Podcasts about Western Pennsylvania

Today, Lori is interviewing Jolene Mcilwain. They'll be talking about Sidle Creek and centering a short story collection around a place. Jolene McIlwain's fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and appears in West Branch, Florida Review, Cincinnati Review, New Orleans Review, Northern Appalachia Review, and 2019's Best Small Fictions Anthology. Her work was named finalist for 2018's Best of the Net, Glimmer Train's and River Styx's contests, and semifinalist in Nimrod's Katherine Anne Porter Prize and two American Short Fiction's contests. She's received a Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council grant, the Georgia Court Chautauqua faculty scholarship, and Tinker Mountain's merit scholarship. She taught literary theory/analysis at Duquesne and Chatham Universities and she worked as a radiologic technologist before attending college (BS English, minor in sculpture, MA Literature). She was born, raised, and currently lives in a small town in the Appalachian plateau of Western Pennsylvania. You can find her on her website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.   In this episode Jolene Mcilwain and Lori discuss: Why the length of a story doesn't equate its emotional impact. How to center a collection around a place and add enough grounding details. Taking on stereotypes and going deeper in your writing.   Plus, her #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/462

More than three years since the first U.S. shutdowns to address the spread of COVID-19, women are still experiencing strain and haven't recovered in the same ways as their male counterparts. We speak to business leaders and researchers about what impact they've seen on women in the Pennsylvania workforce.Today's guests include: Melanie Marie Boyer, executive director of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Lily Brown, assistant professor of psychology in psychiatry and director at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania; Denise Rousseau, H.J. Heinz II Professor of Organizational Behavior and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Tepper School of Business; and Doris Carson Williams, president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania.

A federal judge has ruled that a school district must allow for a Satan club to meet on its property after school. According to a new report, most of the train derailments that have happened in Western Pennsylvania occurred near a major river. The state could get an Office of Outdoor Recreation in the future. Also, if you think alligators in sewers are just a legend — think again.

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In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to share a podcast replay with Rich Barcaskey of the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP). He shares some great advice. As drivers, follow work zone signs, slow down, and save lives!Take a listen to this podcast replay. It's a great reminder of the small things we can do to keep our highways safer. Original Content:We've all been there, you're in your car on your way to your annual family vacation destination or just making your daily trip to work, and you're stopped or slowed down because of traffic due to road construction. It seems like road construction and repair are everywhere, and you're right, it is! And whether you believe it or not, it's a good thing. With the recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, road construction and repair of bridges and highways are booming and making our infrastructure in PA better and safer.We invited the Executive Director of CAWP (The Constructors of Western Pennsylvania), Rich Barcaskey to give us some insight into heavy highway repair, construction, and the importance of being a patient and responsible driver when you are driving through construction zones. One of the most important, if not the most important concern for the CAWP is the safety of their workers. As drivers, we can do our part by obeying the speed limit, minimizing distractions, and staying alert while driving through construction areas. This summer CAWP developed a new initiative to recognize the hard-working men and women working in heavy highway and construction. The program is called CAWP Cares and includes a bag packed with essentials for workers to help them take care of themselves— sunscreen, a cooling towel,  a tick-removal kit, and many more useful items to have on the job. CAWP has also included a printed brochure with daily tips to help them with their mental health and physical well-being. To learn more about the Constructors of Western Pennsylvania check out CAWP.org.

On this episode Cody, Ethan & Andrew were able to chat with Weston Homa from Western Pennsylvania. Weston grew up in a Hunting Family full of outdoorsman (The Classic PA Hunting Family Tradition). Weston got bitten by the Western bug roughly 3 years ago and has brought those hunting tactics back here to Pennsylvania to public land! Topics: -Weston's Hunting History -How he uses his Hunting tactics from out West back Home here in the East -Western Gear, Tip and Budget If you have anymore questions about getting into Western hunting reach out to Weston, he would be more then willing to help! Partners & Discount codes: XOP Discount code: BackcountryPA15 Our Grounds Coffee Co. Discount code: BCPA TideWe or TruWild Discount code: BCP18 Forget Genetics Discount code: Backctrypa

For our second Bill's episode, we're talking about Bill's Sandwich Shop in Neshannock, another staple of Mary Mac's childhood that absolutely holds up!Hosted by Mary Mac, edited by Anna MacGo to MaryMacPodcast.com for baking mixes, merch, recipes, and more!

In 1988, Judge Joe O'Kicki was regarded by many of his peers as one of the most brilliant legal minds in the country. Newly remarried and sworn in as the president judge of Cambria County, he had ambitions for a seat on a federal bench. But a state police vice unit was in the midst of a covert investigation into O'Kicki's personal affairs. He was accused of soliciting bribes, protecting illegal gambling interests and running the county as if it was his personal fiefdom. When he was found guilty on corruption charges and set to serve jail time, he fled to central Europe, becoming an international fugitive. Using courtroom testimony, contemporary interviews and excerpts from O'Kicki's unfinished memoir, author Bruce Siwy freshly examines the extraordinary case that captured headlines across the state and nation. Bruce Siwy has a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Pittsburgh and is employed as the managing editor of the Daily American newspaper in Somerset. His résumé includes Associated Press Managing Editors and Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Professional Keystone Media awards in the spot news, sports column writing, sports, business, investigative reporting, column, enterprise reporting and podcast categories. He lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife and kids. You can follow him on Twitter at @BruceSiwy. Purchase HERE

In 1988, Judge Joe O'Kicki was regarded by many of his peers as one of the most brilliant legal minds in the country. Newly remarried and sworn in as the president judge of Cambria County, he had ambitions for a seat on a federal bench. But a state police vice unit was in the midst of a covert investigation into O'Kicki's personal affairs. He was accused of soliciting bribes, protecting illegal gambling interests and running the county as if it was his personal fiefdom. When he was found guilty on corruption charges and set to serve jail time, he fled to central Europe, becoming an international fugitive. Using courtroom testimony, contemporary interviews and excerpts from O'Kicki's unfinished memoir, author Bruce Siwy freshly examines the extraordinary case that captured headlines across the state and nation. Bruce Siwy has a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Pittsburgh and is employed as the managing editor of the Daily American newspaper in Somerset. His résumé includes Associated Press Managing Editors and Pennsylvania NewsMedia Assocation Professional Keystone Media awards in the spot news, sports column writing, sports, business, investigative reporting, column, enterprise reporting and podcast categories. He lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife and kids. You can follow him on Twitter at @BruceSiwy. Purchase HERE

In this episode, physiotherapist Josefa Domingos MSc and PhD Candidate and speech language pathologist John Dean MA CCC-SLP discuss dual task training for Parkinsons and how you can implement dual task training to address cognitive domains: attention, executive function, working memory and visual spatial.  They discuss the programs they developed both in person and online, including the Lisbon Falls Trampoline Training program.  Physiotherapist Josefa Domingos MSc and PhD Candidate and speech language pathologist John Dean MA CCC-SLP are clinicians specializing in Parkinson's and related disorders. Since 2011, the duo has been collaborating on their approach to Dual Task Exercise for Parkinson's, combining movement, voice, and cognition, with multiple publications on their approach, training programs for clinicians in the EU and the US, and countless hours of classes and clinical work, both online and in-person.  Currently, they can be found online with the Inova Parkinson and Movement Disorders Center, The Parkinson's Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, among others. They also volunteer with a number of US and international organizations, including the International Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Society, the World Parkinson's Coalition, The Davis Phinney Foundation, and Parkinson's Europe. Resources: Dual Task for ParkinsonsParkinson's Europe ExerciseCastVirtual Classes:Dual Task for Parkinson's: Exercise to improve movement, voice & cognition:  Every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmZumba Gold for PD: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm (EST). RECENTLY DIAGNOSED BOOT CAMP: 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 2:3O – 4:00 PM (EST) 8-part “Exercise Pizza” Series: Week 8 – Thursday, April 27: “Speech Recognition Challenge” (12:30-1:30 MST)Articles: Community Exercise: A New Tool for Personalized Parkinson's Care or Just an Addition to Formal Care? - PMC (nih.gov)A Novel Boot Camp Program to Help Guide Personalized Exercise in People with Parkinson Disease - PMC (nih.gov) An Online Dual-Task Cognitive and Motor Exercise Program for Individuals With Parkinson Disease (PD3 Move Program): Acceptability Study - PMC (nih.gov)Lisbon Intensive Falls Trampoline Training (LIFTT) Program for people with Parkinson's for balance, gait, and falls: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial - PMC (nih.gov)Is Being Physically Active Enough or Do People with Parkinson's Disease Need Structured Supervised Exercise? Lessons Learned from COVID-19 - PMC (nih.gov)

