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Today, we are heading back to the office. We are heading to the Headquarters of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association Office in Regina. Welcome to the Season 9 Finale of MuniCast. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan's urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more. In Season 9, we are meeting SUMA's Board of Directors. SUMA has adopted a new, modern governance structure built from a thorough governance review and member consultation. This new structure is a caucus model with a 7-member Board and 34 representatives from villages, resort villages, towns, cities, and northern municipalities across all regions, marking the beginning of a new chapter for SUMA. In the final episode of Season 9 of MuniCast we are speaking with SUMA Chief Administrative Officer Jean-Marc Nadeau. ***************************************************Learn More About SUMA: Website: https://suma.org/Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnectTwitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnectLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-associationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask***************************************************Listen to the Show: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4***************************************************Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street' written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.***************************************************Follow the Cross Border Network: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network©2025
Leading digital bank Monzo has announced that it has secured a full banking licence from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) to enable it to take its much-loved product into European markets and supercharge its global ambitions. Founded in 2015 and fully regulated in the UK since 2017, Monzo has grown to become the UK's leading digital bank, a household name and much-loved brand, trusted by more than 14 million customers and over 800,000 businesses. With a mission to make money work for everyone, it has pioneered tools and features that transform people's relationship with money. With today's news, Monzo becomes the first digital bank fully regulated by the CBI. This licence unlocks the next chapter in the company's mission to expand into Europe, starting with Ireland. With its European headquarters and a growing team in Dublin, the bank will be working closely with customers to deliver a product that solves real problems and puts them in control of their finances. Michael Carney, EU CEO at Monzo, said: "The approval from European regulators means we can now take our much-loved products and service to millions more personal and business customers. Monzo has already proven that by combining the trust of a regulated bank with cutting-edge technology, we can truly transform people's relationship with money. Today marks a significant step forward in our global mission to make money work for everyone." Elaine Deehan, Country Manager for Ireland at Monzo: "We're excited to be launching an Irish digital bank serving customers and businesses. People here are tech-savvy who value digital-first products that are built around their real life. Banking with Monzo is designed to make managing money effortless - an account with no maintenance fees, packed with clever savings, budgeting and security features and human customer support on hand 24/7." A new kind of free bank account in Ireland In the coming months, Irish customers will be able to apply for Monzo's free personal, joint, business, children's, and instant-access savings accounts - all managed in one easy-to-use app, packed with powerful budgeting tools. Each will come with an Irish IBAN, giving customers the confidence and convenience of a locally licensed bank. Monzo's free instant access savings account allows customers to start saving with as little as €1 and access their money whenever they need it. The account will offer a competitive 1.6% variable interest rate, which is nearly twelve times the average Irish rate on overnight deposits.. Monzo's business accounts are designed to make life simpler for small businesses and sole traders, with fast digital onboarding, automated Tax Pots, integrated invoicing and real-time financial visibility. Every Monzo account is powered by industry-leading technology built for reliability, fraud prevention and security with access to 24/7 human support - either directly in the app or over the phone. Early access and opportunity to co-create products The Monzo team will work closely with its first personal and business customers to test and shape Monzo's first products for Ireland. By working hand-in-hand with customers, Monzo aims to deliver a banking experience that truly reflects what Irish customers deserve. Starting today, individuals and businesses can register at www.monzo.com/ie to join Monzo's waitlist for early access. See more stories here.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Barbara Johns Plaque at Virginia Capitol, photo: Leonard Woody Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF, over 40 arrested; Oakland considers Police Dept contract with private surveillance company as opponents cite past surveillance abuses; Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; US Capitol replaces Robert E Lee statue with one of Barbara Rose Johns, who at 16 led student strike against segregated schools; Trump administration says president's White House ballroom project is matter of national security The post Faith-based protesters shut ICE regional headquarters in SF; Oakland considers Police contract with private surveillance company – December 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
For decades, Abuja has stood as Nigeria's administrative capital, while Lagos remains its economic heartbeat. But recent decisions by the Federal Government are blurring that line once again.The planned relocation of the Bank of Industry headquarters from Abuja to Lagos has sparked questions about efficiency, cost, legality, and regional balance especially as other federal agencies have also shifted operations back to the commercial capital.On Nigeria Daily, we examine why the Federal Government is moving the BOI headquarters to Lagos, what happened at the Federal Executive Council meeting where the decision was taken, how it could affect the economy, and whether the move is backed by law and what it means for Nigerians across the country.
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss Greater Richmond's top business stories. This week's stories include information on the mystery tenants moving to CoStar's riverfront headquarters and a new restaurant moving into a familiar building in the Fan.
The sea thundered below the cliffs of Fort Funston, wild and fierce against the rocks and there, clinging to a narrow ledge halfway down, was a trembling 40-pound dog. AND The sun had barely set over the small town of Heflin, Alabama, when mischief and laughter began to roll, quite literally, through the streets. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/heartwarming-dog-rescue-story.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/wholesome-police-prank-story.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, COL Rob Thelan discusses the US Army's Information Warfare (IWAR) Branch. IWAR aims to integrate the IO (Information Operations) and PSYOP (Psychological Operations) communities into a unified, conventional force branch. Other topics include: U.S. lagging behind adversaries like China and Russia in IO funding and the need to break down "stovepiping" within the U.S. information operations community; the State Department's Global Engagement Center and filling the void with respect to mis/dis-information; and military public affairs evolution. Recording Date: 19 Nov 2025 Research Question: Rob Thelan suggests an interested student or researcher examine: Where else are we falling behind our adversaries and how do we make up ground – especially with respect to operations in the information environment? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #106 Mike Taylor on the Global Engagement Center Art of War by Sun Tzu The Fire of the Dragon: China's New Cold War by Ian Williams Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Colonel Robert M. Thelen is currently the chief of staff of the Department of the Army Strategic Operations Directorate (DAMO SO). Previously, he was the Department of State Senior Military Advisor to the Bureau of Public Diplomacy and Global Public Affairs office of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/FIMI). Colonel Thelen completed a War College Fellowship at the Near East South Asia Strategic Studies Center at National Defense University. Prior to War College he was assigned to the Joint Staff J39 (Deputy Director for Global Operations DDGO) as Chief Special Activities Division (SAD). He was also assigned to the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) J39 Information Operations (IO) Division as the Chief of Special Activities. He also served at the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) J39 Information Operations (IO) Division after earning a Master Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He previously served as the G7 Information Operations Officer for the Second Infantry Division, stationed at Camp Red Cloud, Republic of Korea. He was also assigned to Fort Hood's III Armored Corps as a G35 Future Operations IO Planner and deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 where he lead an international team of IO planners for the Future Operations G35 of the ISAF Joint Command (IJC). Before joining III Armored Corps, COL Thelen served with the U.S. Army Forces Command's Operations Division Watch team where he was instrumental in establishing the IO section within the G-3/5/7. Colonel Thelen has had a long and diverse military career, bringing a plethora of military experience to the Department of State. While still a junior in high school, he enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard as a photo journalist. Four years later, he attended Officer Candidate School and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant after graduating from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. He then relocated to Washington, D.C., where he pursued a career with the federal government while continuing to serve in the Virginia Army National Guard's 29th Infantry Division as the Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, as well as an aide-de-camp to the Commanding General. COL Thelen was transferred to Atlanta, Georgia where he joined the Georgia Army National Guard and the 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. In 1997 he was mobilized, deployed and attached to the 1st Infantry Division 2-2 Infantry in Bosnia-Herzegovina, serving as the Task Force 2-2 Public Affairs Officer. He remained on active duty through the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program where he served in Stuttgart, Germany with the European Command J37 NATO Exercise Branch and performed Operations Center duties during the Kosovo Campaign. Following this assignment, he returned to Atlanta and served in the G-3/5/7 Training Division at the U.S. Army Forces Command and the Executive Officer to the 2-star senior Army National Guard Advisor. He was then selected to serve as the Battalion S3, Assistant Professor of Military Science (APMS) at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) ROTC program, and then as the Coordinator for the Georgia National Guard's State Partnership Program with the Former Soviet Republic of Georgia. During this time he also commanded the 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. After command, he attended Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and was then assigned as the Brigade S3 Plans officer at the 48th Infantry Brigade. COL Thelen was then assessed to active duty as an Information Operations officer and continues to serve. COL Thelen is married to Alexis (Layton-Moore) and has three children, Jake, Rachel and Robert, Jr. He has owned and operated a real estate investment firm and is an active member of the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post
