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One of Northern Michigan's most anticipated harvest traditions returns October 3 on Old Mission PeninsulaOn this weekend's Behind the Mitten Show, we talked to Kyle Brownley, the marketing director at Chateau Chantal, a winery that Gonzo picked as one of Michigan's Best wineries way back in 2015. It is located on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City.Learn more about the Oct. 3 fall festival at chateauchantal.com/harvest-festival.Below is Kyle's press release on the upcoming event:TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (September 23, 2026) – The vineyards are bursting with ripe grapes, the fall colors are beginning to emerge, and harvest season is in full swing at Chateau Chantal.To celebrate one of the most exciting times of the year in Northern Michigan wine country, Chateau Chantal will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring a free family-friendly grape stomp, local artisan market, vineyard tours, food and wine experiences, and a special celebration honoring founder Bob Begin's 92nd birthday.Set atop the scenic ridge of Old Mission Peninsula overlooking both East and West Grand Traverse Bays, the festival offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience harvest season at one of Michigan's most iconic wineries."Harvest is the heartbeat of every winery," said CEO Marie-Chantal Dalese. "It's the culmination of a year's worth of work in the vineyard, and we love inviting guests to celebrate alongside us. This year's festival is especially meaningful as we honor our founder, Bob Begin, on his 92nd birthday."A Celebration of Harvest, Wine & CommunityThe free Harvest Festival showcases the best of Northern Michigan agriculture, food, wine, art, and hospitality.Festival Highlights:Public Vineyard & Cellar Tour 1 p.m.Join CEO Marie-Chantal Dalese for an insider's look at the winemaking process, from vineyard to bottle, including access to the winery cellar during peak harvest activity.Grape Stomping For All Ages 2 p.m.Channel your inner Lucille Ball and take part in one of the day's most popular traditions by crushing grapes the old-fashioned way, barefoot and laughing alongside friends and family.Cork Toss Championship 3 p.m.Teams compete for the coveted Cork Toss title and Chateau Chantal gift card prizes.All-Day Harvest Festival AttractionsWine, Food & Fall Views11 a.m. - 7 p.m.The tasting room will feature wine flights, wines by the glass, seasonal cocktails, charcuterie boards, chef-prepared menu offerings, cozy indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and self-guided access to the winery's open cellar.Visitors can enjoy 25% off all 12-bottle wine purchases during the event.Local Artisan Market11 a.m. - 6 p.m.The Harvest Art Fair will feature distinctive Michigan-made products, gifts, home décor, food items, and artwork from local artists and makers, including:North Coast Golf CompanyLakes & GrapesLakuna LinksLe Macaron Traverse CityLeelanau Pottery CompanyKendall Wisniewski ArtDC Boat ShelvesMORRISMADE Handmade Home GoodsWhy Knot PretzelsFounder Bob Begin's 92nd Birthday Open House12 p.m. - 4 p.m.Guests are invited inside founder Bob Begin's apartment to enjoy breathtaking bay views, meet the visionary who founded Chateau Chantal, and watch a special presentation highlighting his remarkable life and legacy in Michigan wine tourism.Extend the Harvest Celebration:Fall Harvest Wine DinnersMondays, Wednesdays & Fridays through November 6Guests can experience the flavors of the season through Chateau Chantal's acclaimed six-course wine dinners featuring locally inspired cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Randy Minish and expertly paired wines.$115 per person, includes winery tour, six-course dinner, wine pairings, tax, and gratuity.Reservations: www.chateauchantal.com/public-eventsMurder in WonderlandInteractive Murder Mystery Dinner Friday, October 30Wonderland has never been so dangerous.Guests become characters in a mysterious Alice in Wonderland-inspired adventure where clues, hidden secrets, and unexpected twists unfold throughout a multi-course dinner experience.6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.)$85 per person, tax and gratuity includedReservations: https://shorturl.at/kZVgc
In today's discussion, we explore the September 2026 changes to DVC's booking policies affecting “walking” reservations—a strategy some members have used to secure their coveted stays at Disney resorts. With the introduction of a new 11-month rule, there's a lot to unpack, and we're here to guide you through it. Episode 407 The Buzz About […]
Timestamps:04:39 – 300 Factories Copying the Product15:43 – 500 Reservations in Two Days25:57 – Building a Company as Father and Son37:10 – What Comes Next for Microlino Episode description:Wim Ouboter is the founder and CEO of Microlino, the company behind the micro scooter. Oliver Ouboter is the COO and Co-Founder of Microlino. Together, they have taken a family business that started with scooters and pushed it into a much more ambitious category: building a small electric vehicle for everyday mobility.In this episode, Wim looks back at the rise of the micro scooter and how quickly success turned into a wave of copycats. Oliver shares what it was like to grow up around the business and eventually become part of the next generation building Microlino. They also explain how the Microlino idea started, why the first prototype was nearly destroyed before launch and how 500 reservations in Geneva turned what began as a PR experiment into a real automotive project.The conversation also covers the much harder side of the journey. Wim and Oliver talk about a failed joint venture, the decision to build their own factory and what they learned about working together as father and son. They also discuss why Microlino sits in its own category, the fight over CO₂ credits in Switzerland and where they want to take the company next.The cover portrait was edited by www.smartportrait.io.Don't forget to give us a follow on Instagram, Linkedin, TikTok, and Youtube so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.
