Podcasts about Oak Ridge

For nearly a decade, state and local officials disacussed how to avoid fatalities, injuries, and property damage in the Guadalupe River valley in Texas. They failed to secure funds for a public warning siren. The flood killed more than 120 people and at least 160 are missing. Earlier this year, after numerous warnings by inspectors, a levee in Oregon gave way, damaging more than 950 homes, including those of the Burns Paiute Tribe. And on the Navajo Nation, notification was key to helping hundreds of residents evacuate as the Oak Ridge fire consumed more than 11,000 acres. We'll hear about those and emergency plans by some other tribes aimed at keeping threats from becoming human tragedies. GUESTS Donovan Quintero (Diné), freelance reporter with the Navajo Times Nelson Andrews Jr. (Mashpee Wampanoag), former tribal councilman, owner of Red Turtle Consulting LLC and CEO of American Indian Relief Bodie Shaw (Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs), former deputy regional director for the Northwest Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and former national wildland fire director for BIA Suzanne Settle, emergency services and resiliency director for the Burns Paiute

For nearly a decade, state and local officials disacussed how to avoid fatalities, injuries, and property damage in the Guadalupe River valley in Texas. They failed to secure funds for a public warning siren. The flood killed more than 120 people and at least 160 are missing. Earlier this year, after numerous warnings by inspectors, a levee in Oregon gave way, damaging more than 950 homes, including those of the Burns Paiute Tribe. And on the Navajo Nation, notification was key to helping hundreds of residents evacuate as the Oak Ridge fire consumed more than 11,000 acres. We'll hear about those and emergency plans by some other tribes aimed at keeping threats from becoming human tragedies.

What happens when a seasoned researcher chases a deer into the dusk — and runs into something waiting in the shadows?In this chilling and immersive episode of Bigfoot Society, Jeremiah Byron shares never-before-heard interviews and audio footage from Oak Hole (formerly known as the Meadow) — the infamous Bigfoot research hotspot near Oakridge, Oregon. You'll hear a lot of individuals recount what really happened during Sasquatch Summerfest 2024.From glowing golden eyes in the woods, to vocal mimicry, unexplainable roars, and a sighting that ended with a playful head tilt — this is one of the most intense and vivid Bigfoot episodes we've ever released. Whether it's fruit disappearing in the night or shadowy figures running down mountain slopes, the Oak Hole stories will leave you questioning what walks in those woods.This is more than a story. It's a documentary of one of the most active Bigfoot hotspots in the Pacific Northwest.Resources:Sasquatch Summerfest Oakridge Oregon festival: https://www.sasquatchsummerfest.comArea 58 Museum channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Area58MuseumYou can watch Jason Kenzie's Searching for Sasquatch documentary on the same events here: https://tubitv.com/person/281914/jason-kenzie

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Than Meets The Eye - Week 4 - The Crippled Man - Oak Ridge by The Summit Church

Today, we continue talking with a guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and a fascinating career journey to our conversation: Mark Engel. Mark is originally from Minnesota, though he grew up in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago, famously developed for World War II military families.... His extensive background in journalism began early, working at radio stations during high school and college. He then transitioned into broadcast news, starting in cable in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, before moving to TV stations in Knoxville and Asheville, North Carolina. Mark's career truly blossomed in Atlanta, where he worked at WAGA (Channel 5) for a dozen years as a reporter and anchor, and later at WSB-TV, ultimately serving as a news director. He was at the forefront of major events, covering the return of American hostages from Iran in 1981, the World's Fair in Knoxville, and even helping secure and cover the Olympics for Atlanta.... Mark was also instrumental in the launch of the Georgia Lottery, designing and producing its live drawing shows. After his time in local news, Mark spent over 12 years at CNN, where he held a critical role on "the row." In this position, he and a small team had the authority to approve scripts from correspondents worldwide, ensuring fairness, balance, and factual accuracy, often dealing with breaking news and intense situations. Upon retiring to the Lake area in 2013, Mark couldn't stay away from journalism for long. He freelanced for the Lake Oconee News for 12 years and now runs "Under the Radar" on Next Door, a vital initiative to inform local citizens about upcoming county meetings and development plans, emphasizing the importance of community engagement. Let's welcome Mark as he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of news, local community issues, and much more! Todays Guest: Mark Engel - Information: Log onto NextDoor - search for Mark Engel and/or Under The Radar Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther speaks with Dena Volovar, president of Bechtel's Nuclear Security and Environment Global Business Unit. They discuss Bechtel's extensive role in national security, particularly in managing operations at NNSA labs, and the company's commitment to nuclear power as a sustainable energy solution. Dena shares insights on the challenges faced in nuclear facility management, the transition from private to public sector projects, and the future of nuclear engineering careers. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation and collaboration in the nuclear industry.Dena Volovar is President of Bechtel's Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit. She has more than 26 yearsof experience in project management, operations, business development, and engineering. Her current portfolio includes the oversight of U.S. and allied government projects and nuclear power projects with missions focused on ensuring the world is cleaner, safer and more secure.Bechtel's NS&E global business unit encompasses all the company's government contracts including work for the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Energy, and NASA, as well as nuclear power projects worldwide.Prior to her current role, Dena served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of NS&E's Environmental and Security business line. She managed oversight of government projects, operating sites, and national laboratories focused on nuclear security and nuclear wastemanagement for the U.S. Department of Energy. Previously, Dena served as the Manager of Functions for NS&E and was responsible for all of the people, processes, and execution in the areas of engineering, procurement, construction, startup and operations as well as their supporting functions. Dena has held leadership roles on a variety of projects, including project director of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Uranium Processing Facility project, a multi-billion-dollar complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for processing highly enriched uranium for U.S. nuclear defense and naval nuclear propulsion. She also served as project manager of the Sabine Pass Liquified Natural Gas facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana and operations manager for all of Bechtel's nuclear operating plant services.Dena was elected a Bechtel senior vice president in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Maryland and is a Project Management Professional. She is the chair of the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an executive committee board member of the Nuclear Energy Institute.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

When Steve Smith set out to hitchhike from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Canada's west coast back in 1968, he was just an eighteen-year-old hippie with an appetite for adventure. But a short way into his journey, a reckless decision to steal a car landed him in police custody. Afraid of getting caught with the two tabs of acid in his pocket, Steve popped them into his mouth. It was one of the worst decisions of his life.Mistaking his drug trip for a mental breakdown, the authorities placed him in Ontario's notorious Oak Ridge mental health facility. While there, not only did he find himself shoulder-to-shoulder with people like notorious child killer Peter Woodcock and mass murderers Matt Lamb and Victor Hoffman, he also fell into the hands of someone worse: Dr. Elliot T. Barker.Over the next eight months, Barker subjected Steve and the other patients to a battery of unorthodox experiments involving LSD, scopolamine, methamphetamines, and other drugs. Steven also experienced numerous other forms of abuse and torture.Following his release, Steve continued to suffer the aftereffects of his Oak Ridge experience. For several years, he found himself in and out of prison—and back to Oak Ridge—before he was finally able to establish himself as a successful entrepreneur.Once he began investigating what happened to him during his youth, not even Steve was prepared for what he would discover about Barker, Oak Ridge, and one of the darkest periods in Canada's treatment of mental health patients. The question remains: Was Oak Ridge and Dr. Barker trying to cure psychopaths or trying to create and direct them?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Today, we're honored to have a guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and a fascinating career journey to our conversation: Mark Engel. Mark is originally from Minnesota, though he grew up in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago, famously developed for World War II military families.... His extensive background in journalism began early, working at radio stations during high school and college. He then transitioned into broadcast news, starting in cable in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, before moving to TV stations in Knoxville and Asheville, North Carolina. Mark's career truly blossomed in Atlanta, where he worked at WAGA (Channel 5) for a dozen years as a reporter and anchor, and later at WSB-TV, ultimately serving as a news director. He was at the forefront of major events, covering the return of American hostages from Iran in 1981, the World's Fair in Knoxville, and even helping secure and cover the Olympics for Atlanta.... Mark was also instrumental in the launch of the Georgia Lottery, designing and producing its live drawing shows. After his time in local news, Mark spent over 12 years at CNN, where he held a critical role on "the row." In this position, he and a small team had the authority to approve scripts from correspondents worldwide, ensuring fairness, balance, and factual accuracy, often dealing with breaking news and intense situations. Upon retiring to the Lake area in 2013, Mark couldn't stay away from journalism for long. He freelanced for the Lake Oconee News for 12 years and now runs "Under the Radar" on Next Door, a vital initiative to inform local citizens about upcoming county meetings and development plans, emphasizing the importance of community engagement. Let's welcome Mark as he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of news, local community issues, and much more! Todays Guest: Mark Engel - Information: Log onto NextDoor - search for Mark Engel and/or Under The Radar Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

On today's newscast: The Oak Ridge wildfire near Window Rock swelled to nearly 10,000 acres overnight, Republican lawmakers sidestep a court ruling on a $15 million allocation for the Prescott rodeo, Arizona's transgender sports ban in limbo as the U.S. Supreme Court's term ends, Flagstaff's Little America Hotel blocks public access to forest land to protect against wildfire danger, and more.

What happens when a single mom moves to the forests of Oregon — and stumbles into a Bigfoot encounter straight out of a nightmare?In this chilling and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Kerry Vill, a member of the Lane County Bigfooters and a preschool teacher with a story that starts with a whistle in the dark... and ends with two Sasquatch creatures caught on thermal footage. Kerry walks us through over a decade of encounters — from tree structures and wood knocks to terrifying vocalizations and unexplained orbs — all hidden in plain sight near Eugene, Cottage Grove Lake, and the forests outside Oakridge. You'll hear the story of how a summer camp drop-off turned into a paranormal investigation, how she endured a mind-zapping fear so intense it left her crying in a van, and why she believes Bigfoot might be drawn to those who are different.More than just a cryptid story, this episode is a raw look at belief, survival, and how the wild sometimes watches back.Resources:Kerry's interview with the Area 58 museum - https://youtu.be/mzTAjbwUtJs?feature=sharedKerry's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@lanecountybigfooters/videos

