Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah olson

On this edition of Update, I talked with Sarah Olson of Nevada High School about their golf fundraiser called "Swinging for St. Jude's'". Topics include when and where the event is being held, how to register, plus how the fundraiser came about. All Proceeds go to cancer research at St. Jude's Hospital.

In less than 40 days, thousands of park and recreation professionals from across the country will gather in Atlanta for the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference. This is, without a doubt, the best park and recreation conference you can attend —  it's filled with tons of amazing opportunities to learn, build your network, and of course, have a little fun with your peers.  As we get closer to the conference, we know there are probably some professionals out there who are attending for the first time and have a lot of questions. Cort recently posted on LinkedIn asking for previous attendees to share their best tips for first-timers, and the comments did not disappoint. So, we decided to turn them into today's episode of Open Space Radio!  Every single tip shared was super valuable, and if you're attending the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference this October 8-10 for the first time, we encourage you to listen and keep some of these nuggets in mind while you're in Atlanta — and while you're packing! Tune in to the full episode below to hear all the tips and our reactions to each of them. If you prefer to read instead of listen, we've listed them below, as well. And, if you haven't already registered, there's still time. Visit conference.nrpa.org to register today and we hope to see you in Atlanta!   Nichole Bohner, Aquatics Division Manager, City of Round Rock, Texas  “Talk to everyone! When you're seated in the conference sessions, get to know those around you and exchange contacts.”  Nichole went on to say, “If you're lucky enough to travel to conference with coworkers, don't be afraid to broaden your horizons. Take every opportunity to broaden your network. You never know who you'll meet who is struggling with the same issues or has ideas that would help your operation.”  Sarah Olson, CPRP, Public Works Deputy Director of Engineering, Planning, and Development Servies, City of Kirkland, Washington  “Go to a pre-conference event. It's a smaller crowd, a great way to get through registration when things are way less busy and a great way to start making new friends.   Eric Lopez, CPRE, District Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, City of Fort Worth, Texas  “Don't underestimate the power of night socials and lunchtime. A lot of great connections happen over informal conversations.”  “Take notes, review them later and plan to execute the things that resonated more. Going back to your leadership with actionable things you learned and takeaways will aid in enhancing their commitment in sending staff in future years.”   Lisa Shore, CPRP, CPSI, Anne Arundel County, Maryland  “Leave room in your suitcase for all the cool stuff you'll bring home!”  Jeanette Aiello, CPRE, Project and Operations Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, Michigan  “Attend at least one session in a topic area that is different than what you regularly work in. It can spark some interesting thoughts or possibly open you up to a new aspect of the field. Also, be willing to talk to the person sitting next to you. You'll likely want to get into your session 15 minutes prior and that opens you up to meeting some incredible professionals.”  Trista Taylor, CPRP, CPO, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, Village of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin  “Check out the schedule and try to have a backup plan for the sessions you want in case the room is full! If you arrive early, visit the app to get an idea of the layout. Last year was my first time and the experience was a shock to my system in a great way but can be overwhelming!”  Anthony Iracki, MS, CPRP, CORE Professional Development Manager, PlayCore  “Ask for business cards and take ownership of the connection. Send a LinkedIn request or a friendly email within a week of getting back from the conference.”  “Take advantage of the network meetings.”  Tom Venniro, CPRP, Director of Hilton-Parma Parks and Recreation, New York, and co-host of RecLess Podcast  “Just show up. A lot of times, the introvert in me (and the fact that I feel I'm always go, go, go at home), tells me to go to conference and then get to that room and relax. Instead, seek out the social or if you are asked to join people at one or for a meal, say yes. You never know how any connection or conversation can impact you/others.”  “Don't sleep on the exhibit hall. For starters, it is huge! Plan in at least 4-5 hours over two days if you want to cover it all. The vendors are amazing and want to talk to you, but be intentional on stopping with limited times. Another fun tip, they all have swag and some years back I started looking for items my team back home might like and I bring them all back a swag care package and some candy as a thank you for holding it all down while I was away. I have also borrowed many ideas for our own swag.”      CivicPlus® Recreation Management is a proud sponsor of Open Space Radio. Join thousands of other local governments as you empower your staff and enable residents to self-service their needs through your department with our industry-leading software. With more time to focus on community activity programming and park and facility maintenance, staff can foster more significant resident engagement and improve the civic experience. Learn more at https://www.civicplus.com/recreation-management-software/.  

Welcome to Nonprofit Insights, a podcast focused on tax, auditing, accounting, and other topics in the nonprofit world. In this episode, Katy Balukas and Emily Parker welcome BerryDunn's Director of Executive Recruiting, Sarah Olson. The topic? Questions to ask and best approaches for finding quality C-suite executives in a challenging nonprofit recruitment environment.

