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Show notes: In this 69th episode, I took a trip up the street to the new Bricks & Minifigs shop in my neck of the woods- Hernando, MS. Long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Dr. Kevin Thorn and his wife Tammy Blackman Thorn are the owners of not only a new franchised LEGO themed shop, but what looks to be one of the coolest shops in the mid-south area! I talked to the couple about the genesis of going into business with each other on this new Bricks & Minifigs franchise opportunity in their home town, their plans for the future of the local shop (parties, workshops, art gallery, and more!), and their love of LEGO. The Bricks & Minifigs Hernando shop will be officially opening in January 2025 (hopefully Jan. 11th), but fingers crossed they plan a soft opening on Black Friday- or as they call it, "Block Friday" and the Christmas shopping season. They were doing a "Buy Day" buying event when I stopped by to visit, and many folks were stopping buy to trade in their LEGO sets and loose bricks for cash. One cool thing about the used bricks is that the Hernando Bricks & Minifigs shop will not only be washing all the bricks they take in, they will also regularly be disinfecting all the ones in their loose bins, too! You will be able to buy new and used LEGO sets, mini-figs, and loose bricks to create your own plastic creations. This brand new Bricks & Minifigs store is located at 210 E. Commerce Street, Suite #7 in Hernando, MS. From Memphis head south on I-55 to exit 280 (Hernando/Commerce Street), turn right on Commerce Street, stay in the left lane, go past the McDonalds, and turn right after the R/R tracks. The shop is in the shopping center next to Bazar's Bakery & Restaurant, and just up the street from the DeSoto County Museum and Area 51 Ice Cream. Oh, and there's a new mural inside the shop by MSCA member Greg Cravens! I also share some info on MSCA and other local events such as our recent "The Funny Pages" art show reception at Germantown Community Theatre over the weekend, and our upcoming MSCA monthly dinner meet-up and holiday art swap at Garibaldi's Pizza on December 3rd, from 6-8pm. LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/ Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800 Bricks & Minifigs in Carriage Crossing  – www.facebook.com/BAMMemphis Visit Hernando MS  – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093416890073 Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/ Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/ Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con /MCFC– www.memphiscfc.com/ #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #bricksandminifigs #lego #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen.  News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. ⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 33min 56sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)

Texas schools won't receive A-F accountability grades after a judge granted a new order temporarily blocking them on Wednesday. A coalition of school districts sued over the system alleging that the grades are invalid because they're based on flawed STAAR tests. A trial on the case is set for February; In other news, a bitter public battle between the bishop of the Fort Worth Catholic diocese and a group of secluded Arlington nuns is again escalating. Calling the nuns “scandalous,” Bishop Michael Olson warned members of his diocese that supporting the nuns — either by participating in communion or providing financial assistance — would amount to “scandalous disobedience and disunity.”; the man suspected in the attack of a woman in downtown Dallas last week is in jail and facing an aggravated assault charge, police said Wednesday. A video obtained by The Dallas Morning News shows a man walking up behind the woman and striking her with an object Thursday afternoon in the 1300 block of Elm Street, near North Field Street. Dallas police later released images of the man and sought the public's help to identify him. 36 year old Antonio Banks was booked into the Dallas County jail on Monday afternoon on an unrelated charge, according to online jail records. His bail was set at $150,000 for the assault charge and he also faces a criminal trespass charge; and restaurants in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood near downtown, specifically those on Commerce Street, say they have been affected by the ongoing public works being done by the city of Dallas and Oncor. The work being done on Commerce Street has left restaurants without direct access to their facilities and left customers with the notion that the businesses are closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program that could launch as early as January. The cameras will operate on artificial intelligence software and form an integrated network of eyes. DeBerry talks with ENside Politics this week about why she's been pushing for downtown cameras – and about the $950,000 she says the city wants Centro to cough up for the effort. She also muses on what new Missions ballpark will mean for downtown. Suggested reading: AI-powered cameras will be watching you on Commerce Street in 2025 Downtown may soon get AI surveillance. San Antonio police are also weighing more controversial tech. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction: Host's gratitude and welcome to "West Virginia Uncommon Place," a podcast exploring unique places and businesses in West Virginia. Brief personal anecdote about the host's love for candy and fudge. History of Deskins Candies: Founded in 1903 by brothers Charles and Walter Deskins in Bluefield, West Virginia. Started as a small candy store on Commerce Street, serving handmade candies to local residents. Expanded to supply candies and sweets to retailers in the region. Deskins Candies has remained a family-owned business, currently owned and operated by Charles Deskins Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann. Emphasis on the tradition and quality of their candies, using only the finest ingredients. Unique Aspects of Deskins Candies: Commitment to traditional candy-making techniques, handcrafting candies in small batches. Range of popular products including chocolate-covered nuts, fruits, fudge, and truffles. Attention to detail in the presentation and quality of their candies. Visiting Deskins Candies: Located on Federal Street in Bluefield, West Virginia. Described as a wonderland of sweets with rows of colorful candy and chocolate. Visitors can watch candy makers in action or browse and choose their favorite treats. Highlights include seasonal treats like candy canes in various flavors and chocolate Easter eggs. Personal Experience and Appreciation: Host's personal affinity for Deskins Candies and the joy of indulging in their chocolates. Mention of local availability in stores like Piggly Wiggly and Kroger. Sharing the experience of enjoying Deskins' chocolates and the unique textures and flavors. Acknowledging the dedication of the company in surviving economic challenges and providing excellent chocolate. Conclusion: Encouraging listeners to appreciate local businesses and products like Deskins Candies. Mention of the possibility to order from their website and support their craft. Expressing gratitude to Deskins Candies for their contribution to the local community. Sign-off message encouraging curiosity, exploration, and the appreciation of the uncommon.

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce held its traditional lighted evening parade Friday, Dec. 9 along College Avenue and Commerce Street. The extremely warm temperatures were evident by shorts and short-sleeve shirts worn by parade participants and spectators alike. Temperatures are expected to cool off later this week and into the weekend with lows down into the 30s.Article Link

Welcome to Episode 3 of 78644. We reflect on one of the secrets of happiness, public art, the substance of ambient music with artist, Jonathan Ray Case. Musical performances by Mark Wiillenborg from the Shufflehawks and Kevin Daniel Humphrey from KD & The Sharp 4. Interview with mural artist Matt Tumlinson, the creator of our new mural on Commerce Street.Plus all the things happening in 78644 from November 17- 29.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/78644/exclusive-content

It is the 40th year for the Jackson Forestry Festival, slated for Saturday, Nov. 5 in downtown Jackson. The festival starts at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. All of the popular events will be held: The Smith Family Memorial Car Show in front of Jackson Middle School, the Lumberjack competition behind City Hall, kids games and food vendors nearby and arts and crafts of every description all up and down Commerce Street. Additionally, there will be music and other entertainment. For more information call the Jackson Chamber at 251- 246-3251.Article Link

If you've never been to Commerce Street Market, then you're in for a treat!Commerce Street Market is Mississippi's favorite one-stop shop! With a collection of over 100 vendors, you're sure to find something to delight! And what really makes Commerce Street Market special is its owners, Claire and Josh Agner. Claire and Josh truly go above and beyond to offer only the best service to their customers and ensure that every one of their customers know just how valued they are.So be sure to tune into this episode to learn more about Commerce Street Market and just how Josh and Claire create a unique shopping experience for Hernando.The Real Hernando is produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC.www.shelbyrowproductions.com To get the latest from Commerce Street Market, you can follow them below!Website:https://www.ilovecsm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commercestreetmarket/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercestreetmarket/ Sign up for our newsletter to be notified every time a new episode is released!Website: https://therealhernando.com/

Mike talks about following his dreams of running a brewery and hotel operation - and we're here for it! What better set-up than to hang out at a brewery all day and then be able to head upstairs to your hotel room. This small town in southwestern Wisconsin has a tie to the late, great Betty White. Commerce Street Brewery has a buy-a-friend-a-beer-board. Patrons began buying Betty White beers. She accumulated thousands of beers! Commerce Street Brewery will be donating those funds to local no-kill animal shelters! Mike is passionate about creating a brewery that invests in its small town of Mineral Point. Stop by and hang out with locals and regulars, as well as visitors, enjoying pints together. Be sure to get a Betty White story out of your drinking sessions, everyone's got one and you're likely never going to hear the same story. Follow Commerce Street Brewery: Instagram: @CommerceHotelFacebook: /CommerceHotelWebsite: commercehotel.comFollow Pour Another Round:Facebook: /PourAnothrRoundInstagram: @PourAnothrRoundTwitter: @PourAnothrRoundPour Another Round now has merch. Show off your favorite beer podcast to friends with the softest t-shirts and some pretty sweet hats. Even if you're drinking alone, wearing one of these will be like two of your favorite drinking buddies are always with you too. Check out the shop! 

