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Hey action movie fans, ready for a wild ride back to the days of high adventure? Join Kevin and Eric on 6° of Schwarzenegger as we dive deep into the 1992 cult classic Universal Soldier! This Van Damme and Lundgren showdown is packed with epic stunts, sci-fi vibes, and pure 90s action goodness. In this episode, we're tearing into Universal Soldier, directed by Roland Emmerich, where Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren face off as reanimated super-soldiers. From the gritty Vietnam opener to the explosive Hoover Dam sequence, we cover the stunts, the cast, and the behind-the-scenes magic that made this film a Blockbuster staple. Expect laughs, bourbon, and a box of wine as we share our love for 80s and 90s action flicks!We break down why Universal Soldier holds up with its practical effects and star power. From Van Damme's iconic accent to Lundgren's chilling villain turn, we unpack the performances.Perfect for fans of Terminator 2, Rambo, and other action classics.Discover fun facts, like the film's Arizona golf course “jungle” and its unique cargo plane!0:00 - Intro: Days of High Adventure0:23 - Welcome to 6° of Schwarzenegger1:43 - Introducing Universal Soldier (1992)1:58 - Childhood Memories of the Film3:09 - Van Damme and Lundgren's Epic Co-Starring Role5:26 - Stunt Work and Practical Effects6:13 - Roland Emmerich's Directorial Debut in America11:56 - Cast Breakdown: Van Damme, Lundgren, and Allie Walker15:14 - Vietnam Opener: Gritty Action and Ear Necklaces26:06 - Hoover Dam Terrorist Attack Sequence6° of Schwarzenegger is your go-to podcast for deep dives into the best (and cheesiest) action movies of the 80s and 90s. We're all about celebrating the larger-than-life heroes, epic stunts, and nostalgic vibes of the genre.Next Episode: We're diving deeper into Universal Soldier—stay tuned for wild plot twists and an alternate ending! #UniversalSoldier #ActionMovies #VanDamme #DolphLundgren #90sNostalgia
I'm a digital cartographer by trade, and honestly, the last two, three, four presentations have been incredible. Maps, historically, they do really two things, and we've really seen an amazing amount of the first: understanding our world. But historically, maps weren't just about understanding. They were also about creating, about building, about shaping the built environment around us. They help us plan cities, do trade, fight wars and maintain peace. And as we've digitized these maps, you've seen them fit into our pocket. Things that used to take entire libraries, reams of paper, are now in our pocket or in our eyes.我的职业是数字制图师，说实话，过去两三四场的演讲都令人惊叹。历史上，地图主要有两个作用，我们刚刚看到的大部分内容都集中在第一个：帮助我们理解这个世界。但从历史上看，地图并不仅仅是用来理解的，它们也是用来创造、建设以及塑造我们周围的人造环境的。它们帮助我们规划城市、发展贸易、打仗与维持和平。随着地图的数字化，它们已经从纸张变成了装进口袋的东西。曾经需要整座图书馆和成堆纸张的内容，如今就在我们的口袋里，甚至就在我们眼前。But as we move from the information age into the cybernetic age, an era dominated by the application of robotics and artificial intelligence to the physical world, cartography needs to change. It's not enough to collaborate in a digital world. The challenge in front of us is really to take those technologies and to use them to build physically. And for the first time in history, we have the remote sensing capacity on orbit and the technology to process all of the data into a dynamic, living replica of the physical Earth inside of a computer -- what we call the “Living Globe.” You can think of this as a sandbox, a place where you can take the digital representation of our Earth and combine it with a physical representation on the ground, and go back and forth so that sensors can show you what's actually happening in real-time.但当我们从信息时代迈入控制论时代——一个以机器人和人工智能应用于物理世界为主导的时代——制图学也必须随之改变。仅在数字世界中协作已经不够了。我们面临的真正挑战，是将这些技术用于现实世界的物理建设。历史上第一次，我们拥有了在轨遥感能力，以及处理所有数据的技术，能在计算机中构建一个动态、活生生的地球复制体——我们称之为“活地球”。你可以把它想象成一个沙盒，一个能将数字地球与地面实景相结合、并实现实时互联的空间，让传感器告诉我们现实中正在发生什么。Let's make that real. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles wildfires devastated Southern California. Many of us were personally impacted or know someone who was. Satellite imagery and mapping played a critical role in understanding the impact of that devastation, guiding first responders and shining a spotlight on the destruction that happened. But it's not enough just to look, to observe, to react. What's been nagging me since then is that what LA needed, it wasn't satellite imagery, it was water. Large-scale infrastructure projects, megaprojects, rapid response systems with firefighting robots that would be able to take out the fire before it started.让我们回到现实。今年早些时候，洛杉矶的野火重创了南加州。我们当中许多人都受到影响，或认识受灾的人。卫星图像和地图在理解这场灾难的破坏程度、引导救援人员、聚焦受灾区域方面发挥了关键作用。但仅仅观测、记录、反应是远远不够的。从那时起，一直让我耿耿于怀的是：洛杉矶真正需要的不是卫星图像，而是水。是大型基础设施项目，是可以在火灾爆发前就扑灭火势的消防机器人组成的快速响应系统，是超级工程。This used to be how we thought. 200 years ago, we were a civilization of builders with a culture of action. We built the Erie Canal, the transcontinental railroad, the Hoover Dam -- megaprojects that fundamentally reshaped our Earth, our physical world. But these projects had devastating ramifications. Unable to predict their impact and know what the results would be, we retreated into the virtual world, a world of iPhones and personal computers dominated by individualism. The problem is: the problems of the 21st century, they're fundamentally physical. They're problems of moving atoms. When you think about climate change, energy abundance,housingaffordability, global security, these are problems that require regaining a builder's spirit and starting to act upon the physical world once again.过去我们就是这样思考的。200年前，我们是一个建设型文明，拥有行动至上的文化。我们修建了伊利运河、横贯大陆的铁路、胡佛大坝——这些超级工程从根本上改造了地球和物理世界。但这些工程也带来了毁灭性的后果。由于无法预测它们的影响和后果，我们退缩到了虚拟世界，一个被iPhone和个人电脑主导的个人主义世界中。问题是：21世纪的问题本质上是物理性的，是关于如何移动原子的难题。无论是气候变化、能源充足、住房可负担性，还是全球安全，这些问题都需要我们重新找回建设者的精神，重新在现实世界中采取行动。What we've done is we've taken dozens and dozens of different data sets. We've fused them together into a dynamic and living representation of the Earth. By pulling these into an ontology so that computers and people can interact with them together, we can programmatically start identifying patterns so that we can delegate the monitoring of those patterns to a computer.我们所做的是把几十种不同的数据集合并在一起，融合成一个动态的、活生生的地球表示。通过将这些数据整合进一个本体系统，让计算机与人类共同理解和交互，我们就可以通过程序识别出其中的模式，并将这些模式的监测任务交由计算机完成。
What if the answer to today's concrete durability and sustainability challenges isn't new—but something we left behind decades ago? In Episode #129 of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett talks with Joseph E. Thomas, Executive Director of the Natural Pozzolan Association, about a material used in the Hoover Dam and Roman aqueducts: natural pozzolans. Joseph explains how these natural pozzolans are making a quiet comeback and why they may deserve another look. What You'll Learn: - What exactly are natural pozzolans, and how do they compare to fly ash? - Can natural pozzolans genuinely enhance concrete durability? - Why have iconic structures like the Pantheon and Hoover Dam relied on natural pozzolans? - What are the realistic limitations, such as water demand and regional availability? - How natural pozzolans stack up against traditional cement and fly ash. - Emerging trends and the growing role of activated pozzolans in construction. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Understanding Natural Pozzolans 07:30 - Historical Examples & Real-World Performance 14:05 - Benefits vs. Limitations in Today's Market 20:20 - Challenges: Water Demand & Availability 27:50 - Where Natural Pozzolans Fit in Future Projects 33:15 - Summary & Closing Thoughts ============================= Take Your Knowledge Further – Join Concrete Logic Academy! Gain access to expert video lessons, live Q&As, and professional development hours (PDHs). Learn what textbooks won't teach you. Start Learning: https://www.concretelogicacademy.com Support the Podcast – Be Part of the Concrete Revolution! Help us keep the Concrete Logic Podcast going strong. Your donation helps the entire concrete community get better and smarter. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/donate Want your company to sponsor the podcast? Learn how: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/p/partner-with-concrete-logic-podcast/ Guest Information: Joseph E. Thomas Executive Director, Natural Pozzolan Association Website: https://www.naturalpozzolan.org Email: info@pozzolan.org Producer: Jodi Tandett Music by: Mike Dunton (Instagram: @Mike_Dunton) Stay Connected & Watch More! Host: Seth Tandett Email: seth@concretelogicpodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT & SHARE for more concrete truth bombs.
