On this episode of Be Holistic! Join your hosts Suzanne and Michelle as we discuss holistic medicine, or as Suzanne likes to call it, “complimentary medicine”. Guest host Dr. Elizabeth Beadle joins the discussion to talk about ways to cope with minor and major issues that one may experience, which can often be healed with…
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Hosts of The Parent Trip, Carol Anne and Mary-Margaret bring you the first “Quick Trip” by talking about ways to both make and save money for children of all ages. With a three piggy bank system and other quick, simple tips, your hosts help make parenting money-savvy kids just a little bit easier.
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“The Artist” won some of the biggest Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. But was it any good? Alan and Chris talk about the film, and along the way get into one of their biggest disagreements since the podcast series started. Luckily, they make up afterwards to discuss some movie news,…
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This episode of Education Matters brings a round table discussion featuring your hosts Tracy Hall and Lamar Mitchell with guests Dale Mull, president of Flowers Baking Company in Newton, NC; Carol Moore, science curriculum coordinator of Catawba County schools; and Karen Cale, career and technical education director for Catawba County schools. These panelists engage in a discussion involved the recent Education Matters Extreme STEM Tour that took place in Catawba County during the month of March. The tour provided a five-day period that brought 1400 8th grade students and staff behind the scenes of science, technology, engineering and math focused occupations. The mission of this program was to introduce students to a growing sector of the workforce that will provide them greater opportunities than what the may realize. Join the talk on Education Matters as we discuss the affects programs such as the Education Matters Extreme STEM Tour has on young people and their education.
Running Time: 47 min
The boys are back after a heart breaking loss in the ACC finals, but with big hopes for the NCAA tourney. Find out what your hosts, Wes and Tarheel Danny, predict for each division and the final four. Does NC State deserve a bid? How far will Florida State make it on their ACC high? Why did BYU get put in that bracket? Bleeding Blue also touches on some other notable Tarheel sports … the good news and the bad. You don’t want to miss this special episode of Bleeding Blue as they talk about their favorite time of year. Get your brackets ready… its NCAA tournament time! Let’s go Heels!
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On this month’s episode of New Stuff, your host Lee Yount is joined by guests Dan, Mary-Margaret and Becky to talk about the latest in technology. First, we dive into the Facebook changes that are rolling out; with the addition of the timeline feature to business pages, how will it affect users? We discuss the release of the new iPad and have a brief discussion about the differences between Steven Jobs and Tim Cook- to very different personalities representing an iconic brand. New Stuff also talks about the rise in popularity of Internet-based entertainment that is made available through devices such as the Roku. Learn about our favorite apps, websites and useful New Stuff on this month’s episode… only on The MESH!
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In this episode of Mike is Speaking, Mike invites a panel of teenagers to tackle the issue of popularity. With so much pressure for teens to scrape their way up the totem poll, gaining popularity along the way, the struggles and difficulties of being “popular” are often portrayed in the media but seldom discussed in real-life situations. While everyone compares themselves to other people, how does this behavior affect teens today? What are the consequences of constantly striving to be more popular? Tune in to this month’s episode of Mike Is Speaking to find out how Mike and his panel tackle the infinite cycle of seeking popularity as teenagers.
For more information about Mike is Speaking, or for questions, comments and concerns, visit www.Mikeispseaking.com or become a fan at facebook.com/mikeisspeaking.
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The topic of the month is mystery shopping, known to some as secret shopping. While many perceive mystery shopping as a practice involving retail specific organizations, the idea of mystery shopping has transformed into a practice that allows for many types of industries to take advantage of the service gauging technique. In this episode of Stepping Up Service, join your hosts Alan Jackson and Ed Gagnon as they discuss the practice of mystery shopping and how it can aid in stepping up your service.
For more information about Ed Gagnon and Customer Service Solutions, visit www.cssamerica.com, and for information about Alan Jackson and the Jackson Group, visit www.thejacksongroup.com
Running Time: 54 Minutes
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The cleanliness of a patient’s room and how quiet the room is at night are two items covered in the Hospital CAHPS survey, and as it turns out both are important to the patient’s overall satisfaction level. Alan Jackson, with The Jackson Group, is joined by Janette Jones and Valerie Sipe to discuss the importance of these two items and strategies for helping hospitals improve their scores.
The Jackson Group (www.thejacksongroup.com) is a management consulting and satisfaction survey firm located in North Carolina, serving clients across the country with their employee and customer satisfaction survey needs. The Jackson Group is an approved CAHPS vendor, providing Hospital CAHPS, Home Health CAHPS and Clinician/Group CAHPS survey solutions.
Running time: 33 minutes
The Jackson Group is a management consulting and survey services firm located in North Carolina. The Jackson Group is an approved vendor for both the Hospital CAHPS and the Home Health CAHPS process, and has been helping organizations with patient satisfaction surveys for over 25 years. Learn more about The Jackson Group at
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In this episode of Mike is Speaking, join your host Mike Hall as he once again welcomes a panel of outspoken teenagers as they discuss an issue that most teens face on a daily basis. The topic of the day is peer pressure, and Mike invites his panel to explore the good and the bad side of pressures promoted by friends. Can peer pressure ever be a good thing? How do you resist the temptation of doing things for the sake of fitting in? Through raw discussion and valuable input from teenagers just like you, listen closely as Mike and the teens tackle the tough issue of peer pressure that teenagers face today.
For more information about Mike is Speaking, or for questions, comments and concerns, visit www.Mikeispseaking.com or become a fan at facebook.com/mikeisspeaking.
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