Podcasts about North Coast

In 1999, California passed a law ordering the state to fix its patchwork of ocean parks. For two years, almost nothing happened, and two attempts to get the process moving both failed. It took a 2004 public-private partnership, roughly $35 million in public and philanthropic funding, and a decade of work before the state had a real network of marine protected areas. Partway through that decade, more than 300 people from over 50 tribal nations walked into a public meeting in Fort Bragg to protest how the process was treating their rights. Andrew Lewin walks through what actually happened between the 1999 Marine Life Protection Act and the 124-MPA network Californians know today: the 2004 partnership with the nonprofit funder Resources Legacy Fund that finally got the process moving, the region-by-region design work built on stakeholder groups, a Science Advisory Team, and a Blue Ribbon Task Force, and the Fish and Game Commission votes that made each region official, starting with the Central Coast in 2007. The process also shows where good intentions ran into real conflict. On California's North Coast, tribal sovereignty and traditional gathering rights were not built into the process from the start, and it took a public confrontation before the state addressed it. The North Coast's final proposal, with a formal tribal gathering exception, was not adopted until 2012, and tribal leaders accepted it with conditions rather than a full endorsement. Andrew connects this history to yesterday's conversation with Anupa Asokan about the network's ongoing adaptive management review, and explains why managing an MPA network never really finishes. Takeaways: California's Marine Life Protection Act passed in 1999 but sat mostly unused for its first two years, surviving two failed implementation attempts before a 2004 public-private partnership with the nonprofit funder Resources Legacy Fund got the process moving. The full process to build California's network of marine protected areas took about a decade and roughly $35 million in public and philanthropic funding. Each of the four coastal regions went through the same design steps: a stakeholder group draft, a Science Advisory Team review, a Blue Ribbon Task Force recommendation, and a final vote by the state's Fish and Game Commission. The Central Coast was designated first, in 2007. The process did not build in tribal sovereignty and traditional gathering rights from the start. In July 2010, more than 300 people from over 50 tribal nations took over a Blue Ribbon Task Force meeting in Fort Bragg to protest it. The North Coast region's final proposal, including a formal tribal gathering exception, was adopted in 2012, and tribal leaders accepted it with conditions rather than a full endorsement. California's network now includes roughly 124 marine protected areas and recreational management areas, and it is still being managed through an ongoing adaptive process, the same one covered in yesterday's episode with Anupa Asokan. Managing a network of marine protected areas does not end at designation. It requires monitoring, reassessment, and revision, and that takes sustained funding, time, and public patience. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Need help with your ocean non-profit, company, or project? Get the help you need with Pisces Oceans Inc.: https://www.piscesoceans.ca Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

On any given weekend in or near major metro areas all across the country every summer, you can find local Mustang clubs hosting their big annual car show. Mustang fans need to know that you don't have to be a club member to attend, so if you see a gathering of Mustangs in your area, you're encouraged to stop and check out the show.Podcast hosts John Clor and Mike Rey have been personally involved in this part of the hobby for decades – with John serving a variety of on-site Meet & Greet functions for Ford, and Mike actually hosting shows when he was president of the Mustang Owners Club of South Eastern Michigan. They still attend many of these regional shows yearly.When John was invited to set up his much-traveled 10x10 Mustang Meet & Greet display at the North Coast Mustang & Ford Club of Ohio's annual show, he loaded up his Ford Club Connect Transit van with posters and headed to the Lorian County Community College in Elyria to mingle with hundreds of Mustangs and fans at the club's 20th Annual All-Ford & Mustang Show on a sunny Sunday in late July. At the last minute, Ford's Special Vehicle Registry team asked to join in, and the club accommodated with double the display space. And a bit more to make room for a special display car that SVR drove there – a prototype Dark Horse SC right out of the Ford Racing garage, as it was before any of the SC's had arrived in dealer showrooms.In this episode, John tells the story of how the Dark Horse SC wound up at the show and shares photos that he took of some of his favorite Mustangs he saw on display there. Beyond the North Coast Mustang & Ford Club of Ohio providing all the bells and whistles of a great club show, it all just goes to show why attending your regional Mustang Club show is always a good idea: You never know what you'll see there!

Welcome to a new episode of The XLNT Show with trap/bass heavyweight Viperactive. Danny and Parker dig into his come‑up from Arizona to LA, the records that changed everything (“Rumble” remix, “Angel's Crest”), and how he's navigating festivals, collabs, and the Snake Pit era of his sound.They discuss:Leaving Arizona for LA – long drives, North Hollywood, real producer communityEarly grind – broke, blacked‑out bedroom studio, escaping with a cheap MacBookOnline come‑up – Discord producer circle, friends eventually moving to LAFestival run – EDC, Forbidden Kingdom, North Coast, Global DanceBreakout records – “Rumble” remix, “Angel's Crest” and big DJ supportRemixes vs originals – strategy, attention, and building your own laneOut My Way / Bad Royale ID – reviving an old ID the right wayTrap vs four‑on‑the‑floor – UKG influence and refusing to be boxed inPresets, copying, remakes – using them to learn and level upHate & bad advice – almost getting discouraged at 15, turning it into fuelSaying no – offers, expectations, and protecting your futureCollabs – sessions with Virtual Riot & MarshmelloSnake Pit EP – 9‑track “EP,” where the sound is heading next

In this special video episode of Plan Sea, host Wil Burns and guest host Priyanka Hooghan, Senior Manager of Policy at Carbon to Sea, sit down with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) on Capitol Hill to discuss growing federal support for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) research. As co-chair of the Bipartisan Oceans Caucus, Congresswoman Bonamici discusses her sponsorship of the ReSCUE Oceans Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal framework for responsible mCDR research, including ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE). Congresswoman Bonamici also shares how her long-standing work on ocean acidification has informed her approach to ocean policy, why ocean health draws support well beyond coastal districts, and how the field can advance responsibly.Congresswoman Bonamici represents much of Oregon's North Coast, and has spent her career addressing the environmental and economic impacts of ocean acidification. When her constituents struggled to raise oysters, she worked with researchers at Oregon State University and local shellfish growers to better understand how ocean acidification was affecting the region's shellfish and coastal economies. She shares with Wil and Priyanka how that work contributed to her broader efforts to strengthen federal ocean-climate research, including sponsoring the ReSCUE Oceans Act. The ReSCUE Oceans Act proposes bringing together federal science agencies — including NOAA, NASA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Science Foundation — to support mCDR research and develop responsible guidelines for the field. In discussing the legislation, Rep. Bonamici addresses rising threats to federal science agencies and ocean observation programs, underscoring the importance of maintaining scientific expertise at government agencies like NOAA. She also stresses the importance of involving scientists, fishing communities, Indigenous tribes, and other rightsholders in both policymaking and implementation around potential ocean-climate solutions.“We want to have all the voices around the table,” said Congresswoman Bonamici. “Whenever you're making policy about the ocean, you need to make sure that people who fish for a living, people who are Indigenous, our tribes, are involved. So we want to have a broad conversation and really work with the scientific experts on getting that framework so we have responsible guidelines for marine carbon dioxide removal. And we're doing it in a responsible way.”Congresswoman Bonamici also discusses the bipartisan support for the bill, with Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) co-leading the House effort and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) advancing companion legislation in the Senate. She explains how healthy oceans support seafood, tourism, jobs, and the broader health of the planet, giving coastal and inland communities alike a stake in ocean science. Drawing on her experience leading the Bipartisan Oceans Caucus, she explains how connecting ocean policy to people's livelihoods and everyday concerns has helped build coalitions around issues ranging from ocean acidification to marine debris.“[mCDR] is an area with a tremendous amount of potential. And when I learned that the ocean can absorb so much carbon and really store it, I thought this is a solution we need to learn more about and we need to do something about this,” said Congresswoman Bonamici. Looking ahead,Congresswoman Bonamici calls for continued investment in mCDR research, workforce development, public education, and community engagement. Advancing mCDR responsibly, she explains, will require strong science, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and clear explanations of both its potential and outstanding scientific questions.Plan Sea is a semi-weekly podcast exploring ocean-based climate solutions, brought to you by the Carbon to Sea Initiative and the American University Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal.ACRONYMS/CONCEPTS:RESCUE Oceans Act: Removing and Sequestering Carbon Unleashed in the Environment and Oceans ActCOAST Research Act: Coastal and Ocean Acidification Stressors and Threats Research ActmCDR: marine carbon dioxide removalOAE: ocean alkalinity enhancementNOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNASA: National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNIST: National Institute of Standards and TechnologyOOI: Ocean Observatories InitiativeIRA: Inflation Reduction ActPlan Sea is a semi-weekly podcast exploring ocean-based climate solutions, brought to you by the Carbon to Sea Initiative & the American University Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal.

