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Life in the Credits
113: Triangle of Sadness with Senior Development Coordinator Rheanna Sorenson

Life in the Credits

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 42:58


Rheanna Sorenson, Senior Development Coordinator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Triangle of Sadness, a 2022 comedy drama. Rheanna shares what it's like having a career as a Senior Development Coordinator in unscripted, reality television. She discusses working as a Paramount Studios Page, getting her foot in the door at The Late Late Show with James Corden, dealing with rejection in the pitch process, and working on the Friends reunion. Rheanna plays our “We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat” game. Follow Rheanna on Instagram @rhe_sorenson or IMDb. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeinthecredits/support

Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut‘s Beaten Path
She May Have Been CT's Most Famous Resident

Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut‘s Beaten Path

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:52


Katharine Hepburn may have been CT's most famous resident. She still holds the record for the most Oscars for acting, with four. Her career survived the so-called “poison box office letter” and her feisty on-screen persona competed with her romantic engagements with Howard Hughes and Spencer Tracy for attention. Her years in this state, as a born-and-bred CT native, include a harrowing escape during the Hurricane of '38. The story is mesmerizing, as told by the Coordinator of Old Saybrook's Katharine Hepburn Museum, Elise Maragliano

Eye on the Tigers
Keeping Mizzou football coordinators around, basketball turning a page and volleyball hitting tournament time

Eye on the Tigers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 42:57


On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson tour the wide world of Mizzou sports, starting with the Tigers' volleyball team preparing for its return to the NCAA Tournament. They talk through Missouri football's dominant win at Arkansas, how the university could try to keep coordinators on staff for another year and what might entice them. Eli and Ben also dig into another big road win for Mizzou men's basketball before concluding with a Quick 3 segment that bounces around the transfer portal and SEC coaching carousel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her Self Expression
What is a Parenting Coordinator? with Jaime Davis Esq.

Her Self Expression

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 18:36


PARENTING COORDINATOR'S ROLE IN RESOLVING CUSTODY CONFLICTSHOST: Beverly Price, Divorce & Empowerment CoachGUEST: Jaime Davis, Co-Managing Partner at Gailor Hunt and Host of A Year and a Day: Divorce without Destruction SUMMARY:A parenting coordinator plays a crucial role in helping divorcing parents navigate the often tumultuous terrain of co-parenting after a divorce. Their primary objective is to assist in making decisions related to child custody, visitation, and other parenting matters in an amicable and child-focused manner. They act as neutral third-party facilitators, using their expertise in family law and child development to help parents reach mutually beneficial agreements. In this episode of Her Empowered Divorce, your Host, Beverly Price, talks to Jaime Davis, a Co-Managing Partner at Gailor Hunt and Host of A Year and a Day: Divorce without Destruction. Together, they discuss parenting coordinators, who they are, and their role in fostering a more collaborative and harmonious co-parenting relationship to create a stable and supportive environment for children's growth and well-being.KEY TAKEAWAYS:● Who is a parenting coordinator, and what role do they play in family law cases? A parenting coordinator is a neutral third party who has received training to become a parenting coordinator. In high cases involving the custody of children, the court can appoint a parenting coordinator to assist the parents in making decisions for their kids. ● The different areas of authority that a parenting coordinator can help with can range from pick-up time for the child, health care management, and communication between parents and children. However, their scope of authority can vary from case to case.● What is the difference between a parenting coordinator and a parenting coach? A parent coordinator's decision is usually like a binding court order. So if a parenting coordinator issues a directive and one of the parents does not follow it, the other parent can ask for a baby holding contempt for violating the directive. A parenting coach is more focused on getting the parents to work together and facilitating communication.● Do parenting coordinators take over all the decisions when the conflict is great and the parents are far apart? Each parent coordinator does it differently, but regardless of the level of acrimony, it is very important that the parents try to agree on the issues first, and when they can't the parent coordinator can step in and be the tiebreaker. NOTABLE QUOTES: ● When a couple is getting a divorce, decisions for the kids can be some of the things being disagreed about. In these types of cases, a parenting coordinator can be very helpful by being the tiebreaker when mum and dad disagree on a decision for the child. (Jaime)● One of the benefits of having a parent coordinator is that the children can have what they need in a more timely manner. (Jaime)● Your parenting coordinator is going to be making the decision when you and your partner disagree on things. It is almost like having a third parent in the relationship. (Jaime)● Part of the parent coordinator's job is to work themselves out of a job, getting parents to a place where they can make decisions without them and their children because they know what is best for their family. (Jaime)● At any time during a custody dispute, either parent can ask the court to appoint a parent coordinator, and the court

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Tore Says Show
Tue 28 Nov: Tore As The Chaos Coordinator - A Short Update On Twitter Space - The 2024 Election

Tore Says Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 7:06


It's a fact filled seven minutes in this quick update as Tore brings new names into the mix for 2024. Who's in and who's out? Are we ready? Time is running out. We must pay attention to what's important and focus on the most critical issues.

The Response
Resist & Build with Emily Kawano, Matthew Slaats, and Edget Betru

The Response

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 59:51


On this week's show, we'll be turning our focus towards the Solidarity Economy and what is meant by 'Resist & Build'.   Joining us for this conversation is Emily Kawano, Co-Director of the Wellspring Cooperative Corporation and Coordinator of the United States Solidarity Economy Network, Matthew Slaats, co-director of the Solidarity Research Center and the founder of the Virginia Solidarity Economy Network, and Edget Betru, an attorney who is on the boards of Community Movement Builders and the Organization for Human Rights and Democracy in Atlanta.   Together, we unpack what 'Resist & Build' looks like in practice, discuss the necessity of cross-movement dialogue and collaboration, and explore pathways for scaling up (and arguably, more importantly, scaling out) the solidarity economy.   Resources: Resist & Build US Solidarity Economy Network Virginia Solidarity Economy Network Community Movement Builders Organization for Human Rights and Democracy People's Network for Land and Liberation Wellspring Cooperative Corporation Solidarity Research Center Stop Cop City Solidarity The Response: Stop Cop City with Jesse Pratt López & Nolan Huber-Rhoades Episode credits: Produced and hosted by Tom Llewellyn Edited by Robert Raymond. Theme Music by Cultivate Beats Follow The Response on Twitter and Instagram for updates, memes, and more. Our entire catalog of documentaries and interviews can be found at theresponsepodcast.org — or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to help spread the word? Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify — it makes a huge difference in reaching new people who may otherwise not hear about this show. The Response is published by Shareable.