For eight years, San Antonio for growth on the East Side has been tasked with the helping carry out the vision of the East Side Promise Zone, a 22-square mile area of east San Antonio identified as an underserved area for specific funding and resources. Along the way, the organization's programs have created lasting change and impact to businesses in the area, while honoring the east side's contributions to the economic history of San Antonio. In this episode of Commerce Street, a podcast from KENS 5, we catch up with Robert Melvin, executive director of San Antonio Growth on the East Side (SAGE) about the organization's involvement with the East Side Promise Zone, its success stories and what comes next.

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As San Antonio continues a trend of expansion and growth, towns west of San Antonio are seeing that expansion land right on their doorstep. Castroville is currently home to about 3,000 people and a very unique history dating back to the mid-1800's. A new planned development would hundreds of homes in the coming years. In this episode of Commerce Street, an Eyewitness News Original podcast, the mayor of Castroville along with members of the community expressed their hope to maintain their "small down" feel while also welcoming the new residents. One of the developers spoke about the basics of the project, what makes Castroville appealing to San Antonio commuters and the difference between the town and other surrounding areas like Boerne.

Jackson's Christmas Parade will be Friday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. with a lighted parade along College Avenue and Commerce Street. There is a entry fee. Contact Katie at the Chamber for more information, 251-246-3251. Fulton ‘s Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Lineup will be at the old school and the parade will travel to the downtown area.Article Link

Mask mandates banned again in Texas schools; Texas House Republicans urge court to quash Biden's large-employer COVID-19 shot order; Soaring apartment rents in November take an even bigger bite out of D-FW budgets; Santa will return to Commerce Street this weekend for Dallas Holiday Parade

College Avenue and Commerce Street were lined from Jackson Middle School all the way to City Hall with vendors selling all kinds of arts and crafts, or numerous food items at the Fall Festival, Nov. 6. The annual Bob Smith Car Show was located in front of the school and had cars from every era, for every type of fan. The annual lumberjack competition was once again a crowd favorite as well. Inflatable bouncy houses gave the kids something to do while their parents went from booth to booth. Jackson held the Fall Festival last year after Hurricane Zeta but...Article Link

Participating Jackson merchants will host a Christmas Open House Sunday afternoon, Nov. 14. The traditional lighting of the Christmas Tree and Market will be Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5 until 8. The Christmas Parade will be Friday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. with a lighted parade along College Avenue and Commerce Street. There is a fee to enter a float. Contact Katie at the Chamber for more information, 251-246-3251.Article Link

Crowds will flock to Jackson Saturday, Nov. 6 for the annual Fall Festival. There will be lots of arts and crafts vendors lining Commerce Street through downtown all the way to City Hall. Food vendors will be offering a variety of good things to eat on the City Hall grounds. The Bob Smith Memorial Car Show will be in front of Jackson Middle School. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on and other activities. A highlight and a salute to the area's forestry industry will be the Lumberjack Competition featuring sawing competitions with crosscut saws and power...Article Link

La'Queena Gonzales has been doing hair for 20 years, but opening her salon came after a coincidental encounter at the carwash with her grandmother eight years ago.  "This man pulled up next to her that she knew and she said this is my granddaughter, she's a beautician," Gonzales said. "He was like, really? I have a building that used to be a salon that no one's in right now." In this episode of Commerce Street, a podcast from KENS 5, we talk to Gonzales about an innovative new idea to expand her business as well as being chosen to receive coaching, support and funding from the Maestro Center. We also spoke to the Executive Director of the Maestro Center on how a new program is helping the community and economy of San Antonio.

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the nation's oldest and largest organization of its kind, making its mark in the Alamo City by advocating for small businesses, fostering relationships, and spotlighting local successes. In a new episode of Commerce Street, an Eyewitness News Original podcast, KENS 5 spoke with Marina Gonzales, President and CEO of SAHCC and the owner of one of the chamber's client businesses, Mexico Lindo, a restaurant that opened during the pandemic.

Cynthia Watson's new role as CEO for the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind is bringing her career full circle -- and giving her the chance to amplify a mission she's incredibly passionate about. In this episode of Commerce Street, an Eyewitness News Original podcast, KENS 5 spoke with Watson about her personal and professional journey as well as a vision-impaired staff member who is thriving under the Lighthouse's manufacturing department.

As a rise in severe COVID cases fills hospital beds across South Texas, emergency rooms are also being impacted both by an increase in patients and the wait times needed for those who must be transferred to longer term or specialized care. In an new episode of Commerce Street, an Eyewitness News Original podcast, KENS 5 spoke with the head of a major hospital's emergency department about the increase in both COVID patients and non COVID patients. KENS 5 also spoke with staff from freestanding ERs in the surrounding areas about how those businesses are filling the gap in patient care.

"Are you in a situation to be able to compete in this market?"  That's the question that realtor Sarah Briseno Gerrish says every first-time homebuyer needs to ask themselves in a real estate market where homes have been getting harder to find for about the last two years. In this episode of Commerce Street, a KENS 5 original business podcast, experts talked about how the "seller's market" is affecting rent and mortgage assistance programs, how first-time home buyers can still get the house of their dreams and the benefits of buying a home right now.

Hundreds of San Antonio employers are hiring and the job market is booming. For people who lost their jobs during the pandemic, or who started to consider a career change during the crisis, there are many opportunities out there with some interesting benefits and incentives. In a new episode of Commerce Street, a business podcast from KENS 5, we spoke with four companies about what they're looking for and the pay or benefits they're offering.

Today on Murder Monday, we dive into the almost Fort Worth Murder Castle. Ever hear about America's first serial killer? In 1892, Dr. Henry Howard Holmes built a hotel in Chicago near the World's Fair of 1893. Actually, the hotel was a labyrinthine “murder castle” of sixty rooms, where the doctor was suspected of killing as many as twenty-seven.In 1893, Holmes began a romantic relationship with Minnie Williams of Fort Worth. Minnie and her sister had an inheritance of land on Commerce Street in downtown Fort Worth. Holmes planned another hotel for the booming frontier town — this one was adjacent to the opera house, one block from the Natatorium, livery stables, theaters, and restaurants.Support The Show:Send us a donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tcnsOTHER SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/truecrimens

From the early years of the World Wide Web to the modern era of social media dominance, tech CEO Janie Gonzalez has been at the forefront of the tech industry in San Antonio for the last 27 years. In this episode of Commerce Street, an Eyewitness News Original business podcast, Gonzalez shares her story as one of the first Latina tech CEOs in Texas and a leader in SA's tech industry. Read full article here.

In this episode of Commerce Street, an Eyewitness News Original podcast, KENS 5 speaks with Sebastian Garzon, executive director of Alamo Angels, andy Randy Hartig, CEO OF Velocity TX, about how Alamo Angels connects startups with angel investors and how its mission aligns with local economic development organization Texas Research and Technology Foundation (TRTF). Read full article here.

Spurs Sports and Entertainment is scouting talent, but not just for what happens on the court. The organization is launching a new talent academy to help college students and postgraduates get a glimpse of professional sports business and operations. The program will allow them to get not only get job experience, but also help from seasoned professionals all the way up to the CEO! In this episode of Commerce Street, a business podcast from KENS 5, we wanted to get a closer look at the program, what they are looking for in all of their employees and how to get noticed.  

