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The Seattle Seahawks placed leading rusher Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and signed George Holani off the practice squad on Thursday afternoon. Walker had been ruled out earlier in the day ahead of Thursday's game against the host Chicago Bears. He returned from a two-game absence due to an ailing calf on Sunday before injuring his ankle in the Seahawks' 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Zach Charbonnet is set to shoulder the load in the backfield for the Seahawks (8-7), who have lost two in a row heading into Thursday's game against the Bears (4-11). Seattle is in a must-win situation. Even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason because of the strength-of-victory tiebreaker. Walker, 24, leads Seattle in carries (153) and rushing yards (573) to go along with seven rushing touchdowns. Charbonnet, 23, has a team-best eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 106 carries for 453 yards. Holani, who turned 25 on Dec. 16, has three carries for 10 yards in three games this season. He is an undrafted rookie out of Boise State. The Seahawks also ruled out tight end Brady Russell (foot) and safety K'Von Wallace (ankle) for Thursday's game. Cornerback Artie Burns was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the contest. The Bears will be without defensive backs Elijah Hicks (ankle/foot) and Tarvarius Moore (knee), running back Travis Homer (hamstring) and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (calf). --Field Level Media( MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - Mobile phone companies have confirmed that the issue of adjusting the prices of Telecom services has been discussed with all relevant official bodies. Based on these discussions, the companies said they have decided that a further review of service prices will take place at a later date after further study. Unnamed authorized sources have been quoted in a statement ran by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, as saying that each company will evaluate potential adjustments based on its business model and operating costs, while the price changes implemented on 17 December 2024 were currently under review. The sources reaffirmed the commitment of the telecommunications companies operating in the Kingdom to contribute to the national economy by investing in infrastructure and keeping pace with technological advances. The companies emphasised their continued coordination with the government, represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), towards investing in cutting-edge communications technologies and business solutions, including the expansion of the 5G network to ensure ubiquitous coverage across the Kingdom, supporting national development and enabling businesses, institutions and individuals to harness the vast potential of 5G technology. The companies also highlighted the positive impact this will have on the implementation of the economic modernisation vision and the improvement of the investment climate in the Kingdom, meeting the needs of various business sectors. In addition, the telecommunications companies underlined the importance of supporting the local community through corporate social responsibility initiatives that cover key sectors such as health, education, environment, sports and youth, as well as community solidarity efforts and support for women and people with disabilities. The companies will continue to build on their achievements in this area by expanding their programmes and initiatives to reach an even wider audience, according to Petra. The companies also recognised the importance of Jordan's entrepreneurial sector in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities, and pledged to continue supporting emerging Jordanian start-ups, young innovators and entrepreneurial ideas through a variety of programmes launched throughout the year. MENAFN24122024000028011005ID1109027988 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
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India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth Kumbh Mela festivalThursday: Julia Kornberg on Berlin Atomized at Lost City Books Berlin Atomized , the debut novel from author Julia Kornberg , is described as a “kinetic, globetrotting novel” following three “downwardly mobile” Jewish siblings from 2001 to 2034. Originally published as Atomizado Berlín in 2021, the English-language version, translated by Jack Rockwell , was released earlier this week on Dec. 3. To celebrate, Lost City Books is hosting a conversation between Kornberg and Rockwell, with moderation by translator and author Lily Meyer . Berlin Atomized shows the siblings struggling against economic turmoil, environmental collapse, and war, among other crises over the span of multiple decades. Kornberg opens her novel in Nordelta, a wealthy ( and gentrified ) gated community in Buenos Aires, during Argentina’s great depression in 2001. Born and raised in Buenos Aires and now based in New York City, Kornberg has focused on writing about the Jewish Argentine community, culture, and identity. A writer from a young age, Kornberg recently told Beyond the Zero that “this is pretty much all I’ve done” and credited Argentina’s “institution” of literary workshops—one of which she attended as an adolescent—to fueling her interest in writing. Currently, a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, Kornberg