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GDP Script/ Top Stories for January 28th Publish Date: January 28th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, January 28th and Happy Birthday to Jermain Dye ***01.28.24 - BIRTHDAY – JERMAINE DYE*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Gwinnett Police Officers Participate In Operation Guthrie's Shield To Support Co-worker Snellville Resident Honored as Gwinnett Tech's GOAL Student Six Flags to Spotlight State’s Gold Rush History with New Ride All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Gwinnett Police Officers Participate In Operation Guthrie's Shield To Support Co-worker Gwinnett County Police officers held "Operation Guthrie’s Shield," a traffic enforcement detail inspired by Officer Ashley Guthrie, who was struck twice by drunk drivers while on duty. The operation, conducted on Jan. 16-17, focused on Georgia’s “Move Over” law, requiring drivers to change lanes or slow down near emergency vehicles. Over five hours, officers made 51 traffic stops, issuing 15 “Move Over” citations, 29 speeding citations, and 26 other violations, along with one DUI arrest. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about highway safety and the risks officers face during nighttime traffic enforcement. STORY 2: Snellville Resident Honored as Gwinnett Tech's GOAL Student Thomas Schoolcraft of Snellville has been named Gwinnett Technical College's Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, selected from 90 nominees out of 11,000 students. An electrical engineering technology student, Schoolcraft credits Gwinnett Tech as his "second chance" after struggling with university studies and various jobs in his 20s. Passionate about math, science, and technology's societal impact, he views this achievement as part of his "redemption arc" and hopes to inspire others. Sponsored by the Technical College System of Georgia, the GOAL program highlights technical education's value. Schoolcraft will compete in regional and statewide competitions this spring. STORY 3: Six Flags to Spotlight State’s Gold Rush History with New Ride Six Flags Over Georgia is set to debut a new family attraction, Georgia Gold Rusher, this spring. Inspired by Georgia’s 1885 gold rush, the ride features free-spinning gondola seating, 590 feet of U-shaped track, high-speed launches up to 60 mph, a 144-foot peak, and a dynamic water splash element. Themed around prospector William “Willy” Gibson, the ride integrates storytelling and immersive décor into the park’s historic Lickskillet section. Originally named Georgia Surfer, the reimagined attraction reflects the park’s focus on enhancing guest experiences with updates in dining, retail, and décor. Season Passes are available at sixflags.com/overgeorgia. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Tom Wages (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 4: U.S. Rep. David Scott coming to south Gwinnett for Meet and Greet U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., will host a Meet and Greet on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Centerville Senior Center in Snellville. Now representing south Gwinnett due to redistricting, Scott aims to introduce himself, his staff, and federal agency representatives to constituents. Attendees can meet representatives from the IRS, VA, Social Security, and Medicare/Medicaid. Scott’s district staff will also gather constituent information and initiate casework with federal agencies following the event. This marks an effort to connect with residents in his newly redrawn district. STORY 5: Gwinnett Stripers Hiring Gameday Staff for 2025 The Gwinnett Stripers are hiring gameday staff for the 2025 season. Applications can be submitted online at GoStripers.com/jobs, and an in-person Job Fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coolray Field’s Suite Lounge. Positions include roles like ushers, ticket sellers, security, video production, and more. Professional Sports Catering will also hire for concessions roles like cooks and cashiers. 