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Ahhhh, Spring – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:05:17 +0000

Today we wrap-up our look behind the headlines at what needs to be done around the garden and around the house. Or, just catching-up to the change of temperature and daylight.

Our show today looks at bringing the garden down to size – gardening in straw bales, containers, or by the square yard. Joe Walker,

Ahhhh, Spring – Second Take [Part III] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:00:03 +0000

Even though Spring comes to the Northern Rockies a little bit at a time, now is the time to get busy in the garden and the landscape. For some of us, hints from a garden professional are always welcome

On the Road, France – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:16 +0000

The air transports used to drop airborne soldiers behind Utah Beach in 1944 were the C-47 Skytrains. In this year’s commemorative drops, C-130 Hercules will provide the airlift. Basic and specialized versions of the C-130 perform airlift support, Antarctic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, weather reconnaissance, aerial spray missions, firefighting duties for the U

On the Road, France – Second Take [Part IV] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:54 +0000

Planning an event like the 68th Anniversary of D-Day requires special skills, the kind found in the G-3, or Operations Section of the US Army, Europe. They’re in charge of the multi-national, multi-service exercise to commemorate the start of the invasion of Normandy. The American focus will be at Utah and Omaha Beaches, or the [...]

On theRoad, France – Second Take [Part III] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:00:19 +0000

One of the most important objectives of the 82nd Airborne Division on D-Day was the La Fière bridge. The bridge itself might look like a small objective, but in June 1944 was one of only two locations where the Merderet river could be crossed by armor. German forces had flooded the fields, turning the little road [...]

On the Road, France – Second Take [Part II] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:27 +0000

As the city of William the Conqueror, CAEN has a long and complex history. In the Second World War, it was a key site of the Battle of Normandy. The city has preserved the memory by erecting a memorial for remembrance and peace. Opened in 1988, Le Memorial has achieved an international reputation for it’s [...]

On the Road, France – Second Take [Part I] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:00:38 +0000

This week we go behind the headlines for a visit to Normandy, France. The look and feel is a lot like the American midwest. And, Normandy is full of interesting people.

BAYEUX, with its perfectly preserved medieval ensemble, magnificent cathedral and world-famous tapestry, is a great place to start our visit. In the center o