Originally uploaded October 29th, reloaded Nov. 4th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. This is part two of Michigan Manufacturers Association's John J. Walsh, introducing and welcoming several Award winners and finalists in this preview session. LANSING (October 2025) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) each year shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that drive Michigan's economy and improve our daily lives. MMA's Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes what makes Michigan manufacturing the best in the world. MMA is hosting a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at MMA's Headquarters in Lansing to announce individual winners and company and product finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. During the press conference, members of the media will get a chance to speak directly with nearly a dozen manufacturing executives who are recipients of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. To view a full list of finalists and winners, please visit mimfg.org/excellence. WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association that will celebrate and announce winners and finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards program WHO: Zack Bishop, President, 4 Flutes Machining George Cook, Vice President, TARUS Brian Cooper, President, Wire Wizard Welding Products Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts Ryan Gingery, President, Armor Protective Packaging Nate Holstege, Owner, Preferred Machine, LLC Chelsea Jensen, Business Operations Manager, Llink Tech Inez Kaleto, CEO, Robinson Industries Bill Kerfin, President, Amsted Automotive Tyler Kring, Community Relations Manager, Michigan Sugar Company Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America Jim Miller, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Nexteer Automotive Olivia Ostrander, Parts Sales Specialist, Powell Paul Patrash, CEO, Elite Mold & Engineering, Inc Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) John Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 WHERE: MMA Headquarters 620 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933 » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
24 minute highlights from the pair of full event videos created October 29th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. This is a 24 minute synopsis of the 72 minutes in the two parts of the original video created from Michigan Manufacturers Association's John J. Walsh, introducing and welcoming several Award winners and finalists in this preview session. LANSING (October 2025) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) each year shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that drive Michigan's economy and improve our daily lives. MMA's Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes what makes Michigan manufacturing the best in the world. MMA is hosting a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at MMA's Headquarters in Lansing to announce individual winners and company and product finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. During the press conference, members of the media will get a chance to speak directly with nearly a dozen manufacturing executives who are recipients of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. To view a full list of finalists and winners, please visit mimfg.org/excellence. WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association that will celebrate and announce winners and finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards program WHO: Zack Bishop, President, 4 Flutes Machining George Cook, Vice President, TARUS Brian Cooper, President, Wire Wizard Welding Products Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts Ryan Gingery, President, Armor Protective Packaging Nate Holstege, Owner, Preferred Machine, LLC Chelsea Jensen, Business Operations Manager, Llink Tech Inez Kaleto, CEO, Robinson Industries Bill Kerfin, President, Amsted Automotive Tyler Kring, Community Relations Manager, Michigan Sugar Company Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America Jim Miller, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Nexteer Automotive Olivia Ostrander, Parts Sales Specialist, Powell Paul Patrash, CEO, Elite Mold & Engineering, Inc Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) John Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 WHERE: MMA Headquarters 620 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933 » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Originally uploaded October 29th, reloaded Nov. 4th. Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. This video is Part 1, for Part 2 go to https://studio.youtube.com/video/fBnlSRWnpl8/edit Michigan Manufacturers Association's John J. Walsh, introduces and welcomes several Award winners and finalists in this preview session. LANSING (October 2025) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) each year shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that drive Michigan's economy and improve our daily lives. MMA's Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes what makes Michigan manufacturing the best in the world. MMA is hosting a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at MMA's Headquarters in Lansing to announce individual winners and company and product finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. During the press conference, members of the media will get a chance to speak directly with nearly a dozen manufacturing executives who are recipients of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. To view a full list of finalists and winners, please visit mimfg.org/excellence. WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association that will celebrate and announce winners and finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards program WHO: Zack Bishop, President, 4 Flutes Machining George Cook, Vice President, TARUS Brian Cooper, President, Wire Wizard Welding Products Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts Ryan Gingery, President, Armor Protective Packaging Nate Holstege, Owner, Preferred Machine, LLC Chelsea Jensen, Business Operations Manager, Llink Tech Inez Kaleto, CEO, Robinson Industries Bill Kerfin, President, Amsted Automotive Tyler Kring, Community Relations Manager, Michigan Sugar Company Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America Jim Miller, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Nexteer Automotive Olivia Ostrander, Parts Sales Specialist, Powell Paul Patrash, CEO, Elite Mold & Engineering, Inc Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) John Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 WHERE: MMA Headquarters 620 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933 » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Brady Europa – ein neues Kapitel: Headquarter, Partnerschaft & InnovationMit der Eröffnung des neuen Headquarters in Zele setzt Brady ein strategisches Zeichen für die Zukunft seiner europäischen Organisation.In dieser Folge spricht Brett Wilms, CEO Brady EMEA & Australia, über die Hintergründe, Erwartungen und Chancen der HQ Eröffnung. Und er beantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen der sechs Platinum-Partner aus dem DACH-Raum.Ein Gespräch über Strategie, Innovationskultur und gelebte Partnerschaft im Brady-Ökosystem.Was Sie in dieser Folge erwartet:Warum Zele? Die historische Bedeutung des Standorts und warum ein komplett neues Headquarter strategisch der nächste logische Schritt warEin Gebäude als Plattform: Wie das neue Zentrum Effizienz, Kommunikation und eine einheitliche Brady-Kultur fördertPartnerschaft neu gedacht: Wie Distributionspartner künftig enger in Strategie, Planung & digitale Prozesse eingebunden werden100 Jahre Innovationskraft: Wie Brady seine Erfinder-DNA heute lebendig hält – von internen Innovationslaboren bis zu technikgetriebenem LeadershipEin Blick in die Zukunft: Wie persönliche Begegnungen, Schulungen und Kulturformate das Verständnis zwischen Brady und seinen Partnern stärkenLinks zur Folge:Der LinkedIn Kanal der Brady Platinum Partner: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brady-platinum/Sie haben Fragen oder benötigen Unterstützung?Unsere sechs Brady Official Platinum Partner stehen Ihnen jederzeit mit Beratung, Antworten und praxisnahen Lösungen zur Seite:• Fölting Industriekennzeichnungen – Tibor Föltig
On today's episode, the guys are live from adidas Golf headquarters in Carlsbad, California. They cover a wide range of topics, including Frankie questioning how far technology has really come (28:00), Brooks Koepka potentially parting ways with LIV Golf (44:00), which states have the highest percentage of private golf courses (56:50), plus plenty more to wrap up the show.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod
In this two-part episode recorded at Ableton's U.S. Headquarters, Dan Giffin sits down with Tony McCall and Alberto Chapa to explore the company's direction, leadership, and vision for the future. In the second half, a panel of producers—Chuck Sutton, Au5, Underbelly, and Louis Futon—answer rapid-fire questions from a live audience. Topics include mixing loudness, creative workflow hacks, project organization, and their thoughts on AI and sound design.Follow the Guests Below:Tony McCall (Managing Director at Ableton)Alberto Chapa (Business Development at Ableton)https://www.instagram.com/musicalguestAu5www.au5music.comChuck Suttonwww.instagram.com/chuck_suttonUnderbelly www.instagram.com/underbellybeatsLouis Futonwww.louisfuton.coGrab limited-edition Producer Merch & save 10% with the code "podcast":https://abletonpodcast.com/merchJoin the newsletter to get free downloads, early episode access, and upcoming events.https://www.abletonpodcast.com/newsletterSchedule a visit at Ableton's Showroom:https://www.ableton.com/pasadena-spaces
