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Listen in as I speak with inspirational new author Nell Dorée Townsend about her transition from a 20 year career in dog training, creatively continuing to share her knowledge but in a completely different way!   About Nell: Not one to keep doing the same thing over and over, Nell's life experiences have been varied. She started out as an Air Force officer and then took on the job of mom and teacher schooling her two boys for the duration (best decision ever). From there she continued with her teaching but with dogs and their people. Now, over twenty years later, she decided to teach via a story. Over the years she shared her life with Millie (Border Collie mix), Duchess (St. Bernard), Blondie (German Shepherd), Major, (Border Collie/Tervuren mix), Boris (Doberman/Lab mix), Jessy (Doberman), Fi (Doberman) and Hobie (Doberman). Her current canine companions are Mae (Doberman) and Eva (German Pinscher). She currently lives in NW Florida with her husband, Mae and Eva. To keep up with new offerings go to nelldoreetownsend.com   Nell's first book, Clara's Wish, is now available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle. You can buy it here: Clara's Wish   About Clara's Wish: New beginnings sound exciting unless you're an orphan. Fourteen-year-old Clara Forbes is in a new home, new school and new state. And as the ‘new girl' in a small town, she is definitely the outsider. She has no friends, and feels like she's invisible to the world outside her home where she lives with her grandparents. Growing up Clara was never allowed to have any animals but when she learns that her dad's best friend was a dog, she goes in search of her own for a companion. Taking Baxter in isn't all smooth sailing as she has no experience and his own challenging past brings numerous struggles. Searching for help she finds a trainer only to be given bad advice. As a result she nearly loses her new best friend. She gave him a second chance at life when she rescued him, and nearly botched it, but he didn't give up on her. Together they work hard to reach a place of trust and cooperation only to find themselves in a life and death situation. Will their bond and training be enough?     Note: links should be assumed to be affiliate links which benefit me at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting me in using them.

The newest episode of Finding Demo Surf Fishing has dropped with Mr. Brandon Keenan in the Pensacola, Florida area.  Audio: https://share.transistor.fm/s/76ed3d9fVideo: https://youtu.be/mXX79FpZpccI've had a great time watching him fish and the adventures he has gone on as a bouncer/security at some awesome metal shows.  A life long angler that shares a bunch of phenomenal knowledge through the entire episode that is sure to help you put some ideas in your tackle box to use.  Enjoy this weeks episode!This Episode Is Sponsored By:  Kids Can Fish Foundation: Kids Can Fish is a state and federally-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.  Their mission is to teach kids fishing fundamentals and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!!   Bait Check:   The Sinker Guy: The Bruno & Mortician rig, Sputnik Sinkers, Sinker pouring supplies, and terminal tackle.Bait Check:  Ninja Tackle: Ninja Dagger, 7' Travel Rod, Bummy Stick, Akios reels, rigs, bait, and firearm accessories (optics, Glock parts, attachments, and more)  Bait Check:  DS Custom Tackle: Tackle Supply for all anglers.  Floats, rigs, jigs, bait, and more Theme Song Dirty Rock by TwisteriumMentions:Fort PickensPensacola PierBig Lagoon State ParkReel30AJustin Reed FishingReel CoastalFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionAtlantic White Shark ConservancyPolar Bear FishingProCureFishGumFishbitesPenn Fishing SpinfisherSalt StrongEntertainer Bait And Tackle#findingdemosurffishing  #SurfFishing #FishingPodcast #AnglingPodcast #SaltwaterFishing #BeachFishing #Surfcasting #PodcastRecommendations #OutdoorPodcast #FishingCommunity #FishingTips #PodcastLife #FortPickens #PensacolaPier #BigLagoonStatePark #Reel30A #JustinReedFishing #ReelCoastal #FWC #AtlanticWhiteSharkConservancy #PolarBearFishing #ProCure #FishGum #Fishbites #PennFishingSpinfisher #SaltStrong #EntertainerBaitAndTackle

