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Keith Harmon-Snow - Exposing Child TraffickingJanuary 12Keith Harmon-Snow is a recovered scientist formerly paid highly to 'imagineer' U.S. government classified weapons systems, Snow's recovery included bicycling across underdeveloped countries. He has worked in 41 countries, including as a war correspondent in Afghanistan, Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan and Mongolia, and has been an expert witness in U.S. immigration asylum hearings for Rwandans. He held audience with Muammar Gaddafi prior to the U.S. invasion, and testified before the International Court of Justice in Spain, supporting the war crimes indictments against current Rwandan government officials. He is now considered persona non grata in both Rwanda and Ethiopia. In 2009, he was banned for life from Smith, Hampshire, and Mt. Holyoke colleges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

2/20/25: DHG & Recorder Ex Ed Dan Crowley: honest coverage in the era of Trump -plus local eggs. Activist Paki Wieland: Sunday's anti-militarism rally at Barnes USAF base. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: the city as a green manuf'g center, alternative police responses & his re-election campaign. Ruth Griggs w/ world class trumpeter Joe Magnarelli.

2/18/25: Alice Rothchild, author of "Inspired and Outraged: the Making of a Feminist Physician." Happier Valley Comedy Quiz on sunshine(!) w/ Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & friends. Smith prof Carrie Baker w/Carmen Nieves, E.D. of Alianza, Holyoke's DV org. Gov's Councilor Tara Jacobs: here comes the judges(s).

2/18/25: Alice Rothchild, author of "Inspired and Outraged: the Making of a Feminist Physician." Happier Valley Comedy Quiz on sunshine(!) w/ Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & friends. Smith prof Carrie Baker w/Carmen Nieves, E.D. of Alianza, Holyoke's DV org. Gov's Councilor Tara Jacobs: here comes the judges(s).

2/18/25: Alice Rothchild, author of "Inspired and Outraged: the Making of a Feminist Physician." Happier Valley Comedy Quiz on sunshine(!) w/ Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & friends. Smith prof Carrie Baker w/Carmen Nieves, E.D. of Alianza, Holyoke's DV org. Gov's Councilor Tara Jacobs: here comes the judges(s).

2/18/25: Alice Rothchild, author of "Inspired and Outraged: the Making of a Feminist Physician." Happier Valley Comedy Quiz on sunshine(!) w/ Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & friends. Smith prof Carrie Baker w/Carmen Nieves, E.D. of Alianza, Holyoke's DV org. Gov's Councilor Tara Jacobs: here comes the judges(s).

Dr. Armin Feldman's Pretrial Prelitigation Medical Legal Consulting Coaching Program will teach you to build your own nonclinical consulting business as a valued consultant to attorneys without doing med mal cases or expert witness work. Armin will teach you everything from business concepts to the medicine involved when launching your new consulting business during one year of unlimited coaching. For more information go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/mlconsulting/ Learn the business and management skills you need by enrolling in the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program at nonclinicalphysicians.com/physicianmba. Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                                                                                 =============== Robert J. Cooper, MD, is an attending physician in the Department of Endocrinology at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, and completed residency training in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York. He completed fellowship training in endocrinology at Long Island Jewish Hospital and Winthrop–University Hospital, Mineola, New York. He lectured this past year at SEAK on combating physician burnout with nonclinical diversification, including knowledge consulting. He provides keynote lectures and/or provide workshops to physician groups interested in combining nonclinical and clinical activities. During these lectures, he provides a roadmap for entrance to nonclinical work while maintaining a flexible clinical presence. In this week's interview, Robert explains how and why he started adding nonclinical part-time work to his career, as he cut back on his clinical time. John and Robert discuss several types of knowledge consulting, including expert witness consulting. And Robert provides advice for those physicians who want to pursue these opportunities, including how to optimize earnings, and how to please the organizations looking for your assistance. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/part-time-consulting/ 

DJ Tucker understands the value of the Children's Museum at Holyoke — after all, he grew up in the city and spent a lot of time there as a kid. Today, as the museum's executive director, he has a much deeper understanding of its ties to the community, corporate supporters, and the families and kids who benefit from all that educational, interactive fun.  For the next episode of BusinessTalk, Tucker talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about all that and much more, including why it's important that “children discover how the world works by doing.” It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

Keith Harmon-Snow - Exposing Child TraffickingJanuary 12Keith Harmon-Snow is a recovered scientist formerly paid highly to 'imagineer' U.S. government classified weapons systems, Snow's recovery included bicycling across underdeveloped countries. He has worked in 41 countries, including as a war correspondent in Afghanistan, Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan and Mongolia, and has been an expert witness in U.S. immigration asylum hearings for Rwandans. He held audience with Muammar Gaddafi prior to the U.S. invasion, and testified before the International Court of Justice in Spain, supporting the war crimes indictments against current Rwandan government officials. He is now considered persona non grata in both Rwanda and Ethiopia. In 2009, he was banned for life from Smith, Hampshire, and Mt. Holyoke colleges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

1/13/25: Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: in frigid weather, protecting the most vulnerable. Bill & Buz: Trump”s coming kakistocracy. Betsy Leondar-Wright: "Is It Racist? Is It Sexist?" Megan Zinn w/ Broadside Bookshop's Roz Kreshak-Hayden: 2024 faves & 2025's best reads.

Dawn Corderio and John Grossman, the dynamic duo behind amazing business we know, and love called Holyoke Hummus. Now in their 11th year the partners in life and business have pivoted many times to continue to prove their success with the brand. From small batch beginnings to a food truck, to a restaurant in Holyoke, to commercial kitchens, to Mycroterra Farm where they currently make their product. The road has been long and winding, but they put in the work on each other and their business. Listen in as we talk about the Great Garbanzo, kids, catering, retail, wholesale, Hummus Flavored Hummus, and who is the real Chief Falafalier. Learn more at: www.holyokehummuscompany.com. Thank you for listening into the WMBS. We appreciate you very much.

Dawn Corderio and John Grossman, the dynamic duo behind amazing business we know, and love called Holyoke Hummus. Now in their 11th year the partners in life and business have pivoted many times to continue to prove their success with the brand. From small batch beginnings to a food truck, to a restaurant in Holyoke, to commercial kitchens, to Mycroterra Farm where they currently make their product. The road has been long and winding, but they put in the work on each other and their business. Listen in as we talk about the Great Garbanzo, kids, catering, retail, wholesale, Hummus Flavored Hummus, and who is the real Chief Falafalier. Learn more at: www.holyokehummuscompany.com. Thank you for listening into the WMBS. We appreciate you very much.

Dawn Corderio and John Grossman, the dynamic duo behind amazing business we know, and love called Holyoke Hummus. Now in their 11th year the partners in life and business have pivoted many times to continue to prove their success with the brand. From small batch beginnings to a food truck, to a restaurant in Holyoke, to commercial kitchens, to Mycroterra Farm where they currently make their product. The road has been long and winding, but they put in the work on each other and their business. Listen in as we talk about the Great Garbanzo, kids, catering, retail, wholesale, Hummus Flavored Hummus, and who is the real Chief Falafalier. Learn more at: www.holyokehummuscompany.com. Thank you for listening into the WMBS. We appreciate you very much.

Dawn Corderio and John Grossman, the dynamic duo behind amazing business we know, and love called Holyoke Hummus. Now in their 11th year the partners in life and business have pivoted many times to continue to prove their success with the brand. From small batch beginnings to a food truck, to a restaurant in Holyoke, to commercial kitchens, to Mycroterra Farm where they currently make their product. The road has been long and winding, but they put in the work on each other and their business. Listen in as we talk about the Great Garbanzo, kids, catering, retail, wholesale, Hummus Flavored Hummus, and who is the real Chief Falafalier. Learn more at: www.holyokehummuscompany.com. Thank you for listening into the WMBS. We appreciate you very much.

Corporate responsibility. There's a lot that goes into that two-word phrase — everything from writing checks to nonprofits to volunteerism within the community to the companies on a venture's vendor list. And all of this makes a statement, according to Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility at Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, who talks about this broad subject with BusinessWest contributing writer George O'Brien on the next episode of BusinessTalk. Increasingly, Bannister says, how a business conducts itself, and with whom, is of growing importance to consumers, investors, and employees. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

12/9/24: Holyoke Mayor Josh Garcia on the city's new Police Chief. Prof Amilcar Shabazz: Reparations Now! Ctr for New Americans' Laurie Millman, Jean Blakeman & Christine Mirabal: the poetry of our & immigrants' lives. Megan Zinn w/ author Rachel Zimmerman: "Us, After: A Memoir of Love & Suicide.”

Through Mick Corduff's long association with the Log Cabin, Delaney House, and D. Hotel Spa, the respected family of hospitality businesses in Holyoke, he has gleaned plenty about what customers want. Over the past year-plus, since taking the reins of the properties, he has continued to learn, bringing fresh ideas and some intriguing growth plans to the company. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Corduff talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about the many challenges that restaurants and banquet facilities face today, the promise of a busy holiday party season, and how he and his team are keeping things fresh. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

Through Mick Corduff's long association with the Log Cabin, Delaney House, and D. Hotel Spa, the respected family of hospitality businesses in Holyoke, he has gleaned plenty about what customers want. Over the past year-plus, since taking the reins of the properties, he has continued to learn, bringing fresh ideas and some intriguing growth plans to the company. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Corduff talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about the many challenges that restaurants and banquet facilities face today, the promise of a busy holiday party season, and how he and his team are keeping things fresh. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

11/15/24: Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on House decisions: independent audit of the House, the Climate & Econ Devel bills. MTA Max Page on what will happen after the vote to remove MCAS as grad req't. Donnabelle Casis w/ Holyoke artist & PULP owner Dean Brown on upcoming exhibit. Northampton Police Chief John Cartledge. CEO Adam Hinds of Ted Kennedy Institute for the Senate on the US Senate's Advise & Consent role.

11/15/24: Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on House decisions: independent audit of the House, the Climate & Econ Devel bills. MTA Max Page on what will happen after the vote to remove MCAS as grad req't. Donnabelle Casis w/ Holyoke artist & PULP owner Dean Brown on upcoming exhibit. Northampton Police Chief John Cartledge. CEO Adam Hinds of Ted Kennedy Institute for the Senate on the US Senate's Advise & Consent role.

11/15/24: Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on House decisions: independent audit of the House, the Climate & Econ Devel bills. MTA Max Page on what will happen after the vote to remove MCAS as grad req't. Donnabelle Casis w/ Holyoke artist & PULP owner Dean Brown on upcoming exhibit. Northampton Police Chief John Cartledge. CEO Adam Hinds of Ted Kennedy Institute for the Senate on the US Senate's Advise & Consent role.

11/15/24: Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on House decisions: independent audit of the House, the Climate & Econ Devel bills. MTA Max Page on what will happen after the vote to remove MCAS as grad req't. Donnabelle Casis w/ Holyoke artist & PULP owner Dean Brown on upcoming exhibit. Northampton Police Chief John Cartledge. CEO Adam Hinds of Ted Kennedy Institute for the Senate on the US Senate's Advise & Consent role.

11/15/24: Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on House decisions: independent audit of the House, the Climate & Econ Devel bills. MTA Max Page on what will happen after the vote to remove MCAS as grad req't. Donnabelle Casis w/ Holyoke artist & PULP owner Dean Brown on upcoming exhibit. Northampton Police Chief John Cartledge. CEO Adam Hinds of Ted Kennedy Institute for the Senate on the US Senate's Advise & Consent role.

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Desde Loíza, Puerto Rico, recibimos en el estudio al músico, compositor y educador, William Cepeda, quien cuenta con una vasta trayectoria que abarca varias décadas como impulsor de la cultura puertorriqueña desde sus raíces Taínas y africanas, hasta la incursión en géneros como el jazz y experimentaciones con diferentes estructuras e instrumentaciones. Durante su visita a Holyoke para una residencia artística con estudiantes de Holyoke High School, William nos visita para compartir lo que ha sido su trabajo a lo largo de los años, al igual que sus proyectos más recientes. En esta conversación se destaca la importancia de no solo documentar, sino continuar generando música que represente a Puerto Rico y pasar este conocimiento a futuras generaciones, por lo que el haber compartido con jóvenes de herencia boricua en Holyoke, lo llena de mucho orgullo. Queremos agradecer a Blues to Green por su asistencia para hacer posible esta entrevista. La dirección técnica estuvo a cargo de Isaura Reyes-Soto, estudiante senior del campus Dean de Holyoke High School.

11/13/24: Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: the end of school receivership urban blight, & the election. Filmmaker Larry Hott: "ACLU: A History" & "The Bibi (Netanyahu) Files." Brian Adams w/ climate therapist Sadie Forsythe: Trump, dread, despair & action. Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: our health care system in crisis.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del miércoles 30 de octubre de 2024: La administración Healey-Driscoll anuncia la salida provisional del la administración judicial estatal de las escuelas públicas de Holyoke. La Administración Healey-Driscoll anunció el martes la decisión provisional de sacar a las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke de la administración judicial a partir del primero de julio de 2025, luego de nueve años de control estatal. El Comisionado interino de Educación Primaria y Secundaria, Russell D. Johnston, finalizará la decisión en junio, dependiendo del progreso del Comité Escolar de Holyoke en la implementación de su plan de desarrollo de capacidades.  Durante la primavera y el verano de este año, el subcomité de control local del comité escolar de Holyoke trabajó con el departamento de educación primaria y secundaria, o por sus siglas en inglés, DESE, para crear un plan de desarrollo de capacidades, y el comité escolar en pleno lo aprobó en agosto. El plan se centra en la implementación de actividades de gobierno con apoyos de capacitación específicos en cuatro áreas clave del gobierno del distrito escolar: Contratar a un superintendente, evaluar al superintendente, presupuesto y finanzas, y desarrollar políticas.  El departamento de educación primaria y secundaria, (DESE por sus siglas en inglés) seguirá apoyando al Comité Escolar en la implementación de su plan de transición durante el año escolar actual.   FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA Trump dice que su mitin en Nueva York, marcado por insultos groseros y racistas, “fue como una fiesta de amor”. El martes, Donald Trump calificó su acto en el Madison Square Garden de Nueva York, un evento marcado por insultos crudos y racistas por parte de varios oradores, como un “festival de amor”. Ese es un término que el expresidente también ha utilizado para referirse al motín del 6 de enero de 2021 en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos. En declaraciones a periodistas y partidarios en su resort Mar-a-Lago, Trump afirmó que “nunca ha habido un evento tan hermoso” como su mitin del domingo por la noche en su ciudad natal, la ciudad de Nueva York. “El amor en esa sala. Fue impresionante”, dijo. “Fue como un festival de amor, un festival de amor absoluto. Y fue un honor para mí participar”. Eso es a pesar de las críticas de la campaña de la vicepresidenta demócrata Kamala Harris y de muchos de los que vieron el evento, incluidos los republicanos, sobre los comentarios racistas hechos por los oradores durante el pre-show dirigidos a latinos, negros, judíos y palestinos, junto con insultos sexistas dirigidos a Harris y la exsecretaria de Estado Hillary Clinton. El comediante Tony Hinchcliffe bromeó diciendo que Puerto Rico era una “isla flotante de basura” y provocó un enojo particular dada la importancia electoral de los puertorriqueños que viven en Pensilvania y otros estados clave. La campaña de Trump tomó la inusual medida de distanciarse de la broma de Hinchcliffe sobre Puerto Rico, pero no de otros comentarios. El presidente del Partido Republicano de Puerto Rico, Ángel Cintrón, calificó el “pobre intento de comedia” de Hinchcliffe de “vergonzoso, ignorante y totalmente reprensible”. A solo una semana del día de las elecciones, algunos aliados de Trump han expresado su alarma de que el evento, que se suponía que resaltaría su mensaje de cierre, ha servido en cambio como una distracción, destacando las preocupaciones de los votantes sobre su retórica y su inclinación por la controversia en la recta final de la carrera. Hablando antes del evento con ABC News, Trump dijo que no conocía al comediante que pronunció los insultos más atroces, pero tampoco denunció los comentarios. FUENTE: AP

10/16/24: Paul Newlin: Grammy-nominated “Ball in the House”—coming to Whately. Larry Hott hosts “In Light of Time” w/ artists Mary Ann Kelly, Laura Radwell & Carolyn Webb. Defense expert Michael Klare: bigger wars –soon? now? Prof Michael Meeropol: fascism v. democracy –the choice before the country again. Sexual harassment & the Holyoke police with Shoestring Investigative Editor Dusty Christensen.

10/16/24: Paul Newlin: Grammy-nominated “Ball in the House”—coming to Whately. Larry Hott hosts “In Light of Time” w/ artists Mary Ann Kelly, Laura Radwell & Carolyn Webb. Defense expert Michael Klare: bigger wars –soon? now? Prof Michael Meeropol: fascism v. democracy –the choice before the country again. Sexual harassment & the Holyoke police with Shoestring Investigative Editor Dusty Christensen.

10/16/24: Paul Newlin: Grammy-nominated “Ball in the House”—coming to Whately. Larry Hott hosts “In Light of Time” w/ artists Mary Ann Kelly, Laura Radwell & Carolyn Webb. Defense expert Michael Klare: bigger wars –soon? now? Prof Michael Meeropol: fascism v. democracy –the choice before the country again. Sexual harassment & the Holyoke police with Shoestring Investigative Editor Dusty Christensen.

10/16/24: Paul Newlin: Grammy-nominated “Ball in the House”—coming to Whately. Larry Hott hosts “In Light of Time” w/ artists Mary Ann Kelly, Laura Radwell & Carolyn Webb. Defense expert Michael Klare: bigger wars –soon? now? Prof Michael Meeropol: fascism v. democracy –the choice before the country again. Sexual harassment & the Holyoke police with Shoestring Investigative Editor Dusty Christensen.

10/16/24: Paul Newlin: Grammy-nominated “Ball in the House”—coming to Whately. Larry Hott hosts “In Light of Time” w/ artists Mary Ann Kelly, Laura Radwell & Carolyn Webb. Defense expert Michael Klare: bigger wars –soon? now? Prof Michael Meeropol: fascism v. democracy –the choice before the country again. Sexual harassment & the Holyoke police with Shoestring Investigative Editor Dusty Christensen.

9/9/24: Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia on policing & schools. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Performance Project's Julie Lichtenberg & James Arana: "Mother Tongue." Barry Werth: “Prisoner of Lies:  Jack Downey ... America's Longest-Held POW."  Megan Zinn w/ author Rachel Kushner: her novel “Creation Lake.”

At St. Patrick's Parish in Holyoke, Archbishop Aquila gives a homily concluding the eucharistic series. Archbishop Aquila asks the congregation: Who is Jesus? Do you believe Him? Who do you serve? Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm 

Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Polly Holyoke, the brilliant mind behind the award-winning Neptune Trilogy (Disney/Hyperion), and the captivating new book Skyriders (Viking Children's Books), where we discussed publishing middle-grade books. Polly, who grew up in the beautiful state of Colorado, shares her journey from writing her first book with her best friend in fifth grade to becoming a beloved author and former seventh-grade teacher. With over 300 school visits under her belt, Polly has a knack for inspiring students to read, write, and embrace the power of daydreaming. In this insightful interview, Polly reveals the inspirations behind her underwater adventures in the Neptune Trilogy and the thrilling tales in Skyriders. We delve into her creative process, discussing how her experiences in education have influenced her writing and the importance of encouraging kids to unplug and let their imaginations soar. Polly also shares memorable moments from her school visits, advice for aspiring young writers, and how her love for the outdoors has influenced her storytelling. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming projects and offers a fantastic book recommendation for middle-grade fantasy enthusiasts. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration, creativity, and the magic of storytelling. Whether you're a fan of Polly's books or looking for tips to ignite your own writing journey, this conversation is not to be missed. Visit Polly's website at PollyHolyoke.com to learn more about her work and stay updated on her latest adventures. Don't forget to rate our podcast and share it with fellow book lovers to help us bring more fantastic authors and stories to your ears. Thank you for listening! ------------------------------------ SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON -  https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46 TAKE A COURSE AT KNOWADAYS! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W ------------------------------------ Links discussed in show:  https://pollyholyoke.com If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy listening to my interview with… If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg Patreon:  (Possible Affiliate Links Above)  

8/21/24:  Larry Hott w/ Maggie Mailer: "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer." Producer Robert Freeman & actor Jaris Hanson on the play "My Mama and the Full Scale Invasion."  Brian Adams & ED Tim Johnson of Native Plant Trust.  Dusty Christensen: Democratic Convention & Holyoke police dragnet?

8/21/24:  Larry Hott w/ Maggie Mailer: "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer." Producer Robert Freeman & actor Jaris Hanson on the play "My Mama and the Full Scale Invasion."  Brian Adams & ED Tim Johnson of Native Plant Trust.  Dusty Christensen: Democratic Convention & Holyoke police dragnet?

8/21/24:  Larry Hott w/ Maggie Mailer: "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer." Producer Robert Freeman & actor Jaris Hanson on the play "My Mama and the Full Scale Invasion."  Brian Adams & ED Tim Johnson of Native Plant Trust.  Dusty Christensen: Democratic Convention & Holyoke police dragnet?

8/21/24:  Larry Hott w/ Maggie Mailer: "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer." Producer Robert Freeman & actor Jaris Hanson on the play "My Mama and the Full Scale Invasion."  Brian Adams & ED Tim Johnson of Native Plant Trust.  Dusty Christensen: Democratic Convention & Holyoke police dragnet?

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8/12/24: Holyoke Mayor Joshus Garcia: a PILOT, the police chief, schools & receivership. UMass Afro-Am Prof Amilcar Shabazz: racism & the presidential. Sen Paul Mark: climate & economic development bills -- now what?  Nation Mag Defense Corr & Prof Emeritus Michael Klare: two major wars on the brink.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del viernes 9 de agosto de 2024: Holyoke desarrollará una política que pedirá a dueños de propiedades exentas de impuestos que realicen pagos en lugar de impuestos. El alcalde Joshua A. García está contratando a un consultor de políticas públicas para ayudar a Holyoke a iniciar una política formal de Pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT). “Debido a que somos una ciudad compasiva, albergamos una cantidad excepcionalmente grande de organizaciones sin fines de lucro exentas de impuestos que ofrecen una variedad de servicios a poblaciones vulnerables”, dijo García. “Además de hogares grupales, proveedores de servicios humanos y centros de tratamiento, también albergamos una serie de instituciones educativas que reciben servicios de la ciudad pero no pagan impuestos a la propiedad. “No tenemos ningún problema con la importancia de sus misiones”, dijo. “Todos los ciudadanos, incluidas las poblaciones vulnerables a las que sirven estas organizaciones sin fines de lucro, merecen servicios de calidad de su gobierno. Pero no puedo brindar servicios de calidad si no estoy recaudando los ingresos necesarios para mantenerme al día con la necesidad. Yo también tengo una misión. Como alcalde, soy responsable de la seguridad pública, la educación pública, las alcantarillas, el alumbrado público, el agua potable y las carreteras seguras, por nombrar algunas. Los impuestos a la propiedad financian estos servicios, ya sea en su totalidad o en parte. Otra parte de mi misión es mantener esos impuestos bajos para que la gente pueda vivir aquí. “Muchas organizaciones exentas de impuestos adquieren propiedades imponibles y luego solicitan exenciones, eliminando así esa propiedad de las listas de impuestos. Sucede mucho, y cada vez que sucede el flujo de ingresos por impuestos a la propiedad a la Ciudad disminuye. Mientras tanto, el costo de los servicios de la Ciudad aumenta, los salarios aumentan, el combustible aumenta y los materiales de mantenimiento de las carreteras aumentan. ¿Qué más aumenta? Sus impuestos a la propiedad”. Uno de los Consejos Asesores Ciudadanos del Alcalde García —el grupo de trabajo de Reestructuración Gubernamental— exploró el tema de los PILOT y se puso en contacto con el Centro Collins para la Gestión Pública, una entidad del gobierno estatal afiliada a la Universidad de Massachusetts en Boston. El Centro presentó una propuesta para un estudio de seis meses por $13,000 que implica reuniones con funcionarios de la Ciudad; recopilación de datos sobre las propiedades exentas de impuestos en Holyoke, investigación sobre los programas PILOT existentes en Massachusetts y una reunión en persona con los propietarios de propiedades exentas de impuestos. Al concluir su investigación y entrevistas, el equipo del proyecto del Centro Collins presentará a la Ciudad opciones para un programa PILOT voluntario. García dijo que quiere una política formal escrita completa con puntos de discusión y una fórmula para establecer un cronograma de pago PILOT para las propiedades exentas de impuestos de la Ciudad. FUENTE: HOLYOKE MEDIA

7/17/24: Holyoke Schools Union Pres Nicholas Cream: receivership & MCAS. Larry Hott: "Art Talent Show" & "My Kid Could Paint That."  Brian Adams & Nolan Adams: pumped hydropower. Masslive & Republican investigative reporter Greta Jochim: the Leeds nursing home Highview's scandalous conditions.

7/8/24: Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: Biden's candidacy, crime & schools. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz: reparations & renaming Rt 9 Sojourner Truth Way.  UMass Prof & Dir of Cybersecurity Inst Brian Levine: social media's dangers to kids & warning labels. Megan Zinn w/ Jendi Reiter, Northampton-based author of “Origin Story."

Jimmy's summer travels roll on! This week, a stop in Holyoke, Massachusetts to catch up with some malt and grain powerhouses you may remember from past episodes…Chatting with Jimmy are Andrea Stanley, co-owner of Valley Malt and Ground Up Grain; Kyle Fiasconaro, owner and chef at Brewer's Foods; and Matthew Steinberg, co-founder and head brewer at Exhibit ‘A' Brewing in Framingham, Massachusetts.This episode has been years in the making! Some of the first grain and craft malt stories on BSR were brought to you by Andrea. Plus, what have Kyle and Matthew been up to since we last caught up with them?All of this and more this week on BSR! Tune in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

This week I'm joined by Brian Barr of the Midwestern doom metal band Aseethe! Aseethe have a new album coming out on June 21st through Thrill Jockey records and personally I think it's their best yet. Brian and I talked about The Cost, why he almost walked away from doom metal entirely during COVID, touring while middle-aged, and more! You can pre-order "The Cost" here: https://thrilljockey.com/products/the-cost Or, catch Aseethe on tour: May 10 - Holyoke, MA - The Hoff May 11 - Providence, RI - AS220 Be Normal Fest! May 12 - New York, NY - Gold Sounds May 13 - Philadelphia, PA - HAUS May 14 - Washington, DC - Atlas Brew Works May 15 - Richmond, VA - Cobra Cabana May 16 - Raleigh, NC - Pour House May 17 - Columbia, SC - New Brooklyn Tavern May 18 - Atlanta, GA - Mom Said It's Fine Finally, grab "The Lonely Atom" out now: https://lamniformes.bandcamp.com/album/the-lonely-atom

In this episode of Rural Health Leadership Radio, Michael Hassell, CEO of Melissa Memorial Hospital in Colorado, discusses his journey from paramedic to hospital executive. Hassell discusses his strategic focus on community-centric initiatives, like enhancing local orthopedic services and integrating telemedicine. He also shares insights on effective collaboration through the Eastern Plains Health Consortium, underscoring the value of collective action in addressing rural healthcare challenges. “Being rural should be seen less as a location and more like a proclamation of our dedication to creating stronger, sustainable healthcare.” -Michael Hassel Michael Hassell is the CEO of Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colorado. His experience includes roles in healthcare leadership, incident command, and consulting. Notable positions include Deputy Incident Commander for Region 7 All Hazards Incident Command in Florida during the COVID-19 crisis. He has also held management positions at various healthcare facilities, demonstrating expertise in leadership development, operations, safety, emergency management, and service line expansion.  Michael is a Fellow for the American College of Healthcare Executives, holds a certification from the National Rural Health Association, and an adjunct professor for Regis University.  He holds a Bachelor's of Science and Master of Business Administration and enjoys camping and spending time with his two daughters. 

Duane and Chad Stroh are the father and son that lead the team at Healthy Harvest in Berthoud, CO, which also includes Duane's wife and Chad's sister, and one red-headed step-child in a key operations role.  They were initially involved as investor-partners of the business, but as partners departed and their market awareness grew they pivoted the company to specialize in production and wholesale distribution of non-GMO cooking oils across Colorado - and entering new markets across the American West.  They also offer nationwide direct-to-consumer oil sales through their website and on Amazon.  In a previous chapter, the family operated a conventional grain farm and feedlot near Holyoke, where Duane was also the wrestling coach for many years.  When Duane met a man with a persistent infection caused by exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria on a hog farm, he started investigating the drug and chemical-laden conventional farming industry.  And - when his brother died at an early age of lymphoma, he remembered how that brother was the one responsible for spraying Roundup around the farmyard and mixing the sprayer tanks.  And long story short - the family decided to sell out of their farm and feedlot and change their business as a result of this change in perspective.  What I love about Duane is that he's a lot like my dad - the secret to success in farming or in business is math!  And what I love about Chad is that he is focused on the impact of marketing, technology, and relationships to build long-term business value.  Together, they're a formidable pair, and I'm excited to see their business continue to grow and help more and more non-GMO farmers share their Healthy Harvests with the world.  So please enjoy, as I did, my conversation with Duane and Chad Stroh.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Logistics Co-op | https://logisticscoop.com/

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