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Welcome to The Turf Zone Podcast. This episode features the article “How Variability Within and Between Natural Turfgrass and Synthetic Athletic Fields Impacts Athlete Safety and Performance” written by Ava Veith, Dr. David McCall, Dr. Chase Straw, Dr. Daniel Sandor, Dr. Jay Williams, Elisabeth Kitchen, Kevin Hensler, Aaron Tucker and Dr. Caleb Henderson Authors Note and Context Ava Veith is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Plant Science at Penn State University under the advisement of Dr. Chase Straw, where her research focuses on studying within-field variability and athlete–surface interactions. However, the research presented in this article was conducted during her master's program at Virginia Tech under Dr. David McCall. This study served as a foundational investigation into how variability within and between natural turfgrass and synthetic turf athletic fields influences athletes. The findings from this work have shaped the direction of subsequent doctoral research. Building on this foundation, the planned Ph.D. project aims to examine athlete lower-limb joint biomechanics across natural turfgrass, synthetic turf, and hybrid (natural turfgrass reinforced with synthetic fibers) surfaces using multi-segment inertial measurement units. At the conclusion of this article, the next phase of research will be briefly outlined to demonstrate how it has grown from the master's study. In this way, the Virginia Tech study presented here represents both a completed project and the starting point for a broader, ongoing effort to better understand how the playing surface can affect athlete movement and injury-relevant mechanics. Introduction A safe playing surface is essential for athletic competition. Natural turfgrass and synthetic turf are common playing surfaces used for field sports, and extensive research has been conducted to compare these two surface types. However, limited attention has been given to within-field variability and its impact on athlete safety and performance. Studies often classify athletic fields broadly as synthetic or natural, overlooking critical surface metrics that fluctuate both within and between fields. Key field characteristics such as surface hardness, rotational resistance, soil moisture, thatch depth, and infill depth (for synthetic fields) play a crucial role in assessing field quality. Variability in these factors can be influenced by environmental conditions, management practices, and field usage patterns. Despite the known importance of these factors, current research often fails to account for field-specific inconsistencies, limiting the effectiveness of broad comparisons between surfaces. To improve field safety and optimize athlete performance, interdisciplinary collaboration among turfgrass scientists, sports scientists, and sports medicine professionals is necessary. Evidence-based field management strategies must be developed to ensure more consistent playing conditions, reducing the risk of injury. Wearable technologies such as STATSports GPS trackers (STATSports, 2025) and ankle inertial measurement units (IMUs) (IMeasureU, 2019) provide critical insights into athlete biomechanics, load monitoring, and more. These technologies allow researchers to quantify how different surface conditions influence athletes during performance, offering valuable data for injury prevention strategies. Beyond data collected by wearable technologies, athlete perceptions of field conditions also play a role in performance and injury risk. Unpredictable surface variability can affect player confidence, movement efficiency, and risk-taking behaviors, making perception-based data collection essential. Understanding how athletes experience and perceive different playing surfaces can inform future improvements in field construction and maintenance. The objective of this study is to quantify the impact of surface variability on athlete safety and performance, both within and between natural turfgrass and synthetic turf surfaces. This research will quantify how variations in key surface metrics, including surface hardness, rotational resistance, soil moisture, thatch depth, and infill depth, affect athletes utilizing data from wearable technologies, such as STATSports GPS trackers and ankle IMUs. Additionally, to further understand the influence of field surfaces, athletes will be surveyed before and after performing drills to gather insights into their perceptions of how surface variability impacts their performance. Methodology Athletic Fields Tested This research was conducted in August of 2024, where four athletic fields on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia were studied. Two of these fields were natural turfgrass (bermudagrass), while the other two fields were synthetic turf. For both field types, one field was classified as ‘low usage', while the other was classified as ‘high usage'. This was determined based on traffic frequency, field age, and management practices. Preliminary Data Collection Before live athletes were introduced, surface hardness was assessed on all four fields using a Clegg hammer, with 100 measurements collected per field. The data were then analyzed using ArcGIS Pro to generate surface hardness heatmaps, highlighting variability between and within each field. These maps allowed us to identify specific locations for the athletes to perform drills, where one selected area within each field was slightly harder than the rest of the field, and the other being slightly softer. Additionally, 20 measurements of rotational resistance (using Deltec's rotational resistance tester), thatch depth (using a soil profile sampler), soil moisture (using a TDR 350 Soil Moisture Meter), and infill depth (using a Turf-Tec Professional Model Infill Depth Gauge) were taken in both the softer and harder areas to further characterize each field and understand the relationship between surface conditions and athlete performance. Data Collection During Athlete Involvement Fourteen female athletes participated in the study, equipped with STATSports GPS devices (to measure running speed) and ankle IMUs (to measure lower limb impact intensity) to quantify their movements during drills. The athletes were each given new Nike cleats prior to participation to eliminate variation based on cleat configuration. They completed three drills, including a drop landing or drop jump drill, a T-drill, and a modified acceleration-deceleration drill, which were designed to replicate common athletic movements. Each drill was performed three times in both the softer and harder areas identified within each field. Additionally, each athlete completed pre- and post-performance surveys designed to capture their perceptions of field quality before and after completing the drills, providing insight into how different surfaces may have influenced their performance. Results and Discussion Surface Hardness Data Heatmaps highlight surface hardness variability within each studied field. Surface hardness data (n = 100 per field) were analyzed using analysis of variance, and means were separated using Fisher's protected least significant difference (LSD) test at α = 0.05 to evaluate statistical differences between locations. Both synthetic turf fields had significantly harder surfaces than the natural turfgrass fields (p < 0.0001), and for both surface types, the high-usage field had a significantly harder surface than the low-usage field (p = 0.0029 for the natural turfgrass fields and p < 0.0001 for the synthetic turf fields). Both synthetic fields tested in this study were not constructed with a shock pad, which is typically placed beneath the layer of material that supports the synthetic fibers and utilized to help replicate the cushioning effect of natural turfgrass. The absence of a shock pad, along with the tendency of synthetic turf to harden over time due to infill material compaction from athlete foot traffic, may explain the harder surface values observed on the synthetic fields compared to the natural fields. Further, increased use or foot traffic on both natural turfgrass and synthetic turf leads to compaction, which causes the playing surface to harden over time. Therefore, it is anticipated that the high-usage fields exhibited higher surface hardness compared to the low-usage fields. Data Within Each Hard and Soft Area Resulting rotational resistance, thatch depth, soil moisture, and infill depth (synthetic fields only) measurements taken within each hard and soft area on all four fields are presented in Table 1 (available in the Spring 2026 issue of Pennsylvania Turfgrass magazine). These measurements (n = 20 per both hard and soft areas within each field) were analyzed using analysis of variance, and means were separated using Fisher's protected least significant difference (LSD) test at α = 0.05 to evaluate statistical differences between locations. Although the fields tested in this research were not professional-level fields, it is insightful to compare the results with the FIFA natural-pitch rating system (FIFA, 2022). All rotational resistance values fell within FIFA's ‘excellent quality' and ‘satisfactory quality' thresholds, which is important because excessive rotational resistance has been linked to increased lower extremity injuries due to the foot becoming entrapped in the surface during pivoting movements, and too little resistance can increase the risk of slipping. However, soil moisture values exceed 35%, which FIFA classifies as ‘unacceptable quality'. This elevated moisture is likely the primary cause of the low surface hardness values observed on the natural turfgrass fields, which were lower than FIFA's 70-85 Gmax ‘excellent quality' range. Additionally, FIFA considers thatch depths over 25 mm as unacceptable, and 10–15 mm satisfactory. Excessive thatch can cause athlete's cleats to become caught within the surface, increasing knee ligament stress. The low-usage natural turfgrass field had more thatch despite regular maintenance, while the high-usage natural turfgrass field had less, likely due to recent sprigging the summer before. Soft areas in both natural turfgrass fields exhibited higher thatch levels than the hard areas, consistent with previous findings that core cultivation reduces both thatch and surface hardness (McCarty et al., 2007; Atkinson et al., 2012). This supports the understanding that increased thatch can act as a cushioning layer, absorbing impact and thereby reducing surface hardness. The high-usage synthetic turf field exhibited significantly less infill and greater surface hardness compared to the low-usage synthetic turf field, and the soft areas within both synthetic fields had more infill than the hard areas. This aligns with previous research indicating that infill depth decreases with use, which in turn leads to higher surface hardness (Dickson et al., 2022). Additionally, the low-usage synthetic field exhibited greater variability in infill depth between the selected hard and soft areas, likely due to its relatively young age (only one year old at the time of the study). Compared to the older high-usage field, which was