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He started life out on the wrong side of the railroad tracks. His father was an alcoholic and his mother was left to raise four children on aTorso of Mr. Land Trust® as he stands with his right hand in his pants pocket. clerk's wage. None of his relatives owned their own business . . . everyone worked for wages. His father charged the weekly groceries so the family would have food on the table. There was no stable income for any future education, much less the current needs of the family. No one taught intellectual or financial direction in his schools or church. No blood relative had anything to offer other than “working for the man” at an hourly wage. Bank savings and financial security were what only the rich had. Mr. Land Trust® was doomed to financial failure and unhappiness for the rest of his life. From Nothing to Something He knew that there MUST be a better way to live. He decided to break the cycle of poverty in his family's genes. To succeed, he knew education came first. Mr. Land Trust® graduated from Eastern Illinois University and began buying single-family homes for rental while in college. After college, he tried many different types of businesses. He always came back to the Single Family Home as the IDEAL investment. Since purchasing his first rental house in 1969, Mr. Land Trust® hasn't looked back! Today, Mr. Land Trust® has purchased more than 200 houses. He has lived a life of having nothing and will not let that happen again. His primary goal now is to teach others how to break the cycle of poverty. Mr. Land Trust® shares his story not to get sympathy. He shares it to let the public know you learn the value of being careful with what you earn when you've had nothing. He also thinks his history reminds others that if he can succeed from where he started, they can accomplish great things regardless of their current situation. Mr. Land Trust® Shares His Knowledge Mr. Land Trust® teaches real estate investment courses throughout the United States. He has written Privacy and Asset Protection books and home study courses. Mr. Land Trust's® most popular publications are his Land Trust Made Simple® home study courses and live seminars. He registered the name Mr. Land Trust® because he wants to be your resource for all things Land Trust, real estate trust, privacy, and asset protection. He has written extensively for local and national real estate publications. He has been an expert witness in the California and Illinois court systems on Land Trust issues. Mr. Land Trust® has taught real estate classes at the University of Illinois, Parkland College, and Elgin Community College. He has been a licensed Continuing Education Instructor for the Illinois REALTORS® for 25 years. He has been speaking to real estate investment groups all over the United States since 2000, with some audiences as large as 350. Mr. Land Trust® teaches classes on how to protect your assets and become more private with your personal life. He also teaches Land Trust law and administration. His Land Trusts Made Simple; The Cornerstone of Financial Security delivers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits to legal professionals who take it through LawPracticeCLE. He is the only Land Trust Newsletter author and Blogger in the country and is the founder of the Land Trust University. He is an Expert Author for EzineArticles.com and REIClub.com He is a faculty member for Lorman Education Services in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mr. Land Trust® is also a Faculty Advisor for Realestatemogul.com and serves as an advisor and contributor to Jeffery Taylor's Mr. Landlord Newsletter and Website.

Pietrina Probst is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Director of ADA, Student Access & Disability Services at Elgin Community College. In this conversation, Pietrina shares insights into the unique considerations community colleges consider in providing disability services and why cross-departmental collaboration is a blueprint for success in expanding services for students with disabilities.Elgin Community College Student Access & Disability Services webpageElgin Community College Accessibility webpageInformation on Northern Illinois University Being a CRCC Center of Excellence

Kimberly Wagner is the vice president of business and finance at Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois. In this episode, Wagner joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about her transition from corporate accounting to higher education, the importance of empowering and investing in your team, and trends and changes in community colleges.   "I think truthfully sweating the small stuff sometimes back then does make you appreciate later, you know, looking back," Wagner says. She emphasizes the value of truly listening and absorbing information, especially early in your career. "One thing that I wish I would have done more, and I think I tried my best as much as I can, is that listening – truly listening – you need to listen and absorb." Wagner goes on to advise aspiring leaders to think carefully before responding, noting the wisdom in pausing and delivering thoughtful responses.   Join us for a conversation with Wagner as she shares insights from her diverse career path, discusses Elgin Community College's award-winning financial literacy program, and explores the evolving role of community colleges in meeting the needs of both traditional students and adult learners.   Links Check out NACUBO's other podcasts! Career Conversations NACUBO in Brief

Dr. Wendy Miller retired in June 2024 from Elgin Community College (ECC) after 32 years. In her most recent position at ECC, she served as Dean of the Health Professions and Math, Science, and Engineering divisions. Under Dr. Miller's leadership, the college opened a health and life science facility that is now home to 17 health professions degree and certificate programs. In addition to setting the strategic vision for the divisions, Dr. Miller was responsible for managing curricula, assessment, programmatic accreditations, and resources, as well as promoting faculty development. Dr. Miller began her career in academia as the Director of the Clinical Laboratory Technology and Histotechnology programs at ECC. She is an innovative educator who challenged students to become critical thinkers and role-modeled what it meant to be a healthcare professional. Dr. Miller is committed to helping didactic and clinical faculty engage in their instructional roles and embrace a sense of identity as educators. As part of Wendy's retirement celebration, Elgin Community College established the Dr. Wendy Miller Be Inspired Scholarship as a tribute to her long career as a student advocate and motivational leader.

