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Megan Willis's search for her parents will put her in more danger than she ever imagined. Can she survive the hazards she faces and reunites with her family before it's too late?This fast-paced YA space opera (reminiscent of Star Wars) follows a strong female protagonist, Megan, on an interplanetary search for her mother. On her journey, Megan witnesses the horrors of child trafficking and slavery and joins with a group of other teens to fight against corrupt systems and stand up for the vulnerable.Full of unusual characters and daring escapes, Search for the Astral Dragon draws readers into a world of snarky spaceship computer systems, a variety of different sentient species, spaceship tech, and magical elements. Megan is smart and quick-thinking, competent with spacecraft technology, and a person of strong character whose experiences give readers difficult questions to consider.Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery seriessuitable for your entire family. To date, he has written more than thirty-two (32) novels along with various non-fiction works and children's books with total sales reaching more than one million copies.He lives in Western Tennessee with his wife, Susie – where they homeschool their four girls and three boys. His passion for the written word, reading, and writing has taken many forms and explored multiple genres - including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.Learn more about his writing at daviscrossing.com and Amazon.com  Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Jim Richards is the National Co-op Recruitment Manager at Point S, travelling extensively throughout the US to meet with independent tire dealers with the goal of educating them on the benefits of joining Point S — increased buying power and support from a national network. Mickie Segotta is the Owner of Point S American Tire in Gallup, New Mexico. Mickie took over the business from her stepfather, who passed away in 2021 — honoring her stepfather's legacy by running the business with the same dedication and commitment to her employees. Kolby and Tia Clay are the Co-owners of Junction City Point S Tire and Auto Service in Junction City, Oregon. Although Kolby is a first-generation tire store owner, he purchased the facility from a family friend who had operated a tire store for 50 years, leading him to feel like a fourth-generation owner. Brandon Haltiwanger is the Owner of Forrest's Tire Service and Point S in Johnston, South Carolina. Brandon has a diversified background in the construction industry, including expertise in project management, budgeting, and contract negotiation. Ed Tuck is the Owner of TNT Tire Point S Auto Service in Tacoma, Washington. Ed's father joined Point S in 1984, making their family one of the earliest members of the cooperative. He has been involved in the tire industry since he was 12 years old.  Tony O'Billovich leads in-house consulting for the Master Shop Program at Point S, where he coaches independent Point S members. Tony believes in a “win together” mentality and stresses the importance of employee growth to achieve success for everyone. Jeremy Smith is a second-generation business owner and operator of two Wasatch Tire and Service Point S locations in Utah, as well as six Steve's Automotive Specialist shops. Jeremy believes in the value of local businesses and building relationships with customers. David Priddy owns David's Discount Tire in Haskell, Oklahoma and has been a member of Point S for almost ten years. He values the buying power, marketing, and family-like relationships that the Point S organization offers. Jeff Tucker is the Chairman of Point S and CEO of Triple T Tire in Western Tennessee. He hopes to grow the Point S revenue base to 500 stores in all 50 states, building value for independent dealers looking for a franchise. Joe Moore is the Vice President of Purchasing for Point S. He manages the relationships with vendor partners, working to bring good buying prices and programs to the members. Joe also works to create avenues for members to promote their products through the organization. In this episode… The tire industry can be a challenging landscape for independent dealers, with many facing the pressures of larger corporations and acquisitions. What benefits can a co-op organization like Point S provide to these independent businesses? According to Jim Richards, Mickie Segotta, Kolby and Tia Clay, Brandon Haltiwanger, Ed Tuck, Tony O'Billovich, Jeremy Smith, David Priddy, Jeff Tucker, and Joe Moore — attendees of this year's Point S Tire Conference — Point S offers independent tire and service dealers the opportunity to join a group that provides them with the buying power of a large organization while still maintaining their independence. Members benefit from networking opportunities with like-minded people, access to marketing and point-of-sale materials, better warranties for customers, and a supportive family-like environment. The organization also provides in-house coaching and vendor relationships, fostering a sense of community and shared success. On this episode of Gain Traction, join host Mike Edge at the Point S Tire Conference, where he speaks with Jim, Mickie, Kolby, Tia, Brandon, Ed, Tony, Jeremy, David, Jeff, and Joe about how Point S provides a family environment, purchasing power, and coaching for independent tire dealers — all while fostering a sense of community and shared success among members. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  [02:19] The power of numbers for independent tire dealers [03:21] Why joining a tire cooperative network is beneficial [12:28] How Point S helps independent tire dealers thrive [17:08] Insights from in-house consulting for tire shops [19:14] How Point S supports growth and success for members [23:12] Why Point S feels like a family to members Resources mentioned in this episode: Jim Richards on LinkedIn  Brandon Haltiwanger on LinkedIn Ed Tuck on LinkedIn Jeff Tucker on LinkedIn Joe Moore on LinkedIn Point S Tire Triple T Tire Forrest's Tire Service Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Quotable Moments:  "There's power in numbers. When we come in, we're basically telling them, ‘you're not alone, join the group'." - Jim Richards "I promised to take care of them and I promised to keep it going. Those guys — they are the reason I can sleep at night." - Mickie Segotta “You cannot do it on your own unless you have some kind of help.” - Kolby Clay  "It helps the independent tire dealer not be so much alone anymore." - Brandon Haltiwanger "We're like one big family that really looks after each other and wants to help each other out." - Ed Tuck Action Steps:  Expand your network: Engage with industry conferences and events to connect with peers and thought leaders.  Leverage cooperative buying power: Consider joining a cooperative or buying group to increase your purchasing power without losing your independence.  Foster a family-oriented workplace: Cultivate a supportive, family-like environment within your team to enhance job satisfaction and loyalty.  Utilize in-house consulting services: Take advantage of in-house consulting programs to improve your business operations.  Build long-term vendor relationships: Invest in building long-term relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and consistency in your supply chain. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

