Podcasts about consortiums

This is Episode 67 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Scott Postma delivers a breakout session on Mastering the Academic Essay. Fundamentally, good writing is clear thinking made visible. This means precision is the capital concern of any essay. This talk discusses how to teach students to say what they mean and say it appropriately, precisely, concisely, and vividly. This talk was given at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Dr. Scott Postma lives in the chimney of Idaho with his wife of nearly 35 years. He has four adult children and more than a handful of delightfully rambunctious grand babies. He is the president of Kepler Education, edits The Consortium: A Journal of Classical Christian Education, teaches humanities courses for high school and college students, and is a religious practitioner of the ancient art of Tsundoku. He has two forthcoming books: A Primer on Classical Christian Education and a work on Recovering Christian Humanism for a Post-Christian Culture. You can find his other writings on Substack at Books and Letters.

This is Episode 66 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Scott Postma delivers a keynote address titled, "Unstupiding Ourselves: The Truth About the High Calling of Classical Christian Education." His talk takes up a case made in a 2022 article by social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, who argued that a particular change in the way social media works made the past 10 years of American life uniquely stupid. Drawing from the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, Haidt accurately describes a nation that is suddenly disoriented and unable to speak the same language or recognize the same truth. Dr. Postma argues classical Christian education is capable of unstupiding society in the generations to come by restoring a sensus communis and cultivating rational public discourse. This talk was given at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Dr. Scott Postma lives in the chimney of Idaho with his wife of nearly 35 years. He has four adult children and more than a handful of delightfully rambunctious grand babies. He is the president of Kepler Education, edits The Consortium: A Journal of Classical Christian Education, teaches humanities courses for high school and college students, and is a religious practitioner of the ancient art of Tsundoku. He has two forthcoming books: A Primer on Classical Christian Education and a work on Recovering Christian Humanism for a Post-Christian Culture. You can find his other writings on Substack at Books and Letters.

This is Episode 65 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Sarah Abbott teaches the practice of "Navigating Stories with Students." Her talk provides criteria for classifying books by certain qualities and she provides examples of four kinds of stories that need to be negotiated: whole stories, broken stories, bent stories, healing stories. This talk was given at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Sarah Abbott is a classical educator and student with over twenty-five years of experience teaching, training, writing, coaching, and administrating. She serves as the Head of Outreach and Teacher Training for the Consortium, which allows her to do exciting things like lead a one-of-a-kind book club in her home and conduct trainings in classical pedagogy. Sarah is a Lecturer of Classical Education at Southeastern University and an Area Representative for Classical Conversations. Since graduating her homeschooled son, Sarah now devotes her time to learning about literature and the arts to discover connections between them and culture, and ultimately to uncover what it means to be human.

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Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification FREE Training: https://www.govclose.com In this episode of the Gov Close and DOD Contract Academy Podcast, Rick discusses the ongoing investments by the US government in legacy weapon systems like the B-52 and the opportunities this creates for small businesses and technology firms. He explains where to find these opportunities, including AF Works, SBIR Innovation Portal, Vulcan, and several consortiums. Rick emphasizes the importance of staying informed about government spending and understanding the processes such as Other Transaction Authority (OTA). He also shares insights for those interested in starting a government contracting business or pursuing a career in this field.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Subscription Request00:29 The B-52: A Legacy Weapon System00:51 Opportunities for Small Businesses in Defense02:03 Key Platforms for Government Contracting03:08 Understanding Other Transaction Authority (OTA)03:33 Consortiums and Their Importance03:48 Navigating Government Contracting Opportunities06:02 Active Solicitations and Sources Sought07:15 Conclusion and Community Engagement#b52bomber #governmentcontracts #doge

In this episode of the Transformative Principal podcast, we introduce you to Dr. Trish Stoll, a transformative leader who played a pivotal role in the Mississippi Miracle—a remarkable effort to improve child literacy rates in the state. Dr. Stoll will share her insights on how to empower teachers, build their capacity for literacy instruction, and create a culture of learning where all students can thrive. She'll discuss the importance of focusing on teacher capacity, providing ample training and support, and involving teachers in decision-making. Dr. Stoll will also share her thoughts on how principals can be transformative leaders by observing classrooms, learning from students, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving literacy outcomes for all students.Mississippi MiraclePrior initiativesBarksdale Reading AcademyReading Universe Reading First - Literacy block was protected, pockets not the entire stateLiteracy-Based Promotion Act - 3rd grade assessmentMississippi Kindergarten ReadinessFocus on Teacher Capacity on LiteracyState literacy programs3 Consortiums throughout the state to help teachers learn moreAIM Pathways partnering with the stateLots of training and support for all teachers. If we focus on learning to read from Pre-K to secondEmpowering TeachersState literacy coaches were teachersTeacher advisory committee - created by state Supt. Teachers take ownership of their professional learningTEDx talk for teachersHow to be a transformative principal? Go into classrooms observe what students are doing and be a learner. Even district personnel are learners tooAbout Trish StollDr. Trish Stoll is a dedicated and experienced educator who currently serves as the ELA Curriculum Specialist for the Gulfport School District in Gulfport, Mississippi. With over two decades of experience in the field of education, Dr. Stoll has held various roles including general education teacher, Visual Arts Instructor, Literacy Coach, and Instructional Coach. Her passion for implementing best practices in literacy education has made her a valuable asset in improving literacy for students in Mississippi and beyond. Dr. Stoll's commitment to continuous learning, research, and collaboration with other literacy professionals across the nation ensures that students receive the most effective literacy instruction possible. Holding an Ed. D in Educational Leadership, a Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership, a Master of Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Dr. Stoll has a strong educational background that informs her work in the field. Furthermore, Dr. Trish Stoll is a Middle and Early Childhood Art National Board Certified Teacher, showcasing her expertise and dedication to the field of education. With her wealth of experience and qualifications, Dr. Stoll continues to make a significant impact on the literacy education landscape, striving to enhance learning outcomes for students and promote excellence in education. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

This is Episode 64 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Sarah Abbott teaches the practice of "telling the truth through narration." Her talk provides models for helping students grow in attention and retention by using the method of "retelling after hearing or seeing." Charlotte Mason noted, “The mother who trains her child to strict accuracy of statement about things small and great fortifies him against temptations to the grosser forms of lying…” This talk was given at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Sarah Abbott is a classical educator and student with over twenty-five years of experience teaching, training, writing, coaching, and administrating. She serves as the Head of Outreach and Teacher Training for the Consortium, which allows her to do exciting things like lead a one-of-a-kind book club in her home and conduct trainings in classical pedagogy. Sarah is a Lecturer of Classical Education at Southeastern University and an Area Representative for Classical Conversations. Since graduating her homeschooled son, Sarah now devotes her time to learning about literature and the arts to discover connections between them and culture, and ultimately to uncover what it means to be human.

This is Episode 63 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Scott Postma leads a breakout session on Why Irving Babbitt Matters to the Modern Renewal of Classical Christian Education at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Babbitt sought to recover a moral imagination and revive the classical virtues of temperance, justice, courage, and wisdom—even the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity—as they were timeless and essential for the cultivation of a balanced and harmonious life. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Scott Postma is Christian humanist who lives in the chimney of Idaho with his wife of more than 30 years. He has four adult children and (presently) seven delightfully rambunctious grand babies. He is a practitioner of the ancient art of Tsundoku, president of Kepler Education, editor of the The Consortium: A Journal of Classical Christian Education, and teaches dual credit courses for high school students in partnership with Faulkner University and Colorado Christian University .