approximately ten years old, the infill in the low-usage synthetic field had less time to settle, making it more susceptible to displacement from foot traffic (Fleming et al., 2016). STATSports GPS Unit Data In our study, STATSports GPS units were securely attached to each athlete's upper back. These devices were used to determine if athlete running speed varied based on field type (natural turfgrass or synthetic turf), field usage level (high or low), or hardness (hard or soft areas within each field). However, no statistically significant differences were found. This consistency in speed across conditions is important because running speed can directly affect impact forces and biomechanical measurements. Prior studies have shown that faster running increases the ground reaction force and ultimately lower limb impact load (Leatham, 2004; Jiang et al., 2024). If athletes had run at different speeds on one field type compared to another, it could have affected the reliability of our ankle IMU data. However, since no significant speed differences were found across field types, usage, or hardness, we can confidently attribute the observed differences in the resulting ankle IMU data to the playing surface. Ankle IMU Data Ankle IMUs were utilized to record a metric called average intensity, which is defined as the mean impact intensity derived from every impact propagated into both limbs (IMeasureU, 2022). This metric is recorded in units of gravitational force (g). These devices were securely attached to each athlete's ankle and recorded data as they performed drills on all four fields studied. After running statistical tests that accounted for individual differences between athletes, significant differences were found based on field, field usage, and hardness. Across all three drills, field type had a noticeable impact (p < 0.0001) where athletes showed higher average intensity on synthetic turf fields compared to natural turfgrass. For the drop jump drill, the average intensity was 19.73 g [standard error (SE) ± 1.88] on natural turfgrass and 22.73 g (SE ± 1.82) on synthetic turf, placing the synthetic turf value within the IMU Step ‘high intensity' foot strike range of 21.5–26.7 g (Wong and Finch, 2018). A similar trend was seen in the t-drill, with average intensities of 15.84 g (SE ± 1.20) on natural turfgrass and 18.07 g (SE ± 1.16) on synthetic turf. For the modified acceleration-deceleration drill, average intensity was 17.72 g (SE ± 1.15) on natural turfgrass and 21.35 g (SE ± 1.10) on synthetic turf. Field usage also made a difference in the t-drill (p < 0.0001), where the average intensity on high-usage fields was 18.14 g (SE ± 1.24), compared to 16.49 g (SE ± 1.24) on low-usage fields. Hardness played a role as well, especially in the t-drill (p = 0.0073) and the modified acceleration-deceleration drill (p < 0.0001). In the t-drill, hard areas resulted in an average intensity of 17.43 g (SE ± 1.22), slightly higher than the 17.05 g (SE ± 1.22) on soft areas. For the modified acceleration-deceleration drill, intensity averaged 20.38 g (SE ± 4.28) on hard areas and 18.85 g (SE ± 3.81) on soft areas. Overall, the synthetic turf fields, high-usage fields, and hard areas within fields exhibited higher average intensity values than the natural turfgrass fields, low-usage fields, and softer areas within fields. This aligns with our surface hardness findings, as synthetic turf fields were significantly harder than natural turfgrass fields on average. Additionally, hard areas within synthetic turf were harder than those on natural turf, and high-usage fields were harder than low-usage fields for both surface types. Thus, our data suggest that harder surfaces may explain the higher average intensity values recorded on the athlete's lower limbs compared to softer surfaces. This trend has been heavily supported, as running on harder surfaces increases impact stress, which can ultimately contribute to lower limb injuries. However, all surface hardness values in this study were below 100 Gmax, which is the threshold deemed unsafe by the National Football League (NFL) guidelines (Sports Turf Managers Association, 2019) and unacceptable by FIFA. Yet, a potential positive correlation between surface hardness and impact was observed, as recorded by the ankle IMUs. While further research is needed, it is hypothesized that surface hardness exceeding 100 Gmax could significantly increase injury risk over time due to excessive impact on athletes' lower limbs. Additionally, establishing threshold values for ankle IMU metrics is crucial to determine the point at which these values may lead to injury. Survey / Athlete Perception Data Athletes completed pre- and post-performance surveys to assess field quality and its impact on their performance. Individual responses were recorded and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance to assess statistical differences between fields. Post-hoc comparisons were conducted using Fisher's protected least significant difference (LSD) test at α = 0.05. The low-usage natural turfgrass field received the highest quality rating for both pre- and post surveys, while the high-usage natural turfgrass field, hindered by weeds and poor maintenance, scored the lowest. Synthetic turf fields ranked in between the two natural fields (with the high usage synthetic turf field being ranked lower than the low-usage synthetic turf field), indicating a preference for synthetic surfaces over a poorly maintained natural field. Conclusions Considerable variation in surface hardness was observed both within and between fields, with synthetic turf fields generally being harder than natural turfgrass fields. High-usage fields, regardless of type, were significantly harder than low-usage fields. Other metrics, such as rotational resistance, soil moisture, thatch depth, and infill depth, also showed variability. For natural turfgrass fields, higher soil moisture led to lower surface hardness, while synthetic turf fields exhibited a negative relationship between field usage and infill depth, where frequent foot traffic reduced infill and increased surface hardness. Although achieving perfect field uniformity is not possible, these findings emphasize how field usage and maintenance impact surface variability. Additionally, our data suggest a potential link between surface hardness and the mechanical load on athletes' lower limbs. While this trend was observed, further research is needed to investigate its long-term effects on athlete health, particularly on surfaces that exceed acceptable hardness thresholds. Survey data revealed athletes rated the quality of the low-usage natural turfgrass field the highest, likely due to its softer surface and better aesthetics. In contrast, the high-usage natural turfgrass field, which suffered from poor maintenance and weed pressure, received the lowest ratings, underlining the importance of field condition in shaping athlete perceptions. These results highlight the role of field management and athlete feedback in optimizing field quality. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into how different sports surfaces impact athletes. Our findings suggest that harder surfaces, such as synthetic turf or high-traffic areas, can increase impact and loading on the lower limbs. These results highlight the critical importance of effective field management, maintenance, and consideration of field conditions prior to athletic competition. Next Phase of Research: Ph.D. Project Overview Building on the findings of the Virginia Tech study, this doctoral research at Penn State expands the investigation from impact loading to full lower-limb joint biomechanics during sport-specific movements. While the Virginia Tech study demonstrated that harder surfaces were associated with increased lower-limb impact intensity, the next question is whether different playing surfaces subtly alter how athletes move at the joint level during high-risk tasks such as cutting and decelerating. The planned Ph.D. project uses a multi-segment inertial measurement unit (IMU) configuration placed on the athlete's dominant limb, including sensors at the foot, shank, thigh, and pelvis. Positioning sensors closer to the ground improves sensitivity to surface-related differences, allowing evaluation of not only impact but also ankle, knee, and hip joint kinematics derived through inverse kinematics workflows. Female athletes will perform sport-specific movements, including a single-leg drop-landing followed by a 90° cut, as well as an acceleration to deceleration drill, on four playing surface types: natural turfgrass, synthetic turf, carpet-type hybrid reinforced turfgrass, and stitched fiber hybrid reinforced turfgrass. Each athlete will complete multiple trials on each surface in a within-subject, repeated-measures design, allowing direct biomechanical comparisons across surface types. Female athletes are of particular interest given they experience substantially higher rates of non-contact ACL injury compared to their male counterparts, highlighting the importance of understanding how the playing surface may influence movement. Joint angles of interest include knee flexion and frontal-plane knee motion (dynamic valgus), as well as hip and foot orientation variables commonly discussed in the context of non-contact ACL injury mechanisms. Because hybrid systems are increasingly used in elite stadium environments and are required for upcoming international competitions (e.g., the FIFA World Cup), understanding how live athletes respond biomechanically to these surfaces is of particular interest. To date, most hybrid research has relied primarily on mechanical testing devices rather than human movement data. An additional component of the project involves comparing human biomechanical responses to mechanical surface testing metrics, including measurements from the fLEX testing device (Dickson and Sorochan, 2022; SGL System, n.d.). If consistent relationships are identified between device measurements and athlete joint mechanics, field managers may ultimately be able to more confidently use standardized mechanical testing tools as practical indicators of athlete–surface interactions. Collectively, this progression advances a more comprehensive framework that integrates both the playing surface and athlete biomechanics. By focusing on human movement responses within real field environments, this work strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration across field management, kinesiology, and sports medicine. Ultimately, it aims to generate practical knowledge that supports both performance and safety in sport. A full list of references as well as accompanying figures, photos and tables are available with this article in the Spring 2026 issue of Pennsylvania Turfgrass magazine available on www.TheTurfZone.com. You have been listening to The Turf Zone Podcast. Follow The Turf Zone on X, Facebook and LinkedIn for all things turfgrass, featuring podcasts, magazines, events and more. The post How Variability Within and Between Natural Turfgrass and Synthetic Athletic Fields Impacts Athlete Safety and Performance appeared first on The Turf Zone.

