Podcasts about parks association

Our guest today, Mark Tummons, received the coveted Fellow Award from the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association in 2005. He is also a Past President of TRPA and  a Lifetime Member. Mark has  served the State of Tennessee in various roles over the years including Program Administrator for the Parks and Recreation Technical Advisory Service … Continue reading "Interview With TRPA Fellow Mark Tummons, (Episode 120)" The post Interview With TRPA Fellow Mark Tummons, (Episode 120) appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

Errin Koon - Recreation Manager - Programs, Parker Fieldhouse, Parker, CO, recorded live at the National Recreation and Parks Association conference in Atlanta, GA, highlighting youth sports programming, recreation centers and their impact on a community, and the great state of Colorado. CAPRA Accreditation - https://www.nrpa.org/certification/accreditation/CAPRA/ Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia. Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

October 16, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about attending the National Recreation and Parks Association conference, Halloween events, School's Out Day Camp, Turkey Trot, Trees on the Tees, and golf. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Sampson is CEO at the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA). He is a dynamic and passionate leader who has been engaging in Canada's national conversation for twenty years. Passionate about fully realizing the role parks and recreation play in building healthy and vibrant communities, Martin is proud to lead a team that represents the interests of the dynamic parks and recreation sector to Canada's federal government. Ottawa is Martin's home where he has been working in public affairs for two decades. Mike Roma is the past President of the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association and has also served on the Leisure Information Network Board and the Recreation for Life Foundation Board. Mike has been involved in the recreation and parks sector for over 15 years and truly believes in the benefits of these essential services to the individual, community, and environment. Mike is an active volunteer, participant, and coach and lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta with his family of four. The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is a national organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Links: CPRA: https://cpra.ca/ Canada's Budget 2024: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2024/report-rapport/toc-tdm-en.html British Columbia: https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2024/downloads.htm#gotoAllMaterials Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/budget Saskatchewan: https://budget.saskatchewan.ca/budget-documents Manitoba: https://www.gov.mb.ca/budget2024/index.html Ontario: https://budget.ontario.ca/2024/pdf/2024-ontario-budget-en.pdf Quebec: https://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca/Budget_and_update/budget/index.asp New Brunswick: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/budget.html Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/budget/ PEI: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/provincial-budget Newfoundland and Labrador: https://www.gov.nl.ca/budget/2024/reports-and-publications/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Imagine if your day job as an association professional involved swapping the boardroom for the open road, creating content about exciting tourist destinations and catching amazing sunsets after your meeting with clients. Welcome to a very special episode of the Association Hub podcast, where we peel back the curtains on a professional life that sounds more like a permanent vacation. Today, we're diving into the extraordinary world of caravanning in Queensland, where the blend of association management and breathtaking travel destinations is just another day at the office. Our guest, Michelle Weston, CEO of the Caravan Parks Association of Queensland, shares with us how Caravanning Queensland supports caravan enthusiasts and works to enhance the caravanning experience across the state. This episode promises a peek into how shifting focus towards end-consumer marketing, embracing the beauty of Australia's landscapes, and infusing a bit of humour and sunshine into your work can not only elevate your association's appeal but lead to exceptional member engagement. Tune in for an enlightening chat that might just inspire you to pack your bags, grab your laptop, and hit the road on your quest for the next big idea in association leadership and marketing. To explore what Caravanning Queenslad is all about, visit their website at https://www.caravanqld.com.au/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/associationhubpodcast/message

Our guest today is Aaron Browning, recently installed President of the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association.  A native of eastern Kentucky and former college tennis player, Aaron serves as Deputy Director of the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department. TRPA is the leading professional organization for persons working in the field of Parks and … Continue reading "Interview with Aaron Browning, President, Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, Deputy Director of P&R, City of Knoxville (Episode 105)" The post Interview with Aaron Browning, President, Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, Deputy Director of P&R, City of Knoxville (Episode 105) appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Mark Wilcox, Executive Director of the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association, joins Todd VanDyke to talk about their membership drive, and ways people who love the parks can be supportive. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation.

Victor Dover is an innovator in city planning, neighborhood design and street design, he serves as president of the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and as a board member of the National Recreation & Parks Association. We talk about how the cost of car dependency is hidden from the individual by governmental subsidies, how the promised ‘'car freedom'' in the 50s became car dependence which newer generations are rejecting, how maximum flow of cars occurs at medium speeds, the evil of minimum parking lots because it causes car dependence, that 0 is an absurd price for parking, that people will use the infrastructure that is built, the bankrupting nature of highways and the huge contrast of the big return on investment of bike lanes(both in financial and healthcare terms), how unbundling the price of apartments from that of parking spaces would make people realize how expensive cars are, the overprescription of both parking and opioids in the US, how reducing population density increases traffic due to increased kilometers driven, how new businesses like Uber and Cabify are diminishing the amount of parking demanded & how dynamic parking pricing according to demand is optimal. Buy his book Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns Check his web page at doverkohl.com Check his YouTube channel at @DoverKohl

Hometown Radio 03/16/23 4p: Kristin Howland from the Central Coast State Parks Association then we got Beach Boys tickets

