Podcast appearances and mentions of River Street

Five years! The Geeks celebrate their fifth year of podcasting with...all the usual stuff! Reviews of Ascension, The Orville, 1953's 99 River Street and a Top 3 featuring comics characters that would make good horror movie villains!Thanks for listening for five years and Keep on Geekin' On!Timestamps18:06 Top 3 Comics Characters That Would Make Good Horror Movie Villains36:04 Ascension Episode 246:46 The Orville Episode 356:29 99 River Street

Music is an enormous part of Austin's culture, so doesn't it seem obvious that Austin would help support the music industry and keep the culture alive? Nicole Kelpadlo, the interim director of the Red River Cultural District, says creating the district and building support has been challenging, but nothing's stopping them now. Plus, hear where in the district you can grab a late-night bowl of homemade pasta after you jam out to some metal, and why you need to mark your calendars for Free Week and Hot Summer Nights. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 13th episode: The Holdsworth Center Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Born in Savannah, Georgia, singer songwriter Carlos Battey, known as Jackie's Boy, first fell in love with music at the young age of ten. Early in his career Carlos Battey (Jackie's Boy) embarked upon his musical journey by singing on the piers of River Street in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia. He went on from there to write several #1 records, received four Grammy nominations, sold over 18 million albums, and won a Grammy in 2011 for Madonna's best remix recording “Revolver” featuring Lil Wayne. Jackie's Boy is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-platinum, Grammy Song-Winning Writer/ 4 Time Grammy Nominated Songwriter and ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Winner (2010 Best Remixed Recording Madonna “Revolver”) who has written hits for Madonna, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gil, Jay Sean, Becky G, Jake Miller, Bruno Mars, Flo-rida and Chris Brown. Nacido en Savannah, Georgia, el cantautor Carlos Battey, conocido como Jackie's Boy, se enamoró de la música a la temprana edad de diez años. Al comienzo de su carrera, Carlos Battey (Jackie's Boy) inició su camino musical cantando en los muelles de River Street en su ciudad natal, Savannah, Georgia. Ha escrito éxitos para Madonna, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gil, Jay Sean, Becky G, Jake Miller, Bruno Mars, Flo-rida y Chris Brown.A partir de ahí, éxitos que llegaron al puesto #1, recibió cuatro nominaciones al Grammy, vendió más de 18 millones de álbumes y ganó un Grammy en 2011 por la mejor grabación remix de Madonna, "Revolver", con la participación de Lil Wayne. Invitado: Carlos Batey "Los" @JackiesBoy Productor Ejecutivo y Host: Jafet Santiago Productor: Leroy E. Santiago Editor: Alejandro Luces y Cámaras: James Lynn Una producción de Sparkof Studios para Sparkof TV www.sparkof.com Derechos reservados Sparkof Media LLC y Sparkof Entertainment Group Corp 2024

flowersatherfeet is a promising new shoegaze band from Chicago. How new? They've been together for roughly four months. We're on the ground floor here. Ivory, Robert and Tim from the band join me at River Street Tavern in East Dundee (102 N. River St.) for a fun episode that kicks off with an in-car, acoustic performance of their new single “Tempted” (out on 9/13/24). From there, we dive into the River Street Tavern menu. The friendly team at the restaurant loaded us up with amazing items from their menu, including (but not limited to) the Curd Cobain burger, Disco Fries, Pub Chicken, Cheese Curds, Chicken Bites, Turkey Club, and Buffalo Mac & Cheese. The food was absolutely delicious, and we loved being able to share it as we talked about the band. flowersatherfeet makes their live debut on Saturday, September 14, opening for ONELIFE at Cobra Lounge! Make a point of getting there early! ## Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation. A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use. Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules. Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tamara for an interview with Jason Bible, an Americana and rock singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He began performing and recording music in the 90s - singing and playing guitar and harmonica. He left Texas and moved to Savannah in 2001 (due to a "banking issue"), and immediately began playing multiple shows a night, focusing on bars on River Street, and eventually out on the islands. In 2005 he formed the band The Train Wrecks, who are still going strong today. Nowadays you can catch Jason playing solo, with The Train Wrecks, *and*, recently, out playing Nirvana covers with his teenage son Jack.   Check out Jason's music and follow him here for concert and album news: https://www.instagram.com/jasonbiblemusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UXKMDrq24J2TJIJi4DJAN  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7NvBK95xe8bPrdmvtW_IA   Topics in their chat include: How Jason started learning guitar and harmonica in HS, through private lessons focusing on early Dylan songs; playing solo both in indie coffee shops and in various Barnes & Nobles in Denton, TX during the heydey of the coffeehouse era; his recent gig opening for BB King's daughter and Stevie Ray Vaughan's nephew at Tybee Post Theatre; what does he mean by "leave sawdust on the stage?;" how his longtime band The Trainwrecks started, playing 3 gigs a night running around out on Tybee and Wilmington Island; how he and a co-writer have written 2 books, with a corresponding song per chapter, named for principles/tenets of Buddhism (contact Jason for these books); how difficult it is to find left-handed guitars and Jason's recommendations for where to buy them; the "Quarantine Concerts" Jason played during the pandemic; Jason's recent musical endeavor with his drummer son Jack, performing Nirvana covers around town for the past year, and the challenge of reenacting Kurt Cobain's screams; his karaoke song is "Roadhouse Blues;" and his upcoming projects: keep an eye on his IG about a new record and book coming out hopefully fall 2025, and about all of his upcoming gigs.   Tune in and get all the details!

Hear about a store in Troy that works to reduce environmental waste. Matt's Refillery offers many household and hygiene products, such as shampoo, dish-washing liquid, and lots more! You can purchase in whatever quantity wanted by filling a container (your own or one from the store). Matt Converse, the Refillery's owner and operator, also describes many other items available, including silicone ice cube trays, dryer balls, and even refillable water balloons! For more information, visit https://mattsrefillery.company.site/, find Matt's Refillery on Instagram, or stop by the store at 199 River Street in Troy. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

River Street Market is a collection of food and drink establishments on the first floor below the Troy City Hall. The Sanctuary for Independent Media's Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees visited the market to speak with the food vendors about their business and about what they offer to customers. In this interview Jalaya and Chris speak with Organa Juice Bar, Taco Libre, Pataconia, and The Breakfast Nook. Photo from @riverstreetmkt on instagram

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love in Savannah: How a Chance Meeting Sparked a Joint Passion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-in-savannah-how-a-chance-meeting-sparked-a-joint-passion Story Transcript:Hu: Savannah nyár közepén mindig tele van élettel.En: Savannah is always full of life in the middle of summer.Hu: A River Street vibrálóan eleven a kávézók és boltok sorával.En: River Street is vibrantly alive with its rows of cafés and shops.Hu: Egy ilyen kávézóban, a Corner Café-ben, találkozott először Zoltán és Eszter.En: It was in one such café, the Corner Café, where Zoltán and Eszter first met.Hu: Zoltán egy magyar férfi, aki a tech iparban dolgozik Savannah-ban.En: Zoltán is a Hungarian man working in the tech industry in Savannah.Hu: Szenvedélye a fényképezés volt.En: His passion was photography.Hu: Mindig a tökéletes pillanatot kereste.En: He was always looking for the perfect moment.Hu: Egy hétfő reggel lépett be a Corner Café-ba, hogy megigyon egy kávét és átnézze legújabb képeit.En: One Monday morning, he walked into the Corner Café to have a coffee and review his latest photos.Hu: Eszter, egy fiatal magyar-amerikai nő, szintén itt volt.En: Eszter, a young Hungarian-American woman, was also there.Hu: A helyi egyetemen tanult tengerbiológiát.En: She was studying marine biology at the local university.Hu: Szeretett új helyeket felfedezni Savannah-ban.En: She loved exploring new places in Savannah.Hu: Aznap reggel kutatási anyagokat tanulmányozott egy asztalnál.En: That morning, she was studying research materials at a table.Hu: Zoltán rendelt egy kávét és leült mellettük lévő asztalhoz.En: Zoltán ordered a coffee and sat at the table next to her.Hu: Amikor leejtette a fényképezőgépét, Eszter rákérdezett:- Szép kamera!En: When he dropped his camera, Eszter asked: - Nice camera!Hu: Foglalkozol fényképezéssel?En: Do you do photography?Hu: Zoltán mosolyogva válaszolt:- Igen, ez a szenvedélyem.En: Zoltán smiled and replied: - Yes, it's my passion.Hu: És te, mivel foglalkozol?En: And you, what do you do?Hu: - Tengerbiológiát tanulok.En: - I study marine biology.Hu: A helyi vizek élővilága érdekel – mondta Eszter.En: I'm interested in the local waters' wildlife – said Eszter.Hu: A beszélgetésük gyorsan folytatódott.En: Their conversation continued quickly.Hu: Zoltán elmesélte, hogy új fényképezési helyeket keres.En: Zoltán shared that he was looking for new photography spots.Hu: Eszter pedig elmondta, hogy kutatási anyagokat gyűjt a River Street környékén.En: Eszter mentioned that she was collecting research materials around the River Street area.Hu: Mindketten megértették, hogy időbe telik, amíg találkozásokra időt tudnak szánni.En: They both understood that it would take time to schedule meetings.Hu: De Eszter kíváncsi volt Zoltán munkájára és Zoltán is érdeklődött Eszter kutatásai iránt.En: But Eszter was curious about Zoltán's work, and Zoltán was also interested in Eszter's research.Hu: Egy nap Zoltán csatlakozott egy helyi fényképész csoporthoz.En: One day, Zoltán joined a local photography group.Hu: Új inspirációt keresett.En: He was seeking new inspiration.Hu: Eszter pedig úgy döntött, hogy a város történelmi részeit fedezi fel.En: Eszter decided to explore the historical parts of the city.Hu: Így találkozhattak a River Street különböző pontjain.En: That's how they could meet at various points along River Street.Hu: A találkozások azonban mindig rövidek voltak.En: However, their meetings were always brief.Hu: Mindketten elfoglaltak voltak.En: Both were busy.Hu: De egyszer mindketten jelentkeztek egy környezetvédelmi tisztító akcióra a Savannah folyó mentén.En: But once, they both signed up for an environmental cleanup event along the Savannah River.Hu: Aznap, miközben együtt szedték a szemetet, észrevették, hogy sok közös értékük van.En: That day, while picking up litter together, they noticed they had many values in common.Hu: Mindketten tisztelték a természetet és szerettek volna valami jót tenni érte.En: They both respected nature and wanted to do something good for it.Hu: Zoltán megörökítette a pillanatot a fényképezőgépével, és Eszter megosztotta kutatási eredményeit Zoltánnal.En: Zoltán captured the moment with his camera, and Eszter shared her research findings with Zoltán.Hu: Eldöntötték, hogy közös projektbe kezdenek.En: They decided to start a joint project.Hu: Zoltán fotókkal dokumentálta Eszter kutatásait a helyi élővilágról.En: Zoltán documented Eszter's research on the local wildlife with his photos.Hu: Egyikük sem gondolta, hogy a munkájuk lesz az alapja egy új kapcsolatnak.En: Neither of them imagined that their work would be the foundation of a new relationship.Hu: Zoltán nyitottabbá vált arra, hogy összekapcsolja személyes és szakmai életét.En: Zoltán became more open to connecting his personal and professional life.Hu: Eszter megtanulta, hogy az együttműködés boldogabbá és hatékonyabbá teszi a munkát.En: Eszter learned that collaboration makes work happier and more effective.Hu: Együttérzőbbé és boldogabbá váltak.En: They became more compassionate and happier.Hu: A közös projektjük során pedig mélyebb kapcsolatot alakítottak ki egymással.En: During their joint project, they developed a deeper connection with each other.Hu: A River Street továbbra is ugyanabban a nyüzsgő városrészben maradt.En: River Street remained the same bustling part of the city.Hu: De Zoltán és Eszter számára ez lett a hely, ahol szerelmük és közös munkájuk kezdődött.En: But for Zoltán and Eszter, it became the place where their love and joint work began.Hu: Találtak egyensúlyt az életükben, és együtt néztek előre egy fényesebb jövő felé.En: They found balance in their lives and looked forward to a brighter future together.Hu: A nyár végére Zoltán és Eszter nemcsak munkatársak, hanem partnerek is lettek az életben.En: By the end of summer, Zoltán and Eszter became not just colleagues but partners in life. Vocabulary Words:vibrantly: vibrálóanmoment: pillanatmarine: tengerwildlife: élővilágshared: megosztottabrief: rövidspotted: észrevettékcleanup: tisztító akciólitter: szemétvalues: értékekrespect: tiszteletdocumented: dokumentáltafoundation: alapjacollaboration: együttműködéshappier: boldogabbcompassionate: együttérzőbustling: nyüzsgőbalance: egyensúlybrighter: fényesebbpassion: szenvedélyreview: átnézzeresearch: kutatáscollecting: gyűjtinspiration: inspirációhistorical: történelmivarious: különbözőjoined: csatlakozottnoticed: észrevettékfindings: eredményeitrelationship: kapcsolat

