Podcasts about villages

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Happy New Year, Real Estate Rockstars! Join us in this engaging interview with Robyn Cavallaro, a dynamic real estate agent who has successfully reinvented herself in her mid-fifties. Discover the vibrant community of The Villages, Florida, where Robyn shares her journey from a food industry entrepreneur to a top real estate agent. Learn how she leveraged YouTube to build her brand and connect with clients, offering insights into the diverse lifestyle and opportunities within The Villages. Robyn's story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the importance of embracing new technologies to thrive in today's market. Let's dive in! Links: Check Out Robyn Cavallaro's Website Follow Sara Denig on Instagram  Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram  Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram  Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox  Join the 2026 Mastermind: Get your tickets HERE! 

Aujourd'hui, direction la région de Huy-Waremme pour découvrir deux figures vénérées depuis des siècles : Saint Donat et Sainte Marie. Deux saints, deux récits et surtout deux légendes qui ont façonné les croyances locales. Protection contre la foudre, miracles, processions encore bien présentes… Plongeons dans ces histoires qui mêlent foi populaire, traditions et mémoire des villages avec Marc Houbart, de la Maison du Tourisme Terre de Meuse et Fanny Cuisset. Sujets traités : Contes, légendes, Wallonie, Huy-Waremme,Saint Donat, Sainte Marie, traditions, mémoires, villages Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What if your trip to Portugal went beyond the highlights and into the heart of everyday life?In this episode of Transform With Travel, Kelly sits down with Paula Alves, co-founder of Portugal by TRAVELTAILORS, to explore what it truly means to experience Portugal through culture, tradition, and human connection.Paula shares how her childhood spent between the United States and rural Portugal shaped her passion for preserving traditions, supporting small family-run businesses, and designing deeply personal itineraries that go far beyond Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve. From village festivals and granite stone homes in the north to food, wine, crafts, and multi-generational storytelling, this conversation reveals why Portugal is best discovered slowly, thoughtfully, and with the right local partners.This episode is an invitation to step off the checklist, reclaim time as the ultimate luxury, and experience Portugal as a living, breathing culture.You will learn:How Paula's childhood in rural northern Portugal inspired the creation of Portugal by TRAVELTAILORSWhy Portuguese culture is rooted in tradition, community, and rural lifeThe difference between seeing Portugal's cities and truly understanding the countryHow gastronomy and wine experiences reveal the heart of Portuguese cultureWhy small, family-owned businesses are central to sustainable travelWhat makes private, intimate experiences more meaningful than mass tourismRegions in Portugal advisors should emphasize beyond Lisbon and PortoWhy time, space, and immersion are the new luxury in travelHow Portugal is evolving as a destination for repeat visitors and premium travelersWe talk about:00:00 Intro 02:30 Paula's childhood between the U.S. and rural Portugal04:00 Life in northern villages, family traditions, and simplicity06:00 The inspiration behind Portugal by TRAVELTAILORS07:30 Portuguese culture, tradition, and rural life vs modern cities09:30 Northern Portugal, villages, animals, landscapes, and architecture11:00 Gastronomy, cooking workshops, and wine-making experiences13:00 Harvest season, grape stomping, and authentic timing15:00 Working with artisans, chefs, and small producers17:00 Sustainability, relationships, and supporting family-owned businesses19:00 Intimacy vs mass tourism and why small

It's time to close out 2025 and get ready to welcome in 2026! There are a few more opportunities to enjoy a lighted boat cruise aboard Lake Sumter Line, even with your pup, too. Camp Villages Holiday fun has several more activities for you and your grandchildren to enjoy together early in the week, as well. Vote for your favorite entertainer as you see who wins The Villages Got Talent Live show on Monday, and don't miss out on the annual Battle at The Villages boys basketball tournament. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe New Year's Eve and wonderful 2026!!

Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, talks about the organization's mission to prevent or end homelessness in San Diego County. Father Joe's Villages provides comprehensive services, including a new 44-bed detox center, 248 recovery beds, and $90 million in funding for two new buildings, adding 287 units of affordable housing. Deacon Vargas highlighted the need for more behavioral health clinicians and the impact of economic factors on the homelessness. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Hello to you listening in Jakarta, Indonesia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.As the old ones say, “If we are not grateful for what we have in this present moment, what makes us think we will be happy with more?”  Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't but long ago and far away there lived a man in a small country village. He had everything he had ever asked for: friends, livelihood, wife, family - and yet and yet something was stirring in him: Looking around he asked himself, Is this all there is? Perhaps I am meant for something more, something better. Perhaps I should go and seek my happiness outside the village.One summer morning he left his home, carefully closed the garden gate behind him and walked away. He walked for miles and miles until he could no longer see where he had been. Night fell and he found himself deep in a dark forest. Having no other shelter he took off his shoes, spread his coat on the ground, and fell asleep against the trunk of a tree for he was very tired.Watching him sleep his angel shook her head at the folly of his adventure. But what could she do? She could turn his shoes around facing them back in the direction from which he came. And so she did.When the man awoke he pulled on his coat, put his feet into his shoes and began to walk. After many miles of walking the man began to see familiar fields, a few farmhouses, a village - all looking very much like what he had left; but how could that be? People in the village market greeted him as if he was familiar to them; but how could that be? Arriving at a cottage with a garden gate he was startled to be greeted by children and a woman as if he were their long lost father and husband; but how could that be? They welcomed him inside, took off his shoes, sat him at a table very much like one he knew, fed him food that tasted like home; but how could that be?To this very day the man lives with that family in that home in that village and wonders, “If this isn't happiness, what is?”  As the old ones say, “If we are not grateful for what we have in this present moment, what makes us think we will be happy with more?”  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Loneliness doesn't stop at city limits or country borders. In this episode of Europe Talks Back,we explore how isolation takes root in both Europe's bustling cities and its quiet rural towns. With insights from sociologist Jasper de Witte, we unpack why loneliness isn't just about being alone but about social ties, inequality, and the structures that shape our lives. From young people in fast-paced capitals to older adults in remote villages, millions across Europe are affected. We look at what makes loneliness different in rural and urban contexts, why it matters for public health and democracy, and what solutions from better transport to community spaces might help people feel less cut off and more connected. And today, we're diving into what loneliness means in rural and urban Europe, why it happens, why it matters, and what can actually make a difference.Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the week of Christmas! Camp Villages holiday week fun continues, along with some festive offerings aboard Lake Sumter Line. We have those details for you, as well as a few entertainment options you can add to your schedule. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Villages Media Group!

This week on Earth Station Who, the crew heads back to the Fifth Doctor era to review “The Awakening,” a Doctor Who story that proves nothing good ever comes from ancient legends, spooky English villages, or people saying, “It's only a myth.” The Awakening mixes history, folklore, and alien mischief as fear itself becomes the ultimate weapon. We break down the story's atmosphere, themes, and where it lands among Fifth Doctor adventures—plus whether Saxon curses are ever really a good idea. We're also excited to welcome back original Earth Station Who co-host Dave West, who bravely takes a seat in the Whovian Geek Seat. Will his Doctor Who knowledge save him… or will he be sacrificed to the ancient evil? Expect thoughtful discussion, classic Who love, a few laughs, and plenty of timey-wimey fun as we revisit “The Awakening” on Earth Station Who—where legends never stay buried for long. Needless Things https://www.youtube.com/c/NeedlessThings Time Stamp 0:00:00 Show Opening 0:08:18 The Whovian Geek Seat w/ Dave West 0:25:43 The Awakening 1:05:00 Show Close If you'd like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com DoctorWho #FifthDoctor #PeterDavison #TheAwakening #ClassicDoctorWho #EarthStationWho #WhovianGeekSeat #DoctorWhoPodcast #TARDISTime Special Guest: Dave West.

This week on Earth Station Who, the crew heads back to the Fifth Doctor era to review “The Awakening,” a Doctor Who story that proves nothing good ever comes from ancient legends, spooky English villages, or people saying, “It's only a myth.” The Awakening mixes history, folklore, and alien mischief as fear itself becomes the […] The post Ancient Evil, English Villages & the Fifth Doctor: “The Awakening” Review | Earth Station Who appeared first on The ESO Network.

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton, the indomitable queen of country, has been making waves even amid whispers of health woes, as Nashville Public Radio recapped her whirlwind 2025 on December 19, calling it an especially active year capped by her husband Carl Deans passing in March, a health scare postponing her Las Vegas residency this month, and triumphs like the Nashville Symphony premiere of her orchestral hits show and the debut of Dolly the musical. MusicRow reports shes expanding her hit multimedia symphonic experience, Threads My Songs in Symphony, to 12 new US cities in 2026 with 27 performances, partnering with top orchestras like the Phoenix Symphony on March 28 and Naples Philharmonic in April, following sold-out runs with the Cleveland Orchestra and others. Despite AOL claiming bad news for fans over her beloved Dollywood amid a weakened state, shes reportedly back at the helm of her 650 million empire. Whiskey Riff quotes her reflecting on nearing 80, saying her only goal now is to lift people up and glorify God, while pausing Vegas prep because she didnt feel energetic enough but vowing a comeback. Google crowned her duet with Sabrina Carpenter on a cleaned-up Please Please Pleaseher refusing to cuss or mock faithas the top 2025 Breakout Search, Parade notes, blending her country twang with the pop stars espresso vibe in a Thelma and Louise inspired video that broke the internet and thrilled generations. No fresh public appearances or social media mentions popped in the last few days, though her Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol tours play on, like December 21 in The Villages, Florida per Concerts50, and tributes echo her November 18 Dollywood induction into the International Theme Park Hall of Fame. Partons legacy keeps building, health hurdles be damnedthats our Saint Dolly for you.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The episode covers the incident in Atlanta on December 11, 2025, where a 34-year-old homeowner allegedly shot and wounded two teenagers he believed were stealing a package from his front porch. The victims, a 15-year-old and a second teen, were shot in the foot and arm, respectively. The homeowner later surrendered to police but now faces two counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Was this justified home defense, or a felonious violent attack? --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest today is Aaron Murphy, founder of MurphsLife Foundation, a storyteller and builder working across Latin America to turn direct aid into long-term, dignity-first systems. We sit down in El Salvador's National Palace to talk about what happens when you hit rock bottom—and choose responsibility, faith, and service instead of collapse. Murph shares his journey from addiction, debt, panic attacks, and near-death experiences to building villages, farms, and regenerative communities that have already impacted tens of thousands of people. We talk about why life doesn't get easier—you simply choose which kind of “hard” you're willing to live with—and why real sovereignty starts with food, land, shelter, and low time preference. We explore inflation, the fragility of the dollar system, and why Bitcoin matters not as speculation, but as intergenerational infrastructure for families who currently live in survival mode. Murph explains his vision for using Bitcoin to help entire villages escape poverty—not through handouts, but through ownership, education, and long-term incentives. Finally, we go deep into faith, suffering, fasting, and the idea that meaning comes from choosing a mission larger than yourself. → Please like, comment, share & follow — to help me beat the suppressing big tech algorithms & gov. censorship. Thank you!– SPONSORS –→ Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn→ Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat– AFFILIATES –→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC to detox Spike protein, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (This is not medical advice and you should consult your MD)→ Be good to your eyes & health, and get the Daylight tablet - a healthier, more human-friendly computer, with zero flicker and zero blue light, by design. Thank me later ;-) https://bit.ly/Efrat_daylight→ Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat→ Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events– LINKS –MurphsLife Foundation: https://murphslifefoundation.comMurphsLife on X: https://x.com/MURPHSLIFEMurphsLife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murphslife/ MurphsLife on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MURPHSLIFE Efrat's Twitter: https://x.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://bit.ly/zap_efrat– CHAPTERS –00:00 – Coming Up…01:25 – Introducing Murph & Murph'sLife Foundation06:52 – Childhood Poverty, Responsibility & the Inner Child10:15 – Anxiety, Addiction, Debt & Hitting Rock Bottom18:00 - Ad Break: Trezor & Abundant Mines19:58 – Starting MurphsLife & Leaving Everything Behind23:50 – COVID & Finding El Salvador31:48 – Building Villages, Not Charity35:25 – Bitcoin, Low Time Preference & Generational Wealth40:16 – Meaning Beyond Comfort & Ego42:41 - Ad Break44:44 - “Pick Your Hard” & Surrender to God49:40 – Why People Resonate With Murph56:00 –  How To Support MurphsLife1:00:00 – BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek into MurphsLife

En Afghanistan, le changement climatique est désormais la première cause de déplacement interne. Le pays compte plus de 500 000 déplacés liés aux crues et à la sécheresse, et près de dix millions de personnes sont impactées par le réchauffement climatique, ce qui aggrave la crise humanitaire, déjà très profonde. Les causes sont à la fois des catastrophes ponctuelles, mais aussi l'effet à long terme de la sécheresse. Lorsqu'ils sont arrivés au pouvoir en 2021, les talibans ont relancé l'ambitieux chantier du canal de Qosh Tepa, destiné à irriguer les provinces du nord. Mais certains villages, comme celui de Bulaku dans la province de Balkh, en sont exclus. De notre envoyée spéciale à Bulaku,  Les petites maisons de terre se dressent au loin et se confondent avec la terre ocre et aride. Quelques ânes demeurent çà et là, épars. Afin d'abreuver leurs animaux, les villageois ont creusé des réservoirs dans la roche. Un petit groupe d'hommes s'est rassemblé autour. Les femmes se chargent de récupérer l'eau quand il y en a. Le système fonctionne comme un puits. Muhammad, l'un des paysans du village, producteur de blé, commente les difficultés auxquelles il doit faire face : « Depuis 10-15 ans, le climat change et la situation ne fait qu'empirer. Ces dernières années, la sécheresse ne fait que s'aggraver, et nous n'avons pas d'eau. Disons que nous avons de l'eau la moitié de l'année, au maximum. Le reste de l'année, nous n'en avons pas. Ça devient très difficile de s'approvisionner en eau, il faut aller la chercher très loin, et les routes sont vétustes. Elles sont poussiéreuses et cahoteuses, donc rapporter de l'eau n'est pas aisé. » Pour les habitants de Bulaku, récupérer de l'eau implique de marcher plusieurs heures sous le soleil harassant. La mission dure toute une journée. Le manque d'eau affecte aussi les récoltes et entraîne appauvrissement et insécurité alimentaire : « Comme l'eau, nos récoltes nous permettent de survivre six mois. Les six mois de l'année restants, nous sommes obligés de quitter le village, d'aller dans les villes, d'essayer de trouver un autre travail, au moins pour pouvoir manger jusqu'à l'année suivante, déplore Muhammad. Nous sommes autosuffisants pour six mois, ensuite il faut trouver une autre manière de se nourrir. » À lire aussiL'Afghanistan en proie à une sécheresse sans précédent À la recherche d'eau et de meilleures cultures En conséquence, nombreux sont les habitants à avoir tenté leur chance ailleurs. « Beaucoup de gens sont partis à la recherche d'eau et de meilleures cultures. Ils se sont installés dans d'autres localités, voire dans d'autres pays. Environ 150 familles sont parties d'ici, constate Muhammad. Chaque famille compte entre cinq et sept personnes. La majorité des personnes sont parties parce que c'est impossible, c'est vraiment trop difficile de vivre ici. Dans le village, on voit que les maisons sont partiellement détruites parce que plus personne ne vit ici. Abdul s'est installé dans un autre village, Sitchtemal : « J'ai tout essayé pour nourrir ma famille : j'ai travaillé dans les champs, comme ouvrier sur des chantiers. J'ai fait tout ce que je pouvais, mais l'expérience s'est mal terminée. Nous n'avions pas d'endroit pour vivre, donc nous sommes revenus ici, il y a deux ans. Mais nous souffrons toujours. Il ne pleut jamais. J'essaie de trouver des boulots journaliers. » Pour survivre financièrement, Abdul a fini par marier l'une de ses filles. Elle avait huit ans. À lire aussiAfghanistan: faits marquants de quatre années de régime taliban

En Afghanistan, le changement climatique est désormais la première cause de déplacement interne. Le pays compte plus de 500 000 déplacés liés aux crues et à la sécheresse, et près de dix millions de personnes sont impactées par le réchauffement climatique, ce qui aggrave la crise humanitaire, déjà très profonde. Les causes sont à la fois des catastrophes ponctuelles, mais aussi l'effet à long terme de la sécheresse. Lorsqu'ils sont arrivés au pouvoir en 2021, les talibans ont relancé l'ambitieux chantier du canal de Qosh Tepa, destiné à irriguer les provinces du nord. Mais certains villages, comme celui de Bulaku dans la province de Balkh, en sont exclus. De notre envoyée spéciale à Bulaku,  Les petites maisons de terre se dressent au loin et se confondent avec la terre ocre et aride. Quelques ânes demeurent çà et là, épars. Afin d'abreuver leurs animaux, les villageois ont creusé des réservoirs dans la roche. Un petit groupe d'hommes s'est rassemblé autour. Les femmes se chargent de récupérer l'eau quand il y en a. Le système fonctionne comme un puits. Muhammad, l'un des paysans du village, producteur de blé, commente les difficultés auxquelles il doit faire face : « Depuis 10-15 ans, le climat change et la situation ne fait qu'empirer. Ces dernières années, la sécheresse ne fait que s'aggraver, et nous n'avons pas d'eau. Disons que nous avons de l'eau la moitié de l'année, au maximum. Le reste de l'année, nous n'en avons pas. Ça devient très difficile de s'approvisionner en eau, il faut aller la chercher très loin, et les routes sont vétustes. Elles sont poussiéreuses et cahoteuses, donc rapporter de l'eau n'est pas aisé. » Pour les habitants de Bulaku, récupérer de l'eau implique de marcher plusieurs heures sous le soleil harassant. La mission dure toute une journée. Le manque d'eau affecte aussi les récoltes et entraîne appauvrissement et insécurité alimentaire : « Comme l'eau, nos récoltes nous permettent de survivre six mois. Les six mois de l'année restants, nous sommes obligés de quitter le village, d'aller dans les villes, d'essayer de trouver un autre travail, au moins pour pouvoir manger jusqu'à l'année suivante, déplore Muhammad. Nous sommes autosuffisants pour six mois, ensuite il faut trouver une autre manière de se nourrir. » À lire aussiL'Afghanistan en proie à une sécheresse sans précédent À la recherche d'eau et de meilleures cultures En conséquence, nombreux sont les habitants à avoir tenté leur chance ailleurs. « Beaucoup de gens sont partis à la recherche d'eau et de meilleures cultures. Ils se sont installés dans d'autres localités, voire dans d'autres pays. Environ 150 familles sont parties d'ici, constate Muhammad. Chaque famille compte entre cinq et sept personnes. La majorité des personnes sont parties parce que c'est impossible, c'est vraiment trop difficile de vivre ici. Dans le village, on voit que les maisons sont partiellement détruites parce que plus personne ne vit ici. Abdul s'est installé dans un autre village, Sitchtemal : « J'ai tout essayé pour nourrir ma famille : j'ai travaillé dans les champs, comme ouvrier sur des chantiers. J'ai fait tout ce que je pouvais, mais l'expérience s'est mal terminée. Nous n'avions pas d'endroit pour vivre, donc nous sommes revenus ici, il y a deux ans. Mais nous souffrons toujours. Il ne pleut jamais. J'essaie de trouver des boulots journaliers. » Pour survivre financièrement, Abdul a fini par marier l'une de ses filles. Elle avait huit ans. À lire aussiAfghanistan: faits marquants de quatre années de régime taliban

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton, the indomitable country queen nearing her 80th birthday, shared a deeply personal reflection this weekend, telling Whiskey Riff her sole life goal now is to lift people up and glorify God, a heartfelt glimpse into her enduring spirit amid holiday buzz. Inside the Magic reports that her cherished Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge slashed operations on December 14, closing at 6 p.m. instead of the full day due to biting winter weather, disappointing fans eyeing the Smoky Mountain Christmas festivities and highlighting the parks seasonal vulnerabilities. No direct involvement from Dolly herself surfaced there, but it underscores her empires ongoing heartbeat. Meanwhile, her name sparkles across yuletide stages nationwide, with Concerts50 listing a tribute show Dolly Partons Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol set for December 21 at Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages, Florida, tickets fetching up to 187 dollars, alongside Ticketmaster noting a Greensboro, North Carolina, performance on December 17 and JCCC announcing one December 11 in Yardley Hall. The Carson Center and Iowa State Center echo similar tour stops through mid-December, proving her holiday musical legacy thrives via these polished productions. Business whispers from AOL hint at Dolly resuming oversight of her 650 million dollar empire, including Dollywood, despite recent health setbacks, though details stay vague and unconfirmed. House Beautiful revisited her festive flair, recalling from The Ellen Show how she decks multiple homes with themed treeslike water motifs at her lake houseand a 2024 People interview affirming she never skips family Christmas traditions. The Drinks Business recapped celebrity booze launches but slotted Dolly in last years roundup, with no fresh 2025 pours confirmed. Farther out, JamBase notes her Las Vegas residency kicks off September 2026 at Caesars Palace Colosseum, her first in 32 years, postponed from earlier health hiccups. Tributes like The Dolly Show at Hitchin Town Hall on December 16 keep her sparkle alive, but these past days paint a quieter Dolly, letting her brand and beliefs shine bright.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

A drunk hunter shot a moose thinking it was a deer...a man at "The Villages" was going 90 in a 35 zone in his Cadillac...and a naked man stole a police car in Denver!

A man wants to make the Walmart in "The Villages" golf cart accessible...a naked and drunken driver was doing donuts in a church parking lot...and the one county works employee in Pennsylvania isn't licensed to drive the snowplow!

A festival of trees auction, menorah lighting and a Christmas pajama bash, oh my. Sprinkle in an outdoor concert and movie, plus toss in a variety of holiday shows, too. 

Rural populations are shrinking. In 11 of the 29 OECD countries included in the OECD Reinforcing Rural Resilience report (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/reinforcing-rural-resilience_7cd485e3-en.html), rural populations are declining, not only as percentage of national populations but also in absolute numbers. Rural regions close to cities are also exposed to this trend, particularly if their populations tend more easily to move to urban areas. Despite not being an OECD Member country, Kazakhstan is experiencing similar trends. During the Soviet Union, its urban population was 53% but today that percentage has increased to 63%. Now only 37% of its population is living in rural areas, with only 5% of its GDP coming from the agricultural sector. Discussing all things decentralisation, digitalisation and democracy in Kazakhstan, Shayne MacLachlan from the OECD has a conversation with Zhanerke Kochiigit. This conversation took place at the 2025 OECD Latin American Rural Development Conference, Rural-Urban Connections: Pathways to Sustainable Development (https://www.oecd.org/en/events/2025/11/oecd-latin-american-rural-development-conference.html) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Have a listen. Zhanerke Kochiigit is a researcher in Nazarbayev University, located in Astana, Kazakhstan. She works in the Graduate School of Public Policy and is dedicated to studying rural development in northern regions of Kazakhstan, where there is very low population density. Her recent papers include: "Analysis of Migration Processes and Recommendations on Regulation of Internal Migration from Southern to Northern Regions of Kazakhstan" https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345845312_Analysis_of_Migration_Processes_and_Recommendations_on_Regulation_of_Internal_Migration_from_Southern_to_Northern_Regions_of_Kazakhstan?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ and " Actual aspects of population migration from labor surplus to the labor-deficit regions of Kazakhstan and state regulation of migration processes" https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328552379_Actual_aspects_of_population_migration_from_labor_surplus_to_the_labor-deficit_regions_of_Kazakhstan_and_state_regulation_of_migration_processes. She previously worked at Eli Lilly and Company as a Product Manager. https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhanerke-kochiigit-7ab130b9/?originalSubdomain=kz **** To learn more, visit OECD Latin American Rural Development Conference https://www.oecd.org/en/events/2025/11/oecd-latin-american-rural-development-conference.html and the OECD's work on Rural Development https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/policy-issues/rural-development.html. Find out more on these topics by reading Reinforcing Rural Resilience https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/reinforcing-rural-resilience_7cd485e3-en.html and Rural Innovation Pathways https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/rural-innovation-pathways_c86de0f4-en.html. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

China's logistics revolution is turning science fiction into reality, using unmanned technology like drones to deliver fresh produce to remote villages and reshape rural economies. Yet significant obstacles stand in the way. Can it clear these final barriers? We explore the promise and the challenges ahead. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

The Villages Christmas Parade is coming your way and we have those fun details for you. We also share with you a new holiday event that is a great excuse for you to do some shopping this weekend. With a wide variety of entertainment available throughout the community this week you are sure to find at least a couple to attend. And this is the final week for a couple of local holiday drives, so don't forget to spread some holiday cheer this season.  

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Long-awaited changes are coming for retirement villages meaning residents will be fully repaid within 12 months of leaving a unit, but some advocates are worried they still don't go far enough. The Government has announced it will proceed with changes to the Retirement Villages Act, which it says will give more fairness and certainty to residents and their families. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds reports.

The Government's changing the rules for retirement villages including introducing an independent disputes scheme, and ensuring former residents will be repaid within 12 months. Age Concern's Chief Executive, Karen Billings-Jensen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The old couple from The Villages who wound up fighting in a parking lot after they went out shopping too early!

A lineman in Arizona found a bear on top of a utility pole...a couple from The Villages got into a big fight because they went shopping too early...and a 91-year-old man was arrested for urinating in the street!

The Retirement Commissioner's unfazed at the prospect of a potential retirement village price rise. The Government's announced changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003, aiming to ease the experience of elderly people and their families. Changes include ensuring money is paid back within a year after a resident leaves. Commissioner Jane Wrightson told Mike Hosking it's been a five-year process with painstaking consultation and assessment, and the Government has done a very careful balancing act, going straight through the middle of most of the disputes. She says that both parties, the operators and the residents, are pleased about some things and not so pleased about others, which suggests the changes are mostly right. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week marks our first of four encore episodes this month – the most popular of 2025. As we close out the year, we are happy to present @AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan's interview with Village to VillageNetwork national director Barbara Sullivan. The Village to Village Network works to create durable webs of support in communities all across the country, organizing volunteers to provide the kind of nuts-and-bolts assistance — transportation, home maintenance, tech support — and social experiences that make thriving in place possible. Sullivan joins Ryan to discuss her journey through eldercare, as well as her vision for making these intentional villages the norm in neighborhoods everywhere. Learn more about the Village to Village Network: https://www.vtvnetwork.org/

This Morning, wrapping presents gone wrong, [BN]'s Jay Skurski is on with us to talk about this upcoming Bills game against Cincinnati, we head down to The Villages and see what our favorite retirees are doing, and NY Times author Ken Belson joins us to talk about his new book, "Every Day is Sunday..." Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Listen to past episodes on 97Rock. Follow the Show on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a worrying increase of violent Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in villages in the Occupied West Bank.

2/4. Politics vs. Markets: The Failures of Incentivized Climate Solutions — Terry Anderson (Editor) — Andersondiscusses adaptation barriers, noting that regulatory frameworks systematically impede Alaskan Native Villages'traditional ecological knowledge and adaptive ingenuity. Anderson critiques incentivized climate solutions, particularly carbon taxation schemes, arguing they fail fundamentally due to political polarization driven by the perverse incentive structure ("don't tax me, tax them"). Anderson advocates instead for market-driven responses that empower consumers as decision-makers, catalyzing genuine adaptation outcomes, including strategic crop relocation and agricultural practice modification in response to changing environmental conditions. 1838

We get your ready for Shop and Dine Holi-Days, another Tree Lighting Festival and a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony. And on the musical entertainment front, you have a lot to choose from, including plenty of holiday-themed shows and more.

Since the fall of the Syrian regime in December 2024, the NGO Handicap International has recorded 725 accidents and nearly 1,400 victims of landmines and explosive ordnance throughout the country, compared to 933 victims in 2023. The increase in these figures in recent months is partly due to the return of residents to war-torn areas previously occupied by Assad's forces.

West Bengal Villages are Almost Empty | Illegals Fleeing | West Bengal Showdown | Abhishek Tiwari

Depuis le Moyen Âge, les feux follets intriguent et effraient. Ces lueurs vacillantes, observées la nuit dans les marais, les cimetières ou les champs humides, ont longtemps été entourées de légendes. Les paysans d'autrefois pensaient qu'il s'agissait d'âmes perdues, de fantômes ou de démons cherchant à égarer les voyageurs. Dans la tradition européenne, on les appelait aussi « feux de Saint-Elme », « feux du diable » ou « esprits des marais ». Les récits médiévaux décrivent des petites flammes bleues dansant au ras du sol, capables de disparaître dès qu'on s'en approche. Mais la science moderne a fini par lever le mystère.Les feux follets ne sont pas surnaturels : ils sont le fruit d'une réaction chimique bien connue. Ces phénomènes apparaissent dans les zones riches en matière organique en décomposition — comme les marécages ou les cimetières — où se dégagent naturellement des gaz. Lorsque des végétaux ou des animaux morts se décomposent dans un environnement pauvre en oxygène, des bactéries anaérobies produisent du méthane (CH₄), du phosphure d'hydrogène (PH₃) et du diphosphane (P₂H₄).Or, ces deux derniers gaz — les phosphures — sont hautement instables et s'enflamment spontanément au contact de l'air. En brûlant, ils allument le méthane présent autour d'eux, créant ces petites flammes bleutées ou verdâtres que l'on perçoit la nuit. La lumière semble flotter, se déplacer ou s'éteindre brusquement, car la combustion est irrégulière et brève. C'est donc un phénomène chimico-atmosphérique, issu d'une combustion lente et localisée de gaz produits par la décomposition biologique.Dans certains cas, des phénomènes lumineux similaires ont été confondus avec des effets électriques naturels, comme les feux de Saint-Elme — des décharges de plasma apparaissant sur les mats de navires ou les clochers lors d'orages. Mais le feu follet typique, celui des marais, relève bien de la chimie du phosphore et du méthane.Les scientifiques ont tenté de reproduire ces flammes en laboratoire dès le XIXe siècle, notamment avec des expériences de combustion de phosphine. Les résultats ont confirmé l'hypothèse : les gaz issus de la putréfaction pouvaient effectivement s'enflammer spontanément et produire la même couleur bleue fantomatique.Aujourd'hui, les feux follets ne sont plus un mystère. Ce sont des flammes naturelles, nées du mélange entre la chimie du vivant et les conditions particulières des sols humides. Ce qui, finalement, rend le phénomène encore plus fascinant : derrière ce spectacle jadis attribué aux esprits se cache simplement l'expression lumineuse de la chimie de la vie et de la mort. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

How did an obscure district in a neglected state become India's byword for digital deceit? By Snigdha Poonam. Read by Mikhail Sen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Villages & Colonies Around Kolkata Emptying | Record Push Back of Infiltrators | Walk in Rhino Neck

From the annual Festival of Trees to two Tree Lighting Festivals, we have details to get you into the holiday spirit. Find out how you can support local Special Olympics Florida - Sumter County athletes by bidding on uniquely decorated artificial trees. You will not want to miss out on ice skating performances within Spanish Springs Town Center on Saturday, along with resident performance groups with their holiday routines at both Spanish Springs and Brownwood. Have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy Black Friday and shop local on Small Business Saturday, too!  

Reducing inequality in Nepal remains a major challenge, as the co untry continues to struggle to meet its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets.Among those tackling this issue is Aishworya Shrestha, a young Nepali social worker recently named a UN Young Leader for the SDGs.Ms. Shrestha leads community-driven mental health and empowerment programmes in some of Nepal's most remote areas and works to engage young people around the world in advancing the SDGs.The 17 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 aim to create a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable world.Each year, 17 Young Leaders are selected globally to help inspire action and accelerate progress toward these shared goals.UN News's Charlotte Frantz spoke with Ms. Shrestha about what this recognition means to her and how she plans to leverage the role to create meaningful change.

This Morning, LBJ has to order special pants, we play OTF for prizes, we check in with our Villages visitor Denise to see if she's ran into anything while vacationing there, Channel 7's Matt Bove joins us along with Scott Gramling to talk about tonight's game against Houston. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Listen to past episodes on 97Rock. Follow the Show on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This Morning, bringing back Belly Buckers, [BN]'s Jay Skurski joins us before tomorrow night's game against Houston, our No Nut November Yogi joins us, we head down to The Villages, and Comedian Chloe Radcliffe joins us before heading to Helium Comedy Club tonight! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Listen to past episodes on 97Rock. Follow the Show on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another busy Sunday podcast. Villages revisited. Freight trains. Real ale. Music. Graffiti. Litter. Local policeman on a bike. Parish council. P lease, join me this Sunday.

Fifteen days ago, we left our home to travel to a specialized clinic that treats people who have suffered brain injuries, including strokes, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), or other neurological damage. Twelve hundred miles later, we arrived at The Villages in Florida. We met with our dear friend and courageous patriot, James Thorp, MD, tonight to discuss our continuing odyssey, both the physical journey and the spiritual and emotional one we are embarked upon, as we seek to maximize the healing potential for Peter following his stroke in August of this year. Join us as we share this continuing adventure with Dr. Jim Thorp and you all, our wonderful audience.  You can never know what life may have in store for you next! ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Fifteen days ago, we left our home to travel to a specialized clinic that treats people who have suffered brain injuries, including strokes, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), or other neurological damage. Twelve hundred miles later, we arrived at The Villages in Florida. We met with our dear friend and courageous patriot, James Thorp, MD, tonight to discuss our...