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IPC APEX 2025 is bringing unprecedented opportunities for electronics industry professionals to shape the future of manufacturing. In this exclusive interview, IPC President & CEO Dr. John Mitchell reveals how this event combines standards development, technical innovation, and powerful networking opportunities under one roof. Learn why both seasoned professionals and emerging engineers should attend this transformative industry gathering.   From evolving workforce development initiatives to cutting-edge technical sessions on AI, advanced packaging, and EV power electronics, discover how IPC APEX 2025 is addressing the industry's most pressing challenges. Dr. Mitchell shares insights on new features like the Learning Lounge and explains how attendees can maximize their experience across standards meetings, professional development courses, and the exhibition floor.  

In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Colin Chapdelaine of Whole Leaf, leads a discussion with 4 representatives from the retail sector. They provide their insights about changes in consumer buying and their strategies to enable Canadian consumers to continue to have access to healthy, affordable fresh produce.Panellists:• Tom Pierce of Sobeys  • Jerry Dzikowski of Giant Tiger  • Sierra Johnston of Save-On-Foods • Mimmo Franzone of Longo's.Subscribe to CPMA Produce Talks on Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Spotify and on most other podcast players. 

In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell leads a discussion with 4 other women as they speak about the power of mentorship, how they have benefited from mentors and how women can get involved in a mentorship program. They also share key insights for other women in the industry. Our panelists are: • Devon Kennedy of Highline Mushrooms • Kate Isaacson of Fresh Direct Produce • Dorothy Redick of FirstFruits Farms • Colleen Goto of Freshpoint Vancouver

In this episode, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Kevin Sorichetti of EarthFresh Foods leads a discussion with Passion for Produce Alumni who speak about their produce journeys, what motivates them, and what they expect from their employer.Panellists include:Colbert Rahal – OppyAlexa Hambly – Gwillimdale FarmsElena Pitsikoulis – Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.Jennifer Taylor – Loblaw Companies LimitedSubscribe to CPMA Produce Talks on Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Spotify and on most other podcast players. 

Kanesha Adams is a former public school teacher and founder of The Learning Lounge, a tutoring center and new microschool in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a low-income community outside of Little Rock. In this episode, Kanesha shares her founder story and explains why Arkansas's new universal school choice program propelled her startup decision. In Arkansas, School Choice Is Encouraging Education Entrepreneurship (Forbes.com) *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Kanesha Barnes-Adams, Educator, Eduprenuer, and inspiration to us all shares how she took a tragic event in her life and turned it into an opportunity to help others dealing with trauma and misfortune with stories and "stuffies." Learn more about her journey, how she is impacting young children, educators, the community and beyond. To learn more about her story and how Bearapy non-profit, Bearapy Bookshelf, and the Learning Lounge came to be, you can read the feature article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette published February 20, 2022. To connect with Kanesha Barnes- Adams you can find her on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesha-barnes-adams-9a227889/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/princesskanesha/ Instagram: @authoradams Bearapy Organization- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearapy.org Bearapy Bookshelf Instgram: @bearapybookshelf Bearapy Bookshelf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearapybookshelf Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thebulldogedu  You can also follow Matt on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@CastIron⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X (formerly Twitter) ⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatthewCaston⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Kirsten on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ or X (formerly ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠) @teachkiwi, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠as Kirsten Wilson. Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.

This is a special episode of The Learning Lounge podcast, as James and Allana sit down with some of Saint-Gobain's Mental Health First Aiders to discuss how you can get help and support in or out of Saint-Gobain.