Fluent Fiction - French: Bridging Cultures: Luc's Stylish Journey in Savannah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/bridging-cultures-lucs-stylish-journey-in-savannah Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le soleil éclatant de Savannah, Luc se promenait sur River Street.En: Under the brilliant sun of Savannah, Luc strolled along River Street.Fr: Il aimait l'énergie de cette ville, mais aujourd'hui il avait une mission spéciale. Trouver des vêtements d'été parfaits.En: He loved the energy of this city, but today he had a special mission: to find the perfect summer clothes.Fr: La chaleur du Sud américain lui rappelait ses vacances d'enfance dans le sud de la France, mais la mode était très différente ici.En: The American South's heat reminded him of his childhood vacations in southern France, but the fashion here was very different.Fr: Il entra dans une boutique charmante, éclairée par le soleil.En: He entered a charming shop, lit by the sunlight.Fr: Les couleurs vives des vêtements étaient un vrai régal pour les yeux.En: The bright colors of the clothes were a real feast for the eyes.Fr: Derrière le comptoir, Camille souriait.En: Behind the counter, Camille smiled.Fr: Elle aimait aider ses clients à trouver le style parfait.En: She loved helping her customers find the perfect style.Fr: «Bonjour! Je m'appelle Luc,» dit-il avec un accent français.En: "Hello! My name is Luc," he said with a French accent.Fr: «Enchantée, Luc. Je suis Camille. Comment puis-je t'aider aujourd'hui?» répondit-elle chaleureusement.En: "Nice to meet you, Luc. I'm Camille. How can I help you today?" she replied warmly.Fr: «Je cherche des vêtements d'été. Quelque chose qui me fait sentir à la fois chez moi et en France,» expliqua Luc.En: "I'm looking for summer clothes. Something that makes me feel at home yet French," Luc explained.Fr: Camille comprit tout de suite.En: Camille understood right away.Fr: Elle adorait relever ce genre de défi.En: She loved this kind of challenge.Fr: «Suivez-moi,» dit-elle en l'emmenant vers un coin de la boutique.En: "Follow me," she said, leading him to a corner of the shop.Fr: Luc regardait autour de lui.En: Luc looked around.Fr: Il y avait des chemises légères aux motifs floraux, des robes colorées et des pantalons en lin.En: There were light shirts with floral patterns, colorful dresses, and linen pants.Fr: Mais rien ne semblait vraiment refléter son style français, élégant et simple.En: But nothing really seemed to reflect his French, elegant, and simple style.Fr: Camille sortit plusieurs vêtements.En: Camille pulled out several clothes.Fr: «Et ça? C'est un bon mélange entre l'élégance française et le charme du Sud,» suggéra-t-elle en montrant une belle chemise en lin bleu clair et un pantalon beige.En: "How about this? It's a good mix between French elegance and Southern charm," she suggested, showing a beautiful light-blue linen shirt and beige pants.Fr: Luc les essaya, mais fronça les sourcils.En: Luc tried them on but frowned.Fr: «C'est joli, mais ce n'est pas tout à fait moi,» dit-il.En: "It's nice, but it's not quite me," he said.Fr: Après plusieurs essais, Luc semblait découragé.En: After several tries, Luc seemed discouraged.Fr: Camille réfléchit.En: Camille thought for a moment.Fr: Puis elle eut une idée.En: Then she had an idea.Fr: Elle prit un pantalon blanc parfaitement coupé et une chemise à fines rayures marines.En: She took out a perfectly tailored pair of white pants and a shirt with fine navy stripes.Fr: «Et maintenant? Essaie ces pièces ensemble.»En: "How about now? Try these together."Fr: Luc alla dans la cabine.En: Luc went into the fitting room.Fr: Quand il sortit, il se regarda dans le miroir.En: When he came out, he looked at himself in the mirror.Fr: Le pantalon blanc et la chemise étaient parfaits.En: The white pants and the shirt were perfect.Fr: C'était une combinaison parfaite de l'élégance française et du style décontracté de Savannah.En: It was a perfect blend of French elegance and Savannah's casual style.Fr: Camille sourit.En: Camille smiled.Fr: «C'est parfait! Mais...» Elle hésita.En: "It's perfect! But..." She hesitated.Fr: «C'est la tenue la plus chère de la boutique.»En: "It's the most expensive outfit in the shop."Fr: Luc regarda l'étiquette.En: Luc looked at the tag.Fr: Effectivement, c'était cher.En: Indeed, it was pricey.Fr: Il réfléchit un moment.En: He thought for a moment.Fr: Ce vêtement représentait plus qu'un choix de mode.En: This outfit represented more than just a fashion choice.Fr: C'était un symbole de son integration dans une nouvelle culture.En: It was a symbol of his integration into a new culture.Fr: Il prit une décision.En: He made a decision.Fr: «Je vais le prendre,» dit-il avec confiance.En: "I'll take it," he said confidently.Fr: En quittant la boutique, Luc sentit une nouvelle énergie.En: As he left the shop, Luc felt a new energy.Fr: Il se sentait enfin chez lui à Savannah, tout en restant fidèle à ses racines françaises.En: He finally felt at home in Savannah, while staying true to his French roots.Fr: Cette journée de shopping avait transformé son regard sur les deux cultures, créant un pont élégant entre son passé et son présent.En: This shopping day had transformed his outlook on both cultures, creating an elegant bridge between his past and his present.Fr: Et avec cet achat, Luc comprenait que s'ouvrir à de nouvelles expériences pouvait mener à de belles surprises.En: And with this purchase, Luc understood that opening himself to new experiences could lead to beautiful surprises. Vocabulary Words:brilliant: éclatantto stroll: se promenerclothing: les vêtementsthe heat: la chaleurthe childhood: l'enfancethe fashion: la modecharming: charmantthe sunlight: le soleilfeast for the eyes: un régal pour les yeuxto smile: sourirethe customer: le clientthe style: le styleto reply: répondrewarmly: chaleureusementthe challenge: le défithe corner: le coinfloral patterns: les motifs florauxtailored: coupéfit room: la cabinethe mirror: le miroirwhite pants: le pantalon blancfine stripes: les fines rayuresto frown: froncer les sourcilsdiscouraged: découragéthe tag: l'étiquetteexpensive: cherintegration: l'intégrationnew experiences: les nouvelles expériencesthe past: le passéthe present: le présent

Many areas of Boise have a rich history, but one in particular has a very important story.

9th Annual Coffeeville Day will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Thornton Park (Pugh Lane Road in Coffeeville). Line up at 10:30 a.m. There will be floats, ATVs, horses and more. Route starts at Coffeeville High School down through River Street leading to Thornton Park. The Grove Hill Farmer's Market will begin on Thursday, May 30 and will take place each Thursday. It starts at 2 p.m. and runs until vendors leave. The market is located on the corner of Cobb Street and Highway 295, across from the Clarke County Museum. Social assistance at Salvation...Article Link

Join Tamara and David for an interview with Stephen Kasun, who moved to Savannah and began working in the City Market studios back in 2009, and now has two ground-floor studios/gallery spaces. Before that he went to art school at Memphis College of Art, and then University of Cincinnati, and then sold his work in art fairs for years. Lately painting with acrylic paint and a palette knife, Stephen says: "My subject matter can be anything--as long as it's about mood and light. My direct, deliberate approach requires a lot of pre-mixing my colors and doing most of the "thinking" on my mixing plate. Each paint stroke is carefully considered beforehand."  Check out Stephen's work and follow him here:  https://www.kasunstudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kasunart/   Topics in their chat include: His switch from oil paint to acrylic 10 years ago and the experimental nature of acrylics; how both pig bladders and earwax (!) have figured into creating paint through the centuries; falling in love with Savannah and City Market back in the 1990s; his recommendation to young artists starting out; the time he lost an entire wall full of paintings into the Savannah River because of a gust of wind during a River Street art fair; how does one pronounce the word "scourge?"; the benefits of selling art through a gallery even though they're taking a commission; is a palette knife the Ferrari of painting materials?; the requirement when you have a ground floor space in City Market to staff/open your studio 7 days a week, but the tradeoff of how high your sales are; the specific qualities of acrylic paint that allow Stephen to be a "mad scientist" and do experiments with air brushing, mediums, etc; Stephen's bespoke palette knives (!); how the Six Pence phone booth is a "gift to artists;" and his upcoming work hopefully to be based on his new drone photography hobby. Tune in and get all the details!

Wisconsin Farmers Union is renovating a historic building in downtown Chippewa Falls. It'll not only be their new headquarters, but a community space. The 128 W. River Street building is adjacent to the Spring Street building that has housed WFU's headquarters since the 1940s. WFU purchased the 45,000-square-foot building a few years ago. The organization plans to turn the stately brick building into a downtown destination, featuring a food hall, meeting spaces, and apartments. Executive Director Julie Bomar says the first floor won't house just any food hall — this one will support WFU. Food vendors will be required to become WFU members and purchase 15 percent of their goods from WFU members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dans ce 1er épisode de la saison 2 de Chapitre 2, nous recevons Laure Rollier qui nous parle de ses passions et de sa prochaine sortie littéraire : 19 River Street à paraître aux éditions Récamier le 8 févier prochain.Pour en savoir un peu plus sur ce thriller psychologique et pour connaître un peu mieux son autrice, venez écouter cet épisode! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dr. Philip Mosley, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English & Comparative Literature at Penn State, speaking about his new study, "Telling of the Anthracite: A Pennsylvania Posthistory" issued by Oxford Southern/Sunbury Press. Dr. Mosley will receive the First Anthracite Heritage Book Award at the annual Msgr. John J. Curran Lecture at King's College in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7:00 at King's College in Burke Auditorium, 133 N. River Street. There is no admission charge. www.ahfdn.org/ www.sunburypress.com/

This week, the Buttonista proposes a new name for the Iowa Caucus, uses her platform to pitch another cult documentary on her listeners, and recaps a visit to The Clark Institute of Art to determine if it's worth the trip.EPISODE NOTES:Nobody Asked Me, But... (0:28)Google-ing how many days you've been alive (3:15)The very first time getting internet scammed (5:23)My culture is cults and that's just a fact (17:08)Roast or toast: Mean Girls the movie 2.0 (33:42)Mob Wife Winter (41:29)The Clark Art Institute: Is it worth it? (46:17)5 stars for Finn's at 40 River Street (59:00)The postal servicing is hiring...me?!?!?!?! (1:07:39)Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new Tuesday episode, and be a  mother freaking sweetie  and share this show with a friend!  Follow along with @buttonista on Instagram  for more clips, videos and more. #ThankGodItsTuesday #GiddyTheFUp

Feeling the wind in our hair and the buzz of New Year's still in our veins, Michael and I, Adam, couldn't be more thrilled to recount the festive fireworks that launched us into planning our most ambitious escapade yet: the Big Brag 2024 from Atlanta to Savannah. Franklin Johnson drops by with a cyclist's treasure map, tracing a route peppered with historical gems and Southern splendor, from Oglethorpe University's starting line to the cobblestones of River Street. We're calling all free spirits to join the Cycling Men of Leisure team, as we prep and plot every mile of our pedal-powered pilgrimage.Along the way, we're taking detours into the hearts of Georgia's quaint towns, where college quads and Hollywood tales abound. Oxford's academic charm gives way to Milledgeville's antebellum pride and the town's complicated embrace of the Rivian plant. We're not just pedaling across Georgia; we're savoring its eclectic beats, from the potential thrill of a Millageville concert to the traditional bandana earned after a grueling century ride. Hear about the nostalgic pull of Statesboro's blues and the growing pains of college towns, as we wheel from one local festival to the next.As the journey's end nears, the allure of Savannah's Spanish moss becomes irresistible. We'll trade in our bikes for a leisurely stroll down memory lane and through the city's historic squares. Every twist in the route unfolds a new chapter of camaraderie and discovery. So, grab your gear and sense of adventure as we share tales of the road, the intimate kinship amongst riders, and the sheer delight of cycling under Georgia's open sky. Join us, and let's make memories that will outlast even the sturdiest of bike frames.We announce YouTube and TicTok! We will be back Social MediaSupport the showEmbarking on a journey of camaraderie that spans years, Adam and Michael have cultivated a deep friendship rooted in their mutual passion for cycling. Through the twists and turns of life, these two friends have pedaled side by side, weaving a tapestry of shared experiences and good-natured teasing that only solidifies the authenticity of their bond. Their cycling escapades, filled with laughter and banter, are a testament to the enduring spirit of true friendship. Whether conquering challenging trails or coasting through scenic routes, Adam and Michael's adventures on two wheels are a testament to the joy found in the simple pleasures of life. If you're on the lookout for a podcast that captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of cycling, look no further. Join them on this audio journey, where they not only share captivating stories but also invite you to be a part of their cycling community. Get ready for a blend of fun tales, insightful discussions, and a genuine celebration of the joy that comes from embracing the open road on two wheels. This podcast is your ticket to an immersive and uplifting cycling-centric experience. and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/http...

Insurer has no Obligation to Pay More than an Aggregate Limit of Liability Post 4702 Denis Mucha sustained injuries after he was assaulted by employees at defendant MDF 92 River Street, LLC d/b/a Wild Moose Saloon and The Birch (MDF) (the bar) in Hoboken, New Jersey while a patron. Plaintiff Watford Specialty Insurance Company (Watford) insured MDF. Watford filed a declaratory judgment action seeking a declaration that its obligation to provide insurance coverage to MDF arising out of Mucha's lawsuit were satisfied under its endorsement for assault and battery claims, and Watford's $1,000,000 limit of liability had been exhausted. The Court of Appeal concluded that the trial court's decision was correct when if awarded Watford summary judgment. ZALMA OPINION Watford lived up to its mistake to insure the bar against assault and battery and paid out its policy limit of $1,000,000 to five different victims of the insured's bouncers. Adding insult to the injury, Mr. Mucha tried to get around the assault and battery limit by claiming he was wrongfully evicted from the premises to obtain access to a different policy limit. The trial failed since throwing him down a flight of stairs was a clear battery and fit within the limit. (c) 2023 Barry Zalma & ClaimSchool, Inc. Please tell your friends and colleagues about this blog and the videos and let them subscribe to the blog and the videos. Subscribe to my substack at https://barryzalma.substack.com/publish/post/107007808 Go to Newsbreak.com  https://www.newsbreak.com/@c/1653419?s=01 Go to the Insurance Claims Library – http://zalma.com/blog/insurance-claims-library. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barry-zalma/support

Discovering the Charm of Savannah: A Journey Beyond the Boring DriveThe anticipation of exploring the historic city of Savannah, Georgia, was dampened only by the seemingly endless two-hour drive to get there. Despite the mundane journey, the charm of this city was waiting to unfold, promising a day filled with delightful surprises.Forsyth Park: Where Spanish Moss Meets Farmers Market BlissUpon arriving, the weariness from the drive melted away as we stepped into Forsyth Park, a true gem of the city. Towering trees draped in Spanish moss created a serene atmosphere, casting a shade that invited us to explore further. The park is not just a feast for the eyes; it hosts a year-round farmers market that is nothing short of legendary.Strolling through the market, we were captivated by the vibrant stalls offering an array of fresh produce, and delectable treats. Unable to resist, we indulged in some mouthwatering delights that would later serve as delicious dinners.Oyster Delights on River StreetWith our energy replenished, we made our way to River Street, a bustling waterfront area known for its charming shops and eateries. Opting for an oyster bar, we dove into a plate of the freshest, tastiest oysters the region had to offer. The riverside ambiance added an extra layer of enjoyment as we savored each bite.Boardwalk Bliss and Christmas MagicPost-lunch, we ventured down to the boardwalk, where the atmosphere shifted from riverside charm to a festive winter wonderland. A visit to the beer garden allowed us to unwind and enjoy a variety of local brews, perfectly complementing the scenic surroundings.As we strolled through the outdoor Christmas shops, the air was filled with the infectious spirit of the holidays. The shops, adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, showcased unique gifts and souvenirs that made for excellent mementos of our day in Savannah.Heading Home with Hearts Full and Memories AbundantDespite the initially lackluster drive, our day in Savannah turned out to be a delightful adventure filled with culinary delights, scenic beauty, and the festive spirit of the season. The city's unique blend of history and modern charm left us with memories that transcended the monotony of the journey.In retrospect, our visit to Savannah was a reminder that sometimes the best experiences are found in unexpected places, and the journey, no matter how mundane, is often worth the destination.Teton sports affiliate linkProudly partnered with Teton Sports! As outdoor enthusiasts, we've tried numerous camping & hiking products, but none rival Teton's quality. Get 15% off your first order with code rvofthree.Email us your questions or comm"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." "(paid link)", "#ad", or "#CommissionsEarned" Teton sports affiliate link We are proud to have partnered with Teton Sport! As outdoor enthusiasts we have used many products for our camping and hiking needs. None have compared to the Teton Sport product line! Enjoy 15% off your first order of any Teton sport product by using our code rv_of_three Email us your questions or comments at: rvofthree@gmail.com Join our facebook group: “Healthy RV living, Working & Traveling” Want to help support our travels? View Our Amazon Wish List Follow us on Instagram: @Rv_Of_Three YouTube

We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.

July's special subject is a sampler of noirs by 1950s noir auteur Phil Karlson: Kansas City Confidential (1952), 99 River Street (1953), 5 Against the House (1955), and The Phenix City Story (1955). We discuss one-time Fox musicals leading man John Payne's transformation into the ideal shlubby, haunted noir protagonist, Karlson's take on the hysterical male trope, his use of violence, his delineation of the ideal woman, the progressive and reactionary tendencies in his movies, and the lies and authenticity of his arguable masterpiece, The Phenix City Story. And much more, of course! Read Gareth Hedges' thesis! Cinematic Memory and the Southern Imaginary: Crisis in the Deep South and The Phenix City Story Time Codes: 0h 00m 45s:    Brief introduction to Phil Karlson 0h 05m 45s:    KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL (1952) [dir. Phil Karlson] 0h 27m 44s:    99 RIVER STREET (1953) [dir. Phil Karlson] 0h 56m 42s:    FIVE AGAINST THE HOUSE (1955) [dir. Phil Karlson] 1h 19m 14s:    THE PHENIX CITY STORY (1955) [dir. Phil Karlson] +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

Episode 120 of The Popko Project Podcast features members of Succubus, a tribute to Incubus. Brought to you by Keller's Garden Center/Keller’s Lawn Care And Landscaping Services LLC, Ionic Development, The V-Spot Bar in Scranton, and Axelrad Screen Printing. Succubus will be performing their first live show this Friday, January 13th, at the River Street […]

From 1883 to about 1915, Gougar's Grove dominated the tourism industry in the Kankakee area. It was a beautifully wooded picnic area located about two miles upstream from Kankakee, just south of Baker's Creek. Gougar's Grove had several attractions to lure people in for miles around including a beach, shooting gallery, bowling alley, merry-go-round, dancing pavilion and more. The Grove was owned and operated by Captain William T. Gougar. Captain Cougar would shuttle people to his getaway grove on his steamboats, The Minnie Lillie and Margaret, starting at Schuyler Avenue and River Street in Kankakee. Jack Klasey of the Kankakee County Museum joins us on this episode of Kankakee Podcast to tell us all about Captain Billy and his Grove.   The 44th Annual Gallery of Trees is now open at the Kankakee County Museum until December 30th! Learn more at https://www.kankakeecountymuseum.com/.   Read Jack Klasey's weekly column in The Daily Journal: https://muckrack.com/jack-klasey/articles   Also on this episode is our latest installment of KCC Success Stories! This one features the Professor of Education at Kankakee Community College, Jessica Friedericks.      Please join Kankakee Podcast in donating to the KCC Foundation: https://foundation.kcc.edu/give/     Every donation helps a KCC student succeed.     Much Love, Jake LaMore   P.S. Support the podcast for as little as $1/month:  https://patron.podbean.com/kankakeepodcast

We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.

