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It's a somber episode tonight as we look back on the life and legacy of a legend in the field of meteorology, Dr. Chuck Doswell. We look back at Dr. Doswell's career and his impact on the science today.  Our Guest WeatherBrain is a Senior Scientist in the Forecast Research and Development Division  at the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) and a prior veteran of the show.  Dr Harold Brooks, welcome to the show. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Remembering Dr. Doswell (03:30) Multiple layoffs in TV meteorology and looking forward from here (09:27) Changing business model in modern radio (21:00) The Early Life of Dr. Doswell (30:00) How Dr. Doswell elevated the field of meteorology (42:00) Looking back at a 2009 WeatherBrains appearance (01:02:25) What is the role of a human being in forecasting?  (01:09:00) Riding the coattails of past generations in this science (01:24:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No Segment This Week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:36:48) E-Mail Segment (01:38:15) National Weather Round-Up (01:40:30) and more! Web Sites from Episode 992: Dr. Harold Brooks on X Picks of the Week: Harold Brooks - Flash Flood Forecasting: An Ingredients-Based Methodology Harold Brooks - Case Analysis of a Historic Killer Tornado Event in Kansas On 10 June 1938 James Aydelott - Pet Peeves of Chuck Doswell Jen Narramore - Foghorn Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - First-ever Meteorite Crash Caught On Camera With Sound In Canada Kim Klockow-McClain - Dr. Doswell Remembrance (01:45:00) Bill Murray - Chuck's Chatter James Spann - WeatherBrains 509 - October 19th, 2015 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Dr. Kimberly Dickman discusses an epidemic of loneliness across the United States and the impact that it's having on mental health.  She also shares the importance of developing meaningful connections, and how those connections influence our overall well-being.     This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the USAA Foundation.     Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:   Resources:   Dickman, K. (2024, July). Loneliness: The New Global Pandemic. On the Move. Summer 2024 https://militarychild.org/news-and-publications/   PERMA Theory of Well-Being https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/learn-more/perma-theory-well-being-and-perma-workshops   Barbara Fredrickson: How Love and Connection Exist in Micro-Moments https://psychology.unc.edu/2021/11/30/barbara-fredrickson-explains-how-shared-positive-emotions-make-us-happier-healthier-and-more-connected/   Bio: Dr. Kimberly S. Dickman serves as an assistant professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy Center for Character and Leadership Development (CCLD), where she leads the Healthy Relationship Education and Emotional Intelligence branch of the Development Division in the Center. CCLD's mission is to advance the understanding, scholarship, practice, and integration of character and leadership development, resulting in cadets and permanent party prepared for service to the nation.   Dr. Dickman is a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified educator. She began her work in education for the Department of Defense in 1991. During her 20+ years of civilian service she has performed at the Wing and Headquarters Air Force level before coming to USAFA. Of note is her work in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program where she focused on education, analysis, and prevention science. Her extensive experience allows her to serve at USAFA as faculty and lead in topics such as healthy relationships, emotional intelligence, positive psychology, prevention science, human sexuality, and leadership development. She teaches Human Sex, Reproduction, and Sexuality in the Biology Department and Applied Positive Psychology in the Behavioral Science and Leadership Department.    Dr. Dickman is widely recognized and is frequently requested to present across the DoD and on a national scale.

Here's a look at the top headlines from around the Northland for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.  Stories featured in this episode: Duluth planning, economic development division seeks new leadership Alex Ren speaks out for Duluth young people on Minnesota Youth Council Island Lake gains new businesses The Duluth News Tribune Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at the Duluth News Tribune, Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Find more news throughout the day at duluthnewstribune.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our work with a subscription at duluthnewstribune.news/podcast. Your support allows us to continue providing the local news and content you want.

The summer of 2022 became known as the “mystery summer” for Charles Green. After eating a cheeseburger, Charles experienced chest pain that lasted throughout the night and sent him to the ER. Tests confirmed that he in fact had a heart attack, but it would take another five months for his ongoing symptoms to be identified as alpha-gal syndrome. Tune in now to hear Charles's incredible story, his tips for living with AGS, and how he refuses to let his diagnosis become who he is.Charles Green has served as the Deputy Commissioner with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) since 2014.  Previously, Charles served as Director of the Marketing and Development Division within VDACS and prior to joining VDACS, Charles served as head of the International Marketing Office at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA) and as the Corporate Logistics Manager for Coastal Lumber Company in North Carolina.Charles holds an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University.  He and his family live in Henrico County on a small family farm in King William County, Virginia.  He contracted Alpha-gal Syndrome from a tick bite while working at the farm in 2022.

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the launch of the company's new AI Incubator and AI Development Division. This initiative represents a significant step forward in Nextech3D.ai's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence technologies and signifies a major milestone in the company's growth trajectory. The AI Incubator and Development Division, led by Gappelberg and Head of Product Operations Hareesh Achi, aims to nurture AI solutions that enhance the human experience across various sectors, including education, healthcare, ecommerce, blockchain, retail, and more. This strategic move underscores Nextech3D.ai's dedication to pushing the boundaries of AI and 3D technology integration for its shareholders. The core team of AI scientists spearheading this initiative includes Katyani Singh, Amir Salimnia, and Omid Alemi. Each member brings expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and software engineering, contributing to the development of AI-driven technologies and solutions. The division's research and development efforts will focus on creating AI tools and applications that empower businesses and consumers alike, aiming to foster a future where technology and humanity intersect seamlessly. This forward-looking approach positions Nextech3D.ai at the forefront of AI innovation and underscores its commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. #proactiveinvestors #nextech3d.ai #cse #NTAR #otcqb #metaverse #toggle3D #ai #AugmentedReality, #StudentSubscription, #SaaS, #TechEducation, #Innovation, #FutureTech, #ARProjects, #EducationTechnology, #STEM, #GlobalEducation, #TechAccess, #DigitalLearning, #UniversityTech, #PhDStudents, #MastersStudents, #AcademicInnovation, #ARinEducation, #TechForStudents, #AffordableTech, #LearningTools, #TechSolutions, #StudentEngagement, #HigherEducation, #TechTrends #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

03/11/24: State Representative Shannon Roers Jones is joined by Katie Ralston Howe to talk about immigration in North Dakota and what her workforce office focuses on. Katie is the Director of North Dakota's Department of Commerce Workforce Development Division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we usually speak with our customers or partners on the Ciena Insights Podcast, in this special episode, we speak with Yoonee Jeong, a Senior Digital Technology Specialist with the Asian Development Bank's Digital Technology for Development Division to get a different perspective on what is driving connectivity in Asia. Yoonee also shares with us what more can be done by the public and private sectors and the impact of continued innovation.

Lauren Cameron is TICT's newly appointed Carbon Action Advisor. Lauren is a sustainability and communications specialist, whose career spans fifteen years working across sustainability, international development, tourism and media. Having started out as a journalist with The Advocate in Tasmania's northwest, Lauren has since worked as Chief Editor of a sustainable lifestyle magazine in Hong Kong, managed international development programs in Vietnam, partnered with sustainable tourism operators across Asia, and worked in the Environment and Development Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.For those that missed her at the Positive Impact 2 Conference, Lauren launched the TICT Emissions Reduction Initiative - a project supported by the state government to make Tasmania a leading destination for climate conscious travel by 2030. In this episode, Kelly Luck (also from TICT) chats with Lauren all about the initiative, how Tassie tourism operators can get involved, and the importance of reducing our carbon emissions. The key takeaway from this episode is the EOI period to be involved with the initiative closes on Friday 1 September - so make sure you jump onto the TICT website via this link to read more info and apply: https://tict.com.au/emissions-reduction/Today's episode is brought to you by our partner, the Department of State Growth. The Department of State Growth brings together four interrelated divisions developing a strategic approach that drives economic growth and supports the community, industry, and business in the creation of jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians. Thanks to the Department of State Growth for their generous support of TICT and for helping make this episode of Talking Tourism possible.

Dr. Paul Hibbert is Professor of Management at the University of St Andrews. He is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Auckland Business School, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, the Chartered Management Institute, the British Academy of Management, and the Academy of Social Sciences. He earned his MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland.Paul researches reflexive practice and processes of organizing and learning to develop insights for managers and leaders. His research has been recognized by awards from the Academy of Management, the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management, and the British Academy of Management. His work is published in international journals such as Academy of Management Learning & Education, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Management Studies, Leadership Quarterly, Management Learning, Organizational Research Methods, and Organization Studies. His book How to be a Reflexive Researcher was published in 2021.Paul is widely involved in leadership and service to journals and learned societies. His editorial roles include: Editor-in-Chief Academy of Management Learning & Education; co-Editor-in-Chief, British Journal of Management, former Associate Editor and current editorial board member of the Journal of Management Education and Management Learning; and editorial board member of Organizational Research Methods. He is the former Chair of the Academy of Management's Management Education and Development Division. Connecting with Dr. Paul HibbertTwitter: @DrPaulHibbert1WebsiteGoogle ScholarA Quote From This Episode"While vulnerability has traditionally been regarded as a weakness, we argue for a reconceptualization in which vulnerability is instead thought of as providing the potential for generative learning in the right context."Resources/Authors Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - How to be a Reflexive Researcher by Paul HibbertBook - The Chief Inspector Gamache Series Books 1 - 5 Collection Box Set by Louise PennyAbout  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Plan now for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 12-15, 2023.

The Research and Development Division of PPI Groningen proudly presents its first episode of the Kastrat Podcast! This episode was recorded in collaboration with @Lijst_Calimero, one of the factions representing students' voices in the university council. Joining us in this episode is Stijn van Hussen, the External Chair of Lijst Calimero. In this podcast, we discuss Lijst Calimero as an organization, student politics, and how we can all contribute to a better university. For Indonesian students who might want to listen, this episode dived into things that might not be familiar to some of you, such as the role of the university board and international organizations. If these pique your interest at all, head to our Spotify and give it a listen! Let us know who you would like to see next on our next podcast!

It's clear that the state of Florida has the wind at its back. Of course, we got way too much wind when hurricane Ian left a path of destruction for so many back in September of last year.But one local community that got bludgeoned by Ian is bouncing back in a big way to become the second fastest-growing city in the entire nation.I'm very pleased to welcome Vinnie Mascarenhas - Interim Manager of the Economic Development Division (EDD) at the City of North Port.In this episode, you'll learn...One thing most people don't know about VinnieHow Vinnie's department helps current and future businesses prosper in North PortThe tremendous utility expansion the city going through to support all the growthStories that will warm your heart of how North Port came together after hurricane Ian... and much... much... more!Thank you for listening in today as it is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!Vinnie Mascarenhas is the Interim Manager of the Economic Development Division at the City of North Port, Florida. With over 20 years of experience working at local, state, and federal levels of government and in the private sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the City's Economic Development Division. Vinnie works to provide businesses with resources and actively marketing North Port, recently named the 2nd fastest-growing City in the United States, to new business and development opportunities. Under her leadership, the Economic Development Division works to ensure North Port has a thriving economy and remains hugely attractive to anyone looking to locate or relocate their business to the Southwest Florida region.FacebookInstagramLinkedInYoutube

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Kyle Fox ,Chief Software Officer, Western Development Division, U.S. Air Force as they talk about the rise of Software Defined Weapons: what are they, can DevSecOps really be leveraged for jets, nuclear systems, and how it was to be the CSE for GBSD, the largest nuclear DAF program.

Nguyễn Thế Minh hiện đang nắm giữ vai trò “Head of Research and Development Division” của Công ty chứng khoán Yuanta Securities. Anh có gần 15 năm hoạt động trong lĩnh vực chứng khoán và từng nắm vai trò lãnh đạo tại các công ty lớn như Viet Capital Securities (VCSC), Saigon Securities Inc. (SSI),…Sau 26 năm thăng trầm tại Việt Nam, chứng khoán dần trở nên quen thuộc và được nhiều người chọn lựa để trở thành một kênh đầu tư nghiêm túc. Điều này được thể hiện qua sự tăng trưởng vượt bậc của thị trường trong năm 2021. Có đến 1,53 triệu tài khoản chứng khoán mới được mở (tăng 4 lần so với 2020), chỉ số VN - Index đạt mức tăng trưởng 35,7%. Theo thời gian, nhiều chính sách và nhiều công nghệ mới được áp dụng để giảm rào cản tiếp cận của người dân với chứng khoán.Việc mua bán cổ phiếu giờ đây đã trở nên rất dễ dàng, nhưng thị trường thì vẫn luôn khó đoán. Vậy nhà đầu tư cá nhân, đặc biệt những người mới tham gia phải trang bị những gì? Có những nguyên tắc nào cần lưu ý khi tham gia đầu tư? Cùng lắng nghe cuộc trò chuyện giữa anh Nguyễn Thế Minh và host Miro Nguyễn để tìm kiếm câu trả lời!Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại YouTube.Và đọc những bài viết thú vị tại website vietcetera.comĐặc biệt gửi lời cảm ơn đến Viglacera đã đồng hành cùng tập podcast này. Cùng chặng đường 48 năm hình thành và phát triển, Tổng công ty Viglacera - CTCP là nhà sản xuất Vật liệu xây dựng và đầu tư kinh doanh Bất động sản lớn nhất tại Việt Nam với hơn 40 đơn vị thành viên. Chúng tôi tự hào là nhà cung cấp dịch vụ hàng đầu về vật liệu xây dựng bền vững và chất lượng cao đồng thời là nhà phát triển Khu công nghiệp hàng đầu tại Việt Nam.#Vietcetera #podcast #Vietnaminnovators #Viglacera

Today I'm talking to Vanessa Stabile, the Chief Administrative Officer of ONE Sotheby's International Realty,  the leading luxury real estate brokerage firm throughout Florida's east coast and top 5 firm in all of Sotheby's International Realty. Before ONE, Vanessa worked for several of South Florida's most respected developers leading the sales and marketing initiatives for multiple pre-construction high rises. Her involvement in this highly competitive field connected her to real estate associates from all over the world and gave her a deep understanding for what support they need to grow their business and market themselves effectively.This lead her to her career with ONE Sotheby's International Realty which began at ONE's early inception. Vanessa joined as Director of International Sales in 2009 and worked her way up the ranks. As VP of Marketing and Operations, Vanessa grew the firm's record-breaking Development Division which now represents over 20 developments totaling over $3B in inventory, including Miami's most iconic tower, One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects.  Vanessa and I talk about, How to Lead, Grow and Get Results.Podcast Notes -0:00 - Vanessa Stabile: How to Lead, Grow & Get Results5:20 - Vanessa's background and journey in Real Estate development9:17 - Her unique view on Real Estate business11:49 - Challenges and Strategies for success with demanding clients19:19 - Qualities of excellent leadership24:08 - Vanessa's biggest obstacle, lessons learned and priorities as a leader30:48 - What makes One Sotheby International Realty unique and special33:48 - Common qualities of successful real estate agents34:46 - Vanessa's recommended real estate book36:53 - Vanessa Stabile's final messagePeople/ Resources Mentioned - Mayi de la VegaONE Sotheby's International RealtyChris VossDale CarnegieDaniel de la VegaBook-How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders  Quote-“Always be kind & empathetic. People are always going to remember how you treat them and how you make them feel.”Jere interviews the world's most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered byJere Metcalf Partners404.627.7789jere@jeremetcalfpartners.comJeremetcalfpartners.com

Barb Van Hoy, Policy Analyst with the City's Community Development Division  City's Community Development Division is partnering with community groups to:  Keep people housed  Prevent Eviction  Reduce conflict between tenants and landlords 

Barb Van Hoy, Policy Analyst with the City's Community Development Division  City's Community Development Division is partnering with community groups to:  Keep people housed  Prevent Eviction  Reduce conflict between tenants and landlords 

Captain Jason Rimmer is a third generation Sailor from Sherman, Texas.  He was commissioned in 1995 and graduated with merit from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.  He was designated a naval aviator in June 1997 and flew the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter throughout his career. Most recently, Captain Rimmer commanded Amphibious Squadron EIGHT and the BATAAN Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) from June 2020 to November 2021.

Join us as we talk with Jake Heller from Midos Development who is a Real Estate Development Guru in Los Angeles. In this episode, you will know about the process of shifting from being a contractor to being a developer.