In this episode the guys sit down with Austin Anderson out of NW Florida. Austin ss a country music artist as we as an avid outdoorsman. He is also a traditional archer who gets it done on a regular basis. Hope you guys enjoy this episode. You can also watch this episode on Rumble. Don't forget to check us out there, and give us a Like. We are also on Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to our special "Solving the Infertility Puzzle: Stories of Hope" series on the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast. We're excited to share inspiring stories of women who've overcome tough fertility challenges, just like you might be facing. These amazing women have shown great bravery, dealing with the tough journey of infertility and finding success with the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method. Our goal is to give you hope and encouragement as you go through your own fertility journey. By hearing these empowering stories, you'll feel supported and motivated. Throughout this series, we'll also talk about different ways to help with fertility. You'll hear from women who were once unsure about becoming moms. They faced hard diagnoses but didn't give up. Their strength and hope led them to success with our method. Now, it's your turn to be inspired by their journeys. Listen and be motivated by their stories. Remember, you're strong and capable! In episode #284, we will hear from our guest, Aloura, as she shares her story. Aloura's journey into parenthood with her high school sweetheart has been a testament to love and resilience, as they celebrate a remarkable decade of marriage. Their family is a heartwarming ensemble, with three cherished golden retrievers—Sookie, Bruce, and Winston—complemented by the delightful duo of Rocky and Willow, two charming cats Originally from Pacific Northwest, Aloura and her husband embarked on a new chapter five years ago, settling in the NW Florida. There they found solace and joy in the sandy shores and the tranquil art of fishing. Their path to parenthood hasn't been without challenges, as they faced miscarriages and sought answers. Their journey led them to the Hormone Puzzle Method, where they found relief from chronic migraines and hormonal imbalances. Discovering her husband's unique genetic makeup and their shared status as cystic fibrosis carriers brought new insights. With the confirmation of Stage 1 endometriosis and other factors, they embraced the path of IVF. The first frozen embryo transfer in April 2023 brought the joyous news of a new addition to their family, with their little one due in January 2024. This episode is made possible by the Solving Infertility Summit: www.solving-infertility.com Don't miss the FREE Solving Infertility Summit. It's a gathering of top women's health experts from around the globe, all sharing their insights on fertility and hormone health. Visit www.solving-infertility.com to register.  I hope you'll join us for this incredible event. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Hey Everyone! First off we want to apologize for the hiccup in the Women in the outdoors series. We had interviews recorded, edited and ready to drop and I (Doug) lost the SD card with all the recordings. We are working to get these re-recorded. Anyway in this episode we go over our Ohio trip and the opening of the NW Florida archery season. Hope you enjoy

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6am hour -- Potential 15-16 foot storm surge expected in NW Florida right now as Hurricane Idalia arrives in Cedar Key, one juvenile teen is dead and two other teens in critical condition after crashing stolen car in Black Diamond WA, the fatal wreck underscores increasing crimes in Puget Sound involving juvenile suspects, bad news for Democrats who were just touting Bidenomics 3 weeks ago, Colorado charter school tries to discipline a 7th grader for having a "Don't Tread On Me" flag patch on his school back-pack, even the (Democratic) Colorado Governor is siding with the student. 7am hour -- the story behind today's contest of Carlson's Legendary Lyrics from 1966-67, GUEST: LetsGoWA.com organizer Brian Heywood invites voters to sign 6 new statewide initiatives, Heywood says Inslee's climate agenda is equivalent to a throne of lies, "one of the big lies" about Inslee's cap and invest law is that only the oil companies will pay it, why an environmental protection group should be a leading voice against street side shows with drivers spinning donuts in cars around the Seattle area, GUEST: WA St. Rep. Kelly Chambers (R-Puyallup) and KVI listeners sound off on the Inslee "cap and invest" carbon tax shenanigans. 8am hour -- KVI caller sounds off on how the gas/carbon taxes impact him as someone who relies on a truck to commute to work job sites to get paid, an 18 yr old Seattle woman now charged with shooting murder of a rideshare driver in SoDo, one juvenile teen is dead and two others in critical condition after stolen car crash turns fatal in Black Diamond WA, the tragic fatality is another example of rampant juvenile crime problems in several areas of Puget Sound,

