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Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet students who were selected by NASA to compete at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.  They are from Chaminade High School who are a part of their Science Research Club, and were lucky enough to be one of 75 teams selected to compete in theHERC - Human Exploration Rover Challenge!  They talk with Charles Clague and Ryan Ava Riebli, Class of '25, Antonio Savastano and Dylan Stampfel, Class of '26, and Christopher Covelli, Class of '28. 

Space is having a media moment and this episode focuses on one of the brightest stars out there: Space Camp. First up, Greg Fasking who runs marketing for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Al, stops by. if you dreamed about going to Space Camp as a kid, but never got the chance, it's not too late- there are adult and family camps to enjoy! Greg talks about all things marketing + PR from this fine institution. Also stopping by is Sheeka Sanahori, freelance journalist, who wrote an amazing piece for Insider about her experience at Space Camp with her son. You're gonna enjoy this episode!

Huntsville's loss is Chattanooga's gain!In this episode of the Mountain Echo, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Schlecht, a dedicated advocate for intellectual property and the owner of Midtown Intellectual Property, PC. Founded in 2018 and headquartered right here on Lookout Mountain, Midtown IP offers legal services to businesses and startups in Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Serving diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, mechanical engineering, and AI, Midtown IP delivers a range of services, such as patent drafting and prosecution, trademark registration, and IP strategy consulting. With a focus on innovation, the firm supports clients in transforming ideas from the benchtop to the marketplace. Join us as Dr. Schlecht shares his journey to make his home here in our mountain community.Join us as we hear how a little boy living outside of Huntsville and who grew up visiting the Space and Rocket Center and attending summer camp at Covenant College went on to become one of the smartest kids in town and then on to earn a doctorate in Chemistry before moving into the area of law where he now practices - business law, patents and trademarks. And as a bonus, his wife is a Covenant College grad! Dr Schlecht (which ironically is German for 'bad', yet, he is so good!) has moved with his family, and during COVID of all times, to find a lovely home and wonderful life here on Lookout. This episode is fun to listen to as he weaves seamlessly through different topics and as he shares about some of the nuances of services that he now offers clients here on Lookout. He has opened Midtown Intellectual Property (MidtownIP.com) in town and he is open to receiving new clients both individual and companies. Listen in and hear the other various services that Midtown IP offers such as legal counsel, contracts, NDA, patents, trademarks, logos and other business legal needs.As always there are other topics covered and mentioned and some of those in this episode are: Huntsville, Hazel Green, the German language, Rocket City, Space Camp, Chrysler, Redstone Arsenal, Branch Technology, Summit Summer Camp, Covenant College, St. Louis, Goodmans Coffee, Washington University, 'farming grass', Midtown Intellectual Property, quid pro quo, Pylon AI, NDA, etc... Thank YOU for listening!!www.MidtownIP.comEmail Dr. Schlecht at    admin@midtownip.comSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.

Itamar Zorman is a sensational Israeli Classical Violinist. He's a Winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Borletti-Buitoni Award, and an Avery Fisher Grant. He's been called “a young badass”. He's performed with Symphony Orchestras worldwide with Conductors including Zubin Mehta and Michael Tilson-Thomas. His new project is called “Music Of the Spheres” together with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.My featured song is called “Fire All Of Your Rockets”, an unreleased song. ---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Itamar:www.itamarzorman.com__________________________ROBERT'S SINGLES:“LOVELY GIRLIE” is Robert's new single. It's a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

In deze nieuwe aflevering van Nerd Culture duiken we diep in de wereld van films, series, games en everything nerdy! We bespreken deze week onder andere The Rookie, de 9-1-1 Lonestar finale, Severance, Castlevania Nocturne en My Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man. Verder werpen we een blik op de nieuwste trailers, waaronder die van Jurassic World Rebirth en Fantastic Four, en bespreken we opvallende nieuwtjes zoals de mogelijke komst van Miles Morales als dé nieuwe Spider-Man en de kritiek van Deadpool-maker Rob Liefeld op Marvel. Dat en meer in episode 195!Fantastic Four trailer breekt recordsDe eerste trailer van The Fantastic Four: First Steps heeft in de eerste 24 uur 202 miljoen weergaven behaald, waarmee het een van de best bekeken Marvel-trailers is, alleen overtroffen door Deadpool & Wolverine.De cast, waaronder Pedro Pascal en Vanessa Kirby, onthulde de trailer bij het U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama. Dit evenement brak records als de meest bekeken Marvel YouTube-livestream en werd de meest trending video op YouTube en X. De trailer hint naar een retro-futuristische wereld en introduceert Galactus als de grote villain. Met een release in juli 2025 is de hype voor Marvel's langverwachte Fantastic Four-reboot enorm.Robert Eggers volgt Nosferatu op met WerwulfCinematograaf Jarin Blaschke bevestigt dat hij en regisseur Robert Eggers werken aan de visuele stijl van hun middeleeuwse weerwolffilm Werwulf, die op 25 december 2026 uitkomt. Hij hint erop dat de film een unieke visuele benadering krijgt die nog nooit eerder is gedaan, maar blijft geheimzinnig over de details.Blaschke en Eggers, bekend om hun historische precisie, werkten eerder samen aan Nosferatu, The Lighthouse en The Northman. Hun kenmerkende stijl omvat symmetrische, grafische composities en een donkere, atmosferische uitstraling. Werwulf zal deze traditie voortzetten met een visueel indrukwekkende, authentieke historische aanpak.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:11 Wat hebben we gekeken/gelezen/geluisterd?00:14:15 The Rookie00:18:13 9-1-1 Lonestar Finale00:24:40 Severance00:26:33 Castlevania Nocturne00:28:39 My Neighbourhood Spider-Man00:31:51 Jurassic World Rebirth Trailer00:38:34 Zijn Ghostbusters sneakers iets voor jou?00:41:22 Robert Eggers Werwulf gaat grenzen verleggen00:47:45 Bob Gale geeft een update over Back to the Future sequel00:50:38 Magic the Gathering Cinematic Universe in de maak00:55:24 Henry Cavill's screentest voor James Bond: Casino Royale gelekt00:58:28 Fantastic Four Trailer01:01:22 Fan theorie over Fantastic Four01:06:55 Rob Liefeld haalt uit naar Marvel's Kevin Feige01:09:49 Armor Wars lijkt opnieuw in de ijskast te verdwijnen01:11:14 Miles Morales de nieuwe Spider-Man lead na Secret Wars?01:15:00 Sinners Trailer

Rebecca Torzone is the Division Vice President and General Manager, Airborne Multifunction Sensors at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. She has more than 20 years of experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Rebecca attended Space Camp three times as a teenager, and today serves on the US Space and Rocket Center Foundation's Board of Directors.

William Hudson holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from The Citadel in South Carolina. He worked at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in various roles at Space Camp and Aviation Challenge before leaving for a position at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Payload Communications Manager for the International Space Station.

Beth welcomes movie star and educator, Scott Holcomb! Scott shares his remarkable story from his surprise audition to his role in the industry CLASSIC film, Space Camp,  and how it led him to a meaningful career in education. Through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Scott discusses the impact Space Camp (the movie AND the experience) has had on his life and how he's inspiring the next generation to dream big. Tune in for behind-the-scenes tales from Space Camp, the joy of rekindling childhood wonder, and insights into fostering curiosity in today's students. Scott shares his hilarious story about how he got a role in Space Camp and talks about his fantastic six years at the Space and Rocket Center, how his love for Space Camp inspired him to become an educator and encourage the new generation to stay curious and dream big. His passion shines through for expanding the Space Camp alumni network, especially among teachers, to keep that spark alive for future campers. About Scott Holcomb: Scott Holcomb is a lifelong educator, former Space Camp cast member, and self-proclaimed “nerd extraordinaire.” His journey began with a surprise role in the Space Camp movie, a serendipitous experience that ignited his passion for inspiring young minds. After working for several years at the Space and Rocket Center, Scott found his true calling in education. Today, he's an elementary school teacher who brings his love for space, science, and tech to the classroom, encouraging his students to embrace curiosity and explore their potential. Scott is also dedicated to fostering a sense of community among Space Camp alumni and actively works to connect educators with the program. Connect with Scott: Twitter/X: @HideoTakamini Instagram: @hideotakamini Space Camp Alumni Chapter: Learn more about Scott's work with the Space Camp alumni network at SpaceCamp.com. If you want to join a budding new Memphis, TN area Space Camp Alumni Chapter, email Scott at: memphisspacecampalumni@gmail.com Speaking of Movies… watch Scott in Space Camp the movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH-WKqWsibs and see Beth in the trailer, and the movie, Alcohol in Space  https://vimeo.com/792808522   

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from all over the state of Alabama. Martin Luther King III joins the program at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham for an extended conversation about the turning points in the Civil Rights Movement and the current Civil Rights Trail. Then, a visit to Gee's Bend and a stop at another iconic landmark in the Civil Rights Movement with Kim Kelly. Then, Peter dons his spacesuit for a moonwalk with Dr. Kimberly Robinson - CEO and Executive Director at U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from all over the state of Alabama. Martin Luther King III joins the program at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham for an extended conversation about the turning points in the Civil Rights Movement and the current Civil Rights Trail. Then, a visit to Gee's Bend and a stop at another iconic landmark in the Civil Rights Movement with Kim Kelly. Then, Peter dons his spacesuit for a moonwalk with Dr. Kimberly Robinson - CEO and Executive Director at U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Winning Cures Everything, Gary dives into a jam-packed weekend full of live entertainment and college football. Hear about his time at a Shinedown concert, attending WWE's Super Show, and his son's unforgettable experiences. Then, we break down Alabama's thrilling showdown with Georgia, discuss Pac-12 and Mountain West realignment updates, and explore the latest CFP scenarios. Stay tuned for a surprise team set to win out and Jim Mora's surprising success at UConn.Weekend EntertainmentAttending the Shinedown concert and experiencing the festival atmosphereWWE Super Show with ringside seats and meeting wrestlers backstageSpace and Rocket Center adventure with the 6-year-oldAlabama vs. Georgia BreakdownAlabama's dominant first halfGeorgia's second-half comebackJalen Milroe's standout performanceGame viewership statistics and historical comparisonsPac-12 and Mountain West RealignmentUTEP joining Mountain West and Tarleton State negotiationsGonzaga joining Pac-12 for basketballSacramento State possibly joining Pac-12 for footballUConn Football's Surprising SuccessUConn's 3-2 record and favorable remaining scheduleFPI projections for a 10-2 finishOverview of key upcoming gamesProposed College Football LeagueWall Street Journal's article on a 72-team football leagueBreakdown of potential regional conferencesDiscussion of the feasibility and financial implicationsHugh Freeze and Auburn's StrugglesFreeze throwing players under the busAuburn's performance issues against OklahomaFlorida State QB ChangeBrock Glenn replacing DJU due to injuryPotential implications for the Clemson gameBig Ten and SEC Scheduling PartnershipEyeing non-conference games between top programsPotential impact on CFP and bowl game agreements

Ahh, the precious memories made from summer camp!  The adventures, the friendships, the HEAT... they're all fun parts of the camp experience and stories that say with us through the years.   In this episode, we dive into the stories of Space Camp Alumni whose impressive careers within the space industry and as lifelong learners all began when they walked "through these doors" at the historic US. Space and Rocket Center.  Whether you're an aspiring astronaut or just a space enthusiast, you'll be inspired by the incredible tales of dreams turned into reality.   Are you a Space Camp alumni? Reconnect with millions of campers who like you, share that space camp experience: https://rocketcenterfoundation.org/about-alumni/    NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO SHARE YOUR STORY.   Send your story ABOUT space INTO to space for free at www.storiesofspace.com.   Tune in and let your imagination soar!

