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Today we talk about the world of small business automation in this episode of Invest In Sqft! Join us as we noodle around in the story of a serial entrepreneur turned automation advocate Wilton Rogers. Ever wondered how automation technology is reshaping the landscape of small businesses? Our guest shares his inspiring story, from owning various ventures to discovering the game-changing potential of robotic process automation (RPA). Discover how one entrepreneur's quest to streamline processes led to groundbreaking solutions that save time, boost efficiency, and drive growth for small businesses. From selling fitness studios to pioneering automation, Wiltons story is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and the power of transformation. With insights and real-world examples, this episode sheds light on the transformative impact of automation on businesses of all sizes. Learn how automation technology is revolutionizing industries, empowering entrepreneurs, and unlocking new levels of success. So, if you're curious about the future of small business and eager to harness the power of automation for your own ventures, then don't miss out on this enlightening episode! Tune in now and embark on a journey into the exciting world of small business automation!
The extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe Tarrare. Tarrare, liked to eat. Tarrier liked to eat a lot. As a baby, anything left with Tarrare would be gobbled. The child could consume his own bodyweight in meat. Was this a mutant? An X-Man? The first X-Person? A ghoul or some other form of monster? Or was Tarrare the very embodiment of gluttony? An infectious literal sin roaming the world? Regardless, Tarrare would go on to live quite the life - performing on the streets before ending up in the French military. There, Tarrare would become secret agent 00-hungry but there was a fatal flaw in Tarrare's career. No matter what Tarrare did, Tarrare was still hungry. Did Tarrare have a wormhole inside his tum-tum? Or can human physiology, neurology, psychology and psychiatry explain this? This is all a true story… All that and more on this week's file. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/butitwasaliens Store: https://butitwasaliens.co.uk/shop/ Probe us: Email: butitwasaliens@gmail.com Instagram/Threads @ ButItWasAliens Twitter @ ButItWasAliens Facebook: @ ButItWasAliens - join Extraterrestrial Towers Music: Music created via Garageband. Additional music via: https://freepd.com - thank you most kindly good people. We closed out the episode with the 'Staff Roll' aka credits theme from Nintendo's 1990-1992 Super Mario World from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, composed by Hero of Sound Kōji Kondō. Sources: Ripley's summary of Tarrare: https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/tarrare/ Unbelievable Facts summary: https://unbelievable-facts.com/2023/04/tarrare-the-man-who-ate-anything.html Messy Nessy: https://www.messynessychic.com/2018/07/13/whatever-you-do-dont-tell-the-french-about-tarrare/ Wiltons write up: https://www.wiltons.org.uk/news/155
A long-awaited legal challenge to Cobb County's bid to keep Commissioner Jerica Richardson in office arrived Tuesday in the form of a lawsuit from east Cobb activist Larry Savage. The suit, filed in Cobb Superior Court, alleges the county's purported use of “home rule” powers to draw its own commission district lines is flatly illegal and should be tossed out. The lawsuit is the first move to challenge the county since its Democratic commissioners voted in October to replace a Republican-backed district map — one which was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp and draws Richardson out of her seat mid-term — with one drafted by state Representative Erick Allen, a Democrat from Smyrna. Allen's map, which was never voted on by the legislature, would keep Richardson within her District 2. Both maps are set to take effect January 1. If the GOP map stands, both sides agree, Richardson would immediately become ineligible for office. Richardson and the county have maintained Allen's map is law until a judge says otherwise. But Republicans argue the county is legally out of its depth and that the General Assembly is the only body which can draw commission districts. Indeed, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office sent a letter to the county last week saying the home rule effort was “very likely an unauthorized exercise of authority.” Savage's lawsuit hews closely to arguments made by state Representative Ed Setzler, a Republican from Acworth, a co-sponsor of the GOP map. Citing a letter from Stuart Morelli, an attorney for the legislature, calling the county's action unconstitutional, Setzler asked the county Board of Elections earlier this month to affirm the state legislature's map as the law of the land. The suit names the Board of Elections and Elections Director Janine Eveler as defendants. Daniel White, the board's attorney, said he had no comment on the lawsuit. He told the MDJ last week the board was unlikely to take a side on the issue. Star players come and star players go. It's the nature of business in Major League Baseball, or