The Gary Null Show – with Gerald Celente – trends to anticipate for 2014, Podcast

Gerald Celente is one of today’s pioneers in trend strategy. He founded the Trends Research Institute in Kingston NY and is the publisher of the Trends Journal that has been in publication since 1980. He has since been an internationally sought expert by diagnosticians, forecasters and independent and foreign media. Gerald’s insights have been sought for by major networks, PBS and BBC, Russian TV, and publications such as the Economist and major newspapers. The website is TrendsResearch.com

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Wake Up Call - The Year In Review – 12/30/13 Podcast

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By;  Richard Martin

Taken sector-by-sector, this is an in-depth review of the important events of 2013 touching on the economy, the markets and the social issues.

Our Notes:

This is more along the line of a conservative talk show than the vast majority.  We really like this guy and this show as he is genuine and well informed.  As far as this podcast goes, there are no downloads available.  You have to listen to the show online.  We can bring you the best and the rest.  We just can not always provide the best with the best of all worlds.

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Buck Sexton Show, 12/28/13 Podcast Conservative Radio Show

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We played some of the radio show to get a feel for the Buck Sexton Show.  Aired out of New York, Buck Sexton seems to be a new up and commer.  We are presenting his show here but do not particularly agree with his views.  In fact, we find some of them are not in the least bit conservative but instead are just the puppet antics of what those who pay him, want him to say and are not at all economically sound concepts.  So we peg him up there with Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh who really do not represent what they claim to represent.

  Allows us to qualify the statements.  In this radio broadcast, Buck states that it's a conservative move to start cutting funding to retired military.  People who have spent a great deal of their lives protecting this country and have earned the retirement pay.  What exactly is conservative about that?  Let's go further.  Buck also sees fit to say that funding also needs to be cut in the area of benefits to the poor.  Let's see, good paying jobs have been shifted overseas and low grade illegal immigrant labor has been flooded into this country taking lower paying jobs forcing middle America into poverty by no fault of their own.  Basic needs for daily living such as SNAP is now relied on more than ever by middle America.  It's a conservative move to cut SNAP in light of what has been done to middle America?

  This isn't conservatism folks.  It's anarchism dressed to look or sound like conservatism.  It's why the left beats up the right.  The left has nothing on the right as they are just as anarchistic, only they use different methods.  It's how the fight continues.  There is nothing sound about either side or either fight.  They just sucker you in to their anarchistic world.  You get divided by playing the fight.  Read the paper everyday and see how many suckers are writing into the paper arguing their anarchistic views they learned by playing this game.  We opted out a long time ago knowing it's a suckers game.  Now we just show the absurdity of it all.  You can not fight anarchy with more anarchy.  But that is what both the left and the right do everyday.

  Remember, it's always easy to claim you were right when you are arguing anarchy with anarchy.  This is why they get paid the big money.

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The Globalist Asia, Podcast News E192

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The Globalist Asia podcast episode number 192.  It's about one hour long.  Don't have time to catch this episode right now but still want to give it a listen to?  Just download a copy and play it later when you have time.

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Governor McDonnell Announces Matching Tourism Grants, Gloucester Gets Nothing

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Program will generate nearly $4 million in marketing initiatives

42 local tourism partners to receive public-private marketing dollars to bolster economy; grants will impact at least 184 statewide tourism entities

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that more than $750,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 42 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Grant program. The grants are designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging local marketing dollars, and will ultimately impact at least 184 other statewide tourism entities. The local organizations match the state grant funds by a minimum of 2:1 in order to support marketing projects. This funding cycle, the local partners will match the VTC grant dollars with nearly $3 million, providing nearly $4 million total in new marketing to increase visitation to Virginia.

“These grants are an important tool that will enable our localities to more effectively market themselves to potential visitors,” said Governor McDonnell. “More visitors in Virginia mean greater tax revenue, a better business environment, and more good jobs for Virginians.”

Tourism is an instant revenue generator for Virginia. In 2012 tourism generated $21.2 billion in revenue, supported 210,000 jobs and provided $1.36 billion in state and local taxes. Dollars invested in tourism are proven to provide a 5:1 return in tax revenue for Virginia, and the grant awards and matching funds provide a stimulus to localities seeking to increase tourism visitation and revenue.

VTC’s Marketing Leverage Program is designed to increase visitor spending by leveraging limited marketing dollars, stimulating new tourism marketing through partnerships, and extending the “Virginia is for Lovers” brand.  A minimum of three Virginia entities must partner financially to apply for a grant.  Partners may consist of Virginia cities, towns, counties, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, other local or regional destination marketing organizations, private businesses, museums, attractions, cultural events, and other not-for-profit entities.  In total, VTC awards approximately $1.7 million annually - matched and leveraged on average 3:1 by partner dollars - to more than 80 communities across the Commonwealth.

“These grants enable local tourism partners to pursue projects that might otherwise be beyond their budget,” said Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation. “The Marketing Leverage Grants program is a powerful tool in helping to support and grow a robust economy in Virginia. Our local partners are working on amazing projects and campaigns that will help to beautify communities, bring more visitors to Virginia, and create even more outstanding tourism products that visitors will continue to fall in love with year after year.”

Details on the grant awards are below. The next round of VTC Marketing Leverage Program grants will open in spring 2014. Localities interested in applying may visit www.vatc.org for more information.

Organization	Project	Amount
Town of Big Stone Gap	Big Stone Gap The Movie Regional Promotion	$ 5,000.00
Garth Newel Music Center	Great Escapes: Garth Newel Music Center and Fort Lewis Lodge	$ 25,000.00
Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau	Create Repeat Visitation Through Stellar Customer Service	$ 50,000.00
Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority	Appalachian Backroads - Motorcycle & Scenic Driving Tours/Trails	$ 10,000.00
City of Salem-Tourism Office	Summer Love in Salem	$ 50,000.00
Museum of the Confederacy	Countdown to the Sesquicentennial	$ 14,500.00
Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau	Fun for Everyone: Festivals & Events in the Wytheville Area	$ 50,000.00
Montgomery County Regional Tourism Office	Content Creation for Inaugural Montgomery County Regional Website and Visitor's Guide	$ 20,000.00
Virginia Arts Festival	Engage, Inspire, Build - Embracing Social & Digital Media to Expand Audiences	$ 50,000.00
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation	Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District 2014-2016 Marketing Campaign	$ 25,360.00
Friends of the Culpeper County Library	Culpeper Tells…A Festival of Words	$ 8,750.00
The Crooked Road	Miles & Miles of Music Festival	$ 50,000.00
Surry County Government	Branding Surry County: Yes, Virginia, There is a Surry County	$ 50,000.00
Appalachian Sustainable Development	Get Rooted in Appalachia - Local Food Campaign	$ 31,900.00
Visit Loudoun Foundation	Visit Loudoun Research Program	$ 25,860.00
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Mid-Atlantic Chapter	The Richmond Regional Ride Center (RRRC)	$ 10,000.00
Halifax County Dept. of Tourism	Halifax-Mecklenburg Blueway	$ 10,000.00
City of Alexandria, Office of Historic Alexandria	Alexandria War of 1812 Commemoration	$ 10,000.00
County of Mecklenburg	Petersburg to Appomattox Campaign	$ 13,500.00
Abingdon Main Street	Shop, Dine, Play and Stay Downtown	$ 5,000.00
Waynesboro Parks and Recreation	Valley Race Series Promotion	$ 2,500.00
Historic Manassas Inc	Visitmanassas.org Website Makeover	$ 4,250.00
Martinsville-Henry County EDC's Tourism & Film Division	Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia: A Visual Tour	$ 3,516.50
Smyth County Tourism Association	Southwest Virginia Flyfishing Trail	$ 15,310.33
Visit Loudoun	Epicurience Virginia	$ 50,000.00
Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center	Luray and Page County: Beauty and Adventure on Every Level	$ 25,000.00
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival	87th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ‘The Land of Pink & Green!’	$ 25,000.00
Rassawek Vineyard	Visit Goochland/Rassawek Spring Jubilee	$ 2,500.00
Starr Hill Brewery LLC	Starr Hill Brewery 2013 Marketing and Events Program	$ 25,000.00
City of Poquoson	Poquoson is the Place for Tourism	$ 2,557.50
VistaGraphics	Coastal Virginia Wine Fest	$ 12,500.00
Out of the Woodwork Productions	The Virginia Renaissance Faire Marketing for 2013-14	$ 4,988.27
Mountain Cove Vineyard	Jefferson Heritage Trail	$ 5,000.00
Virginia Highland Festival	Get Your Kicks	$ 6,281.50
Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission	Fields of Gold - Shenandoah Valley's Farm Trail	$ 3,250.00
Ashland Main Street Association	Find Your Passion in Ashland: The Center of Universe	$ 5,000.00
ESVAF Inc	Tall Ships at Cape Charles Festival 2014	$ 5,000.00
Madison Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center	Madison County Tourism “Ride, Hike, Taste, Stay”	$ 5,000.00
The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce	Good Times, Tastes & Traditions; featuring Farming in the Valley	$ 5,000.00
Orange Downtown Alliance	edible Food Fest in Orange	$ 5,000.00
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center	Tennis is for Lovers in Virginia Beach	$ 25,000.00
Cove Ridge Foundation	Virginia Is For Lovers of Southwest Virginia Mountain Parks	$ 2,500.00

Love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Visit www.Virginia.org to start planning a vacation or call 1-800-VISITVA to request a free, Virginia is for Lovers travel guide.

Our Notes:

We have noticed that Gloucester, VA did not get one penny for matching funds from the state?  One has to wonder why?  Did local officials fail to apply?  Did local officials apply but because of activities we constantly report on here the county was refused matching funds for their lack of compliance in so many areas?  We think these are valid questions to ask.  It looks like the county missed out on some very serious money and opportunities to pull in additional revenue for the county.  One has to wonder.

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