Abdullah Felten of Felten Farms joins us in studio to teach us how honey, praised in the Quran, and the surprising benefits of bee venom therapy are revolutionizing health in ways you've never imagined. Abdullah Felten is a retired high school science teacher and currently a honey farmer in the Elgin area. In addition, he is a student at Darul Qasim and works there as a handy man, is a biology and chemistry tutor at Elgin Community College, and a hijama/apitherapist. Abdullah Felten Feltenfarmsllc@gmail.com Fb: Feltenfarms Instagram: @feltenfarms Facebook: @FeltenFarms or fb.me/FeltenFarms

Good morning everyone! We have a great show for you this morning. We will speak about Black Fine Art Month, art and what's coming soon in Aurora. Our guests today are Sandra Harrison and Yvonne Toney Thompson, founder and owner of Cotton Seed Creative Exchange. Let's get ready to learn. Here's the news: - This Thursday our friends at Family Focus are hosting their next Parent Cafe, in both english and spanish. This will take place at 550 Second Avenue in Aurora on the east side and will feature resources, snacks and also helpful information. There will also be discussions on parenting and registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more details. - Friday, October 27th from 3 to 5 pm the Kane County Health Department will host: Operation Trick or Treat! This will be held at the Elgin Community College gymnasium. There will be treats, resources and emergency practice. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or for more details. - Tuesday, November 7th support our friends of Simply Destinee for their Portillo's fundraiser! This will be at the Portillo's location in Oswego from 5 to 8 pm. Simply Destinee does so much good in our community for the youth of Aurora. Please consider supporting this great organization and see the flyer for more details. Have a blessed and fantastic rest of the week. Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #subscribe #youtube #podcast #spotify #morningnews #morningshow #wednesday #blackfineartmonth #pigmentinternational --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Saxophonist, Multi-Reedist, Composer, Recording Artist, Bandleader, and Educator Sharel Cassity (pron. "Sha-Relle") is a musician well-established on the New York and Chicago jazz scenes. Listed as "Rising Star Alto Saxophone" in Downbeat Magazine for the past decade, Sharel has appeared on the Today Show, won the 2007 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award & has been inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Her four albums released as a leader have received top-rated reviews in publications like JazzTimes, Jazziz, Downbeat & American Indian News & earned her a cover story in Saxophone Journal. Cassity's latest album, "Evolve," was recorded and distributed on her record label, Relsha Music. Selected to attend The Juilliard School Jazz program under full scholarship for a Masters in Music, Sharel earned her BFA from The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music in 2005. A skilled and versatile sideman, Sharel is a regular member of the Dizzy Gillespie Latin Experience, Nicholas Payton TSO, Cyrus Chestnut Brubeck Quartet, and the Jimmy Heath Big Band. She has also performed regularly alongside renowned Grammy-winning artists Roy Hargrove, Lewis Nash, Joe Chambers & Darcy James Argue. Sharel has toured 24 countries and performed at leading venues like the Newport Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival & the North Sea Jazz Festival. Additionally, she has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Jeremy Pelt and Natalie Cole. Sharel was lead alto in the Diva Jazz Orchestra from 2007-2014 and performed in Wynton Marsalis' Broadway musical After Midnight. In mainstream genres, Sharel joined Top 40 hit singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant on her recording "Paradise is Here." She has also performed with Aretha Franklin, Vanessa Williams, K.D. Lang, Fantasia, Trisha Yearwood, Seth MacFarland (Family Guy), Ruben Blades, and DJ Logic. Sharel appears in publications "I Walked with Giants" by Jimmy Heath, "AM Jazz: Three Generations Under the Lens" by Adrianna Mateo and "Freedom of Expression: Interviews with Women in Jazz" by Chris Becker. An alumnus of IAJE Sisters in Jazz, Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead, and the Ravinia Summer Residency, Sharel has received Downbeat Student Music Awards for Best Jazz Soloist, Composition, and Ensemble. As a classical pianist, Sharel placed third in the Disney International Piano Concerto Competition at the age of 10, among many other collegiate and state piano competitions. An accomplished classical saxophonist, Sharel was offered a full scholarship to North Texas State University for classical saxophone. Currently, Cassity has accepted a temporary full-time position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as Professor of Saxophone for the Fall 2019 semester. Additionally, she has three adjunct positions in the Chicago area at Elgin Community College, Columbia College, and DePaul University. Between 2016-17 Sharel taught internationally as the Woodwind Professor at Qatar Music Academy in Doha, Qatar.  If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

