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When a Ferrari 328 could be yours for under $60K | #TBT
[Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the June 2013 issue of Grassroots Motorsports.] Story by Alan Cesar and Andy Reid “I’ll never be able to afford a Ferrari.” You’ve heard those words in your head before. They’re hard words to deny if you live by meager means, but if you’re able to sign the loan for a well-optioned Accord, you … This content is available for GRM+ members and Grassroots Motorsports magazine subscribers only.
#TBT: How to make the Nissan 240SX perform even better
By Alan Cesar When Nissan introduced the 240SX in the fall of 1988, some said the spiritual successor of the original 240Z had returned. Enthusiasts were again treated to a car featuring a solid rear-wheel-drive chassis and enough torque to make most tugboat owners jealous. More important, this unique combination was wrapped in a slickly styled package that stood head and … This content is available for GRM+ members and Grassroots Motorsports magazine subscribers only.
Un breve análisis sobre el stare decisis de la justicia inglesa y su intento de aplicación en la justicia laboral peruana
Un breve análisis sobre el stare decisis de la justicia inglesa y su intento de aplicación en la justicia laboral peruana Martínez Morón, Alan César [1] [1] Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Localización: Vox Juris, ISSN 1812-6804, Vol. 42, Nº. 2, 2024, págs.
Purdue graduate preparing to make her first spaceflight
Deep into preparation for her launch to the International Space Station, Loral O’Hara (MSAAE ’09) meets with a NASA public relations person. Talking with the press is part of the job; her alma mater’s media team is waiting for her. O’Hara qualified for Purdue’s “Cradle of Astronauts” when NASA selected her for the astronaut corps in 2017. She has since been waiting, and continuing her preparation, for her flight to space. It’s finally coming.
Purdue graduate preparing to make her first spaceflight
Deep into preparation for her launch to the International Space Station, Loral O’Hara (MSAAE ’09) meets with a NASA public relations person. Talking with the press is part of the job; her alma mater’s media team is waiting for her. O’Hara qualified for Purdue’s “Cradle of Astronauts” when NASA selected her for the astronaut corps in 2017. She has since been waiting, and continuing her preparation, for her flight to space. It’s finally coming.
Sussy Boys - The Next Episode
Disclaimer, this podcast is not suitable for everyone, listener discretion is advised. Join three of WIKD’s DJ’s (DJ Magic Hat, DJ Big Sandwich, and DJ Oz) as they dive towards insanity in this podcast. Podcast (sussyboys): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts |
Sussy Boys - Myself Hisself and That Guy
Disclaimer, this podcast is not suitable for everyone listener discretion is advised. Join some of our WIKD DJ’s as they dive towards insanity in this podcast. This time with multiple special appearances. Podcast (sussyboys): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts |
The WIKD 102.5 FM Original
Dive into new space news with our crew AJ and AJAX.
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Ron has been an engineer at Boeing for 30 years. He has worked on testing weapons systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and was involved in the early years of using carbon fiber composites in aircraft construction. He now collaborates with other manufacturers in setting international standards for aircraft components. He also is an early member of the Prescott Campus chapter of Alpha Eta Rho, and studied engineering at both the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses.
Sussy Boys - She is a Truck
Disclaimer, this podcast is not suitable for everyone, listener discretion is advised. Join three of WIKD’s DJ’s (DJ Magic Hat, DJ Big Sandwich, and DJ Oz) as they dive towards insanity in this podcast. Podcast (sussyboys): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS
Out of Orbit - How our Friendship Dynamic Works
Out of Orbit – How our Friendship Dynamic Works We talk about our friendship dynamics, adult summer camps, and swear more than usual. Podcast (outoforbit): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation
Evacuating Kabul - Doug Mayo (’11), Matt Steele (’09, ’18), and Adam Cooper (’13)
We interviewed three alumni who supported Operation Allies Refuge, the international airlift that evacuated 120,000 people from Kabul, Afghanistan in August 2021, for “Providing Refuge,” a story in the Fall/Winter 2021 issue of Lift Magazine. This episode of Talon Talks is an edited version of the interviews recorded for that story, and includes details that wouldn’t fit in the print piece. The nature of its purpose means the audio is also a bit rougher than usual.
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Hina Kazmi has led an impressive career since earning her aerospace engineering degree from Embry-Riddle in 1993: from spacecraft engineer at Boeing to program manager for NASA’s SOFIA airborne telescope. She is now working in Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space Systems Division and teaches public policy at George Mason University.
Out of Orbit - Zombie Kale and Memories
Out of Orbit – Zombie Kale and Memories Ghost and Orion get COVID vaccinated, Orion says meat eaters will cause the zombie apocalypse, no ones else agrees. Disclaimer: Views expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views of the WIKD station or of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Podcast (outoforbit): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation
Out of Orbit - Conspiracy Theories with Obama and Rats
Out of Orbit – Conspiracy Theories with Obama and Rats The gang talks about conspiracy theories, fake rats, and toxic friendships with Vampires. Podcast (outoforbit): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation
Sussy Boys - Banes Broken Condom
Podcast Sussy Boys WIKD Events and News Disclaimer, this podcast is not suitable for everyone, listener discretion is advised. Join three of WIKD’s DJ’s (DJ Magic Hat, DJ Big Sandwich, and DJ Oz) as they dive towards insanity in this podcast. Podcast (sussyboys): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation You must log in to post a comment.
The WIKD 102.5 FM
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Kathy Wood (’93, ’18) spent most of her career in aerospace engineering, working for 12 years as director of nacelle programs at Collins Aerospace and at United Technologies. She is now a visiting associate professor at the Prescott Campus College of Engineering. Embry-Riddle has multiple open faculty positions and is encouraging experienced alumni to apply. We talked with Kathy about her career, the transition to academia, and her love of horseback riding and polo.
Sussy Boys - Madyson Cut That
Sussy Boys – Madyson Cut That Disclaimer, this podcast is not suitable for everyone, listener discretion is advised. Join three of WIKD’s DJ’s (DJ Magic Hat, DJ Big Sandwich, and DJ Oz) as they dive towards insanity in this podcast. Podcast (sussyboys): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Tags: Podcast Post navigation
Chosen One Syndrome
Comics, Fantasy and Things Podcast WIKD Events and News In this episode, the resident lore keeper covers the ever-present concept of “The Chosen One.” Going into the overall concept of it. As well as the two overarching branches of which can happen after The Chosen One isn’t so Chosen anymore. Podcast (cft): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation You must log in to post a comment.
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As Integrated Product Lead at Collins Aerospace, Nishi is working to integrate the first-ever touch screen cockpit displays on commercial Boeing aircraft. She is also the founder of Project LaunchPad, an organization that focuses on student mental health awareness as well as democratizing knowledge for pursuing higher education.
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Lisa Anderson (’99, ’03) is one of our Distinguished Alumni Award winners for 2021. She is chief of the commercial air travel safety unit at the United Nations, a program she developed. She has a long history working in aviation and in industry groups, and volunteering with a variety of organizations doing good around the world.
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Jared and Kurt are both involved in aerial firefighting — Jared as pilot of an Avro RJ85 jet for Aeroflite Aerial Firefighting, and Kurt at the Prescott air tanker base. In 2020, during the raging wildfire season on the U.S. west coast, Kurt also took time off from his day job as assistant director of admissions at Embry-Riddle, to fight wildfires on the ground.
