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In Episode 66 of For the Record, the opening discussion focuses on a recent economic forum that took place at the Anvil Center. While organizers are applauded for their efforts, a local entrepreneur (who wants to remain anonymous) speaks out about why downtown New West lost out on becoming the regional headquarters for his international business! 45 well paying jobs will be staying in Port Moody after several board of directors paid a visit to Columbia Street. Were we really compared to Prince Albert, SK?A report in the 'consent agenda' of the Feb 10th New West Council meeting outlines how a new illicit drug inhalation center is set to open up in downtown New West. The report was only made public a few days ago and is likely to get the support of a majority of Council when it comes up for a vote of Feb 10th. But with only a few days in the public realm, have local residents been provided with enough time to weigh in on whether they want this latest harm reduction service to be added into their neighbourhood?Queen's Park residents have spoken and many of them are none to happy about the prospect of 'rewilding' or 'naturalizing' both the 5th Street and 2nd Street boulevards. A portion of the 5th Street boulevard has already had the special biodiversity treatment and it's not going over well with local residents who are organizing a 'grassroots' campaign to put a halt to all of this. Yes, pun intended!The latest Councillor Cafe featuring retired architect Michael Geller was a huge success. Just under 100 people attended the event that focused primarily on the proposed Columbia Square redevelopment. If approved, it will jam 7,500 new residents on to a postage stamp lot on the western part of our downtown that is already facing numerous challenges with traffic and transportation.What does a sold out Burger and Beer at Begbie's mean for the future of civic politics in New West? Is the NWP momentum continuing to build in time for the 2026 civic election? It would appear so.Will a motion to approve two new Remembrance Day commemorative crosswalks get the green light from Council on Feb 10th? The discussion focuses on why our veterans deserve this special tribute in 2025.The next NWP event is at the Taverna Greka on April 15th. Click here if you want to purchase tickets.If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to let your family and friends know. It is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.

In our 'Best of the Best" series we are replaying some of the interviews we did with our special guests over the Christmas season. In this edition, we feature Anita Dunn, former owner of Mila and Paige on Columbia Street. Anita was featured on Global TV news regarding some of the serious issues her business was facing with shoplifting and crime. This podcast triggered a lot of conversation in New West and was one of the most downloaded episodes this year. FTR is available on Spotify and Apple Podcast as well as all major platforms. If you enjoy listening, be sure to tell your family, friends and colleagues to follow us! Thanks for listening!

In another jam packed episode of For the Record with host Daniel Fontaine special guest Coun. Paul Minhas makes another appearance.Some of the topics discussed include a viral video recorded on Columbia Street showing a public bus stop being used for private purposes - including the consumption of illicit drugs. We'll share an interview from CKNW's popular Jill Bennett Show on this topic.Are you prepared as a New West taxpayer to give $80,000 to some high priced lawyers so we can join a "Sue Big Oil" lawsuit? A motion will be coming to council soon - so we discuss.Would you like to see at least one 2025 operating budget scenario with a maximum tax increase of 4.5%. A previous attempt to have this happen got voted down. But if at first you don't succeed, try try again!If you are living in New West did you know you are paying a special 3.5% climate action levy (also known as a tax) on your electricity bill each month? An attempt to temporarily remove that levy in 2025 is about to be debated soon.Over 27,000 views of videos posted by the New West Progressives in less than a month? What the heck is going on?Did city council just appoint Coun. Daniel Fontaine to an external body? Say it isn't so. Listen through to the end of the podcast to find out about this amazing appointment.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to recommend it to your family and friends. It's available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this week's edition of For the Record with Daniel Fontaine we explore what will be debated at New Westminster City Council over the coming weeks. Special guest Councillor Paul Minhas is in studio and he provides his unique perspectives into the issues of the day.The opening opinion piece "The Way I See It" talks about how local politicians could take a lesson or two from the Olympic games and our athletes. Is it possible for New Westminster City Council to ever win a gold for governance?This is Pride Week in New Westminster and we discuss the crucial role Coun. Minhas played over a decade ago to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community. He speaks to how the former Heritage Grill and its staff played a role in helping to support inclusion and acceptance.Does New Westminster need a Lobbyist Registry? Should the Province of BC be managing a Lobbyist Registry on behalf of municipalities? Are you concerned when local politicians are being lobbied you don't know by whom or when? The topic of a new Lobbyist Registry in New West will surely be of interest to you!There were a lot of complaints about the location of this year's Canada Day festivities at Pier Park. Whether it was the lack of trees on a hot day, the limited accessibility or a myriad of other issues, perhaps the time has come to reevaluate how we choose the location of our Canada Day celebrations?Are fees for businesses and recreational services competitive with neighbouring jurisdictions? A motion coming to New West Council will be debating whether we need to analyze our cost structure compared to our neighbouring cities.Ever heard of a 'walking school bus'? We have a couple of them in New Westminster but a motion coming to Council proposes that we have a lot more and that they receive long-term secured funding. Walking school buses are carbon free, encourage kids to remain active, however they aren't widely adopted throughout our compact city.Columbia Street closes. It opens. Front Street closes. It opens, and closes again. Another building is constructed downtown. Another sewer main is replaced. Is all of this construction and traffic rerouting causing 'construction fatigue'. We'll explore this topic and how all that noise, traffic chaos and construction is leading to some concerned residents.Lastly, we do an events roundup! There is lots going on in New West and we cover off a few of the events taking place over the coming weeks. If you like this podcast, be sure to spread the word and let others know to follow For the Record with Daniel Fontaine.

