Podcasts about beaches

Episode 42 – Stephanie Malek Stephanie Malek can be found on Twitter @stephanie_malek, on Instagram @stephanie_malek, and on the podcast The Fandom Show. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

Local woman, coyote wrangler and NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell guest hosts with Jim.Julie Millican, Vice President of Media Matters, joins for this week's edition of Press Play media analysis. Irish folk band Solas performs ahead of this weekend's Lowell Folk Festival. We also talk with festival founders Seamus Eagan and Winnie Hogan, plus executive director Lee Viliesis.GBH's Callie Crossley discusses a protest on Nantucket against Vice President JD Vance, WBZ layoffs, Trump's latest push to prevent “woke AI," new Obama conspiracy theories and reflections on the death of Hulk Hogan and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and MIT economist Jon Gruber join to talk about their recent essay called “The Case for New Cities."

In 2018, photographer Nat Ward stumbled upon Ditch Plains beach in Montauk, and he found a vibrant energy that he couldn't resist capturing. Ward spent four summers photographing Ditch Plains and the people who enjoy the beach, and he discusses his resulting photo collection, "Ditch: Montauk, New York, 11954," featuring 49 photographs that are also on view at Montauk Historical Society's Second House Museum through Labor Day.*This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.

This Week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report is Live! Justin Reed brings us the surf fishing report, where the hot bite has been whiting in the holes close to shore. The key to success? Finding beach stretches clear of June grass. While pompano have been hit-or-miss, there are still Spanish, ladyfish, and even a few blues around for those willing to scout. Offshore, Tyler Massey of Hot Spots Charters brings us the latest offshore report—and it's bucking the usual summer trend. The bite is better now than it was earlier in the season. Is it a post-spawn surge, bait scarcity, or just new fish moving in? Tune in to find out, along with updates on mahi, wahoo, billfish, and other bluewater opportunities.   Sponsors Fishbites Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Test Calibration Coastal Connection EXP Realty Great Days Outdoors Hilton's Realtime Navigator Bucks Island Marine AFTCO Sea Tow Shoreline Plastics Return Em Right Southeastern Pond Management Pure Flats Admiral Shellfish

On today's episode, Jess am sharing how she is preparing for her family's upcoming All Inclusive vacation Beaches Turks & Caicos - its a lot different than packing for the theme parks! Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of Simplifying the Magic, where Megan and Jess share their passion for Disney and travel, offering expert tips and tricks to make planning your next vacation a breeze!As premier travel agents with Fantastical Vacations, we'd love to help you plan your next getaway! Reach out to us at SimplifyingtheMagic@gmail.com for assistance with Disney, Universal, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and more!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:Simplifying the Magic on FacebookSimplifying the Magic on InstagramFind Megan at:Vacations by Megan Gibson on FacebookMegan on InstagramFind Jess at:Jess on FacebookJess on InstagramThank you so much for listening!

Cathal Haughey, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Howth–Malahide Paul O'Brien, Labour Party Councillor for Wicklow Erika Doyle, Green Councillor for Bray East and Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District

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As Part 2 of the "Instead of Positano, Try Scario" episode, we focus on the beaches. Scario has some of the most beautiful, cleanest, and picturesque beaches in the area—so if you're looking for a laidback beach vacation, consider Scario! Scario is a beautiful seaside town on the Cilento Coast about three hours south of Positano. It's less expensive, less crowded, and with far more Italian tourists and town-natives, it's more authentically "Italian" feeling. You may notice that this episode is shorter than normal. We're testing out a new format, two shorter episodes per week rather than one. You'll still get the same amount of podcast, just broken up a bit. We'd love to know which format you prefer! One one-ish hour episode or two 30-ish minute episodes? You can let us know in the comments or at ⁠onlyabag.com/contact⁠. We're also intending on still publishing both episodes on Wednesday, but this can also change, based on feedback! We have two hotel suggestions if you'd like to stay in Scario: For a nice hotel on the newer side of town we suggest ⁠Hotel Ristorante Cavaliere⁠. If you're feeling adventurous, you can check out ⁠ La Francesca Sud ⁠. This is advertised as "glamping" but actually more like camping tiny-home-style in a forest rooms. However, it has private beaches and is surrounded by nature, so it's the perfect option for anyone looking to disconnect. Both of those are affiliate links, and if you use them, Only a Bag will make a little percentage from Booking without any cost to you! If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow Only a Bag wherever you listen to podcasts! If you'd like to get in touch, you can send us a message on ⁠onlyabag.com⁠, by ⁠email⁠ at onlyabagpodcast@gmail.com, on ⁠Instagram⁠, or ⁠Bluesy⁠. For more info, check out our articles on ⁠onlyabag.com⁠ and read our Substack ⁠Letters from the Balcony⁠.Thanks so much for listening! xDarcy and Nathaniel