The plaza next to The Sanctuary for Independent Media on River Street has been transformed, and its new occupants serve Mediterranean cuisine. What's unique about this family-run restaurant with Turkish-Kurdish roots? Sina Basila Hickey went to the Mediterranean Grill Cuisine to find out.

Dave Reynolds, Associate Professor of Theatre, Department Chair & Production Director, and Jae Kraengel, Sophomore & Theatre Department PR Coordinator, speaking about the musical, "Miss You Like Hell," presented by the King's College Theatre Department November 10-19, 2022, at the George P. Maffei II Theatre, 133 N. River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Shows Nov 10-12 and 17-19 at 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm. www.kings.edu

Dave Reynolds, Associate Professor of Theatre, Department Chair & Production Director, & Jae Kraengel, Sophomore & Theatre Dept PR Coordinator, speaking about the musical, "Miss You Like Hell," to be presented November 10-19, 2022, by the King's Theatre Department at the George P. Maffei II Theatre, 133 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre. Shows Nov. 10-12 & 17-19 at 7:30 pm & Sunday, Nov 13 at 2:00 pm www.kings.edu

The bridge, located in Hyde Park's Cleary Square, was closed last May when inspectors found unsafe beams under the structure. WBZ's Chris Fama reports:

Good morning and happy Friday friends! We have an important community discussion this morning, leading into an equally important event this Sunday. Our guests today are Pastor John Bell of Wesley UMC in Aurora, IL, Pastor Eric Dorsey of @Community Christian Church & Pastor Patrick Fish of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Aurora IL. This Sunday they will host a Pre-Trial Fairness Townhall at Society 57 from 2 to 5 pm. Here's the news: - Court Based Rental Assistance is still available for those in a court eviction proceeding due to non-payment. The non-payment is conditioned on financial hardship due to the pandemic. Eligible applicants may qualify for up to $25,000 in emergency rental payments. This program is open to anyone in the state and is not conditioned by county. For more information call The Neighbor Project or City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center at (630) 906-9400 with any questions. #housing - Please share what's important to you on the Community Survey by the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and Dunham Foundation. This brief, anonymous survey will take you about 10 minutes and will help in our collective efforts to assess needs in our communty. The survey is available in english and spanish. To access the survey click this link: https://www.research.net/r/communityfoundationofthefoxrivervalleyanddunhamfoundation_community_survey - As mentioned, our Aurora City Council will vote on a new apartment development on the west side of the river, along River Street. With amenities and a variety of units the project will also include some ground-level shopping. Read the article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-riverview-st-1021-20221020-zws2aighzzcf7nikp7oya6rtru-story.html Be blessed and have a safe weekend! We will see you all Monday morning for more news and more Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #pretrialfairness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Click here if you're considering becoming a Parajunkie and want exclusive content from us! www.patreon.com/savannahunderground On this episode of The Most Haunted City on Earth, Madison and Chris answer YOUR questions! They discuss if there are really bodies in the walls on Factor's Walk, they talk about what can be a haunted vessel, and they answer the VERY important question... Can ghosts fart? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-taylor-timmons/support

We explore Boise's history of segregation through archeology.

Tony Brooks, Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society Director & Board Member of the Hollenback Cemetery Association, speaking about a walking tour that he will host on September 24, 2022, through the Hollenback Cemetery, 540 N. River Street in Wilkes-Barre at 11:00 am, exploring the life and times of veterans from the Revolutionary War to WWII. www.wbpreservation.org/

Good morning dear people! News, news, coffee and more news with the dynamic duo. We hope this Wednesday morning finds you all blessed and highly motivated. Here's the news: - Our friends of the Perch Place are hosting a Mindfulness Walk from 9 am to noon on Saturday, October 1st. This is to celebrate 5 years of business and will be a great day for families and children. You'll walk around Downtown Aurora doing a variety of fun and mindful activities. When you complete all the activities and turn in your card, you'll be entered to win a raffle basket! Plus, you'll enjoy coffee and refreshments, and you'll get a bag of goodies (including coupons from other local businesses) just for registering! Registration is $19 per adult. Children are free and do not need to register. (Children do not get a bag of goodies but do get a special kid activity card.) For more information and to register click this link: https://theperchplace.myshopify.com/products/5th-anniversary-mindfulness-walk - Saturday, September 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 am there will be a Kane County Expungement Clinic hosted by the office of the Kane County State's Attorney and the Kane County Circuit Clerk. Registration is required, this will take place at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. Staff from the circuit clerk's office will be on hand to answer questions and for assistance. For more information you can contact the office of the circuit clerk at the email and phone number listed on the flyer. - Wednesday, September 28th join our friends of DVA leadership & development training at The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange for a great event. A multi-generational conversation about trauma; Let's Talk About Mental Health & Wellness. This will be from 5 to 8 pm and will feature a book signing with Vee L. Harrison, the author of Hood Healing. Shouts to Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, get to know them at 64 S. River Street. Register for the event at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetfHjphSLnU5WeUlbxZ78YcwSVLNajSRfEmTRlOduBi7anbw/viewform We hope you enjoyed today's news! Buenos Días Aurora returns tomorrow with another great show so get ready. See you Friday! Subscribe to the show with this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning! It's Monday and we have a special episode for you today. Our guest is Mr. Jonny Feliz, also known as Talento Creations live in the studio. We'll be talking about art, life and being creative. Here's the news: - A clash of fashion and art; get ready for Rouse 3.0! This will take place at The Venue located in downtown Aurora (21 S. Broadway), Thursday September 22nd starting at 6 pm. This event will benefit both the Naperville and Aurora Alive Center locations. Tickets are available now, click this link to purchase and learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rouse-30-tickets-399317287757?fbclid=IwAR0taAF3_7n9t8x5fnwT2J7NqLt9X7O4HQ_sZp3Z6fTsMtti1cyjuJVZA_U - Marie Wilkinsons Food Pantry will once again host their Taco Tuesday Crawl September 20th, from 2 to 8 pm downtown Aurora at participating restaurants. There will be a limited amount of tickets sold and this event supports Hunger Action Month. Be sure to get your early bird tickets and scan the QR code on the flyer. Enjoy! - Wednesday, September 28th join our friends of DVA leadership & development training at Cotton Seed Creative Exchange for a great event. A multi-generational conversation about trauma; Let's Talk About Mental Health & Wellness. This will be from 5 to 8 pm and will feature a book signing with Vee L. Harrison, the author of Hood Healing. Shouts to Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, get to know them at 64 S. River Street. Register for the event at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetfHjphSLnU5WeUlbxZ78YcwSVLNajSRfEmTRlOduBi7anbw/viewform That's it for today ladies and gentlemen. Have a blessed and productive day and tune in to Buenos Dias Aurora tomorrow for more great news! Subscribe to the show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #monday #talentocreations --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning everyone! We hope you are all having a great Friday. Our guests today are CryBaby Cryer & Metal Mama of Aurora 88s Roller Derby live in the studio with us. We'll be talking skates, cool acronyms & much more! Here's the news: - The Adult Education Resource Fair will be taking place on September 19th & 20th (Monday & Tuesday) with 2 sessions. The first sessions will be from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm and 6 to 7:30 pm as well. The resource fair coincides with National Family Literacy Week, these events are free and open to the public! This will take place at Waubonsee Community College in downtown Aurora, on the 1st floor in room 160. There will be many great organizations there, see the flyer for more details! - Wednesday, September 28th join our friends of DVA leadership & development training at The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange for a great event. A multi-generational conversation about trauma; Let's Talk About Mental Health & Wellness. This will be from 5 to 8 pm and will feature a book signing with Vee L. Harrison, the author of Hood Healing. Shouts to Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, get to know them at 64 S. River Street. Register for the event at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetfHjphSLnU5WeUlbxZ78YcwSVLNajSRfEmTRlOduBi7anbw/viewform - Get ready for the What Matters event, taking place on September 29th beginning at 6 pm. This will be a photo and video contest for those with less than 2 years of experience, as well as a celebration of the work of Marshall Garcia. The event will be from 6 to 9 pm and will also feature guest speaker Todd Spencer. Bureau Gravity is located at 56 S. LaSalle street. Registration is required, to do so click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-matters-a-photo-video-contest-gallery-show-tickets-406428938897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb Ladies and gentlemen we hope you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend. We will see you back here Monday morning at 8 am for another great show. Subscribe to the show on YouTube with this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #comedy #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #friday #rollerderby #aurora88srollerderby --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

A conviction record can wreak wide and lasting damage upon people who have served out their sentence and rejoined society, permanently barring many from basic opportunities like stable jobs, trade licenses and safe housing. The Clean Slate Act, which passed the NY Senate last session but fell short in the Assembly, would change that. Lukee Forbes, Civil Rights Coordinator for the Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition, joins Hudson Mohawk Magazine co-hosts Sally Becker and Mark Dunlea to preview the Clean Slate Resolution being introduced at the Troy City Council meeting on September 8, 2022, with a request for a vote at the next meeting. The council meeting starts at 7:00 pm with a public forum; people turning out to support the resolution will gather at 6:00 pm, at City Hall, 433 River Street. The meeting will be hybrid in-person and online (Troy City Council YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/troycitycouncil). For more information, Clean Slate https://www.cleanslateny.org/; https://www.cleanslateny.org/take-action Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition https://www.hudsoncatskillhousing.org/ Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition Instagram https://instagram.com/hudsoncatskillhousing?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Scalpel, clamps, forceps, saw….  Grab your instruments and wash up because this can get dirty. This week we dissect honesty. Being honest with ourselves and with others. At the end of the day you are the one that controls you. At the end of the day you need to be your greatest advocate. While searching for your truth you may find opposing truths. Your values may be questioned and you may not like what you hear but there are solid truths that are based on facts. Heal and grow, Get to know yourself-What is your truth? Are you being honest with your self?  If your wish is for others to be more honest maybe the best way to handle it is by leading with example. Maybe by healing your wounds you may realize better ways to adapt and handle yourself. Realize the boundaries of your lane and know your limits. You are not the judge and jury on anyone else but yourself. Be respectful and be safe. Be open and be honest.  TPP Thanks for listening to Above Ground Podcast this week. Will and TPP are so grateful for the support. Please come visit us this Saturday August 27, 2022 at the Summer on Central Concert Series at 2:00pm. The event takes place in the parking lot of the Linda at 339 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206. This is the final week and is the Nippertown Final Four show.  Then Wednesday August 31st, 2022 AGP will be at the Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 For the Love of Steven a For the Lost benefit to raise awareness of International Overdose Awareness Day (#IOAD2022). Live music, raffles, awareness and remembrance. 6PM doors with a suggested $20 donation. Please come out and support this cause. See you there. Get well, be safe, stay Above...  

Police have arrested the suspect accused of fatally shooting a 24-year-old woman at a Chinatown bus stop. Authorities said 58-year-old Tony Johnson was brought into custody Tuesday morning and is being held on suspicion of murder and gun crimes. HPD said he was arrested in connection to a shooting that happened just after 11 p.m. Friday near the corner of Hotel Street and River Street. Police revealed Sunday the victim was alongside her husband when the couple got into an argument with an unidentified man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, August 5, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered a noontime rally supporting "Capital Roots Workers and their fight to unionize." The rally occurred at the Urban Grow Center at 594 River Street in Troy. The Service Employees International Union and local Capital Roots United sponsored the rally. In this part one Labor segment, you will hear the audio recording from the rally of various speakers on why they are protesting against management and a hostile work environment at Capital Roots.

On Friday, August 5, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered a noontime rally supporting "Capital Roots Workers and their fight to unionize." The rally occurred at the Urban Grow Center at 594 River Street in Troy. The Service Employees International Union and local Capital Roots United sponsored the rally. In this part two Labor segment, you will hear the audio recording from the rally of various speakers on why they are protesting against management and a hostile work environment at Capital Roots.

Idaho Matters takes a look inside of Erma Hayman House, a 115 year old single family home that is being preserved as a cultural site in Downtown Boise.

The ever-wonderful C.W. Blackwell joins us to discuss using fiction to cultivate empathy for societal issues, the crisis of homelessness in America, and various forms of writing self-care. We also discuss his new and upcoming works River Street Rhapsody and Song of the Red Squire. C.W. Blackwell is an American author from the Central Coast of California. His recent work has appeared with Down and Out Books, Shotgun Honey, Tough Magazine, and Fahrenheit Press. He has been a gas station pump jockey, a rock musician, and a crime analyst. He is a 2021 Derringer award winner. His debut poetry collection, River Street Rhapsody is currently available from Dead Fern Press. His fiction novellas Song of the Red Squire and Hard Mountain Clay are also forthcoming. Preorder Song of the Red Squire here, and check out his other work here. Want to submit your writing or be a guest editor? Email darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darkwaters/support

George Meyers was born and raised in Savannah. During his years as a business owner, George learned a lot about business and the inner workings of the business. Today he prides himself in helping new and existing entrepreneurs make educated decisions that will help their businesses be more successful. In years past George has owned and sold numerous personal properties that include commercial, residential, and investment. This personal, commercial, investment, and business experience helps him better understand his client's needs. Today George is a full-time professional Realtor and the founder and principal of Mia Madison Properties LLC. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, Realtors Commercial Alliance of Savannah/Hilton Past president of the Savannah Landlord and Real Estate Investors Association. Savannah, Georgia was the beneficiary of rapid growth in the first part of last year but settled into a more sustainable pace that we have become familiar within today's economy. That said, the city has undergone a considerable amount of growth in the past 18 months. Tourism, port activity, business services, and above all – the housing market –set the stage for above-average employment and economic growth. Today, George talks about investing in Savannah, Georgia: market trends, neighborhoods, price to rent ratio, economic drivers, geographic considerations, and more. Episode Links: https://www.miamadisonrealtygroup.com/george-meyers/  --- Transcript Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: Hey, everyone, welcome to another episode of the Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum and today I'm joined by George Meyers, who's our Roofstock certified agent out in the Savannah Georgia market and today George is gonna be talking to us about everything we need to know if we're considering investing out in that market. So let's get into it.   Everyone, just a quick shout out to the Rootstock Academy before we get started with the episode. Rootstock Academy is your one stop shop for real estate education, whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned investor, or just looking to learn more about real estate investing as a whole, we've got something for you. Over 50 hours of automated lecture access to one on one coaching private slack forums and more, come check us out a roofstockacademy.com. Look forward to seeing you in there. Happy investing.   George, what's going on, man. Thanks so much, take the time to hang out with me. I appreciate you coming on.   George: Michael, thanks for having me. I really appreciate you having me on.   Michael: Oh, of course. My pleasure, so right out the gates, give me your elevator sales pitch on why should people be investing in Savannah, Georgia?   George: Savannah is a man is one of the best markets are the best one. What we have in our areas is a lot of different drivers for investment. One would be military, we have a lot of military that come into the area which make our rental market really, really good. The great thing with that is it's a good economy and bad economy doesn't matter if we have a high economy or low economy we have renter's because of military. We also have a lot of manufacturing plants that produce no matter where there's a high income or low income situations. You know, for rentals, we also have the ports, we were one of the largest ports in the country, and we just deepened our harbors. So we're growing even more and they're saying that will probably be the number one in the next couple of years. Then you got other drivers around us a lot of colleges. So even in a bad economy or a good economy, everybody's going to school. So you got a lot of that going on around us we have some of the biggest colleges in the state here in our area. You know, the other thing that we have is a good amount of influx of people coming in that are transient. So if you want to do short term vacation rental with us, or if you want to do long term, we have a little bit of everything in order   Michael: Right on, well I'm so we can just call this episode a wrap and go home and you know, that's awesome, George. So let's definitely unpack a lot of what you just said. But I would first love if you could share with our listeners a little bit about who you are, where you come from, and what is it that you're doing in real estate.   George: Okay, so my name is George Meyers. I am the owner and a realtor at Lea Madison properties. Our company opened in 2002. It's named after my daughter's view as my youngest daughter, Madison's my oldest daughter. We're a full service brokerage. So we do a little bit of everything. We have commercial residential, we do property management, association management for commercial properties. And we have a high on investment department. So in our investment department, we do everything from single family to multifamily. You know, we've been doing it for so long that we work with a lot of subcontractors and stuff as well to help us be the industry. So we're here to help you through a little bit of everything that you can. So me personally, I was born and raised here in Savannah, Georgia. I'm 42 years old, a family man of three, an entrepreneur and a full time realtor he just loves it loves investing.   Michael: Right on and George, I'm always curious to know with a lot of our partner agents, do you invest yourself?   George: I do invest myself. So I'm short term vacation rental, I own commercial rentals, and long term, long term rentals as well.   Michael: Right on. Okay, well, here's a question for you. What do you say to the folks that think that having their property manager also own rentals, there's a conflict of interest there. Because if I own property and you own property, and we both got a vacancy, we all kind of know who's is probably going to get filled first.   George: Yeah, so we run into that question a lot. You know, in my case, I'm kind of like the Hair Club for Men. I'm not only the President, I'm also a client. So in my case, you know, there is no competition. And the reason there's no competition is because I placed my properties into a property management department, which as I'm the owner, yes, but I have a person who runs my company for me, because I'm a day to day Realtor in a day to day investor myself as well. But in that particular case, there is no priority for my property or another property. The other great thing is in the Savannah market, we are social and housing that industry comes through, I have to worry about my property before their property, because there's probably a waiting list. I mean, and to give you a good example. I mean, we had an announcement yesterday that Hyundai is going to come to you what we call our mega site, which is an industrial park that we have. It was built a number of years ago, and it's been filling up with some great manufacturers and some great warehousing facilities. but Hyundai has announced that they're gonna be coming in there in the coming months and they're saying I think they're gonna bring, like 1100 jobs to the area or something like that it could be a little job number. But the crazy thing is we don't have the housing for it. I mean, when it comes to both purchasing or renting, we were already in the shortage prior to that announcement and that's just one announcement of many that are coming to this area, I mean, Amazon's gonna be opening a facility. They're not calling an Amazon facility, but it is an Amazon facility that's opening in the area that does distribution, and a few other logistic companies are going to be opening that are large providers of employer. So when it comes down to that question, what I can say is, as I said a little while ago, I don't think there's any competition between my property or priority, because we don't have enough properties. I mean, if you were to go to our property management website, and even from the purchase side for investments, our struggle is inventory. I mean, we typically prior to prior to 2019, we average 30 properties on our website for rent, as good as availability. Okay, currently, we have five properties on the site at any given time, because we're renting them before people even walk out the door.   Michael: Oh, my gosh, that's wild. We've been hearing the same thing in so many markets throughout the country.   George: Yeah, it is. Wow, it is scary. I mean, you know, the funny thing is everybody in this market, and you've probably heard this from other realtors, everybody thinks that we're just getting rich right now we're making all this money. It's just amazing. Well, the fact of the matter is, I mean, I can be honest with you, I didn't want a business in the recession that I did now, because there was inventory. You know, now we're in a place where we're not selling as many properties I mean, yes, we're making a little bit more money, because the cost of homes are more so organically, you can sell a little bit less inventory, and still make just as much money. But the fact of the matter is, we're not we're not shooting over the moon, because we don't have the inventory to sell. I mean, if we did, and we'd be amazing, and we would all be absolutely rich as realtors, but most realtors are still probably about the same place, they are making a little bit more money, except for that one that top one percentile who who's doing, you know, a high volume of stuff.   Michael: Yeah, I wonder too, how many realtors decided to get their license during the pandemic, because they saw how frothy the market was and so there's all this new inventory of people fighting for the same number of deals.   George: It's absolutely crazy. I mean, I've got a couple of friends who own real estate companies and they also schools, you know, that do pre licensing to become realtors and they said they could probably add four or five more classes, it doesn't matter where they are, it doesn't matter if they're here, if they're in Charleston, if they're in Texas, or if they're in California, when I talk to these friends, they say I can add five more classes a month, and still not have enough to let people come in. You know, and I heard a statistic the other day that there were some there are some real estate markets where the associations and the MLS is are adding approximately 50 agents a month onto the roster. Now, of what I understand, I didn't get into the market until 2008. I started in the business in 2007, and was an investor prior to that, and I owned another business before I got into this and I was told that back then it was the same way that they had where they were adding tons and tons of people and then a recession occurred or they figured out they weren't going to make the money that they thought they were going to make and you just have a bunch of licensed individuals, but they're not good realtors and not to say they couldn't be good realtors, they're just not in it full time. They're doing it part time. They're working a full time job during the day, and then they're doing something else in the evening, which is real estate. It's their side hustle, I guess you would say.   Michael: Yeah, yeah. Okay, interesting. Well, George, you touched on it a little bit, as you were kind of gearing up and talking about the Savannah market. But who are some of the biggest employers, if someone is thinking about investing in the market? Who should they be looking to be kind of bolstering and supporting the economy?   George: Yeah, so we've got a number of large, large employers in the area. So first of all, we got the military and the government, as we talked about, you know, we have one of the largest air strips in the country. So that's Hunter Army Airfield, within close proximity, about 45 minutes from here in Huntsville, we have forged Stewart, which for Stewart is one of the major bases when most things start to occur for a war or something overseas, typically, everything starts to move first at Fort Stewart and Hunter before it does anywhere else in the country based on my experience over the years. So you got a lot of military there. You've also got a lot of government facilities and government civilian jobs that are supporting both of those bases and all the things going on.   So then, if you move on to the private sector, you've got Gulfstream so Gulfstream aerospace, which is owned by General Dynamics, we all know Gulfstream planes, we all wish we could afford one, especially when you live here, and you see him flying over every day in the drought biome, you know, so we got gold stream, their huge employer. The great thing about Gulfstream is over the last few years, they've started to bring a lot of their manufacturing of additional parts from their subcontractors in house. So they're doing a lot of that and a lot of expansion in our area. They've built I think two or three extra facilities at the airport over the last probably five to 10 years. So they've really increased employment, a lot of logistics and warehouse we've had the largest logistics and warehousing boom we've ever seen over the last three to four years, especially in the last few years. I mean, a lot of areas that were desolate country sides, and down two lane highways are now six, four and six lane highways and now on both sides of those roads, where the train tracks on the other side is nothing but logistics warehouses, and I'm talking massive logistics warehouses, hundreds and hundreds of 1000s of square feet of logistics warehousing, laid out in yards in the same way. So a lot of truck drivers, you know, a lot of people working within these within these facilities to do all the different things and as you can imagine, by building those facilities, you've got construction companies that have been popping up everywhere, they're doing all of the infrastructure, and that kind of stuff, then we go to the ports authority. So the ports authority, as I mentioned, at the beginning, were one of the largest ports in the country, I think we're either the second or first largest port on the East Coast. Actually, I think New York is right ahead of us still. But at that particular case, I think they just said they were gonna bring another 500 to 1000 jobs over the next year, just for the ports authority and what you have to realize that we've noticed there our research is over the last couple of years, what we started to see is the majority of people, even if they're going to buy a home, they come and rent for the first one to three years because they want to learn the city, they want to learn the market and the thing about our city is lots of places you have just the inner city itself. So for us, the majority of the stuff is going to be an outlying suburbs that are growing really quickly, like cooler, Port Wentworth, Reagan Gaiden and like, for example, cooler and cooler is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, by both population by economic standard, and by growth rate of pure property, meaning the property they're building for retail for warehousing and those kinds of things. So all of the surrounding cities that surround our city, they're all having growth troubles themselves. So what's happening is they're actually doing research and studies to figure out how they're going to control this growth to make sure that they don't outpace themselves, and they can support the infrastructure and everything that's coming on. All of those things bring us back to what we're here for is which is investing. I mean, it brings us back to where it's a very solid state for investors, because they can guarantee that they're gonna have tenants, even if it's for the short term, meaning one to three years.   Michael: That's incredible.   George: It is you know, and you have a bunch of other businesses and we could go on and on about a bunch of a bunch of other businesses that are in the area, large companies, large manufacturers, as I mentioned, we've got a mega site. We're, we're going to Tri County area, so not a tourist city here but a Tri County area, so Brian Chatham and Effingham counties are going to be the main focus of where the investors are going to want to look okay, and in this case is there's different types of properties we have depends on what you want to invest in how you want to invest what your rate of return is, or what you want your rate of return to be and those different properties are going to gonna be in those different areas. But each of those areas is growing at the same pace meaning that they're all putting in logistics and all putting in manufacturing but some of the major manufacturing Daniel defenses in our area Daniel offense if you don't know who they are, they're a gun in arms manufacturer. They do a lot of the military stuff they're nationally known. I would say they're probably the Remington of today's world. You know everybody wants one of their guns. You know you've got Kia who is moving in which is Hyundai, like as I mentioned earlier, Hyundai is doing a subsidiary there begin to build a Kia Evie vehicle here is was what I read. Okay, got Kita you got Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi a few years ago and I say a few years ago, time flies probably five or six years ago, they opened a generator plant here. So they build a generator motors here on site at the mega site and then there's a couple of other manufacturers that are right outside of the city like arm, or a foul. If you don't know where a file is oral file makes any of the stickers that you see lots of times if you see a vehicle, it's been wrapped, or if you see stickers on the front of a retail store, that material that they use to make that is produced very largely here at one of our facilities. So those are just a handful of companies. Like I said I could go on and on and on about who else could support the economy.   Michael: How great Well George, let's do this. Let's pull up a map of Savannah, Pierre, if you want to give us a hand with that, and I would love if you could kind of take us on a tour around the market as a whole and give folks some insights into some neighborhoods that you're really excited about.   George: So if we start your little column, you know, the downtown area is always great. You know, if we look at downtown Savannah, it's going to be broken into a couple of districts so we'll be looking at Savannah itself has resumed in here, you're gonna have the closer you get to the Savannah River, which is where the red dot if you see the red dot on the screen of the map. So right there appears got the browser you're gonna see or got the cursor, you're gonna see that's the Savannah River. So all of that area right there is going to be tourism. If you go a little bit to the left on my screen, you know, you'll see up the river you're gonna see all the ports and everything else. But in the lower section of that from the red dot, you're going to ended up in an area that's an historic district, the historic district runs to about from what we call Bay Street, which is the main road that runs through the city or River Street, which is where all the tourists want to go all the way back to somewhere around, I would say 37/3 victory. 37th is really probably the cut off of where you get into your historic district. But all the way back to victory is probably about what we would call it downtown and that area, what you're going to end up with is properties of all different genres. So you're going to end up with a lot of older properties, meaning that they were built as early as the 1890s and there is new as 2022. But there's a lot of historic property there and a lot of them will be redone. So what you're gonna run into in this area in the downtown area is you're gonna run into a weird situation and the weird situation being that there's not a good side of the street, or excuse me, a good side of the tracks on the bad side of the tracks, like lots of times you hear people say, I don't have an RC, there's a good side of the track and a bad side of track, once you run into in downtown Savannah is a good side of the street and a bad side of the street and the reason for that is because of the previous recession. In the previous recession, investors came in and we started to purchase a lot of streets and we were buying entire blocks at a time with multiple investors, then what occurred is the recession came and when the recession came, it left a lot of properties undone. It left half the blocks done or half the streets done and those kinds of things.   Okay, so that's why you end up with good sides of the streets, bad sides of the street, but now we're starting to see a lot of those properties picked up. The other thing you'll run into in downtown Savannah is a big mix of the type of properties, you're gonna run into anything from a single family bungalow, that's probably only several 100 square feet and depending on where it's located, it can be anywhere from, you know, $400,000, all the way down to $30,000. It just really depends on its location and proximity to the historic district or parks or, or areas that have grown and that kind of stuff. But then you'll run into things like quad plexus, or duplexes or large multifamily developments that were built, you know, sometime anywhere from probably the early 70s, maybe even the 60s, all the way into 2022. Okay, I'm the type of let's talk about for a minute, the type of tenant you're going to receive in this type of area, it's going to be a little of everything, it's really, really cool, what you're going to end up with this short term vacation rentals in this area. Now, what I will say is any investor looking for short term vacation rentals in this area, it can be very, very tricky and the tricky part of it is that we have a cap on the number and percentages based on which area they're in. Some of the areas may be called boards, some may be called districts, but depending on where they are in that district or in that ward, they are limited to a certain percentage. So we always want to check and make sure that we have the ability to be able to get them or certificate or transfer them or certificate otherwise they just purchased a property that can't be used for anything short term vacation rental. Okay. So that's one thing you're gonna run into is a lot of tourists, a lot of tourism students, there's a lot of students in this area. So you've probably heard of SCAD Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD is one of the largest art schools in the country. SCAD is based in Savannah. SCAD has redeveloped and owns a lot of downtown Savannah and without them a lot of downtown Savannah probably wouldn't be what it is today, because they've done a lot of redevelopment and a lot of restoration in that area. So you're gonna end up with a lot of students. The great thing about SCAD students is they come from all over the world. It's not a situation where you know, a lot of schools you run into and you see around the country, as I've talked to people is a lot of these people come from, let's just say Wyoming to go to school here. Now, you're gonna run into people from China, you're gonna run into people from England, you're gonna run to people from Amsterdam, you're gonna run into people from States where I which is right outside Savannah, so it's just a big poll of people into this area and they too, are also a big a big employer in our area, not just an employer directly, but they also employ a lot of subcontractors, who then then create jobs as well.   So you're gonna get those people, young professionals, young professionals love to be in downtown Savannah over the past five years, young professionals that flocked from all over the country, especially during COVID to work remotely in our area, because one of the great things, you can walk us anywhere downtown with an open container. As long as you're not driving. We're one of I think three cities in the country that allows you to walk out of a bar, and you can have a beer can in your hand and when you do as long as you put it in a cup, you can walk with an open container. So everybody loves us for that. Some people judge us for that, but some people love us for that. So you're gonna run into young professionals, you're gonna run into families because there are still a lot of families who live in the downtown area, and that kind of stuff and then as far as income levels, you're gonna go for everything from low income all the way to high income. You're gonna get everything from high income mansion homes, all the way down to subsidized housing and low income section eight housing. So downtown Savannah has got a plethora. The city has done very well and is working very well with investors to be able to make all of these areas and festival investor friendly. There's even been some tax incentives depending on where you are and what you're doing and the city has also been really good about keeping a mix and what I mean by that is they even offered some pro grants to where they can keep families and individuals in the downtown area by giving down payment assistance.   Okay, Pierre, if you zoom out a little bit more for me, if you come to the south side go further away from the from the downtown. If you come to the south side, what you'll do on the map is you'll kind of cross over victory drive, and you'll come into an area which we'll call Midtown, Midtown is going to be congregated, largely Park, the houses typically run anywhere from the 1930s up until there's some homes that were built in the last couple of years. In the Midtown area, great investment area, you're gonna pay a little bit more money for the homes. Those homes are typically pretty well maintained. These are going to be what I call porch neighborhoods, porch neighborhoods, meaning that they all have front porches, the neighbors still sit on the front porch and talk to you next door. They're very, they're the epitome of the Southern home in my opinion, a lot of these homes are probably three to four bedroom bungalows, maybe even down to two bedroom bungalows, there will be some mix in me there's duplexes and quad plexus that are mixed into this middle midtown area, a lot to do a lot of activities, there's a big park in that area, which is called Delphin Park, you're going to end up with good shopping, you know, you're gonna end up with our ball filters there. I don't know if you've heard of Savannah, bananas, but everybody across the country has been talking about them. Grayson Stadium, which is one of the oldest stadiums in the country, is one of our ball stadiums and that's where they play at and that's in Midtown, all walking distance from a lot of these Midtown locations. There again, really good for investors. The great thing about investing in these Midtown homes is that the draw on the is how cute they are. They've got a really good cute walking and look. So every investor, if they if they buy one of these properties with these front porches and they maintain them, they do a good job with them. Just a drive by they want it no questions asked. You know, there's a lot of there's a lot of character to these homes, as you see. I mean, there's a lot of characters, you look at a lot of these homes going through this area.   Michael: And George, before we move on just curious, what would a three, two kind of run of the mill three two in Midtown costs and what would you think of it rent for?   George: So it depends on it depends on what part of town you're in. But let's just say you're in, let's just say the Ardsley park or a park side, which are two neighborhoods in that area. If you were in Parkside, right now, a three two is probably going to cost you somewhere in the mid three, rents are going to be somewhere probably anywhere from about 2000 to as high as probably $3,200 a month. Depending on the upgrades you have on the home and everything else. The one issue that we've seen in the Savannah area is because we have so many tenants in place already, and they can't find places to go, they're holding the rents down a little bit. So the one thing that I want to really explain here is using I don't want to pick on anybody particular but we all go to certain, you know websites, we're going to go to a Zillow or HotPads, or something like that and I'm not picking on Zillow, I'm not picking on HotPads, because we understand how they get their data and algorithm they use and it kind of makes sense. But at the same time, when you're in a place like Midtown, the issue runs into that you could have a two bedroom, one bath next to a four bedroom, four bath and so those two don't compare. So when you see one rent for 2001 rent for 4000, the system gets thrown off. So as an investor listening to this podcast, what I want you to do is don't trust what you're finding online, I want you to pick up the phone and call me call my team. You know, and if you if you don't take that route, the call me or my team or the Roofstock team, then call somebody who's a professional who can truly tell you what's going on. Because what I can tell you is that a lot of the rents are staying stagnant to the lower prices. Because the landlord's we don't have like New York, they got price, you know, I don't know what they call it rent protection is what I'll call it, I forgot what it's actually called. But we don't have that here, we're not held to we have to charge a certain amount of rent, we can't raise a certain amount. But a lot of landlords, they bought the homes a lot cheaper, they bought the homes in 2008, nine and 10 when the homes were 50-60-70-80 $150,000. So they can charge a lot less rent and they've got quality tenants who are there. So watching that tenant out to raise the rent at 3000 and get a tenant who may not be there as long as this tenant is going to stay there losing that longevity and guarantee. So what you run into is when you go into some of these websites, they're still showing what I'll call 2018 and 2019 rent numbers. Whereas if you're buying a property that someone's moving out of, and we ended up buying the property as an investor for you as your investment real estate company, and through Roofstock, we are then going to raise those prices anywhere from probably 100 to $1,000, depending on the property. You know, and we have this issue on a call to issue. We had this conversation in this scenario with one of the investors who we started working with last week the rootstock. They call it and said hey, can you give me some information? I don't think your numbers accurate I think that in this particular property, what I'm looking at online, is the rents going to be 1500 to 2000. But you're telling me that on this property, it's going to be 2000 to 3000. So why is the number such a far swing, and the swing was exactly that this particular property that they were looking at was already under contract, unfortunately. But in that particular case, what it was is, there was a person who lived in the house for seven and a half years, that landlord decided that I wasn't going to rent the property again, because I had so much equity from buying it in 2008, or nine, that I'm going to cash out on my equity, and the next investor, whoever purchases that if it's not a family, what are they going to do, they're going to raise the price or market rent, you know. So you're going to want to talk with a good property manager, a good realtor like ourselves and the Roofstock team, so that we can really get you the true numbers in a market. So don't take the face value of what you're seeing online for what the market is truly doing. Let us know, let us help you through it. There's no additional cost for us to do that. That's what we're here for. That's what Roofstock here for and that's what all of our teams are here to kind of do and push you through.   Michael: That's such a great tip and something that I'm always encouraging folks to do, that are in our academy is hey, go talk to the people that are actually doing it. Zillow is a machine, it's a computer, they're not the ones actually listing the homes and renting the home, so I love it.   George: If you're in a neighborhood where all the homes are exactly the same and I want every investor to keep this in mind and even some realtors I mean even some realtors, you're like we were talking about earlier getting in. I hope that there's some realtors that are listening to this and they're taking the information that you're giving them, and the information that we're giving them and they're growing their business with it. But when you run into a situation where there's a neighborhood that's brand new, or 10 or 15 years old, and every home was built almost the same, there was only three four plans. The square footage only varies by a couple 100 square feet, the beds and baths don't vary at all, then yeah, the Zillow or any other company use using an algorithm or an AI system is going to be absolutely the cry, right. But when you put them into a downtown area or a midtown or an older neighborhood area where they're building new neighborhoods next to old neighborhoods, and new homes next to older homes or apartments, or there's condos right next to residential, single family detached, the problem you run into is the numbers get so skewed. I mean, they're trying to compare a detached condo that's two bedrooms, three baths with no garage and new lands to a house next door in a neighborhood behind it that was just built in 2021. That's got three bedrooms, two baths, a quarter acre lane and two car garage. Their system doesn't know the difference within reason of that because they're in such close proximity because of mileage. You know, it's done by radius.   Michael: Right, right. Now, it makes a ton of sense. Well, George, give us a couple more markets that you're interested in and then I want to transition here shortly.   George: Yeah, so going outside, or let's stay within the city with a warmer area. So the South side of town, you're going to end up with a little bit older neighborhoods, those neighborhoods were probably built sometime between the 60s and the 90s and those areas are really good places to find, you can typically because everybody's wanting something newer at something fixed up, you can typically find some inventory of properties of these areas that are popping up, that give you the ability to do a little bit of a little bit of repairs into them and still get really good rents with the higher purchase prices that are occurring in today's market. If we want to move outside the market, a few places that I want everybody to really key in on would be Richmond Hill, Port Wentworth and Pooler, as I mentioned earlier, Bryan county is where effing Bryan county is where Richmond Hill is. Richmond Hill is a very fast growing city. They're bringing in a lot of industry, making a lot of changes. There's all kinds of homes you're gonna find single family dwellings that are like condos, townhomes, you're gonna find larger homes and gated communities in that area and you're also going to find family dwellings and more spec type neighborhoods as well that are great for investment and Pooler. Pooler, as I mentioned earlier, is one of the if not the fastest growing city in the country right now, based on what I understand based on economic growth, based on pure size of growth of, of the actual city itself with the neighborhoods and their building with the retail and logistics and all that this area has both old and new and when I say old and new that everything from probably the 50s and 60s, all the way up to 2022 and you can find a little bit of everything from condos to townhomes to multifamily to single family detached. So those will be your hotspots. So again, Southside Savannah is going to be a really get hot spot. Midtown if you can get some but Midtown is so hot and it's very difficult to beat out a family, they're willing to pay more than US investors are willing to pay on stuff like that. Southside of Savannah, pooler, Port Wentworth, Richmond Hill, those are going to be kind of your hotspots and we're really looking at right now. It's a fine property.   Michael: That is great, George and super helpful. So let's shift gears here just a little bit and talk about what are some things that out of state investors need to be aware of if they're considering the Savannah market like in California, for instance, termites are pretty common, we see a little bit of termite damage, that's not a red flag, but to someone that's not familiar with it, it's like, whoa, why want nothing to do with that property. So what's unique to Savannah that people need to be aware of.   George: So I would say, just like you mentioned termites in our area, it's not if it's when you're gonna get termites. So you want to really make sure when we're doing this process, that we're doing inspections, we're making sure we're getting what we call a WTO letter, which is a wood destroying organism letter, to ensure that there are no termites, no powder post beetles, those kinds of things that are going to cause those types of issues. Moisture is a huge issue, we have high humidity. So for us in the summertime, especially coming into where we are now, you know, it's a situation where you take a shower, you dry off, you get dressed, just like every day, you walk outside, and it feels like you're back in the shower, and you're sweating to death, and it's just humid. Right, if you haven't experienced that felt the humidity, I mean, dry heat is one thing, and you can extend it up to 120 degrees, but 120 degrees with 90% humidity here, you feel like you're in a swimming pool walking down the street. So moisture is a big issue. So anytime you've had a house has been sitting vacant for a little bit of time, we really want to make sure we check to make sure there's no mold or mildew issues, we want to make sure that ventilation is good. HVAC is are huge. So we want to look at ages of HVAC, we want to look at the quality of the HVAC to make sure everything is operational. So home inspections are going to be very, very big in our area. Now the great thing is with Roofstock, scheduling those and everything else, they take really, really good inspectors and those inspectors will work with us on a regular basis. So they know exactly what to look for. They know exactly what an investor is looking for those kinds of things and the last thing is we go through a pretty heavy rain season, you know, we as we come into the screen, which we just came out of, we have a lot of rain, rainy days, when we get into the end of summer, we come into hurricanes and storms, afternoon thunderstorms. So we're going to want to make sure that all these properties have good sealed roofs, you know, good windows, those kinds of things and good drainage around the property and drainage around the property is horribly important. Because any of those rainstorms would we get these afternoon thunderstorms that we get, they're basically heat flashes, what we get, and in those cases, we may get one to three inches of rain in a matter of 45 minutes. So we want to make sure that there is no flooding or anything going on around the properties, even on the streets and everything else, you know. So it's those are some of the big key factors that I would tell the investors to really, really look at, you know, the other thing is, you know, what we try to encourage the investors to do is we try to encourage the investor to do a FaceTime or a video with us, you know, if they can't do a FaceTime with us, because you're, you're an international client or national client, or you're busy at work and, you know, just like with this, I mean, I think on the west coast or east coast, you know, there's a time difference. So it can be very difficult for us and for you at times. But if we can't do a FaceTime video live, like we're doing right here, then we definitely want to do some sort of recorded video and try to send that to you so that you can see everything in the home. Because there's one thing that I can tell you that realtors are really good at if they're good at nothing else and that is perception. They are good at taking pictures, and they are going to have photographers make things look, they make ugly things look absolutely beautiful, we were really, really good at that.   Michael: It's a gift really.   George: It really is a gift and I don't know if it's us as the realtors, or if it is, if it's the photographers. The other thing we're good at is the creative literature that we use to come up with the descriptions to say that, you know, there's 200 square foot bungalow that is falling down, it has termites is absolutely positively amazing. You know, we just we just have a way of doing that. So if you're 100 miles, 300 miles, 3000 miles away, it can be very difficult. So you definitely want to do video, because that video, you can't have stuff in his videos, you can't hide things, you're gonna see different things and you can stop and pause those pictures are one thing, but videos or another. So I encourage everybody to really no matter what market you're shopping in to really encourage the agent you're working with, to get you some sort of video or something like that.   Michael: It's a great tip, George, talk to everybody about property taxes and how those work in the Tri County area. How should they be thinking about them? Is there a good ballpark rule for folks to estimate what their taxes are gonna look like post once they purchase a property?   George: So the good thing is most of the sites that we mentioned earlier, most of them produce pretty accurate tax numbers. So really, in my opinion, you shouldn't be estimating taxes number one, and you should be asking both the realtor and the Roofstock team what the taxes actually are typically, number two, you know, if you're looking at those taxes on those sites, they're usually pretty accurate. But there are a couple anomalies that I really like to mention. So in some areas with our for example city of Savannah, city of Savannah sits within Chatham County, okay, if you're in the incorporated sea, okay. You actually have two tax bills. You have the city tax bill, and you have the county tax bill and the other thing that gets thrown off is those tax bills are due twice a year. They build those taxes in the beginning of the year. I think it's around this time of year which is March or April and then what they do is they build them again in November. Okay, now here's the funny thing about it. They say that the first bill is due You, I believe the first bill is due sometime June. But it's actually not the there's no lazy that is that is the municipalities way of producing pre income so that they can run their business. So you're better off to keep that money in your bank account, draw your interest and then pay the full bill in November because there's no penalty to do that. Okay, however, if you're in the city of Savannah, you have two tax bills and what happens sometimes is on the websites, they only show one of the tax bills, not both of the tax bills. So if you ever go on there, and you see some really cheap taxes, and you've got city and county, you're going to need to ask that question, because it's probably a situation where they put the first part of the year's taxes, but not the second year's taxes. So let's just say if the 1500 bucks, you're like, man, that's really cheap. Well, no, it's probably 3500 bucks, because there's two bills that year.   You know, if you're in the unincorporated markets, like outside of Chatham County, where you're not in the city limits, there's only there's still two bills, but there's only the bill for the county, you're not paying city and county taxes. So in some cases, you may want to make your make your investment market outside the city because you're paying less taxes. It really depends on what you're doing. The other counties in the same way, Bryan County and Effingham County, which the tri counties are what make up the Tri County areas, they are the same way they typically build twice a year. But there are some cities in those areas that you do not pay city taxes, for example, there's a city called Garden City that is between Savannah and between pooler, it's right against the ports, a lot of ports, workers live in that area, a lot of ports, families work in that area, you can actually see the ports from them as anywhere that you can see the port cranes in that location, they do not have some Texas, their city taxes are wrapped into the county taxes and somehow the county and the city work together to cover those costs throughout the year. So you're only paying taxes on one side, not both sides, even though you're in a municipality, inside of the county. So we'll want to look at those on a case by case basis. But I would say that the majority of websites that I see, they're producing, you know, pretty good numbers. But for us, it's so easy for us to get it. I don't see why anybody should assume they should just make the phone call or send me an email and say, hey, do your job, Mr. George, give me this information and I think that's a big misconception is a is investors feeling like they're overworking the realtor? Well, no, I mean, that's what we do every day. I mean, that's what we're here for and that's what we have teams for and if you're working with a realtor who's not willing to do those things, then you should probably find a different realtor, you know, and so the other part of that is, you know, you also have to be respectful of what they have going on, you have to understand that, yes, I wish you were my only investor, but we do have other people we're working with. So you may have to give me a reasonable amount of time to get you that information on my team and get you that information. But my opinion is, don't assume those numbers, let's really sit down and talk about those numbers and the good thing is, in most of our areas, the numbers are very consistent. So if you're in like we were talking about earlier, Midtown, if you're in a certain square footage, and the average price is, you know, $350,000, the taxes are probably somewhere around $3,000, maybe 2800 bucks, and almost every house in that area is going to be very, very similar. So you can kind of use that as a good, you know, good way to do it.   You know, the other thing, when we're, when you're talking about just taxes, you're talking about what they can account for, I mean, there's other things they should be accounting for. I mean, I think every investor should be counted for reserve, I've run into so many investors, even Roofstock investors that we're working with, who they're not accounting for reserves are not putting any reserve money away. So when that day comes to do a repair, they're gonna have to come out of pocket, so why not have it into a reserve account, where it's still money you can use if you need it for something else, but we know that AC is going to break, we know the roof is going to need to be replaced, we know that we may have a termite issue. So why not be prepared by putting a couple of percent into a bank account for that, instead of waiting when it comes down the road and as we all know, the repair always comes in the wrong time it comes with the kids tuition is due, or whatever it may be whenever you have to fix your car. So you know, those are just some tips that I can give and then make sure you're definitely accounting for, you know, your property management fees and those kinds of things as well.   Michael: Such great tips, George, we got to get started wrapping up here. Any final tips, tricks, thoughts, advice for folks as they're thinking contemplating and researching the Savannah market?   George: I mean, oh, I think like I said, I think they should check out these different markets, I think they should determine what areas they want to be in. I think the other big thing is, you know, really determine what you want your rate of return to be or be realistic about it, what we run into more than anything, and I'm sure there's other realtors who are going to be listening as they're shaking their head like this, you know, come into the city and come into any city in any investment situation, knowing a realistic rate of return. The hardest part we have is rushing out and putting offers on place, places to realize that we wasted your time, my time and Roofstocks time at the very end to realize that you wanted a much higher rate of return that was never realistic in this market at all. So I would say coming into the Savannah market. If you're going to invest in Savannah Want to get let's set up a meeting? Let's have a conversation, let's really delve into things. Let me tell you what our costs are going to be as far as property management fees, you know, annual cost of termite bonds, maintenance plans, preventative maintenance on the HVAC systems, and then also talk about, you know, what are realistic rents are, and then at that point, we can talk about what a realistic rate of return is, or what you believe is realistic and we can tell you if that's actually a realistic number. I think coming into our market is just like anybody else's market. You know, we got to, we're struggling for inventory. So come in patient, understanding that we're trying to find inventory, and I will say we're doing some things. I mean, we're, you know, it's unfortunate that we haven't been able to produce as much inventory personally as we want to do, because we have investors waiting in line. But the situation is we're contacting other property management companies who don't do real estate, we're trying to get them to, to do a referral program to where we pay them a referral fee. If they do, give us a listing or get us properties that one of their investors may want to sell. You know, we're even doing a lot of mailers, we've gone back to a lot of traditional mailers to where we're driving for dollars and what we mean by driving for dollars is, you know, our team is getting the vehicle and driving around and every vacant property we see or every property we see deteriorate, and it doesn't have a for sale sign in it. We're sending letters and we're saying, hey, do you want to sell this property, we noticed that the front doors fallen down, we noticed the shutters are falling off, can you not afford this property, and then we delve in to try to start to find those investments. So that we can stop competing, like we're doing, we're competing, when a property goes on the market, we're all competing for it, you know, along with other investors and other places all over and other realtors. So if we can find these off market properties, and starting to bring them in. But the other part of that goes back to the beginning of this part of the conversation as we're closing out. If we don't know what a realistic return rate of return is for the investor, it's very difficult for us to even start negotiating to say if we shouldn't send in a letter to this property, because we don't know if it's gonna match what they need or not. You know, so I would say coming into any market, but especially our market, let's have the conversation. Let's talk about real returns. Let's talk about what you want and what you want for yourself, your family and your future and then we can help you build that I mean, between us and what Roofstock provides us and here we can build that, this is not a problem.   Michael: George, this has been so, so great, man. What's the best way for people to get in touch with you if they have questions want to reach out want to learn more?   George: So they can call me or text message me. I mean, they can call me or text message at  9123132424 that is my direct cell phone number. So know that sometimes, like I was saying early, be really earlier, be realistic that sometimes in the evenings and stuff, it may be a little slower with family and all that kind of stuff. You can also reach me by email. My email is: george@miamadisonproperties.com and I'm always happy to help. So let's schedule an appointment. Let's get on the phone, let's get on FaceTime, let's get on a Google meet. Let's figure out what you want your future to be and what your what your investment would be and what you want your rate of return to be. Let's do this. I mean, we're ready for you.   Michael: Awesome. Well, George, thank you so much for taking the time. I really appreciate it. This was awesome.   George: It was great, Michael, thanks for having me. I really appreciate it. I look forward to next time.   Michael: You got it, take care.   Thanks, all right, everyone. That was our episode a big thank you to George for hanging out with me and educating all of us about the Savannah market. Super, super interesting stuff he was talking about and sounds like a lot of growth going into the market. As always, if you liked the episode, please feel free to leave us a rating or review. They are really helpful for us, gave a great weekend and we look forward to the next one. Happy investing…

Cafe Euphoria: A Trans- Worker Owned Community Space in Troy is now open. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press went down to 225 River Street to check out the new community spot, have breakfast and chat with some of the collective members and customers.

Opening day for the Summer move of the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, Hudson Mohawk Magazines' Andrea Cunliffe talks with Steve Ridler about the market vendors, musicians, and community vendors at the Summer location on River Street.

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Follow travel writer Aaron Millar and his family on a Wild West adventure through one of the Colorado Rockies' most beautiful mountain towns. Glenwood Springs is, perhaps, Colorado's best-kept secret. Located in a dramatic valley, in the heart of the Rockies, this mountain town is home to the largest hot springs pool in the world, an ancient Native American vapour cave and some of the best family adventure in the state, including a mountain-top theme park, 7,000 feet above the town.But its true claim to fame is its heritage. Founded in 1895, Glenwood Springs was once the home of the notorious gunslinger and gambler Doc Holliday. Those Wild West days may be long gone, but here in Glenwood Springs you can feel them still - in the red brick buildings of River Street where Western saloons once plied their trade, in the frontier style architecture that lines Main Street with colourful facades, in the mountains that rise on all sides of this beautiful valley as they always have.Travel now with Aaron, his wife Gillian, and two kids, Cameron, 13, and Elise, 9, for three days of outdoor adventure following in the footsteps of one of the West's wildest characters.Produced in a documentary style, this episode of Family Traveller is designed to immerse you in the experience and show you what it feels like to be there for real. The grown-ups loved it, but after you hear the kids' take, you're going to want to bring your family here for sure. Saddle up, the adventure's about to begin.Highlights include:·       Bathing in the largest Hot Springs Pool in the world where President Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone once soaked. ·       Experiencing the towns famous Vapour Cave, filled with mineral rich steam seeping in from a super-heated subterranean river below.·       Exploring the Fairy Caves in the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.·       Riding the Alpine Coaster on a mountain top 7,000 feet above the town·       Driving a snowmobile through the forests of the Rockies.·       Hearing the story of the notorious outlaw gambler and gunslinger Doc Holliday·       Discovering Glenwood Springs, one of Colorado's most beautiful mountain towns.Find out more at www.familytraveller.com, @familytraveller This episode was brought to you by Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Where world-famous hot springs meet year-round outdoor adventures. Find out more at www.visitglenwood.com, @visitglenwood Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com

Radeke Brewery, west side of Dearborn Avenue, south of River Street Photoengraving from 1900 pictorial booklet, Souvenir of Kankakee by Irvin W. Powell. Hey! I hope you've been enjoying the fall like weather we've been having lately here in Kankakee County. Before we dive into this week's episode, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came by and said hello at the Kankakee Podcast booth this past Sunday at Halloween Downtown. I had such a great time catching up with old acquaintances while making new friends. Also, thank you to Amy Laws of Rotary 609 for allowing me to have a vendor space at the fest!    Long before the days of Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais, Kankakee County was home to another successful beer brewing company, Radeke Brewery. It was located on the west side of Dearborn Avenue, south of River Street in Kankakee, from 1873 until 1922. Jack Klasey and Veronica Featherston of the Kankakee County Museum were kind enough to walk us through the entire history of The F.D. Radeke Brewing Company. The museum has a wonderful exhibit of the brewery that I highly suggest checking out.    Kankakee County Museum Website: www.kankakeecountymusuem.com Facebook.com/kankakeecountymuseum Instagram.com/kankakeecountymuseum Read Jack Klasey's articles in The Daily Journal here: https://muckrack.com/jack-klasey/articles   Much Love, Jake LaMore

We continue our Lenten season with a look at the gospel of John 4: 5-30, as Tammy Helfrich invites us to see ourselves and all our “wounds” as Jesus does, with love and complete acceptance. Listen Now Sundays at 10am 100 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 www.theorchardcommunity.com