This is Episode 62 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Heatherly Sylvia provides three principles for simplifying homeschooling that will provide your family with a restful learning experience without compromising quality or rigor. Her talk was given at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Heatherly Sylvia is homeschooling mom and the head of mentorship and discipling at the New England Consortium of Classical Educators. She is passionate about the Word and words; her love of literature, language, and classical pedagogy is contagious. A passionate speaker, teacher, and mentor, she has a reputation for making difficult concepts approachable and practical. Heatherly is co-founder of the New England Consortium for Classical Educators, where she focuses on equipping life-long learners and homeschooling parents. She lives with her husband and two children in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

This is Episode 61 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Joshua Mayo, associate professor of English at Grove City College, gives his second keynote address on Cheerful Truth—the need to let go of pretentious sophistication—at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Josh Mayo is chair and associate professor of English at Grove City College, where he teaches British literature, composition, and the “Good Books” (feel free to ask him about this favorite term). He and his wife Bethany, along with their five children—Ezra, Silas, Ainley, Zoe Claire and Finn—live in Western Pennsylvania (in a technical sense). But for most of the year, Josh's soul dwells in a little fishing village in Maine called “New Harbor.” Additional relevant notes: he feels inspired by Beowulf, confused by Flannery O'Connor, and elated by Dickens.

This is Episode 60 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Dr. Josh Mayo delivers a keynote address at the 2024 Consortium conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences. Josh Mayo is chair and associate professor of English at Grove City College, where he teaches British literature, composition, and the “Good Books” (feel free to ask him about this favorite term). He and his wife Bethany, along with their five children—Ezra, Silas, Ainley, Zoe Claire and Finn—live in Western Pennsylvania (in a technical sense). But for most of the year, Josh's soul dwells in a little fishing village in Maine called “New Harbor.” Additional relevant notes: he feels inspired by Beowulf, confused by Flannery O'Connor, and elated by Dickens.

This is Episode 59 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. In this episode, Timothy Knotts, Chief Philosophical Officer and Bursar for the New England Consortium of Classical Educators, delivers the opening keynote address for the 2024 conference in Maynard, MA on July 12-13, 2024. Kepler's Consortiums provide resources and regional connections for Christian families, teachers, and educational organizations to expand the reach of classical education and foster human flourishing for generations to come. The New England Consortium of Classical Educators (NECCE) exists to point New England to the unifying Truth found in Christ and His creation, the Good of fellowship with like-minded individuals, and the Beauty reflected in great works of literature, science, and art, through teaching, conversation, and conferences.----more---- Timothy Knotts is a co-founder of the Consortium, and lives in Windsor, Connecticut with his wife, Cynthia, and their four protégés. He is the author of Reasoning Together: Philosophy, a soon to be released high school introduction to philosophy, and is occasionally published on the CiRCE and Kepler blogs. Timothy is a Lead Curriculum Developer for Classical Conversations, a CiRCE Institute certified master teacher, a recovering attorney, an amateur poet, and lover of the beautiful.

My guest today is Brittany Loney the founder and CEO of Elite Cognition. Brittany has almost 20 years of experience training high performing operators from communities as diverse as elite SOF warriors, professional and Olympic athletes, high-level coaches, and corporate executives. She also has over 14 years of experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) and was the first cognitive performance coach embedded within a United States Special Operations Command (USASOC) Tactical Human Optimization and Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (THOR3) Program.Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, peer reviewed academic journals, textbooks, SUCCESS Magazine, SOCOM's SOFcast, and various other programs. In addition, Brittany has been a panel member or guest speaker at Global SOF Week, Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA), SOCOM's Wellness Week, Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Learning Professional's Consortiums, Women in SOF Symposiums, and countless other professional conferences.Brittany has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Learning Systems from The Florida State University, an M.A. in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Sport Psychology from California State University, Fresno, an M.S. in Exercise Science from Florida State University, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University where she was also a NCAA Division 1 basketball player. She lives her profession, spending much of her time working out, ultra-running, hiking, paddle boarding, and researching neuroscience, performance, and cognition.I was first introduced to Brittany by some of our nation's best tactical operators.  Her work with US SOF units is unique in its approach to improving operator performance through physical, cognitive, and emotional training. I am extremely excited to have her on the debrief, because the broad scope and clear structure of her work will lay a foundation for several episodes to come on improving operator performance. I hope you enjoy my chat with Brittan Loney. Book Recommendation:The Daily Stoic Boxed Set Hardcover - Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman - ISBN-13:‎ 978-0593544891Warrior Mindset - Dr. Michael Asken, Loren W. Christensen, and Dave Grossman - ISBN-13: 978-0964920552Contact Info:Brittany Loney – www.elite-cognition.com

Welcome to Episode 1618, where Masters of Wine, Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi MW talk about their upcoming seminar on wine2wine Business Forum 2023, Taste Til You Drop: The journey from wine student to Master of Wine wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals gather to develop and expand their wine business worldwide. Abstract: Italy's two Masters of Wine, Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi MW, bring the band back together and share the story of their infamous partnership, which has seen them supporting each other through years of work to achieve MW status. Discover the alchemy of their friendship, the strength of their study system and see them live and in person, tasting and evaluating wines to MW standard as participants taste along with them. Register for the event: https://liveshop.vinitaly.com/en/events/taste-til-you-drop-the-journey-from-wine-student-to-master-of-wine/ More about today's guests: Gabriele Gorelli MW was born in Montalcino in 1984. His grandfather used to be the smallest Brunello di Montalcino producer, accounting for a mere 0,46ha's. That's where he developed a real passion for wine. After completing his studies in Languages in 2004 he co-founded a wine-oriented advertising agency, Brookshaw&Gorelli. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to consult for many Italian wineries and Consortiums. In 2015, Gabriele started his studies at the ‘Institute of Masters of Wine'. He is now the sole Italian Master of Wine. During the same year, he co-founded KH Wines S.r.l., a company that helps European wineries in export markets. Nowadays, KH Wines holds a significant number of custom-made products designed from scratch, from the sensory profile end of the spectrum, to packaging, to storytelling. Since 2019, he has been the ambassador for Italy at the ‘International Wine Challenge' in London. ---- Andrea Lonardi MW was born in Valpolicella, graduated in Agriculture from the University of Bologna and has a Masters in Management Control from the Grande École of Montpellier. After training internships in Languedoc and Sonoma, Lonardi began his career in the top wine division of the Italian Wine Group (GIV), working in Marketing & Sales. In 2005 he led the reorganization project for the wine-growing part of the group. He focused on the most important Italian wine territories, overseeing more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards and 13 estates from the Alps to Sicily, in his role as group Viticultural Coordinator. Lonardi also oversaw the oenological aspect of several projects, beginning in 2008. He became the Chief Operating Officer of Bertani Domains in 2012. Known today as Angelini Wines & Estates, Lonardi manages production reorganization for the company, development of the group concept, construction of the product portfolio and business development. He continues in research, production and distribution development in the world of fine wines at AW &E. Lonardi is vice president of the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Valpolicella, a member of the board of Unione Italiana Vini and has played a decisive role in the development of the "Le Pievi" project in Vino Nobile. _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

Hey all, Jason here.Alex Johnson, creator of the Fintech Takes newsletter, and I are back! Congrats to Alex on the new addition to his family.We're happy to bring you the latest episode of our monthly(ish) podcast, Fintech Recap, where we unpack some of the biggest stories in fintech, banking, and crypto.This month, we had the chance to talk about:* Goldman's shrinking consumer ambitions, amid rumors it is in talks with American Express to take over its Apple partnership* Fraud consortiums are SO on trend right now: Plaid's Beacon, Unit21's Fraud DAO & SardineX* Fintech M&A: X1 and Robinhood, FIS and Bond, and others* and, as always, what Alex and Jason just can't let go ofExisting subscriber? Please consider supporting this newsletter by upgrading to a paid subscription. New here? Subscribe to get Fintech Business Weekly each Sunday: Get full access to Fintech Business Weekly at fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/subscribe

