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PHARR, Texas - The Pharr EDC Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities for graduating students residing in the city of Pharr.  The foundation supports both college and trade school career paths.  One of the foundation's main fundraisers is an annual Casino Night. This year's event will be held at the Regency Hall in Pharr on April 17. To learn more about the foundation, the Rio Grande Guardian interviewed one of its founding board members, Veronica Gonzales.   “The Pharr EDC Foundation was a spin-off of the Pharr EDC, but the intent of the foundation was simply to raise money for students that are from the Pharr area, so that they can continue their education, whether that means going on to a two-year school, a technical school, a four-year school. We just want them to have the skills that they need to have a better quality of life,” Gonzales said. “And so that's why the organization was formed. And it's been around since 2021, right after the pandemic, or the tail end of the pandemic. And it's been very successful. Already it has benefited over 515 students and given away more than $1.3 million in scholarships.” Gonzales continued: “As time goes by, you kind of learn what works best. We have really firmed up the criteria for students that want to apply. They have to be from the Pharr area or at our high school. They have to be a high school senior. They have to also engage in some community service, at least 15 hours of community service, because we truly believe that when students get engaged in their community at an early age, that they're going to make it a habit in their lives to do that. And we want these students to be very well-rounded students, so either have an internship or 15 hours of community service, and then a grade point average of about 2.5 or higher.” Gonzales says the Pharr EDC Foundation has two big fundraisers every year.  “We have a Golf Tournament that we do in the summer, and we also have a Casino Night, and our Casino Night is actually coming up. It's going to be on April the 17th, at the Regency Hall in Pharr. It's a lot of fun. You walk in, you think you've gone into a casino, and it's not a bunch of speeches. It's about having fun, having a little bit to eat and drink, and then just getting to play some fun games and networking with others in the community. But every dollar that we raise through the Casino Night goes to support these scholarships. And the scholarships are, I think, very good scholarships. They are $2,000 scholarships for students, $1,000 in the fall, $1,000 in the spring. And like I mentioned, we've given 515 of them away. So, the more you contribute at the Casino Night, the more goes to help these students and they can continue their education.” Asked if there was anything else she wanted to add, Gonzales said: “I want to thank Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, because he's the one that initially had the idea of doing this. And Victor Perez at the EDC. The city helped with funds at the beginning, but now we are becoming self-sustaining by doing these fundraisers. So, I do want to give a shout out to the mayor, to the city commission for being very supportive of this program, and, of course, to everyone over at the EDC Foundation, the staff who work very hard to make these events a success.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

A volatile political landscape is putting pressure on Mexico and cross-border supply chain operations are becoming a casualty. Tariffs and a looming trade war have thrown the industry into an unsteady situation that companies are struggling to navigate. How can businesses better prepare to keep shipments moving? Luis Bazan, Director of the Pharr International Bridge, shares some of his insights in a constantly evolving situation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://bridge.pharr-tx.gov/ WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: bit.ly/ILMagApp  bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on X:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on X: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, February 27, 2025 Special days like Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, and Father's Day often bring unique opportunities and challenges for preachers. How can we approach these occasions faithfully and effectively? In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert sits down with David Pharr, minister for the Concord Street church of […]

Send us a textNoe Gonzalez-Schwenneker, a queer woman from Pharr, Texas discusses what it is was like being queer along the border. Noe describes various queer spaces in the Rio Grande Valley (Montrose, Trade Bar, and Jackie O's), including bars across the border in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She also speaks on how the Orlando shooting impacted her. Towards the end of the episode, Noe's wife, Davia, a lesbian from Montana, shared her experience of coming out later in life and finding happiness in Houston's inclusive environment. Both emphasized the importance of being true to oneself. -Recorded and released in 2017. 

Send us a textEsteban Silva, a queer Latino from Pharr, Texas, discusses his journey growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, where he faced challenges hiding his identity due to religious and societal pressures. He recounts a pivotal moment at age seven when his mother explained that same-sex marriage contradicts the Bible. Despite support from teachers, he felt isolated and struggled with his identity. Esteban came out accidentally during his first day at college and found acceptance in Oklahoma, where he pursued a bachelor's in fine arts with a minor in Gothic literature. He also shares his experiences with brujeria, passed down by his grandmother, and reflects on the changes in the Valley's acceptance of queer individuals.- Recorded and released 2017

Exploring Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with David Pharr In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz sits down with David Pharr, a young thinker with a keen interest in philosophy, politics, and economics. Together, they explore the intersections of these disciplines, discussing how philosophical principles inform political and economic systems. David shares his unique perspectives on current events and the ideas shaping our world. This engaging conversation offers fresh insights into the power of intellectual curiosity and the importance of critical thinking. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings. Explore his work and journey further through his books: “Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X “View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

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PHARR, Texas - DHR Health has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new public-private behavioral health facility it is building in north Pharr. The hospital campus will be located at 4800 North Jackson Road in Pharr and will include a new 161,000 square foot building. The City of Pharr is providing the land. Following an appropriation by the Texas Legislature last session, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing a $85 million dollar grant for the state-of-the-art project. The City of Pharr is providing the land. “This morning, we are here to mark a major milestone, a very meaningful step going forward in addressing mental health needs, not only here in the Rio Grande Valley, but throughout the state of Texas,” said Marissa Castañeda, senior executive vice president, at the start of the groundbreaking ceremony. “This day would not be possible without the invaluable support of our partners across the region. We are especially grateful for the City of Pharr. DHR Health's new behavioral hospital will soon be built. This partnership has truly helped bring our vision to life.” Yuri Gonzalez, the City of Pharr's news director agreed. “I'm truly honored to be here representing everybody that works with the great City of Pharr. This project really represents our shared commitment in improving mental health services, but also building a stronger, healthier, more resilient community, and that's what we plan to do,” said Gonzalez, who shared emceeing duties with Castañeda. “I'm truly inspired and seeing our leaders with the City of Pharr and just other great leaders coming together, making sure that this project, but most importantly, that this vision becomes a reality. So once again, congratulations to everyone involved in this great project,” Gonzalez said. DHR Health currently operates an 87-bed inpatient behavioral hospital in Edinburg. The DHR Health Behavioral Hospital will have 100 beds, with a focus on providing a comprehensive approach to mental health care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The hospital will also house intensive outpatient therapy programs. “What an honor it is for me to stand before you this morning at what I call a transformational change in healthcare that is going on at the greater bedside that is our community. We as physicians are trained to heal and to treat patients and take those powers and knowledge and wisdom to be able to assess and then properly treat an individual mind, body and soul,” said Dr. Carlos Cardenas, MD, chairman of the board of DHR Health, in his remarks from the podium. “Today, we stand at a crossroads. DHR health has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare in South Texas. It has been a transformational journey. One point four million people deserve the same level of healthcare to any other similar sized metropolitan area. And that is us.” Piece by piece, DHR has been adding to the jigsaw puzzle, Cardenas said. “Today, we break ground on a tremendous piece of that puzzle that has come forth as a cooperative, corroborative, public-private venture between DHR Health, the City of Pharr, the State of Texas, and our greater community at large. This is how great things happen. It's how transformation happens.” The new hospital is expected to open in the summer of 2026 and will represent Pharr's first hospital. Pharr Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, MD, said the new hospital is “a transformative milestone” for Pharr and the Rio Grande Valley because it will bring critical mental health services directly to the community. Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Kathryn Pharr is the leader of a global community of women who focus on issues related to water. Kathryn believes that water is a source for female empowerment. She founded the Community of Women in Water as a global network which now counts more than 1000 members. Their focus is empowering women who work professionally in WASH (i.e., water, sanitation and hygiene). The Community of Women in Water want women to be leaders in WASH on the local to global levels.