Alejandra Caraballo, civil rights attorney, joins with a trans youth and the mother of a trans youth who say they have had difficulty accessing gender affirming care in Massachusetts due to Fenway and Bay State Health pulling back on care for minors.Katie Theoharides of the Trustees of Reservations discusses their efforts to preserve lands around the closing Hampshire College, and other land trust and conservation news.Sarah Botstein (The American Revolution producer and co-director) will be at the BPL on September 22 for an event, in conversation with Imari Paris Jeffries, where she'll be talking about The American Revolution and her experience with historical filmmaking. They both join us at the BPL today.Thor Steingraber, president and CEO of Vivo Performing Arts + Angie Dickerson creative director and operations manager for Boston Rhythm Riders, join ahead of the "Let's Dance" 5-day public dance festival.
- Toyota Buying 400,000 Factory Robots - Volvo Names Skoda's Klaus Zellmer New CEO - Volkswagen Group Slashes Outlook - Tesla Reopens $50,000 Roadster Reservations - Nissan Rogue Hybrid Launching in U.S. - Nissan Begins Exporting Cars from China - Factorial Builds Solid-State Battery Coalition - Aumovio Unveils Interactive Window Projector - How Reptilian Brains Inspired PT Cruiser
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There are two places in Hungary that have been the center of all of my grandmother's Those places were the houses where my grandmother lived. Those two places were the vessels of countless stories my grandmother carried with her when she escaped in 1956, which she then shared with me about her life in Hungary. Both were places that I had dreamed of visiting for my entire life because almost every story that my grandmother told was rooted in those places. One location was her family's home in Detk, located in Heves County, and the other location was her home in the 11th district of Budapest when she was married to my grandfather and where my father was born.In between the interview episodes on the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I've started to tell about my family's story, their history, their life experiences in Hungary, and how it has affected my life. I have always interjected tidbits of my family's story during my interviews if it was relevant to what my guest was talking about, but I would mostly keep the interview focused on my guests. Over time and through many episodes, you have been able to learn things about my Hungarian heritage,And if you're just joining me here today for the first time in this episode at the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, thanks so much for being here. If you'd like to hear more details about my story and my family's story first, you can certainly go back and listen to the three previous episodes.They are a three-part series from a story that I wrote about my family that is published in the book Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. You don't need to listen to those episodes first, but if you haven't yet listened, you should definitely go back to hear more about my family's Hungarian story after this episode.CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite: www.myhungarianheritage.comEmail: Christine@myhungarianheritage.comInstagram: @hungarianheritagepodcastFacebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast CONNECT with Hungarian Roots and American DreamsInstagram: @hungarianroots_americandreamsFacebook : Hungarian Roots and American DreamsEmail : reka.bakos@rootstories.huPurchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: hungarianrootsamericandreams@rootstories.huRétisas RestaurantPhone Number: +36 20 468 4277Address : Budapest, Hunyadi Mátyás út 56, 1116 HungaryFacebook Website and Reservations : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063779031556
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9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
9/11/26, Co-Host Josh Silver The Price of Democracy. Your hosts, including Max Page, speak with Vanessa Williamson, author of “The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. She addresses our complete misunderstanding of the Boston Tea Party and why the highest tax rate for the wealthiest has been reduced by almost 70%! Unpaved Trails for All. Meg Banderra, Founder of Unpaved Trails for All, and Brian Westrick, from the Trustees of Reservations, on creating accessible trails for all at the local golf courses being rewilded - Beaver Brook, Pine Grove and Hickory Ridge. We are talking about helping out 49% of the population—hear why. And Megs shares her story. The Taste of Northampton –this Saturday and Sunday! We speak with Karen Carswell, DNA (Downtown Northampton Ass'n) Board Member and Chair of the Taste, about the food, the merch, the bands, the fun. We commemorate 9/11 with Sam Holleran, author of “Scattered Steel: The Afterlife of the World Trade Center,” and explore memorials and memory. Political Gold with Josh Silver. We discuss this week's revelations about how NYC officials lied about the air quality after 9/11 and consider the political effect of Trumpapalooza in Texas and J.D. Vance's positioning himself as the MAGA heir apparent. ArtBeat: Donnabelle Casis & Pasqualina Azzarello from Easthampton City Arts on Art in the Meadow and other events—Eho(!!??) is a happening place.