The US Senate Commerce Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. The Soyuz MS-27 crew has returned to Earth. Muon Space has been awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Dr. Michelle Hailey, Director of Global Affairs at Solamed Solutions. You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn, and learn more about Solamed on their website. Selected Reading US Senate Committee votes to advance NASA nominee Jared Isaacman- Reuters NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Crewmates Return from Space Station Muon Space Secures Direct to Phase II Award Supporting Space Development Agency's Missile Warning and Tracking Mission Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub Balerion Space Ventures Announces Strategic Investments in Three Companies Building the Infrastructure for America's Next Industrial Revolution In First, Wheelchair User Set To Go To Space - Disability Scoop Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard's 37th Mission Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For decades Western policymakers have struggled to understand the mindset of the Russian people and their leaders. This episode of The Transatlantic brings together two Russia experts who provide unique perspectives into the challenges American leaders often face when negotiating with Russian officials. Join James Collins, former Ambassador to Russia, and Wayne Merry, the officer in Embassy Moscow who authored a 1993 dissent cable predicting the adversarial turn of post-Soviet Russia, for a wide-ranging conversation about their combined decades inside Russia, a look inside the Vladimir Putin's world, and their thoughts on what will determine the future of Russia. -- Read E. Wayne Merry's Dissent Cable here: https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/document/32704-document-1-wayne-merry-dissent-channel-cable-american-embassy-moscow -- Ambassador James F. Collins is an expert on the former Soviet Union, its successor states, and the Middle East. Ambassador Collins was the U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation from 1997 to 2001. Prior to joining the Carnegie Endowment, he served as senior adviser at the public law and policy practice group Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP. Before his appointment as Ambassador to Russia, he served as Ambassador-at-Large and Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for the newly independent states in the mid-1990s and as Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'affaires at the U.S. embassy in Moscow from 1990 to 1993. In addition to three diplomatic postings in Moscow, he held positions at the U.S. embassy in Amman, Jordan, and the consulate general in Izmir, Turkey. He is the recipient of the Secretary of State's Award for Distinguished Service; the Department of State's Distinguished Honor Award; the Secretary of State's Award for Career Achievement; the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service; and the NASA Medal for Distinguished Service. Before joining the State Department, Ambassador Collins taught Russian and European history, American government, and economics at the U.S. Naval Academy. -- E. Wayne Merry is Senior Fellow for Europe and Eurasia at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, DC. He is widely published and a frequent speaker on topics relating to Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus, the Balkans, European security and trans-Atlantic relations. In twenty-six years in the United States Foreign Service, he worked as a diplomat and political analyst specializing in Soviet and post-Soviet political issues, including six years at the American Embassy in Moscow, where he was in charge of political analysis on the breakup of the Soviet Union and the early years of post-Soviet Russia. He also served at the embassies in Tunis, East Berlin, and Athens and at the US Mission to the United Nations in New York. In Washington he served in the Treasury, State, and Defense Departments. In the Pentagon he served as the Regional Director for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia during the mid-nineties. He also served at the Headquarters of the US Marine Corps and on Capitol Hill with the staff of the US Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe. He was later a program director at the Atlantic Council of the United States
Wednesday, October 22, Jeffrey Mosher was on the road to Lansing, MI, for Michigan Manufacturers Association Announcing Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. In this brief excerpt from the event, Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America, is introduced by MMA's John J. Walsh, and then offers some remarks as Bekum is the Manufacturing Talent Champion for 2025. Opportunity to Speak Directly with Groundbreaking Manufacturing Executive LANSING (October 2025) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) each year shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that drive Michigan's economy and improve our daily lives. MMA's Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes what makes Michigan manufacturing the best in the world. MMA is hosting a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at MMA's Headquarters in Lansing to announce individual winners and company and product finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. During the press conference, members of the media will get a chance to speak directly with nearly a dozen manufacturing executives who are recipients of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. To view a full list of finalists and winners, please visit mimfg.org/excellence. WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association that will celebrate and announce winners and finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards program WHO: Zack Bishop, President, 4 Flutes Machining George Cook, Vice President, TARUS Brian Cooper, President, Wire Wizard Welding Products Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts Ryan Gingery, President, Armor Protective Packaging Nate Holstege, Owner, Preferred Machine, LLC Chelsea Jensen, Business Operations Manager, Llink Tech Inez Kaleto, CEO, Robinson Industries Bill Kerfin, President, Amsted Automotive Tyler Kring, Community Relations Manager, Michigan Sugar Company Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America Jim Miller, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Nexteer Automotive Olivia Ostrander, Parts Sales Specialist, Powell Paul Patrash, CEO, Elite Mold & Engineering, Inc Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) John Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 WHERE: MMA Headquarters 620 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933 » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Chris Holman welcomes John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI. Welcome back John, breifly remind the listeners about MMA? How do the Manufacturing Excellence Awards strengthen Michigan's manufacturing ecosystem and foster collaboration among industry leaders statewide? With new categories like the Sustainability Award, how is MMA recognizing companies driving both profitability and environmental responsibility? What economic or workforce trends stand out among this year's award finalists, and what do they reveal about the future of Michigan manufacturing? How does public engagement in the “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” competition help promote brand visibility and pride for local manufacturers? In what ways is the MMA adapting its support and advocacy to help Michigan's 12,000+ manufacturers stay globally competitive in 2025 and beyond? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Michigan Manufacturers Association Announces Winners and Finalists of 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards Opportunity to Speak Directly with Groundbreaking Manufacturing Executives LANSING (Oct. 16, 2025) — The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) each year shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that drive Michigan's economy and improve our daily lives. MMA's Manufacturing Excellence Awards is a one-of-a-kind program that recognizes what makes Michigan manufacturing the best in the world. MMA is hosting a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at MMA's Headquarters in Lansing to announce individual winners and company and product finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. During the press conference, members of the media will get a chance to speak directly with nearly a dozen manufacturing executives who are recipients of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. To view a full list of finalists and winners, please visit mimfg.org/excellence. WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association that will celebrate and announce winners and finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards program WHO: Zack Bishop, President, 4 Flutes Machining George Cook, Vice President, TARUS Brian Cooper, President, Wire Wizard Welding Products Bill Dobbins, President, Caster Concepts Ryan Gingery, President, Armor Protective Packaging Nate Holstege, Owner, Preferred Machine, LLC Chelsea Jensen, Business Operations Manager, Llink Tech Inez Kaleto, CEO, Robinson Industries Bill Kerfin, President, Amsted Automotive Tyler Kring, Community Relations Manager, Michigan Sugar Company Steven London, President and COO, Bekum America Jim Miller, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Nexteer Automotive Olivia Ostrander, Parts Sales Specialist, Powell Paul Patrash, CEO, Elite Mold & Engineering, Inc Alyssa Tracey, Director of International Trade, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) John Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 WHERE: MMA Headquarters 620 S. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933
In this Episode, Kelly is joined by CEO of American Christmas: Dan Casterella! He has been the leader of the company since 2017 which is responsible for all of the incredible Christmas decorations around midtown that we know and love. Kelly starts the episode off by asking Dan about how he started working with the company. Dan talks about how he loved decorating houses for Christmas since he was a kid and how he would even cut class in high school in order to decorate houses! Dan talks about his journey through the company; starting as an installer and working his way up to becoming CEO! He talks about how he runs the company, and what it means to be in a seasonal buisness. Dan talks about how he and his employees deal with the stress of Christmas and what it means for them and their families. Kelly asks Dan about The Headquarters in Mount Vernon, Westchester. Kelly talks about his visit to the facilities and all of the different iconic fixtures of Christmas in NYC that he got to see. Dan talks about how they let visitors tour the facilities and on the weekends kids take pictures with Santa Clauese. Dan donates all of the proceeds from santa clause to local organizations that help local youth. Kelly asks Dan about instalations. How long they take, what the planning process is like and where they go around the City. Dan talks about some of the world famous fixtures that they do, such as the one at Saks 5th Ave, Radio City Musica Hall and all over 5th and 6th ave in midtown. Dan talks a bit about the other work that they do all over the country. He tells us which state has the biggest market for christmas in the country, and what the second biggest city that they decorate is. Jae asks about some more details regarding the creation process, and Dan talks about the two different ways that they work on projects: Clients come to them with the idea that they have to execute, or their prefered way which is doing all of the creating and designing themselves. He talks about what that process is like too. Finally, Kelly asks him what his favorite christmas decoration is in New York and Dan surprises us and says that it's one that he doesn't do! But above all else; Dan Casterella is a New Yorker. Kelly Kopp's Social Media:@NewYorkCityKopp American Christmas on Social Media: @AmericanChristmas Jae's Social Media: Studiojae170@gmail.com Chapters (00:00:00) - The New Yorkers: Dan Castorella(00:02:10) - American Christmas: Celebrating the Holidays(00:05:24) - How to Win at Your Job(00:09:21) - How to Create a Holiday Installation in New York(00:14:30) - Santa Claus and the Mount Vernon Christmas(00:15:57) - Christmas decorations on display in New York(00:17:33) - Tree Lighting in New York(00:19:57) - American Christmas Expands(00:21:28) - Christmas in America: Dan Lowe(00:25:08) - How To Put Up a Christmas Tree!(00:28:24) - What is the biggest project that you do?(00:29:41) - Favorite Decorations in New York(00:31:53) - Do You Design Christmas Decorations?(00:34:07) - An Installation With a Proposal(00:36:21) - Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Display(00:40:34) - The New York City Holiday Decorations(00:42:19) - Favorite Subway Line in New York(00:44:17) - Christmas in New York