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Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unveiling Kalemegdan's Mystique: A Tale of History and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2024-12-18-23-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је лагано падао преко Калемегданске тврђаве, претварајући је у бајковити пејзаж.En: The snow was gently falling over the Kalemegdan Fortress, turning it into a fairy-tale landscape.Sr: Милош је корачао калдрмом, задржан у мислима.En: Miloš walked along the cobblestones, deep in thought.Sr: Његова фасцинација богатом историјом тврђаве пробудила је жељу да напише чланак за историјски магазин.En: His fascination with the fortress's rich history had sparked a desire to write an article for a historical magazine.Sr: Међутим, једна прича му је измицала.En: However, one story eluded him.Sr: Осећао је да је управо она кључ његовог текста.En: He felt it was the key to his text.Sr: Анја, архитекта чврсто везана за културне знаменитости, истраживала је тврђаву тражећи инспирацију за свој следећи пројекат.En: Anja, an architect deeply connected to cultural landmarks, was exploring the fortress in search of inspiration for her next project.Sr: Била је раздвојена између уносног посла у комерцијалној фирми и своје страсти - очувања историје.En: She was torn between a lucrative job in a commercial firm and her passion for preserving history.Sr: Док се Милош приближавао Главној капији, приметио је групу туриста и одлучио да тражи помоћ.En: As Miloš approached the Main Gate, he noticed a group of tourists and decided to ask for help.Sr: "Извините," почео је, "да ли знате нешто о старој причи везаној за тврђаву?En: "Excuse me," he began, "do you know anything about an old story related to the fortress?"Sr: "Анја, која је у исто време била у групи, окрену се и погледа га.En: Anja, who was in the group at the time, turned and looked at him.Sr: "Можда могу да помогнем," рекла је осмехујући се, "и сама тражим нешто због чега би ова тврђава могла постати бољи пројекат за очување.En: "Maybe I can help," she said with a smile, "I'm also looking for something that could make this fortress a better preservation project."Sr: "Док су разговарали, лагано су шетали према северном делу тврђаве.En: As they talked, they walked slowly towards the northern part of the fortress.Sr: Милош је одустремио поглед ка уличици где је снег прекрио стари камен.En: Miloš glanced towards an alley where the snow covered the old stone.Sr: "Погледај!En: "Look!"Sr: " рекао је узбуђено.En: he said excitedly.Sr: "Овај пут никада није водио нигде.En: "This path has never led anywhere."Sr: "Рука под руку, кренули су према тајанственом пасажу.En: Hand in hand, they headed towards the mysterious passage.Sr: Снег је под њиховим корацима шкрипио, а они су ускоро открили улаз у тајанствену одају.En: The snow crunched under their feet, and soon they discovered an entrance to an enigmatic chamber.Sr: Унутра, зидови су били прекривени старим фрескама и текстовима који су указивали на давно заборављену причу о браниоцима Београда.En: Inside, the walls were covered with ancient frescoes and texts pointing to a long-forgotten story of the defenders of Belgrade.Sr: Милош се окрену према Анји.En: Miloš turned to Anja.Sr: "Ово је оно што сам тражио," рекао је, док су његове очи светлуцале узбуђењем.En: "This is what I was looking for," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Sr: Анја је знала да ово откриће може променити како она и фирма виде њену визију за очување.En: Anja knew that this discovery could change how she and her firm viewed her vision for preservation.Sr: "Милоше," рекла је, "ово место мора остати неоштећено и живо у срцима људи.En: "Miloš," she said, "this place must remain untouched and alive in people's hearts."Sr: "Док је ускоро Новогодишња ноћ зачепила Београд, Милош је узео Анјину руку.En: As New Year's Eve soon filled Belgrade with celebration, Miloš took Anja's hand.Sr: Заједно су посматрали светла града која су се пресликавала на течним површинама Сава и Дунава.En: Together, they watched the city lights reflecting on the flowing surfaces of the Sava and Danube rivers.Sr: Убрзо након њиховог открића, Милош је написао чланак о скривеној историји тврђаве који је добио велико признање.En: Shortly after their discovery, Miloš wrote an article about the hidden history of the fortress that received great acclaim.Sr: Анја се одлучила за пут који је био испуњен њеном страшћу за очување културног наслеђа.En: Anja chose a path filled with her passion for preserving cultural heritage.Sr: Њена фирма је препознала вредност њеног рада и према њој усмерила више пројеката везаних за културну баштину.En: Her firm recognized the value of her work and directed more heritage-related projects her way.Sr: Како су зимски ветрови испунили град успоменама и радосним тренуцима, Милош и Анја су знали да су, захваљујући старој тврђави, заједно изградили нешто више од приче и пројекта - изградили су нову причу о пријатељству и љубави.En: As the winter winds filled the city with memories and joyful moments, Miloš and Anja knew that thanks to the old fortress, they had built something more than a story and a project together – they had built a new narrative of friendship and love. 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Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 4/14/2024.