Adam, Joanna, and Zach ponder Grupo Campari's latest stateside foray into the spritz space - SARTI Rosa. Can this new aperitivo further expand their hold on the spritz category? Why do they think this flavor (blood orange, mango, passionfruit) and color (pink) are the right ones for the market? Is it kind of weird to be launching a spritz in September? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Zach is reading: As Climate Change Shifts Harvest Earlier, Winemakers Face a New Set of Challenges Beyond the VineyardJoanna is watching: The Great American Wine TourAdam is reading: Does Hospitality Suffer When a Top Cocktail Bar Goes All-in on Reservations?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joshua Stern, Co-Founder of Dorsia, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Chicago’s addition to the reservation app that gets members into top restaurants. Joshua talks about members committing to a minimum spend and breaks down the importance of their relationships with restaurant partners. Plus, how members can apply and how Chicago fits into the Dorsia platform. […]
The implementation of the creamy layer doctrine for OBC reservations has been beset with complications. A Supreme Court judgement on March 11 essentially held that Union government has been doing it all wrong all these years, and that their income/wealth test was subjecting a section of OBC applicants to “hostile discrimination”. The Supreme court gave the government six months to implement its order with regard to the litigants. But the government has told the court that it will be too complicated to implement its order retrospectively. For instance, one immediate concern: what happens with the results of the 2025 civil services exams that were declared on March 6? With the court set to hear the matter again on September 17, we unpack the complex history of creamy layer implementation. How effective has it been -- in remedying the hogging of OBC reservations by a few select groups? Isn't sub-categorisation a better approach compared to the creamy layer doctrine – when it comes to ensuring opportunities for under-represented communities within OBCs? Guest: Abhinay Lakshman from The Hindu's bureau Host: G. Sampath Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In June, Carnival Cruise Line held an event in New Orleans called The Next Course, where it introduced new restaurants and menus on its upcoming ship, the Carnival Festivale, and showcased its partnership with superstar chef Emeril Lagasse, the line’s chief culinary officer. It also served as a chance to talk about the latest in foodie trends, and how those trends are showing up on Carnival’s ships. In this episode we take that conversation even further with Carnival’s vice president of food and beverage Juan Fernandez and cruise editor Teri West. We talk about changes in dining hours, dining styles, drinks and more and how those changes dovetail or diverge with how consumers eat and drink on land. Plus: How Carnival developed its relationship with Lagasse and the new restaurants on the Festivale. Summer Series This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This conversation was recorded July 9 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured International https://www.travelinsured.com Related links: Carnival and Emeril Lagasse embrace the latest culinary trends https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-and-Emeril-embrace-the-latest-culinary-trends Carnival introduces new culinary concepts for upcoming ships https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-and-Emeril-Lagasse-introduce-new-culinary-concepts Reservations are open for the Carnival Festivale https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Reservations-open-for-Carnival-Festivale How weight-loss meds are changing travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/weight-loss-meds-changing-travel Focus on culinary travel: Savoring the experience https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Focus-on-culinary-travel-Savoring-the-experienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Salt Lake Temple New Statues Applications for 1 week service option New Guest Experiences coming on Temple Square JS Memorial Building: new theater presentations, chapel tour Conference Center: new art galleries Tabernacle: projections onto ceiling with depictions of Jesus Cnn Tours the inside of the temple Sacred, not secret! Reservations opened on September 1st Press Conference held in the temple west entrance lobby with President Chibota, Spencer Cox, Dieter Uchtdorf Rejoice in Christ theme (Uchdorf aviators) Expecting 5 million visitors Reserve up to 6 tickets (including Sundays) 1 Million reservations in 24 hours More batches will be released periodically Sand Castle replica! The post 1 Million Requests in the First 24 Hours – Temple Ticker – 1064 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
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These are basic human survival tools, listed above. So the government should provide for them, don't you think? We discover in "Annie Are You Okay" why Dr. Christina Edelman is a great name for a bat.
In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta examine reservations in India today and ask a few questions. Can reservations be removed? Should reservations be removed? Can the current system be reformed? Should the current system be reformed? Can reservations be removed today? What solutions are there if we want to move toward removing reservations? You can also watch some of the previous Episodes around the same episode: 1. Reservations Past Present And Future https://www.youtube.com/live/-BttoNqTOPQ?si=-t-IIv1Q212IQQDg 2. Do Reservations Work https://www.youtube.com/live/BFDjk4WN_4E?si=_zO4pW_tkfdBK1P6 3. EWS Reservation https://youtu.be/7bKiBmPZdg8?si=4Hzp_BNgVqWHs7Da 4. Is General Category Being Victimised https://www.youtube.com/live/spIVt9SfStY?si=-8MkG3E1i9uCze2H Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByFunction Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalMatrix Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalHeadToHead #reservations #generalcategory #genz #jantarmantar #casteism ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com
Removing Reservations - The Academic Case | How the British Made Dynamic Varna Into Rigid Caste
On this inspiring episode of the Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Laura Buchwald, author of The Book of Reservations, to explore how a haunted NYC restaurant became the setting for a powerful story about grief, love, doubt, and moving forward.Laura reveals how her story, first inspired in 2007, was shelved for more than a decade before returning to life—and eventually becoming a trilogy.Key Takeaways:✨ How real-life experiences can inspire unforgettable fiction✨ How to overcome self-doubt and embrace the “messy first draft”✨ Why revision is where great writing truly happens✨ How grief can influence and deepen the creative process✨ What it takes to transform one story into a cohesive trilogyTune in to discover how Laura turned ghosts, grief, and personal challenges into a compelling literary journey—and why sometimes the stories that refuse to leave us are the ones we're meant to tell.Connect with Laura Buchwald:Email: terry@caterpublicity.comWebsite: https://www.laurabuchwald.com/Fb: https://www.facebook.com/p/Laura-Buchwald-Author-100095294176611/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabuchwaldauthor/
Mike Feehley of Ivester Jackson Christie's International Real Estate is back to break down what's actually happening on the west side of Lake Norman. His read on Q2: this isn't a crash or a stall, it's a return to normal — roughly three to three and a half months of inventory, buyers taking their time, and sellers still chasing 2022 prices finding out the hard way that the market moved on.Mike walks through his three Ps for selling in this market (preparation, price, patience), makes the case that your agent should be spending their own money to get your home ready, and then gets into The Cape — a 27-unit luxury townhome community on the water in Denver with rooftop pools, outdoor kitchens, elevators in every unit, and 15 dock slips. Reservations just opened, with the first building targeted for delivery by the end of November.https://mikefeehley.com/https://capelakenorman.com/Hosted by:Jeff HammLake Norman Real Estate Brokerhttps://lknreal.com/Support the show
The second episode in a special three-part series exploring the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit.In this episode of the Know Zone Podcast, Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations®, reflects on her stay at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit during Classic Vacations' President's Club, where Classic's top-producing Reservations agents gathered for a few days of celebration and connection. Melissa shares what stood out during her stay, what made the resort a memorable setting for the event, and why Grand Velas continues to be a strong fit for Classic advisors and their clients.Gina Jimenez, Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas, also joins the conversation, offering an insider's perspective on the resort's approach to luxury all-inclusive hospitality, renowned culinary program, ideal guest, and longstanding partnership with Classic Vacations®.Tune in for two perspectives on Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and helpful insights for matching clients with this elevated all-inclusive resort. Stay tuned for part three of this special Riviera Nayarit series.