September is Transit Month in California, and here on the North Coast the occasion is marked with plenty of events, activities, and advocacy. Public transit provides lots of economic, social, and environmental benefits to our region, as attested by transit riders themselves and in a recent open letter to state leaders from a variety of local business, labor, education, health care, social service and environmental groups.But our public transit service is also increasingly under threat from funding cuts at the federal, state, and local levels. This month, whether you're a regular rider or have never taken transit in Humboldt, you can support transit just by getting on the bus. If you log your rides, you even have a chance to win prizes! There are also opportunities to meet local bus drivers, learn about the role public transit plays in our democracy, and join other transit riders to advocate for better service.Colin Fiske, executive director of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities, joins the show to talk about all these transit-related happenings and more.Support the show

Rep. Jared Huffman, who represents Marin County and the North Coast, may be among the most unusual members of the House — and the only one who will say out loud that he doesn't believe in God. In his new book, "No Prophets," he argues that Christian nationalism has given up on democracy. He explains why he thinks the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol was a religious event, and what it means when a movement decides it no longer needs to win elections.  

BODYTEC Ballito pays Dave a visit in studio to talk about their approach to health and fitness on the North Coast. Radio Life & Style on Facebook

The sound of cargo ship horns ringing through the night is a familiar sound for any Clevelander. It's also the sound of roughly 13 million tons of cargo moving through the Cleveland Harbor every year. Managing the North Coast traffic is The Port of Cleveland, one of the largest ports on the Great Lakes and the only local government agency whose sole mission is to spur job creation and economic vitality in Cuyahoga County. The Port generates over 23,000 jobs and $7.07 billion in annual economic activity.rnrnJoining the Port as President & CEO is Jeff Epstein, who brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of economic development, public-private partnerships, and transformative urban investment. Before joining the Port, Jeff served as Chief of Integrated Development for the City of Cleveland, where he advanced equitable community and economic development across the city. He also spent time as the Executive Director of MidTown Cleveland, a nonprofit economic and community development organization.rnrnJoin us at the City Club as we hear from Jeff Epstein on how The Port of Cleveland is driving economic growth, global connectivity, and sustainability for Northeast Ohio and beyond.

In this episode of the FHS Egypt Podcast, Daria speaks with Amr El Nady, Head of Hotels & Hospitality MEA and Managing Director of the Global Hotel Desk at JLL, about the evolving hospitality investment landscape in Egypt. Amr explores the growing momentum behind the market, including increased participation from regional developers and Gulf capital, continued activity from domestic investors, and hotel development expanding across Cairo, the Red Sea and the North Coast. The conversation also examines what investors are looking for beyond occupancy and ADR, from operating margins and asset competitiveness to governance, transparency and the ability to repatriate capital. Amr highlights that while Egypt offers attractive operating fundamentals and significant room for additional hotel supply, greater transaction transparency and clearer exit pathways will be important in attracting a broader pool of institutional and international capital. Drawing on lessons from more mature hotel investment markets, the episode considers how ownership structures, access to debt, professional asset management, legal frameworks and greater market liquidity could further strengthen Egypt's investment proposition.

In this episode of the FHS Egypt Podcast, we are joined by Nina Vithlani, Managing Director MENA at Sectorlight, to explore how Egypt can build distinctive, world-class destinations that resonate with local, regional, and international audiences alike. Drawing on her experience working across major projects in Egypt and the wider Middle East, Nina unpacks what makes Egypt such a unique place branding opportunity, and why the conversation is shifting from ancient history and leisure tourism toward luxury hospitality, branded residences, and lifestyle-led development. From Cairo's urban energy to the North Coast's potential as an all-year-round lifestyle destination and the Red Sea's established nature and wellness credentials, Nina breaks down how each of Egypt's key markets can define its own identity without competing with one another. She also addresses how developers can appeal to domestic, GCC, and international buyers without diluting their proposition, and why authenticity and a destination-first strategy are the keys to long-term value. The episode also covers the rise of wellness as a differentiator, the pace of development in Egypt, and the growing need for education and capability-building in selling super-premium branded residences to international investors. Tune in for a candid and insightful conversation about where Egypt is headed, and what it will take to get there.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, recently reelected to a second term, details his vision for repurposing vacant land and creating "America's North Coast" along the Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River waterfronts. In an interview for the Mayor's Desk series, the 39-year-old Bibb also spelled out other efforts to better leverage vacant land for housing and businesses.  

Des-Marie Victor's love affair with the motor industry began as a child on the farm, helping her grandfather restore vintage VW Beetles and Kombis. By her teens, she was devouring copies of Auto Trader, turning a passion into a lifelong career when a McCarthy Toyota manager recognized her energy and offered her a job on the spot. Within two years, she was appointed Sales Manager at Fury Honda & Suzuki. Just over two years ago, Des-Marie established My Paneel Klopper in Shakashead, rapidly scaling it into one of only three approved collision repair facilities in the area. Fully contracted with major short-term insurers and boasting an unbroken 5-star customer rating, Des-Marie is the ultimate hands-on owner—personally mixing paint, matching colors, and delivering precision and care to the North Coast community. Radio Life & Style on Facebook

