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Home means Nevada, Home means the Hills……Do you know your state song!? We sure do, being from the great state of Nevada! We love Nevada, but recently things have been going in a direction that we don't see fit…..so we are talking about it……and doing something about it! Welcome to The Silver State Sessions! Travel Nevada brings you the sessions where each episode we will highlight Nevada! From Vegas to Reno to Tahoe to Ely to Tonopah to Winnemucca to Jackpot and everywhere in between! On this week's episode, we are joined by one of our fearless leaders of Nevada, our Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony! The Lt. Governor sits down to discuss where Nevada is now and what the future holds in economics, tourist attractions, crime and law enforcement, homeless populations, gambling, and so much more! We are honored to have the Lt. Governor on the show and this won't be his last time! This episode is brought to you by Travel Nevada, Hack Daniel's Whiskey, Bad Boy Mowers, The Provider Culinary, American Almond Beef, Corning Ford, Napa Valley Olive Oil, The Scoreboard Nashville, and Mickey Thompson Tires

In this episode of the Tell Us Something podcast, four storytellers share their true personal story on the theme “Going Home”. Our stories today were recorded live in person in front of a packed house on June 11, 2024, as part of the opening Missoula Pride events. In our first story, Kiki Hubbard, her mother and her grandmother are on a plane returning back to the United States from former Yugoslavia after a trip tracing their ancestry. The grandmother, a strong immigrant who fled war and violence, is frustrated because customs won’t let her bring bacon into the US. Kiki calls her story “What Bacon?” Kiki Hubbard graduated from the University of Montana's Environmental Studies program and now works remotely for the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an academic collaborator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kiki lives in Missoula, by way of Wisconsin and Washington D.C., and is a national expert in policy issues that affect our nation’s seed supply. She's passionate about protecting family farms and community food systems from unfair and destructive corporate practices. Next up is Adria Jwort, who, as a trans woman, wrestles with Montana’s anti-LGBTQ climate and complex relationship with her dad. The Club Q shooting prompts her to return home, prioritizing family despite ongoing struggles. We call her story “From Vegas to Montana — A Father's Call”. Adria L. Jawort is a Northern Cheyenne fiction writer and transgender/2 Spirit journalist based in Billings, Montana. Her writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Electric Literature, and Indian Country Today, among other publications. She is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Indigenous Transilience. You can also find her on Instagram. In our next story, Teri Wing leaves Butte, MT for convent life before leaving and finding love and family. Her journey home was a wild ride. Teri calls her story “Going home: The Long Way Around”. Teri Wing is a born and raised Montananan. The mother of two and a grandmother of three boys, Teri is a retired educator who loves dogs and other living things. She hasn't yet climbed tall mountains, run a marathon, or jumped out of a plane, though she says she may put those on her bucket list. Our final storyteller in this episode, Chloe Williams, searches for happiness in love, places, & self-expression before finally figuring out what love is and where to find it. Chloe calls her story “The Rusty Screeching Turn Toward Home”. Chloe Williams is many things. She is a seeker, a painter, a middle school teacher, a mother, a partner, and a friend. Hailing from the West Coast, Chloe was born in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and raised in San Francisco. She spent some summers on a farm in Illinois. Eventually, she spent seventeen years in Portland, Oregon and ten years ago moved to Missoula. Chloe has lived at approximately forty addresses in her life, though she really has lost count. Storytelling was passed down from her mom in the many long car rides of her childhood and is her favorite thing her mother gave her. Only in the last few years has she been called to try storytelling herself, and it feels like something her spirit needs to do.

Sam Shinazzi and Dr Cameron Webb get through a tonne of Cronulla Sharks subjects and a whole heap more! From Vegas to Woolooware and back again, all things Sharks, always.Brought to you by: Dyson Logistics Pty Ltd Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking Jason Hawes (Real Estate) https://rugbyleaguemerch.com/collections/sharkcast = NEW MERCH!SharkCast is in our 10th season of podcasting about all things Cronulla Sharks! Download and subscribe for free on Omny, Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Podbean, Deezer and all good podcast outlets.Rate and review us please, it really does help us. Five star reviews and messages on iTunes is especially helpful and takes just a minute of your time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast Tom Uren and Patrick Gray talk about a new report that explores how China's vulnerability discovery and research ecosystem is linked to state sponsored espionage. This research finds that a relatively small number of people are responsible for an outsize contribution to vulnerability discovery. They also talk about difficulties at CISA's Joint Cyber Defence Collaborative initiative and why it should be retired. Show notes From Vegas to Chengdu: Hacking Contests, Bug Bounties, and China's Offensive Cyber Ecosystem

From Vegas to Miami to Havana, the shocking connections between the CIA, the mob, and Sinatra's Rat Pack—with new revelations and details. Mafia Spies is the definitive account of America's most remarkable espionage plots ever—with CIA agents, mob hitmen, “kompromat” sex, presidential indiscretion, and James Bond-like killing devices together in a top-secret mystery full of surprise twists and deadly intrigue.In the early 1960s, two top gangsters, Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, were hired by the CIA to kill Cuba's Communist leader, Fidel Castro, only to wind up murdered themselves amidst Congressional hearings and a national debate about the JFK assassination.Now for the first time in paperback, Mafia Spies revolves around the outlaw friendship of these two mob buddies and their fascinating world of CIA spies, fellow Mafioso in Chicago, Cuban exile commandos in Miami, beautiful Hollywood women, famous entertainers like Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack in Las Vegas, Castro's own spies in Havana and his double agents hidden in Florida, J. Edgar Hoover's FBI snooping, and the Kennedy administration's “Get Castro” obsession in Washington.Thomas Maier is among the first to take full advantage of the National Archives' 2017–18 release of the long-suppressed JFK files, many of which deal with the CIA's top secret anti-Castro operation in Florida and Cuba. With several new investigative findings, Mafia Spies is a spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America's first foray into the assassination business, a tale with profound impact for today's Trump era. Who killed Johnny and Sam—and why wasn't Castro assassinated despite the CIA's many clandestine efforts?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College Hoops comes down to this final weekend for the mens and women's and betting excitement is close to an all-time high, especially when you factor in the women's side of things. From Vegas, Chuck and Jason discuss betting trends for the men's and women's college basketball tournament, storylines, and much more. Will Iowa's women's run continue? Will we have a UConn and NC State in the finals for both the men's and women's tournaments? What is Vegas seeing from a betting perspective? We break it all down. Book Ends is a podcast powered by STN Sports by Station Casinos. https://www.stnsports.com/