The Early Church Headquarters on Mount Zion: Colleague James Tabor discusses archaeology on Mount Zion revealing a first-century foundation beneath a medieval church, likely the headquarters of the early movement, describing this as the home where James led the church and Mary hosted pilgrims, with Mary possibly living long enough to witness James's martyrdom. 1950 BEERSHEBA
A 30 year-old man from Woodbridge, Virginia is arrested and charged in the FBI's investigation of pipe bombs placed outside the Republican and Democratic party headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol; A Navy admiral tells lawmakers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a "kill them all" order against a suspected drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela in September, but Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Intelligence Committee ranking member, says the video he saw of a second strike against survivors is "deeply, deeply troubling"; President Donald Trump hosts a peace signing ceremony in Washington with the presidents of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he also promotes mineral exploration in those countries; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says Democrats will put up for a vote next week a clean 3 year extension of expiring Obamacare health insurance enhanced premium subsidies; bipartisan group of House Members release their own health care reform plan; Senate votes to overturn the Biden Administration's limits on oil & gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Muhammad Ali's widow, Lonnie Ali, testifies at a Congressional hearing on reforming the sport of boxing; President Trump & First Lady Melania Trump attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this unusually reflective classic Thanksgiving STDTY episode, let us interrogate the very notion of gratitude not as a sentimental garnish, but as a philosophical counterweight to the acquisitive frenzy that crests each year on Black Friday. We shall devote this episode of communal appreciation as a prelude for transactional spectacle, inviting listeners to consider the tension between reflective stillness and commercial velocity. On this Black Friday, consider this your meditation on what it means to be thankful amid the machinery of day-after-Thanksgiving-perpetual-consumption. Also? We want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Sh*t Headquarters! Follow the podcast on Insta: @shttheydonttellyou Follow Nikki on Insta: @NikkiLimo Follow Steve on Insta: @SteveGreeneComedy To visit our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/stikki To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/STDTYPodYouTube Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening, or by using this link: http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou If you want to support the show, and get all our episodes ad-free go to: https://stdty.supercast.tech/ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou To submit your questions/feedback, email us at: podcast@nikki.limo To call in with questions/feedback, leave us a voicemail at: (765) 734-0840 To watch more Nikki & Steve on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nikkilimo To watch more of Nikki talking about Poker: https://www.twitch.tv/trickniks To check out Nikki's Jewelry Line: https://kittensandcoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I have the authors of Letters from the Mountain Steve Chase and Brad Meiklejohn then at 53 minutes Dr Michael Mann joins to talk COP 30 and more Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout! Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Steve Chase A native of Connecticut, Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with an Earth Science Minor from the University of Hartford, and a Master of Public Administration from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration. He was the first Presidential Management Intern from the Barney School. Steve joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1990 as a Presidential Management Intern, where he worked on National Wildlife Refuge System, Migratory Bird, and Law Enforcement issues in Headquarters. In 1993 he joined the staff of the NCTC where he was deeply involved in the design and development of the NCTC campus and its operations. He later become Division Manager of Facility and Administrative Operations, Division Manager of Education and Outreach, and Division Manager of Training Support and Heritage. Steve was instrumental in the establishment of the Fish and Wildlife Service's national history/heritage programs, including development of the NCTC museum, exhibits, and archives. He has also served as the Financial Officer and Special Assistant to the Director at the NCTC. He is a member of Cohort 1 of the FWS Advanced Leadership Development Program, and received the Service's Heritage Award in 2018. Steve has been instrumental in a number of national-scope conservation initiatives and gatherings over the past two decades. He was a lead organizer of the National Dialogue on Children and Nature in 2006, an event that kickstarted the Connecting People to Nature Movement in America. He is a co-founder of the Student Climate and Conservation Congress (SC3) and the Native Youth Community Adaption and Leadership Congress, both of these youth leadership events have fostered a new cadre of young adult leaders in Conservation. Steve also co-organized a series of important national conservation history symposia, including the 1999 Leopold Historical Symposium, Rachel Carson Symposium, The Muries Symposium, and the 50th Anniversary of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Symposium, He co-edited proceedings documents on several of these events. In the past Steve has worked as a river guide in northwest Maine, as a backcountry caretaker for the Randolph Mountain Club in the northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire; a buyer and technical representative in the ski and climbing industry; a Legislative Fellow for the Connecticut State Legislature; a teacher and coach; and a municipal public works administrator. He also worked as a media specialist at the Talcott Mountain Science Center in Connecticut. Steve is the former Board Chair of The Murie Center in Moose, WY; is the founding President of the American Conservation Film Festival in Shepherdstown; and is the past President of the Unison Preservation Society. Non-work activities include river running, fishing, writing, playing mandolin and bass, going to live music shows, and spending time with his family. Steve resides in Middleburg, Virginia. Brad Meiklejohn Brad has represented The Conservation Fund in Alaska since 1994. He has completed hundreds of conservation projects across Alaska and the Western United States, including the dramatic removal of the Eklutna River Dam. Brad is currently leading the construction of a wildlife highway crossing near his family home in northern New Hampshire. Brad previously served as President of the Patagonia Land Trust, President of the American Packrafting Association, Associate Director of the Utah Avalanche Center and a board director of the Murie Center. Brad has been recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the National Land Protection Award and the National Wetlands Conservation Award, and he received the Olaus Murie Award from the Alaska Conservation Foundation. Brad is a wilderness explorer and birder who has traveled widely across Alaska and the world. Dr. Michael Mann is Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication. His research focuses on climate science and climate change. He was selected by Scientific American as one of the fifty leading visionaries in science and technology in 2002, was awarded the Hans Oeschger Medal of the European Geophysical Union in 2012. He made Bloomberg News' list of fifty most influential people in 2013. He has received the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education, the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate, the Award for Public Engagement with Science from the AAAS, the Climate Communication Prize from the American Geophysical Union and the Leo Szilard Award of the American Physical Society. He received the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2019 and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2020. He is a Fellow of the AGU, AMS, GSA, AAAS and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He is co-founder of RealClimate.org, author of more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, numerous op-eds and commentaries, and five books including Dire Predictions, The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars, The Madhouse Effect, The Tantrum that Saved the World, and The New Climate War. Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page
"For the first 10 minutes all we do is talk about the Wins of the week." -Corey Novascone The game of golf teaches life lessons. Our friend Corey Novascone regularly says "I owe everything to golf," and he follows through with that by passing on what he has learned so that young people can apply the disciplines in their lives. The First Tee of Wichita is avaiable to anyone, without questions. All they ask is that you do the work and live the principles-- you do not even have to be proficient at this dificult game! In the inaugural year of the First Tee Freater Wichita's permanent campus, Headquarters with learning and teaching facilities-- they have served larger and larger numbers of young poeple. It is a joy to talk golf, youth development and Slow Play on the ictpodcast.com with mulitiple-time State Chamionship Coach Corey Novascone. firsteegreaterwichita.org
An attack on a federal forces headquarters in northwest Pakistan has killed at least three security personnel and injured five others.