Chicago's hottest restaurant tables have a new pay-to-play option. Crain's contributing food and wine writer Ari Bendersky talks with host Amy Guth about the new platform for hard-to-get reservations. Plus: JPMorgan Chase opens Mag Mile flagship as wealth management competition heats up, developer buying Ford City Mall tweaks industrial plan in bid for city approval, feds want Outcome Health founders' bond revoked and NASCAR is pulling the plug on its Chicago street race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
22 lakh students wrote NEET this year. There were about 1.35 lakh seats. That gap is where the protests came from — but Mohandas Pai's argument is that NEET was only the trigger. The real story is a generation that did everything it was told to do, and found nothing waiting on the other side. In this conversation, the former Infosys CFO lays out why the anger erupted in the Hindi belt and not the South, why a student clearing 80% watches a 45% score take the seat, what medical education actually costs once you strip out the policy distortions, and why he believes reservation must continue — but cannot keep serving the same families for three generations. Then he turns to the fix. A jobs incentive across the 400 poorest districts. Five thousand census towns built out so industry has somewhere to go. Why he thinks "India lives in her villages" is one of the most expensive ideas in Indian politics. Why AI will create more jobs here than anywhere else on earth. And a blunt account of what he thinks the political class, the bureaucracy and the courts are getting wrong. Sharp, specific, and backed by numbers throughout. Watch to the end. ⏱️ CHAPTERS (00:00) 22 lakh applicants, 1.35 lakh seats (00:52) Welcome to Bharatvaarta (01:05) Why the scale of the protests caught India off guard (01:40) The youth bulge: 2.5 crore entering the job market each year (02:20) Why the anger is loudest in the Hindi belt, not the South (03:20) Parents selling land to pay coaching centres (04:00) The cutoff gap driving the reservation anger (05:20) Why Karnataka and Tamil Nadu stayed quiet (07:50) What medical education actually costs — and why (10:50) One medical college per district: the faculty problem (12:00) The brownfield fix nobody attempted (13:10) A scholarship proposal for the non-reserved category (14:20) 1.5 crore jobs a year, and why 80% don't pay enough (16:00) 17,000 IIT graduates, 7,000 without offers (17:00) Reservation must stay — but become more inclusive (19:30) The privileged class inside the reserved category (22:00) Reservation as an exception to Article 14 (24:00) Why the IITs must expand to one lakh seats (25:20) Jobs plan 1: the 400 poorest districts (26:30) Jobs plan 2: developing 5,000 census towns (28:00) Why "India lives in her villages" is a costly myth (29:40) Dignity of labour, and what a housemaid earns (33:00) Why industry must train: the L&T story (35:40) The internship programme India actually needs (37:20) What four years of college is really for (40:20) Why 10 lakh students leave India every year (44:40) How Karnataka won Toyota (46:40) Why AI will create more jobs in India than it takes (49:00) Foreign funding of NGOs and the new law (55:30) Bots, platforms and manufactured outrage (57:50) Deprivation vs poverty: what has actually changed (59:00) Freebies vs permanent jobs (01:03:00) A jobs idea hiding in plain sight (01:06:30) "Politicians are our representatives, not our masters" (01:08:00) India needs 50 judges per million
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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews APIW President Dawnmarie Black about her role at Amwins and her journey to get there, starting with clerical work in her father's insurance agency. Dawnmarie speaks about the great training program she received early in her career, being mentored, joining an association board, and growing her career through being mentored, networking, connecting, building relationships, being mentored, and leadership. She emphasizes communication and transparency as the basis of relationships. Justin and Dawnmarie discuss upcoming trends in risk, recruiting talent, and retaining professionals with a culture of trust and development. Dawnmarie speaks of Amwins's innovative outreach to underrepresented children and HBCUs about the insurance industry. Finally, Dawnmarie focuses on her association work and the upcoming APIW 50th Anniversary Gala on November 3rd in NYC. Listen for themes of communication, connection, and relationship building. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. We will be joined today by Dawnmarie Black of Amwins. She is also the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). But first… [:42] RIMS-CRMP Workshop. We are delighted to announce that on August 27th and 28th, RIMS President Manny Padilla will be leading the two-day in-person workshop at St. John's University at 101 Astor Place in New York City. A link to the registration is in this episode's show notes. [1:02] RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops. RIMS will partner with PARIMA for the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on September 1st and 2nd. Registration links are in this episode's show notes. [1:12] Also on the webinars page, you will see a two-part series hosted by the RIMS Membership Department. The "Classroom to Career" webinar series highlights how RIMS equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in risk management careers. [1:28] Participants will gain insights into industry trends, career pathways, and practical tools that help them confidently step into the evolving world of risk management after graduation. These sessions will be hosted on September 1st and 9th. [1:41] These sessions are member exclusives and are complimentary for RIMS members, of course. So, if you are interested in becoming a member, this would be the time. Visit RIMS.org/membership. [1:51] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:08] On with the Show! Our guest today is Dawnmarie Black. She is the Senior Vice President and Client Relationship Manager at Amwins, and she is the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). [2:26] We'll talk a bit about her career journey, what she believes it takes to attract and retain talent in insurance and risk management, and the interconnected risks that are on her radar. Let's get to it! [2:39] Interview! Dawnmarie Black, Welcome to RIMScast! [2:48] Justin says, you know Dawnmarie Black from Amwins, and she is also the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). Justin is wearing their pin. [3:21] Dawnmarie is a Client Relationship Manager at Amwins. She builds relationships with retail trading partners. It's a strategic national, corporate relationship across the U.S. [3:35] Dawnmarie works and collaborates with their market placement teams or carrier strategy teams and Amwins internal brokers. [3:44] There's a lot of collaboration to ensure that Amwins brokers are finding the opportunities and so the client and Amwins understand how Amwins fits into their strategic priorities, and to grow both businesses. [4:04] Dawnmarie says she and her team are there to support the retail brokers and also support Amwins's internal brokers in their growth initiatives. [4:13] Dawnmarie joined Amwins in September of 2025. [4:32] Dawnmarie's father owned an insurance agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She worked at his agency from age 16. She went to Allegheny College in Meadville and worked at a local agency. She did a lot of mailroom, file room, cold calling, and CSR work. [4:59] Dawnmarie thought she would ultimately move up in her father's agency and someday be the succession plan. He sold it, and Dawnmarie went to work for Chubb in their training program. It was a phenomenal start into this industry. They had a great training program. [5:16] Dawnmarie says a lot of her group are still colleagues and friends today, which set the stage for her career. [5:21] Dawnmarie says she moved through underwriting and brokerage, she built and launched an IT system at Aon, and went back to underwriting for a while. Most recently, Dawnmarie was the head of market development for the Americas at Lloyd's of London. [5:54] Dawnmarie says it was an incredible role to understand what's happening in the global marketplace, at a 30,000-foot view, working with coders in the U.S. very closely. This is how she got to Amwins. She was promoting the Lloyd's market to the Amwins leadership team. [6:37] Justin finds it fascinating that Dawnmarie was not the successor to her father but made her own way in the insurance industry. She learned it from the ground up. She has touched every part of the industry except for claims. She has come full circle, working with retailers again. [7:04] Dawnmarie says it has been a very interesting and fulfilling journey. She feels like it has placed her well to be in a position like this, to be working with Amwins's retailers. [7:36] Dawnmarie says she establishes trust with people through communication and transparency. She tells it like it is. She also will go the extra mile, out of her way to make sure things get done. At Amwins, there is a service leadership culture. [8:01] Dawnmarie says she is there to help; to help direct, to help move things, or to help resolve things, at a very strategic, macro level. That fills her cup. She owns up to what she is promising. [8:19] Dawnmarie says, if she tells you she is going to get something done, she will get it done, to the best of her ability, or there will be a very good reason why it hasn't been done. It's important to communicate that. [8:39] Dawnmarie says she thinks that the next generation of leaders exhibits these qualities. They are thoughtful and demanding and have high expectations. When Dawnmarie entered the industry, the culture required her to prove herself. There was a way to approach the business. [9:14] Dawnmarie says the Chubb training program was 12 weeks in their training center in Warren, New Jersey. You learned the policy forms, how to work with insureds, and understand needs. You understood risk. You learned underwriting and pricing. [9:36] The emphasis was understanding the business. Unfortunately for our young risk professionals, there are not as many programs like that available today. [9:49] Dawnmarie says you find companies that are putting training programs together. Amwins has an underwriter development program that is outstanding. A lot of the business produced in Amwins comes from those who have come through the UDP or a broker development program. [10:05] Dawnmarie says our industry has gotten away from the super-formalized training programs, probably to the detriment of our younger professionals, but we're all stepping in and finding ways to fill those gaps. [10:30] Justin concludes that Dawnmarie had an analog, hands-on, pen-and-paper training program. [11:06] Dawnmarie joined the APIW early in her career. She would go to two or three monthly luncheons a year. Then she left APIW for a few years. [11:26] About 10 years ago, while she was at Lloyd's, Dawnmarie was asked to join the board of APIW and get more involved. There, Dawnmarie held the roles of Co-head of Programming, then Treasurer, and ultimately, she was asked to step into the President position. [11:46] Dawnmarie says she has seen the incredible evolution of APIW, going from 500 members to 3,500 members in 11 chapters across the U.S. with 60 corporate sponsorships. APIW has grown since the first time Dawnmarie was involved. [12:20] Dawnmarie says that in her early 40s, she went to her first Women's Leadership Conference by the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF). There weren't a lot of events like that then. Dawnmarie was struggling to figure out what she wanted in her career. [12:50] At this Women's Leadership Conference, a woman spoke on the importance of getting involved, joining boards, and growing your network. Dawnmarie had always done that organically, but she hadn't done it thoughtfully. It was client-driven. [13:08] Dawnmarie went back to management and said that IICF board positions go to sponsor companies. She asked if Lloyd's would sponsor IICF and could she be chosen as the board member? That's where she got her first board experience. [13:24] Dawnmarie moved up and ended up Co-chair of the Boston Chapter. She learned a lot, and it prepared her for APIW. [13:41] A Quick Break! Many fantastic RIMS events are coming up in 2026. This is a last call for registration for the Second Annual RIMS Texas Regional Conference, which will be held from August 10th through the 12th at the Grand Hyatt on the San Antonio River Walk. [13:58] Visit RIMS.org/Events for registration information. The hotel cutoff date was July 10th. Reservations may still be made after the hotel cutoff date, subject to availability; however, the negotiated group rate is no longer guaranteed, so reserve now. [14:14] The 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will return to the Old Post Office on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. [14:25] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is live, and registration is open. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [14:41] Save the dates: October 18th through the 21st. We will be in Quebec City to celebrate the 50th Live RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Advance registration is open now. [14:58] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [15:13] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is now open. [15:22] Through August 21st, you can nominate a program for the RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction. If you know of an ERM Program that is award-worthy, we want to hear about it. A link to the nomination form is in this episode's show notes. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026. [15:41] We're already looking to RISKWORLD 2027, which will be held over four days in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 18th through the 21st! The call for session proposals is now live and will stay active through August 21st. [15:56] RIMS members can exclusively register by September 4th for the best rate. And get first access to the hotel block. Hotel reservations open on October 28th, ahead of public registration. Sitting this out is the real risk! The link to registration is in this episode's show notes. [16:16] Let's Return to Our Interview with APIW President Dawnmarie Black! [16:40] Dawnmarie says that the importance of building relationships with communication and transparency applies to risk managers as well. [16:49] Dawnmarie says that risk managers getting to know their brokers and underwriters, building relationships, telling their story, building trust, and understanding the insurance and why a specific carrier is being suggested goes a long way if there's a claim or wording issue. [17:47] Dawnmarie says with the relationships established, with the ability to pick up the phone and say, "We need to have a conversation," you've already set the stage. [18:11] Dawnmarie says emerging risks the insurance industry needs to pay attention to in the next three to five years include addressing AI. Will AI drive margins down? We need to leverage it to do our jobs better. We can't just decide that we're simply going to depend on it. [18:37] AI exists. It's there as a tool. We need to prepare our people to be able to assess it, analyze it, understand it, and program the prompts. The best prompt writers are getting the best results. [18:56] It doesn't mean it's a perfect result, so you need the ability to communicate, analyze, and explain why the output makes sense and how it applies. [19:20] Another emerging need is for more and more data and the ability to depend on that data, using AI to help understand it and being able to explain the data to the board why they can take a larger retention, or why we need more cover in this area. [19:54] Dawnmarie talks about weather-related events. Catastrophic events aren't going away; they're getting worse. Illinois has had more convective storms this year than any other state. It's unexpected and unprepared for. [20:16] The unexpected storm volume creates a shift for the underwriters, clients, and brokers, making sure they have the data to understand what's been exposed and what's been impacted. [20:30] The models need to address these shifts. We need, as an industry, to be pushing for that: the stronger the models, the more differentiated the models we can have. [20:42] Maybe that's where AI plays a great role, helping us in the changing and adaptation. These are trends Dawnmarie watches. She is so impressed with the data that Amwins has to work with. [21:06] When you have that good data, the world opens up to capital and new strategies. It makes a big difference in where an organization will go strategically. That impacts everybody. [21:23] Sponsorships! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. RIMScast is proud of its longstanding relationships with AXA XL, Global Risk Consultants, Alliant, Zurich, and more. [21:44] Links to many of these episodes are in the show notes. RIMScast sponsorships can be bundled with whitepapers and webinar sponsorships. [21:52] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! [22:05] Reach out to Ted Donovan at TDonovan@RIMS.org or reach out to Sales at Sales@RIMS.org. Let's find the best opportunity for you and your organization. [22:18] Let's Conclude Our Dialog with APIW President Dawnmarie Black! [22:54] To help make insurance careers more appealing to young professionals and career changers, Dawnmarie asks you to stop saying, "I just fell into insurance." We have a story to tell. [23:13] There is a reason someone came into this industry. It probably wasn't planned, but how they got started and why they stayed; we need to talk more about why people stay in insurance. Because they love it! It is a wonderful ecosystem for growth and travel. It's stable. [23:37] APIW just held Intern Days, one in New York, one in Chicago. This was their first year in Chicago, and about 20 people came. It was their second year in New York. About 50 came. [23:51] Dawnmarie says we do this out of our budget. There's no charge for it. We bring the interns together for four hours. They do a leadership panel, networking, and answering questions. [24:04] Dawnmarie says a lot of other associations do this. She mentions RISE Professionals. They had a terrific Leadership Conference and Gala in Florida. [24:20] That's an opportunity for young professionals to come together with very good programming around leadership. Networking with their peers and colleagues. Dressing up and going to a gala and celebrating. Dawnmarie has heard only positive feedback about that. [24:38] APIW supports RISE. RISE supports the APIW Mentorship Program. You'll see a lot of interconnectivity among the insurance associations. They partner to share great programs rather than duplicating efforts. It helps both associations. [25:01] The market in Charlotte rallies around Community Matters. There was a week-long session two weeks ago bringing in young children from under-represented communities to learn and understand about insurance. [25:20] Dawnmarie says those kinds of programs where we're reaching out to talent, not only through traditional risk management schools, but looking at non-traditional avenues and non-traditional diversity avenues, and the HBCUs. The Black Sisterhood does incredible work. [26:05] Justin gives a shoutout to the Spencer Educational Foundation. Dawnmarie says they have done such an incredible job in rallying the industry. [26:22] At the Spencer dinner, when the young professionals get up to speak, they are inspirational in their careers and their appreciation for the opportunities to come into this industry. Justin doesn't know how they found time to sleep, doing all they did while in college. [26:57] Justin and Dawnmarie discuss some of the speakers. He says, you hear these young people and wonder if they partied at all in college or were they just working on their risk management career? Justin notes there is the monetary incentive of scholarships and grants. [27:41] Dawnmarie speaks of the incredible amount of work ethic she sees in the students who have come through the Spencer Educational Foundation program. Justin says they inspire him to work a little harder. [28:08] Justin asks how we can keep the newer professionals engaged and committed to a long career. Dawnmarie says what seems to be important to them is that sense of community. [28:24] We all come to work to work, but there's also the