 Watch Episode --> https://youtu.be/N1UYoQPNzUIJoin us in this enlightening episode of the Zone 3 Podcast as we delve deep into the world of MRI parameters with our guest expert, Matt Rederer, To find out what we really are doing when change certain parameters. This video is a comprehensive guide to understanding and optimizing MRI parameters for the best image quality Video Chapters:Introduction [0:00 - 1:00]Opening of the topic and the guest, Matt.Understanding TR (Repetition Time) [1:01 - 10:00]Explanation of TR and its impact on T1 contrast in the image.Discuss the importance of finding the "sweet spot" for TR to achieve the best image quality.Understanding TE (Echo Time) [10:01 - 20:00]Explanation of TE and its role in controlling T2 contrast.Discussion on how a higher TE will result in more signal loss, affecting the contrast.Understanding TI (Inversion Time) [20:01 - 30:00]Explanation of TI and its role in an inversion recovery sequence.Discussion on how TI is used to nullify the signal from certain tissues, enhancing the contrast between different tissues.Understanding ETL (Echo Train Length) [30:01 - 40:00]Explanation of ETL and its role in a fast spin echo sequence.Discussion on how a longer ETL can speed up the scan but may also result in more image blurring.Understanding Flip Angle [40:01 - 50:00]Explanation of the flip angle and its role in MRI.Discussion on how the flip angle can affect the contrast and signal-to-noise ratio of the image.Understanding Diffusion Weighted Imaging [50:01 - 60:00]Discussion on the role of the B value in diffusion-weighted imaging.Explanation of how a higher B value will result in more diffusion weighting, but also more noise in the image.Understanding Phase Contrast Imaging [60:01 - 70:00]Discussion on the role of the VENC (Velocity Encoding) value in phase contrast imaging.Explanation of how the VENC value needs to be adjusted based on the velocity of the flow being imaged to avoid aliasing artifacts.Conclusion [70:01 - End]Recap of the main points discussed in the video.Closing remarks and end of the video.This video covers key MRI parameters including TR, TE, TI, ETL, and Flip Angle. We also delve into the intricacies of Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Phase Contrast Imaging.Whether you're an MRI professional or a student in the field, this video is a valuable resource for enhancing your understanding of MRI parameters and their impact on image quality.Connect with us:For more informative videos on MRI and related topics, subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications. Don't forget to like and share this video if you found it helpful.About our Guest:Matt is the President of RITE Advantage LLC.  A company focused on educating and testing MRI, CT, Sonography, and Radiography students and technologists. The lead MRI technologist and a certified MR Safety Officer at Advocate Sherman Hospital. Matt is also the MRI/CT Physics Professor at Elgin Community College. Matt's very knowledgeable at MRI physics which is the fundamental factor for image acquisition. So in addition to tricks and tips learned from coworkers, Matt stresses the importance of understanding how to optimize the image you're acquiring by means of physics. Matt appreciates the artistic influence that naturally comes with photography. If you understand what's happening on the back end in terms of k space etc., then you can be the creator of new tips and tricks to share with your coworkers and team. 

Illinois Rep. of the 8th District Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lisa Dent to discuss federal funding of $936,000 to Elgin Community College to support their mechatronics and automation program. He then shares his thoughts on Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett’s response to the Covenant school shooting yesterday and his call for a ban on assault weapons while […]

Season One of The Elgin Watchman podcast is almost over, but there are still a few loose ends to tie-up. Loose ends such as the December 2022 Elgin Sustainability Commission meeting.So, this episode is unlike any other 2022 episode. Tia is on sabbatical. Erik was out-of-state and couldn't attend the December meeting. So, Franklin Ramirez did The Elgin Watchman a "solid favor" by agreeing to attend the meeting and allow Erik to interview him after the fact.Did we mention that Frankin's 16-year-old nephew -- Trey -- joined us in the podcast studio and provided "color commentary". Again, this was a very unique and interesting podcast episode. In fact, it was kinda cool to have a Generation Z individual sharing their observations and commentary.Overall, meeting topics discussed included: Elgin Robotics Club; grant report for Sherman Hospital compost structure; grant report for Eastside Neighborhood Community Garden; volunteer recruitment consultant proposals; 2023 project budgets; commissioner term limits; and public power project.For more information about the Elgin Robotics Club and their upcoming competition at Elgin Community College, please go to The Elgin Watchman Facebook page.For more information, please visit our website, LIKE our Facebook page, and subscribe to our podcast using one of the many RSS Readers on our Buzzsprout podcast platform.  And if you haven't downloaded The Elgin Watchman's Single Use Bag Fee Advocacy eGuide, please do so ASAP:Go to our Waste webpage at www.elginwatchman.com/wasteScroll a little bit down the page and you will see itExpand it to full screen, read, and click the buttons/links to learn moreConsider downloading or sharing the eGuide with likeminded friendsStart calling and emailing Mayor David Kaptain and all city council members using the information on the last page of the eGuide. Ask them to please adopt the Single Use Plastic Bag Fee ordinanceYou can make a difference. Get involved . . . get engaged . . . and always keep watch!

