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Kiera is joined by Dr. Paul Etchison to talk about changing the mindset of turnover = failure. This transition is part of the evolution of leadership. Both Kiera and Dr. Etchison share their own experiences in remaining true to core values, and keeping their definitions of success separate from whether a team member stuck around or not. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is an extra special day. I have one of my faves and every time we podcast, people say, you two just seem like you love each other so much. And I really do. I've been to this man's practice. We've been friends in the industry for I don't even know how many years pre-COVID. That's a long time. And we've been on each other's podcasts a lot. He has an incredible podcast. He's an incredible human, incredible friend, incredible mentor. I got the one and only Paul Etchison on the podcast today. Welcome. How are you today, Paul? Paul Etchison (00:28) Hey, I'm good. And I was just thinking about how you mentioned like the pre-COVID thing. You texted me a picture of when you came into my practice for two days. And it was like before COVID. And what was funny about it, and I don't know if it's funny or not, but like I looked at it and half of my team has turned over. They're all new people. So I know. ⁓ Kiera Dent (00:36) cute. Mm-hmm. It's real life, Paul. That's real life. It is funny and isn't because I go back and I used to be embarrassed about that. So let's just kind of highlight on that. I used to actually be very embarrassed of like, my gosh, I don't have senior team members. And like, I hate the question. There was a hot minute. The Dental A Team felt like I was Johnny Depp in the middle of the ocean and my boat was full blown on fire. And I was like, I just hope another one shows up soon. Like I hope something comes. ⁓ And then I realized that's business ownership. Like that's real life. And yes, we built these great cultures, but you outgrow team members and team members outgrow you in life circumstances. And I'd rather be honest and real rather than perfect. And so the fact that like teams shift in a lot, mean, shoot, I used to have this vision board, Paul, you want to hear how ridiculous this was? And I took the team and I put them in the one year, the three year, the 10, and I just had this like same team follow with me. That lasted me for like six months. And I was like, rip this thing up. Paul Etchison (01:31) Yes. You Kiera Dent (01:40) It's gotten better, it's stabilized, but I think that that's real life. So thanks for talking about it. Paul Etchison (01:44) It's hard, yeah, I mean, we look at it and I think like the beginning of my practice career, I had very little turnover, but it was, I had to put so much into keeping that. Like it was such a hard thing to keep going. there was a lot of team members that I kept and I was able to make them happy and I was able to have it be a productive relationship and they were good at the practice. But sometimes I look back on it I'm like, man, it was just, that was a lot of energy I put into one person. I should have just moved on. So that's how I practice now. It's different. There's a little bit more turnover and I think that's normal and that's part of business ownership. So we're okay. Kiera Dent (02:16) What changed in your mindset for that? I have so many questions for you today. You guys, Paul and I, when we get on the podcast, it really is just like a free for all. And Paul has no clue. I have a full plan of what I'm asking you today, ⁓ but it's going to be a free for all rift of business ownership of teams. How did you change that perspective? Because I think so many people chalk that up to, I'm a failure of a boss if I've got turnover. Like I had a doctor the other day on a coaching call and she's like, Kiera, Paul Etchison (02:19) Yeah. Kiera Dent (02:42) What am I going to do for PR? Like I've got people turning over and how do I PR this? So anything is twofold. One, how did you get like mentally change that mindset? Cause I think it's a big mental game. Paul Etchison (02:54) Yeah, for me, was everything that I've done in my career as far as like leadership growth and stuff, I think has always stemmed from some period of just struggle and burnout to some extent. It was like, I got to the point where I was taking everything that happened at the practice personally, every upset person at upset employees, they're bothered about something. They're they always, I mean, they're telling you how you should be doing things that not realizing that there's very complicated solutions. And sometimes there's not perfect solutions. A lot of times there's perfect solutions. So I think what changed for me is I started looking at it from a point of my mental sanity saying I can't attribute my feelings on the happiness of all these team members anymore. And all I need to do is just be very clear on what I want, be very consistent with the way that I treat them and hold them to that standard. But ultimately, I'm putting the ball in their court. It's up to them. And if they want to play ball, cool. If they don't, that's cool too. We can still be friends and you can go to some other office where it's more to your liking. But the biggest change for me was just realizing I can't be everything to everybody. And I did it for a long time and it was really exhausting. And I worked through that and I feel a lot better it. I think my team is better for it. Kiera Dent (04:08) Yeah, no, I don't disagree. And I'm glad you talked about that. It's been fun. think Paul, you felt like, I don't know, a big brother to me when we met and I came out to your practice and the fun things we've been able to do together and just the differences. ⁓ I think as we've grown up in the industry together, but I, I admired that because I always thought you had this amazing team. And I think to hear your version and then my version at the same time was very similar. I just realized like, We got a killer team. Like this is an amazing company. And I think when I evolved to you're so lucky to work here, you're so like not in an egotistical way, but I think in a confidence way of like, this is a great place and we're going to attract people. I started realizing like I had confidence to make offers of what we actually wanted to pay versus what I felt like I had to chase to get people to be here. ⁓ we pivoted and I used to like chase all the time and try to be everything for everybody. And then I'm like, Why am I doing this? Kiera, like you have built a company and a culture and a space that people love. And yes, there are changes and I will continue on forever evolve. I don't think that we're a perfectly set company, but I think that we're a pretty great, awesome place to work. And I think when I became centered, confident in me and what I was providing in the culture without having to be everything, I noticed I actually attracted a way different type of employee. I attracted somebody who wanted that same style. They, it, It was like no more like games. think in like compensation and all this, it was more just centered. It was like, this is what we do and this is who we are and I want great people. And I also think it was very much attributed to like, got dialed in on core values. And I was like, I'm sticking to these. These are like rock solid. do not deviate from that. And if you don't fit. Fantastic. There is another opportunity, like go find your dream place and we're going to find our dream team member. And I say that in a very like confident, hopefully not egotistical. And I think you, sounds like you did a similar thing, but I. I will say, I think you go through a space of realizing you're not a failure. It's an evolution. I think of, of leadership. It's almost like going from, I don't want to say immature. It's more like children and how's they grow. Like, I don't think a little baby is a failure for having that knowledge and that mindset. And I think some of us, are toddler baby owners. Like we've never done this before. We don't know. So we're going to have a different mindset. And then you just start to morph and evolve just like Children grow up and they morph and evolve into these teenagers, into these college students, into like the prime of their life. To me, that also feels like a maturity of leadership as well to being confident with that. Paul Etchison (06:42) Yeah, I love that you point that out too, because we do, we hear a lot of complaints from our team members and then we start to, it starts to add up and then we start to really doubt. Did we really create a great work environment? I mean, we just had an all day meeting maybe about two months ago, maybe six weeks ago, like that. And one of the questions I asked, we use this thing called Slido. It's just in real time, you put on a PowerPoint slide and everybody can vote on their phone. There's a million like programs that do this. But I asked the whole team anonymously on a scale of one to 10, how fun is it to work at Nelson Ridge Family Dental? And I was terrified to throw that Kiera Dent (07:03) Thank Paul Etchison (07:19) there. I had no idea what people were going to say. Kiera Dent (07:20) I don't blame you. Paul Etchison (07:22) It was everybody was like eight, nine. There was like three or four sixes. Now I have 30 something team members. So the Kiera Dent (07:29) Yeah. Paul Etchison (07:30) of it was very good, but it was, it was scary. if you would have asked me what I thought it was going to Kiera Dent (07:35) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (07:37) I did not think it was going to be that good because the squeaky wheel gets the grease. This, you know, that's what we hear. That's what we focus on. And it reminds me of this one coaching client I had, cause I coached dentists as well. had a coach coaching client named Isaac and he did very similar to you. choir practice, he really got deep into the foundational core values of this is what the practice is. And turned over his entire team and he said, I feel like such a failure. I feel like everybody's leaving. I feel like I'm just turning everybody off. Patients are coming in and asking where everybody is. I just don't think my leadership's good. And I told him, just hang through, Hang, you'll find your people. And then six months later, he was like, I cannot tell you how much I love my team. And so I think the message of what you and I are saying, Kiera, is that no matter Kiera Dent (08:12) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Right. Paul Etchison (08:22) what you want to do with what kind of vision you have for your practice, your team's out there. They are there. They are waiting for someone to take charge and just make it a big deal that that's the type of people we have at this practice. Kiera Dent (08:26) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (08:33) So if anyone's listening thinking like, have this issue at my office, get those core values out, talk to the team about it. Don't just like leave it on a document, bring it up with ⁓ a meeting and say, guys, this is what I truly want. And sometimes apologize. I'm I haven't been holding everyone to the highest regard or the highest standard, but I'm ready to do it and I need your help. So I love that you brought up those two points. Those are amazing things and I think everybody struggles with that. Kiera Dent (08:55) Yeah. I think, and I think that that's something that I feel you and I both strive to do is tell people feel like they're not alone. I think so many doctors feel like I'm the only one out there. I'm the only one who can't keep my team there. I'm the only one who has team turnover. And like, this is not the path that we were even on my radar to head, but I think it's obviously the most important path for people to hear. ⁓ I think Paul, it's the no judgment. It's the hang through it. It's, ⁓ having a guide, a mentor who's been there, done that, done that successfully. I mean, you and I can both like, Gosh, you like grit through that and it's painful. But I also believe that while yes, painful, I feel it's an evolution of soul that you actually internally are craving. I don't believe that we rise to the call until we're ready. Like Kieran 2020, when I'm sitting on Johnny Depp like boat in the ocean, it was on fire. I was not ready for the call and the evolution that came in 2024 for me. Like I just, wasn't ready for it, but come 2024. And I think it's a, it's a shedding, it's a shifting. It's a, like, I call it like the skin sloughing. Like it's like a snake, like you're leaving it behind. It's, I watched penguins when I was in Antarctica, like small flex there, Paul. Like the Antarctica trip was pretty rad. And we watched it. Right? We went to Antarctica. Penguins are so cute and they smell terrible. Like they're like little ketchup bottles that just squirt poop all day long. And it's disgusting. Paul Etchison (10:11) I was just going to follow up on that. Whoa. Kiera Dent (10:25) but they were molting when we were there and they just looked absolutely miserable. Like they sat there and they told us like, please don't touch the penguins. like, these look just, they're like, it's very painful for them. They're having to completely molt off all of these feathers. And I think that that's how I feel a lot of business owners are like, are you going through that molting process? But again, just like those penguins, just like us, I really do believe that when we're ready to be called to that higher level, one, you're not alone, two, you don't have to go through it alone. Three, it's normal and it's part of growth, but like, there's also, you don't have to grow until you actually want to. Like, it sounds like Isaac was just ready. Like, I'm ready, I'm done. Like, I've hit my limit. I was ready, I was done. I was like, we are having a complete culture shift. Like, we're done and like, it needs to evolve. Sounds like you had it. But I also feel, and I don't know how you feel, Kieran 2020, Kieran 2024, even into 2025, leadership culture company. keeps evolving. don't feel like I have as many of those like huge molting in 2020, huge molting in 2024, 2025. It's more of a shift in a refinement rather than a full molt. But that's, think how, at least