Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Patterson

Send us a text Why Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever with Ken Patterson In this hard-hitting episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Ken Patterson, a former principal turned AI consultant, who pulls no punches on how AI is really being used in schools. Ken saw firsthand how AI transformed a struggling school into a top performer, but the system pushed back hard instead of celebrating.

So, you're wondering what's neat this week?? That's easy just check out what Ken Patterson and his gang are doing over there on YouTube with the show that's got its finger on the pulse of the hobby. We wanted to find out more about “the Dude,” Joshua Barton, Mike Budde and James Reiger, so we sat them down in front of a microphone and let the magic happen!! This is a fun podcast that goes in all sorts of directions, and we find out all about the guys just before they're about to record another show. Ken is an accomplished, professional photographer, featured in numerous model railroad publications and marketing material over the years and is happy to share some of his secrets. Enjoy!!

This week's podcast is a discussion about slab-less slabs AND some new projects in which Steve & Jake use alternative or innovative foundation materials or systems. The three boys get off on substantial tangents regarding the environmental profile of foundation materials and construction waste management but hold on: there are great resources below for a host of great topics included in this episode.Resources:- The BuildingGreen Guide to Thermal Insulation - https://www.buildinggreen.com/continuing-education/buildinggreen-guide-thermal-insulation- Design for Disassembly - EPA Fact Sheets on Designing for the Disassembly and Deconstruction of Buildings - https://www.epa.gov/smm/fact-sheets-designing-disassembly-and-deconstruction-buildings- Packer 750 low-speed grinder for residential construction waste - https://www.packer2000.com/residential.htm (Some old dear friends of Pete--Cynthia Poselenzny & Ken Patterson) are the folks who developed this machine back in the day when construction waste management was Pete's "day job")- "Stress grading of recycled lumber and timber" (1999 Forest Products Laboratory publication by Robert Falk & David Green) - https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/5725- Build Show "ICF Prepped for Concrete" - https://buildshownetwork.com/contents/ICF-prepped-for-concrete-steve-baczek

1.) Notes On The News  Cybersecurity, AI, and now...M&A? We discuss our opinion on the next new hot topic of the techworld.  Also, Microsoft now backpedaling due to backlash on RECALL. Finally, Ken Patterson leaves PAX8 and now is heading to TODYL. --- 2.) The MSP Question of The Day  How do you track vendor subscriptions?  --- Our upcoming events and more: MASTERMIND LIVE – Tampa, FL – June 27-28th http://bit.ly/kernanmastermind Use “EARLYBIRD” as the coupon code to save $200! Check out Amy's weekly newsletter!  Sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/thirdtier/small-business-tech-news Kernan Consulting “Weekly Tips”!  Sign up now: https://kernanconsulting.com/  Our Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kernan-varcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/james.kernan https://www.facebook.com/karlpalachuk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlpalachuk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybabinchak/ https://www.facebook.com/amy.babinchak/ https://thirdtier.net https://www.youtube.com/@ThirdTierIT  

In the Black Friday episode of the Hodge Pack podcast Hodge, Josh and Misti welcome Black Friday with open arms. The Pack recap Thanksgiving, food, football and fun. Plus Jayton head football coach Josh Stanaland talks about the Jaybirds 12-0 season and how they are preparing for their playoff match up with the Benjamin Mustangs. Hodge, Josh and Misti invite Terry Bradshaw, Nolan Ryan and Michael Jordan to Thanksgiving and they are all go down memory lane. plus Dr. Ken Patterson from Restore Wellness Centre is our guest picker. Support the show

  We're back, and we brought some Dead Gamers with us!   It's another EOR crossover event, this time with our friends from the Dead Gamers Society, Southern California's preeminent horror and dark fantasy gaming community.   Join David as he takes a group of soon-to-be Hunters from Pasadena High School into the dark and seedy underbelly of the Nightlife Chronicles, this time by way of Hunter: The Vigil, 2nd Edition, as they investigate the mysterious events surrounding their old friend, Ken Patterson, four years ago...   Featuring: Andrew as Annie Garcia Aliou as Chinedu "Ned" Woodley Nico as Ari Gregorian Patrick as Nick Graves   Thanks to all of our Patreon supporters for keeping us going all these years! http://www.patreon.com/esotericrp Want to chat with us on Discord? Head on over to the EoRP Inner Sanctum: https://discord.gg/suQp4JU3T

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Morning Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Morning Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

In this episode I read a quick message from Greg Caires and Ken Patterson regarding the passing of Keith Frye the upcoming online memorial game for him, and then we interview CyborgPrime (Frank Succardi) about the upcoming Mayday Mayday 2023 online Traveller celebration. Relevant links for this episode: You can find all the information about Mayday Mayday 2023 here on Frank's blog. Keith Frye's Go Fund Me page - https://www.gofundme.com/f/call-to-the-travellers-aid-society-for-keith-frye The Keith Frye memorial game will be April 29, 2023 at 1pm Central Time, and you can watch here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrqBOk7gquA the Speculative Machines podcast! https://soundcloud.com/speculative-machines

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Morning Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Evening Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

In this episode we talk to Ken Patterson about the upcoming MayDay 2023 online Traveller celebration. The yearly online MayDay celebration is one of the highpoints of the year for Traveller players, so listen and learn! Relevant Links: Traveller's Aid Society (TAS) YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@travellersaidsociety ​ TAS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087385957632 ​Fundraiser Event Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/2dQewzwkP ​​ Mayday Celebration Games website: https://tabletop.events/conventions/mayday-traveller-online-celebration-2023

In this episode we interview Ken Patterson of the Virtual Traveller Facebook group about the upcoming online streaming game to benefit Mr. Keith Frye, one of the pillars of the Traveller community as he battles serious illness.  Relevant links are as follows: Static web page: www.travellercon-usa.com/fundraiser TAS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087385957632 TAS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@travellersaidsociety Gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/call-to-the-travellers-aid-society-for-keith-frye YouTube Channel Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKyEzc0q8Uzqi7ujoaxUWg/live Our theme music for this episode can be found at: https://on.soundcloud.com/YfmH7