Episode 176 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 30, 2026.  Our destination is Oregon's North Coast with diehard steelhead guide Matt Thornton who covers the obsessed steelhead culture of the North Coast, why mindset is everything, and the incredible run they've had this year. Matt also shares stories of snorkeling for steelhead, teaching clients to fight steelhead with his Lab, and the long odds—and big rewards—of spey casting.   Stick around to the end to learn about Matt's conservation organization, The Wilderness Calling which is researching steelhead migration patterns…you might be surprised by what they're learning. In this episode: ·        Why Oregon's North Coast has become one of the world's premier wild steelhead destinations. ·        The unique culture of spey fishing—and why steelheaders willingly endure the "fish of a thousand casts." ·        Why mindset may be the most important skill a steelhead angler can develop. ·        Matt's unforgettable story of snorkeling a run and discovering fish where everyone thought there were none. ·        How steelhead behavior can surprise even the most experienced anglers. ·        Teaching clients to fight steelhead with his Labrador, Boomhauer. ·        This year's outstanding steelhead run and what made it so special. ·        Matt's favorite fly pattern and color. ·        The mission of The Wilderness Calling and the cutting-edge research they are doing using $5,000 tracking tracking tags.  ·        Why understanding steelhead migration could have a major impact on future conservation efforts. With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel. Connect with Matt:  Instagram:  @the_wilderness_calling https://www.thewildernesscalling.org/  |  info@thewildernesscalling.org | 907.602.6759 Book a trip with Matt:  Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters Be the first to know about new episodes.  Become a subscriber  Follow the show so you never miss a destination.  Destination Angler Podcast:   Website  |  YouTube  |  Instagram & Facebook  @DestinationAnglerPodcast  Check Out Our Sponsors: Redd's Flies Premium flies, tied with purpose. Redd's is a family-run company built around premium hand-tied flies — including exclusive patterns you'll only find at Redd's Flies. Delivered to your doorstep in days, not weeks. A portion of every order goes directly to organizations protecting trout habitat and restoring rivers. Use this link and discount code DESTINATION to save on your next order.  Facebook: @ReddsFlies Instagram: @ReddsFlies TroutRoutes  The #1 Mapping Resource for Trout Anglers.  Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore 50,000 trout streams with TroutRoutes today.   Get 1 Month Free   Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes    Frontiers Travel THE one-stop outdoor travel company that's been helping anglers experience the world's greatest fisheries for more than 55 years.   Your Experts in Fly Fishing & Wing Shooting.  info@frontierstravel.com | 1-800-245-1950 | info@frontierstrvl.co.uk | +44 (0)1285 700 940 Facebook | Instagram | Vimeo High N Dry Fishing Where science and performance meet.  Check out the full lineup of floatants, line dressings, and sighter waxes at www.highndryfishingproducts.com    Facebook @highndryfishingproducts  Instagram @highndryfishing *** Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded June 5, 2026  

A new Cal Poly Humboldt study found river otters at the Arcata Marsh hunt ducks and other waterbirds during winter, revealing surprising predator behavior in the North Coast wetland.

حلقة جديدة من البودكاسترز مع حسن نصر،الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Gates Developments للتطوير العقاري، بنتكلم فيها عن سوق التطوير العقاري في مصر، وإزاي تبدأ شركة تطوير عقاري صح، وأهمية التسليم والتشغيل وحقوق العملاء. حسن نصر بيشرح أزمات المطورين، وأسباب تأخير المشروعات، وأنظمة السداد الطويلة، والتسعير، والتمويل، وإدارة الكاش فلو، بالإضافة إلى تجربة Gates Developments في التعامل مع التسليمات والعملاء. بنتكلم كمان عن الفلل والشقق الفندقية، والاستثمار في العاصمة الإدارية والساحل الشمالي، وهل الأفضل الشراء ولا الإيجار، قبل ما نعرف رحلته لحد منصب CEO وفلسفته في إدارة الفريق وصناعة قادة جدد. حلقة لكل المهتمين بالعقارات، والاستثمار، وإدارة شركات التطوير العقاري في مصر. A new episode of El Podcasters with Hassan Nasr, CEO of Gates Developments, discussing Egypt's real estate market, how to build a successful development company, and why project delivery, operations, and customer rights matter. Hassan explains the challenges facing developers, project delays, long-term payment plans, pricing, financing, and cash-flow management, while sharing how Gates Developments handles deliveries and customer commitments. The episode also covers villas, serviced apartments, investment in the New Administrative Capital and the North Coast, whether buying or renting is the better choice, and Hassan's journey to becoming a CEO and building strong leaders within his team. An essential episode for anyone interested in real estate development, property investment, and business leadership in Egypt. careers@gatesdevelopments.com رابط موقعنا, انضم إلى مجتمعنا: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ our website link, join our community: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ ‎اسمعوا البودكاسترز على | Listen to El-Podcasters on Spotify - https://anchor.fm/elpodcasters Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/eg/podcast/el-podcasters/id1633419184 Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029463712 El-Podcasters Social Media | منصات التواصل الإجتماعي للبودكاسترز: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elpodcasters Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@elpodcasters Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elpodcasters Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elpodcasters/ X - https://www.twitter.com/elpodcasters Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/3Zbo2vzS Bassel Alzaro - https://www.instagram.com/basselalzaro https://www.facebook.com/BasselAlzaroX https://snapchat.com/t/CoWlatfk Karim Rihan - https://www.instagram.com/karimrihann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California is preparing to return 136 acres of land in Mendocino County to three of the region's native tribes. And, a historic railroad bridge is complicating efforts to build a long-planned bike and pedestrian trail east of downtown San José.

Werner Burger, CEO of Zimbali master-developer IFA Hotels & Resorts South Africa, shares insights on the latest developments in the booming node on KZN's North Coast. Podcast series on Moneyweb