John Yost has studied with master drummers in Africa, Japan, and the US and has a degree in percussion and a certificate in a Leadership and Organization Change, both from Northeastern University in Illinois. With his company Rhythm Revolution, he has been leading rhythm-based events for more than 30 years. He is certified as a drum circle facilitator by the Drum Circle Facilitator's Guild and Village Music Circle, for which he is a global trainer. Yost serves as co-chair of the Interactive Drumming Committee for the Percussive Arts Society and is an adjunct professor at Vandercook College of Music. He has facilitated interactive music-making activities and drum circles for conferences, corporations, schools, community groups, and at major events worldwide. Along with leading a free monthly community drum circle, he heads and performs in both Sound Magic (gong and bowl immersions) and Kaiju Daiko (Japanese-style drumming) and teaches both Daiko and West African drumming. On top of all that, he has created a best-selling instructional video series, “John Yost teaches” and is a parks and recreation professional certified by the National Recreation and Parks Association! http://www.drummingcircle.com/ Natalie Brown: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio.com http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe.The OM Shoppe & Spa offers a vast array of Sound Healing and Vibrational Medicine tools for serious professionals and for those ready to make sound and vibration part of their ongoing lifestyle. More and more we are coming to understand that our individual wellness is a direct reflection of our personal vibration. How we care for ourselves, our physical bodies, our minds and our spirits. The OM Shoppe is ready to help you today in a variety of ways. They offer the countries largest showroom of Quartz Crystal Singing bowls, sound healing instruments and vibrational medicine tools. If you are ready to uplevel your sound healing practice The OM Shoppe is a great place to get guidance and direction. They are available to consult with you directly by phone or you can shop online. They really enjoy getting to know their clients and customers one on one to better help recommend the right sound healing tools in the right tones for you. Call them today or visit them at www.theomshoppe.com. If you are ever near Sarasota, Florida, do consider stopping in and visiting with them or enjoy a luxury spa treatment such as sound healing, energy work, massage, vibroacoustics or hypnotherapy. They truly offer a full holistic experience for practitioners and those seeking healing through natural means.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Leon Andrews, Jr the head of NLC R.E.A.L program.   A candid conversation about helping cities fight racism And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:   equalmeasure.org AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Leon Andrews, JR. Leon T. Andrews, Jr. brings to Equal Measure more than 25 years of policy, management, and leadership experience, most recently as the inaugural leader of the National League of Cities' Race, Equity, And Leadership (REAL), which started as a CEO initiative and became a department within the organization. As the founder of REAL, Leon led NLC's strategy to help its members respond to racial tensions in their communities and address the historical, institutional, and systemic barriers that further inequity and racism in our nation's cities. During his time at NLC, where he also served as program director and senior fellow for NLC's Institute for Youth, Education & Families, Leon raised and managed over $25 million from foundations and corporate partners and provided direction to city officials and community leaders around the country on strategies for health and wellness, youth and workforce development, education reform, and civic engagement. Prior to his tenure at the National League of Cities, Leon completed a research fellowship at the Forum for Youth Investment. He has also worked with the United States Department of Justice, United States Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, the United States Public Interest Research Group, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, YouthBuild Pittsburgh, the Development Corporation of Columbia Heights, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and as an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science at Eastern Michigan University. He has served as Board Chair for the National Recreation and Parks Association and ChangeLab Solutions. Along with his significant professional accomplishments, Leon brings to Equal Measure a compelling personal story that serves as the foundation for his lifelong focus on racial equity and community impact. He is a first-generation American whose grandmother, mother, and father moved to the U.S. from Guyana in the 1960s. Growing up in Washington, D.C., he developed a passion for football, playing the violin, and attended Howard University. He attributes those formative years, along with his time at Howard, to shaping his passion for building and sustaining communities. He lives with his wife, Dr. Kristine Andrews, and their three daughters in his childhood home.         About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net

Apollo Bay residents on Victoria's south-west coast have raised concern about the future of their community space - including a hard-fought-for skate park for local youth - as the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Association makes plans for the future of the area managed by the Victorian government

Since its formation in 1952, the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association has had a history  of strong leadership.  Our guest today, Dave Anderson, continues that tradition as the newly installed President of the organization.  We talk with Dave about  his career path, including   his experience with both the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Parks and Recreation departments.  We also talk … Continue reading "Interview With TRPA President Dave Anderson, Director Tullahoma Parks and Recreation" The post Interview With TRPA President Dave Anderson, Director Tullahoma Parks and Recreation appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 82nd Episode of the Hondo Handy's Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Dr. Samose Mays, Director of Parks and Recreation at Byran County, in Richmond Hill, Georgia. A former two time college drop out and homeless student now has three degrees. He has been a Keynote Speaker throughout nation, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia Southern University. He is also the MRLA Founder, the Minority Recreation Leadership Academy to help minorities to rise in their career in parks and recreation and learn how to be leaders and how to make a difference. He is an experienced Recreation Director with a demonstrated history in the higher education industry. A strong community and social services professional, with a Bachelor of Science focusing in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Georgia Southern University. A Master of Science focused on Sport Management and a Doctorate - Ed. D. focused in Sport Management from Northcentral University. Dr. Mays is a (CYSA) Certified Youth Sports Administrator with the National Alliance for Youth Sports and (CPRP) Certified Parks and Recreation Professional with the National Recreation and Parks Association. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Atlantic Physical Therapy presents the 76th Episode of the Hondo Handy's Podcast. The podcast shares the journey Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks for the City of Bakersfield, California. Rick is one of the most highly respected Recreation & Parks Professionals ever in the State of Maryland and now in California. He has served as the Director of Recreation and Parks for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Maryland for the past 10 years. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of Lancaster Bible College. He is a Certified Parks and Recreation Executive through the National Recreation and Parks Association. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Helen Solomon and Raven Nee interview  the director of the National Charrette Institute, Holly Madill, on the charrette process and how it is used for community engagement. They discuss designing and defining equitable community engagement, how to measure success, how to prevent underrepresented communities from being left out of planning processes, and explore in depth how a charrette framework helps create an equitable and inclusive outcome. Tune in to hear more about what goes into a charette and how it can be used in park planning! Highlights from the Conversation: Urban planning and park equity Charrette functions as a tool as well as a framework Co-embed community into planning process Stakeholders as designers White supremacy driven framework of urgency and perfectionism Equity versus equality Barriers to participation - changes due to Covid-19 Metrics: do demographics align with those who show up to engagements? Community decides whether or not an outcome is equitable Guest Mini Bio: Holly Madill is the director of the National Charrette Institute at Michigan State University She trains working professionals on charrette methodology as well as in engagement and facilitation She has more than 20 years of experience with participatory planning and facilitation Reach out to her on Linkedin Learn More! What is a charrette? From the World Bank Check out this memo from the American Planning Association on Crafting Charrettes That Transform Communities Community Engagement Best Practices article from the National Recreation and Parks Association which helped inspire this episode Credits: Special thanks to Holly Madill. Research, concept, and voices: Raven Nee and Helen Solomon. Intro and Outro voice: Alex Davis. Produced by: Raven Nee. 