Record low supply, dozens of offers on a single home, people moving to Texas from out of state, and investors paying all cash to snap up house are all factors leading to a hot and competitive real estate market in San Antonio. In this episode of Commerce Street, a business podcast from KENS 5, we hear from real estate professionals about the market for buyers, sellers, and people who might want to buy a home some day. Full story: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/record-low-supply-of-homes-and-rising-prices-in-hot-sa-real-estate-market-podcast/273-7f9e9ee8-5451-4129-ba30-e8e0f3164cdf  

The Lone Star Brewery site is one of fascination for San Antonians, and several owners have taken a shot at redeveloping the space since it closed years ago. Now, new owners and developers believe they have the right timing, mission and vision to make it stick. Plans are underway to develop the historic buildings and massive 32-acre property near Lone Star and Probandt into a mixed-use development packed with apartments, shops, restaurants, art and culture, with input from the community helping to shape options and events at the site. In this episode of Commerce Street, KENS 5 speaks with Peter French, director of development for San Antonio-based GrayStreet Partners, which is working with Houston-based Midway on the project. Read full article here.

The weather may be warming up, but the winter storm in Texas just weeks ago won't be easily forgotten, especially by Texans who suffered through the cold weather without power, paid up to fix damage and replace spoiled food in just days. We learned how unprepared our state was for days of record low temperatures and the toll they took on our power grid. The costs are tallying up and could be passed on in some ways to taxpayers. In this episode of Commerce Street, a business podcast from KENS 5, we're taking a look at the overall economic impact of the winter storm power crisis. KENS 5 spoke with Dr. Taylor Collins, an assistant professor of economics at the University of the Incarnate Word, and Dr. Thomas Tunstall, the senior research director for the UTSA Institute for Economic Development.

As the San Antonio and Hill Country areas continue to recover from the devastating winter storm and associated power crisis, business and organizations are scrambling to return to normalcy and literally take stock of their reaction to the crisis. In this episode of Commerce Street, KENS 5 speaks with two organizations that help families get the formula, food and supplies they need to care for children. Between unsteady supply chains, dangerous roads and people stocking up for survival, a lot of grocery stores ended up with empty shelves. Read more on latest episode.

San Antonio's tech industry home to a growing variety of companies offering, in some cases, high-paying jobs and room for growth. But to make sure those career opportunities can be extended to local residents, employers say they need people with the specific skills necessary to fill unique positions. That's just one of the reasons schools and businesses are working together to build potential pipeline for the workforce.In this episode of Commerce Street, a podcast from KENS 5, we're highlighting two companies in San Antonio that are investing in the next generation through internships -- and talking with students at one San Antonio high school about their experiences.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/schools-and-local-companies-training-students-to-fill-high-paying-tech-jobs/273-bef1c75b-ce01-409d-8f18-77db43c15d19

In this episode of KENS 5 Commerce Street, we spoke with W. Jay Treat, PhD, the Chief Manufacturing Officer and Principal Investigator for Texas A&M University's Center for Innovation and Advanced Development in Manufacturing about the center's involvement in vaccine manufacturing, and how the center could lead to more jobs in Texas. Then, we speak with Venkatesh "Venky" Shankar, PhD, the Coleman Chair Professor of Marketing and Director of Research at the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A&M University's Mays Business School.Full story: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/inside-a-texas-center-making-vaccine-components-and-adding-skilled-jobs-during-the-pandemic/273-9a3fde0d-cfc0-464c-8fa8-a3cce85d3157

We are walking through more of the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville. This is part two of this walkthrough and we’ll be looking at what happened from the time the bomb went off up until a suspect was identified and confirmed.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Christmas Day Bombing Timeline: After the Explosion10:40 a.m.: Police went door-to-door with dogs in the downtown area to search nearby buildings, though they said there was no indication of any additional devices. 10:45 a.m.: The White House released a statement about the explosion. "President Trump has been briefed on the explosion ... and will continue to receive regular updates. The President is grateful for the incredible first responders and praying for those who were injured."11 a.m.: Several people were taken to the police department's central precinct for questioning, but authorities declined to give more details Friday.Noon: AT&T internet and phone service was disrupted in the Nashville area. An AT&T spokesman confirmed the outage was linked to the explosion. The outage led to widespread 911 issues in the Nashville area and telecommunications issues at Nashville International Airport, halting outbound flights. 2:20 p.m.: MNPD released a surveillance photo of the RV Friday afternoon and asked for the public's help. Police said the RV in question was spotted in the area of Second Avenue North and Commerce Street after 1 a.m. Friday. Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced he has issued a state of civil emergency at the explosion site and the surrounding area that will put in place a curfew starting 4:30 p.m. Friday until 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The areas affected are bounded by James Robertson Parkway, Fourth Avenue North, Broadway and the Cumberland River. During a news conference, Metro police Chief John Drake said a motive in the explosion was not known. News Channel 5 speaks to Former Lead National Security Prosecutor James Little about what the motive could be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4kK-4jpqa8FAA suspends flights and designates Nashville as national defense airspacehttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/faa-designates-nashville-skies-as-national-defense-airspaceHe also said it was unclear if anyone was inside the RV when it exploded. Drake said police found tissue at the scene that could be human remains. Authorities will examine it to determine what it is. Cooper said he has asked Gov. Bill Lee to declare a state of civil emergency given the widespread damage. The blast sent three people to the hospital and all three individuals were in stable condition, he said. Saturday - 1 p.m.: The FBI, leading the case, said more than 500 tips have been reported in the past 24 hours. The investigation continues, including working with its behavioral analysis unit in Quantico. Saturday - 2:30 p.m.: Local and federal agents have been in-and-out of a duplex in Antioch for “court authorized activity” following information from the investigation, according to Darrell DeBusk, an FBI public affairs officer. DeBusk said no arrest has been made. A team wearing tactical gear marked with both ATF and FBI insignias entered the residence and cleared the home around 2:30 p.m. The bomb squad confirmed no one was inside, according to FBI personnel at the scene. An evidence team entered the residence around that time to conduct a search.Sunday - Officials: Suspicious box truck on Hwy 231 in Lebanon did not have explosiveshttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/residents-evacuated-hwy-231-closed-amid-investigation-into-suspicious-vehicleSunday - 4 p.m.: U.S. Attorney Don Cochran confirms Anthony Q. Warner, 63, has been identified as the bomber and is believed to have died in the explosion. DNA found at the scene was matched to samples taken at another location searched by investigators, TBI Director David Rausch said Sunday. The TBI was involved in testing the evidence. At this time, officials said there is no indication that anyone outside of Warner was involved in the explosion. Authorities reviewed hours of surveillance footage and they say they only saw Warner. A motive in the bombing has not been released and is still under investigation according to FBI Special Agent for Public Affairs Doug Korneski. The types of explosives used in the bombing were still under investigation, authorities said. The FBI said Warner wasn’t on the radar of authorities before Friday’s explosion and declined to deem the explosion an act of terrorism. Nashville Police Chief John Drake reiterated that investigators have found no additional threats against the city.4:30 p.m.: Mayor John Cooper extends a curfew originally set to expire at 4:30 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday. The curfew zone is bounded by James Robertson Parkway, Fourth Avenue North, Broadway and the Cumberland River.Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

The Christmas Day bombing in Nashville; what we know, the timeline that led up to the events, and the latest news on the incident.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTEXT US: 615-392-1358Today's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Christmas Day Bombing Timline 1:22 a.m.: The RV Metro police say is involved in the explosion was spotted in the area.4:30 a.m.: Second Avenue building owner and resident Betsy Williams said she woke up after hearing the sound of several bursts of rapid gunfire.5:30 a.m.: After another round of gunfire sounds, Williams said she called 911. Police responded to reports of shots fired near Second Avenue and Commerce Street, when they saw a suspicious RV outside a nearby AT&T building. A recording seemed to be playing from the RV announcing that it would explode. Officers began evacuating residents in the area.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iag6cTWpgq8 News Channel 5  Nick Beres Interview with witness Kim Madlom6:15 The message began a countdown to detonation: 15 minutes to clear the area. The message echoed from Broadway up to Union Street.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nygTJeu9fU&has_verified=1 (seconds before the explosion)Amanda Topping Interview- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg6Vw_7jm30James Wells Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s241GqUnqg6:30 am The blast was felt across much of Davidson County around 6:30 a.m. Metro police said the explosion has been linked to a vehicle outside 166 Second Avenue N., the location of an AT&T data center downtown.Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

On Christmas Day, 2020, at 1:22 AM, Anthony Quinn Warner, a 62 year old IT contractor drove his RV into downtown Nashville, TN. He parked at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Commerce Street, directly in front of the AT&T switching station. Sometime around 6:00 AM, he began to play the song "Downtown" by Petula Clark. Shortly after, he blasted a warning announcement over a loudspeaker telling everyone to clear the area. At 6:30 AM, the RV exploded with enough force to take out a city block. It damaged 40 buildings and almost completely destroyed the AT&T building. Thanks to the efforts of 6 brave Nashville, police officers, no-one was hurt and only 3 people sustained minor injuries. Warner died in the explosion, and left behind a slew of questions. Why did he do what he did? Why choose that location? Did he have a grudge against AT&T? Was he part of a terrorist cell? Join me for this very special episode of ParaReality as I break down the timeline of what happened and separate the facts from fiction and dispel some of the more crazy conspiracy theories that have cropped up during the aftermath of this terrible event. Turn On, Tune In & Find Out!