Ep. 4 Tommy Hensel: Be Kind to Yourself     Everyone is busy! We learn a little more about what our hosts do outside of their day jobs. Check out #marionmurals on Instagram and visit https://www.pocahontasproject.org/. Kevin chats with Tommy Hensel about a new booking conference, Midwest Arts Xpo (MAX), challenges facing the industry, selfcare and more. Tommy Hensel is the Senior Director of Performing Arts at Elgin Community College (https://eccartscenter.org/) and Board President of Heartland Performing Arts the group behind the upcoming MAX (https://midwestartsxpo.org/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod

Elissa Kojzarek, the communications and social media manager at Elgin Community College in Illinois, never thought she'd find herself in social media: She rarely got on Facebook and used Instagram only sometimes. Now, she's leading breakout sessions on TikTok for her peers and has her eye set on hitting 1,000 followers for Elgin's account. Elissa, who is this year's NCMPR national Rising Star, talks about how she found herself in community college marketing (spoiler: the path took her through Jakarta, Indonesia) and what the future of social media just might look like. + Read along with Elissa, Jeff and Stephanie: "Facebook misinformation is bad enough. The metaverse will be worse." (The Washington Post)

​Christina Marrocco works in memoir, short story, long fiction, and poetry. Her work has appeared in Silverbirch Press, The Laurel Review, House Mountain Review, VIA, Ovunque Siamo, and Red Fern Press. She lives outside of Chicago where she teaches Creative Writing and other courses at Elgin Community College

Check out the Video ---> Spatial Resolution: https://youtu.be/_rtqLdWvK2IMatt helps to describe the concept of spatial resolution in MRI terms. In MRI, spatial resolution is defined by the size of the imaging voxels. Since voxels are three-dimensional rectangular solids, the resolution is frequently different in the three different directions. The size of the voxel and therefore the resolution depends on matrix size, the field-of-view, and the slice thickness.Resolution is the ability of the human eyes to distinguish one structure from another. In MRI the resolution is determined by the number of pixels in a specified FOV. The higher the image resolution, the better the small pathologies can be diagnosed. Resolution is directly proportional to the number of pixels (The higher the number of pixels the greater the resolution). The pixel size can be calculated by dividing the field of view by the matrix size Thanks for joining us here in Zone 3!  Make sure to Like and Subscribe.  Links from Episode Discussion:Philips Healthcare innovation -- https://youtu.be/Z7d9xadr3VMPsychology of the workplace -- https://youtu.be/iJ2uFGyEakkAbout our Guest:Matt is the President of RITE Advantage LLC.  A company focused on educating and testing MRI, CT, Sonography, and Radiography students and technologists. The lead MRI technologist and a certified MR Safety Officer at Advocate Sherman Hospital. Matt is also the MRI/CT Physics Professor at Elgin Community College. Matt's very knowledgeable at MRI physics which is the fundamental factor for image acquisition. So in addition to tricks and tips learned from coworkers, Matt stresses the importance of understanding how to optimize the image you're acquiring by means of physics. Matt appreciates the artistic influence that naturally comes with photography. If you understand what's happening on the back end in terms of k space etc., then you can be the creator of new tips and tricks to share with your coworkers and team. Rite Advantage - Education Platform Riteadvantage.com wants to help you reach your goals and have fun doing it. 

Mike Stephen learns about preserving Latino history through the Chicagolandia Oral History Project with Elgin Community College professor Antonio Ramirez and then discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues singer Lil Green.

Check out the Video ---> MRI Tips and Tricks: From MRI Image Optimization to Claustrophobic PatientsMRI sequence optimization can be a daunting task for new technologists. In this episode of Zone 3 Podcast, Matt Rederer from RITE Advantage LLC joins Reggie and Robert to share some tips on  optimizing Image Contrast, image quality, scan time, and many parameters that might come up when it comes to being an "MRI artist." Whether the topic was dealing with claustrophobic patients or just providing some general guidance in life as one who performs these examinations every day - there was plenty of insight shared by Matt's experiences and knowledge!About our Guest:Matt is the President of RITE Advantage LLC.  A company focused on educating and testing MRI, CT, Sonography, and Radiography students and technologists. The lead MRI technologist and a certified MR Safety Officer at Advocate Sherman Hospital. Matt is also the MRI/CT Physics Professor at Elgin Community College. Matt's very knowledgeable at MRI physics which is the fundamental factor for image acquisition. So in addition to tricks and tips learned from coworkers, Matt stresses the importance of understanding how to optimize the image you're acquiring by means of physics. Matt appreciates the artistic influence that naturally comes with photography. If you understand what's happening on the back end in terms of k space etc., then you can be the creator of new tips and tricks to share with your coworkers and team. Rite Advantage - Education Platform Riteadvantage.com wants to help you reach your goals and have fun doing it. 