Warren Ham Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson What an absolutely delightful sit down with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Warren Ham. As much as I was blown away seeing him do his thing (s) Live with Ringo and his All Starr Band, singing lead, background vocals, playing flute, sax, harmonica, keyboards, and percussion, I'm exhausted just typing it, let alone watching him work the entire multi-level stage, I was equally impressed chatting with him. What an engaging, fun, open, self-effacing, lovely, ridiculously talented, accessible, human. Warren started us with his family's gospel group, recording his first album at 5. What a slacker! Country music and mandolin with his guitar-playing older brother Bill followed. While Warren sang and played harmonica with every garage band in Fort Worth, Bill was playing on TV on The Sonny & Cher Show, paving the way for things to come. Bloodrock and three albums followed and then dueting with Cher for three years in Vegas and meeting… well, pretty much everyone. From Vegas to Kansas- the band not the place, great story there, and a whole lot more instruments added to Warren's repertoire, plus stadiums…Donna Summer, on and off for years, Amy Grant, Toto, another great story there, Olivia Newton-John, lots of great stories there, including a couple about a guy named Travolta. Always professional, there were years of consumption, and then 15 years ago, sobriety, when Warren claims, his life shifted for the better in all ways. A fortuitous Facebook message led to a Beatle, he's spent ten years with Ringo, his greatest gig of all, doing double duty with Luke on Toto, too. There's a 42-year marriage, in rock years beyond miraculous, and two amazing kids, check out son Robert's wonderful short film on Warren, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muxaj-HOGBE, daughter Rachel Talbot has over a million followers on YouTube - the apples don't fall far… It's stunning to consider not only all that Warren can do, and does, but also that he does it all, brilliantly. And, he can dance. And act. Is there anything this man can't do? Odds are crap on that. Warren Ham Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wednesday, March 27, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/4cKTmYa

Could the "Leprechaun" movie franchise actually serve up a more twisted St. Patrick's Day than a pint of green beer? Brace yourselves for Cory and Nick's riotous romp through the cult classic series that's as unpredictable as the Irish weather. This episode is all about playing "Marry, Sex, Kill" with the mischievously murderous Leprechaun films. Join us as we choose which installment to wed for eternity (The Best), which to indulge in for a single night (Guilty Pleasure), and which one deserves a swift end (The Worst). We even toss in a feisty debate over the Boondock Saints and ponder the endless trek of the Walking Dead series, with no sacred shamrocks left unturned.Nostalgia abounds as we reminisce about Jennifer Aniston's pre-Friends brush with the Leprechaun, marveling at the film's evolution from a potential kids' movie to R-rated horror. We crack up over the series' zigzagging plots and on-the-spot myth-making, while giving a nod to actors who've come to embrace these quirky early roles in their glittering careers. From Vegas ventures and Martian princess escapades to the chaotic charm of "Leprechaun in the Hood," we've got enough laughs to fill a pot o' gold.Finally, we wrap our chat with a lively discussion about the impact of horror genre shifts on our beloved Leprechaun and his slasher film brethren. Whether you've seen every film or just need a good chuckle, this episode is your four-leaf clover in the podcasting field. So, grab your greenest garb, pour yourself something strong, and prepare to be entertained!Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 5):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat"Revival" - Daniele Musto"Pukka" - Bellodrone"Kings and Queens" - Wicked Cinema"Kiss the Cat" - Al Town"Birdcage" - Al Town"Passenger" - Abloom*Music and licenses through Soundstripe

Gill and Sag check in live from Vegas to let us know their thoughts, and all the hype and goss live From Vegas for Rd 1

From Vegas to KC, the opinions flow on the big one. The Chiefs are the points spread underdog and the selection overlord, and we dive into the whys, wherefores, and eventually, the prognostication in the always enjoyable banter battle.

WE KICK OFF DAY 2 FROM VEGAS!! DOMONIQUE FOXSWORTH. SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO. AND MORE GREG COTE AND THE HEEHAW 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formula 1 is set to deliver a spectacular show under the lights this weekend as the sport heads to Las Vegas for an all-new experience along the Strip. To underline the scale of the event and the expectations, it has been forecast that the F1 weekend will bring $1.2bn in economic value to the Las Vegas area. From Vegas is Lancelin's biggest export founder of Messages on Hold and accredited F1 photographer Kym Illman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Urbana born and Tolono grown retired University of Illinois employee has heated up the chili competition circuit for 45 years! From Vegas, Missouri, Palm Springs and Myrtle Beach and back, Mark has thousands of dollars invested and countless wins, including nine state titles, under his belt. Listen as Mark expertly explains the fascinating world of chili competitions. From participant to competition organizer, Mark leans on one rule of thumb: "If you were stranded on a desert island, what would be the chili you would want to eat for the rest of your life?" Mark's recipe originated from an old newspaper column, “Mostly for Men.” From its inception, Mark has tweaked the recipe now using beer and mostly all his homegrown ingredients. Beans? Much to Mark's chagrin, there are no beans allowed in traditional red chili and can lead to disqualification. Mark also talks about cheating among chili cooks and competing against your wife! Just in time for cool weather, give Mark's award winning chili a try this fall and winter. **The recipe will follow on social media.**Strong Men Strong MarriagesFor men who want more sexual, emotional and spiritual intimacy with their wifeListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops! Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.

From Vegas to France, Dr Valerie Rene Sheppard shares insights that activate your inner powerhouse of joy, power, and love. https://getbook.at/LivingHTBM

Groceryshop Recap - Day 2 :  On continue à arpenter le salon, en évitant les machines à sous. Adrien Naeem et Laëtitia Lamari sont à Groceryshop, l'event CPG, grande distrib' de cette rentrée. 

Groceryshop Recap - Day 1 :  Guys, on est à Las Vegas, et on vous promet du lourd tous les jours. 

We're back baby! From Vegas baby! That's right, we went to Vegas so we could sit in a convention hall and play card games all weekend. And it was awesome. We recap our National Championship experience and give you a rundown of our Towering Titan highs and Looking for Scrap lows. You can follow us at the following socials: Twitter: @PitchItToMePod Instagram: @pitchittomepodcast Youtube: @PitchItToMePodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Turn Zero 02:12 Red Pitch (Joel): Mr. 84th Best US 17:50 Yellow Pitch (Fuzzy): Mr. Undefeated in Sealed 36:14 Blue Pitch (Clark): Mr. What a Buster 54:46 Arsenal Zone 1:02:04 Credits Credits: Host #2 -- Fuzzy Delp Host #2 -- Joel Recinos Host #2 -- Clark Moore Executive Producer -- Talon Stradley Logistics Coordinator -- John Farkas Music -- Dillon Hulse Logo -- Han Vi Mix -- Christopher Moore Audio Editor -- Clark Moore Video Editor -- Clark Moore Thank you to Legend Story Studios for allowing the use of their card art through their Content Creator policies and for making the game of Flesh and Blood.

From Vegas to Venture Capitalist this week covers the full spectrum of Professional Hippie. Give your sponsor a call before settling into this one because there's bound to be some triggers. Dylon and Colton round up the boys for a trip to Sin City to let loose before their big days. Not to be outdone by the worlds largest gathering of psychonauts at Psychedelic Science 2023. Always test before you ingest! Get your test kits from Test Kit Plus using our link - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠testkitplus.com/professionalhippies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like and share this episode, and follow us ya hippies! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@professionalhippiespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@professionalhippies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dylonwhiddon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coltondm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Boston's best comedian....Dave Russo joins the show.  What an absolute episode!  From Vegas to Boston Russo tells the boys about all the best stories from the comedy world.  We had an absolute blast here....what a time!

