Podcasts about category five

“Among the growing effects of the climate crisis, the evolution of hurricanes is one of the more immediate and destructive.” Our oceans are warming. Superstorms are intensifying. In Porter Fox's new book, the accelerating danger resulting from these two realities of the climate crisis is on full display. And Fox is no stranger to the ocean - as a longtime sailor and decades-long climate writer, he literally confronts deadly storms in his reporting. Now, with latest book, Category Five, Superstorms and the Warming Oceans that Feed Them, he's unpacking what he's heard from scientists and explorers alike to mark the changes we've already seen with oceans and superstorms and what's in store as warming accelerates. He joins this week to talk about the damage we're seeing from natural disasters, the disparity in disaster responses, and why he wanted to combine memoir and climate science for this book.  Porter Fox is a writer and author of books like The Last Winter and Northland. He writes and edits the award-winning literary travel writing journal Nowhere, teaches at Columbia University School of the Arts and is a MacDowell Fellow.  Read Category Five, Superstorms and the Warming Oceans that Feed Them As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Join our Facebook group.

If you live near the coast, few words are scarier than these: Category Five. That's the classification for the most powerful hurricanes. The storms have maximum sustained winds of at least 157 miles per hour. And their potential damage is catastrophic. They can flatten houses, bring massive storm surges, and cause heavy rainfall well inland.In recent years, the most powerful tropical storms have been getting even stronger. And as our planet continues to warm up, they're expected to get stronger still. So some scientists think it's time to add even scarier words to the tropical-storm lexicon: Category Six. To qualify for this category, a storm would have wind speeds of at least 192 miles per hour.A recent study found that five storms would have reached that threshold in the past nine years—four typhoons in the western Pacific Ocean, and one hurricane in the eastern Pacific—Hurricane Patricia. It hit the Pacific coast of Mexico with peak sustained winds of 215 miles per hour—the strongest storm yet recorded.The study also projected that such monster storms will become more common in the years ahead. Climate change is making the oceans warmer, providing extra “fuel” to power typhoons and hurricanes. That may not increase the number of tropical storms, but it is expected to make the strongest of them even more intense. Some would even qualify for Category Six—a scarier name for the most powerful storms.

As of 2:00 p.m. Hurricane Milton is a Category Five storm with maximum sustained winds of 175 miles per hour. This storm has intensified more quickly than the models predicted over the weekend — and it could intensify further as it continues its path toward Florida's west coast. Its current projected path shows Hurricane Milton making landfall north of Tampa on Wednesday afternoon or early evening. Some models show it arriving to shore early Thursday morning. We check in with Tim Miller at the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network — and get a bit of historical context on similar storms that have hit southwest Florida in the past from WGCU's Tom Hall, author of Historic Hurricanes of Fort Myers: How Three 19th Century Hurricanes Influenced the Town's Development.

Porter Fox grew up on the coast of Maine sailing small boats. His father designed and built Whistler sailboats and founded Able Marine. Porter has written three books and also writes stories for The New York Times and other journals.  His latest book is Category Five, which we talk about.  We also talk about sailing around New York City, sailing a Whistler that his father built, sailing a cat ketch, cruising the New Jersey coast, sailing canoes in The Bahamas, sailing with John Kretschmer, climate change, the amplification of storms, sea-level rise, why we love the ocean, the importance of keeping a calm mind, defeating trauma, John Kretschmer's books, freeboard, net zero, and more. Shownotes are at https://www.paultrammell.com/podcast-season-7 Support through Patreon here patreon.com/paultrammell

Join Hal and Florida archeologist Jeffrey Shanks for a lost tale of British Marines and Jamaican privateers, American maroons, Creek Indian warriors, rogue Choctaws, religious prophets, and the bloody and tenacious struggle for freedom. The Apalachicola National Forest in Florida's Panhandle holds some of the most remote swampland wilderness in the US, forbidding blackwater mazes of cypress and black gum and tupelo, whining with biting and stinging insects, the natural home of alligator and cottonmouth, redbreast bream and bass.  It also holds some of the most fascinating and complex history in America. On the far western edge of north Florida's Apalachicola National Forest, there is a place called Prospect Bluff, a slight rise in the land that overlooks a channel of the mighty Apalachicola River itself. It's the site of Fort Gadsden, a modest construction that played a small role during the First Seminole War, and then was abandoned during the American Civil War.  In 2018, Hurricane Micheal, a Category Five storm, wreaked havoc on the Panhandle and on the Apalachicola National Forest. On Prospect Bluff, massive oak trees, three hundred years old and more, were uprooted. Forest Service and National Park Service archeologists surveying the damage to the site found curious artifacts in the excavations left by the roots of the toppled trees. At some point, lots of human beings had lived here, and they had built a powerful fortification. They had farmed and traded and been well-prepared for war, which did indeed come to them. The story that came to light is one of the most complicated and fascinating episodes in American history, with echoes and ripples out as far as the Bahamas, Trinidad, Sierra Leone and Nova Scotia, where the descendants of the men and women who fought and died at Prospect Bluff are living right now.    

Barbara Ann Branca joins host/producer of WLIW-FM's Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe to share her poem about the increase of damaging storms as Hurricane Beryl heads toward Jamaica and the Grand Cayman Islands after hitting Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a Category Five hurricane.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Randy Wayne White is the bestselling and award-winning author of the prolific and longstanding Doc Ford series. In 2022, Randy endured Hurricane Ian on Sanibel Island in Florida, which caused historic damage, destroying houses and knocking out the only bridge to the island. Randy stayed on the island through the storm, unreachable for a tenuous period. Now, he's rebuilding, like everyone else on the island.   This dramatic experience became the inspiration for his new Doc Ford novel ONE DEADLY EYE (Hanover Square Press) as Ford rides out the deadliest storm to hit the island in a century and tries to stop a gang of criminals who swoop in to take advantage of the evacuation and pillage and kill, during the twelve hours of chaos that follow the passing of a storm's dangerous eye.   Here, White combines his expertise of nature writing, Florida, and masterful craft of crime thrillers, to bring us ONE DEADLY EYE.   MORE ABOUT THE BOOK: A Russian diplomat disappears while Doc is tagging great white sharks in South Africa, and members of a criminal brotherhood, Bratva, don't think it's a coincidence. They track the biologist to Dinkin's Bay Marina on the west coast of Florida, where Brotherhood mercenaries have already deployed, prepared to pillage and kill in the wake of an approaching hurricane. No one, however, is prepared for a cataclysmic event that will forever change the island and leaves Doc to deal with escapees from Russia's most dangerous prison, including a serial killer—the Vulture Monk—who has a taste for blood. His only ally is an enigmatic British inventor whose decision to ride out the storm might have more to do with revenge than protecting a priceless art collection. Doc has a lot at stake—the lives of his fiancée, Hannah Smith, and their son, plus the fate of his hipster pal, Tomlinson, whose sailboat has disappeared in the Gulf of Mexico. The greatest threat of all, though, is a force that cannot be escaped—a Category Five hurricane that, minute by minute, melds sins of the past with Florida's precarious future.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Randy Wayne White is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of the Doc Ford series. In 2011, White was named a Florida Literary Legend by the Florida Heritage Society. A fishing and nature enthusiast, he has also written extensively for Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, Playboy and Men's Health. He lives on Sanibel Island, Florida, where he was a light-tackle fishing guide for many years, and spends much of his free time windsurfing, playing baseball, and hanging out at Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille. Sharks Incorporated is his middle grade series, including Fins and Stingers. For more info on the book click HERE  