Everyone is sore; Joey is sore from ice skating and Nancy and Karly are sore from playing in a batting cage. Karly called 911 because there were cows on the side of the interstate. It’s HOT and we are doing a popsicle pop-up in Oak Ridge today! We are giving away tickets for the Zach Top concert all week! We describe a popular country song in one vague sentence and whoever guesses the song title wins. Hot Tea: Morgan Wallen lit his stage on fire (on purpose) and got emotional during his latest stop on the I’m the Problem Tour. Luke Byran lost his voice in the middle of a concert and said he would refund everyone for their tickets. It’s a tradition on Jon Pardi’s tour to play taser roulette 30 seconds before the show starts – one team member gets tased each night. A male lawyer called a female judge “honey.” Joey and Nancy think it was an honest mistake, but Karly thinks it was demeaning and disrespectful. Lucky 7 Nancy’s husband is turning into a hoarder. They are moving and he wants to keep EVERYTHING even if they haven’t used it in 10 years. Nick Cannon can’t name all 12 of his kids. Joey doesn’t know his kids’ eye colors. Joey took his kids fishing with dead worms as bait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is sore; Joey is sore from ice skating and Nancy and Karly are sore from playing in a batting cage. Karly called 911 because there were cows on the side of the interstate. It’s HOT and we are doing a popsicle pop-up in Oak Ridge today! We are giving away tickets for the Zach Top concert all week! We describe a popular country song in one vague sentence and whoever guesses the song title wins. Hot Tea: Morgan Wallen lit his stage on fire (on purpose) and got emotional during his latest stop on the I’m the Problem Tour. Luke Byran lost his voice in the middle of a concert and said he would refund everyone for their tickets. It’s a tradition on Jon Pardi’s tour to play taser roulette 30 seconds before the show starts – one team member gets tased each night. A male lawyer called a female judge “honey.” Joey and Nancy think it was an honest mistake, but Karly thinks it was demeaning and disrespectful. Lucky 7 Nancy’s husband is turning into a hoarder. They are moving and he wants to keep EVERYTHING even if they haven’t used it in 10 years. Nick Cannon can’t name all 12 of his kids. Joey doesn’t know his kids’ eye colors. Joey took his kids fishing with dead worms as bait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Isherwood chats with Steve Faulkner the Chief Viticulturalist for Oakridge Wines and founder of Viticulture Australia, he loves all things that grow in soil. @thewineshowaustralia @viticultureaustralia ⁠@oakridgewines⁠

George Halford chats with Liz Wilkinson, a Cookeville native whose journey has taken her from Oak Ridge to North Carolina and back home again. Liz shares her lifelong love of the outdoors, her passion for biking, and how she's helping connect the community through the TN Central Trails grants and local business partnerships. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Oak Ridge Winery In this episode, Rob and Scott drink paint thinner, I mean "wine", from Oak Ridge "Winery" known as Moss Roxx (we are convinced Roxx has no significance, they simply misspelled Rocks).  Will Oak Ridge surprise with a wine that can actually be consumed by humans, or will they follow their normal standards of attempting to reduce the population of planet Earth?  We shall see... on The Wine Vault.

Send us a textMeg and Mel tackle changing dynamics in the Australian wine industry, from restaurant closures to big investments and new marketing directions.• Meg shares insights from VinExpo Asia where Australian wine received positive feedback and shows a shift toward lighter-bodied reds and more whites• Oak Ridge restaurant closure highlights broader hospitality industry struggles with profit margins shrinking from 10% to 6-8%• De Bortoli's vine pulling in warmer regions reflects necessary industry restructuring with significant costs and time investment• $100 million investment from Vinarki into South Australian winemaking shows confidence despite centralization concerns• Treasury Wine's $15 million investment in low/no-alcohol technology raises questions about authenticity when flavors are added• Wine Australia's new "We've Got a Wine for That" campaign receives mixed reviews from industry insiders but positive feedback from everyday consumers• Industry challenges stem from changing demographics with younger generations drinking less wine than previous generations at the same life stageFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Return to Tales of Vanlig The Phantom Vanguard.Some years have passed since the incidents of Oakridge and our young adventurers have been going to school and training at the guild. Learning how to fight speak new languages, and even how to use magic now the time has come for them to undergo Trial week and attempt to join the Phantom Vanguard Guild as Pitdogs.

As we continue to celebrate June Dairy Month, Kaylee Hill from Oakridge Dairy of Ellington, Connecticut joins us to share about their annual Farm Day which they anticipate will attract 3,500 people this year who are looking to meet their farmer! With the vision to be the farm of the future in a world where people know their farmer, Oakridge prioritizes tours and creating a lasting experience year-round, however their Farm Day is a large event they focus on to bring many aspects of their farm all together to show their community where their milk is coming from and the care that goes into that entire process. The event will be held on June 28th at the farm for any of our local listeners who would be interested in participating!00:00 Introduction to STtalks and June Dairy Month00:29 Meet Kaylee Hill of Oakridge Dairy00:50 Oakridge Dairy's Community Engagement01:50 The History and Evolution of Oakridge Farm Day03:48 Anticipating Oakridge Farm Day 202505:23 Sustainability at Oakridge Dairy06:43 The Modern Milkman: Home Delivery Service08:51 Educational Booths and Collaborations at Farm Day13:46 Event Details and Final Thoughts

This sermon was preached on 6/8/2025 by Dr. C.N. "Nick" Willborn, senior pastor at Covenant PCA, Oak Ridge, TN. We love to share teaching on worship, the church, and the offices since sermons on these subjects are somewhat rare. Dr. Willborn is widely considered to be an authority on the office of deacon and has written extensively on the subject. The opening music is an a capella verse of Psalm 150C from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal. https://www.covenant-pca.com/our-pastors