If you want to learn how to use your own curiosity for endurance sports gains - then you should listen to this episodeCuriosity is something that is double-edged in our society. People that are curious are usually people that do a lot and don't stick to one thing. In our specialist world, that tends to not be favourable.Andia Winslow, who is the definition of a generalist/Jack of all trades/Master of Some has proven that perfection with pursuing just one thing isn't the best way for some people.What You Will LearnAbout her ability to tell stories by coaching NYC marathoners and doing voice-over workHer drive around being an endurance athlete and health n fitness ambassadorHow a professional golf career failure turned into a career in voice overThe Seven Physical Movements of LifeHer thoughts on supplementsHow family and "The Itis" are greater than fitness (but only because she had to choose between the two)What she does for her mental self-careHow taking care of her grandfather allowed her see a new career in fitnessHow she learned about the value of life and what is important and not importantWhat is Creative Energy in your bodyWhy not being a perfectionist is the best thing to become a generalist (Master of Some)Having Orgasms, Eating Ice Cream and Winning A Million Dollars (all at the same time)About Andia WinslowAndia believes that “the best experiences are those that are shared” and has been recognized globally for her fitness activism in the creation of innovative movies that encourage heart health, proper consumption, injury prevention and total athletic development.Andia's work has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, Forbes, Shape Magazine, Black Enterprise, Heart & Soul Magazine, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, Health Magazine, Headline News, Weight Watchers, Self Magazine, Bloomberg Business Week, ESPN.com and Mashable.com which, with more than 40 million hits per month, is the “top news source in social and digital media, technology and web culture.”Named a fitness contributor for American Heart Association and GoRedForWomen.org, Andia's instructional content and viral fitness films have been called the “Smartest, Sexiest Workout Videos Ever” by Forbes, and selected for inclusion in the “National Wear Red Day” 10th Anniversary educational campaign.She was recognized as a “Top Innovator” and invited to speak at South by Southwest (SXSW) because of her work to empower real people to make real-time decisions about their lives. Her public speaking experience has included live event and TV broadcasting and clients range from Consumer Electronic Week to Walmart, Major League Baseball (MLB) to National Recreation and Parks Association.Master Of ManyOlympic Level Track & Field AthleteNew York City Marathon CoachPro GolferVoice Over Actor (Has voiced international campaigns for Nike to name a few)Yoga Instructor/Personal Trainer/US Olympic Skeleton CompetitorFitness... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andia Winslow tells us what makes her healthy, wealthy, creative and wise in this 2nd part of a 2 episode series.Listen to part 1 to find out how to use curiosity to help yourself train and run better!About Andia WinslowAndia believes that “the best experiences are those that are shared” and has been recognized globally for her fitness activism in the creation of innovative movies that encourage heart health, proper consumption, injury prevention and total athletic development.Andia's work has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, Forbes, Shape Magazine, Black Enterprise, Heart & Soul Magazine, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, Health Magazine, Headline News, Weight Watchers, Self Magazine, Bloomberg Business Week, ESPN.com and Mashable.com which, with more than 40 million hits per month, is the “top news source in social and digital media, technology and web culture.”Named a fitness contributor for American Heart Association and GoRedForWomen.org, Andia's instructional content and viral fitness films have been called the “Smartest, Sexiest Workout Videos Ever” by Forbes, and selected for inclusion in the “National Wear Red Day” 10th Anniversary educational campaign.She was recognized as a “Top Innovator” and invited to speak at South by Southwest (SXSW) because of her work to empower real people to make real-time decisions about their lives. Her public speaking experience has included live event and TV broadcasting and clients range from Consumer Electronic Week to Walmart, Major League Baseball (MLB) to National Recreation and Parks Association.Master Of ManyOlympic Level Track & Field AthleteNew York City Marathon CoachPro GolferVoice Over Actor (Has voiced international campaigns for Nike to name a few)Yoga Instructor/Personal Trainer/US Olympic Skeleton CompetitorFitness & Health ModelQueen of Calisthenics & body strength/flexibility/mobilityPublished author & PhilanthropistBorn in Alaska - Raised in SeattleMaster Certified personal trainer - NASM, ISSA, Ortho-Kinetics, A bunch of fitness brands equipmentGraduated from Yale (IVY League)--- MOS COACH SPONSOR ---This episode is brought to you by MOS COACH. If you are struggling to perform better as you get older, hit up our one on one coaching service. Whether you're 16 or 60, we are all ageing. Setting goals, forming habits, and organising your life isn't easy. Let us help you because you haven't reached your peak, yet!--- Three Thing Thursday ---Like what you're hearing? Want to train and live consistently to do dope shit with your health and fitness? Sign for our newsletter "Three Thing Thursday". We'll put three perfectly created and curated things in your inbox. This will be regular motivation ranging from tips, tricks, tools, tactics, and skills. And.... they all revolve around being a better human in endurance sport and... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest Hosted by Sabrena Combs and Matt Beck Segment 1 and 2Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford Segment 3 Scott PatridgeSkeetawk Ski Area (Hatcher's Pass)Segment 4 Wes Hopkins & Taylor RafteryMat-Su Trails and Parks Association 

Parks and recreation are essential to communities and community well-being. According to the National Recreation and Parks Association, “There are no communities that pride themselves on their quality of life…without having a robust, active systems of parks and recreations program for public use and enjoyment.”   As CivitasLA celebrates Women’s History Month (March 2021), we’re excited to be joined by Carolyn Ramsay, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Parks Foundation, to discuss their work to enhance, expand, preserve, and promote public recreation and advance park equity for the diverse people of Los Angeles. Through her work grassroots organizing, nonprofit management, and service in city government, Carolyn’s been a staunch advocate for parks and open space for more than 20 years. Prior to leading the LA Parks Foundation, she served at the Trust for Public Land and, before that, as a City Council Chief of Staff, serving the District that is home to Griffith Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S. (itself home to the world-class Griffith Observatory, the iconic Greek Theatre, and the famous Hollywood Sign). To learn more, please visit: www.laparksfoundation.org.   For more information about CivitasLA, please visit www.CivitasLA.com. And we hope you’ll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA).

Karen and Kevin Banned!!! Illegal Immigration Increase a result of Climate Change: 2 Hurricanes and Drought? https://defconnews.com/2021/03/10/white-house-says-illegal-alien-border-surge-is-due-to-hurricanes/ Cruise line to allow only vaccinated passengers. Mask & Soc Dist still reqd https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56416855 Rand Paul Grills Fauci over requiring mask after vaccine https://www.businessinsider.com/rand-paul-accuses-fauci-of-theater-wearing-masks-for-show-2021-3?op=1 Correction to JayWalking https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/drivers-must-meet-3-foot-rule-at-springfield-pedestrian-bicycle-crosswalks/ar-BB1byTmH Amazon Bans Books https://www.theepochtimes.com/amazon-quietly-bans-books-containing-undefined-hate-speech_3716038.html?utm_source=morningbrief&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mb-2021-03-02 Stop overusing "unprecedented" https://medium.com/politically-speaking/why-we-need-to-stop-overusing-the-word-unprecedented-in-2020-67b2f63e158e Theme parks urged to protect guests from coaster screaming risks https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/03/18/California-Attractions-and-Parks-Association-screaming-risks-roller-coasters/2491616095996/ Man Sucker-Punches Older Woman, She Puts Him in the Hospital https://tatumreport.com/punk-sucker-punches-76-year-old-woman-grabs-stick-puts-hospital/

Biden is being bullied by our geopolitical opponents on the world stage. What Did You Expect?Biden is being bullied by our geopolitical opponents on the world stage. We love dunking on Biden as much as the next guy, but we don't like watching our enemies feel emboldened by our weak leader.https://www.spreaker.com/user/9922149/biden-is-being-bullied✅ Putin challenges Biden to a live debate after Biden called him a 'killer'✅ U.S. jobless claims rose to 770,000 this week✅ Shootings in LA in Jan/Feb are up 88% from 2020THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ATLANTA SHOOTINGThe media is pushing a narrative that Long targeted these spas because he was an anti-Asian white supremacist.The facts tell a very different story:Of the nine people shot: 1 was hispanic, 2 were white, and 6 were asian women. A Georgia Sheriff told reporters that Long claimed his attack was not racially-motivated.Instead, Long told police he has a sex addiction, and the spas were a "temptation for him that he wanted to eliminate." [often spa's are fronts for prostitution]Here's the uncomfortable truth: According to the Department of Justice, Asian Americans are statistically most likely to be attacked by black Americans. This is the only racial segment that isn't most likely to be attacked by a member of their own race. ✅ The Biden administration is quietly pressing Mexico to curb migrants coming to the U.S., Mexican officials said, a move echoing Trump-era policy. Mexico is preparing to significantly reinforce efforts to detain U.S.-bound migrants who illegally cross its border with Guatemala. [NY Times + Reuters]✅ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Thursday that American forces are ready to “fight tonight,” in response to North Korea slamming drills resuming between the US and South Korea. [NY Post]✅ Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two proponents of the Green New Deal, are introducing a bill with a $500 million price tag that aims to electrify bus and rail infrastructure, with the aim of reaching net-zero U.S. carbon emissions by 2050. [Bloomberg]✅ A transgender person is now one step closer to being crowned Miss USA. Kataluna Enriquez, a biological male, won the Miss Silver State USA pageant this week, an event considered the biggest preliminary competition for the Miss Nevada USA pageant. [The Blaze]✅ When California theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios reopen, they will likely have to take steps to ensure that screaming on rides doesn’t lead to the spread of COVID-19. The California Attractions and Parks Association is backing a plan that would tamp down on the effects that shouting and yelling on rides. [CBS LA]✅ The House voted 228-197 to pass an immigration bill that creates a pathway to citizenship for about 2.5 million immigrants living in the U.S. referred to as "dreamers," who were brought here as children. [Axios] This bill would have to be approved by the Senate, and likely won't.