Both Sams' start out with some podcasting news to tell you their plan for the upcoming weeks (1:03). Then they start with some NHL News with both the All-Star game and Pacioretty's return (4:39). Then they talk about Hurricanes news with Aho being the first star of the week to the Hurricanes officially purchasing Backyard Bistro (14:35). Then they recap the huge win at the Rangers (25:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Sams' start out with some podcasting news to tell you their plan for the upcoming weeks (1:03). Then they start with some NHL News with both the All-Star game and Pacioretty's return (4:39). Then they talk about Hurricanes news with Aho being the first star of the week to the Hurricanes officially purchasing Backyard Bistro (14:35). Then they recap the huge win at the Rangers (25:40).

It's only been a couple of weeks since the Flyers met up with the Carolina Hurricanes, so we've got a little quick hit with Bryan Pyrtle of Category Five to find out what the Canes have been up to since the end of October.

Tropical Cyclone Lola is the strongest, earliest storm ever observed in the south eastern Pacific. It peaked at a Category Five yesterday, and is now closing in on Vanuatu as a Category Four. Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this third episode of season 3, listen to 'Gringa-Rican' author Ann Dávila Cardinal discuss 'Category Five'. Music credit: J Balvin and Bad Bunny ' - La Canción --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caribbeansfnet/support

Australia's most cyclone-prone region, the Pilbara in Western Australia, has seen the impact of a category-five cyclone. The system set a wind speed record but has spared populated areas from heavy damage.

Summary: How much longer will we have to endure the treacherous economic waters? Adrian Reid comes on the show to give us some insight on the how these trends will play out in the near future, reminding us of some of the factors that contribute to a bear market. It's more important than ever to study market history and know what the markets are capable of in these conditions. Tune in for more knowledge and tips from Adrian. Highlights: -We're in a category five economic storm around the globe, creating treacherous waters for investors -How much longer will this trend continue? -If we don't get inflation under control, bad things are going to happen -The biggest up days and strongest rallies occur in bear markets. It's important not to be fooled; be wary of jumping on board -Many traders/investors lack patience, which is their biggest downfall. In the markets, you have to adopt a long-term view -Look for long-term change in a trend and lower volatility -Market volatility remains high, but we're not in a bull market -Knowledge of market history is crucial. It's important to look at charts (i.e. DOW, S&P) and study them at a granular level -Eventually, we're going to have to start looking for a bottom, but it's important to be patient Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Enlightened Stock Trading

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Michele Heyward is a civil engineer who built the U.S. power grid. Now she's a tech startup founder building the future of work at PositiveHire. Michele grew up in rural South Carolina in a three-bedroom house full of kids. She had four siblings. She describes herself as the weird kid, really good at math.Encouraged to pursue science and engineering, she went to engineering camp 30 years ago at 13 years old.“But what really got me sold on engineering was when I was 12, a Category Five hurricane hit South Carolina and my mom's younger sister and her family live near Charleston where the hurricane hit...They had a newer brick home that was destroyed during the hurricane while they were in it. I couldn't understand: how could a home that new be destroyed by something called a hurricane? And that's how I literally got interested in civil engineering and decided to major in it.”She learned about people who had designed an indestructible egg-shaped home on the coast, and she thought,“How do you build a home or structure like that? It really started me into the path of civil engineering.” After working in the corporate world for many years, Michele got tired of being “the only.”“Something that is really common, unfortunately, is the ‘only' experience for a lot of Black, Latinx, and indigenous women in STEM. What I mean is you're the only one, you're the only Black woman. You're the only Latina engineer on your team, group, department, company. For years out in construction, I was the only Black woman engineer. I was only Black woman, period…so many other women quit.”Michele stayed at her her previous environmental engineering firm for 12 years.“I told myself somebody else is going to come who doesn't have the wherewithal to do what you've done this amount of time by yourself being the only.”Then she received a message from God that said, “you're not supposed to be here.”“I cried. I'd been through so much being the only, but it was time for me to go and build out something else…now it's time to go execute. It was time for me to go put in the work.”Michele founded a company, PositiveHire, that connects Black, Latinx, and Indigenous women who are experienced scientists, engineers, and technology professionals to management roles.“As a Black woman engineer I've seen companies complain they can't find diverse talent, when their real issue is retaining Black, Latinx, and Indigenous talent in STEM. The issue isn't a pipeline problem but the lack of responsibility that management teams have in creating workplaces which will retain and attract Black, Latinx, and Indigenous talent.”Michele and I had a fruitful discussion about what it's like working in spaces run by white men and how important it is to change the culture of a company before focusing on recruiting people of color. We also talked about how to write inclusive job descriptions and postings that bring in diverse candidates.Please drop me a line at marie@fertilegroundcommunications.com to let us know what you thought about this episode.I help professional services firms avoid BORING and boost employee engagement, productivity, and readership. I translate technical, complex, and lackluster language into accessible, dynamic, story-driven text. Get known in your industry through outstanding thought leadership content. Walk your talk through outstanding, effective communications with your employees and clients. Fertile Ground Communications LLC is a certified women-owned business enterprise, disadvantaged business enterprise, and emerging small business.

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for –Monday December 20th 2021—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   Three— Disney programming is returning to YouTube TV thanks to a deal with Google.  Subscribers can now get channels like ESPN, FX, National Geographic and Freeform.   The reinstated service means the original 64-99 per-month cost it also back.     Two— At least 200 people are confirmed dead in the Philippines after Super Typhoon Rai ripped through the country.  The Philippine National Police say on top of the 208 now dead, 52 are still missing and at almost 240 people have suffered "considerable injuries."  Rai made landfall Thursday with winds of roughly 160 miles per hour, equivalent to that of a Category Five hurricane.       And number one—Hope is fading for passing President Biden's social spending bill.   Senator Joe Manchin told Fox News he's tried everything possible but can't support the bill.  The White House calls it a sudden reversal in his position, though Manchin specifically spelled out what was needed to get him on board.  