Can the AI boom sustain current valuations, or is a reckoning coming? Lance Roberts examines how AI and Big Tech investing trends are shaping portfolios, whether rising interest rates will derail Tech stock market outlook, and the growing risks of regulation impact on Big Tech from Washington to Brussels. Markets are still flirting with all-time highs. Lance shares the latest Roberts Family Saga, and his Coldplay strategy. Is investor exuberance getting out of hand? Options expiring within 24-hours are at an all-time high: This is not hedging, this is pure betting. Lance discusses anticipated spending for AI, and identifies associated debt as productive (think, Hoover Dam) vs non-productive (entitlements), which is dis-inflationary. Buuy backs are a poor (non-productive) use of capital. * NOTE: The Real Investment Show will be 100% digital starting Monday, August 4, 2025. Please be sure you're SUBSCRIBED here to catch each episode! SEG-1: Mega-cap Earnings Preview SEG-2a: Another Roberts Family Saga & Coldplay SEG-2b: Market Exuberance is Getting Out of Hand SEG-3a: Paramount & Colbert Kill The Late Show SEG-3b: No Concerns for Market Correction...yet SEG-4: Productive Debt vs Stock Buy Backs Hosted by RIA Advisors RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnE_SxbFc0c&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The Magnificent Seven Are Mediocre" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-magnificent-seven-are-mediocre/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Prepare Now for Correction," is here: https://youtu.be/VDnRZFc0Hpw ------- Our previous show is here: "Money Scripts & Credit Scores," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaEHi-fSbuQ&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Register for our next Candid Coffee, "Savvy Social Security Planning," August 23, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/pbx9RwqV8cjF ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Retail Speculation Is Back With A Vengeance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/retail-speculation-is-back-with-a-vengeance/ "Company Buybacks Are Surging" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/company-buybacks-are-surging/ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRally #MarketRisk #MarketCorrection #MovingAverages #GravitationalPull #RiskManagement #PortfolioRisk #PortfolioManagement #BigTech #TechStocks #ArtificialIntelligence #FAANG #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing
Can the AI boom sustain current valuations, or is a reckoning coming? Lance Roberts examines how AI and Big Tech investing trends are shaping portfolios, whether rising interest rates will derail Tech stock market outlook, and the growing risks of regulation impact on Big Tech from Washington to Brussels. Markets are still flirting with all-time highs. Lance shares the latest Roberts Family Saga, and his Coldplay strategy. Is investor exuberance getting out of hand? Options expiring within 24-hours are at an all-time high: This is not hedging, this is pure betting. Lance discusses anticipated spending for AI, and identifies associated debt as productive (think, Hoover Dam) vs non-productive (entitlements), which is dis-inflationary. Buuy backs are a poor (non-productive) use of capital. * NOTE: The Real Investment Show will be 100% digital starting Monday, August 4, 2025. Please be sure you're SUBSCRIBED here to catch each episode! SEG-1: Mega-cap Earnings Preview SEG-2a: Another Roberts Family Saga & Coldplay SEG-2b: Market Exuberance is Getting Out of Hand SEG-3a: Paramount & Colbert Kill The Late Show SEG-3b: No Concerns for Market Correction...yet SEG-4: Productive Debt vs Stock Buy Backs Hosted by RIA Advisors RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnE_SxbFc0c&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The Magnificent Seven Are Mediocre" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-magnificent-seven-are-mediocre/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Prepare Now for Correction," is here: https://youtu.be/VDnRZFc0Hpw ------- Our previous show is here: "Money Scripts & Credit Scores," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaEHi-fSbuQ&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Register for our next Candid Coffee, "Savvy Social Security Planning," August 23, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/pbx9RwqV8cjF ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Retail Speculation Is Back With A Vengeance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/retail-speculation-is-back-with-a-vengeance/ "Company Buybacks Are Surging" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/company-buybacks-are-surging/ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketRally #MarketRisk #MarketCorrection #MovingAverages #GravitationalPull #RiskManagement #PortfolioRisk #PortfolioManagement #BigTech #TechStocks #ArtificialIntelligence #FAANG #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing
From business franchising to the Hoover Dam, discover the spiritual foundations of the women responsible for designing them.
In dieser Folge erzählen Nizar & Shayan von ihrem Vegas-Trip – inklusive Cirque du Soleil Show für Michael Jackson, enttäuschender Copperfield-Performance, Obdachlosen, Dönern und einem Besuch am Tatort von Tupac Shakur.Dazu: ein epischer Roadtrip entlang der Route 66, extreme Wüstenhitze, Hoover Dam, Flugangst und typische Selbstironie.Amerika, wie es wirklich ist – wild, widersprüchlich und voller Geschichten.Alle Kanäle | Die Deutschenhttps://linktr.ee/diedeutschen
America is turning 250. And we're throwing a yearlong celebration of the greatest country on Earth. The greatest? Yes. The greatest. We realize that's not a popular thing to say these days. Americans have a way of taking this country for granted: a Gallup poll released earlier this week shows that American pride has reached a new low. And the world at large, which is wealthier and freer than it has ever been in history thanks to American power and largesse, often resents us. We get it. As journalists, we spend most of our time finding problems and exposing them. It's what the job calls for. But if you only focus on the negatives, you get a distorted view of reality. As America hits this milestone birthday, it's worthwhile to take a moment to step back and look closely at where we actually are—and the reality of life in America today compared to other times and places. That reality is pretty spectacular. Could Thomas Jefferson and the men gathered in Philadelphia who wrote down the words that made our world—“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”—ever have imagined what their Declaration of Independence would bring? The Constitution. The end of slavery—and the defeat of Hitler. Astonishing wealth and medical breakthroughs. Silicon Valley. The most powerful military in the world. The moon landing. Hollywood. The Hoover Dam. The Statue of Liberty (a gift from France). Actual liberation (a thing we gave France). Humphrey Bogart and Tom Hanks. Josephine Baker and Beyoncé. Hot dogs. Corn dogs. American Chinese food. American Italian food. The Roosevelts and the Kennedys. The Barrymores and the Fondas. Winston Churchill (his mom was from Brooklyn). The Marshall Plan and Thurgood Marshall. Star Wars. Missile-defense shields. Baseball. Football. The military-industrial complex. Freedom of religion. UFO cults. Television. The internet. The Pill. The Pope. The automobile, the airplane, and AI. Jazz and the blues. The polio vaccine and GLP-1s, the UFC and Dolly Parton. The list goes on because it's really, truly endless. Ours is a country where you can hear 800 languages spoken in Queens, drive two hours and end up among the Amish in Pennsylvania. We are 330 million people, from California to New York Island, gathered together as one. Each of those 330 million will tell you that ours is not a perfect country. But we suspect most of them would agree that their lives would not be possible without it. So for the next 12 months, we're going to toast to our freedoms on the page, on this podcast and in real life. And we're doing it the Free Press way: by delving into all of it—the bad and the good and the great, the strange and the wonderful and the wild. And today—on America's 249th birthday—we're kicking off this yearlong event with none other than Akhil Reed Amar. Akhil has a unique understanding of this country—and our Constitution. Akhil is a Democrat who testified on behalf of Brett Kavanaugh, is a member of The Federalist Society, who is pro-choice but also anti-Roe—and these seeming contradictions make him perfectly suited to answer questions about the political and legal polarization we find ourselves in today. Akhil is a constitutional law professor at Yale and the author of the brilliant book The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760–1840. He also hosts the podcast Amarica's Constitution, and you might recognize his name from his work in The Atlantic. I ask him about the unique history that created our founding document, the state of the country, our political polarization, the American legal system, and what this country means to him. The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Come along this week as we discuss the massive project the Hoover Dam was, the people who built it and the time it took to build it. Still it was no match to the speed of Shedure Sanders this past week when he was pulled over. Come along and find out what this is all about.
