Best Geniale Podcasts (2024)

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(Community Matters 93) Battle Creek Seeks Applicants for Community Oversight Board 19:05

2h ago19:05

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The City of Battle Creek is encouraging those interested to apply to be considered for appointment to a new Community Oversight Board. The panel will have seven members and two alternates from the community, with a goal to "reflect a range of the city's demographics for racial and gender identities, ages, skills and lived experiences," according to…

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(Community Matters 93) Back to School Starts in July at Charitable Union (and they Need You!) 17:15

2h ago17:15

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It is one of the busiest times of the year at Battle Creek's Charitable Union - the organization which has been helping local people who need it since 1887. One of those efforts is a drive to get kids into some new clothes by the time school starts. Charitable Union says the kids they focus on are from families facing challenges for various reasons…

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(Community Matters 93) Early Voting Returns for August Primary in Calhoun County 19:30

2h ago19:30

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Calhoun County Clerk/Register Kimberly Hinkley tells Community Matters staff and volunteers are ready for nine days of early voting ahead of the Tuesday, August 6, 2024 primary election. The county has only conducted the early voting a handful of times since voters passed Proposal 22-2. Hinkley discusses the growing confidence she has with putting …

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(Community Matters 92) Better Understanding BCATS - the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study 32:33

4d ago32:33

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How do local stakeholders decide what transportation and public transit goals are best for the area? An overseer in that effort locally is BCATS - the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study. BCATS Executive Director Jeff Franklin joins Community Matters to shed light on how the organization works - and helps stakeholders work together. Episode Reso…

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(Community Matters 92) Wednesdays are Getting Wilder in July at Binder Park Zoo 8:06

1d ago8:06

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It is probably true most people know how wild it is at the Binder Park Zoo. Just look around! But, BPZ's Allie Stoddard tells Community Matters how WILD Wednesdays in July are even more so! Episode Resources Binder Park Zoo website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an i…

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(Community Matters 92) Wiggly Tail: Saffron is Proof, Despite Best Efforts, Some Adopted Pets Return to the Shelter 10:51

1d ago10:51

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Saffron is the sweetest Siamese cat you will ever meet. She is curious about who is coming to see her - and may very well flop over for a belly rub and some loves right away. So why, after being adopted not long ago, is she back at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan? In this Wiggly Tail update, HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert hel…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 36) Working Daily with Caregivers and their Families to Offer Care, Respite 14:45

1d ago14:45

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In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we asked Amber Duncan - a Miles for Memories volunteer with Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek - to talk about the benefits of respite care. It's about you, caregivers, and making sure you are getting the support you need. Click to listen. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories…

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(Community Matters 91) Can you Tell a Fake Bill from a Real One? 12:06

9d ago12:06

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Some financial institutions in southwest Michigan are noting a wave of counterfeit bills circulating the area. Others have said they are not seeing as much. Could you tell if a bill you are holding is real or fake? We asked Lisa Sloughter, fraud and collections supervisor at Marshall Community Credit Union for advice. Episode Resources MCCU website…

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(Oaklawn Health Matters 1) Parkinson's Speech Therapy, Swallow Tests Conducted by Oaklawn Experts 15:11

9d ago15:11

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There is no need to travel any further than Marshall, Michigan and Oaklawn Hospital for speech therapy related to Parkinson's Disease and other ailments. In the inaugural episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, speech therapist Dava Montgomery talks about programs like LSVT-Loud (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) and Parkinson's Voice Project's SPEAK OUT! …

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(Community Matters 91) Marshall Surveys Voters after $90M Bond Fails 23:42

9d ago23:42

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Marshall Public Schools asked voters in May 2024 to approve a $90 million bond question which would fund upgrades, improvements and even a whole new elementary building in Albion. Voters rejected it by almost 600 votes. But, why? Now, the district has been asking voters for input in order to understand the answer to that question. Superintendent Re…

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(Community Matters 90) Committee Lawyer Sees Wins Among Appeals Court Loss 34:18

15d ago34:18

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The Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite has until early August 2024 to officially take its case to the Michigan Supreme Court. Technically, the committee has 42 days from the Michigan Court of Appeals decision that dealt another blow to the legal drama meant to put the Ford BlueOval plant development to a vote in Marshall. Committee attorney Ro…

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(Community Matters 90) County Board: King Returns as Chair; Morehart Appointed 21:35

15d ago21:35

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Calhoun County Commissioner Derek King joins Community Matters to discuss the ramifications of the May 2024 resignation of chair Kathy-Sue Vette. The development required a two-step solution: Appointing a replacement for the District 3 commissioner as well as a new chairperson. King also discusses the BCATS budget and a deal struck to provide a ful…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 35) Who is a Caregiver? 13:10

16d ago13:10

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When you think of a caregiver for someone living with dementia or another illness, who do you think of? A spouse? A close family member? Certainly, a professional would be in that category, too, right? In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we learn from Miles for Memories volunteers Cassandra Lucas-Moore and Colleen Acker with Carewell Se…

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Deserter 10th Anniversary show, with Ned Boulting, part-live from the Shirker’s Rest (Jun 24) 48:42

19d ago48:42

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In this episode:Deserter is 10 - Q&A with Ned Boulting, live at the Shirker's RestLobster flavoured crispsA History of Crisps read by Dirty SouthLike Father, Like Son read by Dulwich RaiderBack to usual next monthBy Deserter

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(Little Blinking Light 4) Consider These Items when Thinking about Email Security 11:10

19d ago11:10

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Is your business email system secure? What steps did you take to assure it? In this episode of Little Blinking Light, AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn and Richard Piet discuss the considerations and perhaps lesser-known facts about the security of email. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appointment with AE Tech Design AE Tech …

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(Community Matters 89) BCPD Considers Extra Patrols an Educational Opportunity 13:56

23d ago13:56

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Battle Creek Police will undertake another string of extra patrols in the city and Bedford Township between June 23-29, 2024. Why? Lt. Ryan Strunk tells Community Matters it is always a chance to make sure motorists are up to speed on the latest laws (like the no-holding-your-phone law that took effect in 2023). Still, some motorists caught breakin…

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(Community Matters 89) Appellate Court Leaves Marshall Committee with a Decision to Make 10:29

23d ago10:29

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The June 18, 2024 Michigan Court of Appeals decision to affirm lower courts in the Marshall Megasite zoning case leaves the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite with a decision: Should their argument be taken to the Michigan Supreme Court? Attorney Richard Lindsey, a member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Al…

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(Consumers Energy 89) Marshall Mayoral Candidate Shares Why He's Running 17:04

24d ago17:04

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Scott Wolfersberger has been a Ward 1 member of the Marshall City Council for six years. Now, he wants to be mayor. With council members thrust into the spotlight after the Ford Motor Company EV battery plant announcement for the Marshall Megasite, community response - on one side or the other - has been swift. Wolfersberger tells Community Matters…

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(Community Matters 89) Battle Creek Farm Won't Be the Only AgriEnergy Center for Consumers Energy 22:18

24d ago22:18

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A Consumers Energy solar and renewable natural gas site on farmland near Battle Creek is an example of others the utility intends to build on other sites. That's the word from David Hicks, Consumers Energy vice-president of clean energy development, who says the goal is 20 such facilities in order to attain the company's renewable energy goals. The…

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Broken Oars University: The ’Everything You Wanted To Know About Coaches and Coaching But Were Afraid To Ask’ Episode! 1:31:16

29d ago1:31:16

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To purchase a copy of 'Water's Gleaming Gold' with an exclusive Broken Oars Listener discount, please go to https://www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/biography/waters-gleaming-gold-hb and quote " BROKENOARS " at the checkout page. This discount code will allow you to buy the book at a 15% discount - and enjoy one of the great rowing stories! ----- Welco…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 34) Beware of Caregiver Burnout 13:24

27d ago13:24

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OK caregivers, face it: Burnout is inevitable. Helping your person with dementia is demanding on one's time - on top of the other life expectations most caregivers are keeping up with. In the next caregiver-focused episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Christi Losinski with Lakeview Assisted Living, focuses on how caregivers can help avoid burnout …

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(Community Matters 88) MAEDA Lawyer: Mediation Would be Good, but Supreme Court More Likely in Megasite Case 22:44

30d ago22:44

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Marshall Attorney Richard Lindsey returns to Community Matters to discuss his impressions of a June 6, 2024 hearing at the Michigan Court of Appeals. The hearing was a continuation of the ongoing suit targeting zoning at the Marshall Megasite where the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan is being built. While the hearing had been expedited by the a…

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(Community Matters 88) New CM Segment will Focus on Veterans 30:40

30d ago30:40

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A new, periodic Community Matters segment will focus on local veterans. The segment will feature local experts from entities like the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office and Summit Pointe. In this inaugural discussion, representatives from all three organizations share perspectives and overall vision for futur…

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(Community Matters 87) MDOT Discusses Options for Road Upgrades in Marshall 28:01

1M ago28:01

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With population and business traffic increases expected in the area around Marshall, Michigan and its Marshall Area Jobs Opportunities and Recreation (MAJOR) campus, one can expect roadways will need to be upgraded. In June 2024, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) presented some potential ideas for areas near the campus where Ford's B…

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(Community Matters 87) Wiggly Tail: Lady Plans to Fight Heartworm, Find a New Home 7:43

1M ago7:43

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Lady is a 3-year-old Beagle/Boxer mix featured in this Wiggly Tail visit to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Lady is actually a mix of some other things that make a dog great, too: Playful energy and cuddly; curious and sweet. As we learned in this visit. Lady has some priorities: Get over her heartworm condition and find her forever h…

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(Community Matters 87) Gray's on Deck Uses Baseball to Teach Kids Life Lessons 19:53

1M ago19:53

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Hear the story of a man whose vision to introduce kids to baseball in Battle Creek has turned into valuable lessons about teamwork and life. Evan Gray, Christa Dufraine and Britney Dowdy join Community Matters to talk about Gray's on Deck has hit a homer. Episode Resources Gray's on Deck website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 33) Focus on the Can-Do, not the Can't-Do 13:05

1M ago13:05

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Caregivers: Has your person with dementia become discouraged over not being able to do some of the things they enjoy? Or, perhaps, they are anticipating a loss of function that will make those things impossible in the future. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark helps us focus on the can-do, not th…

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(Community Matters 86) New CEO Mary Muliett Getting Settled at Battle Creek Community Foundation 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Just a couple of weeks after starting her position as the new chief executive of the Battle Creek Community Foundation, Mary Muliett sits down with Community Matters. Muliett reflects on succeeding longtime BCCF CEO Brenda Hunt, the foundational philosophies at the foundation and what it feels like to finally work in the town she's called home for …

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(Community Matters 86) Celebrating Cereal: National Cereal Fest 2024 10:04

2M ago10:04

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A Battle Creek tradition returns to downtown in celebration of cereal: National Cereal Fest 2024. Kelly Walden of Kellogg Arena returns to Community Matters to talk about Cereal Fest attractions everyone knows and loves: The Friday parade and Saturday free breakfast. She also lets us in on a few new reasons to attend the festivities - one of which …

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(Community Matters 85) Committee Lawyer Preps for June 6 Appeals Hearing: 'We Think We Will Win' 24:14

2M ago24:14

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The attorney for the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite group fighting for a vote on the Ford BlueOval Battery Park zoning expects a Michigan Court of Appeals decision to go their way. Robby Dube returns to Community Matters to talk about the expectations for the June 6, 2024 hearing which offers a chance to turn the tide for the group. Prior …

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(Community Matters 85) Vette Resigns; County Board to Choose New Chair June 6 14:40