In this episode, two early childhood leaders in California discuss the development of their Master Plan for Early Learning and Care. The master plan created a roadmap that put into action past recommendations and research about the benefits of quality early learning and care, and includes five substantive issue areas within California's early learning and care system: access, quality, universal pre-kindergarten, facilities, and financing. Host Howard Morrison (SRI Education) talks with Kris Perry, deputy secretary for Early Childhood Development with the California Health and Human Services Agency, and senior advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom; and Lupe Jaime-Mileham, deputy director for the Childcare and Development Division at the California Department of Social Services. Early Childhood Policy Matters is supported by the National Technical Assistance Center for Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. For episode transcripts and more information visit: https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/resource/early-childhood-policy-matters-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The oceans and climate change are inextricably connected. On the one hand, the oceans are faced with significant threats posed by climate change through acidification, loss of oxygen, and warming; on the other hand, the oceans play a critical role in regulating the climate system, acting as a major heat and carbon sink, and have been increasingly regarded as a source of solutions to climate change. A range of additional ocean-based climate-altering approaches are being explored to limit climate impacts. For example, introducing additional nutrients to enhance photosynthesis of plankton to remove CO2 from the ocean surface and transport it to the deep ocean; cultivating large-scale seaweed to capture carbon through photosynthesis for sequestration; and brightening marine clouds through spraying sea water to deliver cooling locally. However, all these approaches may present potential benefits and risks. What do the ocean protection community and the climate protection community say about these approaches? Is there a panacea for addressing the major environmental and socio-political challenges that these approaches pose? How can their risks and benefits be weighed up against the expected impacts of climate change? In this C2GDiscuss, three experts share their views on these approaches.  Stefanos Fotiou is director in the Office of Sustainable Development Goals in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. At the time of this recording, he was the director of the Environment and Development Division in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). Kristina M. Gjerde is is senior high seas advisor to IUCN's Global Marine and Polar Programme (GMPP) and adjunct professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California, where she teaches international marine law. Joyashree Roy is the inaugural Bangabandhu Chair Professor at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Janos Pasztor (moderator) is executive director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G). This interview was recorded on June 1, 2021, and is also available with interpretation into 中文, Español, and Français. For more, please go to C2G's website. 

In this third episode of Bridge the Divide, host Emmanuel Yirdaw had a long chat with William Davison, the founder of Ethiopia Insight and the Ethiopia Senior Analyst for the International Crisis Group.They discussed not just the current situation but also William's work in Ethiopia over the last decade, the divisions, polarisation and propaganda, and his reflections on the pros and cons of the EPRDF system, and its disastrous breakdown.

How are states using the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Initiative to build and grow comprehensive early care and education statewide systems? We look at the work being done to serve children and families in two very different states: California and Georgia. Host Missy Coffey (SRI Education) sits down with Stephanie Myers, Director of the California Head Start State Collaboration Office with the Childcare and Development Division at the California Department of Social Services; and Bentley Ponder, Deputy Commissioner of Quality Innovations and Partnerships with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Early Childhood Policy Matters is supported by the National Technical Assistance Center for Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. For episode transcripts and more information visit https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/resource/early-childhood-policy-matters-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the household incomes, savings and debt have been drastically impacted. For many households, the pandemic has led to a depletion of financial assets such as bank deposits, mutual funds investments among others. The Reserve Bank of India estimates show that the household financial savings were at 8.2 percent of Gross Domestic Product or GDP in the third quarter – that is between July to September 2020. This is a major dip compared to the first quarter when the household savings stood at 21% of the GDP and the second quarter when the household savings stood at 10.4 percent of GDP. To understand more about the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on household savings and debt, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India's Research and Communications Officer spoke with Professor Biswajit Nag.  Prof Nag is the Head of Economics Division at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. He also served in the Poverty and Development Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Confluence! Meet Consul General Rana Sarkar, Canada's Tech Envoy in Silicon Valley. In this first episode, Sarkar introduces the concept of techplomacy, or technology diplomacy. Over the past five years, Sarkar and his team at the Consulate of Canada in San Francisco have been using diplomacy to help shape the future of technology regulation. To help illustrate this work, Sarkar speaks to Peggy Hicks—Director, Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures, and Right to Development Division at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)— and Anne Marie Engtoft Larsen—Tech Ambassador for Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former Technology and Sustainable Development lead at the World Economic Forum. Both guests are diplomats working at the intersection of human rights and technology policy. Together, they help Sarkar introduce the concept of techplomacy,  give examples of this kind of diplomatic work, and describe the  global importance of techplomacy—with implications for everyone. Both guests on this episode provide a global perspective that is both rooted in yet extends far beyond Silicon Valley. While their approaches to dealing with the enormous impact of the tech industry may differ, human rights frameworks are a  common throughline that many actors can agree upon as a guide for action.Links: Peggy Hicks WEF ProfilePeggy Hicks LinkedInPeggy Hicks TwitterAnne Marie Engtoft Larsen WEF ProfileAnne Marie Engtoft Larsen LinkedInAnne Marie Engtoft Larsen TwitterDanish Tech EmbassyUnited Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human RightsCanada in San Francisco TwitterRana Sarkar TwitterConsulate General of Canada in San FranciscoAdditional Resources:The rise of TechPlomacy in the Bay AreaWhy techplomacy is more important than everIntroducing ‘Techplomacy': A roundtable with Denmark's Tech Ambassador - Casper KlyngeAll Tech is Human, August 2020Massey Dialogue, September 2020Dane against the machine: Tech-diplomat aims to protect fundamentals of democracy in digital ageCitizen Lab Submission to the Government of CanadaCanada Digital GovernmentGlobal Affairs CanadaCanada's Efforts to Support Human RightsCanada and the United StatesFederal Anti-Racism Secretariat

New study into green tea's potential to help tackle COVID-19 Swansea University, June 4, 2021 As India continues to be ravaged by the pandemic, a Swansea University academic is investigating how green tea could give rise to a drug capable of tackling Covid-19. Dr Suresh Mohankumar carried out the research with colleagues in India during his time at JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in Ooty prior to taking up his current role at Swansea University Medical School. He said: "Nature's oldest pharmacy has always been a treasure of potential novel drugs and we questioned if any of these compounds could assist us in battling the Covid-19 pandemic?  "We screened and sorted a library of natural compounds already know to be active against other coronaviruses using an artificial intelligence-aided computer programme.  "Our findings suggested that one of the compounds in green tea could combat the coronavirus behind Covid-19." The researchers' work has now been highlighted by online journal RSC Advances and has been included in its prestigious hot articles collection chosen by editors and reviewers. Associate Professor Dr Mohankumar emphasised that the research was still in its early days and a long way from any kind of clinical application. "The compound that our model predicts to be most active is gallocatechin, which is present in green tea and could be readily available, accessible, and affordable. There now needs to be further investigation to show if it can be proven clinically effective and safe for preventing or treating Covid-19.  "This is still a preliminary step, but it could be a potential lead to tackling the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Mohankumar has worked in pharmacy education, research and administration around the world for more than 18 years and recently moved to Swansea to join its new MPharm programme. Head of Pharmacy Professor Andrew Morris said: "This is fascinating research and demonstrates that natural products remain an important source of lead compounds in the fight against infectious diseases. I'm also really pleased to see this international research collaboration continuing now that Dr Mohankumar has joined the Pharmacy team." Dr Mohankumar added he is now looking forward to seeing how the work can be developed: "There now needs to be appropriate pre-clinical and clinical studies and we would welcome potential collaborators and partners to help carry this work forward."     Turkish study finds high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in breast cancer patients Ankara Numune Research Hospital (Turkey), June 1, 2021   According to news reporting from Ankara, Turkey, research stated, “We aimed to reveal vitamin D levels in women with breast cancer. 561 women with primary breast cancer were included in the study.” The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, “The median age was 55.86 years (between 20 - 78 years). All of the patients were treated with curative intend. None of the patients had metastatic disease. The median 25(OH)D level was 11.92ng/ml and the mean 25(OH)D level was 13.91ng/ml. Deficiency was detected in 456 patients (81.28%) and insufficiency was detected in 61 patients (10.87 %).” According to the news reporters, the research concluded: “This study points out that vitamin D levels in breast cancer patients should be measured and be corrected whenever diagnosed.” This research has been peer-reviewed.         Low levels of omega-3 associated with higher risk of psychosis, says study RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ireland), June 1, 2021 New research has found that adolescents with higher levels of an omega-3 fatty acid in their blood were less likely to develop psychotic disorder in early adulthood, suggesting that it may have a potential preventative effect of reducing the risk of psychosis. The study, led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is published in Translational Psychiatry. Over 3,800 individuals in Bristol's Children of the 90s health study were assessed for psychotic disorder, depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder at age 17 and at age 24. During these assessments, blood samples were collected, and the researchers measured the levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which generally increase inflammation in the body, and omega-3 fatty acids, which generally reduce inflammation. While there was little evidence that fatty acids were associated with mental disorders at age 17, the researchers found that 24-year-olds with psychotic disorder, depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder had higher levels of omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids compared to those without these disorders. The researchers also found that 24-year-olds with psychotic disorder had lower levels of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid typically found in oily fish or dietary supplements, than 24-year-olds without psychotic disorder. In a group of over 2,700 individuals who were tracked over time, adolescents with higher levels of DHA at age 17 were 56% less likely to develop psychotic disorder seven years later at age 24. This suggests that DHA in adolescence may have a potential preventative effect of reducing the risk of psychosis in early adulthood. These results remained consistent when accounting for other factors such as sex, body mass index, tobacco smoking and socio-economic status. "The study needs to be replicated, but if the findings are consistent, these results would suggest that enhanced dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids among adolescents, such as through oily fish like mackerel, could prevent some people from developing psychosis in their early twenties," said Professor David Cotter, senior author of the study and professor molecular psychiatry at RCSI. "The results could also raise questions about the relationship between the development of mental health disorders and omega-6 fatty acids, which are typically found in vegetable oils." David Mongan, RCSI Ph.D. student and Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) Fellow, analyzed the data with the supervision of Professor David Cotter and Professor Mary Cannon from the RCSI Department of Psychiatry. The ICAT program is supported by the Wellcome Trust and the Health Research Board, the Health Service Executive National Doctors Training and Planning and the Health and Social Care, Research and Development Division, Northern Ireland. "We need to do more research to learn about the mechanisms behind this effect, but it could possibly be related to reducing inflammation or decreasing inappropriate pruning of brain connections during adolescence," said Dr. David Mongan, the study's first author, who is a psychiatry trainee and Ph.D. student at RCSI.     Foods that can help protect against sun damage Blount Memorial Weight Management Center, May 31, 2021   As the summer season approaches and we all hopefully get a chance to spend more time outside, we mustn't forget how critical it is that we take steps to protect our skin. Whether you're going on a beach trip or just doing outdoor chores, it's important to remember to wear sunscreen and reapply it often. Just because you didn't get sunburned last year or last week, that doesn't mean you are immune to the sun's harmful rays. In fact, most experts recommend sunscreen use year-round, not just in the summer. The American Academy of Dermatologyrecommends using a waterproof sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 30, and that protects against UVA and UVB rays. But, did you know there also are certain foods that can help protect your skin from the sun's rays, as well? “A diet rich in certain foods actually can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays,” said Heather Pierce from the Blount Memorial Weight Management Center. “They, in no way, should serve as a replacement for traditional sunscreen, but they can act as additional ways to protect your skin this spring and summer. A few foods, in particular, are high in certain minerals and nutrients that support healthy skin and can give us a little extra protection from the sun,” she said. First up, Pierce says, are tomatoes, which you may already be consuming on your burgers or salads at those backyard cookouts. “Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is a phytochemical that has been shown in research to help protect the skin against sunburns, particularly with concentrated sources such as tomato paste and carrot juice. And the good news is that they just happen to be in season. Watermelons also are good sources of lycopene, and, fortunately, they're pretty popular this time of year, too.” Pierce says you also should look to avocados and pomegranates for a little extra sun protection. “When the sun is damaging our skin, it's typically the result of oxidative stress and inflammation, so a lot of the foods we would eat for anti-inflammatory diet for a condition, such as heart disease, actually are protecting our skin, too. “Avocados contain healthy oils that work to keep your skin protected, so throw a little avocado on your sandwiches this summer, and you can easily get that added bit of protection. Pomegranates, too, contain ellagic acid, which supports glutathione production that can fight skin damage caused by free radicals. Citrus fruits, of course, contain vitamin C, but the skins of citrus fruits also contain an essential oil called limonene that offers skin protection, too. You can easily add this to your diet by putting a little lemon or orange zest in your drinks or foods.” Two more sun-protecting foods, Pierce says, are green tea and those all-important Omega 3 fats. “Green tea is, of course, high in antioxidants, which can help guard against UV radiation,” Pierce said. “It also promotes DNA repair and has anti-inflammatory compounds that are helpful for repair, as well. Omega 3 fats always are important, particularly if you're eating a heart healthy diet, but Omega 3 also has been shown to reduce the risk of a particular type of skin cancer by nearly 20%. With that in mind, look for ways to add Omega 3 sources such as salmon, chia seeds or flaxseed to your meals. If you can, try getting fish in your diet at least once per week,” she explained. “It'll taste great and your skin will get a little sun protection boost, as well.”     Seaweed could potentially help fight food allergies Mount Sinai Hospital, June 2, 2021 Seaweed has long been a staple food in many Asian countries and has recently caught on as a snack food in America as a healthful alternative to chips. The edible algae that fall in the category of seaweed are low-calorie and packed with nutrients. In addition, now scientists have found that a type of commercial red algae could help counteract food allergies. They report their findings in mice in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Food allergies are a major global health issue that can be life threatening in some cases. One study by researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital estimates that the condition affects about 8 percent of children and 5 percent of adults worldwide. In people who are allergic, certain compounds in food trigger a cascade of immune system reactions that lead to symptoms such as hives, wheezing and dizziness -- and in the worst cases, anaphylactic shock. Previous research has suggested that certain seaweed varieties contain polysaccharides with anti-asthmatic and anti-allergy effects. But no one had investigated whether similar molecules in Gracilaria lemaneiformis, a commercial variety of red algae, might have similar properties. Guang-Ming Liu and colleagues wanted to find out. The researchers isolated polysaccharides from G. lemaneiformis and fed them to a group of mice sensitive to tropomyosin, a protein that is a major shellfish allergen. Another group of mice, also sensitive to tropomyosin, did not get the polysaccharides. After both groups were given the allergen, allergy symptoms in the treated mice were reduced compared to the untreated animals. Further studying polysaccharides from G. lemaneiformis could help lead to a better understanding of food allergies and their prevention, the researchers say.        Barley lowers not one but two types of 'bad cholesterol', review suggests   St Michael's Hospital (Toronto), June 8, 2021  Eating barley or foods containing barley significantly reduced levels of two types of "bad cholesterol" associated with cardiovascular risk, a St. Michael's Hospital research paper has found. Barley reduced both low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and non-high-density lipoprotein, or non-HDL, by seven per cent.   The review also indicated that barley had similar cholesterol-lowering effects as oats, which is often the go-to grain for health benefits.   The research review, published in The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, included 14 studies on clinical trials conducted in seven countries, including Canada.   It is the first study to look at the effects of barley and barley products on both LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in addition to apolipoprotein B, or apoB, a lipoprotein that carries bad cholesterol through the blood. Measuring non-HDL and apoB provides a more accurate assessment for cardiovascular risk, as they account for the total 'bad cholesterol' found in the blood.   "The findings are most important for populations at high risk for cardiovascular disease, such as Type 2 diabetics, who have normal levels of LDL cholesterol, but elevated levels of non-HDL or apo B," said Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, research scientist and associate director of the Risk Factor Modification Centre of St. Michael's. "Barley has a lowering effect on the total bad cholesterol in these high-risk individuals, but can also benefit people without high cholesterol."   High cholesterol and diabetes are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, historically treated with medications. However, Dr. Vuksan's research and work focuses on how dietary and lifestyle changes can reduce these risk factors.   "Barley's positive effect on lowering cholesterol is well-documented and has been included in the Canadian strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk," said Dr. Vuksan. "Health Canada, the FDA and several health authorities worldwide have already approved health claims that barley lowers LDL cholesterol, but this is the first review showing the effects on other harmful lipids."   Despite its benefits Dr. Vuksan said barley is not as well-established as some other health-recommended foods—such as oats. Barley consumption by humans has fallen by 35 per cent in the last 10 years. Canada is one of the top five world producers of barley—almost 10 megatonnes per year—but human consumption accounts for only two per cent of the crop yield, with livestock making up the other 98 per cent.   "After looking at the evidence, we can also say that barley is comparably effective as oats in reducing overall risk of cardiovascular disease" said Dr. Vuksan.   Barley is higher in fibre, has twice the protein and almost half the calories of oats, which are important considerations for those with weight or dietary concerns. Dr. Vuksan said barley can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. He recommends trying to incorporate barley into existing recipes, using it as a substitute for rice or even on its own—just like oatmeal.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Chief Meteorologist for WHNT-19 TV in Huntsville and a former meteorologist for ABC 33/40.  Jason Simpson, welcome back!  Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the former MIC at the NWS in Birmingham who was working on 4/27/11.  Jim Stefkovich, welcome!  Our third Guest WeatherBrain is the SOO for the NWS Birmingham.  Kevin Laws, welcome!  Our fourth Guest WeatherBrain is the MIC for the NWS Birmingham.  Chris Darden, welcome back!  Also joining the show is former ABC 33/40 TV meteorologist John Oldshue.  Lastly, the Head of the Warning Research and Development Division of NOAA's NSSL joins the show.  Alan Gerard, welcome!