PHARR, Texas - An expert in manufacturing told students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and IDEA Public Schools about the benefits of working in the industry.Mike Willis, executive director of the South Texas Manufacturers Association, managed a maquiladora plant in Reynosa for 26. He was one of the keynote speakers speakers at Pharr Economic Development Corporation's 4th Annual Manufacturing Day in Pharr. The event was held at The Forum by Regency.“We have about 16,000 people working in manufacturing in the (Rio Grande) Valley at over 500 businesses. They range from size to one or two people doing custom word sign shops, print shops, boot shops, all the way up to Space X and Seatrium AmFELS with 3,000 to 4,000 employees each,” Willis said. “I like to say in the Valley, we make everything from tortilla chips to rocket ships.”The average wage for manufacturing workers in Hidalgo County, Willis said, is $1,040 a week. “That is about 26 bucks an hour. That's an average. A lot of the entry level jobs, or low skilled jobs, are below that. A lot of the higher skilled jobs are above that.”In United States there are 13 million people working in manufacturing, Willis reported. He said Texas has almost a million of those 13 million. “So, Texas is the manufacturing powerhouse in the United States.”As for the STMA, Willis said the trade association has around 100 manufacturing companies as members. “A lot of the maquilas (in Reynosa) also belong. And a lot of them have manufacturing plants on this side of the river. And if they don't have manufacturing plants, most of them have pretty good sized distribution centers where the finished product comes over here to be shipped.”The big trend in manufacturing is automation, Willis revealed. “We've always used technology and embraced constant improvement, continuous improvement, but it's really accelerated the last five to seven years. Now we're looking at things like robots, automated assembly machines that talk to each other, unmanned, guided vehicles. There's a lot of changes coming in the industry.”This trend is going to make manufacturing more competitive in the United States, Willis predicted.“If you can use more automation, and you have higher skilled workers that can operate that more technical machinery, repair and maintain all that machinery, there's not as much labor cost,” Willis explained.“So, the cost of labor in Mexico or China is less of a factor when companies decide where to put their plants. So, I like to say that we're what we need today in manufacturing is strong minds, not strong backs.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, TEXAS David Ortiz, director of UT-Rio Grande Valley's Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, has encouraged high school students to consider manufacturing as a career. Ortiz spoke to students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and IDEA Public Schools at Pharr Economic Development Corporation's 4th Annual Manufacturing Day in Pharr. The event was held at The Forum by Regency. “There's a myth that manufacturing is boring, that it's very industrial, but it's actually exciting,” Ortiz told the students. “It is always exciting because there is always innovation. happening at a manufacturing site. There's always problem solving happening with great people and great teams. There's always technology developing.” Ortiz included a slide showing the development of manufacturing in the auto industry in the United States. He said when Ford Motors created the Model T, which effectively replaced the horse and cart, they were able to mass produce it and get one vehicle built every 47 hours. Today, he pointed out, the vehicles are largely assembled by robots. “I know it sounds a bit cheesy but (manufacturing) is an opportunity to change the world,” Ortiz said. By way of example, Ortiz pointed to SpaceX. His presentation included a slide showing SpaceX using its famous “chopsticks” to capture a rocket booster as it returned to earth. Ortiz said he has visited SpaceX's Starbase at Boca Chica. He said he was proud to see UTRGV alum working as engineers at the assembly plant. “For the first time in human history SpaceX was able to do that. How cool is that?” Ortiz asked. Ortiz added: “There's no limit in manufacturing. There are so many great companies, so many great people and opportunities.”Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, Texas - Business leader Brian Godinez is perhaps best known in the Rio Grande Valley as a marketing and communications specialist and CEO of ERO Architects.But recently he has been busy promoting a sister company to ERO - South Texas Facility Partnership.The Rio Grande Guardian caught up with Godinez at IWS4, the big industrial warehouse summit hosted by Pharr Economic Development Corporation that is held at Pharr Development and Research Center. South Texas Facility Partnership helped sponsor the event.Godinez said he was pleased to co-sponsor IWS4 because he is partial to Pharr.The attached audio recording includes the Guardian's interview with Godinez, followed by his speech at IWS4.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, Texas - Engineering consulting firm Raba Kistner was one of the sponsors of the recent IWS4 summit hosted by Pharr Economic Development Corporation.IWS stands of industrial warehouse summit. The fourth such event was held at the Pharr Development and Research Center. Katrin Leonard, vice president for Rio Grande Valley operations at Raba Kistner, spoke at IWS4. She also gave the Rio Grande Guardian an interview about the company's work in the region. Founded in 1968 in San Antonio, Raba Kistner initially started as a geotechnical engineering firm, but soon expanded to offer more services. Today, the company covers multiple markets including education, transportation, commercial and energy. “At the end of the day, our business is all about people, both employees and clients, and we have incredible employees and incredible clients. Our employees have extensive local knowledge of construction practices, and are passionate about what they do and how they do it,” said Chris Shultz, president of Raba Kistner, in 2021.“One of my favorite facts about Raba Kistner is that our first client is still one of our biggest 54 years in. Integrity is at the core of our inspection and testing services, and our growth through the years is based on the mutual trust our clients share with our employees and our company.”In December 2021, Raba Kistner joined the Kiwa group of companies.  “We are proud of our history, what we have accomplished in the industry while always giving back to the communities we serve and look forward to adding to that history as a part of Kiwa,” Shultz said.Here is an audio recording of the Guardian's interview with Katrin Leonard, along with her remarks at IWS4.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

For Pharr, 2023 was the second best year ever. Pharr's trade totaled $45.82 billion in 2023. That's a better-than 50% increase from just eight years ago - but 1.26 percent less than the 2022 record.When you're looking at Pharr's trade over time, the norm is record-breaking trade. Sixteen times in the last 20 years, in fact. The fact remains, however, that the total is the second-largest ever. What led to the decline? It wasn't imports. Imports actually increased 4.48 percent to a record 28.93 billion. Two imports, miscellaneous electrical machinery and vehicle audio systems increased more than $300 million.It wasn't most exports, either. Anti-knock additives increased $260.39 million. Pork increased 180.19 million. In fact, save one category, exports were up more than $501 million.That one category was natural gas, which registered phenomenal growth nationally and in Pharr for a number of years. Almost all of that gas travels via pipeline into Mexico rather than by truck over the bridge. Even with that, Pharr remains a top port nationally for a variety of exports. It ranks third for pork and anti-knock additives. And, in particular, it ranks high among perishable imports. First for the category dominated by broccoli, first in the carrot category, first in the lemon and lime citrus category, first in the avocado category, second in the berry category. Pharr ended the year as the nation's 29th most important airport, seaport or border crossing, the third most important border crossing in Texas, and the seventh nationally. Hard to view 2023 as anything other than another stellar year in a long line of stellar years.Editor's Note: The above editorial was penned by Ken Roberts, founder and president of World City, for a publication his company produced called 2024 Pharr Trade Numbers. Editor's Note: Ken Roberts spoke about Pharr International Bridge's trade numbers at a recent Trade Talks session hosted by Pharr Bridge Board. It was held at the Pharr Development & Research Center. Attached is an audio recording of everything Roberts said at the event. He was introduced by Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, Texas - Rachel Connell is vice president of NASCO, which stands for North American Strategy for Competitiveness. NASCO is a tri-national coalition that connects businesses, governments, educational institutions and stakeholders across the US, Canada and Mexico.Connell recently spoke at a Trade Talks session hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and held at the Pharr Development & Research Center. Here is an audio recording of her remarks.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

In this episode of Coach2Scale, Matt Benelli talks with Jerry Pharr, Head of Global Commercial Operations & Excellence at Varicent. As a former salesperson who shifted to sales enablement, he now focuses on behavior change rather than just learning outcomes. Jerry shares insights on building coalitions of willing managers, leveraging technology for sales transformation, and driving performance through actionable frameworks. The discussion highlights the importance of focusing on behavior change to create real impact, the role of sales managers in enabling teams, and how technology like AI-driven insights can refine sales processes. Takeaways:Prioritize initiatives that lead to observable and measurable behavior changes in sales activities rather than just training or business outcomes.Invest in conversation intelligence tools like Gong or Chorus to automatically surface insights from sales calls and emails. This helps in identifying performance gaps and measuring behavior changes effectively.Develop detailed frameworks to guide sales processes, such as discovery calls, instead of rigid scripts. Frameworks provide a structure while allowing salespeople to customize their approach.Engage sales managers in the coaching process by providing them with dashboards to track specific behaviors and metrics. Use AI tools to gather and summarize account insights, which can help salespeople personalize their outreach and reduce the need for interrogative discovery questions.Continuously reassess and be willing to change your strongly held beliefs about sales processes. Stay informed about evolving buyer behaviors and sales technologies.Train sales teams to effectively communicate the cost of inaction to prospects. This includes painting a vivid picture of the negative outcomes of maintaining the status quo.Quote of the Show:“That's what my approach is: get the little victories, initiative by initiative.” - Jerry PharrLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrypharr/ Website: https://www.varicent.com/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