Have you started your holiday shopping? San Antonio small businesses hope you’ll choose them for gifts or take-home meal; and a local organization hopes you’ll do it downtown. Without tourists, convention-goers or government workers it’s been a tough year. Subscribe to the KENS 5 Commerce Street podcast or listen here to find out Centro San Antonio is helping them survive and thrive.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/saving-downtown-nonprofit-organization-works-with-city-to-help-downtown-businesses-in-need/273-91fcaf53-d0c4-42c8-a0bd-d008ff209aaa

Few businesses have been untouched by the coronavirus pandemic, and retail and restaurants have been particularly hard hit nationwide. The challenges have forced small businesses to be creative to survive or thrive, and there are many examples of innovation during a stressful and erratic time. In this week's episode of Commerce Street, KENS 5 spoke with two business owners at San Antonio's The Historic Pearl about the changes they've made and new products and services they've introduced to respond to the changing market.Full story: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/commerce-street-san-antonio-retail-resilience-niche-high-street-pearl-coronavirus-safety-shopping/273-abfbcef2-4f8d-4cad-afed-85873da923d3

Longtime San Antonio businessman/philanthropist Harvey Najim and the University of Texas at San Antonio hope a new career center will help form a bridge for students and businesses, helping them find the right fit and test it out before students even graduate.In a new episode of Commerce Street, UTSA Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Andrews Espy and San Antonio businessman/philanthropist Harvey Najim break down plans for anew, groundbreaking partnership between UTSA and local businesses looking for skilled, ambitious workers.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/harvey-najim-gift-to-fund-utsa-career-center/273-4ac1a7a7-59cc-4731-8bd4-d7a9ff100ee9

The first class of students have begun their training at a free new training center at Port San Antonio.We first told you about Port San Antonio’s plan to transform a former Air Force fitness center into a training hub in August. In this update episode of Commerce Street, a business podcast from KENS 5, we heard from the organizations making the dream a reality and some of the students working toward a better future.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/first-wave-of-students-begin-free-training-program-at-new-port-sa-training-center-commerce-street-update/273-d038efe8-b87f-458b-adfb-2d810338e9c9

Texas will need at least 60,000 more nurses by 2032 than we are expected to have, according to recent studies. In this episode of Commerce Street, a business podcast from KENS 5, we look at a new UIW accelerated program that allows students to use what they have already learned to become a nurse. Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/commerce-street/commerce-street-new-uiw-program-to-help-alleviate-critical-nursing-shortage/273-4059cc45-5966-4017-91e2-c1e5dccb698f

On today's episode, we have our first interview with Hernando Mayor Tom Ferguson. We also discuss upcoming local events; discuss and celebrate volleyball athletes and games; and finally, preview the football games tonight. Please press subscribe on wherever you hear our podcast, and please follow us on Facebook at UTW podcast; on Instagram at UTW podcast; on Twitter @UTWpod; or contact us at underthewatertowerinfo@gmail.com. As always, 5-star reviews are much appreciated.

San Antonio voters could weigh in this November on a proposal to redirect a one-eighth-cent sales tax portion toward workforce development and job training initiatives.Currently, the plan would connect about 60% of participants with short-term training and certification programs for which job openings are in high demand, such as logistics associates, certified nurse aids and child development associates.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/money/economy/mayor-nirenberg-plan-train-thousands-workers-voters-sales-tax/273-f1b8e7cb-a45f-49b4-b2bc-2dffc18b4b5f

Port San Antonio and the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology are teaming up with local partners to create a tech training hub to fill hundreds of open jobs in growing industries in a time when much of the economy has been hammered by the pandemic. KENS 5 Commerce Street’s Erica Zucco speaks with Port San Antonio President/CEO Jim Perschbach, SAMSAT President/CEO Doug King, District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia and Workforce Solutions Alamo CEO Adrian Lopez about their hopes for San Antonians using the center- and what this moment means for economic development in the years to come.Editor’s note: These interviews were conducted via Zoom - we’re working through snags presented by the pandemic and appreciate your patience!

“From deep sea to deep space” | The scientists and engineers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are putting San Antonio on the map when it comes to collaboration and innovation. The unique method combining expertise across a diverse number of projects attracts some of the greatest minds in the world to the Alamo City. In this episode of Commerce Street, we spoke with SwRI president and CEO Adam Hamilton and Hakima Ibaroudene, who was part of a team that won an international competition with a revolutionary way to diagnose breast cancer. Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/tech/commerce-street-southwest-research-institute-launches-into-the-future/273-41f9238c-ab2a-4342-bec7-00031b6d701fNote: This episode of Commerce Street was recorded on March 3, 2020. Due to a change in operations at KENS 5 because of COVID-19, publishing had to be delayed.

Hurricane Chris aka Christopher Dooley, 31, of the 1200 block of Commerce Street, is charged with second-degree murder and illegal possession of stolen things.

St. Mary's University in San Antonio is adding Esports to its Athletic Department. In this episode of Commerce Street from KENS 5, we take a look at what went into planning for the big change and the future of this multi-billion dollar industry.

As concerns about coronavirus dominate national headlines, San Antonio industry leaders are keeping in contact with officials and monitoring the situation to see how, if at all, reaction to the virus could impact the local economy. On this episode of Commerce Street from KENS 5, we tell you what you need to know as the news about the coronavirus unfolds.

On this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I am recording at The Houdini Museum in NYC with Director Carl Andress, whose long time collaboration with Tony nominee Charles Busch is continuing at the Cherry Lane Theatre with Charles' hilarious new show The Confession of Lily Dare, running through March 5. The Confession of Lily Dare is part of Primary Stages 35th Anniversary Season. The Confession of Lily Dare tells the story of one woman’s tumultuous passage from convent girl to glittering cabaret chanteuse to infamous madame of a string of brothels—all while hiding her undying devotion to the child she was forced to abandon. This comic melodrama celebrates the gauzy “confession film” tearjerkers of early 1930s pre-code cinema, such as The Sin of Madelon Claudet, Frisco Jenny, and Madame X. The Confession of Lily Dare will play at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) through March 5. Click here for tickets! The Houdini Museum is located at 213 West 35th Street, 4th floor, in Midtown Manhattan. Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com  Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) More on Carl: Carl Andress is an American theater director whose credits include the world premieres of Charles Busch’s critically acclaimed comedies, such as: The Confession of Lily Dare (Theater for the New City, Cherry Lane Theatre with Primary Stages in 2020); The Tribute Artist (Primary Stages); The Divine Sister (Soho Playhouse, Theater for the New City, Bucks County Playhouse, LA TheaterWorks); The Third Story starring Kathleen Turner (MCC Theater, La Jolla Playhouse);  Charles Busch's Cleopatra and Judith of Bethulia (Theater for the New City, GPR Records); Die! Mommie Die! (New World Stages, LA TheaterWorks); Queen Amarantha (WPA Theater); Bunnicula (DR2 Theater, TheaterWorks USA); and Shanghai Moon (Drama Dept., Bay Street Theater, Theater for the New City). Carl is the director of such plays as FAKE by Carmen Pelaez (Colony Theater, Miami New Drama), Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Theater for the City), Matthew Lombardo's Who's Holiday! starring Lesli Margherita (Westside Theater);  Joe Godfrey's Romance Language (Ars Nova); Crush the Infamous Thing - the Adventures of the Hollywood Four (Coconut Grove Playhouse); My Fair Lady (Tent Theater); Paul Rudnick's I Hate Hamlet (Dorset Theater Festival); Carmen Pelaez's Rum & Coke (FringeNYC, Abingdon Theater); and Douglas Carter Beane’s The Cartells (Drama Dept.). Other credits include the New York concert premieres of Kander, Ebb and McNally's musical, The Visit, starring Chita Rivera and John Cullum (Ambassador Theater); Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo’s A Wonderful Life (Shubert Theater); Charles Busch & Julie Halston Together on Broadway (Music Box Theater); Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (Actors Fund); The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (Paper Mill Playhouse; Coconut Grove Playhouse; Royal Poinciana Playhouse); the annual Times Square Angel (Theater for the New City); It's Not My Fault, It Was On Fire When I Got There (FringeNYC, Theater for the New City); Tenderloin, Harold & Maude, I Love My Wife and The Mad Show (all for “Musicals in Mufti” – York Theater Co.); Here's to the Girls! and Being Comden & Green (Lyrics & Lyricists – 92nd Street Y); numerous galas and special events, including the annual Broadway on the Boardwalk concert series in Atlantic City, Valley of the Dolls and A Party for Comden & Green for The Actor’s Fund. Carl is also the co-writer and costar of the independent feature, A Very Serious Person (Tribeca Film Festival, available on DVD).

