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L'Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) est présente en Syrie et aide les gens affectés par les années de conflit à reconstruire leur vie.Dans un entretien accordé à Emma Chevalier Trager-Lewis, d'ONU Info, la porte-parole du HCR en Syrie, Céline Schmitt, explique comment l'agence onusienne apporte une assistance concrète dans le cadre de la reconstruction des maisons.Elle s'est rendue récemment à Alep pour rencontrer une famille qui a reçu un soutien de la part du HCR pour reconstruire son appartement. «  C'était vraiment formidable de voir l'impact que ce soutien peut voir ».

Malgré les attaques et les divisions, la Syrie vient de célébrer les six premiers mois depuis le départ de Bashar el-Assad. En décembre dernier, Ahmed al-Charaa a remplacé l'ancien dictateur. Les avis divergent sur ce gouvernement de transition. Mais l'une de ses priorités commence à se voir dans la capitale : le retour des touristes. Mais si les avions arrivent à Damas, ailleurs dans le pays, les ravages de la guerre empêchent encore de circuler. Les routes sont à reconstruire. Entretien avec Émile Bouvier, chercheur, auteur pour la revue Les Clés du Moyen-Orient. RFI : Ce retour du tourisme en Syrie est-il déjà visible ?   Émile Bouvier : Ce n'est pas encore un phénomène de masse. Des voyageurs syriens ou étrangers arrivent à Damas, la capitale. Mais ailleurs dans le pays, les infrastructures, les routes sont en trop mauvais état pour permettre la circulation.  Vous dites que le transport de marchandises et de personnes sera l'une des priorités du nouveau gouvernement de transition d'Ahmed al-Charaa ?   La remise en état du pays passe par l'économie. Le transport permet l'arrivée des personnes, des marchandises et des matériaux pour reconstruire le pays. Les hôpitaux, les écoles, les administrations, tout est en ruine aujourd'hui. La volonté, en tout cas affichée, de ce gouvernement de transition est de reconstruire le pays et le développement de l'économie.   Cela prendra du temps ?  Beaucoup de temps, parce que les villes et les infrastructures sont détruites. Tout le pays est à reconstruire. D'ailleurs, l'ONU estime que la Syrie devrait mettre 50 ans pour arriver à tout reconstruire et vivre dans un pays disons standard, avec des connexions viables et des circulations possibles.  Aéroports, chemins de fer, ports… Quelles sont les infrastructures les plus endommagées par la guerre en Syrie ? Toutes, absolument toutes. Toutefois, les ports ont été peu touchés parce qu'ils ont servi à l'armée russe qui a bombardé massivement la Syrie. L'autre raison qui explique la protection des ports est qu'ils étaient en zone alaouite, la communauté de l'ancien dictateur Bachar el-Assad. Les seuls aéroports qui ont déjà rouvert sont les aéroports de Damas et d'Alep au nord-ouest du pays. Mais en dehors de cela, il faut vraiment tout remettre sur pied. Pour des millions de dollars. Qui va payer ?  C'est un prix et une charge exorbitante. C'est bien pour cela que les pays voisins comme le Qatar ou l'Arabie saoudite – qui voient dans ce nouveau gouvernement un gage de stabilité dans la région, même relative avec des conflits larvés – ont décidé de rembourser les dettes syriennes auprès de la Banque Mondiale et de payer une partie des salaires des fonctionnaires du pays pour alléger le poids de la tâche immense de cette nouvelle autorité syrienne. Mais l'axe majeur de connexion Alep-Damas passe par les villes principales comme Homs dans le centre de la Syrie.   Quel rôle des États-Unis après l'entretien le mois dernier entre Donald Trump et Ahmed al-Charaa ?  Les États-Unis, après l'entrevue entre les deux présidents, ont levé les sanctions et vont se positionner pour les échanges commerciaux et la participation à la reconstruction avec des entreprises américaines.  Et l'Europe, qui a elle aussi levé les sanctions, va-t-elle faire travailler ses entreprises en Syrie ?   Sans doute, puisque la Commission européenne a, elle aussi, levé les sanctions à l'encontre de la Syrie. L'Italie s'est déjà positionnée. De plus, l'Europe reste dans une position d'entre deux, partagée entre l'observation de cette nouvelle autorité syrienne qui devra donner des gages de stabilité politique et le désir de ne pas rater l'opportunité de la reconstruction économique en Syrie. Vous croyez plutôt à l'action rapide de la Turquie.  C'est certain. La Turquie sera la première à investir et à s'investir en Syrie. La Turquie va jouer un rôle majeur en Syrie, le président Recep Tayyip Erdogan l'a annoncé officiellement en public, la Turquie sera un partenaire économique et politique majeur de la Syrie.  On parle beaucoup des grandes villes comme Damas, Homs ou Alep. Qu'en est-il des villes et des villages ruraux, dans les déserts ou les campagnes ? Là-bas, les populations touchées par la guerre sont réduites et très fragilisées. Elles ne sont pas encore en mesure, mentalement et physiquement, de reprendre un train de vie régulier. Les impacts sont gigantesques et leurs routes éloignées de villes, souvent démolies. Ou si elles ne sont pas détruites, elles sont dans extrême mauvais état. L'ancien président Bachar el-Assad n'a jamais eu une politique volontariste dans les transports. Les routes n'étaient pas entretenues, pas remises à niveau ni reliées au reste du pays. L'est et le nord-est de la Syrie, des régions où les besoins de reconstruire seraient parmi les plus importants. Pourquoi ?  Parce que ce sont les zones tenues par les Kurdes, les ennemis de Bachar el-Assad. C'est aussi dans le désert au centre du pays qu'ont eu lieu les attaques des terroristes de l'organisation État islamique. Le désert syrien central près de Palmyre où il reste encore des positions du groupe EI et le nord-est du pays ont été très touchés. Il y a beaucoup de bombes qui ont empêché les circulations avec les pays voisins comme l'Irak ou la Jordanie, qui pourraient faire du commerce si les routes étaient sécurisées et en bon état. Mais pour le moment, elles sont assez peu utilisées. À lire aussiSyrie: «Ahmed al-Charaa a reussi sa transformation, la levée des sanctions en est la preuve», analyse Ziad Majed

What happens when a kitty passes from this life to the next? It's filled with milk and catnip and all the luxuries a cat could possibly enjoy. Hear the story of “Catnipping Green” as we celebrate 20 years of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. This is Folk Songs & Stories #302 0:34 - Marc Gunn “Fiddler's Green” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion 4:38 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. This show is for fans of my music. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Got a cat picture? Send it to me to post in the podcast. NEWS Poll: What's your favorite song on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers? Merch: Buy Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers on Patreon or Bandcamp. 5:20 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM, First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. firstexistentialist.org, Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM) JUL 31-AUG 3: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN AUG 28-SEP 1: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 6:26 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Irelands Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 10:49 - SUPPORT THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2025, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland. Find out more at CelticInvasion.com. 12:01 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #4: “CATNIPPING GREEN” AND BATHING YOUR CAT (REBOOT) The martial art of bathing your cat and cat world domination in action on Cat Drinking Songs. Cat Music & News Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Cat World Domination in Action Cat Bathing as a Martial Art “Catnipping Green” by The Dubliners' Tabby Cats Vote for the Cat Lovers Podcast at Podcast Alley Cat Lover Websites Alley Cat Allies Cat Fanciers Association The Daily Kitten I want to offer Special Thanks to these Kind Supporters: Lanora Davidson of Things Celtic, Ashley Crawford, Kim Lambert, Dorothy Washburn, Holly Hill, Theresa Pittman, John Wohlers, Michele Piantà from Italy, Joshua Summit, Patrick Patterson, Zia King of Fifth House Candles – Cat Candles. 21:43 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats “Catnipping Green” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn penny whistle: April Porter bass, piano, mandolin: Ari Koinuma bgv: Sarah Dinan 26:06 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

Can cats become zombies, outside of Stephen King's Pet Sematary? Apparently, it happens in songs too. I'll share the story behind “Furagone's Wake” and another Cat Lovers Podcast episode. We're celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. This is Folk Songs & Stories #301 0:34 - Marc Gunn “Finnegan's Wake” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion 3:16 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. NEWS Poll: What's your favorite song on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers? Merch: Buy Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers on Patreon or Bandcamp. 3:48 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM, First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. firstexistentialist.org, Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM) JUL 31-AUG 3: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN AUG 28-SEP 1: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 4:35 - Kinnfolk “Byker Hill” from Kinnfolk 6:26 - SUPPORT THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2025, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland. Find out more at CelticInvasion.com. 7:12 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #3: “ FURAGONE'S WAKE”, CATNIP FAQ (REBOOT) How to know if your cat is plotting world domination and a funny story about fresh catnip on Cat Music Lovers Podcast. Cat Music & News Cat Medical News – Catnip FAQ Pet Product Could Harm Your Cat The 16 Signs Your Cat Is Plotting World Domination Irish Drinking Song for Cat Lovers News 21:14 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats “Furagone's Wake” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Based on the Irish folk song, “Finnegan's Wake“, this cat song tells the story of a Sphynx Cat who loses his ninth life. His fellow cats gather for a wake that turns into one big cat fight. Look for it on my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers CD. furagone's wake autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn mandola: James "Cedric" Hazlerig bass, mandolin, maracas: Ari Koinuma bgv: Marc Gunn, Ben Hamby, Ari Koinuma comments & sound effects: Marc Gunn, Ben Hamby 24:00 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

We're celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. I'll share a story about “When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling”. You'll find out how about how my first Kickstarter did 4 years before Kickstarter existed. Plus, you'll enjoy rockin 'traditional music from High Octane out of France. This is Folk Songs & Stories #300 0:45 - Marc Gunn “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion 2:37 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. This show is for fans of my music. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 3:00 - NEWS Poll: What's your favorite song on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers? Merch: Buy Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers on Patreon or Bandcamp. 3:13 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM, First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. firstexistentialist.org, Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM) JUL 31-AUG 3: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN AUG 28-SEP 1: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 4:02 - High Octane “Eastern Vagrant” from High Octane 9:55 - SUPPORT THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: --CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2025, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland. Find out more at CelticInvasion.com. 11:43 - IRISH DRINKING SONGS FOR CAT LOVERS KICKSTARTER In 2005, I decided to fund my second solo album, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, with a Kickstarter. Well, officially Kickstarter hadn't started yet. It would be another four years before that happened. However, I ran the Kickstarter in a very similar way. I set different levels and ended up raising over $10,000 to fund the album. Admittedly, that was not all profit. In fact, I had far higher expenses back then because I didn't know how to run a fundraising campaign back then. Nevertheless, it was a huge success and I was able to order 1000 copies of this CD. I think I've printed over 3000 copies of this CD since it was released. But of course, now it is no longer available on CD with me at least. It's only available as a digital download or on an album pin. On June 6, 2005, I released the second episode of the Cat Lovers Podcast to fund this album. Here's a re-release of that podcast episode. 11:56 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #2: “WHEN KITTY EYES ARE SMILING”, CATS STUCK IN DRAWERS (REBOOT) A tabby cat stuck in the dresser drawers A letter to Torre from Anthony Creech of Celtic Radio Keeping cats indoors Cat Galaxy, All Cats! All the Time! 24:25 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats “When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers “When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling” is a parody of the song “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. The lyrics to When Irish Eyes Are Smiling were written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr. and set to the music of Enerst Ball for Olcott's production of The Isle O' Dreams. The music was published in 1912. when kitty eyes are smiling autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn flute: Hannah Gunn bass, piano: Ari Koinuma Did you find this episode entertaining? Share it with a friend. 27:12 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

2025 is the 20 year anniversary of the release of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. We're resharing the Cat Lovers Podcast along with stories about the song that launched that album, “Wild Kitty”. You'll also enjoy the music of Jesse Ferguson in this week's show. This is Folk Songs & Stories #299 WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES 0:35 - Marc Gunn “Wild Rover” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover's Companion I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic folk musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm also a cat lover as you'll hear later on in the show. This show is for fans of my music. But it's also for people who attend Celtic festivals, Renaissance festivals, and science fiction conventions. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Here's a weird request. I would like you to think of the first song that comes to your mind. Next, take a picture. Not one but three. Three pictures to tell a story. Perhaps you have a story to tell as well take some pictures and send them to me. 3:08 - NEWS Poll: What's your favorite song on Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers? Merch: Buy Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers on Patreon or Bandcamp. 4:20 - UPCOMING SHOWS JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM, First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. firstexistentialist.org, Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM) JUL 31-AUG 3: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN AUG 28-SEP 1: Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY OCT 17-19: MultiVerse, Peachtree City, GA NOV 8: IrishFest Atlanta, Roswell, GA with Inara DEC 7: Nerdy Wonderland at The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 12 - 5 PM. 5:02 - Jesse Ferguson "Bonnie Dundee" from Ten 8:45 - SUPPORT THE CLUB The show is brought to you by my supporters on Patreon. If you enjoy this podcast or my music, please join the Club. You get something new every week. It could be a blog, an exclusive podcast, downloadable song, printed sheet music, or stories from the road. Plus, you'll get access to all of my Coffee with The Celtfather video concert series. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can't support me financially, just sign up on Patreon for free. Special thanks to our newest and returning patrons: 9:33 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I lead a small group of people on an exciting adventure to one of the Celtic nations and other exciting locations. In 2025, we're going on a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. Galicia is indeed one of the more obscure Celtic nations to those of us who are most familiar with Ireland and Scotland. Find out more at CelticInvasion.com. 9:43 - IRISH DRINKING SONGS FOR CAT LOVERS In 2003, I was back from Dragon Con chatting with a friend on the phone. The Irish song “Wild Rover” was stuck in my head as we started talking about cats. The chorus came around and I started meowing. An idea started growing in my head. What if I parodied a bunch of traditional Irish drinking songs with lyrics all about cats. I wrote my first three songs before the end of October. I then found Ari Koinuma in Austin to help me produce the single. I set up a website at CatDrinkingSongs.com. In December, someone posted the idea to Fark. I had 20,000 website hits in one day and hundreds of comments. I knew this was a great idea. In May of 2005, I launched a podcast to help raise money for a CD of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. Thus was born the Cat Lovers Podcast. 10:54 - CAT MUSIC LOVERS #1: “WILD KITTY” AND CATS IN PHYSICS (REBOOT) In honor of the 20 year anniversary of my first cat CD, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, I am re-releasing the Cat Lovers Podcast on this feed. I'll also share new stories about the inspiration behind the album creation, including the liner notes from the album. Cats in the News Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers Cats in Physics Deer hunting kitties 23:52 - Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby Cats “Wild Kitty” from Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers “Wild Kitty” is a parody of the traditional Irish song “Wild Rover”. autoharp, lead vocal: Marc Gunn fiddle: James "Cedric" Hazlerig bass, maracas: Ari Koinuma bgv: Marc Gunn, Ben Hamby, Blake McCaig, Ari Koinuma meows: Marc Gunn, April Porter, Ben Hamby, Blake McCaig, 26:41 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on your environment. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

Deux mois après la chute du régime des Assad, la vie culturelle renaît petit à petit en Syrie. Tandis que de nombreux artistes sont de retour d'exil, d'autres ne sont jamais partis. C'est le cas des femmes de la chorale Gardénia. Créé en 2016, en pleine guerre, ce groupe de chanteuses et musiciennes a un répertoire d'œuvres classiques, mais depuis peu, elles reprennent aussi des chansons des manifestations anti-régime. Depuis décembre, elles multiplient les représentations à travers tout le pays. Notre envoyée spéciale, Sophie Guignon, les a suivis de Damas à Alep.  De notre envoyée spéciale de retour d'Alep, À Damas, tout juste libérée du joug des Assad, les chanteuses de la première chorale féminine de Syrie sont en pleine répétition sous la direction de Safana Bakleh. Fondée en 2016, la chorale reprend des morceaux arabes classiques, mais aussi, depuis la chute du régime, des chants des manifestations de 2011. Safana Bakleh : « Avant, on devait faire attention à chaque mot. Tous les citoyens syriens ont un petit censeur qui vit en eux et on doit s'habituer à l'idée que c'est fini. Depuis décembre, on redécouvre qui on est, en tant que Syriens et en tant que musiciens. »Une note d'espoir que les musiciennes entendent diffuser aux quatre coins du pays. Quelques jours plus tard, à l'aube, nous retrouvons Safana Bakleh et ses chanteuses. Elles prennent le bus direction Alep pour un concert : « Les provinces ont besoin d'avoir accès à la culture, je suis enthousiaste, on part à l'aventure ! »Une aventure à travers un pays en ruines. Pendant 350 kilomètres, le bus longe la Ghouta orientale, Homs, Hama… des villes défigurées par la guerre : « Les habitants ne sont toujours pas rentrés chez eux, les maisons sont détruites. »Chanter la liberté dans les ruines Dans le bus, les musiciennes issues de toutes les confessions continuent à célébrer la vie malgré tout en dansant sur leurs tubes préférés. À 24 ans, Yara Shasha et Ghinwa Salibi, s'inquiètent pour l'avenir des femmes dans la Syrie du HTS, le groupe islamiste au pouvoir. « Il y a de la peur, de l'anxiété, de l'appréhension sur les décisions, sur tout ce qui se passe », se confie Yara Shasha.Pour Ghinwa Salibi : « Mais c'est notre responsabilité, nous les femmes syriennes. Si on sent que quelque chose va nous être imposé qui ne nous ressemble pas, il faut faire entendre notre voix. »Cinq heures plus tard, arrivée à Alep. Au cœur de l'une des plus vieilles villes du monde, pilonnée par l'ancien régime et son allié russe. La chorale redonne vie à un caravansérail entouré de ruines en entonnant les hymnes de la révolution syrienne. Ému, le public de ce spectacle gratuit connaît par cœur les paroles qu'il était interdit de prononcer il y a deux mois encore. « Chaque chanson fait appel à un sentiment que nous avons traversé où que l'on ressent maintenant, la peine d'avant et la joie d'aujourd'hui. Là, l'avenir est entre les mains de la nouvelle génération. », raconte une femme du public. Une jeune génération qui compte bien défendre ses libertés dans la nouvelle Syrie.

In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we dive deep (pun intended) into Finding Nemo - the animated adventure that's equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and insightful. As part of our series on school-related films, we explore what this Pixar classic can tell us about the student experience, the importance of trust and independence, and how schools can support every kind of learner on their journey. Joining host Kevin Stoller is co-host Carla Cummins and special guest Brenda Swirczynski from Pfluger Architects, bringing both educational and design perspectives to the table. Together, they unpack the film's themes of overprotection, resilience, and growth — and how those same challenges show up in real-world school environments. From Marlin's struggle to let go, to Nemo's need to prove himself, the conversation begins to ask: What can educators, school leaders, and architects learn from this undersea tale? How can schools create environments where students feel safe to explore, fail, and thrive?   Takeaways: Marlin's instinct to shield Nemo from danger mirrors how schools and parents can sometimes overcorrect in the name of safety. Just as Nemo's “lucky fin” made him different — but not less capable — the conversation highlights the importance of designing spaces and systems that accommodate a wide range of learners, abilities, and personalities. From Dory's unorthodox support to the Tank Gang's teamwork, the film underscores the power of collaboration — a theme echoed in the episode's discussion around how architects, educators, and designers must work together to build student-centered spaces.   About Brenda Swirczynski Brenda is a lifelong educator with experience in a variety of educational applications. As a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, and university instructor, she has had the privilege to collaborate with varied audiences on multi-disciplinary projects. Brenda possesses expertise in designing curricula, inquiry-based learning, and educational experiences for audiences with diverse backgrounds.   Brenda received her Bachelor's degree in Education and Master's in Environmental Science from the University of North Texas. She is a graduate of Cohort 9 of the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) Advanced Academy, earning her Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) accreditation. She continues her design work with individuals who are equally passionate about supporting educators and their students as the Educational Facilities Planner at Pfluger Architects. Finding Nemo is one of her top 10 movies favs of all time!     Learn More About Brenda Swirczynski: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-swirczynski/   Learn More About Pfluger Architects: LinkedIn: https://pflugerarchitects.com/         Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/   Connect with co-host, Carla Cummins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/         Episode 234 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/   Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Deux mois après la chute du régime des Assad, la vie culturelle renaît petit à petit en Syrie. Tandis que de nombreux artistes sont de retour d'exil, d'autres ne sont jamais partis. C'est le cas des femmes de la chorale Gardénia. Créé en 2016, en pleine guerre, ce groupe de chanteuses et musiciennes a un répertoire d'œuvres classiques, mais depuis peu, elles reprennent aussi des chansons des manifestations anti-régime. Depuis décembre, elles multiplient les représentations à travers tout le pays. Notre envoyée spéciale, Sophie Guignon, les a suivis de Damas à Alep.  De notre envoyée spéciale de retour d'Alep, À Damas, tout juste libérée du joug des Assad, les chanteuses de la première chorale féminine de Syrie sont en pleine répétition sous la direction de Safana Bakleh. Fondée en 2016, la chorale reprend des morceaux arabes classiques, mais aussi, depuis la chute du régime, des chants des manifestations de 2011. Safana Bakleh : « Avant, on devait faire attention à chaque mot. Tous les citoyens syriens ont un petit censeur qui vit en eux et on doit s'habituer à l'idée que c'est fini. Depuis décembre, on redécouvre qui on est, en tant que Syriens et en tant que musiciens. »Une note d'espoir que les musiciennes entendent diffuser aux quatre coins du pays. Quelques jours plus tard, à l'aube, nous retrouvons Safana Bakleh et ses chanteuses. Elles prennent le bus direction Alep pour un concert : « Les provinces ont besoin d'avoir accès à la culture, je suis enthousiaste, on part à l'aventure ! »Une aventure à travers un pays en ruines. Pendant 350 kilomètres, le bus longe la Ghouta orientale, Homs, Hama… des villes défigurées par la guerre : « Les habitants ne sont toujours pas rentrés chez eux, les maisons sont détruites. »Chanter la liberté dans les ruines Dans le bus, les musiciennes issues de toutes les confessions continuent à célébrer la vie malgré tout en dansant sur leurs tubes préférés. À 24 ans, Yara Shasha et Ghinwa Salibi, s'inquiètent pour l'avenir des femmes dans la Syrie du HTS, le groupe islamiste au pouvoir. « Il y a de la peur, de l'anxiété, de l'appréhension sur les décisions, sur tout ce qui se passe », se confie Yara Shasha.Pour Ghinwa Salibi : « Mais c'est notre responsabilité, nous les femmes syriennes. Si on sent que quelque chose va nous être imposé qui ne nous ressemble pas, il faut faire entendre notre voix. »Cinq heures plus tard, arrivée à Alep. Au cœur de l'une des plus vieilles villes du monde, pilonnée par l'ancien régime et son allié russe. La chorale redonne vie à un caravansérail entouré de ruines en entonnant les hymnes de la révolution syrienne. Ému, le public de ce spectacle gratuit connaît par cœur les paroles qu'il était interdit de prononcer il y a deux mois encore. « Chaque chanson fait appel à un sentiment que nous avons traversé où que l'on ressent maintenant, la peine d'avant et la joie d'aujourd'hui. Là, l'avenir est entre les mains de la nouvelle génération. », raconte une femme du public. Une jeune génération qui compte bien défendre ses libertés dans la nouvelle Syrie.

Renato Freitas, em entrevista exclusiva ao Farol Brasil, afirmou a necessidade de um força radical para a transformação estrutural do país. Ele também falou sobre o combate ao coronel na ALEP e a eleição presidencial do partido.

durée : 01:00:11 - Abed Azrié, chanteur et compositeur franco-syrien - par : Priscille Lafitte - Dernier né d'une fratrie de 10 enfants, Abed Azrié grandit à Alep, où il chante en araméen chaque dimanche à l'église. Il vient à Paris pour apprendre le piano et la composition en autodidacte, à l'écoute de Bach, Debussy et Ravel, avant de traduire et de mettre en musique l'épopée de Gilgamesh. - réalisé par : Philippe Petit

In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Kevin Stoller is joined by co-host Carla Cummins and guest speaker Brian Parker, AIA, ALEP—Vice President of K-12 at MHTN Architects—for a quirky and insightful conversation centered around the 2004 classic Napoleon Dynamite. As one of only two Accredited Learning Environment Planners in Utah, Brian brings a unique design perspective rooted in empathy, student agency, and unlocking the potential within every learner. Napoleon Dynamite follows the offbeat story of an awkward high schooler navigating friendship, identity, and self-expression in rural Idaho. Through the lens of this oddball comedy, Kevin, Carla, and Brian explore deeper themes of inclusion, overlooked potential, and the importance of designing learning spaces that honor the individuality of each student. They reflect on how schools can be more than institutions—they can be launchpads for confidence, creativity, and quiet greatness, especially for those who don't always fit the traditional mold.   Takeaways: Just like the characters in Napoleon Dynamite, students don't all fit into a standard mold—and that's something to celebrate. School environments should support individuality and provide room for students to be unapologetically themselves. When students feel seen, heard, and valued—whether in the classroom or the cafeteria—they're more likely to engage and thrive. Designing for belonging is just as important as designing for function. Like Napoleon, many students have gifts that aren't always loud or obvious. Educators and designers should look for ways to highlight and support those quiet strengths. A little levity and creativity go a long way in helping students (and educators) feel connected and human. Schools don't have to be stiff to be successful.     About Brian Parker, AIA, ALEP Brian has dedicated his career to designing spaces that support the engagement of students and teachers in the learning process. He is one of roughly 100 Accredited Learning Environment Planners in the United States – and one of two in the State of Utah. His design talent, expertise, and leadership style inspires innovative solutions as he leads the MHTN K-12 team in developing educational facilities.     Learn More About Brian Parker, AIA, ALEP: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianparkerarchitect/       Learn More About Co-Host, Carla Cummins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/       Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/       Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/     Episode 232 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

Pour fêter comme il se doit ses 55 ans, l'Atelier théâtre de l'ALEP (Université populaire de Colmar) organise une aventure loufoque et trépidante qui emmènera le public aux 4 coins du monde... et même peut-être jusqu'au 5ème ! Là où Furax passe, il ne fait pas bon développer un système pileux... Mais quels plans diaboliques tous ces mystérieux enlèvements servent-ils ? Venez suivre les détectives Black and White, le Commissaire Socrate et son partenaire Euthymènes, mais également Asti Spumante, Malvina, la célèbre professeure en barbologie Mary Christmas et sa fille Carole, le journaliste Fred Transport qui auront fort à faire face à l'insaisissable et intraitable Furax (qui a horreur qu'on l'appelle Fufu...) ! Découvrez cette adaptation inédite du feuilleton radiophonique plein de rebondissements qui a tenu en haleine la France entière quotidiennement pendant près de 8 mois ! Douze acteurs pour une cinquantaine de personnages, une soirée qui s'annonce loin d'être barbante en Salle Saint Antoine !Informations pratiquesVendredi 9 mai à 20h15 / Samedi 10 mai à 20h15 / Dimanche 11 mai à 17h Tarif : 12€Salle Saint-Antoine - Rue de la Bleich Colmar Les interviews sont également à retrouver sur les plateformes Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict ou encore Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En Syrie, après 54 ans d'une dictature qui appliquait une censure implacable aux médias et éliminait toute voix critique, une nouvelle ère s'ouvre pour les journalistes en Syrie. L'agence de presse et les chaînes officielles, qui ne servaient qu'à diffuser la propagande du régime, ont été renversées et de nombreux reporters exilés se réinstallent progressivement en Syrie. Ahmed al-Charaa, le nouveau maître de Damas, a promis de faire respecter la liberté d'expression. Si certains veulent y croire et investissent dans la création d'un nouveau paysage médiatique pour la Syrie, d'autres restent méfiants. Travailler et émettre depuis Damas, en plein cœur de la Syrie. Une scène encore impensable il y a quelques semaines pour Mohamed Al Dughaim, producteur de la chaîne Syria TV, un des médias d'opposition les plus suivis en Syrie, dont le siège est à Istanbul en Turquie. « Nous sommes actuellement dans l'hôtel Sheraton, à Damas, et nous avons transformé une partie des chambres de l'hôtel en studio temporaire pour Syria TV, indique-t-il. Nous sommes arrivés à Damas progressivement avec les forces rebelles au fil des offensives militaires, d'abord Alep, puis Hama, puis Homs, et enfin Damas. C'est la première fois que l'on parle de Damas en étant à Damas. C'est un très beau sentiment pour tous les syriens et pour tous les journalistes. »Financée par le Qatar, Syria TV compte 250 employés répartis entre la Syrie et la Turquie. Sur la terrasse de l'hôtel, un plateau télé a été érigé. La chaîne diffuse des informations en direct 3 à 4 h par jour depuis Damas. Pour le producteur originaire d'Idlib, c'est le début d'une nouvelle ère. « Aujourd'hui, on peut parler de tout en Syrie sans être inquiété, sans que les services de renseignement ne vous convoquent, et sans risquer d'être emprisonné. L'avenir des médias en Syrie est bien meilleur qu'à l'époque de Bachar al-Assad. »Après 54 ans de dictature durant lesquels aucune critique du pouvoir n'était tolérée, la nouvelle administration dirigée par Hayat Tahrir Sham (HTS) – l'un des groupes rebelles qui a repris Damas – a annoncé début janvier s'engager en faveur de la liberté d'expression, avec quelques limites. « Dans la nouvelle Syrie, nous garantissons la liberté de la presse, mais il existe des lignes rouges sur certaines questions, comme la diffusion de la haine au sein de la société, ou tout ce qui touche à des sujets susceptibles d'attiser les tensions sectaires. Ne pas préserver la cohésion sociale est aussi une ligne rouge », explique Ali Al Rifai, directeur des relations publiques au ministère de l'Information. Le ministère a aussi annoncé que les journalistes ayant collaboré avec le régime devront rendre des comptes. Dans les cafés de la capitale, de nombreux Syriens se retrouvent pour débattre à haute voix de l'avenir du pays. Une scène, elle aussi, inimaginable il y a peu. « Nous sommes heureux d'avoir cette nouvelle liberté d'expression. J'ai beaucoup confiance dans la société syrienne qui est aujourd'hui très éveillée. Rien ne passe inaperçu. Il y a une pression populaire contre toute décision qui serait inappropriée », raconte Colette Bahna, écrivaine et activiste pour les droits des femmes, qui savoure cette liberté retrouvée. Pour de nombreux syriens, la prudence reste de mise. Seul le temps permettra de savoir si ces promesses de liberté dureront.À lire aussiSyrie: à Jaramana, la vie reprend dans une atmosphère de peur et de méfiance

En Syrie, après 54 ans d'une dictature qui appliquait une censure implacable aux médias et éliminait toute voix critique, une nouvelle ère s'ouvre pour les journalistes en Syrie. L'agence de presse et les chaînes officielles, qui ne servaient qu'à diffuser la propagande du régime, ont été renversées et de nombreux reporters exilés se réinstallent progressivement en Syrie. Ahmed al-Charaa, le nouveau maître de Damas, a promis de faire respecter la liberté d'expression. Si certains veulent y croire et investissent dans la création d'un nouveau paysage médiatique pour la Syrie, d'autres restent méfiants. Travailler et émettre depuis Damas, en plein cœur de la Syrie. Une scène encore impensable il y a quelques semaines pour Mohamed Al Dughaim, producteur de la chaîne Syria TV, un des médias d'opposition les plus suivis en Syrie, dont le siège est à Istanbul en Turquie. « Nous sommes actuellement dans l'hôtel Sheraton, à Damas, et nous avons transformé une partie des chambres de l'hôtel en studio temporaire pour Syria TV, indique-t-il. Nous sommes arrivés à Damas progressivement avec les forces rebelles au fil des offensives militaires, d'abord Alep, puis Hama, puis Homs, et enfin Damas. C'est la première fois que l'on parle de Damas en étant à Damas. C'est un très beau sentiment pour tous les syriens et pour tous les journalistes. »Financée par le Qatar, Syria TV compte 250 employés répartis entre la Syrie et la Turquie. Sur la terrasse de l'hôtel, un plateau télé a été érigé. La chaîne diffuse des informations en direct 3 à 4 h par jour depuis Damas. Pour le producteur originaire d'Idlib, c'est le début d'une nouvelle ère. « Aujourd'hui, on peut parler de tout en Syrie sans être inquiété, sans que les services de renseignement ne vous convoquent, et sans risquer d'être emprisonné. L'avenir des médias en Syrie est bien meilleur qu'à l'époque de Bachar al-Assad. »Après 54 ans de dictature durant lesquels aucune critique du pouvoir n'était tolérée, la nouvelle administration dirigée par Hayat Tahrir Sham (HTS) – l'un des groupes rebelles qui a repris Damas – a annoncé début janvier s'engager en faveur de la liberté d'expression, avec quelques limites. « Dans la nouvelle Syrie, nous garantissons la liberté de la presse, mais il existe des lignes rouges sur certaines questions, comme la diffusion de la haine au sein de la société, ou tout ce qui touche à des sujets susceptibles d'attiser les tensions sectaires. Ne pas préserver la cohésion sociale est aussi une ligne rouge », explique Ali Al Rifai, directeur des relations publiques au ministère de l'Information. Le ministère a aussi annoncé que les journalistes ayant collaboré avec le régime devront rendre des comptes. Dans les cafés de la capitale, de nombreux Syriens se retrouvent pour débattre à haute voix de l'avenir du pays. Une scène, elle aussi, inimaginable il y a peu. « Nous sommes heureux d'avoir cette nouvelle liberté d'expression. J'ai beaucoup confiance dans la société syrienne qui est aujourd'hui très éveillée. Rien ne passe inaperçu. Il y a une pression populaire contre toute décision qui serait inappropriée », raconte Colette Bahna, écrivaine et activiste pour les droits des femmes, qui savoure cette liberté retrouvée. Pour de nombreux syriens, la prudence reste de mise. Seul le temps permettra de savoir si ces promesses de liberté dureront.À lire aussiSyrie: à Jaramana, la vie reprend dans une atmosphère de peur et de méfiance

No Comentário Final de hoje, Ricardo Spinosa anunciou que será oficialmente instalada a Assembleia Itinerante na ExpoLondrina, com a presença do presidente da Alep, deputado Alexandre Curi, e diversos parlamentares estaduais. A ação permitirá que a população tenha contato direto com os deputados, algo que muitos desejam há tempos. Spinosa destacou a localização da Assembleia dentro do parque – próxima à Casa do Criador – e convidou os ouvintes a comparecerem e aproveitarem essa chance de diálogo. Ele também adiantou que tentará uma entrevista com Alexandre Curi e abriu espaço para que os ouvintes enviem perguntas pelo WhatsApp, prometendo dar o devido crédito a quem colaborar.#ComentarioFinal #RicardoSpinosa #AssembleiaItinerante #ExpoLondrina2025 #DeputadosEstaduais #AlexandreCuri #PolíticaParanaense #Londrina #ParticipaçãoPopular

No Comentário Final de hoje, Ricardo Spinosa revelou, de forma extraoficial, que a Assembleia Itinerante da Alep deve chegar a Londrina entre hoje e amanhã, durante a ExpoLondrina. A iniciativa trará deputados estaduais, especialmente da região norte do Paraná, para perto da população, oferecendo a oportunidade de diálogo direto com os parlamentares, algo que normalmente é difícil devido à distância da capital. Spinosa destacou o momento como histórico e politicamente significativo para Londrina, reforçando que a presença dos deputados durante dois ou três dias na exposição permitirá conversas, reivindicações e aproximação entre representantes e cidadãos.#ComentarioFinal #RicardoSpinosa #ExpoLondrina2025 #AssembleiaItinerante #ALEP #PolíticaParanaense #DeputadosEstaduais #Londrina

The Celtic Spring Challenge is underway. I will tell you all about it. I'm heading back to Texas for Sherwood Forest Faire. Buy local and buy sustainable. Music from Tami Curtis, Sassenach, Charlie O'Brien, Toby Bresnahan, Brobdingnagian Bards, plus Screeched Inn with yours truly. This is Folk Songs & Stories #298 0:39 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort 4:43 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Greetings my friends. Spring has sprung in Atlanta. Everything is covered in the yellowish glow of pollen. Fortunately, I've doubled up on allergy meds this year. It seems to have helped. I haven't lost my voice once this season, knock on wood. Even after a 4 hour show at the Wings Cafe & Tap House on St Patrick's Day. I call that a HUGE win. In the meantime, I've got a little challenge for you. It's simple, it's soulful, and it's rooted in the music we love. It's called the Celtic Spring Challenge, and it's happening all through the month of April. Here's how it works:

St. Patrick's Day is almost here. So it's time to definitively answer the old question. Is it Saint Paddy‘s day or Saint Patty‘s day? Plus, I'll give you 17 amazing Celtic bands that you should listen to for St. Patrick's Day. Music from Socks in the Frying Pan, Marc Gunn & Jesse Ferguson, and Blackwillow Starling. This is Folk Songs & Stories #296 0:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Ireland's Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 4:47 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was… If you're new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. 5:39 - IS IT ST PADDY'S DAY OR ST PATTY'S DAY St Paddy's Day is the shortened version of St Patrick's Day. However, that shortened name is often misspelled. It should be spelled Paddy. Not Patty. Patty is a girls name. Paddy is short for the Irish name Padraig. That's from my 11 St Patrick's Day Facts episode of this podcast. I learned from The Daily Difference, the newsletter of the Carbon Almanac that the Episocopal Church used their environmental voice with their wallet. In 2015, the Episcopal Church made a commitment to divest fossil fuel investments from its holdings of around $500 million. And they honored that commitment just before the end of 2024. We all have the power of our voice, our wallet and our time to support climate initiatives. We are all in a weird position these days. There's a billionaire stripping government services from people who need them, just so he can get a huge tax cut. No matter where you stand on that situation, I don't think there's a single person in America who think that billionaires and corporations need a tax cut. Let me know if I'm wrong. Sadly, we may not have the power to stop corporate entitlements. But we do have the power of our wallets. We can support businesses and organizations who are doing good things to protect the environment and protect individuals like you and me. Take a moment and think about where your money is going. If you're gonna play the stock market, will you consider divesting your fossil fuel investments? 9:02 - Marc Gunn “Blue Sun” from As Long As I'm Flyin' Learn more about Blue Sun in this episode. Also check out Rebellion Songs of 2019 and Rebel Pub Songs 11:29 - VOTE: Favorite songs on As Long As I'm Flyin'? 12:20 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 16: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM MAR 17: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 6-9:30 PM APR 4-6, StellarFest, Duluth, GA APR 12-13: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 19-20: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 25-27: Jordan Con, Atlanta, GA MAY 3: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM JUN 21-28: Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY Gen Con! 12:51 - LATEST NEWS See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey Merch of the Month: Limited Edition Album Pins for Come Adventure With Me. 14:23 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS Your support on Patreon isn't just a game-changer—it's the reason I get to make music, podcasts, and all kinds of Celtic mischief! For just $5 a month, you unlock a treasure trove of exclusive, unreleased songs, behind-the-scenes blogs, and a massive vault of video concerts. It's like a backstage pass to all things me! Not ready to pledge just yet? No worries—your first mission is to take care of yourself. You can still join the club for free and get weekly snapshots of my Celtic invasions, plus updates from my wild musical adventures. Either way, I'd love to have you along for the journey!

Musiques du monde arabe -Episode 2 On poursuit notre voyage entamé hier, un voyage qui nous entraine à la découverte des musiques du monde arabe. De Bagdad à Oran en passant par Alep, la Palestine et le sultanat d'Oman, on va déambuler de payes en pays à la rencontre des richesses des musiques de cette région. L'invitée de Jonathan Remy, Coline Houssais, spécialisée sur les musiques de monde arabe enseigne les liens entre musique, société et politique dans le monde arabe à Sciences Po à Paris . Elle a écrit un livre, paru en 2020 aux édition le mot et le reste, intitulé « Musiques du monde arabe – une anthologie en 100 artistes ». Sujets traités : musique, arabe, Bagdad, Oran, Alep, Oman, Palestine, Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

C'est une nouvelle étape dans la transition syrienne : une conférence de dialogue national a été lancée lundi 24 février à Damas et doit se prolonger ce mardi avec six ateliers de discussions. L'un d'entre eux portera sur les libertés individuelles et les droits humains. Les nouvelles autorités syriennes affirment vouloir mener un processus inclusif, qui intègrera l'ensemble des communautés du pays. De nos envoyés spéciaux à Alep, avec Ahmad al-KhalafUn premier test de la volonté d'inclusivité du nouveau pouvoir en Syrie devrait être la formation dans les prochains jours d'un gouvernement censé représenter « autant que possible le peuple syrien ». Les nouvelles autorités s'efforcent de rassurer les minorités — kurdes, druzes, alaouites, chrétiennes… — qui ont exprimé des inquiétudes de voir arriver au pouvoir des islamistes. Alors que la transition se met en place, les chrétiens alternent aujourd'hui entre signaux rassurants et inquiétude persistante.À Alep, une vieille maison traditionnelle, portant le nom de l'ex-impératrice autrichienne Sissi, accueillait avant la guerre l'un des restaurants les plus huppés de la ville. Le gratin de la société syrienne et des visiteurs étrangers aisés venaient s'y restaurer. Ses beaux jours ont duré jusqu'en 2012. « Lorsque la guerre a commencé, la ligne de front se trouvait juste à côté, se souvient George Najarian, propriétaire des lieux. Il y a eu beaucoup de destructions. Nous avons dû fermer le restaurant et mettre le mobilier à l'abri. »Aujourd'hui, George Najarian, membre de la communauté arménienne d'Alep, travaille à la réouverture de son restaurant. Retrouver le faste d'antan est certainement encore lointain, mais il espère pouvoir reprendre une partie de son activité dans les prochains jours. « Maintenant, tout va bien. Et on espère que ça s'améliorera encore, confie le restaurateur. Le restaurant est grand, mais on ne va d'abord rouvrir que le café. Et si les affaires marchent bien, nous rouvrirons le reste. » À lire aussi Syrie : à Homs, la communauté chrétienne veut croire en un avenir en paix«C'est le chaos. Honnêtement, si on pouvait partir, on partirait»Une foi en l'avenir que ne partagent pas tous les chrétiens d'Alep. « Il y a des tensions. Des nouvelles tensions même, dénonce Reem Chahoud. Parce que nous n'avons pas de gouvernement. C'est le chaos. Honnêtement, si on pouvait partir, on partirait. »Et aux inquiétudes économiques et sécuritaires partagées par l'ensemble des communautés, s'ajoutent pour les chrétiens d'autres visant leurs droits. « Maintenant, ce qui nous fait peur, c'est qu'on nous impose le voile, qu'on nous empêche d'être libres, poursuit Reem Chahoud. Ou par exemple, qu'on interdise à une fille et à un garçon de marcher ensemble. Ça aussi, c'est arrivé. Alors, ça fait peur. » À lire aussi Quelle place pour les femmes dans la Syrie post-Assad ?« [Les autorités] nous ont dit de ne pas avoir peur »Des remarques, des pressions, dont la fréquence est difficile à quantifier, mais dont tous les chrétiens ont entendu parler depuis la chute du régime de Bachar el-Assad. Il s'agit toutefois d'actions de citoyens. Les nouvelles autorités, elles, se veulent rassurantes, souligne Joseph Tobji, l'archevêque maronite d'Alep : « Sincèrement, on a vu une gentillesse envers les chrétiens. [Les autorités] nous ont dit que nous sommes une composante essentielle de la patrie, donc de ne pas avoir peur. Mais il y a beaucoup de cas individuels. »La pression sociale augmente d'autant plus que l'autorité centrale est encore en phase de construction. Et lors de sa rencontre avec le nouveau dirigeant syrien Ahmed al-Charaa le 31 décembre, Mgr Joseph Tobji a plaidé pour une accélération de la transition. « Le temps n'est pas de notre côté », analyse celui qui craint une augmentation de l'émigration chrétienne. Et la menace pourrait être existentielle pour une communauté qui a déjà vu partir 80 % de ses membres durant la guerre.À lire aussiSyrie: la prison de Saidnaya, symbole de décennies de terreur méthodique et systématique

Today, you'll learn about 17 things you can see and do in Wicklow, Ireland. Plus you'll hear music from Eimear Arkins, The Ciderhouse Rebellion and Kyle Carey. This is Folk Songs & Stories #295 0:14 - Eimear Arkins "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There 3:47 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was… If you're new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Looks like you get a bonus episode this month. I'm gonna share with you some cool things I found for County Wicklow in Ireland. We're driving through Wicklow for my Celtic Invasion of Wexford. I heard so many good things about Wicklow that I plan to stop there. Now time for your Sustainability tip for the day. Get on the Meatless Monday bandwagon A few years back, my wife decided we would add a meatless day to our meal schedule for the week. It took me a while to get used to it. But I gotta say I feel so much better because of it. Now I've come to realize I really don't need meat in my diet. Not that I don't eat it. But I don't feel the need to spend the money to do so. We went to the grocery store last week and the price of a steak was insane, like double what it used to be. Giving up meat can be difficult, but it's one of the most impactful things that anyone can do to lower their personal carbon footprint and send a bigger message about sustainability in our agricultural system. Now I eat mostly veggies. Garbanzos are a new favorite. We have a super simple recipe that makes yummy garbanzos to go on rice and veggies. I also make my hummus. I even found this great recipe for lentil pancakes. They're sooo good. There are so many great vegetarian and vegan recipes I found on YouTube. I'm eating them up. And yet, we still eat chicken and salmon and steak and carnitas depending on our mood. But it feels good to not feel stuffed full of meat. Oh.  Some good news. Last time, I mentioned getting involved with your local government. Good Newsletter reported. ​A bipartisan coalition of 24 U.S. governors pledged to continue the country's work toward achieving Paris Agreement goals.Representing nearly 60% of the U.S. economy and 55% of the nation's population, Alliance members pledged to reduce collective greenhouse gas emissions by 26% below 2005 levels by 2025, a target it is on track to achieve The Goodnewsletter is created by Good Good Good. 8:52 - Marc Gunn “Naked” from Come Adventure With Me Learn more about “Naked” in episode #278 Listen to a rough cut of Naked The song was written for In the ‘Verse show podcast #11. Vote: Favorite songs on Come Adventure With Me? 11:59 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 1: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6-9 PM MAR 16: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM MAR 17: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 6-9:30 PM APR 4-6, StellarFest, Duluth, GA APR 12-13: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 19-20: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 25-27: Jordan Con, Atlanta, GA MAY 3: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL JUN 21-28: Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY 13:24 - LATEST NEWS See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey I have pictures from Stirling Castle, Dewar Aberfledy, and even Falkirk, and Blair Athol Distillery Merch of the Month: Limited Edition Album Pins for Come Adventure With Me. Come Adventure With Me is my latest solo album. It features some of my best songwriting yet, if I do say so myself. Like for instance that song “Naked” I wrote, a song about emotional vulnerability. I have a new Album Pin coming out shortly. Well, two actually. They are in my store. Whoever buys one will get both versions. But there are only a handful of both. They use the dragon design that came out with the original release. But they are both made entirely of wood instead of enamel. You buy one, you get both. But only a handful of both will be available. I'm testing them out. And I'd LOVE your feedback. Which do you prefer? Find a link to order them in the shownotes. 15:26 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS

C'est l'une des priorités affichées du nouveau gouvernement de Damas, et l'un des sujets qui devrait être évoqué, jeudi 13 février, lors de la conférence internationale pour la Syrie qui se tient à Paris. Après plus de 50 ans d'un régime très autoritaire et près de 14 ans de guerre civile, comment rendre justice pour tous les crimes commis ? Torture, bombardement de zones civiles, utilisation d'armes chimiques : les atrocités commises en Syrie sous Assad sont nombreuses. Et les attentes de la population sont grandes. De nos envoyés spéciaux à Damas,Au siège de la Défense civile de Damas, une sirène retentit. Un camion de pompiers se met alors rapidement en mouvement. Ce sont des Casques blancs, la Défense civile active avant la chute de Bachar el-Assad dans le Nord-Ouest de la Syrie. Ils sont désormais installés dans la capitale.Après une dizaine d'années passées à porter secours à des victimes de bombardements, les Casques Blancs ont désormais une activité plus classique de pompiers. Mais la guerre reste présente dans leur travail ; ils sont toujours à la recherche de charniers. Depuis la chute de Bachar el-Assad et sa fuite en Russie, ils en ont découvert 40.Ces charniers révèlent l'ampleur des crimes et du cynisme du régime déchu, souligne Ahmad Yazji, l'un des fondateurs des Casques blancs : « Le charnier le plus révulsant est celui que nous avons trouvé à Damas dans un endroit que le régime voulait transformer en parc. Un parc sous lequel se trouvaient des centaines de corps. »Pour l'heure, les charniers découverts sont refermés et préservés, dans l'attente de pouvoir identifier les victimes et afin de permettre la collecte de preuves. Depuis qu'ils ont commencé leurs activités, les Casques blancs ont tenu à recenser les victimes et garder des traces des bombardements sur lesquels ils intervenaient. « Des crimes de guerre », dit Ahmad Yazji. Des crimes pour lesquels il y a un besoin de justice.À lire aussiProcès en France des crimes du régime syrien: «Des détenus mourraient quotidiennement sous la torture»« Nous réclamons toujours justice pour la nouvelle Syrie »« Depuis le début, nous croyons que la justice doit avoir lieu, quel que soit le parti au pouvoir. Et maintenant que le régime a disparu, nous réclamons toujours justice pour la nouvelle Syrie. Nous exigeons aussi que les criminels rendent des comptes devant des institutions gouvernementales et rejetons les actes de revanche », insiste Ahmad Yazji.Entre 2011 et 2020, Shadi Haroun a connu près d'une décennie d'emprisonnement. Le crime qui lui était : avoir organisé des manifestations anti-Assad dans sa ville de la Ghouta orientale, dans la banlieue de Damas. Pour cela, lui et son frère ont été transférés de prison en prison. Homs, Tartous, Alep et la plus sinistre d'entre elles : Saïdnaya.« Le plus important, c'était la mentalité des geôliers. Je me souviens d'une phrase forte de l'un d'entre eux : "Je suis Dieu ici. Je peux te faire vivre ou te faire mourir." À cause de cette mentalité, vous pouviez mourir à tout moment. Ou au contraire, ils pouvaient vous donner un peu plus de nourriture », raconte Shadi Haroun.« Le rôle central des victimes dans ce processus est essentiel »Une étude de l'association des anciens détenus de Saïdnaya indique qu'entre 2011 et 2020, 40 000 personnes ont été incarcérées dans cette prison. Seules 5 000 en sont sorties vivantes. Aujourd'hui, l'association souhaite que justice soit rendue à travers un processus national. Et celui-ci doit véritablement être collectif, insiste Shadi Haroun :« Le rôle central des victimes dans ce processus est essentiel. Il ne faut pas que gouvernement prenne des décisions seul à propos des victimes. Aucune des parties prenantes ne le devrait, qu'il s'agisse de personnes influentes ou de responsables politiques. Parce que c'est un processus collectif. ​​​​​​»L'association des anciens détenus de Sednaya a déjà eu des contacts avec les nouvelles autorités pour évoquer la mise en place de cette justice transitionnelle. Ils ont eu un entretien avec le nouveau président intérimaire, Ahmed al-Charaa. Mais dans un pays qui recherche encore des milliers de disparus, la justice prendra du temps. « Plusieurs décennies », anticipe Shadi Haroun.Et pour être sincère, la justice devra examiner tous les crimes commis durant ses 14 années de guerre par l'ensemble des parties en conflit, y compris par les vainqueurs d'aujourd'hui.À lire aussiSyrie: après la chute d'Assad, les attentes des Syriens à l'égard de la communauté internationale

Today, you'll learn about 17 things to see and do in Wexford, Ireland. Just in time for my Celtic Invasion of Wexford that happens in June. I share one of the best ways to make effective climate change happen along with an easy personal change. And you'll hear music from Kinnfolk, Tarren, and Erin Ruth. This is Folk Songs & Stories #294 0:22 - Tarren “Sunk” from Outside Time 4:54 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was… If you're new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. I had hip replacement surgery on the 13th of January. It's incredible that two weeks later I'm up and walking around. Yeah. I got a gruesome scar, but the medical professions are just amazing. The big challenge, of course, is that I haven't had time to work on podcasts or music or much of anything else. I'm largely exercising and taking care of my family. All while trying to ignore the pain. Sleeping is one of the worst parts of it all. But I'm hoping to get some new medicine that might make me at least a little bit more comfortable. So that said, I realized the Brobdingnagian Bards' Kickstarter is now delayed a couple months. Andrew and I planned to get together in person to record in February. I don't think it's gonna happen. Tho there's still a small possibility. In the meantime, we are planning to get together in April to record when I head to Texas for Sherwood Forest Faire. But that also didn't stop me from launching Another Kickstarter. This one is for the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. It funds a CD and Album Pin and other merch to promote the podcast with a really cool design that reads “Celtic Forever”. I'll tell you more about that in a little bit. But if you want to support the Kickstarter, I would greatly appreciate it. Follow the link in the shownotes. But before we goton with the show, I have a really important way for you to fight climate change. It all begins with your local government. The current administration is dismantling all the good climate progress we had these past few years. But that just reminds me that since the beginning of our country, there's been a big discussion about States Rights vs Federal Rights. States Rights was a big issue when our nation started. I'm learning more about that as I help my daughter with American History. While I think some issues like Climate Change progress should be national, that's not the way America will work for the next four years. We need to take it local. I heard about a recent analysis, state and local programs, such as improved building efficiency standards and ambitious renewable energy adoption targets. They have the potential to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by up to 62%. You can join a local group. Or you can talk to your city legislators or county or state legislators. If enough of us reach out locally, we can make change happen in our physical communities. Which will blossom up to our State and hopefully eventually our National. Start small. Start local. That idea was inspired while reading One5C, a website that shares climate news and actions. Bring your water bottle (or reusable mug) everywhere One of the biggest challenges in terms of both climate change and overconsumption is the world's dependence on single-use plastic. It's a dilemma in terms of fossil fuel use, pollution, ecosystem destruction, human health, and more. According to the U.N., 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every single minute across the world, and half of all plastic produced is used just once and then thrown away. The easiest thing we can do right this moment is make sure to grab your water bottle or coffee cup whenever you leave the house. You never know when thirst will strike, and bringing your own container no matter the destination takes away the need to buy something you'll just toss when it's empty—a win for both your wallet and the planet. 11:21 - Marc Gunn “Kilty Pleasure” from Selcouth Listen to the full story of “Kilty Pleasure” on show #251. Vote: Favorite songs on Selcouth? 15:25 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 1: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6-9 PM MAR 16: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM MAR 17: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 6-9:30 PM APR 12-13: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 19-20: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 25-27: Jordan Con, Atlanta, GA MAY 3: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM JUN 21-28: Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY 15:53 - LATEST NEWS See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey A few more weeks and I'll have shared all of my photos from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whisky. You can see those on Patreon. Merch: Celtic Forever: Best Celtic Music of 2024 Celtic Forever is a compilation CD (you have…) and Album Pin (you have…) featuring 14 of the best songs and tunes as voted on by fans of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. There's music from The Gothard Sisters, Poitín, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Cherish The Ladies, Marc Gunn, Sorcha, Mànran, Arise & Go, The Byrne Brothers, Screaming Orphans, Ian Fontova, Fialla, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Dancing With Hobbits. You can hear the complete list of songs and tunes on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcasts ​​Celtic Top 20 of 2024 #691. And if you check out show #695 Celtic Forever, you'll hear other tracks from these amazing Celtic artists. So why Celtic Forever. It goes back to the last song I featured earlier, “Kilty Pleasure”. Then I'm off to the pub or the fair or the fest A wee swing goes into each step ‘Cause I'm American born and Celtic forever And both are truly blessed I was trying to use that phrase to promote Selcouth with an album pin for the past couple of years. But the ideas just weren't working. Then Christopher Toler made the Cat in front of a Celtic Moon design that inspired the compilation artwork. I love the Album Pin design. So when you support the Album Pin on Kickstarter, you will get both the 14 track compilation, plus you'll get my album, Selcouth, as a bonus gift. 19:54 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS Your generous support on Patreon is how I make a living with music. It is patronage that allows me to create new music and podcasts that help others out. Sign up as an official Gunn Runner for as little as $5 per month. You'll get exclusive, unreleased songs. You'll get podcasts, blogs, and you'll enjoy access to a huge archive of video concerts. If you can't support me financially right now, that's okay, take care of yourself first. You can join the club for free and get weekly photos of my Celtic invasions and regular updates of my musical adventures. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! 21:27 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising / Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather 27:10 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2025, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. 28:33 - 17 Things to See and Do in Wexford, Ireland   Hook Lighthouse: Visit the world's oldest operational lighthouse and take a guided tour. Irish National Heritage Park: Explore this open-air museum showcasing 9,000 years of Irish history. Curracloe Beach: A pristine beach famous for being featured in Saving Private Ryan. Johnstown Castle & Gardens: Tour the Gothic Revival castle and stroll through its beautifully landscaped gardens. Tintern Abbey: Discover this 13th-century Cistercian abbey and nearby walking trails. Wexford Wildfowl Reserve: A haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Selskar Abbey: Visit the ruins of this 12th-century abbey in Wexford town. Dunbrody Famine Ship: Step aboard a replica of a 19th-century emigrant ship. Rosslare Strand: Enjoy the beach, water sports, and seaside charm of Rosslare. Duncannon Fort: Explore this star-shaped fort with stunning views of the coast. Loftus Hall: A haunted 14th-century mansion on the Hook Peninsula. Ballyhack Castle: Tour this 15th-century tower house with connections to the Knights Hospitaller. Tacumshane Windmill: Visit one of Ireland's oldest windmills. Baginbun Beach: A secluded spot with historical significance tied to the Norman invasion. Saltee Islands: Take a boat trip to these birdwatcher's paradises. Enniscorthy Castle: Explore the medieval castle and its exhibitions. Raven Nature Reserve: Hike through this coastal woodland adjacent to Curracloe Beach. 33:12 - Erin Ruth "Oro My Little Boat" from single 25:42 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. It was produced by Marc Gunn and my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Follow my Patreon blog for free updates and to listen to the podcast. Sign up to my mailing list for monthly updates and to discover where I'm performing. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. And Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change and your community. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #folksongs #celticsongs  

Au sommaire: (00:00:42) PFAS, polluants éternels : le coût de la dépollution (00:05:56) Le CES de Las Vegas roule vers la mobilité du future (00:12:27) Reportage à Alep libérée, et désormais réunifiée

Today, I'm talking about… 9 Celtic Folk bands you want to watch in 2025. We also talk about simple actions we can take to combat climate change and improve our local community. This is Folk Songs & Stories #293 0:17 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Happy New Year! Climate change is a real issue, and it concerns me. I have two amazing daughters. I want them to have long healthy lives. I want them to continue to experience the great outdoors, going for hikes, and being a part of the beauty our world has to offer. That's one of the reasons I created the Album Pin. It's a beautiful product that connects you to the music. It may even make you think about how we consume. I also want to help other musicians create sustainable music careers. I believe Album Pin is the way to do just that. This year on Folk Songs & Stories, as well as my other podcasts, I have three goals. First, I will introduce you to some great Celtic and Folk musicians that I encounter as part of my travels or from through my Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We'll dig a little deeper into their music. Second, I hope to share simple, practical tips on how to live life more sustainably. And finally, I will promote my music, because that's ultimately what this podcast has always been about. I am currently planning monthly releases of this podcast. However, when I get the urge, I might release more. And this summer, I have a 10-part series promoting my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers CD which was officially released 20 years ago. 20 years ago. This is also my 20th year as a podcaster and full-time musician. We're gonna start the year off by counting down 9 bands that you should keep an eye on in 2025 along with some of my favorite songs from the year. But I also hope that you will consider one change to support climate change efforts. Here are three that you can choose from. Just pick one. Buy fewer items with single use plastic Buy from small, local sustainable businesses, that includes bands. Talk to them about album pins and Patreon Together we can make a difference 5:00 - Marc Gunn “Come Adventure With Me” from Come Adventure With Me Vote:  Favorite songs on Come Adventure With Me? 9:28 - UPCOMING SHOWS MAR 1: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6-9 PM MAR 7-9: Cleveland Concoction, Cleveland, OH MAR 15: The Wings Cafe & Tap House, Marietta, GA @ 3-7 PM APR 25-27: Jordan Con, Atlanta, GA JUN 21-28: Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY Sherwood Forest Faire TBD 10:12 - LATEST NEWS See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey Merch: Did you listen to the Celtic Top 20 of the 2024 episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast? The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast launches a Kickstarter in a couple weeks for a new CD and Album Pin where you can own and archive some of the best Celtic music of last year. There will be only 100 CDs printed. No more than that. This is a great way to celebrate your love of Celtic culture through music. THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Your generous support on Patreon is how I make a living with music. It is patronage that allows me to create new music and podcasts that help others out. Sign up as an official Gunn Runner for as little as $5 per month. You'll get exclusive, unreleased songs. You'll get podcasts, blogs, and you'll enjoy access to a huge archive of video concerts. If you can't support me financially right now, that's okay, take care of yourself first. You can join the club for free and get weekly photos of my Celtic invasions and regular updates of my musical adventures. Email follow@celtfather to get more details! 10:52 - The Langer's Ball "Irish Rover" from The Singles Collection 2023-2024 Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather 15:53 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2025, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. 16:31 - 9 CELTIC FOLK BANDS TO WATCH IN 2025 20:08 - The Haar "Wild Rover" from Where Old Ghosts Meet 24:38 - 9 CELTIC FOLK BANDS TO WATCH IN 2025 (continued) 28:07 - Kinnfolk "Roanoke Puirt à Beul" from Star Above The Mountain 31:13 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Folk Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. It was produced by Marc Gunn and my Gunn Runners on Patreon. Follow my Patreon blog for free updates and to listen to the podcast. Sign up to my mailing list for monthly updates and to discover where I'm performing. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. And Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change and your community. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com! #folksongs #celticsongs #topcelticfolkbands  

Here's a holiday gift. It's a live concert from Dragon Con 2024. This is Pub Songs & Stories #292 0:09 - Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason “Hero of Christmas” from Browncoat Christmas 2:26 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic and Folk musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Today, I'm sharing a live concert from Dragon Con 2024. Each episode has a timestamp and chapter marks. You can click those to straight where you want in each episode. Just head over to the show notes. 3:10 - LATEST NEWS New Show Title: Folk Songs & Stories Did you vote for your favorite song on Live at the Cactus Cafe? See pictures from my Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whiskey. Next Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland is on June 21-28, 2025. Merch: Dancing with Hobbits is on sale. Get the "I Went Dancing With Hobbits" album pin. Kickstarter: Launching a new Kickstarter for Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in January. Sign up to the Pre-Launch Page. 5:33 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I lead a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. In 2025, you can join me for a Celtic Invasion of Galicia in Spain. This lesser known Celtic Nation is located in the Northwest corner of the country. It's secluded in the mountains. So Julius Caesar never invaded this country. It survived with its own unique linguistic dialect and its own unique style of bagpipes. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. 7:46 - UPCOMING SHOWS JAN 11: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL MAR 1: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA MAR 7-9: Cleveland Concoction, Cleveland, OH MAR 21-23: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX MAR 29-30: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 25-27: Jordan Con, Atlanta, GA JUL 19: Fiddler's Green Coffeehouse Concert series @ 8 PM, First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta. 470 Candler Park Dr. NE / Atlanta GA 30307. 404-378-5570. Presented by Atlanta Area Friends of Folk Music (AAFFM) JUN 21-28: Celtic Invasion of Wexford, Ireland SEP 24-28: ALEP 6, Harrodsburg, KY 8:50 - GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON The ads on this podcast pay for the hosting and podcast editing. My time producing the show is paid for by my… A big thanks to all of my patrons who've been supporting me for months and years. When you join the community, you get access to exclusive videos and podcasts. You get some free early-release songs, blogs, and lots more. Email follow@celtfather ! If you can't support me financially right now, just sign up on Patreon for free. You'll also get weekly updates. Please leave a comment on the podcast show notes at pubsong.com or wherever you're listening. You can also message me on Facebook. Email me, send me pictures of where you're listening. follow@celtfather 9:36 - LIVE AT DRAGON CON 1:07:59 - CLOSING 1:08:51 - Marc Gunn “Christmas in the Shire” from Celtic Christmas Greetings 1:12:34 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and talk with others about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Have fun and sing along at www.pubsong.com!   #pubstories  

En mars 2011 débutait, dans le sillage des printemps arabes, une vague de protestation sans précédent en Syrie. Inspirées par ce qui se passait dans d'autres pays comme la Tunisie ou l'Egypte, des milliers de personnes sont descendues dans les rues pour dénoncer le pouvoir autocratique de Bachar Al-Assad et celui de son père, Hafez, avant lui.Un mouvement que le régime a violemment réprimé dans le sang, entraînant une guerre civile entre forces loyalistes et des groupes rebelles en lutte pour renverser Assad. Le conflit aura fait, en treize ans, 500 000 morts et des millions de déplacés.Avec l'appui de la Russie, le régime a tenu. Jusqu'au 27 novembre, où à la faveur d'une offensive éclair, les rebelles ont repris Alep, Homs et la capitale Damas en quelques jours, tandis qu'Assad fuyait en Russie.Comment expliquer la rapidité de la chute du régime ? Qui est Ahmed Al-Charaa, connu sous son nom de guerre Abou Mohammed Al-Joulani, le leader du principal groupe armé qui a mené l'offensive ? Une transition du pouvoir dans le calme peut-elle avoir lieu ?Dans cet épisode du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », Gilles Paris, ancien correspondant à Jérusalem, raconte la chute du régime.Un épisode de Garance Muñoz et Cyrielle Bedu. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Jean-Guillaume Santi. Réalisation : Alexandre Ferreira. Dans cet épisode : extrait de reportage de Reuters datant du 24 mars 2011 ; extrait d'interview recueilli par Reuters le 9 décembre 2024 ; prise de parole d'Ahmed Al-Charaa, connu sous son nom de guerre, Mohammed Abou Al-Joulani le 8 décembre 2024.---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.fr Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 6 décembre 2024.Avec cette semaine :Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat.Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors.Lucile Schmid, vice-présidente de La Fabrique écologique et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue Esprit.Richard Werly, correspondant à Paris du quotidien helvétique Blick.CENSURE : À QUOI ONT JOUÉ GOUVERNEMENT ET PARTIS ?L'Assemblée nationale a adopté mercredi soir une motion de censure par 331 voix, la majorité absolue étant de 289 voix, en réponse au déclenchement de l'article 49.3. Le gouvernement Barnier, le plus éphémère de la Ve République est tombé, moins de trois mois après sa nomination. Une première depuis 1962. « Le Premier ministre a remis jeudi la démission de son gouvernement au président de la République qui en a pris acte », a fait savoir l'Élysée.Au préalable, le Premier ministre avait assumé d'engager une phase de négociation avec les formations qui acceptaient d'entrer dans le jeu. Il était difficile de satisfaire les différents partis compte tenu de leurs différentes lignes rouges : tandis que le Rassemblement national (RN) ne voulait pas que le prochain budget lèse les classes populaires, Les Républicains refusaient d'augmenter les impôts, le Nouveau Front populaire (NFP) réclamait des impôts supplémentaires pour les plus riches et pas de nouvelle loi immigration, les macronistes exigeaient que les allégements de charges accordés aux entreprises ne soient pas remis en cause. Plus Michel Barnier lâchait de concessions pour dissuader les parlementaires de faire tomber son gouvernement, plus ils en rajoutaient. Pour s'acheter la grâce de Marine Le Pen, il s'est résigné à réduire les prix de l'électricité et à raboter l'aide médicale proposée aux sans-papiers. Mais elle a exigé ensuite que les médicaments soient mieux remboursés et que les pensions de retraite soient encore plus revalorisées. Sous la pression, le gouvernement est allé jusqu'à revenir sur la baisse du taux de remboursement des médicaments en 2025, l'une des dernières demandes de Marine Le Pen. Insuffisant, tant les exigences du RN semblaient s'échelonner à mesure que l'exécutif se montrait prêt à des concessions.La cheffe de file des députés RN espère s'être adressée en priorité à son électorat favorable à la chute de l'exécutif, mais elle prend le risque d'abandonner sa posture de parti de gouvernement dans sa conquête de nouveaux électeurs. En censurant, l'extrême droite a pris le risque d'affaiblir sa posture dans une partie de l'opinion, notamment chez les retraités et les catégories supérieures diplômées, inquiets d'une forme d'instabilité.Selon un sondage de l'Ifop publié le 28 novembre, 53 % des électeurs souhaitaient que la censure soit votée contre le gouvernement. La France est désormais sans budget, sans gouvernement, sans majorité à l'Assemblée nationale et dirigée par un président impopulaire.Jeudi soir, Emmanuel Macron a annoncé la nomination prochaine d'un nouveau Premier ministre à la tête d'un gouvernement d'intérêt général excluant le RN et LFI, et il a assuré qu'il exercerait son mandat jusqu'à son terme constitutionnel.LA SYRIE SOUS PRESSIONEn quelques jours, les rebelles islamistes syriens se sont emparés de plus de territoire dans le nord-ouest de la Syrie qu'en treize ans de guerre civile. Depuis le 27 novembre, le groupe djihadiste Hayat Tahrir al-Cham et les factions rebelles alliées, a mis la main sur Alep, la deuxième ville la plus importante de Syrie. Il a ensuite pris Hama avec, en ligne de mire, la capitale, Damas. Même si elles ne sont pas majoritaires, certaines formations de rebelles proches d'Ankara participent à l'offensive d'Alep. Parmi elles, l'Armée nationale syrienne, un groupement d'une dizaine de factions, sans réelle unité idéologique mais partageant des sentiments très antikurdes et réunies par la Turquie depuis 2017. Alors que l'armée syrienne s'est débandée, le président Bachar el-Assad a promis d'utiliser la « force » pour éradiquer le « terrorisme ».Jusqu'à présent, le régime syrien n'a tenu qu'en raison de l'aide de ses trois alliés : l'Iran, le Hezbollah et la Russie. Les djihadistes ont saisi le moment où le camp pro-iranien est affaibli par les coups que lui a portés Israël à Gaza, au Liban, et en Syrie. Israël, inquiet de voir le mouvement armé libanais développer avec l'appui logistique de l'Iran une plate-forme pour faire passer du matériel militaire et des hommes vers ses bastions au Liban, frappe librement ses ennemis en Syrie. Toutefois, le gouvernement israélien ne cherche pas à faire tomber le régime de Bachar : il lui suffit de pouvoir frapper à sa guise les installations du Hezbollah et de ses alliés en Syrie. La Russie, elle, occupée par sa guerre en Ukraine, n'a plus les mêmes ressources financières et humaines qu'au milieu des années 2010 à consacrer au soutien de Bachar el-Assad. Compliquant la donne géopolitique, la rébellion, et ses factions à la solde d'Ankara, s'est emparé de Tall, une localité sous contrôle kurde, près de la frontière turque.La fulgurante offensive rebelle sur Alep met en lumière l'isolement et les faiblesses du régime de Damas avec lequel Recep Tayyip Erdogan et son gouvernement cherchent depuis deux ans, en vain, à négocier une normalisation diplomatique. Le président syrien a exigé à chaque étape des discussions le retrait des troupes turques dans le nord du pays et l'arrêt de la collaboration avec l'opposition syrienne. Deux termes qui ont toujours été non négociables côté turc. Avec le redéploiement de troupes russes sur le front ukrainien, le pouvoir turc espère lancer, comme il l'a annoncé à plusieurs reprises, une nouvelle offensive militaire dans le nord de la Syrie contre les forces kurdes. L'un des objectifs d'Ankara est également d'organiser le retour des quelque trois millions de réfugiés syriens que le pays accueille sur son territoire. En élargissant la zone contrôlée par les rebelles, Ankara espère augmenter ses chances d'accélérer le mouvement.Dans un communiqué conjoint, les Etats-Unis, la France, l'Allemagne et le Royaume-Uni ont appelé à la « désescalade » en Syrie.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr

L'émission 28 Minutes du 07/12/2024 Ce samedi, Renaud Dély décrypte l’actualité avec le regard international de nos clubistes : Richard Werly, correspondant à Paris du quotidien suisse “Blick.fr” ; Gil Mihaely, historien et directeur de publication de la revue “Conflits” ; Eva Morletto, correspondante à Paris pour le magazine italien “Grazia” et le dessinateur de presse Nicolas Vadot. En Syrie, le retour de la menace islamiste ?En début de semaine, les factions “rebelles” du nord de la Syrie et les islamistes radicaux du groupe HTS (ancienne branche syrienne d’Al-Qaïda) ont conquis Alep, la deuxième ville du pays. Plus récemment, ils sont entrés dans Hama, à environ 200 kilomètres de Damas. Ces villes étaient jusque-là contrôlées par le régime syrien de Bachar Al-Assad, qui se retrouve fragilisé par cette guerre. En 2019, l’État islamique et son califat, autoproclamés en juin 2014, avaient été officiellement défaits en Syrie par la communauté internationale. La ville d’Alep avait été reprise aux forces rebelles syriennes par le régime de Bachar Al-Assad en 2016. La crise en France vue de l’étranger : péripétie ou déclassement durable ?“Merde” titre “The Economist” en Une de son numéro hebdomadaire avec en sous-titre : “La France entre dans l’inconnu”. La presse internationale suit activement la crise politique en cours en France, dont la censure du gouvernement Barnier est le nouvel épisode. “La France danse au bord du volcan”, s’inquiète la presse allemande qui compare la situation à celle de la Grèce en 2010, un État lourdement endetté avec un appareil politique dysfonctionnel. D’une manière générale, l’Europe et Bruxelles redoutent une instabilité politique française sans fin, qui affaiblirait par effet domino l’Union européenne. Nous recevons l’artiste et performeuse italienne Romina De Novellis. Sa dernière performance baptisée “Star - 100 % d’origine italienne” a eu lieu le 22 novembre au Centre Pompidou, à Paris. Elle y dénonce la corruption des systèmes de l’agro-mafia qui se cache derrière la production de tomates en Italie. Son œuvre est le fruit d’une longue période d’enquête dans les Pouilles, menée par l’artiste qui est aussi anthropologue de formation.  Valérie Brochard nous donne des nouvelles de nos chers voisins belges. Depuis le 1er décembre, les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses du sexe sont régis par un contrat de travail, après une loi adoptée en mai par le Parlement. La Belgique, qui avait déjà décriminalisé la prostitution en 2022, devient le premier pays au monde à accorder un véritable statut aux personnes l’exerçant. Jean-Mathieu Pernin zappe sur la télévision américaine qui réagit à la grâce présidentielle accordée par Joe Biden à son fils Hunter Biden. Il attendait de connaître sa peine dans des affaires de détention illégale d'armes à feu et de fraude fiscale. Cette décision pourrait-elle affaiblir le camp démocrate ? Ce week-end, Olivier Boucreux décerne le titre d’employé de la semaine au prince héritier d’Arabie saoudite, Mohammed Ben Salman, qui a reçu Emmanuel Macron cette semaine. En 2018, la communauté internationale s’était émue de l’assassinat du journaliste Jamal Khashoggi dans le consulat saoudien d’Istanbul mais, en 2024, celui que l’on surnome “MBS”, semble réhabilité. Paola Puerari se demande pourquoi traverser au feu rouge est une habitude dans certains pays (comme la France) et pas du tout dans d’autres (comme le Japon). Est-ce une affaire de culture ? Enfin, ne manquez pas la question très intéressante de David Castello-Lopes qui se demande comment rendre les moustiques plus acceptables.28 Minutes est le magazine d’actualité d’ARTE, présenté par Elisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 07 décembre 2024 Présentation Renaud Dely Production KM, ARTE Radio

Prezidento rinkimai Rumunijoje turės būti pakartoti. Tai nusprendė šalies Aukščiausiasis teismas.Prieš dešimt metų į Klaipėdą atplaukęs suskystintųjų gamtinių dujų laivas-saugykla „Independence“ perduotas Lietuvai, išpirkimas kainavo 138 mlrd.eurų.Paliaubos Ukrainoje – kiek realios ir kokiomis sąlygomis?Respublikinė Šiaulių ligoninė vykdo eksperimentą - kai kuriuose skyriuose pakeistos slaugytojų pamainos trukmės ir jie dirba trimis pamainomis po 8 valandas. Lietuvos medikų bendruomenė svarsto, kad taip turėtų būti visose ligoninėse, nes medikui dirbant pagal įprastą tvarką parą be poilsio, didėja tikimybė ir suklysti, ir susirgti pačiam.Sirijos sukilėliai jau kontroliuoja Alepą, Hamą ir artėja prie Homso miesto, jų lyderis sako, kad tikslas – Sirijos diktatoriaus, Rusijos sąjungininko Bašaro Asado nuvertimas.Telšiams švenčiant 233-ąjį gimtadienį surengtas „Žemaičių egzaminas“.Ved. Agnė Skamarakaitė

Les rebelles du groupe groupe Hayat Tahrir Al Sham ont pris Alep et sont aux portes de Hama, la quatrième ville de Syrie. D'intenses combats ont lieu face à l'armée de Bachar al-Assad, que les rebelles comptent bien faire tomber.

Face au regain des affrontements en Syrie, les Nations Unies ont averti mercredi du danger de division du pays. Au cours de la semaine écoulée, une vaste bande de territoire est passé sous les mains de forces rebelles, qui contrôlent désormais de facto un territoire abritant quelque 7 millions de personnes, y compris la deuxième ville du pays, Alep.L'ONU affirme qu'« il n'y a pas de solution militaire à ce conflit » et les appels à la désescalade et à la protection des civils se multiplient.Pour le Président de la Commission d'enquête des Nations Unies sur la Syrie, Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, les « parties au conflit ne tiennent pas compte des vrais intérêts de la population syrienne », à savoir une résolution politique et diplomatique du conflit.M. Pinheiro appelle les parties aux conflit et groupes armés à respecter le droit international humanitaire et des droits de l'homme, soulignant que la première préoccupation actuelle de la Commission est la protection des civils.(Extrait sonore : Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, Président de la Commission d'enquête des Nations Unies sur la Syrie ; propos recueillis par Eleuterio Guevane)

Les rebelles du groupe groupe Hayat Tahrir Al Sham ont pris Alep et sont aux portes de Hama, la quatrième ville de Syrie. D'intenses combats ont lieu face à l'armée de Bachar al-Assad, que les rebelles comptent bien faire tomber.

Les rebelles du groupe groupe Hayat Tahrir Al Sham ont pris Alep et sont aux portes de Hama, la quatrième ville de Syrie. D'intenses combats ont lieu face à l'armée de Bachar al-Assad, que les rebelles comptent bien faire tomber.

En Syrie la guerre a repris. Alep, la 2e ville du pays est tombée aux mains des rebelles islamistes qui se dirigent vers Damas. Ils s'approchent de Hama, une ville clé du centre du pays. Les forces du régime tentent de leur barrer l'accès, appuyées par l'aviation russe. Côté diplomatique, les appels internationaux à la désescalade se multiplient.

durée : 00:03:22 - Géopolitique - L'offensive surprise des rebelles syriens leur a permis de capturer en trois jours Alep, deuxième ville de Syrie. Les aviations syrienne et russe sont intervenues hier pour freiner l'avance des rebelles, et les contacts diplomatiques se sont multipliés. Le Moyen-Orient est en ébullition.

durée : 00:03:22 - Géopolitique - L'offensive surprise des rebelles syriens leur a permis de capturer en trois jours Alep, deuxième ville de Syrie. Les aviations syrienne et russe sont intervenues hier pour freiner l'avance des rebelles, et les contacts diplomatiques se sont multipliés. Le Moyen-Orient est en ébullition.

Dans cette édition :Le gouvernement de Michel Barnier est menacé de chute suite à une motion de censure déposée par le Rassemblement National, qui refuse les dernières propositions du Premier ministre.Le PDG de Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, a dû démissionner de son poste en raison des difficultés rencontrées par le groupe, notamment aux États-Unis.Le procès de l'assassinat de Samuel Paty se poursuit, mettant en lumière les difficultés des enseignants à aborder certains sujets sensibles comme la laïcité en classe.En Syrie, les forces rebelles et islamistes ont repris la ville d'Alep aux forces gouvernementales, affaiblissant considérablement le président Bachar el-Assad.La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris s'apprête à rouvrir ses portes au public après 5 années de travaux de reconstruction.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

durée : 00:10:24 - Journal de 18h - L'armée de Bachar al Assad en déroute face à la progression des rebelles syriens. Après avoir pris Alep, bastion du nord du pays en trois les factions anti-régime se dirigent maintenant vers le sud et la ville stratégique de Homs.

V Siriji so se vnovič razplamteli spopadi. Islamistični uporniki so po skoraj desetletju vdrli v drugo največje mesto Alep in nadzorujejo več četrti. Sirska vojska, zvesta predsedniku Assadu, računa na pomoč Rusije. Drugi poudarki: - Zaradi eksplozije na vodni napeljavi ogrožena preskrba Kosova z elektriko in Prištine z vodo. - V domovih za starejše pričakovali več od plačne reforme. Prepričani so, da se bo kadrovska stiska še zaostrila. - Hokejisti Olimpije po petih porazih zmagali, po kazenskih strelih boljši od aktualnega prvaka Salzburga.

durée : 00:15:04 - Journal de 12h30 - En Syrie, une offensive éclair et une lourde défaite pour le régime de Bachar Al Assad. Alep est tombée aux mains des djihadistes et de leurs alliés. Retour sur la plus grande bataille depuis quatre ans dans la région et le rôle de la Turquie, qui ne s'y est pas opposée. - réalisation : Nicolas Pommé, Aloïs Guérin, Brice Garcia

durée : 00:10:24 - Journal de 18h - L'armée de Bachar al Assad en déroute face à la progression des rebelles syriens. Après avoir pris Alep, bastion du nord du pays en trois les factions anti-régime se dirigent maintenant vers le sud et la ville stratégique de Homs.

Alep, reprise par les rebelles djihadistes en quelques jours, fragilise le régime de Damas. Nos équipes analysent les enjeux de cette offensive et ses conséquences régionales. En France, la tension autour du budget 2023 menace le gouvernement Barnier. Nos invités décryptent cette crise institutionnelle. Enfin, découvrez comment les Français réinventent le calendrier de l'Avent. Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

Dans cette édition :La ville d'Alep en Syrie est tombée aux mains des factions rebelles et djihadistes en seulement 2-3 jours, après 4 ans de contrôle par le régime de Bachar el-Assad, un coup dur pour ce dernier.La jeune Morgane, 13 ans, a disparu depuis lundi près de Guingamp dans les Côtes d'Armor alors qu'elle se rendait au collège, une enquête pour disparition inquiétante a été ouverte.Les viticulteurs se sont massivement mobilisés à Carcassonne dans l'Aude pour dénoncer la hausse des charges et la mauvaise qualité de la récolte, des affrontements avec les forces de l'ordre ont éclaté.La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris rouvrira au public le 8 décembre avec une messe solennelle, mais certaines personnalités ont décliné l'invitation d'Emmanuel Macron pour la cérémonie de réouverture.Le champion olympique de natation Léon Marchand a renoncé aux championnats du monde en petit bassin à Budapest, épuisé après une année 2024 intense en compétitions.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

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durée : 00:20:05 - Journal de 18h - L'armée syrienne a acheminé des renforts vers la ville d'Alep, vers laquelle avancent les djihadistes et leurs alliés . Des troupes venues de la Province voisine d'Idlib régulièrement bombardée par les troupes du régime syrien et qui contrôleraient déjà cinq quartiers de la deuxième ville du pays.

durée : 00:20:05 - Journal de 18h - L'armée syrienne a acheminé des renforts vers la ville d'Alep, vers laquelle avancent les djihadistes et leurs alliés . Des troupes venues de la Province voisine d'Idlib régulièrement bombardée par les troupes du régime syrien et qui contrôleraient déjà cinq quartiers de la deuxième ville du pays.

Is your furniture shaping the way students learn? In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Kevin Stoller welcomes Amanda Hastings, NCIDQ, ALEP, IIDA, Senior Interior Designer at SLAM Collaborative. Together, they dive into the critical role of furniture in shaping educational environments and its impact on students, teachers, and communities. Amanda's passion for creating dynamic, student-centered learning spaces shines as she shares her approach to furniture design in schools. With nearly two decades of experience and a client-centered philosophy, she emphasizes that furniture should do more than complement design—it should guide it.   Takeaways: Furniture should guide the design, not just follow it. Engaging teachers early in the design process is crucial. Quality furniture impacts student learning and engagement. Educating decision-makers on furniture value is essential. Community involvement can drive educational improvements. Building a positive school culture is as important as the physical space. Collaboration among designers, educators, and communities is key.   Amanda's approach to interior design is both thoughtful and deeply client-centered. With almost two decades of experience in designing inclusive environments, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work, particularly in the public-education sector. Amanda's design philosophy is rooted in connection—she prioritizes building relationships with clients to understand their unique needs and visions and values understanding the "why" behind every design decision. Her designs are conceptually grounded, blending creativity with the personality of the client to create engaging, dynamic spaces where everyone will thrive. Her recent completion of the ALEP program in 2023 was driven by her passion for designing educational environments, and equipped her with expert knowledge and an enhanced desire to not only create student-centered spaces that enrich their learning experience but also to bring this knowledge to the clients and communities she works with.     Sound Bites: "Furniture should guide the design, not just follow it." "We need a cultural shift in education." "Seeing furniture in person makes a huge difference." "The furniture world can be confusing." "The transformation of schools is the best part."     Follow Amanda Hastings on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hastings-shea-ncidq-alep-iida-ba603755/     Learn More About The SLAM Collaborative Website: https://slamcoll.com/   Instagram: theslamcollaborative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-s-l-a-m-collaborative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSLAMCollaborativeArchitecture X: https://x.com/SLAMcollab     Episode 207 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/   Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website     Transcript Kevin Stoller (00:06.754) Welcome to the Better Learning Podcast. My name is Kevin Stoller, host of the show, and we're always looking at how we can improve education from a variety of different aspects. We've been really digging into the furniture aspect and how much it impacts the space over some recent episodes, and I've been having a lot of conversations. So that's why my guest today, Amanda Hastings. Amanda, how are you doing?   Amanda Hastings Very good. Thank you for having me.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. And so why don't you give a little bit of just like your intro and the firm you're with and what your role is. And then we're just going to go back because we were having conversation and that's really I want to get back to really just the conversational part of it.   Amanda Hastings I am a senior interior designer at the SLAMM Collaborative based in Connecticut. We have firms all over the country, but mostly the public ed work that we do K-12 schools is in Connecticut and out of our Rhode Island office, Connecticut office. Mostly just Connecticut and Rhode Island are where we focus. I've been working on public ed for most of my career. So probably like the 18 years or so. And again, mostly Connecticut. And yeah, it's become one of those things where I just kind of fell into doing schools because the firm I worked for before did it. And then it just has become a passion of mine where now I solely do K-12 public school work. And it is something that I'm definitely passionate about, like the learning environments and the furniture aspects of that. Last year I completed the ALEP program, which was tremendously insightful. And it kind of blew my mind that like, how do you get to this point in your career where you're working on school so far? And there was so much information there to learn. I kind of makes you feel bad of like, my God, I wish I had known this like 15 years ago and was working, you know, towards these things at that point and understanding the reasons why behind everything that we're doing. So at this point, I really feel like it's important to, for me to share that knowledge with either other designers in my firm or, you know, definitely with the clients, but like would love to like find a way to kind of bring more of the information out to the general public. Cause you just, I just feel like, not everybody understands what we do, why we do it, and how the classroom is impacted by design. Kevin Stoller (02:21.068) I love it. Yeah, perfect. And we have talked because I've been trying to, I wanted to interview a lot of people, not on the podcast. I've been interviewing, I think I'm at somewhere in the mid-upper 30s or 40s people just being like, from your perspective, what's the best practices of the projects that you're doing? What's the best way to make sure that the furniture is incorporated so that that the intent of the space and the culture and the teaching and the pedagogy, everything aligns. So when they go into that space, that it really makes the impact that we're seeking. And you were the ones that we were getting pretty deep in the weeds. So I'm like, you know, we need to really get the details in on an episode like this. So I was just starting to tell you before we recorded this, one of the things that I've gotten from it is that We did a three part series that's going to be coming out by the time this one goes, it will be there. So people can go back and listen to it. I'm really looking at the why it matters and then more of like the how and some of the best practices. But what I've been landing on, it does feel like the best, the best case scenario is typically when it is a team collaborative approach and that furniture is really looked at very early in the process. And it sounds like your view on that is very similar on that. What I mean, from your point of view, like what what's the best case for you? Like if you were going to guide a district through this, how would you guide them through the process?   Amanda Hastings I think so. First, I'm going to say when I first started working on schools, a lot of times like the interior designers wouldn't even be involved until like, you know, like all the spaces are laid out, you're coming in halfway through the design. And that to me, I'm like, how, how is that helping that, you know, like, like the furniture is not something that should just follow the design. It should be helping to guide it. like, you know, whether you're setting up a classroom or an office or a media center, catering those, that design to what that space is, is so important. So like, I think that has definitely evolved with the work that I've been doing. And, you know, this was a long time ago. like being an advocate for getting into your designers and the people that are doing the programming and planning involved very early on and making sure that they are part of that space planning. And before, maybe even before you're talking with the client, just using your best practices to kind of figure out how do these spaces work so that when you do have those initial conversations with the client, you've already brought the design to a certain point where you know how it functions, know how, know, the, you know, essence of like a media center. So you can talk them through what you're showing to have that conversation. But I feel like sometimes, you know, if the design doesn't have the ability to bring that conversation to life, that's where you're, you're struggling at first. So making sure that you truly are embedded in the design from the beginning to be able to have those conversations. how early? Me, I'm usually when the project starts, when we go to the interview is when we kind of start having that conversation. And then, you know, when it's SD, the beginning of very schematic designs of just working for me, working with our programmers. They do a lot of space planning and just even making sure they understand what the size of a classroom needs to be, what you know, what you need in there to have those dynamic layouts that if. desks are all just facing forward in a room. Like you might not need as much space as you do if you're moving them around and having flexible furniture. really making sure that everyone who's working on the project understands the why you need certain square footage or why you need visibility to the media center or visibility to other places to kind of activate those things. I think so very early on, as soon as we start the project, we're having these conversations.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. So as I've been talking to people and just coming off LearningSCAPES and, you know, and when a recording this, we're heading into EDspaces. Like it's all like I feel like this is a topic that just keeps coming up and went probably because I'm bringing it up. But but also because I feel like it is like we're at that moment in like the industry. Yeah, we're getting this momentum like where if you would have said 10 years ago, like these newer products were coming out and like we were recognizing that they make an impact and we were putting it in, but then the teachers weren't kind of coming along. And now I feel like we're addressing that that was recognized and now we're doing a better job as an industry of getting the teacher voices and bringing them along on professional development. So now I feel like the last step to like really get this is, is how do we kind of get the team approach to go in earlier? To do this and it really comes around like just like the earliest conversation of like let's be talking about furniture very early. us it definitely helps when you have a school district or you have a city that's already you know up on that information and they're pushing for it so you know it's much easier obviously when you don't have to educate everybody that's on the project for like, is this so great? When they come to you with that, that makes it so much easier. So we've definitely seen more push. Like for example, a Rhode Island project that we just did, I just had to write an entire letter to be submitted with my furniture package to explain to them the entire process along the way and how we engage staff and what we did to make sure that they were educated. And that's a new thing. Like we've never had to do that with any of our furniture packages before. So now it's being brought from that state review to say, hey, this is important and we want to make sure that you're doing it. So show us how you did that. So that to me is exciting because, you know, it doesn't feel like you're out here just like pushing forward and on your own that really it's coming from, you know, the important people that are funding these projects. So. Yeah, I always use this like that bell curve that if you look at like an industry, like a product life cycle, like I felt like, you know, like we were like kind of those trendsetters and then the early adopters and now we're we're at the point where if we're not at the early majority we may even be further along where I think this is like the majority is recognizing what's going on which is exciting. So this is where I'm at and I'd love to get your take on this. I feel like there have been two camps of when it actually comes down to more of like the mechanics of how how furniture is approached on a project. There's kind of the camp that I would say is more than kind of the more traditional approach of like, we're going to build a spec and we're going to bid it out. And that's typically going to be like roughly six months prior to a school opening. Maybe they'll get a little further ahead. Maybe it'll be nine months. But and then there's this other camp. And that's more of like, we're going to pick our partner early on. We're going to do some type of valuation and pick our partner first before we pick the products. Have you had experience with either one of those or is yours typically some type of hybrid?   Amanda Hastings A little bit of a hybrid. Mostly bidding. A lot of times it comes from the client. They sort of dictate what it is. In Connecticut, you have the option of either using a state contract or going to bid. But you're limited by who's on the state contract. And thankfully, a lot of the school products are, but not necessarily everything. And then there's limits to that. So it's working around that contract system. But we kind of do a hybrid thing in my office where even if we go to bid, we're limiting what the product could product is, so you're not just opening up to anyone providing you anything and then kind of having to vet it and work with the client to figure out on the end, know, are these chairs comfortable? Like, does this one match this one? Are they equal in ergonomics and durability? We kind of dictate upfront, like, here are your three things that we've already vetted that these ones, here's your basis of design that we know that we want and two, that we will accept, and that is it. So we kind of control exactly where getting it. It's not a perfect system. Ideally, we would love to just go work with VS and get the VS chair or work directly with Smith's systems and get exactly what we want. But for me, it's always been very hard because it's not always up to me of how we can do that. Working within the parameters that I have, we try very hard to make our own rules to make the system work for us.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. And it is, I mean, you're 100 % right from what I'm...been hearing from everyone. It is so dependent on each state and what the requirements are. And then obviously, sometimes the districts have different preferences in there. Yeah, and I think that's, that's the piece to me that is probably like the, the next wave of the conversations that we that be next proving how do we do this? Yeah, of the how we do this because yeah, because because I do think that that's where we're at right now. Like, like, this is the moment where we need to have the discussions of like, is furniture a commodity? Or is furniture, you know, an integral part of the learning environment? Because you know, the reality of it, like, if you have to put three equals, on there. They're never quite equal. if you start mixing and matching, it doesn't have the same design intent where if it was all the basis of design, or if you can say, hey, this is exactly what I want, you can actually pick that and the district can actually pick this is what we want on there. that's why you like Yeah, if I'm going to put my my experience on it, it's like, man, when you can do that, you're going to have a much better result. You're going have this collaborative approach. You're going to know exactly what you're getting. You're going to know the pricing upfront. You're going to say like, hey, we are not going to be, we're not going over budget and we can now decide what is the most important thing. So if we want to put more of our resources into a certain, a certain part of the school or certain ones, we can now like collaboratively make those decisions versus putting a bid out and then trying to piece it all back together once we get all these bid prices. Yeah. Yeah. Definitely would help them, you know, maintain the level of what you want in the end, which I feel like sometimes like, not, know, our struggle is sometimes, sometimes not everyone really understands the value of the furniture, no matter what you say. And everyone has, you know, their things that they think are the most important, whether it be an architectural item or something for the custodial, like a very expensive piece of equipment for a custodial. And so it's weighing those things where everyone kind of comes in there with their own opinions. so furniture is not always the top priority for everyone. sometimes we get the, we'll just use the existing chairs and desks and they're all attached to each other and it's fine. They're in good condition. And you just think like, no, no, please. Like, let us figure out like a way to work with the budget and work with what you're getting. And, you know, if you can truly get what you want in the end, like that would definitely help them. you know, it's always that struggle of like not everyone sees that furniture as the priority based on, know, whatever they're coming to the table with there. Yeah. So is it, is it the biggest obstacle if I'm hearing you right is more of like the education of the client? I would say, yeah, the education of the people that make the decisions. Not necessarily, you it's not always teachers who are making decisions. A lot of times it's, you know, people that are part of the building committee, the Board of Ed, superintendents, like, you know, they all kind of have a lot of influence because they are the ones that make the financial decisions. So it's us bringing our expertise to them so they understand that this is something valuable that they should be putting their money into and why, right? What, from your point of view, what would be like if you can wave a magic wand to make this better or to make sure these projects have a bigger impact, what's the biggest thing that you think is getting in your way?   Amanda Hastings I think honestly, people just are very unaware of the furniture world. They don't really understand what is available to them or why behind furniture design and how the classrooms function. I feel like a lot of times, you know, like a board of ed or a building committee is parents or people that are retired and they're kind of doing this as, know, on the side. So a lot of times they're not even working in the schools or they're not necessarily like seeing what it's like living in those classrooms. They feel like a lot, like the people that come to the table don't necessarily know all the stuff that we deal with on a daily basis or necessarily the stuff that the teacher's dealing with on a daily basis. some way, if there was a way to get more education out there to those, that tier of people that are invested in the schools. I think it would really help, you know, people, not only us, but obviously the schools and school systems and all the way down to the students, because those people would be advocating for it at that level. And earlier on than even like the architects and designers are involved in the play, you know, and they're, they're putting this together to get the funding for these projects in the beginning, if they set that as a priority. before it even becomes a project. I think that is key in getting better furniture. Yeah. I always think of it it's in a lot of ways, it's almost like a cultural shift. like, how do you, yeah, how do you? And to generalize, a lot of times people on the building committee are older because they have more time. They're retired. And they don't know what's happening in current furniture design or classroom. concepts and you know a lot you know there's a lot of people who are educated but sometimes you're like I've had the same desk back then like what's the matter you know that attitude and you're like no let me tell you let me explain you know it's some of those things that you you do encounter which you know also make you frustrated yeah you can do better   Kevin Stoller Yeah, all right. So that's a good perspective because that's what I'm yeah like in my mind like I'm only dealing with with this all the time So maybe we maybe we still do need to drive home or that why and show it, you know, put it in a bunch of different Formats for them because I'm always trying to think I'm like, know, like, know, like is it you know, like They may not be the ones that making the decisions, but I think they definitely can have a voice in what those decisions are. And it is directly benefiting their kids. So I that's, don't know how they would get educated on this, but I feel like that's probably a missing link of like people that don't necessarily know what's happening. All right. You're hitting like one of my passion points right here. Did we, did we talk about, the nonprofit and the docu-series last time we talked that we were working on? Okay. All right. I'm going to tell you about it. And you could. But that was one of the things that I'm like, you know what, we really need to bring the communities on like like we're working on this more from like the industry side. But wouldn't it be awesome if it was more the demand side of like the communities were coming to the school saying, why, why aren't we doing this? So we just our team just spent a lot of time thinking about like, how do we like like like what does make those cultural changes? And we kept landing of like it's like it's the media and entertainment industry. Like most major movements and things that have happened, it's because there's been a movie or a TV show or something. And I always come back to the show Fixer Upper with Chip and Joanna Gaines. Super entertaining ship. Not everyone has farmhouse. Exactly. Everyone has shiplap on their walls now. They completely changed the way homes and... you know, in the US are designed. And so, yeah, so we've been trying to look through that and be like, how do we do that? How do we do it in an entertaining way where it's not, you know, just for people who are normally interested in schools? So we started a nonprofit with, you know, with other partners, and we're always looking for more for more people to come along with this called Second Class Foundation. That was... that's really rooted in how do we improve education through the use of media and storytelling? And one of the first projects we're doing is we found this amazing film crew to do a docu-series and they did the first episode, which is really powerful. It's really well done. I would definitely recommend everyone watch it. It's not that long. It's like nine minutes long, but it hits home like... really of like, yeah, I've heard people say it's heartbreaking. And I'm like, yeah, just know that's the first that's only the first episode. Sometimes you need that, like a little bit of that. Yeah. He's honest to like, get the point across. Right. Yeah, I keep saying like, we have a mapped out like 10 episode series. And it's like every good story it it has to show the transformation. So the first one is really heartbreaking and it's really like kind of showing a really dire need of a school in Idaho. But our intent is to weave other stories in around the country and show like others like, I mean, Cranston schools are great example of you look at some of the things that they're doing in that district and to be able to showcase, be like, look, this is what some schools in the country are doing. And some districts are working towards and being able to weave some of these stories and these narratives, but really wrapped around really good character development in there. I know it's a big thing. mean, I'll show you. Yeah. I mean, I'll send you the link, but, you know, secondclassfoundation.org is is for the listeners and we can put the link in there. But yeah, I keep coming back to them like I don't know how else to get other people in to it other than trying to meet them where they're at. And, you know, and the intent is how do we put content like Netflix quality types of things that when they're sitting down at night saying, what am I going to watch? They actually watch something like this. The TikTok world and the, you know, Instagram reels and getting that so that you're sharing it. The next person is sharing it. I have no idea if I can start that, but like that, you know, that's like the world it seems like everything is like spurred from right but like how to get that going with beyond just our industry. yeah. So digging into like what you do on an everyday basis, you have a very good working knowledge of like, what products are out there and the why behind it. I mean, what are the things that that you wish other people knew or had the viewpoint, either if they're just starting out or they haven't done as many schools or? I think it like like for me, like going to Ed spaces and really seeing and having that like, like not just having like a sales rep come and kind of give you the pitch, but like really seeing the furniture and feeling it and sitting in it. And like it's amazing how that actual small act of like Kevin Stoller (23:03.674) bringing a sample chair to a client and having them sit in a student chair that is ergonomic and does have movement and they instantly get it. Like they're like, my God, like this is what the students should have, I understand. So I feel like anyone who's new to that, just like getting out there and like seeing the furniture in person and like hands-on and testing it and sitting in it and like just getting involved in that, like seeing it in person. Like there's so many things, know, like pictures and images of classrooms and all of that you can see online. But I feel like it doesn't really resonate until you're trying it out yourself. So that to me is like step one. If you're going to do school design, like go to EdSpaces or go to showrooms or go to a factory tour, go and like see, you know, get the spiel, but also get to test it yourself so you understand. Yeah. What was the moment for you like when it clicked?   Amanda Hastings I think, you know, like I'm I'm a BS person. I Like I love our, VS dealers, Robert Lord, and they are fantastic. So working with them, our VS prep and just, I distinctly remember when you say video, like David Stubbs, the video that they had done of like school in Hawaii and just how transformative it was. And then just going to their factory and seeing that in person. And then not only just understanding the why behind the, the design and like how the classroom functions, but also like the integrity of how the furniture is made, the durability, which is huge in schools. Like that's a huge thing. You know, they get this furniture usually once for 50 years. So how is it going to hold up? And, you know, is it going to be suitable for kids in high school who are like rough and tough on it and all, and like just being able to like sit in it and test it and see like how this is made and how does this really benefit the school on you know, a very wide variety of ways, whether it's budget or like I durability or comfort or flexibility or, you know, future proofing for how does this evolve over time? They were very integral in that for me of just kind of getting that message and that, you know, it's not just being dedicated to them, but then seeing how does that work with other people and how are other companies evolving? Because I feel like in the past 10 years, Like definitely in the past 15 years, a lot of other companies have come along and a lot of other companies have definitely evolved what they're offering for furniture. I think following in that trend, right? Like there was not a lot of the same stuff back 10 years ago that there is now that you have way more options for what you can do with the classrooms, sit to sand desks and chairs that are different ways of sitting and those things and just being excited for what's evolving.   Kevin Stoller Yeah, totally, totally agree. Yeah, I feel like that story component of really that understanding of of the why behind it is so important. To me, I remember like distinctly in that video, I think it's not just the furniture, right? Like it's showing the classroom that the kids are sitting on the floor and they're like having like a soft spot where they're leaning against the chair or sitting underneath the desk. So it's not always like the in the box that you're picturing of like, how does this desk work? But hey, can someone sit under this? And now all of sudden, it feels like a cozy spot. And they're leaning against a soft seating in the room. And how are they using that differently? it's not just about the one function that you think that that piece of furniture has, but how can that whole classroom kind of be an inviting and exciting place for kids to be engaged? Yeah, yep. Love it. Yeah. That to me is like a perfect example of like, man, like there are these resources that just so desperately want to help on these projects that to be able to work with them and bring people in and do that. How often are you either approach like what's it like from your point of view when people are calling you about furniture or you're trying to learn about furniture because one of the things that I've been learning from these interviews is that the furniture world can be confusing of like, who are the distributors? Who are the manufacturers? Who does what? Like, what are the contracts? who has access to what? Have you figured that out yet? I I feel like I know that more so just because of working on the school projects. Kevin Stoller (27:40.078) I don't think it says, you the people in my office that do furniture for higher ed or corporate don't really understand that as much as I do because I constantly have to work with bids and who is a dealer and what's a manufacturer and what manufacturers are on state contract and with who and like that level is a little bit more intense, I think in like the public ed world than it is in other areas. So I feel like I do have a good understanding, but sometimes it, you know, it's hard to tell what's the sales pitch versus what is the genuine, and you kind of have to like, just, you know, do your research and be open-minded, but also, you know, keep those questions in mind. you know, sometimes you just see, well, maybe you just copied the last person's because they're so successful. And so is that really what, like, what your furniture is bringing or, you know, like, it's just kind of being aware of, I don't know, you know, the whole spiel behind it sometimes. It's not always. all just about like the furniture and the classrooms, but sometimes it's a sales pitch. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. And, and, you know, like that I've been in the furniture world, you know, on this for 15 years now. And there's definitely, you know, there are definitely people who like are in it and care about, and I would say a lot in our industry are, and then there's some where it is clearly they're just trying to sell stuff. and I think on my end, making sure that your client kind of understands the integrity of the products that we kind of are promoting and the dealerships and the manufacturers who do have their best intentions and wanna be there for the long run. And like why that might be something that you're selecting versus somebody else that might be less expensive or why you're selecting one company or one chair over another. that it's not for on us, you it's not just about the sales pitch, but there is that whole breadth of reasoning behind it. So, you know, it kind of helps us to understand all of that behind the scenes because it's very hard to sell the wide your client without understanding the difference between, you know, the whole spectrum of every chair that's out there and like what sets one apart from the other.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Completely. It's a, yeah. I, yeah, I think this is another one that I'm like,And I think the furniture industry, and I'll put myself in that category of like, think we can be doing a better job coordinating and not making, I mean, I know there's always going to be a competitive component to it, but I know enough of like the people in this industry and the best ones don't have that competitive mindset. They have this collaborative mindset. And, and that's my hope is that, you know, like we're genuinely in this because we want to create better learning environments. that is our goal. of you out there who have that passion that comes through, right? Like you, it's very easy to see who's passionate about this and, and, you know, versus like what is just a sales pitch. that passion is definitely a driving force that like, resonates with on the design side of these for me. Yeah, yeah. And that's what's the part that's encouraging to me is that I think the ones that are like really getting involved like at a deeper level of this, whether it's in, you know, the A4LE community or the Ed market, you know, and, you know, the corresponding conferences on there. What else are you looking at? Like, what are the things that are either headaches to you or... And then I'm gonna... ask you the converse there when we wrap up. I am going to say a hundred percent every project, every single time budget is always the biggest hurdle. You know, sometimes you are very limited on what you have. Sometimes there's other things that get pushed into the furniture budget. So it's not just your typical furniture. So you're dealing with a lot of different aspects. And I, I feel like that and as prices are rising and things are more expensive, but sometimes those budgets have been increased. to deal with inflation. That's always a struggle on our end of how do you provide exactly what you think they need when the budget just kind of feels like it's fighting you all the time. And like, where is it that you can kind of pull back or like, what can you do so that you're not compromising the integrity of what they're getting in the classroom or what the students are getting for furniture, but how do you balance that with like keeping on budget that every single time is the hardest part. Yeah, how are you seeing like the budgets? Kevin Stoller (32:28.39) be assigned? Are they taking percentage of the job costs or are they looking at per square foot or some other? A lot of times I'm not involved when they're set, but I think They just give you that budget and say, this is what you can echo over. I think the way they do it in Connecticut is it's a certain amount per student. If you have 600 kids, 600 times, I don't know what the number is, whatever that number is. And then that's what you kind of across the board. We've had challenges where they're like, we have 600 students. But really, the school is planned for 800 students. And you're like, that budget didn't actually cover the new school. That covered your existing school. then it's those challenges. But I think for me, it's always understanding, what is that budget in the first place? So that can really think about what's the best thing that we can do. For me, it's always What's the best that we can get them, the most that we can get them within that budget that, that, you know, allows them to have like the greatest school possible. Yeah. Yeah. All right. Now on the positive side, what, keeps you going? What do you, what do you love about this work? Like, what are the things that get you excited about or really find fulfilling? Yeah. First of all, this, like having other people, like it, I feel like it's been a newer thing for me to like after doing the A-Lab and being a little bit more involved in like the, that world that there are other people out there who are doing this too. I feel like people are excited about it. So that is, I'm so excited about that. Cause usually being the only one in my office for the past 10 years that worked on Public Ed, I felt like, you know, I have other designers and other firms that I know, but like, there's not that community for me. So like having a community now has been fantastic. Also, you know, like so many of these schools haven't been touched in 50 years. And when you see what their classrooms look like, what the, chairs that they're sitting in that like, know, the art teacher has a closet. She doesn't have a classroom. She has a cart and that is it. And what, when you're working on these projects and they get to see that like, not only do I have like an entire classroom, like it's full of amazing things. Like that excitement is the best part. Like what the possibilities of what those teachers and students and like community have, like that is the best for me. And like, that's why I kind of. Kevin Stoller (34:51.514) decided that like public ed really was like my favorite thing because it was just so different than doing like a corporate job or working on, know, like a higher ed. They're like amazing, cool projects. But for me, like that transformation that you have when you go from a school that literally you've had the more, know, the ceilings are crumbling on them. The like, the walls, the doors don't work. The windows don't, you know, like there's all these things that they're living in these horrible spaces. And when they ask you like, Will I be able to turn on the lights in my room or can I come into my classroom and like not have to wear my coat in the winter? And then you say, well, of course. And then also here are all the other things that you could have like your, you know, here's the furniture options and here's like how this space is going to work. And here's like the view of the, you know, forest outside. It gets so excited. And that to me is the best part. Like that. And user. That's really cool. Well, thank you for the work you're doing. Because I do think like you're finding, like you said, the community. I'm totally with you. mean, this community of it, it's there is a like a specialness to to this of like this type of work that is just different from other sectors. And it's really cool to to find this community that does generally care about it and kind of give that like. extra attention to it and recognize like this is this literally is life changing. Like how lucky are we that we to do work like that? Yeah, like the entire community. has been to school. Most everybody you know has a connection with school, you know, so I feel like it's like everybody gets excited about it because they understand it. It's a part of everybody's life for the most part. So yeah, yeah. So yeah, I appreciate that. All right. Anything else I should be asking you that I didn't ask you about? gosh. I mean, you know, I could keep talking, Yeah, I'm just, I just think it's exciting that in this time that they're, like I said, there's, there's motion, right? It's moving forward and it's just getting better all the time and more education and more information out there that, you know, broader communities are understanding about this. And it's just, it's going to make not only the schools better, it's going to make our designs better. It's just, yeah, a lot to come. That's exciting. So. Yeah. Very cool. Kevin Stoller (37:07.782) All right. Well, to the listeners, if you have not hit subscribe wherever you're listening, just hit subscribe and betterlearningpodcast.com is the hub for everything. I mean, this is our community. So it is, you know, like being able to really look at this, figure out how we can do a better, but then also, you know, like having that broader view of like, yeah, learning environments are a big part of this, but it's also like, we're looking at education as a whole of like, we all are recognizing we want to give the best opportunities for every kid. And it's pretty cool. have a community like that, that we get to interact with. So, Amanda, thank you.   Amanda Hastings Thank you so much. I appreciate it.   Kevin Stoller (37:58.874) Views and opinions expressed on the Better Learning Podcast are those of myself as an individual and my guests and do not necessarily represent the organizations that we work for, the Association for Learning Environments, K-12, Education Leaders Organization, or Second Class Foundation.

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