Podcasts about development center

Calling Slow Noodles her one story, Chantha Nguon recounts being hesitant to write about her life until her collaborator, Kim Green, suggested that she write a recipe book. When she began reviving these food-related memories, she didn't realize they would lead to her telling her life story. Here, she talks about Year Zero, food and hunger, and her work experience in NGOs, the creation of Stung Treng Women's Development Center, and the significance of ‘slow noodles'.To support Chantha's work, please donate to: https://mekongblue.com/donate/. 

In this episode, we talk with the Scaling Learning through Play with Technology (Tech and Play) research collaborative team at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC). The research collaborative supports the Lego foundation's extensive work promoting learning through play (LtP) globally. Through the Tech and Play research collaborative, EDC brings together research and implementation partners to work in Brazil, Denmark, Kenya, and Rwanda to (1) increase our knowledge about the benefits of LtP with technology in diverse national contexts and (2) enable the establishment of sustainable LtP with technology programs.

Organization: Southeast Texas Non-Profit Development CenterGuest: Kayla White - Executive DirectorFor more information: https://setxnonprofit.org/

Ron Gaydos, Cooperative Development Director at the Keystone Development Center, has been instrumental in developing cooperatives across various sectors. He aims to create a more equitable and sustainable food system by connecting local producers and empowering urban farmers.Growing up in Pittsburgh, Ron developed a strong connection to nature and community, which influences his work. He believes in cooperative models that promote democratic control and shared benefits. The Keystone Development Center helps communities establish cooperatives in areas like agriculture, housing, and energy. Ron can be reached at ron@kdc.coop for more information on cooperative development.#Cooperatives #Sustainability #Community This episode is sponsored by Worm Return Composting Services in Pittsburgh, using food scraps to create landscapes not landfills! www.wormreturn.com

In this special live episode, with guests Lisa Christensen, Hillary Miller and Christopher Lind, we explore their experience and deep expertise on the topics of L&D strategy and team structures - and it’s a masterclass of a conversation. Register for L&D Next 3rd - 6th March for free today at https://360learning.com/l-and-d-next/2025/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Understand what L&D is there to achieve. Team structures have to evolve and be flexible. L&D structure has to be right for achieving L&D aims, so it may be different from other teams in the organisation. Build adaptable teams by focusing on skillsets. Leverage data and hone in on one KPI. Understand which relationships and functions you need to focus on. That will evolve. Work holistically with other areas of the business. BEST MOMENTS “I've never seen a truly centralized model, ever.” “We can get hung up on the hierarchy of things and miss out.” “You gotta know who your players are, their bench strengths.” “We need better data capabilities in learning.” “Figure out what they care about and then lean on that.” Lisa Christensen Lisa leads McKinsey & Company's Learning Design and Development Center of Excellence, a global team of design experts, designing and building the learning that develops McKinsey Partners and professionals, enabling them to deliver incredible client impact. Lisa founded and leads McKinsey's Learning Research and Innovation Lab and sits on the global learning leadership team. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisachristensen Christopher Lind Christopher Lind is a dynamic leader at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience, serving as an executive advisor, AI ethicist and sought-after voice in the L&D space. As a former Chief Learning Officer for ChenMed and GE Healthcare, Christopher has led transformative learning strategies that enhance workforce capability and business performance. A prominent commentator, speaker, and thought leader, he is known for his forward-thinking approach to digital learning, AI, and the evolving role of technology in talent development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlind Future Focused: https://christopherlind.substack.com Hillary Miller Hillary Miller is a seasoned Learning & Development leader currently heading L&D at HCA Healthcare. With a passion for driving workforce capability and business impact, she brings extensive experience in healthcare education and leadership development. Previously, as Chief Learning Officer at Penn State Health, Hillary led enterprise-wide learning strategies, fostering a culture of continuous development and innovation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarybmiller VALUABLE RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home THE HOST David James David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. CONTACT METHOD Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

KENNEDY I. HAWKINS, MBA, JD, LLM Has been a  CEO | COO | PRESIDENT| VICE PRESIDENT He orchestrated Transformational growth and was a turnaround healthcare leader with a proven track record of growing a “mom & pop” healthcare startup by increasing revenue 2,614% and shepherding its evolution into a complex, nationally recognized organization. The company was the Recipient of multiple “Oregon Top Workplace,” “Best of the Willamette Valley,” and Innovation awards. He drove the successful acquisition and integration with one of the largest publicly traded companies in the Physical Therapy industry USPH. A servant leader, public speaker, and recognized thought leader with multi-dimensional background at the intersection of business, law, and taxation.  He is currently the Director-Executive of the Development Center at Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management And is the owner of Kennedy Hawkins Consulting which provides Fractional Or Interim CEO/COO | Managing Director | Management Consultant servicesHe is the former President/CEO of PT Northwest which he held for 21 years which is now part of US Physical Therapy.  He took the organization from 3 service locations to 27 including 12 outpatient facilities, 2 hospitals, 3 universities, 3 minor league sport teams and 6 high schools.He built a national clinical learning community involving organizations like Intermountain Healthcare, Advent Health, Boston University, Mountain Land Rehabilitation, Hartford Healthcare, and University of Pittsburg Medical Center He has a long history with National Association of Rehabilitation Agencies including be the Past President of the organization. 

Thinking about leaving Big Tech for a startup? In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter sits down with Bhrighu Sareen, who took the leap from Microsoft to Highspot and has been leading AI-driven product innovation ever since. They talk about the realities of transitioning from a massive company to a high-growth startup, scaling AI-driven teams, and how Bhrighu's helping transform sales enablement through automation and intelligence.  His insights on navigating change, working with founders, and executing at speed are a must-listen for any leader considering the leap from stability to startup chaos. Tune in now for practical strategies and an inside look at how AI is reshaping go-to-market execution.  Transcript: https://www.madrona.com/big-tech-to-startups-highspot-bhrighu-sareen Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:01 Bhrigu Sareen's Journey at Microsoft 06:52 Transition to Highspot 10:00 Working with Founders and Building Trust 16:31 Increasing Product Velocity and Efficiency 21:12 Cross-Team Dependencies and Offshore Strategies 23:02 Starting the Journey at Highspot 23:31 Navigating Economic Uncertainty 24:21 Expanding Talent Pool in Vancouver 25:37 Establishing a Development Center in India 27:54 Challenges and Surprises in Transition 29:50 Innovating Through Economic Challenges 31:01 HighSpot's AI and ML Innovations 33:03 AI-Powered Sales Training and Coaching 36:14 Future of AI in Sales and Marketing 43:31 Balancing Data and User Experience 47:28 Looking Ahead: AI Agents and Productivity Gains

Organization: Southeast Texas Non-Profit Development Center Guest: Kayla White - Executive Director For more information visit: https://setxnonprofit.org/

Dr Miriam Cabrita has done her bachelor's and master's degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Development Center in Netherlands for 8 years coordinating and managing EU research projects related to eHealth. Teaching also courses on Physical Activity, Digital Health and Virtual Coaching at the University of Twente. She has acted as a Board Member for 5 years in International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (ISMPB). Currently she is working as a Chief Customer Officer at Fibion Inc. ___________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- Learn more about Fibion Flash - a versatile customizable tool with HRV and accelerometry capability.  --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research. --- Fibion Helix – Ideal for large scale studies. Scalable and affordable with patented precision. --- Fibion G2 – validated data on sitting, standing, activity types, energy expenditure, with participant friendly reports.   --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Explore our Wearables, Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep, Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher  Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen  Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion  Check our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher 

December 5, 2024 "Everything Co-op" launches showcase of selected picks from its 2024 Holiday list. The premiere episode features an interview with Kevin O'Brien, founder and general manager of Worx Printing, and Matthew Epperson, Employee Ownership domain expert. Vernon and his guests will explore the "There's A Co-Op For That!" mug and delve into the workings of and benefits of the Co-op business Model. Kevin O'Brien is the founder and general manager of the worker-owned union cooperative Worx Printing in Worcester, MA. Worx is a third-generation evolution of the Union Co-Op Model codified in 1worker1vote by the United Steelworkers and the Mondragon Cooperative. For 29 years, Kevin has been dedicated to cooperating with others to advance anti-sweatshop movement policies and practices in the apparel industry. His experiences have helped thousands of Labor Unions, Nonprofits and Political Campaigns to lift awareness, advance campaigns and programs, and improve fundraising results using ethically manufactured branded merchandise. Matthew Epperson has a diverse and impressive background in cooperative movements and employee ownership. In 2017 he founded the Georgia Co-op Development Center, the only statewide technical assistance provider for co-op startups and conversions in Georgia. Matthew spent almost 10 years in the US consumer-owned grocery retail co-op movement before transitioning to finance and platform research co-ops. Currently, he is the Employee Ownership Domain Expert at Zolidar, a startup focused on helping small to medium enterprises convert to employee-owned businesses.