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Midday Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Evening Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Evening Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Midday Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Evening Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Midday Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Steve Mantle of https://www.innov8.ag/ (Innov8 Ag). Cronquist and Mantle are also joined by USHBC/NABC vice president of engagement and education Amanda Griffin to discuss the new https://ushbc.blueberry.org/for-growers/tech-and-innovation/ (BerrySmart Field Project). “So the BerrySmart Field Project will bring together suppliers and solution providers … with the intent to improve blueberry production quality. …We get to test out really cool technologies that are going to advance the blueberry industry.” – Amanda Griffin “Our focus is establishing priorities on the initial technology … to templatize something that's repeatable into a validated smart farm network that enables growers and packers and sales, the technology community, as well as researchers to collaborate on how we best optimize farm operations with better and more predictable yield outcomes.” - Steve Mantle Topics covered include:  An overview of the BerrySmart Field Project and its key stakeholders.  The importance of exploring technology and attracting tech providers to the blueberry industry. How the BerrySmart Field Project will ultimately impact growers and other blueberry value chain participants. How the project will be carried out to meet objectives. Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout key growing areas. In this episode, you'll hear from Elizabeth Carranza in California, Brandon Wade in Georgia, Neil Moore in North Carolina, Mario Ramirez in Mexico, and Ken Patterson in Florida. This was recorded on May 25, 2022.   Marketing Boost National Blueberry Month is coming up in July, and we have an exciting opportunity for growers to help tell the industry story! Submit a short video about your work by June 10 and we could use it at a media event later in the month. Listen to this week's marketing boost for details about how your story can be included, then upload your video at http://www.ushbc.org/video (USHBC.org/video). 

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), introduces Joe Vargas, the first-ever USHC/NABC director of business intelligence. Vargas and Cronquist are joined by Tom Barnes of Category Partners and Grant Prentice of Padilla FoodMinds to discuss the blueberry industry's data and insights program.  “I think that the gut feel and experience that got us through the 20th century just won't cut it in the 21st century. …What we're going to be trying to do is outline what benefits, what is going to be the reason for participation and what is that going to bring to the growers, the marketers, the shippers, the retailers, consumers – that whole pride and everything in between – of how can we be relevant and how can we take the data in a direction that's going to help us with that single voice.” - Joe Vargas “We were able to add Mintel and a pretty cool data set from their GNPD database. And what that does is it allows the industry, anybody with a username and password, into this analytics dashboard … to go in and look at the packaging all around the world. …And so it's a really powerful tool for those people that are looking to maybe redesign packaging or find out where their blueberries are ending up.” - Tom Barnes “It's not just about having (data) sitting somewhere where people can access it, but how do we take that information, the right slices or the right views of the day. … I think this type of data that we're talking about, and having more hands on deck, is just going to make all that stuff flow that much more. - Grant Prentice Topics covered include:  An introduction to Joe Vargas, newly appointed director of business intelligence for USHBC. A review of new data tools and a look at future prospects for the industry.  The value of collecting data regarding produce categories, consumer trends and household habits, and the benefits of making that data available and transparent to producers. Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. In this episode, you'll hear from Ken Patterson in Florida, Brandon Wade in Georgia, Neil Moore in North Carolina, and Elizabeth Carranza in California. This was recorded on May 18, 2022.   Marketing Boost There are oh so many promotional opportunities coming up for USHBC, starting with National Blueberry Cheesecake Day on May 26! Be sure to download our https://ushbc.blueberry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/05/USH_National-Blueberry-Days_Social-Graphics_Cheesecake_Day_D3-1.gif (cool GIF) and use it to engage your social media audience. In June, we'll celebrate Brain Health Month. Be sure to check out our https://ushbc.blueberry.org/all-resources/toolkits-and-marketing-materials/grab-a-boost-of-blue/brain-health-month/ (toolkit) for amazing resources and advice on promoting the health benefits of blueberries all month long.  

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Brooke Hill of Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, Florida. Hill was a panelist on the USHBC's https://ushbc.blueberry.org/webinars/best-practices-for-u-pick-blueberries-in-2020/ (“Best Practices for U-Pick Blueberries”) webinar presented in 2020.   “We leaned heavily on (the community) and they were there for us. I mean, we were floored. It brought tears to my eyes how supportive people were. They wanted to do anything they could to support their local farm.” - Brooke Hill “Diversification for us was the best thing we ever did. However diversification looks for you, no matter what, you can't go wrong with it as long as it's done with intention, it's well thought out and it makes sense for what your end goal is. …I think where the true value for us came in is it led the future of the farm in a completely different direction than where we thought we were headed.” – Brooke Hill Topics covered include: Hill's background and experience, and the story of Southern Hill Farms. How launching a U-pick operation can be a tool for blueberry farm diversification. The importance of developing a close connection to the local community. What to consider before you start a U-pick operation.   Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Elizabeth Carranza in California, Ken Patterson in Florida, Brandon Wade in Georgia, and Neil Moore in North Carolina. This was recorded on May 11, 2022. Marketing Boost Grab a Boost of Blue is the industry's call to action to motivate consumers to make blueberries a part of their everyday lifestyles. Use this messaging to encourage your audience to Grab a Boost of Blue through content on your website, in social media captions, in newsletters and in other communications. You'll find a wealth of resources at http://www.ushbc.org/boostofblue (USHBC.org/boostofblue), and you can get licensed at http://www.ushbc.org/license (USHBC.org/license).

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Evening Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Brian Bocock, vice president of product management at Naturipe Farms. You heard from him back in https://ushbc.blueberry.org/podcast/the-power-of-market-information/ (Episode 002) and https://ushbc.blueberry.org/podcast/a-big-year-for-blueberries/ (Episode 046). Now back for his third appearance, Bocock provides his outlook on what's ahead for blueberries. “If, as an industry, we can turn that grab a boost of blue into a consistent delivery, 52 weeks a year, when they consistently go in and grab their boost of blue and it delivers against their expectation for firmness and flavor – boom! Now we're cooking on all cylinders and it's everybody across the board. Cause we all will succeed if all of us are hitting the same way.” – Brian Bocock “When you get into these environments where you have reduced production due to weather events, and all of a sudden you pick up for two or three weeks … it can be pretty dynamic. And if you miss it by a week or two, it can mean whether a grower makes money or doesn't make money in this situation … so we're optimistic. Certainly, we have some pain for some of our producers out there that took some significant damage. But we are optimistic on where this marketplace is and is going to be over the next couple of three months.” – Brian Bocock Topics covered include:  Expectations for the 2022 Blueberry market. The value of different varieties, and the impact they may have on consumers' buying habits. The nuances in the blueberry market, and how producers can take advantage of residual increased interest in blueberries brought on by the pandemic. Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Ken Patterson in Florida, Brandon Wade in Georgia, Neil Moore in North Carolina and Todd Sanders in California. This was recorded on May 4, 2022.   Marketing Boost Food is fuel for the brain and in honor of Brain Health Month, coming up in June, USHBC is inspiring consumers to get a brain boost with blueberries! Eating fresh or frozen blueberries each day within an overall healthy diet and lifestyle is a smart choice that can support brain health. As part of our national plan to promote the benefits of blueberries, USHBC is sharing a range of informative and enticing resources, including blueberry recipes, nutritional information and health research. And our Blue Crew is rolling out original content for blueberry-loving fans throughout the month.This group of credible third-party experts includes physicians, registered dietitians, fitness professionals, and wellness and lifestyle experts who are sharing social media content and custom recipes as part of the campaign. 

Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson // Evening Service by Union Road Presbyterian Church

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Itai Kanot, COO and co-founder of https://www.beehero.io (BeeHero). Kanot is the son of the largest commercial beekeeper in Israel, and that background ultimately led him to co-founding BeeHero in 2017. He shares about bee health, pollination and how technology can help improve blueberry production.   “We will go to a farmer and say, ‘OK, you're going to pay per acre not per hive. Because everything else that you're doing is per acre, right? You calculate the water per acre, you calculate your potassium that you put in the ground per acre and everything is per acre. So we're going to charge per acre. Now you choose how many frames of bees, not how many hives, because that doesn't mean anything. I can bring you boxes, but what's in the box? So how many frames of bees do you want per acre?'” - Itai Kanot “I know that in many places with blueberries, they are actually looking at how many brood frames are in there. And that's a pretty smart thing to do because … brood is the main reason for bees to want to bring proteins into the colony. Brood needs a lot of protein in order to develop. And protein comes from pollen. So when you have hives or colonies that are packed with brood, they have a bigger driver to go and get pollen. And so these are harder working colonies.” - Itai Kanot “It's important to be able to assess what you're getting, because pollination is such an important part of the food production process. You can do everything right, but if you got bad bees this year, your yields are going to be lower, and you'll have no idea what you've done wrong.” - Itai Kanot Topics covered include: Kanot's experience on his family's bee operation in Israel and the journey he has taken to become the largest pollination provider in the U.S. The nuances of bee populations and pollination for blueberry producers. The unique BeeHero business model and how it impacts their clients and the technologies they have access to.   Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Ken Patterson in Florida, Brandon Wade in Georgia, and Neil Moore in North Carolina. This was recorded on April 27, 2022. Marketing Boost We know it's vital to meet our audiences where they are. Last week, USHBC took that literally as we celebrated Earth Day on campus at NC State University. This served two important audiences – foodservice and consumers – to drive awareness, interest and demand for blueberries for the foodservice audience. USHBC and regional growers presented blueberry bushes to https://agroecologyeducationfarm.wordpress.ncsu.edu (NC State University's Agroecology Education Farm), a teaching farm where students learn where their food comes from. And we talked about varieties, growing practices and sustainability with students and the farm staff.

Travel with us to the USHBC Spring Forward event in Tampa with “The Business of Blueberries” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC). In this episode, we hear highlights from the B2B Targets Panel with Adam Croissant of Chobani, Shane Schaibly of First Watch and moderator Amy Shipley of Sterling Rice Group (SRG).  Topics include: The value of blueberries to food manufacturers and consumers. How the panelists are thinking about the health and flavor properties of blueberries. How the pandemic has affected Chobani and First Watch. What might impact the blueberry industry in the future.   Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Brandon Wade in Georgia and Ken Patterson in Florida. This was recorded on April 20, 2022. Marketing Boost Although it's only April, the USHBC promotions team has been working hard to develop a host of programs and activations to engage our consumer audience throughout the month of July. This includes planning a kickoff event for the media in New York City the last week of June to start national blueberry month off with a boost. We'll promote a 31-day challenge for consumers to grab a boost of blue, and post about their love for blueberries all throughout the month of July, which in turn helps raise funds to feed kids through our partnership with https://secure.nokidhungry.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20053b?idb=1602954760&df_id=20946&mfc_pref=T&20946.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=E670B6BED32AB93E96C8041673DC2B50&s_subsrc=223HAFM1G&s_src=googlemain&utm_campaign=2022_brand&utm_source=google&utm_content=paid&utm_medium=search&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgYSTBhDKARIsAB8KukuXqCq6s2lb5rDHwklFdHj9gBnHD9gO8GdVfs6VJSG0bXe-ro8-Xn4aAiDBEALw_wcB (No Kid Hungry).

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Tom Avinelis, founder and managing partner at Agriculture Capital, for a discussion about the growing organic industry and the evolving standards that guide this market. “(Organic) is an industry that's grown from roughly $14 billion in total sales in 2005, up to this last year in 2021, it's forecast to be about $63 billion.That's been a rate at a 10% compounded growth annually for the last 15 years. No other industry, other than probably blueberries has seen that kind of growth over that time period. And even as we look forward to the next five to 10 years, we are still projecting a 9% year-over-year growth in the organic industry.” - Tom Avinelis   Topics covered include: What attracted Avinelis to growing certified organic blueberries. The challenges of producing blueberries organically. Where the organic market is going in terms of demand and definition. What regenerative agriculture means and where it fits into the overall organic conversation. Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Todd Sanders in California, Eric Stafne in Mississippi, Ken Patterson in Florida, and Brandon Wade in Georgia. This was recorded on April 13, 2022.   Marketing Boost A picture is worth a thousand words! Studies show our brains not only process visuals faster, but retain and transmit much more information when it's delivered visually. On this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses how the USHBC uses imagery to bring blueberry innovations to life.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Gary Wishnatzki, owner of https://wishfarms.com/ (Wish Farms) in Plant City, Florida, for a discussion about the farm's history and successes.  “Flavor, to me, is the most important thing, because getting the consumer to buy it once is one thing, getting them to buy it over and over again [is another]. How you achieve [brand loyalty] is by having good tasting fruit.” - Gary Wishnatzki “When [your company gets bigger], as we have, you really have to become an orchestra. When you're an orchestra, you have to play from a sheet of music … process is a big part of what we're doing.” - Gary Wishnatzki  Topics covered include: The rich family history of Wish Farms, which was founded in 1922.  The workplace culture of Wish Farms and how it plays into the company's success.  Building brand loyalty and recognition through genetics and flavor.  Wish's adoption of machine harvesting technology.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Ken Patterson in Florida, John Bennett in Georgia, Mario Ramírez in Mexico, and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on March 23, 2022. Marketing Boost National Blueberry Month is almost here, and the blueberry industry is looking to make an impact. On this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses how the month-long celebration will benefit the nonprofit No Kid Hungry. To pledge your product donation, visit https://ushbc.blueberry.org/donate/ (ushbc.blueberry.org/donate) and fill out the form by March 30.

In this episode we talk to CyborgPrime, the main organizer of the upcoming  Mayday 2022 Online Traveller event, and Greg Caires of Virtual Traveller, who (along with Ken Patterson) is organizing the online game sessions for event. The main event day is, of course, Sunday May 1, but there will be virtual games going Friday and Saturday (so as not to waste the weekend!). We'll learn a bit about the event's history, how it is organized, who is involved, what is going on, and most importantly -- how to keep track of it and be involved! You can find all the links here on the official event page, on CyborgPrime's site. Episode artwork by the legendary William H. Keith Jr. 

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Noel Sakuma, farm manager at Oregon Berry Packing, for a conversation about farm-level technology.  “Right now, we're at a very unique time where a lot of new varieties are coming through the pipeline and if you are having the same varieties in the ground - besides Duke - in the next five to ten years and you're not upgrading, you're going to be in a bad spot.” - Noel Sakuma “I'd encourage everyone to make sure we're doing the right things on [machine harvesters], that we're not picking when it's too hot and I would really encourage as many people to try to [install] any kind of soft fresh kit on any machine because it really is a game-changer.” - Noel Sakuma  Topics covered include: Noel's lifelong background in the blueberry industry and with Oregon Berry Packing.  Fostering bumblebee hive development in Oregon.  How machine harvesting helped Oregon Berry Packing crews navigate the historic Pacific Northwest heatwave last summer.  Adopting new varieties and how that plays into ag technology.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Ken Patterson in Florida, Andres Armstrong in Chile and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on March 16, 2022. Marketing Boost March is National Nutrition Month! In this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses how blueberries fit into this month and how you can leverage it to your customers.

Listen to/watch this awesome new Life After the Military episode with our good friend and exceptional leader, LTC (Ret) Ken Patterson, if you want to have a low stress, high success transition to the private sector.Ken shares some absolute gold nuggets for all transitioning veterans. Learn how Ken did the following:Made his transition planning a part-time job!Created a plan - just like a strategic military operation - with specified and implied tasks!Took the time to educate himself to figure out what he wanted to do and where he want to do it!How he answered two really tough interview questions and absolutely nailed them to the wall!Conceptualized and built his own highly successful medical consulting business!If you watch/listen to this episode and apply the lessons learned from Ken Patterson, you will be well on your way to a highly successful and very low stress transition!

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Soren Bjorn, president of Driscoll's of the America's, for a wide-ranging conversation about the blueberry industry. This episode is part two of a two-part interview.  “Human beings are attracted to the best tasting fruits … so I think at this stage, the most important thing for the industry is to continue to push the consumer experience up. ” - Soren Bjorn “A consumer that gets a really good experience with blueberries, there are no marketing dollars that can offset that … those are the best marketing dollars.” - Soren Bjorn Topics covered include: Improving the sometimes “uneven” consumer experience of blueberries.  Importance of improving blueberry genetics and the places where blueberries might grow in the future.  The success of the Driscoll's “Sweetest Batch” line, and how it creates an elevated experience for consumers.  How accuracy of blueberry data can help the whole industry.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Ken Patterson in Florida and Mario Ramírez in Mexico. This was recorded on March 9, 2022. Marketing Boost Last week in Tampa, attendees who visited the Wish Farms packing center saw the Wish Farms logo right alongside USHBC's Grab a Boost of Blue logo. In this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses strategic positioning, Grab a Boost of Blue, and how to use it.

9nd January 2022 - Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson by Union Road Presbyterian Church

2nd January 2022 - Guest Speaker: Rev Ken Patterson by Union Road Presbyterian Church

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Ken Patterson, NABC chair and co-owner of Island Grove Ag Products, to offer some holiday greetings and preview the upcoming NABC/USHBC Spring Meetings in Tampa, Florida, in early March. “I wanted to be on the forefront of understanding where this industry was going to go and help however I can to push it in that direction.” - Ken Patterson “You develop relationships and that's what this business is about … there's nothing like shaking somebody's hand, looking them in the eye and talking about blueberries.” - Ken Patterson Topics include: Patterson's extensive experience in the blueberry industry and what has changed since he started. The role Florida has in kicking off the domestic blueberry growing season.  Why and how Patterson got involved in NABC and his impact on NABC's policy positions.   A preview of the upcoming Spring Meetings and what to expect if you're attending in Tampa.  The 2022 Spring Meetings will take place on March 1-4 in Tampa, Florida. Registration will open in early January. Marketing Boost Since launching Grab a Boost of Blue in early 2021, USHBC has centered its promotional programming around this motivating call to action and worked with many in our industry to use it in their marketing as a rallying cry for consumers to buy more blueberries. In this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks details the hard work and collaboration that has led to an exciting milestone to cap off year one of Grab a Boost of Blue: It's now being featured on blueberry packaging!

While 2020 was disruptive for the blueberry export industry, more markets are opening up across the globe, and the industry has only scratched the surface of global market potential. On this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we sit down with an export expert to discuss what's in store for 2021 blueberry export markets.  Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Alicia Adler, vice president of global business development for USHBC and NABC, are joined by Terry Fasel, director of international sales at Oregon Berry Packing Inc.  “The consumer is going to tell us what we need to ship. Because it doesn't matter what I grow, it matters what they want. And if we can provide that, they're going to take it.” - Terry Fasel “The thing that's hard to wrap my mind around is how many different [Chinese] markets you can play in. It's almost infinite … we're going to see a lot of fruit flowing into the China from the U.S.” - Terry Fasel Topics covered include:  Assessing the uncertainty in the export market coming out of the pandemic. What consumers are looking for in blueberries, and opportunities to market health research internationally.  Opportunities for the U.S. blueberry industry in the Chinese market.   Emerging markets in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Mario Ramírez in Mexico, Neil Moore in North Carolina, Eric Stafne in Mississippi, Ken Patterson in Florida, Bill Steed in California and Derrin Wheeler in Georgia. This was recorded on May 19, 2021. Marketing Boost In this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, happening May 26. To celebrate, USHBC created a shareable social media image that's https://ushbc.blueberry.org/all-resources/toolkits-and-marketing-materials/grab-a-boost-of-blue/turnkey-content/#social-media-content (available to download and share) on your social media channels.

In this episode, we discuss the "boring, useless" skills that as teenagers we cringed if we got when we rolled up Traveller characters, and explore the possibilities of these skills with a little creativity. We also do a quick recap of the online Mayday! even run by Cyborg Prime, Greg Caires and Ken Patterson, and Patrick Kanouse, as well as internet and rules finds. We also found ourselves in the midst of a tornado warning! We're OK. North Texas is like that.  Relevant links for this episode:  Cyborg Prime’s Youtube channel Patrick Kanouse's Two Brothers Gaming Robert Pearce's Hammer class 100 ton merchant Michael Brown's Angle of Incidence Felbrigg Herriot's Vacc Suit: the New Spaceman The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Classic Traveller - One Shot Saturdays Wayne Peters - Deviant Art Page Interview with Christopher Rice, a GURPS guru, on the Roleplay Rescue podcast. A Random Subsector Generator for Cepheus Engine and a Subsector Editor Getting started in Classic Traveller blog post - Alegis Downport Value of Vacc-1 in Behind the Claw Podcast episode 3. New issue of Freelance Traveller New issue of Cepheus Journal StarForce: Alpha Centauri MayDay! 2022 - a weekend-long Celebration! of Traveller through online roleplaying Quarter Share - a novel (audiobook link) the Speculative Machines Podcast

With the 2021 domestic blueberry crop projected to be one of the largest on record, it's time for growers and marketers across the country to get creative in moving blueberries. On today's episode, we chat with a blueberry marketer and a produce data expert to assess the 2021 blueberry crop and ways for the industry to manage the large load.  Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Brian Bocock, Michigan blueberry grower and vice president of sales at https://www.naturipefarms.com/ (Naturipe Farms), and Tom Barnes, chief executive officer of https://www.categorypartners.com/ (Category Partners).  “Bottom line is we got a lot of fruit coming at us … this year could be the first time ever that both May and June put more fresh blueberries into the marketplace than the month of July, and that will be fascinating to watch.” - Brian Bocock “Among the few categories that are still positive in the produce department … blueberries and strawberries. Both of those are still powerhouse … 2021 looks like this is ramping up already to be a great year for blueberries.” - Tom Barnes Topics covered include:  Progress made by the produce industry in collecting data.  How the industry will manage the large 2021 blueberry crop. Performance of various categories at grocery stores and how blueberries are outperforming the overall produce trend.  Why the 2021 crop is so exciting for marketers.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Mario Ramírez in Mexico, Bill Steed in California, Ken Patterson in Florida and Alex Cornelius in Georgia. This was recorded on May 5, 2021. Marketing Boost Social media is a vital part of the blueberry marketing mix. On this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses how social media can be used to drive interest in blueberries, and the tools USHBC provides for your social media channels. Check out USHBC's Toolkits and Marketing Materials https://ushbc.blueberry.org/all-resources/toolkits-and-marketing-materials/ (here). 

Meeting with and interviewing stakeholders to take the pulse of an industry is critical to any business sector or organization. To achieve this for the blueberry industry, USBHC contracted with public relations veteran David Rockland. In this episode of the “Business of Blueberries” we have a conversation with Rockland about his communications philosophy, insights from the recent USBHC industry survey, and how companies can best transition to the next phase of their journeys.  Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by David Rockland, partner and CEO of Rockland Dutton Research & Consulting. “The focus needs to be to build the industry. Supply has begun to outpace demand, we've got to get demand up. Demand goes up, [then] price goes up, people are in a better place. And that's really got to be the focus.” - David Rockland “You don't always know that you've heard from everybody. You want make sure you do the best job you can, but you also want to put it on the people [to speak up] … whatever any of the people who listen to this podcast want to see out of USHBC — doing, funding, being for the next five years — right about now would be a good time to say something.” - David Rockland Topics covered include:  Rockland's background and experience in the public relations sector. How the Barcelona Principles became the industry standard for communications.  Results and observations from recent industry surveys conducted by USHBC.  How USHBC and NABC can work in conjunction to achieve industry goals. Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Juan Soria Morales in Mexico, Bill Steed in California, Ken Patterson in Florida and Alex Cornelius in Georgia. This was recorded on April 28, 2021.

While any blueberry grower knows orchards aren't synonymous with blueberries, there are key similarities between fruit grown in orchards and highbush blueberries. With that in mind, the innovations happening in orchards can potentially have implications for blueberry cultivation. Today, we talk to two experts about the Pacific Northwest collaborative “Smart Orchard” project and how it can be applied to blueberry production.  Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Rod Cook, industry veteran and the chair of the Blueberry Technology and Innovation Committee, are joined by Steve Mantle, founder and CEO of innov8.ag, and Ines Hanrahan, Ph.D., executive director at the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission.  “[Growers] need more data, we think, to help better inform how to really start producing at the most potential down the road.” - Steve Mantle “This is the easiest way to improve your product and to establish yourself in the market … ultimately, the goal is to create and maintain sustainable businesses for our stakeholders. ” - Ines Hanrahan, Ph.D. Topics covered include:  Backgrounds of Mantle, Hanrahan, innov8.ag and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. How the Smart Orchard project came together in conjunction with the commission. Types of data being collected and how it's being applied in the field. Creating a dashboard and sharing data that fosters a collaborative industry environment.  Read more about the Smart Orchard project https://www.innov8.ag/smartorchard (here).  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Juan Soria Morales in Mexico, Bill Steed in California, and Ken Patterson in Florida. This was recorded on April 21, 2021. Marketing Boost Creative promotion is what turns blueberry awareness into a blueberry purchase and eventually a blueberry passion, which turns consumers into blueberry enthusiasts. On this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC vice president of marketing and communications Jennifer Sparks discusses how blueberry-specific days can help create enthusiasts. 

Jill Scofield recently joined the NABC and USHBC as the director of communications and industry relations. In this newly created role, Jill is responsible for planning, directing and overseeing USHBC and NABC industry communications programs involving growers, marketers, exporters, importers, distributors and other stakeholders. In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we sit down with Jill to chat about all things industry relations.  Host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Jill Scofield, director of communications and industry relations for USHBC and NABC.  “I'm really excited to not just bring my experience to the table, but that passion for working on the behalf of agriculture. Again, [blueberries] may be a different commodity, but men and women are still working really hard to produce a really nutritious product and one I wholeheartedly believe in. ” - Jill Scofield “Having that opportunity to both represent the industry in that consumer-facing message and continuing to boost and grow that consumer demand for a product that just continues to increase in quality and consistency.” - Jill Scofield Topics covered include:  Jill's experience in the beef industry and how it relates to blueberries.  Engaging both the USHBC and NABC sides of blueberries.  Historical context of the industry relations aspect of USHBC.  Moving forward with a hybrid of in-person and digital communication methods.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Juan Soria Morales in Mexico, Bill Steed in California, and Ken Patterson in Florida. This was recorded on April 14, 2021. Marketing Boost USHBC's new strategic positioning and call-to-action, Grab a Boost of Blue, taps into consumers' passion for blueberries and motivates them to enjoy more of the fruit they love. On this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses one of the consumer touch points for the 2021 Grab a Boost of Blue campaign: YouTube advertisements. To watch the new Grab a Boost of Blue YouTube advertisements, visit http://ushbc.org/BoostAds (ushbc.org/BoostAds). 

With the ever-expanding global reach of blueberries, more companies are using the fruit to experiment with new and innovative products that highlight the best qualities of blueberries. On this episode of the “Business of Blueberries,” we discuss the market possibilities for blueberries in global consumer packaged goods. Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Alicia Adler, vice president of global business development for USHBC and NABC, are joined by Lynn Dornblaser, director of innovation & insight at Mintel and Chef Dina Paz, culinary director at Sterling-Rice Group (SRG). “What's important is to look and see what challenger brands are doing – those are the little companies. Quite often, they come into existence because someone is passionate about an idea and they decide they gotta [make a product]. Look to see what's going on with the small companies that are doing some experimenting, look to see what's happening [across the food landscape], especially on social media, and especially with younger consumers.” - Lynn Dornblaser  “Blueberries already come with this really nutrient-dense, health halo story around it. The good thing about that is we want to see that across so many different products and categories in the CPG space … [blueberries'] functionality can be anything from very health forward … to really indulgent… you can play with it in just about any category. ” - Chef Dina Paz Topics covered include:  How innovations and trends get shared across the consumer packaged goods industry.  Trends gaining traction and how they can be applied to blueberries. The versatility of blueberries and how they straddle both healthy and indulgent food trends.  Trends vs. fads and how to tell the difference between the two.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru, Bill Steed in California, and Ken Patterson in Florida. This was recorded on April 7, 2021. Marketing Boost Providing professional and attention-grabbing marketing resources for the blueberry industry is one of the main functions of USHBC. On this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks discusses the latest call to action: Brain Health Month. View the toolkit https://ushbc.blueberry.org/all-resources/toolkits-and-marketing-materials/grab-a-boost-of-blue/brain-health-month/ (here). 

On today's episode of the Business of Blueberries, we discuss the 2021 California Blueberry harvest and how the Blueberry Marketing Resource Information Center (B-MRIC) has changed crop reporting for California growers.  Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Todd Sanders, the executive director of the California Blueberry Commission and Bill Steed, a grower and packer in San Diego County for Fairfield Farms.  “[A grower] looked at the data that was coming down the [B-MRIC] pipeline and they looked at the three-year average that we put out in the B-MRIC report. And they said, ‘I think the volume is going to be peaking in a couple of weeks. I want to get ahead of that.' [The grower] harvested, they got their crew out of there, and they were done. They weren't going to wait” - Todd Sanders  “Well, the downside is if we do nothing, is we get to see the same thing happen, and the status quo in our industry right now is not acceptable.” - Bill Steed Check out the B-MRIC report from the 2019-2020 California Blueberry Commission annual report http://www.calblueberry.org/uploads/1/2/5/0/125053236/cbc_2019-2020_ar_final.pdf (here).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-MAiKsOWoM (Watch the full roundtable discussion) on data with Kasey Cronquist along with Emiliano Escobedo of the Hass Avocado Board and Manuel Michel of the National Mango board. Topics covered include:  Background of Sanders and Steed Preview of the California growing season Comprehensive overview of the B-MRIC reporting system Implementing a crop reporting system nationally  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peruo and Ken Patterson in Florida. This was recorded on March 31, 2021 Marketing Boost Social media and influencer marketing is an important part of driving blueberry demand in USHBC's new Grab a Boost of Blue positioning and consumer call to action. This week's Marketing Boost details how “blueberry cookie” recipe went viral. You can watch the video on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@justine_snacks/video/6943332079149010181 (here)

In this episode we interview Ken Patterson and Greg Caires about the upcoming Mayday! event. The first day of May – May Day – has special meaning to Traveller players due to the infamous Mayday call from the Free Trader Beowulf that has appeared on box and book covers of various variants of the game since its earliest years. In 2021, May Day will be a Saturday – an ideal time to play Traveller. To help the global Traveller community celebrate May Day, three groups of players have teamed up to create a unique day of Traveller-related programming. Operating from its home base on Facebook, the Virtual Traveller group – the same people who organized the weekend-long online “non-convention” last October – will organize “MayDay! a Celebration of Traveller through online roleplaying.” GMs from across the globe will be invited to run Traveller games online using whatever communications tools they prefer and during any suitable time period based on their locale. The only requests are: All games must begin and be run during May 1st in the GM’s local time-zone; All games must conclude by 7 pm Saturday night Central US Time on May 1st to “clear the decks” for a charity game that will be broadcast live on Twitch (more about this below). Based on lessons-learned from the Virtual Traveller weekend, MayDay! will be organized using Tabletop Events for simplicity game submission, player registration and communication. To cover the expense of using Tabletop, a nominal fee (likely $3) will be charged. That fee buys players their convention badges, and they can then join and play as many games as their schedules will allow. More about MayDay!: Tabletop Events: https://tabletop.events/conventions/mayday-celebration Facebook Virtual Traveller Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virtualtraveller Discord Virtual Traveller server: https://discord.gg/3WRUjXk Both GMs and players are sought. Questions can be submitted via the links above. If online gaming isn’t your thing, CyborgPrime is organizing the 3rd annual “Mayday! Mayday!” event, which consists of live interviews of Traveller authors and others who contribute to keeping the game popular and replenished with fresh material. Last year, CP interviewed both Matthew Sprange and Marc Miller, and generous prizes were awarded to members of the audience. This year, CP intends to interview a variety of new voices, giveaway more and better prizes, give a platform to Ken Burnside of AdAstra Games to host some Traveller Squadron Strike vector combat simulations. The marquee event will be – like last year – the live broadcast of Patrick Kanouse’s Traveller game to benefit his charity The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (https://www.carcinoid.org/). Joining him as players are Two Brothers Gaming, High Shelf Gaming, and The Death Die Club. They will be playing Michael Brown’s Angle of Incidence: “A routine cargo run leads to a station orbiting a black hole and one man’s world of obsession, secrets, and madness. As the heroes help an intelligence agent investigate the mad scientist’s activities, they come to realize that they may bear witness to the ultimate adventure…or become just more bits of matter crushed by the black hole’s gravity.” The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s mission is to increase awareness and educate the general public and healthcare professionals regarding carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), to support NET cancer patients and their families, and to serve as patient advocates. We’ll be giving away a bunch of things, and you can even have an effect on the game. The game will stream on High Shelf Gaming’s Twitch channel (https://twitch.tv/highshelfgaming/profile) at 8:00 pm Eastern. The game will include giveaways and opportunities to influence the game.

In this episode we talk to Greg Caires about the October 2020 Virtual Traveller non-con that he and Ken Patterson organized. Always fun to talk to Greg! Relevant links: Virtual Traveller on Facebook Greg's Classic Traveller One Shot Saturdays FB group Freelance Traveller Zine Speculative Machines Podcast  

With decades of experience in the blueberry industry, Chris Barnhill and Ken Patterson are the chairs of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), respectively. These two longtime industry leaders discuss the unique roles of the USHBC and NABC, and what the future looks like for both organizations. “I recommend to everyone out there who is listening to this today to really think about joining this organization. We need more participation and other leaders in this industry. ” - Ken Patterson Host Kasey Cronquist (president of USHBC and NABC) is joined by Chris Barnhill (USHBC chair and operator of  Blueberry Hill Farms) and Ken Patterson (NABC chair and operator of Island Grove Ag Products). With myriad challenges and opportunities facing the blueberry industry, Chris and Ken rely on their experience to lead USHBC and NABC. Both organizations have distinct roles – USHBC deals with promoting blueberries and NABC handles policy and regulation. Together, they're shaping the modern blueberry industry.  This episode provides an overview of the roles of both USHBC and NABC. Topics include: Changes in the blueberry industry Importance of industry participation Addressing food safety concerns USHBC data program Future challenges Virtual Conference & Expo preview Crop Report - August 5, 2020  The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North America. Today, you'll hear from Doug Krahmer in Oregon, Bryan Sakuma in Washington, Jason Smith in British Columbia, Denny Doyle in New Jersey, Pat Goin in Indiana, Rex Schultz in Michigan and Luis Vegas in Peru. This report was recorded on August 5, 2020.  

This episode is an interview with Ken Patterson, regarding the event he and Greg Caires are organizing for October 2020 -- Virtual Traveller: a Weekend of Virus-Free Roleplaying. The event can be found here, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1205944649744350/ Jeff and I had a good time talking with Ken! We appreciate him coming on, and hope you enjoy the interview.

In Episode 39, I chat with Christopher Pecou, Trivia Host, Photographer, and Creative Services Producer. We talk Chris' origins, Newcomers and Natives, and his calling for trivia. Follow Chris: https://www.facebook.com/chris.pecou https://www.instagram.com/pqsux/ Chris will be hosting trivia at Urban Foxes: https://www.facebook.com/events/2397029387207227/ Shoutout to the event sponsors! Urban Foxes: www.urbanfoxesjxn.com www.facebook.com/urbanfoxesjxn twitter.com/urbanfoxesjxn www.instagram.com/urbanfoxesjxn/ Belhaven Residential: http://belhavenresidential.com TinyJXN | The Kelly Factory: tinyjxn.com http://www.facebook.com/tinyjxn/ https://twitter.com/TinyJXN https://www.instagram.com/tinyjxn/ Ken Patterson created the logo: https://twitter.com/slamevil Thanks to DJ J. Keyes: https://twitter.com/DRdjJKeyes https://www.instagram.com/dr.dj_jkeyes/ And, The Plug for pushing the event: https://www.instagram.com/theplugjxn/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePlugJxn/ JXN Transplants isn't possible without Melvin and 242 Creative, a Jackson-based content creation firm. Contact them at(769) 300-1582 and 242creative@gmail.com. Follow @242creative on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Bounce music courtesy of Small World Studio. For music, visit their website at www.smallworldstudioproductions.com. Contact them at (678) 855-0703 or smallworldstudiola@gmail.com Buy my merch: teespring.com/stores/jxn-transplants Follow Jxn Transplants on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @jxntransplants. If you have something nice to say or want me to answer your questions on the podcast, email me at jxntransplants@gmail.com

In this episode, our guest is Deon Quinn (@QuinninR10). Deon is a Program Coordinator at Region 10 ESC, and he helps support our districts with their families and students who are facing homelessness. Kathryn, Nancy, and Misty learn about the McKinney-Vento Act and all of the ways educators can support families in transition. Region 10 – McKinney-Vento Webpage Resources Mentioned: Schoolhouse Connection National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAECHY) Texas  Education for Homeless Children and Youth Support Center (TEHCY) Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Hammond Video - Homeless students in their own words Tweet Nancy mentioned from @Ken_Patterson. "Today is a fresh new opportunity to teach our most marginalized students strategies for navigating systems that aren't designed for their success. This is the subversive nature of teaching. We got this."