Ed Gutentag has recently changed careers into drone piloting, and tells us of his "escape" from the LA rush and winding is way through Atlanta to the beaches of NW Florida.Sporting an impressive film resume, Ed is sure to entertain in this episode.Supplied 2 film cameras and consulted on the shot in Vanilla Sky where Cameron Diaz drove her car off of a bridge in NYC onto the West Side Highway.Rigged 3 cameras on the car that drove off the bridge that Emma Thompson was supposedly driving in a dream sequence in "Stranger Than Fiction".Rigged 3 cameras on the Red Corvette that Vin Diesels stunt double Tim Rigby jumped off when car was launched off bridge. 3 cameras were wired through holes that were drilled throughout the car to 3 DV Sony "clamshell" recording decks in the trunk for the 900' drop. Website www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube Roku Amazon Fire TV

There are several bases in this area and TONS of places to live. In this episode we give you a little rundown of the area and what we love about it. We hope you enjoy the show. https://www.etsy.com/shop/boxops/?etsrc=sdt MOVINGHOUSE10 for 10% off

Check out what’s new at Key Marine of NW Florida! keymarinecenter.wixsite.com/mysite   Stefan is the  Marine Service Advisor at Georgestone Technical Center! He joins us every Friday to answer your questions on PEP TALK!

Coaches Rick Cleveland and Mark Lassiter join host Randy Burgan for a focus on Alabama high school athletics.  Guests on this week's show are Jamie Riggs, former head football coach at T.R Miller in Brewton and Houston Academy, Coach Michael Pierce former Daphne quarterbsack, , coach at Bayside Academy and now a scout for the L.A. Rams, and Jeff Price Color analysis for NW Florida on TV-35.

Stefan Schmitt hosts Boat Smart, sponsored by Key Marine Center of NW Florida. https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/locations/dealerinfo/key-marine-fl For more information about the Marine Service Technology Program at Georgestone Technical College. visit: https://www.georgestonecenter.com/marineservice  

JUCO Hoops Insider w/ Brian Burton! -- GREG HEIAR -- Head Coach at NW Florida JC

This is the Season 4 opener and beginning of our "Christie's Luxury Expert Series". On today's episode #51, we talk with Jon Miller & Adam Miller of Go To The Beach Christie's International about 30A in NW Florida.   You can find more Information on the firm at www.ivesterjackson.com. Jon Miller Email: jon@gotothebeach.com Phone: 850.687.7504 www.gotothebeach.com   Adam Miller Email: adam@gotothebeach.com Phone: 850.225.2662 www.gotothebeach.com    

Stefan Schmitt hosts this episode of Boat Smart. This episode is sponsored by Key Marine of NW Florida.

Marie Mott  is joined by Shandra Smiley with Community Health of NW Florida to discuss COVID and health in NW FL. Shandra addresses health, safety and COVID in our community. Shandra shares about the importance of vaccinations, and how accessible they are. Marie and Shandra remind community members to stay safe and practice basic hygiene protocols. Shandra shares where you can get your vaccination this month. 850-439-3358 is the number to call for appointments. They do ask for appointments, so they can appropriately social distance individuals as they wait. To find your vaccine site, go to escambia.fl.gov or floridahealthcovid19.gov Christine Frier talks hurricane preparedness. The best way to prepare is to have a plan. Food, medication, etc. are important. The interactive “Get a Plan” tool helps you customize your family’s plan. www.floridadisaster.org is the best place to go. Also, be prepared with your person hurricane kit. Including all your basic needs for 7 days. The items include water, non perishable food, cooking tools, flash lights, batteries, first aid, medications, battery operated radio, toiletries, cash, important documents, plastic waterproof container for storage, pet supplies, and a current picture of you and your pet. Visit www.ready.gov for more resources. floridadisaster.org

How, indeed, do we “turn our back from the bull?” Interestingly enough, world-renowned Mike Papantonio一also known as America's Lawyer一tells us how. In this deep-dive, Mirena and Mike (aka Pap) shoot the breeze on the many nuances of lawyering and life. Kudos to our sophic anchor for tracking down one of the most influential and versatile attorneys in our country. With her gift of gab, Mirena introduces us to the award-winning torts attorney, multi-media talk-show host, National Trial Lawyers co-owner, Mass Torts Made Perfect conference founder/co-owner, NW Florida waterways advocate (with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., no less!), athlete, musician, pilot, fiction author extraordinaire all rolled in one … What can't Pap do? Interestingly enough, the diversity and excellence of his endeavors attest to the anthem he lives by: “maintaining the quality of life in anything you're doing.”  When he challenges young associates in his firm to participate in their book club (expecting them to read Orwell's 1984, Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea, Lescroart's The Fall, Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men) so they can broaden their worldview and learn how to genuinely interact with a jury, it seems he has invaluable insight on the human psyche. It looks like he knows the secret to a well-balanced, well-lived life.  Even at the apex of his career, he profoundly says with conviction, “You can't live singularly as a lawyer. That can't be your only identity.” And live, he does.  Pap shares how he first encountered the love-of-his-life while “dropping a wing,”  barely 50 yards from crashing into The Bonanza as he was flying his plane. Beyond saving him from a near miss and after 37 years of marriage with the “fine-looking blonde at the end of the bar,” he quips about an old Chinese proverb, “You got to take care of anybody who saves you … ” The lighthearted conversation continues as Pap brightens when he talks about his daughter, Sarah, who blazes her own trail in trial law.  In shows like these, we enjoy the rarity of when we catch a glimpse of someone who can confidently look ahead一secure in his “ability and foresight”一one who disarmingly refuses to grasp life too tightly, too insecurely, too fearfully. He has fame that envelops him, a career that supports him,  contemporaries who respect him, friends who enjoy him, a family who loves him. And then we elegantly discover the secret to how we can completely “turn our back from the bull.” EPISODE SURVEY[00:02:50] Adapting to the pandemic[00:16:06] Flying on a plane and meeting the love of his life[00:20:05] The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. [00:22:02] Mass Tort Made Perfect conference[00:28:38] The effects of third-party capital [00:37:13] Improving mass torts for clients QUOTABLE QUOTES: "You either shut down under adversity or you create and you expand under adversity.” “You have to do extraordinary things to get extraordinary results. You have to take extraordinary chances.” “It's really easy …  to get into the same mode where all you're thinking about is what you're told to think …  [your] daddy did it this way, [your] neighbor does it this way and, therefore, this is the only way [you] can do it一It's really dangerous. “ Just take a minute; take a breath and look up a little bit higher … to something that is not the norm and try it .. Not only will it change the financial aspect of their practice, but it will also change their excitement in their quality of life. “I have a saying … called ‘Turning Your Back on the Bull' …  have enough confidence in who you are and in your ability, and in your foresight, and [in] your vision, [but] if you don't have confidence in there, you will never turn your back on the bull. A great bullfighter does that.” "See, that's part of itーof who you are or [who you are] not, and you can't really put on a show. You can't lie to a jury … They'll see through it if it's not genuine." ABOUT OUR GUEST Senior Partner of Levin Papantonio Rafferty, P.A. Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy Host of America's Lawyer, a television show on RT America, and Co-host of Ring of Fire, a popular radio program. Inducted into the National Trial Lawyers' Hall of Fame (2015) and Former President of The National Trial Lawyers (2012) Author of multiple novels, including four motivational books for lawyers and a series of legal thrillers Member of The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, The International Society of Barristers, The National Trial Lawyers Association, The American Board of Trial Advocates, The American Justice Association, The Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and The Florida Justice Association Recipient of several prestigious awards, including but not limited to, the Compassionate Gladiator Award from the Florida Justice Association (2019), Defender of Justice Award by the American Association for Justice (2015), and the Perry Nichols Award by the Florida Justice Association (2011) LINKS FROM THE SHOW Peek into Mike's impressive bio and LinkedIn Looking for a thrill? Jump into the pages of Pap's legal thriller series: Law and Disorder, Law and Vengeance, and Law and Addiction Educate and Encourage! Here are some more of Papantonio's works: Resurrecting Aesop - Fables Lawyers Should Remember (2000), Clarence Darrow, The Journeyman - Lessons for the Modern Lawyer (1997), and In Search of Atticus Finch - A Motivational Book for Lawyers (1996) Pap's Radio Show, Ring of Fire in Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook Visit Mirena's Chic Website and LinkedIn Shownotes and podcast content management by Caryl Veloso

Chris Verlande, Sea Grant Marine Agent and Matt Lollar, Commercial Horticulture Agent from University of Florida join PEP Talk to share about their services here in NW Florida. From soil testing to Marine Camps for kids, the partnerships and possibilities are endless! Contact them to get involved in an upcoming camp or get help in getting your land thriving!

Malcom Ballinger debuts this month’s issue of Downtown Crowd and NW Florida’s Business Climate issue with The Real Estate Issue! Find your copy today!!

CEO, Marcus McBride and Belinda Todd, Business Services Program Manager joins Genna on PEP Talk to share the important role Career Source EscaRosa plays in NW Florida. This free resource offers so many resources for community members and employers to help individuals and businesses grow. Don’t wait another day to figure out your next career path, and watch your life transform!

Mike stresses to listeners not to plant a pink dogwood tree in NW Florida. He lists many options for tree planting! The list includes: White dogwoods, Red buds, River birch, Sycamore, Crepe Myrtle, Live Oak, Drake elms, Japanese Magnolia, Red Maple, Magnolias including the “Little Jim”. He gives the secret to planting Red Maples on the West side of your home and why! Listeners text in with excellent questions and Mike has the answer!!

Economics Professor Joe Calhoun from FSU joins us for another episode to discuss the evolving changes in our economy resulting from the COVID impact. Even though the negative impact is significant, there have been positive changes in the economy also. In this episode we take a look at the upside impacts. Market segments, like real estate, home purchases show growth. The Florida market, specifically the NW Florida area have shown significant demand in 2020. It's almost like home owners are moving from large metro areas to sunny Florida and the beauty of the coast to work remote or work remote and do home schooling. We also chat about the monthly NFP report that was issued on September 4th revealing jobs added for the month and unemployment rate. These also show an economy that is improving with jobs added meeting expectations and the unemployment rate remaining below 10% at around 8.4%. The meat of the discussion is on the economic theory that prices bring the choices of buyers and sellers into balance. We break this down to every day examples to understand the importance of price in the market.Theory of Price By CAROLINE BANTON Updated Feb 19, 2020 What Is the Theory of Price? The theory of price is an economic theory that states that the price for any specific good or service is based on the relationship between its supply and demand. The theory of price posits that the point at which the benefit gained from those who demand the entity meets the seller's marginal costs is the most optimal market price for that good or service. KEY TAKEAWAYS The theory of price is an economic theory that states that the price for any specific good or service is based on the relationship between its supply and demand. The optimal market price, or equilibrium, is the point at which the total number of items available can be reasonably consumed by potential customers. Supply may be affected by the availability of raw materials; demand may fluctuate depending on competitor products, an item's perceived value, or its affordability to the consumer market.

This week on the podcast, we talk about getting your RV ready for travel again. For most RVers, it’s been a long wait and their RVers have been just sitting there waiting for the 2020 RV travel season. We tell you what we do to prepare our RV and hear from Tim Marriott, our mechanic from LT Truck and Trailer in Pontiac, MI. Plus we have lots of RV news about what is open and what isn’t, where travel is allowed, plus your questions and a great off the beaten path report from the Burketts. Show Notes for Episode #293 May 6 2020 of The RV Podcast: WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER ARE UP TO THIS WEEK and Getting Your RV Ready for Travel Again It wasn't long and it wasn't far and we maintained social distancing the whole time but we did get out this weekend for a nice campout in the RV, making our way from NW Florida to SW Georgia. Both states have eased travel restrictions and the stay at home orders. Just being able to go for a drive and spend a beautiful weekend in the RV chased away those quarantine blues built up over the past two months.. By no means are we all out of the coronavirus woods and many other places remain locked down, but there are regions where restrictions are easing and people are starting to venture out again. And that is Good News! Speaking of Good News, we are very pleased to announce that our latest 7 Day Adventure Guide is now available for instant download!  It's on the Florida Keys and Key West and we are thrilled to release it.  CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR COPY TODAY! The book is jam-packed with maps, photos, and helpful info on what to see and where to go and camp in the Keys. It joins our library of ebook guides and is the third one in Florida. The Keys guide as a standalone is just $7. But you can bundle it at a special price with our other two Florida guides - one for the Atlantic Coast and one for the Gulf Coast. The book is jam-packed with maps, photos, and helpful info on what to see and where to go and camp in the Keys. It joins our library of ebook guides and is the third one in Florida. The Keys guide as a standalone is just $7. But you can bundle it at a special price with our other two Florida guides - one for the Atlantic Coast and one for the Gulf Coast. All three Florida guides are available as a three-pack bundle for just $16.99! You can also get all eight of our 7 Day Adventure guides at a huge discount for just $39.99!    RV LIFESTYLE NEWS OF THE WEEK RV industry prepares to gradually reopen manufacturing plants this week Much of the RV industry in northern Indiana is planning to restart operations this week. Gulf Stream, Thor, Airstream, CrossRoads, Cruiser, Dutchmen, Entegra Coach, Heartland, Jayco, Keystone RV, Starcraft, and others, along with most suppliers and parts manufacturers are now reopened. The restart will be slow, with employees at many factories receiving temperature checks before entering the building, plastic shields between work stations, sanitizing between shifts, personal protective equipment worn, and more. But the bottom line is the RV industry is back in business.   Man airlifted from Wyoming wildlife area after being attacked by a grizzly If you find yourself social distancing outdoors in bear country, be sure to bring bear spray and be stay alert. Bears are definitely out now, and a grizzly attacked a Wyoming man who was outdoors last weekend near the Sunlight Wildlife Habitat Management Area. Thankfully the man was able to send an SOS signal from a satellite communication device, rescuers found him and airlifted him to a hospital. He suffered severe injuries to his neck. A few years ago we interviewed an expert on bear spray. We always travel with it and recommend it. Here is a link to read more. Public campground closed? Family heads to a private campground in Michigan and practices social distancing in their RV  Many states, such as Michigan, are still under stay at home orders,