In this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, you will hear one of the most inspiring, horrifying, and yet deeply moving conversations from our guest, Valerie Edmondson Bolaños. Valerie Edmondson Bolaños is the founder of an extraordinary NGO called Warrior Angels Rescue. She started her own NGO in the way of Hurricane Maria. It was a Category Five storm that devastated her home island of Puerto Rico back in 2017. What started off as an effort to rescue her own family grew into a much larger scale over time. Since August of 2021, Valerie and the Warrior Angels Rescue has been evacuating girls, women, and their families from the humanitarian crisis that is escalating in Afghanistan after the United States left. What you're about to hear is really one of the most inspiring mission-driven founders you can listen to. We hope that it moves you as well. Valerie Edmondson Bolaños on the Afghanistan Situation The conversation starts as Valerie gives a perspective of what the situation is in Afghanistan at this moment after the United States withdrawal last August of 2021. “It's pretty horrific, which should come as no surprise. We've noticed (that) just in the three months that we've been working there. It just descended from an absolutely apocalyptic situation into the depths of hell. The messages and videos that we're receiving directly from the families that we're helping that are in our evacuation lists are just horrifying. I've had nightmares, and I'm not even living through it firsthand.” – Valerie Edmondson Bolaños These horrors stem from the local terrorist organizations who are trying to root out those who have worked with the US forces when they were still on the ground. They torture and beat them publicly, while abducting and interrogating those who they think had close ties or worked directly with the US forces. This was on top of the different terrorist organizations jockeying for power amongst themselves, which adds another layer of suffering for those on the ground. The Taliban Taking Away the Power Valerie shares that are a lot of shortages on the ground. The economy has all but shut down entirely because people are in hiding. People who had decent homes and careers had to leave almost everything to stay with families that are less conspicuous. “The Taliban is literally trying to take away power from the people who have even the slightest bit of power. And so much power comes from being educated and being having a profession. So they want to quash any potential viable resistance to their takeover by not only literally taking away power and electricity and connectivity from everyone, but they're targeting middle class families and upper class families. So everyone's gone into hiding, which means that most of the mechanisms that keep society going and keep the economy going are completely shut down.” – Valerie Edmondson Bolaños While the medical care is not completely gone, it's can still be hard to get in the current circumstances. There are simply too much people that are now relying on volunteer medical professionals who are scared but also want to save as many lives as they can. How the Pandemic Factors In On the topic of medical care, Valerie was asked about the COVID spread and deaths in Afghanistan. She shares that there isn't really any visible evidence of any data being collected at this point. Not to mention any effort for vaccination programs to speak of. “There's no data being collected. People aren't going to hospitals for the most part, because then they're afraid they'll be killed. So yeah, I don't I don't think any data is really coming out, or being collected. I mean, that would require a functioning government, which is not what the Taliban has created.” – Valerie Edmondson Bolaños The pandemic really added a few levels of complication of how volunteer NGOs like the Warrior Angels Rescue can operate on the ground, as not only are you worried about getting shot,

In mid-November, following the re-election of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Congress passed and President Biden signed the RENACER Act, which escalated an ongoing economic war against President Daniel Ortega. In this episode learn about what the RENACER Act does as we examine the situation in Nicaragua and find out and why Daniel Ortega has a target on his back. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! 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Richard Falk. February 21, 2012. “When an ‘NGO' is not an NGO: Twists and turns under Egyptian skies.” Al Jazeera. Laws S. 1064: RENACER Act Sponsor: Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Passed by Voice Vote in the Senate November 3, 2021 House Vote Breakdown Law Outline Sec. 2: Sense of Congress "Congress unequivocally condemns the politically motivated and unlawful detention of presidential candidates Cristiana Chamorro, Arturo Cruz, Felix Maradiaga, and Juan Sebastian Chamorro." "Congress unequivocally condemns the passage of the Foreign Agents Regulation Law, the Special Cybercrimes Law, the Self Determination Law, and the Consumer Protection Law by the National Assembly of Nicaragua..." Sec. 3: Review of Participation of Nicaragua in Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement "The President should review" the continued participation of Nicaragua in the agreement. The authority listed is Article 21.2 of the agreement that says, "Nothing in this agreement shall be construed... to preclude a Party from applying measures that it considers necessary for the fulfillment of its obligations with respect to the maintenance or restoration of international peace or security, or the protection of its own essential security interests." President Trump issued an Executive Order on November 27, 2018 that said that the response to the protests that began on April 18, 2018 "and the Ortega regime's systematic dismantling and undermining of democratic institutions and the rule of law, its use of indiscriminate violence and repressive tactics against civilians, as well as its corruption leading to the destabilization of Nicaragua's economy constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States." Sec. 4: Restrictions on International Financial Institutions Relating to Nicaragua Directs the United States Executive Director at the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Monetary Fund to "increase scrutiny of any loan or financial or technical assistance provided for a project in Nicaragua" and "to ensure" that the loan or assistance is administered through an entity with full independence from the Government of Nicaragua. Sec. 5: Targeted Sanctions to Advance Democratic Elections The Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury, "in consultation" with the intelligence community, "shall develop and implement a coordinated strategy" for implementing targeted sanctions in order to "facilitate the necessary conditions for free, fair, and transparent elections in Nicaragua." Targets sanctions specifically at... Officials in the government of President Daniel Ortega Family members of Daniel Ortega High ranking members of the National Nicaraguan Police Members of the Supreme Electoral Council of Nicaragua Officials of the Central Bank of Nicaragua Party members and elected officials from the Sandinista National Liberation Front and their family members Businesses that conduct "corrupt" financial transactions with officials in the government of President Daniel Ortega, his party, or his family. The sanctions are authorized by the 2018 law (outlined below) against "any foreign person" who, on or after April 18, 2018... Used violence "or conduct" that "constitutes a serious abuse" against protestors Taken "actions or policies" that undermine "democratic processes or institutions" Any current or former government official that used "private or public assets for personal gain or political purposes" Any current or former government official involved in corruption related to government contracts Any current or former government official involved in bribery Any current or former government official that transferred the proceeds of corruption Arrested or prosecuted a person disseminating information to the public The sanctions include... Asset blocking of "all property and interests in property" if they are in the United States, come within the United States, or come within the possession or control of a "United States person." Exclusion from the United States and revocation of visas and other documents. Anyone who "violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation" of sanctions can be hit with a civil penalty of a $250,000 maximum fine or up to twice the amount of sanctions violating transaction and/or a criminal penalty of up to $1 million or up to 20 years in prison. Sec. 6: Developing and Implementing a Coordinated Sanctions Strategy with Diplomatic Partners Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate with other countries - specifically Canada, members of the European Union, and governments in Latin America and the Caribbean - to impose the sanctions together "in order to advance democratic elections in Nicaragua." Sec. 7: Inclusion of Nicaragua in List of Countries Subject to Certain Sanctions Relating to Corruption Adds Nicaragua to an annual report that gets submitted to Congress. The people identified in the report who are accused of corruption in regards to government contracts, bribery, extortion, money laundering, or "violence, harassment, or intimidation directed at governmental or non governmental corruption investigators" will have their visas revoked and be prohibited from entering the United States. Sec. 9: Classified Report on the Activities of the Russian Federation in Nicaragua The Department of State - working with intelligence officials - will submit a classified report to Congress within 90 days about... Cooperation between the Nicaraguan military and Russian military, intelligence, security forces, law enforcement, and Russian security contractors. Cooperation between Russia and Nicaragua in telecommunications and satellites Economic cooperation, specifically in banking Threats that cooperation between Russia and Nicaragua pose to "United States national interests and national security." Sec. 12: Supporting Independent News Media and Freedom of Information in Nicaragua The Secretary of State, Administrator of USAID and the CEO of the United States Agency for Global Media will submit a report to Congress listing all media "directly or indirectly owned or controlled by President Daniel Ortega, members of the Ortega family, or known allies of the Ortega government" and it will access the extent to which Voice of America is reaching the Nicaraguan people. Sec. 13: Amendment to Short Title of Public Law 115-335 Renames the "Nicaraguan Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018" the "Nicaragua Investment and Conditionality Act of 2018" or "NICA Act" H.R. 1918: Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 Signed into law on December 20, 2018 Sponsor: Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) Law Outline Sec. 2: Sense of Congress on Advancing a Negotiated Solution to Nicaragua's Crisis Congress wanted the Catholic Church of Nicaragua to negotiate for early elections on behalf of "civil society", the student movement, private sector, and the "political opposition" Congress did like that the Government of Nicaragua was refusing to negotiate Sec. 4: Restrictions on International Financial Institutions Relating to Nicaragua Forces the Treasury Secretary to instruct our representatives at the World Bank Group and Inter-American Development Bank to oppose "any loan or financial or technical assistance to the Government of Nicaragua for a project in Nicaragua." We can support loans "to address basic human needs" or "promote democracy in Nicaragua" Sec. 5 : Imposition of Targeted Sanctions with Respect to Nicaragua Authorizes sanctions against "any foreign person" who, on or after April 18, 2018... Used violence "or conduct" that "constitutes a serious abuse" against protestors Taken "actions or policies" that undermine "democratic processes or institutions" Any current or former government official that used "private or public assets for personal gain or political purposes" Any current or former government official involved in corruption related to government contracts Any current or former government official involved in bribery Any current or former government official that transferred the proceeds of corruption Arrested or prosecuted a person disseminating information to the public The sanctions include... Asset blocking of "all property and interests in property" if they are in the United States, come within the United States, or come within the possession or control of a "United States person." Exclusion from the United States and revocation of visas and other documents. Punishes anyone who "violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation" of sanctions with a civil penalty up to a $250,000 fine or up to twice the amount of sanctions violating transaction and/or a criminal penalty of up to $1 million or up to 20 years in prison. The asset blocking sanctions do not authorize the blocking of goods imports. Sec. 6: Annual Certification and Waiver Allows the President to waive the travel restrictions and sanctions. Sec. 10: Termination The sanctions authorized by this law expire on December 31, 2023. Audio Sources Kawsachun News - Nicaragua 2021 Election Observer Press Conference November 10, 2021 Moderator: I present Paul Pumphrey from Friends of the Congo. Paul Pumphrey: Here in Nicaragua, I saw a free and fair election. I talked to many people who were not a part of the Sandinistas party. And yet they themselves said they were willing to accept whatever result happened in the election. Moderator: Next we have Craig Pasta Jardula who is a journalist based in the United States. Craig Pasta Jardula: Mainly, I want to talk about the process, meaning the chain of custody, because that's something that we really saw that was great here in Nicaragua, it made this election a home run. The chain of custody is very strong here, including the fact that in Nicaragua, we have something that is awesome that a lot of countries need to adopt, which is where the vote is cast, it is counted, that ensures a strong chain of custody. Moderator: Next is Rick Cohn from Friends of Latin America. 13:05 Rick Cohn: I want to speak just a little bit though a group of 11 of us went to Bilwi on the Caribbean coast. And in the United States, one of the things they'll use to say this election is fake, is that a high percentage of people voted, and a high percentage of people voted for the FSLN. And that can't happen, because American politicians that would never happen. Well, so I want to say something about why the voters told us they were voting. They told us that basically, they had two Category Four and Category Five hurricanes last year, and the government came and saved their lives, saved many, many lives. And, you know, people have trust in that government. And then the government came in and made sure the electric was up. In Puerto Rico from a year earlier, electric still isn't isn't working, because they, you know, are making money selling electric, but it still doesn't work. They told us they had new roofs put on almost immediately they were delivered. They told us that the schools were rebuilt. All of the schools were in good condition. Oh, the schools and some of them have new buildings. So we had a situation where they were very happy with the performance of the government. And that is why -- oh, they also told us they had one kilometer of road before the FSLN came into power from the neoliberal period, now they have 500 kilometers. And with 70 more kilometers, they'll be able to drive from all the way to Managua, which they've never been able to do in history. So they told us these things. And the FSLN party received the highest percentage of votes, but that's not strange, because they really support the government. They received 86.7% of the vote. You know, there's no way that's made up - it's not fake. It's where they're at. It is certainly the biggest deficiency in democracy in Nicaragua is the interference that there is so much interference from the US government and the media, and the censorship and the lies that they tell. That's the interference that's occurring in this election. 33:52 Rick Cohn: Corporate media like Facebook, well, all of the corporate media including Facebook and Twitter, but social media, are actually just part of the US system and they're contracted to provide information back and forth, they're actually an aspect of the government and they close 1000s of people's accounts, who are people, and I met some of them, they're actual people, and they close their accounts. And they weren't, you know, anyone who was saying anything other than the fact that they may have been supporting the Nicaraguan people or opposed to the the sanctions on Nicaragua. AN INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO ORTEGA'S DESTRUCTION OF DEMOCRACY IN NICARAGUA September 21, 2021 House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy *Hearing not on C-SPAN Witnesses: Emily Mendrala Deputy Assistant Secretary of State at the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Laure Chinchilla Former President of Costa Rica Co-Chair at The Inter-American Dialogue Ryan Berg, PhD Senior Fellow in the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Oct. 2018 - Apr. 2021: Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Apr. 2018 - Oct. 2018: Research Consultant at The World Bank July 2014 - Oct 2014: US State Department negotiator at the Organization of American States (OAS) 2009: Intern for Paul Ryan Berta Valle Wife of Felix Maradiaga Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ): The regime has rounded up nearly every potential challenger to Ortega and has not even tried to hide these arrests and forced disappearances under the veneer of legality. 05:42 Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ): Having written the NICA Act with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), I am frustrated that the International Monetary Fund recently provided $350 million to the regime. The IMF should not take Ortega's us word for it that these funds will be used to address the COVID pandemic. 06:53 Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ): We should also begin preparing a number of severe diplomatic consequences, assuming Nicaragua's election in November becomes a coronation for Ortega. Nicaragua should be suspended under the International Democratic Charter on November 8, and its participation under the Central America Free Trade Agreement should be reconsidered. 10:39 Rep. Mark Green (R-TN): On November 7 a political farce will be held, claiming to resemble elections. No one should be fooled about the outcome -- any hope of unseating the socialist dictatorship is sitting inside of Ortega's prisons. 13:56 *Emily Mendrala: As you are well aware, the Ortega-Murillo government has carried out a ruthless crackdown over the past several months, canceling the registration of opposition parties, incarcerating journalists, opposition leaders, potential presidential candidates, students, private sector leaders and others who defend free and fair elections, attacking the free press, closing long standing NGOs that provide humanitarian and medical assistance to Nicaraguans in need. 15:06 Emily Mendrala: In the face of sham elections in Nicaragua, we and our international partners must continue to denounce and push back against the Ortega-Murillo government's anti-democratic rule as well as its use of Russian-inspired laws to carry out repression. 17:56 Emily Mendrala: Through USAID we continue to support Nicaraguan civil society, independent media and human rights defenders. Our continued support assures Nicaraguans that the outside world has not forgotten them. 19:06 Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ): Are we using our voice? Is the administration using its voice and vote with international financial institution to oppose loans and other financial assistance to Ortega? Because I have to tell you, it's very upsetting to me that we do all this work here. We asked the administration to put sanctions on different people. And yet the IMF, which we probably contribute the largest amount of money, or if not, one of the largest amounts of money, they seem to just ignore what's going on in Nicaragua. And it has to -- I intend to write a letter to the IMF. And hopefully we'll have them before this committee, because this is not acceptable. 20:22 Emily Mendrala: We are using our voice and our vote and every opportunity in front of multilateral institutions to oppose lending to the Ortega-Murillo government. We will continue to use our voice, vote and influence to advocate against lending from international financial institutions to the Ortega-Murillo government and we will also continue to collaborate with international partners where appropriate: EU, Canada and others to do the same. 30:43 Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX): The upcoming November 7 elections will be neither free nor fair 1:04:30 Berta Valle: Even though Félix [Maradiaga] has dedicated his life to serving our country, the regime has charged him and others with a conspiracy to undermine national integrity. The government is alleging that Félix and others were part of a global conspiracy to use foreign resources, including from the US Agency for International Development, the International Republican Institute and the National Endowment for Democracy to harm the interests of the nation. 1:16:33 Ryan Berg: As well as November 7, I think we need to declare Nicaragua's elections illegitimate under current conditions. 1:27:16 Ryan Berg: Thank you, Congressman Green, for the question. Yes, the two countries that I would point out as extra-hemispheric actors who have have come into the hemisphere to shore up the Ortega regime are Russia and Iran. Russia, we've seen with a significant presence in Nicaragua for a while. Its increased its presence in past years, to an extent that I think should be very alarming for the US government. Not only does it have a number of port agreements with Nicaragua, and access to the Caribbean, where it can engage in anti access and area denial capabilities, potentially. But also in cyberspace. We saw recently the Russians and Nicaraguans sign a major agreement in the cyberspace, particularly to help the regime not only increase its domestic security apparatus, but to spy potentially on the opposition on our own citizens, and indeed, potentially on on other governments in Central America, depending upon the strength of the equipment transfers that we'll see in future. So they have a whole number or whole range of capabilities that they are developing within Nicaragua, that there are signals intelligence stations that are actually quite close to the US Embassy in Managua. And so that's that's Russia, Russia has an interest in shoring up this regime on the cheap. And I think Iran has approached the regime in a number of ways, most specifically, in offering partnerships to circumvent US sanctions architecture, in which it excels, because of the sanctions architecture that it has been under for so long. And we haven't seen as deep I would say, as a presence of the Iranians in Nicaragua, but it's it's there and it's also concerning. I think, in general, Congressman, part of the Ortega regime's plan for survival is to sort of recreate a situation of rivalry and enmity in Central America again, and lend a platform for major geopolitical competitors to the United States to increase their capabilities on the US doorstep and I think that's a significant aspect of this political, economic and social crisis here. 1:35:50 Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ): If the Ortega regime moves ahead was stealing this November's elections the international community must come together to impose a very steep price. John Bolton: Miami Dade College's National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower November 1, 2018 John Bolton: The "Troika of Tyranny" in this hemisphere -- Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua -- has finally met its match. John Bolton: Today in this hemisphere we are also confronted once again, with the destructive forces of oppression, socialism and totalitarianism. In Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, we see the perils of poisonous ideologies left unchecked. Nicaraguan President Speech at the United Nations General Assembly September 25, 2007 16:50 President Daniel Ortega: The General Assembly is simply a reflection of this world where a capitalist and imperialist minority is imposing global capitalism to impoverish the world continue to enslave us all and promote apartheid against Latin American immigrants and against African immigrants in Europe. This global capitalism is one beast and it has tentacles everywhere. 25:30 President Daniel Ortega: They have to understand once and for all, that just as they have managed to profit from privatizations that have given rise to these huge multi-nationals that then set up in developing countries, they say that they are helping us. No business person provides assistance, they simply go to earn as much money as they can, they don't go to invest. Developing countries are considered to be insecure countries, and we are simply being ransacked. If we compare the volume of riches that they're extracting from our countries -- the capitalists in developed countries I'm talking about -- through their major companies, the globalized multinationals. If we can compare that wealth with what the Latin American immigrants send back to their families from the U.S. or the Asian and African families in Europe send back to their families, it is a miserable amount compared to the volume of wealth that is extracted on a daily basis by these forms of institutionalized oppression. 28:30 President Daniel Ortega: These companies are simply using cheap labor. They are benefiting from clauses in free trade agreements. I've got us free trade, why not? Free trade for societies and nations. But clearly in that system, it's the law of the jungle the strongest will impose themselves on the rest. What well the world needs is fair trade. What the world demands is really a genuine change in the capitalist, globalized, imperialist economies, that is where we need to have a change. They have to change this concept that they have of a free market. They have to change the slant of these free trade agreements. Nicaraguan Presidential Address to Congress April 16, 1991 20:00 President Violetta Chamorro: My government is committed to radically reducing government intervention in the economy and the enormous bureaucratic apparatus that we have inherited. Our Congress approved a law that authorizes private banks to operate and encourages foreign investments and is studying the privatization law in order to convert government to businesses. We are rapidly advancing towards the establishment of a social market economy. Restrictions on prices and salaries must be lifted. Likewise, we have initiated a serious economic stabilization program accompanied by the corresponding tax reforms in order to discipline and improve and decrease public spending to encourage domestic production and to stimulate private domestic and foreign investment. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

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Today, I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Jason Shuman, a partner at NY based Primary Venture Partners. The firm leads seed rounds for companies in NY and has previously invested in companies such as Jet, Mirror, and Latch. The firm recently raised two funds totaling $200MM.Prior to joining Primary, he spent time as Chief Of Staff for GLG founder Mark Gerson, was an associate at Corigin Venture, and founded and ran a company called Category Five from 2011-2015. We chatted with Jason about the importance of culture in building lasting teams, KPI’s for delivering founder success from their internal portfolio services team, and how he views both NY and the entire venture market today.  Get on the email list at ventureunlocked.substack.com

Author and poet, Rhonda Douglas, hosts a conversation with novelist Catherine Bush whose latest, Blaze Island, was a Globe and Mail Best Book, a Writers' Trust of Canada Best Book and was praised as “One of the 20 books you need to read this winter” by Maclean's Magazine. The time is now or an alternate near now, the world close to our own. A Category Five hurricane sweeps up the eastern seaboard of North America, leaving devastation in its wake, its outer wings brushing over tiny Blaze Island. During this wild night, a stranger washes up on the doorstep of the isolated house where Milan Wells lives with his daughter Miranda. Books are available from our friends at Perfect Books. The Ottawa International Writers Festival is supported by generous individuals like you. Please consider subscribing to our newsletter and making a donation to support our programming and children's literacy initiatives.

From el Cucuy to La Llorona and every scary, spine-tingling creature in between, authors Ann Davila Cardinal (FIVE MIDNIGHTS), Lily Anderson (UNDEAD GIRL GANG), William Alexander (A PROPERLY UNHAUNTED PLACE), Sara Faring (THE TENTH GIRL) and Cynthia Palayo (SANTA MUERTE) create the kind of exciting, creepy, disturbing horror stories that make you go running to your mamá! Join them on this fun panel discussing latinx twists, myths and monstruos—if you dare! Moderated by: Ann Dávila Cardinal is the author of the young adult novel Category Five, an International Latino Book Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Adventure.

Fijians are making last minute preparations ahead of the powerful Cyclone Yasa. It is expected to hit later today and disaster authorities have warned as many as 600,000 people will be in its direct path.

Authorities in Fiji are urging citizens to prepare for a potentially devastating cyclone later this week, with modelling from the Fiji Meteorological Service shows Cyclone Yasa is set to intensify into a category five storm by Thursday. Nadraki weather forecaster Neville Koop said the storm is currently making a loop in waters east of Vanuatu, making it difficult to predict its exact path.

#71 For more than two decades, Christine Perakis, Esq. has navigated through negotiation tables, board rooms, class rooms, and the tempestuous open seas. As a lawyer, C-Level executive, investor, trainer, and boat captain, Christine discovered an essential truth applicable to both life and business: "Weathering the storm requires the partnership of a talented Captain and an experienced Navigator." Christine creates legacy from chaos using her business acumen as a Business Growth Architect, attorney, entrepreneur, and certified executive coach, combined with expertise as a professional navigator and 100-Ton-Licensed Boat Captain. Figuratively and literally, Christine has weathered the "Category 5 Storms" in life and business, and guided her teams to safely reach their destination. In this fascinating and riveting Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen sit down and talk with Christine about her life experiences, including surviving two category 5 hurricanes in two weeks alone at her home in the caribbean. She expertly describes the "wind coffin" she endured and the lessons she has learned through that experience! This is definitely a podcast that you won't want to miss!!!! To connect with Christine please visit www.christineperakis.com and be sure to check out her latest book “The Resilient Leader: Life Changing Strategies to Overcome Today's Turmoil and Tomorrow's Uncertainty”

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Ann is the author of the young adult horror novels FIVE MIDNIGHTS and CATEGORY FIVE, co-author of SISTER CHICAS, as well as the Director of Student Recruitment for Vermont College of Fine Arts. Ann can be found on Instagram @anndavilacardinal and Twitter @anndcardinal. Her website is annhcardinal.com.Mentioned in this Episode:America to Me on StarzIrène NémirovskySuite FrançaiseSlow Novel LabNina LaCourDraculaLockdown: Stories of Crime, Hope, and Terror During a PandemicVermont College of Fine ArtsBrendan ReichsCory McCarthyJulie LariosTim Wynne-JonesSharon DarrowTor TeenA Song Below Water by Bethany C. MorrowLuciferMidsommar by directed Ari AsterHereditary directed by Ari AsterThe Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixAbout Us:Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.You can follow us on Twitter @truerwordspod and on Instagram @truerwordspodcast. Contact us via our website, truerwordspodcast.com, or email us at truerwordspodcast@gmail.com.

Building resilience in life isn’t as easy as it sounds, but with the right support, it might actually be simpler than you think. The Resilient Leader, Christine Perakis’ second book is about strategies you can use to navigate life and business. Christine joins Alicia Dunams to share a life changing event in Christine’s life that served as an inspiration for the book. They discuss how something as simple as a pen and paper can be a strong propeller for the mind to get your message out. Learn how it’s possible to build up your resilience, not by yourself, but with help from those around you, and ultimately be able to give back to the community as a stronger individual. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the The Authoring Life Community today:aliciadunams.comAlicia Dunams FacebookAlicia Dunams TwitterAuthoring Life PinterestAlicia Dunams YouTubeAlicia Dunams InstagramAlicia Dunams LinkedIn

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Yet another mass shooting in America - seven people killed along a highway in West Texas, with the gunman dead after a shootout with police. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, residents prepare for Hurricane Dorian - barreling down on the U.S. mainland as a "catastrophic" Category Five storm. Plus - voters are growing more pessimistic about the economy, but President Trump insists there's nothing to worry about. And the 2020 frontrunners prepare for their most important debate yet, with Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren at center stage. Manu Raju in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Time's Molly Ball, Michael Shear of the New York Times, and Politico's Laura Barrón-López. Plus CNN's Ed Lavendera on the ground in Odessa, Texas; Patrick Oppman in the Bahamas; and Allison Chinchar in the CNN Weather Center.

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Bill welcomes suspense author Philip Donlay back to the show. Philip's been a flight instructor, flown a private jet for a Saudi prince, and for twenty-eight years flew a corporate jet for a Fortune 500 company. Licensed to fly six different jets and having logged nearly 14,000 hours, his travels have taken him to over forty countries on five continents. No longer flying, Donlay now divides his time between Montana and the Pacific Northwest. He's the bestselling author of eight novels, Category Five, Code Black, Zero Separation, Deadly Echoes, Aftershock, Pegasus Down, Seconds to Midnight and his latest: Speed the Dawn. Good to have you back, Phil!