June 6, 1933. The first bucketful of concrete is poured in the construction of The Hoover Dam. This episode originally aired in 2024.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this nostalgic and laughter-filled episode, Dan and Keith sit down with Kirk Douglas—no, not the actor, but a local legend with a life story as dynamic as his name. Raised in Abington, Kirk shares his journey from playing every sport imaginable to becoming a standout lacrosse player. From getting banned from soccer for life to being transformed by Coach McCabe at Bridgton Academy, Kirk's path is full of surprising turns, lasting friendships, and lessons learned.Kirk reflects on the importance of community, the value of following your gut, and how he met his wife Judy in true rom-com fashion—on the train. Now living in Marshfield and vacationing in Vermont with their two kids, Kirk is a tattooed outdoorsman who spends his time hiking, biking, and playing men's league hockey. The guys also dive into dad jokes, the Hoover Dam, and Dan's sentimental goodbye to his Jeep. It's an episode packed with heart, humor, and a few nudges in the right direction.
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If you're interested in learning more about the construction of Hoover Dam, scroll to the end of the show notes for links.00:00 - A Quick Dam Joke, the Consortium, and Some StatsWe question our ability to keep our puns in check. Sorry, Mom.Then we move on to the contractors. We discuss the consortium called Six Companies Inc. that won the bid at nearly $49 million, approximately $860 million in today's dollars.Eddie makes a conveniently timed comparison to the Washington Monument. The Hoover Dam is 726 feet tall–almost 200 feet taller than the Washington Monument. Only 6 buildings in the US were taller than the dam when it was built.We discuss some stats:-4.4 million cubic yards of concrete were used in the project. That is enough to pave a two-lane road from Seattle to Miami or a four-foot-wide sidewalk around the Earth at the Equator or enough to pave a two-lane road from Seattle to Miami.-Its base is as thick as the length of 2 football end-to-end-It has 4 intake towers (30' diameter each) that can carry enough water to fill 900 bathtubs in only one second. That means 1,448,100 “bathtubfuls” of water will have passed through the dam in the time it takes you to listen to this episode.07:15 - Construction Costs and Power OutputTyler mentions that the cost of the initial construction, which finished in 1936, wasn't paid off until 1987. Eddie discusses the way that we handle financing for capital projects, spending not just tomorrow's money–but money that won't come in for decades.We compare these expenses to the absolutely monumental amount of economic impact that the electricity from the dam has had. Here's where the 4 billion kilowatt-hours each year goes:19% to Arizona23% to Nevada58% percent goes to California (15% to LA, which is 270 miles away)10:46 - Hoovervilles and FatalitiesEddie fills the gaps in Tyler's history education with an explanation of the Hoovervilles from the Great Depression. Hoover didn't get much positive PR aside from this dam.We discuss the desperation of the Great Depression is shown by the fact that the ability to line up workers for a job to do this. Tyler shares the troubling coincidence is the fact that the first and last men to die on this project were father and son.Thinking about these human costs leads us into a discussion about the structure of incentives and penalties that drove the owners of Six Companies to push the pace of construction.19:53 - Takeaways: Big Projects, Green Energy, Old-school DraftingWe discuss the fact that bold projects lead to emboldened people who move on to even bolder projects. Sometimes biting off more than you can chew leads to growth.Tyler makes the point that this dam was a green-energy project long before the term “green energy” was coined. He also expresses awe at the thought that all of the drafting for this massive project would have been done by hand.Eddie stops short of calling himself a history buff, but he expresses a deep respect for the teams of designers and workers who accomplished massive projects like this with so little help from what we consider advanced technologies.Tyler invites you to submit your ideas for future research-based projects.If you're interested in additional details about the Hoover Dam, explore these sources:EIA.govUSBR.govB1M video: compares the world's largest dams to other structuresLake Mead historical water-level chartNPS.govBechtel's page about construction of the damOld publicity/education videoLibrary of Congress PhotosVideo of the physics and engineering involvedCheck out the partners that make our show possible.Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedInIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening
“I felt no distress whatever…I was perspiring freely and was as limber and helpless as a wet rag. It was an exhilarating experience.... It was then and there that I first conceived the idea of the reclamation of the desert.” This is the story of the Hoover Dam. A wild, precarious, and dangerous river, the Colorado tears across the American southwest's otherwise arid and largely uninhabitable desert. Yet, if tamed, the Colorado could reclaim countless acres; it could provide sustenance and hydroelectricity for untold millions! But that's the catch: “if.” From a dehydrated mirage in 1849, to the outgrowth of an overwhelmed canal in the early twentieth-century Imperial Valley, this is the unlikely tale of the dreamers; government officials; a consortium of six construction companies, blandly called “Six Companies; Frank “Hurry Up Crow; and the 21,000 workers—over 100 of whom will wind up dead—who defied the odds and pushed engineering to new heights to “make the desert bloom.” ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of Audacy media network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Contact Audacyinc.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Serving Boulder City: Leadership, Community, and Making a Difference.In today's episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill has the pleasure of chatting with Boulder City Council Member, Denise Ashurst. Denise Ashurst shares her inspiring journey from interior decorator and Air Force veteran to beloved community leader in Boulder City. Denise opens up about her passion for serving others, her work with Pride and Purity helping women make positive life choices, and her commitment to community outreach—including initiatives like Wreaths Across America, Operation Christmas Child, and support for the homeless. You'll also hear about Denise's unique experiences, from growing up in New York to living abroad in The Netherlands, and the lessons she's carried from her parents, her time in the military, and her early days as a cheerleader. Get ready for a heartfelt conversation filled with stories of service, resilience, and the power of community connection in the home of the Hoover Dam!DISCUSSION TOPICSDenise Ashurst's Background and PersonalityProfessional Journey and EducationMilitary Service and RelocationInterior Design Passion and Home EnvironmentCurrent Passions and Major ProjectsCommunity Service and Outreach InitiativesPersonal Fulfillment and Memorable MomentsPolitical Campaigning and NegotiationUnique Life ExperiencesCheerleading and Its InfluenceReading, Learning, and Continuous EducationBehind-the-Scenes in Local GovernmentFamily Background and Early LessonsExperience and Perspective on the Chamber of CommerceReflection on Boulder City's FutureIN THE MEDIABoulder City Review: Ashurst tops Fox for council seathttps://bouldercityreview.com/news/ashurst-tops-fox-for-council-seat-89361/Boulder City.com: 2024 City Council Candidates Announcedhttps://www.bouldercity.com/2024-city-council-candidates-announced/Boulder City.com: New Railroad Museum Visitor Center Breaks Ground https://www.bouldercity.com/new-railroad-museum-breaks-ground Elect Denise Ashurst Facebook PageLEARN MOREClick here to learn more about Denise and her work, visit the Boulder City Nevada wedsite at https://bcnv.org/ and Meet the Council at https://bcnv.org/941/Meet-the-Council.To learn more about Denise's work with PrideinPurity, visit their website at https://prideinpurity.com/ or on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pride.inpurity.KEYWORDSDenise Ashurst, Council Member Denise Ashurst, Boulder City Government, Pride in Purity, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview#DeniseAshurst #CouncilMemberDeniseAshurst #BoulderCityGovernment #PrideinPurity #BoulderCity #JillLagan #BCNVChamber2025 #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!We Neva-da thought we'd make it to our 200th episode—but here we are! To celebrate this major milestone, we're diving deep into the dark and mysterious corners of the Silver State. We kick things off with some of Nevada's eerie history, from its haunting abundance of ghost towns to the lasting effects of atomic bomb testing in the desert. Then, Kenzie continues her gripping three-part series on the Great Basin Murders. In part two, she focuses on the victims found along Nevada's desolate highways, highlighting lesser-known cases that might be tied to the original Great Basin Nine. Finally, Lauren shares the chilling story of Kenny Veach, a seasoned hiker who vanished without a trace while exploring the Nevada desert. All that was ever found? His cell phone, near an abandoned mine shaft. Was it the harsh terrain, something otherworldly, or something even darker? Join us as we celebrate 200 episodes of scary stories, unsolved mysteries, and chilling legends that keep you up at night!--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!