Let's Talk Roads! By Karl Stephens, CMCA, AMS, PCAM General Manager/COO It's 2024 and there is much to do, including the annual Roads Repairs and Repaving Project led by our Public Works Team. Each year, staff, in conjunction with the Public Works Committee and an engineering firm review all Association-owned roads and make recommendations for the annual repaving program. These recommendations are based on the condition of the roads, the amount of root intrusions and ride-altering bumps, whether separation of asphalt exists, along with a determination of whether roads are impacted by curb or drainage issues. With more than 91 miles of roads in the community, this task is never a small undertaking. However, it is vital to ensuring the roads in The Landings are in good order. Join Construction Manager Bill Campbell and me as we discuss some deteriorating conditions the 2024 project will address, why it is important to spend the nearly $1.7M budgeted for the work, and the Main Gate entrance portion of the project set to begin in February. Click here to watch the video.  

Yellowpaw travels to the Moonstone! Maybe she will get a very direct and clear message from Starclan? Of course not! Book: Super Edition: Yellowfang's Secret Support us on Ko-fi! WCWITCast Ko-fi Follow us on Twitter! WCWITCast (@WCWITCast)  Follow us on Instagram! WCWITCast  What We Are Reading (Not Sponsored): The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Cat Fact Sources: Mike (cat) - Wikipedia British Museum (Controversies)  - Wikipedia Purr-n-Fur UK | Cats of the British Museum - Mike and Black Jack Purr-n-Fur UK - Mike Cartoon "Mike", the cat who assisted in keeping the Main Gate of the British Museum from February 1909 to January 1929 Web Archive - Archive - Times - 1929: Foreign News: Cat Mike Web Archive - Times - 1930: Animals: Budge on Mike Mike, The British Museum Cat (1909-1929) at The Great Cat Music: The following music was used for this media project: Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3855-happy-boy-themeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 10th 2023 by Sue Oehser.

In this episode, the Town Administrator, Stephanie Tillerson, spoke with Mayor John Labriola and Town Council Member Dr. Michael Heidingsfelder to continue the discussion that started at the March 7 Town Council meeting (click here to view the meeting) surrounding two very important projects for the entire community:Discussion of all possible options to improve and enhance vehicular and pedestrian circulation at the Main Gate, including the Kiawah Island Parkway/Beachwalker Drive Intersection and Contiguous Land, Main Sales Office/Site, and the Upper Beachwalker Parcels. Discussion of Riverstone Properties' proposed Andell West project adjacent to Freshfields.

Go beyond loneliness and into aloneness. Freedom is waiting for you.

This week we are fulfilling a request for some vintage Disneyland audio. So come with me as we travel back in time, find a parking spot in what is now Disney California Adventure, and enjoy the original music loop of Disneyland Main Gate. Audio Credit: Disney Theme Park Audio on YouTube. . . . Show Patrons: Brenda Howton Allington Brown Warren Budenbender Kelly Mayer Scott Geyer Jared Story Thomas Hartman Brian Martin James Farrington Nick Baker Anne Griffith Maria Sanchez Sokolowski Great Nate Elisabeth Puglisi Sydney Weddleton Kyle Horton Rachel Sutton Jonathan Howser Jennifer Gorlick Holly King Christine Champagne Victoria & Darren Janey and Gary Zerilli Raffi Minassian Jenna Bench Shay Lochinger Gillian Shipley Katherine Lund . . . . Questions/comments: soundsofdisneypodcast@gmail.com Support the show at: www.patreon.com/soundsofdisney --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sounds-of-disney/support

Cultivating aloneness should be at the top of your practice for liberation.

Could you imagine being guest number 49,999,999 or 99,999,999? Take a trip back to Disneyland's Main Gate in the 1960s and 1970s and maybe you could be a winner.

Chorl in the mountain! And not through the Main Gate. There was only one other way in and that was by the flood gate down in the roots of the mountain that had not been opened in an age. How? And why? Wycan saw and groaned aloud. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grace-chetwin/message