After learning that her father is still alive, Megan Wills embarks on a rescue journey with her newly adoptive sisters, Crystal and Zoe. Their destination is Beta Four, a frozen prison planet, where he was exiled because of a false charge of space piracy.Megan is constantly chased by Camille Fairbanks, the widow of Admiral Fairbanks, who blames her for his death and, for some unknown reason, wants to capture her father as well. Megan must avoid deadly dangers on Beta Four and other planets as she zooms through space following clues that her father left for her.The trail leads Megan to Gamma Five, the mysterious planet that infuses the Starborn, children who have special abilities, with their amazing powers. There, she must follow the most dangerous path of all, an underground maze filled with perils, as she tries to locate the source of power and the identity of The First Starborn.Enjoy this reading of a chapter from The First Starborn by Bryan Davis...Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery series suitable for your entire family. To date, he has written more than thirty-two (32) novels along with various non-fiction works and children's books with total sales reaching more than one million copies.He lives in Western Tennessee with his wife, Susie – where they homeschool their four girls and three boys. His passion for the written word, reading, and writing has taken many forms and explored multiple genres - including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.Learn more about his writing at DavisCrossing.comPlease share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

This week Will and Ben talk expectations for U.S. ag exports for the new marketing year.Market recap (changes on week as of Monday's close): » December 2024 corn up $.15 at $4.01» December 2025 corn up $.08 at $4.38» November 2024 soybeans up $.20 at $10.00» November 2025 soybeans up $.15 at $10.45» December soybean oil up 1.24 cents at 41.99 cents/lb» December soybean meal up $4.90 at $313.10/short ton» December 2024 wheat up $.27 at $5.52» July 2025 wheat up $.28 at $5.91» October cotton down 1.43 cents at 69.15 cents/lb» December cotton down 0.34 cents at 69.92 cents/lb » October WTI Crude Oil down $3.59 at $73.83/barrel Weekly highlights:US Consumer confidence climbed to a six-month high of 103.3 blowing past expectations of a slight rise to 101. US stocks of crude oil and gasoline were again down week over week by 36 and 92 million gallons respectively, while distillate stocks were up 12 million gallons.US ethanol production pulled back to 315 million gallons- down from 323 million gallons the week prior, but remains above the 285 in 2022 and 296 in 2023. Ethanol stocks were flat on the wek but are 9% higher than the same period last year. The US ag trade deficit is expected to grow to 42.5 billion dollars up from a revised 30.5 billion dollars in 2024. Exports to China are expected to decline $3 billion to $24 billion. In 2023, China bought nearly $34 billion in US ag products.For 2023/24 ag export sales there were 600,00 bushels of corn sales and negative soybean sales of 5.3 million bushels. Both were within expectations but soybeans as on the low end. Sales for 2024/25 were 58.8 million bushels of corn, 96.1 million bushels of soybeans and 19.6 million bushels of wheats. All up week over week and above the recent four-week averages.With the last full week in the 2023/24 corn, milo and soybean marketing year, ag export inspections were bullish on the week. Corn, soybeans, milo and wheat export inspections were all up week over week and toward top end of expectations. US Crop Conditions:It was dry in parts of the Corn Belt. Out of 132 total years of data- Northwest Iowa ranked 120 driest. Parts of Western Tennessee were one off from being the driest August in the last 132 years. One of the reasons crop conditions have remained at or above the five-year average is because it the seasonally mild temperatures.Topics:» Market recap» Post-holiday crop market rally» Review of 2023-2024 exports» A fresh marketing year look» Harvest markets» What to watchConnect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrownfieldAgNews» Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsAbout Brownfield Ag News:Brownfield Ag News is your trusted source for reliable agriculture news, market trends, weather updates, and expert interviews. Get comprehensive coverage and stay ahead in the ever-evolving agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corey Highway is a waterfall biologist and PhD student at Tennessee Tech University. His research focuses on understanding how ducks are reacting to the landscape and hunting pressures in West Tennessee. Corey's work involves tracking duck populations using GPS transmitters and studying their movement patterns. He also investigates the impact of disturbing duck refuges on hunting success. Corey emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding, especially in the field of waterfowl conservation. In this conversation, Cory Highway discusses his research on duck movements and behavior in Western Tennessee. He explains how his team used GPS transmitters and shotgun recording units to track the movements of ducks and analyze their behavior. They found that ducks tend to stick close to refuge areas and are less likely to move if they have a safe area with abundant food. They also discovered that birds in closer proximity to other refuges were more likely to be harvested. The research aims to understand how the landscape and hunting pressure affect duck movements and hunter success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A research idea, born in a duck blind, matures into a $2 million cutting-edge study, is funded heavily by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency through dollars collected from hunters and shooters, and sets out to answer dozens of questions about the wintering ecology of mallards in the Mid-South. In this episode, Dr. Abby Blake-Bradshaw and Dr. Nick Masto join Dr. Mike Brasher for Part 1 of their long-awaited discussion about the study we've all heard about. Led by the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Tech, the study sought to answer questions about winter movements of mallards, their use of sanctuary, effects of disturbance, interactions with food, and how this information can help improve our conservation and management of wintering landscape for mutual benefits to ducks, hunters, and other outdoorspeople. Listen in as we lay the groundwork on this exceptional science.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Alex Piña has been a McDonald's Owner Operator since 8/3/2018 in Memphis, TN. Alex owns eight McDonald's restaurants in the Mid-South: five in Memphis, two in Cordova, and one in Collierville. Alex is the only Hispanic McDonald's Owner Operator in Western Tennessee. He was a 15 Year McDonald's USA Company Employee and has a wide breath & depth of experience in the McDonald's System. Alex is a CPA and MBA and was a Regional Controller in the McDonald's Greater Chicago Region before taking an opportunity to transition into operations in which he was able to utilize his collaborative approach to help his McDonald's restaurants and partners to grow their business.   The Piña Organization was honored to be the recipient of the prestigious Ronald Award in 2023. The Ronald Award is bestowed upon the Top 1% of Owner Operator Organizations in the Unites States.

Join Jeremiah Byron on this gripping episode of "Bigfoot Society" as we sit down with the elusive Randy Hutchings, a seasoned Bigfoot researcher with tales that will make you question the line between myth and reality. Randy opens up about his transformative experiences in the dense forests of Tennessee, where the whispers of the unknown turn into thunderous revelations. If you're a Bigfoot enthusiast eager for authentic, spine-tingling encounters, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Here are ten revelations you'll unearth:The Scared Kid in the Woods: Discover Randy's startling encounter with a creature that was more human-like than beast, shaking his core beliefs.The Family of the Forest: Learn about Randy's respectful approach after realizing he was dealing with a family of creatures, not just a lone entity.The Game Warden's Silence: Uncover the unspoken truths that local authorities keep under wraps about these mysterious beings.Werewolf Springs' Secrets: Dive into the history and eerie tales surrounding Werewolf Springs and its cryptid legends.The 1980s Connection: Find out how a Western Tennessee cryptid hotspot has a connection with one of Jeremiah's favorite movies.The Bigfoot of Van Buren County: Explore the active research areas within a 45-mile radius that Randy and his team have identified.Atticus of the Plateau: Hear about the Bigfoot with a gentlemanly swath of gray, known to the locals as Atticus.The Cryptid Correlation: Delve into the possible connection between cave systems and Bigfoot sightings.Beyond Tennessee: Randy shares his vocalization recordings from an expedition in Northwest Louisiana.Community Chronicles: Learn why it's important to communicate with neighbors when it comes to shared cryptid experiences.Resources:Randy's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ForteanTN/videosTennessee Wildman and Cryptid Con - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094368656070WATCH THE IOWA EPISODE IN THE “SASQUATCH: A SEARCH FOR SABE” DOCUMENTARY SERIES BY TATE HIERONYMUS // FIND OUT ALL ABOUT MY FIRST BIGFOOT ENCOUNTERS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo8O4rvywzETo unlock more bonus content and much more, become a supporting member of Bigfoot Society by joining the Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/thebigfootsocietyBecome a Youtube Channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qq45W6iaTU8FE9kelxT7Q/joinSupport Bigfoot Society one time by buying me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bigfootsociety To pick up a Bigfoot Society shirt, stickers and more, check out our merch by heading on over to https://www.etsy.com/shop/BigfootSocietySend me a voice message to potentially be used for the show by calling 515-809-0165 Here's a fun prompt - “Hey, my name's [your name] and you're listening to the Bigfoot Society podcast!”If you'd like to send me fan mail, Bigfoot related products to check out or written out Bigfoot encounters then you reach me at the following address: Bigfoot Society 125 E 1st St. #233 Earlham, IA 50072Join our private Facebook group "Bigfoot Sasquatch Encounters" for a chance to connect with others who have had similar experiences. Follow the directions to ensure your entry is accepted.https://www.facebook.com/groups/5762233820540793/?ref=share_group_linkTune in to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qq45W6iaTU8FE9kelxT7Q) for new episodes of Bigfoot Society, and visit our website (www.bigfootsocietypodcast.com) for all the links mentioned above and more.Don't miss out on the Bigfoot action! —— Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.—— MY GEAR —— My Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3L1q8XYMy Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/3AlYwb9My Computer: https://amzn.to/40CCjQyMy Headphones: https://amzn.to/40A8gcrMy Webcam: https://amzn.to/3NqfddhThe best Bigfoot book: https://amzn.to/41x8IcNLose the weight along with me on Noom. Get 20% off your subscription with link below. (Consult your doctor first) https://noom.com/r/GdkaWNddL?1251Join Whatnot and pick up some sweet video games and vintage shirts. Use my link below and we both get $10 credit after you place your first order. https://whatnot.com/invite/bigfootsocietyLearn more and up your creative game with Skillshare. Use my link and get a $50 gift card. https://share.skillshare.com/bigfootsocietyIf you want an amazing website like Bigfoot Society has that is extremely easy to set up and connects to your podcast in an incredible way then check out Podpage. https://www.podpage.com/?via=jeremiah (Use this affiliate link and you help out Bigfoot Society)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5828342/advertisement