It's the middle of summer but that doesn't mean we are taking a break from For the Record. We've invited Councillor Paul MInhas back for this special "Long Weekend Edition" that you won't want to miss.Some of the topics we touch upon include a kick off discussion regarding the City of New Westminster's rebranding efforts. A new report posted online consolidates public feedback. It has been made public and the number one word to pop out of the 'word cloud' was 'historic'. Go figure! But exactly how will our history be reflected in the City's new brand identity?What would a podcast discussion be without an update on the costly mushroom wall and Insect Hotel project which just opened up in Queen's Park. This segment had everyone behind the microphone in stitches, for obvious reasons.Patio times have been extended to 11 pm throughout New Westminster this summer as part of a pilot project. Have you noticed the difference? It all comes a result of a motion introduced earlier this year at council.Outside of the Pride event in August, why has it been so quiet on Columbia this year? Why have all the festivals and events all dried up? We can't blame the pandemic for this one, so what's up?Mayor Johnstone calls out one of his colleagues as being part of the 'factless five'. So what happens when that same elected official calls out his own council colleagues as being the 'factless five'? Will that be ruled 'out of order' by the very person who used the term in a public forum? We may soon find out.It's been almost 3 years since the 'temporary' homeless shelter opened up inside the former Army and Navy store on Columbia Street. Will the society that operates the shelter be required to seek an extension to the their temporary use permit - or not? Temporary use permits are supposed to be for a maximum of 3 years before they expire. This will be an interesting file to watch the coming months.Host Daniel Fontaine also joins CKNW's Jas Johal for a discussion regarding Chair Mike Hurley's failed attempt to appoint a friend and major donor to his 2022 election campaign. What was he thinking? Johal and Fontaine chat about this latest goof up at the beleaguered Metro Vancouver.Be sure to download For the Record with Daniel Fontaine on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast. A reminder to encourage your friends, family and colleagues to follow the podcast too!

In this summer episode of For the Record, Coun. Paul Minhas makes another appearance in studio to analyze the latest activities of New West city politicos. What do President Joe Biden and the New West Mayor have in common? Well, some say they may both soon have close allies and supporters asking them to step down for the 'good of the party'. That's a topic we explore as we undertake a special look ahead to what might transpire in the 2026 civic election year. Will Community First actually have a new candidate for mayor? Or will they hunker down and hope for the best under the current leadership?A proposal for a new Marriott hotel on Columbia Street above the historic Columbia Theater was on the docket for discussion. How tall should it be? Will it impact a possible redevelopment of the adjacent Army and Navy site? What type of community amenities will we get as a result of this latest tower proposal? Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh seems to have inspired - or perhaps heavily encouraged - his political allies in New Westminster to publicly endorse his idea of having Ottawa bureaucrats begin setting the price of our local groceries. Yes, a motion was brought to council for debate regarding sending a letter to the Prime Minister encouraging him to start setting the price of our 'essential' groceries. But just exactly what is classified as 'essential'? Furthermore, should provincial or federal politics be directly influencing civic debates in New West? The topic of e-scooters makes it on to the podcast as we play a segment that aired on the Mike Smyth Show on CKNW this week. The switchboard lit up with callers, all of whom had some pretty strong opinions. Sit back, pop in the earbuds and enjoy this latest podcast. Be sure to tell family and friends to listen too. You can download For the Record on Apple Podcast, Spotify and all major platforms.

Joining us on the podcast this week is Jennifer Mackie, owner of the popular Kelly O'Bryan's pub in beautiful downtown New Westminster. Mackie provides her personal insights regarding the significant challenges her business has faced over the past few years when it comes to managing COVID, construction on Columbia and Front Streets and crime. Whether it's criminals breaking into her establishment to steal $20 worth of copper or the ongoing struggle with never-ending Columbia Street construction, we talk about what more can be done to help support local businesses cope with these challenges. We also find out what got Mackie interested in the hospitality industry and what has kept her motivated to stay. She also provides some tips and advice to anyone thinking of moving their business into the Royal City. Kelly O'Bryan's is located in a beautiful heritage building and the topic of heritage tourism also gets explored.Mackie also provides a couple of book recommendations including Look Closer by David Ellis and The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. You'll want to listen to this podcast which also includes an interview with CKNW's Jas Johal regarding the ongoing saga otherwise known as Metro Vancouver. This special mid-week podcast is one that you don't want to miss. We'll also be posting a special July 8th Council Roundup podcast this weekend which will be worth the wait! Be sure to share this podcast with family, friends and colleagues and spread the word! That's how we continue to build up our audience.

Leaked memo shows illicit drug use INSIDE Island hospitals. A new report shows many Canadians are saving money by eating foods past their best-before dates! Local businesses on New Westminster's Columbia Street can't seem to catch a break. First it was crime, then a Metro Vancouver sewer replacement project turned their street into a storage yard for large pipes, and now an extension to the street closure due to the Pattullo Bridge replacement project "is adding insult to injury" for local businesses.

