[00:00:06] From the natural state.
[00:00:08] This is Public Facing the Podcast.
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[00:00:30] I'm your host, Joe Holman.
[00:00:32] Allow me to formally welcome you to Public Facing the Podcast where culture and community meet.
[00:00:39] Here's where we share everyday voices and extraordinary stories.
[00:00:43] That's just what we do.
[00:00:46] This is the talk show that deep dives into the true stories, voices and issues shaping our world.
[00:00:55] We openly welcome the hard conversations, truthful testimonies and honest personal stories.
[00:01:02] We bring the conversations that matter direct to you because the stories that impact the public should always be public facing.
[00:01:14] Our episodes are in fact that of a scripted yet non scripted talk show.
[00:01:22] Now, regardless of what you hear share during our time together, it is my hope that you can find truth and hope inside the stories that we share.
[00:01:34] There's so much for us to catch up on and talk about.
[00:01:38] I think the the greatly pressing story is that in fact of the United States Government shutdown that's now been voted down 11 times by Democrats for the resolution.
[00:01:59] So welcome to day 21 of the fiasco and judging from the update given, this could very well be even longer. Shutdown votes by the GOP have largely been canceled for the current week just to allow Democrats to reconsider their voting stance on the continuing resolution or the CR with another major milestone to be missed at month's end. So the days are winding down now. Things seem to be setting up for even a worsening scenario at month's end and on into November.
[00:02:38] Consequences of the shutdown run deep and seem to be having a far reach with SNAP and WIC benefits. That's the food benefit and also the WIC is the Women, Infants and Children benefit that covers the formula, etc.
[00:02:57] Those are all at high risk of really running out of funds along with decreased levels of coverage and participation as many agencies are put on pause.
[00:03:14] The faa, Air traffic controllers, tsa, fcc, National Weather Service, national oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and many many more are working on limited manpower and resources.
[00:03:35] There have been many reports of agencies who are currently not being paid and calling in sick outs.
[00:03:44] This just adds to the travel snafu.
[00:03:47] Less people to do the same job that results in longer lines and thus increased travel times to get through security.
[00:03:57] The level of care and service has not changed.
[00:04:01] TSA is not cutting corners, they are in fact doing the same job they have been doing, only now with less agents which slows the process.
[00:04:13] Travelers are finding that they they after spending all that extra time in security that many flights are actually delayed, some significantly, some being canceled altogether.
[00:04:30] So plan ahead.
[00:04:33] Make time management and time allotment a priority. If you're traveling now, let me ask you, how are you doing?
[00:04:52] How are you doing through the day to day?
[00:04:56] Have you felt the strain of this shutdown after weeks of this?
[00:05:03] Does this week feel different than say a week ago?
[00:05:08] Two weeks ago?
[00:05:10] Even the full three weeks ago?
[00:05:14] I've received several reports of food scarcity for those who have been seeking assistance in food banks.
[00:05:23] They are not receiving the level of support that they normally do and so sustainability has become a problem, which also affects what they have to offer as well as how often.
[00:05:38] If you're having food insecurity, I urge you to reach out to the resources in your area.
[00:05:46] To not inquire when you need assistance really is doing yourself a disservice.
[00:05:54] Don't do without unnecessarily. Seriously.
[00:05:58] Seek, knock, Find.
[00:06:04] Go check out findhelp.org and add in your zip code.
[00:06:13] There are several areas that you might find some needed help.
[00:06:19] Lots of categories, but check it out today.
[00:06:23] Findhelp.org Our story brings us to Menlo Park, California, where coyote statues are guarding local school playgrounds Keeping pests away the creative solution from up north for how to stop crows and geese from leaving droppings all over the school playground has left several residents in a dreadful fright.
[00:06:55] The story comes from the city of Menlo park in California, where a pair of quote unquote coyotes are scaring these birds and the neighbors too.
[00:07:08] Now, local news outlet in Menlo reached out to a school district spokesman who explained what all the fuss was about.
[00:07:19] He said there are coyote statues at Encinal and Laurel Lower Campus.
[00:07:27] The spokesperson said. Park Treadway.
[00:07:31] He said they were an idea that came from Encinal Principal Sharon Burns father who lives in Canada.
[00:07:41] She was talking to him about Encinal's population of Canadian geese on the field and the droppings that they've been leaving behind.
[00:07:51] He mentioned that in Canada they use fake coyotes in parks to deter geese and relieve the goose poo issue, if you know what I'm saying.
[00:08:03] Now Principal Byrne thought it might work for crows too, and it does.
[00:08:09] The coyotes had been a brilliant solution as other crow deterrents hadn't worked and the school's custodial teams were constantly washing crow droppings off the lunch tables and surrounding ground.
[00:08:25] Now with the coyote statues, our play areas are cleaner and water use is down.
[00:08:34] Laurel School was facing a similar dilemma with its geese and so they also purchased two coyote statues which have been named Oak and Sequoia.
[00:08:47] The fact that the coyote statues deter both geese and crows is wonderful.
[00:08:54] Principal Linda Crichton of Laurel Lohr Campus also reports that, quote, we had over a dozen worried passerbys call to warn us about the coyotes on campus and they all got a good chuckle and a breathe breath a size of relief when they learned that they're just Oak and Sequoia, our coyote statues.
[00:09:22] Coyotes have historically work so well for this purpose.
[00:09:27] And noting that it's been reported that airports in Alaska have even employed robotic dogs dressed as coyotes to keep loitering birds off of runways.
[00:09:46] Well, in that I'm going to leave a a link to the story on our X account. That's at x.com forward/public facing Pod.
[00:10:04] Well, I guess gone are the days of straw filled scarecrows patrolling and protecting the fields.
[00:10:12] Although I will say that these faux coyotes there, I call them that they seem to be much more effective.
[00:10:23] It's about results and for that they're really getting the results.
[00:10:28] And for those animatronic dogs in coyote clothing, so to speak, you know, those have good reviews as well.
[00:10:41] I think that there are other methods and modes that are actively at work to keep pests at bay. You know, airports have in the past blared loud sounds to disperse birds and other critters from the areas of the runways so as not to impede aircraft arrivals or departures.
[00:11:07] Let me ask you, have you, have you seen anything like this in your community?
[00:11:13] If so, what, what can you shed light on?
[00:11:19] Tell us about it. Send me your experiences at hello at Public Facing Pod Stream.
[00:11:32] Our next story is where some farmers had invited a jazz band to play music for their cows in the bid to boost milk production.
[00:11:48] Interesting story coming out of Bolton, uk.
[00:11:55] Bolton in the uk.
[00:11:59] The name of the farm is Smith Hills Open Farm.
[00:12:04] A farmer has treated her herd of dairy cows to a live jazz band in the hope that the music will boost milk production.
[00:12:15] The Dixie Beats performed to both the Jersey and the Holstein cows at Smith Hills Open Farm in Bolton in the uk.
[00:12:26] The six piece combo was invited to play after owners had read that jazz music can increase milk production by up to 4% and they wanted to experiment.
[00:12:41] The 30 minute set consisted of fast and slower compositions which Death said was music to their ears.
[00:12:52] The cows took a little warming up too, but they seemed to really enjoy it, said a 25 year old farmer, Caitlin Horrocks.
[00:13:04] They all took turns coming to the front to see what was going on.
[00:13:09] One of them called Peggy loved it. She stayed right at the fence for the entire performance.
[00:13:19] First, the farm simply played jazz music to their cows on a speaker.
[00:13:25] A video of the cows reactions Posted to their TikTok account, Smith Hills Open Farm went viral with over 266,000 views.
[00:13:39] The farmers then figured the real thing could only be more popular and if the claim about milk production was true, then more efficacious.
[00:13:53] So the I really kind of find this, this whole situation pretty fascinating.
[00:14:08] Some people play music or sing to their plants and see mixed results as far as plant health, etc.
[00:14:19] Live observed firsthand music being played for sheep and for goats and they seem to get excited.
[00:14:27] What first appears as a somber or even depressed sheep or goat bursts to life and jumps around and plays and pays such great attention, each behaving as if you played a special request just for them.
[00:14:44] Heck, just watching it all go down really just warmed my heart and brought me a lot of joy.
[00:14:51] And I was just a mere observer, so still I feel like I got something out of it as well.
[00:15:00] Now the animal kingdom, well, the whole dang ecosystem is just utterly amazing.
[00:15:09] See what I did there?
[00:15:11] Did you?
[00:15:13] Okay, all right, I'll stop now.
[00:15:20] Okay.
[00:15:25] Have you ever experienced anything like this?
[00:15:29] Maybe you have a certain method for, I guess for, for trying to promote health or, or production or whatever of of your animals, whether that be your livestock or otherwise. Share your thoughts with me at hello at Public Facing now, visitors are gazing upon the Parthenon free of scaffolding for the first time in 200 years.
[00:16:11] Stunning images show the ancient Parthenon temple scaffolding free for the first time in 200 years.
[00:16:19] Visitors to the marble wonder found in Athens, Greece, can finally enjoy a clear view without scaffolding for the first time in two centuries.
[00:16:32] The removal of the latest iron cage, erected about 20 years ago on the temple's western facade, happened earlier this month, revealing a clear view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
[00:16:50] At least two generations have not seen the Parthenon visually free, said Greece's culture minister Lina Mendoni.
[00:17:01] To see the Parthenon completely free as it stands today is something that has not happened for at least 200 years.
[00:17:11] The monument was built in the 5th century BC on top of the Acropolis to honor Athena, the patron goddess of the city, following a victory over the Persians.
[00:17:25] However, those that are wanting to see the pristine view need to be quick because work is scheduled to continue on the historic structure in November, with another set of scaffolds being constructed for further conservation.
[00:17:45] So they say that the original, the OG Parthenon is the best and I would love to see it, but I'm inclined to agree regardless.
[00:18:02] If you're on a slightly leaner budget and maybe you don't have the luxury of time to go before November, then maybe you can't quite make it to Greece. Well, I have some good news for you.
[00:18:23] There is an alternative option and that would be to visit the Nashville Parthenon. That's right.
[00:18:33] Music City itself holds an authentic replica and is open to visitors.
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