Today, we are joined by Adam Duckworth, founder of Travelmation, a travel agency aimed at creating unforgettable experiences and one of the most recognizable advisor communities. In this episode he covers Travelmation's intense evolution, from what began as a hobby and love for helping families plan their trips to a community of 2,500 advisors today. He delves deeper into the evolution of the travel industry, highlighting rising and continuing trends such as the use of AI and multi-generational travel, and secret weapons for travel advisors tuning in. Additionally, he offers insight on Sandals and Beaches Resorts' special offerings, why Beaches should be on every family's travel bucket list, and which Sandals and Beaches resorts are at the top of his list.

This Day in Maine for Monday, July 21, 2025.

It's Beers and Ears Podcast Revisited Episode #4: Top Ten Parks Pet Peeves. Today we're reviewing an episode we did back on July 13, 2021 where we talked about our top ten pet peeves in the parks. And, while it's hard to believe, we have a whole new list too! In case you want to listen to the original episode, it's #115, July 15, 2021. Find us on Facebook at Beers and Ears Podcast. Also email us at beersandears1928@gmail.com. In fact, first person to email us what the 1928 stands for will win a $25 Disney Gift Card! Just email us the answer!Don't forget that Casey is a travel planner that specializes in Disney, Universal, All-Inclusive trips like Sandals and Beaches, and more! And his services are free. Visit www.caseywooley.com and you can start planning your trip today!

The Senate passed Trump’s cuts to PBS, NPR, and USAID. A new study found that many of Washington’s beaches are kind of gross. Obama says progressives need stop attacking men so much. // LongForm: GUEST: President of the National Border Patrol Council Paul Perez on President Trump's success at the border and what comes next. // Quick Hit: Democrat Congressman says his party didn’t demand the release of the Epstein list while Biden was president because they were too busy.

Send us a textVic ranks his fav California coast beaches. Every single one of them has their own unique perks and features. Whats your fav? Coldplay Kiss Cam exposes Tech CEO having an affair with co-worker. Internet goes crazy and we read his official statementUno to be added to Vegas casinosICYDK: Boner, by definition, means a careless or stupid mistakeLatest golf tournament is this weekend. Find out where and why its become so importantWednesdayWisdomTRIVIA: it takes women 45% longer to read THIS than men. What is it? (answer at the end of the pod!)Find Vic: @vicdradioFind the pod:@ilysayitbackpod

Deb breaks down the stats with the team behind the report Plus – Would you tell your kid to get in to politics today?GUESTS: Safiyah Husein - Director of Policy at John Howard Society of Ontario Brad Bradford - Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York Scott Reid - CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders

Novelist Emma Pei Yin ran away from Hong Kong as a teenager to start fresh in Australia. But she found herself repeatedly drawn back home whenever she put pen to paper.Emma grew up in England and Hong Kong. But her life in Hong Kong wasn't so much about the neon skyscrapers as it was about her family's ancestral village, tucked away in the New Territories.Emma spent her school holidays there with her grandparents, learning how to take care of the family cemetery and joining in Chinese Festivals.Sometimes her grandfather would share his memories of the Second World War, when the Japanese military invaded and occupied Hong Kong.As Emma became into a teenager, her relationship with her parents deteriorated. She eventually decided to leave them and Hong Kong, coming to Australia to make a life for herself as a writer.But whenever she wrote, Emma found herself drawn back to Hong Kong; to the hundreds of islands, the fishing villages on stilts, the mountains, woodlands and beaches – all the things that tourists who think of Hong Kong as a city of neon lights and free Wi-fi don't know about.Content warning: This episode of Conversations contains discussion about sexual assault.Further informationWhen Sleeping Women Wake is published by Hachette.Help and support is always available. You can call Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris, the executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores family dynamics, multiculturalism, China, Hong Kong, modern history, writing, books, literature, historical fiction, Japanese occupation, World War 2, assault, victim-blaming, abortion, filmmaking, black sheep, family honour, London, forgiveness.Find out more about the Conversations Live National Tour on the ABC website.