What’s more Milwaukee than beer? And some of the best Brew City has to offer comes from Lakefront Brewery. A sibling rivalry of sorts between Russ and Jim Klisch helped get Lakefront started back in 1987, well ahead of the craft beer craze that’s now swept the nation. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl sits down with the brothers at the Commerce Street headquarters to discuss all things beer, the changes in the industry and Milwaukee over three decades, their knack for innovation, and what they think is coming next.

A recent survey showed San Antonio was in the top ten of the most affordable cities for startup companies, according to the website listwithclever.com. In this episode of Commerce Street, a podcast from KENS 5, Eyewitness News reporter Erica Zucco and producer Kristin Dean talked to two startup company leaders about their experiences in the Alamo City.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/commerce-street-sa-becomes-magnet-for-startups/273-6ae9a4a7-f6c2-4813-8add-ddd9b2400967

Building a thriving business in the heart of downtown is not for the faint of heart. On this episode of Commerce Street, a podcast by KENS 5, we are taking a look at two success stories. One of them is the story of brothers who got to know San Antonio and built the bakery empire of La Panaderia. The other is the story of Rosella, a cozy coffee shop that found a niche in a trendy area and grew into a household San Antonio brand name.Read more: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/commerce-street-downtown-business/273-dfc07b37-5ea5-4b3a-84a9-2a81598f480e

The rising tech industry in San Antonio demands training programs that are breeding the best tech leaders of tomorrow. In the latest episode of Commerce Street by KENS 5, we explore two programs, each with a different demographic, but both with the same mission of supplying local industries with top talent.

Bexar County designed BiblioTech to narrow gaps in access to information, education and entertainment, making resources accessible to people who weren't close to branch libraries. But to do that, the county also needed to address the digital divide and increase digital literacy. KENS 5 Eyewitness News talks with Director Laura Cole about the library's journey so far, and what's to come.

The City of San Antonio’s Chief Innovation Officer, Brian Dillard, sits down with KENS 5 Eyewitness News to explain what a “Smart City” is, what “Smart SA” means, and what projects are ahead- including testing autonomous vehicles, piloting “smart streetlights” and closing the digital divide.

In some ways, technology helps communities connect; in others, it can do the opposite. A recent report by the Pew Research Center raised concerns about social isolation as a lot of people spend more time online. Brick and mortar businesses could play a role in stemming that tide. KENS 5 Eyewitness News sat down with Gold Coffee Company owner Jason Tantaros to discuss his ethos for starting a shop- with fostering community in mind.

SUMMARY Ron Hall and his once-homeless friend Denver Moore chronicle the story of their friendship in "Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together." Through word-of-mouth, the book became a New York Times #1 platinum bestseller and stayed on the list for more than three and a half years. Now, with more than a million copies in circulation, the book is inspiring many to reach out to help the homeless in their own communities. With the strong urging of his wife Debbie, Ron Hall, a modern-day Good Samaritan, has spent the last 20 years replacing his high-society lifestyle with authentic concern for the downtrodden and tireless effort to lift the homeless. KEY POINTS Some homeless people genuinely like the freedom of not having to conform to rules and expectations and of circumventing responsibility and accountability. Denver would have none of the white man’s “catch-and-release” type of friendship. What the homeless want more than anything is to be dignified and to be humanized. Denver’s coins the phrase “Same kind of different as me” to describe how we all have more in common than not. We make the homeless invisible by not looking at them and connecting with them as humans. Ways to help humanize and give dignity to the homeless: ask their name; sit down and have a conversation with them; offer to let them use your cell phone to call their mother; buy them a bus ticket home; pray for what it is they most want; don’t judge them. QUOTES FROM HALL AND DENVER Ron Hall “While I dedicated my life to making money and spent a few minutes parked in a church pew on Sundays, she spent hours at Brian’s House, a ministry to homeless babies with AIDS. When I stormed Europe impressing billionaires with my art savvy, she stormed heaven, praying for the needy. My passion was recognition and success. Her passion was to know God.” "But he [Denver] remained absolutely convinced that his way of life was no worse than mine, only different, pointing out in the process certain inconsistencies: Why, he wondered, did rich people call it sushi while poor people called it bait?" "Driving home, [Debbie] reflected aloud on how society generally regards the homeless as lazy and foolish, and maybe some were. But she felt there was so much more below that surface image: dysfunction and addiction, yes. But also gifts—like love, faith, and wisdom—that lay hidden like pearls waiting only to be discovered, polished, and set." "It’s just a simple fact that in America drugs and booze cost money, but food is free to anyone willing to snooze through a gospel message." “You don’t become homeless because you run out of money; you become homeless when you run out of friends and family who will take you in.” Denver Moore "If you took a normal fella and dropped him off in the hobo jungle or under the bridge, he wouldn’t know what to do. You got to be taught to live homeless." "You…feel like nobody in the world cares nothin about you. Don’t matter if you live or die. People with that spirit get mean, dangerous. They play by the rules of the jungle.” "I didn’t scare everybody, though. I slept in the doorway of that United Way over on Commerce Street for a whole lotta years. And every mornin for all that time, a lady who worked there brought me a sandwich. I never knowed her name and she never knowed mine. I wish I could thank her. Funny, though. That United Way buildin was right next door to a church, and for all them years, nobody at that church ever looked my way." "The Word says God don’t give us credit for lovin the folks we want to love anyway. No, He gives us credit for loving the unlovable. The perfect love of God don’t come with no conditions, and that’s the kind of love Miss Debbie showed the folks at the mission." “I want to know why all you Christians worship one homeless man on Sunday, then you turn your back on the first one you see on Monday.” “We’re all just regular folks walkin down the road God done set in front of us. The truth about it is, whether we is rich or poor or somethin in between, this earth ain’t no final restin place. So in a way, we is all homeless—just workin our way toward home." BUY Same Kind of Different As Me (book) RECOMMENDATION BUY Same Kind of Different as Me (DVD) or watch it on Netflix. Other books by Ron Hall BUY Workin' Our Way Home: The Incredible True Story of a Homeless Ex-Con and a Grieving Millionaire Thrown Together to Save Each Other(sequel to Same Kind of Different As Me and story of the 10 years Ron and Denver lived together and traveled across America helping to raise nearly $100 million for the homeless) BUY What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing Visit Ron's foundation to make a difference and bless the homeless. Connect with us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