Our favorite fintech obsessive is back from parental leave, and he's ready to tackle all of the latest fintech news you might have missed from the last couple of weeks with fellow obsessive and fintech newsletter writer, Jason Mikula. Alex and Jason break down the latest announcement from Goldman that they're in talks to offload their partnership with Apple to American Express. What's the reasoning for this abrupt reversal in an otherwise successful launch of the Apple Savings Feature? And is it the final straw in the unraveling of Goldman's consumer ambitions, or is Apple just a hard partner to work with? Then, Alex and Jason cover the surging interest in data fraud consortiums, the leaky funnel surrounding middleware BaaS platforms, and one of the worst FDIC false claims situations Jason has ever seen. Plus, is crypto finally cannibalizing itself with the latest launch of Justice tokens? Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ Follow Jason:Newsletter: https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmikula/ Follow Alex: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnsonTwitter: twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson

Welcome to episode 1422, a special episode of Clubhouse Ambassador's Corner in which Stevie Kim talks to Gabriele Gorelli MW about the Fondazione Banfi. About Fondazione Banfi: The Banfi Foundation was founded with the aim of promoting and spreading the philosophy and culture associated with the world of wine. The Foundation is a non-profit organization and aims to promote, disseminate and enhance, at national and international level, the study, research and dissemination of culture and viticultural and oenological practices from antiquity to the present day. More on the Fondazione Banfi: https://fondazionebanfi.it/it/ Learn about Gabriele Gorelli MW: Gabriele Gorelli was born in Montalcino in 1984. His grandfather used to be the smallest Brunello di Montalcino producer, accounting for a mere 0,46ha's. That's where he developed a real passion for wine. After completing his studies in Languages in 2004 he co-founded a wine-oriented advertising agency, Brookshaw&Gorelli. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to consult for many Italian wineries and Consortiums. In 2015, Gabriele started his studies at the ‘Institute of Masters of Wine'. He is now the sole Italian Master of Wine. During the same year, he co-founded KH Wines S.r.l., a company that helps European wineries in export markets. Nowadays, KH Wines holds a significant number of custom-made products designed from scratch, from the sensory profile end of the spectrum, to packaging, to storytelling. Since 2019, he has been the ambassador for Italy at the ‘International Wine Challenge' in London. To learn more visit: https://www.instagram.com/gabriele.gorelli/?hl=en https://www.mastersofwine.org/gabriele-gorelli-mw https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielegorelli/?originalSubdomain=it More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

In this episode Brandon connects with a panel of friends, old and new, to discuss the development of regional Consortiums of Classical Educators. Apprenticeship graduates Timothy Knotts, Jessie Smith, and Carrie Eben, as well as President of Kepler Education, Scott Postma, discuss the formation and goals of these consortiums and how they seek to serve local classical educators.CIRCE Apprenticeship:https://circeinstitute.org/apprenticeship/Central Consortium June 2-3:https://theclassicalconsortium.com/central-consortium/Southern Consortium June 9-10:https://theclassicalconsortium.com/southern-consortium/New England Consortium June 23-24:https://theclassicalconsortium.com/southern-consortium/Join the Quiddity conversation! https://circe.circle.so/c/quiddity/Send questions & comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out stnonline.com for heartwarming stories, including the Cy-Fair ISD transportation department in Texas making a young cancer patient's yellow bus dream come true and a call for support of an Oklahoma school bus driver who lost his home to a tornado. There's also an exciting electrification announcement from Cummins.  Williamsfield Schools Superintendent Tim Farquer talks bringing electric school buses and V2G charging to rural Illinois communities. He covers consortiums, timelines, cold weather, repowers and more. Read more at stnonline.com/green-bus.

Ste Hoare is joined by Chris & Ste Plunkett on this weeks Pod to talk about all things Liverpool including the news that three consortiums are interested in buying Liverpool from FSG including a Saudi-Qatari group consortium, German and American consortiums.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redmentv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For decades, the government -- mainly the Defense department -- has used organized consortia of companies to acquire advanced technologies. Now the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University has urged the Pentagon to consider a list of ways to improve the consortium model. The find out more about this, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Center Senior Fellow Stephanie Halcrow.

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This week, Tim and Marcus go to the Big Toaster in Phoenix for WrestleMania 26! The friends of the podcast say this is a Good Place WM, but do we agree? Also, Marcus takes his turn learning some patience and Tim has a comedy of errors that leads to his car being 5 feet off the ground!Final Wrestling Place is a proud member of the Soon To Be Named Network! Follow along on Twitter!Get your Soon To Be Named Network merch thanks to TeePublic! Check out our designs at here!Check out our other podcast over at the North-South Connection - Viewer's Choice!Want to know where you can follow the show? We've got you!

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So... yeah, it's been a busy week just about everywhere for everything. But as it relates to this subsection of the world, things are about to get a lot more consolidated with the house of Sony. Expect things to be clunky for a while, as we lay out our various questions and concerns in our lengthy discussion of the final form of FuniRoll 2.0. Such is life in this weird and strange world, some would say. And along with that, we also have an array of upcoming shows and movies to discuss, plenty of dub casts to lay out and promote (because somebody has to), and a pair of "hold our beer" moments with a pair of awards lists to show up another certain "awards" "show" that happened not too long ago. And be on the lookout for sidebars and tangents, as is tradition at this point. intro - the Funimation sickness 2:13 - what a week it's been 9:49 - FuniRoll 2.0: it's all Crunchyroll now 44:45 - Nier: Automata anime announced, coming soon 52:12 - Yurei Deco series from Science Saru coming this summer 53:58 - Classroom of the Elite S2 announced 57:44 - new Spice & Wolf anime project announced 59:47 - “we have Kirito at home” anime coming soon 1:03:57 - a new Zatch bell manga is happening? 1:08:24 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus ONA coming this summer from Wit 1:14:31 - two more live-action FMA movies are coming in May and June 1:19:19 - MAPPA and Mizuno learn to never forget the wedding ring 1:23:23 - Eleven Arts acquires the 3DCG Prince of Tennis movie 1:26:59 - Lupin Part V dub now on HiDive 1:28:15 - Digimon Adventure 2020 dub confirmed 1:33:49 - Show By Rock!! Stars!! dub available now 1:35:45 - Demon Slayer EDA dub additions 1:41:05 - Saiyuki RELOAD: ZEROIN dub cast 1:48:27 - Crunchyroll winter season dub titles 1:54:17 - Gal & Dino dub available now 1:59:14 - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 dub cast revealed 2:05:32 - Pompo the Cinephile in theaters April 29 2:06:10 - DBS: Super Hero in theaters this summer 2:09:15 - upcoming Viz book releases 2:20:54 - Sentai May home video slate 2:26:05 - additional May releases (Viz/Shout Factory) 2:27:50 - r/anime and Anime Trending did better awards than Crunchyroll additional audio from: WWE Monty Python's Flying Circus KaiserNeko Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastona/id1348141210?mt=2 Google Play – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wb2RjYXN0b25hLnN1cnJlYWxyZXNvbHV0aW9uLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Q Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JZLO3LfoeHepomejTw4TP iHeartRadio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-podcastona-43099114/ TuneIn – https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/PodcastONA-p1249922/ Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcastona/ Where to find us: Alex – @AuraOfAzure Andy – @MangaMan9000, youtube.com/DubTalk Jet – @Divinenega, youtube.com/DubTalk Duelist – @HeartofSword75, youtube.com/DuelistG As always, check out surrealresolution.com for more content, and follow @SurrealReso for more updates on the show, our continued news posts, reviews, and our fellow podcasts.