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – A look at everything from “the most theft-prone beaches in U.S.” to opening week at the Orange County Fair…PLUS – Thoughts on the sturdiness of “The Pit Diaper” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

The show continues to react to the breaking news of Sauce Gardner extending with the Jets and if Staten Island has beaches.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Beaches to Breakthroughs: Barcelona's Startup Heroine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol tombava darrere de l'horitzó, acolorint el cel amb tons daurats sobre la platja de Barcelona.En: The sun was setting behind the horizon, painting the sky with golden hues over the beach of Barcelona.Ca: L'incubadora de startup tecnològiques bullia d'emoció i nervis.En: The startup incubator buzzed with excitement and nerves.Ca: Joves emprenedors es reunien en petits grups, preparant els seus últims retocs, mentre les ones del mar trencaven suaument a la sorra darrere d'ells.En: Young entrepreneurs gathered in small groups, preparing their final touches, as the sea waves gently broke on the sand behind them.Ca: Júlia estava dreta, mirant per la finestra gran de l'incubadora.En: Júlia was standing, looking out of the large window of the incubator.Ca: Havia estat treballant incansablement en la seva aplicació durant mesos.En: She had been working tirelessly on her application for months.Ca: Aquesta aplicació, segons ella, canviaria la manera com les comunitats es connectaven i compartien recursos.En: This application, according to her, would change the way communities connect and share resources.Ca: La seva passió era clarament visible, però també ho eren els seus nervis.En: Her passion was clearly visible, but so were her nerves.Ca: "Oriol, estic molt nerviosa", va dir a Oriol, el seu amic de confiança i desenvolupador experimentat.En: "Oriol, I'm so nervous," she said to Oriol, her trusted friend and experienced developer.Ca: Ell sempre havia estat escèptic sobre l'èxit de l'aplicació de Júlia, però sabia el molt que significava per a ella.En: He had always been skeptical about the success of Júlia's application, but he knew how much it meant to her.Ca: "No et preocupis, Júlia", va respondre Oriol, acariciant el seu braç.En: "Don't worry, Júlia," Oriol responded, patting her arm.Ca: "Has treballat molt dur. I la teva aplicació és estupenda."En: "You've worked very hard. And your app is amazing."Ca: A la distància, Montserrat, la competidora més ferotge de Júlia, conversava animadament amb alguns inversors.En: In the distance, Montserrat, Júlia's fiercest competitor, was chatting animatedly with some investors.Ca: Era coneguda per la seva enginy i les seves connexions, i mai s'estava per trobar clients o finançament.En: She was known for her ingenuity and connections and was never shy about finding clients or funding.Ca: La presència de Montserrat només servia per augmentar la pressió sobre Júlia.En: The presence of Montserrat only served to increase the pressure on Júlia.Ca: Avui era el gran dia: la competició de pitch.En: Today was the big day: the pitch competition.Ca: Júlia sabia que les preguntes dels jutges serien dures.En: Júlia knew that the judges' questions would be tough.Ca: Calia impressionar-los.En: She needed to impress them.Ca: La seva aplicació no era només un producte tecnològic; tenia un impacte social únic.En: Her application was not just a tech product; it had a unique social impact.Ca: Això va ser el que va decidir emfatitzar en el seu discurs, enlloc de centrar-se només en les característiques tècniques.En: This is what she decided to emphasize in her speech, instead of focusing solely on the technical features.Ca: Quan va arribar la seva torn, Júlia va pujar a l'escenari.En: When her turn came, Júlia took the stage.Ca: Però dins del seu cap, els dubtes començaven a hissar-se com onades tempestuoses.En: But inside her head, doubts began to rise like stormy waves.Ca: Tanmateix, el suport d'Oriol des de la multitud i una ràpida mirada cap a la posta de sol va encoratjar-la a continuar.En: Yet, the support from Oriol in the crowd and a quick glance at the sunset encouraged her to continue.Ca: "La meva aplicació farà que les comunitats es reuneixin, compartint més del que qualsevol dispositiu mai no podria oferir", va dir, deixant de banda la seva presentació preconstruïda i parlant espontàniament des del cor.En: "My application will bring communities together, sharing more than any device could ever offer," she said, ditching her pre-made presentation and speaking spontaneously from the heart.Ca: Va explicar com un simple gest podria ajudar persones reals en temps reals.En: She explained how a simple gesture could help real people in real-time.Ca: El silenci omplia la sala quan va acabar.En: Silence filled the room when she finished.Ca: Els jutges van quedar bocabadats, i el públic també.En: The judges were amazed, and so was the audience.Ca: Va ser un moment màgic, enriquit amb la força de l'emoció genuïna.En: It was a magical moment, enriched with the force of genuine emotion.Ca: Quan van anunciar el guanyador, el nom de Júlia va ressonar per tota la sala.En: When they announced the winner, Júlia's name echoed throughout the room.Ca: Ella havia guanyat.En: She had won.Ca: El seu cor bategava ràpidament mentre aixecava el trofeu, amb Oriol aplaudint amb força al seu costat i Montserrat mirant-la amb sorpresa.En: Her heart was beating fast as she raised the trophy, with Oriol clapping loudly by her side and Montserrat looking at her in surprise.Ca: Aquesta victòria va canviar a Júlia.En: This victory changed Júlia.Ca: No només li va donar el finançament i la mentoria que necessitava, sinó que li va donar una confiança renovada en la seva visió.En: It not only gave her the funding and mentorship she needed but also renewed her confidence in her vision.Ca: Va adonar-se del valor de perseverar davant els dubtes i la competència ferotge.En: She realized the value of persevering in the face of doubts and fierce competition.Ca: Mentre el vespre feia pas a la nit, Júlia va saber que aquell era només el començament d'un nou capítol.En: As evening turned to night, Júlia knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter.Ca: Havent conquerit els seus temors i onades de dubte, es va comprometre a seguir endavant amb més força que mai.En: Having conquered her fears and waves of doubt, she was determined to move forward with more strength than ever.Ca: La ciutat de Barcelona, amb la seva energia inacabable, seria el teló de fons perfecte per al seu viatge.En: The city of Barcelona, with its endless energy, would be the perfect backdrop for her journey. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzógolden hues: tons dauratsthe incubator: l'incubadoraexcitement: emocióthe nerves: els nervisgently: suaumenttirelessly: incansablementthe application: l'aplicacióresources: recursosvisibly: claramenttrusted: de confiançaskeptical: escèpticsuccess: èxitpatting: acariciantthe distance: la distànciathe competitor: la competidoraingenuity: enginyconnections: connexionsthe pitch competition: la competició de pitchthe judges: els jutgestough: duresthe stage: l'escenaristormy waves: onades tempestuosesencouraged: encoratjadaspontaneously: espontàniamentsilence: el silenciamazed: bocabadatsthe audience: el públicgenuine emotion: emoció genuïnathe trophy: el trofeu

I don't know about you, but when I hear about travel agents I quickly think about My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Chances are, you do too. Whatever happened to travel agents? They're not just still around but what they offer is changing with the times and helping plan stress free vacations without spending a penny more than DIY bookings. Shocking right? Stephani Izzo, a travel expert specializing in Sandals, Beaches and Disney, breaks down the modern travel agent experience, dispelling myths along the way. The biggest revelation? Using an agent typically costs exactly the same as booking yourself!"When you have an issue, you don't have to call an 800 number and press two to talk to someone. You just call us," Stephani explains. Travel agents often know about flight delays before their clients do, allowing them to solve problems proactively. This level of service becomes invaluable because let's be real- we go on vacation to take a break for managing lists of details. Ready to experience the difference? Stephani and Kayty are leading a girls' getaway to Sandals Royal Caribbean this September—a perfect opportunity to try the all-inclusive experience with a friendly group. Whether you join organized activities or simply relax poolside, this trip offers the perfect introduction to stress-free travel planning.Isn't it time your vacations felt like actual vacations? Reach out to learn how a travel agent can transform your next getaway without adding a penny to your budget @travelwithstephaniSupport the show

On Monday's show: We learn the latest on recovery efforts in Texas Hill Country after they were disrupted by more rain and flooding.We also learn about new data from Environment Texas examining contamination along Texas beaches.Also this hour: We revisit a conversation with actor Tom Hanks about the future of space exploration.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers your questions about gardening.And we discuss controversy at this year's MLB All-Star Game with Jeff Balke.