003B: Tips for Visiting Shetland Released: March 1, 2019 You should visit Shetland. I just want to make that point clear, right off the bat. I love to travel and I've been blessed to be able to travel far more than my original life circumstances led me to believe I'd be able to. On my travels, I have learned that it is a gift to be able to slip on some different cultural lenses for a time. (The greatest blessing might be that I continue to find that the bedrock we share is the same.) While I've enjoyed the all of my trips, there have been only three places where I felt like I'd like to linger in those lenses for a few years and see if I could incorporate aspects of the culture into my own character. One place I ended up lingering long enough to mostly raise my children. The other I'll maybe talk about another time. The third is Shetland. If it's not already on your bucket list of places to go, add it. And place it higher on the list than you think you should. And I'm not just speaking to knitters here. Nonknitters--spend at least a couple of weeks. Knitters, you'll want a month. Or longer. That's pretty pie-in-the-sky planning for most of us, I know. Aim for at least a week! No, I'm not kidding. Yes, I know the islands that comprise Shetland are much smaller than, say, Japan, which your cousin visited and felt he saw everything there was to see in 10 days. First of all, I'd call anyone who said that about Japan a liar or ignorant. Second, get out of that tourist, check-the-boxes mindset. There are things you will want to do and see on Shetland. Plenty. But it is also an ideal place to just go and be. Getting There There are three ways people tend to get to Shetland. One is by cruise ship. I assume those folks are there as part of a cruise around ports in the North Sea. If that's how you're getting to Shetland, you'll only really have time to get into Lerwick. You're going to want to stay longer. I promise. The next option is by plane. LoganAir is the only airline that services Shetland. You can fly from multiple cities in Scotland year-round, and seasonally from Manchester, England, and Bergen, Norway. This is, in theory, the quickest way to get to Shetland; however, weather often causes delays, so pack some snacks and something to keep your mind occupied. Both of my flights were delayed by several hours, but the LoganAir staff kept us all well apprised of what was going on. All of it was beyond their control, and passengers just rolled with it. While chatting with an attendant on the way up, I was told if the flight becomes truly impossible due to weather concerns, they put passengers on the ferry. A fellow passenger shared that when they travel to and from the mainland, they always leave a day before they need to be somewhere, to allow time for potential delays. The third way to get to Shetland is by ferry through NorthLink Ferries. They depart in the afternoon from Aberdeen and arrive in the morning in Lerwick. They offer different levels of accommodation at different price points. You can rent private rooms with beds, a bed in a shared room (you'll be grouped by gender), sleeping pods (akin to some business class seats on planes) and basic reclining seats. There are showers on board, so you can arrive fresh and ready to go in the morning. Be aware, though, that the passage can be rough. However, delays are much less likely with the ferry than with air travel. Getting Around I strongly recommend that you rent a car. Yes, there is public transport. Yes, you may have to drive on the left instead of the right. But, the truth is that unless you are planning on staying in town all day, you will want the flexibility that having a car provides, especially if you are there for a limited amount of time. My chariot during my stay. Star Rent-a-Car, Ltd. is the company I rented from because they have an office at the airport and in Lerwick, so I knew I could get the care right away and if anything happened, they had an outlet close to my flat. They are a popular choice. You'll see their sherbert-colored Fiat 500s all over the islands. They rent subcompacts through 7-seaters, including prestige vehicles. The one thing they didn't seem to have was automatic transmission vehicles. So, before you head to the islands, find yourself a standard and practice. Also, have the person at the rental desk come out and show you any quirks of the vehicle. For instance, there was a trick to removing the gas cap on my car that I didn't discover until it was time to remove the gas cap three days later. If you don't drive or really don't want to drive on Shetland, there are buses. Plan your activities around the bus schedule, take a book with you, and you should be fine. Many of the roads on Shetland are single-lane roads. All along these roads there are wider areas where you can pull to the side and allow on-coming traffic to pass. Sometimes both sides of the road widen, sometimes it's one of the other. If both sides widen, whoever gets to the pull-off first should pull to the side. If the road widens to the left, you should pull over, if it widens to your right, on-coming traffic should pull over. Regardless of who moves out of the way, you should give a little wave as you pass. It's only polite. Staying There I'm going to be frank here. When I was looking into booking my trip, very few of the available hotels in the Lerwick area looked appealing to me. The ones that did were already booked up. I did not actually see the rooms in these less-than-appealing hotels, but the photos on their websites made them look very dated and run down. If this is not the actual situation, I would suggest to these hoteliers that they invest in some new photos. I ended up turning to Airbnb and found an apartment a short walk away from the Commerce Street area of Lerwick that had everything I needed and was a perfect jumping-off point for all my adventures in Shetland. There are many people offering apartments or homes on Airbnb, and even more offering single rooms in their house. Be aware that during festivals and events on Shetland, all forms of accommodation are in high demand. As of writing this, there are only a handful of hotel rooms and Airbnb "entire place" listings available for Wool Week 2019--a event taking place seven months from now. So if you plan to visit during one of their peak events, book as soon as you can. Things to Do and See There is far more to do and see on Shetland than the small landmass suggests. Shetlanders create their own fun and are very proud of their history and heritage. There are festivals galore and museums a-plenty. There are artists with open studios, opportunities to observe birds and animals in their native habitats, and no lack of space for rambling. Overlooking the Jarlshof, an area that was continuously occupied and built over by humans for thousands of years. Promote Shetland is the best place to start planning your trip. From there, hop over to TripAdvisor to learn the specifics of various attractions. Below is a list of all the places I visited on my 4-day trip. This should give you a sense of just how much you can fit in if you do need to keep your trip short. If I'd stayed longer, I would have added visits to Unst and Yell, a nature cruise, a dance in a community center, and a knitting circle. Plus, I would have wandered about more in nature. And, had I been able to be more flexible with my dates, I would have timed my visit to line up with one of the many festivals. Bottom line: I really do regret only having had four days to visit. The ruined church on St. Ninian's Isle. A cache of treasure was found here in the 1950s by a school boy. Reproductions are in the Shetland Museum and Archives. The originals are in Edinburgh. Anne's 4-Day Trip (Your results may vary) The smaller sites can be visited in 30-60 minutes. Larger museums and sites take 1-2 hours. Rather than listing the sites in the order I saw them (because I don't completely remember!), I am listing from the south toward the north: Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement Old Scatness Croft House Museum St. Ninian's Isle Broch of Mousa Hoswick Visitor's Center Scalloway Castle Scalloway Museum Clickimin Broch Lerwick Shetland Museum and Archives Bressay Shetland Textile Museum Bonhoga Gallery Tangwick Haa Museum The Broch of Mousa. The little pointy bit at the top is a person for scale. Shopping Every museum and visitor's center I got to visit had a gift shop. You will have plenty of opportunities to buy souvenirs! Generally speaking, the best concentration and variety of shops that I encountered was along Commercial Street in Lerwick, which got a mention in The Guardian's list of 10 cool shopping districts around the world. There was a nice blend of tourist-oriented and "real life needs" shops to be found there. Another spot in Lerwick for gifts and daily-need items is the Toll Clock Shopping Center on the north side of town. Near the Toll Clock is the Co-op grocery store, in case you are staying in a flat and need some ingredients for meals, and a Tesco is available on the south side of town. There are also specialty food shops scattered through town and drug stores can be found on Commercial Street and on the corner of Commercial Road and Burgh Rd. Jamieson's of Shetland and Jamieson and Smith were the two yarn stores I was able to visit, but there are other places for yarn and finished sweaters as well, such as Anderson and Co. and Loose Ends. Some other shops that tickled my fancy in the Commercial Street area were Love from Shetland, The Peerie Shop, Peerie Isles, and Ninian. Remember to be sure about hours and opening days before you head into town to lighten your wallet. Additionally, there is a Craft Trail you can follow to visit artisans at work and buy directly from them!. Places to Eat This list is incredibly incomplete. I ate in Shetland with a special diet, so I was actually pretty excited to find so many options to meet my needs. But, that said, there were tons of restaurants on Shetland at various price points and convenience levels, so this list of places where I took my meals is far from exhaustive. Scalloway Hotel Da Steak Hoos Sumburgh Hotel Saffron Restaurant and Bar Prep Work There are a few things I'd recommend to prepare yourself before your trip. First, watch Shetland or read the book series the show is based on by Anne Cleves. Yes, it will have you convinced that this island network of 23,000 people has a serious murder problem. Just remind yourself that it is a work of fiction. The stories are gripping to watch/read, and the show will acquaint you with the scenery, culture, and look of Lerwick. (At times, the first series feels like a travel advert, but that's ok! It was all helpful information!) Fans of the series Shetland will recognize this as Jimmy Perez's home. You can see it along the waterfront in Lerwick. Second, there are some common themes that arise in the various museums around the island. The first is the island's knitting history. Even if you aren't a knitter, a working knowledge of the history of Shetland knitting will help you appreciate what you see when you're there. The first parts of Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting and Magical Shetland Lace Shawls to Knit provide a good overview. The latter parts of the books cater more to the interests of knitters, but will also help non-knitters train their eyes for what they will see when they are there. Several of the museums have community scarves for visitors to contribute to. I did my bit (between the needles) on this scarf at the Scalloway Museum. The second common theme of the museums is Shetland's involvement in World War II, specifically the Shetland Bus, which was a group of people running secret missions between Shetland and Norway using fishing boats. A little background knowledge will help you better appreciate what the remaining artifacts represent. Final Thoughts I went to Shetland with my checklist of activities and a sense of adventure and left feeling like I was leaving home. The checklist was helpful, but after a day or two, I found myself mentally calculating the price of moving to this gem on the edge of the North Sea. The people are kind and welcoming. The food was delicious. The landscape was full of surprises. Shetland climbed into a corner of my heart and it has stayed there. I look forward to visiting again in 2019. Maybe I'll see you there! For additional information about knitting-related sites and shopping on Shetland, listen to Episode 003: Shetland. You can follow Anne on Instagram or Ravelry as @ithoughtiknewhow. She posts articles related to knitting and yarn on the Facebook Group and Twitter as @ThoughtIKhewHow. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the podcast app of your choice.

This week, we air two segments. South Carolina Prisoner, "J" First, "J" is in segregation in a South Carolina prison. He does not give his full name or the prison he's inside for reasons of personal safety. You'll hear him share a bit about his experience of the prison strike from the inside, the repression of prisoners at his facilities, prisoner unity in the strike,the high costs of living in prison and poor quality of food and other goods available and the red herring of administration that cell phones are the cause of violence. He shares condolences for families of those who were killed at Lee Correctional, the guard-instigated violence in April that sparked the call for the Nationwide Prison Strike. J also shares his thanks of outside supporters who have demonstrated outside of his facility, IWOC in particular and those who've helped to carry prisoners words around the world. To hear updates on the strike, again, we suggest y'all check out prisonstrike.com and the sites it links, as well as recent episodes of the IGDpodcast, The Hot Wire, Kiteline & Rustbelt Abolition Radio, all members of the Channel Zero Network. Resisting Nuclear Trash in Bure, France After that, for the bulk of the episode shares words from Daniel, who is involved in resistance to the building of a nuclear waste storage facility in the Gran Est (formerly Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine or ACAL) region near the French border with Germany. This infrastructure mega project threatens to poison the ground-water that feeds Paris, poison the ground in Gran Est and for villages like Bure where Daniel is based, and the resistance to the CIGEO storage facility has been met by harsh government repression and a heavy response police response. Daniel talks about the energy infrastructure in France, the military and colonial connection with the fuel of Uranium, comparisons to the ZAD at Notre Dame de Landes in Western France, resistance to other damaging power sources like in the Hambach Forest against a huge lignite mine in Germany and a few words about anti-pipeline struggles in the U.S. We experienced some technical difficulties during the Bure interview, so for about 15 minutes there is a buzz. We hope that you will power through and listen carefully through the audio because the information is very interesting. After that time, it clears up and Daniel is far more listenable. Here are a few references Daniel makes, such as the Tarnac Case, the ZAD (our interviews on the ZAD) , Hambach Forest (including interviews by crimethInc and us). The deforestation may happen this autumn, so actions in Bure (which is bristling with police who detain and inspect people). You can find out info in French at https://vmc.camp (most updated) that can be put through a translator or a less-updated English-language version at https://en.vmc.camp or one in German at https://de.vmc.camp that's slightly more updated. And Unicorn Riot did a piece last year contextualizing the ZAD NDDL, Hambach Forest resistance and struggle in Bure. If you'd like to hear an update and call-out about resistance in the Hambach forest by audio comrades from Infolara in Switzerland, check out the link in our shownotes. This audio will be a part of the next edition of B(A)DNews: Angry Voices From Around The World, produced by the International A-Radio Network of Anarchist and Anti-Authoritarian radio and podcast projects, of which we and Infolara are members. B(A)DNews is a monthly, English-language podcast (sometimes with a Spanish-language edition) released in the middle of each month. Stay tuned for that and you can find past episodes at A-Radio-Network.Org Announcements Resisting Neo-Confederates and Nazis in Eastern TN From an IGD post entitled “No Fascists in Appalachia: Call to Oppose League of the South in Tennessee“: "The League of the South (LOS) and other far-Right/neo-Nazi groups are organizing two events in Northeast Tennessee this month. One will target the TriPride march in Johnson City and the other is a gathering in Elizabethton, Tennessee to protest the fall of Silent Sam in Chapel Hill NC." "The LOS is a neo-Confederate hate group known for its flash-rallies brandishing the Confederate battle flag in small towns across the South, and for its extreme violence like in Charlottesville on August 12, 2017 last summer. Their Chief of Staff is Michael Tubbs, a former green beret who went to prison for stealing and stockpiling weapons from the US Military for the KKK, and who was integral to the violence in Charlottesville." TriPride will be held in Johnson City, TN and will march through downtown, starting at 101 Commerce Street. Tennessee LOS coordinator Tom Pierce has called for a protest to happen along the march route. Pierce helped organize a similar protest against a Pride march last June in Knoxville." "We're calling for folx to organize autonomously for this event. The fascists could show up on any part of the march route so be prepared to visibly or physically block them from interfering with the pride march.” Check out the IGD article to see the full, article. Defend Rashid From Transfer The prominent voice featured in last week's episode of The Final Straw, the political prisoner Kevin Rashid Johnson, is being threatened with another punitive transfer because of his organizing and speaking out. There is a hearing on Monday, September 10th in his prison in Virginia, the state in which he was captured before being transferred away. His past transfers have moved him further from his family, have resulted in beatings, medical neglect, threats, starvation other attacks by prison officials and other prisoners. It would be awesome if you, dear listener, could take a moment to call and email tomorrow starting at 9am eastern time to the official in charge of interstate compact: Chief of Corrections Operations David Robinson. We can call the main office number at 804-674-3000 and ask to be transferred to his phone line. Robinson's email address is david.robinson@vadoc.virginia.gov. When leaving a message or talking to Mr Robinson, refer to Rashid by his legal name Kevin Johnson, and give his Virginia prison id # 1007485. Explain that he is better off in Virginia, that he has been subjected to serious human rights abuses during previous transfers. Over ten thousand people have already signed a petition demanding that he be released from solitary and that he not be transferred. More info at RashidMod.Com Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar 2019 Pre-orders of the 2019 Certain Days Calendar have begun!  For those who order now, calendars will ship around September 10th.  You can order in the U.S., Canada and internationally at https://www.certaindays.org/order The Ceratin Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar is a joint fundraising and educational project between outside organizers in Montreal, Hamilton, New York and Balitmore, in partnership with a political prisoner being held in maximum-security prison in New York State, David Gilbert.  Co-founders Robert Seth Hayes and Herman Bell were released from prison in 2018.  The proceeds from Certain Days 2019 will be divided among these groups: Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Assoc. (Palestine), Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) and other groups in need. Check out our interview with former Political Prisoner, Daniel McGowan, about the Certain Days calendar. Update on Harm Reduction and Food Distribution in Asheville The City of #Asheville just dropped their notice of violation against the 12 Baskets food distribution project out of the Kairos West community center, however is still retaining it's attack on Steady Collective's needle exchange, noloxin distribution and harm reduction program by an unprecedented challenge to Firestorm's hosting of the project via claiming that Firestorm is operating a homeless shelter by hosting Steady Collective. This is idiotic. Distributing harm reduction tools to the public saves lives and providing a space for people to sit, read, access reading materials and the internet does not amount to a shelter. If you haven't heard the issues, check out our August 12th interview with Hill Brown of Steady Collective and keep an eye on their social media presence as well as that of Firestorm. Also, consider a visit to their public event every Tuesday at Firestorm from 1:30 to 4pm. BRABC event On Thursday, September 20th at Firestorm Books & Coffee in West Asheville, NC, Blue Ridge Anarchist Black Cross will be packaging mail for prisoners. No experience needed, just show up ready to fold and address and stamp materials. Snacks and good company will be provided! . ... . .. Playlist is pending  