Are you a parent or guardian of a child with special needs? Do you struggle to communicate and collaborate with the various providers involved in your child's care? Dr. Crystal Morrison, executive advisor, strategist, leader, scientist, and tech entrepreneur, has a solution for you. She's the founder of Meerkat Village, a digital platform dedicated to improving outcomes for children with special needs by building collaboration and communication among adults providing care.   Dr. Morrison's personal experience parenting a child with special needs and her own struggles with mental health inspired her to create Meerkat Village. The platform allows parents to invite their child's treatment providers, extended family members, and community leaders into a digital village to communicate, create strategies, and track the child's response over time.   The success stories of parents who have used Meerkat Village are inspiring. One parent got her child's entire treatment team in the digital village within an hour, while another is using it to help her adult son stay focused on his schoolwork. Meerkat Village is currently involved in two studies with the University of Pittsburgh and a county in Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Morrison's ultimate goal is to empower teams and foster village-driven care so that people can receive the care they need at any stage in life. She believes that status quo is a bigger risk than the unknown, and wishes for people to take that away from the conversation. Meerkat Village provides resources for parents, guardians, and treatment teams, as the number of people with a child with autism or learning differences is growing exponentially. If you're a parent or guardian of a child with special needs, don't miss this episode. Listen in as Dr. Morrison shares her inspiring journey and provides actionable advice on how to improve outcomes for your child. Learn how to leverage technology to build collaboration and communication among adults providing care, and discover how Meerkat Village is transforming the way we care for children with special needs.   The Biggest Helping: Today's Most Important Takeaway “The status quo is a bigger risk than the unknown. That's something that I I live by. It's a very big risk for me to step out and do the work that I'm doing today, but it's a bigger risk to not do anything and to accept the status quo and the system for the way it is today.”   --   Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.   Resources: Learn more at meerkatvillage.com Follow Meerkat Village on Instagram: @meerkatvillage Connect with Dr. Crystal Morrison on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drcrystalmorrison   Produced by Nova Media  

SHOW TOPICPreparing Students for the Workforce with Dr. Tracy Vitale SPECIAL GUESTDr. Tracy Vitale, Seneca Valley Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Tracy Vitale proudly serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Seneca Valley, which is one of the largest public school districts in Western Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Superintendent in 2011, she was an Assistant Superintendent, Principal and Teacher in urban, rural and suburban environments in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She has a strong understanding and experience in community relations, public education advocacy, business partnerships and workforce development. She also has an extensive background in personnel selection, training & supervision.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW• An overview of how SV is preparing students for the workforce• The many opportunities SV has to help students prepare for the future• Parent resources for college and career development• Partnerships with local businesses and universities

The first of two Bill's episodes, this time we're in Union Township and the chili is exactly as Mary Mac remembered it!Hosted by Mary Mac, edited by Anna MacGo to MaryMacPodcast.com for baking mixes, merch, recipes, and more!

HEY YINZ GUYS!!! We have such a treat for all of our listeners this week as we have two very special guests to talk about YINZERCON. Don Spagnolo, owner of Re-Mixxd & creator of YINZERCON, and Nick Bartley, Host of Hunting Nostalgia, join us to talk about the first-ever YINZERCON. Nick kicks off the episode by talking about the newest season of Hunting Nostalgia. There are great episodes coming up and Nick shares some of the guests that viewers will not want to miss. Catch all episodes on Hunting Nostalgia's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@huntingnostalgia/videosThis first-of-its-kind event will be held on Saturday, April 15th, from 11am-6pm at the Re-Mixxd by Steel City Galleries retail store located:Amcel Center236 Finley Road2nd Floor-Suite 28Belle Vernon PA 15012-What is YINZERCON? It's a celebration of all things Western Pennsylvania. The people, the food, the lingo, the warmth, the unapologetic pride in their hometowns that people from this area have and spread with them around the world.-Who is YINZERCON? It's all of us, me and you and all our friends, and it's some of Western PA's biggest and best-known celebrities and brands.-Why is YINZERCON? Because a Yinzer thought, "Wouldn't it be cool to have a bunch of everything and everyone we love together at one time?" Plus, you have to admit, the name makes you smile Confirmed guests for YINZERCON:-KDKA Meteorologist Mary Ours-KDKA Reporter and Belle Vernon Grad Erica Mokay-Kathy Svilar "The Shop N Save Lady"-93.7  The Fan Morning Show's Dorin Dickerson-93.7 The Fan PM Producer Donny Football-Joe Wos Cartoonist and Emmy Award Winning Host of Cartoon Academy-Pittsburgh Steelers 3x Super Bowl Champion John Banaszak-Nick Bartley host of Hunting Nostalgia-Pennsylvania Motor Speedway-Pittsburgh Iron Man-Robert Wholey Co. Iconic Strip District Seafood Market-Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn-Vinnie Candelore Influencer-Artist-The Burgh Bus-Pittsburgh Thor-Yinza Steel City's Wrestling Hero-Comicsburgh-Broom Pittsburgh Based Band***And many more!Tickets start at $25 and you receive that back on a Re-Mixxed gift card to use in-store!To purchase tickets or to learn more about YINZERCON: https://steelcitygalleries.com/There will be a special YINZERCON Signature Series on Saturday, April 1st featuring WTAE's Sally Wiggin and Guy Junker. Free to attend and will be a great way to prepare for YINZERCON 2 weeks later! For more details on YINZERCON Signature Series check out Re-Mixxd by Steel City Galleries Social Media:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/steelcitygalleries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelcitygalleries/ We look forward to the first ever YINZERCON and can't thank Don enough for spending time with us promoting this wonderful event! 

Liz Wolfe is a business coach, author, and speaker who coaches entrepreneurs to get unstuck so that they can launch and grow an abundant business.  Liz got her entrepreneurial start growing up on a sheep farm in Western Pennsylvania with her mother and two sisters. Later she moved to NYC, where she created a successful computer consulting business with her husband, Jon. Eventually, she transitioned out of the technology business to coaching business owners to develop an abundance mindset. Liz recently published a book, “The Power of Asking: How Your Reluctance to Ask Puts Your Business at Risk.” Liz says that one of her greatest accomplishments is staying married to her husband for 25 years while running a business with him. Always eager to get in front of a crowd, Liz also plays the ukulele and is half of the singing duo Ukulicious. You can learn more about Liz and her book on her website: https://lizwolfecoaching.com/ You can also follow Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwolfecoach/. And don't forget to check out the Ukulele playing duo on their website Ukulicious.com ******************************************** Want to learn how to attract, hire, and retain top-tier employees? Interested in learning how to scale your business to increase revenue and profit while working less? Then join my Business Success Mastermind group. A new cohort is starting. Now accepting applications: https://ib4e-coaching.com/mastermind ******************************************** Please support this podcast: https://ib4e-coaching.com/podinfo #leadership #leadershipcoaching #business #success #lizwolfe #lizwolfecoaching #entrepreneurs #lifecoach #ib4ecoaching ******************************************** If you like this podcast, consider supporting the effort. Every little bit helps. Thanks.

This week we went to one of our favorite restaurants ever, Red Hot!Hosted by Mary Mac, edited by Anna MacGo to MaryMacPodcast.com for baking mixes, merch, recipes, and more!

Robert McConnell started fly fishing in Western Pennsylvania and later moved to Houston, Texas. He had to adapt and learn about fishing a whole new world from the city waterways to backcountry rivers and streams. Join us to learn about fishing warmwater species in southeast Texas including carp, spotted bass, largemouth bass, panfish and even prehistoric gar and bowfin.

Dr. Tracey Vogel is a practicing obstetric anesthesiologist in Western Pennsylvania known for her compassionate care. I was lucky enough to rotate with Tracey as a medical student, and I learned so much from her, both from a medical perspective and about how we can go beyond that to really help birthing people feel comfortable and safe in their most vulnerable moments. In this conversation, we discuss birth trauma not just from the perspective of obstetric violence or non-consensual practices but also from the experiences of women who feel unseen or unheard during childbirth. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on birth trauma and trauma-informed care. I think you're going to love this conversation. (00:12:04) Birth Trauma (00:19:48) The Ultimate Customer Service (00:26:15) Trauma-Informed Care (00:31:43) Trauma Interventions (00:41:31) Healing Through Birth (00:46:58) The Future of Birth Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/113 Made possible by: FullWell - code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamins and men's virility vitamins on the planet! BIRTHFIT - code BELOVED to get one month FREE in their B! Community! Immune Intel AHCC - code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product to clear HPV from your body! BiOptimizers - code BELOVED for 10% off the only sleep aid you'll ever need! Organifi - code BELOVED for 20% off their Glow blend! Learn More & Connect with Tracey Vogel, MD Website | TheEmpowermentEquation.com Call the Clinic at Allegheny Health Network at 412-526-9520 Connect with me Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Beloved Holistics Shop Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theholisticobgyn/message

On today's episode of The Confluence:A report published today found that opioid overdose deaths in Pennsylvania counties were reduced after University of Pittsburgh researchers implemented new community-focused strategies, coordinating new and existing efforts. We speak with senior author Janice Pringle, who's a professor of pharmacy and therapeutics and director of the Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at the Pitt School of Pharmacy. (0:00 - 7:05) The National Hockey League deadline for trades ended Friday. We speak to Rob Rossi, senior writer for The Athletic, about where the Pittsburgh Penguins stand. (7:11 - 14:49) It's egg-laying season for bald eagles, including those residing along Pittsburgh's three rivers. Rachel Handel with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania tells us why bald eagles choose certain environments, like areas near a steel plant, to nest. (14:54 - 22:30)

"Knowing is an activity that all of us are involved in, all of the time," writes Dr. Esther Meek in her book Longing to Know, which turns 20 this year. "Usually knowing happens without our taking great thought to the process. But sometimes we stop and think about what we're doing. When we stop and think, what we were doing without much thought becomes murky indeed." Think of learning to ride a bike. After a period of assisted practice, something clicks. A person who initially couldn't balance on a bike can suddenly ride off on their own. The external process of learning to ride a bike—guidance from a parent or a friend, training wheels, brief intervals of unassisted pedaling—are all easily identifiable. But the personal transformation—from not knowing how to ride a bike to knowing how—is more mysterious. Building on the thought of Michael Polanyi, Dr. Meek challenges conceptions of knowing that have reigned since the Enlightenment, which don't reflect the way the biblical authors appear to portray how we acquire knowledge. It turns out that, for instance, doing what YHWH commands "so that you may know" looks a lot like learning to ride a bike. Esther Lightcap Meek (BA Cedarville College; MA Western Kentucky University; PhD Temple University) is Professor of Philosophy emeritus at Geneva College, in Western Pennsylvania. She is also Senior Scholar with The Seattle School for Theology and Psychology, a Fujimura Institute Scholar, an Associate Fellow with the Kirby Laing Center for Public Theology, and a member of the Polanyi Society. Show notes: 00:26 The bike-riding paradigm of knowing 04:30 Modernism, postmodernism, and Longing to Know 10:40 The nature of science, and "risky confidence" 15:03 How Dr. Meek got into philosophy—"very odd questions" 18:44 Making contact with reality 27:54 Reality is person-like 29:49 Christians allied with modernism 31:20 The need for a stronger doctrine of creation—a metaphysics Show notes by Celina Durgin

It's time! 2023, Mary Mac Bakehouse is visiting hot dog shops around Lawrence County, and our first stop is MP Coney Island in New Castle, PA!Hosted by Mary Mac, edited by Anna MacGo to MaryMacPodcast.com for baking mixes, merch, recipes, and more!

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Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by welcoming Senator Doug Mastriano, recent gubernatorial candidate for Pennsylvania, back onto the show as he takes to the road to head to Western Pennsylvania wearing his hat as the Chair of Emergency Services to try and get some answers on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and explosion spewing toxic chemicals into the air over a portion of our state. Mastriano tells that he anticipates meeting with officials in Beaver County in preparation for a Joint Committee Hearing into the situation. Mastriano explains some of the horrible things that residents in the area are suffering through right now and tells of his frustration with the lack of support provided by the federal government. Then, Dom welcomes in Maureen Faulkner, widow of fallen officer Daniel Faulkner and strong advocate for victim's rights, to the Dom Giordano Program to discuss Josh Shapiro's change of tune on Capital Punishment. Maureen tells why she's in favor of the issue, discussing the morality of allowing victims to find justice, telling also why she believes it's both possible to be a moral and faithful person while holding the stance on the issue. Also, Faulkner updates the case against her husband's murderer Mumia Abu Jamal, telling that she hopes to have some answers soon. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Compliance Services for Healthcare Providers R. Jeffrey Hedges, RJ Hedges & Associates   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene and special co-host J. Diane Robinson Episode 881 R. Jeffrey Hedges R. Jeffrey Hedges, CDME, ABI, is President and CEO of R. J. Hedges & Associates of New Florence, PA. After serving in the United States Air Force for 27 years, Jeff transitioned into the private sector, initially developing software to help independent pharmacies understand and become compliant with HIPAA. In 2006, Jeff founded R.J. Hedges & Associates to support healthcare providers with compliance services and software solutions. R.J. Hedges & Associates offers comprehensive healthcare compliance consulting services for independent pharmacies, home health care facilities, medical supply companies, physicians and other small practices throughout the United States. They support clients' needs in an ever-changing regulatory environment by providing complete, customized programs ready for implementation. These programs include policies and procedures, customized forms, checklists, compliance training and access to a knowledgeable staff.   Currently working with over 500 facilities throughout the United States, R.J. Hedges & Associates' compliance programs include: Compounding; DMEPOS; Fraud, Waste & Abuse Prevention; Hazardous Drugs; Human Resource Management; Immunizations; Medication Safety; Pharmacy and other state and federal compliance programs.   Jeff is a sought-after speaker at numerous seminars and national conferences who educates his audiences on healthcare compliance, especially as it relates to the pharmacy and durable medical equipment (DME) communities. Jeff is currently serving with the National Council of Prescription Drug Plans (NCPDP) and the National Supplier Clearinghouse Advisory Council. He is the co-author of the National Community Pharmacists Association's HIPAA Security Handbook and has written many articles on HIPAA Compliance, Medicare Accreditation and other federal compliance topics. His podcasts on the Pharmacy Compliance Guide™ hosted on the Pharmacy Podcast Network range from Hazardous Drugs to Diabetic Shoes to Acquisitions and Mergers.   Jeff served on the Board of Directors for the Board of Certification/Accreditation Intl (BOC) from 2010 through 2017 holding key positions of Vice Chair, Secretary and Member-At Large. In 2015, O&P News named Jeff one of the Top 175 Innovators in Orthotics and Prosthetics. In 2014 and 2016, the Better Business Bureau awarded R. J. Hedges & Associates second place in the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.   In 2017, R.J. Hedges was named Western Pennsylvania's Torch Award Winner for Marketplace Ethics. Professional credentials include Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) with the American Business Brokers Association (ABBA) and BOC Certified Durable Medical Equipment (CDME) Specialist.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with R. Jeffrey Hedges about supporting healthcare providers with compliance services. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How word of mouth marketing is a great way to get new clients. - Why it's most important to be available to your clients when they need you. - How there are many benefits to working for RJ Hedges and Associates. - Why it's good business to provide your employees with a robust 401k matching program. - How the business owners job is to protect their employees and their business.   Connect with Jeffrey: Guest Contact Info Twitter @RJHedges Facebook facebook.com/RJHedges LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/rj-hedges-associates Links Mentioned: rjhedges.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery, murder, and mayhem. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thriller genre.Today's featured release is Hero Haters by Ken MacQueen The Hero Haters was released in 2022 from The Wild Rose Press and is available from AMAZON and other book retailers. About Ken MacQueenBefore turning to fiction, Ken MacQueen spent 15 years as Vancouver bureau chief for Maclean's, Canada's newsmagazine, winning multiple National Magazine Awards and nominations. He traveled the world writing features and breaking news for the magazine, and previously for two national news agencies. Naturally, he had to make Jake Ockham, his hero, a reporter, albeit a reluctant one. MacQueen also covered nine Olympic Games and drew Jake's athletic prowess from tracking elite rowers in training and on podiums in Athens, Beijing and London. He and his wife divide their time between Vancouver, and British Columbia's Sunshine Coast.TG Wolff ReviewHero Haters is a thriller. There's a little bit of hero in all of us, but for some of us, our hero has risen to the test. Stopping a shooter in a school. Pulling a man out of a burning car. Rescuing a child from a well. In Ken MacQueen's world, ordinary people putting others' lives ahead of their own are honored with an award for exceptional heroism with the Sedgewick Sacrifice Medal. Quietly, one by one, the recipients are disappearing, recipients vetted by one man: Jake Ockham. As the storm of hatred and disillusion swirls, Jake is again called to the most sublime act of setting others before himself.Bottom line: Hero Haters is for you if you like high tension thrillers driven by twisted logic and determined heroes.Strengths of the story: Hero Haters masterfully stimulates the readers feelings of urgency, angst, and “oh, shit, no.” This is one book where once you start, either you won't put it down or you'll put it down fast because you can't take the intensity. The characters, good and bad, are well developed and feel like real people. The story line is truly well thought out. Ken MacQueen had to do a lot of plotting about what happened to these characters years before the story starts in order for it to be this flawless. The story moves distinctly between Washington State and Western Pennsylvania, making it easy to follow what is happening in the two locations.Where the story fell short of ideal: This one doesn't, which is unusual for me with thrillers. Usually I get to the end, look back at the story and find all kinds of contrived scenarios, plot holes, and inconsistencies between character motives and actions. That is not the case with Hero Haters. If I have to pick something as weak, I will say I had some trouble keeping the timeline straight at the start of the book. I didn't realize this until I was about ⅔ way through and while surprising me, didn't detract from the story.

We know that some traditional Methodists will either be forced to or choose to remain in the UMC after 2023 for many different reasons. The biblical paradigm of the faithful remnant is a model for those who will stay. Rev. Brian Felker Jones from Indiana and Rev. Bob Zilhaver from Western Pennsylvania joined us to discuss why they plan to remain as evangelical pastors in the changing environment and culture in the United Methodist Church.  Email questions and comments to wcapathways@gmail.com. Follow Holy Conversations on Twitter @WCAPod.

On this episode we cover everything Predator Hunting! We had the pleasure of chatting with Zach Eisler out of Western Pennsylvania to pick his brain about predator hunting and how he got into it! Topics: - The basic you need to get into predator hunting - Tips to gain access to private farms  - Thermals Vs. Night Vison  - Zach's set up & of course you'll hear some good stories! MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/ News: -Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Dangerous Fish in the Country | Outdoor Life (outdoorlife.com) -Smallmouth bass are an under-ice treasure - Outdoor News (outdoornews.com) -Old tricks still work on the ice - Outdoor News (outdoornews.com) Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories   #Keepthetradition

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To receive future pods as soon as they're live and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription.WhoBrett Cook, Vice President and General Manager of Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain, PennsylvaniaRecorded onJanuary 30, 2023About Seven SpringsOwned by: Vail ResortsPass affiliations: Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Northeast Value Epic Pass, Northeast Midweek Epic PassLocated in: Seven Springs, PennsylvaniaYear opened: 1932Closest neighboring ski areas: Hidden Valley (17 minutes), Laurel Mountain (45 minutes), Nemacolin (46 minutes), Boyce Park (1 hour), Wisp (1 hour), Blue Knob (1 hour, 30 minutes)Base elevation: 2,240 feetSummit elevation: 2,994 feetVertical drop: 754 feetSkiable Acres: 285Average annual snowfall: 135 inchesTrail count: 48 (5 expert, 6 advanced, 15 intermediate, 16 beginner, 6 terrain parks)Lift count: 14­­ (2 six-packs, 4 fixed-grip quads, 4 triples, 3 carpets, 1 ropetow)About Hidden ValleyOwned by: Vail ResortsPass affiliations: Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Northeast Value Epic Pass, Northeast Midweek Epic PassLocated in: Hidden Valley, PennsylvaniaYear opened: 1955Closest neighboring ski areas: Seven Springs (17 minutes), Laurel Mountain (34 minutes), Mystic Mountain (50 minutes), Boyce Park (54 minutes),Wisp (1 hour), Blue Knob (1 hour 19 minutes)Base elevation: 2,405 feetSummit elevation: 2,875 feetVertical drop: 470 feetSkiable Acres: 110Average annual snowfall: 140 inchesTrail count: 32 (9 advanced, 13 intermediate, 8 beginner, 2 terrain parks)Lift count: 8 (2 fixed-grip quads, 2 triples, 2 carpets, 2 handle tows)About Laurel MountainOwned by: Vail ResortsPass affiliations: Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Northeast Value Epic Pass, Northeast Midweek Epic PassLocated in: Boswell, PennsylvaniaYear opened: 1939Closest neighboring ski areas: Hidden Valley (34 minutes), Seven Springs (45 minutes), Boyce Park (1 hour), Blue Knob (1 hour), Mystic Mountain (1 hour, 15 minutes), Wisp (1 hour, 15 minutes)Base elevation: 2,005 feetSummit elevation: 2,766 feetVertical drop: 761 feetSkiable Acres: 70Average annual snowfall: 41 inchesTrail count: 20 (2 expert, 2 advanced, 6 intermediate, 10 beginner)Lift count: 2­­ (1 fixed-grip quad, 1 handle tow)Below the paid subscriber jump: a summary of our podcast conversation, a look at abandoned Hidden Valley expansions, historic Laurel Mountain lift configurations, and much more.Beginning with podcast 116, the full podcast articles are no longer available on the free content tier. Why? They take between 10 and 20 hours to research and write, and readers have demonstrated that they are willing to pay for content. My current focus with The Storm is to create value for anyone who invests their money into the product. Here are examples of a few past podcast articles, if you would like to see the format: Vail Mountain, Mt. Spokane, Snowbasin, Mount Bohemia, Brundage. To anyone who is supporting The Storm: thank you very much. You have guaranteed that this is a sustainable enterprise for the indefinite future.Why I interviewed himI've said this before, but it's worth repeating. Most Vail ski areas fall into one of two categories: the kind skiers will fly around the world for, and the kind skiers won't drive more than 15 minutes for. Whistler, Park City, Heavenly fall into the first category. Mt. Brighton, Alpine Valley, Paoli Peaks into the latter. I exaggerate a bit on the margins, but when I drive from New York City to Liberty Mountain, I know this is not a well-trod path.Seven Springs, like Hunter or Attitash, occupies a slightly different category in the Vail empire. It is both a regional destination and a high-volume big-mountain feeder. Skiers will make a weekend of these places, from Pittsburgh or New York City or Boston, then they will use the pass to vacation in Colorado. It's a better sort of skiing than your suburban knolls, more sprawling and interesting, more repeatable for someone who doesn't know what a Corky Flipdoodle 560 is.“Brah that sounds sick!”Thanks Park Brah. I appreciate you. But you know I just made that up, right?“Brah have you seen my shoulder-mounted Boombox 5000 backpack speaker? I left it right here beside my weed vitamins.”Sorry Brah. I have not.Anyway, I happen to believe that these sorts of in-the-middle resorts are the next great frontier of ski area consolidation. All the big mountains have either folded under the Big Four umbrella or have gained so much megapass negotiating power that the incentive to sell has rapidly evaporated. The city-adjacent bumps such as Boston Mills were a novel and highly effective strategy for roping cityfolk into Epic Passes, but as pure ski areas, those places just are not and never will be terribly compelling experiences. But the middle is huge and mostly untapped, and these are some of the best ski areas in America, mountains that are large enough to give you a different experience each time but contained enough that you don't feel as though you've just wandered into an alternate dimension. There's enough good terrain to inspire loyalty and repeat visits, but it's not so good that passholders don't dream of the hills beyond.Examples: Timberline, West Virginia; Big Powderhorn, Michigan; Berkshire East and Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts; Plattekill, New York; Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania; Mt. Spokane, Washington; Bear Valley, California; Cascade or Whitecap, Wisconsin; Magic Mountain, Vermont; or Black Mountain, New Hampshire. There are dozens more. Vail's Midwestern portfolio is expansive but bland, day-ski bumps but no weekend-type spots on the level of Crystal Mountain, Michigan or Lutsen, Minnesota.If you want to understand the efficacy of this strategy, the Indy Pass was built on it. Ninety percent of its roster is the sorts of mountains I'm referring to above. Jay Peak and Powder Mountain sell passes, but dang it Bluewood and Shanty Creek are kind of nice now that the pass nudged me toward them. Once Vail and Alterra realize how crucial these middle mountains are to filling in the pass blanks, expect them to start competing for the space. Seven Springs, I believe, is a test case in how impactful a regional destination can be both in pulling skiers in and pushing them out across the world. Once this thing gels, look the hell out.What we talked aboutThe not-so-great Western Pennsylvania winter so far; discovering skiing as an adult; from liftie to running the largest ski resort in Pennsylvania; the life and death of Snow Time Resorts; joining the Peak Pass; two ownership transitions in less than a year, followed by Covid; PA ski culture; why the state matters to Vail; helping a Colorado ski company understand the existential urgency of snowmaking in the East; why Vail doubled down on PA with the Seven Springs purchase when they already owned five ski areas in the state; breaking down the difference between the Roundtop-Liberty-Whitetail trio and the Seven-Springs-Hidden-Valley-Laurel trio; the cruise ship in the mountains; rugged and beautiful Western PA; dissecting the amazing outsized snowfall totals in Western Pennsylvania; Vail Resorts' habit of promoting from within; how Vail's $20-an-hour minimum wage hit in Pennsylvania; the legacy of the Nutting family, the immediate past owners of the three ski areas; the legendary Herman Dupree, founder of Seven Springs and HKD snowguns; Seven Springs amazing sprawling snowmaking system, complete with 49(!) ponds; why the system isn't automated and whether it ever will be; how planting more trees could change the way Seven Springs skis; connecting the ski area's far-flung beginner terrain; where we could see additional glades at Seven Springs; rethinking the lift fleet; the importance of redundant lifts; do we still need Tyrol?; why Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel share a single general manager; thinking of lifts long-term at Hidden Valley; Hidden Valley's abandoned expansion plans and whether they could ever be revived; the long and troubled history of state-owned Laurel Mountain; keeping the character at this funky little upside-down boomer; “We love what Laurel Mountain is and we're going to continue to own that”; building out Laurel's snowmaking system; expansion potential at Laurel; “Laurel is a hidden gem and we don't want it to be hidden anymore”; Laurel's hidden handletow; evolving Laurel's lift fleet; managing a state-owned ski area; Seven Springs' new trailmap; the Epic Pass arrives; and this season's lift-ticket limits.        Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewWhen Vail bought Peak Resorts in 2019, they suddenly owned nearly a quarter of Pennsylvania's ski areas: Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Whitetail, Roundtop, and Liberty. That's a lot of Eagles jerseys. And enough, I thought, that we wouldn't see VR snooping around for more PA treasures to add to their toybox.Then, to my surprise, the company bought Seven Springs – which they clearly wanted – along with Hidden Valley and Laurel, which they probably didn't, in late 2021. Really what they bought was Pittsburgh, metropolitan population 2.3 million, and their large professional class of potentially globe-trotting skiers. All these folks needed was an excuse to buy an Epic Pass. Vail gave them one.So now what? Vail knows what to do with a large, regionally dominant ski area like Seven Springs. It's basically Pennsylvania's version of Stowe or Park City or Heavenly. It was pretty good when you bought it, now you just have to not ruin it and remind everyone that they can now ski Whistler on their season pass. Hidden Valley, with its hundreds of on-mountain homeowners, suburban-demographic profile, and family orientation more or less fit Vail's portfolio too.But what to do with Laurel? Multiple locals assured me that Vail would close it. Vail doesn't do that – close ski areas – but they also don't buy 761-vertical-foot bumps at the ass-end of nowhere with almost zero built-in customer base and the snowmaking firepower of a North Pole souvenir snowglobe. They got it because it came with Seven Springs, like your really great spouse who came with a dad who thinks lawnmowers are an FBI conspiracy. I know what I think Vail should do with Laurel – dump money into the joint to aggressively route crowds away from the larger ski areas – but I didn't know whether they would, or had even considered it.Vail's had 14 months now to think this over. What are these mountains? How do they fit? What are we going to do with them? I got some answers.Questions I wish I'd askedYou know, it's weird that Vail has two Hidden Valleys. Boyne, just last year, changed the name of its “Boyne Highlands” resort to “The Highlands,” partly because, one company executive told me, skiers would occasionally show up to the wrong resort with a condo reservation. I imagine that's why Earl Holding ultimately backed off on renaming Snowbasin to “Sun Valley, Utah,” as he reportedly considered doing in the leadup to the 2002 Olympics – if you give people an easy way to confuse themselves, they will generally take you up on it.I realize this is not really the same thing. Boyne Mountain and The Highlands are 40 minutes apart. Vail's two Hidden Valleys are 10-and-a-half hours from each other by car. Still. I wanted to ask Cook if this weird fact had any hilarious unintended consequences (I desperately wish Holding would have renamed Snowbasin). Perhaps confusion in the Epic Mix app? Or someone purchasing lift tickets for the incorrect resort? An adult lift ticket at Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania for tomorrow is $75 online and $80 in person, but just $59 online/$65 in person for Hidden Valley, Missouri. Surely someone has confused the two?So, which one should we rename? And what should we call it? Vail has been trying to win points lately with lift names that honor local landmarks – they named their five new lifts at Jack Frost-Big Boulder “Paradise,” “Tobyhanna,” “Pocono,” “Harmony,” and “Blue Heron” (formerly E1 Lift, E2 Lift, B Lift, C Lift, E Lift, F Lift, Merry Widow I, Merry Widow II, and Edelweiss). So how about renaming Hidden Valley PA to something like “Allegheny Forest?” Or call Hidden Valley, Missouri “Mississippi Mountain?” Yes, both of those names are terrible, but so is having two Hidden Valleys in the same company.What I got wrong* I guessed in the podcast that Pennsylvania was the “fifth- or sixth-largest U.S. state by population.” It is number five, with an approximate population of 13 million, behind New York (19.6M), Florida (22.2M), Texas (30M), and California (39M).* I guessed that the base of Keystone is “nine or 10,000 feet.” The River Run base area sits at 9,280 feet.* I mispronounced the last name of Seven Springs founder Herman Dupre as “Doo-Pree.” It is pronounced “Doo-Prey.”* I said there were “lots” of thousand-vertical-foot ski areas in Pennsylvania. There are, in fact, just four: Blue Mountain (1,140 feet), Blue Knob (1,073 feet), Elk (1,000 feet), and Montage (1,000 feet).Why you should ski Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and LaurelIt's rugged country out there. Not what you're thinking. More Appalachian crag than Poconos scratch. Abrupt and soaring. Beautiful. And snowy. In a state where 23 of 28 ski areas average fewer than 50 inches of snow per season, Seven Springs and Laurel bring in 135-plus apiece.Elevation explains it. A 2,000-plus-foot base is big-time in the East. Killington sits at 1,165 feet. Sugarloaf at 1,417. Stowe at 1,559. All three ski areas sit along the crest of 70-mile-long Laurel Ridge, a storm door on the western edge of the Allegheny Front that rakes southeast-bound moisture from the sky as it trains out of Lake Erie.When the snow doesn't come, they make it. Now that Big Boulder has given up, Seven Springs is typically the first ski area in the state to open. It fights with Camelback for last-to-close. Twelve hundred snowguns and 49 snowmaking ponds help.Seven Springs doesn't have the state's best pure ski terrain – look to Elk Mountain or, on the rare occasions it's fully open, Blue Knob for that – but it's Pennsylvania's largest, most complete, and, perhaps, most consistent operation. It is, in fact, the biggest ski area in the Mid-Atlantic, a ripping and unpretentious ski region where you know you'll get turns no matter how atrocious the weather gets.Hidden Valley is something different. Cozy. Easy. Built for families on parade. Laurel is something different too. Steep and fierce, a one-lift wonder dug out of the graveyard by an owner with more passion, it seems, than foresight. Laurel needs snowmaking. Top to bottom and on every trail. The hill makes no sense in 2023 without it. Vail won't abandon the place outright, but if they don't knock $10 million in snowmaking into the dirt, they'll be abandoning it in principle.Podcast NotesThe trailmap rabbit hole – Hidden ValleyWe discussed the proposed-but-never-implemented expansion at Hidden Valley, which would have sat skier's right of the Avalanche pod. Here it is on the 2010 trailmap:The 2002 version actually showed three potential lifts serving this pod:Unfortunately, this expansion is unlikely. Cook explains why in the pod.The trailmap rabbit hole – LaurelLaurel, which currently has just one quad and a handletow, has carried a number of lift configurations over the decades. This circa 1981 trailmap shows a double chair where the quad now sits, and a series of surface lifts climbing the Broadway side of the hill, and another set of them bunched at the summit:The 2002 version shows a second chairlift – which I believe was a quad – looker's right, and surface lifts up top to serve beginners, tubers, and the terrain park:Related: here's a pretty good history of all three ski areas, from 2014.The Pennsylvania ski inventory rabbitholePennsylvania skiing is hard to get. No one seems to know how many ski areas the state has. The NSAA says there are 26. Cook referenced 24 on the podcast. The 17 that Wikipedia inventories include Alpine Mountain, which has been shuttered for years. Ski Central (22), Visit PA (21), and Ski Resort Info (25) all list different numbers. My count is 28. Most lists neglect to include the six private ski areas that are owned by homeowners' associations or reserved for resort guests. Cook and I also discussed which ski area owned the state's highest elevation (it's Blue Knob), so I included base and summit elevations as well:The why-is-Vail-allowed-to-own-80-percent-of-Ohio's-public-ski-areas? rabbitholeCook said he wasn't sure how many ski areas there are in Ohio. There are six. One is a private club. Snow Trails is family-owned. Vail owns the other four. I think this shouldn't be allowed, especially after how poorly Vail managed them last season, and especially how badly Snow Trails stomped them from an operations point of view. But here we are:The steepest-trail rabbitholeWe discuss Laurel's Wildcat trail, which the ski area bills as the steepest in the state. I generally avoid echoing these sorts of claims, which are hard to prove and not super relevant to the actual ski experience. You'll rarely see skiers lapping runs like Rumor at Gore or White Lightning at Montage, mostly because they frankly just aren't that much fun, exercises in ice-rink survival skiing for the Brobot armies. But if you want the best primer I've seen on this subject, along with an inventory of some very steep U.S. ski trails, read this one on Skibum.net. The article doesn't mention Laurel's Wildcat trail, but the ski area was closed sporadically and this site's heyday was about a decade ago, so it may have been left out as a matter of circumstance.The “back in my day” rabbitholeI referenced an old “punchcard program” at Roundtop during our conversation. I was referring to the Night Club Program offered by former-former owner Snow Time Resorts at Roundtop, Liberty, and Whitetail. When Snow Time sold the ski area in 2018 to Peak Resorts, the buyer promptly dropped the evening programs. When Vail purchased the resort in 2019, it briefly re-instated some version of them (I think), but I don't believe they survived the Covid winter (2020-21). This 5,000-word March 2019 article (written four months before Vail purchased the resorts) from DC Ski distills the rage around this abrupt pass policy change. Four years later, I still get emails about this, and not infrequently. I'm kind of surprised Vail hasn't offered some kind of Pennsylvania-specific pass, since they have more ski areas in that state (eight) than they have in any other, including Colorado (five). After all, the company sells an Ohio-specific pass that started at just $299 last season. Why not a PA-specific version for, say, $399, for people who want to ski always and only at Roundtop or Liberty or Big Boulder? Or a nights-only pass?I suppose Vail could do this, and I suspect they won't. The Northeast Value Pass – good for mostly unlimited access at all of the company's ski areas from Michigan on east – sold for $514 last spring. A midweek version ran $385. A seven-day Epic Day Pass good at all the Pennsylvania ski areas was just $260 for adults and $132 for kids aged 5 to 12. I understand that there is a particular demographic of skiers who will never ski north of Harrisburg and will never stop blowing up message boards with their disappointment and rage over this. The line between a sympathetic character and a tedious one is thin, however, and eventually we're all better off focusing our energies on the things we can control.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 9/100 in 2023, and number 395 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer (unless you sound insane, or, more likely, I just get busy). You can also email skiing@substack.com. 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It's Groundhog Day, and once again, the eyes of the nation have turned to a small town in Western Pennsylvania. Every February 2nd, the only story anyone can talk about is whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his own shadow. If he does: six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't: spring is on its way.This year, in a cruel twist of fate reminiscent of the 1993 movie Groundhog Day, two Planet Money hosts have found themselves facing a curse. They'll be trapped in this never-ending groundhog news cycle until they can find a new February 2nd story to tell...something that has nothing to do with one furry prognosticator... something that changed the economy forever.So rise and shine campers, and don't forget your booties as we journey through a series of Groundhog Days past to try to find a historical scoop.This show was produced by Dave Blanchard and edited by Sally Helm. It was engineered by Robert Rodriguez and Gilly Moon and fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Planet Money's acting executive producer is Jess Jiang.Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

HealthLeaders editor Jay Asser sits down with Dr. Bruce Meyer, Highmark Health executive vice president and market president for Western Pennsylvania, about his new role that bridges the payer side of Highmark Health and the provider side of subsidiary Allegheny Health Network. Meyer offers his unique perspective on the financial challenges facing insurers and hospitals, as well as strategies to thrive in the current economic state.

On today's episode of The Confluence: The region is experiencing a shift in power dynamics as new leaders are elected and voters will soon weigh in on who should become the next Allegheny County executive; the local Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count tallied 20,000 crows over Duquesne University; and a report on conventional drillers finds many aren't following state regulations to protect public health and the environment.Today's guests include: Charlie Wolfson, local government reporter with PublicSource; and Brian Shema, operations director for the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.

I had the please to sit down for a 2nd time with Dr. Jeffrey Neal & talk about his book 'What A Long Strange It's Been. This is a must listen episode. It is motivating, inspiring, encouraging & moving. Based on a life in education, What a Long Strange It's Been details the joys, struggles, and heartbreak of navigating years as a dedicated educator. It also examines the shooting death of a beloved teacher at the hands of a fourteen-year-old student, its aftermath, and the school community's recovery. As shootings, particularly, at schools show no signs of stopping, there is a lesson to be learned. Ultimately, the author hopes readers enjoy this celebration of education as well as gain some insight into the recovery from PTSD. About the Author Dr. Neal is a lifetime educator with five degrees, four of which are in education. He divides his time between South Florida and Western Pennsylvania enjoying family and friends. His pastimes include: traveling, cooking, reading, and swimming at Lake Worth Beach. Also, he can be found chasing a white ball around a golf course in a quest to find his swing. Currently, he is working on a fictional novel set in South America. PODCAST ‘Outstanding Life' HOST The Motivational Cowboy - Johnny D. (John Dmytryszyn) WEBSITE https://www.MotivationalCowboy.com/podcast/ SOUNDCLOUD PODCAST https://soundcloud.com/outstandinglifepodcast iTUNES APPLE PODCAST https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/outstanding-life-with-the-motivational-cowboy/id1410576520?mt=2 SPOTIFY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4OFNmM9Rv9jNA0gQMPv8XU STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=389557&refid=stpr YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tttQkLT7SfE&list=PL1Jmeb31MqLiNLxcnufzmCCca3HGH20Rj&index=2&t=0s SUPPORT with PAYPAL https://www.paypal.me/motivationalcowboy LISTEN for FREE to ‘Outstanding Life' PODCAST with Johnny D. the Motivational Cowboy on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, YouTube & other major platforms and stations. Now with Over 1 Million Listeners! Motivational Speaker, John Dmytryszyn (Johnny D) has developed a strong brand as “The Motivational Cowboy”. He impacts audiences across the country with his message of “Living the Outstanding Life”, helping to change lives by reshaping thoughts about Image, Attitude, Focus and Consistency. His podcast is the latest in a long list of platforms that allows him to reach people. Among his most notable accomplishments is a 2nd Grammy consideration for his recently released spoken word CD “Time to Stand Out!”. https://www.MotivationalCowboy.com

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Western Pennsylvania resident Pye Pajewski is a hesitant writer serving the public as a library staffer. Pye is thriving after two breast cancer diagnoses at ages 37 and 59. In this episode Pye reads her poem “Ink” from Wildfire Magazine's 2022 “Body” issue. Her poem shares scenes throughout her life told through ink on skin and paper. April and Pye will discuss the experience of necessary medical tattoos and voluntary illustrative tattoos, Pye's perspective of being diagnosed with cancer young and again two decades later in life, and the difference of support received within the breast cancer community versus support from outside the cancer community. April and Pye will also discuss how it feels to write both anonymously and with your actual name.More about Pye: https://www.blogforthegirls.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/blog.forthegirls/Get the free Wildfire email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orgLearn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshopsShop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shopSend your voice recording testimonial to editor@wildfirecommunity.org*Free* The Burn Writing Companion: Guided Prompt Journal (Vol. 1): https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/the-burnBuy the Wildfire book “Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today's Young Breast Cancer Community”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860More about the Wildfire Body & Mind Luxurious Healing Arts Retreat Series: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops/next-chapter-writing-retreat

As a child, Margaret, then called Peggie, walked alone through the hills of Western Pennsylvania imagining tales of wild adventures in mysterious lands. It was there, amidst the fields of corn, waves of wheat, and thickets of the woods, that the seeds of her life as a writer were sown. Following a lifetime of service to others not only as a mother and wife but as a church musician and piano teacher to hundreds of students, Margaret retrieved the volumes of writings she had kept to herself and claimed her true passion—storytelling.In what she terms “the last trimester of my life,” she lives by the motto, If not now, when? In the past decade, she has earned a B.A. in English from Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. The stories she pens span the genres of mysteries, historical fiction, and what she has coined, “historical horror,” macabre tales imagined in the lives of figures from the past. Her work has appeared in Sans Merci Literary Magazine, and Boshemia. Running from Her Feet is her debut novel.Margaret lives in a log cabin in the heart of heaven, the Appalachian Mountains, with her husband, Rick, and their dog-child, Heidi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we have a glass of Old Overholt 114 Rye!  This is the start of our series on Budget Rye's, and for bang for buck, this is one of the best! We talk about the craft Beverage scene, How companies got around prohibition laws, And bottle labels.  All that and more on today's episode of Whiskey Chasers! 25:30- flavorOur Website is www.whiskeychaserspod.com, check us out! Thanks, and enjoy the show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WhiskeychaserspodIntro: Old Overholt is one of those bottles that people look at and wonder if it is actually good. All 3 of their bottles are under $40 and range from $24-$35 for the bottle.The labeling looks old and outdated, but it has history behind it.Body:Said to be America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey, it was founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1810.Old Overholt is a rye whiskey distilled by A. Overholt & Co., currently a subsidiary of Beam Suntory, which is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan. It is currently distilled at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, KYHenry Oberholzer (Anglicized to “Overholt”), a German Mennonite farmer, moved to West Overton, Pennsylvania, on the banks of Jacobs Creek in Western Pennsylvania in 1800.  His family came from the area of Germany which specialized in distilling “korn”, or rye whiskey, and Henry took up the tradition.In 1810, Henry's son took over the management of the distillery and made it into a business. By the 1820s, the distillery was putting out 12 to 15 gallons of rye whiskey per day. By 1859, Overholt incorporated his business as “A. Overholt & Co.” He operated out of a new distillery building that was six stories high, 100 feet long, and which could produce 860 gallons per day.Old Overholt was one of six distilleries allowed to continue issuing bottled-in-bond, government stamped, pints with a dosage cup atop the cap and doctor's prescription attached to the back.Beam bought out the old overholt in 1986, when they made the purchase of Dekuyper Peachtree Schnapps. This was during a time when brown liquor was frowned upon and clear liquors were in. Ending;Mooch or buy? Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/WhiskeychaserspodFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

Ryan speaks with authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their new book When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, how hard Mr. Rogers worked to be who he was, how we can strive to “make goodness attractive”, and more.Gregg Behr is a father, writer, children's advocate, author, and Executive Director of the Grable Foundation. For more than a decade, he has helped to lead Remake Learning – a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007 – to international renown. His work has been applauded by President Obama, the Center for Digital Education, the Tribeca Disruptor Awards, and his hometown, Allegheny County. You can learn more at www.greggbehr.com.Ryan Rydzewski is a teacher, writer, speaker, and member of the Grable Foundation. He writes books, feature stories, speeches, blog posts, and creative pieces that have appeared in Pittsburgh Magazine, Hippocampus, and elsewhere. His clients include Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, NEXTpittsburgh, Kidsburgh, and ASSET STEM Education. You can learn more at www.ryanrydzewski.com.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Jenn & Phil Tomkins (Homestead Jenn & Phil) are the creators of "Rent The Chicken", an affiliate business that is helping farmers across the U.S. and Canada to create extra revenue and support their farming lifestyle.  They are also helping prospective entrepreneurs to get experience running their own businesses and gain the courage to really go out on their own. Phil & Jenn are based in Western Pennsylvania, but they have affiliates spread far and wide.  They are also growing knowledge about agriculture by creating an easy way for non-farmers to get exposure to raising their own chickens and collecting their own eggs.  Jenn & Phil first appeared on the Off-Farm Income Podcast in 2015 on episode #30, and today they are back to update us on the growth of their business and how they have sustained their transition to being full-time entrepreneurs.    

This week: the AFF Crew relives the big victory over UMass, runs through the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly to tell you what worked and what might still need a little work heading into Army-Navy, and what we got right with last week's Fact or Fiction. Then we've got an interview with former Army Football player and AFF sponsor Craig Achtzehn, VP of residential lending at Draper & Kramer in Chicago. Craig talks about playing football in Western Pennsylvania, his years at West Point, and his life in Chicago. We even picked his brain for tips on the mortgage market. Lastly, we talk Iron Soldiers vs. Space Cadets. What on Earth was Navy thinking this time? It's like a UCF-inspired take on Ole Miss's road jerseys. Somebody make it make sense... please?! Go Army! Beat Navy!!!

The HOBI Gang is missing a few members this week so that means special guests, Sean of Pittsburgh Nerd and Star Wars expert Bryan Auer, join the show this week to talk all things Thanksgiving, why Eastern Pennsylvania hates Western Pennsylvania, living next to cows and buffalo, and drunk Blake is not fiscally responsible!  Plus the benefits of living next to Buc-ee's, buying beer across state lines, the demise of FTX and we list our Top Five Favorite Holiday Foods! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo. 

Abominable Even Bigfoot deserves legal representation. "Michael A. Clark's work has been published in Galaxy's Edge, Liquid Imagination, Mystery Weekly Magazine, Tales from the Moonlit Path, Cosmic Horror Magazine, AnotherRealm, White Cat Publications, History Through Fiction and Black Hare Press.  His stories have also appeared in the anthologies Colp and Thuggish Itch, Burning Love and Bleeding Hearts, Ab Terra and Beware the Bugs/Word Balloon Books. Clark was born in Los Angeles, grew up in Western Pennsylvania and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He works in industrial automation while spending as much time as he can outdoors. He likes baseball and both dogs and cats and writes short stories and music because that's what he does. "Abominable" first appeared in the 7/16/2020 edition of Tales from the Moonlit Path. ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com ---- About Tall Tale TV ---- My name is Chris Herron, and I narrate audiobooks. In 2015, poor control of my diabetes left me legally blind for the better part of a year. The doctors predicted an 80% chance I would never see again, but I changed the way I was living and through sheer willpower beat the odds. During this time I couldn't read or write. Two things that I had been turning to for comfort since I was a small child. With the sheer amount of stress I was under, this was devastating. My wife took me by the arm, lead me into the local library, and read out titles of audiobooks to me. I chose the audiobook versions of books I had loved such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more. They brought my favorite stories to life in ways I never thought possible and helped me through the darkest time of my life. Once my vision recovered, I maintained a love for audiobooks. I decided I would turn my focus from being a writer to becoming a narrator. I devised Tall Tale TV as a way to help out all the amazing authors in the writing communities I had come to love before my ordeal. I created Tall Tale TV to help aspiring authors by providing them with a promotional audiobook video. A way to showcase their skills with the written word. They say the strongest form of advertisement is word of mouth, so I provide a video to a platform of readers to help get people talking. Help them spread the word. Click the share button and let the world know about this author. ---- legal ---- All images used in this video are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com or https://www.canstockphoto.com/. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

As demand for EVs grows, so too does the role of electric utilities. . From powering the grid to ensuring the reliability of EV charging stations, the electric utility industry plays a pivotal role in accelerating EV adoption. . For more than a century, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) has delivered electricity to more than 600,000 customers in the Pittsburgh region. Currently, there are more than 6,000 EVs in DLC's service territory—and they expect that number to grow to more than 23,000 by the end of 2025. . With this projected growth, DLC is not only providing reliable power, but EV information analysis and incentives like a Community Charging Program and Electric Fleet Advisory Service Program. . We sat down with Sarah Olexsak, Senior Manager, Transportation Electrification, to discuss the role of electric utilities and how DLC is supporting EV adoption in Western Pennsylvania. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Charlie Baer is from Western Pennsylvania, who grew up hunting primarily rifle, but got bitten by the Archery bug at the age of 22 and has been hooked every since. Topics: - Archery Hunting - His set up - The story behind his October 27, 2022 Buck - Public Vs. Private - How he has grown as a hunter by watching The Hunting Public  Along with many more Rabbit holes Partners: -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 5% -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested) 

In Pennsylvania's 17th district, Republican Jeremy Shaffer and Democrat Chris Deluzio are in a tight battle for the redrawn seat that incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb vacated. Some of the issues at hand are rising inflation, the overall economy, abortion and stances on fracking in the state. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Jeremy Shaffer, Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's 17th district, about his reasons for running and the issues he has a focus on. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A phenomenon of unknown origin causes the reanimation of the dead, who now prey on human flesh. Four survivors of the outbreak barricade themselves inside a suburban shopping mall in Western Pennsylvania amid the mass hysteria. Written and directed by George A. Romero. Starring David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger and Gaylen Ross.  Happy Halloween! FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD - Zach1983 & MattCrosby Thank you so much for listening! Please follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Podbean No recommendations!

It's October 6th. In 1794, violent skirmishes are breaking out in Western Pennsylvania as the newly formed country tries to levy a tax on whisky. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how the tax was a test for the new government, and how paranoia and violence against tax collection has a long history in the United States. Sign up for our newsletter! Find out more at thisdaypod.com And don't forget about Oprahdemics, hosted by Kellie, out now from Radiotopia. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another A1-Certified Podcast. KJ describes and discusses the infamous Sierra Sound recordings of Bigfoot from back in 1971. Bill covers an amazing account from a pair of Turkey hunters in Western Pennsylvania that run into Bigfoot. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

7:05am- NEWS- A box of guns was accidentally delivered to Chester High School in Delaware County. 7:10am- On Tuesday, Senate candidate John Fetterman spoke to the United Steelworkers in Western Pennsylvania. It was one of Fetterman's first speeches since suffering a stroke in May—unfortunately, he noticeably struggled communicating during the five-minute address. Will his health problems impact his ability to serve? 7:25am- Researchers at Michigan State University claim they have developed a method of turning discarded windmills into edible gummy bear candy. 7:35am- Conservative candidates endorsed by the 1776 PAC and Governor Ron DeSantis won big in Florida's school board elections on Tuesday. 7:50am- What's on the Cut Sheet: Pelosi's husband pleads guilty to D.U.I., Flashback: Elizabeth Warren laughs at dad who helped his daughter pay back her college loans, a Johns Hopkins economics professor explains why forgiving student loans will make inflation worse, and Mitch McConnell has hilarious none-response to Trump's latest insult.

The Rich Zeoli Show (08/24/22): 6:00am- According to reports, President Joe Biden is expected to cancel $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower. On August 31st the student loan moratorium is set to expire—it had been in place due to the pandemic. 6:05am- NEWS- On Tuesday, seven people were shot between 3:35pm and 4:50pm in Philadelphia, according to NBC10. 6:15am- A University of Pennsylvania study suggests that if President Biden were to cancel $50,000 of debt per student borrower (as is being advocated by Senators like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders), it would cost taxpayers roughly $900 billion. 6:25am- Last summer, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated that the president of the United States does not possess the power to unilaterally forgive student loan debt—insisting it must be an act of Congress. 6:45am- District Attorney Larry Krasner will not comply with a subpoena issued by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the state legislative committee in charge of investigating the merits of his potential impeachment. 7:05am- NEWS- A box of guns was accidentally delivered to Chester High School in Delaware County. 7:10am- On Tuesday, Senate candidate John Fetterman spoke to the United Steelworkers in Western Pennsylvania. It was one of Fetterman's first speeches since suffering a stroke in May—unfortunately, he noticeably struggled communicating during the five-minute address. Will his health problems impact his ability to serve? 7:25am- Researchers at Michigan State University claim they have developed a method of turning discarded windmills into edible gummy bear candy. 7:35am- Conservative candidates endorsed by the 1776 PAC and Governor Ron DeSantis won big in Florida's school board elections on Tuesday. 7:50am- What's on the Cut Sheet: Pelosi's husband pleads guilty to D.U.I., Flashback: Elizabeth Warren laughs at dad who helped his daughter pay back her college loans, a Johns Hopkins economics professor explains why forgiving student loans will make inflation worse, and Mitch McConnell has hilarious none-response to Trump's latest insult. 8:05am- Prominent Democrat economists like Lawrence Summers and Jason Furman are warning the Biden Administration not to cancel student loan debt. Furman stated: “there is nothing wrong with redistribution—if it was from the middle to the bottom. Much of this is redistribution from the middle to the upper-middle.” 8:20am- NEWS- Forbes has released its list of the most valuable NFL franchises—the Philadelphia Eagles ranked as the 10th most valuable football team. 8:35am- Is the Biden Administration's push to suddenly cancel $10,000 of student loan debt per borrower an attempt to appeal to young voters prior to the November 2022 midterm elections? 8:50am- While appearing on Fox News, former IRS lawyer and whistleblower William Henck explained that despite claims from the Biden Administration, the IRS will target middle class households as a result of the agency's expansion. 9:05am- NEWS- Violent crime continues to plague Philadelphia—with the city reaching 352 homicides in 2022. It is now on pace to surpass its 2021 total. 9:10am- Attorney Scott A. Coffina—former Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush—joins the show to discuss his most recent Fox News opinion editorial, “What Prosecutors Must Do to Protect Their Communities.” 9:30am- According to reports, as many as 4,000 Swedish citizens have undergone a procedure to have microchips implanted under their skin. The chips will allow them to access credit cards and start automobiles without having to carry around a wallet or keys. 9:45am- What's on the Cut Sheet- Dr. Anthony Fauci claims he was against government lockdowns and open to the idea that COVID-19 spread via an inadvertent lab leak + Did software engineer John McAfee fake his own death last summer?  

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