Welcome to The Ruckus, a Podcast where the filter is off and no topic is shunned! No theme. No rules. Just good ol fashioned discussion. If you are looking for a specific genre you’ve come to the wrong place. I talk about all the things and foul language is almost a certainty. Thx for stopping by and if you want to share this with all the people I’ll be grateful until the next episode ✌🏼-JoRo
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Promoting stewardship of our natural resources and helping Susquehanna County citizens become aware of the interrelationships between human activities and the natural environment. Hosts: Don Hibbard & Devyn Voda
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Nature’s Archive explores and reveals nature in all of its forms through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. You'll be inspired by each guest's unique journey and the amazing nuance of nature, which never ceases to challenge conventional wisdom. Nature's Archive is part of Jumpstart Nature, an organization that seeks to empower everyone to support nature and the environment. Join me on this journey!
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An informational podcast covering all things insect and arthropod, hosted by a master in entomology! Join me every Tuesday to learn something new from notable species to broad topics and lore! You can support the show and get extra episodes here: patreon.com/user?u=46499107 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com
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On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com Email us questions about bugs at BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman. Edited by Derek Conrad. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. ”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International Li ...
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Brain Junk is an off-the-wall, totally unbelievable but true podcast where Amy Barton and Trace Kerr shake up science & history in the hunt for answers to questions you never knew you wanted to know. We bring you the inside scoop on things like: Can goldfish drive? How do whales not drown while eating? Who had the first prosthetic eye? We cannonball off the question high dive every Tuesday -- those of you in the front seats, bring your ponchos. We're out to flood your brain.
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When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.
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A podcast devoted to the proper care and upkeep of tarantulas and other inverts. After keeping a G. porteri for over 16 years, I decided that I wanted to add another tarantula to my collection. Several years later, I now keep over 100 specimens and 90+ different species. It’s safe to say that I am now completely addicted to the hobby. I’m NOT an expert, and I’m currently still learning about keeping these fascinating creatures. In fact, there are so many species, that I suspect that I’ll sti ...
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Each week three best friends sit down with a beer and talk about exotic animals.
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Podcast by San Frandiego
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Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Paul Treadwell highlights the impact that CCE has on the daily lives of New Yorkers through engaging interviews with researchers, educators, and practitioners. These wide-ranging conversations explore agriculture, food systems, nutrition, sustainable energy, youth development and more.
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Podcast by Central Coast Hip-Hop
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Joro Spider lands in Pa, but should we be worried about them?
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The joro spider has been discovered in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in September. The Joro Spider is about four inches long according to Michael Skvarla, Assistant Research Professor of Arthropod Identification at Penn State University. "They're kind of gray and green stripes. The males look. So that's the adult females. The males look a little bit d…
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It's Giant! It Flies! It's Venomous! #FactCheck: The Joro Spider
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The Joro spider is making headlines nationwide and sending chills down those with arachniphobia. But should we be scared? Join us as we discuss the invasive, Joro spider.
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Amy laid the perfect web of "lies"; she lured Trace into an episode about shapeshifting women and then sprang the trap...this episode is about the Joro spider. We talk about the convergence of giant invasive spiders and Japanese mythology. Show Notes: Joro Spider (warning, there are spider photos): https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/million…
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This week we dive into another arthropod from overseas (or not for my Japanese and Hong Kong listeners). Joro spiders are well known in the east, and they've slowly been making their presence known in the U.S. with the expansion of their territories every year. On this episode you can learn all about them and why they shouldn't be feared. Patreon -…
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Upcoming publication on Laurel and Hardy features thousands of artifacts, film history, and more
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Laurel and Hardy were a comedy team that is widely regarded as the greatest in film history. Stan Lauren and Oliver Hardy made more than 100 comedies together between 1921 and 1950. Danny Bacher and Berine Hogye co-authored an upcoming publication, Collecting Laurel and Hardy. Bacher has always been fascinated by old silent film stories. “We would …
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#104: Wasting Away: The Battle to Save Sunflower Sea Stars and Kelp Forests with the Sunflower Star Lab
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Today we’re discussing perhaps the most important 24 armed creature you quite possibly have never heard of before. Each arm has eyes, or more accurately, eyespots on the ends, and they have thousands of tube feet that they closely coordinate to move. It’s a keystone species which used to have populations around 6 billion. And in a matter of a coupl…
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The "Mysterious" T. albopilosus or Curly Hair Tarantula
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The Tliltocatl albopilosus is one of the most established, popular, and widely-kept species in the hobby. However, ask ten different keepers about their experiences with the growth rate, behavior, and temperament of this species, and you're likely to get ten different responses. In this episode, we'll discuss this awesome species and why there seem…
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The Spark Weekly 10/20/2024: Journalist Roundtable and Beyond The Battle Museum.
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On This Week's Edition of The Spark Weekly: Sydney Roach of WPSU in State College, will discuss her story on legislation approved by the PA Senate, providing funding to create “safe exchange zones” for child custody exchanges and online marketplace sales. These zones will have video surveillance and be near a law enforcement office or in a public a…
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Must see exhibits at the State Museum of Pennsylvania
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Fallingwater's listing the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The State Museum of Pennsylvania has an exhibit honoring the place that held so much significance. According to Dr. Curt Miner, the Chief of Interpretation and Senior History Curator for the State Museum of Pennsylvania, says the exhibit…
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Journalist Roundtable: funding for online marketplace sales and safety for off-campus college students
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Sydney Roach at WPSU in State College recently reported on legislation approved by the Pennsylvania Senate to provide funding to create safe exchange zones for child custody and online marketplace sales. She was drawn to report on this story because she does a lot of shopping on Facebook Marketplace. “I just thought it would be something that would…
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Breast surgeon shares the importance of early detection
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According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early and is in the localized stage, the five-year relative survival rate is 99%. Dr. Mai Gandhi is a breast surgeon with UPMC. She agrees its important to get screened as early as possible. “Treatment of breast cancer has come so far, and it's always amaze me every day how mu…
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Retired teacher donates thousands to a Hanover Library after donation cut by Southwestern School Board
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A retired teacher donated $10,000 to the Gutherie Memorial Library after the Southwestern School Board decided to cut the $10,000 donation made to the library. According to Lizzy Baldwin, former director of the Gutherie Memorial Library, it all happened after a decision to remove a book from a classroom library in a middle school. “And so, you know…
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Gettysburg Museum Director shares importance of community support and preservation of history
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Andrew Dalton is the Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society and Beyond the Battle Museum. As a Gettysburg native, Dalton has always been drawn to history. “We have a lot of people who are connected to Gettysburg through family history, whether their ancestors lived here or there are millions of Americans undoubtedly, who had an a…
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Tec Centro Workforce Center Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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October is Hispanic Heritage Month. Carlos Graupera is the CEO of Tec Centro Workforce Center and spent 50 years as the CEO of the Spanish American Civic Association. He joined The Spark to share the importance of highlighting Hispanic Heritage month. “It is appropriate that Latinos and Latinos in Pennsylvania, because that's where we're at, that c…
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How Central Pa. organizations are helping with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and Helene
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The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is working to support states in need impacted by Hurricane Milton and Helene. According to Laura Burke, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Central Pa Chapter, says their work begins before the first drop of rain. “Our work actually began before that first drop of rain. And then with our partn…
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Occasionally, we interview SCCD staff to learn more about the person behind the title. Today is Jason's turn! Join us as we learn more about Jason (and find out just how many tractors he really has 🤣).
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Scientists wanted to know if plants scream and tortured tomatoes to find out the answer. Beckett (Trace's youngest spawn) wanted to know, if plants do scream, can our pets hear it and is this why cats knock plants off shelves? Show Notes: YouTube sound of Plants "screaming": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_AGgoJ3VA Sci News, Plants Emit Ultrason…
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Lafcadio Hearn's Haunting Story, Botan Dōrō: The Peony Lantern (Ep. 158)
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Follow the tragic tale of Hagiwara, a young samurai from Edo in this retelling of Lafcadio Hearn's "The Peony Lantern". [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Bo…
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Former journalist discusses why he left the field in a new book
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Ted Czech spent 25 years as a journalist before he left the industry in 2021. He just published a book, Saving the Beast: A recovering reporter reflects on America’s broken media and how to fix it. Czech got his official start in news in 1996 in Rhode Island. “There's a guy that he was a millionaire, Ernie, and he wanted to start up a newspaper. An…
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My Neighbor Velvet Worm
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We are back from hiatus and you can really tell with this episode. Kelly and Amanda get all the wiggles out with this very wiggly bug. This episode is more explicit than usual with a very unusual critter. Kelly's Field Notes for this episode: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/my-neighbor-velvet-worm Send us questions and suggestions! BugsNeed…
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Tarantula Prices - Why Are These Things So Expensive?
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After some listener comments and spider news, we'll discuss why some tarantulas are so expensive.Par Tom Moran
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The Spark Weekly 10.13.2024: Ageism Awareness Day and Uncharted Lancaster
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Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly: October 9 is commemorated as National Ageism Awareness Day. The National Center to Reframe Aging works to end ageism by advancing equitable and more complete story about aging in America according to the Executive Director, Trish D’Antonio. The PA Council of Aging provides advice to the governor…
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RSV is a common infectious respiratory virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms but can lead to serious illness or even death. Sue Peschin, CEO and President of the Alliance for Aging Research and Dr. Robert Hopkins, Jr., Medical Director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases share information about the virus. Support WITF: https:…
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Journalist Roundtable: Voting and Elections
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Jaxon White of LNP | Lancaster Online, Jordan Wilke, WITF’s Democracy Reporter and Katelin Mentz, Program Manager for the civics education group Project Citizen discuss final report on the Franklin and Marshall College Deliberative Forum on Voting and Elections Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Author Dr. Richard Smith dishes on new book "The World Beneath: The Life and Times of The Unkown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs"
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Asia Tabb interviews author Dr. Richard Smith, who tells us everything we need to know about coral reefs, sea creatures, and his new book "The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs" Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Gettysburg Historic Daniel Lady Farm opens new hiking trail
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A new self-guided walking trail has opened at Gettysburg Historic Daniel Lady Farm. Chris Jones, Lady Farm Facilities Manager, and Lauren Wilmoth, Museum Curator says the trail has been in the works for years. “When the idea was presented to Chris and I, we jumped at it because it gave us the opportunity to really do a lot of deep digging into what…
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Ageism Awareness Day clears up misconceptions when it comes to aging
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October 9 is commemorated as National Ageism Awareness Day. The National Center to Reframe Aging works to end ageism by advancing equitable and more complete story about aging in America according to the Executive Director, Trish D’Antonio. “What's most important here is that we're raising awareness, because one of the things we've learned in our w…
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Visit self-guided scavenger hunts while learning about local history in Lancaster
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Adam Zurn has always had a passion for history. He is the founder of Uncharted Lancaster, a website that offers self-guided scavenger hunts. “I think when you live somewhere your whole life, you kind of take that local history for granted.” The idea for the scavenger hunts came into fruition about six years ago while Zurn was walking his dog. “A fr…
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Pa. students talk their draw to journalism field
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College is a time where students realize their interests in the future careers. Trinity Johnson is a senior at Millersville University. Trinity is studying Media Arts and produces a weekly news show on campus. “I actually started thinking about media arts back in high school. I did a broadcasting class in the high school, which was basically the sa…
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Does sports cause domestic violence spikes? UPMC therapist weighs in
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Psychology Today released a report in 2020 that research suggests that when an NFL team lose, domestic violence increases. Dr. Rafat Omar, clinical psychologist with UPMC says several factors goes into how sports can intensity a domestic violence relationship. “Sporting events can often be high stress s…
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Lancaster Airport Authority makes new additions to the airport
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The Lancaster airport is the third busiest airport in the State of Pennsylvania. Ed Foster is the Executive Director of the Lancaster Authority Airport, says more changes are underway to the airport. “We are ramping up for our launch of the nonstop service with British Airways. This coming Tuesday, we have an exciting time lined up, the flight is w…
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In their own words: UPMC doctors share their stories during Women in Medicine Month
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Women in Medicine Month is celebrated to honor the contributions of women in the medical field. For Dr. Sheela Vivekanandan, she knew she wanted to practice medicine at the age of six years old. “My sister was a brain cancer survivor, is a brain cancer survivor, and she was diagnosed at age nine. So, I was six. So that's what really drove me into m…
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Saving a Valley: How Coyote Valley Inspires Conservation
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Have you ever thought about how or why natural areas, like state or county parks, open space, or wildlife refuges were set aside and saved? Sometimes it seems amazingly unlikely that these places exist. And it’s too easy to assume that there is no land left to set aside. But today we’re telling the story of Coyote Valley, a land adjacent to the hus…
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Feedback on Defensive Tarantulas and the "Heart Attack Pack"!
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First off, we discuss a story about noble false widow spiders preying upon much larger vertebrate prey. Then, it's onto listener feedback on the last episode about my most defensive tarantulas. Finally, this week I received my "Heart Attack Pack" from Fear Not Tarantulas, and I discuss what I received. FIND THE HEART ATTACK PACK HERE!…
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TSW 10/04/2024: Journalists Covering Hurricane Helene and The Valley Jazz Orchestra Releases New Album
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On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly: Our Journalist Roundtable covers the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern US. We’ll be joined by Lilly Knoepp of Blue Ridge Public Radio and Jeffrey Collins of the Associated Press. Also, on the program: The Valley Jazz Orchestra just released a new album “Vicious Fishes” for the first time i…
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Journalist Roundtable: Hurricane Helene
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It’s been over a week since hurricane Helene made landfall near the Florida panhandle. Along with Florida, there’s been extensive damage in Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Georgia. At last count and time of recording at 10 a.m. Friday Oct 4, the death toll has exceeded 200 and is expected to increase. In this journalist roundtable, Lilly Knoepp of Bl…
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Braver Angels: How to prepare for the election
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Our Braver Angels segment for the month of October was about how to prepare for the election no matter who wins. Nita Landis is a registered Independent, Monica Guzmon (Blue), and Chris Hausner (Red) was apart of the discussion today. During the podcast, Monica also discusses her book, "I never Really Thought of it That Way" and speaks about her ex…
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Free period products available in Pennsylvania Schools
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Menstrual products are coming to some Pennsylvania schools thanks to Governor Shapiro’s million-dollar program. Dr. Khalid Mumin Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education says it’s important to create conditions where students can learn without having barriers to the basic needs that may be acquired. “First and foremost, the governor an…
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AI: Uncovering the Black Box
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AI: Unpacking the Black Box is a WITF original production. The first episode ‘The Origins of AI’ premiered on Thursday. John McElligott the host and producer of the series says the purpose of the show was rooted in the future of AI. “I think one of the big things for us is this show might seem like it's about A.I., but it's actually about the futur…
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Local crew out of Lancaster County helps states impacted by Hurricane Helene
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There have been over 100 confirmed deaths in the aftermath of hurricane Helene that caused destruction in parts of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Carolinas. Mennonite Disaster Service responded to the damage in Ashville, North Carolina. Kevin King is the Executive Director of the Mennonite Disaster Service. He expressed what he’s experienced whil…
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Paulus Farm Market offers agritourism for visitors
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Paulus Farm Market was established in 1991 in Central PA by Jim Paulus. What started out as a small business selling potatoes out of a garage, produce at the town’s square farmers market, is now approximately 1,000 acres located on South York Street in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Amy Paulus, Co-owner of the Paulus Farm Market, shares what most vis…
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Anti-aging products social media trend impacting young girls
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A new social media trend has been circulating showing children as young as ten years old using antiaging and skincare products. Dr. Kate Berry, Dermatologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center says it’s concerning. “I think it's a big issue. These social media trends really can create a lot of problems as children are buying thes…
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Valley Jazz Orchestra releases new album nearly 60 years since the previous one
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The Valley Jazz Orchestra just released a new album “Vicious Fishes” for the first time in over 50 years. Co-directors of the album Dr. Jeffrey Lovell and Dr. Justin Morell. Their paths first crossed at the University of Oregon where they both earned their doctorate degrees. They’re now professors at Lebanon Valley College. Students in the “Big Ban…
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Japan's Three Great Ghost Stories (Ep. 157)
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Japan’s Three Great Ghost Stories, featuring vengeful female spirits, have captivated audiences for centuries through various art forms, including ukiyo-e prints and modern horror films. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Ja…
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