Owner Bill Tinsley shares an awesome Thanksgiving deal while he continues to deal with the devastating blows COVID-19 is dishing out to bars and restaurants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our full interview with Main Gate Co-Owner Bill Tinsley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a virtual audio trip in this installment of the WDW-Memories podcast, brought to you in immersive binaural sound, as we enjoy another magical memory from Walt Disney World. In today's memory, you will join my family as we close out our day in Walt Disney World stopping for one final ride on the long-promised Test Track as we stroll from World Showcase, through Futureworld, under Spaceship Earth, and out the Main Gate at Epcot. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2020/09/17/memory-244/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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It's been a challenge for bars to keep customers safe during the pandemic.  Bill Tinsley with the Main Gate Bar & Grill on Sangamon tells us about the challenges and procedures he's using to stay Covid-free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year of change and adapt for many local businesses, and the Main Gate Bar and Grill is one of them. Owner Bill Tinsley added food and now a tent in the parking lot as they entertain and survive in the great outdoors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Goooood morning! Today we're looking at perhaps the most pivotal chapter in the whole Purgatory, the moment and transition where it all gets a kind of structure, and the "Point of No Return" begins. With an Angel on a Rock with a Naked Sword, as the Sacred Gate opens. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! :) .. Support us on Patreon to get more podcasts and videos, and join the conversation in the Ancient World Community on Discord! https://patreon.com/ancientworld Looking foward to seeing you! :)

From the first slope through the two levels of Antepurgatory, Dante and Virgil reach the main gate which is guarded by an angel with a sword. The Guardian uses a golden and silver key to open the gate, symbolic of the authority to do so, and the skill and wisdom to asses the souls' sincerity of their regrets. The keys were given to him by Peter. In canto 3, Dante first marvels at the work he sees in front of him: "I raised my eyes to marvel at the mount that grew out of the sea toward Heaven's height." v. 14-15 At the Main Gate the Guardian appears: "I slowly raised my eyes: I saw that he was sitting on the highest step, his face too splendid for my eyes - I looked away! And in his hand he held a naked sword;" v. 79, canto IX. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 1/13/19

In 1761 a French schooner was shipwrecked in the Indian Ocean, leaving more than 200 people stranded on a tiny island. The crew departed in a makeshift boat, leaving 60 Malagasy slaves to fend for themselves and wait for rescue. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the Tromelin Island castaways, which one observer calls "arguably the most extraordinary story of survival ever documented." We'll also admire some hardworking cats and puzzle over a racer's death. Intro: In 1830 architect Thomas Willson proposed building an enormous pyramid to house London's dead. In 1959 a Norwegian insulation manufacturer undertook to transport a three-ton block of ice to the equator without refrigeration. Sources for our feature on the Tromelin Island castaways: Samir