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Across the southeastern United States, Hurricane Helene destroyed houses, swept up cars and overflowed riverbanks. Now millions of people are without power and clean drinking water; more than 100 people are dead. “It's not really an overstatement to say there are towns that were there and are basically not there anymore,” environment and climate reporter Brady Dennis said. He's been reporting from North Carolina, where many communities were not prepared for the disaster. On today's show, Dennis describes the widespread destruction and relief efforts to host Elahe Izadi.Today's show was produced by Elana Gordon, with help from Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Sean Carter and edited by Reena Flores, with help from Ariel Plotnick. Thanks to Scott Dance, Paulina Firozi and Katie Zezima.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Catastrophic flooding in Libya last week left an estimated 10,000 people dead or missing. Today, we report from the ground and explain how warming oceans and a hotter planet contributed to the scale of the disaster.Read more:At the end of what has already been a summer of extremes, floods have spanned the globe with remarkable intensity in recent weeks. Countries from Spain to Brazil to Japan have been inundated. Libya was hit the hardest last week, with catastrophic flooding in coastal cities such as Derna and Sousa that left an estimated 10,000 people dead or missing. And while the causes for these catastrophes vary, they all have one thing in common: climate change. Today, foreign correspondent Louisa Loveluck reports from Libya, bringing us the extraordinary story of one family that narrowly survived the floods. Then, global weather reporter Scott Dance explains how the world's oceans, warmed by record-breaking heat, are making storms more intense and more dangerous.
Nearly two weeks ago near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed, forcing residents in East Palestine to evacuate. But as cleanup continues, many residents still have questions about whether it's safe to keep living there. Read more:A Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3. Fifty cars derailed, 20 of which contained hazardous materials. The dangerous chemicals released as a result of the accident have forced many to evacuate the area. There are still many unknowns about the environmental impacts of the derailment. But water officials are tracking contamination in the Ohio River and local waterways. Some residents have reported side effects from breathing the chemicals, such as headaches and nausea. The Washington Post's Scott Dance traveled to East Palestine to attend a town hall and talk to residents about how they are coping.
Episode 64: Each year at this time, there are lots of stories written about how to avoid having political fights around the Thanksgiving dinner table. But what if the debate is about what's on the table instead? Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss why the choices we make at supermarkets and restaurants send a strong ethical message. Links to stories discussed during the podcast: Inside the fantastical, pragmatic quest to make “hybrid” meat, by Kenny Torrella, Vox Here's exactly how your diet affects the planet, a landmark study finds, by Scott Dance, The Washington Post We badly need better alternatives to conventional meat, Matthew Ygelsias, Slow Boring Thanksgiving dinner will cost 20% more this year because of inflation. Here's what to expect, By Vanessa Yurkevic, CNN About the hosts: Scott Rada is social media manager with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Michael's Listen without Prejudice turns 30 this month & it is widely acknowledged as a modern pop classic. Kelly-Anne Byrne looks back at the ground breaking album, Dennis Kelly co-creator of The Third Day series, John Scott Dance & Tomorrow is Saturday at the IFI Documentary Festival, artist Sean Hillen & director Gretta Ohle.
Six out of ten people who have died from Covid-19 in Maryland lived or worked in a nursing home, assisted-living facility or group home. Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun’s reporter on the story, reviews how the state has tried to control the pandemic and the implications going forward. Then, how are some nursing homes using the information in patients’ medical charts to gain an edge on the virus? Scott Rifkin runs a Real Time Medical Systems in Linthicum, that mines the data.
Listen to the podcast from CIPS and Scott Dance, Director of Hays Procurement & Supply Chain. With over 18 years’ experience, Scott advises clients on workforce management solutions, and provides strategic leadership to Hays’ procurement and supply chain recruitment experts. The podcast will draw on the findings from the 2020 Salary Guide with a deeper dive into these insights with Scott and he will share some of his expert top tips with you to create a successful team. The podcast will cover: Top tips for those employers struggling to attract and retain talent The importance of offering flexible working to attract new talent and retain talent Flexible benefits packages Tailoring benefits to the role you are recruiting for Options for career progression, other than just promotion The importance of training and development for your team and the benefits of professional qualifications Engaging and retaining team members early on in their career. You can access the CIPS/Hays Salary Guide for all the regions we cover at www.cips.org/salaryguide
Listen to the podcast from CIPS and Scott Dance, Director of Hays Procurement & Supply Chain. With over 18 years’ experience, Scott advises clients on workforce management solutions and provides strategic leadership to Hays’ procurement and supply chain recruitment experts. The podcast will draw on the findings from the 2020 Salary Guide with a deeper dive into these insights with Scott and he will share some of his expert top tips with you to create a successful team. The podcast will cover: Top tips for those looking to prepare for the next step in their career Other options for career progression and how to approach your manager How moving sectors and roles can increase your experience and benefit your career Advice for candidates when they are looking to change jobs or organisations What to look for when changing jobs or organisations...not just salary Other options for career progression and how to approach your manager You can access the CIPS/Hays Salary Guide for all the regions we cover at cips.org/salaryguide
Guidance and tips from Scott Dance of Hays, for recruiting new team members and working remotely during the covid-19 pandemic
In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about hobbies — how they can improve your life and make you a better developer, as well as the hobbies they enjoy. Sentry - Sponsor If you want to know what’s happening with your errors, track them with Sentry. Sentry is open-source error tracking that helps developers monitor and fix crashes in real time. Cut your time on error resolution from five hours to five minutes. It works with any language and integrates with dozens of other services. Syntax listeners can get two months for free by visiting Sentry.io and using the coupon code “tastytreat”. Show Notes 3:19 - What are our hobbies? Wes: Focus on one thing, learn it, move along Kombucha, Fermentation and Curing Projects Bike flipping Kids ride on repairs + hacks ATV fixing ICE to Battery conversion Scott: Dance - 15+ years Weightlifting / fitness Video games Watching hockey Design Computing / coding Snowboarding Kung fu movies 9:00 - Why are they good? Fuel your coding project Maybe could even become your key to a job you love They keep your mind sharp Good for downtime Good for mental health and mood Can be meditative Be cognizant of what they do to your mental state Promotes creativity and critical thinking Fun man 17:54 - How do you find a hobby? Wes I always need an end game I want to grow hot peppers I want a wicked ATV for cheap I think batteries are fascinating but I need something real to do Scott - I start with the fascination I think dancing is cool, but I could never learn I think _____ is cool, but I don’t know where to start Deep dark YouTube holes YouTube has an endless selection of educational content Facebooks groups or forums Meetups / volunteering Introverts will have a hard time with this, push yourself 22:50 - What is your hobby? Tweet us @syntaxfm SyntaxFM Reddit Links Oculus Quest Tweet us your tasty treats! Scott’s Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes’ Instagram Wes’ Twitter Wes’ Facebook Scott’s Twitter Make sure to include @SyntaxFM in your tweets
Today on Midday, a conversation about a labor dispute that affects the future of local journalism; in particular, the Baltimore Sun.Let’s keep in mind just how important the Sun is to our community. In terms of this radio show, it’s the first place we check every morning to keep up to date with what’s going on in and around Baltimore, and throughout the state of Maryland. Midday, like many other radio and TV broadcast outlets, relies on reporters at the Sun for breaking stories, and for providing context to issues that Sun reporters know better than anyone else. Last night, the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, which represents reporters, photographers and others at the paper, voted to approve an offer for a contract extension from Tribune Publishing, the parent company of The Sun. We are joined today by three Sun reporters who have been part of the Guild's negotiating team during the recent bargaining sessions, and can speak to the issues at stake in the negotiations:Scott Dance writes about the environment and the weather. He's been with The Sun since 2012.Liz Bowie, who covers education for The Sun, has been a reporter at the paper for more than 30 years. She has also covered the environment, business, and state government.Kevin Rector is an investigative reporter with a focus on criminal justice. Kevin joined the staff of The Sun in the 2012.
Welcome to summer in Maryland, where crab is king. Last year, the state’s popular crustacean industry suffered as nearly half of Maryland’s crab houses were unable to secure enough H2-B visas for foreign workers, whom they rely on to pick the meat sold at restaurants and supermarkets. Some reported revenue decreases of 50 percent or more.But this year’s crab market appears to be in better shape, as the Trump administration made 30,000 additional visas available for the temporary labor program. While Maryland’s crab proprietors say they feel confident about this summer’s crab yield, they’re concerned about what the future holds for their businesses, as the demand for temporary worker visas continues to surge.On today’s episode: Baltimore Sun weather, science and environment reporter Scott Dance joins Newsroom Edition host Pamela Wood for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of Maryland crabs, the state of their habitat in the Chesapeake Bay and what you need to know before hosting your own cookout.
Emmy-nominated Christopher Scott is a dancer, actor, and choreographer for “So You Think You Can Dance.” He recently earned two Emmy nominations for creating “Misty Blue” and “Velocity,” routines performed on the hit TV competition series. Previously, he generated the infamous moves for Alvin in Alvin and the Chipmunks and appeared inStep Up to the Streets as well asStep Up Revolution. In addition, this talented artist put together a dance piece for the 82nd Academy Awards televised ceremony and founded The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (LXD), a web series he refers to as a “Justice League of Dance.” Among the celebrities utilizing Scott’s innovative choreography are Brittany Spears, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber.