Baldwin Park’s immigrant relief efforts and a San Gabriel Valley filmmaker’s global portrait of women highlight this week’s SGV Connect podcast The post SGV Connect 142: Baldwin Park Responds to ICE and All That She appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.| Streetsblog Los Angeles
Possible design elements for an arterial roadway look promising. The post Workshop for 710 Stub Conversion set for Wednesday October 8 appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.| Streetsblog Los Angeles
It will likely take leadership from L.A. City and L.A. County elected officials to get Metro's L.A. River path project out of the limbo it has been trapped in for the last half-decade| la.streetsblog.org
Many parks will stay open, and oil and gas permitting will continue — even as tens of thousands of staff are furloughed at NPS, BLM and USFS. The post What the government shutdown means for public lands appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
Link to discussion There are some posts on the historical OSR blog scene that I’ve read recently from the Grumpy …Continue reading →| Smoldering Wizard
Photo by Jacob Maentz of Katutubo Project The post Candalaga appeared first on Philippine ICCA Consortium.| Philippine ICCA Consortium
Photo by ICCA Registry The post Zambales appeared first on Philippine ICCA Consortium.| Philippine ICCA Consortium
Shining a light on the vital work of Local Cultural Councils in our cities and towns The post LCC Member Nano Interview – Sept appeared first on Mass Cultural Council.| Mass Cultural Council
Australian values aren’t just words—they’re the spirit that runs through every Aussie heart. Mateship means loyalty and giving everyone a fair go. Being fair dinkum means telling the truth and respecting real science—not opinions. Family is the foundation of our human existence, and our wonderful flag is more than just a symbol – it represents the spirit of our nation. Fairness, democracy and respect for others and our communities are core to who we are. Watch or continue reading 'A...| Malcolm Roberts
Junior miners face a challenging equation: demonstrate comprehensive ESG credentials to access capital while operating on shoestring budgets. Peggy Bell examines approaches that can transform ESG challenges into competitive advantages| The Intelligent Miner
On a trip to Korea in 2017, Carol Pak re-discovered makgeolli, a traditional Korean alcohol made with rice. She learned that makgeolli was Korea’s oldest alcoholic beverage and that there were hundreds of different makgeolli breweries. With just three ingredients, she was fascinated that makgeolli could taste so delicious and diverse, and she was disappointed by […] The post Rice, Roots & Revival appeared first on The Whole Story.| The Whole Story
Ruby Jean is the late grandmother of Chris Goode, founder and CEO of Ruby Jean’s Juicery.Ruby Jean was raised on a soul food diet and lived on very meager means, never in her life learning how to drive a car. She eventually moved to Kansas City, Mo.,in the late 1950s with several other family members.She raised her family the same way she was raised, with a diet leaning heavily on salty, fatty foods like cornbread smothered in butter, fried chicken and luscious homemade desserts every day, ...| The Whole Story
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government increased its spending on specialist temps by almost £1m last year, but still aims to scale back the need for external support […]| PublicTechnology
National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025) is a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awareness week that everyone can get involved in.| socialcare.blog.gov.uk
With nine new miles of light rail, four new stations - Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona - the world's longest light rail line now extends 57.6 miles from Pomona through Pasadena and downtown L.A. to Long Beach. The post Metro Pomona A Line Extension is Open appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.| Streetsblog Los Angeles
Angelenos of all sizes, shapes, ages came together to enjoy being in public space The post Central Avenue CicLAvia – Open Thread appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.| Streetsblog Los Angeles
The Chinese immigrants who built the Transcontinental Railroad quietly endured racism and violence, fostering a complicated legacy for Chinese-Americans.| High Country News
When California wildfires threatened their homes, emergency physicians faced personal disaster. Read their stories of loss and how the EM community stepped in to help.| ACEP Now
Regional gatherings to honor the work of grant recipients across all of the Agency's programs The post Join Us in Celebrating the Cultural Sector This Fall appeared first on Mass Cultural Council.| Mass Cultural Council
708 programs funded to bring cultural moments directly into communities and schools The post $3.4M Invested in Creative Experiences for Communities Across Massachusetts appeared first on Mass Cultural Council.| Mass Cultural Council
$5.7M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances| Mass Cultural Council
Historically, fandom has been the home of marginalised groups who have used the spaces provided to experiment with texts and ways of sharing them. However, with the growing commercialisation of the internet, the extraction of economic benefits from fan communities is transforming their participatory dynamics. It was the morning after the big move, and I […] The post Fanfiction Inc. appeared first on CCCB LAB.| CCCB LAB
As AI creates a flood of software, distinguishing quality from 'slop' becomes impossible. Buyers will abandon traditional discovery and turn to trusted authorities. This post explores the rising power of human influencers, private communities, and even AI celebrities as the new curators of choice.| I Am Charlie Graham
Ruby Jean is the late grandmother of Chris Goode, founder and CEO of Ruby Jean’s Juicery.Ruby Jean was raised on a soul food diet and lived on very meager means, never in her life learning how to drive a car. She eventually moved to Kansas City, Mo.,in the late 1950s with several other family members.She raised her family the same way she was raised, with a diet leaning heavily on salty, fatty foods like cornbread smothered in butter, fried chicken and luscious homemade desserts every day, ...| The Whole Story
London’s most populous borough has indicated a plan to work with a tech provider, which will be awarded a contract of up to four years to implement an online tool The London Borough of Croydon is exploring options for the deployment of new digital system through which to engage with local cit| PublicTechnology
600 Seiten geballtes Wissen über Communities, wie man sie aufbaut, wofür sie nützlich sind, was sie brauchen, woran sie scheitern – mit dem Untertitel:| Harald Schirmer
Around the West, community land trusts are helping people recover from disaster — and prepare for the next one.| High Country News
Essex County Land Bank completes second home renovation in Lewis for $200K, launches countywide search for more abandoned properties to convert.| Adirondack Explorer
The Waldheim hospitality business is operating just as it has for the last 121 years, passed parent-to-child the entire time| Adirondack Explorer
By collaborating directly with farms, suppliers, and international third-party suppliers like Fairtrade USA, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade America, Fair Food Program, Equitable Food Initiative, and Regenerative Organic Certified, we help to provide things like improved wages, health care, student scholarships, planting trees to prevent erosion and more. By working together, we can change the global food system for the better!| The Whole Story
I flew to Malaysia last month. First time there. New place, new people, new energy.I attended and spoke at SPARKS […] The post Experience at SPARKS 2025, KL first appeared on Rahul's Testing Titbits.| Rahul's Testing Titbits
The Nature Conservancy is opening the door, gradually, to more public access at Follensby Pond as it irons out details of research, educational programs| Adirondack Explorer
Hoss's in Long Lake is long-standing institution, owned by the Hosley family since 1972| Adirondack Explorer
Labor organizer Rosalinda Guillen explains how participatory democracy gives workers political power.| High Country News
Across Eastern Kentucky an impactful movement is gaining momentum: the fight against downtown vacancy and blight. Towns are enacting vacancy ordinances to hold property owners accountable, revitalize struggling business districts, and protect neighborhood character. These policies are helping communities turn once-neglected buildings into productive spaces, proving that small towns can take meaningful steps to strengthen […]| Mountain Association
Part of the Agency's advancement work to help rural municipalities support more arts & culture| Mass Cultural Council
Shining a light on the vital work of Local Cultural Councils in our cities and towns| Mass Cultural Council
As fire season ramps up, thousands of Forest Service firefighting positions are vacant.| High Country News
As public media is threatened after cuts from Trump administration, Indigenous radio also face threats to how they preserve and grow language.| High Country News
It is Saturday morning, and The Horse Sanctuary Fiji is a hive of activity. A group of young girls are clustered around.| Fiji Traveller
Networking only works when the product being sold via it is top-class. It’s important to get this order right in any career strategy.| An Operator's Blog
Every sip of Wild Orchard tea reveals the deep flavor of a single-variety tea plant, Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, which is grown on a truly unique farm. Located on the volcanic island of Jeju, South Korea, the farm is lush with tea trees thriving amidst the native wildlife. The tea trees are watered purely by rainfall and flavored by the mist that rises from the surrounding ocean. The first tea trees were all grown from seeds—not from cuttings—planted more than two decades ago in t...| The Whole Story
The social care sector welcomes the publication of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for the health and care system, shaped in part by the ideas, concerns and lived experience of social cae colleagues. They have unique insights into community-based care and how it can help ease pressure on an overstretched system.| socialcare.blog.gov.uk
An unprecedented whale surge in Alaska waters has changed how humans interact with a vital yaaw fishery.| High Country News
Metro is still deciding between some low-performing monorail alternatives and some high-performing heavy rail alternatives. What do you want to see?| la.streetsblog.org
This week we explore works made by female-identifying lens-based artists who explore issues affecting contemporary women. I’ve approached the projects this week thinking about these questions: How is this point in time different for female artists? What issues need to be addressed in our current climate? Hamidah Glasgow curated “Beyond Resilience” at the Museum of| LENSCRATCH
Thoughtful event details can build community, spark collaboration, and amplify the impact of local arts and culture| Mass Cultural Council
Outer London borough in the north east of the capital is advertising a vacant digital and transformation managerial post, with a remit to set strategy and deliver key tech improvements Redbridge Council is seeking to recruit a director of IT and digital transformation in order to help “ensure| PublicTechnology
Every sip of Wild Orchard tea reveals the deep flavor of a single-variety tea plant, Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, which is grown on a truly unique farm. Located on the volcanic island of Jeju, South Korea, the farm is lush with tea trees thriving amidst the native wildlife. The tea trees are watered purely by rainfall and flavored by the mist that rises from the surrounding ocean. The first tea trees were all grown from seeds—not from cuttings—planted more than two decades ago in t...| The Whole Story
Having spent a decade in the tech world, I see some tech habits (a.k.a skill investment) that have paid super […] The post Techie habits (investments) for long run first appeared on Rahul's Testing Titbits.| Rahul's Testing Titbits
Every tester has a moment. That quiet pause between curiosity and confidence. When you’ve read enough blogs to blur them […] The post Why I bet on Ministry of Testing Pro (and Won) first appeared on Rahul's Testing Titbits.| Rahul's Testing Titbits
Climate change is creating a mental health crisis in Phoenix. A budding movement in the desert might solve it.| High Country News
Ruby Jean is the late grandmother of Chris Goode, founder and CEO of Ruby Jean’s Juicery.Ruby Jean was raised on a soul food diet and lived on very meager means, never in her life learning how to drive a car. She eventually moved to Kansas City, Mo.,in the late 1950s with several other family members.She raised her family the same way she was raised, with a diet leaning heavily on salty, fatty foods like cornbread smothered in butter, fried chicken and luscious homemade desserts every day, ...| The Whole Story
I didn’t plan this. Not this far. Not this big. It began with an email. Just one. In 2022. Ajay Balamurugadas, […] The post My EuroSTAR Story: From CFP rejections to Best Tutorial 2025 Award first appeared on Rahul's Testing Titbits.| Rahul's Testing Titbits
Ruby Jean is the late grandmother of Chris Goode, founder and CEO of Ruby Jean’s Juicery.Ruby Jean was raised on a soul food diet and lived on very meager means, never in her life learning how to drive a car. She eventually moved to Kansas City, Mo.,in the late 1950s with several other family members. […] The post A Love Letter to Ruby Jean appeared first on The Whole Story.| The Whole Story
As an extension of Whole Foods Market's commitment to nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market Foundation provides funding to innovative collaborators who are transforming lives across the globe. One tangible way the Foundation accomplishes this mission is through the work of Whole Planet, a pillar dedicated to helping micro-entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers living in poverty build long-term financial resilience. To mark Whole Planet’s 20th anniversary and its broadening ...| The Whole Story
This week’s announcement, on International Nurses Day, that the title “nurse” will be protected in law is, in my view, long overdue. Finally, we can reassure residents, patients and colleagues they are dealing with registered practitioners across all relevant care settings.| Social care
After Culham in Oxfordshire became the first designated tech hotbed earlier this year, authorities around the country are also hoping to benefit from scheme aimed at boosting jobs and investment Hundreds of local authorities are looking to secure a spot in the government’s AI Growth Zones ini| PublicTechnology
Although it may be abolished within three years, county council in the north west has revealed plans for an engagement of up to decade to deliver ‘necessary improvement’ to systems Lancashire County Council is planning a new multimillion-pound “digital front door” through which to manage its| PublicTechnology
Did you know that palm oil is the most used vegetable oil on the planet? That creates a big supply chain with some big problems, but allows for some big opportunities. In recent years, Palm Oil has become associated with deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution and CO2 emissions, and human rights abuses. But here at Whole Foods Market, we’ve been finding innovative suppliers who are reinventing the palm supply chain.| The Whole Story
Our Statement on the Importance of Preserving the CDFI Fund After March 14 Executive Order Last Friday’s Executive Order affecting the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund directly impacts our work here at Mountain Association. For decades, we have served Kentucky’s mountain communities as a Community Development Financial Institution, providing affordable and flexible capital […]| Mountain Association
The Social Guarantee has found examples of local service providers finding innovative ways to meet the needs of communities| NEF Consulting
Local authority in the north west will appoint a handful of suppliers to fulfil the tech needs of the council and local schools until nearly the end of the decade Liverpool City Council is seeking four core technology suppliers to provide the authority with a comprehensive range of IT product| PublicTechnology
Did you know that palm oil is the most used vegetable oil on the planet? That creates a big supply chain with some big problems, but allows for some big opportunities. In recent years, Palm Oil has become associated with deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution and CO2 emissions, and human rights abuses. But here at Whole Foods Market, we’ve been finding innovative suppliers who are reinventing the palm supply chain.| The Whole Story
The Freud Museum London is honoured to be one of the 80 partner organisations of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust’s 80 Candles for 80 Years Project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As part of the commemorations, our Director of Education Emilia Raczkowska and Head of Operations Daniel Bento represented the Museum at the BBC Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony on the 27th of January.| Freud Museum London
This article is part of a series by Eastern Kentucky University graduate students and their professor, Michael Bradley, as they study recreation and its impact on economic development. Understanding how recreation impacts the economy is key to promoting growth and boosting community well-being. When we talk about recreation, we refer to activities people do for […]| Mountain Association
This is an op-ed that appeared in several Kentucky outlets in December 2024. As Eastern Kentucky’s energy landscape becomes more diversified, solar has the potential to create substantial community benefits, but only if certain measures are taken. My colleague, Chris Woolery noted in his October op-ed that at least 50 new large-scale solar projects have […]| Mountain Association
Discover the top 20 marketing communities and groups to join in 2025 for networking, professional development, and expert advice.| Marketful
Did you know that more than 30 million Americans suffer from life-threatening food allergies? The threat of anaphylaxis looming over every bite of food can leave people, especially children, feeling isolated and anxious. In our stores these issues most directly relate to clear labeling of ingredients, as well as safe food-handling processes. In this feature, […]| The Whole Story
Shared Lives is a community-based service offering accommodation and support to adults with learning disabilities and/or other social care needs. Find out more...| socialcare.blog.gov.uk
‘Decentralised social media is more than just a technical shift; it’s a step toward restoring autonomy and trust in our digital lives, empowering individuals and communities to connect without compromising their values or privacy.’ —Zhilin Zhang, University of Oxford, 2024 In November 2022 — from platforms to covenants — I wrote that I firmly believe open protocols connecting small pieces loosely joined is a better framework than any privately owned social media platform. Twitter ...| Harold Jarche
One of the first activities that I participated in when I started as Mountain Association’s Outreach Specialist was the Native American Heritage Festival held at Cumberland Falls, which featured three days of learning about the culture, craft, and food of Native people in Kentucky. With presentations on several different topics, it was an opportunity to […]| Mountain Association
Bryan Cantrill discusses what he has learned after 20 years of blogging through the decades. I too, crossed the two decade mark this past February. Bryan was asked four questions on the occasion by Cynthia Dunlop. What blog entry was I most proud of? Which one was most difficult to write? What impact of blogging have I found surprising? What advice would I have for those getting started with blogging? So I thought it might be a good idea for me to do the same. 1. I am proud of a post that rec...| Harold Jarche
I started using Twitter in late 2007, at the urging of several friends, who felt that as a blogger it would be a good way to extend my reach. And it did. From 2012 to 2021 Twitter (Tweetbot) was one of my top three tools for learning. It dropped to fourth place after Musk bought the company and then it dropped completely off my list. Over the years I have noted that the micro-blogging platform let me stay in loose touch with many people. I wrote that next to my blog, Twitter was my best learn...| Harold Jarche
In Eastern Kentucky, accessing high quality childcare presents unique challenges for parents and caregivers. Childcare is a fundamental building block of a thriving community so parents can participate in the workforce and improve their family’s quality of life. To fully realize the resilient economy Mountain Association envisions for Eastern Kentucky, there must be access for […]| Mountain Association
In the heart of the Midwest is Detroit, a city built on grit and perseverance. For Carlos Parisi, owner of Aunt Nee's, that began during the great financial crisis in 2007, when his family and others needed money in the wake of mass automotive layoffs and the resulting impact on the community. Parisi and a friend began a salsa company that sold simple dry-mix salsa. It saved two families and indebted Parisi to the community of Detroit. In this Whole Story, we explore what happens when childr...| The Whole Story
Visitors descend on the Freud Museum like pilgrims – from Hamburg to Tel Aviv to Brazil – wanting to pay respects to the ‘father of psychoanalysis’ whose work was so influential across the globe.| Freud Museum London
Following up from yesterday’s post — fix the networks — this presentation at XOXO Festival 2024, by Ed Yong tells the story about how the pandemic defeated him. Yong wrote many articles focused on making sense of the pandemic for The Atlantic from 2020. In 2021 Yong won the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting. His first premise is that succeeding or failing to deal with a pandemic is a choice. For me, just the fact that Yong wears a N95 respirator mask while presenting, makes this ...| Harold Jarche
Erin Kissane, in a presentation at XOXO Festival 2024, discusses how Twitter was instrumental in crowd-sourcing a wide variety of experts to understand what was happening early in the Covid pandemic. Twitter enabled many ‘rando’, or loose social connections which resulted in the Covid Tracking Project that was ahead of the CDC and other official sources of public health information. But as Kissane states, “It’s a mark of institutional failure to leave your public health crisis data in...| Harold Jarche
Why should we help those we compete with? Because we want to live in a resilient society and have a thriving economy. “There was a farmer who grew excellent quality corn. Every year he won the award for the best grown corn. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about now he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours. “How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbours when they are e...| Harold Jarche
Jon Naughton in The Guardian — The blogosphere is in full bloom. The rest of the internet has wilted — notes that Dave Winer’s blog is now 30 years old. Winer invented RSS which easily syndicates blogs and ensures that podcasts can be played on your application of choice. Like Winer, when I started I also thought that blogging was for everyone. It’s not. “I was born to blog. At the beginning of blogging I thought everyone would be a blogger. I was wrong. Most people don’t have the...| Harold Jarche
Bishop Steven told the House about an interfaith peace vigil which was held in Oxford recently, bringing together diverse communities from across the city in a call for peace, remembrance and unity. Here is the text of his speech: My Lords, I want to thank the Minister for her very, very compassionate and clear speech, […] The post House of Lords debate on Gaza and conflict in the Middle East appeared first on Bishop Steven's Blog.| Bishop Steven's Blog
Since 1990, Cathy Strange has been instrumental in Whole Foods Market’s success. As a world-renowned cheese expert, she played a pivotal role in identifying food trends and fostering relationships with unique suppliers from around the world. Read on to learn more about her innovative new role at Whole Foods Market! As Whole Foods Market’s Ambassador of Food Culture, Cathy will leverage her extensive expertise, champion excellence in our stores, and ultimately nurture a deeper passion for ...| The Whole Story
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In 2018, Elliott Myers approached Ali Bolourchi with the task of establishing aquaculture standards for sturgeon farming. Myers knew something special was happening at Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, and it was the partnership between these two that changed the sturgeon caviar industry forever. Learn more about Whole Foods Market’s seafood standards, including our third-party verified Responsibly Farmed standards.| The Whole Story
Holy Ghosted by Tiffany Yecke Brooks will show readers how to recognize the tactics of spiritual abuse—and save their faith.| EerdWord
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We deeply appreciate the creativity and thoughtfulness with which our audiences respond to the collections and exhibitions. Their contributions have a transformational effect on us and continuously shape our practice.| Freud Museum London
Freudian Wisdom for the Times of Turmoil, our programme for NHS workforce| Freud Museum London
We considered the theme of the body image through a psychoanalytic lens, focusing on the fate of the female body in contemporary visual culture.| Freud Museum London
To capture older adults' feelings about senior living plans, Media Logic conducted a survey on attitudes toward various housing options.| Media Logic
Tauchen Sie ein, in Taylor Swifts Masterclass zum Aufbau einer Community und erfahren Sie mehr über ihre Strategien und Umsetzung.| Community Management
Last week, we celebrated London Rivers Week by hosting four local events on our South London rivers, with 90 volunteers joining us to make a positive impact. What is London […]| South East Rivers Trust
The Internet Time Alliance Memorial Award in memory of Jay Cross is presented to a workplace learning professional who has contributed in positive ways to the field of Informal Learning and is reflective of Jay’s lifetime of work.| Harold Jarche
The photographer's bold show at SFMOMA turns their camera toward LGTBQ+ friends and community members.| 48 hills
If the previous posts dealt more with individuals and how we deal with the social media environment, here I will focus more on the groups themselves that have appeared so as to make all those people and information manageable and more rational. To be precise, I’m talking about the “Community,” a word that isn’t just … Continue reading Everything is social III| Emperor's Notepad
Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy: "I’ve been in this profession for decades, but only in recent years has the wider world begun to realise the full range, experience and contribution social care nursing colleagues bring to the health and wellbeing of our communities."| socialcare.blog.gov.uk
