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Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Andrew Menezes discuss the election results this week in Florida and Wisconsin, whether vermouth will be more expensive with the latest round of tariffs and whether it was wise to do a training run that involved the Tidal Basin this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 492 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her first Tidal Basin cherry blossom scouting trip in several years and how National Park Service lands, managed by Dept of Interior, serve as a backdrop for sakura each spring. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESRestoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALLVERIFY: Yes, it's illegal to shake or pluck the cherry blossom trees in DCLearn More About the Cherry Blossoms
The Tidal Basin, the entry point to Washington, D.C. and home to the Jefferson Memorial, is at its most colorful and vibrant this weekend. The city’s historic cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Lisa Desjardins has more on the history and symbolism behind these national treasures. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
At this festive time of year, when many people are bringing trees into their homes to decorate for the holidays, we are going back to our story of a pioneering scientist who made it her mission to ensure that plants traveling across borders did not carry any diseases. It was in 1909, that the Mayor of Tokyo sent a gift of 2,000 prized cherry trees to Washington, D.C. But the iconic blossoms enjoyed each spring along the Tidal Basin are not from those trees. That's because Flora Patterson, who was the Mycologist in Charge at the USDA, recognized the original saplings were infected, and the shipment was burned on the National Mall. In this episode, we explore Patterson's lasting impact on the field of mycology, starting with a blight that killed off the American chestnut trees, and how she helped make the USDA's National Fungus Collection the largest in the world.
Unwind with a serene stroll amidst the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. Start your tranquil journey at the iconic Tidal Basin, where the delicate blooms reflect in the calm waters, before meandering through the historic monuments of the National Mall. Experience the peaceful ambiance while the rhythmic pattern of 4-7-8 breathing deepens your relaxation, ensuring a rejuvenating night's sleep amidst the serene beauty of the nation's capital. For more from OpenMind, follow us on Instagram @openmindstudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Team USA is leading the medal count for the summer Olympics. USA and Russia completed the largest prisoner swap, over 200 inmates. Stumpy from the Tidal Basin will live again. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts
[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]Fifteen years ago, on the banks of the Tidal Basin, with the Washington Monument in the background, I took an Oath of Reenlistment in the United States Army. I raised my right hand and said the following:I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.I was 22 years old, and I had just completed my initial term of enlistment. It had been a tough three years, full of challenges and growth and settling into the essential truth that being an engaged citizen, let alone a soldier, was never meant to be easy.The previous evening, I sat in my friend's car while he made the case that maybe this wasn't the best decision. He pointed out that I was making a commitment that would mean postponing other dreams in deference to a way of life that had been quite difficult at times. He wondered aloud if I shouldn't go in a different direction.That's what it means to be a good friend: offering tough nuance that needs to be heard and considered. I'm still grateful for his candor. At the time, I didn't have the right words to explain my decision beyond that it just felt like the right thing to do.There are substantial reasons to be cynical in this moment of our nation's history. We are on the precipice of an uncertain chapter, and when I look around, I see a great deal of pain and skepticism and fear from reasonable adults.I acknowledge all of that, and I would never pretend it isn't warranted. We live in a country built on a past that has often been horrific, exclusionary, and antithetical to our stated values. But respectfully, I love America so much. I love this country. In fact, I don't think I have ever loved this country more than I do now. Perhaps my affection has achieved greater clarity in recent years because I have been forced to reconcile all that we stand to lose after all that has been gained.I believe the United States is a great country not because of the flag or an oath or the endless pageantry. Our greatness isn't found in monuments and statues. It's not found in anthems and pledges. These are all rewards for the hard part: the active citizenry that refuses to yield to our lesser selves.I love America because our greatness it is easily found in the 18 year-olds who stormed Normandy, wading into almost certain death, knowing deep down they may never live to see another day on American soil, all to free the world from fascist tyranny.Our greatness is found in the women who marched down Pennsylvania Avenue more than a hundred years ago, spat upon, beaten with nightsticks, hospitalized, only to get up the next day and keep marching, all to achieve rights they knew they may never see in their lifetimes.Our greatness is found in the enslaved and their descendants, who overcame the most egregious atrocities, marched against the popular opinions of white supremacy, were murdered and scorned for a courage that should have been unnecessary, and demanded equality from a nation that so often has chosen the easier wrong over the harder right.Our greatness is found in those who risked everything just for the right to love who they love and live in their authenticity, and where would I, as a proud trans woman, be right now without their sacrifices?Our greatness is found in the innumerable undocumented people, our fellow citizens in spirit, who endured a lethal trek that took so many others, against the vicious racism of lazy hypocrites, just for the opportunity for a better life for their children, and have made our country better in return. Countless people have literally died and risked death just to live in this country. Think about that.Our greatness is found in the citizen who speaks truth to power, often alone, only to be greeted with hearts and ears that turn away at the slightest discomfort and bit of cognitive dissonance and yet, still that citizen says what needs to be said.Our greatness is found in public school teachers who are overworked and underpaid and under-resourced and still come to their schools, every day, to ensure every child gets a chance at opportunity. Our greatness is found in the women and men of the labor rights movement, who have relentlessly pushed our nation to recognize the essential contributions of working class families and demand greater equity for them.Our greatness is found in social workers and community organizers and engaged clergy and medical professionals and public servants of all stripes who have never given up on those around them, even at great personal cost. Our greatness is found in any given American who openly criticizes America and dares to ask if we can be better.I grew up in trailer parks in Central Texas. Neither of my parents attended college. I lived on food stamps and the free lunch program and the kindness of strangers, and I am here right now because of numerous people who held the essential belief that America means no one gets left behind.These are the reasons I love America. These are the reasons I stop what I'm doing when the National Anthem plays and stand silently in respect, and these are the reasons I recognize the patriotism of someone who does not. I love this country because it's given so much to me, but moreover, I love this country because of all I've received from so many who came before, knowing I would the enjoy the liberation they would never experience. This is an incredibly tough moment for our nation, and I would never dare to tell another American how to feel about that. It's not my place. People should have the space to feel what they feel right now, and all of us should respect that. But given all this, speaking only for myself, how could I not love America? How could I not love this country?I have pride in America because over the course of my life, it is has often been one of the few things that kept me going. Imperfect and struggling though it may be, I have to believe in America because I have already thrown my whole self into the idea of it.And I do believe in us. I still believe we can be something grand and hopeful and proud and inclusive, if only we'll keep it up long enough to finally make the choices required to that end.I hope all of you will enjoy time with your family and friends today, and more than that, I hope you'll take time to remind your kids of the country we could have someday.Happy Fourth to you and yours.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. 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Steve is on spring break this week but don't worry, there are still some plant-based fun facts and dazzling details, this time about D.C.'s famed cherry blossoms.Show Notes!How Does the National Mall Tidal Basin Actually Work?So Long, Stumpy: More Than 100 Iconic Cherry Trees In Washington Are Being Cut DownNational Park Service prepares for $113 million multi-year repair to Tidal Basin and West Potomac seawallsSakura by RosalíaSupport rootbound
Observers say Israel launches a new attack on Aleppo, killing more than 30 people and wounding others. The news comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel is ready to resume cease-fire talks with Hamas. Overnight, Russian forces launched 99 drones and missiles targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure while President Zelensky announced Ukraine is preparing for a new major Russian assault in the upcoming months. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to go to France and Belgium next week to enhance unity among close U.S. allies in their support for Ukraine in its war against Russia and for Israel in its war against Hamas militants. Analysts say he faces a tough task. Russia on Thursday vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts that oversees the enforcement of long-standing United Nations sanctions against North Korea. VOA's Scott Walterman discusses with Gregg Brazinsky of George Washington University. And it's cherry blossom season in Washington D.C., and amidst the blooming trees along the Tidal Basin stands 'Stumpy,' a cherished figure among the 1,400 cherry blossom trees adorning the area's monuments.
An annual, celebrated event took place this past week in Washington, D.C., and it didn't have anything to do with politics. It's known as peak bloom, the day 70 percent of blossoms are open on Washington's iconic cherry trees around the Tidal Basin. But for 158 of the trees, this year will be their last bloom. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An annual, celebrated event took place this past week in Washington, D.C., and it didn't have anything to do with politics. It's known as peak bloom, the day 70 percent of blossoms are open on Washington's iconic cherry trees around the Tidal Basin. But for 158 of the trees, this year will be their last bloom. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's March Madness, and you can now adopt your own Cherry Blossom Tree at the Tidal Basin. Toby had a bizarre encounter with a repair person, and we hear your odd encounters too. WMATA granted a Make-a-wish for a D.C. child who wanted a special birthday Metro Bus ride. Plus, we get the answer to our Nearly Impossible Question!
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1033, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: In The Drugstore 1: Leo Gerstenzang thought up this product when he saw his wife twirl cotton on a toothpick and use it as a swab. Q-Tip. 2: One of its former slogans called it "The Candy Mint With The Hole". Life Savers. 3: In 1907 he developed his first corn pad, probably right after he developed his first corn. Dr. William Scholl. 4: This tissue-shrinking compound is said to be one of the top 5 items stolen from drugstores. Preparation H. 5: Vince Staten's book "Do Pharmacists Sell Farms?" calls this product "The WD-40 of the Drugstore". Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. Round 2. Category: An UnCategory. With Un in quotation marks 1: The husband of your mom's sister. your uncle. 2: The Eighth Amendment protects citizens against this kind of punishment. unusual. 3: A member of the Dalit caste in India, or Eliot Ness in Chicago. the Untouchables. 4: Technically passed on, but still animate, like a zombie. undead. 5: The framework that serves as the support for the body of a car. the undercarriage. Round 3. Category: Presidents And Cherries 1: The story of him chopping down a cherry tree was first mentioned in a biography by Mason Weems. George Washington. 2: In 1994 this former President was the Grand Marshal of the Macon, Georgia cherry blossom festival. jimmy Carter. 3: His circular Presidential memorial stands among the cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin in D.C.. Thomas Jefferson. 4: The cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin in our nation's capital were donated by Japan in 1912 when he was President. William Howard Taft. 5: The second President to die in office, he expired in 1850 after eating a dessert of cherries and milk. Zachary Taylor. Round 4. Category: Women'S Groups 1: It's the group of wives, mistresses and female servants of a Turkish sultan, or their residence. the harem. 2: Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. is part of a 3-building complex owned and operated by this lineage society. the Daughters of the American Revolution. 3: MADD stands for "Mothers Against" this. Drunk Driving. 4: The first of these was founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College. a sorority. 5: Members of this group founded in 1890 are direct descendants of people who helped free the colonies. the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution). Round 5. Category: 1960s Television 1: Its theme song begins, "Come 'n listen to my story 'bout a man name Jed". The Beverly Hillbillies. 2: For 4 seasons Dr. Kimble was pursued by Lt. Philip Gerard in this popular series. The Fugitive. 3: In 1965 this 26-year-old Canadian became the youngest to anchor a U.S. network newscast. Peter Jennings. 4: 4 commandos battled Rommel's Afrika Korps each week in this WWII drama starring Christopher George. The Rat Patrol. 5: In the Joe the Bartender sketches on Jackie Gleason's show, he played Crazy Guggenheim. Frank Fontaine. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:03) The Moral Clarification Brought By War: The Important Semantics Around the Hostage Exchange — And Why Those Speaking About It Are Suddenly Clear On GenderPart II (11:03 - 21:15) What is the Future of the U.S. in the Ukrainian War? How Israel's War Complicates U.S. Global Interests — And Why Vladimir Putin is Happy About ThatPart III (21:15 - 25:08) There's a Cherry Tree Vandal on the Loose: The Odd Case of D.C.'s Desecrating BeaverA hungry beaver is chomping on the Tidal Basin's cherry trees by Washington Post (Kevin Ambrose)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
Hamas releases a third group of hostages as part of truce, and says it will seek to extend the deal CRITTER NEWS: Eager beavers: Furry buck-toothed visitors have been munching on Tidal Basin's famous cherry trees Jewish teacher hides in Queens high school as students riot Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, November 27 2023 / 6 AMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Taylor, US Army Colonel (Ret.) and cancer survivor shares how cultivating relationships can often open the door to new post-military career opportunities. H3 SUMMARY Paul Taylor is a West Point graduate who served in the US Army for 23 years. He describes his military career as having two distinct parts. In the first part, he served as an Armor officer in various roles, including commanding at the squadron level with the 101st Airborne. During the second part of his military career, Paul transitioned to a Congressional fellowship on Capitol Hill and later worked as a liaison officer with the Armed Services Committee of the Senate and US House. In this role, he collaborated closely with the United States Congress to influence essential policies and funding decisions for the Department of Defense and the Army. After taking health and family into consideration, Paul decided to transition out of the military and settle in Kansas City. While looking for career opportunities in the area, he was connected to a new startup in the defense space, where he worked for a year before being appointed as the Regional Administrator for the US Midwest at FEMA. Following his time at FEMA, Paul started his own consulting firm before joining Tidal Basin Group where he is currently their Regional Vice President. Gene's business tip for this episode is about domestic air travel. Don't miss it! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 01:41 - 06:39 Paul Taylor's 23 years of active duty service. 06:40 – 29:05 How cultivating relationships led to post-military career opportunities. 29:06 – 34:24 How Paul describes work and life balance YOUR MOVE Get all the resources from this episode at genemoran.com/65 Connect with Paul Taylor on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Tidal Basin here.
Joyce welcomes Helena Berger, Chair of the FDR Legacy Committee's Board of Directors and Mary E. Dolan, Executive Director, to the show. The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee serves to preserve the memory of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's catalytic involvement in issues of equality and freedom – especially for people with disabilities. The guests will be sharing the committee's plans to protect the FDR Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial from flooding as a result of repairing part of the Tidal Basin seawall.
Joyce welcomes Helena Berger, Chair of the FDR Legacy Committee's Board of Directors and Mary E. Dolan, Executive Director, to the show. The FDR Memorial Legacy Committee serves to preserve the memory of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's catalytic involvement in issues of equality and freedom – especially for people with disabilities. The guests will be sharing the committee's plans to protect the FDR Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial from flooding as a result of repairing part of the Tidal Basin seawall.
Debra J. Stone's poetry, essays and fiction can be found in Brooklyn Review, Under the Gum Tree, Random Sample Review, Green Mountains Review (GMR), About Place Journal, Saint Paul Almanac, Wild Age Press, Gyroscope, Tidal Basin, and forthcoming in other literary journals. She's received residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, Callaloo, The Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, New York Mills Arts Residency and is a Kimbilio Fellow. Sundress Publishers nominated her essay, Grandma Essie's Vanilla Poundcake, Best of the Net, judged by Hanif Abdurraquib in 2019 and in 2021 her poem, year-of- staying–in place, was nominated Best of Net and Pushcart nominated. www.debrajeannestone.com Anna Farro Henderson is a scientist and artist. She served as an environmental policy advisor to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton. Her publications have appeared in Kenyon Review, River Teeth, The Rumpus, The Common, The Doctor T.J. Eckleburg Review, Seneca Review, Water-Stone Review, Cleaver Magazine, Punctuate, The Normal School, Bellingham Review, and Identity Theory. She is a recipient of a Minnesota State Art Board grant, a Nan Snow Emerging Artist Award, an Excellence in Teaching Fellowship at the Madeline Island School of the Arts, and a Loft Literary Center Mentor Award. She founded The Nature Library art installation that was up in the Landmark Center in Saint Paul for several months in 2019. She teaches creative process at the Loft Literary Center. www.eafarro.com
How did you spend your spare time this month:* AA: eating, hanging, not reading, not cooking, being with people, meals with friends * MM: celebrating my birthday for weeks and weeks, flowers!, loving on my peepsBest/Worst:* Best MM: my immersion blender is having a moment (read: she is bringing me iced matcha at home, whipped cottage cheese, caesar dressing), walking around the Tidal Basin with my mom ~wholesome~* Best AA: Night of 1000 Alex's / the apple coffee cake from Kingston Bread + Bar * Worst MM: Buffalo & Bergen (honorable mention to the Panera Supercharged Lemonade which we were actually prohibited from purchasing by a Panera manager herself).* Worst AA: the opener for Betty Who - Slayyyyyyyyter / mass events in DC like the kite festival Spare Time Recs:* AA: Girl & The Vine - ps nobody let me into a buy nothing group * MM: Poems to prep for National Poetry Month (April!) Pick up a new collection (Chrome Valley by Mahogany L. Browne, A Working Life by Eileen Myles, God Themselves by Jae Nichelle), follow @poetryisnotaluxury and @omiamifestival on IG, listen to The SlowdownCulture / 3 Things You Need to Know:* Sweet Enough is here–what do we think?* How Do You Read So Much - or, musings on Spare Time * Life is Easier With a Fake Assistant?Look Ahead:* AA: my knitting class starts next month! Outside time, back into the reading groove and waking up early groove * MM: it's time to move to Miami for a month—bye! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inyoursparetime.substack.com
Cherry Blossom season can only mean one thing - the Tidal Basin is an absolute disaster due to poor city planning, accountability, and adults incapable of acting like adults. Reports showed that some individuals waited upwards of 4 hours in traffic...an amount of time totally not worth it for a few pics of some trees. DC is a city with "mass" transit, but even the metro stations looked like a mess. Why is it like this every year? Will we ever learn? Probably not - but at least we will have something to talk about!In addition to the Cherry Blossoms - Rev, Alex, and I go over a couple more topics on the latest episode of The Pink Fox Podcast. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you find yourself listening during a DC/ Cherry Blossom traffic jam, just know we are here to share your frustration. Wishing you a safe and healthy week! Get those tickets to NCF if you haven't already!
Episode 141. When you think of Washington DC, What pops to mind? Maybe the White House? or perhaps the picturesque cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin each spring? If this week's guest has her way, when you think of DC, you'll soon think of "sake"! Reiko Hirai is the founder of DC Sake Co - an online sake retailer serving the Washington DC area. She's also an event planner and a strong voice working to promote sake in our nation's capital. This year marks Reiko's first annual Spring Sake Festival in DC with an upcoming event happening on April 6th 2023 that is not to be missed. We toast with one of Reiko's favorite sakes, Fukucho Junmai Ginjo, to celebrate the coming of spring and to celebrate sake in Washington DC! #SakeRevolutionSupport the show
Odcinek nagrany na ulicach Waszyngtonu: zaczynamy w dzielnicy Foggy Bottom, idziemy pod Biały Dom, następnie do Monumentu Waszyngtona, potem Tidal Basin i kończymy w Smithsonian Gardens. Spacer w sam raz na wiosnę, ponieważ na naszej trasie są kwitnące na różowo magnolie oraz wiśnie japońskie.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 743, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: When 1: On Aug. 28, 1963 he told a crowd gathered in Washington, D.C. "I have a dream". Martin Luther King, Jr.. 2: An American hero on April 18, 1775, he was accused of cowardice in 1779, but a court-martial cleared him. Paul Revere. 3: On Sept. 15, 1862 Stonewall Jackson captured this town made famous by John Brown 3 years earlier. Harpers Ferry. 4: On June 11, 2004 this ex-British P.M. delivered a videotaped eulogy for Ronald Reagan at Washington's National Cathedral. Margaret Thatcher. 5: On Dec. 17, 1819 this "George Washington of South America" became Gran Colombia's first president. BolÃÂvar. Round 2. Category: You're "Golden", Baby 1: The USA's tallest bridge towers are the 746-foot steel peaks of this structure. the Golden Gate Bridge. 2: This NBA team took the 1975 championship. the Golden State Warriors. 3: It's the second-most registered dog breed at the American Kennel Club. a golden retriever. 4: Jason stole it for his Uncle Pelias. the Golden Fleece. 5: Sir James Frazer compared mythologies and religions in this work. The Golden Bough. Round 3. Category: Candles 1: Elton John's "Candle In The Wind" was originally written as a tribute to this actress. Marilyn Monroe. 2: Blowing out his birthday candles, a boy wishes for 24 hours of truth from his dad in this 1997 Jim Carrey film. Liar Liar. 3: Erle Stanley Gardner had this attorney take on "The Case Of The Crooked Candle". Perry Mason. 4: In the mid-19th century, candles were often made with this wax crystallized from petroleum. Paraffin wax. 5: This play contains the line "Out, out brief candle!". Macbeth. Round 4. Category: Presidents And Cherries 1: The story of him chopping down a cherry tree was first mentioned in a biography by Mason Weems. George Washington. 2: In 1994 this former President was the Grand Marshal of the Macon, Georgia cherry blossom festival. jimmy Carter. 3: His circular Presidential memorial stands among the cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin in D.C.. Thomas Jefferson. 4: The cherry trees that line the Tidal Basin in our nation's capital were donated by Japan in 1912 when he was President. William Howard Taft. 5: The second President to die in office, he expired in 1850 after eating a dessert of cherries and milk. Zachary Taylor. Round 5. Category: On The Beat With Andy Sipowicz 1: (Hi. I'm Dennis Franz. I play Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue.) This guy, an M.E. for short, tells Sipowicz how and why a corpse got that way. medical examiner. 2: (Franz reads the clue.) Some cops use this soft powdery limestone to mark tires; homicide cops, like Andy, see it used more for outlines. chalk. 3: (Franz reads the clue.) Dating back to the 1700s, it's the court order that authorizes police to enter a home to look for evidence. search warrant. 4: (Franz reads the clue.) This "squad" investigates prostitution, gambling and other immoral activities; you know, the fun stuff. the vice squad. 5: (Franz reads the clue.) Because of this man's Supreme Court case, Sipowicz has to inform suspects of their right to a lawyer. Miranda. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/
In 1909, the Mayor of Tokyo sent a gift of 2,000 prized cherry trees to Washington, D.C. But the iconic blossoms enjoyed each spring along the Tidal Basin are not from those trees. That's because Flora Patterson, who was the Mycologist in Charge at the USDA, recognized the original saplings were infected, and the shipment was burned on the National Mall. In this episode, assistant producer Hilda Gitchell explores Flora's lasting impact on the field of mycology, starting with a blight that killed off the American chestnut trees, and how she helped make the USDA's National Fungus Collection the largest in the world.
On the final day of his week-long walking tour of Washington DC, Dave takes a ten-minute walk along The Tidal Basin where you can visit the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, and the MLK Memorial. For more info about the Jefferson Memorial tap HERE For more info about the FDR Memorial tap HERE For info about the MLK Memorial tap HERE To help support the podcast tap HERE
Stephanie Murphy, VP - Tidal Basin talks with us about preparing communities for disasters.
A tornado dropped down into Bowie Tuesday evening – ripping trees from the ground dredging up heaps of sod. So what is up with all these tornadoes? To figure this out, we talk to meteorologist Howard Bernstein. And the beloved Tidal Basin is at risk – it's literally sinking. Mike Litterst of the National Parks Service joins us to talk about how the NPS plans to save this historic landmark and the cherry trees that surround it.
A tornado dropped down into Bowie Tuesday evening – ripping trees from the ground dredging up heaps of sod. So what is up with all these tornadoes? To figure this out, we talk to meteorologist Howard Bernstein. And the beloved Tidal Basin is at risk – it's literally sinking. Mike Litterst of the National Park Service joins us to talk about how the NPS plans to save this historic landmark and the cherry trees that surround it.
Join us for this special Easter Sunday message from the Tidal Basin as Pastor Ben Stuart shares a powerful word about how the resurrection gives us a hope in the present and a hope for the future. Despair does not have the final word in our story when we trust in the risen savior!Key Verses // 1 Peter 1:3-5—Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you're doomed. They're actually a sign that you are alive. Now it's a question of whether you will struggle well. Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battlefield of life. Rest & War is out now, order your copy today!https://www.restandwar.com/—Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online—With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a + 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com/dcSubscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc—At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God's Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com
Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1621 Birth of Andrew Marvell, English poet and politician. He was a friend of John Milton. In addition to writing The Garden - one of the most famous English poems of the seventeenth century - he wrote this little garden verse: I have a garden of my own But so with Roses overgrown And Lilies, that you would it guess To be a little wilderness. 1824 Birth of Dietrich Brandis, German forester and botanist. He's remembered as the Father of Forestry in India, the Father of Modern Forest Management, and the Father of Tropical Forestry. Concerned about the unregulated destruction of the forests in India, the British wanted people in India to help manage and protect the trees. In 1856, Dietrich left his botany professorship in Bonn (where his father had been a professor) for a civil service position managing the teak forests in Burma. Eight years later, Dietrich was in charge of all the forests in India. In Carl Alwin Schenck's Birth of Forestry in America, there's a fascinating story about how Deitrich inventoried the Teak trees in the forest. [He rode] an elephant, on such trails as there were, with four sticks in his left hand and a pocketknife in his right. Whenever he saw in the bamboo thickets a teak tree within two hundred feet of his trail, he cut a notch in stick number 1, 2, 3, or 4, denoting the diameter of the tree. It was impossible for European hands, dripping with moisture, to carry a notebook. At the end of the day, after traveling some twenty miles, Brandis had collected forest stand data for a sample plot four hundred feet wide and twenty miles long, containing some nineteen hundred acres. He continued his cruise for a number of months, sick with malaria in a hellish climate. Moreover, he underwent a trepanning operation (brian surgery), and for the rest of his life, he carried a small hole filled with white cotton in the front of his skull. But he emerged from the cruise with the knowledge needed for his great enterprise. Dietrich established modern "sustainable" agroforestry principles that are still followed today. For two decades, Dietrich measured, itemized, and chronicled the forests of India. He started forest management schools and created training protocols for his employees. In 1878, Deitrich founded the Forest Research Institute in the Doon Valley in Dehradun. Styled in Greco Roman architecture, the building is beautiful and is the largest purely brick structure in the world. Sir Joseph Hooker recognized Deitrich's work and named the flowering-plant genus Brandisia in his honor. 1848 Birth of William Waldorf Astor, American-British attorney, politician, businessman (hotels and newspapers), and philanthropist. In 1891, a tall, shy William Waldorf Astor moved to Britain after declaring that "America is not a fit place for a gentleman to live." After over a decade living in England, William bought a run-down double-moated Hever Castle, which was Anne Boleyn's family home four hundred years earlier. Between 1904 and 1908, William oversaw the installation of the extensive gardens designed by Frank Pearson to surround the castle. William diverted water from a nearby river to make a 35-acre lake to make his vision a reality. It is said that eight hundred men hand-dug and stomped on the clay soil to make the bottom of the lake. Mature trees were harvested from Ashdown Forest and transplanted at Hever. Two mazes were installed. Topiary chessmen were pruned for the chess garden. Thousands of roses were brought in for the rose garden. But, the most impressive Garden at Hever was and is the Italian Garden, which features colonnades, classical sculptures, antiquities dating back to Roman times, and a loggia. There's also a long pergola on one end that features cool dripping fountains the entire length. Even today, it's staggering to think the whole project was completed in four short years. 1924 Birth of Leo Buscaglia, American author, motivational speaker, and professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California. Leo believed education should be the process of helping everyone to discover his uniqueness. Leo learned to Garden from his father, and he once wrote, To this day I cannot see a bright daffodil, a proud gladiola, or a smooth eggplant without thinking of Papa. Like his plants and trees, I grew up as a part of his garden. Leo was a self-help guru who preached love so much that he became known as "Dr. Love." He once wrote, A single rose can be my garden; a single friend, my world. He also wrote, There are many miracles in the world to be celebrated and, for me, garlic is the most deserving. Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Passions by Carolyne Roehm This book came out in 2021 at the end of the year in December, and this is actually a collection of three books. All three books feature Carolyn's passions: flowers and gardens, feminine touch (which is all about how Carolyn loves to decorate), and furry friends, which of course, shares Carolyn's love of animals, especially her pups. I have to say that I love the book sleeve for these books slip into because the artwork is reminiscent of Maria Sibylla Merian. Carolyn writes, I hope that this little trio of books about the joy that I found in flowers and gardening, feminine allure and feminine style and the love of furry friends delights and inspires you as it has me. When I think about this book set, I think about it like a gift - a little book set to gift - so if you're looking for something special for yourself or a friend, this little set of books should be at the top of your list. The photography in all of these little books is absolutely stunning; it's all Carolyn Roehm. If you're a Carolyn Roehm fan, if you love her home in Connecticut or if you've watched any of her styling videos on YouTube, then you will immediately recognize the deeply saturated hues and the stunning compositions that she puts together with flowers and exquisite objects in her home. The balance of color, form, and architecture - all the incredible details that she pulls together - is just drop-dead gorgeous. This book is 240 pages of Carolyn Rome's passions - her favorite things - flowers and gardens, feminine allure and design, and furry friends. You can get a copy of Passions by Carolyne Roehm and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $34. Botanic Spark 1962 On this day, a landscape worker hit a line connecting President Kennedy's White House to the Strategic Arms Command, the line vital to launching a nuclear attack. The project was led by Bunny Mellon, who was in charge of designing a new rose garden outside the President's office. Robert Kennedy once reflected on Bunny in the Garden, saying, Often during cabinet meetings, we would see her out there in the rose garden – a little figure with a bandana on her head. One of Bunny's first tasks was to find a gardener to implement her designs. She selected a man named Irvin Williams, who was a government gardener at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. After Bunny brought him to the White House, he would stay on as the head gardener for almost fifty years. In early talks for the rose garden redesign, the Park Department voiced concerns about hitting underground lines. Bunny's plan called for large magnolia trees, which after some debate, were eventually ordered. But on this day, the underground line was cut during ground preparation. Bunny recalled that the problem was handled calmly and that she was never reprimanded. Bunny found the perfect magnolia trees for the White House over by the Tidal Basin overlooking the Jefferson Memorial. Once again, the Parks Department said "no" (due to costs). But Irvin Williams supported Bunny's idea, and he made arrangements to have the trees brought to the White House. The roses included a yellow rose from the state of Texas called the Speaker Sam rose in honor of the late speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, a bright red variety from the World's Fair, a white rose name Frau Karl Druschki, and pink Doctor roses. Twenty-four days after the underground line was hit, the Garden, complete with magnolia trees and roses, was unveiled to the public. The updated rose garden was an instant success. The artist and friend of the Kennedys, William Walton, later wrote, [President Kennedy's] pleasure in that garden was infinite. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, Garden every day.
Odcinek nagrany w terenie, przy Tidal Basin, sztucznym zbiorniku wodnym w centrum Waszyngtonu. Wiosną spacerują tu tysiące ludzi, ponieważ rośnie tu ponad 3 tysiące wiśniowych drzew a kwitnące na różowo i biało kwiatki przyciągają w tym okresie do Waszyngtonu nawet 1,5 miliona gości.
SUMMARY Its Springtime and in Washington, D.C. as the Cherry Trees and the flowers are all in bloom the city celebrates new life. We begin with our segment on Colonial Colloquialisms exploring Red Letter Days and good old Yankee Doodle. We are joined by Julie Groton, ACTS EPL and discuss springtime in Washington, D.C. We talk about the lady behind the beautification of the city, another lady who helped bring a special treasure to the city, and then we touch briefly on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln – which took place on Holy Week in 1865. We then discuss the Easter sunrise services and transition into a discussion about Arlington Cemetery with a special story about Section 60 with Julie Groton and a recent tour. LINKS: - Washington Cherry Blossom Festival https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/ - About the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center https://www.wildflower.org/about/history - National Park Service article on Lady Bird Johnson and the Beautification Project https://www.nps.gov/articles/lady-bird-johnson-beautification-cultural-landscapes.htm - National Park Service article on the Washington D.C. Cherry Trees https://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/history-of-the-cherry-trees.htm - Video of Section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery Section 60 Arlington National Cemetery - YouTube KEY WORDS: American Christian Tours, ACTS, Behind the Tour, Washington Cherry Blossom Festival, Tidal Basin, Cherry Trees, Mrs. Taft, Lady Bird Johnson, Beautification Project, Easter Sunrise Service, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60
The eyes of the world have been on the Tidal Basin and our beautiful Cherry Trees as peak bloom hit a little early this year. Thanks to resources like the #BloomCam we're all able to enjoy the festivities from anywhere. Here's the thing about those Cherry Trees. There are 3,700 trees around the National Mall and The National Park Service replaces 90 Cherry Trees each year. Only 12 of the original 3,000 trees gifted by Tokyo in 1912 are still on the National Mall. All of the trees need year-round maintenance because visitors, weather and climate issues are tough on them. Catherine Townsend who runs the Trust for the National Mall joined us to talk about endowing a Cherry Tree. The average lifespan of a cherry tree is 40 -50 years and varies based on species, climate and care. The National Park Service (NPS) looks to the Trust for the National Mall to augment budgetary allowance to appropriately maintain the cherry trees. The Trust for the National Mall is looking to the community to help support. Learn more NationalMall.org/BloomCam From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY
Harry goes to work: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/investing/chatterley-first-move-prince-harry-betterup/index.html (NOTE: CNN's parent company WarnerMedia is a client of BetterUp) Prince Harry joins Rupert Murdoch's daughter-in-law at Aspen Institute https://mol.im/a/9397453 For full BuzzFeed story that show the Palace Press team defended Kate Middleton and not Meghan Markle while she was part of the Royal family https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/meghan-markle-kate-middleton-royal-press-office Sharon Osbourne leaves “The Talk” CBS announced; https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-sharon-osbourne-piers-morgan-meghan-markle-sheryl-underwood-51c097c3f134120ce69fe87bc6dc7c3e?utm_medium=APEntertainment&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9410621/Sharon-Osbourne-sue-CBS-forced-quit-chat-defending-Piers-Morgan.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-03-26/sharon-osbourne-leaves-the-talk-cbs-fired On March 28, the National Park Service announced that the flowering cherry trees reached peak bloom after temps well above average over the past week sped the trees through their final stages of the blossom cycle – just four days from stage 4 to peak. The initial prediction was that the trees would reach peak bloom period April 2 – 5, 2021. As vehicular and pedestrian access remains limited to the Tidal Basin, make sure to check out the pink and white blossoms ringing the Tidal Basin via the #BloomCam. Watch virtually Cherry
Wild, blossoming cherries are native to many diverse lands, from the British Isles and Norway to Morocco and Tunisia. But they’re most associated with Japan, where the sakura is the national flower. These days, though, you’ll find blossoming cherries everywhere, on practically every continent. For that, we must thank a lot of dedicated botanists, who braved world wars and long sea voyages—and endured repeated failures—to spread the sakura around the world. But there’s one naturalist in particular we can thank: Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram. Journalist Naoko Abe joins us on the podcast to share how this English eccentric saved some of Japan’s most iconic cherry blossoms—from the spectacular Great White Cherry to the pink Hokusai—from extinction. This episode originally aired in 2019.Go beyond the episode:Naoko Abe’s The Sakura ObsessionIf you’re in Washington, D.C., you need not visit the (closed) Tidal Basin to view the cherries—here is a map trees blossoming all over the cityThe National Park Service created a guide to the cherry blossom varieties in the citySmithsonian’s list of the best places to see cherry blossoms around the worldCherry varieties discussed:Taihaku / Prunus serrulata taihaku / Great white cherrySomei-yoshino / Prunus x yedoensis / Tokyo cherryTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Follow us on Twitter @TheAmScho or on Facebook.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wild, blossoming cherries are native to many diverse lands, from the British Isles and Norway to Morocco and Tunisia. But they’re most associated with Japan, where the sakura is the national flower. These days, though, you’ll find blossoming cherries everywhere, on practically every continent. For that, we must thank a lot of dedicated botanists, who braved world wars and long sea voyages—and endured repeated failures—to spread the sakura around the world. But there’s one naturalist in particular we can thank: Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram. Journalist Naoko Abe joins us on the podcast to share how this English eccentric saved some of Japan’s most iconic cherry blossoms—from the spectacular Great White Cherry to the pink Hokusai—from extinction. This episode originally aired in 2019.Go beyond the episode:Naoko Abe’s The Sakura ObsessionIf you’re in Washington, D.C., you need not visit the (closed) Tidal Basin to view the cherries—here is a map trees blossoming all over the cityThe National Park Service created a guide to the cherry blossom varieties in the citySmithsonian’s list of the best places to see cherry blossoms around the worldCherry varieties discussed:Taihaku / Prunus serrulata taihaku / Great white cherrySomei-yoshino / Prunus x yedoensis / Tokyo cherryTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Follow us on Twitter @TheAmScho or on Facebook.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today, on The Climate Daily, The National Park Service offers ideas to reimagine the Tidal Basin while it sinks under sea level rise. Yemen women prove their men wrong, building a successful solar-power enterprise. Washington, DC announces its 2020 DC Sustainability Award winners. And Australia to build a Noah's Ark for coral!
Susan Kusel and Sean Rubin share THE PASSOVER GUEST, a new picture book that takes place in Depression-era DC and follows a young girl named Muriel home from the Tidal Basin to her parent’s empty table side on the evening of Passover. On her way home Muriel meets a strange magician who encourages her to hurry home. What miracle awaits for her and her family causes Muriel to run out and seek the rabbi in order to ask if they could proceed with the astonishing meal. The book is beautifully illustrated and a reminder that Passover is for everyone. You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/blog. Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our BookShop Store. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/matthewcwinner or on Paypal at paypal.me/childrensbkpod
As the first vaccines start rolling out, each state will be required to manage the vaccine distribution process to ensure targeted populations, health care workers, nursing home patients, etc. are able to receive the initial doses. In today’s episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable Podcast, Tidal Basin CEO Daniel Craig says the biggest challenge for states will be managing the vaccine program. Topics Covered: The FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is meeting to consider approving the first COVID-19 vaccine use in the U.S. The committee will consider emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine with final FDA approval coming as early as this week (12/10/20). The Pfizer-BioNTech group is requesting an “emergency use authorization,” shy of a full approval. The vaccine is desperately needed as public health experts warn virus cases will continue to climb. As of December 10th, there have been more than 15.3 million cases and 289,000 deaths have been reported, according to Johns Hopkins University data. As the first vaccines start rolling out, each state will be required to manage the vaccine distribution process to ensure targeted populations, health care workers, nursing home patients, etc. are able to receive the initial doses. Additional Information: Learn more about Tidal Basin’s COVID-19 services and resources Blog - "Challenges for States Managing the COVID-19 Vaccination Process"
Walter Hood, founder and creative director of Hood Design Studio and co-author of the forthcoming book “Black Landscapes Matter,” talks with us about how his new proposal for Washington, D.C.’s National Mall Tidal Basin could facilitate unity, why spaces that elicit discomfort are a step toward reconciliation, and the importance of investing in people and places that society takes for granted.
In recent weeks, several major disasters have crippled the power grid infrastructure in several states. Tropical Storm Isaias, the Iowa derecho, and Hurricane Laura demonstrate how disasters can severely impact power systems and prolong the recovery period. In this episode of Disaster Recovery Roundtable, we’ll visit Des Moines where a cluster of severe storms devastated Iowa and several neighboring states with hurricane force winds. Our guests include the Des Moines office of the National Weather Service and Iowa’s State Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. We’ll also hear from Georgia Power, and Tidal Basin’s Vice President of Preparedness, Resilience, and Emergency Management on preparing and mitigating for mass power outages.
Royal Docks: Tidal Basin Pumping Station In this episode, we hear from Mike Davies, from RSH+P, who tell us about […]
Royal Docks: Tidal Basin Pumping Station We hear from Mike Davies, from RSH+P, who tell us about the Tidal Basin […]
Today we celebrate the Brigadier General, who described the Compass Plant. We'll also learn about the Norwegian poet who gardened and tended 70 apple trees. We remember the gift given to American by the Mayor of Tokyo. We also honor an extraordinary tree that was discovered on the estate of the first Earl of Camperdown. We'll celebrate World Daffodil Day with a Daffodil Poem. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book called Dream Plants for the Natural Garden - it's a classic. And then we'll wrap things up with the story of the Georgia State Flower. But first, let's catch up on some Greetings from Gardeners around the world and today's curated news. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Gardener Greetings To participate in the Gardener Greetings segment, send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org And, to listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to play The Daily Gardener Podcast. It's that easy. Curated News Do houseplants really improve air quality? | The Guardian | James Wong Here's an excerpt: "Five years ago I wrote a column in this very magazine about how houseplants can purify the air, based on research carried out by Nasa. Since then, there has been a slew of online articles, not to mention industry campaigns and even new gadgets, centred on this claim. The only problem with it is that more recent and better quality research has found this to be extremely unlikely... However, other research shows that having plants indoors has a range of other benefits. They can boost productivity. They can improve mood. They can regulate humidity – all on top of looking beautiful. If you want fresh air, open a window. If you want to witness the joy of nature and feel a daily sense of wonder, get some houseplants." Follow James on Twitter @Botanygeek Alright, that's it for today's gardening news. Now, if you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There's no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group. Important Events 1813 Today is the birthday of Brigadier General, mathematician, and botanist Benjamin Alvord. Born in Rutland Vermont, Benjamin was always drawn to nature. He graduated from West Point and even spent some time teaching there as a Math Professor. Benjamin fought in the Seminole Wars, the Mexican–American War, and the Civil War. When he wasn't serving in the military, Benjamin returned to his passions of scholarly activity. His obituary at Arlington says, “General Alvord lived most of his life in the field, where he was separated from society and books, yet he became a learned scholar; skilled in dialectics, ready in conversation, and polished in his writing. He had a special fondness for mathematics, botany, history, and biography.” Benjamin published mathematical papers as well as literary articles for magazines like Harpers, and he even wrote a botanical paper on the Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum, which was featured in The American Naturalist. In 1848, Benjamin described the Compass Plant this way: “The Silphium laciniatum is a perennial plant of the order Compositae; the first year it bears only radical leaves, the second year and after, it is a flowering herb with four or five leaves on the stem; very rough bristly throughout; Flowers yellow. Found on rich prairies of the Mississippi valley from Minnesota to Texas… It was first seen by me in the autumn of 1839, on the rich prairies near Fort Wayne in the north-eastern portion of the Cherokee nation, near the Arkansas line.” The leaves of the Compass Plant align north-south, which helps the plant minimize the effect of the midday sun. The north-south orientation guided settlers crossing the prairies who used the plant as a compass during their journey. Compass Plant is edible. Livestock eats it. Native Americans used it to make tea, a dewormer for their horses, and as a teeth cleaner and breath sweetener. Although before you use the Compass Plant for your teeth or breath, take note of this passage from the Illinois author John Madison, “Pioneers found that compass plant produced a pretty good brand of native chewing gum. It has an odd pine-resin taste that’s pleasant enough, but must be firmed up before its chewed. A couple summers ago I tried some of this sap while it was still liquid. It’s surely the stickiest stuff in all creation and I literally had to clean it from my teeth with lighter fluid.” Now, Benjamin was very curious about the polarity of the Compass Plant. In fact, another common name for the plant is the Polar Plant. Benjamin initially theorized that the plant took up a lot of iron, thereby creating a magnet polarity in the leaves, but he later discounted that theory. The poet Longfellow referred to the Compass Plant in his 1947 poem "Evangeline" about a young woman who is lovesick over missing her boyfriend. FYI Nepenthe is a drug of forgetfulness, and Asphodel is a grey and ghostly plant in the Underworld. Patience! the priest would say; have faith, and thy prayer will be answered; Look at this delicate plant that lifts its head from the meadow; See how its leaves are turned to the north, as true as the magnet - This is the compass-flower, that the finger of God has planted Here in the houseless wild, to direct the traveler's journey Over the sea-like, pathless, limitless waste of the desert. Such in the soul of man is faith. The blossoms of passion, Gay and luxuriant flowers, are brighter and fuller of fragrance; But they beguile us and lead us astray, and their odor is deadly. Only this humble plant can guide us here, and hereafter Crown us with asphodel flowers, that are wet with the dews of nepenthe. 1908 Today is the birthday of the Norwegian poet and gardener Olav Hauge. Olav was a trained horticulturist and fruit grower. Olav earned a living as a professional gardener. When he wasn't writing poetry, he could be found working in his apple orchard - he had 70 apple trees. Here's my translation of one of his more famous poems in his home country of Norway; it's about a garden cat. The cat sits in the yard. When you come, Talk to the cat a little. He is the one who is in charge of the garden. And here's another famous poem for Olav fans: Don't come to me with the entire truth. Don't bring me the ocean if I feel thirsty, nor heaven if I ask for light; but bring a hint, some dew, a particle, as birds carry only drops away from water, and the wind a grain of salt. 1909 On this day, Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki pledged to give 2,000 Cherry trees to U.S. President William Howard Taft. Taft decided to plant them near the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., in West Potomac Park surrounding the Tidal Basin. The trees arrived in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 1910. 1918 On this day, a daughter of Redmond Washington, Nellie Perrigo, married Chase G. Morris, and her father, William Pulcifer Perrigo, gifted the couple a Camperdown Elm. In fact, William gave each one of his five daughters a Camperdown Elm on their wedding day. He brought the unique trees with him from Scotland. Nellie and Charles posed for their wedding photo in front of her sister June's Camperdown Elm since they were married on her property. Then they planted their own Camperdown Elm in front of their little farmhouse in Carnation, Washington. Five generations of the Morris family lived and played under the family Camperdown Elm. Camperdown Elms have a fascinating history that dates back to 1840. That year, on the estate of the First Earl of Camperdown, the estate forester and Landscaper named David Taylor noticed a contorted young elm tree growing parallel to the ground. Now, what Taylor was looking at was essentially a weeping mutation of the Scotch Elm. Like other weepers, the tree lacked the gene for negative geotropism, so the tree couldn't distinguish which way was up. Taylor dug up the young elm and brought it to the gardens of Camperdown House. And eventually, Taylor grafted cuttings of the weeping elm to Wych Elms, and the result was a tree that became known as a Camperdown Elm - a weeping cultivar of the Scotch Elm. In 1872, the New York florist Adolphus Goby Burgess gifted a Camperdown Elm to the Brooklyn Parks Commission. After receiving the tree from Burgess, it was Frederick Law Olmsted, who decided on the location for it. Seeing that graft was relatively low on the rootstock, Olmsted wisely planted the tree on a small hill near the boathouse at Prospect Parkallowing plenty of room for the weeping branches. By the time the Pulitzer-Winning Poet Marianne Moore fell in love with the Camperdown Elm at Prospect Park, it was in sad shape. Some of the limbs were hollow thanks to rats and carpenter ants. The weak areas of the tree made it vulnerable, and it began to succumb to a bacterial infection as well as general rot. Marianne used her fame and her wit to save the Camperdown Elm. She wrote a poem about the tree which was published in The New Yorker in September 1967. The public read her poem, and the Bartlett Tree Company saved the tree. It still stands today. Now before I read the poem, I'll offer a few definitions. Thanatopsis is the name of a poem written by William Cullen Bryant. It's also a Greek word that means meditation on or thinking about death. Byrant's poem is a consolation; eventually, we all will die. Then, Thomas Cole and Asher Durand were both landscape painters. One of Asher Durand's most famous paintings is called Kindred Spirits. The picture shows two men standing on a rock ledge and shaded by the branches of an enormous elm tree in the Catskill Mountains. The men depicted were the painter, Thomas Cole, and his dear friend, the poet William Cullen Bryant. A curio is something novel, rare, or bizarre. Here's The Camperdown Elm by Marianne Moore: I think, in connection with this weeping elm, of "Kindred Spirits" at the edge of a rock ledge overlooking a stream: Thanatopsis-invoking tree-loving Bryant conversing with Thomas Cole in Asher Durand's painting of them under the filigree of an elm overhead. No doubt they had seen other trees — lindens, maples and sycamores, oaks and the Paris street-tree, the horse-chestnut; but imagine their rapture, had they come on the Camperdown Elm's massiveness and "the intricate pattern of its branches," arching high, curving low, in its mist of fine twigs. The Bartlett tree-cavity specialist saw it and thrust his arm the whole length of the hollowness of its torso, and there were six small cavities also. Props are needed and tree-food. It is still leafing; Still there. Mortal though. We must save it. It is our crowning curio. Unearthed Words Today is World Daffodil Day, and there's really one poem that is regarded as the Mother of All Daffodil Poems, and it's this one. I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them danced, but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. — William Wordsworth, English Romantic poet, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud Grow That Garden Library Dream Plants for the Natural Garden by Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen This book came out in 2013, and it's still one of the best books on modern garden design. Join two of the world's most influential garden designers, Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen, as they describe their ideal perennials, bulbs, grasses, ferns and small shrubs for your natural garden. This comprehensive compendium classifies these 1200 plants according to their behavior, strengths, and uses. With these plants and expert advice, you can create the garden of your dreams. This book is 144 pages of natural garden goodness. You can get a copy of Dream Plants for the Natural Garden by Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $35 Today's Botanic Spark 1853 On this day, George Governor Gov. Nathaniel Harris approved the joint resolution to make the Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) Georgia's State Flower. Here's an excerpt from The Atlanta Constitution in 1970 with a little story about the Cherokee Rose: “Four years ago Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin decided that it was high time for a Cherokee rose to be on the grounds of the State Capitol. Secretary of State Ben Fortson, then in charge of the grounds, agreed. Now, it isn't easy to find a Cherokee rose for sale, so a notice was put in The Market Bulletin, inviting someone to donate a Cherokee rose for the Capitol. Within a few days, the commissioner's office was swamped with almost 250 rose bushes. The superabundance spoke well for the generosity of Georgians and their eagerness to cooperate but not so well for their knowledge of the state flower, for less than .1 percent was actually the Cherokee Rose. The others were Macartneys, pasture and prairie roses, Silver Moons, Bengals, multifloras, and "grandma's favorite. There were enough plants for public grounds all over the state, with one or two real Cherokees for the Capitol grounds. Since then several others have been added. There should be plenty of blooms this spring for everyone making the effort to see them. Only a horticulturist can identify a Cherokee rose for sure, but Mrs. Wills once suggested a simple way for the average person to distinguish between the Cherokee and the Macartney which is often confused with it because the blossoms are similar. "The Cherokee," she said, "has only three leaves on a leaf stem; the Macartney has five."
Tidal Basin welcomes FEMA’s former Acting Deputy Administrator for Resilience as our new Chief Development Officer. Carlos will be overseeing the growth functions of the company and operations in the Caribbean. Building codes must be updated to minimize the impacts from major disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. The U.S. has made progress since historic storms like Hurricane Andrew in 1992. But there remain some areas in the U.S. that still need to improve building codes to current standards. There are opportunities for communities to increase resilience, one opportunity is with FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (#BRIC) Program providing funding opportunities available to communities. BRIC supports states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. BRIC is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program. #FEMA #mitigation
Sharee Williamson is Associate General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this episode Sharee discusses the wide range of historic places and national treasures that are connected to water. She explains that impacts of climate change such as sea-level rise, stronger coastal storms, and flooding from intense rainfall are threatening many historic sites like Charleston, S.C.; the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.; and Annapolis, Md. Sharee talks about options for building resilience at historic places and the role of the National Park Service in preservation. This episode of waterloop is brought to you by High Sierra Showerheads, the smart and stylish way to save water, energy, and money while enjoying an invigorating shower. Use promo code waterloop for 20 percent off at highsierrashowerheads.com
Welcome back to another episode of Being Americanized Japanese. This is Reona and this is Abe! A podcast where Reona talks in 日本語 and Abe talks in English. [English] In this episode, we will be sharing places we recommend you visit if you come to Washington D.C. We hope you enjoy (: [日本語] 今回のエピソードでは、ワシントンDCで私たちがオススメする観光地を紹介いていきます！ The National Mall, White House, Renwick Gallery, Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Hirshhorn, Spy Museum, American History Museum, Newseum, Artechouse, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Ben's Chili Bowl 質問や感想はbeingamericanizedjapanese@gmail.comにお願いします。 [Connect with Us] Email: beingamericanizedjapanese@gmail.com Instagram: amejapa_official clubhouse: reona_nmr お待ちしてます!
Diversity in America has become the leading headline in recent weeks due to events around the country. How diversified is emergency management – and how does that impact treatment and distribution of resources? In this podcast we are joined by representatives from the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management for a candid discussion on equality within our industry. In addition, Tidal Basin CEO Dan Craig will conclude the discussion with a special announcement about a new diversity scholarship opportunity. The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management was founded after cofounders Chauncia Willis and others experienced varying levels of racism, bias, and inequality within the emergency management sector. Personal bias can impact how emergency management programs are implemented at the local level, especially for underserved areas. The organization aims to increase community resilience, especially for underserved communities, through diversity and inclusion for equity in emergency management. Tidal Basin CEO Daniel Craig demonstrated a commitment to I-DIEM’s mission with the announcement of a new student scholarship program supported by a donation of $5,000 each from Tidal Basin and from Mr. Craig. Tidal Basin’s donation will be supporting a new student scholarship program named in recognition of Lt. General Julius W. Becton, Jr., the first minority to serve as FEMA Director from 1985 to 1989. The Julius W. Becton-IDIEM Student Scholarship Fund will support diverse students in the field of emergency management.
Puerto Rico was devastated in 2017 by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which left behind billions of dollars in damages. In this episode, we’ll hear from the lead of FEMA’s Mitigation Assessment Team for the 2017 storms and have an update on the island’s current mitigation efforts from the previous State Hazard Mitigation Officer for Puerto Rico. The Building Science Branch of FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) oversees the Mitigation Assessment Team project to support the identification of mitigation requirements after a major disaster. After Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the Mitigation Assessment Team, led by our first guest Stuart Adams, identified several key mitigation needs for Puerto Rico, including adopting an updated building code. The key to any successful mitigation program is ensuring recommendations are implemented by state and local communities. Our second guest in this episode, Tidal Basin’s Senior Director of Recovery Jose Valenzuela, will share how Puerto Rico implemented FEMA’s mitigation recommendations from the 2017 Mitigation Assessment Team report.
The area is known for its iconic cherry trees and the Jefferson Memorial. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
Washington DC is beautiful in the spring with more than 3000 cherry trees in bloom, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and more happening. Show notes here: DC Cherry Blossom Festival and Activities Have you been to Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival or any of the other spring events? We dig into the famous blossoms of the Tidal Basin, other places to see cherry blossoms around Washington DC, and some surprising events open to the public.
Jonathan and Nick discuss the crunchy, crackly mechanics of the Division 2 as of the Tidal Basin content patch, 7/2019. Mostly gamer this time around, but a good co-op shooter.
The Most Horse-Powerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 88! Sean played Nier Automata! Luke returned to the Sea of Thieves and started playing Lost Planet. Buckle up and drive safe!The PlaylistLuke: Sea of Thieves, Lost PlanetSean: Nier AutomataBraking NewsRAGE 2 has launched to mixed reviews. It's yet another AAA title that has brought up the question of fun versus Metacritic quality.Ghost Recon: Breakpoint has been announced.Ubisoft Devs also teased new Splinter Cell. Debatable if it was truly a joke, drunken mistake, or meant to raise interest.Skull & Bones has been delayedGame Pass loses 17 Games in May including Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-game-pass-loses-17-games-mayThe Division 2 reveals Operation Dark Hours. An eight-player raid available for those who've reached World Tier 5 and defeated Tidal Basin. Available May 16.https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-2-title-update-3-patch-notes-revealed/1100-6466917Pit Stop TopicsHow will this year's E3 be different?Netflix and Stadia have entered the gaming markets (or will)Sony is absent“State of Play” and “Directs” have become the norm for 1st partiesFallout 76, Anthem, and Division 2 may have altered how companies share roadmaps/launch content.The Car Pool - Listener QuestionJohn Wahl @wahlnut77 What is the one launch day exclusive game that you think could get Xbox back into the driver's seat (pun intended) next generation. I.e. a MUST play game that will sell consoles.Edward Varnell @thatretrocodeWhat is a great representation of a company: the games or the higher-ups? ft Also, what can Japan and Microsoft together, bring to gain better recognition since certain companies and games here in America are becoming problematic?iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3egeSpotify: http://goo.gl/Vh4DH4Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserveshttp://mixer.com/insipidghostSean:http://twitter.com/seancaprihttp://twitch.tv/seancaprihttp://patreon.com/youmecapri
The lads are back giving their thoughts on the new stronghold Tidal Basin and the WT5 grind. They also discuss the news of a PTS for #TheDivision2 to bring more balance to the game before the release of the Raid.
Rendy dan Anne bersemangat menyapa Sahabat Dunia Kita dalam awal musim semi. Kita ajak kembali mleihat berseminya bunuga sakura di Tidal Basin Washington D.C. Di momentum ini, 1.5 juta turis datang untuk berfoto dan menikmati keindahan bunga sakura dan festival-festival yang diadakan.
Dan Wenk, who spent four decades working for the National Park Service, shares his views on the current state of the agency and the National Park System. Host Kurt Repanshek discusses efforts to plan a restoration of the Tidal Basin at the National Mall and Memorial Parks with Katherine Malone-France of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Erika Zambello wraps up the show with a visit to Little River Canyon National Preserve in Alabama.
Red Dead Redemption 2 to be revealed as an Epic Games Store exclusive, Division 2: Tidal Basin hands on impressions, Microsoft may combine Xbox Live and Game Pass into single subscription, Destiny 3 leak says game is launch title for PS5 and Next Xbox, Borderlands 3 cross-platform co-op hinted at by Microsoft. Donation update! Help us cover travel costs and upgrading our equipment for E3 2019, anything helps and your contributions will allow us to expand our content https://donate.gamertagradio.com Watch the award-winning film, Gamertag Radio: A Podcast Story now for free on Youtube - story.gamertagradio.com | Donate: donate.gamertagradio.com | Gamertag Radio Store: store.gamertagradio.com. Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community members.
Topics: - The Division 2’s Major Tidal Basin Update Drops Tomorrow - Super Meat Boy Forever has been Delayed - Prince Harry Says Fortnite is Addictive, Should be Banned - Pokemon Go Summer Tour 2019 Announced Love the podcast? Leave us a voice message via the anchor app on your phone and have it showcased during the DBN Prime Podcast. Find us at Twitter @DadsBeardsNerds and Instagram @DadsBeardsNerdsPodcas Oh and join our amazing Discord community! George, Anthony, past guests and fellow nerds await you! discord.gg/8cSdcgz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadsbeardsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadsbeardsnerds/support
Experts discuss the legislative efforts supported by the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) regarding the Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA), issues surrounding Assignment of Benefits post-disaster, and more. "The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) was established in 1951 to promote a higher standard for policyholder advocacy. Public insurance adjusters are licensed to serve the general public and deliver knowledgeable and experienced representation when filing a claim for property damage. The founding members of NAPIA envisioned an association that would provide the appropriate resources for policyholder advocates in pursuit of successful claims resolution.1" 1. https://www.napia.com/about ↩ Key Takeaways: [1:07] What are the biggest legislative challenges in the U.S. today? The Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA) Assignment of Benefits Restrictions on public adjusters' rights to practice [3:43] How are these challenges helping or hurting both consumers and insurance professionals? Many State insurance departments don't have regulatory authority over non-licensed individuals Home and business owners are getting scammed post-disaster by those who are not licensed to adjust their claim [9:58] What are the major legislative priorities right now? Opening the Model Bill up to add in UPPA language [12:03] Recent examples of recent major Case Settlements/Briefs. [17:25] Future legislative efforts of Public Adjusters Achieve licensing in all 50 States Five States do not license: Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Wisconsin, and South Dakota [19:31] How can listeners help achieve future legislative goals in support of policyholders, consumers, and other insurance professionals? Insurance is regulated at the State level Contact your State Representatives Panelists: ● Brian Goodman — Principal at Kramon & Graham, PA ● Greg Raab — Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin Moderators: ● Rachele Drinkwine — Operations Coordinator at Adjusters International and Tidal Basin Mentioned in This Episode: Adjusters International National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
This week the lads get excited for the launch of WT5 and Tidal Basin in #TheDivision2. And Discuss the the major minor changes to bring more balance to weapon, skills and mods.
Tidal Basin and World Tier 5 got announced over the week, so we got Catclawzzz a.k.a. Threesies back on the show to help us talk about it. We're also celebrating that she recently got picked to go to E3 to represent the Division community via the Star Player program, which is pretty great. Don't forget to listen in for some sweet contest details, choice show derailments and the Cat Snort Counter. GF HL! Things For You to Check Out: Patch Notes Year One Roadmap Contest Example Tweet
This week I talk about the SotG, PvP chat, novel and art book thoughts, and some listener questions! TD2 Lore/Mug Gvieaway: https://givelab.com/Y73ZzV/the-division-2-lore-books--mug-giveaway--bd Support the Show: anchor.fm/theECHOcast/support Discord: discord.gg/xcR4RHX Music: DJ Quads --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theechocast/support
When will the cherry blossoms hit peak bloom? What are the six stages of the cherry blossom process? What does peak bloom even mean? When can I go see the cherry blossoms minus all the tourists? Those are just a few of the questions that Jerry and Blanca have for Michael Litterst from the National Park Service as they talk about this year's National Cherry Blossom Festival. Catch the full scoop on the podcast below and let's get to the Tidal Basin!
When will the cherry blossoms hit peak bloom? What are the six stages of the cherry blossom process? What does peak bloom even mean? When can I go see the cherry blossoms minus all the tourists? Those are just a few of the questions that Jerry and Blanca have for Michael Litterst from the National Park Service as they talk about this year's National Cherry Blossom Festival. Catch the full scoop on the podcast below and let's get to the Tidal Basin!
Thie week the lads discuss the huge announcement of Tidal Basin and WT5 coming to #TheDivision2 soon. And give final overall thoughts on the game.
Description: Every spring people flock to Washington, DC to see the cherry blossoms and participate in the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Danielle speaks with Linda Samuel of KidFriendly DC, a go-to resource for recreation with kids in the Washington, DC-Metro area since 2010. Linda and Danielle share their tips for seeing the cherry blossoms and favorite events. Discussion includes the following: About KidFriendlyDC.com (2:17) Symbolism of cherry blossoms (4:44) How cherry blossoms came to Washington, DC (5:21) Cherry Blossom Festival (9:19) Cherry Blossom Watch (9:54) SAAM (Smithsonian American Art Museum) Cherry Blossom Celebration (11:24) Blossom Kite Festival (13:03) Cherry Blossom Parade (15:15) Sakura Matsuri street fair (16:37) Anacostia River Festival (18:02) Petalpalooza (18:57) “In Peak Bloom” Digital Art Exhibit at Artechouse (20:26) Transportation (21:42) Library of Congress (24:14) Hirschorn Museum (26:24) National Arboretum (27:08) Tips for Visiting Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin (30:27) Danielle’s cherry blossom tradition (30:50) Cherry Blossom Junior Ranger Activity Book (33:40) Potomac Cruises (34:42) Other places to see Cherry Blossoms (36:10) What Linda does with her family (38:59) Linda’s favorite cherry blossom memory (40:04) Resources: KidFriendly DC Tips for Families Viewing the Cherry Blossoms The Best Activities for Families during the Cherry Blossom Season Bloom Watch Cherry Blossom Festival Actions Subscribe to our podcast from our website https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/ Tell your friends about Everybody’s National Parks Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Please tag us from the parks you are visiting at #everybodysnationalparks
Public relations is not only practiced with news releases and press conferences. More than a century ago, Japan delivered a powerful message of friendship with a gift of cherry trees that today continues to speak to millions of spring-time visitors to Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin. With 40 events and a world fixed on the annual arrival of the cherry blooms, the non-profit National Cherry Blossom Festival communications team has its hands full all year long. Krystle Fleetwood and Nora Strumpf are about to watch their hard work come to life, starting with a kick-off media event on March 6th. But they still made time to talk with Robert about handling the PR for one of America’s most treasured springtime routines. Also, Summer reports on three African American PR pioneers who are among those being remembered at the Museum of Public Relations in New York City; Harold Burson recalls covering the Nuremberg war trials in Germany in 1945; the contest for an autographed copy of Burson’s book continues; and Momma Dukes plays the Buzzer Beater (Hint: She’s Jessica’s mother and herself an accomplished PR pro). Links: Abrupt end to Trump-Kim summit prompts sighs of relief, questions about what’s next Why are North and South Korea divided? National Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Blossom song from the Show Tease on social media Amazon: The Business of Persuasion Buzzer Beater Guest: Donna Cahill While Nike is being mocked for Zion Williamson’s shoe blowout, don’t expect long-term damage to brand Why did it take a Lifetime TV series and a hashtag to take down R Kelly? “Hold the date:” Trump announces July Fourth celebration Guest: Krystle Fleetwood Guest: Nora Strumpf Museum of Public Relations Inez Kaiser Ofield Dukes Moss Kendrix Nuremberg War Trial radio scripts written by Harold Burson PR pros must embrace the PESO model
When I ambled onto the Tidal Basin one fall day, I faced what many photographers confront every day — a view that millions of people will recognize immediately and the challenge of how I could make it look interesting. In photography, as in life, the results we get are often a result of the decisions we make. At the Tidal Basin, or wherever you happen to be shooting, your decisions make the difference. Try these 12 composition decisions can help you improve your odds of capturing more interesting photos. Listen to the podcast
Hi, Knitters,I have a new podcast episode today! Click here for the direct link to YouTube to watch. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel or you can watch or subscribe on iTunes, too. Click here for iTunes.I have a bit of a hand issue that I discuss in the video so I am trying to rest it for a few days. Therefore, I am not going to type up all of the show notes today but everything mentioned in the video will be mentioned again on the blog later or has been mentioned before. Thanks for watching and I'll be back soon with more.xo ~ susanp.s. I have the best blog readers! Willfulmina on Ravelry and Instagram wrote out and linked every single thing I mentioned on the podcast and sent it to me. Thank you Kate! So here are the shownotes from Willfulmina:Episide 12: Socks, Sock Yarn & the UnfinishedMadison Knitters' GuildMadison Knitters' Guild Knit-InPatty LyonsAnnie ModesittJoanna JohnsonSlate Falls PressJoanna Johnson's Amazon pageSignature Sock BlockerSunshine YarnsGale's Art Etsy ShopGraffiti and AsphaltMonkey Sock by Cookie A.Regia Colormania Color 04067 NightFiber nymph Dye WorksPink & Cherry Bounce Inversible SetsFabFunkyFibres in "I Believe in the Impossible" and "The Cosmopolitan"Lorna's LacesOpal Sweet & Spicy 2 in Cake Pops {sold out}My First Regia in Samira 01885Regina 4-Ply Design Line by Arne & Carlos in Fall Night Color 03655Special Secret Sock Blanks from Gale's Art in "Blue Love" "Purples"Leftie by Martina BehmMiss Babs Leftie KitsPop Spots by Juju VailMadelinetosh tosh merino light in Tart and Tidal BasinKnit CircusCome What May on the Opulence BaseCome What May in Matching Sock SetLittle Skein in the Big WoolTwig PrintsLowland OriginalsKnitSpinFarmFringe Supply Co's Fashionary Sketchbook
SFly fishing Washington DC's The Tidal Basin
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