Two years ago, Jamaican publicist Lyndon Taylor walked away from a steady paycheck to bet on himself. This month, that bet is starting to pay dividends — and it's bringing a slice of Caribbean glamour with it. Taylor's boutique agency, Lyndon Taylor Associates, is not only marking its second anniversary but also preparing to help stage the inaugural Jamaica Fashion Week in Ocho Rios this November, a debut that could put another Jamaican resort town on the map for style-driven travelers.For anyone tracking how the Caribbean is reshaping its tourism story — leaning harder into culture, fashion, and homegrown creative industries rather than relying solely on sand and sea — Taylor's journey is a useful bellwether. His firm sits at the intersection of travel, lifestyle, and public relations, three sectors that increasingly move together as destinations compete for attention on Instagram and TikTok rather than just in glossy brochures.A Milestone Built on MomentumTaylor launched Lyndon Taylor Associates on July 19, 2024, after 17 years cutting his teeth in traditional public relations, including a long stretch representing Jamaica's tourism interests at the agency level. In a recent conversation marking the anniversary, he described the past two years as a "whirlwind" that included a one-year launch event in London and a steady climb toward financial stability.The agency's tagline — "we are your PR solution" — reflects Taylor's pitch to smaller clients: performing arts groups, visual artists, nonprofits, and small and medium-sized businesses that need publicity but can't afford a large agency's overhead. It's a niche that has quietly become his growth engine, with bigger clients taking notice once they see results with smaller ones.Betting on the Caribbean, Then BeyondWhile the U.S., U.K., and Canada remain his firm's core markets, Taylor is now looking closer to home. Year three plans include deepening the agency's footprint across the Caribbean region, framing the opportunity with characteristic humility: rather than chasing the biggest prize first, he wants to start with smaller regional wins and build from there. Toronto is next on the map, with an event planned later this year to formally establish the firm's presence in Canada — joining the U.S. and U.K. as its third major market.Looking further afield, Taylor has also set his sights on Africa, particularly South Africa, following a personal visit that left an impression of untapped opportunity across sectors including energy, telecoms, and tourism.For travel industry watchers, this kind of Caribbean-to-continent networking mirrors a broader trend: destinations and the professionals who market them are increasingly building South-South relationships — Caribbean nations connecting with African markets — rather than routing every opportunity through traditional Western hubs.The Fashion Week BetThe headline travel news for the region, though, is the agency's role in supporting organizers of the first-ever Jamaica Fashion Week, scheduled for November 19–22 in Ocho Rios at Island Village. For four days, the popular North Coast resort town will host a fashion-forward event, positioning Ocho Rios alongside Kingston and Montego Bay as a destination capable of hosting large-scale creative industry gatherings — not just cruise excursions and all-inclusive stays.This matters for travelers watching the Caribbean's evolving identity. Jamaica has long been synonymous with reggae, Blue Mountain coffee, and beach resorts, but a fashion week signals a deliberate push to diversify the island's cultural exports and give visitors another reason to time a trip around more than sun and surf. Similar moves — think Bahamas Fashion Week or the rise of culinary and music festivals across the region — have shown that event-driven tourism can extend shoulder seasons and draw a different kind of traveler: one motivated by culture and content as much as climate.Taylor's agency also organizes the Jamaica Women Pinnacle Awards, an annual event celebrating women across industries, with its third staging set for next March in Kingston. It's a smaller-scale example of the same philosophy: creating homegrown platforms that generate media coverage, social content, and — crucially — reasons for people to visit.Adapting to an Industry in FluxTaylor's reflections on the past two years also offer a window into how PR itself is changing, particularly for destinations and tourism boards. He pointed to Jamaica's own recent marketing approach — producing short episodic content profiling each resort region — as a smart pivot away from traditional paid advertising toward more authentic, relatable storytelling. Rather than centering only on hotel managers or destination marketing executives, Taylor said the more resonant approach highlights the people behind the scenes: groundskeepers, cooks, and hospitality staff whose work shapes the visitor experience.That instinct lines up with what many travel marketers are finding industry-wide: audiences respond more to short-form video and authentic, on-the-ground storytelling than to polished static advertising. Taylor said reels consistently outperform static posts for his clients, prompting him to blend traditional media pitching with a heavier social content mix.He's also embraced AI tools for research and idea generation, while insisting they remain a starting point rather than a substitute for judgment, fact-checking, and original writing — a distinction increasingly important as travel and lifestyle content floods social feeds.Why Travelers and the Industry Should Pay AttentionFor travelers, agencies like Lyndon Taylor Associates rarely make headlines directly — but their fingerprints are often on the events, campaigns, and destination stories that shape where people decide to go. A first-time Jamaica Fashion Week in Ocho Rios, an expanding awards platform celebrating regional women, and a PR firm actively building bridges between the Caribbean, North America, and Africa all point to a broader shift: Caribbean destinations are increasingly authoring their own cultural narratives rather than outsourcing them.Taylor's ambitions for year three extend beyond fashion and awards shows into sectors like energy, telecoms, and startup ventures — but travel remains, in his words, the space that feels most like home. As he put it, travel and lifestyle work is where he's spent the most time and where he feels most comfortable operating.As Lyndon Taylor Associates enters its third year, the agency's trajectory offers a small but telling case study in how Caribbean PR and tourism marketing are evolving together: less reliance on big-budget advertising, more investment in authentic storytelling, homegrown events, and regional partnerships. For travelers, the practical takeaway is simple — keep an eye on Ocho Rios this November. A fashion week debut, backed by a Jamaican team building connections from Kingston to Toronto to Johannesburg, suggests the island is angling for a bigger seat at the global fashion and lifestyle table, one event at a time. Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

In this episode, Caroline and I kick things off by looking back at Challenge Roth, discussing the standout performances, the biggest talking points, and the incredible racing on one of triathlon's biggest stages.We then sit down with Matt to take a deep dive into what it really takes to set a world record, using our recent North Coast 500 record attempts as the backdrop. It's a conversation that goes far beyond fitness. We explore the planning, pacing, mental resilience and teamwork required to perform at the highest level.Matt shares how he approached his fastest-known-time ride through careful pacing, trusting his instincts, and eliminating unnecessary distractions. Caroline reflects on the mental battle of constantly processing information, making decisions under pressure, and learning how crucial clear communication with a support crew can be.Together, we discuss the importance of preparation, staying adaptable when things don't go to plan, managing support teams effectively, and the lessons that every endurance athlete can take into their own racing. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply looking to become a smarter endurance athlete, this episode is packed with practical insights from two successful record attempts.

StubHub is facing a proposed class action lawsuit after thousands of FIFA World Cup ticket buyers allege the resale giant never delivered their tickets — a messy case that's putting “speculative ticketing” and last-minute seller cancellations back under the spotlight. Plus, Pokémon cards are exploding into a $15B+ collectibles economy, as Millennials and Gen Z turn childhood nostalgia into a high-risk investment frenzy that's driving six-figure sales (and even real-world thefts).And in The Big Picture: Ottawa and B.C. strike a “generational” deal to uphold the North Coast tanker ban, OpenAI reportedly floats the idea of giving the U.S. government a stake, and SpaceX previews an xAI-integrated device concept for investors.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

The federal and B.C. governments made a major energy announcement Thursday. The oil tanker ban on the North Coast stays, and B.C. gets significant funding for infrastructure and LNG. That means any oil pipeline from Alberta would likely have to take a southern route. We asked what you think of a potential pipeline to the South Coast, as CBC provincial affairs reporter Katie DeRosa and UBC political scientist Kathryn Harrison join the show.