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new headquarter building is much different than the old headquarters, the Glass House, that had a top-down style with many offices and cubicles.
November 18, 2025 ~ Jennifer Kolstad, Ford's global design director, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the design of the massive new global headquarters in Dearborn. Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode of Beautiful and Bothered, Johnny and Kevin deinfluence some new makeup launches, and share their experience being invited to Tarte Cosmetics NYC Headquarters!Deinfluencing New Makeup: 5:28Tarte Storytime: 38:51
Remembrance Day past and present Snow Day goes to the World Series George is at world Headquarters. A cameo by T-warren snowdaypod@gmail.com @snowdaypod
You know how some spaces just make you feel excited to DO something? Whether it's a Cricut getting your wheels spinning with what-ifs, beautiful shelves of paint inviting you to decorate holiday pottery, or a giant stack of cookbooks suddenly causing you to wonder if it's time to fill the cookie jar, well-organized resources in a creative space can help bring out your creative side. Today, let's talk about how to choose and organize flexible resources for your ELA classroom, anytime you've got the budget and bandwidth. (Check out this post on how to use Donors Choose, if your budget is continuously falling short of your needs). Ooh, one more thing before we start. Throughout this podcast, I'm showcasing graphics and displays from the #evolvingEDdesign Toolkit, a vast free resource I made for you. You can grab it here. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Get my popular free hexagonal thinking digital toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! Links: The (Vast) Ed Design (Free) Toolkit: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/evolvingEDdesign The Do's and Don'ts of Donors Choose: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2019/01/the-dos-and-donts-of-donors-choose-for.html The Power of the Writing Makerspace: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2018/09/the-power-of-writing-makerspace-with.html The Ed Deck: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Ed-Deck-Lesson-Plan-Inspiration-ELA-Activities-and-Projects-Editable-5106443 Sources Considered, Consulted, and Cited for this Series & for the Toolkit: Abdaal, Ali. Feel Good Productivity. Celadon Books, 2023. "Aesthetics and Academic Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4 Accessed Oct. 21, 2025. Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Dintersmith, Ted. Documentary: Most Likely to Succeed. 2015. Dintersmith, Ted. What Schools Could Be. Princeton University Press, 2018. Doorley, Scott & Witthoft, Doorley. make space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration. John Wiley and Sons, 2012. "Exploring Google's Headquarters in San Francisco." Digiprith Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxGqbmFf9Qc. Accessed October 13, 2015. "High Tech High Virtual Tour." High Tech High Unboxed Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87xU9smFrj0 . Accessed October 15, 2025. "Inside YouTube's Biggest Office In America | Google's YouTube Headquarters Office Tour." The Roaming Jola Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P26fDfFBx8I . Accessed October 14, 2025. Novak, Katie. Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts. Cast Inc., 2023. Potash, Betsy. "Research-Based Practices to Ignite Creativity, with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle." The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, Episode 393. Pringle, Zorana Ivcevic. The Creativity Choice. Public Affairs, 2025. Ritchart, Ron and David Perkins. "Making Thinking Visible." Educational Leadership, February 2008, p.p. 57-61. https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/makingthinkingvisibleEL.pdf. Accessed October 13, 2025. Richardson, Carmen and Punya Mishra. "Scale: Support of Creativity in a Learning Environment," 2017. Accessed through Drive with permission. Richardson, Carmen and Punya Mishra. "Learning environments that support student creativity: Developing the SCALE." Thinking Skills and Creativity, Volume 27, March 2018, p.p. 45-54. Accessed online at https://doi-org.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/10.1016/j.tsc.2017.11.004, October 13, 2025. "Sensory Inquiry and Social Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtD_-k5QmOQ&list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4&index=2 Accessed Oct. 23, 2025. Stockman, Angela. Make Writing: 5 Strategies that turn Writer's Workshop into a Maker Space. Hack Learning Series, 2015. Terada, Yuki. "Do Fidgets help Students Focus?" Edutopia Online: https://www.edutopia.org/article/do-fidgets-help-students-focus/. Accessed 4 November 2025. Utley, Jeremy. "Masters of Creativity (Education Edition) #1: Input Obsession (Design Thinking)." Stanford d.School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LosDd3Q0yQw . Accessed October 15, 2025. Utley, Jeremy and Kathryn Segovia. "Masters of Creativity: Updating the Creative Operating System (Design Thinking)." Stanford d.School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggza7df7N7Y&t=2233s. Accessed October 17, 2025. "What is Curriculum and Where Might we Find It?" Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_UhGATVwM&list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4&index=1 Accessed Oct. 23, 2025.
The longest government shutdown in US History has entered its 43rd day. And the House is expected to vote today on a resolution to reopen the government. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg explains what services have been affected. Another Kennedy might be coming to Congress. JFK's grandson announced he is running for a House seat in 2026. Jack Schlossberg has entered the crowded field to replace outgoing Representative Jerry Nadler from New York. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg has more. A major civil rights organization, the National Urban League, is returning to Harlem with a new first-class headquarters and empowerment center. WFUVs Sienna Reinders takes us to the ribbon-cutting. A high school curriculum connects students with the inspiring stories of members of ethnic and religious minorities whose accomplishments have been hidden from traditional American history. It's called Hidden Voices, and today New York City Public School officials announced the latest edition of the curriculum. WFUV's Frank Spicuzza tells us about the new focus. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Frank Spicuzza Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Today we talk about the problems that we focused on solving when developing and continuing to develop the How to Hardscape Headquarters Software!How to Hardscape Headquarters
The other day I found myself walking through a parking garage stairwell in Iowa City, and I realized they were using the same scent design as the local mall in Bratislava where we used to live. Half-shocked, half-amused, I climbed the cement stairs as I remembered riding the escalator through the same subtle scent cloud two years ago. The memory was visceral. Though we don't always think about it, our sensory experiences have a strong impact on how we feel and how we work. I do my best work in a situation where I feel comfortable. In fact, I generally prefer not to work at home because step one, for me, to working at home is often to clean the entire house, put music on, light a candle, pick flowers, make tea, etc. and so I spent an hour prepping to work before I do anything. I bet you've already put considerable time and effort into making your classroom a space where you feel comfortable and where students feel welcome. Today isn't about changing any of that; it's just about finding small places where you might be able to tune your sensory dashboard in class to make it work even better for you and your kiddos. By thinking specifically about the five senses - just like we have students do in their writing - you can find easy wins to make the workspace more welcoming, energizing, and comfortable for everyone inside. Throughout this podcast, and all the ones in this series, I'm showcasing graphics and displays from the #evolvingEDdesign Toolkit, a vast free resource I made for you. You can grab it here: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/evolvingEDdesign Please share your classroom design stories, questions, photos and ideas with the #evolvingEDdesign hashtag across platforms so we can continue the conversation off the pod! Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Snag three free weeks of community-building attendance question slides Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! Links Mentioned: Edutopia Article on Fidgets Scottish Castle Fireplace Video Nasa Space Images Video Fun Stanford d.School Timer for Class Work (one of many they've created!) Sources Considered, Consulted, and Cited for this Series & for the Toolkit: Abdaal, Ali. Feel Good Productivity. Celadon Books, 2023. "Aesthetics and Academic Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4 Accessed Oct. 21, 2025. Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Dintersmith, Ted. Documentary: Most Likely to Succeed. 2015. Dintersmith, Ted. What Schools Could Be. Princeton University Press, 2018. Doorley, Scott & Witthoft, Doorley. make space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration. John Wiley and Sons, 2012. "Exploring Google's Headquarters in San Francisco." Digiprith Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxGqbmFf9Qc. Accessed October 13, 2015. "High Tech High Virtual Tour." High Tech High Unboxed Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87xU9smFrj0 . Accessed October 15, 2025. "Inside YouTube's Biggest Office In America | Google's YouTube Headquarters Office Tour." The Roaming Jola Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P26fDfFBx8I . Accessed October 14, 2025. Novak, Katie. Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts. Cast Inc., 2023. Potash, Betsy. "Research-Based Practices to Ignite Creativity, with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle." The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, Episode 393. Pringle, Zorana Ivcevic. The Creativity Choice. Public Affairs, 2025. Ritchart, Ron and David Perkins. "Making Thinking Visible." Educational Leadership, February 2008, p.p. 57-61. https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/makingthinkingvisibleEL.pdf. Accessed October 13, 2025. Richardson, Carmen and Punya Mishra. "Scale: Support of Creativity in a Learning Environment," 2017. Accessed through Drive with permission. Richardson, Carmen and Punya Mishra. "Learning environments that support student creativity: Developing the SCALE." Thinking Skills and Creativity, Volume 27, March 2018, p.p. 45-54. Accessed online at https://doi-org.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/10.1016/j.tsc.2017.11.004, October 13, 2025. "Sensory Inquiry and Social Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtD_-k5QmOQ&list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4&index=2 Accessed Oct. 23, 2025. Stockman, Angela. Make Writing: 5 Strategies that turn Writer's Workshop into a Maker Space. Hack Learning Series, 2015. Terada, Yuki. "Do Fidgets help Students Focus?" Edutopia Online: https://www.edutopia.org/article/do-fidgets-help-students-focus/. Accessed 4 November 2025. Utley, Jeremy. "Masters of Creativity (Education Edition) #1: Input Obsession (Design Thinking)." Stanford d.School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LosDd3Q0yQw . Accessed October 15, 2025. Utley, Jeremy and Kathryn Segovia. "Masters of Creativity: Updating the Creative Operating System (Design Thinking)." Stanford d.School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggza7df7N7Y&t=2233s. Accessed October 17, 2025. "What is Curriculum and Where Might we Find It?" Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_UhGATVwM&list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4&index=1 Accessed Oct. 23, 2025.
The new Rumps & Bumps jersey just dropped! Check out afterpartyinc.com. We are live from the HQ the Lounge on Cincy Nasty Street! GDollaSign joins us as he brings some of his bartenders on and we ask them some tuff horny questions and we find out which one of them is the most toxic. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty
This episode was recorded in 2021.Dafna Tachover is an attorney licensed in both New York and Israel, with an MBA, and possesses a robust technology background in wireless networks and infrastructure from her service as a Telecommunications and Computers Officer in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), where she commanded the computer centre of the IDF's Operations Centre and its Headquarters.She founded We Are The Evidence (which no longer exists), an advocacy organisation focused on electromagnetic hypersensitivity and wireless radiation harms, and served as the director of the 5G & Wireless Harms Project at Children's Health Defence (CHD).
The 54th running of the New York City Marathon is shaping up to be a great one. The women's race features four of the most exciting road racers on the scene today, all duking it out for claim to the title of world's top active marathoner. The high-quality men's field looks wide open, and the masters battle between two of the sport's GOATs is sure to keep things interesting. And you can always count on the million-plus spectators lining the streets of all five boroughs to bring unmatched energy to the race.With a forecast calling for pretty ideal conditions—low-40º temps at the start, a high that shouldn't exceed the mid-50s, and gentle breezes—the weather shouldn't slow things down too much; that's a job for the notoriously challenging course.Not counting the Sydney Marathon, which only joined the World Marathon Major ranks this August, New York City boasts the slowest course records of all WMMs. (The men's record of 2:04:58 was run by Tamirat Tola in 2023, and Margaret Okayo set the women's mark of 2:22:31 way back in 2003.) If the other non-Boston WMMs have a tendency to become time-trial-like races of pure attrition, NYC is more often a tactical affair, albeit one with plenty of bridge-induced attrition!HOW TO WATCH: The professional women's field is scheduled to start at 8:35am ET, with the men following at 9:05am. From there, the civilian fields will get underway on a rolling basis, beginning at 9:10am.Coverage of the race will begin a bit earlier, at 8:00am, and will conclude at 11:30am. You can tune in via New York's ABC 7 if you're local, or ESPN2 if you're not in the Tri-State area. Additionally, ABC7NY.com will stream live from the finish line from 10:30am until 6:00pm, should you want to watch a particular athlete cross it.The HOKA Flagship store will host CITIUS MAG's coverage of the elite races. Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, and Aisha Praught Leer as they bring you their commentary, analysis, and humor on our LIVE watchalong on Sunday morning.____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram + Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram + Aisha Praught Leer | @aishapraughtleer on InstagramProduced by: Mac Fleet | @macfleet on Instagram + Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr on Instagram____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSHOKA: CITIUS MAG is proud to partner with HOKA for another year of programming out of the HOKA flagship store at 579 5th Avenue, including: giveaways of commemorative HOKA x NYC 2025 merchandise including shirts, tote bags, and more; an easy run with Sofar Sounds + secret concert experience, tonight at 6:00pm; and opportunities to test and shop the HOKA Mach X 3 and the Rocket X 3. HOKA will also have a hub at the marathon expo. Plus, the HOKA Flagship store will host CITIUS MAG's coverage of the elite races. Register or get more details for all of the events here.
Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo, Japan
"Get your hands dirty: credibility in Japan is built in the field, not the boardroom". "Bridges beat barriers: headquarters alignment turns local problems into solvable projects". "Make people proud: structured "poster sessions" spark ownership, ideas and nemawashi". "Decisions at the edge: push market choices to those closest to customers, then coach". "Trust travels: clear logic, calm feedback, and consistency convert caution into commitment". Belgian-born power-electronics engineer turned global executive, Erwin Yseijin leads Semikron Danfoss in Japan with more than three decades across Japan, Germany, and Taiwan. Beginning as a hardware engineer in switch-mode power supplies and motor drives, he joined a Japanese semiconductor firm in Munich in 1989 and relocated to Japan in 1992, learning operations, production planning, quotations, and logistics from the inside. Subsequent leadership roles at Infineon included Japan and a five-year post-merger integration in Taiwan overseeing ~50 R&D engineers and close OEM relationships across PCs, routers, and wireless. After a gallium-nitride startup stint in Dresden, he joined Semikron, later Semikron Danfoss, leading APAC reorganisation, factory consolidation, and a direct-plus-distribution sales model, before becoming Japan President. Fluent in the technical, commercial, and cultural languages of the region, he specialises in aligning headquarters and local teams, and in building pragmatic, customer-led organisations in Japan. Erwin Yasvin exemplifies the hands-on leader who earns trust in Japan by showing up where problems live. His credo—"get your hands dirty"—is not metaphorical. When customers escalate issues, he goes with sales to uncover root causes and secure head-office commitments on the spot. That credibility shortens cycles in a market where 100% quality is table stakes and where the service "extra mile" extends even a decade beyond a nominal warranty. A European by training and temperament, he learned Japanese corporate practice from the inside in the early 1990s, when multilayered hierarchies still defined decision flow. Rather than railing against the pyramid, he mined its upside: leaders who rise through layers bring practical judgement and empathy for shop-floor realities. Yet he also streamlined speed by bridging headquarters and Japan—translating commercial logic, technical constraints, and customer detail into decisions the field can act on. He builds voice and pride through "poster sessions": monthly forums where team members present customers, markets, wins, and bottlenecks to peers. That design triggers nemawashi—quiet pre-alignment—and fosters cross-functional curiosity. By picking one or two ideas from each session and ensuring execution, he turns speaking up into visible impact. Decision rights sit with those closest to the market. Each salesperson owns one or two verticals—motor drives, wind, solar, energy storage, UPS—with accountability for target customers, competitive intel, product needs, and pricing. Headquarters supports with budgets for samples and after-warranty analysis, signalling trust with money. Where ambiguity or urgency is high—such as the 2022 exchange-rate shock—he decomposes the "working package" into digestible actions, avoiding paralysis. Mistakes are coached privately and framed as leadership accountability: if an error occurred, expectations weren't clear enough. Monthly one-on-ones, written agendas, and evidence-led conversations establish a durable logic chain that travels across language boundaries. Culture-wise, he neither copies a Japanese firm nor imposes a foreign pace. Instead, he articulates values—efficient workdays, transparent processes, skill development—while adapting compensation to local norms through a hybrid bonus model that blends guaranteed and performance-tied elements. Asked how outsiders should lead in Japan, Yasvin stresses credibility, example, and constancy: be present in the hard moments, don't over-promise, and speak in clear, digestible steps. In a country where consensus and detail orientation are prized, leaders win by aligning logic with respect—turning caution into momentum without sacrificing quality. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Japan blends layered hierarchies with high expectations for managers to understand field-level problems. Leaders gain status less by slogan and more by track record. Consensus is built through nemawashi and formalised via ringi-sho, with detail-rich documentation that honours uncertainty avoidance while preserving quality. The upside of layers is decision empathy; the downside can be speed—unless leaders bridge across functions and headquarters. Why do global executives struggle? Many push headquarters logic without translating it into local realities: customer expectations of zero defects; service beyond written warranty; and process fidelity (e.g., traceability standards) that must integrate into Japanese customers' own systems. Leaders also misread how "pride" shows up—quietly, not publicly—and miss mechanisms (like poster sessions) that let people contribute without confrontation. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Not exactly; it's uncertainty-averse. When leaders clarify the "box" and broaden it gradually, teams will step forward. Decomposing problems (e.g., FX pass-through frameworks) turns ambiguity into executable steps. Decision intelligence—structured data, clear thresholds, defined triggers—reduces uncertainty and enables action without violating quality norms. What leadership style actually works? Lead by example; be visibly present at customer flashpoints. Push decisions to the edge (market owners), back them with budgets, and coach in private. Use structured forums to surface ideas, then implement a few to prove that speaking up matters. Keep corporate values intact (efficient workdays, skill building) while tuning incentives to local practice. How can technology help? Operational dashboards that tie customer issues to root-cause analytics, plus digital twins of power-module reliability and logistics flows, elevate conversations from anecdote to evidence. Traceability systems aligned to global standards reduce manual re-entry and delays, while decision thresholds (e.g., FX bands) automate price updates and ensure fair, consistent application. Does language proficiency matter? Helpful, not decisive. Clear logic, written agendas, data, and diagrams travel farther than perfect grammar. Leaders who frame problems visually, confirm next actions, and close the loop consistently can overcome linguistic gaps, while continuing to study Japanese accelerates trust and nuance. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? Credibility compounds. Show up in the hard moments, keep promises small and solid, convert ideas into implementation, and protect quality while increasing speed through better alignment. Over time, trust becomes a structural advantage with customers and within the team. About the Author Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.
In this special episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer is LIVE! at Google's Headquarters in Chicago for Collegis Education's DisruptED event, providing highlights from six in-depth interviews with nine leaders in higher ed, technology, data, market analysis, and research. We begin by hearing from Kim Fahey, the CEO of Collegis, who provides some framing about the role her team plays providing managed services to schools trying to leverage technology, data and innovation in new and relevant ways. Kim kicks things off and helps frame the context and the conversations that follow. Then Mike interviews Charles Elliott from Google and Matt Lachey from Collegis about how Google's AI capabilities can transform higher ed delivery, rethinking textbooks, providing real-time translation, and reimagining what AI-powered learning might look like. From there, we catch up with Casey Evans and Amanda Gulley from EdPlus at ASU about the genuinely disruptive work Michael Crow and team are continuing to do at scale and what can be learned from their example. Phil Hill is a Higher Ed Blogger, Speaker, and Market Analyst, who joins Mike to share his unique takes on the current state of the higher ed market, the unique opportunities of this turbulent moment, and the profound impact and potential of AI on the space. Don't miss it! Dan Antonson heads up data engineering for Collegis and shares his insights and takes on how to get higher ed caught up and ready from a systems abd data perspective so that higher ed leaders can truly leverage the transformative capabilities that are emerging with AI and more. And then we conclude by exploring new research on Retention with Jim Fong and Tracy Chapman as we wrap up an incredible "lightning round" on the future of education from an intense and productive Fall day in Chicago. Thanks to Alyssa Miller, Wes Catlett-Miller and the teams at Collegis and Google for helping make this episode a reality. Be on the lookout for the full interviews in upcoming episodes of Trending in Ed and as we light up the new Trending in Higher Ed feed in coming months. Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcast. Rate and review us and spread the word so we can continue to dive into what's new and emerging from the world of education. 00:00 Mike's Introduction 01:37 Kim Fahey 05:03 Charles Elliott and Matt Lachey 09:36 Casey Evans and Amanda Gulley 14:04 Phil Hill 18:54 Dan Antonson 23:04 Tracy Chapman and Jim Fong
On October 1st, at HC Group's Headquarters in London, host Paul Chapman interviewed Colin Bryce and Adi Imsirovic about their new book – Rivers of Money - in front of an invited audience of 100 friends, former colleagues and industry veterans. Why did they write the book, what stories and insights stand out and who received a pickled pig's head at their desk (it later transpired the sender was in the audience)? Which other stories had to be left on the cutting room floor and what are the biggest risks the industry faces today and in the future? If you want to know about future events, sign up at https://www.hcgroup.global/newslettersignup
Current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency, employees rallied in front of FEMA headquarters on Friday. They were protesting staffing cuts and other changes at FEMA, they say, make the agency less ready to handle a major disaster for more on Friday's rally, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Penn State Wrestling takes a trip to Euro Optic HQ in Muncy, Pennsylvania, where two powerhouses meet! This exciting tour showcases the Nittany Lions exploring cutting-edge gear, sharing their passion for the outdoors, and highlighting their shared values of excellence and performance.Learn more about our partners at EuroOptics: https://www.eurooptic.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorGa66JDZosLz7YKD40yLuz4aHkDVnTnbRBBSEbcrXFiavsXoBzFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#collegewrestling #prowrestling #ncaa #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #wrestling #hunting #gear
In this episode, we're heading deep into the muggy heart of Florida — into the swamps, forests, and backroads most people only see from the safety of an airboat. Out here, under the cover of night and cypress moss, something moves through the shadows. Something big. Something that hundreds of people claim to have seen over the last two centuries — but science still refuses to acknowledge.We're talking about the Florida Skunk Ape — the Sunshine State's answer to Bigfoot, and one of the most unsettling mysteries still hiding in America's wilderness.You might think Florida's too developed for anything unknown to stay hidden. But across generations, the reports haven't stopped. Law enforcement officers, hunters, families, and veterans have all described seeing the same thing: a massive, hair-covered figure with glowing red eyes and a smell so strong it made their stomachs turn.These aren't campfire tales — they're official reports, eyewitness accounts, and in some cases, physical evidence collected by people who had everything to lose and nothing to gain by speaking up.We'll explore nearly 200 years of sightings and encounters, from frontier settlers in the early 1800s who described “man-sized monkeys” raiding fishing camps, to the terrifying 1929 incident at the Perky Bat Tower, where something powerful enough to shake a thirty-foot structure drove out every bat inside. We'll look at the case of two Palm Beach County deputies in the 1970s — both seasoned outdoorsmen — who came face to face with a seven-foot creature while investigating livestock attacks. They even recovered hair samples caught on a barbed wire fence. You'll also hear about the Vietnam veteran who, in 1977, watched an eight-foot creature emerge from the mangroves behind his home and was so shaken that he cleared thirty feet of brush from around his property just to sleep at night. And then there are the photographs. In 2000, an elderly woman in Sarasota County sent two chilling images to the sheriff's office, showing what appeared to be a reddish-brown, ape-like creature crouched behind her backyard. The so-called Myakka Photos are still being analyzed and debated over two decades later.We'll talk about Dave Shealy, the man who's dedicated his life to proving the Skunk Ape exists — running his Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in the heart of the Everglades. His 2000 video footage of a creature running through the swamp is still one of the most-watched cryptid videos online. But this episode goes deeper than the sightings.We're asking why so many people — trained law enforcement officers, hunters, and locals — believe they've seen something that modern science says shouldn't exist. We'll dive into the psychology, the skepticism, the cultural roots of the legend, and even the Seminole people's stories of Esti Capcaki, the “tall hairy man” that predates European settlement by centuries.By the end of this episode, you'll feel the humid air, hear the buzz of the swamp at night, and maybe understand why so many Floridians won't step foot into certain parts of the wilderness after dark. This isn't just another campfire tale. This is a journey through real encounters, credible witnesses, and the enduring mystery of something hiding out there in the heart of Florida's wild places.Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode might just make you slow down a little the next time you're driving through the backroads of the Everglades after sunset — especially if you see a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you from the tree line.This is the episode the swamp doesn't want you to hear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.