Uncover the secrets behind the cutting-edge advancements in mass timber that could redefine the future of construction. From fire behavior studies that promise to revolutionize safety standards to breathtaking architectural marvels like Air New Zealand's glulam structure at Auckland Airport, this episode is packed with revelations. Join me, Paul Kramer, as we explore groundbreaking research by the USDA and Oregon State University, which could reshape building codes around the globe. Plus, discover how the World Economic Forum is championing regional mass timber markets to support decarbonization and local economies across the world.We're not stopping there. Get an insider's look at innovative CLT shelters made from thermally modified coastal western hemlock, tested for seismic resilience by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center. And for a touch of artistry, breathe in the creativity of a house within a house at the National Gallery of Melbourne, showcasing the potential of small-scale timber structures. This episode offers a rich tapestry of insights and stunning visuals. Don't miss out on the images and extra content on our LinkedIn feed. Whether you're a construction enthusiast or just curious about sustainable architecture, there's something here for you.Send us a text Support the show

What type of projects include measurements of PA? Considerations when choosing an activity tracker grouped in three main topics:Participant-centric: Research and innovation driven Regulatory Dr. Miriam Cabrita has done her bachelor's and master's degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente. Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Development Center in Netherlands for 8 years coordinating and managing EU research projects related to eHealth. Teaching also courses on Physical Activity, Digital Health and Virtual Coaching at the University of Twente. She has acted as a Board Member for 5 years in International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (ISMPB). Currently she is working as a Chief Customer Officer at Fibion Inc. --- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- Learn more about Fibion Flash - a versatile customizable tool with HRV and accelerometry capability.  --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research. --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Explore our Wearables,  Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep,  Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher  Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen  Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion  Check our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher   

What type of projects should measure PA? Considerations when choosing an activity tracker grouped in three main topics: Participant-centric; Research and innovation driven; Regulatory. Dr. Miriam Cabrita has done her Bachelor and Master degrees at NOVA School of Science and Technology in Portugal, and her PhD in biomedical engineering in University of Twente. Then she has worked at Roessingh Research and Development Center in Netherlands for 8 years coordinating and managing EU research projects related to eHealth. Teaching also courses on Physical Activity, Digital Health and Virtual Coaching at the University of Twente. She has acted as a Board Member for 5 years in International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (ISMPB). Currently she is working as a Chief Customer Officer at Fibion Inc. _____________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical activity data easily and cost-effectively with Mimove. --- Explore our Wearables,  Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep,  Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher

Introducing the newest series from NHPR's award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.” New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. It's now at the center of one of the biggest youth detention scandals in American history. How did this happen – and how did it finally come to light?The series is available now: listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode includes content that may not be suitable for young listeners. If you have suffered abuse and need someone to talk to, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you're in a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.  CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!

Introducing the newest series from NHPR's award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.” New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. It's now at the center of one of the biggest youth detention scandals in American history. How did this happen – and how did it finally come to light?The rest of the series is available now: listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode includes content that may not be suitable for young listeners. If you have suffered abuse and need someone to talk to, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you're in a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. 

For three decades, Andy Perkins didn't talk about what happened to him at a place called YDC – the Youth Development Center. Then, he saw something on the news, and he realized he wasn't the only person with a story about YDC. Andy gives us a rare glimpse into the black box of the juvenile justice system. Click here to read the companion digital story made in collaboration with The Pudding.If you have suffered abuse and need someone to talk to, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you're in a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. To support investigative journalism like The Youth Development Center at NHPR, click here.

Today we're sharing the first episode of “The Youth Development Center,” a series from New Hampshire Public Radio. This podcast from the creators of "Bear Brook" and “The 13th Step” dives deep into how New Hampshire became the center of one of the largest youth detention abuse scandals in the country. This episode follows the story of Andy Perkins, a man who remained silent about his experiences at the Youth Development Center for decades. Then, he saw something on the news that made him realize he wasn't alone.  Follow and listen to more episodes of “The Youth Development Center” here: https://link.chtbl.com/ch14Qgb_?sid=KQED   Click here to read the companion digital story made in collaboration with The Pudding.   If you have suffered abuse and need someone to talk to, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you're in a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing the newest series from NHPR's award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.” New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. It's now at the center of one of the biggest youth detention scandals in American history. How did this happen – and how did it finally come to light?If you have suffered abuse and need someone to talk to, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you're in a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.

June 20, 2024 Vernon Interviews Matthew Epperson, Employee Ownership Domain Expert for Zolidar. Zolidar is a startup app company that is building the “easy button” for small to medium enterprises to convert their business to employee-owned enterprises. In 2017 Matthew founded the Georgia Co-op Development Center, the only statewide technical assistance provider in Georgia to provide support for startup and conversion co-op projects. He loves biking, hiking, zazen meditation, discussing books and movies, and his fiancée, Julia. He is the 2012 Keep Athens Clarke County Beautiful Citizen of the Year, a black belt in a Japanese-Korean family of martial arts, a regular performer with his local improv comedy troupe Flying Squid Comedy, and while it's true that he can have strong stage anxiety, he makes it work.

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Alissa Geske, research lead at the CHS Crop Science Research and Development Center, says the state-of-the-art facility allows year-round testing that will accelerate product evaluation and development.

Alissa Geske, research lead at the CHS Crop Science Research and Development Center, says the state-of-the-art facility allows year-round testing that will accelerate product evaluation and development.

New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. A place that for decades was a black box that people are finally seeing into, and what they're finding is absolutely shocking. How did this happen? How did it finally come to light?

New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. A place that for decades was a black box that people are finally seeing into, and what they're finding is absolutely shocking. How did this happen? How did it finally come to light?

Dan Weiner, a psychotherapist and co-founder of the Family Resource and Development Center in Farmington, talks about parental counseling.Support the Show.Thank you for listening, please share and subscribe! Follow me on social media @karasundlun.For more info and requests for speaking visit www.karasundlunmedia.com

Topic thoughts? Guest ideas? Comments? Just text us. (pls include reply details if needed)The phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Asia Pacific presents a significant challenge, requiring a delicate balance between environmental sustainability and economic feasibility. In this discussion, we are joined by Dr Christoph Nedopil Wang of the Griffith Asia Institute, who delves into case studies from Pakistan and Vietnam, offering valuable insights applicable to other Asian electricity markets. Notably, the conversation will explore innovative financial mechanisms that could facilitate the early retirement of coal plants while mitigating potential financial burdens.Resources: China coal exit: Opportunities for China-led financing of early phase down of coal-fired power plants in Pakistan and Vietnam.ABOUT CHRISTOPH. Professor Christoph Nedopil is the Director of the Griffith Asia Institute at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is also a Visiting Professor at FISF Fudan University, Shanghai, Acting Director of the Green Finance & Development Center at FISF Fudan University, and a Visiting Faculty at Singapore Management University (SMU). Christoph regularly provides advisory to governments, financial institutions, enterprises, and civil society on sustainable development issues. He is the lead author of the UNDP SDG Finance Taxonomy, the Innovative Climate Finance Solutions report for the G20 in Indonesia, and the Green Development Guidance of the BRI Green Development Coalition under the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment. He has authored four books and published articles in Science and other leading journals. Christoph serves as board director in scaling sustainability in businesses and finance. Christoph is quoted regularly in Financial Times, The Economist, Reuters, Bloomberg, and other major outlets. Before joining Griffith University, he served as Founding Director of the Green Finance & Development Center and Associate Professor at the Fanhai International School of Finance (FISF), Fudan University and previously as Founding Director for the Green BRI Center at the Central University of Economics in Beijing. He worked with the World Bank in over 15 countries and was a Director in the German development agency GIZ. Christoph holds a Master of Engineering and a PhD in Economics from the Technical University Berlin, as well as a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli | MUSIC: Ep0-29 The Open Goldberg Variations, Kimiko Ishizaka Ep30- Orchestra Gli Armonici – Tomaso Albinoni, Op.07, Concerto 04 per archi in Sol - III. Allegro. | FEEDBACK: theasiaclimatecapitalpodcast@gmail.com.

BLUE CAST Ep 504 - CANDIANI - Eat your Denim / Glacier ProjectThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Simon Giuliani Global Marketing Director at  Candiani SpaInformation about Candiani:Candiani Denim is an Italian family business founded in 1938, located between Milan and the Alps, in the nature reserve of the Ticino Park. Candiani Denim is an internationally renowned denim weaving company that supplies some of the world's best-known fashion brands, creating the fabrics that gave birth to the premium denim industry. Candiani firmly believes in the importance of Made in Italy, innovation and sustainability, intrinsic values of each of its fabrics, which give it its uniqueness and inimitable quality. Candiani sees the denim of the future as both a regenerated and regenerative product. From the first to the last phase, Candiani's goal is to make denim 100% compostable, with a positive impact in every moment of his life. Candiani Denim has its headquarters in Robecchetto con Induno and a Development Center in Los Angeles. Candiani Denim, among others, owns the COREVA™ patent, the first and only biodegradable and compostable stretch denim on the market.Simon Giuliani, CMO, Head of Sustainability, Strategic Brand Leader, and Lecturer with nearly 20 years of international experience in the Fashion Industry with a specific focus on sustainable innovation. Starting from responsible brand strategy Simon aims at designing and executing solutions that align industrial business goals with responsible production practices, circular product innovation as well as internal and external education.The extensive knowledge about the fashion system from industrial manufacturing to design, distribution and marketing allows him to guide brands in their transition towards a circular model, and to convert their sustainability related efforts into brand equity and sales.Actively supporting institutions in the creation of new guidelines and regulations for the European Fashion Industry serving as Expert advisor to the United Nations' UNECE, to the MEPs designing the EU Circular Economy Action Plan, to SDA Bocconi's Monitor for Circular Fashion, to the City of Milan.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 19 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomyBLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®A podcast series created Lenzing's TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Graphics, recording and editing by Mohsin Sajid and Sadia Rafique from ENDRIME® for TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch

For the first two decades of this century, as the West and her friends were distracted by small wars in Central Asia and the Middle East, the People's Republic of China slowly, deliberately, and steadily grew her economic, diplomatic, and economic power.As we are in the last year closing out the first quarter of the 21st Century, the West distracted by an ongoing major conventional war in its third year in Europe, and still cannot extract itself from the Middle Eastern tar-pit. Haw is the PRC doing? Keeping on, moving on...and it's time for an update on their progress.Returning to Midrats for the full hour will be Dean Cheng, Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies; Senior Adviser, United States Institute of Peace; and Non-resident Fellow, George Washington University Space Policy Institute.Dean was recently appointed a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, a Senior Adviser with the US Institute of Peace, and a non-resident fellow with the George Washington University Space Policy Institute.He retired as the Senior Research Fellow for Chinese Political and Military Affairs at the Heritage Foundation after 13 years. He is fluent in Chinese, and uses Chinese language materials regularly in his work.Prior to joining the Heritage Foundation, he worked at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), a Federally Funded Research and Development Center, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), and as an analyst with the US Congress' Office of Technology Assessment.He is the author of the volume Cyber Dragon: Inside China's Information Warfare and Cyber Operations (Praeger Publishing, 2016), and has written extensively on Chinese views of deterrence, Chinese views of space power, and Chinese mobilization, and contributed to a number of volumes on the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Innovation and collaboration are cornerstones of Engineering With Nature (EWN). Sharing projects, demonstrating outcomes, and inspiring practitioners around the world is an important part of advancing EWN. The EWN Atlas series, initiated in 2018, has been key to showcasing the incredible work happening around the world. Season 7, Episode 5, kicks off the launch of EWN Atlas, Volume 3. Host Sarah Thorne is joined by cohost Burton Suedel, Research Biologist at the Engineer Research and Development Center, USACE, and Zelini Hubbard, Senior Project Manager at Anchor QEA and Project Manager for Atlas 3.The EWN Atlas series demonstrates the power of EWN in action, highlighting projects that exemplify EWN concepts, principles, and practices. Each Atlas is organized in chapters, presenting projects in various environmental contexts—beaches and dunes, wetlands, islands, reefs, riverine systems, and floodplains—as well as chapters on specific project types, such as the use of vegetation and natural materials, and environmental enhancements of existing infrastructure. Sarah spoke with five contributors to Atlas 3 whose projects exemplify the quality of EWN projects being implemented around the world:  Cathy Lear is a Senior Habitat Biologist at Clallam County. The Lower Dungeness River Project she led is in Clallam County, WA. This project incorporated nature-based solutions (NBS) to restore a floodplain. Mary Kate Brown is Assistant Coastal Programs Director for The Nature Conservancy in Alabama. She talks about how the Lightning Point Restoration Project in Bayou La Batre, AL, used green and gray infrastructure to revitalize a culturally important shoreline.  Samantha Belcik is a Biologist and Planner with the Chicago District, USACE. She describes the Fort Sheridan Project in Lake County, IL, which used historical native plant ecotypes and natural processes to restore a coastal ecosystem.  Zoe Elliott Perkins is a Senior Coastal Engineer on the Beaches Team for the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. She was part of the team on the Palm Beach Artificial Reef Project in Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia, which constructed an artificial reef to provide coastal protection and recreational resources.  David Johnston is a Project Engineer and Acting Team Lead in the Waterways Section of the USACE Huntington District. He led the Ohio River Bonanza Bar Project in Portsmouth, OH, which used dredged material beneficially to create ecological habitats and restore the historical footprint.  Burton and Zelini hope Atlas 3 gets wide use. As Zelini notes, “All 58 projects really do provide interesting examples of how NBS are being applied to a broad range of challenges. I think it's a real feat that the work of so many has been distilled down into a digestible and readable document.” Burton agrees, adding, “What we're striving to do is to share best practices worldwide, inspire actions in others, foster the confidence in our collective vision and encourage others to incorporate NBS into their infrastructure projects.” Jeff King, Lead of the EWN Program, notes that: “Atlas 3 really reflects the best of the best work being done by colleagues across USACE and around the world.” Jeff thanks the entire team that worked on Atlas 3, and all the contributors and adds, “I'd like to personally invite all our listeners to check out Atlas 3, and all of the wonderful work being done—it will be available in May 2024. I hope all our listeners and readers will be inspired by the projects we're featuring.” For more information and resource links, please visit the EWN Podcast page on the EWN website at https://www.engineeringwithnature.org/  •      Jeff King at LinkedIn•      Burton Suedel at LinkedIn•      Zelini Hubbard at LinkedIn

Welcome to Illumi-Nation:  Illumi-Nation serves as a transformative platform where a skilled psychic intuitive therapist (Susan Casey) and spiritual healer (Valerie Moon) collaborate to plant seeds of awakening in the hearts and minds of listeners. Our mission is to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, helping them break free from the amnesia that accompanies our earthly experience. Through a blend of therapeutic insights and spiritual wisdom, we aim to trigger a profound remembering, reconnecting individuals with the inherent truths buried within their souls. Join us in the exploration of self-awareness, healing, and the rediscovery of the timeless wisdom that resides within all of us. In this episode, Susan and Valerie engage in a deeply moving conversation with Yarmouth Police Chaplain Leslie Hyde, shedding light on her profound role as a first responder. Leslie opens up about the emotional weight of her responsibilities, particularly in delivering traumatic news to families facing unimaginable loss. With unwavering compassion, Leslie recounts the harrowing experience of supporting families confronted with the devastating reality of losing an adult child to a drug overdose. She describes the delicate balance of delivering such heartbreaking news while providing solace and empathy in the face of overwhelming grief. Throughout the discussion, Leslie articulates the importance of holding space for individuals navigating the tumultuous spectrum of emotions, from searing rage to profound despair. She underscores the importance of trust and surrender in her role, acknowledging the inherent vulnerability and authenticity required to accompany others through their darkest moments. Tune in to this episode as Leslie Hyde's compassionate insights offer a profound reminder of the transformative power of human connection and the invaluable support provided by those who courageously serve as beacons of hope in times of profound darkness. **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode covers sensitive subject matter and is not suitable for all listeners. If this topic could be a trigger for you, listen to this episode with someone you trust so you can talk about any emotions that come up for you. The contents of this episode are not intended to replace therapy and should not be taken as such. If you need immediate help, please call the crisis hotline 988 for help. Guest Bio: Leslie Hyde writes:I have been on a quest for my truth most of my life.  I majored in Religion at Trinity College., Since then I have worked in international publishing;  as a Guardian As Litem; a school administrator; the President of a social service agency; an elected politician; and a youth mentor at Longcreek Youth and Development Center; and finally ended up exactly where I was meant to be: at the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine (ChIME) I was ordained in 2015 and served on their board for several years.  I have been working as the chaplain for the Yarmouth Police Department since 2015.  I worked with the CDC and their Corona Virus Task Force on Emotional Wellness. In Yarmouth, this evolved into the Yarmouth Public Health Counsel where I also address Emotional Wellbeing. I also worked with the CDC in Maine on creating their Spiritual Care Corps in response to the pandemic. I am the Director of Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth and have a counseling practice, Listening Hearts.   Contact information for Leslie Hyde:  Email: tennisnow1113@gmail.com  Host Bios:   Valerie Moon is a psychic medium that has extrasensory perception. Most people within the spiritual community describe her healing modality as "shadow work". This energetic healing helps to shift deep rooted patterns, behaviors, past life connections, ancestral traumas, or traumas that occurred in this current life. Valerie is also a soul seer and actively clears hauntings from houses, land, or people. She takes an active role to support many practitioners in understanding how to use their gifts. As a healer and mentor, she strongly supports those wishing to make change and permanently shift into a higher vibration. Valerie holds a BA in Psychology as well as certifications in Breathwork and Reiki.    Susan E. Casey, MSW, MFA, is an author, a psychic intuitive mental health clinician, a certified bereavement group facilitator, a certified life coach, and a podcaster. Throughout the past 30 years, Susan has worked in hospice, in-patient, and home-based settings with teens and adults, and taught numerous courses to executive leaders and clinicians. As a therapist and writer, Susan's deepest passion is to bring expansive and transformational stories to the world through her weekly podcast episodes. For 2.5 years, Susan interviewed people from all over the world who have sustained a deep loss and experienced renewed hope and a shift in their perspective on life as a result. Susan transitioned her Rock Your Shine podcast into Illumi-Nation with co-host Valerie Moon to continue to provide both education and real-time help to those who are struggling and eager to learn why we are here and how to create the life you want.     Susan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-Ri...       Connect with Valerie https://www.instagram.com/valeriemoonhealing   https://www.facebook.com/valeriemoonhealing   https://www.youtube.com/@valeriemoonhealing  www.valeriemoonhealing.com    https://www.tiktok.com/@valeriemoonhealing  Email: valeriemoon1111@gmail.com   Connect with Susan https://rockyourshine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/susan.casey/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045701809031   https://www.facebook.com/susan.e.casey.3/   https://www.youtube.com/@Rockyourshine  https://www.tiktok.com/@susanecasey Email: rockyourshine@gmail.com   Connect with Illumi-Nation https://www.instagram.com/illumi8nation  https://www.youtube.com/illumi8nation  - Coming Soon!   If you would like to be a guest on Illumi-Nation please email us at illumi8nation@gmail.com 

Katrina Cornish, a professor at Ohio State University who studies rubber alternatives, raises dandelions and the desert shrub guayule in greenhouses at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio. She and other researchers harvest the stretchy rubber substances they produce and use special machines to dip them into medical gloves, parts for trachea tubes, and others. And she thinks those products could forever alter the landscape of agriculture in the United States. Most rubber comes from the Hevea tree and processing happens overseas—the U.S. isn't prepared to process rubber domestically. But Cornish also says the threats of disease, climate change, and international trade tensions also mean that it would be a smart investment to work on growing and processing domestic alternatives. Cornish thinks that just as Tesla opened up the possibility of mainstream electric cars by first marketing the product as a luxury good, premium goods need to be made with dandelion and guayule to inspire producers to grow more meaningful amounts of either of those crops. But while some of the researchers and farmers are optimistic about the potential of these crops, they also say drastic changes would need to happen in markets and processing before we ever see fields full of these out-of-the-box plants. In the meantime, farmers in the U.S. rely on an agricultural economy built on scale, so they farm the crops that allow them options of where to sell, said Curt Covington, senior director of institutional business at AgAmerica Lending. He added that the bankers financing those farmers often don't want to take the risk of a full switch to a crop that doesn't have established markets. That, he said, could be a problem for the country as climate change exacerbates threats to crops like cotton and alfalfa, thirsty crops grown in the Southwest, in the future. Though guayule only uses half as much water as cotton and alfalfa, if the economics don't support it, that doesn't do the majority of farmers much good. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

At the Coastal Research and Development Center 2023 brassica field day we saw a field with several hundred different collard green plants growing in it. There're two major types of collards.

We take a deep dive with someone who is used to Swimming with Sharks, in business that is. He is a Hall of Fame National Speaker, former NBA Player, and best selling author of “Cultivate,” “Swim,” & “All Buts Stink." He talks about how every company should be a Leadership & Development Center. How to have a mastery mind-set, and learn how to recalibrate and motivate your team all the way to the top. You don't want to miss his “Sacred 6” strategies and hear how his business coaching transformed the "Jersey Mike's” brand to become the top franchise it is today.

Four-year-old American-Israeli hostage Abigail Mor Edan has been released by Hamas and is recuperating in a hospital. CBS News' Holly Williams speaks to the family members of hostages who are still being held about their agonizing wait.Ahal Besorai's niece and nephew were among the dozens of Israeli hostages released as part of a four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. He said the first thing the teenagers learned when they got out of captivity was that their mother was murdered by Hamas militants.Dozens of Palestinian teenagers were released from Israeli prisons on Sunday as part of the ongoing truce and exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports that Hamas and Israel are discussing a truce extension that would see more prisoner exchanges take place.For online retailers like Amazon, Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and the company is using artificial intelligence to help with the demand. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave got exclusive access to Amazon's Robotics Research and Development Center, where it says the future of faster delivery is being built.Award-winning director Baz Luhrmann joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new limited series "Faraway Downs," recut from his 2008 movie "Australia" starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman.For online retailers like Amazon, Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and the company is using artificial intelligence to help with the demand. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave got exclusive access to Amazon's Robotics Research and Development Center, where it says the future of faster delivery is being built.Dr. Brian Williams is a trauma surgeon with decades of experience treating gun violence victims. In 2016, he led the trauma team when five police officers were killed by a sniper in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his book, "The Bodies Keep Coming," about his experiences and issues of racism and violence in the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the latest advancements in cancer research and innovation? Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis as we explore the dynamic world of cancer research and technology development with our distinguished guest, Michael Weingarten, Director of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Mr. Weingarten plays a pivotal role in leading a team of Program Directors managing the NCI's SBIR & STTR Programs, overseeing a substantial portfolio of $182 million in grants and contracts annually. These programs are at the forefront of NCI's efforts to drive innovation, fostering the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies and products for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Explore the intersection of the BioHealth Capital Region and the NCI, understanding how collaboration and partnerships are shaping the future of cancer research and innovation. Finally, we delve into the goals for the future, highlighting the NCI's vision and commitment to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through technology and innovation.

Two years ago, China introduced a series of new so-called "green guidelines" that it hoped would promote more sustainable development abroad. But in Africa, according to a new research report, it appears those higher environmental, social, and governance (ESG) have been difficult to meet.Researchers from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center, the Fudan University Green Finance and Development Center, the South African Institute of International Affairs, and LSE IDEAS teamed up to examine ESG standards at five Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in Egypt, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.Two of the scholars on that team, Cecilia Han Springer and Christoph Nedopil, join Cobus (who also contributed to the research) to discuss their findings and explain why Chinese companies continue to struggle to meet minimum ESG standards in Africa.SHOW NOTES:Read the full report: Elevating ESG: Empirical Lessons on Environmental, Social and Governance Implementation of Chinese Projects in Africa: https://bit.ly/46ZHL4dJOIN THE DISCUSSION:X: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @nedopil | @han_ceciliaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouthFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two years ago, China introduced a series of new so-called "green guidelines" that it hoped would promote more sustainable development abroad. But in Africa, according to a new research report, it appears those higher environmental, social, and governance (ESG) have been difficult to meet.Researchers from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center, the Fudan University Green Finance and Development Center, the South African Institute of International Affairs, and LSE IDEAS teamed up to examine ESG standards at five Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in Egypt, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.Two of the scholars on that team, Cecilia Han Springer and Christoph Nedopil, join Cobus (who also contributed to the research) to discuss their findings and explain why Chinese companies continue to struggle to meet minimum ESG standards in Africa.SHOW NOTES:Read the full report: Elevating ESG: Empirical Lessons on Environmental, Social and Governance Implementation of Chinese Projects in Africa: https://bit.ly/46ZHL4dJOIN THE DISCUSSION:X: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @nedopil | @han_ceciliaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouthFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

This is the 2nd episode of our six-part SF Healing Roots Collaborative Series. It features a discussion on some of the major obstacles that stand in the way of ending domestic violence. This episode features Laura Jiménez of California Latinas for Reproductive Justice, Destini Davis of Young Community Developers, Rachel West of In Defense of Prostitute Women's Safety Project, and Cameron Lucas of the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women. Laura Jiménez has served as the Executive Director at CLRJ since 2011 and brings to this work the passion and commitment of close to 30 years of activism in the Reproductive Justice movement. She was raised in Santa Barbara, California, and since then, has made her way across the country and back. Along the way, she worked with the National Latina Health Organization in Oakland, California where she led a girls' mentorship program and initiated a collaboration between the organization and UC Berkeley to offer a class entitled, “Redefining Latina Health: Body, Mind and Spirit”, as well as the serving as the Development Officer with the Dominican Women's Development Center in Washington Heights, New York. Laura was a part of the birth and growth of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective from 1998 to 2011, becoming the Deputy Coordinator in 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. During her time with SisterSong, she co-coordinated two national conferences and established the Latina Encuentro – a gathering of Latina leaders in the Southeastern Region which had as a goal relationship building and leadership development of Latinas across the South. The birth of her two daughters brought home the issue of reproductive justice, encouraged her interest in the area of birthing work, and recommitted her to the healing of women of color. Laura is an innate healer, mother, and seer. She is a daughter of the ocean and a holder of hands and hearts. Rachel West is the Program Director of the In Defense of Prostitute Women's Safety Project (IDPWS) in San Francisco, which raises awareness and educates the public about violence against sex workers. IDPWS campaigns for city and state policies, which prioritizes protection over criminalization of sex workers, and for all women's safety. She is also with the US PROStitutes Collective (US PROS), one of the collaborating groups in IDPWS. US PROS advocates for decriminalization and resources so no one is forced into prostitution through poverty. Destini Davis Destini Davis, AMFT is the Clinical Coordinator at Young Community Developers. She has been engaged in mental health work in the community for almost 10 years. Destini currently works with groups and individuals engaged in job readiness training. In addition, Destini created and facilitates a healthy relationships group for YCD participants. Cameron Lucas is the Executive Management Assistant for the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women. Cameron is passionate about the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality in the provision of governmental services and ensuring that government truly works inclusively and equitably for everyone.

If you've ever walked along a beach, you've likely noticed the dunes, the mounds of sand that have been formed by the wind. But have you ever thought about what those dunes do and how important they are? Perhaps not; our guests certainly have. In Season 6, Episode 7, host Sarah Thorne is joined by cohost Amanda Tritinger, Deputy Lead of the Engineering with Nature Program, and her US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) colleagues Duncan Bryant, Research Hydraulic Engineer, and Nick Cohn, Research Oceanographer. All three are affiliated with the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory at the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center. They're passionate about “dune stewardship,” protecting and restoring the dunes that create resilience for coastal communities. As Amanda describes it, “People tend to overlook dunes and the role they play in the defense of our coastlines during hurricane seasons.” Duncan explains that dunes are formed by a combination of sand, wind that shapes the sand into mounds, and vegetation. They're much more complicated than just the mounds of sand we see. Dunes are naturally very dynamic. They can form and grow. They can be eroded. They can shift. Nick adds: “A lot of these storms in the Outer Banks and elsewhere where we have big wind events during storms actually grow dunes pretty substantially, but what we hear in the news all the time is how storms erode dunes. That's why they're so complicated. Sometimes it's just about the details; if there was one foot more of storm surge, that dune would get eroded out. So, we do lots of research both in the field and the laboratory and with models trying to understand what details matter about our prediction of dunes.”Dunes are a critical nature-based solution. As Nick explains, “Dunes serve as a topographic high that prevents high water from flooding people's property and critical infrastructure. And they're a really cost-effective, natural form of infrastructure to prevent flooding. As we get through the end of hurricane season, I think we always try to make the case that dunes are a valuable form of coastal protection that can be put almost anywhere throughout the world, without hard structural solutions.”Amanda underscores the potential value of dunes for coastal resilience: “I think expanding the use of dunes is an exciting prospect. Everybody in the coastal community has some major storm event, some hurricane, that sticks in their mind. For me, it was Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. For both, I was in northeast Florida, and we did forensic studies before and after each of those storms. You could walk up and down the coastline and just see the difference. The communities that had older, more natural dune systems got out almost unscathed, whereas the communities that had newer dunes or no dunes saw a lot more damage after the storms.”Amanda's call to action speaks to her passion as a dune steward: “Understand the dunes. Take the time to learn the dune story. If you go to the beach and you appreciate the water, that magical place where the water meets the land, where we get to touch the rest of the world, know the story of the dune. It provides that ecological benefit. It takes care of the communities behind it. It's dynamic. It's exciting. It's doing its job if it's disappearing and it's doing its job when it builds itself up. Just appreciate the dunes when you're out there. I just think if more people knew the dunes story and told each other about it and knew just how magical that thing they walk over on the way to the beach was, that that would just be a win in itself.” For more information and resource links, please visit the EWN Podcast page on the EWN website at https://www.engineeringwithnature.org/• Amanda Tritinger at LinkedIn• Duncan Bryant at LinkedIn• Nicholas Cohn at ResearchGateThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5872676/advertisement