Dana Johnson · 23 year veteran police officer o Dana has been in the Research and Development Division as a project officer writing policies for the last 16 years. o As a policy writer my main goal is to take what the legal department needs to keep the department out of liability and make it understandable for the members of the department. o Accomplishments include numerous violent crime arrests, taught critical incident training (NIMS and ICS) for 2 years, received the marksman award, physical fitness award too many times to count, several official letters of commendation, letters of appreciation, etc. o Loves to mentor new recruits and women when they come onto the department. o Would like to move into Recruitment for the Department when the budget is better. · Outside of work o Grew up in a small town in Iowa. o Volunteered for a couple non-profits. Veterans4Life Chapter Chairperson where I met Jeremy and Rachel and also currently sitting as the Board Secretary for Youth RISE (a non-profit that serves at-risk youth) o Avid health and fitness person. Just started training for the Bike MS in September. Will complete my 4th century ride (100 miles) with Team Biscari Brothers. In 2019 we raised $65,000 estimated for MS Society for research to help cure MS one day. o Divorced mom of two, one still in school and one in college. o Currently working to attain my bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Human Resource Management. o Hopefully in the next year and a half will be starting a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to attain a doctorate degree and then retire and start my own practice. · Fun Facts o I don't eat donuts as often as one would think o I crochet o DIY'er-remodeled/renovated 80% of my own home. o Love to cook o Can sew… o I was once locked in a trunk of a vehicle in the middle of July with my older brother and almost died. o My older brother put me and my younger brother in the dryer and turned it on. Funny when you aren't the one in the dryer…. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dana Johnson · 23 year veteran police officer o Dana has been in the Research and Development Division as a project officer writing policies for the last 16 years. o As a policy writer my main goal is to take what the legal department needs to keep the department out of liability and make it understandable for the members of the department. o Accomplishments include numerous violent crime arrests, taught critical incident training (NIMS and ICS) for 2 years, received the marksman award, physical fitness award too many times to count, several official letters of commendation, letters of appreciation, etc. o Loves to mentor new recruits and women when they come onto the department. o Would like to move into Recruitment for the Department when the budget is better. · Outside of work o Grew up in a small town in Iowa. o Volunteered for a couple non-profits. Veterans4Life Chapter Chairperson where I met Jeremy and Rachel and also currently sitting as the Board Secretary for Youth RISE (a non-profit that serves at-risk youth) o Avid health and fitness person. Just started training for the Bike MS in September. Will complete my 4th century ride (100 miles) with Team Biscari Brothers. In 2019 we raised $65,000 estimated for MS Society for research to help cure MS one day. o Divorced mom of two, one still in school and one in college. o Currently working to attain my bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Human Resource Management. o Hopefully in the next year and a half will be starting a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program to attain a doctorate degree and then retire and start my own practice. · Fun Facts o I don't eat donuts as often as one would think o I crochet o DIY'er-remodeled/renovated 80% of my own home. o Love to cook o Can sew… o I was once locked in a trunk of a vehicle in the middle of July with my older brother and almost died. o My older brother put me and my younger brother in the dryer and turned it on. Funny when you aren't the one in the dryer…. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

David Erne leads smart grid research for the California Energy Commission’s Energy Research and Development Division. In this role, he manages a portfolio of research initiatives to improve electric system reliability and resilience for customers. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Show ID: 36797]

Dan Haley works as a Major for the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.  He is in charge of the Research and Development Division that oversees the policies and procedures of the Department.  Check out how Major Haley helps bridge the gap between the citizens of Kansas City and its police department.

Bridget Algee-Hewitt, PhD, does amazing things. She is a Senior Research Scientist at Stanford University’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity and a Quantitative Researcher in Facebook’s SBG Data Science Research and Development Division. Bridget is a biological anthropologist who studies how skeletal and genetic traits vary among contemporary peoples, across space and through time.  She develops new computational methods, using machine learning and artificial intelligence, and geographic mapping algorithms, and hands-on DNA and osteology laboratory approaches to improve estimation of the personal identity parameters essential in forensic identification of unknown human remains and for the paleo-demographic reconstruction of past population histories in bio-archaeology.  As a practicing forensic anthropologist and geneticist, she provides forensic casework consultation to the medico-legal community. She also delivers expert testimony for asylum petitions and advocates for policy change in support of undocumented migrant and refugee rights. Her social justice work focuses on immigration, displacement, poverty, and violence in Latin America, addressing in particular the crisis of migrant deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border.  Bridget received her PhD in Biological Anthropology from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr, and a BA in Classics and Art History from Mount Allison University. Bridget is an Advisory Board Member for the Certificate in Critical Consciousness and Anti-Oppressive Praxis in the Stanford School of Medicine and she is the Book & Resource Review Editor for the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Listeners may recall past episodes in which we had guests who are experts in forensics, and in AI, and big data, and genetics, and anthropology, and even an artist who used randomly found public DNA to create sculptures of individuals, but Bridget’s work seems to be an integration of all of these areas and more. We begin with what drew her to biological anthropology and what biological anthropology constitutes. We then discuss her article in Medium with Casey Miller on US/Mexico border camps, COVID-19 and medical care and humanitarian relief efforts. Next we do a deep dive into her talk at the Stanford Institute for Human Artificial Intelligence conference on AI Ethics, Policy and Governance where she spoke on Race, Rights and Facial Recognition, and we discuss the social justice aspects that she spoke on—in particular how geopolitical situations can change our biology by causing trauma that may play-out in our epigenetics which can be passed on intergenerationally. It is truly fascinating, especially in the context of the Grand Ethical Challenge in this area of work. Related to this, Bridget was part of a panel on Forensic Genomics: New Frontiers and New Considerations, which focused on the difficult questions about whether and how DNA technologies are being used to identify “race” or “ethnicity” and the balance between ethical, legal and social implications and we learn her perspectives on this and what can be done as safeguards. We also circle back to her Advisory Board work on the nascent Certificate in Critical Consciousness and Anti-Oppressive Praxis in the Stanford School of Medicine and this program’s work, and her perspective on the “compound technology effect” and better ways to integrate and sort multidisciplinary effects on scientific work and its ramifications. She also has a new book coming out Remodeling Forensic Skeletal Age: Modern Applications and New Research Directions, which “presents a comprehensive understanding of the analytical frameworks and conceptual approaches salient both to the present chapters on forensic age estimation and to those seeking to grasp the current state of the field more broadly. It also includes a series of recommendations of best practice through the chapter-examples, which offer theory and guidance for data acquisition, technique and/or model development, and the assessment of impact of the adopted approaches, considering the assumptions that underlie of the forensic decision-making process.” Again, fascinating. Bridget wonderfully combines various disciplines and sciences via the connective thread of social justice and humanitarian intervention which is inspiring for us all and demonstrates how to live a life in full in the service of knowledge and helping others. “Living a Life in Full” is the conversation you always wanted to have with that person who gave an amazing TED talk, or the author of one your favorite books, or that inspirational Olympian you always wanted to know more about. This show is for the intellectually curious. You want to not just know more about the interesting and the innovative, but also what makes them tick, and maybe even what makes them laugh. It’s graduate-level conversations with those making a difference in the world and the lives of others. This show brings you new ideas and approaches so you can live a life in full. The show is equal parts information and inspiration, but without the aphorisms and Pablum. We cover a wide range of topics in an engaging way—from Burning Man to The Renaissance Weekend, from the United Nations to top universities, Nobel Laureates to astronauts—we have an amazing Rolodex. Interviewees are a who’s who of high performance athletes, bestselling authors, high-caliber leaders, world changing humanitarians, innovative researchers, amazing start-up founders, clever life-hackers, paradigm busting thought-leaders and global innovators.

Episode 18 is an informative interview with Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, the acting Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Division. Sylnovia walks us through each of the resources and programs that are available through the City for businesses in Austin. She also talks about the City's recruitment efforts to bring more businesses and jobs to our great city. Fore more information please check out: www.austintexas.gov/department/economic-development Podcast music by www.bensound.com

This week's interview is Part 2 on Affordable Housing and Homelessness. Bringing their experience to the conversation are Cole Merkel, Cadence Petros, and Nathan Teske. Cole Merkel is the Deputy Director of Outreach and Engagement at Here Together, a Portland-based nonprofit that helps find solutions for the systemic crises of homelessness, including issues of housing affordability and equity. He previously served as the vendor program director for Street Roots, a weekly street newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness by offering them paid work for distributing the paper. Cadence Petros is the Development Division manager for the City of Beaverton. Her department oversees the development of affordable housing projects within Beaverton. She has served the City of Beaverton for seven years, first working as Assistant City Attorney before progressing to her current role in the Development Division. Previously, Petros served as a general counsel for the Mercy Corps. Nathan Teske is the Executive Director of Bienestar, a Washington County-based nonprofit that provides affordable housing for primarily Latinx residents of Washington County. He has over 15 years of experience improving outcomes for immigrant and low-income communities. His experience ranges from fund development for complex commercial projects to creating and managing new economic and social programs not found anywhere else in Oregon.

This week's interview is Part 1 on Affordable Housing and Homelessness. Bringing their experience to the conversation are Cole Merkel, Cadence Petros, and Nathan Teske. Cole Merkel is the Deputy Director of Outreach and Engagement at Here Together, a Portland-based nonprofit that helps find solutions for the systemic crises of homelessness, including issues of housing affordability and equity. He previously served as the vendor program director for Street Roots, a weekly street newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness by offering them paid work for distributing the paper. Cadence Petros is the Development Division manager for the City of Beaverton. Her department oversees the development of affordable housing projects within Beaverton. She has served the City of Beaverton for seven years, first working as Assistant City Attorney before progressing to her current role in the Development Division. Previously, Petros served as a general counsel for the Mercy Corps. Nathan Teske is the Executive Director of Bienestar, a Washington County-based nonprofit that provides affordable housing for primarily Latinx residents of Washington County. He has over 15 years of experience improving outcomes for immigrant and low-income communities. His experience ranges from fund development for complex commercial projects to creating and managing new economic and social programs not found anywhere else in Oregon.

This week's interview is Part 2 on Affordable Housing and Homelessness, where Rob's conversation with Cole Merkel, Cadence Petros, and Nathan Teske is focused on the homeless. Cole Merkel is the Deputy Director of Outreach and Engagement at HereTogether, a Portland-based nonprofit that helps find solutions for the systemic crises of homelessness, including issues of housing affordability and equity. He previously served as the vendor program director for Street Roots, a weekly street newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness by offering them paid work for distributing the paper. Cadence Petros is the Development Division manager for the City of Beaverton. Her department oversees the development of affordable housing projects within Beaverton. She has served the City of Beaverton for seven years, first working as Assistant City Attorney before progressing to her current role in the Development Division. Previously, Petros served as a general counsel for the Mercy Corps. Nathan Teske is the Executive Director of Bienestar, a Washington County-based nonprofit that provides affordable housing for primarily Latinx residents of Washington County. He has over 15 years of experience improving outcomes for immigrant and low-income communities. His experience ranges from fund development for complex commercial projects to creating and managing new economic and social programs not found anywhere else in Oregon.

This week's interview is Part 1 on Affordable Housing and Homelessness. Bringing their experience to the conversation are Cole Merkel, Cadence Petros, and Nathan Teske. Cole Merkel is the Deputy Director of Outreach and Engagement at Here Together, a Portland-based nonprofit that helps find solutions for the systemic crises of homelessness, including issues of housing affordability and equity. He previously served as the vendor program director for Street Roots, a weekly street newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness by offering them paid work for distributing the paper. Cadence Petros is the Development Division manager for the City of Beaverton. Her department oversees the development of affordable housing projects within Beaverton. She has served the City of Beaverton for seven years, first working as Assistant City Attorney before progressing to her current role in the Development Division. Previously, Petros served as a general counsel for the Mercy Corps. Nathan Teske is the Executive Director of Bienestar, a Washington County-based nonprofit that provides affordable housing for primarily Latinx residents of Washington County. He has over 15 years of experience improving outcomes for immigrant and low-income communities. His experience ranges from fund development for complex commercial projects to creating and managing new economic and social programs not found anywhere else in Oregon.

During a study tour in Dublin I had the chance to visit the Chester Beatty Library and have a talk with Tim Keefe – Head of Digital. We talked about using digital solutions to improve access to and experience of the Museum. Tim Keefe is the Head of Digital for the Chester Beatty Museum in Dublin Ireland. This new department is responsible for ongoing digitisation of the museum's collections and their open access dissemination through new web based infrastructure. Tim is also responsible for the development and implementation of the museums long term digital strategy and vision. In addition to this role Tim is the Director of Finance and non-executive board member of the Digital Preservation Coalition, and is an adjunct faculty member in the graduate programme for the school of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin. Prior to this position Tim worked as the Head of the Digital Resources and Imaging Services at Trinity College Dublin. This department was dedicated to the development of digital library resources from the university's special collections and archives. Tim also worked as a Research Scientist at the Eastman Kodak Corporation in the Research and Development Division as a member of a new product development and innovation laboratory, as well as in the Kodak Professional Digital Capture Group supporting the development of innovative new professional digital capture products. https://chesterbeatty.ie/

Julie Clark is the Executive Director of TART (Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation) Trails. Julie is responsible for day-to-day administration, trail planning and development, maintenance, and fundraising efforts. She most recently led Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Greenway Planning & Development Division in Charlotte, North Carolina where she was responsible for the design and development of over 35 miles of urban trail. TART Trails is a regional leader in trails projects and has many successful implementation examples of non-motorized connections throughout various Michigan communities.

Julie is the executive director with TART Trails, and is responsible for day-to-day administration, trail planning and development, maintenance, and fundraising efforts. She most recently led Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Greenway Planning & Development Division in Charlotte, North Carolina where she was responsible for the design and development of over 35 miles of urban trail. The post Julie Clark, TART Trails ED appeared first on Fulfillament Stories.

Jay Demings joined USA Basketball as youth and sport development division director on Nov. 4, 2013. He arrived at USA Basketball with 16 years of experience in boys and girls basketball and a master’s degree in sport leadership from Northeastern University. As the youth and sport development division director, Demings oversees all facets of the department, including the development of youth basketball initiatives that address player development, coach education and safety in sport. Prior to arriving at USA Basketball, Demings served as the director of operations for the Boston Amateur Basketball Club in Boston, Massachusetts, where he oversaw all aspects of the non-profit basketball program. During his tenure, BABC won five national tournament titles as well as the 2012 Victor Rho International Basketball Tournament in Milan, Italy, at the U16 age group. He also organized and directed many youth basketball tournaments. From May of 2011 through August 2012, Demings was a sport director at Boys and Girls Clubs of America in Warwick, Rhode Island, and he spent the 2009-10 NBA season with the Boston Celtics as a media and public relations assistant. At Providence Country Day School in East Providence, Rhode Island, from 2003-2008, Demings served as an assistant athletic director and the varsity girls basketball coach for five seasons. Demings got his start in high school basketball as founder, president and coach of Rhode Island Premier Basketball from 1998-2009, a nonprofit youth program for boys and girls ages 9-18. After you’re done enjoying this episode please leave us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode. The Hoop Heads Pod can be found on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube. Share the show with one friend or colleague so we can continue to grow the great game of basketball. Get ready to learn and make sure you take some notes as we dive into a conversation with Jay Demings from USA Basketball. Email - jdemings@usabasketball.com Twitter - @CoachJayDemings Support this podcast

This episode is about "voice to the streets" how we began, the thought process behind it what we stand for, what we are really about and what really is "voice of the streets." Most people ask, "How can I as an artist benefit from voice of the streets?" This platform is so artist can have complete Independence and become their own bosses. Applying our artist with the best the industry has to offer, we build your fan base, content, music videos and more to its fullest potential. With our artist Development Division we can mold each artist to become "THE ARTIST." With promo runs, radio appearances and other marketing plans, we can help put you in front of your fans. Lastly on show bookings and more contact us now. @jah_king_creations on Instagram or submit content, questions, inquires, careers, bookings or for artist show bookings and more on our website voiceofthestreetsmedia@strikingly.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voiceofthestreetspodcast/support

Larry Needle, Executive Director, PHL Sports, a business development division of PHLCVB, is a relationship builder, facilitator and passionate sports fan who is responsible for bringing major events to Philadelphia. During his 27-year career, he’s had many successes, including the NFL Draft 2017 and continuing the storied history of the Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia. This year’s 119th rendition takes place on Dec. 8, and Larry gives insight into how Philadelphia has shaped this annual tradition.

Blue Tech Valley was part of a $60 million initiative that the California Energy Commission launched about one year ago,

Prof. Michael G. Plummer. Global trade has been slowing significantly of late; last year, it grew by only 2.8 percent, on par with global GDP for the first time in many years, and is expected to do the same this year. This lackluster growth is particularly problematic for developing economies. While the origins of this slowdown are many, a decline in the pace of trade policy liberalization no doubt plays and important role. In the context of stalled multilateral negotiations under the WTO, more aggressive concerned regional liberalization, or "mega-regionalism", has been proposed as a possible solution. Mega-regional trace negotiations currently include the Trans-Pacific Partnership (RCEP) between ASEAN and six Asian partners; and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and EU. At present, only the TPP has been signed (February 2016) - though not ratified. Given that it is slated to be modern "21st Century" trade agreement embracing deep integration, the TPP could have not only significant direct economic effects but also far-reaching ramifications for global trade governance. Using a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model, we consider the economic ramifications of the TPP but also analyze the political economy of mega-regionalism as well its implications for the future of the global trading system, with a focus on developing economies. Michael G. Plummer has been Director of SAIS Europe since 2014. A SAIS Professor of International Economics since 2001 and the Eni Professor of Economics since 2008, he was Head of the Development Division of the Organization for Economic Co-opration and Development (OECD) in Paris from 2010 to 2012; an associate professor at Brandeis University (1992-2001); and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Economics (Elsevier) 2007-2015. He was president of the American Committee on Asian Economics Studies (ACAES) from 2008 until 2015 and is currently a nonresident senior fellow at the East-West Centre. A former Fulbright Chair in Economics and Pew Fellow in International Affairs at Harvard University, he has been an Asian Development Bank (ADB) distinguished lecturer on several occasions and team leader of projects for various organizations including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the United Nations, the OECD, the ADB and the World Trade Organization. He has taught at more than a dozen universities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Professor Plummer has advised several governments on the Transpacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations and is member of the editorial boards of World Development, the Asian Economic Journal; and the Asean Economic Challenges and Future Direction (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2015); The Transpacific Partnership and Asia-Pacific Intergration: A Quantitative Assessment (PIIE, 2012); and Realizing the ASEAN Economic Community (ISEAS, 2009), and is author/co-author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters. His Ph.D. is in Economics from Michigan State University. Speaker(s): Professor Michael G. Plummer, Dr Ulrich Volz Event Date: 21 November 2016 Released by: SOAS Economics Podcast

https://montielorganization.com/carlos-rosso-president-of-the-related-groups-condominium-development-division/ This week, at the MIAMI REAL ESTATE SHOW, Orlando Montiel interviews Carlos Rosso, president of The Related Group’s condominium development division. It all begun as an assistant project manager to today as the president of one of the biggest development companies in Florida, leading a team of nearly 80 people and overseen the sale of 3,500 condo units to wealthy buyers from more than 90 different countries.

In addition to SDG2, which aims to end hunger, food security and food trade have implications for other goals related to energy, equity and global partnerships. But there would seem to be some disconnect between the vision of the SDGs and the current global food trade architecture. In this podcast, Sophia Murphy, UNRISD Visiting Fellow, discusses: (1) whether countries can create and enforce trade rules that respect other global commitments to sustainable and inclusive human well-being, (2) how the international community can rebuild confidence in international food markets and the rules that govern them, and (3) how governments should reform multilateral trade rules to limit future risks to food security while ensuring everybody’s food needs are met in a sustainable way. After her presentation, Susan Mathews, Human Rights Officer working at the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, brings another perspective to the discussion of trade from a social development and human rights angle. She explains why and how OHCHR is engaging on trade as a human rights issue, highlight some lessons learned from past experiences with human rights impact assessments of trade agreements, and describes current efforts to initiate a human rights impact assessment of the Continental Free Trade area agreement in Africa, focusing on agriculture, including food security and livelihoods, as well as employment.

Gad and Reagan discuss the International Research and Development Division program. This program creates resources to help facilitate research and international projects and provides assistance to receive grant funding. This program wants to make faculty aware of the opportunities for international projects and offer connections around the world to help with their research.

Get an overview of what we know about changing consumer demand and some of the drivers behind these changes in demand. Learn how the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Local Food Research and Development Division is trying to help farmers and food marketers take advantage of the recent surge in local food demand through grant assistance, primary data collection, applied research on emerging business models, technical assistance, and market facility design. Debra Tropp of the USDA outlines a recent effort to capture and quantify economic impacts of local food system investments. She discusses the rollout of a toolkit that can be used by planners and other development practitioners in responding to oft-repeated questions about the expected job creation and economic activity resulting from public investments in local food systems infrastructure.

It may surprise some to learn that Land O'Lakes, a massive company widely known for producing butter, is not only a farmer-owned cooperative, but also has an international division that works in developing countries to help create sustainable farming practices among people who have extremely limited resources for making a living. We talk with Jennifer Hyman today who travels around the world meeting and assisting farmers to find out what they need to survive and thrive and through contracts with USAID, provides it. How is international development tied to corporate growth? What exactly is yak butter? Grab a cup of coffee and join us today to find out these answers and more. As the Director of Communications for Land O’Lakes International Development, Jennifer Hymanleads internal and external communications for the organization’s international agriculture and enterprise development programs, is in charge of related advocacy efforts, and manages the group’s office in Washington, DC. She has more than 20 years of experience focused on humanitarian and international development communications, is a prolific published journalist, and has worked and traveled in more than 45 countries.

Planning and Development Division, Park Authority, Completion of the Regional Master Plan for Sully Woodlands, Needs Assessment.

Over the years, the Texas Department of Transportation has purchased thousands of parcels of land to build highways. But sometimes those plans change, or technology improves, causing the original design of a project to change after the right of way has been purchased. Traditionally, TxDOT has largely held onto that property in the thought that once purchased, it might be used for a future need. But the department's recently formed Real Estate Management and Development Division is changing that tradition, with an eye toward stimulating local economies in the process. For more, I spoke with RMD's founding director, Roland Tilden.