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No Longer An Enemy.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels."My Sister wished to know if you speak Mandarin," the brother translated for me."Hi, I'm Cáel," I greeted him. "Who are you guys?" He looked to one of the two goons holding on to me. I received a painful kidney punch. I discovered a whole new super-power. It hurt for about two seconds then nothing."I asked you a question," he repeated."No, I don't speak Mandarin," I lied so well it came across as a dour confession."Yet you know the secretive language of the Earth & Sky," he stated."Yes, I do. I have a thing for dead languages. Maybe in a few more years, I'll pick up your Mother Tongue as well," I bantered.No punishment was immediately meted out, so I suspected no one close to me, besides him, spoke much if any English. Jian Bob (my new name for him) didn't relay my insult. I wasn't worth it. He went straight for the reason for our get-together."You are going to die, Mr. Nyilas. That is a given," J B began."We both know you have done enough damage to our cause to be worthy of elimination a hundred times over. I'm going to show you respect by not lying to you about your possible fate. What you can do is save your young companion. We understand you two are close," he appealed in a very polite manner. Aya snickered."Cáel, these people are mentally challenged," she giggled to me, "or hideously misinformed.""I know, I know," I smiled down at Aya. "Still, they have gone through a great deal of effort to insult our intellect today, so let's humor them a little longer." Jian Bob issued several casual orders.In short order, a third man had hold of me by the jaw with one hand while trying to hold my eyelids open with the other. One guard held her by the shoulders. A second held her right hand, extending her ring finger. A third man held a knife to her top knuckle. A forth stood close with a small blowtorch."She may be a small person, Mr. Nyilas, but she can still die by the Death of a Thousand cuts," he explained."I love you, Aya," I told her softly."I love you too, Fehér mén," she succeeding in keeping most of the fear from her voice.Neither one of us could stop this. Aya certainly didn't expect me to compromise the Host for her benefit. She was as much an Amazon as the first Epona."First, I wish to know what alerted you to the attack at the Summer Camp," Bob began the interrogation."We know you were responsible. We want to know what happened." I looked into his eyes and waited patiently. He nodded to the guard, who shoved my face toward Aya's extended finger until I was less than a foot away."Do it." The Order came in Mandarin.The guard cut the top part of the digit off, one knuckle. I looked at the flesh and bone being cut away. In a clinical manner, I noted how sharp the blade was. I saw the blood shoot forth and heard Aya's little voice cry out in pain. I was pulled back and pointed at Jian Bob again."Do I need to repeat the question for you?" he said."No, I caught it the first time," I grimaced. "It tells me that you haven't the slightest idea who you are fucking with." Bob made a slight hand gesture and the blowtorch cauterized Aya's stump. Her little lungs belted out a terrible screech that wound down as her feet gave out and she hung limply in the guard's grip."Revive her." The blowtorch guy, clearly not his first day on the job, snapped some smelling salts under her noise. Aya revived, sobbing and in a great deal of pain."Cáel," she whimpered. "I have found my stillness. I'll be okay now." Her sobs subsided."Shall we try this again?" J B remained coolly polite, almost urbane."Nah," I joked, "we are both pretty good over here.""Again." The Mandarin order came. Off went another digit of her ring finger. This time her scream was much more exuberant and forceful. We all know it hurt like Hell, but the world had turned."He's going to kill all of you," Aya snickered while she sobbed. "You are all going to die.""Mu, what is the little girl saying?" she asked Jian Bob, real name Mu."She is stating her belief that Cáel will somehow kill us all," he and his sister shared the joke. "Let us see what her tune is when they start in on her left hand," the woman smiled at her sibling.That implied they'd cut off her right thumb and fingers, digit by digit, until one, or both of us cracked. The man nodded and Aya's nub was burned again. Her scream was more of a cleansing shout."Cáel, do you think I will have a nice horse to ride when I join Epona's herds, or will I get a pony?" Aya whimpered."Not a clue," I began before Mu had the face-hugging guard apply a finger strike to my solar plexus. Alal's gift had allowed me to partially organize my brain functions. Coping with pain was a whole lot easier now, but I had to be careful to monitor it because pain was Nature's way of letting you know that there was something wrong with your body."What color would you like me to pick up and have waiting for you," punch, "when you finally take yourself to the cliffs?""Again.""This is accomplishing nothing," the senior bald Mo Fo grumbled. "He clearly cares nothing for the child and has been trained in counter-interrogation techniques.""There is nothing to indicate that," Mu bristled."Xiàsh, burn the tip of his left forefinger," senior necromancer commanded. The guy holding my face coordinated with the men holding my arms to free me of my bonds and wrestle my left arm forward. I didn't bother resisting.It didn't take the commandoes long to figure I had stopped caring. On came the flame and the pain. Oh, I screamed. The pain was real. What had changed was my ability to shuffle it off to an isolated memory file to be tackled later. The bald creep stepped into my field of vision. His eyes were windows to the abyss. My "spirit" sight opened my eyes to the truly inhuman sections of his mind and soul."See, normal techniques will not be affective. We will do it, " and they realized the enormity of their mistake by assuming I was paralyzed by the pain. I broke free of the guy on my left and began twisting around the guy on my right. I wasn't getting away, I was going for his QCW O5. I knew their favorite martial arts styles and their weaponry now.The guy I was rolling behind realized what I was doing (going for his gun), but mistook my intentions. I wasn't trying to get away, or steal the gun (still strapped to his body). That cockhead even helped me out by lurching ground-ward. I swung the gun up, hit the selector and fired two quick bursts.The first three rounds hit Mr. Blowtorch in his right thigh, shredding it. The second burst caught Mr. Knife guy in the crotch, a triple 21mm castration. Had Blowtorch Guy not been busy trying to keep the strands of his right hip connected to his right leg, he could have stopped the blood fountaining from his buddies shattered groin. That was the end of my joy.I was born to the ground and the guy whose gun I'd borrowed pulled away. I hit the concrete surface hard. That was only the beginning of my issues. Radiating from the floor was cold beyond cold. I had the sensation of falling into the heart of a cold, dead star. How I even knew what the felt like was an impossibility."He feels very cold," protested one of the two guards, in Mandarin; pulling me back to my feet groused."If your incompetence has led to his terminal condition," the male twin threatened. I felt the approach of the female twin, her reaching for me. A new intense pain seared me to the cores of my bones. Before she yanked my hair up, my body reignited.I found myself stared into her pitiless eyes that regarded me with the casual callousness of a veterinarian preparing to put down some rabid stray dog. She ran three fingers over my cheek."What are you babbling about?" she snapped at the two commandoes. "If anything, he is feverish.""Zhen, have him sedated," Chief Necromancer demanded. "Mu, now we will do this my way." Once more I was bound. Someone stabbed a needle into my right triceps. That was a mere discomfort. If I had any consolation, it was hearing Mu ordering the execution of the two men I'd shot.They didn't have the time and facilities to tend to their immediate emergency needs and taking them to a trauma center wasn't going to happen. Those two went into body bags. I had to assume they would be joining us on the plane, though they'd be in the cargo compartment."What are you smiling at?" I heard Zhen snapping before my world collapsed down to a pinhole of light."Lady, I don't know what you said," Aya declared happily. "You are probably angry that Cáel has already killed two of you and we haven't even got off the ground yet." I heard a sound I couldn't make out followed by another and finally a third. That resulted in an Aya-squeak. Ah, she'd tried to hit Aya and Aya had dodged the first two blows. Good girl."Cáel isn't going to like you doing that," Aya chirped."Aya's a winner," I mumbled. I wasn't in control of my senses when they dragged me onto a waiting jet. I wasn't worried. With Aya at my side, I was invincible.DreamingI looked at her face, so youthful, beautiful in her own way, yet far from innocent. She bore a terrible weight. The armor she was wearing, that of a heavy horseman of the steppe, was a leather coat, chain links over her vulnerable regions (throat, underarms and skirt), with the rest being covered by darkened bronze plates.Her iron helmet was open-faced with mobile plates covering her cheeks as well as the sides and the back of her neck; it bore a white horse-hair plume, it was the only feature of her panoply that would draw any special attention her way. She carried no shield. Instead, she wielded a powerful horn & sinew composite recurve bow. She used her knees to rise up on her mount and fire over the mare's head.Similarly attired women rode close to either side of this young woman. Both were older; one in her early forties and the other ~ late thirties. The one to the left bore a lance, not in the couched fashion most people today are familiar with, but used in a double-handed over-head fighting style.The woman to the right fought with a strange blade. It wasn't saber ~ an ancestor of that blade perhaps. It was about a meter long, no hand guard, single-edged except for the top 4 cm on the back side which was equally sharp. Her left hand remained free. I think I saw her purpose. If the young woman got into difficulty, her guardian on the right could pull her horse away and lead the woman to safety.Behind and beside those three rode perhaps three hundred of their sisters. Those in the center were as heavily armored as those three. On each flank were the lighter, faster bow-women, on smaller steeds. The women in the center rode larger mounts that were good for carrying weight and pushing home a charge, while the flanking steppe ponies were virtually tireless.In the center, identified