cr How a much-needed breather helped Dr. Dog craft its latest record By www.npr.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 The Philadelphia band is back with a new self-titled album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr For Elvis, Memphis was a wellspring of musical creation By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 A new box set chronicles Elvis Presley's time in Grind City.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Jessica Pratt cracks open the sunny veneer of the California dream By www.npr.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 The Los Angeles-based musician was inspired by the dark side of state's mythology in the making of her fourth studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Manoush's Favorites: Jumpstarting Creativity By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:01:40 +0000 We're hard at work on new episodes of the TED Radio Hour, which will start rolling out in March. In the meantime, new host Manoush Zomorodi shares some of her favorite episodes of the show. This episode originally aired on May 10, 2019.Our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on jumpstarting creativity.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Crimes in the Wild By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:10:30 +0000 True crime mysteries can be dark and thrilling. But what if humans can't crack the case? What if the suspect ... isn't human? This hour, TED Radio Hour investigates crimes with a wild twist. Guests include forensic scientist Lauren Pharr Parks, author Mary Roach, dog trainer and conservationist Megan Parker, wildlife intelligence analyst Sarah Stoner.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Crimes in the Wild By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:29:52 +0000 Original broadcast date: October 21, 2022. True crime mysteries can be dark and thrilling. But what if humans can't crack the case? What if the suspect ... isn't human? This hour, TED Radio Hour investigates crimes with a wild twist. Guests include forensic scientist Lauren Pharr Parks, author Mary Roach, dog trainer and conservationist Megan Parker, wildlife intelligence analyst Sarah Stoner.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr What Topples Democracies By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:59 +0000 Around the world, democratic ideals are being tested in surprising ways. As the curtains rise on a big election year, TED speakers explore what can keep people united and what drives them apart. Guests include journalist and Broadway producer Jose Antonio Vargas, civil war expert Barbara Walter, and political scientist Yascha Mounk. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Flip the Script By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:00:59 +0000 There's a lot to keep us up at night. How do we manage our time, navigate financial uncertainty, escape a doom and gloom spiral? This hour, TED speakers help us flip the script as we face the future. Guests include time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie and writer Emily Esfahani Smith.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Body Electric: Type, tap, scroll, BREATHE! How our tech use impacts our breath By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Do you have "screen apnea"? Our special series Body Electric continues with former Microsoft executive Linda Stone who coined the term. Around 2007, Linda noticed she had an unhealthy habit while answering emails: she held her breath. On this episode, she tells host Manoush Zomorodi how she tested her friends and colleagues for "screen apnea" and what she's done since.Then, Manoush talks to the bestselling author of Breath, science writer James Nestor, who explains how shallow breathing impacts our physical and mental health. He takes us through a simple exercise to 'reset' our breath and relieve screen time stress.Binge the whole Body Electric series here.Sign up for the Body Electric Challenge and our newsletter here.Talk to us on Instagram @ManoushZ, or record a voice memo and email it to us at BodyElectric@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Investigating true crime in the animal kingdom By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:59 +0000 True crime mysteries can be dark and thrilling. But what if humans can't crack the case? What if the suspect ... isn't human? This hour, TED Radio Hour investigates crimes with a wild twist. Guests include forensic scientist Lauren Pharr Parks, author Mary Roach, dog trainer and conservationist Megan Parker, wildlife intelligence analyst Sarah Stoner. Original broadcast date: October 21, 2022.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/ted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr Secrets to successful teamwork By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000 We all work in teams, from families, to companies, and everything in between. So what's the secret to doing it better? This hour, TED speakers share surprising strategies for successful teamwork. Guests include activist Hajer Sharief, social psychologist Amy Edmondson and private equity investor Pete Stavros. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
cr ‘Creating the future’: UCLA launches its new strategic plan By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:50:00 GMT The five-year project aims to deepen the university’s impact — on campus, in the broader community and around the globe. Full Article
cr Can ‘urban humanism’ reverse L.A.’s housing crisis? In some ways, it already has By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:07:00 GMT On March 7, Dana Cuff will discuss architecture’s ability to design more equitable futures at UCLA’s Faculty Research Lecture. Full Article
cr Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done By newsroom.ucla.edu Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:16:00 GMT The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come. Full Article
cr Liberal democracy is possible in Muslim-majority countries By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:00:06 +0000 TORONTO, ON — A new study by University of Toronto and University of Tübingen researchers suggests that Islam is not as much of an impediment to liberal democracy as is often thought. “One of the key markers for a successful liberal democracy is a high degree of social tolerance,” says U of T sociologist Robert […] Full Article Arts Media Releases University of Toronto
cr 2024-25 High School Course Description Guide By www.fhps.net Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:19:55 +0000 The following is a link to the high school course description guide for 2024-25. It contains all of the classes and graduation requirements for high school students. Students should see their high school counselor with any questions regarding graduation requirements. Click here to access the Google document of the high school course description guide for […] The post 2024-25 High School Course Description Guide appeared first on Forest Hills Public Schools. Full Article Central High News Eastern High News Northern High News
cr We (can’t) Chat: “709 Crackdown” Discussion Blocked on Weibo and WeChat By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:16:59 +0000 Toronto, ON – Researchers at the Citizen Lab, based at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, published a report today that reveals how discussions about a nationwide government crackdown on rights lawyers and activists in China are censored on WeChat and Weibo, two of the leading social networks in China. The crackdown […] Full Article Media Releases Munk School of Global Affairs University of Toronto
cr Learn about creating a startup from the accelerator that launched Airbnb, Reddit and Dropbox By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:16:26 +0000 Toronto, ON – Since 2005, Y Combinator (YC) has launched 1,200 startups which have a combined valuation of over $65 billion. Without the help of this seed accelerator, companies such as DoorDash, Code Academy and Thalmic Labs would have been lost. On Friday, January 20, 2017, YC will be inaugurating Accelerator Weekend with a panel led […] Full Article Engineering Media Releases University of Toronto
cr Paleontologists trace origin of millipedes, crabs and insects to new 508 million-year-old sea creature with “can opener”- like pincers By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:11:22 +0000 Toronto, ON – Paleontologists at the University of Toronto (U of T) and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have uncovered a new fossil species that sheds light on the origin of mandibulates, the most abundant and diverse group of organisms on Earth, to which belong familiar animals such as flies, ants, crayfish and centipedes. The […] Full Article Media Releases Science University of Toronto
cr Democrats stage sit-in for gun reform By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:09:53 +0000 The following is a list of University of Toronto experts who can comment on the Democrats staging a sit-in for gun reform. Jennifer Carlson, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology (U of T Mississauga) Expertise: Gun culture in the U.S., Strength of the NRA Tel: (312) 391‑1433 Email: jennifer.carlson@utoronto.ca Jooyoung Lee, Assistant Professor of Sociology Expertise: Gun violence, Gun […] Full Article Breaking News Experts
cr Ancient, hydrogen-rich waters discovered deep underground at locations around the world - A quantum change in our understanding of how much of Earth’s crust may be habitable By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:50:28 +0000 A quantum change in our understanding of how much of Earth’s crust may be habitableTORONTO, ON — A team of scientists, led by the University of Toronto’s Barbara Sherwood Lollar, has mapped the location of hydrogen-rich waters found trapped kilometres beneath Earth’s surface in rock fractures in Canada, South Africa and Scandinavia. Common in Precambrian […] Full Article Environment & Natural Resources Media Releases Science University of Toronto
cr Public favourable to increased education spending, according to OISE’s 19th Opinion Survey By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:01:25 +0000 TORONTO, ON– Despite the political challenges regarding Ontario’s publicly funded education system, there remains general satisfaction among the public as a whole, and parents more specifically. This is according to the 19th OISE Survey of Educational Issues, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education’s bi-annual survey of public attitudes towards education, released today. “A majority […] Full Article Education Media Releases
cr U of T panel discussion on the Syrian refugee crisis & policy options for Canada By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:31:29 +0000 TORONTO, ON- The global paralysis on the Syrian crisis has led to the largest refugee crisis ever witnessed by the international community, with millions of Syrians being uprooted and displaced. The Canadian government has announced a plan to welcome 25,000 refugees by the end of February in 2016 but much work needs to be done […] Full Article Event Advisories International Affairs
cr NSERC prizes awarded to five University of Toronto scholars - Backing research into billion-year-old water, evolution of plants, faster disease diagnosis, microbial energy By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:59:14 +0000 Backing research into billion-year-old water, evolution of plants, faster disease diagnosis, microbial energy Toronto, ON — Five University of Toronto scholars have been awarded prizes in 2016 by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – the largest tally of winners at any university in Canada. “Our exceptional performance in the NSERC awards […] Full Article Awards Engineering Environment & Natural Resources Health & Medicine Media Releases University of Toronto
cr Toronto’s first peer cancer education program for black women improves awareness and screening By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:21:31 +0000 Toronto, ON — Public health researchers created a first-of-its-kind peer education project targeting black women to improve breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening for black women living in Toronto’s Malvern community. “There is a lot of silence in the black community. People think that cancer is not a black issue and many survivors are […] Full Article Health & Medicine Media Releases University of Toronto
cr FHN Claims D2 Boys’ Tennis State Champ Team Title; FHC Doubles Also Crowned State Champs By www.fhps.net Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:39:59 +0000 According to an MLive article by Hugh Bernreuter, Forest Hills Northern High School, which was ranked sixth in the state entering the state final, surprised the field to claim the Division 2 title for the first time since winning back-to-back state titles in 2019 and 2020. The Huskies claimed a state title at No. 3 […] The post FHN Claims D2 Boys’ Tennis State Champ Team Title; FHC Doubles Also Crowned State Champs appeared first on Forest Hills Public Schools. Full Article FHPS District News
cr U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab Appoints Inaugural Executive Director By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:21:26 +0000 Toronto, ON – The first National Executive Director has been chosen to lead one of the world’s premier seed-stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Sonia Sennik is the inaugural Executive Director of the UofT’s Creative Destruction Lab and its national network of programs. She will be […] Full Article Business & Finance
cr U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab Announces Expansion to New York City By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:39:41 +0000 Toronto, ON – Today one of the world’s premier seed-stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management announced its latest expansion. The Creative Destruction Lab will partner with the Stern School of Business at New York University to establish the first Lab outside of Canada – CDL New […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
cr Canadian Scientists and Organizations Honoured for Their Impact by University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:47:00 +0000 Toronto, ON – Organizations and researchers whose work has had an impact on Canadian competitiveness in the areas of science, technology and commerce have been honoured with the third annual awards presented by the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The awards are designed around the primary ingredients in […] Full Article Business & Finance Media Releases
cr U of T celebrates the opening of One Spadina Crescent By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:57:54 +0000 Toronto, ON – Today, the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design celebrated the official opening of its new home — the Daniels Building — at historic One Spadina Crescent. Located on the western edge of the University of Toronto’s St. George campus just north of College Street, the iconic neo-gothic building and […] Full Article Media Releases
cr Can peace and justice co-exist? “International Criminal Law at the Crossroads” with James Stewart, Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and Richard Dicker, Director of International Justice for Human Rights Watch By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:40:08 +0000 TORONTO, ON — Media are invited to attend “International Criminal Law at the Crossroads,” an intimate conversation with Canadian James Stewart, Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, together with Richard Dicker, Director of International Justice for Human Rights Watch. More than 10 years after the ICC began hearing cases, two of the world’s most prominent […] Full Article Event Advisories Law
cr Writers and human rights experts call on India to repeal laws that threaten free expression in world’s largest democracy - Writers and human rights experts call on India to repeal laws that threaten free expression in world’s largest democracy By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 17:09:57 +0000 Writers and human rights experts call on India to repeal laws that threaten free expression in world’s largest democracyToronto, ON – Earlier this year, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs used an extensive arsenal of vague and overbroad laws to muzzle the world’s largest environmental watchdog, Greenpeace International. Using seemingly innocuous provisions in the Indian Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act […] Full Article Law Media Releases
cr PEN and IHRP report on India reveals culture of stifling dissent, criminalising free expression By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:07:50 +0000 Toronto, ON – An inefficient legal system and what amounts to unchecked abuse of vague and overbroad legislation have contributed to a chilling effect on free speech within India’s society and throughout its public sphere according to a report released today by PEN International, PEN Canada and International Human Rights Program (IHRP) at the University of […] Full Article Law Media Releases University of Toronto
cr Ontario Should Revise Discriminatory Policy Against Refugee Drivers - Allow experienced drivers from war-torn countries to skip driving-test waiting period similar to other newcomers in Ontario By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:22:22 +0000 Allow experienced drivers from war-torn countries to skip driving-test waiting period similar to other newcomers in OntarioToronto, ON – Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation should revise its policy and allow experienced drivers from war-torn countries to skip the one-year waiting period before their final driving tests — an exemption available to other newcomers in Ontario as well […] Full Article Law Media Releases
cr Shhhhhh, It’s A Secret: Tim Manley and Shania By play.prx.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000 In this episode, we’ll be playing an episode all about secrets from the Moth’s very first spinoff podcast, Grown! Subscribe to Grown wherever you get your podcasts, or check out its website for more information: www.grownpod.com This episode is hosted by Marc Sollinger. Full Article mothshorts
cr The Moth Radio Hour: Creatures Great & Small By play.prx.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000 In this hour, stories of encounters with the animal kingdom. Songbirds, rogue rams, carnivorous threats—and friends. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller and host Ray Christian. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Georgia Huff goes for a hike...in grizzly bear country. Randy Horick finds meaning in a bird's song. Michele Woods must prove she's a real Scottish local when her ram, Frowick, escapes. After Fran Kras takes in a stray cat, a mystery unfolds. As a child with a severe stutter, Alan Rabinowitz finds solace in speaking to animals. Full Article mothradiohour
cr Secret Santa: Jeannie Colon and James Gordon By play.prx.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000 On this episode, we’re sharing stories about Santa. Normally, we don’t air stories that reveal that Santa isn’t real, however, we decided to break that tradition for a special episode. So, if any kids might listen, be warned. Host: Suzanne Rust Storytellers: Jeannie Colon James Gordon The Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/giveback Full Article mothshorts
cr The Moth Podcast: True Crimes Told Live By play.prx.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000 In this episode, we’ve got two stories of tiny crimes. Nothing horrifying happens, nobody gets hurt… it’s all the rush and mischief of trying to get away with it, without any chance of me (or you!) losing sleep.Host: Chloe SalmonStorytellers:Adriana Eraso learns some lessons about crime and business.Emily Popper sneaks into Colonial Williamsburg.If you’d like to share your own story, or would just love to hear some incredible live storytelling, check out a Story Slam near you: https://themoth.org/eventsThe Moth would like to thank its listeners and supporters. Stories like these are made possible by community giving. If you’re not already a member, please consider becoming one or making a one-time donation today at themoth.org/givebackPodcast: 873 Full Article mothshorts
cr The Moth Radio Hour: Cringeworthy By play.prx.org Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000 The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers: Marissa sees more of her mother than she'd like at her dissertation defense. Azhar Bawde-Ali creates an embarrassing situation over e-mail.On his way to a meeting at Warner Bros., Gbenga Akinnagbe ends up stranded on the side of a mountain.Joanne Richards has trouble saying "no."Wendy Suzuki describes her relationship to her emotions as "a struggle for control." Full Article mothradiohour
cr How to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career in the Wake of the Covid-19 Crisis By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT How will the crisis affect the career paths of today's workforce. What are the new opportunities, and how can you write your own script for success? Full Article
cr How Will the Covid-19 Crisis Reshape International Relations? By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT Which country is responding best to the global crisis, and is the era of globalization dead? Full Article
cr How the Myth of Meritocracy Divided the U.S. By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT One week after a contentious U.S. election, we speak with Harvard political philosopher Michael J. Sandel about making sense of what’s happening in America. Full Article
cr How Crises Created Opportunities For Good Leadership By hbr.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT In these unprecedented times, corporate leaders’ principles are being put to the test. The best, says former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly, are rising to the challenge. Full Article
cr The New World of Work: Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT Few people have more insight than Nadella into how teams collaborate and innovate successfully. Full Article
cr Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’ By hbr.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’ Full Article
cr What Does it Take to be a Museum Curator? | Career Crush By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Being a museum curator is all about helping artists bring their ideas to life — but it’s not always easy. Full Article
cr Do You Have What it Takes to Own a Food Truck? | Career Crush By hbr.org Published On :: Do You Have What it Takes to Own a Food Truck? | Career Crush Full Article
cr Is Consulting The Right Career For You? | Career Crush By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT On paper, consulting seems like the perfect gig. But there’s got to be more to it, right? Full Article
cr How to Get Out of a Creative Rut By hbr.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT Ever feel like your brain has run out of ideas? Here’s how to break out of a creative rut. Full Article
cr The New World of Work: Microsoft’s Jared Spataro By hbr.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT Spataro is one of the leaders of Microsoft’s ambitious research into the future of work, and he talks about how the tech giant thinks we’ll be working in the years and decades ahead. Full Article