In this episode, Sarita talks about - spending Saturday at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL supporting the Myositis Moonwalk - Mother's Day happening Sunday, May 12 - May being Mental Health Awareness Month - the E.WE Foundation's new Mental Health Training and Certification Program- the return of One Minute Mondays - and the passing of the Zachary Thomas Newborn Screening Act in Alabama. Tune in to check out the highlights and updates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beingrare/support

Lieutenant Colonel John Lassiter is a retired Air Force Aerospace Engineer who has worked on a variety of aircraft in his long career, including the F-15 fighter and the C-130 aircraft. Lassiter worked for nearly 30 years at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center in the Test Laboratory, where he supported numerous programs such as the Space Shuttle and Space Launch System, conducting structural dynamic and fluid dynamic testing. Today, he is a docent at the Space and Rocket Center, and joins Dare to Explore to talk about the A-12 Oxcart on display in the museum.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, May 2, 2024.  Get all the good news about Almost Heaven on the daily304 … The Rocket Center is rockin' … and Constellium is manufacturing all kinds of space and metallurgical goodness … Three stories worth your time and big ole manufacturing goodness -- right here in YesWV.  And now for the rest of the story … on today's daily304. #1 – From daily304 – Each day we bring you three stories, worth your time -- about fun things, interesting things, economic development, tourism, small business and road trip fun -- happening right here in Almost Heaven, #YesWV. And you can connect with us where you get your social media info -- on youtube.com/daily304 and by email at daily304.com. Give us your email and we will send you three stories and a video each day about good things in Almost Heaven. Connect with us and share the great news and opportunity we are trying to share with the rest of the world. Find us at www.wv.gov/daily304, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/daily304   #2 – From NORTHROP GRUMMAN – Check out how Northrop Grumman brings together four key technologies -- metals, electronics, composites and energetics in one single campus -- and is generating career opportunities in #YesWV for you. Find out why they call it Rocket Center and find a career with one of the hottest companies today. Read more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia   #3 – From WV.GOV– Meet Constellium, a world-leading manufacturer and recycler of aluminum products and solutions, located in Ravenswood, West Virginia. Let's delve into the remarkable contributions of Constellium in #YesWV and how their innovative solutions are significantly impacting multiple industries. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/exploring-the-power-of-constelliums-innovative-solutions-in-yeswv/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Northrop Grumman leads the defense industry in bringing four key technologies together at its Rocket Center campus…Constellium transforms the manufacturing landscape in #YesWV…and, are you looking to change or advance your career? Sign up for a Workforce WV Virtual Job Fair…on today's daily304. #1 – From NORTHROP-GRUMMAN – Joining Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia means being a part of 100+ competitively awarded production contracts that support our warfighters' mission. The ABL site designs, develops and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL has supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for Department of Defense customers and U.S. allies. Northrop Grumman at ABL is the only company in the defense industry to bring four key technologies, metals, electronics, composites and energetics, together in one single campus giving our customers more efficient operations and turnaround times. Read more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia   #2 – From WV.GOV – Meet Constellium, a world-leading manufacturer and recycler of aluminum products and solutions.  Constellium's commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of their operations. By focusing on developing and recycling aluminum products, the company plays a pivotal role in reducing the environmental footprint of various industries.  Constellium's engineered solutions and advanced alloys are revolutionizing the automotive industry. Their cutting-edge aluminum alloys push the boundaries of aerospace technology by offering lightweight solutions without compromising strength and durability.  Check out the video to learn more about how Constellium's presence in #YesWV has transformed the manufacturing landscape and played a vital role in boosting the local economy.  Learn more: https://westvirginia.gov/exploring-the-power-of-constelliums-innovative-solutions-in-yeswv/   #3 – From WORKFORCE WV –  Are you a West Virginia job seeker looking to change or advance your career?  Through the Virtual Statewide Job Fairs, you can chat with multiple organizations that are hiring all across West Virginia! As an attendee, you can apply, live chat, video chat and interview virtually with employers participating in the event.  If you are a West Virginia employer with open positions, you are invited to join public, private and nonprofit organizations across the state to connect with qualified job seekers from all across the state. Visit Workforce West Virginia online to find upcoming virtual job fairs or register to attend. Learn more: https://workforcewv.org/individuals/job-fairs/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Josh and David open with the ongoing reaction to Sen. Katie Britt's GOP response to the State of the Union — and Scarlett Johansson's portrayal of her on Saturday Night Live. They also discuss Britt's distortion of a sex-trafficking case to criticize President Joe Biden on the border. Our guest this week is Marilyn Lands, the Democratic candidate in House District 10. They discuss her campaign, the Alabama Legislature, and the attacks targeting a transgender woman employed at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Space Camp. They close with a discussion of former state Rep. John Rogers' guilty plea in a kickback scheme involving former Rep. Fred Plump, and this week's Rightwing Nut(s) of the Week. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

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Ed Stewart graduated from West Virginia Weslayan College with a bachelor of arts in theatrical direction and design. Ed served the US Space and Rocket Center as the Director of Exhibits and Curation for almost nine years before becoming the full time Curator in May of 2023.

May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, celebrated with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features Ron Paulus, a retired NASA project engineer who worked on Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle missions.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Nov. 4 It's a day to celebrate business in #YesWV with progress on Weirton's new battery plant, a shooting facility in Ohio County, a groundbreaking for Alcon eyecare, and a major advancement for Northrop Grumman…and learn about programs to help your small business…on today's daily304. #1 – From MSN –  If you're driving through Weirton, you'll notice a lot of progress at the Form Energy site since its groundbreaking in May. The facility projects to generate 750 jobs by 2028. Founder and Chief Operating Officer Ted Wiley has been watching the progress with a close eye. “It gives me chills,” he said in August. “I drove through the Main Street in Weirton today, and I came up across the bridge and saw the factory come up and I see the future.” Vice President of the project Soufiane Halily says they've been working at a quick pace thanks to support from West Virginia and Weirton officials. “This time next year, we're going to be making batteries,”  Halily said. “There's going to be a bustling activity of people coming in and producing.” Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/form-energys-weirton-site-promises-growth-a-progress-report-on-the-fast-paced-construction/ar-AA1iUzAm   #2 – From WTRF-TV Wheeling –  Guntry, an indoor shooting facility, will open its second location at The Highlands in Ohio County, West Virginia. A state-of-the-art indoor shooting and training center, Guntry's mission is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere to anyone interested in shooting and personal protection – regardless of previous experience. The club will feature 25-yard lanes and 100-yard lanes. All shooting ranges will be climate-controlled and include industry-leading air handling and ventilation systems. There will also be a state-of-the-art, 340-degree interactive simulator, and an 80-person training room. A firearms pro shop will accommodate onsite gun storage and offer new, used and gun transfer sales, in addition to accessories and apparel. “Founded by seasoned law enforcement individuals, Guntry offers training and certification for members of law enforcement,” said Josh Jefferson, President of the Regional Economic Development Partnership. “We believe they will become the law enforcement training center for the entire region.” Read more: https://www.wtrf.com/ohio-county/indoor-shooting-facility-coming-to-the-highlands/   #3 – From THE HERALD-DISPATCH – Eye care manufacturer Alcon broke ground last week on an expansion of its medical device manufacturing facility at Greenbottom, near Lesage, in Cabell County. “We are adding about 70,000 square feet and the facility will be approximately 200,000 square feet,” said Jason Mangum, general manager of Alcon Huntington West Virginia. “We're also going through a renovation on the interior of approximately 50 to 60,000 square feet as well.” Mangum said the company will invest $70 million in its Huntington-area operation as it looks to consolidate with its other location eight miles away. Both operations employ around 500 associates and that level will be maintained following the consolidation. The new portion of the facility will manufacture intraocular lenses, which are artificial lenses used in cataract surgery procedures. Magnum said Alcon has a $65 million impact to the local community. Read more: https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/alcon-breaks-ground-on-70-million-expansion/article_93624772-1bde-5f87-962e-07c4bdfced2c.html   #4 – From NORTHROP GRUMMAN –  The ground is shifting around Benjie Staggs, and he's excited about it. Staggs is director of Advanced and Development Programs for Northrop Grumman at the sprawling Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia. Outside his office, work is underway on an ultramodern 113,000-square-foot complex that will transform the production of advanced defense and strike missiles. Northrop Grumman's new missile integration facility is a “factory of the future,” where key energetic components for sophisticated missiles are produced on-site and come together under one roof. “We've produced rocket motors and other components here for years, but they were shipped elsewhere for assembly into a complete missile,” said Staggs, a West Virginia native with more than 20 years of missile experience with Northrop Grumman. “This is a totally new operation for ABL.” Read more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/advanced-weapons/new-factory-to-launch-new-era-in-missile-production   #5 – From WV COMMERCE – Are you a small business owner in West Virginia struggling to bring your innovative ideas to life? The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are here to help! Contact the West Virginia Small Business Development Center today to learn more about how SBIR and STTR can help your business thrive! Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=9DiVziOMUK4Vo_VP&v=v30JGAQr_7Y&feature=youtu.be   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features retired Marshall Space Flight Center Lowell Zollor. Zollor served as chief of the projects office in the materials laboratory at Marshal Space Flight Center during the creation of Skylab.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Oct. 27   West Virginia is ranked one of the top states for retirement. Appalachian Bee Collective transforms the landscape of former mining communities. And Northrop Grumman's new missile integration facility takes WV to new heights…on today's daily304. #1 – From MSN – West Virginia, adorned with Appalachian beauty and a cost of living that's music to the ears of those on a fixed income, has been ranked as the most affordable state to retire by Bankrate's “Best and Worst States to Retire” list. West Virginia's compelling blend of affordability and amenity makes it a magnet for those seeking a tranquil and cost-effective retirement. The state's relatively light tax burden, low cost of living, and tax-friendly policies towards retirees contribute to its top ranking for affordability. But it's not just about the money. West Virginia also ranked third best overall for retirement, scoring high in wellbeing, weather and crime categories. This signifies that it's not just an economical choice but also a place where retirees can enjoy a high quality of life. Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/west-virginia-emerges-as-the-most-affordable-state-for-retirement-in-2023/ar-AA1ihJ8n   #2 – From DAILY YONDER –  Dakota Lukach and Jazzlee Molineaux work together in their bee yard, about a 45-minute drive from Bluefield. The couple never expected to become beekeepers but are now two of the 100 beekeeper partners in the Appalachian Bee Collective. The Appalachian Beehive Collective began with a two-fold mission: to provide a sustainable income for coal-dependent West Virginia counties and to educate those same counties about the importance of pollinators.   Eligibility for partnership begins with a five-week beekeeping course where students learn the art and science of beekeeping. Prospective beekeepers then apply to become partners with the collective.  Once accepted into the collective, these “newbies” receive the hive hardware and a nucleus of bees for each hive. They also receive protective clothing, hive tools, smokers, new bees' nutrition and disease and parasite control medication. ABC takes care of all expenses as well as continual mentoring and advice. Mentor and head beekeeper Mark Lilly recounts many success stories from the program. Beekeeping has allowed some participants to quit their part-time jobs and work from home, he said. Visit www.abchoney.org to learn more. Read more: https://dailyyonder.com/beekeeping-project-provides-income-and-promotes-land-restoration-in-southern-west-virginia/2023/10/17/   #3 – From NORTHROP GRUMMAN –  The ground is shifting around Benjie Staggs, and he's excited about it. Staggs is director of Advanced and Development Programs for Northrop Grumman at the sprawling Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia. Outside his office, work is underway on an ultramodern 113,000-square-foot complex that will transform the production of advanced defense and strike missiles. Northrop Grumman's new missile integration facility is a “factory of the future,” located such that key energetic components for sophisticated missiles are produced on-site and come together under one roof. “We've produced rocket motors and other components here for years, but they were shipped elsewhere for assembly into a complete missile,” said Staggs, a West Virginia native with more than 20 years of missile experience with Northrop Grumman. “This is a totally new operation for ABL.” Read more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/advanced-weapons/new-factory-to-launch-new-era-in-missile-production   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

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May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features retired NASA Human Factors Engineer Jack Stokes. Efficient, safe, and comfortable interactions between the machinery and the human astronauts on board SkyLab was made possible through the research and designs of the Human Factors Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center.