To probably most people's dismay... WE'RE BACKK!! And we're bett... well, no, we're just back. A little late, but as Drake famously said, "Better late than never, but never late is better", so, we'll try and keep that energy for the remainder of the season. Episode 1 is just a soft, quick rundown on where we've been and what we've been doing for the past year. We here at Taurus Talks are excited for the content to come in Season 3. From Vegas bachelor trips, to relationship shenanigans, and of course, gut busting laughter, this season is shaping up to be a doozy. So buckle up and hold on, Szn 3 is going to be a good one. *** PLEASE KEEP ALL HANDS, FEET, AND OTHER OBJECTS FLAINING WHILE RUNNING WITH THE BULLS *** Thank You, - Management

From Vegas to Phoenix, Rodgers handicap, rides at Disney, and more! (FULL SHOW)

Hello, hello! Welcome back to All Plotted Out! This week, Andrea Libman gets to show her range with a couple of meaty Fluttershy & Pinkie Pie roles, while the animators go to town in the Chaos Dimension. BE SHORT-CHANGED! by Prince Rutherford's baffling emotional about-face. BE COWED! By the Fox brothers best episode, like... ever. DISAMBIGUATE! The writer of 'Not Asking for Trouble', who is not in fact the same person who played 'Ken's Cousin' in From Vegas to Macau III! All this and Bos grunniens in this week's yak-tacular instalment! Email – allplottedout@outlook.com FB - @allplottedout --- 'Airport Lounge' by Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://aux.incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Airport%20Lounge.mp3

After a WILD Wild Card Weekend, the field thins and we're on to the Pro Football Divisional Round! From Vegas, Chuck and Jason talk about each game this weekend, what it takes for the 'dogs to win, early betting percentages, and a few tips along the way. "Book Ends" is a podcast by Station Casinos and the STN Sports App. Vegas Sports Bookers Chuck Esposito and Jason McCormick give audiences a peek behind the sportsbook counter as they discuss the week in sports and sports betting. Let us know what you think of the show by giving us a rating and comment - we appreciate it!

Joe Frisaro hosts Oakland A's front office superstar Manny Colon. Manny's message is loud and clear ... there's more than one way to make it to the BIGS. He's carved his own path serving in almost every capacity along the way. Versatility combined with passion and a relentless work ethic has made Manny one of the most valuable men in baseball. Look for him and bother Kelvin Colon (Dodgers) to lead San Turce of the Puerto rican Winter League to the Carribean World Series this winter in his first GM stint- he'll have the likes of Kung Fu Panda and Didi Gregorious roaming the left side of his infield. From Vegas to Stockton to the Dominican ...Colon is over all areas of MILB operations for A's ... listen in to hear how he navigated the competitive business side of baseball to earn his spot in the Big Leagues.

We caught the rare Pokemon that is Tana Mongeau! After months of rescheduling we finally got her on. From Vegas to LA, Tana has embarked quite the journey, from relationships, businesses, friendships, scandals & crazy ideas on what she is going to do next.This conversation is filled with vibes, laughter & story times that you won't want to miss. They go from deep & meaningful to weird & funny, so make sure you pay attention or you might miss something.If you don't know now you know we got the tea.SPONSORS:RAYCON: Go to http://www.buyraycon.com/rawtalk TODAY to get 15% off your Raycon order! ATHLETIC GREENS: visit http://www.athleticgreens.com/ENJOY FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first orderROMAN SWIPES: Go to http://www.getroman.com/BRADLEY for $10 off your first order of Swipes and free 2-day shippingPRIZE PICKS: Sign up for PrizePicks here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=BRADSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/REALRAWTALK?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rawtalk/id1294154339FOLLOW RAWTALK PODCAST:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/getrawtalkTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@askrawtalkFOLLOW BRADLEY:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bradleymartynSUBSCRIBE TO RAWTALK PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzSBNBOK599FqzrTZS8ScQ/?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO LIFE OF BRADLEY MARTYN: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWTQG2aMDYKGDqYEGqJb1FA/?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO FITNESS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/bradleymartynonline?sub_confirmation=1RAWGEAR: https://www.rawgear.com (CODE:RAW)

From Vegas all the way to Mobile, AL, this weekend's action is a wide array and Coast to Coast intends to help you cash in on all of it. Join Scott Ferrall and Mike Carver as they deep-dive into the showcases and all-star performances lighting up across the NHL, NBA, UFC, and more. As Ferrall and the gang prepare for week-long Super Bowl LVI coverage in Los Angeles, they get up to speed on interviews and remarks by the players and coaches themselves. Later in the show, Adam Caplan joins to talk head coaching updates, this Saturday's Senior Bowl showcase in Mobile, and nothing short of the latest on everything NFL. Take a look at a massive upcoming NCAAM slate and get the best leans on the night's NBA games. Brian "Mafia" Ciano dishes out his best plays for the UFC's Fight Night at the Apex on 2/5 in Vegas, and the crew rounds out a packed "pain-free" Friday episode highlighting the odds for the skills competition and the NHL All-Star game, where the puck will drop at T-Mobile Arena in a matter of hours. Don't miss a single opportunity to rake in big with the Grid

From Vegas all the way to Mobile, AL, this weekend's action is a wide array and Coast to Coast intends to help you cash in on all of it. Join Scott Ferrall and Mike Carver as they deep-dive into the showcases and all-star performances lighting up across the NHL, NBA, UFC, and more. As Ferrall and the gang prepare for week-long Super Bowl LVI coverage in Los Angeles, they get up to speed on interviews and remarks by the players and coaches themselves. Later in the show, Adam Caplan joins to talk head coaching updates, this Saturday's Senior Bowl showcase in Mobile, and nothing short of the latest on everything NFL. Take a look at a massive upcoming NCAAM slate and get the best leans on the night's NBA games. Brian "Mafia" Ciano dishes out his best plays for the UFC's Fight Night at the Apex on 2/5 in Vegas, and the crew rounds out a packed "pain-free" Friday episode highlighting the odds for the skills competition and the NHL All-Star game, where the puck will drop at T-Mobile Arena in a matter of hours. Don't miss a single opportunity to rake in big with the Grid!

From Vegas all the way to Mobile, AL, this weekend's action is a wide array and Coast to Coast intends to help you cash in on all of it. Join Scott Ferrall and Mike Carver as they deep-dive into the showcases and all-star performances lighting up across the NHL, NBA, UFC, and more. As Ferrall and the gang prepare for week-long Super Bowl LVI coverage in Los Angeles, they get up to speed on interviews and remarks by the players and coaches themselves. Later in the show, Adam Caplan joins to talk head coaching updates, this Saturday's Senior Bowl showcase in Mobile, and nothing short of the latest on everything NFL. Take a look at a massive upcoming NCAAM slate and get the best leans on the night's NBA games. Brian "Mafia" Ciano dishes out his best plays for the UFC's Fight Night at the Apex on 2/5 in Vegas, and the crew rounds out a packed "pain-free" Friday episode highlighting the odds for the skills competition and the NHL All-Star game, where the puck will drop at T-Mobile Arena in a matter of hours. Don't miss a single opportunity to rake in big with the Grid

From Vegas all the way to Mobile, AL, this weekend's action is a wide array and Coast to Coast intends to help you cash in on all of it. Join Scott Ferrall and Mike Carver as they deep-dive into the showcases and all-star performances lighting up across the NHL, NBA, UFC, and more. As Ferrall and the gang prepare for week-long Super Bowl LVI coverage in Los Angeles, they get up to speed on interviews and remarks by the players and coaches themselves. Later in the show, Adam Caplan joins to talk head coaching updates, this Saturday's Senior Bowl showcase in Mobile, and nothing short of the latest on everything NFL. Take a look at a massive upcoming NCAAM slate and get the best leans on the night's NBA games. Brian "Mafia" Ciano dishes out his best plays for the UFC's Fight Night at the Apex on 2/5 in Vegas, and the crew rounds out a packed "pain-free" Friday episode highlighting the odds for the skills competition and the NHL All-Star game, where the puck will drop at T-Mobile Arena in a matter of hours. Don't miss a single opportunity to rake in big with the Grid!

From Vegas to Belize, Nashville to Utah.  Summer trips and cancelled events drive this episode as Brad and Keith discuss all the things they did – and didn't do – on their summer vacations. 3 TOP PICKS:  Top 3 Football Movies. welikethatpodcast@gmail.com www.welikethatpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/welikethatpodcast http://www.instagram.com/welikethatpodcast

On this episode of the @hareoftheblog podcast we're talking about: • Happy Birthday Bobby (@rhansen817)! • From Vegas to AC

After a discussion about seeing a rampant nosebleed on a plane, Josh tells Logan about some mini-miracles that contain some small side effects. It's a very specific episode topic but Josh has a few to share. From Vegas to a hospital to an auto accident, these are all small moments of miraculous things happening immediately followed by something very silly. Thanks to our sponsor, BetterHelp! Save 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/joshjohnsonshow Tickets to The Josh Johnson Show LIVE!: https://joshjohnsoncomedy.com/shows This week's Joke from Josh: "Conspiracy Theories" from the 2021 mixtape Elusive Follow us! Josh - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshjohnsoncomedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshJohnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshJComedy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/joshjohnsoncomedy Logan - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganmnielsen/ Email us at joshjohnsonshow@gmail.com Music by Brad Kemp http://www.secondbedroomstudio.com

From Vegas to the Bay the one and only DJ Audio1 Joins Kidd B and the Lab! High energy latin vibes + those throwback reggaetón and cumbia tracks that will make you dance. You already know what to do, press play!@DJAudio1 @DJKiddB --> WWW.Beats4Hope.Com

On this episode of Views From The 7 we had @IamAdamRoose and we get into: » Can artist be successful with good music and no story? » What's the difference between rap and studio rap? » Why is violence the only thing highlighted from gang culture? » Real n*gga moments rooted in fear » Is there a movie without an antagonist? » Disney movies that didn't age well » Team Jordans is a NO GO » The Music scene in Long Beach » The Vegas music scene from the point of view of someone who isn't FROM Vegas. We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!!

Hello and welcome to your one stop shop for daily enteryayment and everything dope right here on the #1 daily podcast out, The Matty Mo' Show! Get ready for a show that is going to not only make you hungry, but also open your eyes to something delicious you may have not tried. From Vegas to T-bone steaks & a little bit about chocolate cake lol you're not gunna want to miss out on this tasty treat of an episode! Get ready to enjoy and as always thank you for stopping by and rockin' out with me! One love❤️✊

Join us in the LAB this week as we dissect the types of drunks we are! From Vegas, to LA to grandstand, the LAB has been drinking all around the country. We do not promote underage drinking or drinking irresponsibly. Hope you guys laugh as much as we did this week! Follow us at @labpartnerspod on instagram and Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alex Faust and Jim Fox address the growing impact Covid-19 is having on the 2021 NHL season. From Vegas to New Jersey more and more games are being postponed and new protocols are being enacted. The broadcasting duo also takes a look at the situation in New York as they muse about locker room chemistry and the avenues for change the modern player has available to them. Former LA Kings netminder Kelly Hrudey hops on for a quick conversation with Jim about the current state of goaltending around the league. Finally, Jim and Alex open up the fan mailbag to close out the show. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.

Sorry for some audio issues, we had to use the backup recording -- but I thought this was such a fun episode we should put it out anyway. Had so much with @kmfbydesign FURBY! Since her early days over @nicsonbeverly (one of my favorite old haunts) to now running her own successful biz, we cover an array of topics. From Vegas days, only fans, to how she is coping with the lockdowns, to shopping at TJs. It's all HURR. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jamie-kennedy0/support

Live from Las Vegas it's WATCHMEN time in The Heroes Series. Dimi joins me again for a chat about the epic hero that is Sister Night. Regina King's Emmy winning portrayal of Angela ABAR was pure magic... A shining blue kind of magic... Later this month the rest of our conversation will be up! We got into such a variety of October-centric topics I had to save those treats for later! From Vegas to LA, I hope you all enjoy this “timeless” episode. *we STAN puns here... -MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW DIMI @blackgirlslovehorrortoo ON INSTA AND I'M ON THERE @sarataries - --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sara-cktc/support

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Gil Tucker Facebook Comedian/Actor Gil Tucker joins me for the 22nd episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss storytelling and what makes a great one & places his stand up has taken him. From Vegas, to Madison Square Garden & Def Jam. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Greatest lesson his parents taught him? (:35) Tell me about the day you realized you were funny (3:41) On bombing on stage and the lesson he learned from it (7:00) Advice to up and coming comedians (10:55) On performing at the Apollo (11:53) The process of him performing for Def Jam Comedy (13:53) Working with David Alan Grier, Tracey Morgan, Chris Rock (16:25) What makes a great story (19:48) Top 5 comedians (22:20) On Negro Ensemble Company & playing Sgt. Waters in "Soldier's Play" (25:00) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

From Vegas baby to Dega baby! The Off the Chain Podcast is BACK with lots to debate!The Chain Gang is not so sure about Jeff Gluck's Bubba Wallace prediction...Jimmie Johnson wins the ROVAL!?Denny Hamlin wins Texas!?All this & WAY MORE!

We share the best trip of our lives. Taking a month to travel throughout California and Nevada. From Vegas and Reno to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego and everywhere in between!

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   Interview with Jackie Rom: Author   Jacky started as a drama teacher and quickly moved into writing children's stories and then into the crime novels. You may have seen her documentary on Amazon Prime called "Method of Murder". Hear her story now.  Novels: "From Makeup to Murder", "From Vegas to Villainy" and Children's stories "The amazing Adventures of Starr" www.jackyrom.com http://jackyrom.buzzsprout.com    ------------ If you want to tell your story live on air, or you want to vent, give us a call or text Toll Free 1-877-359-5424 We will give you a shout out, you will get a spot on the Q&A Episodes released every Saturday, Sunday and Monday ------------ Check out our Sponsors: https://getacregold.com/ruckup https://www.manscaped.com/ USE CHECK OUT: RUCKUP (For all your Manscaped Needs) https://ballwash.com/ USE CHECK OUT: RUCK20 ------------   Also you can check out our book "Stop listening and start talking: A survival guide to starting and maintaining a podcast.  Find it on Amazon and Kindle Amazon USA https://tinyurl.com/yx6da2om   Amazon CAN https://tinyurl.com/yx6da2om   ------------ We fight human trafficking worldwide by rescuing children from forced labor and sex slavery, providing medical care, clothing, food, safe shelter, education and training to prepare them for a life of freedom.  To date CRI has rescued 2,160 victims and their families. In 2018, CRI freed 118 children in 2 countries. We plan to expand into additional countries, add more rescue missions and save more children every year. You can help! https://thechildrensrescue.org/ https://thechildrensrescue.org/donate https://thechildrensrescue.org/training   DV Radio RuckUp media has joined forces to bring you RuckUp Podcast content every Monday night 21:00 EST, the podcast will be released on Tuesdays @ 21:00 EST. Make sure to check out DV Radio for all the info on SSM and other GREAT shows https://www.dvradio.net/   ------------ If you are able to help out the show, and give us a chance to increase the amount of content, please click the link below, either way, I am so honored you have chosen to listen to RuckUp Podcast and thank all of our listeners all around the world. Stay Safe and RuckUp  https://patron.podbean.com/ruckup If you want to check out all of our show click the link below or go to RuckUp Media (Remember to join our newsletter. Don't worry we don't spam and will only send out info once a month) http://ruckup.contactin.bio http://www.ruckupmedia.com

James Shannon has a conversation with author of From Vegas to Villainy, Jacky Rom and discusses her passion for writing. The UK's Jacky Rom visited the United States to help prepare for writing her latest novel and she brought a film crew with her to create the documentary Method to Murder. James and Jacky share a few laughs while discussing all of this and more in great detail.Support the show (https://www.radio.theblaregroup.com/donate)

James Shannon has a conversation with author of From Vegas to Villainy, Jacky Rom and discusses her passion for writing. The UK's Jacky Rom visited the United States to help prepare for writing her latest novel and she brought a film crew with her to create the documentary Method to Murder. James and Jacky share a few laughs while discussing all of this and more in great detail.Support the show (https://www.radio.theblaregroup.com/donate)

From Vegas!!! I talk about My shitty traveling day and bets. I review Arron Hernandez doc and more movie trailers. 

From Vegas! Great conversation with Ken Lang of Cosimo Ventures. Hear what he's done in tech, doing in crypto, blockchain, Ndau

Bestselling author and producer Thomas Maier visits Second Sunday Books to chat with host Libby Fischer Hellmann about his new release Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and Castro. From bestselling author and the producer of the hit cable series Masters of Sex, Thomas Maier, comes a true story of espionage and mobsters, based on the never-before-released JFK Files. From Vegas to Miami to Havana, the shocking connections between the CIA, the mob, and Sinatra’s Rat Pack—with new revelations and details. Mafia Spies is the definitive account of America’s most remarkable espionage plots ever—with CIA agents, mob hitmen, “kompromat” sex, presidential indiscretion, and James Bond-like killing devices together in a top-secret mystery full of surprise twists and deadly intrigue. In the early 1960s, two top gangsters, Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, were hired by the CIA to kill Cuba’s Communist leader, Fidel Castro, only to wind up murdered themselves amidst Congressional hearings and a national debate about the JFK assassination. Mafia Spies revolves around the outlaw friendship of these two mob buddies and their fascinating world of CIA spies, fellow Mafioso in Chicago, Cuban exile commandos in Miami, beautiful Hollywood women, famous entertainers like Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack in Las Vegas, Castro’s own spies in Havana and his double agents hidden in Florida, J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI snooping, and the Kennedy administration’s “Get Castro” obsession in Washington. Thomas Maier is among the first to take full advantage of the National Archives’ 2017–18 release of the long-suppressed JFK files, many of which deal with the CIA’s top secret anti-Castro operation in Florida and Cuba. With several new investigative findings, Mafia Spies is a spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America’s first foray into the assassination business, a tale with profound impact for today’s Trump era. Who killed Johnny and Sam—and why wasn’t Castro assassinated despite the CIA’s many clandestine efforts? This is podcast owned solely by Authors On The Air Global Radio Network.

The Jewesses are baaaack from our early summer hiatus! From Vegas to the Hamptons we had a fang of a time ( Vampire sighting in Vegas). We chat about how group settings impacting your dating decisions and more...oh and we also represented the Jewesses on the 07/08/19 Wendy Williams Show. "How you doin'?" Snap!

With Breeder's Cup right around the corner, the CZL ladies thought it would be a perfect time to sit down with the dynamic duo, The Hat Girls.  A brand that started off as just side hustle and seasonal gig has now flourished into one of the most well known headpiece companies in Louisville (psst...that's kinda of big deal in Derby City) Travel down memory lane with Rachel and Kate as they tell CZL how this creative outlet became a thriving business.  From Vegas to NYC these ladies have fully landed in Louisville and ready to take over the hat game one head at a time.  Shannon and Brittany fell in love with Rachel and Kate's infectious energy, and so will you!     Wanna Find The Hat Girls, click the links below: The Hat Girls IG The Hat Girls-FB The Hat Girls -website  

From Vegas to New York, Latino Music Lab takes off with authentic New York City Vibes. This mix features DJ ShuloMixx from X 96.3 FM & Remixer for ProLatinRemix.Com . From Tipico to Dembow, bachata, reggaeton and Moombahton get ready to feel like you're in the big apple! Turn the volume up and enjoy!

I recap my experience at NAB last week, including our Mic Test Drive Booth and lots more including: BIG thanks to my booth brothers: Michael Helms, Josh Wade, and Landen Hardy! Our 10 mics, Mackie 1642VLZ4, MixPre-6 borrowed from Sound Devices, and a BP40 borrowed from Steve Savanyu at Audio-Technica. Sennheiser’s upcoming wireless clip on mic, and the Neumann U67 at their booth! My birthday gift - a Neewer mini microphone! Watch Bandrew Scott's video on this mic here. The Venue was HUGE - Las Vegas Convention Center. Booth traffic was OK. And I was interviewed twice - one audio and one video. I also mentioned my drive out there - TO Vegas via New Mexico and Arizona, FROM Vegas via Utah and Colorado. And it was great to hang out with: Rob Walch - Libsyn Todd Cochrane, Mike Dell, MacKenzie - Blubrry Jennifer Crawford and Vernon Ross - Podbean Rob Greenlee - Voxnest Eric Larsen - Tascam Sean and Ira - Samson Podfest guys - Chris Krimitsos, John Dennis Podcast Movement guys - Jared Easley, Dan Franks Allan Tepper Emma Victoria Austin Dillman - REV Angela Copeland Other stuff: Skype Has a Big Announcement for Content Creators: Skype was proud to announce the new Skype for Content Creators, which looks to be what podcasters have been asking for, for years. The new feature is available in preview form now (at NAB) and should be widely available in the summer for both Mac and Windows 10 users. Skype for Content Creators records calls directly through NDI-capable software like Wirecast, Xsplit, and Vmix. The feature provides "clean" copies of all call participants that you can quickly drop into audio and video production apps, so you can focus more on the content and publishing of your show, and less on double-checking everyone's recordings. I detail how I mixed an episode using the wrong Sonarworks profile, and then had to correct it. Because I had already done many edits, it wasn’t an option to go back to the mix and adjust the individual tracks. Lastly: Congrats to the current students enrolled in PES! Next semester starts June 26th and super-early-bird pricing still available. DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. Thanks for listening! Want to Start a Business or Have a Career as a Podcast Producer/Engineer? Listen and Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Android, RSS

We get to know two "super fun" actors on this episode, as the cast welcomes two new visitors into the Network Studios flagship offices. Join Jurassic Jen and Rocco in the outdoor, "HLN Hot Tub", which is located by the Country Club, within the rural part of "Mr. Rocco’s Neighborhood". First, you will meet Actor, Model, Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach; Josephine Rene. She will be Hollywood Late Nights’ new "Fitness Guru". She was winner at the "Muscle Beach International Classic". That's right, she’s got the beauty, the brains, and the brawn fellas, so watch out! Some of her latest work as an Actor includes the Netflix series, "Small Crimes", which is a "must-see". Next ring of the doorbell is another "sexy beast"! Rocco’s good buddy, and fellow Actor; Matt Mcgraw, from HBO's, "True Detective", joins Jurassic Jen, Josephine, and Rocco for a game of "Noun Sounds", where Rocco passes out his "Bag O' Buzzers", and then plays audio clips, of either a "Person, Place, or Thing". From Josephine's incident with fellow hobo Ricardo, who resides in the neighborhood, to Matt's run-in with David Hasselhoff, you’ll hear it all on this episode. From "Vegas" to "Plan B", join the cast for some fun and frivolity!

This is NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Here is the news. President Xi Jinping has called for improved birth, employment and elderly policies to cope with the country's aging population in a "timely, scientific and comprehensive" manner. Xi made the remarks in a written instruction made public recently. He says coping with the aging population is crucial for development and hundreds of millions of people's well-being. He calls for better top-down design based on current situations and future expectations. The president stresses that this issue should be put on high agenda and relevant work should be carried out during the 2016 to 2020 period. China has well over 200 million people aged 60 or above, more than 15 percent of the total population. The figure is expected to reach 243 million by 2020. Old age care lags far behind demand and varies greatly between regions. In a separate written instruction, Premier Li Keqiang has urged authorities to take a scientific approach to policies and suggestions on the aging issue. In a recent meeting, Wang Yong, head of the National Working Commission on Aging, has urged related departments to get down to work. He says the focus should be on pressing issues for the elderly, so they feel the benefit. This is NEWS Plus Special English. A recent government guideline on urban planning has sparked heated debate among Internet users over opening up gated residential communities to public road system; and an online poll shows that a majority of participants oppose it. The guideline says the roads in the newly established communities will be open to the public, becoming part of the urban road system. The old communities will gradually connect their roads to the public roads. That is to better utilize the urban land and optimize the urban road network. The news on gated communities triggered uproar among Internet users. The news was forwarded 15,000 times and generated 3,600 comments overnight on Sina Weibo, a twitter-like microblogging site. Many Internet users have expressed concern over the potential risks from opening up the gated communities, including noise and air pollution, traffic congestion and public safety. One Internet user says such highlight in the guideline might violate the country's property law, since the home owners also paid for the roads in the communities when they bought the apartments. In a latest development, a senior judge has hinted at possible revisions to the law when responding to the public concern about the opening up. While expounding the 2007 Property Law, the senior judge with the Supreme People's Court says there is still a continuing process to realize the rule of law through legislation. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Beijing plans to almost double the number of air monitoring stations to give a better idea about the true state of the city's air quality. An extra 30 monitoring stations will be added to the 35 already in operation. The stations will cover middle schools, mountainous areas and rural areas, and there will also be more monitor vehicles. Currently, the 35 existing stations observe six categories of pollutants including PM2.5, a major contaminant for Beijing's bad air. Environment authority says the upgrade will provide more data about the city's air quality. Technical preparation of the new monitor stations has been completed, though there is no timeframe for when the new stations will come online. For Beijing and its surrounding regions, the government has set a target of reducing pollution by 40 percent from 2013 levels by 2020. A senior environment official says the city's air quality has improved over the last two years. The authorities have increased efforts to reduce air pollution in the wake of the city's first "red alerts" in December, when smog engulfed the city. This is NEWS Plus Special English. Young people in China who plan to study in the United States are being advised to seek alternatives to the Scholastic Assessment Test, as a recent overhaul has made it more challenging for non-English speakers. A consultant director of the Beijing-based AW Education International says she was advising all her clients to sit the American College Test instead. This is another college placement test in the United States and suitable for those who plan to enroll in the fall semester of 2017. New sample questions from the revised Scholastic Assessment Test do not include many of the question types that Chinese students are usually good at. More time will be required for the students to prepare for the test if they want good scores. Other overseas study consultancy firms have also suggested that their clients turn to other tests. Many Chinese students were admitted to some of the best American universities after scoring high or even full marks in the former tests, but the changes may mean it is no longer easy for Chinese students to excel. Consultancy experts anticipated a reduction in the number of Chinese students taking the test this year. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Twenty-five people have been punished after they were implicated in the illegal disposal of hazardous chemicals, which killed four people in east China's Shandong Province. In October, two of the victims, Zhang Linde and Chen Jixin, hired a tanker to transport dangerous liquid chemical waste to an abandoned coal mine in the province. The two, their driver and a supercargo died from poisoning as a result of dumping the chemicals. Police say twenty-five suspects have been dealt with according to criminal procedures while several others are at large. Five local companies were involved in the case and have been suspended operation. The polluted area has been enclosed in curtain grouting, and the local environment agency is decontaminating the mine. This is NEWS Plus Special English. More than 16,700 people died as a result of infectious diseases on the Chinese mainland last year. According to the National Health and Family Planning Commission, more than 6.4 million cases of infectious diseases were reported on the mainland. Of the total, 13 cases of cholera, categorized as a Class A infectious disease under China's Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, were reported with no deaths. More than three million cases were classified as Class B infectious diseases, which resulted in 16,600 deaths. HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, rabies, hepatitis, and human infection of H7N9 avian influenza accounted for almost 99 percent of deaths in this category. Category C diseases were responsible for more than 3.4 million cases and 160 deaths. Foot and mouth disease, infectious diarrhea, and influenza were the most prevalent in this category, accounting for almost 98 percent of deaths. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. You can access the program by logging onto NEWSPlusRadio.cn. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know by e-mailing us at mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. That's mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. Now the news continues. With great verve and passion, Chinese people around the world have celebrated their Lantern Festival in both traditional and trendy ways. The festival, which fell on Feb. 22 this year, brought an end to this year's Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. It is the day when people see themselves starting a new life in a new year. In China, Lantern Festival is an important family day, but unlike Spring Festival when people stay home for family dinners, it is a day for going out and about. In southwest China's Sichuan Province, 20 dragon dance troupes gathered in Luxian County. A team of dancers under a long "dragon costume" painted red or gold used poles to manipulate the dragon's head and serpentine body. They danced to the accompaniment of drums, twisting the dragon as it danced, shaking its head and swinging its tail through the crowds. Another folk tradition, the Yangko dance, was performed in Yan'an city, the "red cradle" of the Chinese revolution in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Staging the dance on Lantern Festival has become a tradition in the city. This year, around 3,000 performers in bright costumes with colorful umbrellas, fans and red ribbons danced to local folk music and drums. In Taiwan, the annual lantern exhibition has as its centerpiece a 26-meter figure of the Monkey King, the leading character in the Chinese classic "Journey to the West" to celebrate the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. In Shanghai, the Yuyuan Garden Fair not only presents traditional lanterns but also the latest high-tech lighting. With a monkey theme, the lantern fair features lasers and pop music. The modern shows attract huge numbers of people. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Tourists from the Chinese mainland are spending more in Taiwan than any other group. Local paper Economic Daily News reports that Japanese tourists were used to top the list for highest average expenditure per person daily when traveling in Taiwan. It is the first time that Chinese mainland tourists have taken the top spot since Taiwan opened up its tourism to visitors from Chinese mainland in 2008. According to Taiwan's tourism authority, every traveler from Chinese mainland on average spent 230 U.S. dollars per day, more than the average expenditure of 220 dollars Japanese spent in the first three quarters last year. Also, every Chinese mainland tourist on average spent almost 123 dollars on shopping, or 40 dollars more than that spent by a Japanese tourist. Japanese tourists have cut down on overseas spending as the yen devaluated sharply and domestic consumption tax rose. The daily expense of Japanese and Chinese mainland tourist in 2014 was 243 and 242 dollars respectively. This is NEWS Plus Special English. China's box office sales totaled 580 million yuan, roughly 88 million U.S. dollars, on Valentine's Day, representing a new high from previous years. China Film News reports that the box office surged by more than 150 percent from the same day last year. More than half of the sales were generated by "Mermaid", a sci-fi comedy by Stephen Chow, a famed Hong Kong director and comedian. "The Monkey King 2" took the second place with around 95 million yuan, while "From Vegas to Macau III", starring Hong Kong actors Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau, scored 85 million yuan to come in third. The Valentine's Day box office in 2016 increased markedly due to the date closely following the Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Feb. 13th. The newspaper says the box office surge during the Spring Festival holiday, which totaled 3 billion yuan from Feb. 8 to 13, spilled over into the Valentine's Day. For the past two years, Valentine's Day was several days before or after the holiday. This is NEWS Plus Special English. （全文见周日微信。）