Hour 1 * Guest: Lowell Nelson – CampaignForLiberty.org – RonPaulInstitute.org. * Media Are (Finally) Starting to Reconsider Florida’s Pandemic Strategy – john miltimore. Collateral damage of lock-downs includes severe mental health deterioration, increased suicide, heightened drug and alcohol abuse, education loss, mass social unrest, health procedures deferred or foregone, extreme loneliness, soaring global poverty, and countless others adverse consequences. In many cases, these consequences hit young people the hardest. * Contrast between Florida and California – public officials in California are hypocrites! They allow celebrities at the Grammys to gather for celebrity parties, but if you have a family party in LA, they will cut off your power. While Florida Governor deSantis is out in a crowd of people enjoying a beer with common folks, Los Angeles authorizes the city to cut the electricity to businesses that defy the lock-down. * She Wouldn’t Wear A Mask, Galveston Police Broke Her Foot. * The Mistaken Notion That There Is an Easy Solution to Gaining Back ‘Freedom’ – Gary D. Barnett. “The real rulers and their pawns in government are at war against the people.” And they will win the war on us unless we repent, dissent, and disobey. * What Did You Do In The People’s War Daddy? – Allan Stevo. Hour 2 * Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley – To Preserve The Nation – FreedomsRisingSun.com. * Sam Educates: Civil Disobedience Is A Great Misnomer! * Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God, Benjamin Franklin. * Los Angeles is currently under a mask mandate, but that didn’t stop celebrities from removing their masks to take red carpet pictures with each other. The celebrities also took off their masks once they made it on stage to accept their awards, sometimes even hugging and kissing the presenters. * Sen. Rand Paul to Dr. Fauci in a Senate hearing: “If people aren’t spreading the diseases, aren’t mask mandates just theater? YOU have had the vaccine, and you’re sitting here wearing TWO masks. Isn’t that just theater?” But it’s worse. It’s taking your freedom. The lockdown rules are still costing people jobs and businesses. * In explaining why it was safe for California to reopen its theme parks, the California Attractions and Parks Association revealed it had the “ability to limit activities that are known to cause increased spread,” which include singing, shouting and heavy breathing. please scream inside your heart. * Why I Will NOT Take The Covid Vaccine – Chuck Baldwin – I continue to maintain that the Covid narrative is the biggest hoax in world history. I’ll say it straight out: Bill Gates, Anthony “Heil Hitler” Fauci, the CDC, WHO, the major medical industry, major pharmaceutical companies, the major media and the fear-mongering politicians in both major parties—as well as the cowardly statist pastors and churches who are embracing this phony narrative—are LYING to us about Covid. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley – To Preserve The Nation – FreedomsRisingSun.com. * Sam Educates: Civil Disobedience Is A Great Misnomer! * Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God, Benjamin Franklin. * Los Angeles is currently under a mask mandate, but that didn't stop celebrities from removing their masks to take red carpet pictures with each other. The celebrities also took off their masks once they made it on stage to accept their awards, sometimes even hugging and kissing the presenters. * Sen. Rand Paul to Dr. Fauci in a Senate hearing: “If people aren’t spreading the diseases, aren’t mask mandates just theater? YOU have had the vaccine, and you’re sitting here wearing TWO masks. Isn’t that just theater?” But it’s worse. It’s taking your freedom. The lockdown rules are still costing people jobs and businesses. * In explaining why it was safe for California to reopen its theme parks, the California Attractions and Parks Association revealed it had the "ability to limit activities that are known to cause increased spread," which include singing, shouting and heavy breathing. please scream inside your heart. * Why I Will NOT Take The Covid Vaccine - Chuck Baldwin - I continue to maintain that the Covid narrative is the biggest hoax in world history. I’ll say it straight out: Bill Gates, Anthony “Heil Hitler” Fauci, the CDC, WHO, the major medical industry, major pharmaceutical companies, the major media and the fear-mongering politicians in both major parties—as well as the cowardly statist pastors and churches who are embracing this phony narrative—are LYING to us about Covid.