Welcome to episode 716, another on the Road Edition With Stevie Kim, today she is in Illasi Veneto at a wine tasting hosted by the so-called 3 Musketeers. Andrea Lonardi, Pietro Russo & Gabriele Gorelli. These 3 wanted to share their Master of Wine collection with a handful of people and talk about “How Many Wines Do You Have to Taste to successfully pass the Master of Wine Exam" Gabriele passed his MA exam in February and the other two are hot on his heels to do the same! Read all about this momentous day on https://italianwinepodcast.com/blog/ About today's 3 Muskateers: Andrea Lonardi is COO at Bertani Domains. He was born in Valpolicella in 1974 (5th generation family making Valpolicella), but he did not remain in the region. He attended University in Bologna, receiving a degree in Agriculture, and thereafter, he obtained his Master's degree from the Grande Ecole di Montpellier, in control and management. He then started to work at Washington State University, completing internships in Languedoc and Sonoma. By 2012 he was ready for an important change and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer within the newly formed Bertani Domains. He has been a Master of Wine student since 2014. Learn more: https://bertanidomains.com/it Pietro Russo was born in 1985 in Marsala. He is from a family dedicated to winemaking, Pietro Russo graduated in viticulture and winemaking in Conegliano Veneto and got a Masters degree in Bordeaux. His career has included working in Bordeaux and Languedoc, Andalusia, New Zealand and Piedmont, where he developed his winemaking skills and an insatiable passion for wine. Pietro now works for Donnafugata as of 2010, where he has the chance to produce wines from the most compelling appellations across Sicily such as Etna, Pantelleria, Vittoria and Contessa Entellina. In 2020 he revised the Italian chapter for the New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia together with Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi, and he takes part in several international wine competitions as a judge. In the meantime, Pietro is busy with the Master of Wine program, having passed the tasting part of the exam in 2019 his studies continue. Learn more: Instagram: pietrusso85 Facebook: Pietro Russo Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/pietro-russo-4a03a6129 e-mail: Pietro.russo@donnafugata.it Gabriele Gorelli is the first Master of Wine of Italy. He was born in Montalcino in 1984. His grandfather used to be the smallest Brunello di Montalcino producer, accounting for a mere 0,46ha's. That's where he developed a real passion for wine. After completing his studies in Languages in 2004 he co-founded a wine-oriented advertising agency, Brookshaw&Gorelli. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to consult for many Italian wineries and Consortiums. In 2015, Gabriele started his studies at the ‘Institute of Masters of Wine'. He is now the sole Italian Master of Wine. During the same year, he co-founded KH Wines S.r.l., a company that helps European wineries in export markets. Learn more: linkedin.com/in/gabrielegorelli instagram.com/gabriele.gorelli Twitter: @gabrielegorelli More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine! To find out more: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: https://vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, hosts a panel with representatives from five of the member companies in the Open IIoT consortium to discuss bringing the Industrial Internet of Things to Australian manufacturing and production processes as part of the transition to Industry 4.0.The panellists for this discussion are Jim Wallace, sales manager Australian & New Zealand at Balluff, Harry Mulder, principal control engineer at Beckhoff, Wade Leslie, sales manager Australia & New Zealand at Kuka, Max Jarmatz, managing director Oceania at NORD Drivesystems and Jozef Ceh, global accounts manager and digital business development manager at SMC Corporation.The episode begins with the panellists introducing themselves and describing their company's contribution to the consortium and areas of expertise. We then move on to a discussion on the most common barriers to adoption amongst clients despite many acknowledging that they must improve operations to survive.With Australia lagging on uptake of IIoT and Industry 4.0, especially compared to Europe, it is important to implement initial solutions that value add within existing processes, demonstrate benefits and then expand to the rest of the plant. The panellists acknowledge the importance of big data and its integral role in supporting statistical analysis through data mining, often with artificial intelligence systems helping to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, preventative maintenance and reduction in supply chain delays.The episode wraps with a look at the opportunities provided through responding to COVID restrictions, the importance of open communications to avoid proprietary lock-in and the panellists' views on the future for Australian manufacturing.------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest's employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonProducer: Steve VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2021