This week, we're balancing high-octane galactic stakes with a masterclass in modern indie-horror tension. Whether you're ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away or get trapped in the chilling, claustrophobic world of a basement with no escape, we've got your weekend viewing sorted. We're diving into the bone-chilling horror-thriller Obsession, directed by Curry Barker (of the YouTube sensation Sam & Colby / FilmTheory world). This film follows a young man who uncovers a terrifying secret hidden in his own basement, and let's just say it's a masterclass in building dread with a limited budget.Fun Flix Fact: Director Curry Barker brings his signature "viral-horror" sensibility to the big screen here. He famously filmed several "jump scare" sequences without telling the lead actors exactly when they would happen, capturing their genuine reactions for the final cut. If the fear feels real, it's because it absolutely was!The wait is finally over! Din Djarin and the galaxy's favorite Force-wielder are officially on the big screen. We're breaking down the scale, the action, and whether this feature-length adventure successfully bridges the gap between the hit TV series and the future of the Star Wars cinematic universe. But is the film any good? Fun Flix Fact: To maintain the secretive nature of the plot, the production used a code name during filming: Project Torch. The cast and crew were required to wear specially designed "ID shields" that blocked any cameras from capturing the set, ensuring no leaks could make it past the security teams.To celebrate 30 years of 90s thriller gold, we're revisiting the cult classic Fear (1996). It's the movie that made an entire generation terrified of "the guy with the backward baseball cap." We discuss how this flick—and Reese Witherspoon's breakout performance—defined the psychological horror genre for a decade.Fun Flix Fact: The infamous rollercoaster scene was filmed over three nights at a real fairground in Vancouver. The cast actually rode the coaster dozens of times until they were physically ill just to get that perfect amount of adrenaline-fueled exhaustion on camera.Improvised Danger: Mark Wahlberg, in one of his first major roles, was encouraged by director James Foley to improvise some of David McCall's most menacing lines. The most unnerving dialogue in the film wasn't even in the script!And if that's not enough entertainment for you, we've even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Hit that subscribe button right now so you never miss an episode of The Flixters! We're here every week to bring you the best reviews, the wildest facts, and the greatest cinema talk in the business. 00:00 Intro 3:38 Shoutouts5:13 Movie News9:26 New on Streaming19:05 New Trailers24:48 Anniversary Corner27:20 Obsession Review44:46 The Mandalorian and Grogu Review50:28 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Grab your frosted tips and your most questionable life choices, because this week Rob, Dave, and Kurt are stepping onto the roller coaster of madness that is Fear (1996) Is it a gritty psychological thriller about a father protecting his daughter? Or is it an accidental comedic masterpiece where a future Oscar nominee carves "Nicole" into his chest and declares war on a German Shepherd? We're leaning heavily toward the latter Join the guys as they break down: The Dirk Diggler Defense: Would Mr. Walker have been more chill if he knew Marky Mark was a future A-lister? Red Flag Bingo: Counting every time Reese Witherspoon's Nicole should have sprinted in the opposite direction. Peak '90s Aesthetic: A deep dive into the baggy jeans, the angst, and that infamous needle drop of The Sundays' "Wild Horses." The MVP of Unhinged: Deciding once and for all if David McCall is a terrifying villain or just the world's most dramatic teenager.   Chapters 0:00 - Kicking Off the Show and Podcast Introduction 1:20 - Analyzing a Listener's 'Let Me In' Dilemma 3:03 - Introducing the Hosts and Teasing The Movie 4:26 - Diving Into Yearbook Memories and Crisco Confessions 8:10 - Unpacking Siskel & Ebert's 'Fear' Reviews 12:20 - Behind the Scenes of 'Fear' and 90s Thriller Tropes 16:19 - Deconstructing the 'Final Dad' Trope in 'Fear' 21:30 - Wahlberg's First Big Movie Role in 'Fear' 27:31 - Analyzing Reese Witherspoon and Alyssa Milano's Performances 30:58 - 'Fear' at the MTV Awards and Favorite Movie Moments 37:12 - Unforgettable and Cringeworthy Quotes from 'Fear' 45:51 - Breaking Down the Most Memorable Scenes in 'Fear' 51:53 - Unbelievable and Questionable Moments in 'Fear' 57:12 - Identifying the Most Quintessential 90s Elements in 'Fear' 59:23 - Crafting Greeting Card Messages and Favorite Songs 1:02:23 - Who Was the Real Most Valuable Player in 'Fear' 1:03:34 - The Most Unhinged and Intense Scenes from Mark Wahlberg 1:12:43 - Assessing 'Fear's' Rewatch Value and Final Judgement 1:16:33 - How to Connect with the Podcast and Share Your Thoughts 1:20:06 - Discovering New Facts and Funky Bunch Trivia 1:23:52 - Wrapping Up 'Fear' and Teasing Next Week's Show   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Fifteen years of findings: Advancements in spring dead spot research from 2009 to 2024" with Dr. Wendell Hutchens Spring dead spot is a disease that lies in wait before going after your turfgrasses, transforming your favorite golf course into the set of your favorite PG-13 slasher. This episode, Wendell joins me to discuss the mega gains made in the last 15 years of spring dead spot research, in hopes that someday we can turn this slow-moving monster into just the stuff of legend. Tune in to learn: ·        What symptoms point to spring dead spot ·        What methods are best to combat spring dead spot ·        How spring dead spot spreads ·        Where the future of spring dead spot research is moving If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21367 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Wendell, you can find him here: wendellh@uark.edu https://www.x.com/HutchensWendell Resources CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7b8E8886F1-08B4-F011-BBD3-0022480989AC%7d  Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/app/transcript/NjhmYTU3NzFiNTllYWMyNmM4YjM4NzA5Ry0zb3pZSElDQS1a/o/VEMwNzU3NDY4Njgz  University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Spring Dead Spot fact sheet:  https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/fsa-7551.pdf Trade magazine articles: https://gcmonline.com/course/environment/news/what-weve-learned-about-spring-dead-spot NCSU TurfFiles: https://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/diseases-in-turf/spring-dead-spot-in-turf/ A Practical Guide to Turfgrass Fungicides: https://my.apsnet.org/APSStore/Product-Detail.aspx?WebsiteKey=2661527A-8D44-496C-A730-8CFEB6239BE7&iProductCode=46734 The Compendium of Turfgrass Diseases, Fourth Edition: https://my.apsnet.org/APSStore/Product-Detail.aspx?WebsiteKey=2661527A-8D44-496C-A730-8CFEB6239BE7&iProductCode=46871 Dr. Nathan Walker at Oklahoma State University: https://experts.okstate.edu/nathan.walker Dr. Lee Miller at Purdue: https://turf.purdue.edu/author/mill3054/ Dr. Jim Kerns at North Carolina State University: https://cals.ncsu.edu/entomology-and-plant-pathology/people/jpkerns/ Lee Butler at North Carolina State University: https://cals.ncsu.edu/entomology-and-plant-pathology/people/elbutler/ Dr. David McCall at Virginia Tech: https://spes.vt.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/mccall-david.html Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