culture that you create, the culture of trust, and the idea that there are mentorship opportunities, and more senior people in the organization looking out for you, helping propel your career and answering your questions. [28:48] Dawnmarie says that is key when you've got the younger generation, and you've got an experienced generation. In our industry, we have four or five different generations rolling through, all who come at things slightly differently. [29:03] Dawnmarie says it's about understanding where people are coming from. She speaks of investing in talent development programs and professional programs, allowing talent the opportunity to become involved in outside associations, and encouraging networking. [29:40] Dawnmarie closes this thought with the Amwins program, RTTP. They have people on the retirement track, senior brokers with books of business, and they have young people who are coming through the Broker Development Program. [30:14] Two get matched up. There's a relationship formed. The client is taken care of because there's succession planning and consistency. The two are learning from each other. The books are passed off. [30:28] There's respect for the experience that the senior broker brings to the table, and there's respect for what that young person is learning. Dawnmarie hasn't seen a lot of that across the industry. One of the things that enticed her about Amwins is that approach to the generations. [30:54] Justin says kudos to Amwins. He has met some Amwins folks at Riskworld, and they're lovely. A Justin and Dawnmarie have in common is Liz King Kramer, a former APIW President. Liz gave Justin an APIW pin. [31:18] Dawnmarie says Liz is the best! She has been mentoring Dawnmarie for over four years. Liz was Treasurer before Dawnmarie, and President before Dawnmarie. Liz helped Dawnmarie learn in both roles. She's become a terrific friend and partner. [31:42] Munich Re just hosted a Golf Day for women. Dawnmarie was on a Panel with Liz King Kramer and Sabrina Hart, and then they did a golf clinic. Liz is an incredible leader for APIW. [31:59] Dawnmarie says an APIW President's term is two years. Dawnmarie is at two years; however, she is going to extend for one more year. Then Tracey Vasile, who is an Industry Liaison and First Vice President, is going to step in. They will transition together. [32:27] The APIW is having its 50th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on 47th Street. Everyone's gearing up. They are working on a wonderful video. Dawnmarie says it's going to be a night to remember; everybody dress up and celebrate! [32:56] Dawnmarie says the women who are involved, chapter heads from the various cities, the 2026 Woman of the Year, 14 past Women of the Year, and Cecilia Norad, the Founder of APIW, are all coming for an incredible lineup of programming, a beautiful dinner, and a beautiful event [33:47] Dawnmarie says it's for making connections and strengthening those connections. [33:51] Dawnmarie has had the opportunity to sit as a founder on Women In Specialty and Excess (WISE), an amazing emerging organization, and it was simply too much for her between being President of APIW and being part of WISE, so she stepped back. [34:07] Dawnmarie said what it made her realize is that the professionals in this industry, it could be any of the associations, step up, look outside of their sphere, and create these opportunities for other people to connect in these associations. [34:26] Dawnmarie says when she thinks about 50 years, she thinks about all the work that has gone into standing up WISE or what Amy Cooper did with RISE, and where she's taking it. Fifty years of doing it really says a lot. [34:40] Dawnmarie says it's a time to pause and think: where are we going for our next 50? Because we're going to be here and we're going to be delivering the program, the networking, the development, and the leadership. [34:52] Dawnmarie says that is what we're excited about. We're looking at the past, the current, the future, and bringing in the young professionals; the people who helped build it and the young professionals, bridging that divide. [35:36] Dawnmarie says she has a level of comfort on stage. During COVID, she learned that she struggles with virtual presentations. [35:47] Dawnmarie used to get nervous in front of people; now she gets excited because she feels the energy in the room, she's creating the conversation, and engaging people. It is such a different experience. In a way, she's grateful for the virtual experience. It's taken away the fear. [36:12] Justin says, Dawnmarie, it has been a pleasure to connect with you here on RIMScast. A quick reminder for everyone: The APIW's 50th Anniversary Gala will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom at 47th Street in Manhattan. [36:28] Justin says, Dawnmarie will be there. If you attend, please let her know that you heard this RIMScast interview, and that's what piqued your interest to get there. I look forward to seeing you at RIMS events and Spencer events, too. [36:41] Dawnmarie thanks Justin and RIMS and says, 350 of us at the Gala, maybe more. We look forward to seeing you there. [36:54] Special thanks again to Dawnmarie Black of Amwins and APIW for joining us here on RIMScast. APIW's 50th Anniversary Gala will be on November 3, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Visit APIW.org. [37:10] The countdown ticker for the Gala is on the page. Check it out and let them know you heard Dawnmarie on RIMSCast! [27:18] Plug Time! Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [37:35] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [37:51] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. 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Sadanand Dhume examines India's "reservations" system, a rigid quota-based affirmative action program facing intense criticism for undermining university competitiveness. Originally intended to redress historical caste-based wrongs, quotas have expanded to cover roughly 60% of medical school seats. Dhume notes that while merit-based systems in Chinaprovide a brutal but efficient benchmark, Indian political parties fear touching the quota system would be "electoral suicide." This policy has entrenched caste identities. (12)1934 JAPAN
We Care's Mariesa Skogland and Kenny break down the new process for reserving a tree or wreath for this year's We Care Trim-A-Tree Festival and we talk about old school struggles that would break people today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawaii's Best - Guide to Travel Tips, Vacation, and Local Business in Hawaii
Could one missed reservation derail the Hawaii day you planned your whole trip around?Free Hawaii Reservation CheckerHawaii's most popular sites use different booking windows, release times, and entry rules, which can make planning confusing even when you start months ahead.
