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Chick Chat 2: September 2011

Reality shows, social media etiquette, having an automobile accident involving a famous celebrity, and using mosquito spray as a replacement for mace. All of these topics, and more, are yours for the listening in the latest episode of Chick Chat! Mary Margaret assembles a new roundtable of girls to talk about the latest “guilty pleasures”. You know you want to listen…

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Leadership GPS 3: Leadership and the Written Word

Whether it be a letter or an e-mail, leaders have to be effective in their written communications just as in any other forms of communication. But how important is the written word in the leadership realm, and what should those leaders not as effective in writing do to improve? Alan and Tony Jackson discuss written communications in this month’s episode of Leadership GPS.

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The wait is over. “Chick Chat” #2 is online!

Mary-Margaret assembles another panel to discuss the important issues of the day: reality shows, fashion, and celebrities!  The MESH’s “guilty pleasure” is back for another episode, so go ahead and give it a listen… you know you want to.  Click this link to visit the Chick Chat page and listen to the latest episode!

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“Leadership GPS” Discusses the Written Word

In this month’s episode of Leadership GPS, Alan and Tony Jackson discuss the importance of the “written word” – such as email correspondence, letters, and press releases – when it comes to being a good leader.  Click this link to visit the Leadership GPS page and listen to the latest episode!

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“Midnight in Paris” reviewed on “Footcandle Films”

The latest episode of “Footcandle Films” has been posted, with a detailed review of Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”, some of the latest movie news, and Alan & Chris’ “picks of the week”.  Click this link to visit the “Footcandle Films” page and listen to the latest episode!

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Get to know the Hartmans on “People You Should Know”

In this month’s “People You Should Know”, Hal Row interviews Jeff and Carol Anne Hartman about a new performing arts center, theater, music, and even gets them to sing a song in the studio.  It’s a fun interview, and highlights the creative efforts this couple is involved in.  Click this link to visit the “People…

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Footcandle Films 4: Midnight in Paris

Alan and Chris get together to discuss their latest film society screening, Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”. After an in-depth discussion of that film, they turn their attention to some of the latest movie news with the theme being “directors taking on unexpected projects”. Each gives their “pick of the month” for a film that listeners should check out; Chris goes the documentary route, while Alan sings a little Irish ditty about his pick. Oh, and they through a little challenge out to their friends at “Chick Chat”. Running Time: 52 minutes. Hosts: Alan Jackson and Chris Frye. Original theme music by Chris Tullar.

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People You Should Know: Jeff and Carol Anne Hartman

Hal Row spends some time with Jeff and Carol Anne Hartman, two individuals very involved in the arts, music, and theater community here in the Catawba Valley. Jeff is a musician (www.jshartman.com), Carol Anne is a photographer (www.cahartman.com), they have a band together called Hartman, they both are involved in many local theater productions, and they are creating the Hickory Creative & Performing Arts Center (www.hickoryarts.com). There’s a lot to talk about… and they even have time to play a song for us!

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“Education Matters” discusses Preschool Education

In the latest episode of “Education Matters”, Lamar and Tracy are joined by special guests Kim Salyards, Executive Director for the Catawba County Partnership for Children, and Brice Melton, Development Head for Early Childhood, Health and Physical Education for Catawba Valley Community College.  The group discuss the importance of Preschool Education and the challenges those…

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Education Matters 3: Preschool Education

Tracy and Lamar discuss the importance of Preschool Education and the challenges these programs are facing across the state. Their special guests this month are Kim Salyards, Executive Director for the Catawba County Partnership for Children, and Brice Melton, Development Head for Early Childhood, Health and Physical Education for Catawba Valley Community College.
To visit the web site for the Catawba County Partnership for Children, please visit http://www.catawbakids.com/.
To visit the web site for Catawba Valley Community College, please visit http://www.cvcc.edu/.

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