Visits with friends at Huntsville Hamfest 2023. Plus Emile's adventures at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. 1:22:32

Visits with friends at Huntsville Hamfest 2023. Plus Emile's adventures at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. 1:22:32

May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features retired NASA physicist Richard Hoover. Hoover worked on the ATM Experiment S-056 grazing incidence X-ray telescope that captured more than 25,000 solar Xray images from Skylab. Skylab.

La NASA convoca a jóvenes ingenieros globalmente a presentar propuestas para el diseño y ensayo de rovers destinados a futuras misiones lunares y marcianas.Inspirando a la próxima generación de exploradores espaciales, la NASA ha extendido una invitación a estudiantes de distintas partes del mundo para que participen en el diseño, construcción y prueba de vehículos de exploración. Bajo el ala del programa Artemis, estos rovers se presentan como la herramienta del futuro en las misiones a la Luna y Marte. El desafío no es solo un concurso, sino una oportunidad de aprendizaje, buscando potenciar habilidades cruciales en investigación, colaboración y resolución de problemas entre los jóvenes.Futuros ingenieros toman el escenario espacial, dejando huella en la exploración interplanetaria.La NASA, en su constante búsqueda por fomentar la innovación y formación en el ámbito espacial, ha creado el Desafío Rover de Exploración Humana 2024. Jóvenes apasionados por la ciencia y tecnología, ahora tienen el escenario perfecto para dar rienda suelta a su creatividad y conocimientos técnicos. Esta competencia no solo se centra en la construcción de rovers, sino que también propone escenarios como la investigación de la pérdida de contacto de un rover en zonas sombreadas, probando las habilidades analíticas de los participantes.El reto es titánico. No solo deben diseñar rovers que sean ligeros y robustos, sino que también deben ser capaces de superar terrenos hostiles que simulan la superficie lunar y marciana, enfrentando obstáculos como asteroides, rocas y profundas grietas. Además, los estudiantes tienen la responsabilidad de identificar problemas y potencialmente reparar rovers que han perdido conexión, añadiendo un grado más de dificultad al desafío.La competencia alcanzará su clímax en abril de 2024, cuando los equipos seleccionados se den cita en el US Space & Rocket Center en Huntsville, Alabama. Allí, demostrarán el fruto de meses de trabajo, compitiendo con sus innovadores rovers. Más allá de un premio, estos jóvenes se llevarán consigo una experiencia única, habilidades reforzadas y la satisfacción de haber sido parte del legado de la exploración espacial.8 -

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) launches an initiative to track space debris. All observations are suspended at NSF's National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) after a cyberattack. The UK Space Agency has announced a new initiative to fund Earth Observation technologies, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn. T-Minus Guest And our guest today is Jack Cohen, Program and Mission Manager at AstroDigital.  You can connect with Jack on LinkedIn and learn more about Astro Digital on their website. Selected Reading IARPA LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS EFFORT TO TRACK MICRO SPACE DEBRIS Attempted Cyber Attack on NSF's NOIRLab- NOIRLab UK Space Agency funding for technologies to monitor the Earth- UK Gov National Risk Register 2023- UK Gov Scientists reveal blueprint of China's lunar water-ice probe mission- CGTN China launches new meteorological satellite- CGTN iRocket Signs Development Agreement with AFRL to Use High Thrust Facility- Via Satellite Navy safely recovers mock space capsule off San Diego in big step toward sending humans to the moon- The San Diego Union Tribune U.S. Space & Rocket Center to break ground on newly renovated ‘rocket park'- WHNT Space Coast Economic Development Commission Announces Spaceport Commerce Park Selected for FPL's Florida First Sites Program- Space Coast Daily New Facility Aims to Propel U.S. Hypersonics Research- National Defense Magazine Bruised Earth uncovered by new mapping product- Space-Intelligence James Webb Telescope Spots 'Question Mark' In Space- the Weather Channel T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're up, up and away to Rocket City!Our episode today is dedicated to Scott, Roxanne, Emily and BenCOLD OPEN: Elton would be proud.OPEN: Why space should matter....even if you're not that into it. 2:30 - WHO'S ON FIRST: We made it! Our first trip to Toyota Field home of YOUR Rocket City Trash Pandas.  Communications Director Aaron Cheris is here! Follow the Trash Pandas:https://twitter.com/trashpandas14:36 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Pat Ammons, Senior Director of Public & Media Relation for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to talk space, the center and why we should continue to invest in space travel.Follow:https://twitter.com/RocketCenterUSAFollow Pat:https://twitter.com/PatAmmons125:20 ADJUST YOUR SCORECARDS: Engineer, science teacher and friend of the show, Roxanne Thurman joins the show to talk space, religion, Star Trek and Gene Roddenbarry 38:33 RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We look at baseball's history in Huntsville/Madison Alabama.41:20 CLOSING IT OUT

May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features retired NASA engineer Kenny Mitchell. Mitchell worked at the Marshall Space Flight Center on the development of the Saturn V rocket and developed Environmental Control and Life Support Systems for Skylab.

Dr. Ruth Truss, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montevallo, is the 2023-2024 president of the Alabama Historical Association. With long-time AHA Secretary Mark Wilson, she discusses her plans for her term in office, from maintaining the diversity initiatives of her predecessors to the programs for both the AHA Fall Pilgrimage (Sylacauga) and Annual Meeting (Huntsville). Links to things mentioned in the episode: City of Sylacauga (EOA article) https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/sylacauga/ Blue Bell Parlor (Alabama Travel Website) https://alabama.travel/places-to-go/blue-bell-creameries B.B. Comer Library https://www.bbcomerlibrary.net/ Pursell Farms https://pursellfarms.com City of Huntsville (EOA article) https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/huntsville/ U.S. Space and Rocket Center https://www.rocketcenter.com/ R. Isabela Morales, Happy Dreams of Liberty: An American Family in Slavery and Freedom: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/happy-dreams-of-liberty-9780197531792?cc=ca&lang=en& The Alabama Review https://www.alabamahistory.net/the-alabama-review Alabama Heritage https://www.alabamaheritage.com/ "The book I did with you [Marty]," The Great War in the Heart of Dixie https://www.uapress.ua.edu/9780817389277/the-great-war-in-the-heart-of-dixie/ Sarah Wiggins, The Journal of Sarah Haynsworth Gayle, 1827-1835 https://www.uapress.ua.edu/9780817361181/the-journal-of-sarah-haynsworth-gayle-18271835/ Rather read? Here's a link to the transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4duj5994 *Just a heads up – the transcript was generated by MS Word AI and lightly edited by Lukas Ducker and Marty Olliff. It is likely to be less than 100% accurate. The Alabama History Podcast's producer is Marty Olliff and its associate producer is Laura Murray. Founded in 1947, the Alabama Historical Association is the oldest statewide historical society in Alabama. The AHA provides opportunities for meaningful engagement with the past through publications, meetings, historical markers, and other programs. See the website https://www.alabamahistory.net/

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center the achievements and technological artifacts of the U.S. space program. Senior Director of Public and Media Relations Patricia Ammons joins Melea today to chat about all the space center has to offer, from rocket ships to cocktails and cosmos.

Scott Hunter is a former NFL quarterback who played for eight seasons for the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions, retiring in 1980. Before his NFL career, he was the starting quarterback for the Paul "Bear" Bryant-led Alabama Crimson Tide. Hunter is one of five Alabama quarterbacks (Blake Sims, Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, and Bryce Young) to throw for 400 yards in a game. After his NFL career concluded, Hunter returned to Alabama and worked as a sportscaster in Mobile for nearly two decades. He worked for WKRG-TV, the CBS affiliate, and then for WPMI-TV, the NBC affiliate. He currently works as an investment broker and also co-hosts a seasonal radio show on WNSP 105.5 FM called "Talkin' Football" (pronounced Tawlkin-Football) with former Auburn University lineman, Tracy Turner, and legendary WNSP personality, Dave Schultz. He is also a commercial pilot. Hunter was inducted in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. He is a 1970 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration. He is a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Alabama Business School and Board of Directors of the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Additionally, he is a past Board member and President of the NFL Retired Players Association. He is married to his wife Deborah, a former Alabama cheerleader, and they are the parents of three children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

It's an out-of-this-world episode this week as Shawn and co-hosts Jill, Jugaad, and Nolan welcome Dan Oates, coordinator of Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS) to the show to discuss this long running program which provides youth who are blind or partially sighted all over the world with the opportunity to attend a week long camp at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. They discuss the origins of the program, what kind of activities take place at the camp, and the various sources of funding and scholarships available.  SCIVIS Website http://www.scivis.org/ Blind Beginnings' mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!

Come join HamSCI at its fifth annual workshop March 18-19, 2022 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The primary objective of the HamSCI workshop is to bring together the amateur radio community and professional scientists. The theme of the 2022 HamSCI Workshop is The Weather Connection.This workshop will also serve as a team meeting for the HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station project, a NSF-funded project to develop a citizen science instrument for studying space weather from your backyard. The PSWS is led by the University of Scranton, and includes participation from TAPR, Case Western Reserve University/W8EDU, the University of Alabama, the New Jersey Institute of Technology CSTR, MIT Haystack Observatory, Dartmouth College, and the amateur radio community at large.