Megan Willis's search for her parents will put her in more danger than she ever imagined. Can she survive the hazards she faces and reunites with her family before it's too late?This fast-paced YA space opera (reminiscent of Star Wars) follows a strong female protagonist, Megan, on an interplanetary search for her mother. On her journey, Megan witnesses the horrors of child trafficking and slavery and joins with a group of other teens to fight against corrupt systems and stand up for the vulnerable.Full of unusual characters and daring escapes, Search for the Astral Dragon draws readers into a world of snarky spaceship computer systems, a variety of different sentient species, spaceship tech, and magical elements. Megan is smart and quick-thinking, competent with spacecraft technology, and a person of strong character whose experiences give readers difficult questions to consider.Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery series suitable for your entire family. To date, he has written more than thirty-two (32) novels along with various non-fiction works and children's books with total sales reaching more than one million copies.He lives in Western Tennessee with his wife, Susie – where they homeschool their four girls and three boys. His passion for the written word, reading, and writing has taken many forms and explored multiple genres - including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.Learn more about his writing at daviscrossing.com and Amazon.com  Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Following the Battle at Corinth, Mississippi comprising 45,000 Union and Confederate troops, General Ulysses S. Grant's Union army began their move into Western Tennessee. Grant hoped to secure control of the Mississippi River for the Union to split the Confederacy in two and control an important north and south route to move men and supplies. For next 76 days from October 5 through December 20, 1862, Calvin and his company marched through the Tennessee towns of Shiloh and Grand Junction and the Mississippi towns of Corinth, Holly Springs, Waterford, and Oxford before traveling by train to the Tennessee towns of Bolivar and Jackson, a distance of nearly 300 miles.

StoryJumpers! Welcome to another episode of your favorite storytelling podcast! Are you ready to hear a great story? Of course – that's why you're a Story Jumper!Raising Dragons is a contemporary fantasy novel that inspires young people to dig deep within to find their God-given strengths and use them to overcome any obstacle.It is both a hair-raising, modern-day adventure and a glimpse into another world of knights, dragons, and fair maidens.Enjoy this reading of Raising Dragons, Book One of the Dragons In Our Midst series by Bryan Davis.Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery series suitable for your entire family. To date, he has written more than thirty-two (32) novels along with various non-fiction works and children's books with total sales reaching more than one million copies.He lives in Western Tennessee with his wife, Susie – where they homeschool their four girls and three boys. His passion for the written word, reading, and writing has taken many forms and explored multiple genres - including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.Dragons in our Midst by Bryan Davis is a best-selling fantasy/adventure series for pre-teens and teens that has sold hundreds of thousands of copies since its release in 2004 by AMG Publishers. Now, in the fall of 2021, Tyndale Publishers will release a new version with updated covers and a bold new look that they hope will attract a new generation of fantasy readers.Bryan, a father of seven, wrote these books out of a desire to give his children exciting adventures they would love that would also honor and promote the biblical virtues and Christian worldview that he and his family cherish.Learn more about his books at TheAuthorsChair.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@887thebridge.comDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Raising Dragons is a contemporary fantasy novel that inspires young people to dig deep within to find their God-given strengths and use them to overcome any obstacle.It is both a hair-raising, modern-day adventure and a glimpse into another world of knights, dragons, and fair maidens.Enjoy this reading of Raising Dragons, Book One of the Dragons In Our Midst series by Bryan Davis.Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery series suitable for your entire family. To date, he has written more than thirty-two (32) novels along with various non-fiction works and children's books with total sales reaching more than one million copies.He lives in Western Tennessee with his wife, Susie – where they homeschool their four girls and three boys. His passion for the written word, reading, and writing has taken many forms and explored multiple genres - including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.Dragons in our Midst by Bryan Davis is a best-selling fantasy/adventure series for pre-teens and teens that has sold hundreds of thousands of copies since its release in 2004 by AMG Publishers. Now, in the fall of 2021, Tyndale Publishers will release a new version with updated covers and a bold new look that they hope will attract a new generation of fantasy readers.Bryan, a father of seven, wrote these books out of a desire to give his children exciting adventures they would love that would also honor and promote the biblical virtues and Christian worldview that he and his family cherish.Learn more about his books at TheAuthorsChair.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

On tonight's CBS Evening News Podcast - a deadly mass shooting at a grocery store in Western Tennessee. The unfolding situation as police describe the scene as "horrific." Also - Pfizer booster shots - the final step before the CDC gives the go ahead for tens of millions of Americans to get a third dose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is an exciting good-versus-evil battle between a brother-sister superhero team and the evil Mephisto. It is the first book in the “Wanted: Superheroes” series.Enjoy this reading of a chapter from Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World by Bryan Davis - author of several best-selling fantasy/adventure series, including worldwide bestsellers Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire.Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World is recommended for children ages 8 and older. Bryan Davis is the author of nine different best-selling fantasy, adventure, and mystery series suitable for your entire family.To date, he has written more than thirty-two (32) novels along with various non-fiction works and children's books with total sales reaching more than one million copies. He lives in Western Tennessee with his wife, Susie – where they homeschool their four girls and three boys. His passion for the written word, reading, and writing has taken many forms and explored multiple genres - including theology, fiction, devotionals, poetry, and humor.Have you ever not known how to start a story, or started a story and not known how to finish?Check out Write Them In - a book for aspiring authors - by Bryan DavisLearn more about his writing at daviscrossing.com and Amazon.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

In March 2020—tornados tore through Western Tennessee. Where was God? In this two part episode, Pastor Rocky speaks on how to understand the goodness of God in the middle of disaster and tragedy. We begin with who or what is to blame for these disasters. MORE: bit.ly/corryton

The Big Opening; (0:35) We celebrate the 20th Episode of the 4 Team Parlay and Rick's in play PGA Gambling play as an ode to Tim's son (4:00) The Belmont, the ole win to lose money mastered by Ricky and Tim talks about Sackatoga Stable and Tiz the Law (5:29) Tim goes hardcore on horse racing's mismanagement (6:24) The most idiotic thing Tim has seen in a long time, the COVID rules at various midwest casino/racetracks that make literally no sense no matter how committed you are to Fauci (10:15) The 4 Team Parlay encourages you to donate to Good Sports at www.goodsports.com (11:55) "I can tell you what is NOT happening in Western Tennessee, drinking virgin frozen daiquiris". (13:45) We get an update on Rick's Recreational Hockey League, weirdly keeps saying "ice hockey" so you don't mix it up with other forms of hockey (18:00) Listen for a "Butt Ending" reference, the absolute 100% best penalty in all of sports (18:38) "Can you call your own delayed penalty?" (21:15) A breakdown of the new COVID golf rules for recreation golf in both Arizona and Illinois (24:40) A rant about Chlorine, still now unsure how we worked this into the conversation (28:00) The NHL gets a 75% chance of coming back (32:50) The College Football Season gets a 40% chance of coming back "uphill battle, downward trend" (40:57) MLB's management/labor dispute drives a 47.32% chance of return before we go into "Breaking News" with our Breaking News Correspondent Whit Story, Tim increases the number to 73.94% (46:43) We give the NBA a 90% chance of coming back, "easy" mostly due to the smaller number of people you need and the bubble strategy, we mention the Latvian Laser (51:05) MLS' huge advantage of the model of the German and English leagues now proven, also a bubble strategy at Disney's Swan and Dolphin, Bubble, Bubble, Bubble; 83.79% chance to come up, bubble (55:20) The Best Ever for Me... and Me Alone -- our new segment around those sports memories that are special to you, mostly just you (57:00) Patrick Kane Goal, we do a lot of hockey in this podcast? (58:45) Whit's baseball memories from 1991 include the Braves/Twins WS and we talk about Danny Gladden, Chuck Knoblauch and Gene Larkin (59:59) "Get the Bichette out of here" (1:04:40) We attempt to cash the 4 team parlay, but realize we only placed 3 bets -- oops