Jason purchased an outdoor retail business in 2005 that was founded in 1971. Hespent the next eleven years wearing various hats, frommarketing to operations to inventory control and processimprovement. Over his career in retail, he grew the business from $750k to $2m insales and the team from 12 to 24. During this time, he volunteered as a businessmentor and guide at Appalachian State University and with the NC Small BusinessTechnology and Development Center. His practical small business experience,coupled with the ActionCOACH system for building business, make himan invaluable resource for business owners andexecutivesEdyth Berry is Jason's favorite teacher and lovingwife of 19 years. They joyfully welcomed theirson, Silas Richard, in 2008. As a family, they areactive in the community, working to raise funds for severalimpactful organizations such as Sunnyside Ministries, CompassionInternational, and Operation Christmas Child- a Samaritans Purseinitiative providing gifts and educational materials to less fortunatechildren worldwide. Jason has served on several philanthropic and civicorganizations as a Board Member, including the Western Youth Network,the Downtown Boone Development Association, and the Rotary Club ofBlowing Rock.Coach Jason Berry - YouTubeBeing a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be...Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.

Many businesses are tapping into the specialized knowledge and experience of freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors to complete key projects. While freelancers bring needed expertise and fresh perspectives, they're not employees of the company. And yet, it's up to HR to recruit, screen, and keep track of this valuable external talent. To help you navigate this trending workforce shift, we've called in Shai-Lee Spiegelman, General Manager of Fiverr Pro. Highlights [2:56] “Organic organizations” [4:07] Chief Freelance Officers [12:16] Vetting freelance talent [17:20] Why the freelance marketplace is growing [20:43] Legal considerations when working with freelancers [23:03] Manager training on working with freelancers [24:16] Industries that will depend heavily on freelance talent [26:48] Freelance market outlook for the U.S. [27:43] Shai-Lee's career path, beginning with service in the Israeli Air Force [33:58] Not becoming immobilized by fear Guest Bio Shai-Lee Spigelman, General Manager, Fiverr Pro Prior to her management role overseeing Fiverr Pro's platform for business that connects independent workers with businesses in need of talent, Shai-Lee worked for seven years in senior leadership positions in the Israeli government, focusing on leading digital, innovation and technology offices. Prior to her work in the public sector, she was VP of Marketing for Microsoft Israel Research and Development Center.  Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/shai-lee-spigelman-1b1254/https://pro.fiverr.com/ https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/freelance-workers-fill-summer/ https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/talent-acquisition-strategies/ Berta Aldrich's best-selling book, Winning the Talent Shift, is available on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/iS7MuPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to hear from you. Leave a review (5-Star would be nice!) on Apple Podcasts and add your question in the comment. We read every review and use them to choose topics, guests, and interview questions for the podcast. You can also reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@hrmorning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  If you love this show, please share your favorite episodes with colleagues and on social media. We greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for listening. Remember to subscribe and follow us so you never miss an episode!  Voices of HR is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HRMorning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As fall gets into full swing, we're kicking off the second half of Season 6 of the EWN Podcast by talking with members of the EWN leadership team about what they've been working on and what's ahead. In Episode 5, host Sarah Thorne is joined by cohost Jeff King, National Lead of the EWN; cohost Amanda Tritinger, Deputy Program Manager, EWN; and Courtney Chambers, Communications Lead, EWN.The summer of 2023 was an unprecedented summer in many ways. As Sarah notes, “Mother Nature certainly demonstrated that climate change is upon us.” Jeff agrees, revisiting the topic Canada's worst wildfire season ever, covered in Season 6, Episode 4, as well as the wildfires that devastated Lahaina, Hawaii. He also talks about the extreme rainfall and flooding in the southwest caused by Tropical Storm Hillary and the extraordinary flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Idalia to the big bend area of Florida. As Jeff notes, “People in all parts of the US, Canada, and around the world are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand.” This global wakeup call is challenging and motivating for the EWN Program. Jeff notes that there are 49 active research projects being led by personnel at the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center to address the climate change imperative by integrating nature-based solutions.As Communications Lead, Courtney Chambers is responsible for sharing the incredible work that is going on with EWN. In her discussion with Sarah, Courtney describes some of what she has been doing to support the development and promotion of publications critical to broadening the reach of EWN, including the next volume of the EWN Atlas series, which captures the essence of EWN and nature-based solutions through images. As Courtney notes, “If you've seen Atlas I or II, you know that these books really showcase the potential for EWN and the diversity they can include.” Sarah adds, “You're helping to share the stories of all of the brilliant scientists, engineers, landscape architects, and other collaborators—and the EWN projects that they're working on—to inspire others. It's important work.”Sarah also speaks with Amanda Tritinger. Amanda shares highlights from her recent trip to Taiwan, coordinated with the USACE Pacific Ocean Division (POD). She was invited to talk about opportunities to engineer with nature as part of the information and technology exchange with the Taiwan Water Resource Agency. “The TWRA has a lot of really cool projects. It was exciting to share what EWN has going on but also to learn a lot of what Taiwan has been doing.” Amanda notes that through the POD they have been involved with a lot of opportunities in Southeast Asia with colleagues in Japan and Vietnam. “It's really exciting that the world is a big place and what seems like a problem can be its own solution through the use of natural infrastructure and better understanding the environment around us.”In closing, Jeff notes, “The climate change that we've all been experiencing is really challenging and motivating our EWN colleagues and collaborators to be innovative—to conduct research and field work on a range of projects that can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and help communities adapt and become more resilient. I really look forward to sharing some of the truly groundbreaking work underway on future episodes of the EWN Podcast. I don't think we're going to run out of interesting things to share with our listeners!!”For more information and resource links, please visit the EWN Podcast page on the EWN website at https://www.engineeringwithnature.org/ • Jeff King at LinkedIn• Amanda Tritinger at LinkedIn• Courtney Chambers at LinkedInThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5872676/advertisement

Today my guest is Dr. Margaret McKeown. We'll start our conversation discussing vocabulary development and explicit vocabulary instruction, including how to choose words for instruction, how to teach words so students understand them deeply, and how to help students build connections between words. Our conversation then shifts to the Questioning the Author instructional intervention, which focuses on developing comprehension through conversation and can be used to foster independence and discussion amongst students. Later, I'm joined by my colleagues Gina Dignon and Rosie Maurantonio for a conversation about how we'll bring what we learned to the classroom. ****Read a full transcript of this episode and learn more about the show and Jennifer Serravallo at JenniferSerravallo.comBringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction ****More about Dr. Margaret McKeown:Margaret G. McKeown, PhD, is Clinical Professor Emerita of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Before her retirement, she was also a Senior Scientist at the University's Learning Research and Development Center. Her work addresses practical, current problems that classroom teachers and their students face. She has conducted research in the areas of learning, instruction, and teacher professional development in reading comprehension and vocabulary. Dr. McKeown is a recipient of the Outstanding Dissertation Award from the International Literacy Association, is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, and was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame. She is coauthor of books including Bringing Words to Life, Second Edition; Creating Robust Vocabulary; Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning the Author; and Vocabulary Assessment to Support Instruction.Special thanks to Alex Van Rose for audio editing this episode. Support this showSupport the show

China's critics contend the Belt and Road Initiative is dead or dying due to a mix of gross mismanagement and hubris. The data, however, reveals a very different story. While lending has definitely decreased considerably from its peak in 2016, the BRI is very much alive -- it just looks very different today than it did even a few years ago.Instead of expensive large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa, the Americas, and Asia, Chinese lenders are now focusing more on smaller initiatives related to technology, renewable energy, and connectivity. In fact, Chinese creditors lent more money to finance green energy initiatives in the first half of the year than in any other 6-month period since the BRI launched a decade ago.Christoph Nedopil, founding director of the Green Finance and Development Center at Fudan University has been closely tracking the evolution of the BRI and joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what the latest data on BRI lending reveals about its future.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:X: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @nedopilLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nedopilFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouthFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaafricaprojectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China's critics contend the Belt and Road Initiative is dead or dying due to a mix of gross mismanagement and hubris. The data, however, reveals a very different story. While lending has definitely decreased considerably from its peak in 2016, the BRI is very much alive -- it just looks very different today than it did even a few years ago.Instead of expensive large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa, the Americas, and Asia, Chinese lenders are now focusing more on smaller initiatives related to technology, renewable energy, and connectivity. In fact, Chinese creditors lent more money to finance green energy initiatives in the first half of the year than in any other 6-month period since the BRI launched a decade ago.Christoph Nedopil, founding director of the Green Finance and Development Center at Fudan University has been closely tracking the evolution of the BRI and joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what the latest data on BRI lending reveals about its future.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:X: @ChinaGSProject| @stadenesque | @eric_olander | @nedopilLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nedopil Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProjectYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouthFOLLOW CAP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC:Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChineعربي: www.akhbaralsin-africia.com | @AkhbarAlSinAfrJOIN US ON PATREON!Become a CAP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CAP Podcast mug!www.patreon.com/chinaafricaproject

There is so much to say about this episode, all I can say is listen. Here is the story of Inner Haven Art Gallery - Spiritual & Creative Development Center. 

It's time to go back to school, and for some kids — and their parents — that means a whole lot of stress. This week, host Paula Felps talks with Dr Laura Phillips, the Senior Director and a Senior Neuropsychologist in the Learning and Development Center at the Child Mind Institute. Laura specializes in working with children who have learning disorders, mood disorders and anxiety, among other things, and in this episode, she explains how going back to school can create anxiety for kids of all ages and how it also can affect their parents. Then, she tells us what we can do about it. In this episode, you'll learn: Some of the causes of back-to-school anxiety and why it is more prevalent today. The role that social media plays in cultivating greater anxiety — and how to manage it. Tips for starting the school year smoothly and creating new morning practices. 

Ricardo Gonzalez, Senior Principal Product Manager at Oracle, joins Corey on Screaming in the Cloud to discuss his approach to Product Management and cloud migration. Ricardo explains how a chance conversation landed him a role at Oracle, and why he feels it's so important to always bring your A-game in any conversation. Corey and Ricardo discuss why being a good Product Manager involves empathy for your customers and being able to speak their language as well as the language of your product and development team. Ricardo also explains how he's seen the Oracle product suite grow, and why he feels more and more companies are seeing the value of migrating their data to the cloud. About RicardoRicardo is a Product Manager at Oracle, in charge of Database Migration to the Cloud, and the ZDM and ACFS products.Ricardo is a native Costa Rican and has lived in Mexico, Italy and currently resides in the United States.He is passionate about technology, education, photography, music and cooking. He loves languages and connecting with people from all over the world. In a future life, Ricardo wants to own a taco truck, and share taco happiness with everybody.Links Referenced: Oracle: https://www.oracle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardogonzaleza/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/productmanaged TranscriptAnnouncer: Hello, and welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with your host, Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group, Corey Quinn. This weekly show features conversations with people doing interesting work in the world of cloud, thoughtful commentary on the state of the technical world, and ridiculous titles for which Corey refuses to apologize. This is Screaming in the Cloud.Corey: Human-scale teams use Tailscale to build trusted networks. Tailscale Funnel is a great way to share a local service with your team for collaboration, testing, and experimentation.  Funnel securely exposes your dev environment at a stable URL, complete with auto-provisioned TLS certificates. Use it from the command line or the new VS Code extensions. In a few keystrokes, you can securely expose a local port to the internet, right from the IDE.I did this in a talk I gave at Tailscale Up, their first inaugural developer conference. I used it to present my slides and only revealed that that's what I was doing at the end of it. It's awesome, it works! Check it out!Their free plan now includes 3 users & 100 devices. Try it at snark.cloud/tailscalescream Corey: Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud, I'm Corey Quinn. Some wit once said that 90% of life was just showing up. And I'm not going to suggest that today's guest has only the fact that he shows up going for him, but I do want to say that when I first met him, it was at a drink-up that I threw here in San Francisco. And he kept turning up to a variety of community events, not just ones that I wound up hosting, but other people, too. By day, Ricardo Gonzalez is a Senior Principal Product Manager at Oracle. But in the community, he is also much more. Ricardo, thank you for joining me today.Ricardo: Thank you so much for having me, Corey. It's a great pleasure to be here with you today.Corey: So, it is interesting watching you come to what I can only describe as the other side of the tracks. Because you work at Oracle. I make fun of AWS all the time, so yes, I suppose our companies do have that in common, but I digress. You also work in the database world, which is, I guess you could say I do and that I misuse things as databases, mostly for laughs and occasionally for production. And you're over in the product manager side of the world, which for me, has always—may as well be a language that I do not understand, let alone speak. Yet you have consistently shown up and made great contributions to every conversation you've ever been a part in. Where did you come from? How did you start doing this?Ricardo: Well, I'm originally from Costa Rica, right, which is I wouldn't say uncommon, but then again, there's just a few of us. And I was doing my master's degree in Mexico when I showed up to a recruitment event dressed up like a business student and realize all of my peers were actually developers—although I'm a computer scientist by trade—looking for a job at Oracle's Development Center in Mexico, right? And by showing up, something magical happened. I stayed at the session, they made a raffle with numbers. I didn't win, but they asked us questions nobody answered, and as you can see, I talk a lot.I raised my hand, and they said, “Okay, answer these questions.” And then it became, like, a competition, and I won. And back then I got, like, a tablet. I think it was an iPad; it was great. I thought, okay, no job for me because I wasn't working—looking for a job in development.And then this person, which is now an SVP in my company, which has been my mentor in many ways, approached me, and he said, “I really liked what you did. It seemed you do have some technical background. We need somebody that can talk like that with customers, but at the same time, understand the requirements for a technical product and work with engineers. Do you want to come to the office tomorrow?” And a week later, I got an offer my life change in ways, like, we've never foreseen.Corey: This is a hard thing to talk about because it's the way the world works, but when you say it, people love to come back and tear you down, like, “You just got lucky.” Or it—“Well, yeah, that works for you, but it doesn't work for other people.” But I've found invariably that the seminal moments that happened in the course of my career have all come from conversations I had with people I didn't need to be talking to at events I didn't need to be attending, but one thing leads to another. Instead of sitting at home and brooding, I put myself in situations where I could, for lack of a better term, make my own luck. Sure, if only one conversation in a thousand winds up turning into a career opportunity, okay, but that means you need to have a thousand conversations to get there, so time to get started. And you are probably one of the best living embodiments of this that I've ever met.Ricardo: Well, it's interesting. You're right. I mean, the luck part plays a factor, I guess, but you have to change your own luck. And it's complicated to talk about that because there's also privilege in both, and being part of—like, I was in college. I had the privilege to go to college, although, I mean, there's a whole, like, list of things that made me get there and the sacrifices from family, et cetera.And not everybody has the same level of field, right? But what I can say though, is that I heard somebody said something that really resonated with me, which is, “For some of us, right, we won't be the main player in the game.” [reading 00:04:25], like, so imagine you have, like, a sports event where—whatever sport you want—and there's a game of playing, right? The coach will not call you. But they might call you over the last five minutes, but when they do, you have to be there and score a goal, touchdown, whatever you want to call it, be the best player because that's the opportunity you have and you have to make the most out of it. Some people were born and they have the opportunity to be in the starting lineup. Some of us will be just called at the last minute. But when you do, your A-Game has to be there on top and you have to be the best you can because that's the only way you have to shine.Corey: I think that you're right. There's a tremendous amount of privilege baked into all of this. And privilege is one of those things you can't just set aside. It's something that we wind up all manifesting in different ways to different degrees. But it's a, “Oh, just be like me,” is fundamentally what a lot of advice comes down to, regardless of whoever it is the me in question that's talking about it.But there seems to be just certain things that lend themselves to better possibilities of success. One of the things that has always impressed me is that you just show up and start great conversations with people, left and right. That's a skill that I honestly wish I had. I have to be noisy and public to get people to approach me, whereas you, ah, you don't have the time for that. You just walk up and start talking to them. I've never been good at that.Ricardo: I guess part of my upbringing—also, you know, my home country has a whole history of [horizontalness 00:05:47], but that's a different discussion. And we are, I guess, not shy to just talk to people, right, which sometimes can bring into interesting conversations with management and, like—because if I disagree, I will let you know, right? I will be completely candid about things. But I think it's important, right? Because like, we're all human beings trying to do the same thing, right?We all wake up in the morning with the same set of problems and then get to share moments in between each other. Why don't make them as pleasant as possible and try to see how can we actually grow together? It's important that you're not only getting things and growing yourself but also see how can with that help others grow as well, right? So that's, I think, part of what conversations can be—I mean, starting conversation with anybody just it's really important to say, “Okay, nice to meet you. How can we, you know, make the most out of it for both of us?” And, you know, either even if it's just, like, you'd have a great conversation or, you know, help each other or just me help you, et cetera.Corey: So, I want to talk a little bit about your day job. Given that you work in product management, I have to assume that having people skills is kind of a prerequisite for the role. At least you would think. I've worked in places where that was apparently not the case, and not for nothing, it kind of showed.Ricardo: Yeah, I mean, it's really important. I think product management is one of these positions in which you are in the middle of things. When people ask me—and these are people that don't work in technology—“What do you do?” I tell them, “I'm a translator,” right? And when they ask me, like, “Oh, so you do it between languages?” I said, “Well, yeah, I speak different languages with us.”So, the point is, I am able to talk with people that have a less technical acumen or are actually just users of our product, right, and [unintelligible 00:07:17] highly skilled, and then go back to the engineers, which have a different point of view, right? So, I'm always back and forth. But that people skills, as you mentioned, is really important because otherwise you cannot do your job. The thing that is interesting for me is that product management itself is not really a thing that can be defined. I mean, yes, of course, there's, like, books on it and people that have done their careers and, like, saying how it works, but it changes from company to company.And even within the same company, there are different product managers doing different things. What I do—and I've been really fortunate to have really good managers that I've worked for the last seven years, I think—has a lot to do with the people skills that you mentioned, right? And it allows me to be as good as I can with my job and try to do me just, you know, grow every day.Corey: It's easier to sit here and reason about these things in the context of specifics, on some level. And it's also easy for me at least to look