[Text updated 9/3/2021]Lists are my favorite way to think through complex issues, share facts, obvious truths and to make suggestions. I’d love your advice to learn where I’m wrong. I’m always the first to say that I made a mistake and will listen to or read your opinion.This list seems solid to me, here goes:It's clear that America has reached an impasse that requires a collective nationwide campaign to overcome.Congress is not working for the American people and is blocking progress. The two party system is a 19th century invention that is most often said to be the problem. It's merely a means to a logic-defying end.The problem is that the two-party system has been used as a tool to devolve the Congressional chambers into a noisy, high-profile hive of self-professed do-gooders who do no good. Those prestigious rooms were once filled with ingenious humble freethinkers who represented the will of the people—American values. They are now seats filled with fist shaking warm bodies that each represent mocking and opposing ideals about the size of government.For a period of time after the Korean War in the 1950s, when the downward spiral in Congress began, moderation was maintained by Congress People from each party who were mindful of a constituency who held onto American values as the standard for making policy decisions and setting priorities. How has Congress devolved to a non-responsive institution, and how do we return to the times when moderation and true representation existed? At the very least when Congress seemed to progress frustratingly slow.American People have only had a red or blue choice at the ballot box for two centuries.The red or blue candidates are selected by a party controlled nomination process—Primaries.Laws written by the parties while in power have allowed districts to be drawn that favored one party over the other.The result of these factors is that fewer and fewer people have control over who we can vote for in a general election, and from those selected candidates, we choose a red or blue label.Any election can only result in either the red or blue party having more seats in each chamber of Congress.This doesn't match up with the true association with parties.Half of American voters are not associated with a red or blue label. The half of American voters associated with a party are split near even. Meaning 25% red and 25% blue. Not a majority.Many of those affiliated voters have expressed discontent with lack of choices, feel disaffected and say their "party no longer speaks for" them.Some voters are merely affiliated out of habit, tradition, sense of community or perhaps adopted from parents.Black Americans associate strongly with the Democratic Party from a sense of community. Unaffiliated and disaffected voters are the clear majority of Americans.The counter intuitive misalignment of the red or blue party representing less than 25% of Americans, controlling a chamber of Congress makes Congress incapable of truly representing the American values and priorities of most Americans. This gross mismatch of representation also makes it impossible to hold Congress, Congress People and Congressional leadership accountable to the American people.That lack of accountability has made it possible for our elected officials to maintain collective relationships with lobbyists, campaign contributors and party leadership for 100% of consideration and party line voting. Constituents, the public interest, has zero influence on whether policy succeeds or fails.Summarily, the party with the most seats in a chamber of Congress is the majority.- Just the fact that this skewed majority represents only 25% of Americans seems sufficient to prove that most Americans are unrepresented.- In reality though, that 25% is not even represented. The Motive for Manipulating the System- Majority representation is an illusion that gives Americans the perception that since a party is in control of the chamber, then the will of the American people is being represented.- Control of a chamber is indeed the party goal.- The party with the most seats in a chamber gives party leadership more leverage to control what policy is considered.- The perception that the will of the people is being considered is skillfully prolonged through an artful narrative designed to exaggerate the resistance from the other party.- The Consortiums of the party leaders, campaign donors, special interest, industry lobbyists and wealthy donors decide what policy to support or not support with an eye on the prize. - The Jackpot couldn’t be higher. $4 Trillion a year we send the IRS and unlimited and unquestionable borrowing. The biggest cash cow in human history. Nothing else compare.Representatives are told how to vote, or on rare occasions OUR representatives are allowed to "vote their conscience". Acting in the interest of the American people has no relationship to a Congressperson getting re-elected.Representation of a Congressperson’s constituency is no longer a consideration. It’s feasible and affordable for Congress, Parties and even individual Congress People to make an Internet page or app available to at least learn the instant yea/nay position on any topic or bill. Yet none exists.Congress People don’t have any control. Most are good people, and the call to public service is genuine. Yet, they’re caught up in a system. The system that awarded them a job and presented opportunities to prosper. They want to prolong that. Unfortunately, to continue as a Congressperson, they must NOT do the job we selected them for, to provide representation.During most of our lifetimes Congress devolved as the jackpot doubled every decade, new generations were raised in a bubble that knew nothing about the horrors that government control “for the common good” had caused. Congress is a fine-tuned cottage industry where each party works with their respective consortium, that uses every possible tool to exert control. The only services that parties provide are promises to fix America's problems.Americans cling to their party's ideals, hoping it will succeed, or at least counteract the ideals of the "other" party. The cycle continues.The cycle is endless because neither side fixes any problems. If party service is fixing problems, and Americans continue to vote on party ideals with no consideration of successful performance, then fixing problems would weaken a party's position. Parties create problems, too, then claim to be the solution. Parties are content to just not appear to lose, never concerned with winning. Parties perpetuate the thinking that a vote for our party is a vote against the evil party.There are extreme factions of each party. The extreme red and blue associates are vocal and earn the most focus from corporate news. Their affect and rancor are further fueled on social media.Conflict between the vocal extremes has been seemingly detrimental to American society.Ideals gleaned from successful efforts in the 19th and 20th century to divide people by any opposing label possible are indeed influencing Americans who have no knowledge of the misery, hopelessness and death that socialism and communism have caused.In theory and on the surface, collective societies seem perfect. The mindset though, makes it possible for good people to do terrible things in the name of the common good. The perception caused by extremes negatively labeling the "other side" makes it seem as though the other half of Americans are evil people. Nothing could be further from the truth.Most Americans are good people, just trying to live their best lives and loving each other and doing the best for their communities.It's clear that American values transcend party labels and that over half of Americans want a change to a truly representative Congress and government that serves most Americans, while preserving the rights of the few.Party labels have no relevance for the American People since none of us are truly being represented.Parties claim to represent some broad ideas of big government for the people versus a smaller government protecting our rights to succeed or fail on our own. That's what Americans hang their red or blue hats on. Reality proves otherwise.The only relevance that party labels have is to guarantee each party's consortium is near equal in strength by barring any competition and maintaining the perception that Congress is working for the will of the people because we chose Congress People by label.  The red or blue candidates that we send to Congress participate as colorful pawns that vote the party line. It's on the record and in the news for all to see.If the Republican Party stands for smaller government and fiscal responsibility, then it's the biggest failure of any association in human history. A government that establishes laws that obliges citizens to enrich the treasury by nearly $4 Trillion a yea without protecting expenditure with an innovative, fine-tuned budget, is neither small nor responsible.If the Democratic Party stands for progress by extending more government services, then why are there a record 43 million Americans living under the poverty line in underserved communities across the land? Why are millions of children going to bed hungry every night? Why is this party so intent on casually indebting future generations for Trillions of dollars? The number of impoverished people increases each year as the population grows by native birth and ungoverned immigration.The ONLY obstacle for America to move forward and cure problems is a functional Congress.We can overcome that barrier by attaching real meaning to any red or blue Congressional candidate's message.Since the ideals behind party labels are hollow promises, then what harm could it do to claim association with one or the other? A collective campaign like the one we're proposing here could set a standard that Congressional candidates could commit to and demonstrate their commitment to taking Congress back and give us true representation.A majority of red or blue Congress People must be replaced with Americans who will commit to the "affordable priorities" of most Americans, while championing the rights of the few.Replacing Congress People with humble public servants dedicated to representing Americans and American values will make Congress work for us.The effort can all be done within the current structure and rules if most Americans take into consideration the real intent of a Congressional candidate's request to serve us. Are they going to Washington DC to fill a seat, parrot their party's narrative and vote party line? Or are they going there committed to a standard that we set before each Congressional election cycle? Will they represent us?The two party system is a 19th century relic that needs a 21st century retrofit that gives party labels real meaning. The infamous sounding, "if you like your party, you can keep your party" will hopefully age well. Perhaps that hope can extend to a red and blue party with slightly different ideals about how to progress the "affordable priorities" of most Americans, preserve equality of the few and perpetuate American values into policy that helps States succeed and all Americans prosper.A final question remains that may determine what speed we proceed. Rampart Caucus is proposing a plan that will eventually arrive at a Congress that represents most Americans. How impatient have the American people become? Can we wait for an eventual solution? Or, will the rallying voice of American dissatisfaction call for an immediate no confidence overhaul of the US Congress?Time will tell.If you've read this far and you're still not convinced that voting by a red or blue party label is a pointless act, then feel free to cast your vote for a hollow and decaying ideal perpetuated by the system. Now and always your opinion will be valued by the majority. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rampartcaucus.substack.com

Alisa DiCaprio, is the Head of Trade and Supply Chain at R3 and also facilitates a lot of R3's research. Whilst the concept of governance is familiar to many in the business community it has proven to be quite a challenge to blockchain business networks. In this podcast we discuss with Alisa, her latest research paper on the future of enterprise blockchain governance and collaboration. We cover some of the design and implementation of new business and technical models that will ensure that your blockchain journey is a success.   What is blockchain? For Alisa, blockchain is just a database but what makes it different from other databases is that it's decentralised that is global accessible. Like other digital technologies, blockchain requires the same adjustments to the global and commercial infrastructure.   Discussing the future of governance and collaboration In July 2021, Alisa published a white paper entitled “The Future of Governance and Collaboration”.  R3 began itself as a banking consortium and thus gained from the get go experience on how to build and manage consortiums.  A lot of their consultations with companies building on Corda was about how do you manage a consortium? What they realised is that when projects go wrong it often is not because of the technology but because of the decision making process that doesn't work or something with regards to governance. So, the white paper was an effort to set out the different examples of where governance has worked and all the different choices that need to be made. It sets out the policies that need to be thought of, it defines what is governance, and the questions that need be asked when building on blockchain technology.   What is governance? Governance refers to the processes and the rules that determine how a system makes decisions as it evolves. It is something that needs to be thought of as early as possible as it establishes the core capability for a sustainable business network to last from its inception to the future.   Are aspects of governance unique to blockchain? In legacy technologies there are well defined areas for adjudication when things go wrong. As blockchain is a new technology it doesn't have those well defined adjudication history nor a long lasting legal infrastructure. A lot of today's rules and regulations don't apply to blockchain, so for this reason, governance becomes very critical. It contributes to its reputation as a technology that works.   Why do blockchain projects fail due to governance? For Alisa, there are two types of characters that are early blockchain builders: Entrepreneurs Established businesses that may have an innovation fund or some money to play with Entrepreneurs who build on blockchain are usually new to the technology and are not necessarily thinking about establishing a governance structure. Established businesses which could be large companies or existing consortiums who are building on blockchain have an existing governance structure and they assume that it will work with blockchain and it doesn't always.   How do traditional business networks differ from blockchain business networks? Traditional business networks differ from blockchain business networks in three ways: Consortiums are considerably more common in the setup of blockchain business networks. The reason for that is because blockchain allows to innovate on a sector wide level rather than just a business level Blockchain business networks take a lot longer to implement than traditional business networks and also to change. Part of the reason is because it's so new that it is unclear what the regulatory infrastructure is. You may need to establish a rulebook if the legislative component does not exist. And of course, there is a business culture change with suddenly the need to operate in a decentralised way. The role of the business network operator becomes a lot more important that it is in traditiona...

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn Adi Kaimowitz is the President and CEO of Virtual Actuary, a company that aims to lead the future of work by disrupting the traditional approach to hiring in-house actuaries. They promise to match or exceed quality levels of fixed staff, all the while reducing costs. Adi has over ten years of experience in the actuarial industry, with his previous career as an actuary recruiter. His years of experience allowed him to specialize in marketing, IT, operations, leadership development, and management consulting. Adi has also garnered more than a handful of accolades, including being nominated for Founder of the Year in various business awards in South Africa since 2019. Adi joins us to discuss how Virtual Actuary represents the future of employment and providing services. He shares his journey to becoming a leader in actuarial sciences and discusses how COVID-19 disrupted the economy and the industry and forced them to adopt new ways to stay in business. Adi describes what the future of work would look like and how the gig economy plays into it. He explains the significance of building credibility, whether as an individual talent or as a startup. He shares the mindset of an industry disruptor and why he calls them “the lone ranger” of the industries they are disrupting. Adi also describes some of the accolades he has received and how his team financially performed in 2020. "We are moving away from the ‘corporate brand' world to the ‘you as a brand' world." - Adi Kaimowitz Today on Spot On Insurance: The struggles and advantages of working virtually. What led Adi to pursue a career in actuarial sciences? How COVID-19 forced companies to think outside the box.  What Adi believes the future of work would look like.  Why the industry was slowly transitioning to virtual work before the pandemic. Building your credibility factor as an expert in your field. The gig economy and how it's changing the future of work. How to best embrace the new world of work. Consortiums and how they would shape the way workers are paid. What's the mindset of an industry disruptor? Adi's tips for startups when competing against established firms. What it means to establish credibility as a startup. Adi's accolades and what he works for to distinguish himself. How Adi and his team weathered the economic recession. Key Takeaways: Accolades end when you're so influential that you can make the world a better place. Being a startup means it's all about your credibility factor. Connect with Adi Kaimowitz: Virtual Actuary LinkedIn Twitter Facebook This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America's Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week's episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you're learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Jamil interviews Chirag Jetani Chirag heads the operations at Diamante Blockchain LLC. He owns an Engineering degree from RV College of Engineering, India and further advanced his technical skills by holding a Masters from FAU, Germany. Being an Executive Managing director of a prestigious Diamond company, Chirag has technical, administrative and authoritative experience working within the Diamond Industry. Being a crypto and blockchain enthusiast from the rise of cryptocurrencies he has broad understanding about the crypto market and holds solid convictions about its utility and its application to the Diamond Industry. www.diamanteblockchain.com Jamil Hasan is a Generation X Author and experienced data intelligence technology builder with two decades of experience leading data-based teams at Fortune 100 companies, including AIG, Prudential Financial, and Ingersoll Rand. Jamil believes that skill and experience, not just age, is the most important factor required to build and lead corporate organizations. His unique story, as someone on the ground floor of the 2008 financial crisis and his role to help repay the $180 billion AIG bailout, enabled him to come face-to-face with many of the societal ills facing Generation X today and their causes. As the result of his experience, Jamil has developed a path forward for his fellow Gen Xers to restore his generation's financial standing in society today and to rebuild the American Dream for Generation X.

Italian Wine Podcast episode 530 Monty Waldin has a chat with the first Master of Wine of Italy Gabriele Gorelli MW. Gabriele Gorelli was born in Montalcino in 1984. His grandfather used to be the smallest Brunello di Montalcino producer, accounting for a mere 0,46ha’s. That’s where he developed a real passion for wine. After completing his studies in Languages in 2004 he co-founded a wine-oriented advertising agency, Brookshaw&Gorelli. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to consult for many Italian wineries and Consortiums. In 2015, Gabriele started his studies at the ‘Institute of Masters of Wine’. He is now the sole Italian Master of Wine. During the same year, he co-founded KH Wines S.r.l., a company that helps European wineries in export markets. Nowadays, KH Wines holds a significant number of custom-made products designed from scratch, from the sensory profile end of the spectrum, to packaging, to storytelling. Since 2019, he has been the ambassador for Italy at the ‘International Wine Challenge’ in London. Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Reported by Education Dive, with colleges having been forced to migrate so quickly to online instruction, many colleges found consortium partnerships to be their best route.