PHARR, TEXAS - Francisco Peña-Valdes, an attorney with Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton, helped facilitate a recent trade mission to the Rio Grande Valley involving 45 business owners and entrepreneurs from southern Mexico.The trip was organized by the McAllen chapter of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos and COMCE Sur. It included stops in McAllen, Pharr and Brownsville, including the Port of Brownsville. Halfway through the tour the Rio Grande Guardian secured an interview with Peña-Valdes about the tour. Here it is. Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Welcome back to the Ready Set BBQ podcast, your go-to destination for the latest and most exciting happenings around the world! In this season 6 finale we talk about Shannon Sharpe, Katty Perry, Watson, Taylor Swift, High Steaks, Meat Church, MD 2020s, Exotic meats, and more.  0-10 mins: Headlines Shannon Sharpe:  Unk gets his Instagram live posted while he is caught in a special moment.  Katy Perry: Orlando Bloom goes viral for starring at Kim K's backside in front of his wife.  Is it a pass if it's Kim? Deshawn Watson:  Jaime's boy is accused from another victim back in Houston.  Taylor Swift:  Taylor endorses Kamala and I ask if the election is over because of it.  10-30 mins: BBQ Time High Steaks Cookoff: so it seems like the City of Pharr has booked a bigger country artist to compete with our super bowl of cookoffs.    Meat Church: Our guest Joe asks us some questions based on his Meat Church watching.  MD 2020s: We bring David into the MD 2020 conversation from back in the day.  Exotic Meats: David wants us to talk about some exotic meats that we've cooked.   Deep Research: you have to know some deep research about the RSB podcast30-55 mins: Season 6 Finale Old School Edinburg Bars: We talk about bars from back in the day. Season 7 topics:  We talk topics we should address in season 7Boobs vs Butts:  What's better boobs or butts. A bunch of joes that cook like pros!!!Website/Shophttps://www.readysetbbq.com/Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/readysetbbqWebsite/Shop https://www.readysetbbq.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/readysetbbq

MCALLEN, Texas - Elizabeth Suarez, president of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, spoke at a conference hosted by the McAllen chapter of Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos. AEM brought dozens of business owners from the south of Mexico to the Rio Grande Valley to learn about doing business in the United States. The business owners also visited Pharr and Brownsville. The McAllen leg of the tour took place at the McAllen Convention Center. Here is Suarez's presentation. It is in Spanish. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, Texas - Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan is in Mexico City today for a meeting of the US-Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group. At the meeting, Bazan will give an update on the second span project. Delegates from the United States and Mexican governments, the states of New Mexico and Texas, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Laredo, and Tamaulipas are participating in a regional meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss operational matters involving existing and proposed international bridges and border crossings and their related infrastructure and to exchange technical information as well as views on policy. The meeting will include a public session. This session will allow proponents of proposed bridges and border crossings and related projects to make presentations to the delegations and members of the public. “It's called the BBBXG and that stands for binational bridges and borders crossings group,” Bazan said. “And that is the binational delegation, the federal delegation that we've gotten in front of since day one. Any bridge, any entity that's out there trying to get their port, their projects, off the ground, that's the delegation that you go in front of in order to either proceed or be told that you have to several steps that to take.” The meetings alternate between Mexico City and Washington, D.C. Bazan said he attended the last BBBXG meeting March of 2024. He said the meeting in Mexico City should be a formality for Pharr. “We're moving forward. We're in that spot right now where we're just going there to update them, to let them know this is where the (second span) project stands. This is where it's going. This is where we are. These are our consultants. These are our engineers, project managers, and that way they can see that we've been doing all the legwork as we've been doing, as they've told us along the way, and have guided us.” Bazan says construction of the second span is expected to take up to 18 months and should be completed by the end of 2025. Bazan added: “We've been very fortunate. We've been very lucky that we've done things the right way, by the rules, as they say. But we've had strategic partners along the way, and that's what's helped us get to where we are now.” In an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian, Bazan also spoke the City of Pharr's Avocado Festival, which is part of Fresh on the Border Week. He also praised the Texas Department of Transportation for hosting the Border Trade Advisory Committee meetings. Bazan attended the agency's latest meeting in Houston last week.Here is the interview.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

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MCALLEN, Texas - Ten new industrial parks are to be built in the City of Pharr or its ETJ, with almost 11 million square feet of warehouse space. This news was conveyed by Janie Cavazos, vice president of business recruitment, at a meeting of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. The meeting was held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in McAllen. “We have a lot of activity going on in Pharr. We're really excited about that,” Cavazos said. ETJ stands for extraterritorial jurisdiction.  Details about the new industrial parks were provided when Cavazos spoke about the next Warehouse Summit, which will take place in October. As with previous summits, it will be hosted jointly by Pharr EDC and the Pharr Bridge Board. “In that summit, we are going to have a lot of… we currently have about ten industrial parks that are in the mix. Six of them are within the Pharr city limits. The rest are within the ETJ. We're going to be announcing how much square footage each park is going to be constructing. The total amount of square footage for those proposed parks will be close to 11 million square feet. This will be cold storage and dry warehouse construction. “Also in October, I'll be showcasing some of the construction that is currently happening in Pharr, especially in the industrial warehouse sector.” Cavazos also spoke about a commercial and investment tour scheduled for September 24. “We are targeting a lot of the different companies. We will have some developers, some site selectors. We have Mexican investors that are coming in to look at commercial property and industrial property as well,” Cavazos said. In addition to a tour of land available for development, there will be a panel discussion, Cavazos explained. “Our panel is going to be really interesting. We are going to be announcing the Pharr Global Business Hub. We are going to have the Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exteriores. It is a Mexican private sector organization dedicated to promoting the area and bringing foreign investors. So, we're looking forward to that.” Cavazos said the Council for South Texas Economic progress will also be involved. “We will be having them as panelists. And we're also going to be having TeamPharr.Net broadband service team. This is a digital divide type of solution for our citizens in Pharr and it is fast fiber internet for the next generation WiFi. So, we're going to be having a panelist on that.”  Cavazos added: “We are going to have a bus tour to showcase the different areas that we have available for either commercial, retail, maybe residential, apartment complexes, and more specifically for industrial.” Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, Texas - The RioPlex region should otherwise be known as the Land of the Incredible, says businessman Joaquin Spamer. The Rio Grande Guardian caught up with the founder and president of CIL Logistics at the official opening of the Pharr Global Business Hub. In an exclusive interview, Spamer talked about Pharr's prominence as an international trade corridor, the impact SpaceX will have on the regional economy, and the importance of the American Chamber Mexico, otherwise known as AmCham. Spamer helped AmCham host a summit at the Brownsville Events Center the day before the opening of the Pharr Global Business Hub. It was titled the US-Mexico Leaders' Summit: Binational High-Level Dialogue. “AmCham is 106 years old and it's a very well organized, very professional entrepreneurial organization in Mexico,” Spamer said. “I'm just proud that they accepted me a couple of years back as a member, and I was invited to become a board member in the Northeast chapter in Monterrey last year.” Spamer said he “wanted to do something” for AmCham in South Texas. “I think that the last two days were something spectacular. AmCham is very powerful. We got some very big names (to come to the summit). Adriana Cruz (head of economic development in Gov. Greg Abbott's Office) came to the event. A lot of different local businessmen, local mayors (came also). We are very grateful that Senator LaMantia was there, (and Congressman) Vicente Gonzalez. He's a very good friend of mine, a very good friend of business. And we had a great event.” Spamer said the RioPlex region, which encompasses the Rio Grande Valley and North Tamaulipas, needs to do more to attract the major companies in AmCham. “That's what we need to promote, we need those kinds of investors. All of the members of AmCham are investors. They are big companies. A lot of them came to this event. They were like close to 20, and they all were very impressed about what we're doing with RioPlex. What the Valley is doing, what North Tamaulipas is doing, and I could not be more proud,” Spamer said. “We have to showcase our region. Now quote me on this - it is the Land of the Incredible. RioPlex is the Land of Incredible. It's incredible what we have accomplished here in the past 30 years, and, again, it's going to be incredible what we're going to accomplish in the next 30 years. So, hold on. Grab your seatbelts.” In his remarks at the Pharr EDC event, Spamer spoke about the incredible change that has taken place in the Valley over the last 30 years. He said the region has changed from predominantly agrarian to being home to one of the most technologically advanced companies in the world. He was referring to SpaceX. “We have a logistics location here in the Valley. Of course, Pharr is the most important bridge in RioPlex. It is handling a lot of merchandise that comes through Mexico. Brownsville has a good port of entry as well, the same as Donna and Roma,” Spamer said in his interview with the Guardian. “But now we have another logistics operation that is going to the outer space. So (Captain) Kirk (of Star Trek) get ready, because we're going to go to outer space. This is unique. It's beautiful. I went there (to SpaceX) yesterday. It's impressive.” Spamer said the RioPlex region needs to tell its story to the world. “That is what we need, to tell the world that we are the port of the future. RioPlex is the home of (SapceX's) Starbase. This is this is huge.” Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

MCALLEN, Texas - Could you ever see our Rio Grande Valley cities consolidating? Ron Garza, associate vice president for workforce and economic development at UT-Rio Grande Valley, says he sometimes gets asked that question by his students. “I think we're 100 years past that,” Garza said. “But that doesn't mean we can't operate within the same policies.” Garza gave what he said is a good example of cities operating under the same policies. “One very hard example: the cities of Edinburg, McAllen, Pharr and Mission, just a few years ago, when I was still city manager (of Edinburg), collectively adopted the same ordinance for stormwater detention. Prior to that, every city you went to, if you were a developer, you had to navigate different things. So, that at least standardized one platform.” Garza said more can be done. “Could you imagine if we took more of the codes, the planning and zoning codes, and actually unified some of the standardized (ones), so at least we're working off a base? It could be done.: Garza said what's needed is political will. “Yes, there needs to be a lot of political will to that, but there's been a lot of examples, UTRGV, the MPO (RGV Metropolitan Planning Organization), and other collaborative efforts of political will coming together and creating more resources.” Garza made these remarks during a presentation he gave recently to the CEO Group at the McAllen Country Club. He said the private sector in the Valley and Northern Tamaulipas is now coming together. “The public sector needs to do the same thing,” he said. Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of Ron Garza's presentation to the CEO Group.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

PHARR, Texas - Construction is underway for yet another cold storage facility within the Pharr Produce Park.The latest project sees Greenway Construction building a 50,000 square foot warehouse for its sister company, LakeWay Produce. This is just the first phase. The second phase will see it expanded to 94,000 square feet.The new building is less than half a mile from another cold storage facility build by the same company that was officially opened earlier this year. The first one has 44,000 square feet of space.LakeWay/Greenway held a press conference and groundbreaking ceremony on July 18. “We believe in this region greatly because of all the potential and all the investments that have been happening in the last few years that have given us the advantage as produce companies, as a produce industry, to be more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned,” said Ramon Mery, CEO of LakeWay Produce and Greenway Construction, in an interview with the Rio Grande Guardian.“So, as much as we believe in the area and the industry, we want to share those those goods with other produce companies like us through our construction company. That is why we are investing in a new warehouse here by the Pharr Bridge that will be also host other produce companies.”To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

PHARR, TEXAS - Pharr Economic Development Corporation President Victor Perez went off script to recognize industrial developer Joaquin Spamer at a groundbreaking ceremony.  The focus was supposed to be on another warehouse developer, Ramon Mery, and later in the proceedings it was. But Perez said he wanted Spamer to come to the podium because he, Perez, is a member of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force and his EDC is supporter of the RioPlex marketing initiative.  Spamer started his speech by praising Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez. He said he was one of the first leaders in the Valley he partnered with. Spamer then went on to talk about “the port of the future.” He was talking about SpaceX. “The only message that I have is that we have the port of the future because Pharr has a door to outer space and that door is SpaceX. And it is here. But it is not just at Boca Chica it is all over the region, on both sides of the border. What we are calling RioPlex,” Spamer said. Spamer said RioPlex, a marketing strategy that seeks to promote the Rio Grande Valley and northern Tamaulipas, is not trying to diminish the importance of RGV Partnership. “On the contrary. RGV Partnership has a mandate to promote the US side, just like COSTEP. The only thing that we're doing with RioPlex is naming the region from Roma-Miguel Aleman to Brownsville-Matamoros, on both sides of the border,” Spamer said. “When you put that region together, we have the port of the future.” Spamer said he wanted to repeat a story he told the day before. The event was held at Harlingen Convention Center by the Prosperity Task Force and the CEO Group in order to promote RioPlex. “I was explaining the advantages of the region together: 13 international bridges, led by the Pharr International Bridge, seven airports, four ocean ports. We have (a) 3.5 million population. We have over 100,000 students in college on both sides of the border. So, we have a unique region,” Spamer said. “But I was explaining this to a friend. We will not name names. And I told him that we have the port of the future. And he said, what is that? (I said) we have SpaceX. (He said) no you don't. (I said) yes, we do. It is in Boca Chica. But (his friend said) Boca Chica is next to Boca Raton. They actually think it is in Florida. And that just proves how bad of a job we are doing in promoting the region.” Spamer said the individual cities in the RGV do “a very good job” in promoting themselves. “And I commend Victor and (Pharr Bridge Director) Luis (Bazan) for what you do for the City of Pharr. And you do a great job. But it's like selling a store inside a mall. At the end of the day, you need to make sure that people come to the mall and that's what we're trying to do with RioPlex,” Spamer said. “And we are doing it with the private sector, trying to support the local EDOs. Because something that I need to mention is that the EDOs cannot do it themselves. They need the support of local businessmen. And what I want to say is, if you are small businessman or a medium or large businessman, get involved. Get involved with the Chamber of Commerce. Get involved with EDC.” Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian website.   To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

PHARR, Texas - Luis Bazan, director of the Pharr International Bridge, has given an early preview of the 4th Industrial Warehouse Summit, which takes place in October. IWS is an event co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Bazan gave details of the next IWS when he attended a groundbreaking ceremony for LakeWay Produce's new cold storage facility in the Pharr Produce Park. In an interview, Bazan was asked to respond to a statement Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Raudel Garza gave to the Rio Grande Guardian. Garza said 91 percent of all industrial warehouse space is full. “I can believe it,” Bazan responded. “As a matter of fact, back in late 2022 to early 2023 we got wind of some stories that were out there in the press about those specific numbers. We are pretty much at max capacity right now.” It was put to Bazan that by the time LakeWay Produce's cold storage facility is complete, the Pharr area would need more.  “You're going to need more. You're going to need the next one and the next one,” Bazan said. “So, what we did as a bridge back then, solely as the bridge, was, we put together the Industrial Warehouse Summit. IWS. We're going on Part Four of the series this October. And what we're doing there is we're bringing in the financial institutions, the bankers. We're bringing in the industrial developers, the real estate guys, we're bringing in the investors and anybody else that's interested in seeing this area grow.” The message at the 4th IWS, Bazan predicted, will be to start building more warehouses. “W don't have enough. As we continue to push for more trade, as we continue to open the doors with more bridge projects and stuff like that, how are we going to be able to sustain that on the US side? How are we going to be able to sustain that on the Mexican side?” Bazan asked. “We need the infrastructure. We need water, we need energy, but more importantly, we need to space. We need warehousing. We need distribution. We need better logistics.” Bazan added: “We've been going at it for a long time. But it's not adequate enough for what we're trying to capture here in the future, particularly as we see some of the nearshoring or friendshoring opportunities that are coming as well. So, we're getting prepared for that.” To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

Shoot us a Text.Tuesdays are for troublemakers! Today we zoom out to see the effects of Hurricane Beryl on the auto industry, talk about personalized pricing and how Target will stop accepting paper checks.Show Notes with linksHurricane Beryl's arrival as a Category 1 storm brought severe weather to southeast Texas on July 8, affecting car dealerships in the Houston area.Beryl caused temporary closures for seven CarMax stores and one vehicle auction location as a CarMax spokesperson stated "We temporarily closed our stores to ensure everyone's safety," "Problems are the mother of invention," said Ben Keating, owner of Keating Auto Group, expressing optimism despite the disruptions as stores experienced significant damage, including building and car damage at a Toyota dealership.Penske Automotive Group's operations in Pharr and Austin remained open, unaffected by the storm.High winds and torrential rain resulted in power outages for over 2 million homes and businesses which may take another day or two to restoreIs personalized pricing a doorway to a place no one wants to go? Personalized pricing, driven by AI, is becoming more prevalent, allowing retailers to set prices based on individual characteristics and behaviors. As retailers use AI to exploit personal data, adjusting prices based on factors like age, mood, and even battery life, Nikolas Guggenberger, assistant professor at the University of Houston Law Center argues that personalized pricing can lead to significant biases and inflate prices, often targeting the most vulnerable and said "Algorithmic price discrimination can basically automate usury."The practice is legal in the U.S. as long as it doesn't discriminate based on protected characteristics as companies like Amazon and Uber have been accused of using these tactics to maximize profits.For example, Uber allegedly adjusts ride prices based on a user's phone battery level, potentially charging more if the battery is low.Since the proof is siloed on screens of individual devices in people's pockets, it is increasing difficult to track and addressTarget is now eliminating the character-building moment many of us have had to endure as the company announced they will no longer accept personal checks starting July 15, 2024.Target cited low usage as the primary reason for discontinuing checks, with only 3% of purchases made this way in 2023.The company assures customers that there are multiple other payment options available, including cash, debit, credit, and digital wallets.The decision aligns with a broader trend of declining check usage noted by the Federal Reserve.Personal checks are more prone to fraud and errors, contributing to Target's decision.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

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In this episode we're exploring why the right is so scared of gender through an intergenerational conversation between elder and younger organizers across the South: Miss Major, Suzanne Pharr, Nathalie Nia Faulk, and Lorie Bryant.  We have seen a rampant increase in organized attacks on trans people across the U.S. over the past two years. At the time of this recording, in March 2024,  over 500 anti-trans bills had already been introduced in legislatures across the country.  We know that these attacks against our people, and narratives about our communities, are not new. They are cyclical. The right is using many of the same old stories and strategies to target us. This episode digs into historical and contemporary strategies of the Right, as well as our ongoing joyful strategies of resistance.  This episode is hosted by Frances Reid, (she/her) based in Oakland CA. Frances is member of the National Council of Elders and a veteran of 40 years of activist documentary film making.  Joining Frances in this conversation are: Miss Major, (she/her) is a Black, transgender activist based in Little Rock, AR who has fought for over 50 years for her trans/gender nonconforming community. Major is a veteran of the infamous Stonewall Riots, a former sex worker, and a survivor of Dannemora Prison and Bellevue Hospital's "queen tank." She continues her work to uplift transgender women of color, particularly those who have survived incarceration and police brutality. Suzanne Pharr, (she/her), is a southern queer feminist and anti-racist organizer, also based in Little Rock, AR. She founded the  Women's Project in Arkansas in 1981, was a co-founder of Southerners on New Ground in 1993, and was director of the Highlander Center from 1999 to 2004. Pharr is an organizer and political strategist who has spent her adult life working to build a broad-based, multi-racial, multi-issued movement for social and economic justice in the U.S. Nathalie Nia Faulk, (she/they) born in Lafayette, LA and currently living in New Orleans is a self described Ebony Southern Belle! Her work blends Performance, History, Healing Justice, Cultural Organizing, and leadership development in service of all people, but particularly for Trans and Queer communities. Currently, they serve as a human rights commissioner for the City of New Orleans, co-director of Southern Organizer Academy, co-director of of Last Call Oral History Project, and as the Cultural Organizing Programs Manager for Alternate ROOTS.  Lorie Bryant, (she/her) hails from Charleston, SC and is now based in Memphis, TN. Lorie is a creative arts enthusiast, natural storyteller, conversationalist, avid outdoor explorer, and indoor gardener. Lorie has worked extensively with Southerners on New Ground on campaigns and strategic projects geared towards dismantling oppressive structures and rallying for Queer liberation across lines of race, class, culture, abilities, age, gender, and sexuality.  Lorie is especially committed to pouring back into Black communities—to ensure that they have adequate resources that will allow them to create and thrive within the communities of their dreams.      

PHARR, Texas - Maroula Khraiche, an assistant economics professor at UT-Rio Grande Valley, spoke about a range of economic topics at the recent IWS3.She concluded her remarks by saying, “the conclusion is the next five years are likely to be experiencing less globalization and more protectionism, which can damper competition.”Before that Khraiche discussed inflation, interest rates, the federal deficit, the U.S. and Mexican presidential elections and how the results might impact the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy, protectionism, tariffs on Chinese imports, renegotiating USMCA, and globalization. Industrial Warehouse Summit 3, or IW3, was co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Here are Khraiche's remarks in full:To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

PHARR, Texas - Manny Vela, vice president and chief operating officer for Texas A&M McAllen, said the excitement in the room during a panel discussion about higher education at the recent IWS3 was palpable. Vela was joined on stage by South Texas College President Ricardo Solis and UT-Rio Grande Valley Associate Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development Ron Garza. The moderator was Interlink Trade Service President Jorge Torres. The event was co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation. “The excitement that you hear from us is real. The excitement, I hope, is palpable. But most importantly, I hope it's contagious. Not necessarily for you all. You already have that sense of excitement because you're here today,” Vela said. “But spread this word. We are so well positioned in the (Rio Grande) Valley to do very, very well. To do even better than we've already done.” Vela noted that he and STC President Solis were recently in Rio Grande Cit for an event hosted by Starr County Industrial Foundation. “We were emphasizing to them… just look at the improvements that have been made in South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, in particular over the last two decades with regard to socioeconomic status, poverty levels, those kinds of things,” Vela said. “Oh my God, we are years and years ahead of where we were 20 years ago, in an incredibly positive way. And it's not happened by accident. It's happened by this and by this and all of us working together.” Vela said it was imperative that Valley leaders work together. He recalled the statement he made when he was appointed vice president and COO of Texas A&M McAllen, just over a year ago. “I made the statement; this is not the time to look at our world from an academic perspective through a competitive lens. My very good friend Nolan Perez is very fond of saying, we have yet to match the number of opportunities that we create with the immense talent that we have in the Rio Grande Valley,” Vela said. “Until we do that we're not done. We're not nearly there. The time right now is not to compete in the traditional sense. The time right now is to collaborate.”Editor's Note: To read the full story, go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News website. To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

PHARR, Texas - South Texas College President Ricardo Solis says his college would be in a much stronger position to help the Rio Grande Valley grow if it was also operating in Cameron County. Currently, STC is limited by statute to Hidalgo and Starr counties. But maybe one day that might change, Solis said.  “South Texas College by the way, we are just limited to Hidalgo and Starr counties. One of the days maybe Cameron County. Then we would be in a really big position (to help with higher education and workforce development),” Solis said, during a panel discussion at IWS3. The 3rd Industrial Warehouse Summit was co-hosted by Pharr Economic Development Corporation and Pharr Bridge Board. Held at the Pharr Development and Research Center, the event was emceed by InterLink Trade Services founder Jorge Torres. Solis appeared on a panel with Manny Vela, COO of Texas A&M University McAllen Higher Education Center, and Ron Garza, associate vice president of workforce and economic development for UT-Rio Grande Valley.  Solis said these are exciting times from the Valley, in part because regionalization in replacing globalization. He predicted the Valley could become an economic cluster with Laredo and Monterrey. “What better place to be? We are the most enviable location, the most strategic location. We are no longer the backdoor. We are the front door, the front yard of the largest economy on the planet,” Solis said, as he referenced the United States, Texas and Mexico economies.  Here is an audio recording of everything President Solis said at IWS3.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

Join Flood and returning guests Jill Beitz and Walker Roberts, as well as our very special guest and commentator for this roundup, Dr. Robert Wenzel Gross for a discussion about the aftermath of our Uinta experience. If you pay close attention, you'll pick up on some bread crumbs about where all of this is going. For us, at least. EX V PLANIS https://www.exvplanis.com https://linktr.ee/Exvplanis https://foldsandfloods.bandcamp.com COLLABORATION WITH LUXA STRATA https://soundcloud.com/j-street-390/eyes-of-your-eyes UFO VALLEY CAMPGROUND https://www.ufovalleycampground.com/ DR ROBERT W GROSS https://bobwenzelgross.com/ Dr. Bob Wenzel Gross is an accomplished artist who chose music as his preferred medium of expression.  In 1975, he enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University to study filmmaking.  Bob also worked on a classified cross-disciplinary research project at the Penn State Center for Acoustics.  In 1984, Bob earned a Doctor of Education Degree from Penn State.  At Penn State, he studied music, filmmaking, acoustics, aesthetics, and research design, among other subjects.  Penn State's Graduate School awarding his doctoral dissertation an excellent rating for advanced research. In 1985, Dr. Gross wrote a children's musical play.  The play incorporated several contemporary popular topics:   UFOs, extraterrestrial intelligence, spaceships, and outer space.  To learn more about the UFO/UAP phenomenon, Dr. Gross joined a nonprofit scientific research organization and clearinghouse for UFO sightings in Pennsylvania.    During 1989, Dr. Gross observed a UAP up close.  Throughout this close encounter, he experienced a strong affective reaction.  Bob's interest in anomalies, aesthetics, UAP, and the human brain was ignited.  In 2005, Dr. Gross started working for the US Department of the Interior (DOI).  By 2006, Bob was collaborating with NASA on the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) project.   In summary, Dr. Bob Wenzel Gross has been a musician, scientist, researcher, educator, administrator, academic, writer, presenter, and government agent.  Dr. Gross has more than 25 years of experience teaching on all levels of instruction.  Moreover, he was an adjunct professor at Penn State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, New Mexico State University, and South Texas College. During 2021, Dr. Bob began working with the Research Team for The Galileo Project at Harvard University. Select Related Events   1985, joined the Pennsylvania Association for the Study of the Unexplained (PASU), a research unit that conducted investigations of UFOs and other worthy unexplained phenomena.   1987, attended National UFO Information Week—a collaborative effort between PASU and the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) to bring the business of UFO research to the public. 1987, observed eyewitnesses provide live testimonies about the 1965 Kecksburg UFO incident.  1989, experienced a personal Close Encounter of the First Kind with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) which led to conducting subsequent research related to such interactions. 1997, served on the Cornell University Cinema Advisory Board that premiered the 1997 film, Contact, which was based on a Carl Sagan novel. 2006-2007, consulted with the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas about recruiting Native Americans for NASA's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Project. 2007-2010, collaborated with Spaceport America to promote educational involvement in schools through activities and educational materials aimed at promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while developing skills needed for Spaceport operations. 2011, joined MUFON to gain access to their research tools and learn more about how the organization reviewed and studied UFOs. 2012, presented “The Kecksburg Incident,” at a UFO Conference in Edinburg, Texas. 2012, provided a lecture entitled:  “The Kecksburg Case,” at the Texas A & M International University UFO Conference, Laredo, Texas. 2013, consulted with Harvard University's Project Zero and Dr. Howard Gardner related to an independent research study regarding existential intelligence and paranormal activity. 2013, delivered a science-based presentation, “Using Science to Explain the Unknown,” at the Amazing Skies Science Education Outreach Conference in Pharr, Texas. 2013, participated in a discussion about developing existential intelligence related to anomalous phenomena as a guest on the Jeff Rense Program, a nationally broadcast radio show. 2013, assisted with organizing the Out of This World Conference in Edinburg, Texas and presented the lecture:  “Science and the Paranormal.”  2013, published a book chapter:  “A Close Encounter of The Lasting Kind.” In Torres, N., Edinburg 2013 Out of This World Conference & Festival Souvenir Program.  RoswellBooks.com. 2013, appeared as the keynote speaker and delivered “Science, the Paranormal, and UFOs” at the MUFON State Fall Symposium, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2013, conducted a field investigation at the State Theater in South Bend, Indiana. 2014, developed a fine art lecture series entitled: “Existential Intelligence and the Arts: A Funerary Art Series” as a docent at Notre Dame's Snite Museum of Art. 2014, conducted a field investigation at the Willows Weep Funeral Home in Indiana. 2015, conducted a field investigation at the Whispers Estate in Indiana. 2015, conducted a field investigation at the Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Kentucky. 2015, proffered the lecture “Haunted Houses and Filmmaking” at the Mid America Filmmakers (MAF) salon gathering in South Bend, Indiana. 2016, conducted a field investigation in Randolph County, Indiana and successfully experimented with extended bulb photography techniques that yielded reliable evidence.  2018, participated in an interview entitled:  “The Truth Behind the UFO Phenomenon and Other Mysteries” for a Citizens for Community Media television show.  2018, delivered a PowerPoint presentation at the 2018 International UFO Congress entitled:  “Closing the Kecksburg Case Opened Another Mystery: Results of Recent Research.”  2018, appointed to the Scientific Coalition for UFOlogy (SCU), an alleged worldwide think-tank that conducted scientific examinations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). 2018, wrote an article entitled:  An Extraterrestrial Flying Disk Crashed Near Roswell in 1947:  Not a UFO.  The article was published and trended on The UFO Chronicles.com blog. 2018, featured guest on Martin Willis Live Shows:  PODCAST UFO LIVE STREAM, “06-12-18 Dr. Bob W. Gross, Possible Kecksburg & Roswell Terrestrial Explanations?” 2018, recruited by Robert Powell of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) to conduct research as a member of the SCU Project on Shapes and UFO Characteristics Team. 2018, featured guest on Mack Maloney's MILITARY X-FILES show about the Roswell mystery. 2019, featured guest on Dave Scott's Spaced Out Radio program. 2019, featured guest on Mack Maloney's MILITARY X-FILES show discussing “The Rise and Fall of the Roswell UFO Incident.” 2019, described my 1989 close encounter with a UFO as a featured guest on Mack Maloney's MILITARY X-FILES broadcast entitled:  “Take The Long Way Home.” 2020, featured guest on Cameron Brauer's My Alien Life the Podcast show discussing “In Pursuit of Anomalies.” 2020, described my various encounters with anomalies as a featured guest during the Mack Maloney's MILITARY X-FILES broadcast entitled:  “Shootout at the Pillow Factory.” 2020, videotaped a discussion regarding MUFON's Executive Director Rejecting a Suggestion for U.S. Educational Standards Compliance with Jon Kelly on NewsInsideOut.com. 2020, created a YouTube Video Channel titled:  "Explore the Exceptional with Dr. Gross."  2020, featured guest on the Night Dreams Talk Radio with Gary Anderson show entitled:  “Dr. Robert Gross on UFOs.”  2021, explained the U.S. Government's recent UAPTF report as a featured guest on the Mack Maloney's MILITARY X-FILES broadcast entitled:  “What Are They Trying To Tell Us?” 2021, featured guest on the Disclosure News Network with Dave Emmons broadcast entitled:  “Introducing Interdisciplinary UAP Education.” 2021, featured guest on PODCAST UFO LIVE with Martin Willis on “10-12-21, Show #476, Dr. Robert Gross, UAP Education a Potentially Bright Future.” 2021, began working on vital tasks with the Research Team for The Galileo Project at Harvard University. 2021, guest on Untold Radio with Joel Sturgis and Doug Hajicek show titled:  “Dr. Bob Wenzel Gross—Skilled Research Scientist Who Discusses UFOs and Other Anomalous Phenomena.” 2022, discussed The Galileo Project at Harvard University as a featured guest on the Mack Maloney's MILITARY X-FILES broadcast entitled:  “If a Nuke Goes Off in Space, Does it make a Noise?”

PHARR, Texas - Rick Carrera, economic development director for the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, recently gave an in-depth presentation about the Rio South Texas region to four national site selectors.The event, held at the Forum by Regency in Pharr, was co-hosted by COSTEP and Pharr Economic Development Corporation.In his remarks, Carrera said the Rio South Texas region, which includes the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and northern Tamaulipas, has “remarkable trade advantages. He said the binational region of the U.S.-Mexico border offers manufacturers the best of two worlds. Firms have the opportunity to work within two trade zones, thereby offering tangible returns on investment.Carrera said the region also offers “unlatch” transportation and logistics infrastructure. “Rio South Texas is at the heart of North America's supply chain. You have access to the region's 18 bridges, North American Class 1 rail network, deep-water seaports, interstate highways, regional airports, and a top air cargo international airport, providing seamless connectivity.”Carrera said the region offerers immediate access to major trade routes on the east and west coasts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Carrera told the site selectors that the Rio South Texas region has a large and growing population with an extremely young workforce.“With a growing population of four million people and an average age of 29, employers empower their businesses with a diverse and dynamic workforce, now and in the future.”A brochure prepared for the site selectors said Rio South Texas offers:A strategic geographic location between to counters that leverages worker e talent and trade agreementsA growing, young labor forceDeveloped land and seaportsOne of the largest, trainable workforcesU.S.'s lowest cost of livingSynergistic manufacturing closer/process between the U.S. and MexicoAvailable land and wide open spaces for developmentBusiness-friendly environmentsNo winter season, 365 fly daysHere is an audio recording of Rick Carrera's presentation to the site selectorsTo read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

PHARR, Texas - Steve Valdez, executive director of Weslaco Economic Development Corporation, gave a presentation recently to visiting national site selectors.The site selectors were brought to the Rio Grande Valley by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress and Pharr Economic Development Corporation.Valdez met up with the selectors at a breakfast event held at the Forum by Regency in Pharr.Interviewed after the event by the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Valdez spoke about the key points he wanted to get across to the site selectors. Here is an audio recording of the interview:To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

MCALLEN, Texas - Ralph Garcia, vice president of international business recruitment for McAllen Economic Development Corporation, has spoken about new industrial space being created on the north side of his city. “As we continue to grow as a community, one of the challenges that we have on the south side, being close to the border, is availability of real estate. And so the City took the initiative on the north side,” Garcia explained. “They purchased a 1,200-acre site along with the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. The FTZ purchased an additional 211 acres and it's right between an airport and an old military base.” Moore Air Base is an inactive U.S. Air Force facility that was sold to private concerns and partially transferred to the Department of Agriculture. “That airport is still used, so that's a site that we're promoting for new development, new projects,” Garcia said. Garcia made his comments in an in-depth presentation to site selectors who were brought down to the Rio Grande Valley by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress. The event was held at the Forum by Regency in Pharr. “We're currently working on a project for a high-tech facility that's being quoted out to several different construction companies in our area. It's about us $50 million or $60 million project we're excited about. We hope to get something going here pretty soon,” Garcia said. Garcia also spoke about the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. He said it was established in 1968 and covers 800,000 square feet. “The Foreign Trade Zone really was our community trying to establish a base for industrial developments. The Foreign Trade Zone still caters to a lot of our industry. If you're bringing in raw materials from other parts of the world and you want to bring it into an FTZ without having to pay duties or taxes you can still do that,” Garcia said. Some of the revenue the McAllen FTZ generates goes to McAllen EDC, Garcia explained. “Some of that we get to spend an economic development which is quite unique. It helps fund a lot of the things that we do.”Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service to read the full story.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

In the latest podcast episode, Christopher, Ry Marcattilio, and Sean Gonsalves discuss the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the urgent need for sustainable internet affordability solutions in the U.S. They highlight successful models of community-owned broadband networks from Pharr, Texas, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and provide updates on FCC broadband definitions, Longmont's municipal network expansion, and an upcoming episode covering the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp held at RantanenTown Ranch in Southern California. ★ Support this podcast ★

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, February 29, 2024 David Pharr was preparing dinner one minute and, the next thing he knew, he was in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Today, almost two months past brain surgery, he tells a wonderful story about the love of Jesus expressed through […]

Episode 20 follows Sean on his return from Lexington, unravelling the transformative coup for men's basketball. Shifting the spotlight to softball, we hear from versatile outfielder Korbe Otis. Otis maps out her journey from Columbine High School, through the University of Louisville, to finding her niche with the Gators. Furthermore, Sean engages in a deep discussion with Phil Pharr, the long-standing Executive Director of Gator Boosters. Having been a former Gator himself in the late '70s, Pharr now holds the record as the longest-serving employee of the UAA. Episode 20 is rounded off with another edition of “Ask the AD” featuring Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, and “Kenna On Campus,” providing another glimpse into UF student life. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

Why do sales leaders undervalue their enablement teams? With all the conversations and opinions about how to measure and demonstrate  business impact are Enablement teams actually gaining credibility? Jerry Farr, founder of Sales Excellence Advisors, joined me recently and shared his unique insights on why sales leaders might still be undervaluing  their enablement teams and how Enablement leaders and teams can flip that perception.How do sales leaders really perceive the value of Enablement?Do Sales leaders hesitate to include the Enablement team in C-level meetings?How credible are typical attempts to measure Enablement impact?Is there a way to measure impact that actually resonates with executives.Jerry Pharr is a veteran sales enablement & operations leader at high-growth, tech companies. At varied companies like Outreach and Redis, he's architected and implemented a unique approach called Behavior-Centered Enablement, which is a systems-driven blueprint for delivering sales excellence at scale. He now coaches other enablement and operations orgs to improve sales performance by incorporating this framework. Jerry is one of the original founders of the Revenue Enablement Society, and is an advisor to multiple tech startups on their GTM and revenue operations strategies.Please subscibe on Apple, Spotify or Google.

Join us as we are recording from the King's Ink Tattoo Shop while the homie Ozkr and his significant other Pearl jump on the show. We talk video games, friendship, Arizona, business ideas, Jackie Chan and more! Big shoutout to the King's Ink Tattoo Shop in Pharr, Tx for letting us record this episode there. Hit them up for some of the best tattoo work! Thank you to the sponsors: The Landmark on Tower: https://landmarkontower.com/ Pirriwiris Miche Mix: https://www.instagram.com/pirriwiris_mmix/?hl=en King's Ink Tattoos: https://www.instagram.com/babygatortattoo/ Nature's Joint: https://www.instagram.com/naturesjoint06/?hl=en

Join us as we sit with the homie Alex Soto on this Dia De Los Muertos and make a cocktail that raises the spirits, try new brews and talk about Dia De Los Muertos, Alex having a baby, live football games, bartending, underground people and much more. Follow Alex here: https://instagram.com/alexsothrowed?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Shoutout to our sponsor King's Ink out of Pharr, Tx. Hit them up for quality tattoo work and great pricing. Ask for Joe Gaitan to set up an appointment and tell them we sent you! https://instagram.com/babygatortattoo?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Visit them 912 E Nolana Suite C. Call Joe Gaitan at 956-354-6791 / Shoutout to our sponsor Pirriwiris Miche Mix. Go try out all the different flavors of mixes and don't forget the olives! Follow on all social medias and place an order. https://www.facebook.com/pirriwiris.michemix.7 / https://instagram.com/pirriwiris_mmix?utm_medium=copy_link / / Big shoutout to our sponsor The Landmark on Tower. Visit The Landmark on Tower to enjoy a new and unique way of drinking. Located in Alamo, Tx. Tell them the 956 ABV guys sent you there. https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkonTower/ https://instagram.com/thelandmarkontower?utm_medium=copy_link / Big shoutout to Liquor 101 for sponsoring the tequila for this episode. Follow them here and check their selection. VALLEY OWNED FAMILY OPERATED Big shoutout to Nature's Joint for sponsoring the podcast with some of the best Delta-8 flower in the RGV. Hit them up here: https://www.facebook.com/Natures-Joint-Cafe-101859025397031/ https://instagram.com/naturesjoint06?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you are interested in becoming a sponsor hit us up! / If you would like to buy us a beer our CashApp is: $956ABV / Thank you for listening. Cheers.

Join us this week for a special episode as we sit with 2 of the biggest RGV food bloggers RGVTASTE and FORK IT at Tacos El Plebe in McAllen, Tx. We try some signature drinks and of course eat some of the best tacos the RGV has to offer while talking about the RGV food blog scene, getting started in food blogging, Tacos El Plebe, making content, Fork It making grilling videos, putting light on local restaraunts and much more. Huge thank you to Tacos El Plebe. You guys definitely need to make it out there. Some of the best if not the best tacos in the RGV. Tell them you heard it here! Follow them here: https://instagram.com/tacoselplebellc?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Follow RGVTASTE and all her content here: https://instagram.com/rgvtaste_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Follow FORK IT and all his content here: https://instagram.com/forkitvlog?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Shoutout to our sponsor King's Ink out of Pharr, Tx. Hit them up for quality tattoo work and great pricing. Ask for Joe Gaitan to set up an appointment and tell them we sent you! Visit them 912 E Nolana Suite C. Call Joe Gaitan at 956-354-6791 / Shoutout to our sponsor Pirriwiris Miche Mix. Go try out all the different flavors of mixes and don't forget the olives! Follow on all social medias and place an order. https://www.facebook.com/pirriwiris.michemix.7 / https://instagram.com/pirriwiris_mmix?utm_medium=copy_link / / Big shoutout to our sponsor The Landmark on Tower. Visit The Landmark on Tower to enjoy a new and unique way of drinking. Located in Alamo, Tx. Tell them the 956 ABV guys sent you there. https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkonTower/ https://instagram.com/thelandmarkontower?utm_medium=copy_link / Big shoutout to Nature's Joint for sponsoring the podcast with some of the best Delta-8 flower in the RGV. Hit them up here: https://www.facebook.com/Natures-Joint-Cafe-101859025397031/ https://instagram.com/naturesjoint06?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you are interested in becoming a sponsor hit us up! / If you would like to buy us a beer our CashApp is: $956ABV / Thank you for listening. Cheers.

Concert Connie's final show re-cap from Thursday's Chic & Duran Duran Grandstand Show, the Z-list update from the opening of the Venice Film Festival (we posted pics on our show page), we have special guest Larry Pharr "The Gardener to the Stars" to play State Fair Trivia and great fall planting tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 22nd Publish Date: Aug. 21   Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is saturday, August 19th, and happy 29th birthday to NFL WR Mike Evans ***Evans*** I'm Brian Giffin and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Former CCSD bus driver convicted of driving school bus intoxicated with students on board Canton PD now accepting applications for citizens academy And Cherokee fire and EMS 2022 response time averaged six minutes and 44 seconds Plus Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk with Bruce Jenkins about foods for swollen feet                     Plus Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk about what foods are inflammatory   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial:  CU of GA   Story 1. bus   Former Cherokee County School District bus driver, Britney Estey, has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to driving a school bus under the influence of alcohol with students on board. The incident occurred in February, leading to Estey's arrest for driving under the influence and endangering a child. She failed a random alcohol test, and her blood alcohol levels were found to be significantly above the legal limit. Estey was indicted on multiple charges but entered a negotiated plea, admitting guilt to five of the 18 charges, including driving a school bus under the influence. She received probation, community service, substance abuse treatment, and a ban from driving a school bus again.                                                   ....……… Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com   STORY 2: pd   The Canton Police Department is inviting applications for its Citizen's Police Academy, scheduled from September 14 to November 9. The deadline to apply is September 2, and participants must be 18 years or older. The academy aims to provide citizens with insights into law enforcement procedures and activities. Sessions will cover topics like the police department's structure, patrol operations, narcotics investigations, criminal investigations, traffic law enforcement, and more. Participants will gain an understanding of the roles of law enforcement officers and how the department functions. The program offers a comprehensive view of police work, promoting transparency and community engagement.   Story 3: ems   Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services presented its annual update to the Canton City Council. The Fire Chief, Eddie Robinson, shared statistics on response times, calls, guiding principles, and more. In 2022, the department received 32,503 calls, with 22,950 being EMS-related, 6,596 for service, and 210 for structure fires. The average response time was 6 minutes and 44 seconds. The department's emphasis on its mission, vision, values, and fostering economic growth continued into 2023. Robinson highlighted achievements such as international accreditation, increased training hours, a new incident command system, and the addition of CPR assist machines. The proposed budget for the coming fiscal year includes personnel expansion and upgrades to stations and equipment.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment   Break:  ESOG  - Elon -Dayco -   STORY 4: noyce   Macain Pharr, a junior at Reinhardt University, has been awarded the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Pursuing dual majors in Math and Secondary Mathematics Education, Pharr aims to become a STEM teacher. The scholarship supports his career goal to teach in high-need school districts after graduation. The scholarship, worth $20,000, enables Pharr to live on campus, enhancing his campus experience. Previously a baseball player, he now focuses on academics while participating in a golf league. Pharr advises fellow students to seek scholarships related to their passions. He appreciates the supportive and familial environment at Reinhardt University, considering it his home.   Story 5: hot   Sequoyah's volleyball team faced a transition after a successful run with key players like Taylor Pecht and Skylar Martin moving on. Woodstock experienced a remarkable improvement, going from 13-22 in 2021 to 27-8 in 2022 under Coach Kelly Audia's guidance. Cherokee also had a strong performance, finishing 24-6 last season, while Etowah aimed for another postseason appearance with a mix of experienced seniors and juniors. Creekview sought progress in their rebuilding phase, and River Ridge displayed growth with a 5-1 start to 2023. The focus was on developing teamwork, consistency, and skill to achieve success in the upcoming season.   Story 6: mix   The cross country scene in Cherokee County is experiencing a shift as standout runners like Dru Moore and Andrew Balogh graduate. Etowah's cross country teams, which excelled last season, are now in a rebuilding phase with young talent. Creekview has strong depth and aims for titles at county, region, and state levels, led by Malachi Burnett and Katelynn Dollar. Cherokee's teams aim to build on last year's performance, with experienced runners like Seth Grogan. River Ridge benefits from senior leadership, while Sequoyah's girls team seeks to maintain its success with Rylee Fisher leading and the boys' team featuring promising sophomores.   Back with more after this   Commercial: Powers – Drake - Heller Story 7: LEAH   And now, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets talks will Bruce Jenkins about foods that are anti-inflammatory   ***Leah***   We'll have closing comments after this   Dayco – Ingles 10- Henssler 60   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . 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For her PhD, Lauren Pharr took on a challenge: studying Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, which make their nests high in pine trees. But as a Black woman working as a field biologist in the rural South, Lauren says she faces higher levels of risk than her white colleagues. Lauren co-founded an organization called Field Inclusive that raises awareness about how to promote the safety of people from marginalized backgrounds in the field.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Co-founder of Field Inclusive, Lauren Pharr, on the importance of increasing access to the natural world to everyone. Plus: the beauty and fascination of the red-cockaded woodpecker. Links from Lauren's show Field Inclusive Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Info Free Birding & Ecology Resources Merlin Bird ID E-Bird iNaturalist Seek Follow Lauren: Twitter Instagram The Thing with Feathers is birds, birding, and hope with an obsessive newbie birder and a wide range of experts and special guests. New episodes every Monday! Follow Courtney: Twitter Facebook Website Many thanks to Emily Dickinson, for having such a lovely poem in the public domain. Our music is by Del Belcher. The Thing with Feathers is hosted and produced by Courtney Ellis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-ellis02/message

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, April 27, 2023 David Pharr, pulpit minister for the Concord Street church of Christ in Orlando, Florida, offers seven things we can do to be better preachers. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subscription Links

We're coming to you LIVE from a Fresh Grounded Faith event in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where we are spilling the beans. Author Angela Thomas Pharr talks about being a single mom of five kids and gives her best advice for single moms. And, sister, it's not what you may think. Singer-songwriter Meredith Andrews shares her songwriting technique and how to know if you're living out God‘s purpose for your life. Plus, we all explain how you can endure when you feel stuck in a deep place of deep hurt. It's just what you need to hear today, so pull up your chair to the bistro table! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/232