at a company and think, “Oh, they do one thing,” but I have it on good authority that Oracle is a large-ish company that might have more than one product at any given point in time. What product do you work with? Where do you start and where do you stop?Ricardo: Okay, well, I've been part of three different teams, if you could call it that way. Although, like, over the last seven years, I've been focusing mostly for—I mean, always within the database organization, so like database development. And then over the last, like, six, seven years, I've been on the high-availability team, which focus on a thing called maximum availability architecture, right, which is basically helping customers to achieve all their requirements. And we're talking about, like, heavy usage of, you know, regular Oracle database with high availability, scalability, I mean, requirements for, like, 24/7, like, great uptime.And I started working with them with the cluster file system, which I still do, but my main job over the last, like, let's say, four, almost five years, have been working towards helping customers come to the cloud, right, to Oracle Cloud. And my product, I'm the product manager for protocols ZDM, Zero Downtime Migration, and it's been in the market for the last three-and-a-half years, right? So, I was there since it's all started as a whole interesting story about cross-work with different teams in Oracle getting together to get this product out. So, that's my day-to-day job, just enabling customers on maximize the usage of the Oracle database in the high-availability realm, and also helping them move to the cloud, the Oracle Cloud, if that's what they want and the mission they have right now in their organizations.Corey: I know that people are going to have opinions about Oracle Cloud, and I'm just going to say something that I think is relatively uncontroversial, in that the technology is freaking solid. I have used it in a bunch of different ways, I've talked to folks who have, and there is remarkably little argument that when you use it as directed, that stuff works. And there's a lot to be said for that. So, you focus a lot on the migration story, specifically, to my understanding, databases inward from a variety of other places. Do they tend to find themselves living in on-prem environments? Are they in other cloud providers? Are they, God forbid, well, we have this filing cabinet full of paperwork and we're hoping you can help us digitize it all, which, yes, those projects exist. And no, I don't want to be within 6000 miles of them.Ricardo: Well, mostly, we're talking about on-premises customers, right, that have large fleets of Oracle databases and we're trying to help these customers, either as small businesses, it could be public or enterprises move to the Oracle Cloud when they deem that the strategy they're doing, right? So, my product, what it does is it actually orchestrates, it automates that process for them so that when they're actually doing the migration, it's as seamless as possible for them. Because there's a lot of, like, caveats and a lot of things to consider when we're talking about database migration into the cloud.Corey: When you take a look at what is going on in the larger ecosystem, it's easy for me to sit here and say, “Well, I don't see Oracle databases very often.” And yeah, in the context of companies that I work with, that are very often founded in the last few years and are born in a particular cloud provider—in my case, AWS—yeah, there doesn't seem to be a lot of those things. But at the same time, Oracle rose to its current position by having database technology that was second to none. There's a reason that all of these quote-unquote, “Legacy companies,” by which of course, we mean, companies that made money and had the temerity to be founded more than three years ago, have wound up standardizing across Oracle to a large extent. As a result then, we're seeing a stupendous amount of those companies now looking and weighing, what does moving into the cloud actually look like because we have an increasingly dire raccoon problem in our data center?Ricardo: Yeah, I mean, we have all the latest technology over the last 40 years. Like, Oracle, as you mentioned, right? It has impressive technology and it's quite solid. Now, you're asking me about companies that, you know, that might not be using Oracle or that you're not aware of they're using Oracle. The interesting thing, and when people asked me about this, right, is that it's really easy, both me and you without knowing, use Oracle products today, right?Because you check your bank account, you use certain financial services, you made phone calls, et cetera, right? And a lot of the underlying technology and infrastructure that runs the world today—either you took a plane, et cetera—is running on Oracle, right? There's a lot of deployments there, right? It's just that is not that maybe we're not doing—you know, again, we're talking about the whole ecosystem that runs a lot of infrastructure that normal people would do on a daily basis, but it's right on the back end, so you might not hear about it, or it's not as known, but it is there in the top companies all over the world. So, what we're doing now is helping these companies, right, migrate to the cloud when their needs really adapt to exactly that goal.And sometimes it's actually more, “Okay, how can we actually modernize your data center, right?” So, Oracle actually has Cloud@Customer, and we also help them with that migration as well. So, we have a whole set of products and deployments that would work within the customer data center, but within a cloud managed by Oracle.Corey: I think that that's an interesting question in its own right, which is you have these companies that are doing incredibly important things. Like this, like Oracle databases, run hospitals, they run DMVs—Ricardo: Yep.Corey: At various states. They run basically everything big infrastructure that you can imagine a lot of places. They run banks, for example. And now these companies are looking at transforming into a cloud approach, on some level. How on earth you convince them to move something as critical as a workload on Oracle database, which in many cases, is a bedrock layer upon which aspects of society depend, to, “Oh, yeah, just go ahead and move it to this cloud thing. That'll be fine.” It feels like an almost impossible goal, but it's clearly not. What drives it.Ricardo: Well, it's happening all over the industry, right? People are realizing that cloud, it's—I wouldn't dare to say the future because it's been happening for, you know, over the last years, but clearly for cost management, security, administration, resource scaling, you name it, it's the way to go, right? So, it takes time, and depending on who you're working with the projects could, you know, span, three years, et cetera. But people, that's the way you like, you know, the whole ecosystem is going, right? So, what we're doing is, and we didn't reinvent the wheel here, at least with my product, right, was to take technology has been used for over 40 years as a standard for, you know, backup, export, data transfer, synchronization, security, database management, and integrate it into a single product that would be, like, automated and helping the customers.And what we wanted to do, and it was really important for me is, like, we want you to be in our cloud, we want to help you, so let's make this free. Even if we're using other products that Oracle already has that have a cost, if you're using the migration suite that we offer, it will not cost you money.Corey: There's a lot of value to being able to make assurances like that but, on some level, that feels like whatever someone migrates anything anywhere, but a few things are certain. One is that there's going to be technical challenges with it. There always are. That is the nature of large systems, particularly systems built upon systems built upon systems. And too, as humans, as much as we love talking about the idea of blamelessness, everyone's going to be looking for a scapegoat when something inherently goes wrong.The database is always an easy thing to blame, and the cloud, aha, that's stuff where it's non-deterministic and we can't go and put our meaty hands on it in the data center the way we used to when things start breaking. How do you avoid becoming the blame center in a scenario like that?Ricardo: That's a great question and it's interesting because it could happen, right, that somebody says, “Well, because of the migration, things are not working as expected,” et cetera. So, we do help customer—there is a lot of implications when you're talking about migration, right—to the proper planning, sizing, are there any architecture implications? Are you doing any cross-endianness? Then, you know, database-wise, Oracle has different architectures, so we have the previous model of non-containerized or no-container databases. Now, we're going to tenant-based.We're working—are you doing an upgrade as well? Are you doing, you know, you're coming from an older version to a newer version? Are there security implications? Because a lot of the database is on-premises might not have encryption, and we by default encrypt at the target level because it's a requirement in the cloud, right?So, what we work with the customers is two things. First of all, do all the planning and testing as possible before the migration so that you know what you're doing is correct. Is the app certified with newer version and the environment you're going into, right? And we can work with you to do all these tests. And then one thing that we realized was really important in the product is to have a way to have, like, knobs or control of what you're doing, and you could actually do testing before the actual switch over into the cloud.So, you will have, like, a standby database, like, a copy of your database, running in the cloud, [unintelligible 00:16:47] synchronization with your on-prem, your database, right, on your application, but you can use that to just do all the testing you want and then be sure. And only when you're ready, then you will do a switchover, and then things would work as expected, right? But again, there's a lot of process. And we've worked with customers that you know, they know what they're doing, they were, like, super happy and they did it quite fast. There's others that said, “You know what? I am going to do a nine-month testing process because my week that I'm going to be migrating and then the weekend that I'm going to do the switchover is crucial.” And then we work with them over those nine months. But then when it happened, it went, you know, perfectly, right? So, it really depends on the project. But we do ensure that everything is taken care of because as you mentioned, it's a big change, it's the big shift.Corey: Tired of wrestling with Apache Kafka's complexity and cost? Feel like you're stuck in a Kafka novel, but with more latency spikes and less existential dread by at least 10%? 