Avec: Ariane Bélisle et Kim Létourneau Dernier film du mois "Sors de chez nous!" Nicole Walker, une adolescente de 16 ans, tombe amoureuse de David McCall, un jeune homme séduisant et mystérieux. Au début, il semble être le petit ami idéal, mais très vite, son comportement devient de plus en plus possessif, jaloux et violent. Tandis que Nicole tente de s'éloigner, David révèle sa vraie nature, plongeant sa famille dans une spirale de peur et de danger. Le film bascule alors vers un thriller psychologique intense, où la menace devient de plus en plus proche… et mortelle. Au menu: Une belle-mère qui dit des mots pas gentils, des chuchotements de Marky Mark, de la sympathie pour Steven, des montagnes russes "excitantes", une affiche trompeuse, de bonnes suggestions et on jase de Smut. :) Bonne écoute! Musique thème: Storytime de Myuu (remix de DJ Jeff Gadoury)

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David McCall, international president of the United Steelworkers labor union, issued a statement Tuesday welcoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to block Japanese steel giant Nippon Steel Corp.'s plan to acquire United States Steel Corp.

米鉄鋼大手ＵＳスチールのロゴマーク【ニューヨーク時事】全米鉄鋼労組のマッコール会長は３日、トランプ次期米大統領が日本製鉄による米鉄鋼大手ＵＳスチールの買収を阻止すると明言したことを歓迎する声明を出した。 David McCall, international president of the United Steelworkers labor union, issued a statement Tuesday welcoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to block Japanese steel giant Nippon Steel Corp.'s plan to acquire United States Steel Corp.

David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers, joins Kirk on the show and reflects on his nearly 30-year career in IT, discussing the industry's evolution to cloud computing, highlighting the importance of agility and service-oriented approaches, and the need for organizations to foster belonging and empowerment among employees. For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

In this episode of JSA TV, we sit down with David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers, to discuss how QTS maintains a strong, cohesive culture during rapid growth, fosters collaboration between data center owners, utilities, and communities, and drives sustainability efforts that benefit both the organization and its surrounding areas. Stay tuned for insights on the future of sustainable digital infrastructure and how QTS is leading the charge in community-centered innovation.Don't forget to subscribe for more insights from leaders in digital infrastructure!

For the first time in history, cell and gene therapy products are reaching the market in waves rather than in one's and two's, creating unprecedented challenges for pharma/biotech and healthcare sector stakeholders alike. David McCall, Senior Editor, BioInsights, speaks to Eric Faulkner, President and Chief Strategist, Passage Health Associates, about the chequered history of market access in the advanced therapies field, and what lessons can be taken forward to ensure a successful and sustainable commercial future for the sector. 

Today we're talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the current state of the tech layoffs, where we misjudged the trajectory of AI, and what the future of the layoffs looks like. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about QTS Data Centers, check out their website here: https://www.qtsdatacenters.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we're talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the current levels of global connectivity, why nuclear power may be necessary to move us forward, and how these two areas intersect. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about QTS Data Centers, check out their website here: https://www.qtsdatacenters.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/

David McCall, Senior Editor, BioInsights, spoke to Lee Brown, Healthcare Sector Global Team Leader, Third Bridge Group, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 to gain his insights into the fast-moving market landscape of advanced therapies. The discussion outlines key recent news and strategic moves from prominent pharma and biotech companies in the field, as well as the prospects for specific technologies such as CRISPR-based genome editing and next-generation CAR-T therapies.

It's another throwback today on the Couch, and we complete the trifecta of The Magic School Bus & VeggieTales with David McCall's Schoolhouse Rock!, a Saturday morning children cartoon's interstitial designed to provide educational content with the power of catchy songs. Our experiences with the show range from it being critical to Michael's childhood upbringing to Marcus nearly confusing it for Jack Black's live action School of Rock, but we can all agree that the songs are indeed catchy, and we can even see our younger selves really gleaning some valuable knowledge on grammar, American history, the laws of physics, and even the stock market! After the gang discusses our favorite songs and how effective the show was 50(!) years ago, Michael wraps up the episode with an absolute BANGER of a Trivia Corner, one that'll have you on the edge of your seat with every question on the board. Content warning: strong language.

Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity. President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China's non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market.   Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security. The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain. Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs. President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries. McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel's Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW's 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity. President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China's non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market.   Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security. The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain. Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs. President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries. McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel's Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW's 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.

As excitement around the evolving field of mRNA continues to grow, there remain somefundamental questions to be answered. David McCall, Senior Editor, Nucleic Acid Insights, spoke with Monash University's Colin Pouton, Professor of Pharmaceutical Biology and Angus Johnston, Associate Professor, ARC Future Fellow about the key limitations and unknowns of current mRNA delivery approaches, and critical areas for further research and innovation to propel the field forward.

ATA TURF TIMES Plans for the 2023 Deep South Turf Expo are percolating! Once again, our education committee has provided a thoughtful incentive to attend the Expo in the form of a great speaker line-up. Wednesday, October 18th's keynote speakers include Becky Bowling, Ph.D. University of Tennessee, David McCall, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, and Travis Gannon, [...] The post Alabama Turfgrass Association – Welcome to the Deep South Turf Expo's Keynote Speakers in 2023 appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year. While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom's vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families. Tom's legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts: He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors. - He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them. - When he couldn't, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers' needs remained at the forefront. - This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers. - And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits. But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn't just about pay; it was about securing the future. - Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills. - Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members. Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers. - He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union's biggest wins in years. - These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia's Blue Bird Corp. bus factory. - They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers' ranks as a result of Conway's initiative. Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019. - Under Tom's direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans' voices are heard. Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation. - This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs. - He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries. - It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs. - He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing. - And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment. Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year. While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom's vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families. Tom's legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts: He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors. - He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them. - When he couldn't, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers' needs remained at the forefront. - This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers. - And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits. But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn't just about pay; it was about securing the future. - Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills. - Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members. Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers. - He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union's biggest wins in years. - These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia's Blue Bird Corp. bus factory. - They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers' ranks as a result of Conway's initiative. Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019. - Under Tom's direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans' voices are heard. Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation. - This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs. - He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries. - It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs. - He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing. - And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment. Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward. The new USW President, David McCall, has a career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers that began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall has also chaired USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Catch Yasir Rizwan CTO, tkxel & his co- host Mahnoor Abid in conversation with David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. They discuss the pivotal role of AI innovation redefining industries and shed light on diverse AI use cases. David further intricately explores the integration of generative AI into everyday life, providing a nuanced perspective on its significance and potential benefits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bettertech/message

The application of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) as a non- viral delivery system for advanced therapies, in conjunction with RNA-based medicines, is set to revolutionize the field.  In this episode, David McCall, Senior Editor, BioInsights, speaks to Adrian Bot, Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of R&D, Capstan Therapeutics, about the potential of these tools to drive the burgeoning in vivo cell therapy space in particular, and the broader gene medicine field in general.

David McCall, Senior Editor, BioInsights, speaks to Geeta Vemuri, Founder and Managing Partner, Agent Capital, about her VC company's portfolio of advanced therapy investments, and the keys to obtaining funding in a difficult environment. (From an interview conducted on February 22nd, 2023).

Take a journey into our childhood, as we discuss our pre-pubescent infatuation with David McCall, our aversion to hearing the song Wild Horses and what immediately pops into our heads when we see a wooden roller coaster! 

Host Umair Javed, CEO, tkxel, chats with , David McCall, VP of Innovation, QTS Data Centres about the world of data centres, how AI is classifying data centres, what are the barriers to entry and how this business has changed over the years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bettertech/message

Today we're talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the tsunami of tech layoffs over the past year; the possibility that our society turns into the Disney movie WALL-E; and how to be truly prepared for a Godzilla-level event in your life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! Produced by ProSeries Media

Today we're talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the impacts of AI & ChatGPT, tech layoffs, nuclear energy, quantum computing, and ABM marketing strategies. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! Produced by ProSeries Media

Pool Sceners. The Bangers continue with this 1988 iconic classic starring Tom Hanks. Who would've thought that putting 25 cents into an unplugged Zoltar machine could cause so many dreams, and so many nightmares? How "Big" did we think they were? Tune into to find out. We head down to Toys R Us to discuss the Toys that made us during the "Pool Check." Kevin looks at David McCall and slaps his face during "Logic."  Friend of the show and "Bar Rescue" host, Jon Taffer, shows up during the "Final Lap." And so much more... Enjoy!!   SPREAD THE WORD POOL SCENERS! JOIN THE POOL SCENERS GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR EXCLUSIVE AND INCLUSIVE CONTENT! LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE. RATE AND FOLLOW... APPLE. SPOTIFY. PODBEAN. LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW. WE READ IT ON THE AIR. YOU WIN A PRIZE!!! HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EPISODE OR A POOL CHECK...SEND US AN EMAIL OR MESSAGE US AT ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW. Email: PoolScenePodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoolScenePodacst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PoolScenePodcast Twitch: https://twitch.tv/poolscenepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PoolScenePodcast  

Leslie is joined by USW (United Steelworkers) International Vice President (Administration), David McCall. The two reveal what corporations don't want working families to know about inflation. (more background info. here: https://www.epi.org/blog/ignoring-the-role-of-profits-makes-inflation-analyses-a-lot-weaker/) Vice President McCall's career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall currently chairs USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle for Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by USW (United Steelworkers) International Vice President (Administration), David McCall. The two reveal what corporations don't want working families to know about inflation. (more background info. here: https://www.epi.org/blog/ignoring-the-role-of-profits-makes-inflation-analyses-a-lot-weaker/) Vice President McCall's career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall currently chairs USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle for Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Today we have Part 2 of Joel's conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss the present and future of AI, and the good and bad possibilities for a society completely run on personal data.    All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ

Today we have Part 1 of Joel's conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss what it means to have a free and open internet, and how we can think about censorship, guardrails, and risk online.    All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ

Pool Sceners! A very special episode this week. We are joined by Kevin Heisinger and Megan Sweet of the Midnight Movie Night Podcast. The four of us put on our glow-in-the-dark protection as we cover the 1989 "dramedy" starring the legend John Ritter in "Skin Deep." This movie is a roller coaster that has a lot of "ups and downs" literally but a hilarious episode to cover. Pool Check this week. The Mount Rushmore of 1989 Movies. This year was an epic one. Especially for good bad movies. David McCall was active this week in "Logic." There is a lot of it that you will be blown away by. This was an amazing episode and we are very thankful to have Kevin and Megan on the show. Make sure you check out the links below and SUBSCRIBE to their podcast and hit them up on their socials! Enjoy! Midnight Movie Night https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-movie-night/id1527516339 https://www.instagram.com/midnightmovienight/   CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE WORD POOL SCENERS!! Become one of our LIFEGUARDS TODAY!! SUBSCRIBE. FOLLOW. RATE. LIKE. COMMENT. APPLE PODCASTS. SPOTIFY. PODBEAN. JOIN THE POOL SCENERS GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!  CONTACT US: https://www.instagram.com/poolscenepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/PoolScenePodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@poolscenepodcast? PoolScenePodcast@gmail.com    

Virginia Turfgrass Journal - Wendell Hutchens and David McCall, Ph.D. It is the middle of summer, the weather is warm, bermudagrass is thriving, and spring dead spot (SDS) (Ophiosphaerella spp.) is the last thing on any turfgrass manager's mind. However, in short time thoughts of fungicide applications for the disease will be on the forefront [...] The post Virginia Turfgrass Council – Fungicide Application Methods & Timing to Optimize Spring Dead Spot Suppression appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Leslie is joined by International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two discuss why the United States is poised for a manufacturing renaissance, and how we can assure that it happens. Manufacturing is the backbone of the country, providing both critical goods and good jobs. While union members have known this for years, the past year and a half drove home on a wide scale how important domestic manufacturing is not only to our economy, but also to our national security: - Broken supply chains during the pandemic meant shortages of lifesaving personal protective equipment and medical supplies- It also created supply chain shortages in other critical goods like computer chips - Other factors like the strain on Texas's electrical grid this winter are also creating shortages of plastics needed for consumer goods, highlighting the need for more resiliency in our supply chains The manufacturing sector has been weakened over the years by bad trade policy and lack of attention to meaningful and sound economic growth principles. The result of the pandemic caused the sector to fall even more deeply. As a result, in the 1st quarter of 2020, Durable Manufacturing production fell almost 10%, and by the 2nd quarter of 2020 it fell by 58%. In Non-Durable production, during the 1st quarter of 2020, it only fell by less than 1%, but in the 2nd quarter it dropped by 33%. The Manufacturing sector overall lost 1.3 million jobs in March and April of 2020 (900,00 in Durable and 400,00 in Non-Durable). Now the U.S. did add 15,000 manufacturing jobs in June, but we're still down 481,000 jobs from February 2020, which was just before the pandemic struck. Despite these struggles, this is a moment of great potential: - Once the extra federal stimulus money and extra unemployment benefits began in the latter half of 2020, the sector began to rebound - A recent report from the Reshoring Initiative revealed that more companies are reshoring production, or bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States - Earlier this month, the FTC issued a rule to crack down on Made in America fraud which will help businesses that are truly operating here - We also have a President who is taking the need for domestic manufacturing seriously This is reflected in a number of decisions and policies from the Biden administration: - President Biden issued executive orders intended to help foster domestic manufacturing growth, including a critical supply chain review that resulted in a number of recommendations that were issued last month - He also issued an executive order looking to ensure that wherever possible the government is spending tax payers' money on American-made products. This is already bearing fruit with new waiver guidance that will help close loopholes in Made in America rules But some of the most significant potential for revitalizing domestic manufacturing comes from the effort to rebuild America's infrastructure, especially if it comes with strong domestic procurement provisions. The robust infrastructure investment President Biden is working toward won't just make our communities safer, it'll support a variety of good, union jobs. From making the steel that goes into our bridges, to manufacturing pipes for our water systems, American workers are already well positioned to meet our country's infrastructure needs. But it's not just about meeting last century's infrastructure needs. We also need to invest in things like the fiber optic cables and renewable energy infrastructure – that USW members also make – that will be critical in keeping us connected well into the future. The bipartisan deal 21 Senators are working on is a good start, but we need to keep the momentum going. The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two discuss why the United States is poised for a manufacturing renaissance, and how we can assure that it happens. Manufacturing is the backbone of the country, providing both critical goods and good jobs. While union members have known this for years, the past year and a half drove home on a wide scale how important domestic manufacturing is not only to our economy, but also to our national security: - Broken supply chains during the pandemic meant shortages of lifesaving personal protective equipment and medical supplies- It also created supply chain shortages in other critical goods like computer chips - Other factors like the strain on Texas's electrical grid this winter are also creating shortages of plastics needed for consumer goods, highlighting the need for more resiliency in our supply chains  The manufacturing sector has been weakened over the years by bad trade policy and lack of attention to meaningful and sound economic growth principles.   The result of the pandemic caused the sector to fall even more deeply.  As a result, in the 1st quarter of 2020, Durable Manufacturing production fell almost 10%, and by the 2nd quarter of 2020 it fell by 58%.  In Non-Durable production, during the 1st quarter of 2020, it only fell by less than 1%, but in the 2nd quarter it dropped by 33%. The Manufacturing sector overall lost 1.3 million jobs in March and April of 2020 (900,00 in Durable and 400,00 in Non-Durable).  Now the U.S. did add 15,000 manufacturing jobs in June, but we're still down 481,000 jobs from February 2020, which was just before the pandemic struck.  Despite these struggles, this is a moment of great potential: - Once the extra federal stimulus money and extra unemployment benefits began in the latter half of 2020, the sector began to rebound - A recent report from the Reshoring Initiative revealed that more companies are reshoring production, or bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States - Earlier this month, the FTC issued a rule to crack down on Made in America fraud which will help businesses that are truly operating here - We also have a President who is taking the need for domestic manufacturing seriously This is reflected in a number of decisions and policies from the Biden administration: - President Biden issued executive orders intended to help foster domestic manufacturing growth, including a critical supply chain review that resulted in a number of recommendations that were issued last month  - He also issued an executive order looking to ensure that wherever possible the government is spending tax payers' money on American-made products. This is already bearing fruit with new waiver guidance that will help close loopholes in Made in America rules But some of the most significant potential for revitalizing domestic manufacturing comes from the effort to rebuild America's infrastructure, especially if it comes with strong domestic procurement provisions.   The robust infrastructure investment President Biden is working toward won't just make our communities safer, it'll support a variety of good, union jobs.  From making the steel that goes into our bridges, to manufacturing pipes for our water systems, American workers are already well positioned to meet our country's infrastructure needs. But it's not just about meeting last century's infrastructure needs. We also need to invest in things like the fiber optic cables and renewable energy infrastructure – that USW members also make – that will be critical in keeping us connected well into the future. The bipartisan deal 21 Senators are working on is a good start, but we need to keep the momentum going. The website for the USW is www.USW.org.  Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Today we are talking to David, the VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. And we discuss the balance between privacy, security and convenience, new innovation in the area of data storage, and the challenges of extending culture in a remote work environment.

The dairy sector says they are already cracking down on nitrogen use on farms. Earlier this week, Heather du Plessis-Allan spoke Nieve O'Flynn, the Greenpeace New Zealand Programme Director. Asked her what her top call to action for Climate Change was, O'Flynn says that there needs to be a phase out of synthetic nitrogen fertilisers.The very same day, Fonterra and Nestlé announced they are teaming up with DairyNZ to expand a plantain trial to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Incorporating certain varieties of plantain into a cow's diet has been shown to reduce the nitrogen concentration in their urine, which can leach through soil into groundwater.DairyNZ's General Manager for New Systems and Competitiveness, Dr David McCall, says the dairy sector has a wide range of work underway to reduce nitrates entering waterways and reduce on-farm emissions.McCall told Kerre McIcvor that dairy is vital to our economic well-being, and is important to nutrition across the planet. "People do need a level of animal protein in their diet."He says for the last 10 years they've looked at reducing their surplus nitrogen into the environment from dairy farming. McCall says that these things do take time, and it's important that they are fully accepted. "We found the plant has some great properties in the sense that there's less surplus nitrogen. But then we're working on these co-developments with farmers to make those properties work in practice." 

New England Blade - Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Specialist, David McCall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Pathologist and Shawn Askew, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Weed Scientist We’re not forecasting catastrophic weather events (although given the way 2020 has gone, what might happen?) Instead, this article is intended to help [...] The post NESTMA – The Pending Storm Coming to an Athletic Field Near You appeared first on The Turf Zone.

MTC Turf News - Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Specialist, David McCall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Pathologist and Shawn Askew, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Weed Scientist We’re not forecasting catastrophic weather events (although given the way 2020 has gone, what might happen?) Instead, this article is intended to help [...] The post Maryland Turfgrass Council – The Pending Storm Coming to an Athletic Field Near You appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Arkansas Turfgrass - Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Specialist, David McCall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Pathologist and Shawn Askew, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Weed Scientist We’re not forecasting catastrophic weather events (although given the way 2020 has gone, what might happen?) Instead, this article is intended to help you [...] The post Arkansas Turfgrass Association – The Pending Storm Coming to an Athletic Field Near You appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Mississippi Turfgrass - Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Specialist, David McCall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Pathologist and Shawn Askew, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Weed Scientist We’re not forecasting catastrophic weather events (although given the way 2020 has gone, what might happen?) Instead, this article is intended to help you [...] The post Mississippi Turfgrass Association – The Pending Storm Coming to an Athletic Field Near You appeared first on The Turf Zone.

Virginia Turfgrass Journal - Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Specialist, David McCall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Pathologist and Shawn Askew, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Turfgrass Weed Scientist We’re not forecasting catastrophic weather events (although given the way 2020 has gone, what might happen?) Instead, this article is intended to help [...] The post Virginia Turfgrass Council – The Pending Storm Coming to an Athletic Field Near You appeared first on The Turf Zone.

In this episode of the Funnels & Growth Show, I talk to David McCall all about how to get over the fear of selling! And who doesn't have a wobble now and then before making a sales call, right?! I've worked very closely with David over the last few months and can say that he is a sales genius! He has over 20 years experience in all aspects of sales, having run large-scale campaigns for the likes of O2 and Canon. He now specialises in closing high-ticket sales for many notable online marketers and runs a consultancy business focusing on providing sales training to other business owners. 

By definition, an ecosystem brings together multiple products in order to deliver an outcome. However, today's IoT standards don't go far enough enable different products to work together. Another layer is needed to ensure ecosystem products speak the same language. In this episode of the IoT business show, I speak with David McCall about the Open Connectivity Foundation and the codebase they provide to enable smart home products from different vendors to talk to each other – exactly what you need for any ecosystem Read the rest of the show analysis notes at: http://bit.ly/IoTPodcast112notes This show is brought to you by DIGITAL OPERATING PARTNERS Related links you may find useful: Season 1: Episodes and show notes Season 1 book: IoT Inc Season 2: Episodes and show notes Season 2 book: The Private Equity Digital Operating Partner Training: Digital transformation certification

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This week’s guest, David McCall, joins me to talk about... uff, it was a wide range conversation I’d say... but first, who is David McCall? Well, David (@maviddccall) besides being the senior associate and head of vocal department at New York Vocal Coaching studios, he is also one of the leading instructors of Contemporary Voice in New York City. David has also taught as a Master Teacher of Contemporary Voice for the NYSTA Comparative Vocal Pedagogy series. As a member of Actors Equity, he has performed and music directed in New York and regionally. As a music director and composer, he has collaborated on new musical theater works that have toured the US. As a write and producer, he has worked with many leading Broadway stars on popular web series. And last, but not least, he’s a founding member of The Nerve Project Theatre Company.