In a new edition of Today's Consumer, some tips and tricks for scoring a dinner reservation at trendy restaurants. Also, actor Dominic Sessa stops by to talk about the upcoming biopic bringing the early days of beloved chef Anthony Bourdain to life. Plus, Melissa Garcia is back with "Shop this List" to help you get ready for back-to-school season. And, catching up with Keke Palmer about her new full-length audio project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Thanks to online booking platforms, the way we make reservations has changed — but a table at a hot restaurant on a Friday night is still a valuable commodity. Zachary Crockett books a four-top for 7 p.m. This episode was originally published on August 11th, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do you do when purchasing a property that is already a short-term rental? In this second episode of the short and sweet summer series, I'm sharing my recommendations for taking over an existing listing and what we've previously done in this situation. Time-stamps:The surprise booking on closing day (1:10)Allow the previously booked reservations to continue (2:13)Cancel the previous reservations and send them your link to re-book (3:23)Cancel the previous and start completely fresh (4:32)20% off your annual subscription of Lodgify (4:43)Another solution through our property management system (5:55)Mentioned in This Episode:Use code “bmpod20” 20% off your annual subscription of Lodgify: brandandmarket.co/lodgifyConnect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/scheduling
Welcome back to Kiefer Than Therapy, where a happily married couple proves every week that the biggest courtroom drama isn't at the courthouse... it's in the kitchen.This week, Disney scores a legal win over a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 fight, reminding us that the "Happiest Place on Earth" apparently still requires attorneys on standby. Mickey may smile for the pictures, but don't mistake him for someone who won't see you in court.Then we tackle one of the greatest marital debates of all time: Who actually knows how to load a dishwasher... the husband or the wife? Is there really a right way, or is everyone just one coffee mug away from filing for divorce? Prepare for a heated discussion that has probably ended more marriages than fantasy football.Next, vacation planning has officially lost its mind. Some beaches are now letting people pay weeks in advance to reserve a spot on the sand. That's right—you can now make dinner reservations, flight reservations, hotel reservations... and apparently reservations for a 6-by-6 patch of hot sand next to a guy playing Baby Shark on a Bluetooth speaker.As a married couple, we do what every married couple does best: disagree, interrupt each other, and somehow still end the show laughing.So grab your spouse, load the dishwasher however you think is correct (you're probably wrong), and join us for another episode proving marriage is easier than understanding Disney lawyers... but only by a little.
In this episode, we discuss how various institutions in Massachusetts are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. We speak with Angela Tate, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History, to discuss their exhibit, "Black Voices of the Revolution." We then travel to Concord, MA to visit the Old Manse and learn about the house that experienced two revolutions in American history from Property Manager with the Trustees of Reservations, Rachael Robinson. Back at the MHS, we examine our own exhibit titled "Declaring Independence" with Brandon McGrath-Neely, Library Assistant at the MHS. Learn more about episode objects here: https://www.masshist.org/podcast/season-5-episode-7-Commemorating-American-Revolution Email us at podcast@masshist.org. Episode Special Guests: Angela T. Tate is Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket. A historian, curator, and writer, her work explores Black history, public memory, and the stories communities tell about themselves across generations. Rachael Robinson has been Property Manager of the Old Manse and Fruitlands since summer 2025. She has a BA and MLitt in the field of archaeology from the University's of Bristol and Glasgow, respectively, and she has worked in museums for over 20 years. Brandon McGrath-Neely is a Library Assistant at the Massachusetts Historical Society. This episode uses materials from: Cloudbank by Podington Bear (Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported) Psychic by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk) Curious Nature by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk)
In this episode, we turn to your comments to cover three polarizing issues and try to find some common ground. Should campers be penalized for reserving public campground sites they don't use? Should RV parks let long-term transient workers for AI data centers take over? Should RVers leave lights on all night? *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/418 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism
What really goes on at a Texas state park campground? In this episode of RV Small Talk, we sit down with April and Katie from Texas Parks and Wildlife to uncover the programs, services and behind-the-scenes work that many campers never realize are available. We talk about how to choose the best campsite, what to do when a campground appears fully booked, when canceled or no-show sites may become available and why weekend reservations should be made early. We also cover campsite hookups, waterfront camping, boat parking and the differences between quiet, shaded sites and sunny campsites that work better for RV solar. You will also learn about free activities offered at many Texas state parks, including fishing lessons, kayaking, archery, air rifles, guided hikes and massive astronomy events featuring professional telescopes. Plus, April and Katie explain the conservation work happening behind the scenes to protect shorelines, wildlife and natural areas. Whether you are planning your first camping trip, searching for the perfect RV campsite or wondering what Texas state parks have to offer beyond hiking and camping, this episode is packed with helpful campground tips.
Hawaii's Best - Guide to Travel Tips, Vacation, and Local Business in Hawaii
Is July actually a good time to visit Hawaii, or will the crowds and prices ruin your trip?If you're weighing a July trip, the weather works in your favor, but timing your booking and picking the right island makes all the difference.
6.26.26, Chris Russell from the Chris Russell Show joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to defend his stance on not wanting any parts of Brandon Aiyuk on the Commanders due to his recent antics.