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In this episode, Chandra and Paul are live at INFOCUS 2026 and are joined by special guest AJ Schifano. As AJ enters retirement, he reflects on decades of JD Edwards innovation, community, and fun. The room debates a lighthearted yet symbolic "cut it” or “keep it" challenge about Paul ponytail, culminating in a community-driven decision and plans to donate Chandra's hair to charity. AJ shares insights on modernization as a moving target, stories from JD Edwards history, and imparts wisdom about the value of curiosity, passion, and inclusivity in tech. 01:00 Conference feedback 02:30 Informal Cut It or Keep It Poll 04:09 AJ talks about modernization 08:22 Questions from the Crowd 25:27 Cut It or Keep It Reveal 27:55 Midwesternism of the Day

On today's In Focus, we look at an urban space at the Alabama Forestry Commission headquarters that was turned into a pollinator garden for butterflies and birds in downtown Montgomery. 

The world-famous quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama, will be celebrated next Saturday, October 3rd, with the Airing of the Quilts Festival, and In Focus brings you a preview.

In Focus: 09/27/26 - Smith County Historical Society - Andy Bergfeld and Garnett Brookshire

On this episode of In Focus, Gloria Fuentes sits down with Heather Loeb of NAMI Greater Corpus Christi for a conversation about mental health and the importance of asking for help. Heather shares how her own experience led her to NAMI and why she wants others to know they are never a burden.They discuss how to check in on someone who may be struggling, support family caregivers, and make workplaces more welcoming to conversations about mental health. Heather also highlights NAMI Greater Corpus Christi's free support groups, classes, and community programs, as well as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.In Focus is a member-exclusive spotlight from the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, going beyond the logo to explore the people, purpose, and progress behind the organizations shaping our region.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the ongoing issue of press coverage of the White House. And the Wildcard is about wildlife baby boot camp!

คุณยายคนหนึ่งซึ่งเข้าสู่ช่วงวัยที่ต้องการการดูแลจากคนอื่น แต่กลับกลายเป็นฝ่ายต้องดูแลพี่สาวที่ป่วยเป็นโรคพาร์กินสัน และต้องเจอกับอารมณ์หงุดหงิดโมโหร้ายของผู้ป่วย . หญิงโสดต้องดูแลพ่อแม่ที่ป่วยติดเตียงจนเสียชีวิต และต่อมาต้องดูแลน้องชายที่ป่วยติดเตียงต่อ จนทำให้หลานสาวตั้งคำถามว่า นี่คือหน้าที่ของคนเป็นผู้หญิงใช่หรือไม่ . ผู้ดูแลในบ้านที่ต้องทำงานไม่ต่ำกว่าวันละ 15 ชั่วโมง พร้อมทำงานตลอดเวลา และพ่วงงานบ้านเข้าไปด้วย โดยแทบไม่มีวันหยุด ฯลฯ . เหล่านี้เป็นเพียงเรื่องราวส่วนหนึ่งจาก ‘ผู้ดูแล' ทั้งผู้ดูแลที่ทำงานเป็นอาชีพ และผู้ดูแลที่เป็นสมาชิกในครอบครัวเดียวกัน ปัญหาที่พวกเขาเจอไม่ได้มีเพียงความเหน็ดเหนื่อยทางกายและทางใจเท่านั้น แต่ยังมีความโดดเดี่ยว เพราะไร้การช่วยเหลือ การคุ้มครองจากหน่วยงานหรือรัฐใดๆ จำนวนไม่น้อยยังถูกกดทับจากค่านิยมของสังคมในฐานะ ‘ลูกสาว' ‘หลานสาว' ที่ควรแสดงความกตัญญูต่อผู้อาวุโส . 101 In Focus สัปดาห์นี้ ชวนสำรวจชีวิตของผู้ดูแล ภายใต้ระบบที่ไม่มีการดูแลพวกเขา ภายใต้วาทกรรมและอคติทางเพศที่มองว่างานดูแลเป็นภาระหน้าที่ของผู้หญิง และภายใต้ช่องว่างของระบบการดูแลของรัฐที่ยังต้องเติมเต็มเพื่อให้กลายเป็นหลักประกันชีวิตบั้นปลายของทุกคนได้จริง .

Why is India continuing to buy Russian crude despite growing pressure from the United States? And what happens if Washington imposes steep tariffs on Indian exports over those purchases? In this episode of The Hindu's InFocus, we spoke to Professor Anuradha Chenoy, Adjunct Professor at the Jindal School of International Affairs and former Dean and Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of International Studies. We discussed India's strategic autonomy and its dependence on Russian oil, the potential impact of secondary tariffs on Indian exports, and the unusual reversal in the oil trade after Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted Russian refining capacity. Host: Nitika Francis Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode at In Focus we have a special crossover episode featuring the Hindu's Global Faultlines podcast with Sharmada Venkatasubramanian and Stanly Johny. The UAE has emerged as one of the most influential powers in West Asia, using diplomacy, trade, investment and strategic partnerships to extend its influence far beyond the Gulf. But its relationships with Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel have grown increasingly complex, while the Iran war has tested its carefully calibrated regional strategy. At the same time, Abu Dhabi is deepening its strategic partnership with India. In this episode, we examine the UAE's rise, its regional ambitions and the changing alliances shaping its foreign policy. Expert: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu  Research, Editing and Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian  Camera: Shivaraj S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest survey about public support for education in Alabama. And we're "all ears" for the Wildcard!

เมื่อสำนักงาน ก.พ. มีมติยกเลิกการกำหนดตำแหน่ง ‘บรรณารักษ์' ในบางสายงานราชการ เหตุการณ์นี้ไม่ได้เพียงสร้างความกังวลต่ออนาคตของคนทำงานในวิชาชีพเท่านั้น แต่ยังนำไปสู่คำถามที่ใหญ่กว่านั้นว่าในวันที่ผู้คนสามารถค้นหาข้อมูลได้ด้วยตัวเองผ่านอินเทอร์เน็ต หรือแม้แต่ AI เราจำเป็นต้องมี ‘บรรณารักษ์' อยู่อีกหรือไม่? . นอกจากนี้ คำถามดังกล่าวยังชวนให้ย้อนกลับไปมองถึงบทบาทของ ‘ห้องสมุด' และการเรียนการสอนด้าน ‘บรรณารักษศาสตร์' ว่าในโลกที่วิธีการเข้าถึงและจัดการความรู้เปลี่ยนแปลงไปอย่างรวดเร็ว ศาสตร์ที่ว่าด้วยการจัดระบบ คัดเลือก และเชื่อมโยงผู้คนเข้ากับข้อมูลและความรู้ ยังมีความสำคัญอย่างไร และต้องปรับตัวไปในทิศทางไหน . 101 In Focus ชวนสำรวจถึงบทบาทของ ‘บรรณารักษ์' ว่าทำอะไรมากกว่าการจัดหนังสือบนชั้นหรือไม่ เหตุใดโลกที่ข้อมูลมีอยู่มหาศาลอาจยิ่งต้องการคนที่ช่วยจัดการและนำทางข้อมูล และหากวันหนึ่งตำแหน่งบรรณารักษ์ค่อยๆ หายไป สิ่งที่หายไปพร้อมกันอาจมีอะไรมากกว่าที่เราคิด .

Today's In Focus brings you the story of a giant alligator names Two-toed Tom, as first told to us by historian and author Dale Cox in August of 2023. 

One of the most popular In Focus segments has been Colonel Bryan Morgan's story of Aaron Burr in Alabama and his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Today we bring you that interview from July of 2025.

Commercial finance is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition, with businesses at different stages and with different needs requiring tailored solutions. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Shift, director – broker distribution, Andrew Wagg, and general manager, small business division, Natasha Brown, unpack how the lender tailors its approach across customer segments, from small businesses through to larger corporates. Tune in to hear: How technology and a digitally led model support small-business customers. Why a relationship-led model is key for established and larger businesses. The opportunities this segmented approach creates for brokers. And much more!

Historic Westville Village in Columbus, Georgia is the third oldest living history village experience in the U.S. Today's In Focus brings you an interview with artist April Kirk that we first broadcast last May. 

In this episode, Chandra and Paul discuss the realities of software customization within JD Edwards environments. They emphasize that while extensibility tools have reduced the need for customizations, some remain necessary for business-specific requirements. The hosts lay out best practices and key dos and don'ts for customizing software, such as following naming conventions, avoiding modifications to base objects and indices, and using customer-reserved system codes. They warn against common pitfalls that can harm performance or data integrity and suggest always adhering to published development standards. 03:52 What's more important at INFOCUS than Paul's hair? 09:21 Customizations are a reality 11:58 Object customization best practices 14:03 Adhere to JDE naming standards 15:33 Maintaining data integrity 18:25 Do I need a custom table for a custom application? 21:44 Design for performance when customizing 23:57 Let's talk about the Don't Do's 32:26 Midwesternism of the Day Resources: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne System Extensibility Guidelines: https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/jdedwards/Tools/system_extensibility_guidelines/system-extensibility-guide.pdf Development Guidelines for Application Design Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotds/index.html Form Design Aid Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotfd/index.html Event Rules Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotev/index.html Development Standards for Business Function Programming Guide: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/development-tools/9.2.x/eotds/index.html

In Focus: 09/13/26 - Dr. Marty Crawford - TISD superintendent

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses how the gubernatorial campaigns are heating up after labor Day. And Todd reflects on the meaning of September 11th 25 years later. 

In Focus takes you to Montgomery's Old Alabama Town, where a hero of the American Revolution was celebrated at Lucas Tavern. We talk with the living block manager and meet the official "greeter," his dog Billie.

The Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch Farm in Tuskegee, Alabama was featured in the June-July issue of Southern Living Magazine, so In Focus called the owner and farm manager for an interview!

This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, the Alabama gubernatorial race is heating up between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Tommy Tuberville—and the topic is AI data centers. And the Wildcard answers the question: Where do rodents sit in the Brazilian legislature? 

In this uncertain economy, have you looked at your buying habits? Dr. Shari Hoppin, Troy University associate professor of journalism, visits In Focus to explain what influences us, in an interview recorded in September of last year. 

The year 1995 saw the launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in honor of her father, who couldn't read. In Focus brings you an update on the library, which sends books to young children throughout Alabama. 

Specialist lending is no longer simply a solution for borrowers with impaired credit, with self-employed borrowers, investors, and customers with more complex financial circumstances increasingly looking beyond the mainstream lenders. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Bluestone Home Loans, head of non-standard lending Aaron Taylor unpacks the forces changing the specialist lending landscape. He also explores how brokers can use specialist lending to support clients through changing circumstances while building longer-term relationships that extend well beyond a single loan. Tune in to hear: The borrower scenarios brokers may be unnecessarily ruling out. Specialist lending market changes and broker misconceptions. How brokers can use specialist lending as part of a longer-term client strategy. And much more!

Now that school is back in session, In Focus brings you a conversation from 2024 with Liz Fryer, a retired Troy school teacher whose book, "Spencer's Pawbook of Wisdom," teaches children the principles of kindness. 

Chandra and Paul team up for a walkthrough of the INFOCUS conference agenda. The episode features a rapid-fire preview of keynotes, educational sessions, hands-on workshops, SIG meetups, with plenty of tips for newcomers and regulars alike. Highlights include practical advice for navigating session choices, spotlights on hot topics like AI and automation in JD Edwards.02:54 Midwesternism of the Day10:00 Sunday Agenda10:39 Monday Agenda16:16 Tuesday Agenda24:00 Wednesday AgendaResources:Register for Quest INFOCUS: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/infocus/

Philipp Wyss wollte Sportlehrer werden. Stattdessen machte er eine KV- und eine Metzgerlehre. Heute führt er die Coop-Gruppe mit fast 100'000 Mitarbeitenden. Wie schafft man es von der Berufslehre an die Spitze? Was braucht es ausser Fleiss und Ausdauer? Ist eine solche Karriere heute noch möglich? In «Focus» spricht Philipp Wyss mit Judith Wernli über seinen Weg nach oben und über Menschen, die ihm entscheidende Türen geöffnet haben. Pauschale Urteile über die junge Generation ärgern ihn – insbesondere der Vorwurf, die Jungen wollten keine Verantwortung übernehmen. Wenn ihm heute Bewerberinnen und Bewerber gegenübersitzen, stellt Philipp Wyss ihnen immer dieselbe Frage: «Was haben Sie zwischen 15 und 20 gemacht?» ___________________ Habt ihr Feedback, Fragen oder Wünsche? Wir freuen uns auf eure Nachrichten an focus@srf.ch – und wenn ihr euren Freund:innen und Kolleg:innen von uns erzählt. ____________________ «Focus» ist ein Podcast von SRF - Host: Judith Wernli - Angebotsverantwortung: Anita Richner _____________________ «Focus» ist der SRF-Talk, der Tiefe mit Leichtigkeit verbindet. Nirgends lernt man Persönlichkeiten besser kennen.

For more than six years, Ann Kenda has been your Morning Edition host, bringing you the news of the day on Troy Public Radio. In Focus shares a fond farewell with Ann as she returns home to be with family.

“Do you not want people to be healthy?” That was the question the Supreme Court put to the FSSAI earlier this month, while hearing a case over warning labels on the front of packaged food, for foods high in sugar, salt, and fat. The Court questioned why the regulator had delayed implementing stronger warnings, particularly when the issue directly concerns public health and children.The question becomes even more significant now, after a media investigation found that some of the world's biggest food and beverage brands use substantially different formulations for their products in India and abroad, with Indian products containing higher levels of sugar, salt or fat, along with less prominent health warnings.So, what determines what consumers get on their shelves and how much protection do our food-safety rules really provide? To understand this, today, on In Focus, we're joined by Hyderabad-based paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, whose eight-year fight over the misleading use of “ORS” label on high-sugar electrolyte drinks eventually led to FSSAI banning the use of the term by products that do not follow the prescribed formulation. Guest: Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, Paediatrician Host: Rishita Khanna Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Focus on Politics, the major parties are finding more areas of agreement ahead of the election campaign - often to the frustration of their partner parties. Political reporter Russell Palmer examines the points of tension and the entrenched politicking that seems to keep National and Labour from working together. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Todd Stacy tells guest host Kyle Gassiott what the META settlement means for the state of Alabama. Plus, the wildcard slithers into football season! 

In Focus brings you a conversation today from October of 2021 with crime reporter Jeremy Gray about his book, "Wicked Women in Alabama," and the methods they chose to murder their victims. 

Refinance activity is soaring as property dynamics shift, creating a goldmine of opportunity for brokers who know where to look When federal budgets change and market pressures mount, adaptable brokers don't slow down – they pivot.  In this episode of In Focus, Annie Kane talks with Sergio Delvescovo, national sales manager broker at ING Australia, about how market volatility, new tax realities, and shifting borrower needs are fuelling a massive surge in refinancing and self-employed lending opportunities. Tune in to learn: Why the shift toward refinancing and self-employed lending is opening new growth avenues for brokers. How ING Australia is listening to broker feedback to overhaul clawbacks and simplify credit policies. What role technology, fast settlements, and AI are playing in freeing up broker capacity and improving client outcomes. And much more!

Today's In Focus brings you a favorite interview from summer of 2024 with the Unclaimed Baggage Center, a popular destination for bargains in Scottsboro, Alabama. 

Today's In Focus brings you the story of a German count, his castle, and the dollar in your pocket as part of the series "Genealogy in your Genes."

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses how Jackson Hospital was rescued from closing its doors in Montgomery. And for the Wildcard, it's not just people taking the bus in Portland!

As America's 250th celebration continues, Jake Tiger visits In Focus to share the American Indian perspective. Jake belongs to the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma and often visits our coverage are to star in documentary films and work with schools and museums. 

In this bonus episode of the In Focus podcast we have an excerpt from Global Faultlines, the Hindu's international affairs podcast. Yemen is no longer just the site of a devastating civil war. The Houthis have emerged as a powerful regional actor, capable of threatening Saudi Arabia, Israel and one of the world's most important maritime trade routes. In this episode, we examine how the Houthis transformed from a domestic insurgency into a regional military force, how the Gaza war expanded their role, and why Yemen has now become a new front in the Iran war. We look at the Houthis' relationship with Iran, the strategic importance of the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, the renewed confrontation with Saudi Arabia, and what the escalation means for Yemen's already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Can Yemen still find a political settlement, or has the rise of the Houthis permanently changed the balance of power in West Asia? Expert: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu Research, Editing and Production: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Camera: Shivaraj S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a deal looks perfect on paper until a last-minute valuation shortfall, stamp duty gap, or LMI threshold threatens to derail it completely? In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Latitude Financial, host Annie Kane speaks with Natasha Murray, general manager, broker and partnerships at Latitude Financial, about how brokers can solve funding shortfalls and help more clients achieve their property goals. Tune in to learn: What's driving the rise of funding gaps at settlement day. Practical ways brokers can diversify their revenue while navigating complex borrowing scenarios. How Latitude's Funds to Complete product is helping brokers find a solution before settlement day. And much more!

Greg Thornton visits In Focus with a preview of the Joe Thomas, Jr. "Festi-pull" at Montgomery's Cloverdale Playhouse, with twelve musicians ready to share their talent at the Saturday festival!

Every so often on this show, I set the conversation aside and simply read something. This is one of those episodes.Earlier this year, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. And in paragraph 213, in the middle of an argument about the small and steadfast acts of fidelity that stand as a bulwark against dehumanization, the pope quotes a wizard.The wizard is Gandalf, and this is what he says: "It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till" (The Return of the King).I have to say I wasn't surprised. Some years ago I wrote a long essay about why The Lord of the Rings is a Catholic book — not because there is any religion in it, because there isn't any, but because of what Tolkien absorbed into the story. An account of power. An account of hope. An account of discernment and responsibility. And an account of what goes unseen.When I read what Leo had written, I wanted to go back to that thought about Tolkien's Catholic work. So that is what this episode is: that essay, read for you start to finish, bringing forth some of Tolkien's Catholic vision, embedded in and absorbed into his Lord of the Rings.Links: "'The Lord of the Rings': A Catholic journey," by Leonard J. DeLorenzo, In Focus article via Our Sunday Visitor"Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV on Artificial Intelligence, with Brett Robinson," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Tolkien's Creative Imagination, with Holly Ordway," podcast episode via Church Life Today"The Lord of the Rings, Sickness, and Health, with Kristin Collier," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Public Relations for C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers, with Christie Kleinmann," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Why Literature Still Matters, with Jason Baxter," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Tolkien's Literary Output: Fundamentally Religious and Catholic?" by Holly Ordway, article via Church Life JournalChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the results of the second congressional district election. And the Wildcard gives us goose bumps!

The Karnataka Government has been championing a project to build a nearly 10,000 acre Live-Work-Play greenfield city on its outskirts in Bidadi, which has become a political flashpoint as farmers oppose land acquisition. All our mega cities seem to be saturated, overpopulated and congested. As a country we seem to be looking at ways of decongesting them. As Bengaluru seeks to embark on a similar trajectory as other mega cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad which have experimented building satellite towns, we ask whether building such greenfield towns on the peripheries of these cities, really the way ahead. To discuss this, urban planning, policy and governance expert Champaka Rajgopal, Fellow, Centre for Policy Research, Delhi, joins us on the In Focus podcast. She brings over 25 years of experience of having worked with national, state and local governments in India and abroad on urban policy, planning and governance. She has worked on a Master Plan for Bengaluru, Structural Plan for Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, Perspective Plan for Bengaluru - Mumbai Economic Corridor and the Earlier Draft Development Plan for Greater Mumbai - 2034. Host: Aditya Bharadwaj Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With all the news about foodborne illnesses, as well as the spread of measles, and questions about vaccines, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris visits In Focus with his advice. 

On today's In Focus, historian Dr. Kathryn Braund discusses an epic battle in Alabama that launched Andrew Jackson to national prominence. 

The Mecca Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan marks a significant shift in West Asia's security landscape. What does the agreement mean for India, and could it reshape the regional balance of power? In this episode of In Focus, we look at how India views the Mecca Pact, its implications for India-Pakistan tensions, Türkiye's role, Saudi Arabia's strategic calculations, and the possibility of a new security architecture in West Asia. Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor at The Hindu Host: Smriti Sudesh Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Jeff Sanders of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal discusses the farm bill and the August 11th special primary election. And the Wildcard has "gone to the dogs" on a surfboard!

"Hear Me Out!" is a popular new podcast with host Reana Wallace, who explores opinions about music, social media, movies, books, and pop culture. Joey Hudson and Reana visit In Focus today with a preview. 

Today, In Focus brings you the story of "Toothless the Cat" and his wildlife companions, plus an armadillo on the chase in our Pause for Animals series.