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The way that we always wound up handling migrations in places that weren't riddled with dysfunction up, down, and sideways—at least not in this particular way because everyone's environment's terrible—is that we would test these things out, we'd stage them, we would have rollbacks that were tested and known to work. In some cases, we'd begin with the rollback before we started the migration plan, just because we absolutely cannot have this system down outside of a maintenance window or outside of certain constraints. And it feels like a lot of that planning is wasted when things go well. But it's not. It's the reason that important things don't crumble underneath us. Like, on some level it's, do I feel like I wasted money on my airbags and seatbelts because I've never used them? Not really no.Ricardo: Well, I mean, this is, like, the classic [unintelligible 00:18:23] ops thing and support thing, right? People always complain when things don't work, but when they do work, they don't realize it because of all the worries that all the people that infrastructure and planning and support and ops were doing, right? So it's—yeah, there's a lot of time that can be spent in planning and people would think that it's actually wasted time, that actually is super important and crucial for these. The other thing I think it's important is that you always should have a fallback plan. There's, like, different configurations in which these might be more cumbersome or complex, but we do have the possibility to, like, keep replicating back to on-premises, so that if anything happens, people do have that option, right?And we do have customers that like the idea of having a disaster recovery configuration in which they have, like, something in the cloud and then another thing on-premises, so there's always an option for you. But planning is crucial, right? So, we even have a thing called, like, evaluation mode in which we could we dry run a migration without actually doing it, just to tell you what could happen. Of course, when you do things live, there's always things, right, that could be related to many other factors, but we really, really try to dial in and be sure that when you're doing the migration and you properly planned, things will be automated and work for you.And so, we've grown over the last three-and-a-half years, and I was doing some research, right, and we've had, like, you know, thousands of databases migrated, great customer that have been using us, and surprises, so sometimes we don't know, right, and we find out, oh, somebody's doing a course in one of these learning platforms based on our product, which is really new, but it's, oh, it's cool. Like, when we're not creating, like, even your [unintelligible 00:19:50] et cetera, right? And I'm really glad that what your doing has an impact and helps people. That's all you want. You want to help people achieve their goals.Corey: So, I have to ask. On some level, building something that migrates a database from one location to another naively would seem to folks to be a, “Okay, at some point, this gets declared feature-complete and then we go work on other interesting problems.” But yet the fact that you've remained employed in the role that you're in where you continue to work on the problem would strongly suggest that this is not, in fact, true. How does the product continue to evolve once you are, let's be clear, shipping this to paying customers?Ricardo: Well, I mean, the product will evolve, as you mentioned, right—Corey: And I want to be clear, that's not just a rephrasing of, “Hey, quick, justify your job.” Obviously, this stuff has to evolve. This is not one of those, “So, what is it? You'd say these do here,” crappy questions that isn't really a question so much as an accusation. Those come in a slightly different tone of voice.Ricardo: That's, you know, it's a super valid question and I actually appreciate it a lot because it also makes me reflect on how much we've grown right? I mean, I think the magic of ZDM and the team behind it is that it's kind of like a startup within Oracle, right? It all started because different teams [within 00:21:03] Oracle, right, you're banded together, a team propose a prototype based on existing technology, right? So like, again, as I mentioned, like, Oracle technology for database has been over 40 years in the making. And, you know, a team said, “Okay, what are the standard tools to actually do a backup or an export of data transferred, you know, to a location”—in this case, the cloud—“Doing a whole synchronization, encryption, et cetera, and then the switchover?” Right?So, the thing is that databases come in many flavors, there are different options, different ways for databases to work. There's also different targets in the Oracle Cloud and those then change how you would be migrating into, you will have different workflows, physical, logical, you could use different backup locations, so of course, in Oracle Cloud, the standard is the object storage, right? You can do a direct data transfer; you have that technology as well. If you're doing migrations to [cloud 00:21:51] customer, you'll definitely will require, like, external storage, like NFS. If you're doing a conversion from AIX or Solaris into, you know, the cloud target which is Linux, then again, there's other implications, if you're doing an inflight upgrade, if you're changing architectures, from non-multi-tenancy to multi-tenancy, if you're doing, you know, coming from other clouds, there are also certain considerations.So, now that I mentioned all of these, you can see how a product from the get-go can have all those, right? So, we started with a subset of features and we've grown up to six releases now over the last three-and-a-half years that have incorporated everything that I've just mentioned. And we can do all those things, but it keeps getting better. And then there's always, like, things that we realize that customers are using us in ways that maybe were not expected, which is great because oh, okay, cool, then this is something that we can actually, like, make better or enhance, right?And there's always requests from customers on what they want to do or see change in the product. We also integrate with our team. So, there is an advisor that does a pre-check for the database and checks, okay, what are, like, the recommendations on what you should do? So, those integrations and working with our teams across Oracle, again, take time, and hence why, you know, products keep growing and evolving. And you're right, maybe at some point, we will be able to cover everything that there is to do, right?What we're doing now, and we've been working, again, in partnership with our teams at Oracle, right, is, like, be the engine of other Oracle migration strategies. So, there is a native service in Oracle Cloud infrastructure called DMS that has a subset of our features and it uses ZDM under the hood, right? So again, there's always work to do and a lot of it sometimes is go to communication and working with customers, but there's also a lot of, like, going back to the drawing board and see how can the product be improved.Corey: I think that there's a certain lack of attention also given to the fact that every time you think you've seen it all, all it takes is talking to one more customer, where they have a use case that you potentially hadn't considered. And maybe it sounds ridiculous to you, but it's ridiculous in load-bearing ways in an awful lot of these other places. Empathy becomes such a key aspect of this that I'm somewhat surprised that more folks don't spend more time than they do thinking about these things.Ricardo: Well, I think as a product manager, this is really important, right? You need to put yourself in the customer's shoes. And you also need to use the product. Sometimes using the product, like, so I use it, like, to create my own workshops that we have. There's a platform called Live Labs in Oracle that has, like, I don't like 6000 labs that are free for you to use and learn about our technology, right?So, in order to better the product understand, and then you know, when we're doing a new release, et cetera, then see the key features, like, we create materials like that and we use it. But that doesn't give us the whole scope of how a product customer would be using it. So, for all internal migration that we have within Oracle products into the Oracle Cloud, we use that and then that gives us a lot of insights. But then going to a customer and spending time with them, sometimes developing relationships that go more than a year because we were talking about, like, big [fleet 00:24:41] migrations, thousands of databases, you realize, oh, the scope is broader than we expect, but it's actually a really—there's a lot of satisfaction in learning from them and then getting back to the development team. Or even including. I think that's really important as well.I think a good PM would include development sometimes in the conversation with customers because they then—there is, like, a better understanding from both sides of the aisle. And even bring them to conferences, et cetera, so that the actual, you know, empathy of the customer requests and what they need, it's created.Corey: Yeah, I think that there's also a presupposition that you can look at a company and say, “Oh, you're using X technology? You must be crappy,” or whatnot. Something I've learned is that every company of a size that is remarkably small compared to what people often think he is using basically everything already. Like, I'm at this point at a company that has less than ten employees and we already have five different clouds that we have accounts with, doing different things in different ways. This explosion of different tools and different utilities is like it is for a reason. And it's very tricky to really, I think, appreciate that until you've walked a mile in the shoes of someone who's building things like that.Ricardo: Yeah. It's interesting. There's a whole, like, view of product management, right, and having this idea of building and building and building products, but what you're doing is actually helping people with their needs, and their needs can be really broad, so maybe the solution is not your product. And maybe the solution is not your technology. But I think good PM, and I think anyone in technology, a good person, would actually, like, help these users or customers to get where they need to, even if it's not using your technology, right?Corey: I would agree wholeheartedly. I really want to thank you for taking the time to go through what it is you're up to and how you view the world. If people want to learn more, where's the best place for them to find you other than, you know, local community meetups when you happen to be in town?Ricardo: Well, I mean, of course, anybody can, like, go to LinkedIn and look me there. I have a Twitter account @productmanaged, so product manager, but without the R and a D instead because of course. Twitter handles are—or handles over on social media are hard to get, although I'm as active lately on Twitter. And I, you know, I opened an account on Bluesky, which is [@productmanager 00:26:54]. I did get that one. But um, I only starting now to use it, right, so, you know, I guess those three would be the places to.Corey: Awesome. And we will, of course, put links to that in the [show notes 00:27:04]. Thank you so much for your time, I appreciate it.Ricardo: Anytime. And one thing. If anyone is ever in San Francisco, you know, I'm more than happy to meet up. I love this city. It has changed my life tremendously and I'm happy to show you around. I consider myself now somebody that really, really, really cares for this place and happy to just, you know, have a good time, talk technology or not. I also love to cook. So anytime, I'm here.Corey: I highly recommend that. He's not just fun to hang out with, he is an excellent cook as well. But I don't know if there's a good way to put that in show notes, so you'll have to take my word [laugh] for it instead.Ricardo: [laugh].Corey: Ricardo Gonzalez, Senior Principal Product Manager at Oracle. 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My guest for this episode is Brad Lancaster author of the Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond series. In this episode, Brad and I discuss the value of infiltrating water into the soil so that it becomes a resource that we invest during water-rich times and withdraw from that bank only when needed during dry times. As Brad's work includes more than just drylands the conversation also includes ideas for storing water in rich areas. Along the way we also look at several listener questions including fog harvesting, using living systems to hand wet basements, and observing to find the right match for plants suitable to wet clay soils. What I really enjoyed about this conversation was Brad's continued reference to creating and using living systems. Visit Our Partners Wild Abundance - Top 10 Vegetables to Grow that Will Really Feed You! Marjory Wildcraft - How to Grow Food! Donate Directly to the Podcast: PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast Join Our Patreon Community: Patreon.com/permaculturepodcast Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.  Other resources of interest Brad's blog post on Fog Harvesting David Eisenberg and the Development Center for Appropriate Technology Zephaniah Phiri Maseko's biography at National Geographic.

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