Michael Torres is a 23 year veteran of the fire service. Mike is a firefighter paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department (Truck 20 ) Americas Truck . He also serves as a candidate instructor at the Quinn Fire Academy. Mike was a Captain and training officer for the Hometown, Illinois Fire Protection District. Mike's life is dedicated to the preservation of tradition and continued development of the fire service. He serves as an instructor throughout Illinois. Serving for the Elgin Community College, Take The Door Training, Engine House Training, FDIC Hot Instructor, Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) and Prairie State College fire science program. Mike is a member of Illinois Task Force 1, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. In his free time, Mike volunteers for local charities and donates instruction time with the south side F.O.O.L.S. A fraternal organization dedicated to the fire service.

S2, E8: Steve Jessmore and Mark Carriveau have a combined 55+ years of photography experience. Jessmore, a Michigan-based freelance photographer, and Carriveau, who shoots for Elgin Community College in Illinois, discuss their careers, what community college marketers can learn from photographers and easy-to-follow tips for non-photographers to capture great art. This episode of Peer and Simple was recorded live on Oct. 5, 2021, at NCMPR's District 3 conference in Grand Rapids Michigan.

On Sept 15, 2021, our friend and colleague Dr. Sian Proctor achieved her life-long dream of launching into space and becoming an astronaut on the Crew Dragon as part of the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission! My fellow analog astronauts Dr. Brandy Nunez and Makiah Eustice share our impressions and insights of this historic flight in an intimate conversation together- 24 hours after witnessing the launch live from the Kennedy Space Center at historic Launch complex 39-A.  Together, we discuss what this means for a new generation of space explorers, what this flight means for women, and what Dr. Sian Proctor brings to every interaction she has.  Buckle in, because THIS episode allows us to showcase, from our own perspectives, the journey our friend has been on, and why we're oh-so-proud and can't contain our excitement for Sian's successful mission, and her many future endeavors!!!     About Dr. Sian Proctor: Sian is an American geology professor, science communicator, and commercial astronaut. She was launched into Earth orbit, on September 15, 2021, as the pilot of the Crew Dragon space capsule. This mission is the Inspiration4 private orbital spaceflight. She served as the pilot on the Inspiration4 mission, the first Black woman to serve as the pilot of a spacecraft.   Share your Support for Dr. Proctor and her Artwork Here: https://myspace2inspire.com/   About Inspiration4  Inspiration4 is the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit. The mission will be commanded by Jared Isaacman, the 38-year-old founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shift4 Payments and an accomplished pilot and adventurer. Inspiration4 will leave Earth from Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A, the embarkation point for Apollo and Space Shuttle missions, and travel across a low earth orbit on a multi-day journey that will continually eclipse more than 90% of the earth's population. Named in recognition of the four-person crew that will raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, this milestone represents a new era for human spaceflight and exploration. https://inspiration4.com/    About Dr. Brandy Nunez: Dr. Brandy Nunez is a practicing small animal  veterinarian, a modular synth musician and an aspiring astronaut.  She is also Director of outreach for the Sensoria Program (www.Sensoria.space), dedicated to making space accessible to all.  She applied to NASA in 2020 for the Astronaut candidate program and has completed two analog simulation missions at the HI-SEAS habitat on Mauna Loa. She hopes to continue her research on future missions and eventually in low earth orbit.  Her love and appreciation of the cosmos infiltrates her work in both the scientific and creative realms.   About Makiah Eustice: Makiah is an aerospace engineer, songwriter, and Officer in the US Air Force. She's been on 3 analog missions, the latest with Sian as part of the first all-women Sensoria crew at HI-SEAS. You can find her on twitter and instagram at @Astro_Eustice   About Beth Mund:  Beth Mund is an Analog Astronaut, Podcast Host, and Space Communications Evangelist.  Beth has 20+ years of speech writing and executive coaching for Fortune 50 companies including Motorola, Allstate and United Airlines.   Beth began her NASA career as a Public Affairs Officer for the Johnson Space Center, and later served as a Communications Officer for the International Space Station program.  She received her Master's Degree in Journalism at Marquette University, and served an adjunct professor at Elgin Community College. She is the CEO of Stellar Communications, providing speech writing, narrative discovery & design, voice overs, communication workshops & training, and keynote speaking.    Beth served as the host and emcee of the 2020 Space Com Expo global space commerce event. She currently serves on the Space Camp Alumni Board, and is a founding member of the Loras College Women's Leadership Board, and the Space Drinks Association Board. Beth's analog adventures include a MARS simulation mission at the HI-SEAS research facility on the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii, and most recently a LUNAR simulation and space isolation study at the LunAres Space Research Facility in Pila, Poland.  Her latest projects, analog missions and podcast episodes can be found at www.BethMund.com    How to continue the mission and donate to St. Jude: https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/inspiration4.html