Temple Baptist Leadership
S2 | EP 44 | Olivia Steele

Temple Baptist Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 24:00


Olivia Steele is the Children's Coordinator at Temple. She has served faithfully in the children's ministry for many years, and continues to impact 1st-3rd graders and family in her ministry.

Coordinated
199. Making the Honor Roll

Coordinated

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 8:07


Cue the confetti drop! Listen in as Derek and Karli chat about the recent release of the AP School Honor Roll list. Did Karli's school make the list? And more importantly, what's this about a celebration kit? Get your certificates and social media badges ready. Mark the moment and celebrate all that your school does to guide and support AP students. It's our honor. Press “Play” to get the latest scoop here on… Coordinated.Visit AP Score Reports for Educators.Learn more about AP School Honor Roll.Read the AP School Honor Roll Overview.View the list of schools on the AP School Honor Roll.Questions: Please contact APSchoolHonorRoll@collegeboard.orgBookmark the AP Coordinator Experience webpage.Chat with colleagues in Chat with a Coordinator.Watch the OnDemand video of the 2023 Back-to-School Workshop for AP coordinators who are new to the role.And here is a customized video of the workshop for experienced AP coordinators.Download and print the all-new Academic Calendar for AP coordinators.Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Download the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 1. Podcast music courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University
Kelsey Ryan: How do we bring service to the forefront in Fraternity and Sorority Life?

Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 28:08


Kelsey Ryan is passionate about Higher Education and the student experience, specifically fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, student development, and civic engagement. Kelsey is a strong community and social services professional with a Master of Science in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs from University of North Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from Georgia Southern University. In episode 409 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Kelsey chose Georgia Southern for her undergraduate experience, what made her want to join Kappa Kappa Gamma, why she stayed as Adviser and Volunteer for KKG for 10 years, advancements that were made in the DEI committee for KKG, what she learned as Coordinator for FSL at the University of Memphis, how we can bring service to the forefront in Fraternity and Sorority Life, what are some examples of service learning activities that chapters can implement, how we can improve chapter and individual GPA, and why Kelsey likes our books so much. Enjoy!

Letters from the Lunchroom
S6 05: Winter Moore, Student Support Coordinator, Fort Scott Middle School

Letters from the Lunchroom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 45:34


Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of SparkWheel. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to SparkWheel. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Winter Moore, Student Support Coordinator at Fort Scott Middle School for SparkWheel. Winter discusses overcoming barriers in her childhood to get where she is today. Listen as Winter speaks about seeing students "for who they are."Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@sparkwheel.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of SparkWheel. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

New Books in Literary Studies
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books in Literary Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

New Books in Intellectual History
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books in Intellectual History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

New Books in Middle Eastern Studies
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books in Middle Eastern Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

New Books in History
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in African Studies
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books in African Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

New Books in Islamic Studies
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books in Islamic Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

New Books Network
Nader Kadhem, "Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 42:41


Anti-blackness has until recently been a taboo topic within Arab society. This began to change when Nader Kadhem, a prominent Arab and Muslim thinker from Bahrain, published the first in-depth investigation of anti-black racism in the Arab world in 2004. This translation of the new and revised edition of Kadhem's influential text brings the conversation to the English-speaking world. Al-Istifraq or Africanism, a term analogous to Orientalism, refers to the discursive elements of perceiving, imagining, and representing black people as a subject of study in Arabic writings. Kadhem explores the narratives of Africanism in the Arab imaginary from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century to show how racism toward black people is ingrained in the Arab world, offering a comprehensive account of the representations of blackness and black people in Arab cultural narratives - including the Quran, the hadith, and Arabic literature, geography, and history.  Africanism: Blacks in the Medieval Arab Imaginary (McGill-Queen's UP, 2023) examines the pejorative image of black people in Arab cultural discourse through three perspectives: the controversial anthropological concept that culture defines what it means to be human; the biblical narrative of Noah cursing his son Ham's descendants - understood to be darker-skinned - with servitude; and Greco-Roman physiognomy, philosophy, medicine, and geography. Describing the shifting standards of inclusion that have positioned Arab identity in opposition to blackness, Kadhem argues that in the cultural imaginary of the Arab world, black people are widely conflated with the Other. Analyzing canonical Arabic texts through the lens of English, French, and German theory, Africanism traces the history of racism in Arab culture. Africanism digs deep into the cultural constructions of blacks in all aspects of the Arab imaginary, including language, religion, philosophy, literature, geography, and history. Author: Nader Kadhem is a professor emeritus of cultural studies at the University of Bahrain. Kadhim authored many literature and cultural criticism articles and studies published in Bahraini Arabic media. He has published 16 books that can be found here. Translator: Amir Al-Azraki is an Arab-Canadian playwright, literary translator, Theatre of the Oppressed practitioner, Associate Professor, and Coordinator of the Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures Program, Renison University College, University of Waterloo. His research interests include Arab Theatre, Afro-Arab Cultural Heritage and Representation, and Literary Translation (Arabic-English) Ahmed Yaqoub AlMaazmi is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University. His research focuses on the intersection of law, the occult sciences, and the environment across the Western Indian Ocean. He can be reached by email at almaazmi@princeton.edu or on X @Ahmed_Yaqoub. Listeners' feedback, questions, and book suggestions are most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast
The Terrible Podcast — Talking Steelers Vs. Bengals Game Preview, Coordinator Comments, Week 12 Picks, & Much More

Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 101:08


November 24, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 54 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right to talking about the slate of Thanksgiving Day games the NFL had and how all three weren't all that competitive overall. The Pittsburgh Steelers have now released two injury reports ahead of their Week 12 road game against the Cincinnati Bengals, so we recap where the team sits from a health standpoint entering Friday and how it looks like the team won't be getting S Minkah Fitzpatrick thon Sunday. New offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner addressed the media for the first time in his new role on Thursday, so Alex and I recap all that he had to say during that press conference. We then move on to cover what notable things that defensive coordinator Teryl Austin had to say on Thursday during his media session. With the Steelers playing the Bengals on Sunday, Alex and I are pleased to have Jay Morrison on the show this Friday. Morrison, who now covers the Bengals for Pro Football Network, is a longtime beat writer and Alex and I talk to him for nearly 25 minutes about the upcoming Week 12 Sunday game in Cincinnati. Jay graciously provides us with his score prediction for the Sunday game to close out our talk with him. If not already doing so, please follow Jay on Twitter at @ByJayMorrison and also make sure to catch up on all of his pregame coverage here: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/author/jmorrison/. After talking to Jay, Alex and I provide our own preview for the Steelers Sunday game against the Bengals. As usual, Alex and I wrap up this Friday show by providing our picks against the spread for the remaining Week 12 games. We then provide our final score predictions for the Steelers Sunday road game against the Bengals. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 99-minute episode as well and we finish it up by answering several listener questions. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tilth Talk Radio
Special Interview Episode: Barry Bubolz, NRCS GLRI Coordinator

Tilth Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 62:42


Special Interview Episode: Barry Bubolz, NRCS GLRI Coordinator

Tore Says Show
Wed 22 Nov: Tore As The Chaos Coordinator Hosts A Twitter Space Discussion - #IncentivizedNews - Are You Buying What They're Selling?

Tore Says Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 98:47


Tore returns to lead the group analysis of today's hottest topics starting with the paid for news and all their lies. Stories are shaped by external incentives. Pizzagate is back but people don't like the truth. Look who's on our side and who isn't. There are big stories and a lot happening. Blockchain tech and China. Half truths and honey traps. The love hate line is hard to manage. Seek all information and then trust your gut. How to see what's real and what's not. Those who deceive always crave power. It's sad when people get stepped on. Rules of thumbs to use with influencers. Social credit banking is already here. Commercials prove that news is bought. When you are open to truth, you can see everything. There's a good paper trail on the Blackrock scandal. The DeSantis video that just dropped. Early warning services and games played. Being the most impatient patient person. It's important that we learn how to think again. Things will now get worse, because we are winning. There will be lots of difficult future conversations. Ohio jobs data and the WEF. The latest terror false flag. Now is the time that our faith will be tested. When something needs to truly get done, it does. That's how God works.

Utah Utes Interviews
Coordinator's Corner: Morgan Scalley previews Utah's Senior Day matchup with Colorado

Utah Utes Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 12:07


The Utah Defensive Coordinator's sets the table for Saturday's regular season finale vs Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium

The Bill Riley Show
Coordinator's Corner: Morgan Scalley previews Utah's Senior Day matchup with Colorado

The Bill Riley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 12:07


The Utah Defensive Coordinator's sets the table for Saturday's regular season finale vs Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium

The Bill Riley Show
Full Bill Riley Show 11-22-23

The Bill Riley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 141:26


Bill previews Utah FB vs Colorado with DC Morgan Scalley in the Coordinator's Corner, QB Bryson Barnes in a new Barnes conversation, former Utah great Nate Orchard, and former Colorado great Chad Brown. & he talks Runnin Utes with head coach Craig Smith

Eastern Oklahoma Catholic
An Invitation to Relationship - Dustin Samford | Faith & Works Annual Appeal

Eastern Oklahoma Catholic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 15:49


During the annual Faith & Works Crosier Dinner, Coordinator of Youth Ministries, Dustin Samford, addresses diocesan donors at Holy Family Cathedral - Presenting his talk on conversion and how a single invitation changed the course of his life.Donate and learn more about the Faith & Works Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma. Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Utah Utes Interviews
Coordinator's Corner: Morgan Scalley previews Utah's Senior Day matchup with Colorado

Utah Utes Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 12:07


The Utah Defensive Coordinator's sets the table for Saturday's regular season finale vs Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium

960 KZIM
Volunteer Coordinator Savannah Edwards

960 KZIM

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 5:41


edWebcasts
Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools

edWebcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 75:20


This edWeb podcast is sponsored by 3Strands Global Foundation.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Human trafficking, an abhorrent crime, has infiltrated all 50 states, even our schools, where students are at risk. The post-pandemic era witnessed a surge in the distribution of child sexual abuse material, exploitation, and human trafficking, necessitating our immediate attention. Schools, traditionally safe havens for children, are best suited to combat this issue through prevention education.In the past year, 13 states mandated training for school staff and awareness education for students on human trafficking. We invite you to learn from those who have successfully implemented prevention education in their districts. This edWeb podcast empowers you to recognize human trafficking, understand vital terminology, overcome potential barriers to identifying exploitation, and embrace trauma-informed responses. We also explore behavioral signs in students, red flags, and the significance of protocols, training, and implementation for success within our school communities.Leading this expert panel is Ashlie Bryant, CEO and Co-founder of 3Strands Global Foundation. She's joined by Monica Dominguez, Coordinator of School Counseling at Socorro ISD, Charisma De Los Reyes, Program Manager at the San Diego County Office of Education, and Cynthia Cook, Education Manager at 3Strands. Join us in safeguarding our schools and protecting our children.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school counselors, and school and district leaders.3Strands Global Foundation Help create a world free from human traffickingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Gamecock Central Radio
GC LIVE: Happy Thanksgiving!! + Coordinators preview Clemson

Gamecock Central Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 68:58


In the pre-Thanksgiving edition of GC Live, Gamecock Central's Wes Mitchell and Chris Clark react to what the South Carolina coordinators said about Clemson and dive into their favorite Thanksgiving foods at the end. Thank you to our sponsors: Clint Hammond of Movement Mortgage 803-422-6797 The Tax Team at Liberty Tax Columbia, Irmo and Lexington 803-462-5576 Attorney Trey Harrell: Auto Accident Attorney in South Carolina. AttorneyHarrell.com or @TreyHelps on IG, TikTok, and Twitter. Birddogs: Shorts and Pants with a Comfortable Built-in Liner (Go to Birddogs.com/Gamecocks [or enter promo code Gamecocks at check-out] and get a free hydro flask style water bottle!) Gametime. (Download the Gametime app and use code Gamecocks for $20 off your first purchase. [terms apply] Gametime.co) Andy Luedecke at MyPerfectFranchise.net 404-973-9901

America's Work Force Union Podcast
Legislative Political Coordinator, Joey Graceffo, Vice President, Bryan Johnson, AFGE Local 3283 | Business Manager for Ironworkers Local 550

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 54:39


Legislative Political Coordinator for AFGE Local 3283, Joey Graceffo, and Vice President of the Local, Bryan Johnson, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how the Local handled recent shutdown questions. They also discussed the increasing concerns about the future of AI in the workforce. Business Manager for Ironworkers Local 550, William (Bill) Sherer II, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his recent election victory to be the next Mayor of Canton, Ohio. Sherer also discussed what it will be like to take part in contract negotiations from the other side of the table, and the ongoing expansion efforts of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village.

ESPN 700 | Utah's #1 Sports Talk
Coordinator's Corner: Morgan Scalley previews Utah's Senior Day matchup with Colorado

ESPN 700 | Utah's #1 Sports Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 12:07


The Utah Defensive Coordinator's sets the table for Saturday's regular season finale vs Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Disaster Zone
A Sampling of Drone Policy in the USA

Disaster Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 54:27


In this podcast we examine the current status of policies and best practices associated with non-military drone operations here in the United States. The podcast guest is Dr. Gloria Totoricaguena, a former university professor at Stanford University and University of Nevada, Reno, and now a policy consultant in Idaho. Her clients and projects in Idaho have included the ID Office of Emergency Management and its creation of a statewide Public Safety Communications Commission, in addition to its coordination with FirstNet. Gloria has helped coordinate Idaho's annual statewide Cybersecurity Summit for 10 years, and is the Coordinator of the Idaho Council for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region. She is a registered government affairs consultant in Idaho and regularly assists state agencies with policy and strategy development, research, and public engagement, She recently completed a policy-level research project described below.Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

Penn Stated: Talking Penn State Football with Donnie Collins
The most important coordinator Penn State could get

Penn Stated: Talking Penn State Football with Donnie Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 60:49


You may have heard, Penn State is in the market for an offensive coordinator. But, the most important coordinator to this team in 2024 is one that already is on the sidelines.On this week's episode of the Penn Stated podcast, hosts Donnie Collins (The Scranton Times-Tribune) and Sam Fremin (Citizens Voice) discuss both the contributions of defensive coordinator Manny Diaz over his two seasons with the program, and what keeping him around would mean for the future.Do either think Diaz would consider leaving Penn State to take another defensive coordinator's job somewhere else? On the Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, Donnie and Sam also discuss the quarterback situation, where Beau Pribula's running ability added a different dimension to the offense once starter Drew Allar left the Rutgers game with an injury last Saturday. They discuss whether a case could be made that Penn State should go with a two-quarterback system, or whether sticking it out with Allar is the best way to go for the future.Plus, what is Sam's favorite Thanksgiving meal? Since James Franklin never asked, it's time to get that information out there.To contact Donnie, drop an email at dcollins@scrantontimes.com, or send him a message on Twitter @PennStateTT.Listen and subscribe on Apple podcastsListen and subscribe on Google podcastsListen and subscribe on Spotify

Gifts and Graces
Panel | 50 Years of Pioneering Black ministries in the PCA

Gifts and Graces

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 40:33


On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to listen in on an African American Ministries of the PCA (AAMPCA) panel discussion with Charles Mcknight, Kellie Brown, Alex Shipman, Jenell Chavis, Wy Plummer, Cyril Chavis, and Howard Brown as they celebrate the pioneering work of Black men and women in the PCA. During the discussion, you will hear stories of some of the first African American TEs and ministry leaders and some of the current trailblazers in Gospel ministry. Rev. Charles McKnight is Coordinator of African American Ministries. Kellie Brown also serves AAMPCA as Operations Coordinator, along with Alex Shipman, their Virtual Groups Coordinator, and Content and Communications Specialist, Jennell Chavis. Wy Plummer is the former Coordinator of African American Ministries and currently serves as a Cross Cultural Consultant for Mission to North America. Cyril Chavis is the RUF Campus Minister at Howard University. Finally, Howard Brown is the Associate Coordinator for African American Ministries and the Senior Pastor of Christ Central Church in Charlotte. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as the panel celebrates the work of our Black brothers and sisters and shares stories and encouragement.

Engage with Jamie Wolfer
Red Flags to Right Fits: Mastering Vendor Contracts, Photography Bargains, and Coordinator Selections

Engage with Jamie Wolfer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 13:34


AD: Generation Tux for all your suit needs!Two other episodes like this one:How to NOT be taken advantage of by your Wedding VendorsThe Ultimate Guide To Picking Your Wedding VendorsWant to ask Jamie your wedding planning questions? Join her in The Master Plan!What did you think about this episode?  What were your takeaways?  I want to hear your feedback!  Screenshot the episode and post your thoughts on Instagram and tag us @wolferandco. Be sure to grab your ultimate Wedding Day Checklist at weddingchecklist.coYou can get your Perfect Wedding Timeline - HERE!You are also invited to join the Facebook Wedding Community she has created for y'all to support each other. ❤️P.S. — These links may use affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and/or purchases, and I would love it if you used them! It won't cost you anything extra, but affiliate links are RAD because they help creators like me to fund the free content we provide.

Coordinated
198. A Perfect 10

Coordinated

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 16:01


Who doesn't love a countdown? Join Derek, Karli, and special guest Renata Elvey as they launch into 10 questions about AP Seminar as English 10. The clock is ticking…10-minutes and counting. Can Derek finish on-time to earn a perfect score? Press “Play” to find out right now. There's never a better time to get Coordinated.Elevate with English 10: AP Seminar.Use the Student Recruitment Toolkit.Share this blogpost.Bookmark the AP Coordinator Experience webpage.Chat with colleagues in Chat with a Coordinator.Watch the OnDemand video of the 2023 Back-to-School Workshop for AP coordinators who are new to the role.And here is a customized video of the workshop for experienced AP coordinators.Download and print the all-new Academic Calendar for AP coordinators.Join the AP Coordinator Community. Read up at the AP Coordinator Resource Library. Download the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 1. Podcast music courtesy of former AP Music Theory student, Jackie Rae.

Macro Social Work Your Way™ with Marthea Pitts, MSW
#MicroToMacro: Another Macro Social Work Career Win! Lanelle Went From Child Welfare Case Manager to Clinical Research Coordinator

Macro Social Work Your Way™ with Marthea Pitts, MSW

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 44:05


Visit my website, ⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠, to grab access to my free e-course to learn more about macro social work careers, what it is, possible salaries, job titles, industries where macro work occurs...and much more! Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW ⁠#socialworker⁠ ⁠#socialwork⁠ ⁠#macrosocialwork⁠ ⁠#socialworkers #macrosocialworker

All Home Care Matters
Mary Fridley Co-Founder & Coordinator of Reimagining Dementia

All Home Care Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 51:10


All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Mary Fridley as guest to the show. Mary Fridley is on the faculty at the East Side Institute in NYC, co-creator and leader of The Joy of Dementia (You Gotta Be Kidding!) and co-founder and coordinator of Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice. Mary practiced social therapy for 12 years and uses the social therapeutic approach as an experienced teacher and workshop leader. She is author or co-author of several articles and chapters, has been interviewed by numerous media outlets and presented at national and international conferences on the Joy of Dementia and on the Coalition. Additionally, Mary is a guest columnist for agebuzz.com, a playwright and theater director and makes her living as a non-profit fundraising consultant. About Reimagining Dementia: Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice is an international group of people living with dementia, care partners, family and community members, dementia activists and allies, health professionals, advocates, artists, academics, policymakers, and others. Reimagining Dementia a committed to creativity, belonging, caring relationships, joy and growth for everyone. Launched in September 2020, Reimagining Dementia currently has over 840 members* in 35 countries. Unique to Reimagining Dementia is a belief in creativity (the arts, theater, music, movement, improvisation, performance and more) as an innovative way to challenge the stigma and stereotypes of dementia and the inequities experienced by people living with it, and to effect individual and social transformation. Over the last three years, Reimagining Dementia has emerged as a grassroots catalyst for change and a visible “hub” and community of support for all. By leveraging the collective resources, experiences and successes of our members and others with whom we are collaborating, Reimagining Dementia is giving everyone impacted by dementia the tools, understandings and support they need to thrive. We will not stop until all people across the globe have access to life-affirming alternatives in every aspect of their lives.

Behind the Seams
Key Considerations for Training Pitchers with RPP Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn

Behind the Seams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 32:31


Today we're sitting down with new Pitching Coordinator Matt Hartshorn. This guy shows up with a plethora of knowledge on pitching, assessing and movement.Topics Include:Rib cage positioning and rotationBack leg mechanical optionsIndividualized core work based off of architectureMost recently, Matt worked for Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL as a Pitching Development and Strength Coach. Previously, he worked for the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League as a Data Analyst and Player Personnel / Scout Liaison.Matt attended Rider University receiving a bachelors degree in Business Analytics and Sports Management. He played collegiate baseball at Rider from 2019-2021. After graduation in 2021, he was Director of Baseball Analytics and an Assistant Coach for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development. Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/ Call us at 201-308-3363 Email us at rpp@RocklandPeakPerformance.com Website ...

Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast
The Terrible Podcast — Talking Steelers Vs. Browns Preview, AFC North Injuries, Coordinator Comments, Week 11 Picks, & Much More

Steelers Podcast - The Terrible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 123:25


November 17, 2023 - Season 14, Episode 50 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex and I get right to talking about the Thursday night AFC North game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens in addition to the significant injuries that happened during that contest with QB Joe Burrow and TE Mark Andrews leading that list. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cleveland Browns on the road on Sunday, so Alex and I address the current injury situations of both teams heading into Friday. We talk about what the Steelers' Friday injury report might look like and how Pittsburgh might handle their inside linebacker and safety situations on Sunday in Cleveland against the Browns. The Steelers coordinators, Matt Canada, Teryl Austin, and Danny Smith, all talked to the media on Thursday and on the heels of those pressers, Alex and I review the main talking points to come out of all of them. In the middle of this Friday show, Alex and I are once again joined by Scott Petrak, who covers the Browns for The Chronicle-Telegram and The Medina Gazette. We spend 30 minutes with Scott talking about the Browns quarterback situation, both currently and past the 2023 season, as well as previewing the Sunday Week 11 game in Cleveland. If not already doing so, please follow Scott on Twitter/X at @ScottPetrak and make sure to read all of his work online at BrownsZone.com. After having Scott on, Alex and I move forward with our own breakdown of the upcoming Sunday game between the Steelers and the Browns. We dedicate some extra time to talking about Steelers QB Kenny Pickett and his third down completion percentage. We also focus heavily on Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who will start on Sunday against the Steelers. To close out this Friday show, Alex and I provide all of our picks against the spread for the remaining Week 11 games. We pick the final score of the Steelers/Browns game as well. Several other minor topics not noted are also discussed in this 123-minute episode, and we get to a several listener emails to close out the show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Impact's Weekly Witness
Ep. 324 Plowshares and Policy

Texas Impact's Weekly Witness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 28:40


This week we are taking a break from legislative goings on for an important conversation with Rev. Deanna Hollas, Coordinator of Gun Violence Prevention Ministries with Presbyterian Peace Fellowship. We will discuss the increased emphasis national denominations are placing on reducing gun violence and how congregations can both act locally and advocate for policy change to reduce gun violence.    If you are passionate about ending gun violence–Texas Impact has a team for that. This team is made up of Texans of faith interested in working and advocating for public policies that reduce gun violence. This week that team is hosting an event including a rally and art installation that calls attention to the impact gun violence has in local San Antonio communities. This Saturday, November 18th at St. Michael's in San Antonio, they are hosting a March for Gun Violence Prevention.    Register for the event at texasimpact.org/event/vidas-robadas-stolen-lives   You can find the resources mentioned in the episode at www.presbypeacefellowship.org/gun-violence and this google doc: txfaith.org/GVPresources  

Battleground Wisconsin
Special interview with Transformational Justice Campaign Coordinator Mark Rice

Battleground Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 12:42


We welcome Mark Rice, Wisconsin Transformational Justice Campaign Coordinator at WISDOM, to discuss WISDOM's organizing and legislative agenda on criminal justice reform in Wisconsin. Wisconsin continues to trail the nation and surrounding states in lowering our incarceration rates while state facilities are grossly understaffed resulting in inhumane conditions for people in the facilities.

Awake At Night
Invigorated by Africa - Stephen Jackson - UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya

Awake At Night

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 40:12


Stephen Jackson fell hard for Africa three decades ago, and never looked back. Now the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, he channels his passion into his work, bringing together UN agencies to support the continent in its drive for sustainable development.  “Sometimes in this job, you just end up falling in love with the country where you work. Kenya is a very special place, and I think is a country on an extraordinary upwards curve, a very rapid one. You meet incredibly inspiring people here, and I love it to bits.” Africa is a continent set on rapid development, with many observers pointing to Kenya's maturing democracy and green transition as a model for other nations. In this episode, Stephen Jackson reflects on Africa's fascinating diversity, as well as its invigorating self-confidence, resilience and ambition.

The Bill Riley Show
Coordinator's Corner: Andy Ludwig previews the plan of attack offensively against Arizona

The Bill Riley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 18:58


Coordinator's Corner: Andy Ludwig previews the plan of attack offensively against Arizona

All THINGS HIP HOP EPISODE #1
EP #310 THE JOY OF THE LORD - SHARON JACKSON

All THINGS HIP HOP EPISODE #1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 110:31


THE KELLY CARDENAS PODCAST PRESENTS Sharon Jackson was born on April 15, 1966. She is the last of six children born to Pastor Andrew and the late Lady Lottie Jackson. She has been singing for as long as she can remember. As a child she would sing with her brothers and sisters at church, as well as at home around the kitchen table. Music has always been a part of her family. She came to realize at an early age that God had anointed her to sing praises unto Him. She graduated from Memphis Central High School in 1984 and went on to attend Emory University in Atlanta, GA. However, as a junior, she transferred to University of Memphis where she received her B.A. in Psychology. Sharon began leading Praise and Worship in 1986 at Faith Temple Ministries Church in Memphis, TN where her father, Andrew Jackson, is the founder and Pastor Emeritus, and her brother, Ivory Jackson is the current pastor. She has found that worship is a lifestyle that one must live out daily, being fully aware that God is ever present and ever near. The Lord has truly anointed her to lead His people into His presence, and she counts it a privilege, as well as an awesome responsibility to have been chosen by God to do so. She served as the coordinator and worship leader for the Praise and Worship Team at her church for 25 years and she also served as the choir director and trainer. For the last 12 years, Sharon has been serving as the Minister of Music at Greater Community COGIC in Marietta, GA where the pastor is Bishop Matthew Brown. She served for 16 years, from 2000-2016, 8 years as the Assistant Coordinator, and 8 years as the Coordinator of the Church of God in Christ International Praise Team “Send Judah First” under the leadership of the International Music Department Ministers of Music, Professor Iris Stevenson McCullough and Dr. Judith Christie McAllister. Sharon was blessed to record a Live Praise and Worship CD in September of 2004 entitled “Make His Praise Glorious.” She has also had the privilege of singing on several recordings, including Judith Christie McAllister's “Sound The Trumpet,” as well as the Tennessee Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Mass Choir where she led the title track “When I Get There” written by the legendary V. Michael McKay, which she was also blessed and honored to sing at the National Homegoing Celebration of former COGIC Presiding Bishop G. E. Patterson. She was also blessed to sing on the recording project of Pastor Linwood Dillard and the Voices of Citadel. She is currently working on a new project hopefully to be released in early 2024. Sharon is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Brittany Elizabeth and Sophia Antonette. Her desire is to, in all things and at all times, make the praises of God glorious. Facebook - SharonDeniseJackson IG - sharondjackson Threads - sharondjackson YouTube - SharonDJackson LinkedIn - sharondjackson BESTSELLING BOOK “⁠THE VIBE⁠- the missing ingredient that changes everything”  Thank you to our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE VIBE ROOM⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠POPPINGTON'S POPCORN⁠ Code: KELLYVIBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Findlay Volvo Las Vegas⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠PRIVATE MONEY CLUB⁠⁠⁠⁠  USE CODE - KELLY500 ⁠⁠⁠⁠MONEY SCHOOL⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TABLE ONE HOSPITALITY⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE MINA GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SECRET KNOCK⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Cardenas Law Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Squeeze Dried⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠BLING SHINE SERUM⁠⁠⁠⁠-The #1 seller of over 15 years and the only product to be endorsed by my MAMA! MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠KELLY⁠⁠⁠⁠ “JOY IS THE ART OF FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALLOWING MAGIC TO HAPPEN!” EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MAKENA CARDENAS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelly-cardenas/message

BachTalk
Turner Givens - Performance Coordinator at Tread Athletics

BachTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 67:02


In this episode of we have the privilege of conversing with Turner Givens, whose extensive baseball background and unique blend of experiences have positioned him as a true expert in the field of player development. Turner, currently serving as a Performance Coordinator at Tread Athletics, brings with him the prestige of being a former National Champion in 2018, as well as a wealth of knowledge gained from his roles as an Assistant Coach at the University of Dallas and the University of Texas at Tyler. Throughout our conversation, we'll trace Turner's journey from his early days as a player to his current role, explore his knack for solving movement-related challenges with creative solutions, and dive into the dynamic realm of pitch analytics and design. Plus, we'll keep the conversation open for Turner to share his personal thoughts and insights on various aspects of the game, making this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about the art and science of baseball. Timestamps: **The overall progression to being a performance coordinator (00:02:41)** Turner Givens discusses his journey from being a volunteer assistant coach to becoming a performance coordinator at Tread Athletics. **The start of Turner Givens' interest in data-driven player development (00:04:15)** Givens talks about how he got into data-driven player development and his early experiences with tools like Rapsodo and Modus. **Transitioning to a new job at Tread Athletics (00:07:12)** Givens shares his decision to move to Triad Athletics and his excitement about learning from the people there and being in a high-paced environment. **The grind of being a volunteer or grad assistant (00:09:57)** Discussion on the challenges and dedication required for individuals in these roles, using a specific example. **The daily schedule and responsibilities of a college coach (00:11:44)** Explanation of the various tasks and time commitments involved in coaching at the college level. **Building relationships with athletes and developing coaching skills (00:14:24)** Conversation about the process of building relationships with athletes and becoming an effective coach, including personal experiences and learning from others. **The mindset of a big leaguer (00:24:35)** Discussion on the intense focus and competitiveness of big leaguers during bullpen sessions. **Developing a resilient mindset (00:25:35)** Exploring the importance of mindset and confidence for a Triple-A player dealing with inconsistent playing time. **Adding a cutter to improve performance (00:27:28)** The successful addition of a cutter pitch to a player's arsenal, resulting in improved performance and velocity. **The cutter as a game-changer (00:28:32)** Discussion about a pitcher's career year after adding a cutter pitch and the impact it had on his performance and confidence. **The mental benefits of adding a pitch (00:29:34)** Exploration of how adding a new pitch can not only improve performance but also boost a pitcher's confidence and mindset. **The importance of finding one little outlier (00:30:00)** An example of how adding a cutter pitch transformed a pitcher's arsenal and made him more effective in specific counts. **Connecting the Dots and Building Relationships (00:37:12)** **Setting Boundaries and Saying No (00:38:09)** **Pitch Analytics and Arsenal Building (00:41:48)** **Pitch Design and Confidence (00:46:49)** **Backwards Chaining in Pitch Design (00:47:40)** **Changing Coaching Approach in Different Seasons (00:49:28)** **Teaching Price (00:56:05)** Discussion on the challenges of learning and teaching Price, particularly in remote settings. **Breathing Patterns and Exercise Goals (00:56:54)** Exploration of the importance of understanding breathing patterns and exercise goals in relation to the body's limitations and compensations. **Efficiency of Correctives (00:59:37)** Debate on the necessity and extent of correctives, emphasizing the need for simplicity and focusing on specific adaptations. **The Outlier Guys (01:05:08)** Discussion about finding value in pitchers who may not throw hard but have unique pitching styles. **The Challenges of Posting Content (01:05:49)** Talking about the difficulties of consistently creating quality content and avoiding burnout. **Appreciation for the Interview (01:06:39)**

America's Work Force Union Podcast
Executive Director John LeConche, and Assistant Director Bernadette Olivera-Rivera, LIUNA Training and Education Fund | Garrett Giglio, Training Coordinator, Insulators Local 53 JATC

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 54:40


Program Manager for the United Association's Veterans in Piping program, Mike Hazard, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his journey to the VIP program. Hazard discussed the early days and struggles to get the program running and what the program offers to active-duty participants.  President of the North Shore AFL-CIO, Pat Gallagher, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the confrontation in the U.S. Senate this week, a meeting between Ohio's local AFL-CIO Federations  and he shared stories of his time with the late United Steelworker president, Tom Conway.

Foreign Exchanges
World roundup: November 14 2023

Foreign Exchanges

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 19:55


This is the web version of Foreign Exchanges, but did you know you can get it delivered right to your inbox? Sign up today:Friends, for family reasons and also because of my own mental exhaustion I will be taking a longer than usual break from the newsletter for this year's Thanksgiving holiday. The newsletter will be going quiet following Thursday's roundup and will return to our regular schedule on Tuesday, November 28. As I've written before here I can always tell when it's time for me to take a bit of a break from the newsletter and the truth is we probably passed that point around three or four weeks ago so I'm running on fumes. Thanks for reading and for supporting this venture!TODAY IN HISTORYNovember 14, 1965: The Battle of Ia Drang, the first major engagement between the United States and the North Vietnamese Army, begins. It ended on November 18 with both sides claiming victory, though the NVA's ability to fight the much better armed US Army to a draw was a boost to their morale and probably the battle's most important effect.November 14, 2001: Fighters with the Northern Alliance rebel coalition enter and occupy the city of Kabul, marking the end of the US war in Afghanista—just kidding. I had you going there for a second, didn't I?INTERNATIONALWith deaths due to “extreme heat” projected to increase five-fold by 2050, according to The Lancet Countdown, you'll no doubt be pleasantly surprised to learn that an AP investigative report shows that the “green transition plans” being formulated by most major fossil fuel companies are not green, not transitional, and not even really plans. Without any serious government pressure to force them to invest in genuinely renewable technologies, these firms are able to do things like, say, classify natural gas development as a “green” investment. That's absurd, of course, but who's counting?The main problem with these plans has long been, and continues to be, the fact that fossil fuel companies exempt the products they sell when assessing their progress toward “net zero” carbon emissions. Firms only account for “Scope 1” emissions, which are their direct carbon outputs, and “Scope 2” emissions, the indirect output that results from their production process. The emissions that ensue when people burn the products they sell are considered “Scope 3” and energy firms disavow any responsibility for them. Like tobacco companies, they argue that what the customer does with their products is the customer's business, not theirs. Maybe people just want to buy a barrel of oil and place it in their foyer as a conversation piece or put it to some other use that doesn't emit carbon. Who's to say?MIDDLE EASTISRAEL-PALESTINEEarly Wednesday morning Israeli forces began what they called “a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area in the Shifa hospital” involving “medical teams and Arabic speakers, who have undergone specified training to prepare for this complex and sensitive environment, with the intent that no harm is caused to the civilians.” There are hundreds of patients and thousands of other people who have been trapped in the hospital by the IDF and the chances that “no harm” will come to any of them in the next several hours are probably slim. Israeli officials have been insisting that Hamas's lair is located underneath the hospital but at this point it's too soon to know if that's the target or if this is a more limited operation. This is a developing story so there's not much more I can say about it at this time.What I can say is that the Biden administration gave a green light to this operation earlier in the day, when White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the administration has “independent intelligence” (which is code for “we didn't get this from the IDF”) that “Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad use some hospitals in the Gaza Strip — including Al-Shifa — and tunnels underneath them to conceal and to support their military operations and to hold hostages.” According to Kirby this intelligence shows that the militant groups have a “command and control” center in Shifa and “have stored weapons there.” Kirby insisted that that the administration was not endorsing an Israeli attack on the hospital, but anybody with ears to hear or eyes to read what he said should have no doubt as to what the intent was.I wrote everything below prior to news of the Israeli assault breaking so some of it might no longer be relevant but I think most of it still is:Gazan health authorities said on Tuesday that some 40 patients at Shifa—three of them babies—have died since that facility ran out of generator fuel on Saturday. Without electricity the hospital cannot maintain its incubator units and so there are now 36 newborns who are at critical risk. With the IDF surrounding the hospital it's also become impossible to transfer the dead to a cemetery, so personnel are planning to bury some 120 bodies in a mass grave on site. Gazan officials have proposed evacuating the facility under the auspices of the Red Cross/Red Crescent and sending its remaining patients to Egypt but there had been no movement on that front at time of writing. The Israeli government has apparently offered to send the hospitals more incubators, a fascinating attempt at a humanitarian gesture that would be completely pointless because the problem isn't the incubators, it's the electricity.In other news:* David Ignatius at The Washington Post reported (I use that term loosely) on Monday that “Israel and Hamas are close to a hostage deal.” With the caveat that if David Ignatius told me the sky was blue I'd glance out the window to double check, the terms he reported are that Hamas would release (or facilitate the release) of the women and children that it and other Gazan militant groups took hostage during their October 7 rampage through southern Israel. This would be done in stages and be matched by the release of Palestinian women and children being held by Israeli authorities. It would also involve a ceasefire of unspecified duration but “perhaps five days” according to Ignatius. The ceasefire could allow some time to address humanitarian issues in Gaza though I don't know what that would entail and whatever it was would almost certainly be inadequate.* Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger on Tuesday and later told reporters that the ICRC has had no access to the aforementioned hostages. It's highly unlikely that the Israelis would agree to anything involving hostages without at least proof of life, so this could be a big sticking point with respect to the potential prisoner deal outlined above. Families of the hostages, meanwhile, are marching from Tel Aviv to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem to pressure him to take some action to secure the hostages' release.* Israeli occupation forces killed at least eight Palestinians in the West Bank on Tuesday, seven of them in Tulkarm. The IDF carried out a drone strike in that city, an occurrence that's still relatively rare in the West Bank though it's certainly become more common over the past year and in particular the past month.* Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a statement on Tuesday endorsing what he laughably termed the “voluntary emigration of Gaza Arabs to countries around the world.” I guess “leave or die” is a choice, right? A couple of Israeli politicians floated this idea on Monday in a Wall Street Journal editorial that was less a serious proposal than a written middle finger to Western critics of the Israeli military campaign. That piece didn't go into extensive detail about what a mass relocation would look like—again, it wasn't meant as a serious proposal—but Smotrich's intent is much easier to guess, and that's the permanent ethnic cleansing of Gaza and the relocation of its population as far away from Israel as possible. Smotrich, whose ministerial brief also includes running the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories office, isn't part of Netanyahu's “war cabinet” but that doesn't mean he's completely lacking in influence.* The US and UK governments on Tuesday announced new sanctions targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad members along with a Lebanese entity that allegedly facilitates money transfers from Iran to Gazan militant groups. This is the third round of sanctions the Biden administration has imposed since October 7. Also on Tuesday, over 400 employees of the Biden administration sent a joint letter to their boss, Joe Biden, expressing opposition to the administration's approach to the Gaza conflict.YEMENHouthi rebels say they fired another barrage of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday. There's no confirmation of this, though the IDF did say that its air defenses downed a single missile near Eilat that we can probably assume was of Houthi provenance. The leader of Yemen's Houthi movement, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, delivered a speech on Tuesday pledging that his rebel fighters would continue attacking Israel. In particular, Houthi suggested that they could target Israeli commercial vessels in the Red Sea, which would certainly be an easier target for them than Israel itself.IRAQA Turkish drone strike killed two people, both allegedly members of the Sinjar Resistance Units militia, in northern Iraq's Nineveh province on Monday evening. The Sinjar militia was formed in 2014 with assistance from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and is still allied with that group, which makes its personnel potential targets for the Turkish military.Elsewhere, the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court removed two members of the Iraqi parliament on Tuesday, one of whom just happened to be speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi. It's not clear why, though another MP named Laith al-Dulaimi had reportedly sued Halbusi alleging that the speaker forged Dulaimi's name on a resignation letter. Dulaimi was, as it happens, the other MP who had his term ended by the court (I assume that's not a coincidence). The ruling created a potential political crisis for Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaʿ al-Sudani. As speaker, Halbusi was Iraq's leading Sunni Arab politician, and his support was important to Sudani's government. Three members of his Progress Party quit their cabinet posts after the court ruling and it remains to be seen how that will impact Sudani's position.ASIAAFGHANISTANAfghan Commerce Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi apparently visited Pakistan this week, where—according to the Afghan government—he pressed Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on the issue of all those Afghan migrants the Pakistani government is presently deporting. Specifically it sounds like Azizi raised the issue of allowing deportees to at least take some of their money and/or possessions to Afghanistan with them. Deportees are currently arriving with nothing and are being housed in what are effectively refugee camps—leaving aside the incongruity of being a “refugee” in one's home country—on the Afghan side of the border.MYANMARReports on Monday only hinted at some new fighting in western Myanmar's Chin state, but as more details are emerging the situation there sounds pretty serious. According to the Chin National Front, rebel fighters had by the end of the day seized two Myanmar military outposts and were working to seize control of the Myanmar-Indian border. According to Indian media the fighting has sent some 2000 people streaming across that border to escape. In neighboring Rakhine state, the rebel Arakan Army has also been seizing military outposts and authorities have imposed a curfew in the state capital, Sittwe, as a result. Rebel factions across Myanmar have launched new offensives in recent weeks, starting with the “1027” (for October 27) operations by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army in Shan state. Myanmar's ruling junta is clearly struggling to mount a response.CHINAJoe Biden told reporters on Tuesday that his main goal in meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco this week is to restore “normal” communications between their governments. In particular this would involve a return to regular military-to-military contacts, something Beijing ended in the wake of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan last year. Any prospect of resuming those contacts was complicated by the fact that former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu was under US sanction. But as he's no longer defense minister that complication is no longer an issue.AFRICALIBERIALiberian voters turned out on Tuesday for the second round of that country's presidential election, pitting incumbent George Weah against Joseph Boakai. Both candidates finished with just under 44 percent of the vote in last month's first round. Such a close finish might augur poorly for the incumbent in a head to head matchup, though that's just one of many factors that could sway this vote in either direction. Polls have closed in that contest but I have yet to see anything by way of preliminary or partial results.MALIMali's ruling junta says its security forces have seized control over the northern town of Kidal after battling with rebels in that region for several days. The Malian military and mercenary auxiliaries marched on Kidal after United Nations peacekeepers vacated the region as part of their ongoing withdrawal from Mali. Kidal has been a rebel stronghold since the initial northern Mali uprising in 2012 and government control there has been nebulous at best since then. There's been no comment as far as I know from the rebels and it's unclear what their disposition is at this point.ETHIOPIAAccording to Addis Standard, Fano militia fighters attacked a predominantly Oromo community in Ethiopia's Amhara region last week, killing at least 25 people and displacing some 3000 into the Oromia region. The Fano militia is still battling the Ethiopian government but Amhara paramilitary groups have also made a pastime of preying on ethnic Oromo communities (likewise, Oromo militias have preyed on ethnic Amhara). In this case they apparently demanded grain from the community and attacked after residents refused to comply.On a more upbeat note, the US Agency for International Development is reportedly planning to resume food distribution across Ethiopia next month under a “one-year trial period.” The agency suspended its Ethiopian food program earlier this year amid allegations that the aid was being diverted. It resumed providing food aid to Ethiopian refugees last month and is now planning to spend the next year testing whether procedural changes adopted by aid groups and