Best Vanessa Grant Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 273 - Pandemic: how the Black Death ravaged medieval England 1:01:05

1d ago1:01:05

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This week, we’re looking back at the origins and effects of a global pandemic that shook the medieval world. Joining us on our journey back to the 1340s, when the Black Death started to claim its first victims in England, is Professor of Later Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, Mark Bailey. We discover its causes, how it swept acros…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on rates, funding for the Arts Centre, Orana Park, and Māori Wards 8:03

1d ago8:03

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Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger joined John MacDonald for their regular catchup. The Mayor is currently in the midst of long term plan discussions, and gave his thoughts on the rates residents can expect, funding for the Arts Centre, and Orana Park. And, the Government is looking to make it so Māori wards are up for a vote, what are Mauger’s thought…

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Moses Mackay: Sol3 Mio performer on performing Le Comte Ory with the NZ Opera, life in Italy 13:14

2d ago13:14

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Moses Mackay of Sol3 Mio fame is in Christchurch, performing Le Comte Ory with the New Zealand Opera. He joined John MacDonald to discuss the show and his life in Italy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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John MacDonald: The Covid inquiry is messy - but a must-have 4:57

2d ago4:57

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This might be because I’m still recovering from the Bird Flu/Man Flu combo that had me stuck in bed last week. Or maybe, on this occasion, Winston Peters is actually making sense. Either way, I agree with him that it’s Mickey Mouse that we have an epidemiologist who was involved in our COVID response, leading the inquiry into it. The Royal Commissi…

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The Happiness Episode - How to Get Happy and Grow Your Career 1:04:49

3d ago1:04:49

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Ever wonder how happiness influences your career? Discover the profound connection as we chat with Andrea Allen, VP of Alliances at Argano, alongside our regular guest, Peter Ganza, the App Exchange Whisperer. Andrea shares her journey through diverse roles, community involvement, and her pivotal contributions to business growth and innovation. We …

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John MacDonald: It should be Labour apologising to cancer patients 5:39

3d ago5:39

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When I was off sick last week, I was crook enough to need to see a couple of doctors. And I’m very glad Chris Hipkins wasn’t one of them. Because, if he had been and if he was true to the noises he’s been making about the Government’s big cancer drugs announcement yesterday, then he’d probably spend all his time apologising to me for taking too lon…

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Stephanie DeGooyer, "Before Borders: A Legal and Literary History of Naturalization" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2022) 49:26

6d ago49:26

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How can the novel be a way to understand the development of nation-state borders? An important work in the intersections of law, literature, history, and migration, Stephanie DeGooyer's Before Borders: A Legal and Literary History of Naturalization (Johns Hopkins UP, 2022) offers fascinating insight into understanding naturalization. Tracing the id…

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Episode 272 - The decline of the English country house 1:08:27

8d ago1:08:27

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This week we’re joined by English Heritage historians’ team leader Dr Andrew Hann and senior properties historian Dr Steven Brindle to discuss the story of Sutton Scarsdale Hall in Derbyshire. We'll cover the decline of this Georgian mansion, the issues that affected many of England’s grand country houses and the work of charities such as English H…

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Job Roles in the Age of AI Automation with Futurist, Manuj Aggarwal 36:50

10d ago36:50

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Imagine a world where AI employees handle your routine tasks, from sending reminders to optimizing budgets. That's the reality Manuj Aggarwal, CIO and founder of TetraNoodle, is working to create. This episode explores the groundbreaking integration of AI technologies like robotic process automation (RPA), computer vision, and natural language proc…

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Episode 271 - Ask the experts: Summer solstice at Stonehenge 1:09:38

16d ago1:09:38

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As we approach midsummer, we’re joined by English Heritage senior properties historian Jennifer Wexler to answer your questions about the summer solstice at Stonehenge. Discover why the solstice is important, how Neolithic people understood and celebrated it and how living traditions can help us to understand the function of the site. We’ll also re…

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Julia Wojnowska-Radzińska, "Implications of Pre-Emptive Data Surveillance for Fundamental Rights in the European Union" (Brill Nijhoff, 2023) 35:21

16d ago35:21

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In Implications of Pre-Emptive Data Surveillance for Fundamental Rights in the European Union (Brill Nijhoff, 2023) Julia Wojnowska-Radzińska offers a comprehensive legal analysis of various forms of pre-emptive data surveillance adopted by the European legislator and their impact on fundamental rights. It also identifies what minimum guarantees ha…

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Destination Employer - Keys to Building Winning Teams with Author, Gerry Gadoury 46:06

17d ago46:06

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Ready to transform your business into a "Destination Employer"? Tune in as Josh sits down with Gerry Godoury, the mastermind behind the exceptional book "Destination Employer," and tap into his 25 years of expertise in recruiting and consulting, particularly within the Salesforce ecosystem. Discover the crucial elements that can elevate your leader…

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John MacDonald: Shane Jones, I'm with the Lotus Eaters 4:48

18d ago4:48

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Resources Minister Shane Jones was full of it when he was on Newstalk ZB this morning, talking about the Government's plan to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration. He said you and I have two choices. We can either go with the people he calls the "lotus-eaters". These are the people who are outraged that the Government is lifting the ban. People …

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Michele Goodwin, "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood" (Cambridge UP, 2020) 1:04:10

20d ago1:04:10

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Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood (Cambridge University Press, 2020) a brilliant but shocking account of the criminalization of all aspects of reproduction, pregnancy, abortion, birth, and motherhood in the United States. In her extensively researched monograph, Michele Goodwin recounts the horrific contempora…

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Episode 270 - England’s rulers and their ‘favourites’ 1:11:40

23d ago1:11:40

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To mark Pride month this June, we’re taking a look at LGBTQ+ history and the private lives of four rulers who had same-sex relationships with their ‘favourites’. Joining us to discuss Roman Emperor Hadrian, Edward II, James I and Queen Anne are interpretation manager Nick Collison, head properties curator Dr Jeremy Ashbee, queer historian Kris Reid…

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Wendy Pearlman, "The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora" (Liveright, 2024) 44:23

23d ago44:23

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In 2011, Syrians took to the streets demanding freedom. Brutal government repression transformed peaceful protests into one of the most devastating conflicts of our times, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing millions. The Home I Worked to Make: Voices from the New Syrian Diaspora (Liveright, 2024) takes Syria’s refugee outflow as its point…

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We Should Not Take the UN For Granted: A Discussion with Abiodun Williams 33:54

24d ago33:54

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In times where conflicts around the globe are an everyday topic, the place of the United Nations in resolving these conflicts is constantly being questioned. In this episode of International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey discusses this issue with Professor Abiodun Williams, Professor of the Practice of International Politics at Tufts Universit…

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Singles 1:33:14

28d ago1:33:14

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Welcome to Debbie Country, where Cameron Crowe is the next Martin Scorceez and the podcast hosts are admittedly pretty biased in their fervent -- albeit grungy and nostalgic -- love of the 1992 romantic comedy Singles. Reach out in the Falling in Love Montage Podcast group on Facebook if you want to be an early investor in our musical adaptation (d…

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Gary J. Bass, "Judgement at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia" (Knopf, 2023) 49:21

29d ago49:21

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In December 1948, a panel of 12 judges sentenced 23 Japanese officials for war crimes. Seven, including former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, were sentenced to death. The sentencing ended the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, an over-two-year-long trial over Imperial Japan’s atrocities in China and its decision to attack the U.S. But u…

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Faye Ginsburg and Rayna Rapp, "Disability Worlds" (Duke UP, 2024) 1:25:38

29d ago1:25:38

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In Disability Worlds (Duke UP, 2024), Faye Ginsburg and Rayna Rapp chronicle and theorize two decades of immersion in New York City’s wide-ranging disability worlds as parents, activists, anthropologists, and disability studies scholars. They situate their disabled children’s lives among the experiences of advocates, families, experts, activists, a…

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Episode 269 - Exploring the Roman Lake District 47:26

30d ago47:26

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Today, we’re discovering just how far Roman influence spread through Britain, as we explore the stories of three fascinating forts in spectacular locations in northwest England’s Lake District. Joining us to discuss the stories and functions of Ravenglass Roman Bath House, Hardknott Roman Fort and Ambleside Roman Fort in Cumbria are English Heritag…

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Build a Top Boutique Salesforce Firm: Strategies from Flok Consulting Founders 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

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Unlock the secrets to building a successful boutique consulting firm as Drew Benson and Jimmy Glynn from Flock Consulting join us on the Salesforce Career Show! Discover how Flock's unique company culture not only attracts top talent but also fosters an environment where employees feel like they're working with friends. From their early days meetin…

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Vanessa Walker, "Principles in Power: Latin America and the Politics of U.S. Human Rights Diplomacy" (Cornell UP, 2020) 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

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Vanessa Walker's Principles in Power: Latin America and the Politics of U. S. Human Rights Diplomacy (Cornell University Press, 2020) explores the relationship between policy makers and nongovernment advocates in Latin America and the United States government in order to explain the rise of anti-interventionist human rights policies uniquely critic…

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Politics Friday: National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour's Reuben Davidson discuss Budget 2024, mining, and the first home buyers grant 18:56

1M ago18:56

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National’s Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Reuben Davidson joined John MacDonald to dig into the biggest political stories of the week. Nicola Willis believes that it is a politician's job to provide hope for their citizens, do they agree as we head towards next week’s Budget? Is mining on the West Coast a good idea to boost the local economy, or does…

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John MacDonald: How hopeful are you New Zealand? 5:11

1M ago5:11

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Who would think that former Finance Minister Grant Robertson and current Finance Minister Nicola Willis could agree on anything? But it seems they do. Both of them think that it’s the job of politicians to give people hope. I think that’s wishful thinking on their part. When Grant Robertson gave his valedictory speech two months ago before leaving …

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Episode 268 - Building better communities: celebrating two pioneering women 50:02

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Today, we’re joined by English Heritage historian Dr Rebecca Preston and Professor of real estate practice law, Carrie de Silva to reveal the stories of two 20th-century women who have recently been honoured with London blue plaques. During their lifetimes, both Irene Barclay and Lady Marjory Allen contributed to improving people’s lives through th…

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John MacDonald: Shane Jones' billion dollar opportunity 4:45

1M ago4:45

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Mining is on the way back. That’s the message today from Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones who is on the West coast to announce the Government's proposal to double mining exports (which are already worth $1 billion) by allowing mining in some conservation areas - not just for coal, but other minerals too. The Government says o…

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John MacDonald: Housing policies should address needs - not wants 4:41

1M ago4:41

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So, it looks like the Government is going to ditch the First Home Buyers Scheme which gives people up to $10,000 to help get them into their first home. All up, it costs the Government $60 million a year. It seems that money’s going to go into social housing instead. And it’s tick, tick, tick from me. That’s because, even though I think there is a …

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the Government potentially dropping first-home buyer grants 7:28

1M ago7:28

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John MacDonald was joined this morning by Chris Hipkins for their regular catchup. Labour's leader is warning the Government it shouldn't can a grant for first home buyers. An inquiry led by former PM Sir Bill English has found Kainga Ora needs to find significant savings to be financially viable. The Housing Minister says every programme the state…

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John MacDonald: Kāinga Ora needs to get its house in order 5:30

1M ago5:30

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What an absolute shambles Kāinga Ora sounds like. But, let’s be honest, even though the Government is making noises about what a shocker this investigation and report by Sir Bill English is - it’s probably quietly quite pleased with it, don't you think? And, for me, the key thing it all comes down to is how involved a government, of any persuasion,…

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Heath Franklin: 'Chopper' Read on his upcoming tour 11:04

1M ago11:04

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Heath Franklin will return to Christchurch in June as ‘Chopper’ in his latest comedy tour on June 7. John MacDonald spoke to Heath about his career as Chopper, what it was like to meet the man himself - which turned out to be rather underwhelming, and why he walked away from a career in law to become a comedian. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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John MacDonald: We're far too quick to label people as homeless in New Zealand 5:21

1M ago5:21

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Shock horror from the OCD today. Shock. Horror. It's saying that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the developed world. All right, that's what it's saying. But if you dig a little deeper, you find that our definition of homelessness is broader than most other countries, and I think we're a bit quick to classify someone as …

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John MacDonald: Come Monday, the bullies will be back on the job 5:35

1M ago5:35

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If you talk to anyone who has been a manager and you ask them what’s the best thing about being a manager and what’s the worst, the answer will be the same for both. The people. I know, because I’ve been a manager before, and I know exactly how brilliant it can be when things are going great with your people. But, when they’re not, it can be a nigh…

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Politics Friday: National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Duncan Webb discuss bullying, charter schools, and roading infrastructure 16:51

1M ago16:51

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John MacDonald was joined by National's Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Duncan Webb this week for Politics Friday. They discussed the bullying culture in New Zealand, is it rife in workplaces? And does it come from the top, given the environment in Parliament? Will the Government's charter schools really be the answer to our education issues? Is the S…

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Episode 267 - Day of reckoning: remembering the events of D-Day 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

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We’re joined by senior properties historian Paul Pattison and independent historian and author of Mission France, Dr Kate Vigurs, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We’ll reveal the story of the biggest landing by land, sea and air the world has ever seen, including how long it took to plan, the roles of Operation Neptune and Overlord and how …

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John MacDonald: Should Christchurch sell its commercial assets? 6:35

1M ago6:35

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Things are really packing a sad at Christchurch City Holdings Limited - the commercial outfit that looks after the city’s assets such as the airport, Orion electricity, and the port company. There are others as well, but the big ones are a 75% stake in Christchurch Airport, 89% of the Orion electricity distribution company, and 100% ownership of th…

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Lisa Bhungalia, "Elastic Empire: Refashioning War Through Aid in Palestine" (Stanford UP, 2023) 47:26

1M ago47:26

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The United States integrated counterterrorism mandates into its aid flows in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the early years of the global war on terror. Some two decades later, this securitized model of aid has become normalized across donor intervention in Palestine. Elastic Empire: Refashioning War Through Aid in Palestine (Stanford UP, 2023…

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Wage Trends, + Strategies for Career Advancement and Authentic Hiring with Stacey Whitaker 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

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Unlock the secrets of crafting a career within the Salesforce ecosystem with the wisdom of Stacey Whitaker, a Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer whose insights on authenticity could very well be the key to your next breakthrough. This episode is a treasure trove for professionals seeking to navigate the hiring process with integrity, from presenting your…

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John MacDonald: This could be NZ's first road of insignificance 5:09

2M ago5:09

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First we had roads of significance. Now we have roads of insignificance. And top of the list is Brougham Street, in Christchurch, with this decision by the Government to pull the plug on a $90 million upgrade of what would have to be one of the most congested and dangerous roads in the city. Because, up until yesterday, it was all-go. It was due to…

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Shelley X. Liu, "Governing After War: Rebel Victories and Post-War Statebuilding" (Oxford UP, 2024) 44:52

2M ago44:52

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Governing After War: Rebel Victories and Post-war Statebuilding (Oxford University Press, 2024) by Dr. Shelley X. Liu explores how wartime processes affects post-war state-building efforts when rebels win a civil war and come into power. Post-war governance is a continuation of war--although violence has ceased, the victor must consolidate its cont…

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John MacDonald: 24/7 parking charges are the future 4:34

2M ago4:34

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People are getting very excited - not in a good way - this plan in Auckland to start charging people 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week to park their cars in the CBD. Apparently, mayor Wayne Brown isn’t even happy about it. But I don’t know why. I think it’s a great idea and I think we should be doing it in Christchurch. Now, when I say I think it’s…

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John MacDonald: Our power supply isn't Third World but it is third rate 4:56

2M ago4:56

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I could be wrong. But I reckon most of us wouldn’t have done what Transpower wanted us to do to try and avoid power cuts. I could be wrong. You may have dutifully done what Transpower wanted you to do. Which was to use as little power as possible by not charging your phone and not having heaters and lights on in rooms you’re not using between 7am a…

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