Tues 7 Aug 2012 Participantes: Asher, Ophelia Pastrana, Sr_Pixel, Daniel Mastretta, Artemio Urbina, Rolando Cedillo 00:05:42 [Street Figther II] (1991) [Arrange] [Capcom] // [Street Fighter II 'Wrestling with Double Bass' [Zangief Stage] *Remix by Malcos] (Yoko Shimomura/Isao Abe) 00:16:45 [Dino Crisis] (1999) [Sega Dreamcast] [Capcom] // [You have mail - Dino Crisis Original Soundtrack] (Makoto Tomozawa, Sayaka Fujita & Akari Kaida) 00:26:10 [Conker’s Bad Fur Day] (2001) [Nintendo 64] [Rare] // [Windy And Co.] (Robin Beanland) 00:36:25 [Beyond Good and Evil] (2003) [GameCube] [Ubisoft Montpellier,Ubisoft Milan,Ubisoft Shanghai] // [-04- "Hyllian Suite" UbiSoft Beyond Good and Evil OST] (Christophe Héral) 00:48:40 [Blinx: The Time Sweeper] (2002) [Xbox] [Artoon] // [Deja Vu Canals Wavemaster Inc] (Mariko Nanba,Keiichi Sugiyama,Naofumi Hataya) 00:59:13 [Ibara] (2005 Arcade) [Arcade] [Cave] // [Ibara Original Soundtrack- Robot No.28 ] (Shinji Hosoe) 01:09:48 [Vampire Hunter/Darkstalkers] (1994) [Arcade] [Capcom] // [PHOBOS Stage (Mexico) ~Saturn Was Our Youth~ First Volume (disc 2)] (Toshio Kajino, Tomoyuki Kawakami Sega Saturn History) 01:19:13 [Dino Crisis II] (2000 PlayStation) [PlayStation] [Capcom] // [Save] (Sayaka Fujita,Makoto Tomozawa) 01:24:11 [Bio Hazard 2/Resident Evil 2] (1998 PlayStation) [PlayStation,PC,Microsoft Windows,Nintendo 64,Dreamcast,Gamecube,Playstation Network,PSP] [Capcom] // [-The Front Hall- Bio Hazard 2 Original Soundtrack] (Shun Nishigaki, Syusaku Uchiyama, Masami Ueda) 01:34:30 [Dewprism/Threads of Fate] (1999 JP,2000 NA) [PlayStation] [Square product Development Division 3] // [-Pass Through The Forest- Squaresoft Dewprism OST Disc 1] (Junya Nakano) 01:45:46 [Hitman 2] (2002 NA) [PlayStation 2] [IO Interactive] // [-Main Title- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Original Soundtrack(DISC TWO – Hitman 2: Silent Assassin)] (Jesper Kyd) 01:54:30 [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim] (2011) [Microsoft Windows] [Bethesda Game Studios] // [-Skyrim Atmospheres- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Original Game Soundtrack] (Jeremy Soule) 02:12:02 [Metal Gear Solid 2] (2001 PlayStation 2) [PlayStation 2,Xbox,Microsoft Windows,PlayStation 3,Xbox 360,PlayStation Vita] [KCEJ] // [Metal Gear Solid 2 'May Fortune Smile Upon You'[Fortune]remix by:Vig] (Harry Gregson-Williams, Norihiko Hibino,Rika Muranaka) 02:24:14 [Dunk Dream/Street Hoop] (1994 Neo Geo) [Neo Geo,Virtual Console] [Data East] // [Funky Heat] (Tatsuya Kiuchi) 02:33:27 [Botanicula] (2012 Windows) [Microsoft Windows] [Amanita Design] // [-A Major For 12 Frogs-Botanicula Soundtrack] (DVA) 02:39:12 [Pulstar] (1995) [Neo Geo] [Aicom] // [02 Track 2] (Harumi Fujita) 02:48:04 [Princess Maker 2] (1991) [NEC PC-9801] [Gainax] // [Princess Maker 2 PMD - Opening] (Masahiro Kajihara,Ryu Umemoto) 02:57:19 [Rhythm Tengoku Gold/Rhythm Heaven] (2008 Jp,2009 EU y NA) [Nintendo DS] [Nintendo SPD] // [Thrilling! Is This Love (Fan Club 2)] (TSUNKU?, Masami Yone) 03:05:43 [ZIGGURAT] (2012) [iOS] [Action Button Entertaiment] // [ZIGGURAT Theme] (Andrew Toups and the Action Button Orchestra feat.Large Prime Numbers) 03:16:44 [Mushroom Wars] (2009) [PlayStation 3] [Creat Studios,Zillion Whales,Creative Mobile] // [Alien 2] 03:23:17 [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker] (2002) [GameCube] [Nintendo EAD/Nintendo EAD Group No. 3] // [Dragon Roost Island] (Kenta Nagata,Hajime Wakai,Toru Minegishi,Koji Kondo) 03:29:09 [Shantae: Risky's Revenge] (NDSi 2010) [Nintendo DSi] [WayForward Technologies] // [Burning Town Forever(Remix)] (Jake Kaufman - Shantae: Risky's Revenge Original Soundtrack) 03:45:28 [Katamari Tribute/Katamari Forever] (2009) [PlaysStation 3] [Namco Bandai Games] // [Bluffing Damacy (Refreshed by GUIRO)-Katamari Damacy TRIBUTE Original Soundtrack: Katamari Takeshi] (Yoshihito Yano, Yu Miyake, Hideki Tobeta, Yuri Misumi, Asuka Sakai, Akitaka Toyama, Keigo Hoashi, Katsuro Tajima)

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. On December 6, 2012, Chapin Hall hosted a Child & Family Policy Forum at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center titled ”Beyond School Improvement: Partnering to Strengthen Educational Opportunities for Urban Children and Youth.” The discussion, moderated by Chapin Hall Executive Director Matthew Stagner, explored the role of cross-sector and cross-institutional partnerships in efforts to improve educational outcomes for urban students. Panelists included Lisa Walker (senior researcher, Chapin Hall), Larry Sachs (director of grants management, Research and Development Division, Chicago Police Department), and Victoria May (executive director, Institute for School Partnership, Washington University in St. Louis).

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. On December 6, 2012, Chapin Hall hosted a Child & Family Policy Forum at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center titled ”Beyond School Improvement: Partnering to Strengthen Educational Opportunities for Urban Children and Youth.” The discussion, moderated by Chapin Hall Executive Director Matthew Stagner, explored the role of cross-sector and cross-institutional partnerships in efforts to improve educational outcomes for urban students. Panelists included Lisa Walker (senior researcher, Chapin Hall), Larry Sachs (director of grants management, Research and Development Division, Chicago Police Department), and Victoria May (executive director, Institute for School Partnership, Washington University in St. Louis).

Rethinking global development finance – perspectives from the Canadian government John Davies, Director and IDA Deputy, International Finance and Development Division, Finance Canada

After the coup in Honduras, the US and Colombian governments’ provisional defense cooperation agreement, and President Obama’s address at the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago, what is the current state of US-Venezuela relations? How has the region changed in recent years, and what will be the impact of new realities and dynamics on the relationship the Obama administration develops with Latin America? Venezuela’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Bernardo Alvarez Herrera joins the Council to discuss bilateral relations between these two states, as well as to present a regional viewpoint of the role of the United States in Latin America. Before serving as Venezuela’s top diplomat in Washington, Ambassador Alvarez held various public positions such as Vice Minister of Hydrocarbons at the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Deputy to the National Congress, Vice Chairman of the Armed Forces Committee and Chairman of the Energy and Mines Committee, and Chief of the Research and Development Division at the Venezuelan Institute of Foreign Trade. In the international arena he has held positions as Representative of Venezuela and Member of the Executive Committee to the U.S. Energy Council, Principal Coordinator for Venezuela in the Cooperation Agreement on Energy with the United States, and Head of the Venezuelan Delegation to the Ministerial Conferences of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Ambassador Alvarez has also taught at the Universidad Central de Venezuela and Superior School of the Venezuelan Air Force, as well as Academic Advisor at the Institute of Higher Studies on National Defense.

CEO Fernando 'Oswaldo' Leonzo of Life on Earth, Inc. (OTCQB: LFER), rejoins Stock Day to give a detailed update on the acquisition of The Giant Beverage Company, LOI to purchase the Chill Group, and plans to further expand the business. OTCQB: LFER # Ethnic Food & Beverages # Food Distribution # brand accelerator company # anti-oxidant teas # brand accelerator # Consumer Products Division # Energy Source # Ethnic Food & Beverages # food distribution # formerly HISP # Hispanic Foods # Hispanica International Delights of America Inc. # Penny Stocks # Products  # Research and Development Division # regional Brands # Victoria's Kitchen # Gran Nevada

CEO Fernando 'Oswaldo' Leonzo of Life on Earth, Inc. (OTCQB: LFER), returns to Stock Day to give details on company name change and more. OTCQB: LFER # Ethnic Food & Beverages # Food Distribution # brand accelerator company # anti-oxidant teas # Energy Source # Hispanic Foods # Penny Stocks # regional Brands # Victoria's Kitchen # Consumer Products Division # Products Research and Development Division # formerly HISP # Hispanica International Delights of America Inc.