only by her long golden-mane helm, was the Golden Mare ~ War Leader of the Host. The Amazons didn't fly pennants or carry banners. They judged the course of battle by that woman's head movements (the mane was quite long) and the shrill horn blasts unique to the Amazons.Let the barbarians have the all too common deep booming horns calls and their totems raised high for the world to see. Let the Romans keep their trumpets and Legion standards. Amazons had been putting those fools in their graves from time immemorial. Right now, those horns had summoned the Host to a trot.The Hun, Attila, had tasked the Sarmatian Chieftain, under whose banner they rode, to deal with another crisis, the third this short day. Once more, they directed their horses over Catalaunian Fields. The Ostrogoth had gotten themselves into a world of trouble, those filthy, stinking Germans (why was I even thinking that way?)First the Amazons had ridden forth on Attila's right, reinforcing the allied Germanic tribes on the Right Wing in their attempt to force a wedge between Aetius' Romans and King Sangiban's Alans. They'd shown the fools the way, but the supporting Gepids cavalry was too timid and by the time they began to approach, the Golden Mare had been forced to sound 'retire'.The Roman auxiliary cavalry, though of poor quality, had plugged the gap. The Host were too few and too valuable (in their estimation) to die holding a position that their 'allies' might not rescue them from. Next, they had been directed to attack the center of the Alan cavalry line in support of the Huns.Despite the cowardice of their king, the Alans were hardy fighters and too accustomed to the style of steppe warfare that the Host practiced to be lured away from their position. Arrows were exchanged and brief, brutal skirmishes developed, but no advantage was gained. With their mounts exhausted, the Golden Mare had ordered the Host to retired to their camp to water their horses and refill their quivers.That bit of common sense and tactical wisdom placed them in their present crisis. Their Ostrogoth allies had been beating themselves against their Visigoth cousins all afternoon, charging up the same cursed slope that any sane commander would have found a way to flank. No, the Germans had failed seven times using the same plan, so they tried an eighth.Miraculously, they had gained a toehold on the ridgeline and killed the Visigothic King. Like a mob of mindless farmers, the Ostrogoths stopped to celebrate their 'victory' and taunt the Visigoths with the mutilated body of their fallen leader. The Visigoths had been properly incensed and counter-attacked. That's what Princes were for, to avenge their fallen Sires.As the Host exited the Hunnic laager, they'd seen the calamity unfold. The wavering Visigoth infantry had stiffened their line. Believing the Ostrogoths would press forward, the Horse-tail banner of Attila himself broke away from the central Hunnic body, pivoted to his left and thundered into the Visigoth's exposed flank.In the din of battle, it may have looked to the Great Warlord that he had a vanishing opportunity for victory. From the valley below, it was much clearer to the Amazons that the moment to break the Visigothic infantry had passed. The Huns were too tired; their mounts frothing from a long, hot afternoon of battle. Without a swift follow-through, the attack was doomed.At that point, headlong flight for the Amazons wasn't possible. Their long term survival hung on the Hunnic King keeping his Germanic 'allies' in line. They were still somewhere in eastern Roman Gaul, with the Rhine to ford and a land thick with perpetually vicious, blood-thirsty, crotch-scratching, flea-bitten Germanic barbarians to cross before they saw the green rolling hills of home again.No, the Golden Mare, and that young lady knew they had to do something to stem the tide of this disaster for another hour, then darkness would force the combatants to separate so they could try their hand at battle the next day. As the Golden Mare rode to the Sarmatian Chieftain, a rider came through the dust from Attila. The Visigothic cavalry had returned with a vengeance and the Ostrogoths were folding up.The Sarmatians (with their attached Amazons) were to 'somehow' repair the situation. As the Chieftain, the Golden Mare and three Sarmatian tribal leaders hastily discussed the actions. They saw the Hunnic Right, under hard pressure from the Roman attack, beginning to disintegrate. Of immediate concern was the rift opening up between the retreating Hunnic Gepids and the Hunnic horsemen holding the center.King Sangiban had finally discovered his manhood. The Alans attacked through that gap in the Hunnic lines and a rout was in the offing. The Sarmatian Leader decided he had to answer Attila's call. The Golden Mare offered to take her Amazons and whichever tribal leader volunteered first to ride with her against the Alans.She drew her sword and held it aloft then motioned the Sarmatians to look at her shadow."We will hold them off until the length of our swords double (the shadow). Then we are all on our own," she offered. There was no further discussion necessary. There was nothing else to say. The Host and their allies had the fresher horses and full quivers.The Alans had numbers but no heavy horse present, yet. The Host had answered Attila's call to war and now, nearly a year away from their homes in the forested steppe lands of modern-day Bukovina. At that moment they were wondering how few of them would ever see their horse herds roaming free this side of life.That was where my vision came in ~ that woman was 'Ishara', the last of my major bloodline of the first Ishara and this was the last hour of her life. The other two women were the only other two members of that vanishing bloodline. One was her aunt and the other a cousin. Despite the dire peril to their lineage, they joined their sisters in battle.Even though they were outnumber 2 to 1, the Amazons swept aside the first burst of Alans, scattering their bands and hunting the slowest of them down. Rushing alone to fill the gaping hole in the main battle lines was to abandon all tactical sense. Eighty Amazon heavy horse and perhaps twenty more Sarmatians ~ they were integrated now ~ alone simply weren't enough.For the roughly 300 lightly armored horse-archers, it would be a pointless suicide and that was not the Amazon way. Instead, they scattered the initial Alan rush then gently trotted back down the slope. Of course, the Alans regrouped and followed. It was the battle pulse of steppe skirmishing.By simply existing, they turned the rushing wave of that first Alan charge into a slowly strengthening tide. The Alans' mounts were tired and in need of water. Their quivers were nearly empty and some were seen at the top of the slope looting the quivers of the fallen. Whenever they could, the Amazons killed those clever souls.Killing an archer closer to you who only had two arrows left wasn't as economical as killing the one who was both dismounted, thus an easier shot, and about to have fifteen bolts to use against you. Without the constant harassment, the Gepids were able to keep their retreat orderly. In turn, the other Germanics farther to the right kept their mobs relatively intact as well.Their success earned them the inevitable enemy reaction. From his vantage point, the Roman Aetius saw the vulnerable and unsupported position the Amazons held. If he could push past the Amazon screen, he could still achieve a route instead of accepting a mere victory for his side. The solution was a force of
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S12:E5 – If you'll be hitting up the Hoover Dam any time soon, you're probably wondering, “But what else is there to do there?” Fortunately, this modern marvel is just minutes away from a hidden gem – Boulder City, Nevada. Residents call it “the best city in Nevada” – and for good reason. Tune in to find out more about Boulder City and Hoover Dam (like how many bodies are buried within the concrete…). To see the colorful vibes and friendly faces of Nevada, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S12:E5 Hoover Dam + the city that built it) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/6GQyzQ49RaE) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season. Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast
In the finale of The Great Pyramids series, the boys—Sean, Jorge, and Eric—wrap up their dive into one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. This time, it's all about how mankind actually built them—no aliens, no lost civilizations, just sheer engineering brilliance, ingenuity, and thousands of skilled workers making the impossible possible.They start by breaking down the leading theories on how the ancient Egyptians moved, lifted, and placed the 2.3 million limestone blocks with incredible precision, using ramps, pulleys, sleds, and clever physics tricks. From the internal spiral ramp theory to the possibility that some stones were poured like early concrete, we explore the most scientifically backed explanations for how these megastructures came to be.But the pyramids were just the beginning of mankind's obsession with building big. We trace the evolution of human construction, from the massive temples and fortresses of the ancient world to modern-day engineering marvels like the Machu Picchu, the International Space Station, and the Hoover Dam. How did early humans figure out Roman concrete that still holds up today while our modern concrete crumbles in a few decades? What made the Great Wall of China possible? And why did civilizations keep pushing the limits of architecture and construction?Finally, the boys bring the entire series to a close, reflecting on what makes the pyramids so special and why they continue to capture the world's imagination. Are they just a testament to human willpower and ingenuity, or is there some alien tech or visitors that came to give a hand to humanity. This is the ultimate conclusion to the TCP deep dive into one of history's greatest mysteries—and one of mankind's greatest achievements. Don't miss the final chapter of The Great Pyramids series!Resources and Further Reading:Ad Free: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconspiracypodcast/subscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcastWebsite: www.theconspiracypodcast.com