This week's Happy Half Hour extra special guest is a longtime friend of San Diego Magazine, Feeding San Diego. If you tune into our channels, this fantastic organization probably doesn't need much of an introduction. And if you're lucky, you would have caught Troy emceeing their gala last month (in a sequin jacket, of course). But for the uninitiated, Feeding San Diego is easily one of the most impressive non-profits in town. We've covered ‌food insecurity before in the magazine's pages. Through our other partnerships with the organization on social media and online, and in this episode, we continue to shed light on one of our region's most dire problems. In partnership with a network of nearly 350 local community organizations, including local charities, schools, faith communities, healthcare providers, and meal sites, Feeding San Diego collects food and financial donations, moves and distributes food to communities who need it, and advocates to end hunger. Feeding America says nearly 300,000 people in San Diego County, including almost 80,000 children, are hungry. Feeding San Diego is Feeding America's only local partner food bank, established in 2007, and beyond just banking and distributing food, it rescues 1.2 million pounds of high-quality, edible surplus food monthly from local grocery stores alone. It also manages around 875 pickups of food donations a week from local retailers and provides food assistance to kids, families, seniors, college students, military families, veterans, and the unhoused via about 300 food distribution sites around San Diego County. “There are many faces of hunger,” says Katie Garret, Feeding San Diego's Director of Supply Chain, who represented the organization on this episode. “It can be your neighbor, a coworker, a kid your child goes to school with, seniors on fixed incomes living in rural towns, military families, and veterans. Hunger can affect anyone.” Garret, who in a past life was once a zookeeper at a zoo in Greece and is an accomplished horseback rider, has been with the organization for over six years and was a shortlisted nominee of the Food Chain Global Youth Champion Award in 2022. She's responsible for figuring out the logistics of all the aforementioned, which is no small task considering the numbers involved. One of the biggest misconceptions about food rescue and re-distribution, Garret says, is that people assume the food collected is expired or somehow lesser quality. “Our goal is to make food as accessible as possible,” she says. “And not just any food, but edible and nutritious food. Want to make sure that what we're providing is really high-quality and good for people to eat.” She adds that the food they collect is merely surplus, meaning it is still perfectly edible and within sell and use-by dates. A good example she gives is supermarket bread: it's baked fresh every day, but not every loaf will sell, and they are required to throw it out at the end of the day. It's still in perfect, fresh condition, of course. But now it's become surplus. That's where Feeding San Diego comes in, to give just one example of what they do and the types of logistics Garret manages. In addition to solving local hunger issues (one can dream), we also talked about local food news. Donut Bar opened its augmented reality donut experience on Columbia Street near the waterfront (and SDM HQ), Anime's Tara Monsod is a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef, California award (the first from San Diego to get this far, ever!), and Shorebird Restaurant, which has outposts in Newport Beach, Palm Desert, and Sedona under the WildThyme Restaurant Group umbrella, will open in Seaport Village some time in 2024.

Small business owner Anita Dunn made headlines recently when she announced she was closing her high-profile Mila and Paige clothing store this spring. In her announcement, Dunn took direct aim at a raft of city-related decisions and initiatives that she believes led to the demise of her retail shop. Whether it was skyrocketing parking rates or the impact a lengthy sewer replacement project took on her business, Dunn says it all played a role in helping to keep customers away. She's also concerned with the recent trend to concentrate so many social service providers in the downtown core. She highlights why opening a 'temporary' homeless shelter nearby with only limited hours has actually served to increase street disorder along Columbia Street. “The city is sending a message to everyone visiting to get in and get out. So how is this ever going to be a tourist destination? It's not,” she said in video she posted on her Instagram account. “So I'm angry. I'm really angry at the city.”In this exclusive interview, Dunn not only explores the problems plaguing small business owners in New West, but she begins to talk about what some of the solutions might be. We ask her to compare Columbia Street to Vancouver's popular and thriving Commercial Drive in terms of its vibrancy. We explore with Dunn whether there is anything we can learn from their success and apply in New West.Dunn also responds to some of the vicious online attacks that have been hurled at her since she spoke out and talks about how other small businesses in the area are equally fed up - but frightened to speak out. Joining Dunn on the podcast is fellow Columbia Street small business owner and New West City Councillor Paul Minhas. We also get to have a bit of fun with our latest edition of Bell or Buzzer! It's an important interview that's bound to stir up debate, but one you will want to listen to and share with friends and family. This podcast is available for download on all major platforms.

In this podcast I sit down at Waves Coffee on Columbia Street with intrepid former journalist Ria Renouf. We talk about her genuine interest in city politics and how this might - one day - translate into a run for Mayor of the Royal City. Ria discusses the role a pizza played when it came to breaking a province-wide story about the resignation of former Community First School Trustee Dee Beattie. We also get to play Ria Rapid Round and find out which politician she'd most like to have dinner with if given the opportunity. This and much, much more!

Today – we're covering the bustling activity in the once dormant refrigerated warehouses on Columbia Street. These warehouses, spanning around 128,000-square-feet, have recently seen quite the revival. And later – a moment to remember a pillar of the winemaking community, Brock Lindsay.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norris Howard is on the line, and we've got three main topics we're talking about. 02:57 There's a bunch of updates in Detroit's cannabis situation. The city council approved shortening the distance between establishments.  A number of new licenses will be issued. And, Chris Webber is backing out of a $175 million deal. 13:09 The Chevy Bolt will be back! GM changes its mind on one of the most affordable EVs out there.  18:26 The Crystal Palace v Sevilla match is this weekend! Tickets are still available and there's a big tailgate happening on Columbia Street starting at 2pm on Saturday. Me and Norris talk about it and why Norris loves "the beautiful game" so much. Nominate us in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice for the Podcast Awards. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup  Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2  And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

It's the Friday before the Independence Day holiday weekend, so an episode back that harkens back to the earlier days of the show. Mr. Friday and man about town Devon O'Reilly and Jer talk about interesting things to eat and places to shop in downtown Detroit as we did a lunch out and about.  Topics include Union Assembly, Columbia Street, Premiere Pet Supply, Coffee, and more. We will have a show for you Monday, but not Tuesday of next week. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Episode #171—Eddie Heinzelman!   We step back in time with our interview with Mr. Eddie Heinzleman! We talk to the headliner for the Columbia Music District Grand Opening…Mr. Eddie Heinzelman! He grew up right here in Franklin County, Indiana and now resides in Nashville TN as a professional songwriter, singer and musician. Be sure to check his YouTube Channel and web site out, both are listed below!  The grand opening event is June 24th 2022 at 4:30 and for $10 you get a whole lotta music! https://www.eddieheinzelman.com/ http://www.osiamo.com/Eddie-Heinzelman https://robertkeeley.com/product/keeley-vot-reverb-and-tremolo-guitar-effects-pedal/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Sbnf6P29fLB4FlYooIYOC https://www.youtube.com/c/eddieheinzelman   # EddieHeinzelman #ColumbiaStreetMusic District #metamora #metamoraindiana #livemusic Join Jeff Montag, Ruben Hunt. Duane Bischoff and Alan Stenger for another episode of Cross The Line 1524! Recorded with a Live Audience at “The Rusted Nail Speakeasy”! Thank You for listening to Cross The Line1524 Check out our web site at: www.crosstheline1524.com Facebook: Cross The Line 15/24 You Tube: Cross The Line 1524 Email us : podcast@crosstheline1524.com Take a listen to one of America's fastest growing new podcasts! Please take time to leave us a 5 star rating to help us promote our podcast.