for me, that's how I think I view leadership is. Paul Etchison (11:37) Yeah, totally agree. It's like we go through these stages of leadership growth. And I remember for me, like leadership all the way up to COVID was like system, system, systems, consistency with team. And my team grew to like 35, 40 people and it got really unmanageable. And then when we came back from COVID from being shut down, I really wanted to try to do something different. And I wanted to keep that. ⁓ I just loved when we were shut down for COVID. I loved how it felt. It felt easy. And I said, I want that, but I don't want that craziness when we open up again. And when I did, I started to feel that same craziness. And I was going to therapy at the time. And like the therapist will tell you, just change your expectations. Don't take everything personally. And what I learned through that is there's no amount of therapy that can broken leadership Is that I had systems, I had consistency, but my team had outgrown those systems. We needed more systems of leadership. So the next stage in my leadership was learning how to lead leaders and truly delegate and truly give them the autonomy to do everything. And when we did that, everything got so much better. there was parts of me that was like, I'm not the right person for this level of organization. not the right person for this size of a dental office. I'm just too anxious. I take Kiera Dent (12:41) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (12:59) too personally. And ultimately, I think it was just I Kiera Dent (12:59) you Paul Etchison (13:02) set up, I didn't set up my organization the proper way. So that was the next level up for me. And I think that's me shedding my skin finally once and for all to learn how to lead leaders. And who knows what's Kiera Dent (13:14) Paul, I think that you are actually a really good example of letting go of control. How do you do that? Like, I remember talking to you one day, this is offline, hopefully I'm not oversharing. And you're like, a lot of people say, like, what are you going to do if you retire? And I know you sold your practice to a DSO and you're like, I've never looked back. Like it was great. Um, you're like, I'm actually the person who's okay to just like sleep in and do nothing. Like I really am okay with that. Like, how did you let go of that control with your team? Um, knowing that they weren't going to do it exactly like you, like, I think people have this in theory. They try to do it, but. Paul Etchison (13:23) No, of course not. Kiera Dent (13:49) Like that's another molting. That's another really hard gap to go from full control. You're in charge of everything to I'm stressed out. Now I'm going to let team members take over and maybe you're, maybe you're an anomaly, maybe you're a unicorn, but how did you do it? Paul Etchison (13:59) Yeah. I think it's like we talked about the growth, but I think where we screw up as practice owners when we do this is we get upset that the team members are not doing exactly the way that we would do it. And there needs to be some wiggle room. There needs to be a lot of forgiveness. But ultimately, there's got to be clarity. And not enough practice owners are having the conversations with their team members. Like I always say, like, I'm coaching dentists all the time, and they're telling me about these issues they're having at their practice. And I'm saying, well, why do you think that is? And the answer is like, well, it might be this. kind of think it's this and it's like, well, get curious, ask, ask your team. So for me, it was about telling my team what's expected and when Kiera Dent (14:36) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (14:42) didn't meet expectations, instead of like dancing around it, just going right at the getting curious, what is going on with this? What is, why is this not happening? And then always like, you know, if you ask the right questions, the next step for any leadership, any leader is to validate their perspective. no matter what it is and that will go so far. If you take one thing out of this podcast, do that. When your team members share something with you or if you're getting curious, asking them why things are happening, how they're feeling about something, validate their experience and watch how much they open up and they're. open to behavior change and other options. And then that allows you the opportunity to then ask and invite participation in the solutions. What do you think we should do? I noticed our cancellations are getting up there. Like, what are we doing about this? What do you see happening? Getting curious. And they're saying, well, I don't know. Like, I got to ask some more OK. And then validate their experience. I totally see how maybe you got busy with your other things and you haven't been asking your team. But we've got to ask the team and find out just so many little things. For me, was getting out of the way, being clear with expectations. But then instead of trying to go around my leads and my leaders, my practice and go around them and deal with the other other teams myself, I let them do it and I let them fail and I help them and I support them. And I think I know there's a lot of like team members that listen to your podcast, Kiera. I would hope if you're listening to this and you're team member, I would hope you understand how valuable you are to an owner. If you can take things, find solutions and hold your, your team members, your fellow coworkers to a certain standard, like you would be so valuable. Everyone's like, well, how can I get a raise? How can I contribute more value? I would people on my team, my leaders that do this for me, they are so valuable to me and every owner. is just waiting for somebody to step in and fill that role. I mean, every practice could use Kiera Dent (16:38) team members, their number one objective is to make their doctor happy. every day, all day. That's like what my job is. That's what I want to do. That's how I want to serve. That's how I want to help out. ⁓ And I think as owners, I think it can be easy to see all the problems in your team. But I think it's what pair of sunglasses do I want to put on? Do I want to put on the one where I see like, what's wrong is just as available as what's right. Both are always available in every single scenario, every single situation. And so what are we bringing to the table and how are we looking at these different things? How are we guiding our teams? How are we guiding our leaders? How are we showing up as leaders? How are we like, what is the filter I'm putting on every single day? Like those, those two sunglasses are right there as you walk out the door and which pair are you choosing to put on? Cause you're going to influence impact and create a team. No matter what we see what we want to see. And I believe that we create our own realities. I believe that reality is what we believe it is. And so, ⁓ I think shifting that seeing that, and I think having just a bigger plan, a bigger vision. know when I got very crystal clear of where am I headed? What is my role? Like, this is gonna sound funny, Paul. I literally Googled like, what does a CEO do? I think doctors come out of school, like you're a doctor, like you do the dentistry, like that's what I'm supposed to do. And I remember one day I was sitting there and I'm like, what is the CEO even supposed to do? Like, I don't even know, like, like really, like where is a CEO, like dictionary, like job description, I realized, got it. It's profit, vision, and culture. Like those are really my main things. Stay out of the weeds and like go for it. And... Paul Etchison (17:43) you Kiera Dent (18:04) That's what I'm bred to do. Bring the great ideas, bring those different pieces. That's my job. That's my responsibility. I think dentists also have the second tier of you do dentistry too. So you are a clinician in there and then you have those pieces. But driving culture, driving a culture of accountability of fail, fail forward. like, gosh, I just read this really awesome book and they said, we measure it by outcomes, not activity. Like just stuff like that. Like you start to become this person who wants to evolve your culture, evolve who your team is, evolve who you are as a person. And I think Paul, even in just knowing you, I think there's been an evolution of who you are as well. ⁓ I think that is just, and hopefully I've evolved too, like fingers crossed there's been an evolution and I'm not as quite, I don't know. I think we keep the best of ourselves. And then I think just evolve into our 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 levels. I guess I just asked the questions of Paul Etchison (18:42) Absolutely. Kiera Dent (18:58) I think you've got a fascinating story. You were full, full practice owner. You were in there. You sold out to a DSO. You're still in your practice. You still train. You, you've evolved. If you were sitting back when I met you, what would you tell that Paul of what you know today that would have made that whole experience, whether you're selling, whether you're growing, evolving. I mean, you have a very large practice. It's been real fun to watch you and your practice and everything. What would you have told that Paul? Paul Etchison (19:27) Yeah, and this comes up a lot with my coaching clients. A lot of people ask me that. And one of the things, if we're looking at our practice, and I'm going back to the beginning, is if we want to sell our practice, if we want to cut back our days, if we want to have the most profitable practice ever, a lot of the times the strategy is identical. We're just trying to go through and create more freedom for ourselves as practice owners by empowering our team, getting them to do a lot of the responsibility. Kiera Dent (19:48) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (19:57) to be accountable for a lot of the stuff. So I think if I could go back and tell myself again, man, first of all, just stop taking everything so personal. And you come in and you look at it with these different lens of leadership and maturity and all these leadership skills. It's not just at the practice. It shows up in your relationships with your spouse, with your friends, with your kids, like all these things. Like it's all intertwined. But I would have much earlier got the leaders going in my practice because one of the things Kiera Dent (20:16) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (20:27) happen through my practice sale is I just like I mentioned I felt like it wasn't I'm not cut out for this I'm sick of being miserable I'm sick of being stressed I'm sick of taking it home and I'm sick of taking it out on people that I love and so when I sold it I said okay I'm on my three-year exit plan I'm getting out of here I'm moving on I don't know what I'm gonna do but I'm gonna move on so I said you know my associate partner Dr. Kathy she owns part of the practice too I'm gonna pass it to her and maybe she won't be able to do it as well as me. But I need to set this up so she is just, I wanna bless her with this amazing practice that runs on its own. And in the process of setting that up with my leaders, I realized, dang, I don't know if I would have sold. And I'm still happy I sold, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I would have, but that's what I would have tried to do early in my career. I would have went, who are the leaders? ⁓ The whole thing with like the Dan Kennedy of the who, not how. Not how do we do it, but who's gonna do this? Kiera Dent (21:11) Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Right. Paul Etchison (21:25) And I would have leaned into that a lot more because I think I would have been a lot happier. I would have been able to enjoy the journey more. But at the same time, it's like we learn from our mistakes and you got to make the mistakes to learn from. So it's like, so that whole Catch-22, would I change anything? I don't think so because I wouldn't be, if I didn't have the same experience, I wouldn't be the person I am today. But man, I wish I had learned it earlier. That's for sure. Kiera Dent (21:45) Sure. It's fair. And I'm actually happy to hear that because I feel like this is like the DSO conundrum and like the cell. And I'm happy to hear you say that because it validates what we try to coach on to. So many doctors are like, I'm just going to sell. And I'm like, well, let's just look at this. If you sell, let's look at what your life will look like on the other side of it. Let's look to see where you are today. And really, let's get to the root of why do you want to sell? And I think, Paula, if we would have asked you that same question. Why did you wanna sell? My hunch is it was all these problems, all these issues. It was just like, I'm sick of it. Like, let's just pass this on. Let's move on. When a great leader, a great office manager, a CEO, a CFO could have easily come in, taken over for you. You could have had the exact same scenario. You just would have owned it and had more options on the table. Like you said, it's not right, it's not wrong. But I think like for everybody listening, I think today is a good reflection of one, are you going through a molt? Like, are we molting anywhere? ⁓ and do we, or do we need to molt? Like, is there something we need to shed, let go of identity wise? And then two, I like to do this reflection a lot. And I encourage a lot of people to do it. It sounds like Paul, you do it. Like when we're in these issues in these problems, are we stopping and pausing and asking like, what is the root? Not the symptom, the top line symptom is like, I'm so stressed. And I got this and this and this, but like, do we ever stop and pause to dig to that route and find out what is really at the root. For me, I often have many journals that are like this, this, this, and I just like list it all out of all these things are frustrating me. But what I'm trying to do is find what is a thread? What is the piece in that that's causing the chaos because then we go fix that. And that's what I love in practices because 99 % of the time what people tell you on the top line, so coaching offices, coaching doctors, coaching teams, like Paul, you know this, I know this. What