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Guest Marty Pender, Assistant Director of Patrol Services in Daytona Beach, 9/11 First Responder Marty Pender was a New York City Police Officer on 9/11. He recounts what it was like to arrive at the Twin Towers and how he and his colleagues responded on that Tuesday as well as during the subsequent months of clearing the ruins. Podcast (911rr): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation
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Matt Savoca is co-founder of Kutta Technologies, which is a manufacturer and supplier of command-control-communications software applications and components, with a focus on government and defense applications. He is now the company’s executive vice president, since its acquisition by Sierra Nevada Corporation in 2015.
Killer Case - Faryion Wardrip
The story of the Faryion Wardrip Murders and trials.
Special Episode: FedEx Aviation Maintenance and the Purple Runway Scholarship
In this special episode of Talon Talks, we speak with three representatives from FedEx Aircraft Maintenance who were visiting the Daytona Beach campus to talk about their Purple Runway Scholarship, and meet with this year’s scholarship recipients. Our guests were: Scott Ogden, vice president of FedEx Aircraft Maintenance; Tony Castro (’91), who is senior manager of manpower planning and business analysis; and Doug Johnson (’91), manager of apprentice aviation maintenance technicians program.
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Guest: Lucy Ambrose, Freshman Homeland Security Major (DB) and a member of the 9/11 Research and Remembrance Committee. Lucy Ambrose’s mother was pregnant with her on 9/11. Lucy reflects on what it was like growing up in a post 9/11 world, how learning about the attacks have shaped her decisions to study Homeland Security and pursue a life of service, and why the project means so much to her.
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Jenna is a senior vice president and financial crimes director for Wells Fargo bank. She manages a team that investigates everything from fraud to terrorist financing. She graduated from Embry-Riddle’s Global Security and Intelligence Studies program, and has a masters on international policy and terrorism from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. We discussed how she got into the work of investigating global financial crimes, and the things that keep her going in her work.
The Attacks Continue
Pilots, crews, air traffic controllers and so many others responded to the four hijackings by bringing all of the other air traffic in the United States safely to airports in less than fifteen minutes. Professor McCormick describes these efforts and reflects on the special qualities required of air traffic controllers. Podcast (911rr): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation You must log in to post a comment.
We Have Another One
Professor McCormick continues his first-person account, describing how the men and women under his command addressed the unfolding crisis of a second terrorist attack. He takes us through the process of declaring ATC-0 and ordering planes in their sector in the northeastern United States and he Atlantic Ocean to land immediately. And he discusses the importance of providing thoughtful care for one’s team through an emergency.
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Modularity Space is developing low-cost modular reusable satellites that can be repaired, refueled, and upgraded in space, in an effort to make the satellite industry more sustainable. Nolan Coulter is their co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. We talked about satellite manufacturing standards, what it takes to put satellites into space, satellite maintenance and refueling needs, and the future of commercial space in an era of growing amounts of space junk.
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Behind the Board Presents: Jordan Garrett Jordan (a.k.a. DJ Big Sandwich) is the DJ behind the… Mark has been a pilot for more than 3 decades, starting with TWA. He’s still flying,… This episode discusses mental health, illness, and damage within fiction. Covering two examples as to why…
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John Maris is the rare Embry-Riddle triple alumnus: He has two masters degrees, from 1982 and… Stephanie Miller is executive director of technology transfer and research park initiatives at Embry-Riddle, which means… Stacy is chair of the Helicopter Association International’s board of directors and is a helicopter captain…
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Bruh, this was a random episode, but when are they not. We talk about weddings, our…
Eating a Big Sandwich
Behind the Board Presents: Jordan Garrett Jordan (a.k.a. DJ Big Sandwich) is the DJ behind the award-winning on-air show, The Blur. His show focuses on interviews with indie artist with a focus on dream pop and shoegaze genre. His show is on Fridays at 2:30 PM and runs to 4 PM. Jordan has been active in the studio since Spring 2020. Podcast (behindtheboard): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More Post navigation You must log in to post a comment.