In each episode of “Good Faith Stories,” we bring you a collection of different stories tied to a theme -- unique, true and short stories as told by the people who lived them. Episode Three -- themed “Words” and hosted by author and minister Starlette Thomas -- features three stories: -- “Shakespeare,” by Zach Dawes, Jr., managing editor for news and opinion at Good Faith Media. He holds a master of divinity degree from Truett Seminary at Baylor and served local churches for four years prior to coming on staff at Good Faith Media. -- “No One Wakes Up” by Chasity Gunn, the inaugural poet laureate of Elgin, Illinois, where she is an instructor of English at Elgin Community College. She is also the author of “How to Create a World.” Learn more at chasitywrites.com -- “Rings,” by Chris George, pastor of Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Chris and his wife, Jen, are the parents of four curious kids that keep their lives filled with lots of adventures and little sleep. In 2021, Chris published “Epiphany: Six Sermons for a Strange Season.” “Good Faith Stories” is a production of Good Faith Media. Host: Starlette Thomas. Producer: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Pond5.com Interested in telling a story for the podcast? Producer Cliff Vaughn would love to hear from you. E-mail him at cliff@goodfaithmedia.org.

In each episode of “Good Faith Stories,” we bring you a collection of different stories tied to a theme -- unique, true and short stories as told by the people who lived them.Episode Three -- themed “Words” and hosted by author and minister Starlette Thomas -- features three stories:-- “Shakespeare,” by Zach Dawes, Jr., managing editor for news and opinion at Good Faith Media. He holds a master of divinity degree from Truett Seminary at Baylor and served local churches for four years prior to coming on staff at Good Faith Media.-- “No One Wakes Up” by Chasity Gunn, the inaugural poet laureate of Elgin, Illinois, where she is an instructor of English at Elgin Community College. She is also the author of “How to Create a World.” Learn more at chasitywrites.com-- “Rings,” by Chris George, pastor of Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Chris and his wife, Jen, are the parents of four curious kids that keep their lives filled with lots of adventures and little sleep. In 2021, Chris published “Epiphany: Six Sermons for a Strange Season.”“Good Faith Stories” is a production of Good Faith Media. Host: Starlette Thomas. Producer: Cliff Vaughn. Music: Pond5.comInterested in telling a story for the podcast? Producer Cliff Vaughn would love to hear from you. E-mail him at cliff@goodfaithmedia.org.

Our minds were blown when we sat down with intuitive Tarot and Oracle Card Reader Dauna Needom. She share her crazy stories about her gift as a psychic and things she has experienced. Dauan has read cards for almost 35 years. If you are interested in having a reading we highly recommend Dauna! To connect with her visit https://www.dmneedom.com/kitty-mystic. Dauna is also an author and fellow podcast. To find all her social media links, podcast and books visit: https://www.dmneedom.com/ More about Dauna I'm a New Orleans native who has made her home in the NW Burbs of Chicago. I knew I was 'special' around the age of seven as I had prophetic dreams and knew certain things before they happened, which can be strange for a kid. I'm a licensed Minister and have been reading Intuitive Tarot professionally for almost thirty-five years. I currently offer intuitive Tarot and Oracle Card Readings. However, while doing readings I've had moments of mediumship as well as tuning into a client empathically. I've read at numerous Psychic Fairs as well as Special Events at Elgin Community College, Hyatt New Year's Eve Event in Lisle, TheosoFest in Wheaton, Recharge: Spark Your Mind Body & Spirit in both Woodstock and McHenry, IL as well as numerous Private Parties. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatssomecrazyshitpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatssomecrazyshitpodcast/support

The Provo, Utah, native is the third of Robert R. and Edith Joy Clark Barrus's nine children. Her childhood and youth were spent in Texas, Minnesota and New Jersey. Sister Bingham met her husband, Bruce, while they were both students at Brigham Young University. While her children were in their later school years, Sister Bingham returned to college. She received a bachelor's degree and master's degree in teaching from National Louis University in Illinois. She also received associate degrees from Brigham Young University and Elgin Community College. She taught English as a second language to elementary students at a private school, in addition to immigrants and others for nonprofit organizations. She also worked as a nurse's aide. She enjoys reading, outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping and canoeing; traveling; cooking for her appreciative family; and spending any time available with grandchildren.

What a fun conversation! Beth and Alan combine all of the space topics you love in one incredibly entertaining episode, including:  Astrochicks, George Lucas, hyphenated astronauts and tickets to the moon offered from former airlines company PanAm.   See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight is the book Alan presents that will guide you on a historical, personal, irreverent, and often-humorous tour of the promises, expectations, principal personalities, and milestones regarding the goal individuals have to fly in space. At the end of the tour we'll assess whether we are getting closer to the day when we can greet fellow dreamers with the joyful salutation: See You in Orbit!Where to get your copy of the book, See You in Orbit https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Orbit-Dream-Spaceflight/dp/1733265708 “Their letters inspired me- they were so heartfelt. Look no further! I’m your man/ woman!  This would bring meaning to my life! Why a teacher? Why not a plumber? How about Journalists? Nurses? Everyone wanted to go.” -Alan Ladwig about being the manager of space flight participant program at NASA and receiving letters from people wanting to fly to space (from the Casual Space Podcast ).    Where to find Alan Ladwig: https://toorbitproductions.com/about-me   On Twitter @SpaceArtAl   Here’s more about Alan:  Alan has been recognized for his leadership and contributions in the field of policy, communications, and STEAM education in the aerospace sector. He is especially known for playing a leading role in developing and managing programs to directly engage the general public in space research and space-related outreach opportunities.  He is Chief of To Orbit Productions, an independent company that provides consulting services and lectures on space policy as well the creation of art projects based on space themes. Ladwig is also serving as the Chief of Communications and a member of the Board of Directors of the Star Harbor Space Training Academy, a startup company with plans to offer astronaut training for the general public. During his career Ladwig received NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, the Exceptional Achievement Medal, two Exceptional Service Medals, the Outstanding Leadership Medal, and was a member of six Group Achievement Awards. He is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society. In 2014 Ladwig received the Distinguish Alumni Award for both Elgin Community College and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. He served in U.S. Army with the 558th Artillery Group, stationed in Athens, Greece from 1972-1974. Ladwig received a Masters in Higher Education (1976) and Bachelors in Speech (1970) from Southern Illinois University. He received an Associates degree in Business from Elgin Community College (1968).    

Our first episode of Systems Sessions dives into the work of the State of Illinois Dual Credit Committee to develop the Model Partnership Agreement. This Agreement guides local partnerships between school districts and community colleges to expand and support quality dual credit access and offerings. We will hear directly from members of the Dual Credit Committee about the development process and how this Agreement is shaping dual credit delivery across Illinois. Joining us for this conversation are Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development at Elgin Community College, Peggy Heinrich, and Pontiac Township High School Educator, Jesse Faber.

Colin had the chance to take the stage with Victor Wooten for his clinic/show at Elgin Community College but before that he interviews some of the talented artists Victor took on tour with him.  Other updates include: Recording with Myna McArthur. Working on something special with Matt Holmes from The Echo Mill studio. Joining Sneaker Heartz! And shows ... of course we didn't forget upcoming shows!    Love,  TFAM 

Antonio José Martínez Palacios was one of the most promising composers of early twentieth-century Spain. From his humble beginnings as a musical prodigy from the provincial capital of Burgos, the composer (known as Antonio José) won praise for his choral works and orchestral pieces, drawing inspiration from his native Castile. But as a proponent of education and Republican values in a deeply conservative town, Antonio José was murdered by a Falange militia at the beginning of the Civil War in an execution that has been compared to that of poet Federico García Lorca. For some 40 years, the Franco regime banned performances of Antonio José’s music, but his oeuvre has been rediscovered in recent decades. In this episode, Robert Long, a musician and a professor of history at Elgin Community College, traces the life, death, silencing and recuperation of this composer through listening to and analyzing several selections of Antonio José’s music. We begin with the second movement (Balada: Lento y apasionado) of his Suite ingenua (1928).

This program focuses on the link between educational credentials and future earning potential for students. Guests on the program describe an initiative called, Accelerating Opportunity, which is designed to advance the credentials of underprepared students with the objective of increasing their preparedness for careers that could increase their earning potential. Our discussion is centered on a recently released report, titled “New Evidence on Integrated Career Pathways: Final Impact Report for Accelerating Opportunity,” from the Urban Institute. Guests on the program include: Dr. Barbara Endel, Senior Director of Jobs for the Future, who led the Accelerating Opportunity initiative, Monty Sullivan, President of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System in Baton Rouge, LA, and Peggy Heinrich, Interim Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Development at Elgin Community College.