You Asked, We Answered! Transcript of the podcast Hurricane season hits the Atlantic from June to November every year. Hurricanes that hit the United States form in the Caribbean or the Atlantic Ocean. Many people are familiar with hurricanes and may know them as typhoons or cyclones depending on where they live in the world. Most people know they are bad storms and cause a lot of damage but do they really know how a hurricane is formed? My name is Alyssa Abbonizio and I am a junior at Penn State Brandywine. In this podcast, I will explain how a hurricane is formed, how it’s categorized, and I’ll use examples of the worst hurricanes the United States has seen recently to help you understand how they work. A hurricane is created when a disturbance forms in the atmosphere that becomes an area of low pressure [1]. Winds coming from areas of high pressure make there way to the center of the hurricane. In order for a hurricane to form, the water needs to be warm. The oceans warmth and moisture provides energy that makes the warm air in the center of the storm rise. As it condenses in the atmosphere, a thunderstorm is created. This can lead to a tropical depression, which turns into a tropical storm, then eventually a hurricane. Heat is produced as the rising air in the center condenses forcing it to rise faster. The air is pushed out of the top of the storm and more air has to come in at the surface to take the previous airs place. To make this clearer, let’s picture a chimney with smoke coming out of the top of it, that’s what a hurricane looks like when the air is being pushed out of the top. An interesting thing about hurricanes is that they always travel counterclockwise [1]. When low atmospheric pressure forms, wind begins to blow toward the center of the storm near the surface. While this is happening, Earth is rotating under the atmosphere. Earth’s spin causes a deflection of the wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. You may know this is called the Coriolis effect and because of this, all storms rotate counterclockwise. To visualize this, picture a record album spinning on a turntable and draw a line from the edge of the record to the center as the records spinning. You’ll notice the line will be curved, as your motion is straight. As the fuel supply cools, the hurricane loses strength. The eye of the hurricane forms at the center of the storm. The surface pressure is a minimum value at the center of the storms rotation [2]. The severe rotation of the air causes air to evacuate from the center of the storm. The eye of a hurricane is often described as a stadium effect. If you fill a glass of water and stir the water forcefully, you’ll see the water level in the middle fall. Because the mass is being moved from the center, it moves toward the edges. This is what the center of the eye looks like in a hurricane. Once the hurricane weakens, the eye breaks down. To make the predicted hazards of looming hurricanes clearer to emergency managers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s hurricane forecasters use a disaster-potential scale, which assigns storms to five categories [3]. It’s used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected with a hurricane. The scale was created by Herbert Saffir, a consulting engineer and Dr. Bob Simpson, who was the director of the National Hurricane Center, in 1969. The World Meteorological Organization was doing a report on structural damage due to windstorms and Dr. Simpson added information about hurricanes in each category. A Category Five is the largest and most dangerous category a hurricane can be and is considered catastrophic [4]. They have wind speeds of over 157 miles per hour and a surge of more than 5.5 meters above normal water levels. The scale also considers the amount of damage the storm can do and that is taken into consideration when categorizing a hurricane. A category 4 is the second highest category labeled extreme and has wind speeds of 130 to 156 miles per hour and a storm surge of 13-18 feet [5]. A Category 3 has wind speeds of 111 to 129 miles per hour and is considered extensive with a storm surge of 9 to 12 feet. A category 2 hurricane is moderate with wind speeds of 96 to 110 miles per hour with a 6 to 8 foot storm surge. A category one is minimal and has wind speeds of 74-95 miles per hour. The storm surge is 4 to 5 feet. Once a storm hits 74 miles per hour, it’s considered a hurricane. Most recently, Hurricane Matthew hit the United States in early October.  It developed in the Atlantic Ocean and traveled through the Caribbean before landing in Florida. It wreaked havoc in Florida and then traveled up the east coast into the Carolinas and caused damage there as well. It was a category 4 and had wind speeds of 135 mph [6]. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans, Louisiana destroying everything in its path. It was classified as a Category Five hurricane as it used warm air and convection to become a dangerous hurricane [4]. The winds exceeded 175 miles per hour and Katrina is still considered one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit the United States. That is all on how a hurricane develops. I hope the visuals I described help you picture what a hurricane looks like and helps you understand how they work. Again, my name is Alyssa Abbonizio and I hope you found this podcast enjoyable.   (This audio file was recorded by Alyssa Abbonizio, undergraduate student, Penn State Brandywine, on November 6, 2016. References available in the attached transcript.)     https://www.paesta.psu.edu/podcast/how-do-hurricanes-form-paesta-podcast-series-episode-30

Deborah Malone’s first novel Death in Dahlonega, finalized in the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Category Five writing contest! Deborah was nominated for the 2012 and 2013 Georgia Author of the Year Award in the novel category. She has worked as a freelance writer and photographer, for the historic magazine Georgia Backroads. She has had many articles and photographs published, and her writing has been featured in the Tales of the Rails, edited by Olin Jackson as well as the Christian Communicator and Southern Writers Magazine. She is a member of the Georgia Writer’s Association, Advanced Writer’s Association, and American Christian Fiction Writers. As successful as Deborah has been as a writer, she has had more than her share of overwhelming circumstances. In her interview, she shares how to work towards your goals even in the midst of challenging life circumstances. Her daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor at three years old.  Her surgery, together with radiation and meningitis, left her severely disabled.  Deborah's daughter is now 39 years old and Deborah cared for her through her own abusive marriage of 26 years. Deborah understands the strength of the human spirit. She also understands the need to push past your pain and do what you love to do. Deborah is an avid storyteller.  Listening to her interview, you will be anxious to find out what happens next.      

Bill welcomes suspense writer Philip Donlay back to the show. Philip has been a flight instructor, flown a private jet for a Saudi prince, and for twenty-eight years flew a corporate jet for a Fortune 500 company. His travels have taken him to over forty countries on five continents. No longer flying, Philip now divides his time between Montana and the Pacific Northwest. He's the bestselling author of six novels, Category Five, Code Black, Zero Separation, Deadly Echoes, Aftershock, Pegasus Down and his latest: Seconds to Midnight. Always an interesting to guy to talk to. Don't miss it.  

