We talk with Roy Azar, Project Coordinator for IOCC, who just returned from Damascus. He reports on the continued work of IOCC in providing humanitarian aid for the refugees and displaced families but also calls for prayer for the abducted nuns from Maaloula.

John Maddex interviews Fr. Evan Armatas about a great resource for families as they prepare for their journey through Great Lent. With the coupon code AFR2014, receive a 10% discount. Find out more HERE.

From a Behind the Scenes blog, Marketing Director Melinda Johnson reflects on why someone should consider supporting AFR here in December.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Samuel Seamans, the founder of the Orthodox Christian Anxiety and Depression Support Group.

Before any political news, some wanderlust to kick things off: pictures of a modern cabin in Vermont. / The New York Times [+]

Also, some fashion illustrations from the roaring twenties in Très Parisien magazine. / Flashbak

(Fwiw, today's clothes are made using enormous amounts of petrochemicals and fossil fuels.) (Clothes have long been political.) / The Walrus, X

Donald Trump wins the American presidency despite a 34-count felony conviction and two assassination attempts. / Politico

Susan Glasser: Rule number one in politics is never underestimate your enemy. / The New Yorker

Trump is also the first Republican to (likely) win the popular vote since George W. Bush's reelection in 2004. / The Hill

Unrelated: Let's begin by assuming that "no 'cosmic purpose' or divine intention is at work." / Plankton Valhalla

Non-white non-college-educated voters moved 13 points toward Trump. It was the GOP's best presidential performance among Latino voters in modern times. / ABC News, Slate

The new president will have a Republican Senate, and possibly a GOP House. / BBC News, The New York Times

Meanwhile, a right-wing site allows anyone to search for a voter's physical address and party affiliation. / 404 Media

Seven ballot measures protecting abortion rights also won. For Democrats, six reasons to feel hopeful. / Vox, The Cut

See also: A few short fantasy stories about strangers joining forces to save each other. / Metafilter

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Fr. Pat considers with us the Icon of the invisible God from three perspectives that Christ Himself gave to us when He declared "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”

John's Gospel tells us of a time during the Feast of Hanukkah when Jesus was teaching on Solomon's porch (John 10:22-23). Hanukkah is the feast of dedication; Fr. Pat examines this theme of dedication in the lives of three Old Testament saints.

What can sports teach us about being Christians? What have sports taught you?

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joins Steve to explore why service is at the heart of our lives as Christians. But he also reminds us that, if we truly want to emphasize service, then we must also emphasize the services of the Church.

What happens if we refuse the most important invitation ever?

This week’s email is about Dr. Cal Newport: Full-time professor at Georgetown University Author of multiple best-selling books Has ZERO social media He also has a new book called ‘Slow Productivity’ about how to accomplish more (without burning out). It’s helping me think about sustainability and success. I’ve known Cal for several years – and […]

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Tagging has been all over the place recently and apparently Google couldn't resist. Now you can tag sites in your search history for later retrieval.

The Google advanced search page now lets you limit your search to CC-licensed results.

BBC Sport looks at how the WTA Finals, which are being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, are unfolding - and what the reaction has been.

When your attention goes to many things, no real progress is ever made. Not all opportunities are worth pursuing — especially if it means being pulled away from something that is currently working.

Managing a call center well requires a lot of careful decision-making and even more data to back it up. At the same time, though, it can be extremely difficult to know which KPIs and metrics matter the most to your specific business. There are three types of call center reports […]

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I've enjoyed recreational fishing since I was a kid. Over the years I've had the chance to fish and associate with some top anglers, and I've noticed something about them - they don't waste time in an unproductive location. If...

Iain Carter takes a trip back in time to discover the origins of The Open.

Brendan Lawlor hopes his Irish G4D Invitational will "get the ball rolling" for the future of the disability sport.

The Irish government announces that it has given "provisional support" to Portmarnock hosting The Open Championship and the Women's Open.

The 10 sports, across four venues, for the scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are revealed.

Iwan Thomas, Liza Burgess, Jim Roberts, Liz Johnson and Hugh Morris are inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.

The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.

A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.

Watch Viktor Gyokeres score the only goal of his loan spell at Swansea City in a 2-0 FA Cup win against Stevenage in January 2021.

Newport County say new accounts will show the club has ended a run of financial losses previously described as "unsustainable".

Katie Simpson's mother says those responsible for police failings "are nowhere to be seen".

Isle of Man Crimestoppers campaign encourages young people to recognise crime and report it.

An academic who co-chaired the flags commission says he is "disappointed" by the lack of progress.

Under co-option, parties can fill vacancies in the assembly and councils without holding a by-election.

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.

Jenni Norey says activities like origami are beneficial for mental wellbeing.

BBC Radio Northampton is bringing wellbeing professionals together for 'Headfest'.