How can you use tried and true marketing in fresh ways to create powerful relationships? You’re about to learn about Bacon Relationship Marketing. Brian Basilico is an expert in Marketing, Branding, Web Development, Search Engine Optimization, Multimedia, Audio, Video, PowerPoint, CD-Rom, DVD, Internet Marketing, and Social Networking. He uses relationship marketing, changing the game using old techniques in a fresh and new way. He also shares his knowledge and experience as an adjunct professor teaching Social Networking, Google and Internet Marketing tools and techniques at College of DuPage, Waubonsee Community College, Elgin Community College, Aurora University, along with multiple groups and conferences across the country. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Selling Disruption Show Community today: sellingdisruptionshow.com Selling Disruption Show Facebook Selling Disruption Show LinkedIn

Randy Hughes (Mr. Land Trust) has written extensively for local and national real estate publications. He has taught real estate classes for many years at the University of Illinois, Parkland College and Elgin Community College. He teaches classes on how to use land trusts to protect your assets and how to become more private with your personal life. He also teaches Land Trust law and administration, authors the only Land Trust Newsletter and Blog in the country, is the founder of the Land Trust University. He has written Privacy and Asset Protection books as well as home study courses. Randy’s most popular publications are his Land Trusts Made Simple!® home study courses and live seminars. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The mastermind trip that Randy and Mitch are both involved in Randy’s background and how he got involved in real estate Matching up your goals so that your life looks the way you want it to The niche and location that Randy focuses on Why Randy only invests in just his state Why everything in real estate is predicated on your ability to assess value Why your success as a buy-and-hold person comes down to your ability to find great managers Why flipping properties is not as easy as it seems on TV Randy’s 50 Reasons to use a Land Trust report How to use land trusts to protect your assets, and keep more money as a result Why you should use Land Trusts to get titles out of your name Why you shouldn’t become partners with anyone — you can do business together — but don’t become partners How Land Trusts help from a personal safety standpoint How Land Trusts give you the same tax benefits of owning property without a lot of the out-of-your-control risks that come with owning property in your own name The classes Randy and I are teaching in Los Angeles in February Why buying options is a great opportunity in real estate The great book that Randy is currently reading that is changing his life What’s next for Randy Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/ltms REInvestorSummit.com/grow REInvestorSummit.com/NoteServicing REInvestorSummit.com/200+

Randy Hughes (Mr. Land Trust) has written extensively for local and national real estate publications. He has taught real estate classes for many years at the University of Illinois, Parkland College and Elgin Community College. He teaches classes on how to protect your assets and how to become more private with your personal life. He also teaches land trust law and administration, authors the only Land Trust Newsletter and Blog in the country, is the founder of the Land Trust University. He has written Privacy and Asset Protection books as well as home study courses. Randy’s most popular publications are his Land Trusts Made Simple!® home study courses and live seminars. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why you should use a land trust Why you don’t want to own real estate in your own name Why you should put every property into its own land trust What to say when an opposing attorney asks why you are using a land trust How to use land trusts to not have to deal with judicial foreclosure situations What you need to know about land trusts and complying with the Dodd-Frank law Profit as they apply to closing costs Why land trusts can be more difficult in some states Randy’s course Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/Landtrust REInvestorsummit.com/Capital REInvestorsummit.com/NoteServicing

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This week on Windy City Irish Radio​, Mike Shevlin​ and Tim Taylor​ strongly suggest that you tip your bartenders and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! As the St. Patrick's Day Season begins, we are all the beneficiaries of an embarrassment of musical riches with sessions all over the city at pubs such as Johnny O'Hagan's​ and The Abbey Pub​ as well as live touring acts at clubs all over town. Upcoming shows that we preview this week: Scythian​ with The Chancey Brothers​ at BallyDoyle Downers Grove​ in Downers Grove this Saturday Wolfe Tones Official Fan Page​ and The Abbey Pub and Chicago Gaelic Park this Friday and Saturday. Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers​ and The Tossers​ at Cabaret Metro​ March 7 and Kevin and the band again at the Abbey Pub March 14th. Michael A. McDermott​ at The City Winery Chicago March 13th. Dervish​ on March 8th and Altan​ on March 13th at The Old Town School of Folk Music. Solas​ at Elgin Community College​ for the Arts on March 14th. Carbon Leaf​ on March 29th at Lincoln Hall Chicago​ Not to mention the 16th Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival​ starting this weekend, February 27th. Lots to do! Join Mike and Tim each Wednesday night from 8pm to 9pm CST on Windy City Irish Radio 1240AM Chicago and 1470AM Chicago Heights. For more information you can access our website at www.windycityirishradio.com or contact Tim or Mike at tim.taylor@windycityirishradio.com or mike.shevlin@windycityirishradio.com.