S. Patel, "Castaways," Archaeology, Sept. 15, 2014. "Lèse humanité," Economist, Dec. 16, 2015. Max Guérout, "Esclaves oubliés," La Revue Maritime 477 (December 2006). John Lichfield, "Shipwrecked and Abandoned: The Story of the Slave Crusoes," Independent, Feb. 5, 2007. James Russell, "The Recovery of Tromelin Island," National Geographic, April 11, 2016. V. Laroulandie and C. Lefèvre, "The Use of Avian Resources by the Forgotten Slaves of Tromelin Island (Indian Ocean)," International Journal of Osteoarchaeology 24:3 (2014), 407-416. Matthieu Le Corre, et al. "Seabird Recovery and Vegetation Dynamics After Norway Rat Eradication at Tromelin Island, Western Indian Ocean," Biological Conservation 185 (2015), 85-94. Nick Marriner et al., "A Geomorphological Reconnaissance of Tromelin Island, Indian Ocean," Journal of Coastal Research 28:6 (November 2012), 1606-1616. Urko Apaolaza Ávila, "Basques in the Caribbean Slave Trade (Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries)," in William A. Douglass, ed., Basques in Cuba, 2016. Jane Webster, "Slave Ships and Maritime Archaeology: An Overview," International Journal of Historical Archaeology 12:1 (March 2008), 6–19. Annabelle Georgen, "Abandonnés sur une île déserte: la tragédie des esclaves oubliés de Tromelin," Slate, Feb. 22, 2017. Peter Mitchell and Paul Lane, The Oxford Handbook of African Archaeology, 2013. Carl Thompson, Shipwreck in Art and Literature: Images and Interpretations from Antiquity to the Present Day, 2014. Nelly Schmidt, "Slavery and Its Abolition, French Colonies, Research and Transmission of Knowledge," UNESCO Slave Route Project. Constance Holden, "Random Samples," Science, New Series 315:5812 (Feb. 2, 2007), 579. Jasmina Sopova, "UNESCO Launches Forgotten Slaves Programme," UNESCO, April 23, 2004. "Archaeological Science," Health & Medicine Week, May 17, 2010, 1593. Sylviane Diouf, "Survivors: Sand Island," New York Public Library, March 7, 2012. H.A. Moriarty, Islands in the Southern Indian Ocean, Westward of Longitude 80° East, Including Madagascar, 1904. Alexander G. Findlay, A Directory for the Navigation of the Indian Ocean, 1866. A. Constable, Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea, 1812. Lawrence G. Green, "Mystery Isles of the East," New York Times, June 21, 1931. Bernie McClenny, "Tromelin Island," QST 98:9 (September 2014), 91-92. "Foreign Intelligence," [London] General Evening Post, Aug. 21, 1777. "Extract of a Letter From Amsterdam, Aug. 7," London Chronicle, Aug. 22, 1777. Listener mail: "Chief Mouser Palmerston Develops a Taste for Duck," Times, July 24, 2018. "Library Cat Outlasts Councilman That Wanted Him Gone," CBS News, Dec. 16, 2016. Bud Kennedy, "Council Critic Takes Yet Another Swipe at Browser the Library Cat," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec. 10, 2016. Ricki Harris, "Beloved Cat Will Keep His Job at the Local Library After International Backlash," ABC News, July 5, 2016. Ricki Harris, "Beloved Cat Fired From His Job at a Local Public Library," ABC News, June 28, 2016. Wikipedia, "Mike (cat)" (accessed Sept. 4, 2018). E.A. Wallis Budge, "Mike", the Cat Who Assisted in Keeping the Main Gate of the British Museum From February 1909 to January 1929, 1929. R.B. Shaberman, Mike, the British Museum Cat, 1909-1929: A Jubilee Reminiscence, 1979. Dog Days of Summer Family Festival, Smithsonian National Postal Museum (accessed Sept. 6, 2018). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Bryant Pocock, who sent these corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