any sport, for that matter. That doesn't make the departures any easier for fans, who have invested time, energy and money into their heroes on the diamond. This rings especially true for Cobb County's native son, Dansby Swanson, the all-star shortstop for the Atlanta Braves who became a free agent after the 2022 season. Swanson, a Kennesaw native and Marietta High School graduate, finalized a seven-year, $177 million deal with the Chicago Cubs this week, bringing an end to his seven-year tenure with the Braves. For some, like Braves fanatic Sam Matthews, the retired senior pastor of Marietta First United Methodist Church, Swanson's departure brings back sour memories of other stars leaving Atlanta. He said he grieved when his childhood hero, Eddie Matthews, was traded to Houston back on New Year's Eve of 1966. He had hoped the hearts would win out in the case of Swanson. Perhaps the Braves would offer him more money than they had planned to, and Swanson, who had a breakout year in 2022, would consider taking less than other teams were willing to offer. Swanson's signing with the Cubs brings to mind another high-profile free agent departure from the Braves: Freddie Freeman, who, after 12 seasons in Atlanta, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in March 2022. At The Battery Atlanta on Thursday, the MDJ spoke to Atlanta residents Michael and Amber Vestal on Swanson's decision to pack his bags for the Windy City. Amber Vestal, originally from Marietta and a Lassiter High graduate, will miss Swanson's flashy plays on defense. Michael Vestal will miss Swanson's “cohesive influence” and reputation as a great teammate. However, neither of them think Swanson is a generational shortstop. In fact, the Vestals said they were more disappointed about losing Freeman last year than Swanson. At the Battery on Thursday, Sara Wilton and her mother, Christy Wilton, of Johns Creek, offered their take, lamenting that the departure of Freeman and Swanson means the Braves lacked what they call “clubhouse guys.” As partial season ticket holders for the past few years — the Wiltons catch most Friday games — they grew fond of the shortstop. Christy Wilton praised Swanson for being dynamic as a gifted infielder who also delivered time and again offensively. Sara Wilton noted that the Braves All-Star second baseman, Ozzie Albies, will be back this season. Plus, she and her mother Christy noted, third baseman Austin Riley and reigning National League Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II are signed to long-term deals — and the future is strong, even without the hometown hero. Shannon Reed never considered welding as a career. An inmate at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, she thought her criminal record destined her to a life of minimum-wage work while trying to support her four children. But the Realign ReStart welding program changed that by providing her with the knowledge and skills to become a welder. Upon her release from detention, Reed will put her new skills to use at Weiler Forestry, a forestry product manufacturer. Reed is one example of an inmate in the ReAlign ReStart program. WorkSource Cobb held a ceremony for graduates of the welding and GED programs Tuesday at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, where 11 inmates graduated from the welding program and one graduated from the GED program. The ReAlign ReStart program is an initiative for inmates in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center to receive education and training, and begin a new career after their release. Eighty percent of inmates do not have a high school diploma or a GED diploma, said Sonya Grant, president and CEO of Cobb Works. The program helps provide education and skills for future employment in hopes of lowering recidivism rates and providing inmates and their families a better future, said Grant. Grant started the ReAlighn ReStart program in the Cobb jail in 2017. Technical colleges cannot keep up with the high demand for welders. The ReAlign ReStart program is helping fill these positions. In the 100-hour program, instructor Scott Edison meets with the inmates five days a week at a mobile welding station in the jail. There, they learn basic welding skills in hopes of earning an American Welding Society certificate. In the midst of the holiday season, gas prices locally and nationwide are at their lowest level in months, with the Georgia average finally dropping below $3 per gallon. Cobb gas prices have dropped a full 37 cents since November 21, a few days before Thanksgiving, according to AAA. Since then, the statewide average is down 41 cents and the national average is down 56 cents. Gas prices in Georgia hit a record high in mid-June, reaching an average of $4.49 per gallon, but have steadily declined since then. AAA attributed the slide in prices to reduced crude oil costs, which are about $50 per barrel lower than they were in the spring. Among the nine gas stations the MDJ tracks in Cobb, none posted prices higher than $3 per gallon as of Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy. Atlanta, Savannah, and southeast Georgia's Fort Stewart are the state's most expensive gas markets, AAA said, while the Catoosa-Dade-Walker