I was recently pulling some of the Open Space Radio statistics for a presentation to NRPA staff, and while I was presenting, I kept thinking to myself, “The numbers are great, it's important to track these kinds of metrics. But also, we have had some truly remarkable guests and amazing conversations over the course of this show, and you can't really put that through quantitative analysis.” So, it inspired me to do a little 2023 so far recap episode. Throughout this episode, I'm featuring little nuggets from a few episodes we've released so far this year until August. We've released a lot more episodes than the ones featured here, so if something in this episode doesn't resonate, be sure to check out all of our previous episodes. However, these are just a few from this year that have resonated with me and continue to replay in my head. I also know not everyone gets a chance to listen to every single episode (but for those of you who do – thank you!), so I thought this would also be a jam-packed opportunity for you to get a bunch of good stuff in one less-than-an-hour package. We're also in autumn mode now, so enjoy the photo of fall foliage :)  I hope you find a little inspiration in one of these clips and I encourage you to go back and listen to the full episodes, which are all linked below. I can't wait to continue sharing these stories of the impact that parks and recreation is having across the country for the remainder of this year and into the future. We have some exciting things lined up, and I can't wait to bring you along!  Tune in to the full episode to hear clips from: Vicky Stott (she/her), senior program officer for racial equity and community engagement at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, who discusses how racial healing is connected to love, cherishing and respecting humanity, and acknowledging others' lived experiences. Listen to the full episode 127 here. Will “Akuna” Robinson (he/him), who was the first Black man to complete the triple crown of hiking. We discuss his beginnings in outdoor recreation to heal from PTSD from his previous military experience and how we can continue breaking down barriers so everyone can experience the power of outside. Listen to the full episode 129 here. Cal Dobbs (he/they), a queer transgender ultra marathoner and long-distance hiker who recently ran across the country — from California to Florida — fighting for the inclusion of transgender people in sports and access to gender-affirming healthcare. Bonus: Cal will also be joining us at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference in Dallas, Oct 10-12, discussing youth sports equity! Listen to the full episode 132 here. Mike Cimprich (he/him), the city arborist for Marion Parks and Recreation in Iowa, who was honored with Merrell's Changing Nature of Work Award for his critical work in the city of Marion after the 2020 Central Severe Weather-Derecho, known as the “costliest thunderstorm event in U.S. history.” Listen to the full episode 134 here. Daniel Hatcher (he/him), the senior director of strategic partnerships at Alliance for a Healthier Generation, who discusses why park and recreation professionals are critical to physical, mental, and social-emotional health – and the overall health and well-being of our communities. Listen to the full episode 136 here. Laine Fabijanic, the community and therapeutic recreation supervisor for City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, who is leading a therapeutic recreation program that is bringing recreational opportunities to all members of the community, regardless of their ability, to increase quality of life for all. Listen to the full July bonus episode here. Kelly Messer, PE, a project manager for Columbus Recreation and Parks, who discusses how an entire community of supportive skateboarders, and community members alike, led to the completion of the Tuttle Park Skatepark and overall park improvements. Listen to the full episode 139 here. Sarah Olson, deputy director of Lynnwood (Washington) Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, who discusses a community-driven, comprehensive park and trail capital project plan and prioritization project that the department is utilizing to center equity in its park system planning. Listen to the full episode 140 here. This episode of Open Space Radio is sponsored by Niagara Water. This Summer, Niagara Water is providing communities across Texas, California, and Georgia with a chance to upgrade their local park to the outdoor space of their dreams. 9 parks are nominated. 3 will be selected to receive a $75,000 refresh. Support your favorite park daily through September 18th at NiagaraPerkYourPark.com. Niagara Water. Now that's refreshing.

Join Sam's Grandmother Tonya in this Premier. This Samuel Olson Update looks at the murder conviction of Theresa Balboa who plead guilty to Sam's death while in her care. This podcast centers on Sam's grandmother, Tonya Olson's recollections of the case where Balboa went on national television with claim that the child's mother took him. Sam's father, Dalton Olson was vilified by the true crime community and he and his grandmother, Tonya Olson searched for him day and night, often alone. Texas EquuSearch Tim Miller volunteered to search. Sarah Olson, Houston Texas, custody battles, deceit. ======================================= Click here!  http://Aura.com/profilingevil to get a 14-day free trial and protect yourself against America's fastest growing crime. Get 10% Off your Truthfinder subscription with code EVIL10 at checkout: https://truthfinder.pxf.io/c/3466408/1404760/15694

On this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we talk about pursuing behaviors which promote optimal use of God-given financial resources. With the help of guest Sarah Olson (@sarah_a_olson), we frame our conversation around defining generous giving and living and how each generation provides an important perspective that shapes how we serve God with our resources. Resources mentioned in today's episode: Quote about Second Chair Leaders “Leading from the Second Chair Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams '' by Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson, 2005. Reference to leading up and down from The 360° Leader by John C. Maxwell IU School of Philanthropy: ​​https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/ 2021 Fidelity Research: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/insights/2021-future-of-philanthropy.htmlGo to www.kindleservantleaders.org  to learn more about the organization, download an episode discussion guide and support our work!Connect: Instagram: @emilyphoenix or @kindle_social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINDLEServantLeaders Email: emily@kindleservantleaders.org and we may share your story in the future! Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review. 

Understanding the results of an SBI lab report is critical to diagnosing possible attack points on a DWI charge. On today's episode, Sarah Olson, the Forensic Resource Counsel for the Office of Indigent Defense Services, sits down with Jake to discuss the proper interpretation of drug lab results, how to use an SBI analyst from the crime lab to your advantage, and the free resources available to North Carolina DWI defense lawyers dealing with blood results.  Sarah gives practice pointers for any case involving an SBI report and divulges a plethora of online resources for your further research.   To get the most out of today's episode, we highly recommend watching the video version of the episode. Sarah shares PowerPoint slides that are extremely helpful in following the conversation. To get access to the incredible resources that Sarah has created, please visit: https://forensicresources.org/about/   Highlights: Gain a basic framework for interpreting the results of a drug analysis. Learn the impact of the lab not being able to quantify results and the meaning of cutoff and therapeutic levels related to impairing drugs. Understand how to limit the testimony of lab analysts by keeping them in their specific discipline and how to check their curriculum vitae to determine if they are certified. Discover some of the incredible free resources available to help you better defend cases involving a lab report/analyst.

Join us as Sarah Olson is a guest on the podcast. We discuss what it's like to transition over to becoming a High School Business Teacher and leading students in the Deca and FBLA organizations! Sarah recently had two students compete at Nationals in Chicago  and one of her students won 10th in the nation!  Attached is information on Sarah Olson's Class    High School of Business is designed much like a college business administration program. Students take approximately one course per semester, beginning with an introduction to business. The program continues with courses in various business functions concluding with the capstone course, Business Strategies, which requires implementation of the principles addressed throughout the High School of Business program. Students incorporate High School of Business into a college-preparatory style course of study, resulting in the delivery of a breadth of academic knowledge that is then used in rigorous business-focused projects.  Projects Each of the five courses preceding the capstone course includes part of a program-long project. For example, students nearing the end of the Business Economics course learn how to use a decision matrix and business feasibility study to select a business idea from a list generated in the previous course, Principles of Business.  In Business Strategies, senior-level student teams use the knowledge and skills gained in all of the previous courses to implement their new business idea.  Each student has the opportunity to see business in action. Observing a senior-level business executive not only puts coursework into action, it can create a visual career goal for students.  Certification A*S*K (Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) Business Institute Certificate The A*S*K certifications offer added value to completion of coursework and other learning experiences.  Post-secondary Rigorous courses, college-level learning outcomes, and accountability through third-party exams are a powerful combination that leads to many benefits for students in the High School of Business program. Students are encouraged to take what they have learned and apply it to a postsecondary institution. Several options are listed here.  Missouri Southern State University Missouri State University University of Missouri-Kansas City Pittsburg State University University of Missouri Careers There are numerous career options for students in the High School of Business pathway. We encourage all students to pursue additional education through a two or four-year institution in order to position themselves to be most marketable in the business industry. However, many career options are also available for students directly out of high school.  Accountant  $40,850-$115,950 Business Executive  $48,535-$86,000 Financial Manager  $62,480-$187,199 General and Operational Manager  $43,631-$90,790 Marketing Research/Analyst  $50,079-$150,000 Public Relations  $45,000-$125,000 Marketing Director  $52,800-$255,000 Email Sarah- solson@nevada.k12.mo.us      

Hi Fish family and friends! We just want to thank you and tell you that we appreciate your support throughout the years! Check out our first (test) podcast episode at Sunshine Studios, featuring my beautiful wife, Sarah! She has been my number one supporter and a complete rock star behind the scenes. If you've ordered any products from us, read any of our e-newsletters or social media posts, she has been behind all of it and has had a positive, helpful hand in this on top of dealing with me You'll also hear about what we have planned for this season, it's worth the listen! Special thanks to Luke Edlund with Edlund Media for helping us get this off the ground! https://www.edlundmedia.com If you feel led to support the 2022 season, please feel free to click the link below. All support goes towards land leases, equipment storage, maintenance and repair, fuel, seed, fertilizer, weed control, insurance, videography and media and so much more. https://givebutter.com/sunshinemn2022 Thank you again for your love and support, keep spreading the sunshine! #FishSunflowers #SpreadtheSunshine2022 #SunshineKernels #SunshineBrand #JohnnyFish #SarahOlson

Episode 05 of Walk A Little Slower by Tanner Olson God is not afraid of your mess. This episode features a reflection on the book of Psalms, a poem titled 'You Are Better', and a reading of Psalm 103. Thanks to Sarah Olson for reading Psalm 103. For more visit writtentospeak.com. Grab my books of poetry on my website or from Amazon! Become a Patron today at Patreon.com/writtentospeak Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com Find me online at @writtentospeak and @tannerjolson Walk A Little Slower is a podcast that features the writing of Tanner Olson and other poets. #walkalittleslower --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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*The information in this podcast is intended for Healthcare Practitioners. In this episode, Nathan speaks with Neurologist, Dr Alexander Lehn about functional neurological disorders (FND). Dr Alexander Lehn heads the movement disorder service at PA Hospital and together with Dr Sarah Olson runs the deep brain stimulation service at PA Hospital and Mater Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland. Dr Lehn has a keen interest in FND and from 2015 to 2019 ran a dedicated clinic for Functional Neurological Disorders at Mater Hospital, the first such clinic in Australia. With his multidisciplinary team of health professionals, he runs regular teaching courses for FND across Australia and has published extensively in this area. Highlights About functional neurological disorders (FND) (6:00) Signs and symptoms (8:40) The biopsychosocial model (19:00) Diagnosing FND (30:00) Treatment (38:00) COVID-19 vaccine side effects (46:00) Resources for those with FND (62:00) Useful Links Functional Neurological Disorders Australia website: FNDaustralia.com.au (https://fndaustralia.com.au/) Link to the book Nathan mentions, The Sleeping Beauties by Suzanne O'Sullivan: https://books.google.com.au/books/about/TheSleepingBeauties.html?id=H0oQEAAAQBAJ&source=kpbookdescription&redir_esc=y

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the director of the Wildlife Conservation Society Health Program, Dr. Sarah Olson. They talk about the link between human activity and emerging zoonotic pathogens, including her work on Ebola in hammer-headed fruit bats and coronaviruses in rodents.

This week Sarah Olson of My Butch Kitchen joins Muñoz for a kind and hysterical walk through the kitchen. From growing up cooking to making sure her family is well-fed, to a deep discussion about kindness and our love/hate relationship with raisins we cover it all!Follow Sarah on Instagram & TikTok @mybutchkitchenSend Muñoz some love on Instagram & Twitter @inyomouthpodMouth Merch is where you go from fan to super fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Pitkin talks with Sarah Olson and a couple of her students, Avery Ogle and Bennett Irwin, about a Virtual Calming Room they have created.

In today's Around the Table with CHS, Mike Adams talks with Sarah Olson about having a voice in how a co-op is managed.

From Challenge to Champion highlights Medical Alley leaders who used personal challenges as fuel for action, ultimately leading to the creation of innovative new companies, care solutions, and new perspectives in their careers to help others experiencing similar struggles. This week, Sarah Olson talks about her journey as the President and CEO of Levity Products, a medical device company creating external catheter stabilizers.

Sarah Olson is a Momma on a Mission. When Sarah's son Levi was born with spina bifida, she learned quickly that the challenges he faced were ones many people just had to endure. But with her sheer determination, faith, and a focus on the goodness of humanity, Sarah not only invented a medical device to help her son, but also single-handedly raised several million dollars to launch her company, Levity Products, and got a provisional patent for the LECS device in order to help others. In this interview you will learn about Levi's journey, but also about Sarah's commitment to bringing people together to solve wounded hearts and soul problems. Sarah believes that anything is possible with love at the forefront. You can learn more about Sarah's medical device at her website www.levityproducts.com and you can find her on social media at Sarah Lynn Olson.

This week on the science pawdcast we take a deep dive into a fascinating article which explains how wild animals use social distancing during times when sickness is spreading!  In Pet Science we have updates about if your pets are at risk from COVID-19 and conversely if you are at risk at getting it from them.  Our guest in "Ask An Expert" is science writer Sarah Olson Michel who has a fun and lively chat about being an author, writing for science publications and rescuing a horse!  For Science, Empathy and Cuteness!Sarah on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ReadMoreScienceSarah's website to learn more about her work:https://saraholsonmichel.com/The Bunsen Website  www.bunsenbernerbmd.comThe Bunsen Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!Genius Lab Gear for 10% link!-10% off science dog bandanas, science stickers and science Pocket toolshttps://t.co/UIxKJ1uX8J?amp=1Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmdBunsen on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bunsenberner.bmd/InstaBunsandBeakshttps://www.instagram.com/bunsenberner.bmd/?hl=enSupport the show

Epidurals in pregnancy with anesthesiologist Dr Sarah Olson on MD for Moms with host Dr Carly Snyder

Epidurals in pregnancy with anesthesiologist Dr Sarah Olson on MD for Moms with host Dr Carly Snyder

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The difficulties of low-budget documentary filmmaking, strategies for first-time political candidates, and the importance of new voices in Congress all arise in this inspiring conversation between producer Sarah Olson, documentary subject (and Missouri congressional candidate) Cori Bush, and Emily Zinn (UC Santa Barbara). In the video, Olsen and Bush share the remarkable energy that arose from a group of insurgents who ran for US Congress against incumbents in 2018. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 35341]

The Danger of a Closed Heart - 1/13/19 (Sarah Olson) by SkyWater Church

Biz and Brian attended the Blended Learning in Fairfax County last week. In this episode, we hear from lots of teachers and SBTS who share their learning. In this episode we talk about podcasting, going one-to-one, implementing change in school culture, Google tools, technology for English Language Learners, and collaborative learning. A few of our guests shared their Twitter handles. Follow them here: Joan Brown, who talked to us about podcasting is @digiteacher Summer Johnson and Sarah Olson who talked about Google tools are @scholarcation and @sa_rah_olson Laura Reed and Heather Dorman who organized the Blended Learning Conference are @amustREED and @hldorman1      

Our next Halloween monster is the ahool, a mystery bat from Indonesia and Java, but along the way we'll learn about megabats in general--especially the hammerhead bat! Thanks to Grace, Grace's sons, and Tania for the hammerhead bat suggestion! I've unlocked a Patreon bonus episode about burrowing bats, which you can listen to here. A hammerhead bat (male) from side and front. DAT SNOOT. (Photos by Sarah Olson and swiped off the web, because I have no shame.) The Egyptian fruit bat (Photo by Amram Zabari and swiped etc etc): Great flying foxes, sleepin (photo by Lars Petersson and swiped etc etc): Golden-crowned flying fox, flyin (photo by Dave Irving and swiped etc etc): Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. This week we’re going to learn about bats—some real, some mysterious, and all of them awesome, because bats are awesome! Listeners Grace and Grace’s sons requested an episode about hammerhead bats recently, which made me realize two things. One, I had never actually done a bats episode even though bats are one of my favorite animals, and two, back when listener Tania suggested hammerhead worms and other hammerhead animals, I totally forgot hammerhead bats were a thing! As a special Halloween treat, I’ve unlocked a Patreon episode about burrowing bats that anyone can now listen to. I’ll put a link in the show notes, which you can click to listen on your browser. You don’t need a Patreon login or anything. Bats are grouped into two basic types, microbats and megabats. Microbats are typical bats, usually small, flat-faced with big ears, that use echolocation to catch insects at night. Megabats are typically larger, with limited echolocation abilities and longer muzzles, and they often eat fruit. They’re sometimes called fruit bats collectively. We’re going to focus on megabats in this episode. Let’s start with the hammerhead bat. It lives in parts of Africa near the equator, in forests and swamps, and mostly eats fruit. It especially likes figs. So do I, big flappy bat friend. It’s a big bat, with a wingspan over three feet wide, or 97 cm. Males are larger than females, and males tend to fly farther to find fruit while females generally stick to areas they know. During the day the hammerhead bat roosts high up in trees. Researchers think it’s nocturnal mostly because it tends to overheat while flying. Naturally it prefers to nap when it’s hottest out and is only active at night when it’s cooler. The hammerhead bat’s body is furry, with leathery wings and a mostly bare nose, although it also has long whiskers. Its fur is mostly brown or gray-brown, but its shoulders are white and it has a tuft of white fur at the base of its ears. Its tail is short and its eyes are large. Most of what a hammerhead bat does is typical for other fruit bats. But it differs from other fruit bats in a big way. The hammerhead bat gets its name from the male’s face, which looks sort of mooselike with a big snoot, big lips, cheek pouches, a split lower lip, and a larynx that’s really big for the size of the throat. All these features allow the male hammerhead bat to make really loud honking noises to attract females. Females have smaller faces that resemble a fox or dog rather than a moose. Often, males gather at night to honk and flap their massive wings, showing off for the females. Females fly around, checking the males out and probably giggling with each other about which ones they like best and who’s got the best voice. This is what the hammerhead bat sounds like, although it’s not a great audio clip. At least it gives you an idea of what these bats sound like: [hammerhead bats honking] There are reports of the hammerhead bat attacking chickens and other birds to eat them. Fruit isn’t all that high in protein, so it could be that a bat occasionally needs nutrients it can’t get from its usual diet.

Sarah Olson is a researcher for the Wildlife Conservation Society and joins us at a moment when Ebola virus is very much in the news due to a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A primatologist, Olson has lately been studying hammer-headed fruit bats to understand how Ebola is transmitted to apes and also humans — research which could potentially control or prevent future outbreaks of the deadly disease — beside revealing new details on the behavior of this fascinating species. Plus we round up recent top news. If you enjoy this podcast, please visit www.patreon.com/mongabay to pledge any amount to keep it growing. Mongabay is a nonproft media outlet, so all support helps. Thank you! And please invite your friends to subscribe via Android, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or listen via Spotify.

Parent Driven Development Episode 011: Being a Trans Parent 00:30 We're joined by our friend Jess (https://twitter.com/jszmajda) today We've been soliciting questions from our audience which will help guide our conversation today 02:00 How do you help young children who want to categorize everything in to boys and girls? How do we talk about boy parts and girl parts and gender identity especially with young children? It's a complex topic. Different children classify in different ways. Does it talk to how we socialize children? It changes when your children interact with other children in school. Science has proven that gender identity is mostly internal and it is in flux until children are around 3 and then they demonstrate more behaviors that can be associated with a specific gender. 07:50 How much do body parts relate to gender identity? Talking about body parts and explaining that you can't tell what a person is by looking at them. You need to ask, 9:00 Children see the world in different ways There's a need to talk to children in different ways because the way children classify and categorize are different. It's important to reach a child in a way that makes sense for them. You can still categorize and have these boundaries but talking about what defining characteristics and boundaries are is important. We're seeing more categories now that are gender non-binary or gender fluid and that's another set of categories to introduce and look for in books. When other people define those categories, it's also very difficult and overwriting peer pressure and social norms is tough. We have to understand details and nuance. Needing to overwrite social norms and outside influence is so much of parenting. It's a beautiful thing when parents can help their children learn compassion and talk through these questions. 14:14 If a child sees someone and wants to know what gender that person is, what is a good way to make sure we're guiding them correctly and having them ask in a way that is not offense and hurtful to the individual? Parents react in a variety of ways when children ask. Jess talks about some of the reactions she's gotten and what is helpful in the moment. The polite way to ask as an adult is "hi, my pronouns are and . What are your pronouns?" It's hard to tell by looking at folks so it can be normalized by just asking. Sarah talks about a camp that does this and the children have picked up on it super quickly. Kids are much more open to these discussions now than we are at our age and they might be more open to these discussions because they are being raised in a different time. 19:50 Listener comment Conversations about a trans girl in elementary school led to a lot of parental learning. 20:20 Are younger kids talking about this more and recognizing this earlier? Definitely. Talking about media representations and cultural expectations of trans people in the past and present. Late transitioners are going to become less and less common. 22:00 What's helpful as parents to make sure our children feel comfortable having these conversations with us? Podcast: How to be a girl (http://www.howtobeagirlpodcast.com/) about a parent raising a trans girl Book: Transgender 101 (https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-101-Simple-Guide-Complex/dp/0231157134) helps address these issues As well as some helpful questions and approaches for parents with children talking about gender identification. 25:00 - 28:30 How do you deal with people who can't understand? trigger warning Gender dysphoria and depression dysphoria and euphoria. Talking about calling in a support system and recognizing how to be honest with ourselves and our families. 29:00 As parents, how to support trans families? Best allies are simple things like using the correct pronouns because it's more about being a person and not about being trans. Jess shares a Mother's Day story which shows fellow parent support and an example of allyship. 32:00 How to help young children develop identity in a world of gender policing? Graciously accept gifts and then lose them. Trying to phrase things as play or as talking about play as what the child is doing. Giving children options is good as well. 36:00 What are good resources? Red: A Crayon's Story (https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070) I am Jazz (https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Jazz-Jessica-Herthel/dp/0803741073/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) Kids books are few and far between. For adults, pflag (https://www.pflag.org/) chapters are also good. Jenny Boylan (http://jenniferboylan.net/) as an author is great. Jess is also happy to chat on twitter! 39:00 Genius / Fail moments Allison - I took my son to see the fireworks and he was excited but also terrified and asked to leave. I thought it was ok but then once we got home we needed to have a long discussion about how he's safe in the house from fireworks. I may have scarred him for life. #Fail Chris - My kids wanted to wash the truck which was great but then they got bored of washing and took the hose to the side yard and now it's a muddy mess. #Genius Jess - My son's daycare has been growing cucumbers and he brought home cucumbers to make pickles! #Genius Josh - The food wars continue. My daughter helps me pick out the meals that get sent every week so she recognizes that she's agreed to what gets sent. #Genius Sarah - My daughter drew a picture of being a spider vet when she grows up, but actually it was a spider pirate. She's got a great imagination. #Genius Also, future genius? Family vacations are hard so instead of a family trip. We're doing 1-on-1 trips depending on where each child wants to go. 53:40 Contact Us! Tell us if you have a question you want us to discuss on air! Follow & Support Please follow us @parentdrivendev (https://twitter.com/parentdrivendev) on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com (mailto:panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com). Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com (https://parentdrivendevelopment.com) Support us via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev) and get access to our our Slack Community. Panel: Josh Puetz (https://twitter.com/joshpuetz) Sarah Olson (https://twitter.com/saraheolson) Allison McMillan (https://twitter.com/allie_p) Chris Sexton (https://twitter.com/crsexton) Special Guest: Jess Szmajda.

Parent Driven Development Episode 006: Screen Time 00:17 Today topic: Screen Time 03:10 Screen time limits How do we set limits for our children and their devices 06:59 Other people's screen time policies Negotiating our screen time policies versus other parents opinions 09:16 Is all screen time the same? Does it matter what types of activities our children are engaging in on their screens? How do we teach our children the different between good content and bad content? 21:00 Explaining our own relationships to devices We carry digital devices around all the time: how do we explain that to our children? How can we model good behavior? 26:23 Screen time limits per activities The discussion turns to setting screen time limits per activity, and helping kids budget their time Circle by Disney (https://meetcircle.com) 30:57 What each of us do for screen time in our households Each of the hosts states for the record what our current screen time policies are 38:47 Genius / Fail moments Josh - Preordering gifts from business trips from Amazon. #Genius KWu - Introducing new foods early with Spoonful One (link), scientific experiments to introduce new solids #Genius Sarah - "Helpful coupons" artwork #Fail 47:00 Contact Us! Use your screen time to contact us! Follow & Support Please follow us @parentdrivendev (https://twitter.com/parentdrivendev) on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com (mailto:panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com). Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com (https://parentdrivendevelopment.com) Support us via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev) and get access to our our Slack Community. Panel: Josh Puetz (https://twitter.com/joshpuetz) Sarah Olson (https://twitter.com/saraheolson) Katherine Wu (https://twitter.com/kwugirl)

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01:40 - Allison Intro Allison talks a bit about kids being curious, asking questions, and how they somehow sneakily get past some safety measures we try to put in place. The older ones blatantly just write us notes and leave the house. 04:53 - Andy Intro Andy introduces us to parenting multiples and how he’s been “leading a small team!” We also comment on how our children always seem to plot against us. 08:17 - Sarah Intro Sarah goes into how she’s navigating being the parent of a gymnast and how kids activities easily can consume your life. She also talks about how her little one is an empath and the panelists talk about how sad movies (i.e. Bambi) have ruined everyone forever as parents. 12:55 - Josh Intro Josh says that his family has moved around a lot and that it can be hard on kids. He talks about his daughter’s hobbies which include cosplay and that they are entering the adolescent years terrified as two dads facing the puberty of their little girl. We are all confused as to why wearing bras is now the cool thing to do. (Before it’s necessary!) We also briefly touch on the difference between having boys and girls and gender neutrality. 22:02 - Mandy Intro Mandy tells the story of how her daughter got the nickname “Chicken” and being a single mom. We then talk a little bit about a topic that we are going to delve into more in two weeks with our guest, Heidi Waterhouse: Internet Safety & Privacy. 26:25 - Johnny Intro Johnny talks about some solutions he’s found to combat the Internet monitoring conundrum such as the Nvidia Shield (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/) and Mobicip (http://www.mobicip.com/). We also talk about kids do have a conscience and are capable of understanding the difference between right and wrong. Andy mentions he is reading the book, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt (https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777). We also weigh the pros and cons of “making” our kids watch educational content. 38:55 - KWu Intro KWu says she is nervous about going back to work after having a baby. Allison suggests learning to enjoy little moments like finishing a cup of coffee when it was still hot. And then there’s the topic of pumping and how your brain chemistry changes after having children. The panel also touches on how having a partner can make parenting easier and Mandy talks briefly about being a single mom and using the Spoon Theory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory) to get through the days. Except she calls them her “Fs to Give”. 49:32 - JC Intro JC has kids of all ages (between 8 and 17) and talks about how it goes so fast. He also has a pet name for his daughter: “Monkey”. His family also loves their lives since having cut the cable cord. 56:48 - Chris Intro Chris’ son wants to be a developer so he encourages him to play Minecraft. Follow & Support Please follow us @parentdrivendev (https://twitter.com/parentdrivendev) on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com (mailto:panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com). Support us via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev) and get access to our our Slack Community.   Panel: Allison McMillan (https://twitter.com/allie_p) Andy Croll (https://twitter.com/andycroll) Sarah Olson (https://twitter.com/saraheolsen) Josh Puetz (https://twitter.com/joshpuetz) Mandy Moore (http://twitter.com/recursivefunk) Johnny Ray Austin (https://twitter.com/recursivefunk) Katherine Wu (https://twitter.com/kwugirl) JC Avena (https://twitter.com/jcavena) Chris Sexton (https://twitter.com/crsexton)

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Many Americans assume that women in the U.S. military are stationed far from the fighting. While it's true they can't train for frontline combat positions, the changing nature of the Iraq war has placed many women at the center of the conflict. Yet the women serving and dying for the U.S. have received very little attention. Who are they, why did they join and what are their experiences and points of view?  On this edition, Making Contact's Sarah Olson speaks with veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines and to one active duty soldier who served for a year as an army journalist in Iraq. Each woman has a unique story, but all share an understanding of the power-politics of the U.S. military and the price that is paid by women seeking to serve their county. Featuring: Anuradha Bhagwati, Former Marine Captain; Maricela Guzman, Former Information Technician in the U.S. Navy; Linsay Rousseau Burnett, Sergeant U.S. Army, first brigade combat team 101st Airborne division; Stefani Pelkey, Former Army Captain.   The post Making Contact – Many Lines of Fire: Women at War (encore edition) appeared first on KPFA.

Recent incidence of violence against women within the African American Community have triggered a discussion on leadership and responsibilty. Two woman who have raised their voices and concerns are Gina McCauley and Aisha Shaheda Simmons. Gina McCauley, an attorney in Texas, was so upset by the portrayal of black women in the mainstream media that she began a blog called what about our daughters. Aisha Shaheda Simmons is a writer, lecturer, activist, and filmmaker whose works examines issues of race, gender, homophobia, rape, and misogyny. Her recent film No! explores sexual violence in the African American community. Africa Jones recently spoke with Gina McCauley and Aisha Simmons. Plus, the right to have sex is a topic rarely discussed when addressing reproductive health and rights issues. Sarah Olson reports from SisterSong 2007 , a four-day national conference entitled "Let’s Talk about Sex" held in Chicago, May 31-June 3, and hosted by African American Women Evolving.Speakers and presenters at the conference spoke about creating a sex-positive culture in the context of reproductive justice. And finally, Kate Raphael reports on the surreal experience of three U.S. feminists who were prevented from leaving the Philippines in an effort to brand them as terrorists. Plus the Women's Calendar and more. The post Women's Magazine – August 20, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.

Many Lines of Fire: Women at War This week on Making Contact: The women serving and dying for the U.S. in Iraq – what are their experiences and points of view? Sarah Olson speaks with veterans about military power politics and the price paid by women seeking to serve their country. Many Americans assume that women in the U.S. military are stationed far from the fighting. While it¹s true they can¹t train for frontline combat positions, the changing nature of the Iraq war has placed many women at the center of the conflict. Yet the women serving and dying for the U.S. have received very little attention. Who are they, why did they join and what are their experiences and points of view? On this edition, Sarah Olson speaks with veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines, and to one active duty soldier who served for a year as an Army journalist in Iraq. Each woman has a unique story, but all share an understanding of the power politics of the U.S. military and the price that is paid by women seeking to serve their county. Learn More about this program at radioproject.org. The post Making Contact – March 30, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.

Making Contact's Sarah Olson takes a closer look at the Mississippi women fighting for reproductive justice as they try to save the one remaining abortion clinic in the state. The post Making Contact – March 2, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.

The Long Walk to Abolish the Death Penalty On the next Making Contact, Sarah Olson brings us in touch with a group of California religious leaders who walk – rain or shine – 25 miles for every state-held execution. The post Making Contact – May 5, 2006 appeared first on KPFA.

Refusing to Fight With the U.S. occupation of Iraq in the middle of its third year, a small but growing number of Iraq war veterans are refusing to continue their military service. They are risking jail time, dishonorable discharge from the military, and public humiliation, to take a stand against the war. On this edition, produced by correspondent Sarah Olson, we will hear from a handful of these soldiers about how their personal experience transformed their convictions about war. The post Making Contact – July 1, 2005 appeared first on KPFA.

Women's Movements in Palestine The long tradition of Palestinian women's movements are little known in the West, where Arab women are often portrayed as bad mothers, veiled, and shut up in their homes. On this edition, correspondent Sarah Olson talks with Palestinian women about their experiences fighting for peace, democracy and gender equality. – www.radioproject.org The post Making Contact – March 4, 2005 appeared first on KPFA.