Podcasts about Eritrea

As Billy Connolly once said, "Never trust a man when left in a room with a tea cosy...doesn't try it on".Why not make a pot, grab a cup of tea & join the lads on this episode of It's All Music where they reminisce about Mayo winning the GAA football All Ireland Final...last weekend! Reminiscing all ready!How music can only add to an event like that is discussed by the lads and a song thrown in by Carey.Drug testing at Electric Picnic music festival is discussed by Quirky where Carey claims he will never need to use it seen as he's "gone from all that now". He has decided he's "going on the Queencakes" and has found a local dealer "Pablo Ester-bar".Plenry of laughs, chats and craic throughout and Quirky also gives us a song.The boys ended up in Eritrea over in Africa for Geography & Music.The lads have some full video episodes available on YouTube.If you like the videos, make sure to share, like & subscribe.https://youtu.be/sUkjpu1uVzw?si=FBp54wXYw5Rw3H5MMake sure to check out the It's All Music Patreon Page for “behind the scenes” footage & some bonus content…or if you'd just like to support the It's All Music Podcast.https://www.patreon.com/itsallmusicpodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorFrom Carey & Quirky @ IT'S ALL MUSIC - THANKS FOR LISTENING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last October, Pastor Wang Lin, one of the leaders in Zion Church in China, was arrested and imprisoned under false charges of "fraud" and "illegal business practices." Sarah Su (Su Ziming in Chinese), wife of Pastor Wang, recounts the day her husband was arrested and the Christian persecution they faced even before he was imprisoned. Sarah will share about her husband's role in Zion Church's leadership and in training other leaders, how the church continues to reach many people despite persecution from the Chinese Communist Party, and recent updates about Pastor Wang's condition in prison. "The moment I married Wang Lin, I have decided to face all this together," Sarah says. "I knew that his mission was to train and disciple more Christians in China…I knew something like [this] would happen one day." You'll hear from Sarah how she continues to face this persecution with courage, faithfully enduring times of worry and loneliness. She will share how she and her husband both are committed to serve the Lord—no matter the cost. Zion Church made international headlines during President Trump's visit to Xi Jinping in Beijing in May and with the release of Zion senior pastor Ezra Jin from prison during America's July 4 celebrations. Sarah thanks God for Jin's release, and says the case against Zion Church continues, with eight church leaders remaining in prison. She asks that we pray for their release, the dismissal of charges, for their physical and spiritual health, and for her and her children, along with family members of the other persecuted Christians from Zion Church. Visit Prisoner Alert to write an encouraging letter to Pastor Wang Lin, and letters to other Christians imprisoned for their faith in Iran, Eritrea, and China.  

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fWotD Episode 3369: Nile Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 26 July 2026, is Nile.The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeast Africa which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. At 7,088 kilometers (4,404 mi) long, it is the longest river in the world, although the volume of water it carries is much smaller than other major rivers such as the Amazon or the Congo. The Nile has played a central role in the environmental, economic, and cultural history of Africa for millennia.The Nile has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is longer and is considered to be the headwaters, yet the Blue Nile contributes over twice the volume of the White Nile. The White Nile begins near Lake Victoria and flows through Uganda and South Sudan; while the Blue Nile begins near Lake Tana in Ethiopia and flows into Sudan from the southeast. The two rivers meet at the Sudanese capital of Khartoum. From there, the Nile flows north through the Nubian Desert to Egypt's capital, Cairo, and finally empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria, where it has formed a large river delta.Geologically, the Nile is a young river and has followed its present course for about 15,000 years. Its drainage basin extends across eleven countries. Most of the water in the Nile comes from rainfall in the upstream countries Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Downstream countries – Egypt, Sudan, and South Sudan – are primarily desert and withdraw river water for irrigation. Other countries that lie wholly or partly in the Nile Basin are Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, and Rwanda.The Nile was the foundation of the Ancient Egyptian civilization, which relied on the river for nearly every aspect of life. The annual flooding of the river deposited nutrient-rich silt along the riverbanks. This soil supported crops that enabled a sophisticated society to thrive in an otherwise inhospitable desert. The Nile facilitated trade, communication, transportation, and governance. South (upstream) of the second Nile cataract lay Nubia, the historical home of the ancient Kerma culture and the Kushite Empire. Many Europeans were fascinated by the Nile, and their explorations around Lake Victoria in the late 19th century located the source of the river. Among the cultures that live along the Nile in the modern era are the Nilotic peoples, semi-nomadic cattle herders who practice nomadic pastoralism, moving their cattle seasonally in response to the Nile's floods. In the modern era, the Nile plays a critical role in the economies of Egypt and Sudan, which rely on it to irrigate extensive croplands. Since the late 20th century, over a dozen dams have been built in the Nile Basin to provide for irrigation and to generate electricity. The dams have altered the river's annual flood cycle and restricted the transport of silt downstream, causing the Nile Delta to shrink. Some dams – such as the Aswan High Dam and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – have been the source of international political disputes about water scarcity, safety, food security, and forced displacement of peoples.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:02 UTC on Sunday, 26 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Nile on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Danielle.

“The people you're trying to lead may become your greatest teacher.” SUMMARY Matthew Ayers '99 believes leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about listening, learning and serving with joy. Hear how experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, on a U.N. peacekeeping mission and leading Dream Centers of Colorado Springs transformed his understanding of leadership. MATTHEW'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP LESSONS 1. Leadership Begins with Ordinary Acts Matthew's grandfather didn't set out to do extraordinary things—he simply noticed people, asked questions, and invited them in. Great leadership often begins with small acts of compassion that have lifelong impact. 2. Lead with Joy One of the defining characteristics of Matthew's grandfather was his joy. Even in difficult circumstances, he demonstrated that joy isn't the absence of hardship—it's a choice that gives others hope and the courage to move forward. 3. Stay Curious About People Matthew learned that leadership starts by genuinely wanting to know people and understand their stories. Curiosity builds trust, broadens perspective, and opens the door to meaningful relationships. 4. Integrity Is Lived, Not Signed His experience during a United Nations peacekeeping mission revealed that values aren't proven by an oath—they're revealed in everyday decisions. Leadership requires the courage to live your principles, even when circumstances become complicated. 5. Influence Doesn't Require Authority Serving alongside people outside his chain of command taught Matthew that leadership often happens through relationships rather than rank. Quiet, consistent influence can move an organization—and a mission—forward one conversation at a time. 6. Presence Is Sometimes the Greatest Gift Whether comforting cadets during tragedy or supporting people in crisis, Matthew discovered that leaders don't always need the perfect words. Simply showing up and being present can have a lasting impact. 7. Listen Before You Lead Matthew's work reinforced that the people closest to the problem often hold the clearest vision for the solution. Leaders who listen deeply make better decisions because they're willing to learn before they act. 8. Let Others Become Your Teachers One of the most powerful themes of the episode is that leadership is not about always being the teacher. Matthew believes the people we serve—and the people we lead—often become our greatest teachers if we're humble enough to learn from them. 9. Transformation Happens Through Action Leadership isn't mastered in a classroom alone. Matthew reminds us that principles become convictions only when we wrestle with them in real life, applying them through service, relationships, and everyday decisions. 10. Leave People Better Than You Found Them Looking back on his grandfather's influence, Matthew's own leadership philosophy comes into focus: serve others with humility, model joy, remain teachable, and help people flourish. The greatest legacy a leader leaves is the positive impact they have on the lives of others. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Opening: Sometimes the Greatest Teachers Aren't the Ones We Expect 00:00:53 – Meet Matthew Ayers, USAFA Class of 1999 00:01:38 – The Story That Changed Everything: Grandpa, Joy & Two Strangers 00:08:47 – Justice Begins at Home: Lessons Passed from One Generation to the Next 00:15:12 – Ethiopia: When Integrity Is Tested in the Real World 00:24:31 – The Difference Between Signing an Oath and Living It 00:31:26 – The Child Who Became the Teacher 00:39:08 – Why Great Leaders Never Stop Being Students 00:45:51 – Leading Through Joy, Compassion & Presence 00:52:37 – Leadership in Practice: Listening Before Leading 00:58:44 – Matthew's Leadership Philosophy 01:03:28 – Advice to His Younger Self 01:06:14 – Final Reflections: Leave People Better Than You Found Them   ABOUT MATTHEW BIO Matthew Ayers, USAFA Class of 1999, is the founder and CEO of Dream Centers, a Colorado Springs nonprofit dedicated to serving women, children, and families through comprehensive healthcare, behavioral health services, and transformational housing. Before founding Dream Centers in 2011, Matthew served as an Air Force officer, managed air and space programs, taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and deployed as an unarmed military observer with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. A passionate student of leadership, theology, and community development, Matthew believes the most meaningful leadership begins with humility, service, and a willingness to learn from others. Through his work and volunteer service, he continues to champion innovative approaches that strengthen families, empower communities, and create lasting change. Matthew lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Amber, and their two children, Zeke and Halle Joy. CONNECT WITH MATTHEW LINKEDIN  |  DREAM CENTERS CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Please note: we are only considering USAFA graduates as guests at this time. Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT USAFA.ORG/LONGBLUELEADERSHIP AND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   FULL TRANSCRIPT Guest: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Matthew Ayers '99  |  Host: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 Sometimes the greatest leadership lesson isn't learning how to teach others; it's discovering that the people you're trying to lead may become your greatest teacher. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99 — Long Blue Leadership starts now. Well, welcome. Our guest today is Matthew Ayers, class of '99. Yes, my classmate. Welcome, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Let me tell you about Matthew from his military service, where he served in international peacekeeping. Then he went into the classrooms of Fairchild Hall, onto leading an organization called Dream Centers, where he's the CEO, really focusing on a vulnerable set of our community. It's such a pleasure to have you here today, Matthew. Matthew Ayers 0:46 Love being here. Thank you, Naviere. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:48 Absolutely. Well, we're going to jump right in because your story is so unique and so personal. I'd like to take us back in time and talk about your grandfather. I know we had some time talking about him, but I think it's well worth that our listeners and our watchers get to know him a little bit more as well. Let's talk about your grandfather and maybe a particular act of courage. Matthew Ayers 1:09 OK, yeah, he's my hero, and I always continue to this day trying to live life like my grandpa. He just was so inspirational in the way he lived, and he's a very relational servant leader. He pastored most of his life in the Pacific Northwest, but his beginnings were in Wuhan, China, where he was born and raised, and moved to the U.S. when he was 15. Got on a back of a cargo ship, and he and his brother John made their way here. He built railroad with the CCC and flipped burgers, put himself through high school, college, seminary, and he's just got an amazing life. But when I got to know my grandpa as a little boy, he was smoking cigarettes like a chimney and in the local bowling league and playing cards with his neighbors. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:01 I can visualize this man. Yes. Yes. Matthew Ayers 2:06 He was just everybody's person, and he could hang out with anyone. No one was a stranger, and he was genuinely curious about everyone he met. And so he just modeled that with such joy. I just grew up thinking I want to be like my grandpa. He's an amazing guy, And so I've got unlimited stories about him, about someone that really has left a mark on my life, and I was 11 years old, and we were pretty new, about a year or so into living in central Washington State. And he came to guest preach at a local church there, and when he came to visit, of course, we would always go to a local Chinese restaurant.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:53 And did he say it wasn't as good as when he grew up, though? Matthew Ayers 2:57 It was not nearly as good, but he still enjoyed it. He still would enjoy it wherever he went. And so he disappeared like usual, and we just knew he was back in the kitchen, probably washing dishes, hamming it up with the staff. And soon he comes back out, introducing us to staff, and we have all this free food, and he's best friends with this couple. So we were just this was like a normal experience with Grandpa, but on this particular visit, he had some pretty serious conversations after that with my parents, and he had found out that several of the staff were labor trafficked. They were new immigrants from China, and the next day, he brought me along as a little boy, we go down in our little town into a bag alley, knock on the door of a warehouse, no running water, no electricity, no amenities, dirt floor, and I see the rats running around. I'm like, "What are we doing here?” And we get to sit down with these people who are serving at this restaurant and can't speak English and do not know any way to navigate their situation. And he challenged us as a family. Well, he might have just volunteered us, but it was going to happen one way or another, that this couple ended up moving in with us, and we got to be like family with them, and had the most incredible experiences cross culturally just in our own home, and that was my first, maybe you know, shocking example of just the vulnerability of people in every community. It happens everywhere, but what was even more powerful to me about that, and what stays with me, is just how simple it really was looking back, where he just asked the question, and it seemed like such an ordinary, easy thing that that he made it out to be. And looking back, I'm like, well, that that's not easy for most people, but really, it is an ordinary thing that anyone can do. Naviere Walkewicz 5:07 Ask a question and bring someone in, right? Matthew Ayers 5:10 That's it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 3:46 I'm thinking about you as an 11-year-old, and you said it was kind of your first real glimpse of that experience. How did that shape you as you grew up? Because they were with you, right? And so, first off, did you did you learn to speak Chinese? Matthew Ayers 5:27 No, I learned a few phrases. I should have though. I remember even the simple things like these cross-cultural miscommunications we had about ruining laundry and just doing things so differently that made us sometimes laugh and sometimes have some pretty tense moments. But it was it was all of us learning together. How do we do this? And I think one of my favorite memories was one of these people — they were they just had this incredible ability to do this unique art form of laying small colored thread, and would take months and hundreds of hours per piece of art, and just the beauty of getting to introduce into this art of her culture that was in particular from this region she was from. So we just, I mean, we had so many rich experiences like that. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 6:29 I can imagine. So taking a leap forward, what was part of your journey that led you to the Academy? And when you went to the Air Force Academy, was your goal in mind to think about how to either participate or engage in things cross culturally, or was that just part of your upbringing and your makeup? Matthew Ayers 6:50 Yeah, I thought you might ask me this, and I have nothing here. Honestly, I saw pictures of the Rocky Mountains. I love the beauty of Colorado. It just seemed magical to me, coming from this little town in central Washington, and I wanted to snowboard, so it came with some, you know, really good university education. It was a win-win. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:13 Yes. So getting into the Academy, you know, obviously drawn by the aesthetics. What about the service in the military do you think really called you? And would you say that started, you know, with your grandfather, or was that something else you saw throughout just your childhood? Matthew Ayers 7:29 My mom and dad modeled it well, of course. My dad found an amazing and safe place in my mom's home, where she grew up in Wenatchee, Washington, and so they really had this model of my grandpa and grandpa Paul and Lydia serving continually, and they modeled that in our home, in our community, in our neighborhood. I mean, from as young as I can remember, my dad was leading leadership camps for high school students in Washington State and doing incredible things to serve. And servant leadership, which is always kind of a part of the conversation. So it was like the water that we got to swim in. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 8:09 It seems so when you talk about your grandpa and your parents, it feels very warm and comforting and secure. And when I think about our time at USAFA, Matthew, it was — you know while it was, you know, in this ecosystem, and yes, you know, we were growing as leaders, I would say there was chaos around us, you know? How did you navigate that with such a different kind of upbringing, and by what you saw in leadership. Matthew Ayers 8:37 Yep. That is, I think, really insightful, and it's probably — it could be the most powerful part of my growing up, my formation in my family. Because my grandpa, when he did these hard things that were ordinary, but you naturally create friction in these situations where you're serving and helping and bringing cross cultures together and bringing people in need, including us. We needed to be educated in that situation, understanding what was happening in our own community and understanding how to serve. And you don't — there wasn't a formula for that, and we didn't have a lot of coaching or training. Grandpa just pulled us in, and so we learned through doing this kind of life together. And I think that that was the power of it: is that he did it with such joy. So you describe it as this warmth, and absolutely it was. And so having that mindset, I think, built this resilience in us to have joy no matter what the situation was, and to hold those things intentionally. You know, sometimes things are really difficult and sad and sorrowful, but to still be able to carry joy into those situations, you're really able to have that impact on somebody who may need that. So even coming to the Academy and experiencing that, especially the chaos of the first year, it felt like a little bit of a challenge. Like, how do we have joy through this? Col. Naviere Walkewicz 10:05 Well, I think I would have loved to be in your squadron because it sounds like you would have brought some joy to us for sure. Let's talk about after the Academy. There was a particular time while you were serving, you went on to work in — I think it was 2005 — you were part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission. Can you talk about some of that experience and how it maybe shaped you? Because I think it was a really transformational moment as well in your leadership journey. Matthew Ayers 10:33 It was. It was. I was in the acquisition career field, and so I didn't have much opportunity to go overseas, but although I really wanted to. So this was one of those few things that I could thankfully got some approval from our commander and got to apply for this mission. And in that, I had this experience of coming out of Asmara, Eritrea, and heading down to our team site, which was pretty remote near the border, just south of Eritrea, and in this very small village in a war-torn area, it was completely austere, and you basically, as military observers, you have a team site you run and you kind of manage this area that you observe with daily patrols. And so I got to be in a team site with people from Ghana and South Africa and Bangladesh, and you name it. I mean, we always had new members coming in and out from one of these 41 nations that were there. And when I arrived at the team site the first day, Adahanit was our team cleaner, and so she was hired by the local staff on our team site. And when she literally ran to me, she saw my uniform and the American flag, and she dropped to her knees and just started weeping. And she was telling me how grateful she was that an American was at her team site now, because Americans had treated her and some of her family and friends and people who were living in this village with a little more respect than they were used to, and that was my introduction to this mission, to this team site, and I just thought, “Wow, what did I step into?” Because there are obviously a lot of really interesting dynamics that I didn't necessarily expect that kind of welcome coming in. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 12:27 We take for granted what seems so normal and usual and expected, right? And so to actually see how what we're expecting can really make a difference to somebody else is really powerful. What was some of that experience like there? Can you talk a little bit more about that mission and really why it, besides that incredible greeting, why it really spoke to you? Matthew Ayers 12:52 What I came to learn over the next six months living in Shiraru was that, you know, we all of us on the mission we had this MOU, kind of a moral obligation that we signed. We had this oath that we gave and communicated. We had a lot of training, extensive training in country, and then when we arrived overseas, and it was so — I think coming from this side, we had these just very clear expectations, and I think also kind of some of the culture that we swim in is filled with moral obligations. Even just our values at the Academy, where we where we were trained, and but it's such a part of American culture. And so what I realized is that although all the soldiers from every nation get to sign this thing and take this oath, it's not necessarily something that was part of the conversations in families growing up, or a part of the water that they swam in. So our day-to-day life there was filled with this tension between what we agreed to do and what was actually happening on the ground, and those things were completely different. So we saw — I mean, I saw two nations get kicked out and dismissed from the mission for starting trafficking rings. I saw two members of our own team site, they ended up running the black market cash exchange for the entire nation of Ethiopia while I was on site. And some of these things I really struggled with. Tried to work with people to help them understand what we were doing is not helpful to locals, and even to the point of bringing some of these things up legally with some of the team at headquarters. But when they're dealing with international trafficking rings, some of those smaller things that were happening at our team site, they just — they didn't even have capacity to deal with. And so that's also tension was like, OK, we have to learn to deal with this on a one-on-one basis in our team site in the middle of several hours' drive away from anyone who has any authority over the space. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:06 Wow! So, how did you learn from that? What did — what changed in you, or what evolved in you? How do you grow as a leader from that? Because that's really powerful when you have a mission, and then you have these competing things happening that sometimes challenge values. Matthew Ayers 15:25 It made life so much more complicated for me. I think I went in —   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:28 Like, “If my grandpa was here, he simplified things really well.”    Matthew Ayers 15:33 Right. Exactly. Where is this simple answer? There really wasn't. And I remember sitting in several meetings, both formal and informal, with some of the JAGs, some of the legal team there, and just trying to untangle some of these issues and understand what would be worth our time to bring up, even to the highest levels, even if we had to go to Congress. What are some of the things that we need eyeballs here and influence here so that we can change some what's going on ground? It's really negatively impacting people's lives, and some of the things that we had to wrestle with were these larger moral questions of if we do this and we potentially raise these other issues at this particular level, we can end the mission. And we're trying to keep these two nations from destroying each other. So please don't go to this level. Work with us. We're going to work with you. We're going to give you advice, but you need to deal with this one on one with these people that you're working with and serving with, and they may not be from your country and they may not be in your chain of command, but you have at least some level of influence with them. So we need you to be courageous and we need you to have these conversations on a daily basis and help us. So those, that was powerful to me because it wasn't, you know — I at first I felt disempowered and like I don't know what I could do in this position, but over time I think little by little, you know, you can you can move the ball down the field if you stay focused -and you kind of understand the situation you're working within. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:11 I'm so glad you shared that because often we might think, “Well, I'm just an acquisitions officer” or “I'm just this and this is not my lane” or “This is not my role.” But I think to your point is we can all be leaders and if we stay focused and we know what we need to be doing, moving the ball down the field is still very much progress. And so thank you for sharing that. I think that was really powerful. You know, you've had so many incredible experiences. I'm curious. So, acquisitions officer, you went and did this UN mission, and somehow you ended back in the hallways of Fairchild Hall teaching cadets. Let's talk about that transition and maybe what leadership looked like after you had some of this real-world and mission experience, operational experience. How did that translate to leading cadets in the way they think, etc. Matthew Ayers 18:03 The mission, you know, sharing knowledge, sharing wisdom, sharing the things that we know we're learning in Management 101. I mean, that's important, right? Col. Naviere Walkewicz 18:13 Yeah. Matthew Ayers 18:13 But what I realized in that role too is just, and I realized this going back to our time. You know, as '99ers…   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 18:24 Gold will shine.   Matthew Ayers 18:25 …and just people who had so much influence on us. That's my always dreamed to come back. That was a dream job for me. I wanted to be back here on campus and influencing kids' lives because I think you are for the first time in your life for most of us. Then you're away from home, and you get to like have your family, your brothers, your sisters, your parents, your grandparents. You can lean on in those situations at home to help you carry that leadership. But this is the first time you get to try it out on your own. And I wanted to get to know people relationally first and build trust so that I could earn a right as little as it was to speak into anyone's life, and maybe learn from them too, because we're all coming from different backgrounds where we can learn from each other. So that environment was incredible to me because it's just so much more than sharing knowledge, right? You know you're transforming. You're part of that transformative process of a person being formed when they're standing on their own values for the first time. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:34 Matthew, can you share an example of maybe when you saw that come to life with a cadet and an interaction with you? Was there a time in that that when you were facilitating or when you were an instructor that you actually saw some of those seeds be received and how it actually bloomed? Matthew Ayers 19:52 My very first night on duty, I was officer on duty at night, and you know you do this. Everyone pitches in and has that role at some point or another when they're on faculty here, and there was a suicide, and I remember getting to interact in the moment as the news is, you know, in a grassroots way, very quickly moving through the Cadet Wing. And in the middle of the night, just walking the hallways and seeing kids, and just getting to put my hand on my shoulder and ask if they need to talk, can I pray? Can I support you? And hearing their stories and what they knew, and so life happens, right? No matter what position you're in, no matter where you are, and you get to show up for people where you don't, or you get scared. And I think some of those things, you know, being in Eritrea in the middle of night with people, and that I think you build a little more resilience there too when you're in some interesting situations. And it helps you step into somebody else's space and just be present and I — those are sacred memories for me and those opportunities just to be present. Didn't do anything really but just be there. And I think I'll cherish that always. And I just encourage us. You know, it again — these things seem like so challenging sometimes when you're in a, when the stakes are high and the emotions are high, but those are the most important times to stand in and be present. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:42 I feel this tie from your grandpa to you. This ordinary act. I will tell you, the cadets that you spent time with when you were walking the halls that evening, and you put your hand on their shoulder, or you said, "Do you need to talk?” They will take that with them, and there's a good chance that when the moment calls for that from them, they're ready because they saw it in action and they felt the importance of that. Man, thank you for sharing that incredible story. I have to think that that probably played into your decision to jump into the nonprofit space and lead something incredible like you've been doing for the past 10+ years. Matthew Ayers 22:20 If I'm honest, I was a little bit upset leaving the Air Force. I loved that job. I loved what I was doing, but of course, I did have the seed that my grandpa planted, and really, it went back to that first experience that day when he introduced us to the staff at this restaurant. And I thought, I remember making a commitment back then to say, I want to be like my grandpa, and I want to do something. I think with my life, just to interact with vulnerable people and serve them. And so that came true. I got to start some work in the nonprofit world when I got out of the Air Force, and then it led into this opportunity. And I think just casting that vision in that early season of getting out and just sharing this bigger idea of like, OK, we what does the city need? We love Colorado Springs. There's a lot of great nonprofits, and we don't want to duplicate anything. So what do we really need? And that's when I got to go on this journey of just listening to leaders all over our city and discovering what some of those things could be. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 23:29 I love that powerful listening tour. Before we jump into that, I want to just in that piece of time in which you made that transition, I'm curious on how you knew it was time. Because I think many leaders, you know, when they're in different roles, they're looking for the when is the right time for what's next, or and who do you talk to in your corner? What was that transition, and maybe that network around you or your community around you, what did that look like in navigating that decision? Matthew Ayers 1:57 So, Naviere, my life is like one example after another of I have plans in my mind, in my heart, and then they get redirected. And there's a proverb about that that says, you know, people make plans in their heart, and the Lord directs their steps. So this was another clear example of that, of me taking a while to learn what really should be the next step. And I remember the voluntary separation program, that VSP came open, that opportunity. And this is strange. So if anyone's been around the Academy or taught there, you know this. If you haven't, it is rare to have people just come by your office and small talk for a while, right? You're with cadets in your open office hours, or you're teaching, or you're preparing for something. So we're running. We're always running around. And 15 people, several of them — I couldn't have even told you their last name. I was just an acquaintance with them — stopped by my office in my open hours during the day, one after the other, asking the exact same thing: “Are you going to apply for this VSP?” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 25:12 Did you make — I mean, I can't even. That's just kind of blows my mind, right? I'm just I'm putting myself in your shoes in that moment. Yes, please continue. Matthew Ayers 25:22 Yeah. So if Anthony Pedroni is listening, he was the last one, and Tony comes in at like 7 that night in my office and asks the same exact question. We're friends. We work together in the management department. And he said, "Are you going to apply for this VSP?” I said, "No, man, I love my job. I love what I'm doing. Why would I want to leave here?” And he said, "Oh, Mr. Sensitive,” and he walked away. And when he said that, I was convicted. I had not even stopped to pray for a second. Like, is this the right thing to do? And I just knew it was, and I didn't know why. So, I, as an Enneagram 9, I try to lead with my gut instinct. That always just naturally leads first, and I just knew I needed. So I applied that night. I was one of 20 that got it. I got a call the next day, and I was out in 30 days. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 26:11 Oh my goodness. So really, it was this group around you, and then some self-reflection and prayer, and you made that decision. There was really not a lot of talk at all, it sounds like. Matthew Ayers 26:23 There was zero planning. So yeah, but I knew it was right, and I knew if — you know, I just think taking steps of faith, sometimes we need to be redirected. And looking back on my life now, I cannot imagine not doing this nonprofit work early. In my mind, the timing was retire first, be stable, make a good decision, get your retirement, then launch this nonprofit. But that's not that wasn't the best way forward. And so I would just say that for others too, where I had to be redirected, and it was so helpful for me. And that if you know you're holding on to a dream, sometimes it's good to be stable and make that, you know, what might look like a more traditional decision, and sometimes it's not. And to have the courage to be able to at least ask that question. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 27:15 I love that. So you jumped, and you have now led Dream Centers. Let's talk about this a little bit because I think many people may not know what Dream Centers of Colorado Springs is and the mission. Matthew Ayers 27:30 There's a movement across the world. There's several hundred Dream Centers, and the basic thing that ties it all together is that we share this vision that we would find a real need in a city wherever we're located that's unduplicated, and we go meet that need. So we're not the same organization as any one other of these hundreds of Dream Centers. But I got to go on that listening tour for about six months and learn as much as I could from people here before we decided what we wanted to land on. That would really be something unique and unduplicated that we could offer the city. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 28:09 Do you feel that this is another way that you continued to put on a uniform outside of the uniform, right? So this is a new way of service. Do you think that that was part of not only it was a need that you decided this is the one we're going to do and it's unduplicated, but it actually spoke to you because of your servant leadership background? Matthew Ayers 28:29 Maybe. I think honestly, going back to those roots, my parents, my grandpa. I mean, I think of my wrestling coach in high school and English teacher. They served so well, and they did it with joy. I think just to me, it was a more inspiring way to live, and so I didn't think about it like that, and I don't think about it like that. Although that's absolutely important and valuable, but I think as I as I experience the joy of learning from our clients right now and our staff, and just how rewarding the mission is, yeah, absolutely. It's about serving our community, but it is so joyous. It's — I get so much more out of it that it's like it really is a way of life that that is just incredible. I love getting up in the morning. I love what I get to do. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 29:19 So you are learning from the people you serve. You just — you were just talking about the joy that it brings you. What has changed in you? And I think about it — you know, this is Long Blue Leadership. So from a leadership capacity, because you're leading a team of professionals that's making this joy possible, but curious how it's also really, like, you know, changed you? Matthew Ayers 29:40 Man, I think I've changed every day. There's — you know, I have not had a lot of extreme or challenging situations I've dealt with in life, but I've had like a front row seat to that, and I think that I don't understand what it's like to live in a car, or to live on the street, or to experience domestic violence, or to be without food, and people are in those situations in our city every day, and they have so much to tell us about what's going on with our city, what's working, what's not. How can we improve it? How can we improve it down to the level of interactions, from phone calls and intake and how we're welcomed into a front office, to what actually is going to move the ball and make an impact in their life, and I think those are the things that we know are like adding to the quality of community, and it transfers intergenerationally in our city. So if we don't stop to learn about those things, it we're all going to be affected by that, and we're all going to be life will just not be as rewarding because it is so rewarding to be in the middle of those conversations and experiences. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:17 So I'm thinking about it in parallel as leaders. To your point, are you know they have colleagues or teammates that are experiencing things that they haven't. How do you navigate those conversations? How do you actually get to a place where maybe you are driving impact or making it a difference? I'm curious if you could share some of that, maybe some for those who are looking for that leadership as well. Matthew Ayers 31:41 We're always trying to do things with excellence. We're always tweaking what we're doing, and we're trying to just be steady and show up every day and learn what we can. And so I think when we have some big changes we need to make or a program we need to implement, first it needs to come from the people we're learning from, right? And it's not dreamed up without partnership there, and I think it needs to be confirmed by them as well. And so I mean, this again-it's the story of my life. But for several years at one of our programs at Mary's Home, the families we get to be with and serve and learn from were telling me about, you know, “The way that you're setting up this high-challenge, high-support program, and what we're able to accomplish here, and how we're surrounded with love and services and challenge. It is so good. Why aren't you doing that with our children? Why are you not offering the same thing for them?” And we — this was a theme, and I got to hear it over and over and over again. And they probably felt like they were being a broken record, but it was so important that they kept — they felt they had that important message to share. And it took me years of hearing that and then validating it with other people in the community, other people who had come through the program, our graduates, who had been years, you know, after launching for Mary's home, validating it, and I think that whole process was something where, for me, it felt like at least scales had to fall from my eyes. I had to really wake up to the reality of what this is because at first I was thinking there's other organizations that do this, and they continued just faithfully week after week, month after month, to have this conversation and say, “No, you — OK, so you don't really understand, Matthew, what we're talking about, so let's back up.” It was conversations like that. Like, “Let me tell you about my experience here with my children.” “Let me tell you about my experience over here at this service and why it's not working.” And so I think those, you know — it's being in touch with your customer. It's being in touch with your client. It's really — we have to be changed first if we're going to really offer something that's truly transformational. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 34:03 I love how you said you can drive change and it really make an intergenerational difference. I'm curious how your work has changed the lives of your family because I know you know you're married and you have two beautiful children. What does this legacy look like in your household? Matthew Ayers 34:22 Yeah, well I hope that I can you know at least try to live up to my grandpa's way of being. And so like when we're around work, that our kids it feels like a normal thing to do, just to be in service and to be engaged, to be in touch with what's going on in our community, and that it feels normal to come to work and have that warmth and have that encouragement and see models of people just doing normal things that we may if we don't have those models otherwise they seem maybe difficult for a little distant from us. And sometimes they're actually closer than we realize and we just keep them distant because it reminds us of just how maybe vulnerable we are sometimes, or maybe a memory like going back to our childhood that could be implicit. You know, before we're even four, and we remember it with our mind. Our body is remembering it with our emotions, and we're and so we get scared sometimes, and we don't even know why to engage with some big challenges in our city. And that's what I think. Yeah, the day-to-day stuff I want to model for Zeke and Halle Joy are just — you know, this is this is actually super rewarding, and it's one of the best things in the world you can do. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 35:40 So, Matthew, if we can go back in time, and you could talk to your 11-year-old self, what might you tell him today? Matthew Ayers 35:46 I think knowing what I know now and seeing what's possible, what transformation, what kinds of things, and just that we've been able to do with our partners in the city, through Dream Centers, going back to that, all that may seem really daunting and just incredibly tough to imagine or even think about as 11-year-old. But I think I would keep just want to model it for him, you know, just like my grandpa did, and make it make it easy, make it like this is — anyone can do this. Take that next faithful step, that everyone has something that they can do to show just a little bit of genuine curiosity in whoever they're with, that we always have something to learn, and if you can model that with joy, I just think it can be captured so much easier. If you model it in any other way, I don't know that it becomes something that you want to emulate. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:45 I love that. And speaking of joy, I have a feeling I know where you might go with this answer, but let's see if you surprise us. You know, what is something you're doing every day to be better, either as a leader, you know, in your in your life? What are you doing every day to be better? Matthew Ayers 37:05 I'll say it's something that I try to do every day. So even this week is a great example. Like, the last couple weeks, I've had conversations with staff where they felt courageous enough to give me feedback, and I got to listen, and I get to learn from them, and they're my greatest teachers. “So, this is how I felt in that situation, Matthew, and this is how I didn't feel seen or heard.” And let me just tell you how that impacted me, and those conversations are, you know, although I wish I could say they're far and few between, they're probably more regular. But I'm grateful for that. I'm grateful that we have a team that really trusts each other, and where we can just be honest and reflect and call each other to this higher place. And my team does that for me. So if I could do one thing, I don't always do it, but if I could do one thing really well, it'd be to keep learning from them. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 38:03 Oh, that's fantastic. May I ask how you accept that feedback? Because, you know, being open to hearing it is one thing, but accepting it, I think, is another. Can you talk about how you do that? Matthew Ayers 38:18 Yeah. Well, I think people are complicated, and all of us, right? We're like this incredible mishmash. You have, like, unlimited layers of variables going on an x-axis and a y-axis, and for some reason, on one day, one person will hit that one button that really affects us more deeply than another. And I see that, you know, with me, I see that with our team. And so, even one staff member will give me feedback that's in this direction, and another and receives it completely differently. So, what I think it does for me is I want to hold all those things as equally valid and say how can I sharpen what I'm doing even more so? Like that thing really landed for somebody and it really hurt somebody else. So how can I adjust? How can I learn from that so that I am presenting, I'm showing up to work my best self in a way that's able to speak to everyone. You can't always do that. You're never going to hit on the head, and that's why we need grace for everyone. We need a little patience. But I think we can always learn too, and we can always sharpen the skills. And I'm so grateful that we can, and that EQ is just one of those things that we can constantly work on. So, yeah. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 39:36 I love that. Well, what is something that we didn't cover today that you feel is really important for our viewers and listeners to hear from you? Matthew Ayers 039:46 You keep doing what you're doing because you're bringing a message that is really — it's not complicated at all, but there's so many layers to this leadership journey, and I think people need examples of that. We don't learn — I think what I know that whether it was just in my work here at the Academy, or the work with the nonprofit, or just growing up in Ellensburg, Washington, learn as much in the classroom, and so we have to wrestle with these ideas. That's important, and these ideas we'll hear today are really important. But we need to the community we live in, the family we're a part of, our work, and we need to apply these things. And that's where we really learn. And I don't think leadership can ever be learned just from talking about it, right?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:43 That's right.   Matthew Ayers 40:43 So we have to be able to apply these ideas constantly and wrestle with them, and talk about them, and keep them front and center. So thank you for doing that. And I know we're going to keep trying to do that within Dream Centers and make it real instead of just theoretical. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 41:00 Well, Matthew, this conversation has been really incredible in many ways. I think some of the things that really stuck with me in this conversation, one, I just really appreciated getting to know your grandpa through you. I mean, he's someone that I also hope that I can emulate in just his finding ordinary ways to make big impact. And I think you're doing that every day in your job, and that's helping to inspire others as well. I really appreciated our conversation how you really have become a student of learning leadership through the through the actions that others have gone through, right? So maybe not living them yourself, but being there in the moment, learning from them. And so I appreciated how you really talk about leadership through learning. And so I think that really came through and folds in our conversation today. And last, I want to end with this because, as I sit here and I smile at you, it's because you bring joy, and I think it's really important that we find joy in the moments, even when they're difficult. If we can continue to like hold onto that thread of joy, life is sure a lot more fun and meaningful, and we bring others along with us in that in that capacity. Matthew Ayers 42:04 Thank you, Naviere. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 42:05 For all of you that are watching this and listening, thank you for joining us on Long Blue Leadership. If you know someone who's on their leadership journey, they really should check out this conversation and all of our others at longblueleadership.org. Many of our graduates have different paths that they want on leadership, and just like Matthew, they have so many wonderful lessons you can pose in them. So until next time, I'm Naviere Walkowicz, Class of '99. We'll see you on Long Blue Leadership. KEYWORDS Primary: Servant leadership, leadership through learning, influence, humility, curiosity, transformation. Secondary: Mentorship, moral courage, resilience, trust, active listening, empathy, community, values-based leadership, feedback, purpose. Supporting: Emotional intelligence, authenticity, growth mindset, stewardship, compassion, vulnerability, presence, integrity, service, relational leadership. 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Almasar Minerals CEO Dr Brock Salier joined Proactive to discuss the company's exploration strategy in Saudi Arabia, its investment case and a planned ASX IPO targeted for mid-August. Salier explained that Almasar has built a portfolio of five exploration licences covering around 420km², targeting geological settings the company believes are comparable with major mineral belts across Egypt, Sudan and Eritrea. The approach combines regional geological analysis, government datasets and field reconnaissance to prioritise targets across both gold and copper opportunities. Funds from the planned capital raise will support a two-year exploration programme starting with cost-effective techniques before accelerating expenditure on promising discoveries. "We want to get out there with the ground magnetics, the auger rigs, the very quick RC drilling, the soil sampling and almost brute force our way through," Salier said. The interview also covered the significance of the southern licence cluster, the potential of the northern licence, and why Almasar selected the ASX for its listing, with the roadshow process already underway ahead of a mid-August trading debut. For more interviews with leading mining companies and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #AlmasarMinerals #SaudiArabia #Mining #Gold #Copper #MineralExploration #ASX #IPO #GoldExploration #CopperExploration #MiningStocks #JuniorMining #Investing #Resources #ProactiveInvestors

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In quanti Paesi del mondo si parla italiano? Se la risposta che ti viene in mente è "uno solo, l'Italia", preparati a una sorpresa. Potresti ordinare un cappuccino in italiano in Svizzera, in Croazia, addirittura in un piccolo angolo dell'Argentina o degli Stati Uniti. La nostra lingua viaggia molto più di quanto pensi e, quando va all'estero, lascia tracce sorprendenti nelle lingue locali. Paesi, Comunità e Curiosità L'italiano è una lingua molto più diffusa di quanto si immagini. Oltre a essere lingua ufficiale in diversi Paesi, è presente in tante comunità sparse per il mondo grazie alla storia e all'emigrazione. Scopriamo insieme dove si parla e che tracce ha lasciato. I Paesi dove l'Italiano è Lingua Ufficiale Partiamo dalle certezze. Oltre all'Italia, ci sono altri luoghi dove l'italiano è una lingua ufficiale, usata nella vita quotidiana e nei documenti amministrativi. La Svizzera La Svizzera ha quattro lingue nazionali: tedesco, francese, italiano e romancio. L'italiano è la lingua principale del Canton Ticino e di alcune valli del Canton Grigioni. A Lugano o a Bellinzona, cartelli, menu e conversazioni sono tutti in italiano, e persino le leggi e i documenti ufficiali della Confederazione vengono tradotti in italiano. L'italiano della Svizzera ha però tante parole "tutte sue", che in Italia non userebbe nessuno: si chiamano elvetismi. La macchina ha colorito questo italiano regionale in modo simpatico, come mostrano gli esempi qui sotto. ElvetismoSignificato in ItaliaNatelTelefono cellulareAzioneOfferta speciale, scontoSaccoZainoRiservarePrenotare (dal francese réserver) Se un ticinese ti dice "ti chiamo sul natel" o vedi al supermercato "questo prodotto è in azione", ora sai cosa significa. Sono proprio queste piccole differenze a rendere l'italiano svizzero unico. Per scoprire altre varietà dell'italiano standard e degli accenti, c'è una guida dedicata. San Marino San Marino è uno degli Stati più piccoli del mondo e si trova completamente dentro il territorio italiano: è quella che si chiama un'enclave. Qui l'italiano è la lingua ufficiale, quindi non avrai nessun problema di comunicazione. La Città del Vaticano Anche nella Città del Vaticano l'italiano è la lingua di uso quotidiano e amministrativo. La lingua ufficiale degli atti più solenni della Chiesa è il latino, ma nella vita di tutti i giorni si parla italiano. Anzi, l'italiano è diventato una specie di lingua franca del Vaticano: la lingua che persone di nazionalità diverse usano per capirsi tra loro. Slovenia e Croazia: la Regione dell'Istria L'italiano è lingua ufficiale anche fuori dall'Italia, in Slovenia e Croazia, precisamente nella regione dell'Istria. In Slovenia è co-ufficiale in alcuni comuni della costa, come Capodistria, Isola e Pirano; in Croazia è lingua ufficiale a livello della Regione Istriana, accanto al croato. Cosa significa co-ufficiale? Significa che una lingua convive con un'altra, alla pari. In Istria i cartelli stradali e i documenti pubblici sono scritti in due lingue, ed esiste anche una storica comunità italiana con scuole e giornali in italiano. Dove l'Italiano Non è Ufficiale, ma è di Casa Ci sono luoghi dove l'italiano non è una lingua ufficiale, eppure si sente eccome. Il motivo è uno solo: l'emigrazione. Tra la fine dell'Ottocento e il Novecento, milioni di italiani lasciarono il Paese in cerca di lavoro, portando con sé la valigia, i sogni e la lingua. L'Argentina e il Lunfardo Se c'è un Paese dove l'eredità italiana è fortissima, è l'Argentina: una grande parte della popolazione ha origini italiane. L'italiano ha influenzato persino il suono dello spagnolo locale: lo spagnolo di Buenos Aires ha un'intonazione molto "cantata", melodica, che ricorda il modo di parlare degli italiani. Nel dialetto locale di Buenos Aires, chiamato lunfardo, ci sono tantissime parole di origine italiana: Parola in lunfardoSignificatoOrigine italianaLaburarLavorareDa "lavorare"FiacaPigriziaDa "fiacca"MufaSfortuna, malumoreDa "muffa"MorfarMangiareDa espressioni gergali italiane In Argentina un orecchio attento riconoscerà sempre un pezzettino d'Italia in mezzo allo spagnolo. Il Brasile e il Talian Soprattutto nel sud del Brasile ci sono intere comunità di origine italiana. In alcune zone si parla addirittura il talian, una lingua nata dall'incontro tra il dialetto veneto degli emigranti e il portoghese. Per scoprire la ricchezza dei dialetti italiani, puoi consultare la guida dedicata. Il talian ha mantenuto la grammatica e il vocabolario del veneto: la sedia si dice ancora carega e la forchetta si dice piron, proprio come in Veneto. Ha però "preso in prestito" parole portoghesi per indicare le cose che gli emigranti non conoscevano: per dire "zoccolo", per esempio, si usa la parola portoghese tamanco. Oggi il talian è riconosciuto come patrimonio culturale del Brasile. C'è perfino un comune, chiamato Serafina Corrêa, dove il talian è lingua co-ufficiale insieme al portoghese. Le Curiosità Linguistiche più Sorprendenti L'italiano ha lasciato tracce in luoghi davvero lontani, dando vita a prestiti linguistici curiosi e a vere e proprie lingue ibride. Per altre curiosità sulla lingua italiana, c'è una guida dedicata. Stati Uniti, Canada e Australia In questi Paesi esistono grandi comunità italo-discendenti. Nelle grandi città americane ci sono ancora le famose "Little Italy", i quartieri italiani, dove l'italiano sopravvive nelle famiglie e nei ristoranti. Qui è nato un fenomeno linguistico curioso: una specie di italiano mescolato con l'inglese. Gli emigranti hanno italianizzato molte parole inglesi: Parola italianizzataOrigine ingleseItaliano correttoStoroStoreNegozioGiobbaJobLavoroBossoBossCapo Attenzione: non è italiano corretto e non va usato nei compiti. È però una testimonianza affascinante di come una lingua si adatta quando viaggia. Si tratta di un fenomeno simile a quello dei prestiti linguistici come anglicismi e francesismi presenti nell'italiano d'Italia. L'Eritrea e la Lingua Tigrina La curiosità più sorprendente porta l'italiano addirittura in Africa. In Eritrea, per ragioni storiche legate al passato coloniale, l'italiano ha lasciato un segno profondissimo. Tantissime parole italiane sono entrate nel tigrino, la lingua locale più parlata. Spesso si tratta di parole legate a oggetti, cibi e abbigliamento portati dagli italiani: Parola in tigrinoOrigine italianaMakinaMacchinaPastaPastaGonàGonna Un eritreo può quindi usare parole di origine italiana senza nemmeno saperlo. Dopo alcuni anni di interruzione, dal 2024 ad Asmara, la capitale, sono ripartiti i corsi di lingua e cultura italiana. Una Lingua Viva che Si Trasforma In tutti questi luoghi l'italiano non è rimasto "congelato": si è mescolato, ha cambiato forma, si è adattato. È proprio questo il bello delle lingue vive: viaggiano, incontrano altre lingue e si trasformano. Per capire meglio questi meccanismi, puoi leggere la guida sui misteri della lingua italiana. Tabella Riassuntiva: l'Italiano nel Mondo Ecco una tabella che riassume dove si parla italiano fuori dall'Italia e con quale status. Per approfondire le lingue ibride nate dall'italiano come il talian, c'è una guida dedicata. LuogoStatus dell'italianoNoteSvizzeraLingua ufficialeCanton Ticino e Grigioni; presenza di elvetismiSan MarinoLingua ufficialeEnclave nel territorio italianoCittà del VaticanoLingua di uso quotidianoLingua franca; latino per gli atti solenniSlovenia e CroaziaLingua co-ufficialeRegione dell'IstriaArgentinaNon ufficialeForte influenza nel lunfardoBrasileNon ufficiale (talian co-ufficiale a Serafina Corrêa)Talian dal dialetto venetoUSA, Canada, AustraliaNon ufficialeComunità italo-discendenti, "Little Italy"EritreaNon ufficialePrestiti nel tigrino; corsi ad Asmara dal 2024 Domande Frequenti In Quanti Paesi l'Italiano è Lingua Ufficiale? Oltre all'Italia, l'italiano è lingua ufficiale in Svizzera, San Marino e Città del Vaticano. È inoltre lingua co-ufficiale in alcune zone della Slovenia e della Croazia, nella regione dell'Istria. Cosa Sono gli Elvetismi? Gli elvetismi sono parole o espressioni tipiche dell'italiano parlato in Svizzera, che in Italia non si usano. Alcuni esempi sono natel (telefono cellulare), azione (offerta speciale) e riservare (prenotare). Che Cos'è il Talian? Il talian è una lingua parlata nel sud del Brasile, nata dall'incontro tra il dialetto veneto degli emigranti italiani e il portoghese. Oggi è riconosciuto come patrimonio culturale del Brasile. Perché in Argentina Ci Sono Tante Parole Italiane? A causa della grande emigrazione italiana tra Ottocento e Novecento. Una larga parte della popolazione argentina ha origini italiane, e questo ha influenzato sia il suono dello spagnolo locale sia il vocabolario del lunfardo, il dialetto di Buenos Aires. L'Italiano Si Parla Anche in Africa? Sì. In Eritrea, per ragioni storiche legate al passato coloniale, l'italiano ha lasciato molte parole nella lingua tigrina. 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“Your gut feeling about a person is a powerful early-warning system, but it only becomes truly useful when you check it against what you see and hear beyond the words.” Eytan Segev Top Five Tips For Reading People Instantly and Making Better Decisions In Business and Life1.  Read Structure, Not Behaviour 2. The face is a map of decision-making 3. Trust Signals are visible in seconds 4. Stress always leaves a clue5. Adapt your communication to win TIME STAMP SUMMARY06:48  The significance of facial structure15:50  Listening and observing body language to understand communication better.22:00  Understanding stress in others to communicate more effectively and help them.23:00  Adjusting your approach to match the other person's communication style. Where to find Eytan?Website                           https://il.linkedin.com/in/eytansegevLinkedIn                          https://body-language.academy/ Eytan Segev Bio For over 19 years, Eytan Segev - The Profiler has unlocked the hidden codes of human behavior. Through face reading, body language, and micro-expressions, he equips audiences to connect deeper, communicate clearer, and influence with impact.Born in South Africa, Eytan moved to Israel at 3. At 13 he lost his mother, returned to South Africa a year later, and came back to Israel at 19. These shifts forged his mission: mastering the art of reading people.Today, at 59, he lives in Israel, happily married and father of three daughters. For 12 years, he and his wife have also been a foster family to a child from Eritrea, now 13-experiences that give his work rare authenticity.Eytan has trained corporations, government agencies, universities, security forces, and thousands of professionals worldwide. He is the creator of the Profiler Practitioner program, a unique training system taught online and in person, and has delivered hundreds of workshops on personology, face reading, body language, lie detection, and micro-emotions.He is also the founder of a startup that applies face-reading and body-language technology, merging human insight with AI and behavioral analytics.A board member of the Virtual Speakers Association International (VSAI), Eytan is recognized as Israel's leading authority in face reading and body language.His bestselling book, The Complete Guide to Face Reading, Body Language & Micro-Expressions, is a cornerstone for professionals seeking stronger communication.As Tony Robbins said: "The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." That belief drives Eytan's mission.Audiences learn to:o  Decode trust and intention through body language.o  Recognize hidden emotions and micro-expressions.o  Use face reading to understand personality and motivation.o  Build stronger connections in leadership, sales, education, and relationships.Whether on stage, in universities, or in consultation, Eytan delivers charisma, depth, and transformation. Like a Mentalist, he reads people instantly. Participants leave inspired and equipped with tools that change how they see others-and themselves. Participants leave inspired-and equipped with tools that immediately change how they see others and themselves. If you want a speaker who electrifies audiences and transforms the way they connect, Eytan Segev - The Profiler - is the one, bringing knowledge, passion, and unforgettable impact wherever he speaks.

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With the rise of Benito Mussolini (and, by extension, fascism) in Italy, the colony of Eritrea was hurled into Modern Age. Rapid industrialization and development of infrastructure meant that the capital city of Asmara's population more than doubled within a decidedly short span of time. But the grinding gears of history had other plans for the colony. Find out what happened next in Part Two of Italian Eritrea!

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

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Drastische Klimaszenarien brechen in diesen Tagen in sich zusammen. Dr. Christoph Canne, Energieexperte und Sprecher der Initiative Vernunftkraft, erläutert die bröckelnden Grundlagen der Prophezeiungen und die politischen Folgen. Mit dem Ex-Diplomaten und Islamwissenschaftler Dr. Alfred Schlicht werfen wir einen Blick auf Eritrea: 35 Jahre nach der Unabhängigkeit gewinnt der Staat am Roten Meer geopolitisch zunehmend an Bedeutung. Den gesellschaftlichen Druck zur ständigen Selbstoptimierung analysiert der Philosoph und Publizist Dr. Alexander Grau. Und in seinem Kommentar beschäftigt sich Stefan Felber mit der politischen Rolle der Kirchen und der zunehmenden Vermischung von Glauben und Tagespolitik.

Admittedly, the so-called "Rush to Africa" conjures up the usual European suspects: France, Belgium, and, of course, Britain. But lesser known is Italy who established its own colony in East Africa in a place they called Eritrea (from the Latin name for the Red Sea that borders it). Today, the capital city of Asmara is a hodgepodge of Romanesque churches, Modernist architecture, and businesses with names in both Italian and Tigrinya (the primary native tongue). Come along with me for a tour of this beautiful country and how the Italians shaped the place it became.

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

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What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

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     This week- two films about secret plots and sports.     David Kabakov, a Mossad agent, finds a pre-recorded message claiming credit and giving reasons for a future terror attack somewhere in the United States. Michael Lander, a Goodyear blimp pilot and former POW, longs for death. A spectacular death that will punish all he sees as having wronged him by turning the blimp into a bomb and detonating it during Super Bowl X. Directed by John Frankenheimer, who created the modern political thriller genre, and based on the first book by Thomas Harris- Black Sunday (1977).     Born and raised as a child soldier in Eritrea before being adopted by an affluent progressive White family, Luce is an all-star athlete and beloved by his community. When he turns in a report about a controversial political philosopher, his history teacher Harriet Wilson brings her concerns to Luce's adopted mother, Amy. The third film from Julius Onah is a brilliantly acted and complex narrative about race, class, and respectability politics- Luce.     All that and Dave gets monochromatic, Tyler shudders with anticipation, Kevin contemplates combat sports, and Craig watches from a safe distance. Join us, won't you?   Episode 465- Luce-y in the Sky with Bruce Dern

Producer Jake regrettably had his pet rat confiscated after an ill-fated cruise. In this week's news: Iran considers a U.S. peace proposal (1:37), Project Freedom fails in the Strait of Hormuz (7:45), and new details emerge about damage by Iranian strikes on U.S. military sites (11:25); Israel kills civilians in Lebanon (14:53) and targets Gaza police (16:24); U.S.-China tensions rise before Trump's summit (18:10); Sudan accuses Ethiopia of drone strikes while Ethiopia accuses Sudan of arming Tigray rebels (23:19), plus Tigray's ruling party reinstates the regional legislature (25:39); the United States prepares to lift sanctions on Eritrea (27:08); JNIM besieges Bamako, Mali as Mali's junta leader appoints himself defense minister (28:41); Trump pulls U.S. soldiers from Germany (30:24); Russia and Ukraine reject rival ceasefires (31:38); Trump expands sanctions on Cuba (33:53); and the White House broadens its counterterrorism strategy (35:29). Follow us on YouTube and join our livestreams every Wednesday at 8pm ET! And don't forget to listen to our Marx Prestige miniseries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Jake regrettably had his pet rat confiscated after an ill-fated cruise. In this week's news: Iran considers a U.S. peace proposal (1:37), Project Freedom fails in the Strait of Hormuz (7:45), and new details emerge about damage by Iranian strikes on U.S. military sites (11:25); Israel kills civilians in Lebanon (14:53) and targets Gaza police (16:24); U.S.-China tensions rise before Trump's summit (18:10); Sudan accuses Ethiopia of drone strikes while Ethiopia accuses Sudan of arming Tigray rebels (23:19), plus Tigray's ruling party reinstates the regional legislature (25:39); the United States prepares to lift sanctions on Eritrea (27:08); JNIM besieges Bamako, Mali as Mali's junta leader appoints himself defense minister (28:41); Trump pulls U.S. soldiers from Germany (30:24); Russia and Ukraine reject rival ceasefires (31:38); Trump expands sanctions on Cuba (33:53); and the White House broadens its counterterrorism strategy (35:29).Follow us on YouTube and join our livestreams every Wednesday at 8pm ET!And don't forget to listen to our Marx Prestige miniseries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This month on Conversations from the Pointed Firs: Charles Cantalupo, literary critic and historian specializing in indigenous writing and poetry; poet and author of Clooscape the Poet, an interpretation of a Wabanaki folk figure and legendary presence and spirit of “homeland” in along the Atlantic coastlands of New England and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. Charles is Professor Emeritus of English, Comparative Literature, and African Studies at Penn State; co-author of the Asmara Declaration on African Languages and Literature; critic and translator of African writers from Eritrea; author of a personal memoir, Joining Africa, about his African experience, and author of several published anthologies.

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Een lange dodenroute door de woestijn en over zee, vol marteling, uithongering, afpersing en seksueel misbruik. Dit is waarvoor twee mensensmokkelaars in Nederland worden vervolgd, na een jarenlang onderzoek. Redacteuren Derk Stokmans en Hugo Logtenberg doken in de zaak en zagen hoeveel moeite het kost om deze bendeleiders voor de rechter te krijgen.Gast: Derk Stokmans Presentatie: Gabriella Adèr Redactie: Iris VerhulsdonkMontage: Marcel Korfage Eindredactie: Nina van Hattum Coördinatie: Ilse EshuisProductie: Rhea StroinkHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Thursday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a surprisingly strong U.S. economy, with booming retail sales, rising factory output, and solid corporate earnings, while also explaining why many Americans still feel financially strained and why President Trump's approval ratings are not reflecting the positive data. He then turns to the war with Iran, where tensions are rising again despite a ceasefire. Bryan reports on Iran's continued aggression in the Strait of Hormuz, China's apparent involvement in supplying materials tied to missile production, and the growing likelihood that the ceasefire could collapse within days. He also highlights mounting global stakes, from Gulf state pressure on China to disruptions in shipping, aviation, and energy markets. Plus, Bryan shares a tragic update on the deaths of CIA officers in Mexico, new concerns about migrant caravans and border security gaps, and fresh allegations surrounding political fundraising platform ActBlue. He closes with important health updates on microplastics in the food supply and simple steps to reduce exposure, along with promising research into a new cancer-fighting chewing gum.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: US economy growth retail sales factory output 2026, Trump approval ratings inflation voter sentiment, Iran war update Strait of Hormuz attacks IRGC blockade tensions, China Iran missile materials seized ship US Navy, ceasefire collapse timeline Middle East escalation, CIA officers killed Mexico Chihuahua investigation cartel risk, migrant caravans Haiti Mexico border policy Trump enforcement, ActBlue fraud allegations DOJ investigation political donations, microplastics food supply health risks BPA reduction study, cancer prevention chewing gum research oral microbiome, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

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I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else... The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. (Here are some free PDF books from Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/) Help Print More Gospel Books in Iran TODAY https://revelationmedia.com/Iran-Comic-Books Who Cares About the Iranian People? Oil is at the center of this, not freedom. That is the uncomfortable truth. The nations pressuring Iran to make a deal are doing so because their economies cannot absorb the current disruption. The nations quietly hoping the deal fails are doing so because the disruption benefits them. The Iranian people, who would benefit most from a genuine political transformation, are the variable that nobody with power is primarily optimizing for. That does not mean transformation is impossible. It means it will happen, if it happens, as a byproduct of decisions made primarily on the basis of energy economics, military positioning, and national self interest. Sometimes the right outcome arrives through the wrong reasons. I pray the Iranian opposition is ready to seize the opportunity to free themselves if and when the chance is given. How to Give? MCI3.org We have a major project this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. $50k need! Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else... The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. (Here are some free PDF books from Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/) Help Print More Gospel Books in Iran TODAY https://revelationmedia.com/Iran-Comic-Books Who Cares About the Iranian People? Oil is at the center of this, not freedom. That is the uncomfortable truth. The nations pressuring Iran to make a deal are doing so because their economies cannot absorb the current disruption. The nations quietly hoping the deal fails are doing so because the disruption benefits them. The Iranian people, who would benefit most from a genuine political transformation, are the variable that nobody with power is primarily optimizing for. That does not mean transformation is impossible. It means it will happen, if it happens, as a byproduct of decisions made primarily on the basis of energy economics, military positioning, and national self interest. Sometimes the right outcome arrives through the wrong reasons. I pray the Iranian opposition is ready to seize the opportunity to free themselves if and when the chance is given. How to Give? MCI3.org We have a major project this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. $50k need! Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

In 1993, a new African nation emerged from decades of armed struggle: the state of Eritrea. Situated on the Red Sea, this young republic has spent the last 30 years building sovereignty and self-reliance in a world determined to undermine it. This documentary takes us inside Eritrea to meet the people building a society on their own terms. We hear from President Isaias Afwerki, from veterans of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front, who fought for 30 years against occupation, from women who served on the frontlines, and from ordinary working people building schools, hospitals and agricultural cooperatives. What emerges is a picture the western media won't show you: a nation that achieved the UN's Millennium Development Goals ahead of schedule through self-propelled development, not charity. A nation that rejected World Bank ‘conditionalities' and wrote its own development programme. A nation which understands that you cannot build sovereignty while taking orders from those who colonised you. The film doesn't shy away from the hard questions. Why does Eritrea have ‘such bad press'? Why do the same media outlets that cheerlead for every imperialist intervention suddenly discover ‘human rights concerns' when a country says ‘No' to foreign bases and resource extraction? The answer, as one interviewee puts it, lies in understanding who pays the journalists and whom they serve. This is not propaganda. This is solidarity: listening to people tell their own story, in their own words, about what it took to win independence and what it takes to keep it. This is essential viewing for all those fighting against disinformation and the imperialist propaganda machine. And it is essential viewing for all those who want to understand the nature of imperialism and what it takes to defeat it. Anyone who really stands with the oppressed needs to look into and start to understand what is happening in Eritrea ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Fruitful domestic and international medical missions overlap in multiple ways. Both require cross-cultural skills, a willingness to work with limited resources, courage in the face of potentially dangerous situations, and possible disapproval from friends and family. Each is excellent preparation for the other. Many international workers spend furlough time working in American Christian health centers--and vice-versa.