Here is Part two of our Airbrushes 101 episode with Ken Patterson! Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models for the first time!

This is part two of our episode on Airbrushes 101 with Ken Patterson. Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models for the first time! Here are more pictures of some of his models:

Ken Patterson, a friend of CG joins us in studio to talk about airbrushes, primarily, but the discussion quickly blooms into topics we can all use…especially those of us looking to make our rockets look realistic. These topics apply especially to scale model rocketeers. Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models for the first time! Visit https://www.therocketryshow.com for more details and pictures!  

Ken Patterson in studio Ken Patterson, a friend of CG joins us in studio to talk about airbrushes, primarily, but the discussion quickly blooms into topics we can all use...especially those of us looking to make our rockets look realistic. These topics apply especially to scale model rocketeers. Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models for the first time! Here are some pictures of some of Ken's wonderful models! Ken's F-15e Strike Eagle. Looking at the "business end" of the Strike Eagle. Ken's P-47d model. The detail work on Ken's P-40 model.        

Ken Patterson (RESULTS) and I discuss what we can do now that the election is over. We aren't finished after we vote.  We elected them and we need to tell them what we want them to do. A member of Congress said, "You elect us and then you abandon us. You don't tell us what you want."

Ken Patterson (RESULTS) and I discuss what we can do now that the election is over. We aren't finished after we vote.  We elected them and we need to tell them what we want them to do. A member of Congress said, "You elect us and then you abandon us. You don't tell us what you want."

We Get Results 1-2 p.m. Mary Singer Albertson interviews Ken Patterson Director of Global Grassroots Advocacy at RESULTS. Learn how to be the change in the world!

We Get Results 1-2 p.m. Mary Singer Albertson interviews Ken Patterson Director of Global Grassroots Advocacy at RESULTS. Learn how to be the change in the world!

#trains #NotAboutMe #TSGPodcast #models #railroads Thanks so much for being awesome! This month’s podcast includes: • July in review • MR 101 JMRI • N Scale Fridays • Open House at the Fern Creek & Western • Yosemite Valley Railroad programs • What’s Neat This Week with Ken Patterson anniversary show • 2-Truck Shay DCC install with Kevin and Trevor • Preservation work at the SBHRS • Live Webcast • The “vacation” • Channel 2 hits 1000 subscribers! • The next episode of “Bay Area Day Trips” on Channel 2 • A Chat With Ron Pare • Last month's viewer poll • Upcoming events in the calendar • Upcoming programs • The next Live Webcast! • The return of Model Railroading with Jack Burgess • This month's viewer poll • And a LOT more! If you enjoy this content, please share it with your friends on social media! Join TSG Multimedia on these other social media channels: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/tsgmultimedi... Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TSGMultimedia ©2018 TSG Multimedia. All Rights Reserved.

Ken Patterson, Executive Director Feed Communities Ken is the executive director for Feed Communities. He is responsible for leading the team to achieve growth and positively impact the region. He supports day-to-day operations, including creative program development and community partnerships, which ensure the organization is responsive to new opportunities to serve.

We Get Results  Mary Singer Albertson Knows how to get Results and People who make things happen. “Be the change you want to see in the world. Be an advocate for people who have no voice. We are the ones we've been waiting for.” For more information please go to www.bodymindspiritradio.com

We Get Results  Mary Singer Albertson Knows how to get Results and People who make things happen. “Be the change you want to see in the world. Be an advocate for people who have no voice. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” For more information please go to www.bodymindspiritradio.com

Featuring Jenny Yang, Sean Robinson, Shani Carter, Randy Nabors, Nikki Lerner, Ken Patterson, Joel Kurz & moderated by Tally Wilgis

From his South Saint Louis County home on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and the railroad that runs along it. We check in with Ken Patterson. Ken is world famous for his modeling scenery skills and his photograpghy. His pictures have graced several magizine covers, and inside catalogs. Ken has a way of photograpghy that make observers wonder if it is a real live scene or just one that he created.  Ken has been around model trains most of his life. He discovered that there was money to be made in the hobby and he took off looking into developing a career. Hear what makes Ken tick, this time on APRHF's Let's Talk Trains.

Mary Singer Albertson welcomes Ken Patterson from RESULTS, and Terry Grahl,m the Founder and CEO of Enchanted Makeovers among her guests for the program today.  The topic will be: HOMELESSNESS.  Of course you are always welcome to contact www.results.org to find out how YOU personally can make a difference, get your voice heard and make positive strides on this and other pressing issues that Mary sees are truly our responsiblity to set right.  Listen to the show by calling 646-378-0378 if you are not near a computer.

Ken Patterson and Matt Heinzen of Minnesota-based developers Big John Games just put their most recent game, this week's DSiWare release Thorium Wars, to bed. We talked about their latest game and how it originated as a retail release. Patterson, president of the company, talked a bit about their history, while Heinzen talked about what they learned from Spitfire Heroes and the tricks they used for Thorium Wars. The Packers/Vikings Monday Night Football game also came up briefly (before it happened). Thanks to Ken Patterson and Matt Heinzen for coming on the show! Download Here Subscribe to Our Feed! Edited by Neal Ronaghan.

Ken Patterson and Matt Heinzen of Minnesota-based developers Big John Games just put their most recent game, this week's DSiWare release Thorium Wars, to bed. We talked about their latest game and how it originated as a retail release. Patterson, president of the company, talked a bit about their history, while Heinzen talked about what they learned from Spitfire Heroes and the tricks they used for Thorium Wars. The Packers/Vikings Monday Night Football game also came up briefly (before it happened). Thanks to Ken Patterson and Matt Heinzen for coming on the show! Download Here Subscribe to Our Feed! Edited by Neal Ronaghan.