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is joined by David Moser, Operations Manager of Oakridge Dairy. David recently attended the 2025 Entre-Leadership Summit in Denver, Colorado, featuring renowned leadership experts such as John Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, and Jim Collins. He shares highlights from the summit, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, leadership, and effective team management through tools like Working Genius. Additionally, David discusses how leadership principles are applied at Oakridge Dairy, from community involvement to internal team development. The episode underscores the significance of leadership in driving both personal and organizational success.Learn more about the Entre-Leadership Summit here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/summit00:00 Introduction to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast01:51 Meet David Moser: Operations Manager at Oak Ridge Dairy02:27 Overview of Oak Ridge Dairy04:22 Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from Entree Leadership Summit06:52 Key Takeaways from Top Leadership Speakers10:29 Implementing Leadership Lessons at Oak Ridge Dairy13:34 The Importance of Team Dynamics and Working Genius21:03 Empathy and Culture in Leadership30:02 Balancing Personal and Professional Growth38:56 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Given the centrality of uranium to the story of the Manhattan Project, the creation of Oak Ridge, and the ongoing nuclear renaissance, I thought it would be good to learn more about that element, so I spoke on our podcast, AMSEcast, with Tom Zoellner about his fascinating book, Uranium: War, Energy, and the Rock that Shaped the World. I started by asking why uranium is so unique and so suited to creating the chain reactions that are central to both nuclear energy production and the workings of nuclear weapons.

A collab between the Drunken Spear and Couch in the Dungeon Gaming, as we explore a nmoon in Tales of Vanlig The Phantom Vanguard.All seems well as we start an adventure with a group of younglings in the Hamlet of Oakridge, however that peace is quickly shattered as tragedy falls.

Danny Whitson is a professional Stand-up Comedian, Magician, Podcaster, and Actor from Oak Ridge, TN. For the past 20 years he's been entertaining people with cards, coins, ropes, and anything else he can make disappear or crack a joke about. He has performed for celebrities, super bowl champions, and Grammy award winning artists, including Kevin McDonald from Kids In The Hall. He performs regularly at Harrah's Casinos and you can catch him on Amazon Prime in the Comedy horror movie WJHC-AM. In 2015, Danny helped break and set a new record for the Guinness World Record for the longest comedy show. Please support him at dannywhitsonmagic.comPlease rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when a skeptical Oregon native encounters a Sasquatch in broad daylight, just before an important job interview? In this mind-blowing episode, we speak with an individual who had an unforgettable Bigfoot sighting near Cottage Grove, Oregon. Her story takes us to a quiet gravel parking lot, a moment of unexpected terror, and the breathtaking encounter with a creature that unfolded in front of her like a towering tree. With vivid details of reddish fur, massive arms, and a gut-wrenching sense of dread, this episode explores what it's like to see something truly unexplained — and the questions that linger long after the encounter. You'll also hear about the eerie disappearances in Lane County, Missing 411, and the deep woods of Oakridge, Oregon, where Sasquatch sightings are more common than you might think.Strange situation near Oakridge discussed in the episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411/comments/4rrxau/the_trap/