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AlabamaRunoff Elections for both parties to be held this TuesdaySenator Tommy Tuberville proposes using rather than destroying Uranium 233Russian television confirms that 2 AL men are alive and captured in UkraineVestavia Hills church holds first Sunday service since deadly potluck shootingHuntsville US Space and Rocket Center gets largest single donation in its historyNationalProtests by Abortion activists continue re: SCOTUS justices' homesFBI confirms it is looking into list of vandalism and attacks on pro life groupsUS Treasury secretary Janet Yellen says recession not inevitable despite inflationFormer US treasury secretary Larry Summers disagrees based on precedentsAppellate Judge rules in favor of New Orleans bar, suing for damages from CovidFINA votes to ban transgender athletes who completed puberty from female sports

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 4 May 2022: The third and final part of a series of special episodes celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission to the Descartes region of the lunar highlands in the words of Commander, John Young and Lunar Module Pilot, Charlie Duke, as recorded by The Space Show. Nothing So Hidden: "There is nothing so far removed from us as to be beyond our reach, or so hidden that we cannot discover it." ~ Rene Descartes Also on tonight's episode: Chiara Ferrari-Wong, a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaii, reports on anorthosite rocks recently discovered near the Apollo 16 landing site and describes the HyTI - Hyperspectral Thermal Imager The story of the Apollo 16 command module Casper at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama The Space Show in conversation with Eric Jones, the founder and editor emeritus of the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal, recounts the genesis of the Journal and how the interviews were conducted on which this unique online archive is based John Saxon, Operations Supervisor at the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station gives an audio tour and description of the facility at Honeysuckle Creek outside Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory as it existed during the Apollo missions. Resources Apollo Flight Journal: https://history.nasa.gov/afj Apollo Lunar Surface Journal: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station tribute website: https://honeysucklecreek.net Tracking Apollo to the Moon by Hamish Lindsay: https://booko.com.au/works/7246322 Honeysuckle Creek: The story of Tom Reid, a little dish, and Neil Armstrong's first step by Andrew Tink: https://booko.com.au/works/8691802

Homer Hickam who is a board member for the Space and Rocket Center discusses NANA concerns over Russian impact on the future of the International Space Station

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we're revisiting the Southern US locations. 4:15 Seuss Landing, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, FL 9:05 Gatorland, Orlando, FL 14:40 Busch Gardens Serengeti Safari, Tampa, FL 18:35 Jack Daniel's Distillery, Lynchburg, TN 21:50 US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL 25:30 Domilise's Po Boy and Bar, New Orleans, LA 28:20 Brennan's, New Orleans, LA 32:10 St. James Cheese Company, New Orleans, LA 35:10 City Putt Mini Golf, New Orleans, LA  37:00 Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Dinner Jazz Cruise, New Orleans, LA  39:15 Evangeline, New Orleans, LA  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast  Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699  Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com  

If you can't get enough of Ryan and Matthew, this episode is 50% more entertaining as Matthew's son, Grayson, makes his podcasting debut. The two and a half ungrownups discuss Matthew's trip to the bachelorette capital of North America, the Lane Motor Museum, and the US Space and Rocket Center. Matthew and Grayson share their thoughts on Fast & Furious 9 and Ryan shares his Northern California adventure with an otter and a urinal. Ryan hates Forest Gump, Grayson likes Bubba Gump, Ryan is excited about He-Man on Netflix while Grayson doesn't care, and everyone is excited for Ted Lasso. The threesome talk toys as Ryan finally gets his childhood TurboGrafix-16 connected to his TV, Matthew & Grayson talk about buying a bunch of toys on clearance for a Christmas in July event, and Ryan's Batwing is mentioned.

Magalie est partie en échange universitaire dans l'improbable état d'Alabama au États-Unis. La question à laquelle elle a répondu le plus souvent c'est " Mais c'est où ? et pourquoi tu vas là-bas ? "Au final, 20 après elle y est toujours !Dans ce podcast, elle explique pourquoi elle a décidé de faire sa vie dans un des États les plus authentiques et chargé d'histoires des Etats Unis.Magalie casse les préjugés sur l'Alabama, une destination méconnue des français, pour nous faire découvrir les paysages variés de cet État, revivre les moments forts qui ont marqué les droits civiques aux U.S et le tout bourré d'anecdotes, de sourire et d'émotions.Pour retrouver les lieux mentionnés dans le podcast :National Memorial for Peace and Justice dans la ville de MontgomeryLegacy museumLe Barber Motorsports museum à BirminghamLe Rattle Snake Saloonhttps://civilrightstrail.com/state/alabamaToutes les infos pratique sur l'Alabama : https://www.visittheusa.fr/state/alabamaSITES HISTORIQUES 1/ Ville de Montgomery (Capitale de l'Alabama)Capitale de l'Etat, Montgomery fut le berceau du mouvement des droits civiques des Afro-Américains aux États-Unis.Connue pour :Les États confédérés d'Amérique sont nés ici au State CapitoleRôle important dans la lutte des droits civiques des années 50/60'sCélèbre boycott du réseau de bus de Montgomery (1955)Marche de Selma à Montgomery (1965) menée par Martin Luther KingCentre ville redynamisé: les berges du Riverfront Park &The Alley Entertainment DistrictNational Memorial for Peace and Justice - https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/memorial C'est un mémorial national destiné à commémorer les victimes noires du lynchage aux États-Unis.Legacy Museum – même site Internet: https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/ musée dédié à l'esclavage Église baptiste de l'avenue Dexter (Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church) - https://www.dexterkingmemorial.org/. ou Martin Luther King a prêché et aide à l'organisation du boycott des bus depuis le sous-sol de l'église (tu as la chair de poule et ressent l'altruisme de MLKing, tu peux marcher là ou il a marché, approcher la chaire ou il a prêché. C'est l'unique église où MLK a prêché à plein temps (voir histoire dans doc annexe)D'autres nombreux sites à Montgomery sont liés au combat des droits civils américains : Le Rosa Parks Library and Museum : Des marqueurs historiques désignent le site où Rosa Parks est montée dans le bus public et où elle a été arrêtée pour avoir refusé de céder son siège à un passager blanc et de s'installer à l'arrière. Le musée Rosa Parks, situé sur le lieu de la célèbre arrestation de Parks, est centré sur l'histoire de Parks et sa place dans le mouvement des droits civiques. Il présente un bus restauré et d'autres objets. Aussi, le Musée de la gare routière Greyhound historique commémorant l'activisme de 1961 (l'ancienne gare routière transformée en musée ou des suprématistes blancs ont violemment et brutalement agresse des jeunes défenseurs des droits civiques)…2/ Ville de Birmingham Fondée en 1871, Birmingham est la plus grande ville d'Alabama. Théâtre d'émeutes et violences liées au combat pour les droits civiques dans les années 50' 60', Birmingham honore le mouvement des droits civiques, ses défenseurs et militants. Réputé pour son Architecture Art déco et du 19ème siècle très bien conservée, sa riche scène musicale et artistique, Le Birmingham Civic Rights Institute - https://www.bcri.org/ . musée des droits civiques à Birmingham qui se trouve juste a côté de l'église Baptiste ou une bombe a tué 4 jeunes filles en 1963. Il retrace le mouvement des droits civiques, l'époque ou la ségrégation était en place, et tu peux y entendre et voir le discours de Martin Luther King "I have a dream" . PuissantLa 16th Baptist Church (1911) , monument national - https://www.nps.gov/places/alabama-sixteenth-street-baptist-church.htm - Le 15 septembre 1963, le Ku Klux Klan a fait exploser l'église baptiste de la Seizième Rue à Birmingham, en Alabama, tuant quatre jeunes filles. Cet acte meurtrier a choqué la nation et a galvanisé le mouvement des droits civiques.PAYSAGES VARIES DE L'ALABAMALe sud et les plages : Plages de sable banc, couchers de soleil intenses, eau superbe. Lieux : Mobile (3ème ville de l'Etat) fondée en 1702. Port très agréable dans une baie du Golfe du Mexique. Villes balénaires de Orange Beach , Gulf Shores, Fair Hopes.Montagnes et nature :Randonnée, diverses activites sportives, y trouver des vues splendides, y camper dans des sites uniques. Lieux : Cheaha State Park : Point culminant de l'Etat. (733 mètres) ; Little River Canyon (Parc National, à Fort Payne) ; La forêt de Talladega ; Mentone ou tu peux séjourner dans de véritables cabanes en bois, certaines de luxe, d'autres ou la vie rustique est au rendez-vous. Cadre superbe reposant aussi, dépaysant. On y fait de la pêche a la mouche dans la rivière ou du canoë. Le temps s'y arrête un peu en faitles jardins botaniques de Birmingham et Huntsville EXPERIENCES UNIQUESLe U.S. Space & Rocket Center (NASA) à Huntsville. La ville moderne de Huntsville abrite le plus grand musée de l'espace au monde : le U.S. Space & Rocket Center où toute la famille peut participer à des activités ludiques et à des attractions à sensations. Le U.S. Space & Rocket Center abrite également le Space Camp. Non seulement Space Camp at U.S. Space & Rocket Center à Huntsville est le seul à accueillir des familles dans son camp spatial, mais son camp spatial pour les jeunes est le seul qui accueille héberge les participants dans ses infrastructures. Le Space Camp est le seul endroit aux États-Unis qui offre une formation d'astronaute en simulateur pour les enfants (à partir de 7 ans), les adultes et les familles, tout cela sur un weekend. L'U.S. Space & Rocket Center est le centre officiel du Marshall Space Flight Center de la NASA et la première attraction d'Alabama. Surnommée la "Rocket City", Huntsville est l'une des villes les plus instruites d'Amérique.CULTURETerre du Blues, du Jazz, de la country et du Rock N'Rollla musique dans les nombreux festivals de blues, jazz etc, aux terrasses des cafesTrès important : la ville de Muscle Shoals dans laquelle se trouve deux studios d'enregistrement majeurs où Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, les Rolling Stones… et d'autres célébrités ont enregistré des disques : FAME Recording Studios et Muscle Shoals Studio. On surnomme Muscle Shoals la Capitale Mondiale du Hit-parade !!!L'Alabama Music Hall of Fame qui célèbre les grands noms de la musique de l'Alabama, dont Hank Williams, W. C. Handy (le père du Blues, né en Alabama) ou Lionel Richie. (Tuscumbia)Le Barber Motorsports Museum à Birmingham, un musée de la moto qui regorge de pieces uniques et rassemble la collection la plus importante au monde. Incroyable même pour les non fans. https://www.barbermuseum.org/

Alabama is lucky to have its share of astronauts who were born in Alabama or while working with NASA, lived here for a time, specifically in Huntsville. There is a chance you could run into an astronaut in Alabama. It's a slim chance but still a possibility. If you grew up in the '70s and made the annual pilgrimage to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, you have a really good chance to meet Mrs. Baker. She made her trip into space before the Mercury astronauts and lived out her life at the center. You will hear her story on this episode of Alabama Short Stories.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/shawnwrightAL)

On this episode of the Public Radio Hour, producer Dorrie Nutt pays a visit to the 2021 All-State Choral Festival in Huntsville. We'll also talk with Pat Ammons from the US Space and Rocket Center, and Dr. Neil Lamb with the Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology answers the latest COVID vaccine questions. In the second half of our show, our coverage of social justice discussions in Huntsville continues with a new installment to our interview series, The Hard Part. Producer Katy Ganaway talks with Councilman Bill Kling about his plans to respond to a public report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council on aggressive defensive tactics used by local law enforcement during social justice protests in downtown Huntsville, Alabama on June 1 and June 3, 2020. (a special episode of the Public Radio Hour discussing responses to the HPCAC report is in production. Find the full HPCAC report here).

Anna Jackson is a recent graduate with dual degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Physics. She shares her excitement and passion for science and engineering and her joy at recently landing her dream job. Please enjoy her story.Episode NotesMusic used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioAcronyms, Definitions, and Fact CheckSpace Camp - an educational camp in Huntsville, Alabama, on the grounds of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center museum at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. (wikipedia)Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. (www.soinc.org)Composites material typically consists of relatively strong, stiff fibres in a tough resin matrix. (www.aviationpros.com)Computational Fluid Dynamics - a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis and data structures to analyze and solve problems that involve fluid flows. Wind Tunnels - tubes with air blowing through them. The tunnels are used to replicate the actions of an object flying through the air or moving along the ground. Researchers use wind tunnels to learn more about how an aircraft will fly. (wikipedia)Vomit Comet - In 1957, astronauts began training on planes that simulate weightlessness by making roller-coaster-like maneuvers in the air. The simulation makes some passengers nauseous, which inspired the nickname "Vomit Comet."  And although the program was designed for astronaut training, it's not reserved for future space flyers; scientists, engineers, students and celebrities have all taken a spin on the Vomit Comet to experience the feeling of weightlessness. (www.space.com)Mach - Mach 1, the local flow velocity u is equal to the speed of sound. At Mach 0.65, u is 65% of the speed of sound (subsonic), and, at Mach 1.35, u is 35% faster than the speed of sound (supersonic).(Mach 8 is 8 times the speed of sound) Largest hypersonic wind tunnel-The largest wind tunnel in the world is at NASA's Ames Research Center. This subsonic tunnel, which can test planes with wing spans of up to 100 feet, is over 1,400 feet long and 180 feet high. Located in Mountain View, CA. The Gallup World Emotions Report shows a rise in stress and worry. In fact, worldwide stress levels have reached a new record, with the U.S. leading with some of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the negative experience index remains at a record high again this year, but worry and sadness are also increasing. Worldwide, 35% of people said they were stressed, and 35% said that they experienced worry the day before they were questioned. Greece and the U.S. lead the world in adult stress levels at 59% percent and 55% respectively, a difference the report considers statistically the same. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shouldstorm/201904/us-leads-in-the-worldwide-anxiety-epidemic)Peel Ply-an extra layer of fabric material which is laid upon the outer surface of the composite during fabrication. This layer is intended to be peeled off at some future time prior to bonding. The peel ply is a woven fabric, glass, nylon or other synthetic material.(www.sciencedirect.com)

One of the great things about the domestic travel series is having the opportunity to learn more about these different cities. Huntsville, Alabama has long been known for the US Space and Rocket Center and for Space Camp. Those two attractions are well worth the trip on their own. But if you take a deeper look, there is so much more to this international city.  Kristen Pepper and Beth Ridgeway from the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau give us the inside information on “Rocket City”. Make sure and listen to the podcast to hear about their Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice award winners for 2020.  In the age of COVID, Huntsville has some exceptional outdoor spaces that allow you to enjoy food and music and still keep that social distancing in place. The town also offers a vibrant and historic downtown area that you'll definitely want to check out.  The US Space and Rocket Center is a pretty amazing attraction. Kristen also pointed out that Huntsville is not a museum dedicated to past space projects, Huntsville is front and center on the mission to get to Mars.  Big thank you to Kristen and Beth for coming on the show. Make sure and give it a listen!

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Guest Bio: Spencer Kiper is a regional and global STEM education and Ed Tech advocate who believes in empowering students through culturally-enriched and industry-based connections. His investment in the Whole Child Approach is bolstered by his background rooted in liberal arts, technology, and science education. As a STEM enrichment educator and educational technologist, Spencer's efforts to build a pipeline for STEM and Career/Technical Education have resulted in a STEM Lab that enriched the lives of over one-hundred students each year. Spencer's reach resonates deep within his community in Northwest Louisiana and extends far outside of his classroom, impacting education on a global scale. His work as a Professional Development Specialist for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and STEM Revolution has impacted the practice of educators from over thirty different countries. Spencer is passionate about sharing innovative practices and has presented regionally and nationally on topics that build innovative educational technology and STEM education capacities in other educators. With advanced degrees in educational technology, cyber education, and educational leadership, Spencer works to impact the teacher pipeline in his region by serving as an adjunct professor and school partner to the teacher preparation and alternative certification programs at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. As the 2019 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year, Spencer is proudest of the network of educators that he was able to establish and the efforts spent putting educator voice at the forefront of educational policy and change. About This Episode: While sharing his origin story, this science-fiction loving 2019 Louisiana Teacher of the Year (@SpencerKiper) discusses the difficulty of losing your first student and the stress, trauma, and disservice caused to everyone when you hide who you are. The importance of storytelling, elevating teacher voice, and policy work are also discussed. For More Info: Visit www.stillstacey.com to learn more about the host and to submit scheduling inquiries or general questions about the podcast. To learn more about today's guest or the resources mentioned, visit www.spencerkiper.com or @SpencerKiper on Twitter and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stacey-mcadoo/support

As Alabama continues to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, restrictions on our economy are gradually loosening up. This is the third installment of our ‘New Normal' series for stories on how our community is seeking the balance between staying healthy and welcoming back business. This episode, we hear how the Huntsville/ Madison County Public Library is digitally preserving our coronavirus stories, w/ library archivist Shalis Worthy. Owner and operator of Sugar Belle, Andrew Judge, tells us how his small business is adapting to the 'New Normal,' while also putting customers at ease amid coronavirus concerns. Brett Tannehill sits down to talk about massive layoffs and more with Pat Ammons, director of Media Relations for the Space and Rocket Center. And Dr. Neil Lamb, V.P. of Educational Outreach at HudsonAlpha, is back with more 'Science of Safety' tips. Related links: HMCPL COVID-19 Questionnaire- https://blog.hmcpl.org/node/156 U.S. Space and Rocket Center- https://www.rocketcenter.com/ Sugar Belle- https://www.facebook.com/sugarbelletruck/ Shareable Science Videos from HudsonAlpha - https://vimeo.com/hudsonalpha WLRH Resources for Students and Families page - http://wlrh.org/News/resources-students-and-families WLRH How to Help in the Tennessee Valley page - http://wlrh.org/News/how-help-tennessee-valley WLRH Info. About COVID-19 in North Alabama - http://wlrh.org/News/info-about-covid-19-north-alabama

Join me as I welcome the great Rich Hoffman, and someone I got to meet in person during the 2016 Mufon event in Orlando while hosting Skywatchers Radio with Crystal, and Seth. Rich like the rest of us is locked in during the CoronaVirus outbreak, and last time we spoke he was doing well and Virus free. He's both a wonderful guest, and ufology expert. Also one heck of a nice gentleman. #PSNRADIO #ThaJackal #AngelEspino Website: www.psn-radio.com OR www.angelespino.com Rich Hoffman has been investigating the UFO phenomena for over 52 years. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio, the home of Project Blue Book, the US Air Force Project that was in place from 1952 to 1969. At age 15 Rich appeared on a Phil Donahue show in Dayton and became known as the local UFO expert which quickly propelled him into presenting to associations, churches, and many other organizations and appeared on TV and radio. Rich is also a member of NARCAP, the Planetary Society, and the Scientific Coalition for Ufology (SCU). The later is known for their thorough report on a UFO video captured by Homeland Security in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Rich is an IT professional working for a defense contractor firm supporting the Army Materiel Command HQ located at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama. In this episode, we discuss the creation of the SCU and what they have been up to. We also discuss their upcoming scientific conference, the Anomalous Aerospace Phenomenon Conference (AAPC), which we will be held in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is the home of the Redstone Arsenal, where modern rocketry began. It is also the home of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. For more information about SCU, visit: ExploreSCU.org

Christie quit her job to spend 95 days in Spain studying Spanish and traveling around the country by herself! Along the way, she made friends, saw amazing sights, learned lots of Spanish, and learned that she probably won’t do a solo trip again, even though it was amazing.Wish You Were HereChristie: Sucia Island, San Juan Islands, WACheryl: New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston, MARyan: US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, ALFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.comChristie's Spanish Program: DILE Cursos: www.dilecursos.com/en

Bonnie welcomes back world-class speaker/drummer Sandy Gennaro and social media expert Mike O'Neil. Speaker/Drummer Sandy Gennaro was born and raised in NYC and lives in Nashville, TN. Throughout his 50-year career as a world class rock and roll drummer, Sandy has toured the globe and recorded with world-renowned artists Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, The Monkees, Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Bolton, Benny Mardones, Craaft, The Mamas and Papas and Jon Paris. Sandy has recorded several Top 10 singles, performed for 1+ Billion fans and appeared on The Tonight Show, The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The MTV New Year’s Ball, and The Late Show with David Letterman. Teaching opened his eyes to the vital ingredients that enabled him to overcome and thrive as a performer and in his personal life, so he created the acronym BEAT the Odds. He has shared his BEAT presentation with FedEx, Sam Ash Corp., The U.S. Space and Rocket Center and more. Info:  www.SandyGennaro.com Mike O'Neil is a two-time Forbes Top 50 Social Media influencer and the author of Rock the World with LinkedIn. Since the earliest days of LinkedIn, Mike has been coaching, training and speaking on LinkedIn. He is a world-leading expert on LinkedIn Sales Navigator for lead generation, partner recruitment and more. Mike’s TIME System for LinkedIn campaigns makes lead generation simple and data gathering automatic. Thank you to Mike for introducing me to Sandy Gennaro! Info: www.IntegratedAlliances.com  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wz-Mz8A-bQ Streamed live November 6, 2019. Host: Fraser Cain ( @fcain ) Special Guest: This week we welcome Tiera and Myron Fletcher, Aerospace Engineers with Boeing working on NASA's Space Launch System. ( https://www.facebook.com/TieraAndMyron/ / @TieraAndMyron )   Tiera is a Rocket Structural Analysis Engineer who graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. As a student, Tiera worked in the Man Vehicle Laboratory, the Gelb Laboratory, and the Space Systems Laboratory at MIT where she worked on defining rotations for astronauts in anti-gravity, completed structural analysis for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and did research to determine the outer protective layer material for Dava Newman’s BioSuit. During her Senior year at MIT, Tiera began her career as a part-time Rocket Structural Design and Analysis engineer.   Myron graduated from Tuskegee University with Bachelors of Science Degrees in both Aerospace Science Engineering and Physics. He followed that up with a Masters of Science in Engineering Management from Duke University. As a student, Myron worked on the fabrication of carbon/epoxy, developed simulations to model solar sail trajectories and control systems for deep space missions, performed wind tunnel tests on how different shapes affected drag, studied development of a biodegradable rocket for a NASA standard payload, and researched and designed a useable UAV for scientific research. As a Rocket Design and Propulsion Engineer at Boeing, he has designed and developed key components of the Space Launch System, including the Debris Screen (aka “debris catcher,”) for the core stage propulsion team and the Propellant Feed Filter and Hydrazine Filter for the Exploration Upper Stage.   In July 2017, Tiera and Myron were married at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center under the Saturn V that sent astronauts to the moon. Today, through their organization Rocket with the Fletchers they encourage people around the world not only to chase their dreams but to achieve them. Regular Guests: Nancy Atkinson ( nancyatkinson.com & @Nancy_A ) Veranika (Nika) Klimovich ( @veranikaspace / Pictame: @nika_klim ) Pam Hoffman ( http://everydayspacer.com/ & @EverydaySpacer ) This week's stories: - Transit of Mercury on Monday the 11th. - The future of space tourism and Virgin Galactic's merger with SCH. - Boeing Starliner's pad abort test. - The Japanese cargo transport mission. - 3D printing solar panels in space.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Wow! Meet world-class musician Sandy Gennaro! Sandy Gennaro was born and raised in NYC and currently resides in Nashville, TN. Throughout his career as a world class rock and roll drummer, Sandy has toured the globe and recorded with world renowned artists: Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, The Monkees, Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Bolton, Benny Mardones, Craaft, The Mamas and Papas and Jon Paris. Sandy has recorded several Top 10 singles, performed for 1+ Billion fans spanning his 50+ year career, and made numerous TV appearances including The Tonight Show, The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The MTV New Years Ball, and The Late Show with David Letterman. From 1987–2014, Sandy gave lessons and master classes, and inaugurated the Music Business program at the Drummers Collective in NYC. He is a favored counselor at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps. Teaching opened his eyes to the vital ingredients that enabled him to overcome and thrive as a performer and in his personal life, so he created the acronym B.E.A.T.S for “beating the drums, and beating the odds”. He has shared his B.E.A.T.S. presentation with FedEx, Belmont University, Pacific Hotel Management LLC, Sam Ash Corp., The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, The Collective NYC, The School of Rock and other organizations, with extraordinary results energizing, motivating and inspiring everyone who participates. Info: https://sandygennaro.com

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he navigates an Alabama Adventure in the Rocket City - Huntsville. Rich with more than its NASA Space Camp Craig discovers plenty to see and do in this attractive southern destination.  Listen in to the interviews with contacts from the local Huntsville CVB, Alabama's top destination the US Space and Rocket Center and the downtown Embassy Suite hotel where he spent his evenings. Enjoy the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, and discover the best place to capture a sunset with a view of the city.  This was Craig's third visit to Alabama, but his first to its Rocket City. For more about Huntsville visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. Also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to continue 'staying adventurous

Bull and Crow were almost killed by a spider invading the podcasting area.  We recouped and continued on with a lovely podcast for ya.  Bull recaps his trip to Huntsville Space and Rocket Center.  Crow's son starts kindergarten.  Football season is upon us and we're excited.  Also excited about Insidious 2 which comes out next month.  Get at us! 615-601-CROW  @bullandcrowshow  bullandcrowshow@gmail.com  bullandcrowshow.podbean.com

An Episode of Occupy Mars - The Case For Space Lecture By Dr. J. Wayne McCain - Athens State University College of Business Radio - www.kasuradio.net This second in the series podcast previews Dr. Robert Zubrin's 'Pass The Torch Lecture' at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Thursday, September 19, 2019, National Geographic Theater; Davidson Center for Space Exploration. Lecture at 6 PM local time (Huntsville, AL) with book signings before and after. Enjoy the Biergarten genuine German cuisine and drinks for purchase in the rocket park. Lecture is FREE to the public and donations for raffles of Dr. Zubrin's book will be accepted. Books will be offered for sale and personalization by the author. Sponsored by the Athens State University AIAA Student Branch with help from the AIAA Greater Huntsville Section, The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and the Von Braun Astronomical Society.

Dr. Robert Zubrin's talk to the Athens State University AIAA Student Branch on September 19th at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama will share recent changes to the commercial space industry and will reflect on how these changes affect human exploration of the solar system and beyond. Schedule: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Biergarten, Davidson Center 
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Book signing 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Lecture National Geographic Theater 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Book signing Sponsors: Athens State University AIAA Student Branch 
Greater Huntsville Area AIAA Section U. S. Space and Rocket Center Von Braun Astronomical Society For more info text: 256-990-0389

We’ve already talked about Where to Stay in Nashville, but what are you going to do while you are there? You probably know Nashville is famous for country music and nightlife, but there is more to Nashville than that. Downtown Nashville is often called Nashvegas because of all of the amazing bars, restaurants, and venues. We suggest fun ideas whether you are into shopping, sports, or dancing.  We break down some of the more famous night spots and honky tonks in the area. It’s even possible to have a sighting of a favorite artist or two while you are out. Some of these places are even owned by stars like Luke Bryan, John Rich, Kid Rock and more. We also talk about local attractions other than bars and some really fun family ideas that are two hours or less away. If you are planning a Nashville trip, we have tons of fun ideas and suggestions for you to explore. Show Notes: [04:48] Nashvegas or downtown. Nashville hosted the 2019 NFL draft and showcased everything that Nashville has to offer.   [05:18] Lower Broadway or 2nd and Broadway is known for the Honky Tonks.  [05:46] Honky Tonks usually have country music and some type of line dancing. It's typically people dressed in western gear but they don't have to be.  [07:21] There are a lot of blocks in this four block area.  [07:36] Some iconic bars include Tootsies, The Stage, Legends, and Roberts. These are the Honky Tonks right behind the Ryman which was originally the Grand Ole Opry. After shows, people like Johnny Cash would head out and have a drink at these places. [08:35] There's all kinds of great local talent, plus you never know who you'll see there. [09:11] There are also bars created by big stars like Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Kid Rock. There's the Redneck Riviera bar which isn't far away from Mount Richmore where Jon Rich lives.  [10:54] There are also some great places to dance in Lower Broadway like Acme Feed & Seed, Bourbon Street Blues, and Skulls Rainbow Room. [11:15]  Wildhorse Saloon line dance has line dance lessons. They also have other dancing and great fun times. [12:03] Nashville is a great place to see your team. Nissan Stadium where the Titans play their home games is right downtown. [13:12] The Country Music Hall of Fame is also in this area. As well as, the Nashville Convention Center and Johnny Cash Museum. [14:15] There's a lot of great shops. You can get boots, souvenirs, and music. Local boutiques include Nash collection and southernaire Market. [14:49] We like to drive around and look for the Elvis Statue. [15:57] Get around in style in a Nashville Pedal Pub. We recommend the motorized ones. [18:06] You can also get pulled around by a tractor that pulls a flatbed. It's like a hay ride, but there are seats and a bartender. [20:06] There are all kinds of rolling parties like buses without tops. They also have golf cart taxis that help you bar hop safely.  [22:59] There are also many great tours in and around Nashville. The Ryman hosts concerts and events, and you can get a tour.  [23:43] The Centennial Park Parthenon is another great sight.  [24:29] The current Grand Ole Opry is near the Opryland Hotel and the Opry Mills Mall. [25:54] You could also have a dinner cruise on the General Jackson Showboat. [26:39] If you don't mind going a little further away, you could go on the Jack Daniel's Distillery tour. [27:58] Arrington Vineyards has their own wine. It's a beautiful place. Kicks Brooks is one of the owners.  [29:16] We also have Old Hickory Lake. You can rent boats and find your own private sand bar to hang out on. [31:37] Mammoth Cave National Park has bike trails and Cave tours. [32:21] Land Between the Lakes is the largest stretch of untouched forest on the East Coast. [33:31] If you go two hours south to Huntsville Alabama, there is a fantastic Space and Rocket Center. [34:33] Eat at Rosie's Cantina when you are in Huntsville. [35:59] Rock Island State Park is actually on our list of places to go. It looks gorgeous. [37:15] If you head towards Memphis, you will find the Pinson Mounds. These are Native American burial and ceremonial mounds. There's also an archaeological park there.   Links and Resources: StitchFix Get $25 off your first fix Lyft  get up to $5 off with your first ride Where to Stay in Nashville Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Robert’s Western World The Stage on Broadway Legends Corner Bar Ryman FGL House Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar Luke’s 32 Bridge Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk & Steakhouse Redneck Riviera Bar Mount Richmore Love Circle Bourbon Street Blues Acme Feed & Seed Skull’s Rainbow Room Wildhorse Saloon Nissan Stadium Bridgestone Arena Country Music Hall of Fame  Nashville Convention Center Johnny Cash Museum NASH Collection Southernaire Market Centennial Park Parthenon Grand Ole Opry Opryland Hotel Opry Mills Mall General Jackson Showboat Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour Group Trip on the Bourbon Trail Arrington Vineyards Old Hickory Lake Mammoth Cave National Park Land Between the Lakes U.S. Space & Rocket Center Rosie’s Cantina Rock Island State Park Pinson Mounds For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. 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2:56pm NZ time today marks exactly 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon and uttered those legendary words "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". We look at the celebrations around the world and how Apollo 11's moon landing changed space flight forever.A moonstruck United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's "giant leap" by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races, ball games and concerts todayAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Aldrin showed Vice President Mike Pence the launch pad where he flew to the moon in 1969. At the same time halfway around the world, an American and two other astronauts blasted into space on a Russian rocket. And in Armstrong's hometown of Wapakoneta, Ohio, nearly 2,000 runners competed in "Run to the Moon" races."Apollo 11 is the only event in the 20th century that stands a chance of being widely remembered in the 30th century," the vice president said.Neil Armstrong's historic first steps on the moon, 50 years ago today. Photo / APWapakoneta 10K runner Robert Rocco, 54, a retired Air Force officer from Centerville, Ohio, called the moon landing by Armstrong and Aldrin "perhaps the most historic event in my lifetime, maybe in anybody's lifetime."At the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Gilda Warden sat on a bench and gazed in awe at the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, on display."It's like entering the Sistine Chapel and seeing the ceiling. You want to just sit there and take it in," said Warden, 63, a psychiatric nurse from Tacoma, Washington.Neil Armstrong's iconic photograph of Edwin 'Buzz Aldrin' from the 1969 Apollo 11 mission which saw the first crew to land on the moon. Photo / APOn July 20, 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin undocked from Columbia in lunar orbit and then descended in the lunar module Eagle to the Sea of Tranquility. The Eagle landed with just 17 seconds of fuel to spare. Six hours later, Armstrong was the first to step onto the lunar surface, proclaiming for the ages: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."It was humanity's first footsteps on another world.In a speech at Kennedy, Pence paid tribute to Armstrong, Aldrin and command module pilot Michael Collins — if they're not heroes, "then there are no heroes" — as well as the 400,000 Americans who worked tirelessly to get them to the moon.Aldrin, 89, grabbed the right hand of Neil Armstrong's older son, Rick, at Pence's mention of heroes. He then stood and saluted, and received a standing ovation. Armstrong died in 2012. Collins, 88, did not attend the Florida ceremony. But Apollo 17's Harrison Schmitt, the next-to-last man to walk on the moon in 1972, was there.Pence reiterated the Trump administration's goal of sending American astronauts back to the moon within five years and eventually on to Mars. He said this next generation of astronauts will spend weeks and months on the lunar surface, not just days and hours like the 12 Apollo moonwalkers did. Alongside the stage was the newly completed Orion capsule that will fly to the moon and back, on a test flight without a crew, in another year or two.NASA had other celebrations going on today, most notably at Johnson Space Center in Houston, home to Mission Control; The US Space and Rocket Center next door to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where the Saturn V moon rockets were born; and the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington.And where better to celebrate than Apollo, Pennsylvania — located in Armstrong County not far from Moon Township and the town of Mars. The historical society revived the annual moon-landing celebration in honor of the big 50. All of the Apollo astronauts have long been honorary citizens of Apollo, the society's Alan Morgan said.The three crew members of Apollo 11 pose for a group portrait a few weeks before the launch, May 1969. Left to right, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin. Photo / APA...

2:56pm NZ time today marks exactly 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon and uttered those legendary words "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". We look at the celebrations around the world and how Apollo 11's moon landing changed space flight forever.A moonstruck United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's "giant leap" by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races, ball games and concerts todayAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Aldrin showed Vice President Mike Pence the launch pad where he flew to the moon in 1969. At the same time halfway around the world, an American and two other astronauts blasted into space on a Russian rocket. And in Armstrong's hometown of Wapakoneta, Ohio, nearly 2,000 runners competed in "Run to the Moon" races."Apollo 11 is the only event in the 20th century that stands a chance of being widely remembered in the 30th century," the vice president said.Neil Armstrong's historic first steps on the moon, 50 years ago today. Photo / APWapakoneta 10K runner Robert Rocco, 54, a retired Air Force officer from Centerville, Ohio, called the moon landing by Armstrong and Aldrin "perhaps the most historic event in my lifetime, maybe in anybody's lifetime."At the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Gilda Warden sat on a bench and gazed in awe at the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, on display."It's like entering the Sistine Chapel and seeing the ceiling. You want to just sit there and take it in," said Warden, 63, a psychiatric nurse from Tacoma, Washington.Neil Armstrong's iconic photograph of Edwin 'Buzz Aldrin' from the 1969 Apollo 11 mission which saw the first crew to land on the moon. Photo / APOn July 20, 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin undocked from Columbia in lunar orbit and then descended in the lunar module Eagle to the Sea of Tranquility. The Eagle landed with just 17 seconds of fuel to spare. Six hours later, Armstrong was the first to step onto the lunar surface, proclaiming for the ages: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."It was humanity's first footsteps on another world.In a speech at Kennedy, Pence paid tribute to Armstrong, Aldrin and command module pilot Michael Collins — if they're not heroes, "then there are no heroes" — as well as the 400,000 Americans who worked tirelessly to get them to the moon.Aldrin, 89, grabbed the right hand of Neil Armstrong's older son, Rick, at Pence's mention of heroes. He then stood and saluted, and received a standing ovation. Armstrong died in 2012. Collins, 88, did not attend the Florida ceremony. But Apollo 17's Harrison Schmitt, the next-to-last man to walk on the moon in 1972, was there.Pence reiterated the Trump administration's goal of sending American astronauts back to the moon within five years and eventually on to Mars. He said this next generation of astronauts will spend weeks and months on the lunar surface, not just days and hours like the 12 Apollo moonwalkers did. Alongside the stage was the newly completed Orion capsule that will fly to the moon and back, on a test flight without a crew, in another year or two.NASA had other celebrations going on today, most notably at Johnson Space Center in Houston, home to Mission Control; The US Space and Rocket Center next door to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where the Saturn V moon rockets were born; and the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington.And where better to celebrate than Apollo, Pennsylvania — located in Armstrong County not far from Moon Township and the town of Mars. The historical society revived the annual moon-landing celebration in honor of the big 50. All of the Apollo astronauts have long been honorary citizens of Apollo, the society's Alan Morgan said.The three crew members of Apollo 11 pose for a group portrait a few weeks before the launch, May 1969. Left to right, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin. Photo / APA...

2:56pm NZ time today marks exactly 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon and uttered those legendary words "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". We look at the celebrations around the world and how Apollo 11's moon landing changed space flight forever.A moonstruck United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's "giant leap" by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races, ball games and concerts todayAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Aldrin showed Vice President Mike Pence the launch pad where he flew to the moon in 1969. At the same time halfway around the world, an American and two other astronauts blasted into space on a Russian rocket. And in Armstrong's hometown of Wapakoneta, Ohio, nearly 2,000 runners competed in "Run to the Moon" races."Apollo 11 is the only event in the 20th century that stands a chance of being widely remembered in the 30th century," the vice president said.Neil Armstrong's historic first steps on the moon, 50 years ago today. Photo / APWapakoneta 10K runner Robert Rocco, 54, a retired Air Force officer from Centerville, Ohio, called the moon landing by Armstrong and Aldrin "perhaps the most historic event in my lifetime, maybe in anybody's lifetime."At the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Gilda Warden sat on a bench and gazed in awe at the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, on display."It's like entering the Sistine Chapel and seeing the ceiling. You want to just sit there and take it in," said Warden, 63, a psychiatric nurse from Tacoma, Washington.Neil Armstrong's iconic photograph of Edwin 'Buzz Aldrin' from the 1969 Apollo 11 mission which saw the first crew to land on the moon. Photo / APOn July 20, 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin undocked from Columbia in lunar orbit and then descended in the lunar module Eagle to the Sea of Tranquility. The Eagle landed with just 17 seconds of fuel to spare. Six hours later, Armstrong was the first to step onto the lunar surface, proclaiming for the ages: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."It was humanity's first footsteps on another world.In a speech at Kennedy, Pence paid tribute to Armstrong, Aldrin and command module pilot Michael Collins — if they're not heroes, "then there are no heroes" — as well as the 400,000 Americans who worked tirelessly to get them to the moon.Aldrin, 89, grabbed the right hand of Neil Armstrong's older son, Rick, at Pence's mention of heroes. He then stood and saluted, and received a standing ovation. Armstrong died in 2012. Collins, 88, did not attend the Florida ceremony. But Apollo 17's Harrison Schmitt, the next-to-last man to walk on the moon in 1972, was there.Pence reiterated the Trump administration's goal of sending American astronauts back to the moon within five years and eventually on to Mars. He said this next generation of astronauts will spend weeks and months on the lunar surface, not just days and hours like the 12 Apollo moonwalkers did. Alongside the stage was the newly completed Orion capsule that will fly to the moon and back, on a test flight without a crew, in another year or two.NASA had other celebrations going on today, most notably at Johnson Space Center in Houston, home to Mission Control; The US Space and Rocket Center next door to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where the Saturn V moon rockets were born; and the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington.And where better to celebrate than Apollo, Pennsylvania — located in Armstrong County not far from Moon Township and the town of Mars. The historical society revived the annual moon-landing celebration in honor of the big 50. All of the Apollo astronauts have long been honorary citizens of Apollo, the society's Alan Morgan said.The three crew members of Apollo 11 pose for a group portrait a few weeks before the launch, May 1969. Left to right, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin. Photo / APA...

RUN In this episode, we talk about training challenges and how to overcome them.  Then we ask for your feedback and how you overcome training challenges because in this training week, Dana is coming back from injury and starting back to training slowly.  At the same time, Aimee had a long run distance of 14 miles in the heat and humidity of the Florida summer, which presents its own challenges that we all encounter and need to overcome at some point in a training cycle. EAT My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville a couple of weeks ago.  We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center.   We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park, which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel.  Huntsville has their own Craft Beer Trail that incorporates the fantastic breweries and tap houses we had the opportunity to visit. We flash back to our visit to Below the Radar Brewhouse, where we had some tasty brews and some out of this world Fish and Chips for lunch when we visited the Brewhouse. I actually thought the fish and chips were the stars of our visit.   Flaky white fish perfectly cooked and battered in beer batter that was crunchy, a little salty, and perfect with a hit of malt vinegar.  It is on the heavier side as an entree, so we would recommend it as a dinner item or to split it if you are having it for lunch, but it is delicious no matter what the time of day. DRINK We had a flight of six original beers while we had the meal and actually saw the brewing process in action while we ate.   The beers I had were: Imperial Brown (Brown Ale) 8% ABV Baltic Porter By Robo, Andrew, Alex, and Clint 7.6% ABV Mild Thang (English Mild Ale) 3.5% ABV Strange Wilderness (American Imperial Stout) 9.2% ABV Voodoo Mary Belgian Dubbel 8% ABV Mossy Oats Stout (Oatmeal Stout) 7% ABV THAT’S A WRAP Want to reach us with a tip, trick, or recommendations?  Our email is info@runeatdrink.net. Or you can call with your “runcation” tips at 941- 677-2733.   Thank you for listening! We are looking forward to another great year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also checkout our new store on the website and get some swag, compliments of Pure Creative Apparel.  Thank you, Pure Creative Apparel, for sponsoring this week’s show!  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

June 15, 2019 hour 3. Featured in this hour are: Dr. Deborah Barnhart - U.S. Space and Rocket Center;

QUICK BITE: INNER SPACE BREWING COMPANY My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville a couple of weeks ago.  We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center.   We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park, which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel.  Huntsville has their own Craft Beer Trail that incorporates the fantastic breweries and tap houses we had the opportunity to visit.  So many that we could not cover them all on the episodes. In this Quick Bite, we flash back to our visit at Inner Space Brewing Company.  Owners Daniel and Nicole Wallace were there and so great to talk to about their original brews!  They are so knowledgeable and can recommend just the right beer for you.   We did not have to get a flight because we could just order a 5-ounce pour of whatever they had on tap.  They even had a beer slushie we could try! We tried these original brews: Leila Lager 5.5% STS Rye Saison 5.5% Key Lime Gose 5.5% Andromeda Stout 7% White Star Wheat 5% Pub Ale 4.75%  Dark Skies 8%  Blueberry Milkshake 4.75% One of my favorites was the Key Lime Gose!  They were all flavorful and worth the trip! We are so glad we went and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!   THAT’S A WRAP Thank you for listening! We are having a great second year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also, check out our new store on the website and get some swag, compliments of Pure Creative Apparel.  Thank you, Pure Creative Apparel, for sponsoring this week’s show!  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

QUICK BITE: GREEN BUS BREWING My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville a couple of weeks ago.  We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center.   We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park, which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel.  Huntsville has their own Craft Beer Trail that incorporates the fantastic breweries and tap houses we had the opportunity to visit.  So many that we could not cover them all on the episodes. In this Quick Bite, we recap Green Bus Brewing.  We did a live broadcast from there.  We had flights of their tasty original beers, but did you know that they also make meads, ciders, and their own beer cheese with two of their own brews?   We tried these in flights: Tiramisu Milk Stout Twickenham London Porter Dominant Red Camper Van Blonde Downtown Julie Brown Their beer cheese is made with their Big Spring IPA and Camper Van Blonde.  It was sharp, cheesy, and tangy from the beer. A must when visiting!   Their meads,  Spiced Orange at 16% and Earl Grey at 14%, pack a PUNCH! But they are tasty, too! Their tap room is so cool too.  Such nice and knowledgeable people are behind the bar.  Wood floors on two different levels, the brewing setup is upstairs and it is also extra seating or what could be a great place to have meetings.  They have the front of a VW Bus over their bar on the first floor and walls that incorporate some beautiful brick. We are so glad we went and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!    THAT’S A WRAP Thank you for listening! We are having a great second year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also checkout our new store on the website and get some swag, compliments of Pure Creative Apparel.  Thank you, Pure Creative Apparel, for sponsoring this week’s show!  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

On July 20, the United States will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with traveling exhibits and special ceremonies at museums, the Johnson Space Center and the Kennedy Space Center. In honor of the historic feat, we wanted to explore technical innovations, STEM education and a launch project designed to include contributions from all 50 states at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Jody Singer is the director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, which is responsible for 6,000 civil service and contractor employers. She started her NASA career as an intern and spent 25 years with the Space Shuttle Program as an engineer and project manager. She says that while NASA is a federal program, her team is in constant communication with state legislatures and leaders across the country. Additional Resources Transcription of Episode 64

RUN My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville this week.  We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center.   We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park, which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel.  When we travel for work or during a training week, it is important to take all the necessary running gear.  This week we talk about what is essential to take with you when traveling to stay on track when you training for a big race.   Here are links to some of the gear we talked about in the show this week: Away Travel Luggage and Packing Cubes Exofficio Gear WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, TOO!  If you have a tip for us to share on our next episode about running while traveling or the gear you normally travel with that makes it easier, email us at info@runeatdrink.net or call and leave us a message at 941- 677-2733. EAT Who knew that Huntsville had so many great places to eat!  We continue our look at nostalgic places in Huntsville with Pints and Pixels.  This place was a throwback to the 1980s, and we loved its theme so much because it took us back to when we were kids because both of us loved pinball and video arcades!  But, their kitchen, owned by Anaheim Chili, nails some pretty incredible and spicy food.  From appetizers like Chicharrones with Pimento Cheese, Texas Spring Rolls,  and Adobo Skirt Steak Skewers to bowls of Pesole and Home-Style Chili plus so many others we did not try.  This place knows how to spice things up! DRINK  Pints and Pixels also had awesome local brews on tap, as well as top shelf liquor, but what we had to try was their inventive cocktails.  Why?  They are inspired by and named after some of our favorite video games that we played while growing up.  Ms. Pac-Man Power Pellet was my favorite!  But they also had a Gin and Sonic, The Frogger, Princess Peach Cosmo, Mario’s Power Up, and Luigi’s Liquid Green.  Such a creative menu!  THAT’S A WRAP Thank you for listening! We are having a great second year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also checkout our new store on the website and get some swag, compliments of Pure Creative Apparel.  Thank you, Pure Creative Apparel, for sponsoring this week’s show!  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

RUN My cameraman had a work trip to Huntsville this week.  We spent some time around some amazing exhibits at the US Space and Rocket Center.   We stayed near the Von Braun Center and Big Spring International Park, which was a great park to run in right outside our hotel.  When we travel for work or during a training week, it is important to find a nice and safe place to get training done.  I hate the treadmill, but sometimes that is the only option.  Not this time.  This park was paved almost 1-mile loop around a beautiful spring-fed pond with huge koi and ducks.  A great place to do speed-work and long runs, if you don’t mind doing loops.  The weather was great and not humid at this time of year, either.     EAT Who knew that Huntsville had so many great places to eat!  We will focus on one of our favorite places to go while we were there, but there are so many places we want to share.  Stay tuned to upcoming quick bites and our next episode because we couldn’t cover it all in one show!   Toy Box Bistro is a bit of our childhood.  Servers Debbie and Spider, as well as co-owner, Bill, could not have been nicer.  The walls and ceiling were covered in memorabilia ranging from TIE Fighters and the Millennium Falcon to Hell Boy, Aliens, and Transformers still in their Japanese packaging.  The food is original, flavorful, and just plain PHENOMENAL.  The gravy on the pot roast sandwich is like a deep, rich demi glace that I could drink.  The warm sour cream potato salad is also a highlight on the menu.  They also have waffles made out of macaroni and cheese and a bacon burger for you spice-heads out there that is dynamite. (It is actually VERY spicy).  We went back for their Star Wars “May the Fourth Be With You” menu on Saturday.  It was their food with a great theme of course.   Sugar Belle is right next door to Toy Box Bistro and their cupcakes are the perfect ending to a great meal.  Salted Caramel Buttercream with a soft chocolate cupcake and a strawberry version that is mouthwatering.  Plus, they have several vintage video game consoles hooked up to tube TVs including an older floor television in a wood cabinet with an Atari 2600 hooked up to it!  I played Frogger and felt for a moment that I was reliving a part of my childhood.  I was a carefree kid again.  Maybe that is why we went back twice.   DRINK Straight to Ale Brewing is a local brewery that we visited, and their beer is available at so many local establishments, including other breweries like Under the Radar (which we will tell you about on an upcoming episode), Pints and Pixels, a grown-up arcade with great food that features classic 80s and 90s arcade games (which we’ll also talk about in an upcoming episode), and even our hotel bar at the AC Marriott. Straight to Ale is a larger local brewery with its own kitchen (Ale’s Kitchen) that is making some amazing beers to drink on premises and for local distribution.  It’s part of a larger entertainment complex called Campus 805, which is an old Middle School that has been converted into a combination of breweries, restaurants, coffee shop, an art studio, an AXE THROWING venue, and even a “secret” speakeasy behind a hidden door!  Sounds cool, right?  Well, that’s because it is.  We’ll have more on all that…you guessed it, on an upcoming episode.   THAT’S A WRAP Thank you for listening! We are having a great second year of the podcast because of all your support! Don’t forget to follow us and let us know where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Also checkout our new store on the website and get some swag, compliments of Pure Creative Apparel.  Thank you, Pure Creative Apparel, for sponsoring this week’s show!  Thanks to PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

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"Rocket City" edition. Show host Jon Rawl ventures back to Huntsville, Ala., for a quick meal at Rosie's Cantina and a gander at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball coach Mike Anderson and Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Ben Howland speak on the eve of their teams playing in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Nashville. Plus, country music newcomer Walker Montgomery talks Kentucky Wildcats sports and his new single, "You Heard It Here First."

"Rocket City" edition. Show host Jon Rawl ventures back to Huntsville, Ala., for a quick meal at Rosie's Cantina and a gander at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball coach Mike Anderson and Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Ben Howland speak on the eve of their teams playing in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Nashville. Plus, country music newcomer Walker Montgomery talks Kentucky Wildcats sports and his new single, "You Heard It Here First."

Rich Hoffman has been investigating the UFO phenomena for over 52 years. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio, the home of Project Blue Book, the US Air Force Project that was in place from 1952 to 1969. At age 15 Rich appeared on a Phil Donahue show in Dayton and became known as the local UFO expert which quickly propelled him into presenting to associations, churches, and many other organizations and appeared on TV and radio. Rich is also a member of NARCAP, the Planetary Society, and the Scientific Coalition for Ufology (SCU). The later is known for their thorough report on a UFO video captured by Homeland Security in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Rich is an IT professional working for a defense contractor firm supporting the Army Materiel Command HQ located at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama. In this episode, we discuss the creation of the SCU and what they have been up to. We also discuss their upcoming scientific conference, the Anomalous Aerospace Phenomenon Conference (AAPC), which we will be held in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville is the home of the Redstone Arsenal, where modern rocketry began. It is also the home of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. For more information about the SCU, visit: ExploreSCU.org See the UFO Headlines at: OpenMinds.tv Watch UFOs...Serioulsy LIVE and see other videos from Alejandro at: www.youtube.com/c/thealejandroadvantage Alejandro’s Blog: alejandrotrojas.com

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we learn about ThinkerCon, a global gathering of online educational content creators and hear about what might be the world's first Chemistry Fireworks Show. We'll also preview Lowe Mill's Art After Hours, happening Friday November 16th from 6-8pm. AL.COM Reckon's managing producer John Hammontree stops by to talk about the recent General Election and his article 'Autopsy Report: Democrats On What Went Wrong in 2018'. We'll also celebrate Community Newsroom producer J'Que's one-year anniversary as a volunteer producer, and Dorrie Nutt talks to folks attending the recent Huntsville Community Chorus performance of Hodie at First Baptist Church.   WANT TO CHECK OUT THE CHEMISTRY FIREWORKS SHOW? It happens shortly after 10pm on Saturday November 17th. Just find somewhere that you can see the Saturn V rocket. Don't go to the US Space and Rocket Center since it will be closed! Then, tune your radio to 89.3 WLRH Huntsville Public Radio and listen as the commentators give you a chemistry breakdown of the colors and sounds you see and hear created by each rocket. Have fun!

Host Mat Kaplan begins a two-episode visit to Huntsville and the Marshall Space Flight Center, recorded this week at the US Space and Rocket Center with astronaut Don Thomas, 94-year-old Apollo engineer Alex McCool, and Alabama Senator Doug Jones.  Bruce Betts sets us on a search for the nearest black hole in this week’s What’s Up space trivia contest. Learn and hear more at: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/0829-2018-huntsville-doug-jones.htmlLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Gardner is organizing the DevSpace conference. This episode is sponsored by Smartsheet. Show Notes: Redstone Arsenal is a U.S. Army post The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is in Huntsville Company mentioned: Intergraph & Hexagon The "hallway conference" is a term referring the elements of a conference that take place outside of the normal breakout sessions. Follow-up conversations, networking, maybe even impromptu learning and hacking. We talked briefly about embedded development. Be sure to listen to Episode 083 with James Munns For another episode about conferences, be sure to check out Episode 040 with Matthew Revell The University of Alabama in Huntsville Other conference mentioned: Code PaLOUsa and THAT Conference "Gaines" was also mentioned. This is Gaines Kergosien, the director of Music City Tech, where this episode was recorded. And last but not least, Chris’s conference: DevSpace Chris Gardner is on Twitter. Want to be on the next episode? You can! All you need is the willingness to talk about something technical. Music is by Joe Ferg, check out more music on JoeFerg.com!

Mark visits with more guests from Huntsville, Alabama, where he's broadcasting today at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Ed Buckbee was inducted into the Space Camp Hall of Fame at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in 2007 some 30 years after he and Dr. von Braun first discussed the idea of Space Camp. The two wanted to inspire children to pursue careers in the fields of engineering, math, and science. So 5 years later in 1982, Space Camp opened its doors and welcomed 700 students. Since that time Space Camp has caught the world’s attention, inspiring a Hollywood movie entitled, of course, Space Camp and landing Ed Buckbee on shows such as Late Night with David Letterman. Despite the media fame that Space Camp received, the original desire to inspire children to become interested in math and science, the desire that Ed Buckbee and Dr. Wernher von Braun had in 1977, continues today.

Dr. James Rice was inducted into the Space Camp Hall of Fame at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in 2007. Dr. Rice began his career in space exploration as a Space Camp counselor in 1985. He went on to land an internship where he had the chance to help select the landing site for the first robot to Mars. While at Arizona State University, Dr. Rice helped to develop the robots Spirit and Opportunity which have been exploring the surface of Mars for several years. His next project will be developing a robot that will look for previous life on the surface of Mars.

Dan Oates was inducted into the Space Camp Hall of Fame at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in 2007. Dan has worked at Space Camp for 18 years exclusively with visually impaired children. He is the founder of SciVis (Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students) which gives blind students, who are unable to see the world around them, the chance to launch the Space Shuttle and land it safely. He has helped bring new technology such as brail panels in the simulators and moveable monitors to Space Camp in order to help these children. Dan brings joy and confidence to these children each year as he provides them with a once in a lifetime experience. The Space Camp Hall of Fame was designed to honor graduates, former employees and supporters who have distinguished themselves in their respective careers or made considerable in-kind contributions in an effort to help further the goals of the Space Camp program.

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