people tell you at the top is not really what's the problem. It's the bottom layered, there's something rooted, there's something under there. These are just symptoms on the top. Same thing with patients and case acceptance, right? It's the up at the top, what they're telling you is not really what they're feeling. And all you gotta do is just dig under, find out what that root is and stress and that will go away. And so Paul, thank you for, I just am curious. I've always been curious, like, would you have done something differently? Of course we never can, like, no, we're not going to. But if I could go back and tell that younger self things, like, Kyri, get rid of your ego, honey. Like trust your team, trust that team to do amazing, trust them to do better than you are, trust them to be better than you, trust them to make better decisions than you do, because I want to create that kind of a team and me believing that is going to ultimately turn my team into that. They have the whole study about teachers with kids and IQs and like if they believe that they have a stronger IQ without doing anything different, that child actually ends up with a higher IQ. Well, why don't we take that same principle and apply it to our teams and see what happens. Paul Etchison (24:23) Yeah. It's so true. And I love that you say like the reflection that you did, because I noticed this with my coaching is that there's a lot of, there's a lot of how, how do we do this? How do we fix this? But I think anyone listening, if you just sat down in a dark room, maybe not dark room, but you're sitting down in a quiet room for 30 minutes and you reflect it, what do I really, you know, I do this with my coaching clients. We call it a practice clarity and frustration exercise. What do we, what really bothers you with the practice? What is it that really just, you know, grind your gears, it down and it sounds simple but once you write it down you can like visually see it and start to brainstorm for solutions and you start to make this progress that not only affects the way your practice runs but the way that you're the way that you feel and I think ultimately as practice owners we need to realize that the CEO hat you mentioned what does a CEO do we need time for that and we don't have time for that when you're doing four or five days of dentistry that's why when I'm working with clients the first thing I'm gonna do with a practice owner is I'm gonna get them down to three days clinic Kiera Dent (25:10) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (25:27) And it always works. so inefficient. There's so many things we can do with scheduling and efficiency and production that we can get you down to three days clinical. But now you've got that extra day to put on that CEO hat, to reflect on the things, to write down and figure out what your plan of attack is. I mean, that's what I've got a workshop coming up in February that that's focused on that. How do we get you down to three days? And that's all I want to do in this three day workshop. We're, of course, doing these reflection activities. But I think this is over the course of my career and working Kiera Dent (25:27) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (25:57) with people, that's what I've seen moves the needle the most. We need time and we need to give the energy where it's due. And it's not, we be 100 % clinician. It just doesn't work that way. Kiera Dent (26:09) Yeah, no, Paul, I love that. And think that's such a fun thing. I think dentists need this. Dentists need to have their vision, have their clarity. But I think from today, the wrap is it started out with a photo, unexpectedly, of this is what we're ⁓ kicking the day off of, going from where we were to where we want to be, ⁓ looking at that, reflecting back, seeing. Because Paul Etchison (26:23) Yeah. How do we get here? Kiera Dent (26:34) There's a client that you and I both know. They're pretty well known ⁓ that we work with. whenever I work with, gosh, it's so many practices. I think there's like 300 employees and I'm like, gosh, I remember all their names every time. ⁓ But they talk about how sometimes the best learning is just remembering. Remembering where we've been, remembering where we're going to go, remembering things that we've learned looking there. So it's like remembering where I've been so that way I can kickstart and project into where I need to go. using your team to get there. Your team wants to be your best asset for that. So Paul, those are kind of my wrap thoughts. I know today has just been a real fun day. Always enjoy a good podcast with you. Any last thoughts you have? Paul Etchison (27:15) No, you know, I would just close it off with having the listener just believe, just believe in the possibility of what's going, what is possible with your practice. ⁓ There was a point where we talked about reflection. I reflected and I said, I wrote down everything I do at the practice and I wrote down how many of these activities bring me joy and how many of them I hate. And I believe it was something like 80 % of them I hated. So that's no way to live your practice life. You spend a lot of time at work. So why not do the reflection and put the time and energy into Kiera Dent (27:38) Mm-hmm. Paul Etchison (27:45) Making your practice a better place to be at it's not just gonna affect you. It's gonna affect your family. It's gonna affect your team ⁓ There's big your ripples that come from this little thing So I would say sit down find a coach find a mentor read some books it is possible believe in yourself and It all starts with the planning so sit down and write down some things journal love it Kiera Dent (28:09) Journal it up. Well, Paul, I appreciate you so much. I ⁓ just love what you're doing for our community. I love the things that we're able to accomplish together. ⁓ And yeah, guys, check him out in Dental Practice Heroes podcast. He's got some great stuff over there as well. ⁓ Paul, so good to have you on the podcast. I think you mentioned the event in February. If people want to know more about that, how do they connect with you on that? Paul Etchison (28:35) Yeah, go to DentalPracticeHeroes.com slash freedom. So that's where the information on the three day workshop, it's going to awesome. And I'm doing a money back guarantee. If you don't think you liked it, if you don't like what you signed up for, I'll give you all your money back. I believe in it that much. And I know from me coaching for the past six years, I know this is what produces results. So go check that out, more about the courses, check out the podcast. And I'm always happy to talk to any listeners if they want some help or they just want to find out what we're more about. Please just go to the website, DentalPracticeHeroes.com. dot com. Kiera Dent (29:06) Amazing. Paul, thank you so much for being on the podcast. For all of you listening, I hope you do take the time to reflect. I do hope you think about where you want to go and what you want with your life. And just appreciate you guys all being here. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.
Ce jeudi 11 décembre, les enjeux de la nomination de Kyriákos Pierrakákis, ministre des Finances grecques, en tant que président de l'Eurogroupe ont été abordés par Annalisa Cappellini dans sa chronique, dans l'émission Good Morning Business, présentée par Laure Closier, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.
Our heroes are investigating the outbreak of a narcotic known as shiver. Through questioning and legwork, they have been pointed to a shiv den known as the Rooks Roost.This episode was named by our Cast member Kyri and voted on by all of our patrons. They also get the outtakes at the end of episodes.Cast:Brook Bullock - Dungeon Master (Twitter)Kyri Hester - Moxie, Tiefling Bard (Instagram)Connor Shenold - Sable, Half-elf RogueJohnnie Payne - August E. Greymoor, Human Fighter (Instagram)Michael Cross - Dr. Elias Stone, Human Cleric (Twitter)Special Thanks:Theme Music - Ovani SoundSound Effects and additional music courtesy of Jeffrey McBride (Facebook) Table Top Audio, dScryb.com , and Monument Studios Red Dirt DnD Music and sound effects management sponsored by Soundly.Dice for the cast of Red Dirt DnD provided by Esty Way Gaming.You can find Red Dirt DnD on Facebook and on our website: RedDirtDND.comThere's also new content on our YouTube pages, just search for Red Dirt DnD.We would love for you to become a Patron of our podcast, you can join us on our Patreon Page.Red Dirt DnD is a Red Dirt RPG, LLC production.
Have y'all seen the documentary about Martha Stewart? I think she's fascinating. In this episode, I sit down with one of my funniest friends, Kyri Tombras, to talk about Martha's life and legacy: from her unconventional upbringing, her meteoric rise to become a homemaking billionaire, and her dramatic fall from grace after her insider trading scandal. Kyri and I are curious about what Martha's story shows us about the myth of the perfect homemaker. As moms ourselves, we know how unrealistic it is to keep a tidy house, cook healthy meals, and maintain our sanity. So let's pull back the pristine exterior and find out what really makes Martha tick.- - - - - - - - - - -Liz Durham Instagram | WebsiteSubscribe Apple Podcast | SpotifyBeing Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production
Join us as we dive deep into the world of Campaign 3 of Red Dirt D&D, featuring an insightful interview with Kyri Hester, who introduces us to her new character, Moxie—a half-elven tiefling bard. Moxie has a rich backstory, having moved to Ironspire at a young age and now running a tavern called the Siren Song, where she uses her charm and small magics to create a welcoming atmosphere while secretly helping those in need. The conversation explores Moxie's motivations, her compassionate heart, and her connections with the women and children she helps through her tavern. Kyri reflects on her previous popular characters, Poppy Tealeaf and Billy the Possum, discussing the unique traits that make Moxie distinct and relatable. As excitement builds for the upcoming campaign, listeners are left anticipating the adventures and challenges that await Moxie in this new narrative.Takeaways: The introduction of Moxie, a pink tiefling bard in the upcoming Campaign 3, adds a unique character dynamic. Moxie's backstory involves her moving to Ironspire with her mother at a young age, shaping her compassionate personality. The Siren Song tavern serves as Moxie's home and workplace, highlighting her dedication and connection to the community. Moxie's character development will be influenced by her responsibilities and relationships formed over decades of living in Ironspire. The podcast explores character creation and development in TTRPGs, emphasizing the importance of relatable traits. Moxie's interactions with other characters may reveal more about her backstory and hidden depths as the campaign progresses.
Alors que 180 pompiers français sont allés rejoindre leurs homologues grecques, la polémique enfle dans le pays sur l'inaction du premier ministre, Kyriákos Mitsotákis.
Șase lideri europeni din trei familii politice (conservatori, social-democrați și liberali) au ajuns marți la un acord privind viitorii șefi ai instituțiilor UE. Un compromis care trebuie încă confirmat de Consiliul European și apoi de europarlamentari. Și un compromis deja criticat de șefa guvernului italian, Giorgia Meloni, atrage atenția presa europeană. „Jocurile sunt făcute pentru cele mai importante funcții europene”, titrează Le Point. „Cei șase negociatori din cele trei familii politice ale majorității, PPE [conservatori], S&D [social-democrați] și Renew [liberali], au ajuns la un acord, marți, 25 iunie dimineața, în urma unei videoconferințe”, relatează săptămânalul, citat de portalul Toute L'Europe.Astfel, „germanca Ursula von der Leyen, din partea PPE, ar fi renumită în funcția de șef al Comisiei; portughezul António Costa (fost prim-ministru socialist) va prelua șefia Consiliului European; iar Kaja Kallas (prim-ministru liberal al Estoniei) funcția de Înalt Reprezentant pentru Afaceri Externe”, scrie și Courrier International.Aceste trei nume pentru poziții cheie ale UE vor fi „înaintate tuturor celor 27 de șefi de stat și de guvern în cadrul unui summit” care va avea loc joi, 27 iunie și vineri, 28 iunie, la Bruxelles, indică Le Monde.Politico arată că, pentru a se ajunge la acest acord, șase negociatori au condus discuțiile. Au fost incluși șeful guvernului grec Kyriákos Mitsotákis și polonezul Donald Tusk pentru PPE, omologii lor spanioli Pedro Sánchez și germanul Olaf Scholz de partea social-democraților, precum și „președintele francez Emmanuel Macron și premierul olandez Mark. Rutte pentru liberali.Poker-ul de putere de la Bruxelles a durat două săptămâni bune, amintește Der Spiegel. Acum, reprezentanții marilor familii politice europene au convenit asupra unui nou pachet pentru funcțiile cheie în UE.O logică fragilă...În acest timp, Georgia Meloni contestă împărțirea posturilor cheie, transmite Euronews:”Exclusă de la acordul preliminar, șefa guvernului italian Giorgia Meloni s-a înfuriat și ia în considerare să se abțină oficial de la vot, potrivit rapoartelor presei.Un acord negociat cu privire la funcțiile de top din UE, fără implicarea Italiei, a declanșat furia premierului Giorgia Meloni, despre care se considera că își câștigase rolul de „făcător de jocuri” în acest proces, după performanța bună a partidului său în alegerile europene.Anunțul unui acord preliminar a venit ca un fulger din senin pentru guvernul italian, care nu a primit bine vestea.Meloni a contestat în mod deschis metoda de selecție „în care câțiva oameni pretind că decid pentru toată lumea”, așa cum s-a exprimat ea în fața Parlamentului țării”.După cum notează Euractiv, Meloni consideră că principala greșeală făcută la Bruxelles este „impunerea acestei logici și o majoritate fragilă, susceptibilă să se confrunte cu dificultăți în legiferare”.Meloni a subliniat că Europa nu pare să înțeleagă provocările viitoare: „Trebuie să arătăm că am învățat din greșelile trecute și să acordăm cea mai mare atenție cerințelor cetățenilor”, care cer „o Europă mai concretă și mai puțin ideologică”, a spus șefa guvernului italian.
In the latest episode of NewsData's Energy West podcast, California Energy Markets Editor Jason Fordney interviews Kyri Baker, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, about her research into the locational marginal pricing methods currently used by most independent system operators. During her research, Baker noticed that LMPs mimic the behavior of direct-current circuits, leading to her research paper published in late March. Tune in to Energy West for details on this entirely new way to understand wholesale energy pricing in ISOs!
Dr. Kyri Baker, an assistant professor of engineering at the University of Colorado, makes a return visit to discuss the use of artificial intelligence for power grid optimization. Plus, Conleigh Byers, Farhad Billimoria, Ahlmahz Negash, and Paul Dockery wrap the interview with an explanation of AI and all its acronyms.You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share with friends that are energy enthusiasts, like us!01:19 - 30 second theoryFarhad Billimoria on “What is OPF?”Conleigh Byers on “What's the difference between artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Deep Learning, Physics Informed Neural Networks (PINN), Large Language Models (LLM), generative AI, and general intelligence?”14:28 - Dr. Kyri Baker: Using AI and Machine Learning for Power Grid OptimizationUsing AI and Machine Learning for Power Grid Optimization: How Neural Networks Can Speed Up Optimal Power FlowBaker, Kyri. "Emulating ac opf solvers with neural networks." IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 37.6 (2022): 4950-4953.Baker, Kyri, and Harsha Gangammanavar. "Locational Marginal Prices Obey DC Circuit Laws." arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.19032 (2024).1:06:14 - Updating our PriorsChatzivasileiadis, Spyros, et al. "Machine learning in power systems: Is it time to trust it?." IEEE Power and Energy Magazine 20.3 (2022): 32-41. APA1:23:26 - ESA (Energy System Analogies) World Cup StandingsPublic Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it's work to watch!--------photo credit Carl Bower for The New York Times
In 2016, Dr. Kyri Baker was a researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory working on a new home energy management system. Called Foresee, the system reduced energy usage through machine learning algorithms that tracked consumption patterns and grid conditions. Today, Kyri is an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she continues her research on machine learning applications for the power grid. Her work has expanded beyond home energy management to the transmission and distribution grids, and she is pioneering new techniques for power flow optimization. This week, Kyri talks with Brad about how utilities can use neural networks to reduce outage times with data they already have available. She also describes the machine learning algorithms she's training to make power flow predictions more accurate. This podcast is produced by GridX in partnership with Latitude Studios. GridX is the Enterprise Rate Platform that modern utilities rely on to usher in our clean energy future.
De uitzending van Klassiekuur een pianoconcerto van Hiller, een Canzona van Hassler, een Toccata van Sweelinck, het Kyrië uit de Missa Criolla van Ramirez, een Elevazione voor hobo en cello van Zipoli, een Sinfonia van Pergolesi, het Rondo uit een vioolconcerto van Mozart en de Derde Fantasia van Peter Benoit. Kortom, een Klassiekuur met heel […]
Join hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding in the latest edition of the Paulding County News Podcast as they bring you the most compelling local stories and significant updates making headlines today. The episode kicks off with heartfelt farewells at the funeral of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, highlighting a touching tribute with attendees adorned in leis, reminiscing her time in Hawaii during President Jimmy Carter's naval career. In other local news, Atlanta radio host Ryan Cameron becomes the official voice of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, adding a unique touch to travelers' experiences this Christmas season. However, there's a financial impact as gas prices soar following the end of Gov. Brian Kemp's fuel tax rollback. Moving on to intriguing and bizarre news stories, the hosts discuss a peculiar and unfortunate incident arising from a dispute over potato chips, resulting in an arrest in Akron, Ohio, and the unexpected escape and capture of a detainee from the world's busiest airport. From unexpected discoveries to community events, the podcast covers everything, including the weird story of a missing man's body found in a college ventilation system in Michigan and highlights upcoming local happenings like Santa's visit at The Hardy Superstore and the Sip and Pour Candle Workshop at the Vintage Wine Bar. However, the heart of this episode lies in an inspiring interview featuring Dr. Kyri, the resilient founder of Kyri's Kookies. Her journey from childhood baking memories to battling Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma and relaunching her baking enterprise is a testament to resilience, spreading love and joy through her delectable creations. Additionally, the podcast touches on State News, sharing a disturbing incident in Cherokee County and Kraft Heinz's introduction of dairy-free mac and cheese for the first time in the U.S. Plus, the latest updates on sports, including the SEC Championship Game and local basketball highlights, round off this engaging and diverse episode of the Paulding County News Podcast. kyriskookies.com www.bgpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Le captage et le stockage du carbone deviennent des leviers essentiels de la décarbonation des industries, pour lutter contre le changement climatique. Ces technologies seront au centre des discussions de la COP28 qui s'est ouverte le 30 novembre 2023 à Dubaï, aux Émirats Arabes Unis. Le captage du carbone est une technologie controversée. Plusieurs voix s'élèvent d'ailleurs pour mettre en garde : il ne faut pas tout miser sur cela alors que la planète continue à se réchauffer.Au niveau des États, les Suédois sont parmi les pionniers à mettre en place des projets pilotes pour capturer le CO2 émis par les usines.À Stockholm, l'usine Exergi veut aujourd'hui capturer des émissions de CO2 tout en récupérant de la chaleur... un défi et un projet vertueux qui permettrait à la Suède de tenir ses objectifs carbone... et au-delà de participer à la création d'un marché d'émissions négatives. Un reportage de Carlotta Morteo.À peine commencée, la COP28 est décriée. Frustrés par les conférences climat de l'ONU, des scientifiques ont décidé d'organiser des COP alternatives. Cet engagement des scientifiques pour le climat, c'est celui à Berlin de Nana-Maria Grüning, membre du collectif des scientifiques en rébellion. Entretien signé Salomé Hénon-Cohin. En Roumanie, le grand journal sportif cesse sa publication papier sur fond d'ingérence de ses actionnairesDepuis le début du mois de novembre, en Roumanie, impossible de trouver un seul exemplaire papier du grand quotidien sportif, GSP.Une décision brutale pour un journal qui allait fêter ses 100 ans l'an prochain (2024), connu pour ses commentaires sportifs, mais aussi pour ses grandes enquêtes. C'est un reportage de Benjamin Ribout. Restitution de biens culturels : Londres et Athènes se déchirent de nouveau sur les marbres d'ElginLes marbres d'Elgin, c'est le nom d'une fresque avec des sculptures en marbre démontée du Parthénon au début du XVIIIè siècle et détenue par les Britanniques depuis. Le Premier ministre britannique Rishi Sunak a annulé une réunion de dernière minute avec son homologue grec Kyriákos Mitsotákis, cette semaine. Selon la presse des deux pays, la raison est une interview accordée par le Premier ministre grec à la BBC, dans laquelle il insiste pour que ces marbres soient rendus à la Grèce… Selon lui, leur place n'est pas au British Museum. Laura Taouchanov.
November 12th Podcast Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast. I'm Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. One resident needs help with local hang outs and Oprah has her eyes on Dallas, but first… PC News Governor Brian Kemp has extended the fuel tax rollback, keeping the pump prices steady. Until November 29th, motorists will continue enjoying a break of 31.2 cents per gallon on gasoline and 35 cents per gallon on diesel. The governor's decision, allowed during emergencies, awaits approval from state lawmakers. The special legislative session, initially scheduled for January 8th, has been bumped up to November 29th. The big question remains: will the tax relief hit the brakes or cruise into the new year? We'll see. PC News As the season changes, a warning for Georgia drivers: the risk of colliding with deer is on the rise. The state's wildlife resources division emphasizes the dangers during mating season, which lasts until December. Deer are more active now, increasing the likelihood of collisions, especially during dawn and dusk. Stay vigilant, scan roadsides, and remember, if a collision is unavoidable, hitting the brakes is safer than swerving. This from WSB. PC News A big congratulations to Kyri's Kookies! The local shop has secured a spot on Oprah Winfrey's much-coveted Favorite Things list for 2023. Dr. Kyri Mosley's indulgent creations, including chocolate chunk and Georgia pecan turtle cookies, have earned praise from the media mogul. Oprah says the founder promises a hug in every bite, and she's not wrong. Dr. Mosley, a former medical professional, found solace in baking during challenging times, following a divorce and a battle with Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma. Her journey from chemotherapy to remission led to a passion for baking, and the cookies that once comforted her medical teams are now delighting taste buds nationwide. You can grab these delectable treats online at kyriskookies.com or in the heart of Dallas, where the first brick-and-mortar store opened its doors in December of last year. This from The Patch. What comes to mind when we ask where the best local hangouts are? And she had one of the most popular Halloween costumes this year but now has gotten someone in trouble just for saying her name. Who is it? We'll tell you, but now let's check the weather for Paulding County… Weather The days will start getting a little warmer as this rain moves away the next few days. Lows will still dip into the 40's, while the Highs reach into the mid-60's. Arrest Report From Fox 5… A man has been apprehended following accusations of making threatening calls to the office of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Sean Patrick Cirillo faces federal charges of using communications devices to make a threat. Authorities are currently in the dark about the specific office of Taylor Greene that was targeted. Cirillo is expected to make his first appearance in federal court on Dec. 13. This from 11 Alive. CG says What happened to all its bluster and bravado posing with semiauto rifles talking smack in commercials? Let it or its $50,000 per MONTH security detail handle it. Surely they can, right? And Schubert commented That pig face isn't worth risking jail for. All individuals featured on the podcast are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Social Media From the What's Happening in Paulding Facebook Page: Rick Quiggle writes: Are there any bars in Paulding? or even those hole in the wall places. Sandi Curtis Goodell responded with - There's 278 South and Hiram Station, but most of the bigger chain restaurants such as Chili's and O'Charley's have a bar area, so there are plenty of choices. Jen Davenport then corrected Sandi by telling her Hiram Station has been closed for a minute. Paul Samples said Just drive down 278. Plenty. The Place, Buffalos, BWW, Hooters. You name it they gonna have a bar. You want a hole in the wall drive out Buchanan Hwy to Pats aka the Georgia Peach Oyster Bar. Weird Story Dana Rice, a Maryland realtor, has become an internet sensation after her husband created a Taylor Swift jar at home. The jar requires Dana to drop in a quarter each time she mentions the pop icon or her beau, Travis Kelce. The Taylor Swift jar and its video has attracted over 9.8 million views on Instagram. Despite Dana's fandom for the Washington Commanders, Taylor Swift's influence has even sparked interest in the Kansas City Chiefs, of course where Kelce plays. The "Taylor Swift Jar" has now become a permanent household fixture for the couple. Dana says she'll use the money collected for … what else? Taylor Swift tickets. This from Fox News. Events November 18th from 10a-4p - Eclectic Creations Fall Festival, 1160 Old Harris Rd in Dallas December 2nd from 2-4p - Community Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event at Hiram High School December 15th from 7-9pm - Gingerbread Bash at Bethany Christian Church in Dallas. And be sure to check out the holiday scenes in the windows of businesses in downtown Dallas! All art was created by student artists from East Paulding High School, Paulding County High School, North Paulding High School, Hiram High School, and South Paulding High School! (Interview) State News Tragedy strikes on U.S. Highway 57 near Batesville, Texas, as a two-vehicle crash claims eight lives, including 2 from Georgia. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a suspected human smuggling attempt was being made…when the driver of a Honda passed an 18-wheeler in a no-passing zone. That's when the Honda drove head-on into a Chevy SUV, killing its occupants, identified as Jose and Isabel Lerma from Dalton. The fiery crash also claimed the lives of five Honda passengers, bringing the total death toll to eight. The investigation is ongoing. This from 11 Alive. PC News Good luck is in order for young Gia Smith, a 5th grade student at Hiram Elementary. This Thanksgiving Break she will be headed to Orlando to compete for a National Pageant Title alongside contestants from all over the country. Gia has placed 1st Runner Up in the Nation 2 years in a row, so this year she is hoping for a huge win for Paulding County. This from the Dallas New Era. PC News Here's a follow-up to the story we told you about last week, where a month-long investigation in Paulding County led to the arrest of Ashley Frank, who was operating the online operation Sine's Boutique from her home on Adelene Way. There, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office discovered over 12,000 fakes valued at more than $11 million. The case exposes the persistence of the counterfeit trade, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in high-end fashion. Now Smyrna Pawn wants to help. They are offering authentication services for pre-owned luxury handbags. If you'd like yours checked out, simply visit Smyrna Pawn at Smyrna-Pawn-dot-com. This from PR.com Sports From the Paulding Sports Chronicles Facebook Page…. The Georgia High School Association heard appeals last week on classifications placements for the 2024-2026 school years. And here are the results: 7-AAAA (8) - Altoona, Cartersville, Cass, Cedartown, Dalton, Hiram, South Whitfield, and Woodland. 5-AAAAA (7) - East Paulding, Kennesaw Mountain, Lithia Springs, New Manchester, Rome, South Paulding, Villa Rica 2-AAAAAA (7) - Alexander, Carrollton, Chapel Hill, Douglas County, East Coweta, Paulding County, and Westlake. 5-AAAAAA (7) - Cherokee, Etowah, Marietta, North Cobb, North Paulding, Walton, and Wheeler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paulding County News Podcast Sunday Aug 30, 2023 From cancer to a growing cookie empire, Kyri's Kookies are a labor of love: Dr. Kyri Mosley's journey from baking cookies with her grandmother to founding Kyri's Kookies, a successful cookie business, is driven by her desire to spread happiness. The company's first brick-and-mortar store opened in 2023 in Dallas, Georgia. Kyri's passion for baking began as a child, and she found solace in making cookies, especially during tough times like her divorce in 2009. Inspired to share this comfort, she started sending cookies to soldiers abroad, receiving positive feedback. Her own battle with Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma in 2019 motivated her to pursue her passion. Leaving her medical career, she focused on baking and built Kyri's Kookies, which gained recognition and success, touching lives with love and generosity.......... This from 11 Alive #bakingcookies #grandmothers #successfulcookies #cookiebusiness #spreadhappiness #divorce #morterstore #openedin2023 #dallasga #bakingasachild #positivefeedback #motivated #pursuedherpassion Player Spotlight: Aniston Wright Helps Leads North Georgia to NCAA Division II Title: Aniston Wright, a talented softball player, has consistently achieved success throughout her career. From high school to the University of North Georgia, she's been a key player in multiple championship wins. Her impressive stats and honors include being ranked as a top player in high school, earning All-American Scholar Athlete recognition, and achieving victory in various significant games. Aniston's strengths lie in being a supportive teammate and relying on her faith during matches. Her favorite softball memory involves a game-changing home run, and she has a superstition tied to her hairstyle. Aniston's hero is her dad, and she values art and sports performance outside of softball. She'd love to meet Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso and values gratitude and teamwork in her approach to the sport............ This from extrainngingsoftball.com #softballplayer #talented #keyplayer #multiplechampionshipwins #gamechanginghomeruns #homeruns #heroisdad #dadismyhero #mydadismysuperhero #valuesart #sportsperformance Tropical Storm Idalia moving into the Gulf - what it means for north Georgia: Tropical Storm Idalia has developed, with winds reaching 65 mph and a forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf coast. It's expected to intensify further while heading into the eastern Gulf of Mexico and could potentially reach category three hurricane status before landfall on Wednesday. The Florida Gulf Coast should closely monitor the storm's trajectory. Uncertainty surrounds its exact path, with many models pointing to the Florida Big Bend region. Georgia might experience rain from the storm, primarily on Wednesday and possibly Thursday morning. Rainfall extent depends on Idalia's track. Comparisons between American and European models show differences in projected rain totals. The article also highlights Hurricane Franklin's intensification, which could bring dangerous surf conditions along the U.S. East Coast............. This from 11 Alive #tropicalstorm #Idalia #developed #windsreaching65MPH #65MPHwinds #highlightsFranklinsintensification #americanmodels #europeanmodels #gulfcoast #intensifies #dangeroussurfconditions Weather: This weekend is supposed to be cooling off a little bit into the high 70s and low 80's with mostly sunny clouds. This is a perfect weekend for outdoor activities so that you can go out and it is not too hot! #weatherreport #coolingoff #high70s #low80s #pleasestaycool #toohot #humidity #mostlysunny #outdooractivities #perfectweather How Fulton County's Project Orca Devoured 108,661 Court Cases and Counting: Fulton County, Georgia, faced a significant backlog of court cases due to pandemic-related closures, with approximately 148,209 open and active cases. To address this issue, the county launched "Project Orca," allocating $75 million of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to tackle the backlog. The project aimed to hire additional staff, improve communication among departments, and streamline processes. As of July 31, 2023, around 108,661 cases have been resolved, and Fulton County's efforts have garnered recognition, winning awards for innovative backlog reduction methods. The success of Project Orca has inspired other jurisdictions to seek advice from Fulton County on addressing their own case backlogs......... This from Law.com #fultoncounty #georgia #backlog #courtcases #pandemicrelatedclosures #activecases #addressthisissue #americanrescueact #tacklebacklog #projectorca #recognition #seekadvice Port of Savannah receives four new electric ship-to-shore cranes: The Port of Savannah has received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes, enhancing its fleet to 34 machines. The new all-electric cranes, designed by Konecranes of Finland, stand 295 and 306 feet tall when fully assembled and have a reach of 22 to 24 containers wide. Two cranes will be located at Berth 1 at Garden City Terminal, while the others will be placed at Berth 9. The addition of these cranes, along with previous ones, supports the port's capacity and efficiency. The investment is part of a $1.9 billion infrastructure plan to accommodate future supply chain demands......This from Georgia Trend Daily #portsavannah #recivedfour #post-panamaxship #cranes #fleet #34machines #22-24containerswide #twocranes #gardencityterminal #berth9 #additiontocranes #capacity #effiency Weird news: 'Baby Dinosaur' Filmed Running Through Yard A resident captured footage on her home security camera that appears to show a dinosaur-like creature running across her yard in the middle of the night. While opinions in the comments section varied from it being a large bird to a dog with a leash, the homeowner jokingly referred to it as a velociraptor. Despite the entertaining speculation, the general consensus leans toward the creature being a dog wearing a harness and dragging a leash. The quirky video has sparked humor and imaginative theories, but the true identity of the "baby dinosaur" remains uncertain........This from Georgia News Network #babydinosour #velociraptor #runningthroughyard #residentcaptured #weird #weirdstory #dinos #dinosareourthing #dog #dogwithleash #remainsuncertain #trueidentity Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike ride The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride took place in Philadelphia, featuring hundreds of participants riding through the city streets and landmarks while dressed in various states of undress. The annual event promotes cycling as eco-friendly transportation, body positivity, and desexualizing nudity. Participants are encouraged to get "as bare as you dare," and the ride includes various modes of transportation, not just bicycles. The route, approximately 13 miles long, passes by iconic sites like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Independence Hall. Organizers emphasize a code of conduct that prohibits harassment, focusing on creating a safe and shared road experience.........This from the Macon Telegraph #phillynakedbikeride #interesting #bodypositivity #1mileslong #desexualizingnuditiy #annualevent #museamofart #independancehall #prohibitsharrassment #safespace #sharedroadexperience Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at 404.997-8655 From What's Happening in Paulding County: Karen Keenan posted “Hello, I was wondering if anyone uses a good residential garbage pickup? I have Waste Management and I haven't been very happy with their service.” Others commented: Kevin Zelnio “I switched from GFL/WM to Georgia Waste. Was a little cheaper too. I lasted 4-5 weeks with them and they missed pickups constantly.” Linda Bauman “Clean communities is great.. switched from gfl last year ! No more missed pickups !! Very happy!” There are also a lot of others that are happy with their companies as well. Go visit the page and see what companies people are raving about. From the Paulding County Uncensored Facebook page: They posted “Our town may not be perfect for everyone, but it's ours to shape. Let's build it with respect, functionality, and great neighborly vibes. No place is flawless; the key is investing in our community to create the dream town we envision. #CommunityPride #DreamTown” People responded: Kerry Folsom “Pauldings downfall was being next to south Cobb and Douglasville. All those bad bad people from those areas are leaking into our once proud county and lowering its value and raising its crime rate” Shane Brady “ We have a community strangled with traffic and endless new neighborhoods with roads that can't handle them yet our commissioners approve every dr Horton plans. We're on tract to be a Decatur soon. The years of being proud are over.” Terry Voyles “As long as we keep building and having all these people come in its just going to get worse.” Jamie Harris “Make all commissioners, chairman and local elections nonpartisan. That way people will have to prove their motives and keep promises. Too often votes are cast based on political allegiance and not the person. That won't happen because the partisan money will dry up and they will have to work harder for votes.” #facebook #pages #whatareyoutalkingabout #thisisyourstory #yourstory #yourcommunity #needsyourattention Events: August 31 @ 6pm Blair Out Loud will be play at Los Maguyes off of Dallas Acworth Hwy Sip and shop at Statement Boutique In Acworth: Join us September 1 from 5-8p for our LADIES NIGHT!! Canvas by Drypz will be here doing Botox @ $10/ unit, & Vitamin B12 shots $10. For everyone who receives Botox, get 10% off your Statement purchase! C. Linc permanent jewelry will be here. She offers gold filled and sterling silver options! Customize it with charms as well! Two little flames will be here with her AMAZING candles. Harlem Girl Treats, Trust me, you don't want to miss these. She has the BEST desserts! Luca's Freeze-dried candies September 2- Just Peachie Fest! From 10-4 @ 4075 Marietta HWY Dallas, GA: have tons of great vendors, Awesome Food Trucks, Bounce House, Face Painting, Music By DJ Polo and more!! Oue vendors Range from crafts, home decor, handmade items, Unique gifts and more! #eventshappeningnearyou #weekendevents #weekdayevents #pauldingcountyuncensoredfacebookpage #whatyouaretalkingabout #whatsgoingoninpauldingcounty #events #loveevents #getyououtofthehouse #funforthefamily Georgia Milestones tests may count less from now on. Here's why: The Georgia State Board of Education has approved a measure allowing local school systems to decrease the weight of the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course tests from 20% to 10% of a student's final grade. The Georgia Milestones tests assess proficiency in core subjects like English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. During the pandemic, the weight of these tests was temporarily lowered to 0.01% due to the shift from in-person to online instruction. Proponents of the change argue that it offers flexibility to school districts without altering passing scores. Opponents, however, argue that reducing the test weight undermines the state's graduation requirements.......This from the Georgia Sun #georgiastateboard #Boardofeducation #approved #measure #allowing #localschoolsystems #decreaseweight #gerogiamilestone #assessprofeicency #20%to10% #shits#statesgraduationrequirements Mistaken gunshots force evacuation at Arbor Place Mall on National Cinema Day: Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville experienced panic and evacuation during special $4 movie showings on National Cinema Day due to a fight among approximately 10 teenagers, resulting in two arrests. A loud noise from a fallen sign during the altercation led to reports of an active shooter, prompting the evacuation and a significant police response. Police later confirmed no evidence of gunshots or injuries. The theater, where patrons were watching movies like Blue Beetle, is expected to remain closed. The mall had a history of fights, and last year nearly 19 juveniles and one adult were arrested during National Cinema Day due to unsupervised gatherings........ This from Fox 5 #arborplacemall #douglassville #experiencedpanic #fightamong #approximately10teenagers #twoarrest #loudnoise #fallensign #altercation #thoughtthereweregunshots #19juvieniles #nogunshots #nationalcinemaday #reportsofanactiveshooter #unsupervisedgatherings Interview: www.esogrepair.com www.chattahoochietech.edu www.cuofga.org www.daycosystems.com www.angie.atlcommunities.com www.powerselectricga.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starfish Space announces the successful stabilization of the Otter Pup. Hurricane Idalia causes delays to ULA's launch of the NRO Silentbarker satellite. Robotics company GITAI raises an additional $15 million in a Series B Extension round, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Intellectual Property Lawyer Kyriacos Tsircou on space startups navigating IP hurdles. You can connect with Kyri on LinkedIn and learn more about his work on his website. Selected Reading Satellite Internet Market worth $17.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™ ULA delays Atlas V launch to roll the rocket back ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia- Florida Today US offers rare preview of upcoming spy-satellite launch- Defense One TEMPO - Nitrogen Dioxide Air Pollution Over North America- NASA NASA to Demonstrate Laser Communications from Space Station India to launch solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 this week- TechCrunch India's Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3's success- Reuters South Africa and China Sign Agreements on Space Exploration Activities- Space in Africa Space Robotics Startup GITAI Raises an Additional US$15 Million in Funding Kremlin plays down moon landing failure, says space programme will continue- Yahoo Space Florida board picks Space Force Col. Long as next CEO- Orlando Sentinel Announcement of Opportunity ETP - Open Call for Technology - Call Four- UKSA A Very British Space Launch review – as flimsy as Richard Branson's rockets- the Guardian NASA and Forest Service offer seedlings to grow Artemis 'moon trees'- Space.com T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kyri Tsircou Shines in Recent Attorney Post Podcast Appearance https://www.tsircoulaw.com/ 818-960-7749 We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the distinguished Kyriacos Tsircou to the Attorney Post podcast. A leading figure in intellectual property law and an influential participant in the private exploration of space (the New Space industry), Kyri brought an impressive depth of knowledge and unique insights to our latest episode. Holding a B.S. in Astronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Kyri is the embodiment of an individual who has successfully blended technical expertise with legal acumen. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, managing significant research and development initiatives primarily linked to satellites and communication networks. His military background and technical education provide him with a unique perspective that he applies to his legal practice, especially when dealing with the rapidly-evolving field of intellectual property. Our conversation with Kyri covered an array of topics, including his early career, his shift from engineering to law, his challenging cases, and his representation of a wide range of technological sectors. He was particularly illuminating on the subject of intellectual property law's dynamic landscape and how businesses often misunderstand the importance and nuances of intellectual property rights. Kyri's work as a partner with Syndicate 702, a Southern California accelerator and investment group for start-up companies, and his experience working with an extensive portfolio of clients—including Poquito Más, Dzyne Technologies, and TaylorMade Golf Company—gave him a unique vantage point on the crucial role that IP strategy plays in attracting funding and driving innovation. One of the most captivating parts of the episode was when Kyri delved into his involvement in the New Space industry. He shared his insights on the current disputes over patents for reusable rockets, a topic on which he has previously published an analysis. He also discussed his views on the future of intellectual property rights in the face of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and automation. Kyri Tsircou's appearance on the Attorney Post podcast was nothing short of enlightening, bringing the world of intellectual property law into clear focus for our listeners. His unique blend of technical know-how, legal expertise, and business acumen painted an engaging picture of the industry's future and the innovative paths that lie ahead. For those interested in intellectual property law, the New Space industry, or the fascinating fusion of technology and law, this episode is a must-listen. Sponsors: https://RankWith.News https://NationalERC.org https://TheAttorneyPost.com/groove
Sous la pression de l'extrême droite, les dirigeants européens font de la surenchère pour stopper l'immigration. En même temps, certains d'entre eux facilitent l'arrivée de la main d'œuvre étrangère. Pourquoi ces contradictions ? Ce double langage est particulièrement frappant dans les pays qui aimantent le plus de réfugiés en raison de leur géographie, l'Italie et la Grèce. Des pays où les dirigeants élus sont tous les deux décriés pour leur gestion brutale des migrants arrivant par la Méditerranée.En Italie, la populiste Giorgia Meloni a annoncé la semaine dernière que 425 000 permis de travail seraient octroyés à des non-Européens jusqu'en 2025. En Grèce, le Premier ministre conservateur Kyriákos Mitsotákis a passé une série d'accords discrets avec des pays du sud, comme l'Égypte ou le Pakistan, pour faire venir 80 000 saisonniers cet été.Des pénuries de main d'œuvreDes pénuries critiques existent et pourraient compromettre le rebond post-Covid de ces pays aux finances encore fragiles. Ces pénuries sont patentes dans le tourisme, mais aussi dans le bâtiment, l'informatique et les soins à la personne en Italie. Si les postes ne sont pas pourvus, la péninsule ne pourra pas mettre en œuvre le grand plan à 200 milliards d'euros consenti par Bruxelles, a mis en garde la Banque centrale. L'Italie a déjà attribué 80 000 visas cette année, elle va en octroyer 40 000 supplémentaires, soit quatre fois plus qu'avant la pandémie.Les 70 000 migrants illégaux arrivés depuis janvier en Italie ne sont pas concernés par ces visas. Certains sont recrutés ponctuellement, et ils ne sont pas toujours déclarés. Mais Rome a prévenu : sont prioritaires les ressortissants de pays luttant contre l'immigration illégale. Les demandeurs d'asile fraîchement débarqués n'ont pas forcément les compétences recherchées. Ceux qui échouent en Sicile ou sur les plages grecques viennent d'abord en Europe pour y trouver un refuge, et pas nécessairement un travail. Idem pour les Ukrainiens qui ont fui les combats. L'Allemagne en a accueilli un million, seulement 10 % d'entre eux ont un emploi.Un rebond post-CovidCette pression de la migration irrégulière s'est fortement accrue cette année à cause du Covid. Le coronavirus a appauvri la planète entière et la levée des restrictions de voyage a encouragé les ressortissants des pays en développement à partir tenter leur chance dans les pays riches. Il y a eu, en 2022, cinq millions d'entrées nettes dans les pays occidentaux, soit 80 % de plus qu'avant la pandémie selon les estimations du Wall Street Journal.Ce soudain afflux intervient dans un contexte économique dégradé, dominé par l'inflation qui ronge le pouvoir d'achat des ménages. Les nouveaux venus sont alors perçus par les habitants comme des concurrents qui font baisser les salaires, qui dévorent les prestations sociales et parfois qui aggravent la crise du logement, comme aux Pays-Bas. C'est sur ces peurs que prospèrent les populistes.Les économistes considèrent au contraire que l'immigration peut faire baisser l'inflation. La main d'œuvre étrangère fraîchement recrutée accepte plus facilement des bas salaires. Or, quand le coût du travail diminue, cela fait baisser la pression sur les prix et alimente la croissance. Pour lutter contre l'inflation, la migration est aussi efficace que la récession et beaucoup moins douloureuse sur le plan économique mais politiquement très difficile à défendre.Le Royaume-Uni, où le déficit de main d'œuvre a explosé avec le Brexit, a accueilli 600 000 nouveaux venus non-Européens l'an dernier. Continuer à ce rythme ferait passer la population étrangère à 20 % du total d'ici la fin de la décennie, ce qui est ingérable en termes d'intégration, estiment les experts. C'est pourquoi aujourd'hui, un ancien membre du gouvernement et partisan assumé du Brexit en appelle à un accord avec Bruxelles pour faciliter la venue des jeunes issus de l'Union européenne.
Ageism, according to the World Health Organization, refers to how we think, feel and act towards others or ourselves based on age. It affects people of all ages and exists in our institutions, our relationships and ourselves. Many of us have experienced the effects of Ageism when it comes to older adults in the workplace, in hospitals, in public, in nursing homes, and in both the media and the entertainment industries. Kyrié Carpenter was trained as a therapist and works as a facilitator and public speaker, specializing in ageism and dementia. She is the editor of the Changing Aging blog, author of Healing Dementia, and is adjunct faculty at USI and Pacifica Graduate Institute, Ryan Backer is an age activist, public speaker and self-proclaimed old person in training. Ryan was a fellow with Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research's Antibigotry Convening. Ryan does care work, organizes interage events and groups, writes zines, and sits on the board of two community-based nonprofits .Ryan has an undergraduate degree in Gerontology with a minor in Black Studies from York College, City University of New York. Old School curates, creates, commissions and disseminates free resources to educate people about ageism and how to end it; hosts and facilitates spaces where age advocates around the world can connect; collaborates with other pro-aging organizations; and shows up for other social-justice movements. Old School is working towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to live long and to live well. We are advancing the movement to dismantle ageism, and we are leveraging the fact that everyone ages (and experiences age bias) in order to address the intersectional nature of all oppression—and of all activism.