Conn. Forest And Parks Association November 2020 by Pete Mezzetti

This week, presidents of the resorts respond to the new guidelines, annual pass changes could be coming, Buena Vista Street is reopening, we talk to former Jungle Cruise Skipper Vedder, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS and ask about custom dining adventures! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! All Enchanting Ears is offering 10% off for podcast listeners. Head on over to allenchantingears.com and use DLWEEKLY10 at checkout. Also, this month they are re-launching their Ear of the Month Club. Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/AllEnchantingEars to sign up! News: The California Attractions and Parks Association, an organization that represents amusement parks and attractions througout California, streamed reactions from the big theme park operators last week. Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort, Kurt Stocks, President of Legoland California, Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Studios Hollywood, and Raffi Kaprelyan, Regional Vice President for Cedar Fair, which operates Knott’s Berry Farm were on the stream. Good points were made by each of them, such as local residents might be traveling out of state to go to theme parks since the local ones aren’t open, helping with the COVID-19 spread. Overall, the group of theme park leaders were not happy. – https://www.facebook.com/CaAttractionsandParks/ The Orange County Register reported this week that the Southern California theme parks are considering legal action to gain permission to reopen, or, at the very least, change the guidelines for reopening. The parks at least want to be able to open in tier 3 instead of waiting for tier 4. – https://www.ocregister.com/2020/10/21/disneyland-universal-studios-knotts-and-more-considering-legal-action-over-californias-unachievable-reopening-guidelines/ Disneyland sent an email out to annual passholders discussing the reopening guidelines that were announced last week. The email went on to mention that they are not sure what that means for the annual passholder program. They finish saying that they will be in touch soon, when they can share more details. – https://www.micechat.com/273627-disneyland-update-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ Tokyo Disneyland is a huge annual passholder park, much like Disneyland. This week, Tokyo Disneyland has ended their annual passholder program and refunded the balance to passholders. Could this be something that Disneyland will do when it eventually reopens? – https://www.micechat.com/273340-tokyo-disneyland-annual-pass-program-ending-could-it-happen-at-disneyland/ and https://www.micechat.com/273627-disneyland-update-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ Beginning in November, Buena Vista Street will be open for shopping and dining! Disney is considering this as an expansion to Downtown Disney. All of the stores on Buena Vista Street will be open, including Elias & Co., Julius Katz & Sons, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Trolley Treats. The Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, Carthay Circle Lounge, and Smokejumpers Grill will also be open for dining. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/more-shopping-more-dining-coming-soon-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort-extends-to-buena-vista-street/ With the reopening of Buena Vista Street, Cast Members have been called back to work, ending their furlough. However, others got messages from Disney that the furloughs have become layoffs. Over 200 cast members will be retuning to work on Buena Vista Street starting COVID training on November 1st. – https://www.micechat.com/273627-disneyland-update-the-nightmare-before-christmas/ Another Downtown Disney shopping event is happening from October 26th-29th. Reservations are required, but have gone quickly. Products that will be available include the 65th anniversary Walt and Mickey vinyl, the 65th anniversary Mr. Toad vinyl, both priced at $29.99, plus tax. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/23/make-your-reservations-now-for-this-exclusive-disneyland-shopping-event/ We talked about the 40th anniversary of the Make-A-Wish foundation last week, and just after that episode posted, Disney released the “Wishes Come True Blue Color Collection.” 25% of the purchase price for each item will go to the Make-A-Wish foundation, up to $500,000. This is the first color collection that helps benefit a nonprofit. 10,000 of the cloth masks are also being donated to the nonprofit. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/celebrate-40-years-of-disney-and-make-a-wish-with-debut-of-all-new-global-products-including-the-wishes-come-true-blue-color-collection/ Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has added three new sauces to their lineup for beignets. The new sauces include a BOO-Berry sauce, a caramel apple sauce, and a praline-maple anglaise. The sauces are $1.49 each and are available at the Jazz Kitchen Express. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020/10/21/three-new-beignet-sauces-just-rolled-into-ralph-brennans-jazz-kitchen-in-downtown-disney/ Disney has partnered with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to inspire students to dream big. Disney is hoping to create career paths for HBCU students, in order to build a long-term pipeline of black talent. Student internships, mentorship opportunities and inclusive hiring practices are all aspects of this program. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/disney-working-with-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-to-inspire-the-next-gen-to-dream-big/ Blooloop, an online resource for professionals working in the visitor attractions sector, have recognized five leaders from Disney on their 50 Theme Park Influencer list for 2020. The list celebrates the most creative and inspirational people in the theme park industry. – https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1319337221149872128 This week a trailer was released for Raya and the Last Dragon. The movie is currently scheduled to premiere in theaters in March of 2021. The movie is inspired by Southeast Asia and will combine Disney classics with Hong Kong action films. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/10/video-disney-releases-first-official-trailer-for-raya-and-the-last-dragon/ Discussion Topic: Jungle Cruise Skipper Vedder Cast Member Pantry – https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/furloughed-disney-cast-member-launches-the-cast-member-pantry-to-help-others-feed-their-families/

Hondo Handy's Podcast has a conversation with Kathleen Avitt, Executive Director of the New Jersey Recreation & Parks Association. She shares her journey from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received her BA in Recreation Administration in 1997, to an internship at Palm Beach County Recreation & Parks, in Florida. She was later hired as an Athletic Specialist for Palm Beach. Next she joined the National Alliance for Youth Sports. She became the National Program Director of the Parents Association for Youth Sports, in West Palm Beach, for 6 years, with over 150,000 members and 750 chapters. The program was piloted in February of 2000 and national networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS,and CNN covered the event that featured the mandatory parent training at the Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida for 2,500 parents. She then moved to Derby, Kansas to become the Director of Programs for Derby Recreation Commission, where she oversaw over 1300 recreation programs, before moving to New Jersey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Organizations of all sizes, including federal agencies, have been rethinking their approaches to ensuring all employees have equal chances for advancement. The experience of Hispanics in the federal government has been on of greater representation at the lower ranks than in the management ranks. With one story, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke to former Agriculture Department chief of staff and now with the National Recreation and Parks Association, Elvis Cordova.

The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA)  is the professional society for persons working in the field of Parks and Recreation.  Bob Benson is the current President, serving through the November 2020 annual conference.  Mark and Bob discuss the growth of the TRPA membership and plans for the upcoming year of professional development. The post Bob Benson, President, Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

CULTRA is a podcast about... welp, tonight... we're about nothing. We just jackass around the whole show. Literally just that. Jackassing. We attempt to approach a point, but hey man- squirrels. Art's buddy Al stops by, John Coctostan and Close Talker make appearances as well. If you get those references, you'll do just fine. Jimmy manages to offend all people of Italian heritage, then walks it back (mostly). Evil Becky raises the awkwardness level to infinity in the first three minutes and there's possibly a Gentleman Dog Hotline call.  CT Sports and Fitness: https://connecticutsportsandfitness.com/ The shoe thing we were discussing: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1823304317803158&set=a.208134725986800&type=3&theater CT Forest and Parks Association: https://www.ctwoodlands.org/ We’re on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We’re on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT   Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Today we are talking to Jamie Allen and Sally Parham, two of the folks behind The Squirrel Census.Yes, it is just what it sounds like.The Squirrel Census started in Atlanta in 2012 with a simple, somewhat inexplicable, wild idea: let's count squirrels and present our findings to the public.While they're certainly rigorous, what they're doing isn't dry science. The team is considerate, design-savvy, and deeply funny people. They've made a scientific activity into something not just accessible, but playful.Jamie, the creator of the project, formed a team early on of cartographers, artists, scientists and more to bring the first census to life. The team trained hundreds of volunteers they call Squirrel Sighters to count squirrels, then spent the coming months preparing the data and stories they gathered to the community.Since that first census in Atlanta's Inman Park, the team has hosted 3 more, including most recently an ambitious foray into Central Park. More than 500 New Yorkers came out to count squirrels with them, and it was all over the news, spurred on by features inThe New York Times, support from leaders at the Parks Association, and pun-filled tweets by the NYC Mayor's Office.If you want to get involved with the Squirrel Census, check out their hilarious website thesquirrelcensus.com or scope them out on Twitter @squirrelcensus.Grab your copy of GET TOGETHER—our handbook on community-building