Random numbers help us secure everything from bank accounts to classified servers. And yet, that essential layer of security can be spoofed. New research from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory uses quantum computing to generate organically random numbers that can't be hacked. Joining me with more details is the director of Oak Ridge's Quantum Science Center, Doctor Travis Humble.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Story  Talk 17 Ministry in Basingstoke 1968-78  Part 2 Welcome to Talk 17 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. Last time I was talking about the evangelistic missions we organised in Basingstoke, but these tended largely to attract adults, and the children and young people needed to be reached too. So that's our subject for today.   Children's Work At first, the only children we were reaching were those who came to our Sunday School, which was held at 10am before the 11am Communion Service. One of those children was Rosie Wilcox (née Wright), who later became Jonathan's Sunday School teacher. Fifty years later, I still exchange Christmas cards every year with Rosie and her husband Paul.   However, we soon began to reach other children in what was then a more unusual way. To the best of my knowledge, we were the first AoG church in Britain to organise a pre-school playgroup. I had felt for some time that most church buildings were not being used to their full potential. I talked with Bill Mitchell, the church elder, who himself was a businessman, and he wholeheartedly agreed. The church building was standing empty in the daytime for six days a week. And we were on the edge of a new council estate where most of the houses were occupied by young families.   So, we checked out the legal requirements, and discovered that our facilities would accommodate up to 40 children, provided that we had one adult for every eight children present. We obviously needed to invest in the right equipment, and Eileen knew exactly what to get. In fact, with her administrative skills, she was the ideal person to take charge of the whole thing, and before Debbie and Sarah were old enough to go to school, they could be with her while she was at playgroup.   We started by opening for three mornings a week, but the demand for places was such that before long we were open for five. And we had adequate workers to take the full complement of forty, so for five mornings a week, as well as supervising and organising the children in their play, they were able to tell them about Jesus. That was, of course, the most important thing, but another welcome benefit was that, from the small charge we made for each child, we were receiving enough income to pay the mortgage on the building!   And an unexpected result of running that playgroup was the request I received to exorcise a ‘ghost' from one of the nearby houses! It happened like this. It was 12 o'clock and the playgroup session was ending. I happened to be present having a chat with Bill Mitchell, when one of the mums came in and said,   Is one of you the vicar?   And although I don't usually go by that title, I said, Yes, I am.   She then asked if I could help her because, she said, there was a ghost in her house. Could I get rid of it? To which, knowing that in Christ we have authority over the forces of darkness, I replied,             Yes, of course.             How much will it cost? she said.             Nothing, I replied.             Wow! That's good, she said, the spiritualist wanted a fiver.   She gave me her address and, that evening, I went with another brother to visit her. We told her that her greatest security would be to let Jesus into her life and led her in a prayer for salvation.   Of course, the so-called ‘ghost' was actually a demon, because there is no biblical evidence for the existence of what people call ghosts, but the woman did not know that. She said that it usually appeared at the top of the stairs. So I went up after it and, although I could see nothing unusual, I did feel a distinct drop in temperature. So I commanded the thing, whatever it was, to leave in the name of Jesus. At once the woman, who was standing in the hall with the other brother, suddenly shrieked.   There, didn't you see it? It went right past you!   So, although I couldn't see it, I chased it down the stairs, opened the front door, and told it to get out and never come back. The following Sunday she was in church to say thank you and told me that it had gone.   So running a playgroup certainly put us in contact with the people in ways we did not expect, but in Britain's fastest growing town the playgroup and the Sunday School we ran in our church building were by no means sufficient to spread the good news among the children, and we soon decided to launch a second Sunday School in a school on the Oakridge estate. This was only possible thanks to the commitment of our teachers who, having taught in the morning in Cranbourne Lane, were willing to give up their Sunday afternoon to teach the same lessons to the children in Oakridge.   Another children's work was started by Hilda Gibbons, an elderly widow who opened her home every week to some thirty children on the Winklebury estate. And we reached hundreds of children through the holiday clubs we organised. These lasted for a week or so towards the end of the long summer holidays. They were led mainly by Anthea and William Kay assisted by other church workers, SPF students and other Christian teachers all of whom we accommodated throughout their stay.   Notable examples were David Littlewood, later to become an AoG pastor, and Phyllis Parrish (née Sowter) who was baptised in the Spirit while she was with us and later became a student at Mattersey and a missionary to Bangaladesh.     Youth Work Some of the older children who came to the holiday clubs were also attracted to our Friday night Youth Meeting. This was our main means of reaching young people on a regular basis and, for most of the time we were at Basingstoke, was led by me. Our church was situated right next to Cranbourne Lane Comprehensive School, where Debbie and Sarah became pupils and I became a parent governor. We also attracted young people from other parts of the town where some of our members were teachers.   The church minibus, faithfully driven by William Kay, was vitally important for this work, although it wasn't worth much financially. At the time we had no suitable garage for it, so it was parked each night in the road at the back of our house. One night, in the early hours of the morning, we were woken up by the sound of our dog barking and then I realised that someone was banging heavily on our back door. As I went to the window I became quickly aware of another noise – the constant sound of a car horn. It was our minibus, and the neighbour banging on the back door had come to ask us to silence it.   I quickly threw on some clothes and hurried outside to see what I could do. To my surprise the driver's door of the minibus was wide open. I wondered why, as I was sure I had locked it the night before. But my first task was to silence the horn, so I quickly disconnected the battery. Now the horn was silent I could go back to bed, hoping that not too many neighbours had been disturbed.   Next morning, as I was apologising for the noise in the night, another neighbour told us they had seen what had happened. Two men had broken into our minibus, but the moment they opened the door the horn had suddenly started sounding. This apparently had caused the men to panic, and our neighbour had seen them running away. Their attempt to steal our minibus had been thwarted!   Of course, it may be possible to think of a rational explanation for all this, but it's important to mention that the horn on the minibus would not normally sound unless the ignition was switched on, and there was no form of burglar alarm fitted to the minibus. But whether there's a rational explanation or not, as far as I was concerned God had protected our vehicle. He works in natural as well as in supernatural ways, and we will probably never know why that horn sounded just at the right moment – except that God knew that we needed that minibus! In addition to the weekly youth meeting, we also organised at least two week-long missions, one where Warwick Shenton was the evangelist, and another led by Paul and Janice Finn who were the national youth evangelists for Assemblies of God. We were able to get them into several of the secondary schools in the town where they spoke in school assemblies. This way we knew that the vast majority of teenagers in Basingstoke had the opportunity to hear the gospel.   But it was at the regular weekly youth meeting and its associated activities that close personal relationships could be formed with the young people. We organised walks in the countryside, barbecues, and games evenings where we had great opportunities to get to know them better – and for them to get to know us better too. And nowhere was this truer than at our annual youth camp.   New Forest Pentecostal Youth Camp While we were at Colchester I had organised a youth camp on the island of Mersea and, thanks to Eileen's culinary skills and to the things I had learned as a teenager in the Boys' Brigade, this proved highly successful. So towards the beginning of our time in Basingstoke I made enquiries as to what sites might be available for us to do something similar near us, and I discovered that the Hampshire Education Committee had one near Brockenhurst in the New Forest. It was set in beautiful countryside, was within a short driving distance from the coast, and had the advantage of flush toilets and showers!   All the equipment – tents, marquees, tables, benches, cooking utensils etc. – was provided on site, which was managed by a very helpful warden, a Welshman called Eddie Davies. So we decided to give it a go and, as an initial experiment, took a group of about 15 young people for a few days in the school summer holidays. It went so well that we decided to return the following year for a full week and to invite other AoG churches to participate. I put an advert in Redemption Tidings and over the years the numbers increased to some 150 young people each week.   Eileen and I planned the weekly menu which, although it was somewhat restricted by the cooking equipment provided at the site, nevertheless comprised three hot meals a day, prepared by teams of dedicated workers. The only exception to this was that when we all went out for the day – to the Isle of Wight, for example – everyone prepared their own sandwich lunch straight after breakfast with the food we provided for them.   Much of the food we bought came in large cans obtained from the cash and carry store in Basingstoke and transported down to Brockenhurst in the minibus in advance. The rest we bought on a daily basis from the International store in Brockenhurst who, incidentally, issued vast quantities of Green Shield stamps, which, when you had saved enough of them, you could trade in for a variety of items displayed in the Green Shield catalogue. I seem to remember that Eileen and I got our coffee percolator that way!   The daily programme involved breakfast, during which each of the tents was inspected for tidiness and hygiene, followed by a short devotional involving a song, a prayer, and a Bible reading. The daytime was taken up with recreational activities including at least one day trip to either Hengistbury Head or the Isle of Wight, afternoon trips to Milford-on-Sea, or a treasure hunt in the New Forest. As a family we all enjoyed going down to Brockenhurst a week or so in advance to prepare for this, when we would compose a poem giving clues to the route.   But the most important part of the camp programme was without question the meeting we held in the marquee each evening. These involved worship, prayer, testimonies, and preaching followed by an appeal. Every year we saw dozens of young people respond, either for salvation or for a renewed commitment to Christ. And many were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues. I still receive testimonies from people, now in their sixties, of how they met with God in those meetings.   After each meeting there was a break when we opened our tuck shop for half an hour. This was followed by a time of singing in the marquee, or, once a week, around a camp fire. The only exception to this was the long hot summer of 1976 when we were at camp for three weeks and when everywhere was so dry that it was illegal to light fires anywhere in the New Forest. Those weeks spent at camp during the seventies were wonderful times of blessing for all involved and form some of the happiest memories of my life.   But such blessings do not come by accident. They come as the result of prayer, commitment, and teamwork. None of it would have been possible without the dedicated help of Basingstoke church members like Hilda Gibbons, and visiting pastors and their wives who over several years brought their young people to camp and shared in the work and ministry. Of special note among these were Mike and Beryl Godward from Corringham, Brian and Audrey Quar from Crossacres, Manchester, and Colin Blackman from Tonbridge Wells, all of whom became good personal friends.   But these were not the only relationships that were formed or developed at camp. We really got to know our own young people much better too. Some of them came down early to help unload cans of food from the minibus and to assist in the erection of the tents, and I learned that forming relationships with young people, letting them know that you love them rather than just preaching at them, was the way to gain their loyalty and respect. This is essential if we want them to follow our example in following Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).   One example of this was Linda. She, along with her twin sister, Sue, had become regular attenders at our Friday night youth meeting. On one occasion we were having a sausage-sizzle in the church grounds. Linda was standing next to me looking into the fire when she told me she was thinking of leaving us. So, putting my arm round her shoulder, I said to her, Oh don't leave us Linda. We all love you. We'd really miss you. Linda didn't leave us, and her relationship with Eileen and me deepened when she came to babysit for us from time to time. I recently discovered a letter she had written to Eileen in 1974 in which she said, Entering your home is so different… there's such a lovely atmosphere within it...  as soon as I entered the home I felt more confident in myself. Thanks for talking to me, so far since I've spoken to you I've felt up on top of the world… I want to say a big thank you, but I don't think I could ever write or say it the way I feel to a friend like you... Thank you for praying for me.   Later, when her leaving college coincided with my becoming principal at Mattersey, Linda became my secretary, only leaving when she married a student from Switzerland, where she now lives. But in 2012 she made a surprise visit to England when she came to our Golden Wedding anniversary. Of course, Linda was an exceptional case, but her story does illustrate the value of making time to develop relationships with children and young people wherever possible.