Wandering Works for Us PodcastDate: 13 October 2025Title: Tomar, Portugal: City of TemplarsSummary of EpisodeJoin us as we wander through the enchanting medieval city of Tomar, Portugal — one of our favorite destinations in Central Portugal! Steeped in history, Tomar is best known for its fascinating connection to the Knights Templar and the magnificent Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In this episode, we go beyond the famous Templar Castle and explore the many other gems that make Tomar so special — from the Tomar Synagogue and the scenic Nabão River Park to the city's delicious local cuisine and the colorful Festa dos Tabuleiros, one of Portugal's most unique traditional festivals.We wrap up our journey with a visit to the stunning Almourol Castle and the Contemporary Art Museum in Vila Nova da Barquinha, rounding out an unforgettable adventure through Portugal's Templar Route.Key TopicsHow far is Tomar from Lisbon?Headquarters of the TemplarsA short history of the Templars as we know itTomar's Templar Castle and Convent of Christ[10:55] Nabão River Park[14:02] Le P'tit fraçais–(a little French) is the pastry shop[15:20] Synagogue and Jewish Museum[17:15] Igreja São João Baptista [18:45] Taverna Antiqua[20:00] Insensato Café and Livraria[21:30] Festa do Tabuleiros or festival of trays–correction– it is every 4 years, not every year [23:40] Almoural Castle[Museum in Vila Nova BarquinhaWhat Tomar feels like What's up nextImportant Links To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places, and feel free to email us at wandering@wwforus.comLike what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!InstagramFacebookTiktokYouTubeLooking for a tour guide in Portugal? I have a whole list!Blog posts for this episode: Tomar, Convent of ChristGoogle Map of all places listedThanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media, and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!RESOURCES & LINKSWe love discussing our adventures on our podcast, but we also share personal travel experiences on our Substack, and we're now also on Flipboard. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations
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We're back! We've officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop us a line, head to brainson.org. The best way to keep us going is to join Smarty Pass or donate here: https://brainson.supercast.com. Thank you!
We're back! We've officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop us a line, head to brainson.org. The best way to keep us going is to join Smarty Pass or donate here: https://brainson.supercast.com. Thank you!See Smash Boom Best LIVE in Princeton, NJ!Join us at the McCarter Theatre for a live, in-person version of Smash Boom Best, an award winning podcast for kids and families! Each live show takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets the audience decide which is best. Host Molly Bloom moderates a debate between two performers who make their case using facts fueled by jokes, physical comedy, and the occasional song and dance. At the end, the audience votes for the winner and crowns the Smash Boom Best – all while learning how to defend their own opinions and make the strongest arguments for their case. While we are in town, we are throwing a Smash Boom Spectacular Party right after the live show and YOU are invited! This won't be just any party. You will get to meet host Molly Bloom and our debaters. They'll be playing games with you, singing songs, answering your questions, and posing for photos. Plus, you'll get to take home an awesome, one-of-a kind Smash Boom Best goodie bag. You can gain access to this SBSP (Smash Boom Spectacular Party) by purchasing a VIP ticket* when you make your purchase. See you there!DETAILS & TICKETSMcCarter Theatre CenterOctober 26, 2025 at 3:00pm ET91 University PlacePrinceton, NJ 08540Buy Tickets Here
We're back! We've officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop us a line, head to brainson.org. The best way to keep us going is to join Smarty Pass or donate here: https://brainson.supercast.com. Thank you!See Smash Boom Best LIVE in Princeton, NJ!Join us at the McCarter Theatre for a live, in-person version of Smash Boom Best, an award winning podcast for kids and families! Each live show takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets the audience decide which is best. Host Molly Bloom moderates a debate between two performers who make their case using facts fueled by jokes, physical comedy, and the occasional song and dance. At the end, the audience votes for the winner and crowns the Smash Boom Best – all while learning how to defend their own opinions and make the strongest arguments for their case. While we are in town, we are throwing a Smash Boom Spectacular Party right after the live show and YOU are invited! This won't be just any party. You will get to meet host Molly Bloom and our debaters. They'll be playing games with you, singing songs, answering your questions, and posing for photos. Plus, you'll get to take home an awesome, one-of-a kind Smash Boom Best goodie bag. You can gain access to this SBSP (Smash Boom Spectacular Party) by purchasing a VIP ticket* when you make your purchase. See you there!DETAILS & TICKETSMcCarter Theatre CenterOctober 26, 2025 at 3:00pm ET91 University PlacePrinceton, NJ 08540Buy Tickets Here
We're back! We've officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop us a line, head to brainson.org. The best way to keep us going is to join Smarty Pass or donate here: https://brainson.supercast.com. Thank you!See Smash Boom Best LIVE in Princeton, NJ!Join us at the McCarter Theatre for a live, in-person version of Smash Boom Best, an award winning podcast for kids and families! Each live show takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets the audience decide which is best. Host Molly Bloom moderates a debate between two performers who make their case using facts fueled by jokes, physical comedy, and the occasional song and dance. At the end, the audience votes for the winner and crowns the Smash Boom Best – all while learning how to defend their own opinions and make the strongest arguments for their case. While we are in town, we are throwing a Smash Boom Spectacular Party right after the live show and YOU are invited! This won't be just any party. You will get to meet host Molly Bloom and our debaters. They'll be playing games with you, singing songs, answering your questions, and posing for photos. Plus, you'll get to take home an awesome, one-of-a kind Smash Boom Best goodie bag. You can gain access to this SBSP (Smash Boom Spectacular Party) by purchasing a VIP ticket* when you make your purchase. See you there!DETAILS & TICKETSMcCarter Theatre CenterOctober 26, 2025 at 3:00pm ET91 University PlacePrinceton, NJ 08540Buy Tickets Here
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In this episode, Jared & Stephen are recording live from Tokyo, Japan where they're visiting Canon Inc's official headquarters and lens factory! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 169! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011