Avec près de 41% des suffrages, le parti conservateur grec Nouvelle Démocratie a largement remporté les élections législatives dimanche 21 mai. Une victoire qualifiée de « séisme politique » par son dirigeant, le Premier ministre sortant Kyriákos Mitsotákis. Héritier d'une importante dynastie politique en Grèce, Kyriákos Mitsotákis se targue d'un solide bilan économique après des années de crise. Mais sa popularité a été affectée par plusieurs scandales. L'économie est un thème cher aux yeux du libéral Kyriákos Mitsotákis. Le 15 mai 2023, en pleine campagne pour les élections législatives, il disait espérer que « les quatre prochaines années soient des années de croissance rapide pour la Grèce, mais une croissance qui limitera également les inégalités et qui garantira que nous nous concentrions sur le soutien aux personnes les plus vulnérables ».Après quatre années sous la direction de Kyriákos Mitsotákis, l'économie grecque semble se porter de mieux en mieux avec une croissance de près de 6% l'an dernier. Des résultats honorables après des années de crise, selon Georges Prevelakis, professeur émérite de géopolitique à l'Université de la Sorbonne à Paris : « Il a hérité d'une situation extrêmement difficile à cause de la crise économique et de la politique d'austérité. Et il a mené une politique avec des résultats évidents : un taux de croissance, une diminution du chômage… Bien sûr, il reste encore du chemin à parcourir. Les salaires sont encore très bas. Ce sont donc les pistes de son programme. »Image de technocrateIssu de la finance et ancien du cabinet de conseil McKinsey, le Premier ministre grec renvoie une image de technocrate, parfois jugé arrogant. Les éditorialistes du pays le surnomment même le « Macron grec ». Les deux dirigeants présentent toutefois quelques différences, souligne Joëlle Dalègre, professeure à l'Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales : « Je suppose que la comparaison avec Emmanuel Macron vient du fait que ce soit quelqu'un de surdiplômé, de jeune pour un homme politique, et qui a aussi longtemps travaillé dans une grande banque avant de se lancer dans la vie politique. L'une des grosses différences est qu'il est tout de même né dans la politique : il est un héritier de la politique et a été élevé pour cela. »► À lire aussi : Georges Kapopoulos: en Grèce, «pas de surprise, le parti conservateur sera le premier»Le père de Kyriákos Mitsotákis a lui aussi été Premier ministre dans les années 1990. Mais malgré la tradition centriste de sa famille, l'actuel dirigeant a intégré à Nouvelle Démocratie d'anciens politiciens du parti d'extrême droite LAOS. « Je vois que l'on présente très souvent Mitsotákis comme un homme politique de droite, ce qui est tout à fait faux, car il vient d'une famille de centristes », nuance Georges Prevelakis. Pour lui, ces rapprochements avec l'extrême droite ne font pas du Premier ministre un homme de la droite dure pour autant. « Il est vrai que tout parti, évidemment, essaye de rassembler des gens plus à droite, et d'autres plus à gauche. Autrement, on ne peut pas gagner les élections. Dans le cas de Mitsotákis, il est tout à fait clair que Nouvelle Démocratie penche plutôt vers le centre. »Victorieux malgré son impopularitéC'est avec cette formation que le Premier ministre a arraché une écrasante victoire aux dernières législatives. Preuve que les électeurs n'ont pas sanctionné Kyriákos Mitsotákis dans les urnes, lui qui a vu son mandat émaillé de plusieurs scandales. Il a d'abord dû surmonter une affaire d'écoutes téléphoniques de journalistes, cadres politiques et dirigeants économiques. Un scandale qui a impliqué son propre neveu.Plus récemment, Kyriákos Mitsotákis a dû affronter la colère provoquée par la catastrophe ferroviaire de Larissa. Ce drame, qui a fait 57 morts en février, a donné lieu à des manifestations contre le gouvernement, accusé de négligence. « J'ai l'impression que les électeurs sont un peu résignés. Ils savent très bien que la mauvaise gestion des trains s'étale sur quasiment 20 ans. Il en est donc pour l'instant le responsable, mais les autres ont eu leur part de responsabilité auparavant, relève Joëlle Dalègre. En ce qui concerne les écoutes téléphoniques, beaucoup pensent qu'il y avait déjà des écoutes téléphoniques précédemment, et qu'en définitive ce n'est pas bien, mais qu'il n'est pas tout seul ».Le Premier ministre a désormais les yeux rivés vers le prochain scrutin législatif. Car à la différence d'Emmanuel Macron, Kyriákos Mitsotákis n'entend pas se contenter d'une majorité relative au Parlement. Il a convoqué de nouvelles élections fin juin, cette fois avec d'autres règles qui octroient un bonus au parti arrivé en tête. Cette prime au sortant peut s'élever jusqu'à 50 sièges supplémentaires. Kyriákos Mitsotákis fait d'ores et déjà figure d'ultrafavori pour ce second tour.► À lire aussi : Grèce: fort de sa victoire, le Premier ministre Mitsotakis appelle à de nouvelles élections
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Kyri Baker, PhD, Karen Heim, Ahlmahz Negash, PhD, and Paul Dockery address topical energy issues and share stories in the latest episode of Public Power Underground.06:36 - hot takes and lessons to be learned from Winter Storm Elliott oral history of the winter storm elliott takes on #energytwitter compiled by Brian Bartholomew TVA and Duke Energy notices of level 3 Energy Emergency Alerts PJM, MISO, and SPP energy emergency alerts paper co-authored by Prof Baker on the Texas freeze of February 2021 19:26 - debrief from White House Electrification Summit RTO Insider coverage recording of the event Dafoe, S., Krarti, M., and Baker, K. (March 7, 2022). "Optimal Designs of Grid-Connected Energy Efficient and Resilient Residential Communities." ASME. J. Eng. Sustain. Bldgs. Cities. February 2022; 3(1): 011004. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053908 33:00 - transformer shortages and why distribution needs to be taken more seriously in discussion of electrification Utility Dive coverage of transformer shortages by Robert Walton APPA survey of its members shows that production of distribution transformers is not meeting current demand Inaction on electric transformer crisis adds to reliability concerns, APPA warns 43:25 - Short to Ground; where we TL;DR our way through the rest of the news Power restored to 4 Pierce County utility substations after Christmas Day vandalization FERC Orders NERC Reevaluation of Substation Security Standards Following Attacks by Greg Mason in Clearing Up C. Crozier, A. Pigott and K. Baker, "Spatial Arbitrage through Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging," 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PESGM48719.2022.9916944. Senate passes bill to increase EV battery recycling as part of defense budget Power Supply Negotiations End for Washington Aluminum Smelter by Dan Catchpole in Clearing Up A Changing Landscape: Native American Tribes Turn to Renewable Energy by Iolande Bloxsom in California Energy Markets 19 Participants Formally Commit to WRAP's Binding Phase by Dan Catchpole in Clearing Up Two Northwest Clean Hydrogen Proposals Advance in Federal Grant Program by Dan Catchpole in Clearing Up Atmospheric Rivers Deluge California, but No Relief for Long-Term Drought by Linda Dailey Paulson in California Energy Markets NuScale Submits Standard Design Application for Small Modular Reactor With NRC by Steve Ernst in Clearing Up Spot Market Power La Nina NOAA Climate Forecasts WY2023 Water Supply Forecast Energy-Themed Carols to Liven the Holiday Season from Clearing Up You can find our merch on shopify. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to share this with any friends you have that are electric utility enthusiasts like us!Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it's work to watch!
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The Certified Tea sippers prepare for their holiday break. The gangs all here as we dive into Kyri's mishaps, Dave Chappelle SNL monologue, Her Loss album and more!
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L'émission 28 Minutes du 20/08/2022 Au programme de l'émission du 20 août 2022 ⬇Le samedi, 28 Minutes continue avec Benjamin Sportouch, Christian Roudaut et Ana N'Diaye !Une vie de naissances : le destin du père du 1er bébé-éprouvette« Quand j'ai commencé, il n'y avait ni IVG, ni contraception, ni échographie, ni péridurale, ni amniocentèse, ni FIV, ni célioscopie à ventre fermé. » Il n'en a pas fallu plus au gynécologue-obstétricien René Frydman pour dédier sa vie à enrichir cette branche de la médecine. Fervent défenseur de la PMA, il a participé à la naissance du premier « bébé éprouvette », fut l'un des cofondateurs de MSF et proche des mouvements féministes de 1973, année où il signe la tribune dans le Nouvel Obs des 331 médecins déclarant avoir pratiqué l'IVG, pas encore légalisée. Découvrez le portrait de cet homme d'engagement signé Philippe Ridet, lu par Amira Souilem ! Nouvelle attaque sur des bases russes en Crimée / Ukraine : est-ce un tournant dans la guerre ?Mardi 16 août, un deuxième site militaire russe a été attaqué en Crimée. Si ce coup tactique n'a pas été revendiqué par l'Ukraine, Moscou, elle, met en avant le qualificatif de sabotage. Cette attaque du nœud logistique que représente la Crimée marque-t-elle un tournant dans la guerre ? Alors que le président Zelensky a affirmé le 9 août que « la guerre en Ukraine acommencé par la Crimée et doit se terminer avec sa libération », s'agit-il là d'une cible stratégique pour les Ukrainien ou bien d'une cible symbolique ? La junte malienne accuse la France d'armer les djihadistes / Intervention française contre le terrorisme au Mali : 9 ans pour rien ?Dans une lettre adressée, lundi 15 août, au président du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU, Abdoulaye Diop, le chef de la diplomatie malienne, a multiplié les accusations à l'encontre de la France. Le même jour, dans le nord du Mali, le dernier soldat de l'opération « Barkhane » quittait la base de Gao, après plus de neuf années d'interventions contre le terrorisme. Pourquoi la junte est-elle si agressive avec la France ? Quel bilan tirer de l'intervention française ? Ce retrait discret laisse-t-il la place aux djihadistes et aux Russes dans le nord du Mali ? Direction la Grèce avec Olivier Boucreux, où un scandale d'écoutes téléphoniques impliquant le Premier ministre Kyriákos Mitsotákis fait rage ! Sans oublier la question très intéressante de David Castello-Lopes, la chronique de Marie Bonnisseau et un retour sur le temps fort de la semaine. Enregistrement : 20 août 2022 - Présentation : Benjamin Sportouch - Production : KM, ARTE Radio
In this episode, we're excited to have filmmaker, actor, producer, director & the South London Film Festival founder, Kyriakos (Kyri) Georgiou as a guest!Filmmakers: Scroll down for an exclusive discount code when submitting your film to the festival.We're talking:Elvis starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks (and how it gave us both the best and worst performances of 2022 so far)Method acting: Is it worth it?Kyri's incredible life story: how he became a filmmaker, shot his short film during the pandemic, founded the South London Film Festival and what's next in store for the festivalThe astonishing final scene of Oscar-winning short film “The Long Goodbye” starring Riz Ahmed and directed by Aneil KariaPost-Brexit England, underrepresentation, and the urgent need for more diverse storiesGet connected with Kyri and the festival:South London Film Festival Website - https://www.southlondonfilmfest.co.uk/Social - https://www.instagram.com/SouthLondonFilmFestival/ Submit Films Here - https://filmfreeway.com/TheSouthLondonFilmFestival Email - info@southlondonfilmfest.co.ukUse Code - TFSCENE22 for a 20% discount to submit your film! Applied at checkout on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/TheSouthLondonFilmFestivalKyriakos GeorgiouWebsite - https://www.georgioufilms.com/Social - https://www.instagram.com/thekyriakosgeorgiou/ “When Life Gives You Lemons, Take Them Because There is None Left in Tescos” short film - https://vimeo.com/411340432 Films overheard in this episode: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Star Wars: Rogue One, Elvis, Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, Titanic, SurgeShoot your thoughts or suggestions over a voice note:Head to https://thatfinalscene.com/voicemessage & record your voice noteOr text us your voice note to (+44)7514969453 on WhatsAppFollow THAT FINAL SCENE on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatfinalsceneTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatfinalsceneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZeo-b950d9sxXF_0x5-Wg/featured See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We cover the top 8 sports stories of the day in the Ocho; Ma's fall flat, suspensions handed out, Carlos Santana, Dehsaun Watson hearing, Kyri & Wimbledon. Angie Mentink joins us from Root Sports.. what on Earth will we talk about?!?! It's Storytime; awkward date edition!
Rachel finally graduated college. Kyri is in dance recital limbo. Growing up is a thing.