Members of the Central Coast State Parks Association

Mike Dolan is a bad ass; lawyer, former boxer, West Point graduate, 2:45 marathoner, now 100+ mile finisher. Then for whatever reason he decides to accept our invitation to appear on CULTRA and goes and absolutely wrecks that stellar resume. Some people never learn. In all seriousness, we sit down with both Mike and our own Stacey Clark as they talk about how they dominated the CUT112 from start to finish, teaming up early and going the distance and setting a new course record by over six hours. We can't forget everyone's favorite #hundojoe who seemed traumatized by the entire thing but got it done. Art gives a thorough run down of the day's events (and night's and next day's). We literally talk about feet for an hour, probably give bad medical advice again (allegedly) so you won't want to miss this one. We gloss over other races that happened, wonder where Evil Becky is and are easily impressed by yet another Ben Nephew FKT.   Connecticut Forest and Parks Association: https://www.ctwoodlands.org/ Run Ragged needs volunteers June 15th & 16th: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_CEgjPu11M7rxXW2YJVN1rJHPZyzgmcLmnAEqKb2buE/edit#gid=2128025790 The CUT112 Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1900561896825738/   Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT   Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats Keywords: Ultra Running, Trail, trails, 100 milers, New England, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Catskills, Adirondacks, Rhode Island, AppalachianTrail, AT, Blue Blaze, Forest, race, woodlands, mountains, FKT, Jersey, trap rock, ridgeline, Cultra Culture

The Crew is at it again, this time surprising our own Stacey Clark with an in-depth interview into why she’s so awesome, and why on Earth an elite ultrarunner like her slums it with us slow old dudes. The other elite female in our crew, Becky, was AWOL so Jimmy was lifted up from the Ottoman of Shame onto the Elite Loveseat, mostly just to clumsily bump the microphone like eight times. Stacey shares with us what drives and motivates her as well as her future plans. We also talk about all the hi-jinks at the past weekend’s Blue 2 Blue Challenge, including how both Hundo Joe and Brian saved a few lives, human AND canine. Hundo Joe gears up to run for 72 hours around a one-mile loop down in New Jersey, possibly earning another HUNDO in his name. Art went running in a quarry in Vermont as he gears up to tackle the CT section of the Appalachian Trail this coming weekend and prays to not die at the #CUT112. The Battle of Mattabesett comes to a somewhat satisfying conclusion as Art and Brian coordinated adorable matching vests emblazoned with the CFPA logo and finally the CULTRA Karaoke line triumphantly returns to the pod, you won’t want to miss this one!     The Soapstone Mountain Races: http://shenipsitstriders.org/club-races/soapstone-mountain-trail-races.html 3 Days at the Fair Live Tracking: http://liveatthefair.com/ Connecticut Forest and Parks Association: https://www.ctwoodlands.org/ Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

Bill Wells of Alberta Recreation & Parks Association, speaks about the province's proposal to build eight new provincial parks in west central Alberta.

EPISODE 50!! AND, it's our one year anniversary. So all around a big day for the BeBizzy Break Podcast! In this episode we talk about what NIST has recommended for a new password strategy. BBP : Episode 50 - Change Your Passwords... Again First of all, congratulations to Dana and her team at the North Dakota Recreation and Parks Association on their new website. We launched http://NDRPA.com earlier this week. It's a Wordpress site with a calendar, subpage navigation and more. Check it out! Also, I rescued two websites earlier this week from hacking. I'll use this as my weekly reminder for all of your to back everything up. Websites, databases, financial information, personal photos... everything. Better to put a little bit of prevention and spend a little bit of money now than pay a bunch of money to possibly recover (or worse, possibly NOT recover) lost data.    Passwords Back in 2003, Bill Burr (not the comedian) was a mid-level manager at NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology. They recommend standards on all sorts of things like official weight calibration, timing, and even technology guidelines like passwords. In 2003, Burr published NIST Special Publication 800-63 Appendix A, which spelled out the proper guidelines for creating and managing secure passwords on websites and networks. Those guidelines are still followed today. The standards included a long password (8-12 characters), upper and lower case alphabet charcters, numbers, special characters and random. Sounds like every website you sign up for, doesn't it? But now, Mr. Burr has stated that in regards to this document and policy, "Much of what I did I now regret." That's an unfair statement by Bill. Back in 2003, we didn't have much history of what computer network security was, and we definately didn't have the case studies of how criminals and mischief-makers would do to gain access to computer networks. All of his recommendations sounded solid, and while possibly flawed, are still in use today.  What NIST and computer analysts are finding though is humans always find an easy way to get around something tough, and frankly secure. The requirements would allow a user to create a seemingly random password like "Pa5sW0rD". You and I both know that says "PaSsWOrD", but the computer sees it matches Burr's recommendations.  So, when it comes time to update the password becasue of time requirements placed by the system adminstrators, or a data break. instead of creating a new, secure passwords, often we add something simple to it. "Pa5sW0rD" becomes "Pa5sW0rD1", the "5" and "s" switch places, or something simple like that to remember but still meeting Burr's recommendations.  Well the computer hackers have also figured out our shortcuts and have added some smarts into their password cracking to test out some of these easy switches. And it's working. In June 2017, NIST has published a new version of NIST Publication 800-63, which outlines a very different recommended password architecture. What started out as a project to simply review and slightly revise Burr's policy recommendations became an eye-opening look into how users and criminals were using passwords. And results came back with a HUGE change in password policy.  Instead of a hard-to-remember, cryptic password, it was instead recommending four or five easy to remember words all pressed together. This is easy for the user to remember, change and use, and tough for the computer hackers to crack due to the length and randomness of the password. A cartoon on XKCD.com  estimated that a password created using Burr's methods, "Tr0ub4dor&3" would take only three days to crack using current methods. A password of four words all mixed together would take 550 years. That password was "correcthorsebatterystaple." Which one do you think is easier to remember, and change? And if you DO need to change the password, which is now only recommended in the event of a data breach or similar event, you can swap out an entire word instead of just adding a "1" or "!" to the password.  It will be interesting to see how this is adapted and implemented across websites and networks. Most rules won't allow passwords regardless of length, to not contain numbers, special charactes and upper/lower case, so there's a lot of things that have to change for these guidelines to become common, but it makes sense.   Do you have thoughts on this or anything else technology related? Let me know on Twitter or at BeBizzy.com!