With only two more episodes to go before entering the Pele era, Efrain and Danny dive head first into Led Zeppelin fandom. Including rare sound bites, a special Tori-Amos-LOVES-Robert-Plant Audio Montage and a fantastic conversation with Led Head CJ Jacheo of the cover band Category Five, the boys prove they remember things that well. Down By The Seaside by Tori Amos & Robert Plant | Whole Lotta Love by Tina Turner | Down By The Seaside (8 February 1996 - Tokyo, Japan) by Page/Plant | Down By The Seaside by The Grassmasters | In the Light by Led Zeppelin | When the Levee Breaks (2 September 2005 - Austin, TX) by Tori Amos |

Forget Nate Silver. There's a new king of the presidential election data mountain. His name is Sam Wang, Ph.D. Haven't heard of him just yet? Don't worry. You will. Because Wang has sailed True North all along, while Silver has been cautiously trying to tack his FiveThirtyEight data sailboat (weighted down with ESPN gold bars) through treacherous, Category-Five-level-hurricane headwinds in what has easily been the craziest presidential campaign in the modern political era.

Bill welcomes bestselling suspense writer Philip Donlay to the show. As a young man, Philip Donlay's life was shaped by two distinct events. At the age of seventeen, he earned his pilot's license, and at eighteen was published in a national aviation magazine. The combination of these two passions: flying and writing, has led to successful careers as both a professional pilot and novelist. He's been a flight instructor, flown a private jet for a Saudi prince, and for twenty-eight years flew a corporate jet for a Fortune 500 company. Licensed to fly six different jets and having logged nearly 14,000 hours, his travels have taken him to over forty countries on five continents. No longer flying, Donlay now divides his time between Montana and the Pacific Northwest. He's the bestselling author of six novels, Category Five, Code Black, Zero Separation, Deadly Echoes, Aftershock and his latest: Pegasus Down. He's an interesting guy. Don't miss it.  

今年も、日本では台風、アメリカではハリケーンの季節となり、深刻な被害を出しています。被害に遭われた方々に心よりお見舞い申し上げます。それ以外の人々も、日頃から"Be prepared and have no regrets."の精神で防災意識を高めておきたいものです。そんなメッセージを込めつつ，今回はハリケーンを題材としたちょっとユーモラスな会話をお届けします。 ハリケーンの襲来に備えていろいろな生活用品を買い込んだ夫婦の会話です。しかし生活に必要な肝心の品物をいくつか買い忘れていたようです。彼らは何を買い忘れたのでしょうか・・・。 番組では、ハリケーンと台風の違い、ハリケーンに名前がつけられる理由などについてJoeが解説します。こちらもお聞き逃しなく！ 今回お借りした素材 イラスト（懐中電灯）：Open ClipArt Library ハリケーンの中継（Irene）：The Voice of America (on YouTube) Download MP3 （17:46　10.2MB　初級～中級）** Script *** (Slow speed) 03:10-5:25 (Natural speed) 13:50-15:50 Hurricane W: Jeremy, did you get everything we need? M: Yeah. I just got back from the store a couple of minutes ago. It was SO crowded. People were rushing to buy anything and everything they could get their hands on. W: Well, Hurricane Emily is supposed to be the biggest hurricane in the last 10 years! M: Yeah. But that doesn't mean that people can't be civil. When I was waiting in line, everyone was pushing and shoving. Like barbarians! W: Well, Hurricane Emily did become a Category Five several hours ago. M: Really? Well, I still think that everyone is overreacting. W: Jeremy. Winds will be over 155 mph. Roofs will be flying off houses. I think you're the only one not taking this seriously. M: Whatever. I bet it's going to pass right over us with no damage. W: Maybe. But, you did buy everything I asked you to buy? Just in case? M: Yes. I left everything on the couch. (That night) W: Jeremy, why are you eating the canned foods? We're supposed to be saving them in case we can't go to the store. (Suddenly the lights go out) W: Great. Now the lights are out. I told you this was bad. I can't see anything. M: Hey, where's the flashlight? W: Hurry, please. I hate being alone in the dark. M: Got it! (pause) Oh no! I forgot to buy the batteries for the flashlight! W: Are you serious?  M: Yeah. It wasn't on the list so I didn't think much about it. W: Really? I guess it's OK. My eyes are starting to adjust. Please tell me you bought toilet paper at least. I really have to go to the bathroom!  M: Was that supposed to be on the list? W: I am going to kill you! Now what are we supposed to do? You're the worst shopper ever!  (Written by Kyle Kumashiro)

今年も、日本では台風、アメリカではハリケーンの季節となり、深刻な被害を出しています。被害に遭われた方々に心よりお見舞い申し上げます。それ以外の人々も、日頃から"Be prepared and have no regrets."の精神で防災意識を高めておきたいものです。そんなメッセージを込めつつ，今回はハリケーンを題材としたちょっとユーモラスな会話をお届けします。 ハリケーンの襲来に備えていろいろな生活用品を買い込んだ夫婦の会話です。しかし生活に必要な肝心の品物をいくつか買い忘れていたようです。彼らは何を買い忘れたのでしょうか・・・。 番組では、ハリケーンと台風の違い、ハリケーンに名前がつけられる理由などについてJoeが解説します。こちらもお聞き逃しなく！ 今回お借りした素材 イラスト（懐中電灯）：Open ClipArt Library ハリケーンの中継（Irene）：The Voice of America (on YouTube) Download MP3 （17:46　10.2MB　初級～中級）** Script *** (Slow speed) 03:10-5:25 (Natural speed) 13:50-15:50 Hurricane W: Jeremy, did you get everything we need? M: Yeah. I just got back from the store a couple of minutes ago. It was SO crowded. People were rushing to buy anything and everything they could get their hands on. W: Well, Hurricane Emily is supposed to be the biggest hurricane in the last 10 years! M: Yeah. But that doesn't mean that people can't be civil. When I was waiting in line, everyone was pushing and shoving. Like barbarians! W: Well, Hurricane Emily did become a Category Five several hours ago. M: Really? Well, I still think that everyone is overreacting. W: Jeremy. Winds will be over 155 mph. Roofs will be flying off houses. I think you're the only one not taking this seriously. M: Whatever. I bet it's going to pass right over us with no damage. W: Maybe. But, you did buy everything I asked you to buy? Just in case? M: Yes. I left everything on the couch. (That night) W: Jeremy, why are you eating the canned foods? We're supposed to be saving them in case we can't go to the store. (Suddenly the lights go out) W: Great. Now the lights are out. I told you this was bad. I can't see anything. M: Hey, where's the flashlight? W: Hurry, please. I hate being alone in the dark. M: Got it! (pause) Oh no! I forgot to buy the batteries for the flashlight! W: Are you serious?  M: Yeah. It wasn't on the list so I didn't think much about it. W: Really? I guess it's OK. My eyes are starting to adjust. Please tell me you bought toilet paper at least. I really have to go to the bathroom!  M: Was that supposed to be on the list? W: I am going to kill you! Now what are we supposed to do? You're the worst shopper ever!  (Written by Kyle Kumashiro)

Alistair Cooke tells us two stories because in times of great stress - and waiting for hurricane Isabel is stressful - people have told stories.