county area, Albany, and Warner Robins are the cheapest. But some of the relief Georgians have been getting as of late is set to dry up, as Gov. Brian Kemp's final suspension of the state gas tax is set to expire January 10. The 29.1-cent tax has been suspended since March, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine spiked oil prices worldwide. The East Cobb Quilters' Guild, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, is proud of its long history of community service. Its members freely give their time and energy to create quilts, placemats and pillowcases for donation to area charities. Often gathering in small groups to sew, members also benefit from the friendships that develop and deepen while these projects are created. In 2022, the Guild donated a total of 1,362 items to local organizations: 348 quilts for Cobb County DFCS, for children who have been taken into foster care; 552 pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles, for children in hospitals in the Atlanta area and around the state of Georgia and 462 placemats for Cobb County Meals on Wheels, for older adults and disabled individuals who receive home meal delivery. 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For the acclaimed annual Bourgogne Week (7th-11th January 2019) in London we gathered together some top Burgundy minds to chat about the 2017 vintage and all things Burgundy. Joining us at Wiltons restaurant in London are vigneron Benjamin Leroux, Ella Lister, founder of Wine Lister and Toby Herbertson from Goedhuis & Co. Our special guest host is Emily Harman AKA Vinalupa. This episode is brought to you by Goedhuis & Co Fine Wine Merchants. To try these wines yourself be sure to visit www.goedhuis.com. Like, subscribe and share with your wine loving friends. The Wines: Patrick Javillier Meursault Les Tillets 2015 (2:17) Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle Musigny 2017 (12:47) Benjamin Leroux Vougeot Clos Du Village 2013 & 2017 (24:32) Domaine De L'Arlot Nuit St Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets St Georges 2013 & 2017 (33:45) Thank you to Wiltons restaurant for the excellent hospitality. You can find them online at www.wiltons.co.uk You can support us at www.patreon.com/bringyourown or make a one off Paypal donation to mike@bottledfilms.com. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/byo-wine-podcast/id1272844694?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/419imp4vKuvT9DmLOBNcuW?si=0j8EfwXdTEyd6IdR0HINdg Enjoy, follow and subscribe on social media @BYOPodcast. Find our host and guests online: Emily Harman: www.vinalupa.com Ella Lister: www.wine-lister.com Toby Herbertson: www.goedhuis.com Benjamin Leroux: www.benjamin-leroux.com Intro Song: “Islands” by We Were Lovers www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy84Y87tRvM Produced by Bottled Films: www.bottledfilms.com
Its the New Year, so Vicki and James took themselves off to see Romantics Anonymous at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. An ensemble cast brought to life this new musical, but did it hit the right notes? Download our Podcast to hear our review. If you would like us to review your production drop us a line at 15minutetheatre@gmail.com, find us on Twitter and Facebook and if you like what you hear rate and review us on ITunes! Thanks for listening!
Join Vicki and James for our Christmas special as we give our review on the much loved children's tale 'The Box of Delights' Featuring Mathew Kelly and performed and the magical Wilton's Music Hall the show was guaranteed to be filled with festive fun. Download our Podcast to hear our review. If you would like us to review your production drop us a line at 15minutetheatre@gmail.com, find us on Twitter and Facebook and if you like what you hear rate and review us on ITunes! Thanks for listening!
Join Vicki and James as they review The Exorcist at The Phoenix Theatre in London. was it a Spooktacular event, or did this classic horror story leave a lot to be desired? If you would like 15 minute theatre to review your production please contact us at: 15minutetheatre@gmail.com or find us on Twitter. If you enjoy the show then please rate and review us! Thanks for listening.
This week Vicki and James review 'The Ferryman' at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End. But was it worth the trip? tune in to find out! If you would like us to review your show please contact us at 15minutetheatre@gmail.com or tweet us @15minutetheatre. If you like us then please rate and review us on Itunes, it really helps!
Thos marvels at the flexibility of the Gilbert and Sullivan musicals as he discusses the amazing all-male version of the Pirates of Penzance currently in London - and learn the dark history of the world's oldest surviving music hall, Wiltons.
Join Jörg Meyer and his team for a very special evening at Wilton's Music Hall. London's oldest surviving music hall, Wilton's crammed 1500 people in to its auditorium to see classical overtures, dance, circus acts, opera, choral, and folk songs during its hey day in the 1850s and 1860s. Attached to the hall is the Mahogany Bar, a once grand old bar that was taken over for one night only by Henrick's gin to create Le Lion London.