The world is changing, literally right before us - the last time there was a non-war global disruption was Atlantis or Noah. David McCall talk about how AI, Remote Work and other tools will usher in a new world of augmentation, risk and opportunity.   David believes good relationships and purpose affects one's life at every moment. He has been able to realize his calling to create teams that simplify and enhance people’s interactions within the world of technology. In the industry since 1997, his career has been anything but typical leading IT and technical teams in Hyperscale, Cloud, Hybrid IT, and Colocation. In his spare time, David enjoys boardgames with friends, family time with his wife and three teenage daughters, and perfecting how to grill.

Take a journey into our childhood, as we discuss our pre-pubescent infatuation with David McCall, our aversion to hearing the song Wild Horses and what immediately pops into our heads when we see a wooden roller coaster!

"The big deal, Laura, is that the guy gives me the creeps, and the girl is my daughter." - Steve WalkerThis episode might be a first...  This viewing of a cult classic from 1996, was looked at through completely different eyes than when Andrea and Melissa were 17!  Fear was a quintessential thriller for every teen girl, back in the day.  Touted as the "Fatal Attraction for teens", this movie is nowhere near the caliber of that Oscar-nominated film icon.  However, it surprisingly holds its own as a thriller that took a risk with its leading villain.  Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon have undeniable chemistry and still held our attention 24 years later.   Now that we have Valentine's Day behind us, this is the perfect time to supplement your binge-watching of psycho-stalker dramas (*cough cough* Netflix YOU).  The character of David McCall is one we fear from multiple perspectives.  Hang with us for this episode as we look at Fear in a whole new light.

This week we run back the 1996 thriller, Fear! Join us as Jason rages out about missed red flags and Sarah relives her memories. InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook

Our conversation with David McCall. David is a senior designer at Audi working on some of the most cutting edge projects. He studied Industrial design at both Savannah college of art & design and North Carolina State University. After graduating he took his skills to Husqvarna were he was tasked with making lawn mowers look cool. He spent most of his time at Ford where he quickly moved up the ranks to Lead Interior designer. His most cherished project at Ford was being selected as part of an elite unit that was very small and super top secret to build the 2017 Ford GT. The GT program took the automotive industry by storm because of its raw power and beautiful design! It graced car magazine covers and websites across the globe. Dave moved on from Ford to a start up called Faraday Future where he met a colleague that later asked him to join a secret division at Audi in Malibu, California. We got to work with Dave and the elite team at Ford on the GT. Not only was it a dream project but the Ford team were an awesome group of people! Lets get the scoop from interior designer David McCall!

In this episode of Plano Pulse, you'll meet David McCall III - attorney, long-time Plano resident, and one of the keepers of our city's fascinating history. Listen in to learn some of the highlights of Plano's history, including a glimpse into life in Plano's early days, as well as a few of the events and developments that were critical to creating the city we know today. Plano Pulse is brought to you by our Presenting Sponsor, WORKSUITES. Learn more at www.worksuites.com.

Steven Julian, David McCall, and Casey Sanders discuss the benefits of having a group like Cards On The Table in a man's life.  Are you missing out on a very special helpful and meaningful experience as a man?

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. David McCall, assistant professor of turfgrass pathology at Virginia Tech. Topics of discussion include McCall's research on turfgrass pathology in the transition zone, his work with drones and remote sensing, and GPS-guided spray application. Follow David on Twitter at @VTTurfPath. Presented by DryJect and Intelligro/Civitas Turf Defense.

Mary and Julie invite improvisers, storytellers and friends to recount the plots of some of the most famous movies and TV shows. The twist? They’ve only ever seen the last 90 seconds. Listen as guests butcher the plots of some of the most beloved stories of all time.

A top NYC voice teacher, NYVC’s own David McCall comes on the air to discuss how to make the most of your time as an performer. He chats with Andy and Matt as they reflect on strategies for time management, building contacts with colleagues and professionals, and surrounding oneself with a supportive artistic community! Questions, thoughts, or requests on what topics you’d like to hear more about? Please send an email to podcast@newyorkvocalcoaching.com!   Subscribe to the podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-york-vocal-coaching-podcast/id1453190538?mt=2   Visit New York Vocal Coaching at: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/   For lessons with David, Andy, Matt, and the staff at NYVC: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com/page/schedule   Check out NYVC’s “Quick Singing Tips,”  “Voice Lessons to the World,” and “Voice Breakdown” series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcxo5COqhVc84JYS_bRdLyg   Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkVocal...Twitter - https://twitter.com/NYVocalCoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newyorkvoca...Tumblr - http://newyorkvocalcoaching.tumblr.com

Lane Windham, David McCall

We're excited to have Dave McCall, Director of Technology Office at QTS Data Centers, on this episode of Tech-Casting with Opex! Tune in for this interesting and hilarious conversation on the shift that QTS is making, software-defined data centers, the focus on digitizing, and much more!

Tonight's topics: -49ers disappoint again -Shaheen ‘don’t know’ football ... -Speaking of DJ Hyde ... —“He doesn’t make any fu**ing sense” —“He just keeps shining his a** through the whole fu**ing interview” —DJ’s mis-handling of Shlak —The “most honest interview he’s given”?!?!? —“Where’s the bundle?” —“What you can do is you can run your fu**ing company” —“We’re gonna’ have some asshole from France that we never met in Best of the Best” —“DJ, how ya’ doin’?” —“Common sense, social media, and DJ Hyde: That s**t does not go together” —The “end of Dojo Wars” —“They should be slashing training prices at the CZW Dojo” -Late night with ... Nick Gage —“Where’s my commissary?” —H8 Club ... Dead -Preview of GCW’s upcoming “Line in the Sand” show in Allentown —Darby Allin is “looking fu**ing legit” —Going up against “Hot Buzz” -Preview of CZW’s upcoming “Night of Infamy” show —Jimmy Jacobs, a “fu**ing legend”?!?!? -Jericho vs Omega -Triple H in ICW -Are Sami and David Starr still JML Brothers? -Preview of 305 Hoss tournament —“What exactly makes David McCall a hoss?” —“They might as well just take that 305 out of there” -“They don’t have a TV deal in New Jersey, so I don’t really give a f**k what they’re doing in China” -IWA-MS in OR out of business? -Jun Kasai isn’t done! -“Extreme Rising has no place in the NorthEast”