is working on her second novel. Julia Kornberg discusses Berlin Atomized at 7 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Lost City Books, 2467 18th St. NW. lostcitybookstore.com . Free. —Daryl Perry Saturday and Sunday: Native Art Market at NMAI Across Indigenous communities in the Southeast U.S., weaving baskets has been a crux of culture, society, and technology. Native women used the practice of basket weaving, the oldest preserved artistic tradition of Indigenous culture, as a means of socializing, documenting history, telling stories, and combining practicality with creativity. The tradition lives on through dedicated descendants and artful masters of the craft, and is one of many forms of art that will be displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Art Market. The annual market features Indigenous artists from around the Western Hemisphere, who are known for their award-winning craftsmanship. Lovers of art are invited to immerse themselves in the rich, vibrant culture by learning about Native traditions and the contemporary ways in which these artists adapt them to the modern age. Like basketry, the artwork and creations on display—and for sale—at the market showcase the spirit of vibrant artistry kept alive today. You’ll find beadwork, which predates European arrival to the U.S. and exemplifies just how resourceful Native Americans were in their ingenuity, hundreds of years ago. Also included will be illustrations, jewelry, metalwork, sculptures, photography, and clothing. The Native Art Market runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m on Dec. 7 and 8 at the National Museum of the American Indian, Third Street and Maryland Avenue SW. americanindian.si.edu . Free. — Meg Richards Saturday: The Skeptics Guide to the Universe at Miracle Theatre A podcast steeped in science hosted by people who work in science was once one of the most popular ones on iTunes. A long time ago, when you had to actually download a podcast on a computer and then use a cord to upload it to your iPhone, The Skeptics Guide to the Universe ruled a much less influential platform. It’s not surprising that the easier it became to listen to the format, the dumber and dumber it became. Like most early pods that stuck around, the show has produced more than a thousand episodes, a book, and live shows. Unlike most popular current pods, the show is not a product of any other streaming platform, sponsored by a gambling app or broadcast network. And it’s definitely not part of the crop of pods speaking to the young White dudes who might have swung an election. If the influence of those shows are justifiably bumming you out, this live version of The Skeptics Guide should be a respite from today’s news. If you’re a regular attendee of Nerd Nite at DC9 or the Profs and Pints talks throughout D.C., you’ll most likely like The Skeptics Guide . At a time when the dumbest possible future feels inevitable, it’ll be nice to spend a few hours with some like-minded individuals that realize the universe is vast. The Skeptics Guide to the Universe records at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Miracle Theatre, 535 8th St. SE. unionstagepresents.com . $40. —Brandon Wetherbee Tuesday: Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute Reading with Kimiko Hahn The Folger Shakespeare Library has been hosting programming at a breakneck pace since reopening this summer. On Tuesday, the library is hosting its esteemed birthday tribute to Emily Dickinson in person for the first time since 2020. This year’s reading will be done by poet Kimiko Hahn , the author of 10 poetry collections and winner of the Poetry Foundation’s Ruth Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award. The tribute event is a hallmark of Folger’s programming and has previously featured Mary Oliver , Carolyn Forché , and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo , among others. And afterward local poet and civil rights lawyer Sunu Chandy will moderate a conversation with Hahn. Prepare for the birthday festivities by brushing up on your poetry readings , attempting Dickinson’s black cake recipe (the cake will also be served at the event) , or watching the TV show Dickinson , based loosely (to say the least) on her life. Or, before you head to the Folger, you can read the Washington Post Magazine ’s account of Dickinson’s 1855 trip to D.C. that’s at odds with her popular hermit-esque persona. According to the story, the then-24-year-old Dickinson was repelled by the city’s opaque high society but interested in its political and cultural attractions; a stance City Paper readers might get behind. The Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute starts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E Capitol St. SE. folger.edu . $20. —Serena Zets Ongoing: Virginia Hall Exhibit at the Spy Museum Virginia Hall was hardly a woman of no importance . Baltimore born and raised, Hall went on to become the Nazis’ most wanted Allied spy and a decorated World War II operative with medals from the U.S., the UK, and France. “One of my favorite photos of her is her jumping off a barn as a little girl,” says Hannah Saloio , curator of the new Virginia Hall exhibit at the International Spy Museum. “I think that kind of tells her entire story.” The small but detailed exhibit, found in the museum’s Spies and Spymasters gallery on the fifth floor, aims to tell Hall’s story in greater detail. The woman who became known as “the lady who limps” by the Gestapo—due to her prosthetic leg, which she nicknamed “ Cuthbert ”—was working as a clerk for the State Department in Estonia when Germany invaded Poland and launched WWII. From driving an ambulance on the front lines in France to being recruited by the British Special Operations Executive, Hall proved that women could play an equally important role in the war’s reconnaissance, sabotage, and espionage efforts. Indeed, some of her biggest confidants in France, where she was stationed, were nuns, sex workers, and a brothel owner. Her “resume” sounds more like something out of an Evelyn Salt movie than real life: She was hunted by the Gestapo’s Butcher of Lyon; fled France on foot over the Pyrenees Mountains—with a wooden leg; and became a wireless operator for the U.S. Office of Strategic Services. For one mission, she filed down her teeth to better pass as an elderly milkmaid in order to track German troops. According to the museum , “she radioed intelligence reports, coordinated parachute drops of supplies, oversaw sabotage missions, and planned ambushes of German soldiers.” An NPR article notes that “at its peak, Hall’s network consisted of some 1,500 people,” including a soldier who later became her husband. Her MBE Medal Award, a passport, and the actual uniform she wore as a French ambulance driver are among the artifacts in the exhibit. But the biggest takeaway is the long-overdue recognition of her work. The Virginia Hall exhibit is now open in the Spies and Spymasters gallery at the International Spy Museum, 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. spymuseum.org . $20–$32. —Sarah Marloff Don’t forget to sign up for City Lights , our twice-weekly guide to the best arts and nightlife, delivered from our writers straight to your inbox every Thursday and Sunday.Montello Elementary School second grade teacher Erica Gundersen talks Wednesday night about the dangers and obstacles she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing in classrooms. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal LEWISTON — Montello Elementary is struggling with academics and discipline as frustrated teachers seek a way out. Many say they fear for their safety at work as growing class sizes, fewer teachers and inadequate administrative support all worsen the long-standing issues. Major school zoning changes in 2009 meant that students who lived in downtown Lewiston could only attend Montello Elementary. In the 15 years since the changes were put in place, an influx of high-needs students from the area has isolated Montello Elementary. Some teachers describe the existing situation as “segregation,” as more and more such students are directed to Montello each year. Sun Journal reached out to the school’s teachers and administrators following Monday’s school committee meeting , where several teachers came forward to voice concerns about rampant chaos in the classrooms and asked for help. “I have 22 students in a room made for 16. If four to six of my students are out during a day, I can teach,” Janna Zimmermann, a fourth grade teacher at Montello, said. “But otherwise, I manage behaviors morning through afternoon, every day.” “These behaviors are grounded in trauma. The traumas of poverty, migration, war, torn families, domestic violence, the opioid epidemic, homelessness. My students come to school with this as their context, and I’m expected to teach them fractions and how to be a good reader,” Zimmermann added. While several past and present teachers and staff members shared their experiences of working at Montello Elementary, members of the school’s administration had not responded to Sun Journal by Friday afternoon. Jamie Wrobel, formerly a sixth grade teacher at Montello Elementary, left last year after 11 years at the school. At some point, teaching sixth graders got scary for Wrobel. Students were pushing the limits of what they could get away with. “You would leave for a meeting and hope it was quick because you knew you were coming back to a mess and even second graders knew, ‘I can get away with things for the next 40 minutes.’ It was very unsafe,” Wrobel said. Even if teachers called for help, the response took a long time or did not come at all. “There were so many times that we would say, ‘I had this unsafe thing happening and I called the front office, no one came,'” Wrobel recalled. “No one came for a long time or no one came at all. The kids knew that. And that’s where teaching sixth grade started getting scary because the kids knew they were going to have a good amount of time before someone came. It was scary that the kids were figuring that out,” she said. Wrobel was hired with 14 others in 2011, one school year after the 2009 zoning changes, “during this big influx of staff,” Wrobel said. At the time, many experienced teachers had either transferred or left the district altogether, fearing what was to come. Montello Elementary School second grade teacher Erica Gundersen talks Wednesday night about the dangers and obstacles she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing in classrooms. She said she has had students ask to leave with her because they felt unsafe and scared. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal “I really grew to love Lewiston but it was just too much, too much stress,” Wrobel said. “The secondary trauma piece of working with kids who came from difficult circumstances. I was finally like, ‘I can’t make that much of a difference here and I know that this (work environment) is not healthy,'” Wrobel explained. Teachers are not the only ones who suffer under these conditions. Multilingual second grade teacher Erica Gundersen has had students ask to leave with her because they felt unsafe and scared staying in a particular classroom. “They’ll say ‘take me with you.’ Another will say, ‘me too.’ It tears your skin off when you leave them there. They’re my children. I had them last year. I’ve got 20 years of children. Those are my kids,” Gundersen said. “I have sent emails about particular kids and conflicts and it was not ever responded to,” Stephanie Poulin, the school’s social worker said. “We tell admin, we ask admin, we go to admin and we are told, ‘I don’t have time,’ or we don’t get responses,” Gundersen added. Montello Elementary School social worker Stephanie Poulin reacts Wednesday night while talking about the conditions she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing. “There’s no instruction and there is no learning going on,” Poulin said. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal “What about the student who has just shown up to learn and all this chaos is happening around them?” Poulin asked. “I’ve seen it multiple times. A kiddo is sitting there thinking, ‘my teacher can’t control the room, it’s not safe, it’s not safe. An admin comes in, they do know better, it’s not safe, it’s not safe.’ We are now creating trauma and anxiety,” Poulin said. “I have stepped into rooms where this is, in fact, happening and I’m pulling (aside) the kid that is in the corner, silently crying. Nobody else is noticing that kid because there’s too many crazy things going on. There’s a bit of peers fighting. The language towards adults. They know that their teacher has no authority. They see their teacher’s outnumbered. What else can they do?” Poulin said. “There’s no instruction and there is no learning going on,” Poulin said. “I’m in those rooms all the time and (the students) are on their computers, they’re running around, they’re leaving the building.” In the absence of qualified teachers, literacy coaches do the lesson plans. “They are being told to make it as simplistic as possible,” Poulin said. “You have children that are getting no education, but are being traumatized every day, and that is disgusting.” “What’s happened over the years is we become more and more trauma impacted with less and less resources, bigger class sizes. They’re putting all these Band-Aids, just throwing on Band-Aids,” Poulin said. “We’re at the point where we’re hemorrhaging.” “The class size was around 18. Now I’m hearing it’s 22 to 25,” Wrobel said. “Even though I left only one school year ago, it seems like things got worse in just one year. We have this district that prides themselves on their diversity, but we have segregation happening right in our district.” Montello Elementary School social worker Stephanie Poulin talks Wednesday night about the dangers and obstacles she and fellow staff at the Lewiston school are facing. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal FEAR OF RETALIATION Many teachers and staff at the school feel discouraged from speaking up. “Because people who speak up or have things to say tend to then get targeted. All of a sudden you’re getting called into the office, ‘I have concerns about this meeting or that or what you said,'” Poulin said. “We already know what that means. That’s a potential write-off. It’s happened to multiple people.” The school administration, including the principal and assistant principal, did not respond to Sun Journal by Friday afternoon. According to Gundersen, some school committee members started paying attention only recently, with members Janet Beaudoin and Meghan Hird making an unannounced visit. Gundersen recalled seeing Superintendent Jake Langlais only once at the school. “The (school committee) must be getting information from the superintendent, who’s getting information from the admin. They’re saying we’re getting a funneled, watered-down version,” Gundersen said. Superintendent Langlais did respond with an email. “We have received concerns from some staff as of late. We are working to address concerns on a few different fronts,” he wrote. “We continue to seek educators for open positions. Progress has been made but we have more work to do to support the Montello School Community,” Langlais wrote. “In addition to our efforts, we are asking all parents for their help. Self-awareness, self-control, and social awareness are areas of struggle for some students.” “When we think about frontline staff, we’re forgetting about our maintenance people, our staff in the kitchen. We’ve had an insanely high turnover because it’s just too overwhelming for all aspects,” Poulin said. “If you’re not going to fix it, why are we paid the same as other teachers that only have maybe three English-language learners in their class?” Wrobel asked. In 2021, an attempt to reform the school district’s zoning was voted down. “With the rising of (problematic) behaviors and poverty, I get it, you’re living over by McMahon or Geiger or in the other areas, and you don’t want your school now to be flooded,” Wrobel said. “That one attempt got voted down, and it’s just continued to get worse and worse.” The front of Montello Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal We invite you to add your comments. 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