Join us in discussing Beaches, directed by Garry Marshall and Starring Bette Midler and Barbara HersehyDid you know Bette Midler co-wrote two of the songs featured in this movie?Notable links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaches_(1988_film)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaches_(soundtrack)Bette Midler Singing Otto Titsling on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1991Beaches Blooper ReelJoin our Book Club and get access to exclusive content on PatreonFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TiktokFollow us on Bluesky

This summer, city drones are spotting more sharks off Rockaway and other beaches, prompting multiple temporary closures and stirring unease among beachgoers. WNYC's Liam Quigley explains what's driving the uptick in sightings. Also, New York Aquarium curator and marine biologist Hans Walters talks about shark behavior, the kinds of sharks near New York, and busts some of the biggest myths about these ocean predators.

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Thomas Oronti is the CEO at Advensus. He is based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The CX Files has explored many different nearshore options in the Caribbean region, but has never explored the Dominican Republic before and yet this location has the advantage of being able to easily offer customer support in English, Spanish, and French - thanks to Haiti also sharing the island of Hispaniola. https://maps.app.goo.gl/wgpE2LoSLp9tu6TX6 Peter Ryan talked to Thomas about the growing importance of the DR in the nearshore CX and BPO sector and how Advensus strongly focuses on the role of the agent in any CX strategy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-oronti-67777a12/ https://advensus.com/   SUMMARY: Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan discuss the Dominican Republic's growing importance in the BPO and CX sectors. Thomas Oronti, CEO of Advensus, highlights the DR's unique trilingual labor pool, strong English proficiency, and robust connectivity. Advensus has grown from 100 to over 5,500 seats in 19 years, offering services like translation, collections, and customer service. The DR's stability, political reliability, and cost-effectiveness make it a premier nearshore destination. Oronti emphasizes the need for better English training programs and the potential for servicing Spanish, French, and English markets. The DR's success is attributed to its flexible workforce and strategic location.

Are you an ocean, lake, or river swimmer? On this week's episode we take a break from the news to celebrate some of the many outdoor swimming spots on the Island - in all types of water. Alex McKeen, co-author of “Swimming Holes and Beaches of Southwestern British Columbia,” shares her love of swimming as a way to explore a new place and talks about some of the 50+ island spots listed in her book. They include the Koksilah River Holes, Cameron Lake, Inland Lake, and Banfield Park.P.S. Are you looking for more ideas of stuff to do on the island in the summer? Go back in time to the July 2, 2024 episode titled "The best (and worst) of summer on the Island."

My interaction with Superman. I share the story of the first time I saw a sex worker in its natural habitat. The majority of beaches in the United States have a large amount of fecal bacteria in the water. TSA to end shoes-off policy for airport security screening. Disney is rumored to be looking to recast Indiana Jones. Alleged candidates - Chris Pratt, Glen Powell, or Ryan Gosling. Is the movie industry stuck in a “reboot” rut? If/when the NBA announces the next expansion team - it should be where? Seattle, Vegas, Mexico City, Kansas City, Vancouver, Louisville, Pittsburgh, or Montreal? Woody Paige brings up some solid points of lack of action when it comes to Dick Monfort and the Colorado Rockies. Former NHL enforcer, Nick Tarnasky beat the snot out of an idiot golfer.

Please Follow us on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook  Kimberly and Tommaso share their experiences on the island of Ischia, near Napoli, Italy. They discuss Ischia's geography, history, cuisine, beaches and the island's appeal. Key Points: Initial Impressions of Ischia: Kimberly revisits Ischia after 30 years since her last visit, noting its idyllic scenery and vibrant colors. Tommaso recalls having the best pizza of his life upon arrival. Ischia is relatively small, about 46 square kilometers, yet offers diverse landscapes. Geography and Driving Challenges: The island has one main ring road, making travel slow due to curves and narrow roads. Driving can be difficult due to log jams caused by buses and parked cars. Kimberly and Tommaso canceled their rental car after one day due to the intense driving conditions. Historical and Geographical Makeup: Ischia is a volcanic island with fertile soil, home to diverse Mediterranean plants. The island was first inhabited by Greeks in the 8th century B.C. The Aragonese castle, built in 474 B.C., is a significant historical site. Tourism and Local Life: Ischia has a population of 60,000 residents and attracts 6 million tourists annually. The island offers a variety of accommodations from resorts to hotels in condensed villages. The cuisine is seafood-heavy, with excellent pizza and salads. Beaches and Weather: Ischia boasts sandy beaches, a unique feature compared to other islands like Capri. The island's beaches are a major draw for mainland Italians. Tommaso provides a weather update, noting the extreme heat in Italy and warmer-than-usual Mediterranean temperatures. They advise listeners to stay hydrated and prepared for the heat. Next Episode: Kimberly and Tommaso will share the challenging but funny driving experience, as well their very interesting visit to the Aragonese Castle and luxurious day at a beach club.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, warning it could feel as hot as 100 degrees in the city. Older adults, outdoor workers, and those without air conditioning are especially at risk. Meanwhile, a new city health department report shows more pregnant New Yorkers are using doulas for support, with Mayor Adams expanding free access as part of efforts to improve Black maternal health. Plus, the city is increasingly relying on drones to monitor beaches for sharks

City officials are warning New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous summer weather through Wednesday, with a heat advisory in effect and a flood watch starting Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pitching a major shakeup to city elections by introducing “open primaries” where all candidates run together regardless of party. Plus, WNYC's Liam Quigley explains why Staten Island beaches could be the perfect spot for New Yorkers looking to avoid the crowds.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!We're touring the United States this month, starting with the biggest state of all. This week we'll discuss the pros and cons of chasing gold (turns out there may be more of the latter than the former); the crazy scheme that saved America, and then saved it again, and again; the easiest way to wealth you've ever heard of – but which still requires some effort; and perhaps the silliest reason the Hammonses have ever had for buying a board game – and how, strangely enough, it isn't working out that well for us.Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Our second Summer Reading Challenge is underway! This week, All Of It producer Jordan Lauf discusses some beach reads that could fit in the five Summer Reading Challenge categories. Listeners weigh in with their recommendations. Click here to sign up for the Challenge!

#What's Happening - Texas is experiencing serious flooding. Trump discusses tariffs, stating, "Take it or leave it." It's going to get hot this summer. On July 2nd, Jenner's manager, Sophia Hutchins, passed away. We went live to hear Gavin Newsom talk about the six-month anniversary of the Eaton-Palisades fire. Australian Erin Patterson was convicted in the triple murder case involving poisoned mushrooms. Guest Matt ‘Money' Smith discusses the presence of sewage and foam at the beaches for the Fourth of July weekend. There are concerns about odors associated with Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). We share information about the side effects of this procedure.

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Big Rich, TD, and Fletch return from the holiday with a fully loaded episode! How long is too long to eat leftover 4th of July hot dogs? Fletch recaps his 10-day escape from reality, Joey Chestnut adds another absurd accomplishment to his resume, and we bid a heavy-metal farewell to Ozzy Osbourne. Plus, San Diego's beaches saw a record-breaking weekend—and we're still trying to find parking.

This is your morning All Local update for Sunday July 6, 2025.

Beaches, Homunculi, and strange birth stories - it's an eclectic group of games this week as we debrief Ender Magnolia, To a T, and venture briefly back into the Kojima's world of Death Stranding 2! Show Notes: - Music from the To a T reveal & announce trailers