Ce dimanche, a lieu le Marathon de New-York. Balade dans Brooklyn, à la découverte de Dumbo, Williamsburg et Red Hook. Histoire d'aller se régaler d'un Hot Roast Beef, chez DeFonte's, sur Columbia Street.

We meet two candidates for Santa Cruz City Council: Renee Golder and Sean Maxwell. They're running for the District 6 seat on the Nov. 8 ballot. You'll vote in the District 6 council race if you live in these areas: areas of the Lower Westside west of Younglove Avenue and Columbia Street; areas along Western Drive; and a western part of the UC Santa Cruz main campus. We explain what a council member does. Then we press the candidates on the issues important to Santa Cruz residents. Read the transcript with links to our related stories. https://santacruzlocal.org/ Read Santa Cruz Local's Election Guide. https://tinyurl.com/ep-101-election-guide Santa Cruz Local's Election Guide for Santa Cruz City Council with map of District 4: https://tinyurl.com/ep-101-map Santa Cruz Local is supported by its members. Join us! Keep local journalism strong with a membership today. https://tinyurl.com/ep-101-membership Make a one-time donation to Santa Cruz Local's newsroom. https://tinyurl.com/ep-101-donate Support Santa Cruz Local on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santacruzlocal Subscribe to Santa Cruz Local's email newsletter for free. We're in your inbox twice a week. https://tinyurl.com/ep-101-newsletter

We cover a lot of ground on the Friday podcast. 00:40 - Visiting the newish Fairway Packing Steak Shop and found some good beef 03:28 - Devon highlights that downtown Detroit's Plum Market is a busy place and we discus why 07:02 The historic United Artists Theater is coming down for a parking lot. Differing views here. 07:57 Beer Exchange in downtown Detroit is no longer a stock market of beer but an event space 11:04 The Charlotte is complete, affordable housing in midtown near the Detroit Shipping Co. 12:31 PLAV Hamtramck is for sale. It's a gorgeous building. 13:49 Greenfield Village's fall halloween events are family friendly 14:54 There's also a fall festival by JoJo's Shake Bar on Columbia Street in downtown Detroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Episode #117—On Location with Frank Black, Bill Smith & More!     It's the second installment of the Columbia Street music Districts Concerts. On this episode we talk to musician Frank Black about his history in the music business. From there we talk to Bill Smith who owns The Village Smith shop as well as The Metamora Inn Bed and Breakfast in Metamora. Lastly, we talk to an 11 year old who almost took over the podcast! Enjoy! #columbiastreetmusicdistrict #metamoraindiana #metamora #frankblack #billsmith #TheBlueumbrella #thevillagesmith #Themetamorainn Join Jeff Montag, Ruben Hunt. Duane Bischoff and Alan Stenger for another episode of Cross The Line 1524! Recorded with a Live Audience at “The Rusted Nail Speakeasy”! Thank You for listening to Cross The Line1524 Check out our web site at: www.crosstheline1524.com Facebook: Cross The Line 15/24 You Tube: Cross The Line 1524 Email us : podcast@crosstheline1524.com Take a listen to one of America's fastest growing new podcasts! Please take time to leave us a 5 star rating to help us promote our podcast.

The beloved water feature at Esther Short Park (West 6th Street and Columbia Street) has reopened to the public. https://loom.ly/oOkTukg #CityOfVancouver #EstherShortPark #WaterFeature #PropstraSquare #VancouverWaterfrontPark #SeasonalOperations #Waterfall #HotSummerDays #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Episode #113—Columbia Street Music District Grand Opening    We start season 3 out in Metamora, IN at the Columbia Street Music District Grand Opening   #Columbiastreetmusicdistrict #Metamoraindiana   Join Jeff Montag, Ruben Hunt. Duane Bischoff and Alan Stenger for another episode of Cross The Line 1524! Recorded with a Live Audience at “The Rusted Nail Speakeasy”! Thank You for listening to Cross The Line1524 Check out our web site at: www.crosstheline1524.com Facebook: Cross The Line 15/24 You Tube: Cross The Line 1524 Email us : podcast@crosstheline1524.com Take a listen to one of America's fastest growing new podcasts! Please take time to leave us a 5 star rating to help us promote our podcast.      

Episode #109—Catrina  Campbell and The Columbia Street Music District Grand Opening!    We sit down with the Cat and discuss the music district, upcoming event, scheduled acts and her music history. The grand opening event is May 14th 2022 at 4:30 and for $10 you get a whole lotta music! With special guest “Scotty Bourbon” #CatrinaCampbell #ColumbiaStreetMusic District #Chuckbrisbintrio #metamora #metamoraindiana #livemusic #Scottybourbon Join Jeff Montag, Ruben Hunt. Duane Bischoff and Alan Stenger for another episode of Cross The Line 1524! Recorded with a Live Audience at “The Rusted Nail Speakeasy”! Thank You for listening to Cross The Line1524 Check out our web site at: www.crosstheline1524.com Facebook: Cross The Line 15/24 You Tube: Cross The Line 1524 Email us : podcast@crosstheline1524.com Take a listen to one of America's fastest growing new podcasts! Please take time to leave us a 5 star rating to help us promote our podcast.

Today on On The Radar we're joined by Brooklyn rapper Clyde Guevara fresh off the release of his DJ Drama hosted tape "Clyde Guevara X DJ Drama ….Gangsta Grillz… 486 Columbia Street". The rapper stopped by the show to talk about how he and Drama linked for the tape, recently signing to Republic Records, spending some of his early years in the industry as a writer and producer + more! Follow Gabe on IG: https://bit.ly/3cpvsEM​​Follow On The Radar On IG: https://bit.ly/3n3tP1Q​​Follow On The Radar On Twitter: https://bit.ly/2VYj8lm​​Follow On The Radar on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2VWjJnB​​Follow On The Radar on Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/2JNPcWI​​Follow On The Radar On iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/39UZUW1​​Follow On The Radar On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/370ITYD​​#ontheradar #Interview #ClydeGuevara

Glenn Wilson has become the de facto leader of a homeless camp on South Columbia Street, The camp has grown to about 30 people. Also, Wenatchee officials say the homeless camp would likely be disbanded if a low-barrier shelter is built nearby. The city, in partnership with East Wenatchee, plans on building a low-barrier shelter next year. The shelter would be funded through a one-tenth of 1% sales tax increases the cities passed earlier this year to fund housing projects. Learn more at wenatcheeworld.com Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Saturday August 14th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority opted not to renew a $2 million purchase-and-sale agreement with S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics on Tuesday.   Before we jump in, we're excited to let you know that Wenatchee Wine & Food Fest is back this year on August 28th at the Town Toyota Center! Ticket holders will get a chance to sample small pours of amazing local wines, local ciders and beers… and of course, enjoy tasty bites from area restaurants and caterers.   Make sure to get tickets in advance! We'll see you there!   Now our feature story...   The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority opted not to renew a $2 million purchase-and-sale agreement with S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics on Tuesday.   A previous agreement expired Aug. 2 after S.P.O.R.T. failed to secure financing and file a completed building permit with the City of Wenatchee by the stipulated deadline.   If those conditions are met, Port Authority CEO Jim Kuntz said the port would close on the sale. The property is now open to other buyers, but the port is not actively marketing it.   The developer, Flint Hartwig, said he miscalculated how much time he would need for the project when the agreement was initially signed in August 2020. Although he has turned in preliminary plans, the city has not yet deemed them complete.   Hartwig said “I should have seen that coming...I was just being overly optimistic about the timing.   Despite the setbacks, the port's board remains supportive of the project.   Kuntz told us that: “S.P.O.R.T. can and should continue to work on plans to submit to the city and to finalize its financing plan.”   Hartwig said he has 60 individuals who may be potential investors and that the port's decision not to renew the agreement won't impact investors' interest in the project.   S.P.O.R.T is planning a multi-use activity center using three buildings on the corner of Columbia Street and Orondo Avenue, a property formerly owned by Lineage Logistics, that total 36,830 square feet. The center would include a roof-top bar, zip-lines, batting cages and a ninja course.   Hartwig said “It's going to be a crying shame if it turns into another apartment house or mini storage or car lot or some industrial use. I think it needs to have a community vibe to it.”   The Merc Playhouse in Twisp is currently looking for submissions for its first, in-person performance since the start of the pandemic last spring.   The show, “CoronAnthology: The year we held our breath,” will be a collection of stories of what 2020 meant to different cast members. Missi Smith, executive director of The Merc, said they had a similar performance in 2014 after an especially destructive wildfire season.   Smith said: “It was very powerful when we did it before, to hear what everybody went through. It was super healing and valuable to reconnect with everybody in that way.”   The show is flexible depending on what the director selects, and Smith encouraged all age groups to submit.   Submissions must be shorter than 5 minutes and be either written, audio or video recordings, and can be submitted to hoochamungus@gmail.com. The deadline to submit is Aug. 30. An in-person submission session will also be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Yourspace in Building N on the Twispworks Campus.   --   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com --   Next,    If you're a tomato aficionado or just curious about which varieties you like best, here's your chance for a free, tomato-tasting bonanza. Visit WSU Chelan/Douglas Master Gardeners' 11th annual Tomato Gala between 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturday the 21st at the Community Education Garden in Wenatchee.    Whether you're a fan of tomato varieties like Super Fantastic, Early Girl, Sun Gold and Sweet Million, or little-knowns like Abe Lincoln, Orange Strawberry, Hillbilly, Black Krim and Pink Elephant… or you don't know what any of this means (!), this is your chance to taste and learn.   You'll get to talk with master gardeners, hear about some of their favorite tomatoes, and pick up growing tips. You'll also be able to vote on your favorites. The winners will appear in a future edition of Wenatchee World.   Read our full story on this at wenatcheeworld.com   Did you know that nearby Mansfield gets its name from... Mansfield, Ohio? R.E. Darling named the area after his hometown in 1905. Originally part of the Great Northern Railway, it took until 1911 to be officially incorporated. In 1914, a booming Mansfield had two hotels, a bank, a doctor's office, and had become a popular resort destination for travelers.   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday!   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A city of Vancouver project to pave Columbia Street, Mill Plain Boulevard to 45th Street, will get underway the week of June 21, weather permitting. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouvers-columbia-street-paving-project-starts-monday/

Good Morning it's Saturday January 30th, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - SPORT Wenatchee, a playground for everyone, is looking to break ground in spring.    This episode is brought to you by Equilus Group Incorporated. Equilus Group, Inc is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com. Member SIPC and FINRA.   -   Now our feature story.   Rooftop pickleball courts and lounge views of the Columbia River and Pybus Public Market. Batting cages. Golf simulator. Sports bar and restaurant. Gymnastics and martial arts room. Ninja course. Climbing walls. Trampolines.   The list of activities expected at a new entertainment center in Wenatchee is almost as long as the big slide that developers have in the works for SPORT Wenatchee, too.   co-owner Taryn Harris describes it as a giant indoor playground for everyone.   Harris and her mother, Sue Harris, of SPORT Gymnastics, are co-owners of the project along with local developer Flint Hartwig and Wenatchee Applesox owner Jose Oglesby.   Hartwig is hoping to draw additional investors, including a restaurateur.   The ownership group is close to finalizing a $2 million purchase of three connected buildings from the Port of Chelan County. The property is located on the corner of Columbia Street and Orondo Avenue.  Earlier this week, they launched social media sites promoting SPORT, which is tentatively planned to be open for business in spring 2022.   Hartwig expects construction costs to total roughly $14 million.    Hartwig first approached Taryn and Sue Harris in late 2019 with the idea that Wenatchee needs a family entertainment center.   Harris agreed, and noted that with families who have kids of a bunch of different ages it's really hard to take everybody out to do something — and what's something for everybody?   The center will be divided into several sections. The Adventure Zone, a balcony dubbed The Donut where parents can have a drink and watch their kids play, and the Play Zone - targeted toward younger kids.   The center will even have a room for jiu jitsu training.   Hartwig hopes the center can act as a respite from online social circles and be a gathering place where people from different backgrounds can meet face-to-face.   Hartwig said he thinks SPORT Wenatchee could reach a quarter of the local population, explaining the center should appeal to thousands of kids, as well as adults interested in the rooftop lounge, pickleball, restaurant, yoga, regulation-length batting cages or jiu jitsu.   The project is located within an area designated by the city of Wenatchee as an Opportunity Zone, which, allows investors to reinvest money from recently sold stocks or property that would have been taken by a capital gains tax.   For more information follow along at at sportwenatchee.com.   -   Now, our weekly profile of one of the World's 30 Under 35 award recipients.    Quincy native Stephanie Boorman started her career with the City of Quincy as a temporary receptionist, answering phones and greeting customers.    That was nine years ago. The temp job led to a full-time job, then she became an administrative assistant in 2014, and, in 2017, an executive assistant.   She also is involved in the community, as chairwoman of the Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and on the board for the Ben Horning Memorial Foundation, which holds the Beat the Beast run every year during Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day.    She was elected as the 2021 Quincy Rotary Club president, which she regretfully stepped away from to focus on the upcoming addition to her family.   Her path has taken some turns. After graduating from Quincy High School, she spent a year studying abroad in Denmark. She then started college with the intent of earning a bachelor's degree and applying to the nursing program.   To help pay for college, she started working full-time at Payless ShoeSource and by the time she was 21, was managing her own Payless ShoeSource store. She ultimately left school to work full-time. Her oldest daughter, Lily, was born a year later.   And her family also has grown. Stephanie married her high school sweetheart, Nic, in 2018, which also gained her a second daughter, her step-daughter Aria. In 2018, Stephanie and Nic added a third daughter, Addie, and on Nov. 20 this year welcomed their fourth daughter, Erika.   Boorman says that first and foremost it's her family that inspires her to succeed. Her oldest daughter, especially, inspires her every day to be successful. Our local community also inspires her.   -   William Craven, the descendant of a miner, was elected Roslyn's mayor in 1975. He was the first Black mayor in all of Washington. In its heyday, the remote mountain town in an otherwise mostly white county boasted several Black fraternal organizations including the first Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in the Washington Territory.   -   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday!   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musiche di Syon (Thomas Nicosia) Prelude in EmI crimini per cui fu sospettata la banda Morello furono numerosi e vari. il 23 luglio 1902 quattro ragazzi andarono a nuotare al Bay Bridge, sulla 73esima strada. Uno dei ragazzi notò un sacco di patate a pochi metri dalla banchina. I ragazzi curiosi, sperando di trovare qualcosa di utile, squarciarono il sacco con un temperino facendo una macabra scoperta. All'interno vi era un cadavere che presentava, legate con una corda, le caviglie contro il sedere e presentava una profonda ferita alla gola che andava da un orecchio all'altro. Dopo aver identificato il nome del cadavere ovvero Giuseppe Catania, gli investigatori andarono a consultare il dossier che lo riguardava. Si trattava di un droghiere di Brooklyn, con bottega al 165 di Columbia Street. La moglie e i sei figli riferirono ai poliziotti che li interrogavano che il congiunto mancava da casa da due giorni e che non aveva nemici. L'unico dato investigativo di rilievo fu la circostanza che l'ultima volta che Giuseppe Catania fu visto da vivo si trovava a Manhattan, in compagnia di Lupo detto Wolf, per il disbrigo di alcune pratiche presso l'ufficio delle dogane. Furono ancora una volta i Servizi Segreti, diretti dal tenace William Flynn a dare una svolta alle indagini. Un anno dopo l'omicidio, Salvatore Clemente, informatore dei servizi, e appartenente alla banda dei Frauto, rivelò che Giuseppe Morello e Domenico Pecoraro furono i responsabili di quell'omicidio. Gli investigatori federali si convinsero che Catania fosse un membro della banda Morello e proprio nel suo esercizio commerciale si spacciassero dollari falsi. Il problema di Catania era l'alcolismo infatti una volta ubriaco parlava troppo. Nonostante questi accertamenti, la polizia non ebbe mai prove a sufficienza per giustificare un'azione penale contro i componenti della banda o su singoli elementi. Altra data significativa è quella del 20 febbraio 1908. Quel giorno fu fatta una tetra scoperta a Brooklyn. Il corpo di Salvatore Marchionne fu trovato morto in conseguenza di una serie di ferite da taglio diffuse in tutto il corpo e con il naso e la lingua amputati. In una delle tasche fu rinvenuto un biglietto indirizzato a tale Antonio Ganci. Il 22 febbraio si presentò alla stazione di polizia di Hamilton Avenue tale Antonio Ganci un falsario che fu tratto in arresto. gli affermò che la vittima non era in grado di leggere, e spesso egli lo aiutava a leggere la sua posta. Pertanto fu arrestato Giuseppe Fanaro, cognato di Ganci nonché organico alla alla consorteria di Morello. Fanaro dichiarò di essere uno scaricatore di porto che lavorava a Brooklyn per una società che importava frutta. Nessuna accusa gli fu mossa e pertanto fu scarcerato. Si avanzò l'ipotesi che Marchionne fosse stato ucciso dalla mafia, in relazione a un caso di omicidio in Sicilia, appena quest'ultimo fosse giunto in America.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/storia-della-mafia-americana--4689841/support.

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The Chair of the BC Hotel Association joins me to talk about what is happening in Kamloops and the province in terms of accommodations, how much they're being used and what alternative plans hoteliers are making. Board member with the Kamloops Voter Society Randy Sunderman discusses budgetary concerns during a pandemic. And then Robert Koopmans with Dawson Group talks about this evenings parade of vehicles that will run from the Sahali Mall and travel down Columbia Street past Royal Inland Hospital at 7:00 in support of healthcare workers.

Good morning! I’m Mary Regalado and it’s Wednesday, February 19th. Here’s your local news from The Seattle Times. Today will be sunny to partly cloudy with a high of 55. Tonight will be mainly clear and chilly with a low of 34. Our top story is: After enduring a year in Pioneer Square traffic jams, more than 26,000 bus riders will finally catch a break, when a dozen routes move into new Columbia Street bus lanes starting Saturday.

Taroy is back with another episode and he has one of his homies and fellow podcaster (Zoe View Podcast) from FAMU Boe (@boeknowzz). They talk about a number of topics Boe disagrees that the price of p*ssy isn't to high and they get into why Taroy likes women with kids. Also they touch on why Taroy keeps getting himself in these same situations with women and how he can fix it and that he has to stop being to kind and start moving different and watch how that changes his life. This was a very good conversation that I want all of you to hear a conversation that isn't discussed enough. Zoe View Podcast Info: Platforms: Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, & Google Play Podcasts Instagram: (@zoeviewpodcast ) (@boeknowzz) Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zoe-view-podcast/id1165907821 The Podcast Plug Segment: Podcast Name: Here Are My Edges Platforms: Everywhere but Spotify Social Media: (@herearemyedges) Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/here-are-my-edges-a-beyonce-podcast/id1404587327 Everybody Eats Segement: Business: Joy's Home Cooking Social Media: Instagram: (@JoysHC) Facebook: Joys Home Cooking Address: 3916 Columbia Street, Orlando, FL, 32805 Hours: Wed- Fri: 11am- 7 pm. Sat- Sun: 12pm to 7pm Thoughts Of An Average Joe Podcast Info: Facebook Page: Thoughts Of An Average Joe Podcast Follow the twitter: toajpodcast Follow the Instagram: averagejtpc Instagram hashtag: #toajpodcast Email: admin@averagejt.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taroy-jackson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taroy-jackson/support

One of the barriers to building affordable housing often comes in the form of NIMBYism. Take the recent project proposed on Columbia Street in the Heights. The neighbors got wind of the proposal, swiftly launched a campaign to oppose it, and ultimately the developer walked away. It isn't always this way and it shouldn't be, said Joy Horak-Brown, president and CEO of New Hope Housing, a nonprofit developer that builds and runs housing and support services for low-income individuals. Horak-Brown joins Nancy and Allyn to dispel some of the myths about affordable housing and discuss how such developments can actually improve a neighborhood. Support the show.

Your Detroit stories: The Ilitch organization is talking about launching its own regional sports network (and we discuss other sportsy news, including soccer in Detroit). First reported here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/10/25/ilitches-weigh-starting-own-sports-tv-network/1756233002/ and then everyone else in Detroit media got more info. Detroit’s historic Pewabic pottery studio unveiled its new Maxine and Stuart Frankel Pewabic Tile Studio today. Two Detroit brands that taste great together. That’s what the companies behind beloved hometown brands Kar’s Nuts and Sanders chocolate are hoping after a deal that sees the two snack makers merge. Columbia Street in downtown Detroit is getting yet another new restaurant. Sahara Restaurant is opening up a 4,500 square foot spot where they will serve Iraqi and Chaldean cuisine. The site of the old village hall on Jos. Campau at Grayling Street is now the location of Hamtramck’s first-ever full archeological dig.   Saturday Night Live cast member Colin Jost (who co-hosts the very funny “Weekend Update” skit) Colin Jost is going to be in Pontiac on Saturday night. Tix: http://flagstarstrandtheatrepontiac.com/iwe-event/the-infamous-stringdusters-2-3-3 Two Royal Oak bars are backing a proposal that would allow downtown establishments that don’t have kitchens to host food trucks without a special-event permit. (Extra info here) This episode was recorded on October 25, 2018 at the Podcast Detroit studios in the Detroit Shipping Company. If you like the show, be sure to leave us a review in Apple Podcasts

Here's your Daily Detroit podcast recorded in the Paris of the Midwest on Monday Oct. 22: Two Detroit funeral homes are under investigation after police found the remains of fetuses and a dead infant. One of the businesses — Perry Funeral Home — was closed by the state, with its mortuary license revoked. Sven reports to us about his trip from Las Vegas, where Ford briefed dealers on its plans to make 75 percent of its product lineup all-new by 2020 and unleashed the new "Built Ford Proud" ad campaign starring Bryan Cranston, perhaps best known as Walter White from "Breaking Bad." Ford was trying to calm the nerves of a dealer base rattled by criticisms from Wall Street and auto analysts over a lack of clarity on new products and how exactly it intends to turn around its money-losing operations in foreign markets. Across town, General Motors was named No. 1 for gender equity in a new ranking of publicly traded companies by Equileap, which monitors and gathers data on gender equality in companies. GM is led by a female CEO, Mary Barra, and recently promoted a woman to be chief financial officer. The Tower Center, an often-overlooked shopping mall at Grand River and Greenfield on Detroit's west side, is getting a new anchor tenant. Forman Mills will celebrate its grand opening next month. It takes over the space last occupied by Montgomery Ward, which closed in 1986. The mall has seen a number of small, black-owned businesses open for business, thanks to low rents.  Corktown is in line to get another new coffee shop. Lucky Detroit will open on the second floor above Detroit Barbers. Local favorite Bucharest Grill is reopening downtown. The popular purveyor of shawarma will open at 436 W. Columbia Street with 130 seats and 24 beer taps. You can now pay those painfully expensive parking tickets on the city's free Park Detroit mobile app. And in giant pizza organization that owns two of our four professional sports teams news, Little Caesars has unveiled its new thin crust pizza nationwide. They'll go for $6 between 4 and 8 p.m. As we did with the 5-Meat Pizza back in the summer, plan on a live-on-the-pod taste test from your crack Daily Detroit team. Don't forget to subscribe to Daily Detroit for free wherever fine podcasts are found. http://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast  

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We move back to our Columbia Street location and we thought it would be fun to highlight some East Van poets: Al Mader, Lucia Misch with Chelsea Johnson, Hilary Peach, Zaccheus Jackson Nyce, and Tanya Evanson.

Chuck Morse is joined by Wesley J. Smith, Fellow at The Discovery Institute and author of "The War on Humans." About the E-book The War On Humans Book CoverThe environmental movement has helped produce significant improvements in the world around us—from cleaner air to the preservation of natural wonders such as Yellowstone. But in recent years, environmental activists have arisen who regard humans as Public Enemy #1. In this provocative e-book, Wesley J. Smith exposes efforts by radical activists to reduce the human population by up to 90% and to grant legal rights to animals, plants, and Mother Earth. Smith argues that the ultimate victims of this misanthropic crusade will be the poorest and most vulnerable among us, and he urges us to defend both human dignity and the natural environment before it is too late. Named by National Journal as one of America’s leading experts in the area of bioethics, attorney Wesley J. Smith is a Senior Fellow of Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism and the previous author of books such as A Rat is a Pig is a Dog is a Boy: The Human Cost of the Animal Rights Movement, Consumer’s Guide to a Brave New World, and Culture of Death: The Assault on Medical Ethics in America. Smith also writes the popular Human Exceptionalism blog at National Review Online. Table of Contents Introduction: People Are the Enemy Chapter 1: Deep Anti-Humanity Chapter 2: Homo Sapiens, Get Lost Chapter 3: Global Warming Hysteria Chapter 4: Pardon Us for Living! Chapter 5: The “Rights” of Nature Chapter 6: Pea Personhood Chapter 7: Ecocide—A Crime against Humanity? Conclusion: Old Faithful Is Not a Person Excerpt from the Introduction: “People Are the Enemy” In 1972, Canadian science broadcaster David Suzuki told some giggling students, “One of the things I’ve gotten off on lately is that basically… we’re all fruit flies.” But that was just the start: Suzuki then likened us to “maggots” who are “born as an egg” and “eventually hatch out and start crawling around,” eating and “defecating all over the environment.” Denigrating humans as maggots was edgy back in the hippy-dippy days (and Suzuki looked the part with his long-hair and John Lennon-style glasses), but few took such assertions very seriously. They were made to shock or get attention more than to express genuine misanthropy. Back then, the environmental movement didn’t generally denigrate human beings. Rather, it advocated preventing and cleaning up pollution, protecting endangered species, and conservation as a matter of human duty. Those are noble goals, ones which I support. Unfortunately, the primary values of the original environmental movement have gone the way of bell-bottom jeans. In recent years, like termites boring into a building’s foundation (to borrow a Suzuki-type metaphor), anti-humanism has degraded environmentalist thinking and advocacy. Indeed, environmental activists today routinely denigrate humans as parasites, viruses, cancers, bacteria, and murderers of the Earth. Suzuki, now a world-famous celebrity and anti-global warming activist, certainly hasn’t changed his old anti-human views. When asked by a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation interviewer in 2009 about how his “not very optimistic” perception of humanity has changed since he called people maggots, Suzuki merely deflected the question, noting that racism had lessened but also lamented that “Humanity is humanity… I just wish they’d stop being so human!” The popular culture has certainly embraced Suzuki’s anti-humanist theme. The A-List remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring the movie mega-star Keanu Reeves, provides a vivid case in point… Publication Information Suggested Retail Price: $1.99 ISBN-13: 978-1-936599-16-5 (EPub) ISBN-13: 978-1-936599-17-2 (Kindle) Discovery Institute Press, 208 Columbia Street, Seattle, WA 98104 Internet: http://www.discoveryinstitutepress.org Endorsements “If there were an international award for continuing to focus on and document cultural and political threats to basic human life and potential–I emphasize human—the winner would be Wesley J. Smith… [In The War on Humans] Smith has now written a riveting expose of this multi-dimensional assault on human beings that for life saving reasons—I kid you not—must be read by human beings beyond their political, religious, and all other affiliations.” —Nat Hentoff, Syndicated Columnist “The War on Humans is terrific. Within the world of benign and admirable conservation and ecological-awareness organizations, an irrational and misanthropic ideology has metastasized that in its fanaticism is as dangerous as the fascist and communist crusades of the past century. In The War on Humans, Wesley Smith succinctly exposes the “philosophy” and the aims of this movement, cites its deep unreason, and brilliantly extrapolates the horrors inevitable should it triumph. Sincere conservationists should be concerned if only because anti-humanist thinking has the power, in the social and economic destruction it would create, to discredit even those with humane and reasonable goals of conservation, preservation, clean water, and clean air.” —Dean Koontz, Bestselling Novelist “It used to be said of certain kinds of scientific utopians that they loved humanity, but didn’t like any actual humans. Now many scientific utopians don’t even like humanity. Wesley Smith grasps the dangerous paradox of thinkers whose first step in exalting nature is to attack human nature. In order for nature to have ‘rights,’ it has become necessary for humans to have none. This is always the first step toward tyrannical dehumanization of real human beings. We owe much to Wesley Smith for keeping vigil against this deeply anti-human strain of modern thought, for issuing another timely warning before it is too late to avoid another self-inflicted humanitarian catastrophe.” —Steven Hayward, Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy, University of Colorado, Boulder

There's nothing like a good sandwich. And, lucky for me, New Orleans is the birthplace of a couple of legendary and world-famous sandwiches: the Po-Boy and the Muffuletta. But today we're talking kicked-up sandwiches by Emeril Lagasse.