Rambling into 2021
Rambling into 2021 Welcome back to Out of Orbit, listen to a group of young adults not know what they are talking about. Our topics included Elon Musk’s sugar baby, Cyberpunk 2077 disasters, and a college with COVID. One day we will talk about space. Podcast (outoforbit): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS Post navigation
The Connor McCracken
Behind the Board Presents: Connor McCracken Connor is the Podcast Administrator for the WIKD 102.5 FM. He joined the studio in Fall 2019, and has quickly climbed ranks to an exec position. He is the host of “The Connor McCracken Podcast” produced by WIKD Studios. Podcast (behindtheboard): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More Post navigation You must log in to post a comment.
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John Maris is the rare Embry-Riddle triple alumnus: He has two masters degrees, from 1982 and 1983, and was an early recipient of an Embry-Riddle doctorate in 2017. He’s an experimental test pilot, an expert on aerodynamics, and chair of the Royal Aeronautical Society of Montreal. He also serves on the Industry Advisory Board at Embry-Riddle’s College of Engineering in Daytona Beach.
The WIKD 102.5 FM
Hello All WIKDites (followers and members of everything WIKD), The WIKD 102.5 FM has recently updated their website and have launched several new features! And we want to let everyone know. Theme and Looks One of our major changes is the theme we use. If anyone has been to our website in the last week or two, they will have noticed a new background and layout of the website.
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Reade, Cameron, Alex, and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest in sports from sunny Daytona Beach, FL. Recorded Nov. 10, 2018.
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The founders of the station, DJ Gumbi & DJ Steve Evil talk about the process and hardships in the formation of Embry-Riddle’s WIKD 102.5FM (Then WERU). Recorded October 12, 2018 in the WIKD Studios. Podcast (behindtheboard): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More
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The WIKD 102.5 FM and Touch-N-Go Productions present: PAINT U!The hottest Paint Party Experience around the world is coming to you! Come on out for awesome electronic dance music, crazy lights, great sound, and of course A WHOLE LOT OF PAINT. Featuring: Flight Level & The Rave August 26th at 8:00pm on Embry-Riddle’s West Lawn This is a Bonus Bucks event!-So remember your EAGLEcard.
ERAU Spirit Tailgate
When: Friday, Oct 28th, from 5 pm to 7 pm Where: ICI Parking Lot, Daytona Beach Embry-Riddle Campus Come out and support your ERAU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on the Saint Leo Lions! There will be a pre-game tailgate party in the ICI parking lot to crank up team spirit and lead right into the game, and it is BYOB. Tell your friends in the ERAU community, we want a huge turnout! LETS GO EAGLES!!! Post navigation
Welcome to Rockville - RULES INSIDE
Welcome to Rockville is an annual concert that takes place on the last weekend of April in Metropolitan Park, located in Jacksonville, Florida. There are multitude of different bands and genres displayed. The rules for the giveaway are as follows: Contest rules Winner must comply with FCC contest rules, including, but not limited to, eligibility, and must have not committed fraud or eligibility when entering contest. Failure to comply is an automatic disqualification.
Lightning Injuries
Your weekly WIKD Scores update. Recorded Nov. 19, 2018.
Introducing Career Services
Have you ever heard of Career Services and asked yourself ‘What does that mean, and what can they do for me?’ If so, listen in. There’s a lot we can do for you to help in your career development. Here is some insight from our team. Podcast (goingplaces): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | Subscribe
President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D. joins us to discuss his love for aviation, his path to Embry-Riddle, the university as a whole, and future plans. Podcast (behindtheboard): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS | More
WIKD at CBI San Antonio
Starting next Wednesday, Nov. 1st, and going through next Saturday, Nov. 4th, four of our DJs will be representing the station and the ERAU community at the annual College Broadcasters, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. Student DJs, DJ Vane (Trance Sundays), DJ J-uan (Bass to Final), Music Master Mark (The Aux Cord), and Rev. Marx (Coreocalypse), along with WIKD’s faculty advisor Dustin Beech, will be attending the annual event.
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