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened up 296-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,339 on turnover of 23.8-billion N-T. The market plunged (暴跌) over 1,000 points on Wednesday after tech stocks suffered heavy losses on Wall Street overnight. FSC closely monitoring growing personal loans amid equity boom The Financial Supervisory Commission says it's closely monitoring expanding personal credit (個人信用貸款) as more and more retail investors (散戶投資人) are opting to borrow money to invest in the local stock market amid the current equity boom. According to the commission's Financial Examination Bureau, it's now conducting regular reviews of the local banking sector and will continue monitoring lending activity. The statements come amid concerns over possible risks caused by retail investors using personal loans to buy stocks, and that once the stock market faces volatility (波動), borrowers could fail to repay their loans, pushing up the number of non-performing loans shouldered by banks. CWA issues heavy rain warnings  The Central Weather Administration has issued rain warnings today. Extremely heavy rain or torrential rain (豪雨；暴雨) advisories (警示) are in effect for Kaohsiung, Pingtung and the Hengchun Peninsula. Heavy rain or extremely heavy rain advisories have been issued for the North Coast area, Taipei, New Taipei and Tainan. While a heavy rain advisory is in effect for Keelung, Yunlin both Chiayi city and county, mountainous area of Taitung, Penghu and Matsu. All of the rain warnings are currently in effect through early tomorrow morning. White House asks Congress for USD$87.6B in supplemental spending for Iran War, farm aid, and ebola response The White House has asked Congress for 87.6 billion US dollars in emergency spending, with the bulk of the money earmarked (指定用途) for the war in Iran. Democrats have dismissed (駁回；不予理會) the request, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it an attempt to paper over the damage of what he called a reckless war. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy said the package appeared designed not to pass. The request comes a day after both chambers of Congress voted to rebuke (譴責) US President Donald Trump over the conflict. Mitch Mccann reports from New York. Powerful earthquake rattles Japan A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country's meteorological agency said. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake had a preliminary magnitude (初步規模) of 6.9 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate at a depth of about 50 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey also reported a magnitude of 6.9. The rattling (搖晃；震動) occurred in the area where strong earthquakes have repeatedly been reported in recent months. The quake struck Japan's northeastern region during rush hour this morning, and also mildly shook Tokyo. Some bullet trains and other local lines have been suspended for safety checks. Officials say nuclear power plants and facilities and a spent fuel reprocessing plant in Aomori, have not reported any abnormalities (異常) from Thursday's earthquake. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Send us Fan MailTrader Joe's Grand Reserve Sonoma County Brut RoséThis is another of Trader Joe's many Grand Reserve, Diamond Reserve, Platinum Reserve, North Coast, Carneros, Napa, and Sonoma Sparkling wines.The have many variations on a theme.Most of those were released near the holidays, the time when Bubbly rules the season.June Bubbles are not typical.In the podcast I speculate on what exactly this Sparkling wine is, I have no insider information, just wondering.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

The North Coast 500 is one of the most iconic cycling routes in the world. A challenging 500-mile loop around the rugged Scottish Highlands, it demands resilience, planning, determination, and an ability to keep moving when everything in your body is telling you to stop.In this episode, we sit down with newly ratified North Coast 500 Women's World Record holder, Caroline Livesey, to hear the story behind her remarkable ride.From the early planning stages and months of preparation through to the highs, lows and defining moments out on the road, Caroline shares what it really takes to ride the NC500 at world-record pace.Joining the conversation is Mark Livesey, who was part of the support crew throughout the attempt. Mark offers a unique perspective from behind the scenes, discussing the realities of managing a moving operation around the clock, making critical decisions under pressure, and helping keep the rider focused on the task at hand.Together, they explore the importance of teamwork in ultra-endurance cycling. World records are rarely individual achievements, and Caroline's ride was no exception.The episode highlights the contribution of a dedicated support team whose collective efforts helped turn an ambitious goal into a historic achievement.We also discuss the key partnerships that played a crucial role in the success of the record attempt. Precision Fuel & Hydration were instrumental in developing and refining Caroline's nutrition and hydration strategy, ensuring that energy intake matched the demands of riding at record pace for over 32 hours. Meanwhile, EZ Gains worked extensively to optimise Caroline's aerodynamic position and equipment setup, helping extract every possible advantage over such a long and demanding route.The conversation covers strengths and weaknesses, lessons learned, moments that went exactly to plan, and those that required adaptation on the fly. It's an honest look at what happens when meticulous preparation meets the unpredictable reality of ultra-endurance cycling.Whether you're an endurance athlete, a cyclist dreaming of tackling the NC500, or simply fascinated by what people are capable of achieving when they commit fully to a goal, this episode provides a fascinating insight into the pursuit of a world record on one of Britain's most spectacular roads.Dontate to charity - https://peakeducationnepal.com/

First Smoke of the Day pulls up to a secret location in Detroit with Travis from North Coast, Mike the hashmaker from Fathead Farms, and Zoot from Zoot Rolls. While the chefs cook dinner and we work through the Z Olympics LA box, we get into one of the most real conversations about building a brand, why big names fail in Michigan and what it actually takes to make hash worth smoking.We get into why Cookies showed up with wet weed and got sent home. Why only 4 to 5 percent of cannabis on the market is actually top shelf. The post harvest secrets most growers ignore that destroy your hash before you even start washing. How one joint at a Christmas party opened every door Travis ever walked through. And what makes Michigan cannabis culture completely different from anywhere else.This one is for the growers, the rollers and the hashmakers.Subscribe to First Smoke of the Day for weekly cannabis culture and the realest conversations in the game.Chapters:0:00 - Welcome To The Secret Location8:20 - Why Big Brands Fail In Michigan22:45 - The Z Olympics Box36:10 - Building North Coast52:30 - Hash Secrets And Post Harvest1:06:15 - The Christmas Party Story1:18:40 - Michigan Culture And Shout Outs#NorthCoast #ZootRolls #MichiganCannabis #MichiganHash #FSOTD #FirstSmokeOfTheDay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017, 96-year-old Mary Armington took a trip from her home in Florida to Astoria to visit her son, Dr. William Armington. As a radiologist at the time at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Dr. Armington had diagnosed cancer in hundreds of patients, some of whom had delayed getting care because of financial hardships.    So Mary decided to help by donating $50,000 to start a fund for cancer patients in the North Coast region to pay for expenses like transportation, utility bills, lodging and rent. Nine years later, the Arm-in-Arm Fund has nearly tripled in size and has given grants to dozens of patients at the CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative in Astoria.    This year, the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation increased to $2,000 the grant money a team of social workers can award to an individual to help them, for example, replace a broken refrigerator or repair a home furnace. Money from the fund has also been used to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals for patients and their families. Joining us to discuss the fund and its impact are Mary Armington and William Armington, who is now retired and has also donated to the fund. Mark Kujala, foundation director of Columbia Memorial Hospital also joins us.  

In this episode, I chat with Caroline about the importance of carrying spares in triathlon,  especially in long-course racing, and why knowing how to actually use them is just as important as having them.We also discuss Rachel Entrekin's incredible Cocodona 250 performance, and explore why women often seem able to compete with, and even outperform, men in ultra-endurance events of this distance.The conversation then moves onto “hero weeks” and the growing trend of athletes trying to replicate the 35–40 hour training weeks shared by elite professionals. We discuss why this can send the wrong message, and why it's important to understand that elite athletes have spent years gradually building the ability to absorb that kind of workload.Finally, Caroline gives a quick update on her North Coast 500 attempt and the training leading into it.Just Giving donation page: North Coast 500 World Record Attempt - Changing Lives Through Education in Nepal - JustGiving Live Track: LIVE: North Coast 500 World Record Attempt 2026 | GPS Tracking powered by Follow My ChallengeWebsite and video: North Coast 500 Record Attempt - Peak Education Nepal 

A new Cal Poly Humboldt study found river otters at the Arcata Marsh hunt ducks and other waterbirds during winter, revealing surprising predator behavior in the North Coast wetland.

I greet you in Jesus' name! It is Sunday morning, the 10th of May, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go to the Book of Acts 17:6:“…These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Folks, wherever the Holy Spirit moves, wherever the presence of God is, there is either a riot or a revival! That's what I've experienced in my life, and we must be prepared for it and not be afraid of it, because the Bible tells us clearly in Romans 8:31 that if Christ is for us, then who can be against us? For many years, I was on the other team. I was the one who was trying to make a way for myself. I was the one who was always negative, and these guys that are over the top, I had no time for them, but you know when God touched me, He turned my life upside down, inside out, and I can tell you today that wherever I am with the Lord, He is there before me and I am ready for whatever happens.Just the other day, we had a prayer meeting. When I arrived, I saw two strange men there, fine-looking young men, and I said, ”Welcome to our prayer meeting. Where have you come from?” They said, ”We've come from the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.” I said, ”What time did you get up this morning to come to the meeting?” They said, ”Quarter to three in the morning.” They want to hear from God. They want to receive from the Lord and that is good news! Do not be surprised when you see things happening that you actually had nothing to do with because God does it.God sent Paul and Silas to preach the Gospel and what happened? Well, absolute chaos and absolute Holy Spirit power, and I want to say to you today that you and I need to be ready for whatever the Lord has got in store for us because I can tell you right now it will not be like it was before. We are living in the last days and the Lord is moving very powerfully. We don't have to make things happen, not at all. All we have to do is be available, open our mouths and tell people about Jesus. That's all that Paul and Silas did and they were accused of turning the world upside down. Of course, they were quite right, weren't they? Because that's exactly what is happening now. Jesus bless you today as you turn the world upside down simply by telling people who the Son of God is. He is the soon-coming Saviour of the world.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day. Goodbye.

Can your soil hold enough water to carry vines through the season without irrigation? Miguel Garcia, Regenative Agriculture Project Manager at Napa RCD, shares findings from a 15-vineyard study across California's North Coast. By measuring organic matter, soil respiration, active carbon, and aggregate stability, the project evaluates how soils store and supply water over the growing season. Learn how cover crops, tillage practices, and deep root systems shape soil and moisture dynamics, and how dry-farmed vineyards compare with the broader soil health database.  Resources:   4/28/26 Dry Farm Site Tour, New Cuyama, CA | REGISTER 5/21/26 The Science and Practice of Dry Farmed Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA | REGISTER 171: How to Farm Wine Grapes for Climate Change   181: Can Applying Compost Reduce Water Use?   287: Dry Farming Vineyards: Where It Works and How to Begin California Winegrape Dry Farming Potential Map Dry Farming in Coastal California Vineyards Napa County Resource Conversation District North Coast Soil Hub  Support the Podcast:  Make a Donation  Vineyard Team Programs:  Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher education Online Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainings SIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standards Sustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing   

Three dead in a boating tragedy off the far north coast of New South Wales... the United States shoots down multiple Iranian missiles... and Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans accepts responsibility for using a homophobic slur. - रिजर्भ बैङ्कको आज बस्ने बैठकले ब्याजदरका बारेमा निर्णय गर्दै, न्यु साउथ वेल्सको शिविरमा एक शिशुको मृत्यु भएपछि घरबार विहीन हुने अवस्थामा अन्त्यका तत्काल कदम चाल्नु पर्ने सरोकारवालाहरूको भनाइ र भिक्टोरियामा राज्य सरकारले आज बजेट ल्याउँदै लगायत आजका प्रमुख अस्ट्रेलियन समाचार सुन्नुहोस्।

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Three dead in a boating tragedy off the far north coast of New South Wales... the United States shoots down multiple Iranian missiles... and Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans accepts responsibility for using a homophobic slur.

On April 21st, US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins rocked the North Coast with a Tweet: She claimed that a Los Angeles-area local water district, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, wanted to purchase the Eel River dams to operate them for hydroelectric power and provide irrigation. The Water District has since walked back Sec. Rollin's Tweet, claiming that it had no firm plans and its interest was, at present, only exploratory. Now, Congressman Huffman is involved and livid—rightfully so, as he has worked hard on a solution that would work for both parts of his district—and has initiated an investigation into this affair. Alicia Hamann and Scott Greacen of Friends of the Eel River join the show to discuss whether the public should take this threat seriously and what can be done to keep dam removal on track.Support the show

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Send us Fan MailJohn Bernatovicz is a husband, father, brother, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong Northeast Ohioan. Over the last 15 years, he has started or been an owner of six business ventures and is the president and founder of Willory, a staffing and consulting firm solely focused on HR and payroll.As the president and founder of Willory, John focuses on transforming organizations to meet their full potential. Through Willory, John ensures his clients have the best talent in their HR and payroll department and optimize the technology supporting companies' number one asset: people. With over 20 years of experience within the payroll and HR niche, John is uniquely qualified to drive Willory into a leadership position within the HR and payroll staffing and consulting space.John has focused his working career on understanding the needs of his clients, candidates, and partners. He is not satisfied until he finds what his clients and candidates are looking for. Plus, he thrives on instilling enthusiasm, growth mindsets, and accountability in the Willory team. John strives to win and build successful businesses that go above and beyond the expectations of his clients, candidates, staff members, and competitors. This sets a standard for the firm to provide a high quality of service and build exceptional relationships. Willory has achieved great results, including NorthCoast 99, Weatherhead 100, Crain's 52, and Inc. 5000.A Couple of Quotes From This Episode“You're not going to lose your job because of AI. You're going to lose your job to someone who uses AI better than you.” “Every single person in the world is a leader. People are paying attention to what you're doing.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Book: HR Like a Boss by BernatoviczEvents: Disrupt HRAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

In this episode, Connor serves as interviewer as D.J. takes us through his long-awaited solo drive of Scotland's North Coast 500.Along the way:Rounds of golf at Royal Dornoch, Wick, and Durness.Single-lane mountain roads through snow and hail.The wildly stressful descent of the Applecross Pass.A dinner 20-years-in-the-making at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye. Plus, what he'd do differently, who this trip is really for, and the fish and chips that dethroned Tailend in St. Andrews.Additional ResourcesScotland's North Coast 500: A Golfer's Guide

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Is John Legend's wine actually worth buying, or are you just paying for the name? The crew tests the 2023 LVE Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon from LVE Wines by John Legend, a North Coast, California bottle priced around $20 with 14.5% ABV, as part of their celebrity wine challenge under $30.Aaron explains why this bottle stood out among the many celebrity wine options and why the LVE lineup caught his attention. The hosts also discuss the partnership with producer Jean-Charles Boisset and whether that background should raise, or lower, expectations.Later, the episode shifts into a quick Cabernet Sauvignon lesson in the “Wine Drops” segment, focusing on how tannin shapes the texture and experience of the wine before the group delivers their final verdict.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠Chapters 00:00 — Celebrity Wine Challenge Returns00:14 — Show Intro00:31 — Today's Wine02:35 — First Sip Reactions07:14 — Breaking Down the Wine15:30 — Wine Drops18:38 — Revisit After Wine Drops21:42 — Review and Final Thoughts25:30 — Pinot or Chardonnay Game32:30 — Where to Find the Show

Joyce Scoglietti played slow pitch softball for most of her life. She started at 2nd base in a church league when she was 8 years old and now plays with the Northcoast Vintage Players, a league for 45+.  Joyce was born in 1957, so most of her young athletic career happened before Title IX passed. There were no school sports programs available to her until the 10th grade when she joined competitive volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. She speaks of finally having a uniform, coaches, and referees! Joyce was the recipient of the first award for athlete of the year from Billie Jean King.  Joyce also refereed high school volleyball for 36 years and was the president of the Cleveland Volleyball Officials Association for 15 of those years. During that time she witnessed the level of play rise exceptionally. She tells us what that looked like and how it impacted the reffing.   Joyce and Hear Her Sports host Elizabeth Emery also talk about playing with the boys until puberty, weird gym suits, feeling at home and truly like herself in the gym, the importance of her coaches, and still playing softball for the love of the game. Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletter Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/givetoHHSpodcast Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/Learn about Northcoast Vintage Players here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113308895463923/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we're joined by Sara Eydmann — ultra-marathon runner, counsellor and therapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. At 30 years old, Sara is no stranger to pushing her limits. From attempting to run 500 miles to taking on the North Coast 500, her journey into ultra-running has been anything but straightforward. But behind the miles is a powerful and deeply honest story about mental health, identity, resilience and learning to change the narrative. Growing up as an only child, Sara was always active — until an eating disorder at 14 forced her to stop exercising completely. Years later, she found her way back to running, initially using it as a way to control her weight. During lockdown, her running became increasingly intense, driven and compulsive. With the support of therapy and a coach, she began learning how to train with more structure, balance and self-awareness — eventually making it to the start line of her first marathon in 2023. Shortly after, she signed up for her first ultra. In this episode, Sara shares her experience of being late diagnosed with Autism at 27 and ADHD at 29 (AuADHD), and how that diagnosis helped her better understand herself, her anxiety, and the way her brain works — particularly in high-stress, high-performance environments. We dive into: Attempting to run 500 miles — and the reality of getting injured 256 miles in Managing anxiety at the start line Working with a crew and handling the overwhelming admin side of big challenges Dealing with a stress fracture and the emotional fallout of stopping The mental battle of ultra-distance running — self-talk, fear, surrender and staying rational The financial and logistical realities of funding endurance challenges Having her dad there for support Trusting the process instead of fearing the outcome Sara speaks candidly about what it feels like to "lose your head" mentally during a challenge, the lessons she's taken from injury, and how she's learning to run from a place of curiosity rather than compulsion. Now preparing to move to France for a year to focus on training, immerse herself in the culture and learn French, Sara is continuing to explore what's possible — on her own terms. This is an episode about endurance, identity, healing, and redefining success. Trust the process. Don't fear the outcome. *there is mention of eating disorders and running for weight loss - we do not go into specifics  ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Sara; 30 years old, Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Moving to France later on in the year Ultra runner and working as a counsellor and therapist as a day job  Mum to 2 cats  Late diagnosed with Autism (27 years old) and ADHD (29 years old)  (AuAHDH) Growing up as an only child and doing lots of sports at a young age  Needing to stop exercise at 14 due to an eating disorder Getting back into running over the past few years Training for her first marathon and managing the driven compulsion  Listening to her coach, not overtraining and being more structured in her training  Doing therapy throughout the years Only running to control her weight  How running got very intense over lock down  Making it to the start line of her first marathon in 2023 Signing up for an ultra distance on a loop course on the month after. Her journey with anxiety and getting to the start line of races Getting to a point of just wanting to do - wanting to try and see  Shifting her mindset by surrendering to what could happen Reflecting on her first marathon in Scotland Being diagnosed with AuADHD and how it changed things  Muddling through life and finding school really difficult  Building her confidence to voice her needs Learning to understand herself more Running the North Coast 500 Dealing with a stress fracture in her knee Wanting to take on this challenge Dealing with the admin side of the challenge and why it was so stressful  Making the best of the situation Road running and your bones… Getting injured 256 miles in…. The lessons from the experience Figuring out the financials to fund a challenge like this with AuADHD Wanting to focus on the running  Being in a high stress, high performance situation  Running strategy for the challenge  Working with a crew and how it would work  All of the issues and challenges that came along The mental side of the challenge and what's going on inside her head Self talk - you've got this - keep going Not hitting the wall, but mentally losing her head and not being rational anymore Having her dad there to support  Managing her fear and putting plans in place to manage them Making the decision to move to France for a year Spending time focusing on her training  Being introverted and wanting to immerse herself in the culture and learn french How can people follow along and connect with Sara Trust the process and don't fear the outcome    Social Media Website: mind-and-miles.com Instagram: @saraeydmann Youtube: @Saraeydmann Substack: @saraeydmann  

On this week's EcoNews Report, Assemblymember Chris Rogers joins the program to discuss this year's legislative session. Asm. Rogers has emerged as an enviro legislative darling, with bills like year's AB 263, which established minimum instream flow protections for the Shasta and Scott Rivers. Asm. Rogers joins the show to preview three new and exciting bills: AB 1984 would redefine corporate powers under state law to remove corporation's ability to spend money on elections. (Asm. Rogers recommends this article to learn more.)AB 1699 would remove operational hurdles to prescribed fire and address liability issues with the goal of expanding "good fire."AB 2494 would reimagine state-owned demonstration forests, changing their management goals from "maximum sustained production" of timber to managing for climate, clean water, wildlife, and more.Support the show

Send us a textThis episode was recorded April 20, 2022.A lot has happened since then, including, Lindsay receiving the George Award January, 2026 for her achievements.For transformative community impact, leadership, and tireless advocacy for education, workforce, and youth.If you want a story of one amazing woman, listen in!In this powerful episode of Women of the Northwest, host Jan Johnson sits down with Lindsay Davis, Hampton Lumber's Community Outreach Specialist and former Astoria Chamber of Commerce President. Lindsay shares her remarkable journey from rural Southern Oregon to becoming a community leader on the North Coast. Hear how she overcame discrimination as a pregnant 18-year-old job seeker by getting creative with her approach, returned to work just days after giving birth, and eventually found her calling connecting forestry, education, and community development. From selling manure as a kid to planning innovative events like the Hampton Sip n Stroll, Lindsay's story is packed with resilience, creativity, and the power of community. Plus, learn about exciting new projects including a 35-foot yurt on Hampton's tree farm that will serve as an interpretive center for youth and adults. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures.Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China for the first visit by a Canadian leader in almost a decade. Already, he's signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beijing that could result in more Canadian oil, natural gas, and clear energy exported to China. But as Dan Karpenchuk reports, before he left, PM Carney made a stop over in British Columbia to talk with Coastal First Nations about his plans for energy exports. The meeting was held in Prince Rupert, and on the agenda – Ottawa's major projects. The Coastal First Nations, made up of nine First Nations, try to ensure that they have a say in how resources and waters are managed.  They also work to protect the Great Bear Rainforest and the British Columbia (BC) coastline. And they have strongly opposed the idea  of a new pipeline or the end of a ban on the moratorium on oil tankers. Both are major components of Ottawa's plans to diversity Canada's trade in energy, and move away from dependency on U.S. trade, especially now in the era of uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump. But Coastal First Nations remain opposed to any new pipeline to the BC coast. Carney played down expectations, saying that the meeting was more about dialogue to explore ways they could work together, but the coastal chiefs are not budging on their opposition, according to the group's president, Maily Slett. “We reiterated that there is no technology that can clean up an oil spill at sea. And that it would take just one spill to destroy our way of life. We shared our reliance on a healthy and intact ocean and our determination to protect the ocean and the ecosystem that we rely upon.” Without their support, Carney's government appears to be in a lose-lose situation. Coastal chiefs say they will use every tool available to stop construction if Ottawa pushes ahead with a North Coast pipeline. The St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral choir performs hymns during a Christmas celebration on January 7 at the Yagheli Shesh Qenq’a Anchorage Native Primary Care Center. (Photo: Matt Faubion / Alaska Public Media) The holidays may be over, but Alaskans across the state recently celebrated Russian Orthodox Christmas and New Year. Celebrations often include hymns, feasts, and a tradition called Starring, or Slaviq. One celebration in Anchorage brought together people who could not celebrate the holiday with their families or in church. The Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA was there and has the story. Singers in kuspuks and head scarfs chant Christmas hymns in English, Yup’ik, Russian, and Church Slavonic. Next to them, three young men spin sparkling pinwheel-shaped stars on wooden poles, each with an Orthodox icon of a Nativity scene in the center. The group is gathered for a Russian Christmas celebration hosted by the Alaska Native Medical Center at their primary care clinic. The singers are from St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral choir in Anchorage, though most of them are originally from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Alaska Orthodox Archbishop Alexei was a part of the opening of Slaviq, a custom he says originated in the Carpathian Mountains in Eastern Europe. “This wonderful, beautiful tradition that has been in Alaska for over 100 years.” Okalena Patricia Lekanoff-Gregory is from Unalaska and grew up singing hymns in Aleut and Russian. Her family always gathered around Slaviq to decorate stars for the celebration. Now she makes them herself. Gregory says she wants to pass down the tradition to the next generation. “It’s our history. It’s been going, coming over from Ukraine, from Russia, and and still being sung today. To me, it’s powerful.” The best part of the night for Gregory is having a big feast, sometimes until two in the morning. And she loves it when the songs make people move. She remembers one song from her childhood, similar to @Joy to the World@, that shifted between fast and slow tempo. “You could see the people kind of dance or move to it. You're not supposed to dance in church, right? But this song, they always did. All the elders, you can see them tapping their feet, and their head bop. I miss that.” Gregory says she was happy to attend Slaviq at the primary care center, to bring comfort and healing to patients. After the performance, the group crossed the street from the primary care center and continued the procession at the patient housing. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling

Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.

In this episode of The Brick Session, Mark and Caroline dive into the money side of professional triathlon: who's actually getting paid, where the prize money is coming from, and why only a small group of top athletes can make a real living from the sport.They unpack the structural issues behind the current system, what it means for up‑and‑coming pros, and how the landscape might need to change. We also get into Ironman's proposed 20m draft zone. Will it make racing fairer and more honest, or simply create new headaches on course?Mark and Caroline explore why they're in favour of the change, while acknowledging the very real logistical challenges it could bring for race organisers and athletes alike.Mark then turns the focus to training discipline, accountability, and routine. He shares practical thoughts on how to build consistency into your day-to-day life, and why small, repeatable habits often matter more than any “perfect” training plan when it comes to long‑term performance.Finally, Caroline and Mark talk about her ambitious bid to break the world record on Scotland's iconic North Coast 500 this summer. They discuss the planning, physical demands, and mental resilience required for such a challenge, and what this attempt means to Caroline both as an athlete and as a person.Tune in for a mix of honest chat, practical training insight, and a look behind the scenes at a major endurance record attempt in the making.

This podcast episode elucidates the significant meteorological events currently affecting various regions of the United States, with particular emphasis on the hazardous winter conditions prevailing in the Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. The discussion highlights the imminent heavy snowfall, with accumulations reaching up to several feet in the Cascades and northern Blues, thereby necessitating caution for travel through these regions. Additionally, the episode addresses the presence of dense fog along the Texas coast, which is impairing visibility and posing risks for commuters. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of vigilance against fraudulent activities targeting storm survivors, as advised by FEMA. In summation, the episode serves as a critical resource for understanding current weather patterns and ensuring safety amidst these challenging conditions.Takeaways:* Weather conditions across the United States today are characterized by significant winter storm warnings.* The Cascades and northern Blue Mountains are expected to receive substantial snowfall, impacting travel significantly.* Residents in Alaska are cautioned against scams following recent storm events and should verify assistance offers.* Dense fog is affecting visibility along the Texas coast, which poses risks for motorists and marine activities.* Winter weather advisories are in effect for regions in Idaho, indicating up to six inches of snow expected.* Hazardous surf conditions continue along the North Coast of California, urging caution for beachgoers.Sources[USGS M4.5 AK | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ak2026ajuvvj][Tsunami.gov status | https://tsunami.gov/][ USGS M4.8 Aleutians | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000rmut][ FEMA Fraud Advisory (DR-4893) | https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4893/news-media][NWS SF Bay Area Flood Advisory — Monterey | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=lox&wwa=all#KMTR_FA_Monterey][NWS Eureka Coastal Hazard Message | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sto&wwa=all][NWS San Diego outlook | https://www.weather.gov/sgx/][NWS Pocatello WWA | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=boi&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][Idaho City advisory window | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.74565&lon=-115.493][NWS Twin Cities — Dense Fog Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=dense+fog+advisory][NWS Billings — Wind Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=wind+advisory][NWS Buffalo — Winter Weather Advisory | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=buf&wwa=all][NWS Pendleton — Blue Mountains WSW | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS Marine — Galveston Bay Dense Fog Advisory | https://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=gmz335&syn=gmz300][NWS Fort Worth — advisories/outlook | https://www.weather.gov/fwd/][NWS Spokane/Pendleton — WSW (Stevens Pass & E slopes) | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS Twin Cities — Dense Fog Advisory (WI counties included) | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=dense+fog+advisory][NWS Cheyenne — High Wind Warnings | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=high+wind+warning][NWS Cheyenne homepage (active hazards) | https://www.weather.gov/cys/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Ohio's North Coast, known as “Steelhead Alley” has become a favorite destination for anglers across the country. Many of the diehard steelhead anglers we spoke with expressed concern over the number of fish in our streams. As with most fishing related issues it's complicated and a combination of several factors. Today, our guest is Curt Wagner from the ODNR. We discuss Ohio's steelhead program the past, present and future. Curt explains in detail what happened in the last few years that might have affected the return rate. Also, he shares insight for the bright future plans for the program. It's a very interesting podcast any angler will enjoy!

Retired agent Martin Suarez reviews his nearly seven-year undercover role infiltrating from inside the cartels. During Operation Colaboro, using the alias “Manny,” he smuggled millions of dollars' worth of cocaine for the Medellín Cartel, all of which was seized by the FBI after delivery. During Operation Golden Trash, Martin became a high-level money launderer for the North Coast Cartel. When the operation ended and the cartel thought Manny had stolen their money, they sent a hitman to Martin's home to kill him. Martin is the author of Inside The Cartel: How An Undercover FBI Agent Smuggled Cocaine, Laundered Cash, and Dismantled a Colombian Narco-Empire. His co-author, Ian Frisch, also takes part in this interview. The true crime tale recounts Martin's undercover operations, but also how Martin the family man was trying not to lose himself in his undercover roles. Martin served in the FBI for 23 years.   Check out the episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/370-martin-suarez-inside-the-cartel-dismantling-a-colombian-narco-empire/       Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/