It has been twenty years since the Wharf Dispute between Patrick Stevedores and the Coalition Government on one side and the Maritime Union of Australia, the Trade Unions and supporters on the other. This was (so far) the last set piece national confrontation between Capital and Labour over a specific industrial dispute to happen in Australia. In this episode Dave (@withsobersenses) chats with Nick Southall about the Maritime Defence Committee. The latter was formed by comrades outside of the industry to provide meaningful support for the struggle. What happened during the dispute and are there implications for class struggle today? Articles mention include Nick Southall   Getting the Gong – A Tale of Two Cities Shane Reside  Rules made for breaking: beyond ‘Change the Rules’ Picture: A Banner on the Main Gate of Patrick Stevedores East Swanson Dock in Melbourne.© Takver. http://www.takver.com/

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Saurabh from Mumbai, who authors the blog A season of Mountains under the handle www.nomadosauras.wordpress.com. Sit back and enjoy as we find out where Saurabh is taking us to today! Today's destination: Harihar Fort Nearest Airport: Ozar airport, Nashik or Mumbai Airport Nearest Railway Station: Kasara railway station or Nashik railway station Prerequisites - Medium level of fitness, make sure you're not acrophobic! Packing - Trekking shoes and gear, water for hydration, caps and energy bars. It's advisable to carry ones own food, but food is available at shacks outside the fort. Time of the year - December Length of the itinerary: 1 day Itinerary Highlights: You can start early from a nearby station (Mumbai/Pune/Nasik) to reach the Kasara railway station. Once at Kasara, you can take a shared cab to Nirgudpada/Nirgudwadi - the base village for the trek. Saurabh sheds some light on the history of this 800-1000 yr old fort and its strategic location overlooking the ancient trade route between Gujarat and Maharashtra. The fort has changed hands between the Yadavas, Moghuls, Marathas and finally acceeded to the British. The journey starts off with a few nail-biting moments as the connecting trains were running late but Saurabh and group are re-united at Thane from where they head off the Kasara and reach the station at 7:30AM. The group manage to find a cab to the base village round-trip but the journey is not without some adventure. After the suspense and some 'bollywood'esque moments in the Maruti Omni - the official kidnapping vehicle of bollywood! After some comic relief, the group finally reaches Nirgudpada at 10AM and the cabbie agrees to return back for a pickup at 5PM. The group is now looking at the majestic Harihar mountain and fort. In the vicinity, one can also see other peaks such as PhaniDhongar, Uttwad, Bhaskargad, Bhrahma hill, Brahmagiri Bhandardurg etc which are a part of the Trimbakeshwar mountain range. A 1-2km walk from Nirgudpada passing through Kotewadi leads you to the Harihar fort, staring at the iconic rock-cut vertical stairway. The 80 degree incline of the staircase and height of about 60m or 200ft, and steps that are almost 2ft hight, can take one about 2-20 mins depending on the fitness and skill level of the individual. First stop at the Maha-Darwaza or Main Gate, a semi-circular door to the fort, and a view of PhaniDhongar, Uttwad and Bhasgad mountains and the valley beneath. The group enjoy lunch with a view at the Maha-darwaza, in the passage way with a beautiful breeze, overlooking the mountain range! The group then proceeds to a helical staircase, with a sheer rock on the right makes for an adrenaline rush while ascending! There are also a number of trap doors, capable of holding off an entire army with just 5 soldiers! There are also escape doors, in case the fort is compromised by the enemy. The passageway leads you to the plateau of the fort that has a Hanuman Mandir, a pond, a few water cisterns and a Shiv Ling (Shiva statue). One can get a view of the Brahma hill as well and a clear view of the peak of the Harihar hill with the Bhagwa Jhenda (Saffron flag) which is symbolic of the Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj. A five minute trail leads you to the peak of the fort and one can enjoy a panoramic view from top of the fort, as well as a view of the base villages! After spending some time at the top, the group decides to start their descent back to the base village in order to make it in time for the 5PM pick up. THe group runs into a jam on the staircase, a nightmare given that they were up against a 5PM deadline! After all the adventure, the group makes it back to the base village in time for the pickup and end a memorable trek to an end! Links: Link to Saurabh's blog: A Season of Mountains  (https://nomadosauras.wordpress.com/) Read about Saurabh's trek to Harihar Fort  (https://nomadosauras.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/harihar-fort-trek-blog/) Follow the Musafir stories on Twitter:@musafirstories Facebook: @themusafirstories Instagram: @musafirstoriespodcast website: www.themusafirstories.com email: themusafirstories@gmail.com itunes - https://apple.co/2LPtTA3 android - voice or google search "Ok Google, play The Musafir stories podcast", listen, subscribe and save a shortcut on your home screen! Saavn - https://bit.ly/2J5rIqi web/audioBoom - https://bit.ly/2oZZowS Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2HLPSVi pocketcasts - https://bit.ly/2xu3Ewg castbox - https://bit.ly/2sqBDQi Overcast - https://bit.ly/2LN9wnf Stitcher Radio - https://bit.ly/2JiBbhw TuneIn - https://bit.ly/2xyQH4a RadioPublic - https://bit.ly/2snY9u0 iHeartradio -https://ihr.fm/2xvOG8R Deezer - https://bit.ly/2L7GmOo

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Come and join us for another installment of the WDW-Memories podcast, where I try to make it possible for you relive your Walt Disney World Memories when you can't actually be there. Today we'll begin a new adventure as we start reliving a day at Epcot during Flower and Garden Festival, beginning with getting parked, entering through the Main Gate, and picking out our FastPass+ times. Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2015/01/16/memory-132/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Team Mousetalgia returns to the mailbag to answer your questions, and Jeff and Kristen review an insider's account of working with Walt Disney in the studio. But first - we talk back to listeners about FastPasses, buying Annual Passports, hotel distances from the Main Gate, prepping for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon, making the most out of a Disneyland trip, more on the mysterious "test brick" wall, fun and games with flourscent "invisible" ink, riding the Monorail, and some book recommendations. Jeff and Kristen then review "Walt - Backstage Adventures with Walt Disney" by Charles Shows, a television writer/director who worked for Disney in the heyday of Walt's television productions. Are Shows memories reliable, or the exaggeration of a professional gag writer? You can be the judge as we inspect some of Shows' recollections of working for Walt, the studio head. Plus - our predictions for Disney's next blockbuster film property - and more!