Going to a large professional conference without a plan can, honestly, be a waste. It's not uncommon to get there, feel overwhelmed, try to do all of the things, and return home feeling like you didn't really get out of it what you had been hoping for. So whether you're attending FNCE or WIND this weekend, or want to file this away for a future conference, listen in to this episode as dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola guides you through questions and perspectives to help you feel clear, focused, confidence, and aligned with your values and goals...ahead of time. If you are attending FNCE 2023 in Denver, check out Jess' Learning Lounge on Monday! https://eatrightfnce.org/presentation/learning-lounge-abundance-a-professional-paradigm-shift-away-from-hustle-culture/ If you liked this episode, you may also like...[082] Confident Communication Skills with Barb Mayfield: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/communication-skills To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at ⁠www.empoweringdietitians.com⁠.

Emotional support alligators in the office, childcare on-site and diver celebrations in the office. All these points and more on this week's Learning Lounge podcast! Want to get in touch? Email us as learningloungepod@saint-gobain.com and Follow us on TikTok

In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA's Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including going through the COVID years and their thoughts on what's next in the evolving workplace. Moderator: Stewart Lapage – Oppy Panelists: • Jessica Levac – Bellemont Powell Ltd • Ryan Ostertag – Star Group/CFP Ltd • Katrina McMorrow – Global Citrus • Greg Palmer – Loblaw Companies In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.

Join us today as we explore 3 products from Saint-Gobain including: ORAE low-carbon glass, Amplisky and Weber Beamix' 3D printed concrete stairs. Let's learn more, together! Want to get in touch with us here at The Learning Lounge?: learningloungepod@saint-gobain.com

This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forward utilizing innovative solutions to challenges that impact the long-term sustainability of food in Canada. Moderator: Kimberly Roberts – Walmart Canada Panelists: • Stephanie Sansen – Loop Mission • Sangeeta Lalli – TELUS Agriculture • Susan Jones Ng – Limoneira Company • Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center We've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.

In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA's Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a period of increasing concern about food prices. Canadian buyers will speak to their biggest challenges, the potential impacts across their supply chains and what changes they may be anticipating in the year ahead. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide, CPMA Chair 2022-2023 Panelists: • Andrea Vandergrift – Costco Wholesale Canada • Lindsay Young – Federated Cooperatives Ltd • Sierra Johnston – Save-On-Foods • Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Inc • Jen Zavala – Gordon Food Service Canada We are very pleased to add a new short segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. At the end of this episode, we'll hear from Mike Mauti with some statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.

What happens when I get together with two of my favorite coaches? Well, in this episode you'll find out. I sat down for a conversation with Anthea Dunks and Tracy Hoth and we recorded it so that you can listen in. In this episode, we're talking about testing funnels. We're sharing our experiences with the 6-figure funnel testing journal (you can get yours here) because we all love it but we all use it a little differently. I want you to see that you can use it in any way that works for you! Tracy Hoth, the owner of Simply Squared Away, helps coaches work less and scale their businesses by getting organized and systemized on the back end.Anthea Dunks helps coaches be better coaches. She specializes in helping coaches move from 1:1 to group coaching and she recently launched The Learning Lounge with fellow 10k allum Jen Frey to provide a space for new coaches to practice and get feedback from the community. Topics covered in this episode include:The purpose of the 6-figure funnel testing journal Noticing and celebrating your wins in the testing process How to stay committed to testing If you feel intimidated by funnel testing, you're in the right place. Resources Mentioned:100k Funnel Course: https://neillwilliams.com/may2023-ws-100kfunnel-course-sales-page6-Figure Funnel Testing Journal: https://neillwilliams.com/6-figure-funnel-testing-journalFollow @deepdivecoach_anthea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdivecoach_anthea/ Get Tracy's File Naming Formula Cheat Sheet:https://training.simplysquaredaway.com/FNFC-optin  Connect with me @neillwilliamscoach on Instagram and FacebookIf you're loving what you're learning on this podcast every week - the tools, the strategies, and the brain hacks to build a business you love in 10 hours a week - please follow, rate and review by heading to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Full show notes available at www.neillwilliams.com/podcast

This is part 2 of our Best Bits from the last 4 series of This Is A Voice podcasts!We've got four glittering presents for you, beautifully wrapped under the tree.1. Impostor Syndrome (S3 Ep1) - the dictionary definition of imposter and why it isn't impostor syndrome - different types of impostor syndrome by Valerie Young, based on the work of Clance and Imes. Which one are you? - Why we recognise different types of imposter syndrome in our own lives2. THE BREATH! (S3 Ep3) One of our most popular episodes - Why the diaphragm isn't an animal - Why we need breath for singing, and what happens when we think we don't - And what the real function of breath is3. Consonants, ventriloquism, Darci Lynne and Creep (S6 Ep6) - Darci Lynne's video of singing Creep as a ventriloquist - Which techniques she is using (Jeremy lists 6 different ones from the This Is A Voice Book chapter on ventriloquism and mimicry) - Jeremy's lip-perfect version (check it out)4. Change your Pitch, Change your Meaning (S6 Ep12) - The research that triggered this episode (from UCL) - Why you don't need to understand music to read the "notes" in this exercise - Jeremy's four characters saying the same sentence - listen out for the dalekLet us know which episodes you want to hear again.My article, Seven Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome, is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/7-ways-to-deal-with-imposter-syndrome/Darci Lynne's full video of Creep is here https://youtu.be/KB-390oClpwOur Creep Challenge is here! https://youtube.com/shorts/s2pcF4GvKTc?feature=shareAll the exercises are in the chapter on Ventriloquism and Mimicry in our book"This Is A Voice - 99 Exercises to Train, Project and Harness the Power of Your Voice" https://amzn.to/3uSw66c in the UK or https://amzn.to/3EvCBS6 in the USThe pitch rise/fall patterns come from our Webinar on Pitch, Pace and Power - check out the free preview in the Learning Lounge here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge/lectures/27906956Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star ratingAppstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1We've also got this! ↓The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teachingFor the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previewshttps://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-loungeFor real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyannehttps://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.phpIf you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journalFind us - follow us on the socials!

Gillyanne & Jeremy are back demonstrating the exercises in the This Is A Voice book.This week they're kicking and elongating consonants.Gillyanne takes Jeremy through Exercise 24, Consonant Awareness, in the Speaking Effectively section.Breaking down the plosives!Jeremy speaks and sings tongue twisters with two different ways of using the consonants. You'll hear why one way is better than the other for singing in a non-classical style, and what changes Jeremy has to make to sing in a more legato classical style. Discover which famous actor elongated his consonants in an iconic role in a British film series. How elongating consonants can add an extra spice to your diction.And why Jeremy thinks of diction and intelligibility as very different experiences for the audience.17 minutes of vocal expertise that'll change the way you do your words.This Is A Voice book is here https://amzn.to/3UFEPng in the UK and here https://amzn.to/3Se1uFQ in the USThe new online course "5 Days to Better Singing Teaching" is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teachingJoin the Learning Lounge for more on diction, intelligibility, performance techniques and vocal exercises here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

In this episode we feature the recording of a Learning Lounge from our recent Convention and Trade Show in Montréal. Listen now to Moderator Michèle McMillan of Ippolito Fruit and Produce, as she speaks with Julie Trepanier of The Wonderful Company, Susan Leung of Fresh Direct Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit about their experiences in the produce industry. They share some interesting personal and professional stories and offer some suggestions to help other women succeed and thrive. Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.                 

Welcome to the first episode of The Learning Lounge Podcast! This episode is all about getting to know us, so we're talking all things learning hacks, myths and legends, and how we got to be a part of the Saint-Gobain Continual Learning Team! Can't wait for the next episode? Follow us on TikTok!

Brian E. Mueller is an American academic and university administrator. He is the current president of Grand Canyon University and CEO of Grand Canyon Education. Before taking the reins of Grand Canyon University, Brian was the president and a director of Apollo Education Group, the parent company of the University of Phoenix. Brian also held executive positions with the University of Phoenix Online, including CEO, chief operating officer, and senior vice president.   Brian joins us on the show to share what he has built at Grand Canyon University and why he was so committed to building a Christian university that catered to all socio-economic backgrounds. He describes the impact of the 2008 recession on his team's mission to raise capital to support Grand Canyon's mission. Brian also describes some of the social programs Grand Canyon is involved in, including CityServe (a network of churches and community service organizations dedicated to helping the needy and transforming broken communities), The Learning Lounge, which supports elementary-age kids, the largest Habitat for Humanity program in the world, and crime prevention initiatives in the local area.   “We believe in partnerships. Christians should be the most collaborative group of people in the world.” - Brian Mueller   “Our goal in coming here was to make private Christian higher education affordable to all socioeconomic classes of Americans.” - Brian Mueller   “What we're learning is the appetite for people in this country to get their young people in an environment where they can learn about the world in the context of the biblical narrative.” - Brian Mueller    This Week on The Wow Factor: What Brian learned about the value of hard work from an early age Where Brian went professionally when he left college Why he moved to Denver, his time as a head basketball coach, and the decision to return to Arizona How his wife's big surprise led to Brian leaving his Ph.D. program and signing up to teach at the University of Phoenix The two key lessons that Brian learned when he was growing the University of Phoenix online Lessons that Brian has learned about making private Christian higher education affordable to all socioeconomic classes of Americans through Grand Canyon University Why Brian's past experience in raising money through capital markets gave him a vision for how to fund Grand Canyon University, which has meant they haven't had to raise tuition fees in 14 years How Brian went about marketing the university and increasing the number of students so dramatically Brian's five-point plan for achieving his vision for Grand Canyon University's role in building a Christian community here   Brian Mueller's Words of Wisdom: When people ask me about leadership, I always tell them that vision is the most critical component. You have to see the future; you have to focus on who your customer is and stay focused on getting better every day, every week, every month, and every year to stay out in front of the competition.   The Church needs to develop leaders who are visionaries who are forward-thinking so that the Christian community can lead the world and not react to the world.   Connect with Brian Mueller: Grand Canyon University Website Grand Canyon University on Instagram Grand Canyon University on Facebook   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter    

In this episode, we feature a recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show. As we come out of the global pandemic, the disruptions in the supply chain are still a stress on the produce industry. Listen to some of the buyers for Canadian retailers to learn how they've had to adjust and how their expectations are shifting for today and into the future. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide Panelists:Steve Boulianne – MetroZack Jones – Save-On-FoodsJeff Fowler – SobeysEmily Vosburgh – Gordon Food ServiceMimmo Franzone – Longo Brothers Food Markets Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.                 

In the first of a new series, Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher take you through the Straws & Bubbles exercise from the bestselling book This Is A VoiceFind out the upgrades we now add to the written exercise, and why we'd change some of the instructionsListeners share their successes using straw exercises including tackling anxiety and singers with PTSDAnd Gillyanne discusses some of the SOVT facts she discovered at last week's PAS7+ conference from Brazil, including why SOVT exercises might be very good for shy singersWe announce the launch of the SOVT 1 Training Course, now included in your Learning Lounge MembershipAnd we include some of the bloopers that happen when we record!This Is A Voice book link https://amzn.to/3LcpdBP The full SOVT 1 course plus bonus voice science videos in the Learning Lounge here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge Book a coaching session with Gillyanne or Jeremy to discover how much more your voice can do https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/ Or sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter to read Jeremy's articles here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

Today I was joined by the brilliant Larissa Mosca to discuss all things related to acupuncture and eastern philosophy. This includes what could be causing a growth of acupuncture in the west, western doctors and medicine, energising yourself, and more. Larissa is a fully qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncturist, having graduated with first class honours from Manchester Metropolitan University. She runs her own practice just outside of Preston which I often attend. Find an accredited acupuncturist in your area - https://acupuncture.org.uk/find-an-acupuncturist/ == FIND LARISSA == Larissa's Practice in Penwortham - https://www.acupuncture-room.co.uk/Larissa's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Larissasacupunctureroom/ == FIND ME == Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reallifeben/BLL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benslearninglounge/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BensLearningLoungeSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fp8vV5OCtlb0KOz9Yoi1t?si=6dcc78e3814b4ff8Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bens-learning-lounge/id1515369717 == TIMESTAMPS ==[00:00] Intro[02:10] What is acupuncture?[07:40] Seeing the body as one[16:00] COVID lockdown[23:40] Reflection[28:00] What happens at an appointment?[39:00] The issues with attending non-accredited accupuncture practices[45:00] Eastern philosophy approaches and western doctors[49:40] Moxa and mugwort[54:20] Demonising food[58:20] Does acupuncture hurt?[59:50] Where to find the best practices

Vocal warmups are an essential tool for singers, but do you even think about warming up your SPEAKING voice?You use your speaking voice far more than you use your singing voice, so it makes sense to warm that up first.In this week's Golden Nuggets Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher share excerpts from two of their best resources for speaking voice exercises and warmups: "Pitch, Pace & Power", and "the 1 Minute Voice Warmup App".There are excerpts from Webinar 11, "Pitch, Pace & Power", now on the Learning Lounge.And we talk about changing your pace, variety in your voice to make it more interesting, and Daleks.This week, Inspiration of the Week is all about the impact you've already made. Plus there's a challenge for you that some might find a little scary!The 1 Minute Voice Warmup App, produced with SpeechTools and an NHS specialist speech & language therapist, is aimed at helping people find and keep a healthy voice. It's particularly relevant now in this age of Covid and Long Covid, was featured in several magazines including the UK's leading computer magazine ComputerActive as the only paid health app to use in the recommendations of the week.The app is available on GooglePlay (a #1 app) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GBand on Apple Appstore (a #3 app) https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251?mt=8Go to the Vocal Process Learning Lounge for the full "Pitch, Pace & Power" webinar, plus 600 more videos and resources herehttps://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-loungeBook a coaching session to refresh your voice and get a bespoke vocal warmup created by Gillyanne or Jeremyhttps://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/Or sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter to read Jeremy's articles here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/We've also got this! ↓The Vocal Process Learning Loungehttps://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/Find us - follow us on the socials!

Vocal warmups. What are you warming up? Should you change your warmup depending on the job? What happens long-term when you do a targeted warmup?Gillyanne shares a case history of creating a targeted warmup for a professional singer, and Jeremy tells the story of MD-ing the national tour of Calamity Jane and how the cast knew his warmups were different.There are excerpts from Webinar 6, "What's In A Warmup", now on the Learning Lounge.And we talk about the SIX areas a singer needs to warm up.This week, Inspiration of the Week is all about the ultimate cool-down.Go to the Vocal Process Learning Lounge for the "What's In A Warmup" webinar, plus 600 more videos and resources herehttps://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-loungeBook a coaching session to refresh your voice and get a bespoke vocal warmup created by Gillyanne or Jeremyhttps://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/ Or sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter to read Jeremy's articles here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/Check out Max Richter's Sleep album here https://www.maxrichtermusic.com/albums/sleep/

The 18th edition of the wiring regulations was out today in AMD 2 format! Mark Allison creator of apprentice 121 gives his day 1 reaction with Jamie Blatant and Craig Buist. Both lecturers and active in the industry everyday. We will pick up in more detail as time moves along but I thins gives a nice and different take to some of the other content shared today. For some great quick overviews check out Efixx, Learning Lounge and the NIC pdf file shared today. The IET webinar also gives a fantastic overview of what and why as regards the changes. We hope this helps and as always with these two I loved the chat! #BS761 #AMD2 #wiringregulations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message

My good friend Joseph and I discuss the realities of depression, especially in young men. As well as delving into our own thoughts on coping with depression, men vs women, different types of depression, suicide, morals, religions, and more.UK Samaritans Number - (877) 870-4673.== FIND JOSEPH==Follow Joseph on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tauros_tauron/Joseph's Photography - https://www.instagram.com/joseph_jr_photography/Joseph's Podcast 'Wandering Thoughts' - https://linktr.ee/Tauros_Tauron== FIND ME ==Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reallifeben/BLL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benslearninglounge/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BensLearningLoungeSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fp8vV5OCtlb0KOz9Yoi1t?si=6dcc78e3814b4ff8Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bens-learning-lounge/id1515369717== TIMESTAMPS ==0:00 - Intro1:45 – What is depression?2:50 – Hijacking depression7:40 – The truth about depression8:35 – What depression feels like10:25 – Negative self-talk and practicing gratitude17:15 – Is depression nature or nurture?20:35 – What is causing depression?24:50 – Doctors not testing for depression28:25 – One size doesn't fit all29:45 – Boys don't cry34:55 – How men deal with problems35:55 – Suicide in men37:55 – Circumstantial depression vs Chronic depression41:15 – Broken families in western society47:00 – Religion and depression53:45 – Extracting morals to combat depression57:50 – Wrapping up our lessons58:25 – Find Joseph

We've taken highlights from a recent Learning Lounge session, where Classic Vacations' team members, Lynne Chomicz, Lisa Tenerelli-Escover, and Joelle Apilado speak with our friends from Trip Mate and explain the benefits of Classic's Travel Smart Plan trip protection package options for 2022.

A brand new season of Ben's Learning Lounge. Today I'm joined by Fraser Wight, an assistant forest manager, for one of the UK's largest forestry companies. Learn about ecological management, how to design a forest, invasive species, rainforests, and the UK timber industry in this educational episode.== FIND FRASER ==Follow Fraser on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frasiboi/== RESOURCES MENTIONED ==The History of the Countryside - Oliver Rackham - https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Rackham/e/B001HN3H9K%3Fref=dbsamngrwtscns_shareForestry Statistics - https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/Norbury Park - An Estate Tackling Change - https://www.cordee.co.uk/Norbury-Park-det-1-0-0-17725.html== FIND ME ==Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reallifeben/BLL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benslearninglounge/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BensLearningLoungeSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fp8vV5OCtlb0KOz9Yoi1t?si=6dcc78e3814b4ff8Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bens-learning-lounge/id1515369717== TIMESTAMPS ==[0:00] Intro[1:45] Welcoming Fraser[3:15] Timber Industry Vs Ecology[3:40] Fraser's role[4:45] What Fraser manages[7:15] Who manages the UK forests?[9:45] Where does the UK get its timber?[11:30] The UK Christmas Tree[13:25] Are UK trees really native? Sitka Spruce[16:00] Minecraft trees in the UK[17:05] Does the UK have rainforests?[20:00] What needs managing with the UK forests? / Fraser justifies his pay-grade[21:55] The world of pests[23:40] Designing a forest[24:45] FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification[28:15] Invasive Species[30:00] Can you tell the difference between private and public forestland?[32:25] Ben's 'explosive' story after forest food[35:15] Trees talking to each other with the mycorrhizal network and root networks.[39:20] Woodlands grown for biodiversity and rewilding.[41:40] Carbon units and the woodland carbon code[46:35] Connecting with nature[50:35] The deer and the hare[52:20] Resources if you're looking for more[56:00] Wrapping up and finding Fraser

Breathing exercises are fine but what about when you have to sing a song?Is breathy sound in singing always bad? Can you sing healthily with abducted vocal folds?What's the difference between breathy and leaky sound?And should you be breathing in through your mouth or your nose? Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher dive into the answers to all these questions in this Golden Nuggets. This is part 2 of our Golden Nuggets on breathing - it's such a huge topic for singers and singing teachers, and we have so many resources already in the Learning Lounge, in our books and in this podcast series. And in Inspiration of the Week Jeremy talks about overwhelm, the prefrontal cortex and finding yourself doing strange things You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance, including our Troubleshooting Breathing webinar, here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-loungeOr check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/rb7TVvB-TaQ Read Dr Emma Kavanagh's article here https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/24/invisible-threat-had-pushed-us-to-limits-small-wonder-our-brains-overwroughtOr sign up for the newsletter to read Jeremy's articles on superpowers and brain fry here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