Many higher education institutions are struggling with survival. While many leaders are beginning to consider closing the institution, there are other options available. Some of the most commonly talked about are mergers and acquisitions. However, forming or becoming part of a consortiums can offer important support that can help an institution survive and even thrive. One example of a consortium is TCS Education System, a non-profit system of higher education institutions. TCS stands for The Community Solution in higher education. Dr. Michael Horowitz, president of the TCS Education System, is the guest on today’s podcast. TCS’s Background When Dr. Michael Horowitz founded TCS, he was president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Near the start of his tenure, the institution had about 200 students and was one enrollment cycle from closing. Through concentrated effort, the institution then grew to 2,000 students. Dr. Horowitz realized during this growth process that the institution needed to allocate the responsibility for certain resources—the business side of higher education--to a bigger and broader community. The areas he wanted to delegate were that didn’t directly affect students, teaching or learning. He also believed that the lives of faculty and students would be enriched through creating a bigger community of like-minded institutions. That led to the creation of TCS. After doing initial research, Dr. Horowitz and some colleagues created a formal system in 2009 that had a common commitment to student success and community impact. This system was designed to support small- and medium-sized colleges, and enabled them to work together to do more of the work that didn’t involve students in order to lower costs, create better systems and alleviate pressure on people. This freed up energy and creativity for the colleges that they could focus on teaching and learning. Looking at his own institution’s strengths (psychology and behavioral science), Dr. Horowitz tried to invite institutions that offered logical and complimentary fields—business, health care, medicine, nursing and law. By 2010, two institutions – Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School and Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law – joined this new system. Today, TCS has six colleges involved and is in discussions with at least one college at any specific time about joining. Services Provided In today’s turbulent environment, higher education leaders should step back and think through every business element that isn’t directly tied to teaching and learning. That’s where organizations like TCS can help – by providing expertise in areas such as accounting, payments, student finance, and the back office of enrollment – things that do not directly involve teaching and academics. TCS offers these types of services. For example, in a regular college, admissions teams spend an inordinate amount of time on computers processing applications. TCS handles that part of the work so that the admissions team can spend more of its time interacting directly with prospective students. Additionally, TCS handles negotiations for the major health care insurance contracts and retirement plans. The nonprofit has a marketing team whose only clients are the system’s six colleges in the system as well as a technology team to handle technology systems on campuses. A TCS team also facilitates the logistics for global engagement and partnerships. This thoughtful delegation allows institutional leaders and faculty to focus on student success as well as those things that shouldn’t be centralized, such as fundraising and community relations. Therefore, a consortium such as TCS allows institutional leaders to spend their limited time focusing on these important issues instead of the details of a healthcare plan. Dr. Horowitz also noted that there are other existing models of shared services in other industries that higher education can learn from. For example, Zingerman’s Deli offers a model that includes a number of food companies as well as a consulting arm, Zing Train. The Secret Sauce: Community TCS’s model is unique in that institutions are part of a formally governed system. Dr. Horowitz describes the “secret sauce” as the creation of community and goodwill that is not a top-down mandate. For example, there is an academic assembly in which faculty from participating institutions come together to share best practices. They talk about how to share curriculum and courses as well as how to share dual degrees. No one tells them they have to do this; instead, they feed off the excitement of being with colleagues from across the country. Additionally, TCS brings consortium institutions’ board members together annually, whether at a TCS-sponsored event or another conference. This gives board members from different institutions a chance to come together to discuss what is working and how they are handling different issues in relation to finance and innovation while also creating a level of community. This community also offers support beyond these meetings. For example, one member institution has board members from other institutions providing valuable input on issues related to starting a new medical school. A Different Model TCS is not the type of vendor that is trying to create a profit through shared services. In fact, TCS’s assets remain at and belong to the college and the institution has seen its financial strength grow by being part of TCS. When the TCS IT or marketing team works with a college, the team feels very much part of that college’s mission. Dr. Horowitz also noted that TCS partner instutions will never have a key position go down – if one college in the consortium loses a leader, other colleges offer to share leaders to cover the gap until a new person is hired. This creates a family, team and community environment that feels unprecedented 10 years after its founding. Dr. Horowitz supports consortia arrangements, because higher education is lacking in the spirit of this type of cooperation. He sees higher education as a team spirit. Consortiums tend to get limited because leaders are taking energy to make a choice, such as sharing the parking lot, library or purchasing function. However, the real benefits are seen when institutions opt in to a model in which they are sharing the whole decision-making process, while in tandem with each college has its own operating board. Differentiating Responsibilities The college’s board is responsible for and critical to the operation of each institution. The role of the system’s board is to maintain the overall health, resources and alignment of the entire system. These are two separate and distinct functions and roles. The system’s board never takes up business that is the college’s board. Instead, TCS’s role is to facilitate the mission and strategic plan for each college. For example, one college wanted to purchase its campus. The role of the system in this situation is to assist and provide the financial acumen to do that. Then its responsibility extends to getting the best arrangement at the lowest terms for the college. However, the system board is not responsible for deciding whether the institution should take this action. A Neglected Model Many institutions seem to want to close or merge rather than join a system such as TCS’s. Dr. Horowitz believes that many institutions have a misplaced idea that their autonomy and identity are based on doing all activities (including the ones that TCS offers). They also may suffer from embarrassment about mistakes they’ve made and why they might be in dire-straights. Once boards get comfortable after joining, they see that they can look at what’s happening in other colleges within the system and learn from best practices. That creates a higher level of performance for boards and leadership. Dr. Horowitz also points to the proof of the model’s power. TCS’s members have grown academically in terms of their accreditation review and their scope and impact. Today they all have more employees—faculty and student-facing employees as opposed to accountants--as compared to when they joined the system. These institutions also have better facilities and technology and are developing new programs, modalities and outreach opportunities. Dr. Horowitz doesn’t believe that TCS should be the only non-profit model of this sort in higher education. A number of institutions, especially those that are religious institutions that have a common faith or order, could easily form this type of system. In the Wake of the Pandemic This type of model probably will come to the forefront in the post-coronavirus era since many institutions will find that they are not able to afford the backend functions. Institutions can share these types of services through working together. The sense of community also pays off in other ways in relation to surviving the pandemic. TCS has convened its member presidents as a group to discuss the best response to COVID. They also looked at policies and plans in relation to re-opening campuses. The TCS internal group also is discussing the best way to spend federal funding offered in the wake of the pandemic. Part of these funds will go to students while part will be spent institutionally. Three Recommendations for Higher Education Leaders Dr. Horowitz suggested three takeaways for higher education leaders: Adaptability is the most important thing and this crisis is amplifying that. The most effect leaders in higher education have accepted that change is a constant. Be willing to break conventional wisdom and come up with your own model and response. Leaders need to place more attention on financial health. This extends beyond balancing of the budget. Leaders need to look at institutional aspirations for distance education, new programs and additional student services to determine whether the institution has the capacity to do it. If not, leaders should be looking at other models for operating, such as an acquisition, merger or consortium. Keep your core mission in mind at all times. Are your students successful in terms of retention, graduation, and are they prepared for their future careers? Do they look back and say that they are happy that they spent time pursuing higher education? Bullet Points Many struggling higher education institutions are considering closing, mergers or acquisitions. However, joining a consortia can provide life-saving support both financially and programmatically. Institutions should consider creating or joining a consortium that has institutions with similar sizes, missions or approaches. Consortia can provide support in business functions (accounting and contracts), human resources functions (health insurance and retirement plans), admissions (inputting applications), marketing, technology, and international partnerships. Most institutions want to remain independent and aren’t used to collaborating. However, a consortia provides an opportunity to work as a team in a collaborative environment. Consortia remove some of the more mundane tasks from leaders’ agendas so they have time to focus on students, faculty, teaching, learning, fundraising and other more critical responsibilities. Consortia also can provide a sense of community where board members, leaders and faculty members can interact with other members to learn about what is happening across the system, identify best practices, and find additional ways to work together and support each other. The system’s board and the college’s board are responsible for different areas. The system would look at feasibility, capacity and contractual issues whereas the college’s board would be responsible for making the campus-level decision. This approach makes sense in terms of dealing with the financial challenges of the pandemic. It also gives leaders a forum to share ideas for re-opening and moving forward in the “new normal.” Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: TCS Education System Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelhorowitz/   The Change Leader’s Social Media Links: Website: https://thechangeleader.com Website: https://changinghighered.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com Keywords: #Education #HigherEd #University    

Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency called Libra is supposed to aid international transactions. Does it compete with banks, or does it compete with Bitcoin? And what are the chances that Facebook and their 100-member consortium of companies will follow through on this over the next few years? We then turn to the idea of voting power, and learn about one important metric when it comes to analyzing voting systems: The Shapely Power Index. We're dive into how it's computed, what it means, and what it's limitations are. Today's co-host is Maryam Aly. localmaxradio.com/72

Nutritionist, leading health specialist, and radio show host, Nancy Addison, and guest, Marco Petrini, president of Monini USA and a member of the European Olive Oil Consortium, discuss the quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO). Marco explains details about growing, processing, distribution, and storage of premium EVOO. He expands on what to look for on EVOO labels. They talk about how EVOO adds a wellness factor, as well as rich flavor, to a recipe’s ingredients. Link for Consortiums: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.ceqitalia.com/en/&prev=search and also  https://www.italiaolivicola.it/. Nancy Addison's website www.organichealthylife.com. Nancy's books on Amazon: Author.to/nancyaddison

Introduces the platforms & consortiums enabling & accelerating industry adoption of Blockchain. Includes discussions on strategic implications & recommended assessment / engagement strategies. ~ Speaking: Christopher Frankland - ReSource Pro | Marcus Schmalbach - RYSKEX GmbH | Irv Latta - Symetra Financial Insurance | Robin Westcott - AAIS Event Episodes SVIA Events

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Taking a quick break from our 3 part series on Umbrellas and Consortiums, we look into two types of Non-profits in the U.S. Vernon Huffman of Access4Bikes in Marin County, California explains what a 501(c)(3) is and why A4B chose to be a 527 instead. We also learn about their upcoming event on May 20th, … Continue reading "Ep 12 – Politics & Non-Profits: Interview with Vernon Huffman, President of Access4Bikes, Differences of a 501c3 vs a 527"

Kicking off a new 3 part series about Consortiums and Umbrellas, we ask: What happens when clubs and trail associations work together? It’s not always sunshine and rainbows; why is that? This episode we explore the many successes of the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium and chat with the president and executive director, Thomas Schoen. Next … Continue reading "Ep 11 – Working Together: Interview with Thomas Schoen of the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium"

We talked about who are your learning community heroes, what groups and individuals can do to support learning, wrote a presentation and shared how we can continue to hold space for ourselves and others.

Kathleen Breitman is a Senior Strategy Associate at R3 CEV, a consortium of 42 banks that is developing blockchain applications within the financial system. In this podcast, we discuss the blockchain then and now and review the landscape of opportunities. 01:00 Becoming a Blockchain Expert 04:50 State of Digital Currencies 07:54 Ethereum and Smart Contracts 12:54 R3CEV and Disruption 14:50 The Anti-establishment Narrative 17:50 Consortiums of Banks 22:00 Consumer Blockchain Applications 23:14 Blockchain for Weather Insurance 26:06 Winter is Coming

Consortiums, an increasingly popular one-stop travel shopping source, is discussed by Dave Wiggins, Executive Director of Trusted Adventures, Chris and Jerry. Trusted Adventures, an excellent consortium example, consists of eight trusted and well-established adventure company members allowing travelers to identify and book top quality adventure travel vacations with confidence and ease at one source. Ways to utilize consortiums, reason why they were created and many other topics are discussed to help narrow down any adventure trips you want to take. 