Dr. Sean Morris, associate pastor of Covenant PCA of Oak Ridge, TN, preaches on the ascension from Acts 1:1-11.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unk3QHXXUSw

What happens when a couple escapes the stress of the pandemic to reconnect with nature — and discovers something watching them in the shadows of the Pacific Northwest? In this chilling and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Aren, a longtime Bigfoot Society listener from Eugene, Oregon, who shares their unforgettable 2020 encounter near Granite Falls, Washington. What starts as a peaceful camping trip quickly spirals into a night filled with eerie silence, otherworldly howls, UFOs, and massive footsteps crunching outside his tent in the middle of the night. Aren also shares strange experiences near Salt Creek Falls, Salmon Creek in Oakridge, and the mysterious Mary's Peak — as well as secondhand accounts from Montesano that will send shivers down your spine. This episode is packed with deeply reflective moments on spiritual energy, instinct, and the thin veil between our world and theirs. Whether you're a believer or just curious, you won't want to miss this one.

Nuclear energy is part of Tennessee's past and present. Oak Ridge played an important role in the Manhattan Project during WW2, and today, 48% of our state's energy comes from nuclear energy. In this episode of the Spirit of Bipartisanship, hosts Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with Republican Rep. Clark Boyd, who chairs the business and utilities subcommittee where nuclear energy is a conversation, and Democratic Rep. Sam McKenzie, a retired Oak Ridge physicist, to learn about the push to build a first of its kind nuclear reactor right here in Tennessee.  

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has for many years been evaluating emerging nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, as part of technology innovation efforts aimed at developing the energy system of the future. TVA—the largest public power provider in the U.S., serving more than 10 million people in parts of seven states—currently operates seven reactors at three nuclear power plants: Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar. Meanwhile, it's also been investing in the exploration of new nuclear technology by pursuing small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Clinch River Nuclear (CRN) site in Tennessee. “TVA does have a very diverse energy portfolio, including the third-largest nuclear fleet [in the U.S.],” Greg Boerschig, TVA's vice president for the Clinch River project, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “Our nuclear power plants provide about 40% of our electricity generated at TVA. So, this Clinch River project and our new nuclear program is building on a long history of excellence in nuclear at the Tennessee Valley.” TVA completed an extensive site selection process before choosing the CRN site as the preferred location for its first SMR. The CRN site was originally the site of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project in the early 1980s. Extensive grading and excavation disturbed approximately 240 acres on the project site before the project was terminated. Upon termination of the project, the site was redressed and returned to an environmentally acceptable condition. The CRN property is approximately 1,200 acres of land located on the northern bank of the Clinch River arm of the Watts Bar Reservoir in Oak Ridge, Roane County, Tennessee. The CRN site has a number of significant advantages, which include two existing power lines that cross the site, easy access off of Tennessee State Route 58, and the fact that it is a brownfield site previously disturbed and characterized as a part of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project. The Oak Ridge area is also noted to have a skilled local workforce, including many people familiar with the complexities of nuclear work. “The community acceptance here is really just phenomenal,” said Boerschig. “The community is very educated and very well informed.” TVA began exploring advanced nuclear technologies in 2010. In 2016, it submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for an Early Site Permit for one or more SMRs with a total combined generating capacity not to exceed 800 MW of electricity for the CRN site. In December 2019, TVA became the first utility in the nation to successfully obtain approval for an Early Site Permit from the NRC to potentially construct and operate SMRs at the site. While the decision to potentially build SMRs is an ongoing discussion as part of the asset strategy for TVA's future generation portfolio, significant investments have been made in the Clinch River project with the goal of moving it forward. OPG has a BWRX-300 project well underway at its Darlington New Nuclear Project site in Clarington, Ontario, with construction expected to be complete by the end of 2028. While OPG is developing its project in parallel with the design process, TVA expects to wait for more design maturity before launching its CRN project. “As far as the standard design is concerned, we're at the same pace, but overall, their project is about two years in front of ours,” said Boerschig. “And that's by design—they are the lead plant for this effort.” In the meantime, there are two primary items on TVA's to-do list. “Right now, the two biggest things that we have on our list are completing the standard design work, and then the construction permit application,” Boerschig said, noting the standard design is “somewhere north of 75% complete” and that TVA's plan is to submit the construction permit application “sometime around mid-year of this year.”

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

The truism that history is written by its winners reflects the literature about how the bomb came about, with apologetic books most often written by U.S. scholars. The physicist Robert Oppenheimer, the nuke's ‘father', is repeatedly centre stage, as in the case of the recent film about him. These are elitist stories that more often than not ignore the suffering and violence of the bomb to laypeople in general, and to marginalised groups in particular. Starting with the gruesome mining of uranium by First Nation people in northern Canada, and continuing with the racialist culture of uranium enrichment in the Atomic City of Oak Ridge, in For The Love of Bombs: The Trail of Nuclear Suffering (Anthem Press, 2025) Dr. Peder Anker offers alternative perspectives. It's a story of how the bikini swimwear came to fetishise the nuclear bombardment of the Bikini Atoll with its celebration of ‘sex bombs' and (an)atomic ‘bombshells'. Our current global warming fears also harbour back to ordinary citizens wondering if atomic bombs would blow up the entire sky. If some of this was news to you, it might have to do with how the story of nuclear bombs has been told. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's episodes on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Hour 3 - Nayional Anthem by the Oak Ridge boys. Call with Cliff Webb

“The quieter you get, the more you can hear that voice of your gut,” says master life and business coach Sherold Barr. In this conversation she shares how a near-fatal accident and near-death experience transformed her perspective on success, resilience, and healing. She opens up about overcoming societal pressures, choosing love and gratitude, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. With insights on the power of community and mindset shifts, Barr offers inspiration for anyone looking to reinvent themselves. Tune in for a conversation that will help you navigate life's complexities with courage and compassion—plus, a glimpse into her upcoming memoir! About Sherold Barr:  Sherold Barr is a master coach and entrepreneur who built two successful six-figure plus businesses. After suffering a near-fatal car wreck and witnessing her own miraculous recovery, Barr decided that her mission in life was to help people stop suffering from their beliefs and thoughts that cause emotional distress. She writes about resilience, growing from adversity, spiritual awakenings, mindset, and reducing emotional suffering. Connect with Sherold Barr: Substack Instagram Youtube Time Stamps: 03:27 - Growing up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee 10:00 - Leaving behind her creativity with her childhood 12:10 - How Barr healed her relationship with her mother before she could reinvent 17:10 - One of the biggest issues for women our age now is that they're not independent 21:29 - How her near-fatal accident was turning point for her career 25:52 - After three surgeries, here's what Barr has learned 28:50 - "I'm shocked at how many people have had near death experiences" 29:53 - A glimpse at Barr's memoir, which will come out in 2025 30:46 - Resilience during reinvention and giving up alcohol     Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour: Website Instagram LinkedIn Substack If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!

In this episode, host Jeremiah Byron sits down with Jeff Rone, a prominent figure in the Bigfoot research community, known for his appearances in the 'A Flash of Beauty' documentary and numerous outdoor expeditions. Jeff shares his experiences from the Sasquatch Summerfest in Oak Ridge and his deep involvement with the Oregon Bigfoot Highway book. He recounts chilling encounters and evidence gathered in areas such as Estacada, Detroit Lake, and Bagby Hot Springs in Oregon, as well as the mystical Camp Broken Arrow and Antler Creek in Idaho. Jeff also delves into the supernatural phenomena he's experienced, including a recent mysterious healing encounter. Don't miss Jeff's vivid descriptions of hearing Bigfoot's footsteps, discovering giant footprints, and witnessing extraordinary light phenomena. This episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by Bigfoot and the paranormal activities surrounding their habitats.Resources: https://www.oregonbigfoot.comJeff Rone full interview with Flash of Beauty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgVuXvVn2kcOregon Bigfoot Highway book (Amazon Affiliate link that helps support Bigfoot Society) - https://amzn.to/3QNR7JEJeff Rone Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SaabAholicFollow along with the Oak Hole story on the Area 58 Youtube Channel and Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Area58MuseumSasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to bigfootsociety@gmail.com. Your story could be the next one we feature!

In this episode of ACM ByteCast, Rashmi Mohan hosts Travis S. Humble, Director of the Quantum Science Center (QSC), a Distinguished Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Director of the lab's Quantum Computing Institute. He leads the development of new quantum technologies and infrastructure to impact the DOE mission of scientific discovery through quantum computing. As director of the QSC, Travis leads the innovation of scalable, resilient quantum information technologies through new materials, devices, and algorithms and facilitates the transfer of quantum technologies to the broadest audience. He also holds a joint faculty appointment with the University of Tennessee Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education working with students on energy-efficient computing solutions. Travis is Editor-in-Chief for ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing, Associate Editor for Quantum Information Processing, and Co-Chair of the IEEE Quantum Initiative.  Travis describes his journey into quantum computing, which began in theoretical chemistry, where he studied quantum processes in chemical reactions. He explains the difference between classical and quantum computing and why quantum computing is particularly well suited for scientific applications such as drug discovery and energy solutions. He talks about Oak Ridge's quantum computing resources and how researchers can access them. Travis also stresses the role education in advancing quantum computing and shares his predictions for its near future.

Jeremiah Byron from Bigfoot Society welcomes Annette from Cottage Grove, Oregon, to the show to recounts her uncanny experiences with Bigfoot. Beginning with a childhood sighting in Portland in 1969, she describes seeing hair-covered beings at a backyard fort. Annette shares intriguing encounters, including a night in Blair Lake campgrounds where heavy bipedal beings circled her tent, and a terrifying ordeal at Brice Creek feeling an angry presence towering over her. She also reveals a chilling event when a female Sasquatch appeared in her living room, and a bizarre incident involving mysteriously cut ropes at Oakridge. Listen to Annette's vivid memories recovered through hypnosis, including close encounters with young Sasquatches, and explore fascinating details about Sasquatch behaviors and physical features she observed.Sasquatch Summerfest this year, is July 11th through the 12th, 2025. It's going to be fantastic. Listeners, if you're going to go, you can get a two day ticket for the cost of one. If you use the code "BFS" like Bigfoot society and it'll get you some off your cost.Priscilla was a nice enough to provide that for my listeners. So there you go. I look forward to seeing you there. So make sure you head over to www. sasquatchsummerfest. com and pick up your tickets today.If you've had similar encounters or experiences, please reach out to bigfootsociety@gmail.com. Your story could be the next one we feature!

Sam and I wander through the top stories of the week.  Sheriff Spangler makes an apearnce and looks good, but not good at the same time.  The secret plan by state GOP to push for homogonizing the population, how will UT react to federal funding craziness...The Terminator is being build in Oak Ridge and much more. 

Joey is going on a family road trip for spring break and is excited about the view from one of the hotel rooms. Nancy drove her students to a field trip in her car. Is Joey a cheapskate? Hot Tea: Kelsea Ballerini called out fans for cursing her ex-husband. Parker McCollum said that he may not be a country singer. Police officers in Oak Ridge had to capture a loose pig. A woman wrote an extremely petty obituary for her grandma. Joey wrote a fake one for Nancy. As Seen on TikTok: Dropping heavy objects on your feet What’s the heaviest thing you’ve dropped on your foot? Lucky 7 We talk to a gravedigger. We brought chickens to the radio station and gave away free eggs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Steve Smith set out to hitchhike from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Canada's west coast back in 1968, he was just an eighteen-year-old hippie with an appetite for adventure. But a short way into his journey, a reckless decision to steal a car landed him in police custody. Afraid of getting caught with the two tabs of acid in his pocket, Steve popped them into his mouth. It was one of the worst decisions of his life. Mistaking his drug trip for a mental breakdown, the authorities placed him in Ontario's notorious Oak Ridge mental health facility. While there, not only did he find himself shoulder-to-shoulder with people like notorious child killer Peter Woodcock and mass murderers Matt Lamb and Victor Hoffman, he also fell into the hands of someone worse: Dr. Elliot T. Barker. Over the next eight months, Barker subjected Steve and the other patients to a battery of unorthodox experiments involving LSD, scopolamine, methamphetamines, and other drugs. Steven also experienced numerous other forms of abuse and torture. Following his release, Steve continued to suffer the aftereffects of his Oak Ridge experience. For several years, he found himself in and out of prison—and back to Oak Ridge—before he was finally able to establish himself as a successful entrepreneur. Once he began investigating what happened to him during his youth, not even Steve was prepared for what he would discover about Barker, Oak Ridge, and one of the darkest periods in Canada's treatment of mental health patients. The question remains: Was Oak Ridge and Dr. Barker trying to cure psychopaths or trying to create and direct them?Read lessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.