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Balancing Books and Beaches: Luca's Amalfi Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto un sole splendente, il mare si stendeva come un tappeto blu appena sotto la villa sulla Costiera Amalfitana.En: Under a bright sun, the sea stretched out like a blue carpet just below the villa on the Costiera Amalfitana.It: Luca alzò gli occhi dal libro di grammatica.En: Luca lifted his eyes from his grammar book.It: L'incantevole panorama lo chiamava, e le onde che lambivano la spiaggia sembravano sussurrare il suo nome.En: The enchanting panorama was calling him, and the waves lapping the shore seemed to whisper his name.It: Era lì per un corso estivo di lingua italiana, ma la bellezza del luogo minacciava i suoi buoni propositi di studio.En: He was there for a summer course in the Italian language, but the beauty of the place threatened his good intentions to study.It: Gianna era seduta accanto a lui, concentrata sui suoi appunti.En: Gianna was sitting next to him, focused on her notes.It: "Luca, hai letto il capitolo sull'imperfetto?"En: "Luca, have you read the chapter on the imperfect?"It: chiese lei, con lo sguardo fisso sul foglio.En: she asked, her gaze fixed on the paper.It: "Abbiamo l'esame la prossima settimana."En: "We have the exam next week."It: Luca annuì distrattamente, ma la sua mente vagava già lontano, verso il profumo del limone e il suono della musica che veniva dalla piazza sottostante.En: Luca nodded distractedly, but his mind was already wandering far away, towards the scent of lemon and the sound of music coming from the square below.It: Matteo, l'amico che avevano conosciuto in paese, lo aveva invitato a esplorare le calette nascoste e i vicoli delle città vicine.En: Matteo, the friend they had met in town, had invited him to explore the hidden coves and alleys of the nearby cities.It: Matteo era affabile e sempre sorridente.En: Matteo was affable and always smiling.It: "Vieni, amico mio," diceva spesso.En: "Come, my friend," he would often say.It: "Le parole le impari anche vivendo."En: "You learn the words by living them too."It: Ma Luca sapeva quanto fosse importante il corso.En: But Luca knew how important the course was.It: "E se Matteo fosse solo gentile con me perché sono un turista?"En: "And if Matteo is just being kind to me because I'm a tourist?"It: si chiedeva a volte.En: he sometimes wondered.It: Tuttavia, ogni invito sembrava più allettante del precedente, e ogni volta era più difficile dire di no.En: However, each invitation seemed more enticing than the last, and each time it was harder to say no.It: Il giorno dell'esame si stava avvicinando, e così il grande festival che colorava le strade di Amalfi di luci e musica.En: The day of the exam was approaching, as was the large festival that filled the streets of Amalfi with lights and music.It: "Luca," insistette Gianna una sera, "devi studiare per passare."En: "Luca," Gianna insisted one evening, "you need to study to pass."It: Luca sospirò, diviso tra due desideri.En: Luca sighed, torn between two desires.It: Ma allora una decisione si formò chiara nella sua mente.En: But then a decision formed clearly in his mind.It: Avrebbe trovato un equilibrio.En: He would find a balance.It: Decise di studiare al mattino e godersi il festival con Matteo la sera.En: He decided to study in the morning and enjoy the festival with Matteo in the evening.It: Quando arrivò il giorno dell'esame, Luca si sentiva sereno.En: When the exam day arrived, Luca felt serene.It: Aveva fatto tutto il possibile per prepararsi.En: He had done everything possible to prepare.It: Le risposte fluirono veloci e precise sul foglio, e, al calar del sole, si trovò in piazza con Matteo e Gianna, circondato da luci scintillanti e la musica tradizionale che riempiva l'aria.En: The answers flowed quickly and precisely onto the paper, and, as the sun set, he found himself in the square with Matteo and Gianna, surrounded by sparkling lights and traditional music that filled the air.It: Il giorno successivo, con un sorriso, il professore del corso distribuì i risultati.En: The next day, with a smile, the course professor handed out the results.It: Luca aveva superato l'esame con successo.En: Luca had successfully passed the exam.It: Aveva trovato il modo di coniugare il dovere con il piacere, l'amore per l'avventura con l'impegno dello studio.En: He had found a way to combine duty with pleasure, a love for adventure with the commitment to study.It: E, cosa più importante, aveva guadagnato non solo una nuova lingua, ma anche un nuovo amico.En: And, most importantly, he had gained not only a new language but also a new friend.It: Mentre il sole tramontava sulla Costiera Amalfitana, Luca realizzò che l'Italia ormai faceva parte di lui.En: As the sun set over the Costiera Amalfitana, Luca realized that Italy had now become a part of him.It: E che ora, con fiducia, poteva navigare sia con le parole che con le onde del suo sogno italiano.En: And now, with confidence, he could navigate both with words and with the waves of his Italian dream. Vocabulary Words:the villa: la villathe course: il corsothe eyes: gli occhithe grammar: la grammaticathe panorama: il panoramathe waves: le ondethe shore: la spiaggiathe scent: il profumothe square: la piazzathe cove: la calettathe alley: il vicolothe festival: il festivalthe chapter: il capitolothe notes: gli appuntithe desire: il desideriothe friend: l'amicothe smile: il sorrisothe professor: il professorethe commitment: l'impegnothe language: la linguathe answer: la rispostathe result: il risultatothe exam: l'esamethe sun: il solethe adventure: l'avventurathe paper: il fogliothe balance: l'equilibriothe music: la musicathe beauty: la bellezzathe whisper: il sussurro

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