 and last October, Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, of “Friends” fame, became one of the latest overdose victims when he accidentally died of acute effects of ketamine at his Los Angeles home. Perry's story reminds us that no one is immune to drug overdoses, but who are the most vulnerable in LA County and why? How do poverty, homelessness and mental health issues intersect with addiction to create a deadly “perfect storm” for so many? To find out, we spoke to Nyabingi Kuti, director of the LA Harm Reduction Network, which aims to expand and enhance access to substance use disorder treatment for L.A. County and especially Skid Row. This is the first episode in a two-part series.

This time on Code WACK!  More than 3,000 people died of drug overdoses in Los Angeles County alone in 2022 and last October, Hollywood actor Matthew Perry, of “Friends” fame, became one of the latest overdose victims when he accidentally died of acute effects of ketamine at his Los Angeles home.  Perry's story reminds us that no one is immune to drug overdoses, but who are the most vulnerable in LA County and why? How do poverty, homelessness and mental health issues intersect with addiction to create a deadly “perfect storm” for so many? To find out, we spoke to Nayabingi Kuti, director of the LA Harm Reduction Network, which aims to expand and enhance access to substance use disorder treatment for L.A. County and especially Skid Row. This is the first episode in a two-part series.   

Wait times to see a specialist in New Zealand are ballooning. Te Whatu Ora data shows almost 60,000 people are waiting more than four months to get a first appointment at the specialist. That's up from nearly 36,000 a year ago. Cardiology, plastics, haematology and renal medicine are seeing the most growth in the number of referrals each month. New Zealand chair of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Chad Harlan is on the show to share his story of growing up in Jersey Shore, going down a bad path, learning how to smuggle contraband into jail and how he was ultimately able to turn it all around and create a new life for himself. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Connect with Chad Harlan: Ticktok @legendzonly_ Twitter @legendzonly_ IG @legendzonly_ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:34 - Introducing Chad Harland 00:03:24 - Trouble in a Beach Town 00:05:22 - Meeting my Father and Family History 00:07:04 - Wild Life of the Party 00:08:48 - Selling in Harlem 00:10:27 - From High School Booted to the Streets 00:12:09 - My Relationship with My Mother 00:13:44 - First Arrest 00:15:31 - The Rise and Fall 00:19:13 - The Rise of the Epidemic 00:22:27 - A Hazy Taco Adventure 00:25:58 - Life in County 00:27:35 - Smuggling l 00:29:14 - Reflections on Past Chaos 00:30:56 - Helping Others through Community Work 00:32:39 - The Cycle 00:34:31 - Living in Miami and Reflecting on Happiness 00:36:23 - Losing My Way 00:37:55 - A Turning Point 00:41:20 - Misconceptions 00:42:49 - The Dangers 00:44:24 - Words of Advice for Those Struggling 00:47:26 - Ballooning and Smuggling 00:48:52 - Acting and Career Goals 00:50:37 - The Housing Crisis and Personal Struggles Powered by Creative Evolution Studios https://creativeevolutionstudios.com Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recreational use of Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is reported to be on the rise in the country. According to Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), many young people are abusing the drug due to its availability, low price, ease of use and the false perception that it is safe. Many use disguised means including discharging the gas into special balloons before inhaling it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

Wellington councillors have agreed to pour more money into repairing the town hall to pay the refurbishment bill of $330 million. The 120-year-old Town Hall has been closed since 2013, after being deemed earthquake-prone in 2009. Costs for quake strengthening and refurbishment have ballooned since, and costs for stopping the work and demolishing the building were not much cheaper. Jemima Huston reports.

This time on Children's Hour get blown away with us as we learn all about balloons. We begin with the history of hot air balloons, and we end up in the air on a real balloon. Then we explore latex balloon art and clothing with the team at Airigami. Plus, find out what happens when helium balloons get released into nature. And, that mysterious object you might see floating around in the middle of the day in the skies above you? That might be a weather balloon! All of this is mixed with great music!

To fund a spiritual rest area for truck drivers, Father Adelir Antônio de Carli tied himself to over 1,000 party balloons. After taking off in a chair attached to the balloons, he reached an altitude of 6,000 meters before losing contact with authorities. Read de Carli's storyCarli's story is an extreme example of the high price of event fundraising.An overemphasis on event fundraising can kill your major gift fundraising. The ROI for most fundraising events is about 50% (read here).Get David's book: Visionary Fundraising today CLICK HERESpecial price $4.99You can connect with David at www.davidoaks.net Instagram LinkedIn

On Episode 15 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis speaks with Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about this year's federal deficit expected to grow by two trillion dollars this year. Also, the Senate returns as battles over spending on Ukraine, natural disasters and avoiding a government shutdown loom, North Korea and Russia appear to be talking about an arms deal, and a record sentence is handed down for a January 6th defendant.