One of the greatest engineering marvels of the 20th century - the Hoover Dam - was dedicated on September 30, 1935. What did the project mean for the United States, and what else was happening around the country and world on the exact same day?SOURCES“4 O'clock Bulletins.” Holyoke Daily Transcript (Holyoke, Massachusetts), August 3, 1936. www.newspapers.com.“5 Shot in Bank Raid; Tear Gas Routs Gang of 9.” Chicago Daily Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), October 1, 1935. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Five Shot During Bank Robbery.” The Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), September 30, 1935. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Hoover Dam's Dedication Is Staged Today.” Tucson Citizen (Tucson, Arizona), September 30, 1935. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Newell Sherman Drowns In Chair for Drowning of Wife.” The Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts), August 4, 1936. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Sherman Counsel Sums Up Defense Before the Jury.” The Daily Evening Item(Lynn, Massachusetts), September 30, 1935. www.newspapers.com.Associated Press. “Weston Gets Life For Loll Slaying.” The Oregon Statesman (Salem, Oregon), January 28, 1936. www.newspapers.com.“Confession of Newell Sherman.” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), July 22, 1935. www.newspapers.com.“The Controversial Naming of the Dam.” PBS. Accessed September 25, 2024. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/hoover-controversy/. “Deputy Sheriff Ernest Loll.” Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, February 1, 2024. https://www.mcso.us/about-mcso/fallen-deputies/ernest-loll. “George Leonard Fiedler (1912-1957) .” Find a Grave. Accessed September 30, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234373940/george-leonard-fiedler. “Hoover Dam.” Wikipedia, August 28, 2024.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam#:~:text=Hoover%20Dam%20is%20a%20concrete,Roosevelt.“Mrs Alice Doris Dudley Sherman (1912-1935) - Find...” Find a Grave. Accessed October 1, 2024. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74472032/alice_doris_sherman. “Mrs. Fiedler Says Son Told of Shooting.” The Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Oregon), October 2, 1935. www.newspapers.com.“Reward Offered In Slaying.” The Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Oregon), September 30, 1935. www.newspapers.com.“Stained Weapon Clue to Murder.” The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), October 1, 1935. www.newspapers.com.United Press. “Boulder Dam to Be Dedicated Today.” Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada), September 30, 1935. www.newspapers.com.“Weston Murder Jury Selected.” The Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Oregon), January 18, 1936. www.newspapers.com.“Witnesses Tell About Fatal Hunt.” The Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Oregon), January 18, 1936. www.newspapers.com.“‘The Greatest Dam in the World': Building Hoover Dam (Teaching with Historic Places) (U.S. National Park Service).” National Parks Service. Accessed September 25, 2024.https://www.nps.gov/articles/-the-greatest-dam-in-the-world-building-hoover-dam-teaching-with-historic-places.htm.SOUND SOURCESAl Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.
National Pig day. Entertainment from 2015. March, Deadliest avalanche in US history, Lindbergh kidnapping, Hoover Dam completed, Ohio (1803) & Nebraska (1867) became states. Todays birthdays - Harry Belafonte, Robert Conrad, Roger Daltrey, Dirk Benedict, Alan Thicke, Ron Howard, Catherine Bach, Tim Daly, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Lupita Nyong'o, Kesha, Justin Bieber. Jack Wech died.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The pig song - Pudding TV Kind of a drag - The BuckinghamsI'm a lonesome fugitive - Merle HaggardBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Banana boat song - Harry BelafonteWild Wild West TV themeMy generation - The WhoAndy Griffith TV themeSaved by the bell TV themeTic Tok - KeshaSoryy - Justin BieberExit - Cigerettes and bad decisions - Timothy Craig https://www.timothycraig.com/ countryundergroundradio.comcooolmedia.com
Houdini hosts this postgame edition of Chatterbox Bearcats, following a home win over TCU. Chuck calls in from Hoover Dam in Nevada and Eric Lilly joins the show following his return from the Shoe. Subscribe to our show on YouTube!
Prepare to be spooked with these 10 creepy coincidences that will leave you in disbelief. From eerie connections in history to bizarre occurrences, this countdown will have you questioning the universe.
The lads finally get a Don 'The Dragon' Wilson film on the podcast with 1996's blatent Die Hard ripoff, Terminal Rush. Adam and Jared discuss strange editing decisions, poor villains, an over the top 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and the choice to go with a major monument like the Hoover Dam when you only have the budget to buy a Hoover vacuum cleaner. A list of what they have been watching is also included.
In this engaging episode, Scott Smith shares his powerful "Bridge Concept" for achieving personal transformation. Drawing inspiration from the Hoover Dam bypass construction, Scott reveals how successful people approach their goals with both optimism and realism. Through colorful analogies and real-world examples, Scott explains why having a solid foundation in your current life is crucial before building toward your dreams. He emphasizes the importance of being honest about where you are today while methodically creating the pathway to where you want to be. Using his signature blend of humor and practical wisdom, Scott demonstrates how transformation isn't about quick fixes but about building a strong span between your present and future foundations. Featured Story: Scott shares a pivotal lesson learned in a sports bar, where he observed highly successful professionals who combined optimism with pragmatism. This revelation shaped his coaching philosophy: while it's great to dream big, real success comes from taking practical steps and facing reality head-on. As Scott puts it, "When that unicorn isn't available, we just got to call the Uber." Key Takeaways: Success requires a solid current foundation before building toward future goals Transformation is more valuable than simple transactional changes Your current situation must be stable enough to support future growth If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose The "span" between foundations consists of daily actions toward your goal Making the leap to your new life typically happens at about 70% progress Memorable Quotes: "Real people do real things. We want to stay upbeat and positive, we want to ride a unicorn whenever we possibly can. But when that unicorn is not available, we just got to call the Uber." "If you don't know your purpose, your purpose is to find your purpose." "Is your foundation as it is today absolutely solid? Is it what I like to term a peaceful base?" Scott's Three-Step Approach: 1. Assess and stabilize your current foundation - ensure you have a "peaceful base" 2. Clearly define your desired future foundation - what you want to build toward 3. Create and execute the daily actions that form the span between foundations Connect With Scott: Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Visit: https://www.faceyourpassion.com/ Learn More: https://www.9minuteclaritycode.com/ Visit: https://www.perfectweekplanner.com/ Learn More: https://www.dailyawarenessdiary.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this energizing episode, Scott Smith unpacks his powerful "Bridge of Life" concept, drawing inspiration from his visit to the Hoover Dam. He explains why having a solid foundation – what he calls a "peaceful base" – is crucial before making major life changes. Through his signature blend of wisdom and humor, Scott shows how rushing into change without proper preparation is like trying to cross a bridge that's only half-built. He shares practical insights on how to build both your current and future foundations, ensuring you can successfully bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Show Sponsors: Audible: http://Audible.com/Boost or text “BOOST” to 500-500 PrizePicks in the App Store - Code: Field USAA Auto Insurance: https://www.usaa.com/ Featured Story: While visiting the Hoover Dam, Scott observed the construction of a massive bridge, which sparked a profound metaphor for life transitions. This observation evolved into his "Bridge of Life" concept, demonstrating how successful life changes require both a solid current foundation and a clear vision of your future foundation, connected by purposeful, steady progress. Key Takeaways: Stop overthinking and trust your gut instincts when making decisions Building a "peaceful base" in your current situation is essential before pursuing major changes Success requires both present and future foundations connected by gradual, intentional progress Rushing into changes without proper preparation often leads to setbacks The right time to "jump" is when you've built about 70-80% of your bridge Memorable Quotes: "You know what's right, you can feel it in your gut." "Your current act today is your foundation - get it peaceful, then decide what you want in the future." "If your life is a hot mess right now, you don't want to put a hot mess on top of it." Scott's Three-Step Approach: 1. Establish your current peaceful base by addressing immediate stresses and challenges 2. Define and begin building your future foundation through clear goal-setting and preparation 3. Build your bridge gradually, taking the leap only when both foundations are solid Connect With Scott: Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Website: https://www.faceyourpassion.com/ Special Offer: https://www.9minuteclaritycode.com/ Facebook: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I talk about my fun trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. I “ramble” a lot about food options, overall activities, and give my honest, non-biased opinion about the city. For food, I think there are a lot of options, but make sure to make reservations beforehand to limit wait times. I personally loved Alexis, a yummy breakfast place! For day-to-day activities, the main thing is visiting other resorts on the strip. We lived in the Bellagio, home of the best fountain show in the world! Would definitely recommend living on the strip as it is very convenient. We visited the Hoover Dam, pretty nice but a little overrated (a recurring pattern
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Our cohosts had slightly different experiences solving today's crossword ... Jean found it to be a tricky but straightforward Friday, Mike found solving it more akin to climbing the Hoover Dam one-handed: doable, but only with a lot of patience (and possibly a temporary repeal of the law of gravity). Deets inside, as well as a fine Fun Fact for Fun Fact Friday™️ (and the promise of a future bit of listener mail).Show note imagery: a photo by Dorothea LANGE (pronunciation TBD), documenter of the Great Depression.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!