It's that time of year, and Kyri and her extremely detailed charts are here to help summarize the winners and losers of the 2022 Academy Awards. Rachel also has some hot takes on West Side Story. What was your favorite Oscars moment? Let us know by sharing this episode to your instagram story and tagging us (@kyri_jones and @rachelhnh) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
Kyri has finally watched the Harry Potter movies and Rachel still stands by the books. Who's your favorite Harry Potter character? Let us know by sharing this episode to your instagram story and tagging us (@rachelhnh and @kyri_jones) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
A chaotic weekend working a wedding. Rachel dances in a field with a ukulele. Kyri busts out some more lists. What's your favorite music video? Let us know by sharing this episode to your instagram story and tagging us (@kyri_jones and @rachelhnh) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
Rachel's hyperfixation on possum memes. Kyri's AI generated memes. The feminine urge to start a podcast about working in a male-dominated field. Share your memes with us! Either DM the memes or share them and this episode to your instagram story and tag us (@rachelhnh and @kyri_jones) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
Kyri never expected to become a lighting designer, Rachel's love-hate relationship with lighting, plus a special guest! Enjoy this episode? Let us know by sharing this episode to your instagram story and tagging us (@kyri_jones, @rachelhnh, and @isaiahschwane) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
In the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she dives deeper into Ageism as it is interwoven into the fabric of American society. Daralyse is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. While the previous episode focused on the abuses caused by ageism, this episode offers tangible suggestions for overcoming ageism in ourselves and in others. In this episode, you will learn about: How markers such as a person's age can be reframed through inclusive language. The importance of recognizing and understanding someone's entire lived experience, and appreciating the myriad ways our accumulated experiences shape each of us as individuals. The societal forces that are needed in order to make our society more age-inclusive. The direct links between how a person perceives their own age, and its impact on their overall health and well-being. Ageism's role in furthering capitalism and whiteness, and how if unchecked, it can promote other -isms as well. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kiersten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kiersten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrie has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
Kyrié (Kee-re-ay) is a corporate coach and ageism activist. She loves being with others in their story, particularly at points of transition in career or life phase. She brings joy and enthusiasm to her coaching, focusing on gentle, sustainable growth as opposed to a “soul boot-camp.”She is the co-founder of the anti-ageism clearinghouse OldSchool.info and the editor of the ChangingAging blog with more than 30,000 subscribers. She has spoken at the International Alzheimer's Association Conference, the Eden Alternative Conference (featured in Atul Gawande's best selling book: Being Mortal), and has most recently been touring the country with thought leader Dr. Bill Thomas on his ‘ChangingAging Tour'. Kyrie's book, Healing Dementia, has been endorsed by renowned geriatrician Al Power, and her work on OldSchool, with TED speaker Ashton Applewhite, was recently featured in the New York Times.Kyrié splits her time between San Francisco and vagabonding in her Sprinter camper van. In 2015 she traveled to all 50 states via van the culmination of which was founding a wellness center, Prosper.Follow Knowledgeable Aging:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeable-Aging-102638398162823Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeAgingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeableaging/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledgeable-aging/?viewAsMember=trueSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OHF9FkmhzCO5PDsyGfGqNewsletter: https://www.knowledgeableaging.com/newsletter/
The 8th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores the implications of Ageism and the abuse that is interwoven into the fabric of American society. She is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. In this episode, you will learn about: Ageism's far reaching implications, and how every person is simultaneously the victim of, and a perpetrator of ageist views, actions, etc. How ageism, being something that no one is immune to, creates inherent intersectionality in our identities for all of us. The importance of factoring an individual's entire life experiences into their identity, and not just their age. The critical role of autonomy in an individual's life experience and humanity. The insidious nature of ageism, and that abuse is typically perpetrated by those we know, rather than by strangers. Our guests in this episode include: Ryan Backer - Ryan is the co-creator of OldSchool, an anti-ageism clearinghouse. He is an age activist striving to undo ageism within an intersectional framework. They aim to eradicate ageism, along with white supremacy, gender bias, ableism, body shaming, homophobia, classism and all other forms of oppression. Lena Makaroun - Lena is an ex-officio board member with the American Geriatrics Society, a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people, is a Geriatrician and Research Fellow who also sees patients at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion in Pittsburgh. She studies the intersection between health policy and health equity, with a particular interest in assessing the social determinants of aging on health and in reducing and preventing elder abuse. Trish D'Antonio - Trish is the Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs for the Gerontological Society of America, an organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals in living meaningful lives as they age, something which requires a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach. Mia Mullen & Kirsten Jacobs - Two members of LeadingAge's executive team, Mia is LeadingAge's Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives and Kirsten is Senior Director of Shared Learning Initiatives. Together, they work to address the effectiveness of internal and external initiatives and to advance LeadingAge's ageism work, with a strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Theresa Reid - Having spent much of her working life in the nonprofit sector, Theresa has spent time to establish and then run the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, ArtsEngine and Living Arts and the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities. She has chaired her county's chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. And she is the innovator behind Aging For Life. Theresa sees the connections between social neglect and insufficient resources early in life and the ways these failures haunt us throughout the life course. Kyrié Carpenter - One of the co-founders of OldSchool, Kyrié has worked to shift the tragedy-only narrative of ageism and dementia through her work on the ChangingAging tour. Prior to ChangingAging, she worked with elders living in long-term care and she wrote her thesis on the Anti-Aging Myth in America. Lise Jamison - Lise is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director of At Home In Greenwich, a nonprofit membership organization that supports older folks in remaining at home as long as they choose to do so and that provides everything from community engagement to structures of support for individuals as they age. Talia Kaplan - a student, a gymnast, a daughter, a sister, and a huge proponent of intergenerational relationships. Rob Lawless - Writer who over the course of the last six years has been on a mission to make 10,000 friends through hour-long individual conversations with people with a myriad of experiences and perspectives. Emily Anderson - Emily is a marketing director and lifestyle expert turned human-centered designer and coding teacher for Girls Who Code. Click here for a full transcript of this episode.
Kyri's weird piano teachers, Rachel's truly buck wild decision to get a degree in music, and a dreadful listening test. Who's your favorite composer? Let us know by sharing this episode to your instagram story and tagging us (@kyri_jones and @rachelhnh) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
This Is Our Last Episode Of 2021!! We are joined by a friend of the show and very talented photographer Kyri aka Vivid Dope. We have alot of fun on this episode! Vivid brings all types of jokes towards Walt & we discuss topics such as: Being Left Out Of The Top 100 DMV Photographers How He Got The Opportunity To Shoot For Wale WWE Stories Sex With Socks On vs Off Vivid Mania On December 28th Hilarious Game Of Truth or Shot Shares Drunk Story & More! Thanks Everyone For The Support Of The Show! Have A Great Holiday! See You 2022
Stel, Roy and Kyri discuss the weekend's results from the Protathlima and big news stories of the week. #Cyprus #Protathlima #Racism
An analysis of Phineas and Ferb (and Candace). Kyri can't speak. Or read. Rachel recalls the media production edition of the American Dream. What's your favorite running gag in Phineas and Ferb? Let us know by sharing this episode to your instagram story and tagging us (@kyri_jones and @rachelhnh) and we might give you a shoutout! Follow us on TikTok @postproductionpod and check out our website at postprodpod.com
Stel, Kyri and Roy review the latest round of Protathlima action as AEK capitalise on Apollon's draw to close the gap to a solitary point. The lads also discuss the cancelled derby clash between APOEL and Omonoia due to....fog. #Cyprus #CypriotFootball #Protathlima
Stel, Kyri and Roy review the latest round of Protathlima results as AEK suffer their first loss of the season. Also on the agenda: Anorthosis 1-0 Pafos APOEL 3-0 AEL Apollon 3-0 Doxa Ethnikos 0-2 Omonoia
First, we are glad to be back from the long break we took during the pandemic. What with selling and buying a house, moving our furniture in to storage, traveling around to AirBNBs and then moving all that stuff in storage back into a new house and then to both have to go in for surgery… it has been an eventful time.But today, we are back and excited about our two guests. Our primary focus is on Growing Old(er)! and we are all doing that, but our guests today helped create a website/clearinghouse for resources to combat Ageism. That site is OldSchool.info and they worked with Ashton Applewhite to make it happen. People are always surprised to hear that Ani and I are approaching 80. That is because they have an idea of what 80 looks like and have a skewed vision of what 80 year olds should act like.Kyrié (Kee-re-ay) Carpenter (6/6/86) has an interesting website called Kyrieosity.com. She does keynotes and workshops to “plant the seeds of personal and cultural growth” and also is managing editor of the blog posts on ChangingAging with Dr. Bill Thomas. I took the effort to read her masters thesis to see what she had to say about the Anti-Aging myth in America. She has an interesting take and I will ask her about that.Ryan Backer (6/8/88) is a self-proclained Age Activist - They identify as a white, non-binary, European-American ‘old person in training' with a BS degree in Gerontological Studies. He also aims high, aiming to eradicate all forms of oppression. On his website AgeActivism.Com he talks about his workshops called AGE QUEER.Sit back and relax and lets see what our guests have to say about Anti-Ageism and Growing Old(er)!.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=58401706&fan_landing=true)
Inspired by the virtual launch event for the digital archival exhibition From Our Mothers' Kitchens': Cooking in Rural Canada put on by Archival and Special Collections at the University of Guelph, this episode features Viktoria and Sloan discussing topics in food history and theory. Viktoria gives some perspective into the historiographical trends in the way historians treat food in history. Sloan presents arguments made by scholars as to the potential for interdisciplinary work on topics relating to historical food and recipes. Together in this episode your hosts hope to get you thinking about the things we eat as primary sources of our era and to consider how future historians will look back on our contemporary. If you wish that you were listening to our podcast live on a street corner or public park so that you could drop some spare change in a conveniently placed ball cap on the ground: you can do the next best thing by joining our Patreon for a few dollars a month at: https://www.patreon.com/interdis_hist Citations Claflin, Kyri, and Peter Scholliers. 2012. Writing Food History : A Global Perspective. English ed. Berg. Pilcher, Jeffery M. 2017 Food in Word History. 2nd edition. Themes in World History. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group Voss, Kimberly Wilmot. 2014. The Food Section : Newspaper Women and the Culinary Community. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Follow or reach out to us on our social media or email us at: interdisciplinaryhistgroupmu@gmail.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistatMac Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyatmac/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsB7Q-NyysE7TiR7vN442A?app=desktop Website: https://interdisciplinaryh.wixsite.com/mysite Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/interdis_hist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/interdis-history-group/message
In the fourth episode of Greeks of the Globe, our host Andreas Nicola speaks to Kyriaki Kyriacou. Kyri is a Greek-Cypriot from North London. Kyri tells us all about growing up in London. We also discuss gender inequality within the Greek-Cypriot community. Do you have an idea for a podcast? Email us.
In this episode, Kyri takes over as GM, and the party starts the Adventure Path for Odyssey of the Dragonlords.https://www.modiphius.net/products/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords-hardcover-adventure-book
Kyri Washington had 80-grade power at the plate. Today, he is trying to make himself an 80-grade pro scout in the stands. In our conversation, we talked about everything from age discrimination in professional baseball, the current status of the 2020 MLB Draft, and our friendship with Ryan Costello. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Host Harry Symeou and Kyri dissect the defeat at Bramall Lane. Apologies for the low quality recording, this hotel in Sheffield have the most annoying lobby music! Sheffield United 1-0 Arsenal - Unai Emery, does he have to go?Join us for a weekly discussion on all things Arsenal. We review the latest fixtures, look ahead to those coming up and cover the hot topics surrounding the club. This show is sponsored by www.loserpool.com and is a Sofa Sports Media production. Featured regularly on TalkSPORT and Sky Sports News.You can follow Harry on Twitter @HarrySymeou and SUBSCRIBE to our Serie A show here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhj...Also available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Acast and Tune In Radio.Follow us on Twitter: chronicles_afcSUBSCRIBE | LIKE | SHAREwww.chroniclesafc.com#AFC #Arsenal #PremierLeagueSupport the show: http://www.chroniclesafc.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy