I have written about the benefits of being a guest on podcasts . What about being a podcast host, though? Sure, it can take some work to get a podcast started and keep it going, but technical professionals hosting a podcast can offer a myriad of benefits, too. Hosting a podcast can take your visibility, networking, and expertise to new levels. I should know. I’ve hosted the Teach the Geek podcast , for a few years and now have over 300 episodes! Here are three reasons to consider becoming a podcast host. Enhance Your Visibility Inside and Outside the Organization One of the most significant advantages of hosting a podcast is the visibility it brings. Being the host of your employer’s podcast positions you as a key representative of your
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It’s important to understand how abuse of women is a key part of how Hamas remains in power. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JANUARY 20, 2025 14:43 Updated: JANUARY 20, 2025 15:26 Hamas terrorists parade as they prepare to hand over hostages. (photo credit: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters) When Hamas prepared to release Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher on Sunday, they purposely choreographed the event. Large numbers of armed Hamas members formed a line around a large parking lot in the back of a row of buildings. Hundreds of men came to watch. When it was time to bring the hostages out, they were brought in a Hamas vehicle that was parked two meters from a Red Cross SUV. The hostages were then taken out of the back seat of
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Harmattan Energy, an indirect subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered energy giant Chevron, has drilled an exploration well in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia, which did not yield any commercial hydrocarbon quantities. After Chevron’s affiliate got an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism to spud up to ten wells in Namibia, encompassing around five exploration and five appraisal wells, anticipated to be carried out over three years, the company confirmed its intention to drill one exploratory well in Block 2813B within PEL 90 in the Orange Basin. To this end, the firm booked a rig from Northern Ocean for the Kapana 1-X exploration well, aiming to spud it in the fourth quarter of 2024. As a result, the Odfjell Drilling-managed Deepsea Bollsta semi-submersible
The incorporation of meat into the diet was a milestone for the human evolutionary lineage, a potential catalyst for advances such as increased brain size. But scientists have struggled to determine when meat consumption began and who did it. New research provides the first direct evidence that Australopithecus, an important early human ancestor that displayed a mix of ape-like and human-like traits, consumed very little or no meat, relying on a plant-based diet. The study determined the diet of seven Australopithecus individuals from South Africa dating to between 3.7- and 3.3-million years ago based on the chemistry of their tooth enamel. “Meat likely played a significant role in the expansion of cranial capacity — larger brain development — during human evolution. Animal resources provide a highly concentrated source of calories
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If you are betting on the California wildfires, I don’t know what to tell you. Go outside (if it’s safe). Do some reflecting. Call a gambling-addiction hotline, probably. Though I suppose the impulse to wager on destruction isn’t all bettors’ fault — gambling companies have people right where they want them, placing wagers on things most of us never would have imagined just a few years ago. We’re days into the new year, and it already feels like the gambling boom has gone too far. In case you missed it, the prediction market Polymarket is letting people place bets on aspects of the fires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area. The platform set various markets for questions like how long it would take the first fire to be contained
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Genesis Prize Chairman Stan Polovets praised Milei’s support for Israel, achievements in reforming Argentina’s economy, and pursuit of justice for AMIA terror victims. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JANUARY 14, 2025 18:09 Javier Milei at the Western Wall, February 6, 2024 (photo credit: WESTERN WALL HERITAGE FOUNDATION) The Genesis Prize announced President of Argentina Javier Milei as the 2025 Genesis Prize Laureate, the first time the award, known as “The Jewish Nobel Prize,” has been bestowed upon a head of state. Milei was the unanimous choice of the nine judges on the committee, which commended him for his unequivocal support of Israel during one of the most difficult times since the founding of the Jewish State. President Milei recently announced his decision to move the Argentinian embassy to Jerusalem, has reversed years
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Street photography in the Old City is a unique experience. Its winding alleys and ancient walls are not just backdrops but part of the narrative. By JAY GARFINKEL JANUARY 11, 2025 22:07 An alley in the Old City of Jerusalem. (photo credit: ISTOCK) While Jerusalem’s Old City has its landmark marvels – the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – we’re not here for the postcard-perfect shots every tourist takes. Today, we’re focusing on its people: a kaleidoscope of clothing, faces, and interactions that tell the real story of this ancient crossroads. Street photography in the Old City is a unique experience. Its winding alleys and ancient walls are not just backdrops but part of the narrative. Life here pulses through the Jewish
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As deadly wildfires burn through Southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has spent the week attacking Democratic officials and continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation about natural disasters. “I think that Gavin is largely incompetent, and I think the mayor is largely incompetent, and probably both of them are just stone-cold incompetent,” Trump said on Thursday night while hosting Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Since the fires broke out, Trump has pointed fingers at Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden, spreading false claims about California’s water policy and federal assistance. For example, Trump blamed Biden as he falsely claimed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had “no money” to help California despite Congress recently passing a disaster relief supplemental totaling $29 billion. The president-elect also pushed exaggerated claims as
Doctors and nurses possess a degree of social currency within their communities which is not limited to health matters. They are regarded as thought leaders on matters of public interest such as the deteriorating quality of healthcare at institutions such as state hospitals, primary healthcare centres and clinics. In the High Court of Namibia last month, judge Beatrix de Jager found retired nurse Mathilde Kadhikwa liable for defaming medical supplies middleman Shapwa Kanyama and his wife, Beata Kanyama. The ruling not only sets a precedent in terms of what constitutes freedom of speech and fair comment in Namibia but undermines the ability of nurses and doctors to advocate for the rights of patients when it comes to accessing quality and affordable healthcare. At times, Namibian public health facilities have run
Narrativa is among a crop of startups seizing on the artificial intelligence boom to enthusiastically automate writing tasks that would once have fallen to humans. From penning regulatory documentation for Pfizer to zhuzhing up marketing copy for insurance and e-commerce firms and helping generate breaking news articles for The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles-based Narrativa boasts roughly 50 clients in various industries. But one of its core focus areas, comprising a quarter of its business, is a little more polarizing than the rest: gambling . Working with major industry players like 888 and Betway, Narrativa uses large language models to pump out everything from automated summaries of sports games to SEO-friendly reviews of online casino games and promotional social media posts. With no humans required, the 20-person company’s AI
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A Hanukkah journey with Passages Israel program participants offered profound insights into Christian-Jewish solidarity while experiencing firsthand the realities of life under Hamas threats. By EVAN BERNSTEIN JANUARY 11, 2025 00:43 PASSAGES CHRISTIAN student leaders visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza. (photo credit: Evan Bernstein) Embarking on a journey with Christian student leaders from Passages Israel over the Hanukkah holiday was an eye-opening experience, reinforcing for me the profound connection between the Christian faith and the people of Israel. This trip, rich in both Christian and Jewish historical and contemporary experiences, has illuminated the pivotal role that education and direct engagement play in fostering a deep, enduring relationship between Christians and Jews. Their shared story with us is not merely a historical narrative but a living, dynamic testament to our common values
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The case of an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen has sparked outrage over her claims of harassment and passport confiscation, placing a spotlight on the harsh realities faced by migrant workers and the rigid application of sharia law in the region. Nimisha Priya, who travelled to Yemen from Southern India’s Kerala in 2008 to look for a nursing job, was found guilty of murdering her business partner in a clinic, a Yemeni man named Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2020. She had alleged that Mahdi had been harassing her for many years and had even confiscated her passport, forcing her to try to secure the document by giving him sedatives. Her lawyer has argued that she had tried to anaesthetise Mahdi just to retrieve her passport, but the dosage
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At a tribute dinner ahead of receiving Israel’s highest civilian honor, Jewish leaders celebrated the former Conference of Presidents chairman’s decades of diplomatic achievement. By GREER FAY CASHMAN JANUARY 10, 2025 11:36 KNESSET SPEAKER Amir Ohana with Malcolm Hoenlein. (photo credit: SARAH DAVIDOVICH) Standing out against his fellow recipients of the President’s Medal of Honor this week was Malcolm Hoenlein, the former chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations, a position that he held for more than three decades. Hoenlein continues to be involved with the Jewish world and Israel and is the non-resident President of the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem. The synagogue’s executive board hosted a dinner for Hoenlein on Tuesday evening, just 24 hours ahead of the presentation ceremony of the medals at the
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Transparency in the decision-making processes of international carriers, coupled with efforts to ensure fair pricing and increased availability of flights, could alleviate much of the current strain. By MICHAEL J. SALAMON JANUARY 9, 2025 02:05 AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport. With major carriers reducing or suspending their services, passengers are left with few options, and El Al has become one of the few reliable choices, yet this reliability comes with a hefty price tag, the writer notes. (photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90) The war has had a major impact on all of our lives, causing collateral damage in a variety of areas. In the last 15 months, a troubling pattern has emerged in international travel because of the war that has left many passengers, especially those trying
For months now, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been asked variations of the same question: “Will you step down?” But though he vowed to stay on as Liberal Party leader – despite deepening frustrations amongst voters and a political rival surging in the polls – even the self-described “fighter” could not withstand the growing chorus of members of his own party calling for him to resign. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” Trudeau conceded on Monday, announcing his resignation in front of Rideau Cottage, his official residence for most of the last decade. He will stay on as prime minister until