This is NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Here is the news. China has begun a national key research and development plan to streamline numerous state-funded scientific and technological programs. The plan focuses on research in fields vital to the country's development and people's well-being. The research fields cover agriculture, energy, the environment and health, as well as strategic fields key to industrial competitiveness, innovation and national security. The plan now covers 59 specific projects. It merges several prominent state sci-tech programs focused on key fields including biotechnology, space, information and energy. Breakthroughs of the programs included supercomputer Tianhe-1, manned deep-sea research submarine Jiaolong, and super hybrid rice. The plan aims to address low efficiency resulting from redundant programs. More than 100 projects will be merged into five plans, namely, natural science, major sci-tech, key research and development plan, technical innovation and the sci-tech human resources. The national key research and development plan is the first to be started. This is NEWS Plus Special English. Chinese scientists have developed a system to measure the leak rate for a vacuum environment which will be used in the country's third step moon exploration program. The measurement system will help scientists work out a better way to preserve samples from the moon, which are stored in a vacuum capsule, increasing the accuracy of research. The third step of the lunar exploration project involves taking samples from the surface of the moon and bringing them back to earth. The samples will be packed in a vacuum environment. The accuracy of measuring the finest leak in a vacuum capsule will have direct impact on the research result of the samples. The system will ensure a similar vacuum environment as found on the moon. It will also make sure that the two kilograms of samples remain uncontaminated on their way back to earth, preventing them from being affected by any kinds of environment changes, including extremely high or low temperatures. China has a three-step moon exploration project, namely, orbiting, landing and returning from the moon. Chang'e-5 lunar probe is expected to be launched around 2017 to finish the last chapter of the project. You are listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Chinese researchers have successfully created autistic monkeys by implanting autism-related genes into monkey embryos. The monkeys are the world's first nonhuman primates to show the effects of autism. The study will play an important role in studying the pathology of the condition and exploring effective intervention and treatment. The research has demonstrated the feasibility of studying brain disorders with genetically engineered primates. That's according to neuroscientist Muming Poo, a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States. Poo says for quite a long time, there has been little good drug innovation in autism due to the lack of suitable animal models. This work will allow researchers to conduct deeper studies into autism and the brain's working mechanism. Autism spectrum disorder is one of a range of neurodevelopment problems. People with the condition usually exhibit defects in social interaction, stereotyped repetitive behaviors, anxiety and emotional difficulties. In recent years, the incidence of autism has continued to rise globally, and there is no effective treatment. Around four in every 1,000 Chinese children between ages 6 and 12 have the condition. This is NEWS Plus Special English. Southwest China's Guizhou Province is expected to evacuate more than 9,000 people for the protection of the world's largest ever radio telescope before its completion in September. The evacuation is facilitated by a proposal delivered last year by members of the Guizhou Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top advisory body. The proposal asks the provincial government to remove local homes less than 5 kilometers away from the Aperture Spherical Telescope, to create a sound electromagnetic wave environment. Guizhou is expected to resettle people from two counties in four settlements by the end of September. Each of the involved residents will get 12,000 yuan, roughly 1,800 U.S. dollars subsidy for the resettlement; and each ethnic minority household with housing difficulties will get 10,000 yuan subsidy. Construction of the telescope began in March 2011 with an investment of 1.2 billion yuan. Upon completion, the telescope, which is 500 meters in diameter, will become the world's largest of its kind. It will overtake the one in Puerto Rico, which is 300 meters in diameter. You are listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Central China's Hunan Province is offering a reward to anyone who can decode the inscription on the back of six ancient gold coins. The Cultural Relics Bureau of Jinshi City has offered 10,000 yuan, roughly 1,500 U.S. dollars, to anyone who can explain the mystery of the coins, housed in the city's museum. A small white glazed pot containing six foreign gold coins was discovered at a farm in the 1960s and was sent to the museum in the 1980s. They are classified as top-level national cultural relics. These coins were manufactured using ancient Greek coinage method at least 650 years ago. The inscription on the front, in a rare type of Arabic, is the name of a King, but the information on the back remains unexplained. Cultural relics officials have consulted Chinese and foreign experts, but to no avail. This is NEWS Plus Special English. Online retailer Amazon China has unveiled its annual list of most romantic cities, with Zhengzhou in Henan Province declared the most romantic Chinese city of 2015. Zhengzhou led the country in the proportion of books sold last year on the topics of romance, relationship and marriage. Cities of Erdos and Baotou, both in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, ranked second and third. Among the top ten, northern Chinese cities outnumbered the southern for the first time. According to Amazon, the result does not necessarily mean that people in northern China are more romantic than their southern counterparts; and the ranking reveals many factors, not just the cultural environment of a city. China's four first-tier cities, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, did not feature in the top 40. Amazon says it appears that residents in smaller cities are under less pressure and have more leisure time to enjoy romantic literature. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. You can access the program by logging onto NEWSPlusRadio.cn. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know by e-mailing us at mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. That's mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. Now the news continues. Fewer fireworks were used across China in the Lunar New Year, as it was banned in many places over air pollution concerns. Two thirds of people polled in 35 major Chinese cities last year were in favor of fireworks bans at Spring Festival. The research was done by the center for public opinion research at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Public concerns over air quality means people routinely check air quality and wear masks, and many own air purifiers at home. Data from the Ministry of Environmental Protection suggests that air quality only improved marginally last year in the area around Beijing. In Shanghai, fireworks are banned completely downtown, and firework purchases require real name registration to track violators. A total of 140 cities in China have banned fireworks, while another 540 cities have restrictions in place. Fewer fireworks have made sanitation workers' life easier. They cleaned up 80 percent less firework waste in Shanghai this year. In nearby Hangzhou, the host city of this year's G20 summit, fireworks have been banned for the whole year, and police have offered rewards for reporting any sales, storage, transportation or setting off of fireworks. But some people are concerned that the ban kills off a tradition, calling fireworks makers to develop more environmentally friendly alternatives. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Liu Yan in Beijing. Giant panda researchers in southwest China's Sichuan Province have named a pair of panda cubs, after receiving more than 3,000 responses. The winning names are "Olympia" and "Fuwa", and were posted by the president of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach. Both names came out on top after five pairs of names were put up for a final vote. "Fuwa" is the name of the mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. After the twins were born in June, the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Center launched the project to solicit names for the cubs between July and September. More than 3,000 responses, including 900 from outside the Chinese mainland, were submitted through Sina Weibo microblog, messaging app WeChat and e-mail. The twin sisters have attracted great attention worldwide because of their famous family. Their mother "Kelin" is well known for a photo showing her watching a "panda porn" video. The photo was chosen by the United States' Time Magazine as one of the "Most Surprising Photos of 2013". The twins' grandfather "Cobi" was named by former president of the International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch in 1992. This is NEWS Plus Special English. China's box office totaled 3 billion yuan, roughly 460 million U.S. dollars, during the Spring Festival holiday week, the highest compared with previous holidays. The film authority says the box office from Feb. 8 to 13 increased by 67 percent over the same period of last year. Three Chinese movies contributed to almost 94 percent of the box office in this period. Among them, "Mermaid", directed by Hong Kong comedian and director Stephen Chow, led the box office by making 1.5 billion yuan. "From Vegas to Macau III", starring Hong Kong actors Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau, scored 680 million yuan, while "The Monkey King 2" took the third place with 650 million yuan. "Kung Fu Panda 3" was also a success, profiting 812 million yuan, since its screening on Jan. 29. China's box office earnings reached 44 billion yuan last year, up almost 50 percent over that of 2014. The number of audience totaled 1.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 51 percent. China has been one of the most fast-growing film markets across the world. As more cinemas open in smaller cities and towns, going to watch movies becomes a lifestyle in those places. Experts say China may overtake the United States to be the world's largest film market in the next two to three years. This is NEWS Plus Special English. （全文见周日微信。）

In 2015, China&`&s movie industry witnessed progress in almost every aspect of filmmaking. As infrastructure building continued to expand, new box office records were cropping up by the month. The changes in the moviegoing demographic impacted on the genres of films rolling off the production line. Stories that appeal to a wider range of audience in smaller cities saw significant increase in numbers.In the year 2016, the same pattern will most likely continue. Among the movies that have already booked a release date, a large proportion of them fall into the comedy category. At least five will hit Chinese cinemas in the latter half of January alone, but none seems to possess the necessary firepower to trigger a box office explosion. The most promising candidate, according to information available so far, is likely to debut on April 1st in the form of "Chongqing Hot Pot," starring Chen Kun and Bai Baihe.Chen and Bai have each appeared in a movie with more than a billion yuan income in the year 2015, this year they rally under Yang Qing, producer of a previous box office record-holder "Lost in Thailand," to form the formula for an explosion in the market. A slight deviation from the established pattern is, the first day of the lunar new year now becomes a rather coveted spot. Traditionally people have thought of this time of year as an occasion for family reunions and friendly visits, but since 2014 the cinemas have made it into their itineraries. This probably has something to do with young migrant office workers patronizing newly built local cinemas in their hometowns. Their enthusiasm for entertainment in places of limited choices led to cordial reception for many mediocre films that could have remained obscure in a different time.Anyway, today only the most competitive movies occupy the privileged time slots during the Spring Festival, and these include "Mermaid" by Stephen Chow, "The Monkey King 2" by Cheang Pou-Soi, "From Vegas to Macau" by Wang Jing and "Guonianhao" or "Happy New Year" by Gao Qunshu.Stephen Chow is almost a god-fatherly figure among China&`&s young movie fans, his unique humorous style and keen sense of observation provide an amusing perspective in the analysis of humanity, while his fame has guaranteed ample resources at his command in the process of filmmaking. "Mermaid" could be a compelling choice for viewers during the festival, but nonetheless they need to tune down their expectation a bit. Since Mr. Chow has refrained from appearing in his own films, he has not found a worthy substitute actor that can quite imitate his demeanor and style in front of the camera.Two years ago, when director Cheang Pou-Soi promoted "The Monkey King: Havoc in the Heavenly Kingdom," he highlighted the ground-breaking special effects. But in fact the level of special effects did not come close to the level of his boasting. Now, two years have transpired, the filmmakers are once again stressing the special effects in the sequel. I certainly hope they live up to their promise this time, but hoping is all I can do about this one.Wang Jing&`&s "From Vegas to Macau" is also a sequel, according to Mr. Wang&`&s previous track record and the performance of two prequels, there may not be any surprises, pleasant or unpleasant. The size of this film&`&s income will most likely be proportionate to the size of total box office income during the festival season.Director Gao Qunshu has always been quite proficient at speculating what the viewers want, but his recent outings indicate he may not be as proficient at delivering it. This year he joins hands with popular skit actor Zhao Benshan in "Guonianhao". The latter has repeatedly appeared on China Central Television&`&s New Year Gala, China&`&s most watched show in the past couple of decades. So Zhao is a strong presence associated with the New Year and therefore may attract people who still bother to watch the gala. By tapping into people&`&s strong feelings about family and tradition, "Guonianhao" could be a strong competitor against Stephen Chow&`&s "Mermaid," and it is going to be an epic battle between modernity and tradition.A lesser competitor, or rather, a more likely casualty in the spring festival season is Chinese science fiction film "Lost in the Pacific." It is a thriller story happening on an intercontinental airliner. The only notable member of the team is Zhang Yuqi, who starred in her ex-husband and director Wang Quan&`&an&`&s drama film "White Deer Plain." And regarding special effects, which many consider the face of science fiction films, the word we are looking for is "crude," as suggested by the posters at the moment. So there is hardly any reason for the film to survive the fierce competition and the best option is to reschedule.But speaking of science fiction, the year 2016 will see more titles being made under that genre. Come July, film adaptation of science fiction novel and Nebula Award winner "The Three-Body Problem" will be released in the cinemas. So far little is known about the adaptation, except for a trailer featuring concept pictures. But the producer of the film Kong Xiangzhao has made some unsettling remarks, saying "The Three-Body Problem" is the greatest science fiction novel by a Chinese writer in decades, centuries or even millennia, so it is only fair to have a Chinese studio handle the adaptation, that way no one will feel regrettable when the project fails.The arrogance of Mr. Kong is fueled by the amount of investment he has secured, but when it comes to resources, no one can quite challenge the status of Zhang Yimou. For decades before hot money even began pouring into China&`&s movie industry, Mr. Zhang has been generous in the graphics of his films. Now he works for one of China&`&s largest private video portals. In 2015, his colleague at LeTV Lu Chuan released adventure film "Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe," a lousy story with stunning visual effects, imagine what Zhang Yimou as a much more influential figure in the industry can deliver in his upcoming science fiction story "The Great Wall."Other phenomenal Chinese movies now scheduled to released in 2016 include "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon II: The Green Destiny," "Cold War II," "Finding Mr. Right II" and "L.O.R.D." But as their titles suggest, a lot of them are going to be sequels following previous successful titles. The trend indicates a significant amount of risk involved in the industry, much like what&`&s going on in Hollywood.

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