Dustin & I had a wonderful chat. We discuss: Dustin's musical upbringing, early Thrice days & tours, travel, jobs he's held outsite of being in a band, painting, books he's been reading, writing lyrics, his grandparents, The Hoover Dam, his latest solo record - Desert Dreaming - and so much more. Dustin's links & socials: Dustin Kensrue Instagram: @dustinkensrue www.dustinkensrue.com Thrice Instagram: @thrice https://www.thrice.net Thrice & Manchester Orchestra are on tour right now: 11/15 San Diego, CA 11/16 Las Vegas, NV 11/17 Tempe, AZ 11/18 Happy Birthday Dustin
This week we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about flags and those who fly them. In this episode from June 2021, the story of Superflag, a 505 foot long, 255 foot tall American flag that was once flown over Hoover Dam (because they don't make flagpoles that large). Plus: a study finds people can learn and effectively use click-based echolocation in the real world after practicing for 10 weeks. Was the World's Largest U.S. Flag Displayed at Hoover Dam? (Snopes) Echolocation: People trained to hear like bats in a study that could help those with vision loss (Science Focus) Our Patreon backers are pretty super, join them today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support
In this episode, we're diving into Nevada's haunted history, exploring 10 chilling locations across the state. From infamous ghost towns and eerie saloons to historic hotels steeped in tragedy, the Silver State offers plenty of paranormal tales. Grab a seat and join me as we journey through Nevada's most haunted spots. Featured Locations: The Silver Queen Hotel 28 N C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 This hotel, built in 1876, reflects the opulence of the Comstock Lode era. It's rumored to be haunted by a woman who wanders the halls, her soft cries heard late at night. The Goldfield Hotel 400 N Main Street, Goldfield, NV 89013 Built in 1908, this grand hotel was once the pride of a booming gold town. The spirit of a young woman named Elizabeth is said to haunt its corridors after her untimely death within the hotel. The Hoover Dam Hoover Dam Access Road, Boulder City, NV 89005 Completed in 1936, this massive dam was an engineering feat, but over 100 workers lost their lives during its construction. Legend has it that the spirits of some of these workers linger, with many reporting ghostly apparitions and strange noises. Piper's Opera House 12 N B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 Since 1885, this opera house has entertained locals and visitors alike. However, the ghost of a young actress, said to have perished in a fire, is often seen wandering the stage and backstage areas. The Overland Hotel & Saloon 662 Main Street, Pioche, NV 89043 Established in the 1860s, this hotel was a hub during Pioche's wild days. The ghost of a cowboy, said to have died in a shootout, has been sighted by guests and staff. The Clown Motel 521 N Main Street, Tonopah, NV 89049 Known for its eerie collection of clown memorabilia, this motel is located next to a cemetery dating back to 1901. Many guests report hearing strange sounds and seeing shadows moving near the graves. The Boulder Dam Hotel 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 Built in 1933, this hotel once hosted celebrities and engineers from the Hoover Dam project. Guests have seen the spirit of a man in a black suit wandering the halls. The Old Washoe Club 112 S C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 Opened in 1862, this social club is famous for its ghostly residents, including the “Lady in Blue,” a spirit believed to have died on the premises. Rhyolite Ghost Town Off NV-374, Beatty, NV 89003 Founded in 1904, this once-booming gold rush town was abandoned by 1916. Today, visitors report sightings of ghostly figures among the crumbling buildings. The Pioneer Saloon 310 Spring Street, Goodsprings, NV 89019 Since 1913, this historic saloon has been a favorite haunt for both locals and travelers. It's said that the spirits of cowboys and miners still frequent the bar, with some even claiming to have seen Clark Gable's ghost. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords and Tags: Haunted Nevada, Nevada ghost stories, Nevada haunted places, Silver Queen Hotel, Rhyolite Ghost Town, Clown Motel, Halloween Podcast, paranormal Nevada, ghost towns, spooky Nevada.
On this day in 1936, the Hoover Dam began sending electricity to Los Angeles.
In the celebratory 200th episode of "Life Liberty Happiness," hosts Bryan Schley, Trent Warner, and button pusher Woody Watts reflect on their podcast journey and studio upgrades. They discuss Trent's recent hunting trip, significant historical events like the Hoover Dam's electricity production, and critique renewable energy inefficiencies. The conversation shifts to sports, covering college football upsets, MLB playoffs, and NASCAR dynamics. They also delve into political commentary, highlighting media bias and leadership during crises. The episode blends humor, sports analysis, and serious discussions, showcasing the hosts' camaraderie and diverse interests while celebrating their milestone.
Voicemail: 951-292-4377; Football pools; The different personal bubble craps machines; Hoover Dam; Rio; When you're granted a players club tier level, but you don't get all the benefits of that level
In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount an adventurous road trip along the West Coast of the United States with my friend Markus. Landing in Las Vegas, I am immediately struck by the ubiquitous gambling machines at the airport. Markus and I reunite at the Luxor Hotel, and after a brief delay due to my flight, we embark on our journey in a less-than-ideal Dodge Challenger. Our first stop is a hearty breakfast at The Egg and I, followed by a visit to the impressive Hoover Dam, capturing the essence of American engineering and natural beauty. Our travels then take us through the picturesque landscapes of Arizona, where we marvel at the Horseshoe Bend and explore the Navajo Arts and Crafts at the Cameron Trading Post. The vast red rock formations of Monument Valley leave a lasting impression, and we savor the tranquility of our remote Airbnb stays. As we journey through Utah, the green scenery of Monticello and the unique rock formations captivate us. In Salt Lake City, we are pleasantly surprised by the vibrant, inclusive atmosphere, visiting charming bookshops and enjoying local delicacies. The Bonneville Salt Flats and the quirky Shoshone Falls in Idaho add a sense of wonder to our trip, culminating in a memorable dining experience in Nampa.