Soutenez Red Universe: Faites un don ou baladez-vous dans notre boutique Télécharger l'épisode Mp3⎮⎮Torrent⎮⎮S'abonner Le véhicule particulier de Paul longeait la petite avenue de Kyuang avec une délicatesse toute Souriante, Ralato en profitait pour regarder défiler la cité minière, laissant Stuffy et Myan surveiller les activités du conducteur. Le Boramol persistait toujours dans l'esprit du contact des Affaires Mentales, mais avec deux Mentaux concentrés sur vous, il était impossible de préparer une action sans qu'ils le sachent. C'était la subtile différence entre la mémoire, l'inconscient, la réflexion ou les pensées dirigeant les actions, ces dernières ne pouvaient efficacement être dissimulées par un humain normal, même sous drogue.Les immeubles de métal défilaient, plus ou moins hauts, plus ou moins stylisés. Etrange cité qui n'était pas destinée à abriter une société urbaine, son objectif étant d'abord la production, le raffinage et l'expédition du Lithium, mais qui prenait certains des aspects les plus basiques des villes communes : entre les fenêtres de dortoirs de regroupement, on pouvait apercevoir ici un balcon avec du linge qui séchait, ici un petit vieux cultivant un potager suspendu ou là-bas deux mamies évoquant sans doute le devenir de leurs descendances. Ils doublèrent deux camionnettes puis cédèrent le passage à un tramway, tandis qu'un métro tubulaire les survolait sous le ciel enflammé, au-delà du dôme transparent. C'était la ville des jours sans fin, le centre de la production de Lithium, la tête des Triades et certainement le lieu où ils allaient trouver le commanditaire du terrible charnier, celui qui avait endeuillé les Forces Mentales sur MaterOne.Ralato croisa le regard de Myan, le jeune homme hocha de la tête et appliqua la procédure à la lettre : “ Monsieur Paul, comment se fait-il que l'on nomme communément ces planètes gazeuses les Mines de Talbot, compte tenu que l'oxyde de Lithium est pompé sous la surface ? ”Quand on veut obtenir quelque chose d'un suspect, une des premières étapes est de l'inviter à se détendre, surtout si un bon stress lui avait été appliqué auparavant, et quoi de mieux pour cela qu'une petite conversation anodine ? “ Oui, nous en avons fait tous deux l'expérience. ” Intervint Stuffy, laissant transparaitre un reproche dans sa remarque. L'ancien agent avait subit, puis usé à son tour sur Ralato, tous les raffinements possibles du catalogue des tortures Mentales, la douleur physique n'étant alors qu'une méthode préparatoire. “A postériori, Ralato, je te tire d'ailleurs mon chapeau : je doute qu'aucune personne ne puisse te faire avouer quoique ce soit. Au fait, puisque nous ne sommes pas pressés, cet informateur qui m'a dénoncé, c'était qui ? ”“ C'est un abus de langage, cela remonte aux tous débuts de l'exploitation du Lithium dans la zone, d'ailleurs Tb-01 était la première exploitation à l'époque. ” L'intervention de Paul fît sortir Ralato de sa conversation interne. S'il n'était pas vraiment rassuré, le contact des Affaires Mentales se décrispait sensiblement, autorisant sans s'en rendre compte certaines circonvolutions de son esprit à être captées par ses voisins d'infortune. “ Il existe des surfaces dures, des sortes de gros rochers flottants juste sous la limite des nuages. Ils sont composés d'agglomérats de poussières spatiales, et d'oxyde de Lithium, ce qui fait qu'ils ne s'enfoncent pas totalement vers le centre de la planète. Certaines régions en sont recouvertes, d'autres non. Les premiers ouvriers, et les premières machines, ont donc pu être envoyés sur ces rochers pour miner et récolter. Mais rapidement on a découvert les océans d'oxyde liquide qui s'étalent par nappes à plusieurs centaines de kilomètres sous la surface et, une fois leur exploitation rodée, on a abandonné la première méthode. Au fait vous ne devinerez jamais qui étaient les premières équipes à oser s'aventurer dans les profondeurs pour creuser durant des heures ?Les Souriants ? ” Répondit amusé, Myan. La réponse était d'autant plus évidente qu'elle venait d'effleurer l'esprit de Paul.“ Ha, ha, ha ! Effectivement, ces gars avaient des tripes et ne craignaient rien. Malgré des pertes terribles, ils ont pu monter leur business petit à petit, installant plus tard les premiers puits de pompage. ” On tourna dans une petite rue aboutissant sur une large place arrondie au centre de laquelle se dressait une sorte de statue. “ Tout le monde descend, on continue à pied, si vous le voulez bien. ”Ralato et Myan ne relâchaient pas leur concentration, espionnant la moindre information pouvant filtrer du cerveau sous Boramol de leur guide. Une mallette à la main, ce dernier semblait de plus en plus serein, leur parlant comme à des touristes : “Cette statue n'en est tout simplement pas une, il s'agit d'un des premiers blocs de roche et d'oxyde de Lithium extrait de ces fameuses mines dont nous parlions. Il a été recouvert de… résine pour le protéger du Temps. C'est le symbole de la richesse des consortiums de Talbot ! ”Ralato contacta son subordonné : “ Tu as remarqué ?Oui Monsieur, ce n'est pas de la résine ordinaire, c'est de celle dont on fabrique le Nuage de Miel, n'est ce pas?Exactement, cette substance est générée chimiquement et ils en ont recouvert le bloc exposé.Un message évident : Lithium et Nuage de Miel, Consortiums et Triades, les deux faces des Souriants. Souffla Stuffy dissimulé au fond de l'esprit de Ralato.Monsieur ? J'ai entendu une autre voix, on nous écoute !Monte tes barrières, vite ! Commanda immédiatement Ralato, bloquant ainsi toute communication Mentale avec le jeune agent. Puis s'adressant à Stuffy il explosa littéralement : MAIS TU ES MALADE ! On va déjà avoir du mal à lui faire passer le coup du double tir aux quais et maintenant tu participes tranquillement à notre conversation !Il n'aurait jamais dû m'entendre, je touchais à peine tes zones conscientes. Merde ! Comment il a fait çà ? Ce petit est plein de surprises, je vais prendre mes précautions ne t'inquiète pas.Il vaudrait mieux, parce que maintenant il est persuadé que d'autres Mentaux nous surveillent. Et je vais devoir cautionner cela !Cela risquait d'arriver un jour ou l'autre, tu le sais bien ! De toutes façons, cela ne lui fera pas de mal au petit, de se tenir un peu plus sur ses gardes. ”Paul s'arrêta alors devant l'entrée d'un immeuble scintillant, aux parois de verre fumé. Il semblait démesurément haut, c'était surement un bâtiment dominant tout Kyuang.“ Que fait-on ici ? ” Si Paul voulait s'amuser à les balader, cela allait lui couter plus cher que le prix du Lithium de sa voiture.“ Je vous l'ai dit, j'ai rendez-vous avec un chef des Triades. Regardez sur la façade, à coté du nom. ” Il y était inscrit en lettres aux reflets argentés “ Lith-Export Inc. ” et juste en dessous, plus discret, un symbole de l'alphabet Souriant que Myan traduisit par “C'est le mot Pêche, un symbole de longévité qui chasse les démons. Mais c'est aussi celui de la troisième plus importante Triade : les Branches dorées.Vous espériez un taudis perdu et moisi ? Ici les consortiums qui exploitent le Lithium sont dirigés par les membres des Triades. Et pour rencontrer un de leurs chefs, on prend simplement rendez-vous. Venez, allons nous faire annoncer. ” Et il traversa l'entrée rutilante du bâtiment, suivi des deux Mentaux. Soutenez Reduniverse.fr Prod: PodShows Réa: Raoolito Relecture: Icaryon, Andropovitch, Arthur R, Coupie, Quentinus15 Narration: Ian Acteurs:Myan (Ian)Stuffy (Luciole)Ralato (Raoulito)Andropovitch (Paul) Compo: Ian Montage: Ian