Florida gardening with Tom MacCubbin and Teresa Watkins.  Lance Walheim, author, expert talks about fertilizing turf, sod webworms, chinch bugs, call-in questions about NW Florida spring, tomatoes, mushroom compost, palm tree issues, dividing curcumas.   #Florida #gardening #BetterLawns #InYourBackyard #radio #podcast #WFLA #FNN #iHeart #iTunes 

Action Radio Show!  Veterans Day! - 11/11/19 - Show Timeline: Introduction:  Introduction to the Second Amendment County Sanctuary Bill.  Talking Action Radio basics, life here in NW Florida, and the conditions that make this bill possible. 11:00 - Michael Taylor and Stephen Parris, both of Florida Carry, joined me for a discussion of the 2A Sanctuary bill, of rights in general, and a bunch of surprising topics that came up.  Because Michael found his legislators, in office, so woefully uninformed about the Constitution, we thought we should write a Florida Legislative Constitutional Orientation Act so they all have a basic working knowledge going in.  Stephen wants this for all people running for office nationwide.  We even got onto why a drivers license is a privilege, and not a right as I think it should.  That will come up again.   46:00 - Mad Moms FIght For Justice, our weekly family law report.  The topic is toxic narcissistic relationships, how to recognize them with red flags, deal with them, deal with your narcissistic ex in family court, how to differentiate the personality disordered narcisist from the harmless selfie taking one.  A true psychopathic, sociopathic narcissist has no empathy, no emotion, no conscience, and will delight in destroying your life for their own enjoyment and entertainment. 1:32:05 - Got back to our main topic after some announcements particularly our local car show.  Then I went into a general discussion of 2A Sanctuaries in preparation for tomorrows detailed discussion of my bill. Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/radiolegislature/ Show site:  BlogTalkRadio.com/citizenaction Bill writing site:  www.WriteYourLaws.com Podcasts: iTunes, Stitcher and Tunein Patreon memberships:  https://www.patreon.com/ActionRadio Twitter:  GregPenglis@ActionRadioGP

067. Grayton Beer Co. | Jamey Price is the Founder of Grayton Beer. He hails from Vicksburg, Mississippi, and graduated from the University of Mississippi with an Accounting degree. After graduation (and a stellar baseball career at Ole Miss), Mr. Price and his wife moved to Florida in 2005 to work for a software company. Searching for an opportunity to put roots in the community, Price wrote a 48-page business plan, and Grayton Beer Company was born.*** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Jamey Price Interview. ***

Not only was the Florida Building Code not fully effective in buildings damaged by Hurricane Michael, but neither were mitigation efforts designed to fortify our homes and businesses, according to a new FEMA report. A team of building experts conducted an assessment of 350 structures affected by Michael's Category 5 winds that reached upwards of 160 mph.  They paint a dismal result.  Buildings with wind retrofits, such as stronger windows or doors, suffered significant damage, even when those windows and doors held up. The FEMA report notes people were injured as a result.  Expensive mitigation upgrades were for nothing.  And entire buildings, including multi-million dollar local government facilities, now have to be rebuilt from scratch.What happened?  Isn't mitigation supposed to be a smart investment?  Host Lisa Miller, a former deputy insurance commissioner, asks her guests, including a former state legislator who had a hand in creating the Florida Building Code and the Panhandle's wind standards, and two noted structural engineers.Show NotesThis podcast is a follow-up in part, to the August 31, 2019 podcast Is Florida's Building Code Protecting All of Us?  A University of Florida engineering school report found that the Florida Building Code wasn't tough enough to withstand Michael's Category 5 winds.  Not even in some newer structures, although they did fare better than those built before the 2002 code was enacted. But almost two-thirds of those buildings built after the code had some roof cover loss, according to the report.Although there is a single state building code, it has different wind standards depending on where you live.  The eastern Panhandle, where Hurricane Michael struck, has some of the weakest wind standards in the state, at 130 mph on the coast and 120 mph slightly inland.  Former state Senator Charlie Clary was involved in the creation of those wind standards in 2002. “We tried to come up with some ways of helping, as we made the codes tougher and more uniform throughout the state, but still be somewhat affordable as they constructed these homes, because we were in a very intense growth mode at that time.  There had never been a Category 4 or greater hurricane to impact NW Florida at that time,” said Clary, who is founding principal with DAG Architects in Destin, Florida.  “We have to just learn lessons from Michael and make the changes necessary.”In Bay County, ground-zero for Michael, officials estimate nearly 75% of its 68,000 households were impacted. The UF report noted roof and siding loss was common in both pre-code and post-code construction. Dr. Arn Womble, Research Engineer with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, said roofing products themselves need improvement and that aging effects seem to play a big role in how the roofs perform.  “We are frustrated as well as I think everybody in the industry in that the standard test for shingles – and we run them in our lab and they pass a certain test and then when they get subjected to reality out there in the field, they don't perform like the laboratory test indicated that they might, so we're realizing there's a big disconnect there,” said Dr. Womble, who led a field survey team after Michael struck.  He added that siding products haven't gotten as much attention as roofing, but need to going forward.The conversation moved to the newest set of post-Michael reports from FEMA.  Its recovery advisory Successfully Retrofitting Buildings for Wind Resistance, resulted from FEMA's Mitigation Assessment Team survey of Hurricane Michael damage.  It found that buildings and homes with wind retrofits suffered significant damage—even in cases when the retrofit itself performed well—because other building vulnerabilities were not addressed when the retrofit was installed.  So “the whole retrofit project may be ineffective.” “It is true that when you mitigate to try to gain more resilience, your building is only as strong as its remaining weakest link,” said Dr. Karthik Ramanathan, Assistant Vice President & Principal Engineer for AIR Worldwide, a global catastrophe modeling firm.  He, too, has found disconnects between what mitigation can achieve versus what's actually happening in the field.  As an example, his field work has noted “striking dissimilarity” in metal roofs in areas ravaged by Hurricanes Michael and Irma. “Most agree if built and installed properly, metal roofs are a great mitigation investment against wind damage.  But time and again, you saw metal roofs installed on pre-existing shingle roofs.  When you're not attaching a metal roof to a substrate that it ought to be attached to, you cannot expect a metal roof to perform in the way it is supposed to,” said Dr. Ramanathan.  He added that there seems to be a lack of knowledge and a need for education in proper installation.The FEMA assessment also found that “even modest damage to the building envelope or rooftop equipment was observed to lead to costly water damage, which can take months to repair and cause disruption of building operations.”   A companion assessment, Best Practices for Minimizing Wind and Water Infiltration Damage has some recommendations on building materials to use to provide extra layers of protection.Based on the University of Florida report, the Florida Building Commission has taken several steps with the support of the homebuilders to strengthen the next 7th Edition of the Florida Building Code to be published in December 2020.  It includes adoption of ASCE 7-16, the newest Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria.  While there's no reported plans to change the various wind standards around Florida, the method for determining the design pressures on roofs for buildings less than 60 feet in height has changed.  There are expected to be requirements for secondary roof underlayment to prevent water intrusion in the event the roof covering is blown off.New sections are also being added to the code detailing requirements for the attachment of vinyl, fiber-cement, and hardboard.  Wood structural panels and soffit panels are also being added to the code.  All these moves were applauded by the podcast's guests. “I'd like to see the building code and material science move down the building envelope now from the roof,” said Dr. Ramanathan, who focuses on the structural impacts of storms in his work.  “I think the research now needs to focus more heavily on how you build soffits that can withstand the impact of wind-driven rain so that you can keep the home's envelope watertight.  How do you look at the performance of wall siding, be it vinyl or brick, how can you make these better?”  He noted that water damage is more expensive to repair than wind damage.All three guests agreed that code enforcement is crucial when building resilient homes and businesses.  In a recent guest column in the Insurance Journal, two Munich Re senior executives cite “the need to enhance and consistently enforce building codes” as one of the two big challenges facing reinsurers with Florida interests.“I think you're naturally going to have different levels of enforcement just because of the different sorts of budgets throughout the state and the ability to cover what's necessary,” said Dr. Womble.  Given the code is key to protecting consumers, having uniform code enforcement is important, he added.With Hurricane Michael recovery still ongoing in the Panhandle, “I think we're definitely on the right path to building under a tougher code,” said Clary.  “Enforcement is vital and it's important to have the architect and engineers that work for the client involved to make sure the structures are built according to plans and specifications.”Dr. Ramanathan said he sees individual building departments within Florida have gaps in how they adopt and enforce certain practices, including verifying building plans and conducting on-site inspections.  “I think the Panhandle and other parts of Florida need to move to the high-velocity zone (170 mph wind standards), which is essentially Miami-Dade and Broward, not just in terms of building standards but also enforcement standards,” said Dr. Ramanathan.  “Michael did pretty much just what Hurricane Andrew did, so the time is never more opportune than what it is now to reflect that learning, in terms of building code enforcement in the Panhandle.”FEMA will use its two assessments to develop formal conclusions and recommendations to improve resilience of buildings and their utility systems in Florida.  A formal report is expected by December 2019.Host Lisa Miller, a former deputy insurance commissioner, noted “there is ongoing concern that even for those with insurance checks, some Panhandle residents may not be able to afford to rebuild their homes.  Is it time for these tougher standards, materials, and practices we've discussed today to be enacted across the Florida Panhandle – and across Florida for that matter?”Links and Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeDAG ArchitectsInsurance Institute on Business & Home Safety (IBHS)www.DisasterSafety.org  (IBHS guidance for home and business owners)AIR-Worldwide.comSuccessfully Retrofitting Buildings for Wind Resistance (FEMA Recovery Advisory 1, June 2019)Best Practices for Minimizing Wind and Water Infiltration Damage (FEMA Recovery Advisory 2, June 2019)Is Florida's Building Code Protecting All of Us? (The Florida Insurance Roundup podcast of 8/31/19)Reports referenced from our previous podcast “Is Florida's Building Code Protecting All of Us?”: Investigation of buildings damaged by Hurricane Michael (The University of Florida Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, prepared for the Florida Building Commission, June 10, 2019) Hurricane Michael: Field Assessment Team Early Access Reconnaissance Report (from Structural Extreme Event Reconnaissance Network, October 25, 2018) Florida Building CommissionFlorida Building Commission Wind MapsPitfalls in Mitigating Risk (LMA Newsletter of 8-26-19)Cities Where Hurricanes Would Cause the Most Damage (24/7 Wall Street, July 31, 2019)** The Listener Call-In Line for your recorded questions and comments to air in future episodes is 850-388-8002 or you may send email to LisaMiller@LisaMillerAssociates.com **The Florida Insurance Roundup from Lisa Miller & Associates, brings you the latest developments in Property & Casualty, Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, and Surplus Lines insurance from around the Sunshine State.  Based in the state capital of Tallahassee, Lisa Miller & Associates provides its clients with focused, intelligent, and cost conscious solutions to their business development, government consulting, and public relations needs.  On the web at www.LisaMillerAssociates.com or call 850-222-1041.  Your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome!  Date of Recording 9/10/19. Email via info@LisaMillerAssociates.com   Composer: www.TeleDirections.com  © Copyright 2017-2019 Lisa Miller & Associates, All Rights Reserved

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