Hosted by Aaron Wolters, featuring Seth Dortch. Seth grew up in a small-town in Western Tennessee. He lives his life in training, in this episode he talks about how he takes care of his mind, body, and soul. Now transitioning to the Rocky Top of Tennessee he has set his sights on what the mountains hold for him in mountain biking, rock climbing, and becoming a master of the backwoods. Seth's motivation to work and create such incredible images as a photographer comes from the personal relationship he has with Jesus Christ. His story will inspire and motivate you to chase his personal motto, "Maximize potential & capitalize on opportunities!" Thanks for listening, please follow, share, and rate the podcast. We are also available on Apple Podcasts now, simply search Men of the Wild. Connect with Seth Dortch: Seth's Personal Website: https://sethdortch.com Instagram: @sethdortchcreative Connect with Us: Email: Menofthewild@gmail.com Instagram: @menofthewildpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-wolters/support

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This week at In The Past Lane, the American History podcast, we take a look at the Fort Pillow Massacre that took place April 12, 1864 during the Civil War. A Confederate force led by Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest overwhelmed the fort and when the 300 African American Union soldiers tried to surrender, they slaughtered them. It was an extraordinary war crime that was motivated by racist animosity. Not surprisingly, the movement to remove Confederate statues in recent years has taken particular aim at statues honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest, who not only perpetrated the Ft. Pillow Massacre, but after the war became the leader of the Ku Klux Klan. And we also take a look at some key events that occurred this week in US history, like the US entry into World War I and the launch of Apollo 13.   Feature Story: The Fort Pillow Massacre of 1864 On April 12, 1864 Confederate soldiers overran Fort Pillow in Tennessee and massacred hundreds of African-American Union soldiers. It was one of the most egregious war crimes in American history, one for which no one was ever charged or prosecuted. Before diving into this story, it’s important to note the significance of the role played by African-Americans played in helping the Union win the Civil War. In total, about 180,000 African-Americans served in the Union Army. That’s about 1/12 of the Union army. Another 20,000 served in the Union Navy. And keep in mind, this service did not begin until mid-1863 – fully two years into the war. In other words, it came at a crucial moment in the war when the Union desperately needed more soldiers. Over the course of those two years of service, between 1863 and 1865, African-American soldiers would fight in hundreds of battles and skirmishes. And this service came at a high price, as over 1/5 of black soldiers – about 40,000 – were killed either on the field or battle or as a result of disease. In the end, African-American soldiers played a critical role in the Union’s triumph over the Confederacy. And what about black Confederates? Well, hopefully you know that’s a complete and total myth. They never existed. And if you wanna learn more about it check out In The Past Lane episode 169. Alright, on to Fort Pillow. It was an insignificant Union outpost, situated on the Mississippi River in Western Tennessee. But in the spring of 1864, it was attacked by the legendary Confederate cavalry leader, General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Before the war, Forrest had been a wealthy slave trader. He joined the Confederate Army as a private, but rose quickly through the ranks. By the spring of 1864, Forrest was a household name in both the North and South, known widely both for his strategic genius and ruthlessness. In 1864, Forrest led thousands of cavalry on a raiding mission into Western Tennessee and Kentucky. By this time, the Confederacy was in desperate need of supplies, horses, and soldiers, so his primary objective was to capture horses, food, and military supplies, and to recruit new soldiers from among the pro-Confederate populace. In addition, Forrest was to cause maximum havoc in the region by disrupting the huge Union force being assembled by General William Tecumseh Sherman near Chattanooga. Sherman’s objective was obvious – Atlanta – and it was critical to the Confederacy that he be stopped, or at least slowed down. On April 12, 1864, the third anniversary of the firing on Fort Sumter that announced the start of the Civil War – Nathan Bedford Forrest’s force of about 1,500 men set fire to a nearby camp of escaped slaves – mostly women and children – and then surrounded Fort Pillow. Inside the Fort were 600 or so Union soldiers. About half that number were African-American soldiers serving in Union artillery units. From a strictly military standpoint, these black soldiers knew they were in a very precarious position. But these men had an additional reason to be concerned, for one year ago in 1863, when the Union announced that it would recruit black soldiers to fight in the war, Confederate leaders responded by declaring that captured African-American soldiers would be executed or re-enslaved. The Confederate assault begin at 11 AM and soon thereafter the Fort Pillow Garrison was reeling. Confederate snipers killed the fort’s commanding officer, and scores more. At 2 PM, Forrest sent a message demanding the Fort’s surrender. “Should my demand be refused,” he warned ominously, “I cannot be responsible for the fate of your command.” Fort Pillow’s commander tried to buy time – hoping reinforcements would soon arrive – and asked for one hour to consider the demand. Forrest refused and gave him 20 minutes. The moment that deadline passed, Forrest’s men attacked. As they streamed into the fort, many of the outnumbered Union soldiers panicked and ran towards the river. But many other Union soldiers fought valiantly, even after the struggle seemed hopeless. But when it became obvious that they had been defeated, they surrendered. Or at least they tried to. For the attacking Confederates were not about to treat black Union soldiers according to the rules of war. As one Confederate later testified, “The sight of Negro soldiers stirred the bosoms of our soldiers with courageous madness.” This “courageous madness” led them to slaughter wounded and surrendering black soldiers, and to chase down and kill those trying to escape. As one Confederate officer remembered: “The slaughter was awful… Words cannot describe the scene. The poor deluded Negroes would run up to our men[,] fall upon their knees and with uplifted hands scream for mercy. But they were ordered to their feet and then shot down.” Nathan Bedford Forrest and other Confederates would deny claims that they had massacred soldiers that day. But there is abundant historical evidence – including testimony by Confederate eyewitnesses – that a massacre had indeed taken place that day. Just consider these statistics. Half the Fort Pillow Garrison, about 300 men, had been killed. That’s an extraordinary toll, especially when compared to other Civil War battles. Typically, the ratio of killed to wounded was 1:2. That is, for every soldier killed they were two wounded. But at Fort Pillow, the ratio was the reverse – for every wounded soldier, two had been killed. Only a massacre could explain such numbers. The fact that it was a racially motivated massacre is made clear when one considers the statistics concerning those taken prisoner. Some 70% of white Union soldiers were taken prisoner compared to only 35% of black soldiers. The rest – 2/3 of all black soldiers – were killed. And it should be noted that while Fort Pillow was without question the worst instance of Confederates massacring black Union soldiers, it was by no means the only one. Little wonder then, for the duration of the Civil War the Union’s African American soldiers often cried, “Remember Fort Pillow!” when attacking Confederate positions. They did so to honor the dead and to inspire the living on to final victory. One of the reasons why this story is worth remembering is that Nathan Bedford Forrest enjoys an exalted place in Confederate history and memory, and as a consequence, there are many schools, streets, and public parks named in his honor, not to mention scores of statues. Thus, debates over the removal of Confederate monuments in recent years have often involved statues of Nathan Bedford Forrest. Defenders say the statues are a tribute to his brilliance as a cavalry commander and a general pride in southern heritage. Critics point out Forrest’s role in the Fort Pillow massacre, and one more thing – after the Civil War he joined the Ku Klux Klan and became its first Grand Wizard. You will recall that in last week’s episode we noted the major role of violent terrorist organizations like the KKK played in stripping recently freed African Americans of their civil and political rights. So, statues of Nathan Bedford Forrest represent many things, but first and foremost they represent white supremacy and the violence used to achieve it.  So what else of note happened this week in US history? April 6, 1917 - After 2.5 years of remaining officially neutral and on the sidelines of WW1, the US declared war on Germany. President Woodrow Wilson had called for neutrality in the hope that after the war the US could play the role of impartial arbiter to help negotiate a lasting peace settlement. But when it became apparent that the Allies – principally France and England – might lose the war, AND German submarines resumed sinking US ships, Wilson changed his mind. The US must enter the war, the told the American people, “to make the world safe for democracy.” April 9, 1865 - The Confederacy’s most renowned commander, General Robert E. Lee, surrendered his army to the Union’s Gen Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in VA. Even though the war did not officially end for a few more months, this surrender effectively ended the Civil War, a 4-year conflict that claimed the lives of some 750,000 soldiers and sailors, and brought about the end of slavery. Every now and again someone proposes that April 9 be made a national holiday to celebrate the defeat of the Confederacy and preservation of the Union. And this historian thinks that’s might be a good idea. April 11, 1970 - Apollo 13 blasted off on its mission to the moon. A mechanical malfunction nearly doomed the astronauts, but a little luck and a lot of ingenious improvising on the part of the crew and NASA officials brought them home safely. And what notable people were born this week in American history?   April 6, 1866 – investigative journalist and author of Shame of the Cities, Lincoln Steffens April 7, 1915 – legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday April 7, 1912 - pioneering gay rights activist Harry Hay April 10, 1847 - newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer April 12, 1777 - one of the most influential politicians in the antebellum period, Henry Clay of KY The Last Word Let’s give it to Woodrow Wilson, who 103 years ago, asked the US Congress for a declaration of war against Germany. Here’s the key excerpt: “The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind. We shall be satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and the freedom of nations can make them.” For more information about the In The Past Lane podcast, head to our website, www.InThePastLane.com  Music for This Episode Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (JayGMusic.com) The Joy Drops, “Track 23,” Not Drunk (Free Music Archive) Sergey Cheremisinov, “Gray Drops” (Free Music Archive) Pictures of the Flow, “Horses” (Free Music Archive) Ondrosik, “Tribute to Louis Braille” (Free Music Archive) Alex Mason, “Cast Away” (Free Music Archive) Dana Boule, “Collective Calm” (Free Music Archive) Blue Dot Sessions, "Pat Dog" (Free Music Archive) Jon Luc Hefferman, “Winter Trek” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “I Am History” (Free Music Archive) Production Credits Executive Producer: Lulu Spencer Graphic Designer: Maggie Cellucci Website by: ERI Design Legal services: Tippecanoe and Tyler Too Social Media management: The Pony Express Risk Assessment: Little Big Horn Associates Growth strategies: 54 40 or Fight © In The Past Lane, 2020 Recommended History Podcasts Ben Franklin’s World with Liz Covart @LizCovart The Age of Jackson Podcast @AgeofJacksonPod Backstory podcast – the history behind today’s headlines @BackstoryRadio Past Present podcast with Nicole Hemmer, Neil J. Young, and Natalia Petrzela @PastPresentPod 99 Percent Invisible with Roman Mars @99piorg Slow Burn podcast about Watergate with @leoncrawl The Memory Palace – with Nate DiMeo, story teller extraordinaire @thememorypalace The Conspirators – creepy true crime stories from the American past @Conspiratorcast The History Chicks podcast @Thehistorychix My History Can Beat Up Your Politics @myhist Professor Buzzkill podcast – Prof B takes on myths about the past @buzzkillprof Footnoting History podcast @HistoryFootnote The History Author Show podcast @HistoryDean More Perfect podcast - the history of key US Supreme Court cases @Radiolab Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell @Gladwell Radio Diaries with Joe Richman @RadioDiaries DIG history podcast @dig_history The Story Behind – the hidden histories of everyday things @StoryBehindPod Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen – specifically its American Icons series @Studio360show Uncivil podcast – fascinating takes on the legacy of the Civil War in contemporary US @uncivilshow Stuff You Missed in History Class @MissedinHistory The Whiskey Rebellion – two historians discuss topics from today’s news @WhiskeyRebelPod American History Tellers ‏@ahtellers The Way of Improvement Leads Home with historian John Fea @JohnFea1 The Bowery Boys podcast – all things NYC history @BoweryBoys Ridiculous History @RidiculousHSW The Rogue Historian podcast with historian @MKeithHarris The Road To Now podcast @Road_To_Now Retropod with @mikerosenwald © In The Past Lane 2020

In this episode, we speak with our special guest Heidi Samuelson. Heidi is a 4th Grade teacher of Math and Science from Western Tennessee. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator and the co-creator of Global Math Task. Heidi shares her journey as a global educator and informs us about how we can get our students involved in participating in more meaningful Math experiences through Global Math Tasks. After listening to the podcast, check out the resources below and get your classroom connected with Global Math Task. Global Math Task: http://gmttc.blogspot.com/ Heidi’s Blog: http://swampfrogfirstgraders.blogspot.com/ Global Math First Grade Twitter Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc1 Global Math Second Grade Twitter Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc2 Global Math Third Grade Twitter Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc3 Global Math Fourth Grade Twitter Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc4 Global Math Fifth Grade Twitter Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc5 Global Math Sixth Grade Twitter Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc6 Global Math Task 24 Flipgrid Challenge https://twitter.com/hashtag/gmttc24

On today's Nine Finger Chronicles bowhunting podcast Dan chat's with Barrett Burns of Western Tennessee about his run-n-gun bowhunting strategy solely on public land. The guys chat in-depth about scouting, access routes, hunting multiple states, and picking the perfect tree to hunt out of. They also dive in to the art of making decisions based off your gut and how overthinking your hunting strategy can hurt you in the long run.

On today's Nine Finger Chronicles bowhunting podcast Dan chat's with Barrett Burns of Western Tennessee about his run-n-gun bowhunting strategy solely on public land. The guys chat in-depth about scouting, access routes, hunting multiple states, and picking the perfect tree to hunt out of. They also dive in to the art of making decisions based off your gut and how overthinking your hunting strategy can hurt you in the long run.

In 1862, Union General Ulysses S. Grant was faced with taking his Army to Vicksburg on the Mississippi River, controlling the recently conquered territory in Western Tennessee and Mississippi, and dealing with traders trying to sell cotton on the black market. In order to face the last problem, Grant issued General Order No. 11. General Order No. 11 expelled all Jews from the territory in Grant's military district, from Kentucky to Mississippi. This was done by Grant because some of the traders were Jewish, but it was a bizarre and hugely problematic decree. Not all illicit traders were Jews, and most Jews living in the area played no part in the black market. Grant's order sparked outrage throughout the American Jewish community and severe annoyance from his superiors. President Abraham Lincoln immediately commanded Grant, through General-in-Chief, to rescind General Order No. 11. Officially, the order was only in place for a month, as Grant did rescind the order. Yet General Order No. 11 would become one of Grant's lowest moments in the Civil War and a political millstone when he ran for President in 1868.

Western Tennessee based wrestler Tommy Drama joins us for the first time. He's an exciting competitor that holds nothing back. You'll definitely want to hear what this man has to say about the going ons in his career.

In this week's show, Ken and Vicki talk with Carole Reese, an entertaining and knowledgeable County Extension Agent in Western Tennessee. Also, how to keep your Christmas tree fresher, longer. Visit our website www.realdirtradio.com to see how you could win a signed copy of Ken's new book.