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.Today's show is brought to you by TAB of Northwest Atlanta.The Alternative Board of Northwest Atlanta brings together owners of privately held businesses to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities with a combination of peer advice and strategic business coaching. Board members meet monthly to learn from one anothers successes and mistakes and create more valuable and profitable companies. Achieve Greater Success with Peer Advice and Coaching with TAB of Northwest Atlanta.  www.tab-nwatlanta.comFirst up we had on anchor-turned-publisher Gloria Lane, who produces Atlanta Social Season Magazine with amazing aplomb, holding down the dual roles of editor and publisher. Active in the community, Lane is a member of the Marietta Rotary Club, served as a founding member of the Outstanding Young People of Atlanta, a member of Leadership Georgia and the first female president of the Atlanta Press Club. She also got involved with a little thing called the Beastly Feast in its first year. Planning this fundraiser for Zoo Atlanta was an eye-opening experience, Lane said. "We had to beg a barbecue establishment to donate food and arrange to borrow a dance floor and get a band!" With no expense budget, Lane and the other volunteer committee members staged the event with success - and even made some money. Today, the Beastly Feast raises more than $1 million in one night. Gloria went on to chair other successful events, such as the Humane Society's Pedigreed Affair at the illustrious Piedmont Driving Club and a day-long seminar for AT&T, introducing new products to Atlanta women. Lane left television to be a stay-at-home mom and, eventually, a magazine publisher. Over the years, she'd grown weary of the negativity embraced by TV news with its mantra, "If it bleeds, it leads." She wanted to report on the positive. In 1981, against the advice of friends and colleagues, she launched Season Magazine to spotlight charitable events, dedicated volunteers and upbeat happenings in Atlanta. The response was so tremendous the magazine went from an annual to a quarterly. Now she has begun Atlanta Social Season, a newly redesigned publication getting back to the heart of Atlantans. "In nearly 25 years, we have never published a negative word," Lane says, "and we never will!" While the magazine continues to cover Atlanta's social scene, the editorial content includes include profiles, local interviews with Atlanta's top philanthropists, fashion, travel, health & beauty, art, dining and home & design. "We are still keeping with the original mission to showcase Atlantans doing great things for our wonderful city," Lane says. For more information please go to Gloria's website www.seasonmagazine.com Next up we had on Joe Lindenmayer President of TSS Photography talking about how he develops new products to cater to consumer needs, working with home-based franchisees, successfully building a home-based business concept into the nation's industry leader, and TSS Photography"s unique apprentice concept to train new franchisees. After 25 years as the nation’s leading youth photography franchise, TSS Photography has a great deal to commemorate: 230 locations throughout 42 states, 165 franchisees across the nation taking photos of more than 1.5 million children annually, a product line consisting of more than 200 novelty photo items and a brand synonymous with today’s most progressive youth photography products and services.Joe explained "We credit our tremendous growth and marketplace endurance to the recruitment of dedicated franchisees who consistently exemplify the TSS Photography brand in markets throughout the country by providing professional and hassle-free customer service, product innovation and community care and involvement.” Since its founding in 1983, TSS Photography has evolved its product and service offerings to remain the leader in the youth photography industry. In addition to offering a wide variety of photography services for schools, youth sports, corporations, special events and other community organizations, TSS franchisees help parents turn their children’s ordinary portraits into lasting keepsakes. Children’s digital photos can be electronically formatted on more than 200 different novelty products at the TSS corporate laboratory in Atlanta. The evolution to digital equipment has helped franchisees step up their quality services with reduced turnaround time, immediate photo quality feedback, and increased online re-ordering options for customers. Some of the most popular products include a mock Sports Illustrated magazine cover, trading cards and cozy throws and pillows. Innovative customer offerings also include life-size wall images called 'WallPix ™,’ photo memo boards and photo mug mates, to name just a few. TSS launched the unique “Young Masters” program, where images of children’s artwork can be transferred onto mugs, mouse pads, sweatshirts, and other products that can be used everyday. Joe said “Parents end up discarding much of their kids’ artwork because they simply run out of room on the fridge.We help parents turn these precious pieces of their children’s youth into beautiful, functional memorabilia.” TSS Photography also increases its market share through alliances with national organizations and sports leagues such as the Babe Ruth League, Inc., National Recreation and Parks Association, YMCA and Police Athletic League. In addition, TSS Photography has a history of deep-rooted philanthropy within the corporate culture, giving back to the community as a vital partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information about TSS Photography please go to their website www.tssphotography.com and for more information about Young Masters please go to their website www.youngmastersart.com Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show.