2M ago14:40

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathy-Sue Vette announced her resignation from the panel, about half a year before her term ended. Vette did not file to run again. The District 3 vacancy will be filled by a resident of the district who applies and is selected by commissioners on June 6. That commissioner will finish Vette's term, which …

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(Community Matters 85) Consider Trimming Large Trees to Help Mitigate Damage in Severe Weather 13:56

2M ago13:56

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It has been a year for severe weather in 2024. A rare EF-1 tornado in Calhoun County struck in the middle of the night in February, causing damage to homes and other property. Another tornado, this one an EF-2, struck in Kalamazoo County in May, and is said to have destroyed more than 60 structures and damaged about 600. In either case, no deaths w…

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Dulwich Beer Festival plus sleepy lawyers, cheap kebabs and gardening tips (May 24) 50:18

2M ago50:18

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In this episode:Quiz 1Ivy House FestivalBermondsey Beer MileRuskin Park Sit InPhil WongSeaside awaydayShirk, Rust and PrayPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsKebab NewsDrug NewsOther NewsDesert Island Crisps with Cyclo DuncReader's LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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(Little Blinking Light 3) Perspectives on Open Source Software 12:27

2M ago12:27

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For some, it might seem a little scary to trust open source software as the basis for a critical program in your business. But, should we really be afraid of it? Hear AE Tech Design's Roger Ferworn and Richard Piet discuss why it may not be all that frightening. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appointment with AE Tech Design AE Tec…

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(Community Matters 84) 'Unfrosted' Movie is Tongue-in-Cheek Take on Path to Pop-Tarts 16:44

2M ago16:44

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Jerry Seinfeld has apparently been rolling around the idea of a movie about the development of breakfast pastries for some time. "I have considered doing a Pop-Tart movie," Seinfeld told Howard Stern in a 2013 interview. "...about how they discovered the Pop-Tart...in Battle Creek, Michigan." Eleven years later, enter the star-studded Netflix comed…

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(Community Matters 84) 2024 Senior Expo Boasts Record Number of Vendors 14:58

2M ago14:58

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Set for Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Calhoun County Senior Services Expo has more vendors than ever registered. That's the word from Senior Services' Rebecca de Finta, who talks about the types of vendors expected, parking and how to get a ride to and from the event. Click to listen. Episode Resources Senior Services web…

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(Community Matters 84) Cereal City Concert Band Invited to Perform in Europe 17:56

2M ago17:56

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Battle Creek's Cereal City Concert Band has been invited to perform at the 2025 Mid-Europe Wind Band Music Festival in Schladming, Austria. The annual event is set for July 2025. Cereal City Concert Band Conductor Stephen White tells Community Matters the festival brought 1800 foreign participants and more than 10,000 spectators in 2023. Click to l…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 32) Building a Home Care Team 14:09

2M ago14:09

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When caring for a person with dementia, there will come a time when the task will become more than one caregiver can handle. Let's step back a moment and consider that, very often, a caregiver is a spouse or relative of the person living with dementia. That person - perhaps with some assistance from other friends or family members - will assume the…

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(Community Matters 83) Some Perspective for Women During Women's Health Week (or Anytime) 19:50

2M ago19:50

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Women are often the caregivers for their families and loved ones. Lynette Robinson, Family Nurse Practitioner with Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall tells Community Matters that means women often overlook their own preventative health needs. Women's Health Week, May 13-17, 2024, is an excuse to ask Lynette about the top things women should do when keepi…

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(Community Matters 83) Restoring Hope Gala, from Battle Creek's SAFE Place, Set for May 17 17:10

2M ago17:10

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SAFE Place CEO Ellen Lassiter Collier returns to Community Matters for an update on the organization's mission - and their fundraising event. The Restoring Hope Gala is a dinner and auction set for May 17, 2024 and gives a significant boost to the organization's efforts to "provide safety to, empower and advocate for victims of domestic violence an…

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(Community Matters 83) Exclusive: Ford BlueOval CEO Announces Calhoun County Donations, Construction Progress 13:24

2M ago13:24

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On the job since late 2023, Ford Motor Company BlueOval Battery Park Michigan CEO Scott Davis sat down with Community Matters for his first-ever local media interview. He outlined a wave of giving to various attractions in Calhoun County. Davis also discussed the progress of construction on the plant going up along Michigan Avenue in Marshall Towns…

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Subaltern Urbanisation in India: An Introduction to the Dynamics of Ordinary Towns 42:08

2M ago42:08

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Shreyank Khemalapure engages in a discussion with Eric Denis and Marie-Hélène Zérah, Editors of ‘Subaltern Urbanisation in India: An Introduction to the Dynamics of Ordinary Towns' and Solomon Benjamin, author of the chapter 'Multilayered Urbanisation of the South Canara Territory' in the book, which was published by Springer in 2017The book, ‘Suba…

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(Community Matters 82) May 7 Bond Request for Harper Creek Community Schools 24:58

2M ago24:58

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Harper Creek Community Schools Superintendent Rob Ridgeway returns to Community Matters to discuss how the district would use the resources of a bond request on May 7, 2024. He also discusses what it means for homeowners in the district, as well as how teachers and students have been managing. Episode Resources Harper Creek Bond Proposal FAQs ABOUT…

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Broken Oars Podcast: Episode 68: Sir Matthew Pinsent 1:46:20

2M ago1:46:20

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Knight of the Realm, Four-time Olympic Champion, ten-time World Champion, Boat Race Winner, Henley Winner, greatest stroke of his generation, Henley Steward, Henley Umpire, Boat Race Umpire, BBC Investigative Journalist, Documentary maker, passionate advocate for sport, and the reason The Northern One started rowing and The So…

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(Community Matters 82) Wiggly Tail: Featured in 2023, Sid Still Awaits His Family 12:00

2M ago12:00

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It's a first for our Wiggly Tail updates from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan: Spotlighting a pet we've shared with you before who still hasn't been adopted. Enter Sid. In September 2023 on Community Matters, we told you about this Austrailian Cattle Dog/Terrier mix who, according to Executive Director Jessica Gilbert, is a great dog. …

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(Community Matters 82) Former House Intelligence Committee Chair Talks About Cybersecurity 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers from Michigan chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2011 to 2015. Rogers, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, talks about how national intelligence is viewed now compared to then, given the cyber threats posed online. Episode Resources Mike Rogers' Legislative History National Security Inst…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 31) Moving from Pain to Hope: Share Your Story in a Support Group 13:17

2M ago13:17

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You're not alone. That is often a message heard when we go through life's challenges. As we learn in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, there is truth to that statement. Miles for Memories volunteer Linda Frost, a registered nurse and a dementia and caregiver coodinator with Carewell Services Southwest, joins us to talk about the power of…

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From the Frugal to the Ornate - Stories of the Seat in India 30:36

3M ago30:36

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Bhavin Shukla engages in a discussion with Sarita Sundar about her book ‘From the Frugal to the Ornate - Stories of the Seat in India' which was published by Godrej and Boyce in 2022In the book 'From the Frugal to the Ornate: Stories of the Seat in India', Sarita Sundar explores the significance of seating in Indian culture, delving into its relati…

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Ferry good episode. Pubs, puns, crisps and one word film reviews in Woolwich (Apr 24) 44:40

3M ago44:40

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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Deserter goes to HollywoodReturn to the Hobo HutDulwich Hamlet Women and Peckham Town awayCyprusPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Reader's LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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(Community Matters 81) 42nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast set for May 16 in Battle Creek 17:47

3M ago17:47

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Event: 42nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Kellogg Arena 1 McCamly Square Battle Creek, Michigan Program: 7:25 AM Doors Open: 6:45 AM Tickets: $15 each (link below) Keynote: Coach Mike Singletary Theme: "Greatness in You" Prayer Breakfast co-chairs Meghan and Rolly Taft join Community Matters to discuss the history of the event in Battle Creek, …

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