Scott Peterson breaks his silence & might get a new trial, Olivia Munn v. Aaron Rodgers' family, Donald Trump's lispy chat with Elon Musk, RIP to the Succulent Chinese Meal Guy, Cop Cam: hot spoiled brat version, and Truckin' Tom Cookin' Kent. Scott Peterson thinks he's so hot with his new ponytail. He breaks his silence and he might even get a new trial. We recall his whirlwind relationship with Amber Frey. Donald's “just hear to have fun and meet people” on Instagram. Nick Swardson is coming to town. Drew introduces us to radio legend Truckin' Tom Cookin' Kent. Music: Billy Idol's been playing the sights… this time he's at the Hoover Dam… as well as WXPN. Lauryn Hill canceled her tour and it's the media's fault. Janet Jackson is ready for her Las Vegas residency. Don't get drugged in Cancun. Marc is ready for the challenge. Politics: Donald Trump and Elon Musk talked on X and Donald had a lisp. The campaign ads are ramping up with outrageous claims. Trump announces he'll leave the country if he loses the election to live in Venezuela. There is a new Aaron Rodgers book coming out and everything seems to be Olivia Munn's fault. Drew reads off a list of celebrities who have dumped their parents. Meghan Markle's Chief of Staff has resigned. Not-a-prince Harry is a victim and can't make his uncle's funeral. The turds are putting out their own wine now. RIP Jack Karlson. Enjoy your succulent Chinese meal in Heaven. A Karen in the wild meets the King of Comebacks. Jason Carr Drive rolls on. Tommy Lee & Pam Anderson's kid Brandon Lee is ousted from a country club for bad behavior. His mom is claiming no one liked her when she wore makeup. Check out the Call Sam Chopper Shop. We watch a smoking hot entitled brat get taken down by the cops because she wanted her dental paperwork. Halle Berry needs attention and is in menopause. You can be the sponsor of Alex Cooper's Super Sweet 30th Birthday. Brittany Furlan does a podcast and it's really the worst. Jim Harbaugh will NOT be the honorary captain for Michigan's opener, but his mommy and daddy will be. Kevin Bacon is not hot. It's official. Come join us in support of the Kirk Gibson Foundation's 8th Annual Golf Classic on August 19 at Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, MI. Come see us October 25th at The Magic Bag with WATP! Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
In this podcast episode, Sandy and Tricia humorously debate the attractiveness of various political figures, including Justin Trudeau. The episode takes a serious turn when Mitch Keeter, the chief of staff at the clerk's office, warns about a jury duty scam in Florida. The conversation lightens up again with a British etiquette expert offering tips on how to eat ice cream. The episode concludes with a playful mention of Weird Al Yankovic's return to the music scene.Introduction to Political "Boos" (00:00:00)Discussion on personal political figures they admire, referred to as "boos."Defining a "Boo" (00:00:37)Tricia explains the concept of a "boo" beyond physical attraction.Revealing Political Preferences (00:01:03)Sandy shares their political "boo," Tulsi Gabbard, and her qualities.Admiring Tulsi Gabbard (00:01:22)Sandy and Tricia express admiration for Tulsi Gabbard's intelligence and background.Discussion on Other Political Figures(00:02:03)Conversation turns to other attractive political figures like Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau.Disappointment in Politicians (00:02:30)Tricia reflects on attractive senators who turned out to be disappointing.Reference to Madison Cawthorn(00:03:21)Sandy and Tricia discuss Madison Cawthorn's fall from grace.Trampoline and Blob Reference(00:04:00)Sandy and Tricia share a humorous memory involving a trampoline and a lake blob.Summer Camp Experience(00:05:41)discussion about their daughter's experience at summer camp and feelings of separation.Fact about Man-Made Lakes(00:06:32)Introduction to a fun fact about the majority of the largest lakes being man-made.Discussion on Hoover Dam (00:07:32)talk about the Hoover Dam and its historical significance.Graham Crackers Invention(00:08:12)Sandy shares an interesting fact about the creation of graham crackers.Fluffy Coke Trend (00:09:00)Discussion on the viral "fluffy coke" drink trend and how to make it. Scam Alert in Florida(00:11:21)Mitch Keeter discusses a jury duty scam affecting residents in Florida.Etiquette for Eating Ice Cream (00:13:07)A British expert shares proper etiquette for consuming ice cream.Weird Al's Return (00:13:46)Speakers humorously comment on Weird Al's continued presence in pop culture.Are you happy with the results?
In this episode of The Radio Vagabond, join me as I take you on a whirlwind tour through the glittering wonderland of Las Vegas. From the sky-high adventure of the High Roller Observation Wheel to the sensory explosion of the Fremont Street Experience, we'll explore the top seven must-see attractions that define the essence of Sin City. Whether you're mesmerized by the Bellagio Fountains or in awe of the engineering marvel that is Hoover Dam, this episode is your ultimate guide to experiencing the pulse-pounding excitement of the Entertainment Capital of the World. Tune in now and start planning your Las Vegas adventure. And then I share the story of when I was married in Vegas many years ago. Show Notes Links: - High Roller Observation Wheel - Fremont Street Experience - The Venetian Resort - Bellagio Fountains - The Mirage Volcano - Hoover Dam - The Las Vegas Strip
McKay throws open the door on the often-misunderstood concept of charm in this latest installment of the Open Your Eyes podcast. Forget the social butterflies - McKay argues that charm is a powerful tool anyone can learn and put into practice to make a positive difference for themselves and for all those they encounter.The episode dives deep, exploring the surprising influence of charm with real-world examples. From the unlikely success of the Hoover Dam, spearheaded by a charming leader who united a team of unskilled workers, to the life-saving power of a smile and a kind word offered by a stranger, our host weaves a compelling narrative. Research backs it up too, with studies revealing the contagious nature of smiles and the persuasive power auditors wield when armed with charm. McKay empowers us all to cultivate our own charm with actionable tips – a sprinkle of genuine compliments, the magic of active listening, and the importance of remembering names. As our learned host notes, charm is more than just charisma, it's about creating genuine connections and making others feel valued. By incorporating the information and tips he offers here today, you can cultivate your charm and use it to create a more positive and impactful life.Episode Highlights:The Hoover Dam's historical significanceHow Frank Crow, the Hoover Dam project leader, united a team of unskilled workers through his charmThe science of charm, showing it can be learned and its impact on social interactionsStanford University studies highlighting the power of smiling for both the smiler's mood and those around themReal-world examples demonstrating the influence of charm, such as Don Ritchie saving lives with kindness and charm, and charming auditors' successPractical tips for cultivating charmKey Takeaways:"Frank Crow was a genius for organized thinking and for imparting organized thinking to other people. He was not only an engineering genius, he was a people genius.""A smile can save someone's life, so add it to your charm.""Olivia Fox, author of The Charisma Myth, defines charm as how delightful it is to interact with someone. I love that definition.""Charming people smile. They just smile and it gives them influence.""Smiling, even a forced smile, elevates your mood and smiles are contagious.""Fred Rogers used his charm and genuine kindness to leave a lasting impression on generations of viewers.""Charming people remember names, even small details, often to a surprising degree.""If you want to endear people to you, be charming.""Taking care of yourself can make all the difference when you're trying to land a job or influence someone.""Charm goes much further than talent, than popularity, or anything else."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/
Celebrate Pride Month with us as we welcome the inspirational Rach McBride, a professional triathlete who has navigated a remarkable 14-year career while embracing their non-binary identity. Learn how a pivotal moment in 2019 empowered Rach to live authentically, and find out why representation and inclusion in sports matter more than ever. Rach's story is a beacon of hope for non-binary athletes, offering valuable insights into how family and community support can make all the difference in one's journey.We then turn our attention to the emotional rollercoaster of recent Olympic trials and the heart-wrenching story of Athing Mu, the reigning Olympic champion in the women's 800 meters, who faced an unexpected fall. Tune in for an analysis of the Florida Panthers' thrilling Stanley Cup victory and the anticipation for the Pier Run 4th of July event in St. Pete. Whether you're an athlete or a fan, the discussion on managing pre-competition anxiety and overcoming fear will resonate deeply and inspire you to tackle challenges head-on.Lastly, get ready for a mix of practical wellness tips and a fascinating history nugget about the Hoover Dam's construction. Join us as we introduce the Summer Shake-Up Challenge, a 30-day program designed to revitalize your health habits with achievable daily goals. Rach McBride shares their excitement for upcoming races and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in sports. Don't miss the answers to listener questions about sport recovery plans and favorite post-run meals—yes, breakfast sandwiches are on the menu!Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Let Registered Dietitian Carissa Galloway lead you through a science-backed plan to transform the way you think about your diet.Visit www.GallowayCourse.com and use the code PODCAST at checkout for a great discount!Become a 321 Go! Supporter. Help us continue to create! HEREFollow us!@321GoPodcast@carissa_gway@pelkman19Email us 321GoPodcast@gmail.comOrder Carissa's New Book - Run Walk EatImprove sleep, boost recovery and perform at your best with PILLAR's range of magnesium recovery supplements. Use code 321GO at www.theFeed.com to get 15% off Let Sara Akers with RunsOnMagic plan your next runDisney weekend! IG @runsonmagic or you can go to www.RUNSONMAGIC.com or email her runsonmagictravel@gmail.com Use Promo Code 321GO
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