Meet actress Angelina Fiordellesi who is about to open in First Love, a brilliant and touching Charles Mee play at the Cherry Lane Theatre. (38 Commerce Street, a charming cul de sac between Barrow and Bedford Streets in the West Village) Mee explores a later-in-life relationship and the things women of a certain age may feel but never say. Comedic and tender, First Love opens Thursday, June 7 and continues through July 8. www.cherrylanetheatre.org

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On the corner of 4th Avenue and Commerce Street in Nashville, there's a historical marker that reads: “William Walker; Grey-eyed Man of Destiny; Born May 8, 1824, Walker moved to this site from 6th Ave. N. in 1840.  In early life he was doctor, lawyer & journalist.  He invaded Mexico in 1853 with 46 men & proclaimed himself Pres., Republic of Lower Calif.  Led forces into Nicaragua in 1855; was elected its Pres. in 1856.  In attempt to wage war on Honduras was captured & executed Sept. 12, 1860.” The interesting thing is that it doesn't mention that Walker reintroduced slavery to a country that had abolished the institution in the year he was born. In this episode of The Road to Now, Ben investigates how historical markers get made, and the agenda of those who work to establish them. He tracks down the origins of the William Walker marker, which was established in 1970, and speaks with Pippa Holloway to learn about her work in erecting a marker to Civil Rights activist Penny Campbell. It turns out a lot has changed in the half-century between the two markers, but some things remain constant then and now. For more on The Road to Now, visit our website: www.theroadtonow.com  

Derrick Carson Derrick Carson joins us in Episode 8 to discuss Hurricane Harvey, the flooding in Houston and southeast Texas, and a discussion of how the government’s decision to flood certain properties to stave off greater damage could result in inverse condemnation claims for those people impacted.  Derrick resides in Kingwood, one of the most impacted neighborhoods, and gives a first hand account of helping his neighbors clean up following the disaster and sharing his home with a family that lost theirs. We discuss whether and how an inverse condemnation claim might be one avenue to try to address the damage.  Among the legal authorities discussed are:  Tarrant Regional Water District v. Gragg, Kerr v. Harris County Flood Control District, St. Bernard Parish Government v. U.S., and Ideker Farms v. U.S. Derrick Carson can be found here:  http://www.lockelord.com/dcarson Jeff Mead and I will be speaking on eminent domain, coming projects, and lease provisions at the Tarrant County Bar Association at noon, Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the City Club, 301 Commerce Street.  I hope you can join us if you are in Tarrant County. Please share your thoughts on the show or this episode with me.  I’m on Twitter @J_Clint.    My webpage bio is here: http://www.lockelord.com/professionals/s/schumacher-j-clint   The post Podcast Episode 8 – When the Government Decides to Flood Your Property, Is There a Claim? With Derrick Carson of Locke Lord LLP, Houston, Texas appeared first on Eminent Domain Podcast.

Join American Journalist Victoria Gaither as she talks to Tarsha Joyner who is the owner and operator of "Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats" on Commerce Street in downtown Lynchburg. Tarsha known as Mrs Joy talks about her experience on the Food Network and how she got in the business of baking. To learn more about her bakery click here http://treats.missusjoy.com/?page_id=755

Professor Vanessa Casado Perez Professor Vanessa Casado Perez of the Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas joins us to discuss water law and how it intersects with the eminent domain world.  We discuss the differing legal systems applicable to water in U.S., the Owens Valley California Water Wars, the Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District case, the Casitas Municipal Water District Case, and the Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day case.  Professor Casado Perez also gave some great movie recommendations (including Chinatown), suggests that Penelope Cruz would be play her in the future movie about her life, and discusses the Fort Worth art museums. Professor Casado Perez can be found here:  http://law.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/find-people/faculty-profiles/vanessa-casado-perez Additionally, in the Opening Statement with Jeff Mead, we discuss when private entities have the power of eminent domain and what they must establish.  We look at Denbury Green Pipeline v. Texas Rice Partners out of the Texas Supreme Court. More information on the referenced 14th Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference can be found here: http://law.wm.edu/academics/intellectuallife/conferencesandlectures/propertyrights/index.php Jeff Mead and I will be speaking on eminent domain, coming projects, and lease provisions at the Tarrant County Bar Association at noon, Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the City Club, 301 Commerce Street.  I hope you can join us if you are in Tarrant County. Please share your thoughts on the show or this episode with me.  I’m on Twitter @J_Clint.    My webpage bio is here: http://www.lockelord.com/professionals/s/schumacher-j-clint The post Podcast Episode 7 – Water and Condemnation with Professor Vanessa Casado Perez appeared first on Eminent Domain Podcast.

Kelsy Gossett is off like a Saturn Five rocket with her new exhibition called "For Your Viewing Pleasure" at The Diver on Commerce Street.

  In this twelfth episode of I Live In Dallas Radio, co-hosted by myself and Jason Channell, we interview Merrick Pickens, Community Manager, and Nick Clark, Owner of Common Desk. Common Desk is a coworking space on Commerce Street in Deep Ellum where entrepreneurs, startup companies, and freelancers office for the purpose of collaboration and synergy.  Common Desk acts as an alternative to working from home or a coffee shop where engagement with other like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs may be minimal to nonexistent. Common Desk is home to many Dallas-based startups, even some that have received national acclaim and attention such as Uber, a private car chauffeuring service accessible for ride scheduling via downloadable smartphone applications. Another member making waves is DangILoveThat, a real-time restaurant review application that allows customers to give feedback directly to the business owner. While there are many high-tech companies that specialize in application development, website development/design, and marketing, there are also traditional service-based agencies like Vela | Keller, a boutique law practice, and Consulting for Creatives, a consulting , budgeting, and tax-services business principled by Elizabeth Adams CPA. Last, but not least, Common Desk is also the official coworking space of ILiveInDallas.com, as you can see from the address listed on our About page. What is Coworking? According to Wikepedia, coworking is a style of work that involves a shared working environment, often an office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office environment, those coworking are usually not employed by the same organization. Typically it is attractive to work-at-home professionals, independent contractors, or people who travel frequently who end up working in relative isolation. Coworking is also the social gathering of a group of people who are still working independently, but who share values, and who are interested in the synergy that can happen from working with like-minded talented people in the same space. Coworking offers a solution to the problem of isolation that many freelancers experience while working at home, while at the same time letting them escape the distractions of home. The term was coined circa 1999 and in 2005 coworking spots and spaces started popping everywhere from San Francisco to even rural areas. Coworking Demographics A 2011 survey found most coworkers are currently in their late twenties to late thirties, with an average age of 34 years. Two-thirds are men, one third are women. Four in five coworkers started their career with a university education. The majority of coworkers work in creative industries or new media. Slightly more than half of all coworkers are freelancers. However, the share of salaried employees has increased since larger companies have started to experiment with coworking, especially in the U.S., where 35 percent work as salaried employees. An Interview with Merrick Pickens & Nick Clark of Common Desk This I Live In Dallas Radio show was recorded in the main conference room at Common Desk in early April. Jason and I spoke with Merrick and Nick about progressive topics, what coworking is, and the philosophies of coworking. Listen as we talk about: The history of Common Desk, its culture, and what drives the community of collaboration The variety of networking, fashion, and digital professional events that happen at Common Desk Merrick Picken's history and her startup connection which brought her to Common Desk Owner Nick Clark's background and what sparked him to create Common Desk One authoritative national coworking association that shares best practices with its members The variety of members and business verticals represented at Common Desk The different levels of membership and what's included in each level Links: TheCommonDesk.com Facebook.com/CommonDesk Other Links Twitter.com/TheCommonDesk YouTube.com/CommonDesk May Update: Since this podcast was recorded, it has been announced that along with unlimited free coffee, Common Desk members can enjoy "bottomless beer" tapped from the in-house kegerator that will be filled as needed. This is thanks to sponsoring Common Desk member Vela | Keller.  

In this culture and for many in the past, people are and have been told that you have to choose to believe in either God or Science. This thought process is a myth. During the month of February 2013 we will be discussing how God uses science to reveal his creation so that we can give Him the glory that He seeks. Join us as we worship the Lord at Cross Stone Church at 2400 Commerce Street, Marble Falls, TX 78654. Visit our website for more information at www.crossstonechurch.org.