We've gotten requests to talk about the balloon bombs that Japan used to target North America during World War II. But these were not the only balloons in use during the war, or the first balloons used for military purposes. Research: Barnett, Glenn. “Another Way to Bomb Germany.” Warfare History Network. June 2021. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/another-way-to-bomb-germany/ Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "airship". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Feb. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/technology/airship. Accessed 15 February 2023. Czekanski, Tom. “Museum Acquires Item Related to the First African American Unit in Normandy.” National World War II Museum. 2/1/2020. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/museum-acquires-item-related-first-african-american-unit-normandy Drapeau, Raoul E. “Operation Outward: Britain's World War II offensive balloons.” IEEE Power and Energy Magazine. September/October 2011. https://site.ieee.org/ny-monitor/files/2011/09/OPERATION-OUTWARD.pdf Juillerat, Lee. “Balloon Bombs.” Oregon Encyclopedia. https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/balloon_bombs/#.Y-6VRHbMJPa Knight, Judson. "Balloon Reconnaissance, History." Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security, edited by K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner, vol. 1, Gale, 2004, pp. 91-94. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3403300069/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=3191fc84. Accessed 15 Feb. 2023. Lienhard, John H. “No. 2192: Franklin and Balloons.” Engines Of Our Ingenuity. https://www.uh.edu/engines/epi2192.htm Maskel, Rebecca. “Why Was the Discovery of the Jet Stream Mostly Ignored?” Smithsonian. 4/2018. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/as-next-may-unbelievablebuttrue-180968355/ Mikesh, Robert C. “Japan's World War II Balloon Bomb Attacks on North America.” Smithsonian Annals of Flight. No. 9. 1973. https://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/18679/SAoF-0009-Lo_res.pdf National Archives. “Barrage Balloons - the nation's defender.” https://www.findmypast.com/1939register/barrage-balloons “The First Air Raid Happened When Austria Dropped Bombs on Venice from Pilotless Hot-Air Balloons (1849).” 9/7/2021. https://www.openculture.com/2021/09/the-first-air-raid-in-history.html Paone, Thomas. “Protecting the Beaches with Balloons: D-Day and the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion.” National Air and Space Museum. 6/4/2019. https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/protecting-beaches-balloons-d-day-and-320th-barrage-balloon-battalion Paone, Thomas. “The Most Fashionable Balloon of the Civil War.” Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. 11/5/2013. https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/most-fashionable-balloon-civil-war Rogers, J. David. “How Geologists Unraveled the Mystery of Japanese Vengeance Balloon Bombs in World War II.” https://web.mst.edu/~rogersda/forensic_geology/Japenese%20vengenance%20bombs%20new.htm Royal Air Forces Association. “Barrage Balloons in the Second World War.” 10/13/2020. https://rafa.org.uk/blog/2020/10/13/barrage-balloons-in-the-second-world-war/ Royal Meteorological Society. “Jetstreams.” 8/22/2013. https://www.rmets.org/metmatters/jetstreams Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. “Presidential Writings Reveal Early Interest in Ballooning.” 2/15/2016. https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/presidential-writings-reveal-early-interest-ballooning Uenuma, Francine. “In 1945, a Japanese Balloon Bomb Killed Six Americans, Five of Them Children, in Oregon.” Smithsonian. 5/22/2019. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/1945-japanese-balloon-bomb-killed-six-americansfive-them-children-oregon-180972259/ Ziegler, Charles A. “Weapons Development in Context: The Case of the World War I Balloon Bomber.” Technology and Culture , Oct., 1994, Vol. 35, No. 4 (Oct., 1994). http://www.jstor.com/stable/3106505. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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China has sent surveillance balloons over more than 40 countries across five continents and the Biden administration is in touch with other countries about the scope of the program, according to information provided by the Biden administration. And voting officials in Pennsylvania continue to deal with election misinformation and advocates hope some election reforms could help fend off any disruptions in 2024.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, China correspondent John Ruwitch, voting correspondent Hansi Lo Wang, and voting correspondent Miles Parks.This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

Today on Post Reports, we talk to national security reporter Shane Harris about exclusive reporting from The Washington Post on the vast aerial surveillance program behind the Chinese spy balloon.Read more: The U.S. intelligence community has linked the Chinese spy balloon shot down on Saturday to a vast surveillance program, and U.S. officials have begun to brief allies and partners who have been similarly targeted.Why balloons? The technology is old but effective, according to Shane's sources. “The real advantage that the balloon has is that it actually moves very slowly,” Shane said. “That balloon could hover over a target at an altitude of about 60,000 to 80,000 feet, where it might be very hard to see. And it can stay there potentially for hours.”The United States hasn't been great at detecting the balloons before now. In some cases, the balloons had been characterized as UFOs. Shane breaks down what this renewed concern about Chinese surveillance means for U.S.-China relations going forward — and why so many countries spy on each other.