What does breathing mean for you if you're a singer?Do you breathe in exactly the same way whatever you sing?Do you have enough breath? Too much breath? Can't get to the ends of phrases? Only have a breathy tone?In this week's Golden Nuggets singing experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat about troubleshooting breathing for singers. This was the most requested Webinar topic by singing teachers in 19 countries, and it's the thing that most singers worry about, whether they sing as a profession or for recreation.And in Inspiration of the Week Gillyanne talks about the rise of the death cafe You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance, including our Troubleshooting Breathing webinar, here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-loungeOr check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/rb7TVvB-TaQ Or sign up for the newsletter here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/Read more about death cafes here https://deathcafe.com/what/

How do you handle singing exams, vocal auditions and voice competitions? Do you know exactly what to do or are you a gibbering wreck?In this week's Golden Nuggets singing experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat about their resources on how to ace the singing audition. The introduction was recorded during Storm Eunice and they share the tale of chickens and wind, and how they had to move their chicken coops to higher ground because of flooding - how prepared are you when anything out of the ordinary happens?And in Inspiration of the Week Gillyanne & Jeremy discuss happiness and Mo Gawdat's book Solve For Happy. You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge Or check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/1Xhd4k0YRqwOr sign up for the newsletter here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/ And you can pick up Mo Gawdat's book Solve For Happy here https://amzn.to/3BAukZD

Brought to you by Virtual Not Distant in London (virtualnotdistant.com), where we help people work better together apart.   Today's episode explores the themes of loneliness for the remote worker. This is an edited summary of a live talk with Dr Richard MacKinnon on loneliness and disconnection in remote teams back in July, as part of the Learning Lounge of the Emotional Intelligence (EI) Evolution. The live EI Evolution event it's on October 12th, featuring the godfather of EI Daniel Goleman - you can learn more and book here, using code PILARORTI10 for 10% discount.  Beyond the #watercooler 19.14 Self awareness  27.44 Remote vs colocated work 34.30 Talking about emotions You can find the full show notes over at: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/​​beyond-watercooler-loneliness

Gillyanne and Jeremy riff about life after lockdown, the Accreditation programme, and different ways of working with us (the Ziggurat)How life has changed since our first podcast episode a year agoFinding an envelope for your creativityWorking with us offline, online and liveThe Vocal Process Teacher Accreditation Programme (launching 4th July)The Learning LoungeOur new Circle Community, and so much moreMentioned in this episode:https://instagram.com/Vocalprocess https://youtube.com/vocalprocessChoice For Voice, the British Voice Association https://www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk/events_choice-for-voice_2021.htm#KeynotesMasterclasses  Some of our books on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jeremy-Fisher/e/B00FUB8WNQ/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 The Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online The Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge Oren Boder and the SOVT Singer Straw at Rayvox https://www.rayvox.co.uk/ Download your free paper larynx (Click the red box "Send me your larynx and feed me more") https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

Award-winning writer and educator Tony Weaver, Jr. and the PopStream Learning Lounge Cast offer practical ways to use anime and manga for education. Tony Weaver, Jr. works to create diverse stories that make young people feel seen and valued.After seeing the impact that media stereotypes had on students in his community, Tony embarked on a journey to create new media narratives that would challenge the status quo. He is the CEO of Weird Enough Productions, where he developed The UnCommons, an award winning webcomic with over 800,000 readers.In 2018, Tony made history as the first comic writer to ever be selected for the Forbes “30 Under 30.” He was named a History Shaker by Coca Cola, a Global Barrier Breaker by Marriott International, and a Champion for Change by CNN.Discussion Points:Use of Manga/Anime as a teaching tool (social emotional growth, academic learning, etc)Ways to build more inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive classroom communities through manga/anime and other pop culture mediaResources for educators looking to bring manga/anime into their classrooms or other spacesPerspectives on the future of anime/manga, particularly in educational settingsAnd much more!Learn More:Weird Enough Productions:https://weirdenough.com/ PopStreamhttp://www.popcultureclassroom.org/popstream

In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview Helen Timmins who is a classroom assistant at Toot Hill School. Helen is gearing up to do a charity swim across the Channel next week! She talks us through the training and her love of open water swimming. Helen is swimming the Channel to raise money for the Hub at Toot Hill School. The Hub is an area where students with mental health issues can go to talk and relax. It's a small area in our vast school so any money raised would be put to great use and improve student wellbeing. If you do want to support Helen and the Hub you can donate using the links below: https://donatemyschool.com/toot-hill-school-2518 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/toothillhub Finally Helen lets us know what she is reading - The Lido by Libby Page (13 mins) - Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children by Ruth Fidler (13.10) Catch up with all things Learning Lounge over on twitter @lounge_learning and follow Helen's journey @toothillbingham

Join special guest Zack Hartzman of Hey Listen Games and Team PopStream as we discuss how to use video games to promote learning. Hey Listen Games creates curriculum for teaching with popular video games like Fortnite, Portal 2, Pokémon Go, and more. Zack is also a frequent speaker at video game and comic conventions where he shares how to utilize geek culture as a method of making learning more fun and improving school culture. Discussion: Video Games in the Classroom How to Do It * Recommended Games *  Practical Examples PopStream: http://www.popcultureclassroom.org/popstream ** Support our work **  Donations: http://www.popcultureclassroom.org/donate  Store: http://store.popcultureclassroom.org

Ben Wallace is a professional marketer from the UK who works for both Mikhaila and Jordan Peterson—two very well-known public figures. He is also a podcaster (Ben's Learning Lounge), an aspiring comedian, and all-around creative guy. We talk about his personal battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how he managed to still get his Degree at Lancaster despite it, how he stumbled into being a marketer, and the overall importance of having a life's purpose, among many other topics.

It’s the first episode of The PopStream Learning Lounge! 2020 National Teacher of the Year Tabatha Rosproy joins Matt, Tajshen, and Pop Culture Classroom super instructor Faith to talk pop culture and social emotional learning. Plus, tabletop gaming for teachers! 

In this episode, Claire & Sophie interview author Sophie Anderson. Sophie Anderson has written three books including: 'The House with Chicken Legs', 'The Girl who Speaks Bear' and 'The Castle of Tangled Magic'. In this podcast we cover the following topics: - What books have you written and what are they about? - Discussion on 'The castle of Tangled Magic' - Why are your books always set in Prussia and do you plan to write books outside of this area? - How do you manage your work/life balance? From 11.58 questions from students: - Did Sophie have any other jobs before becoming a writer? -What inspired Sophie to write 'The House With Chicken Legs'? -Why did Sophie decide to become a writer? -Was the part about the afterlife, in 'The House with Chicken Legs', Sophie's own beliefs? From 20.14 Sophie lets us know what she has been reading and about her next book! Keep up to date with everything Learning Lounge and follow us on Twitter @lounge_learning

Alex teaches us about the world of fibro and ways she's discovered to ease her symptoms! Also including anxiety, panic disorders, and emetophobia.

Laura Littlefair chirpily guides us through the secret world of museum curation, and how narration plays such a role in viewer experience. Apologies for any doubling of my voice on this episode!

Carnivores, how do they work? Today we talk to Em (Dare To Fly) to learn about how the Carnivore diet has greatly helped her over the past few months, the issues with vegetarianism, IBS, and bad doctors.

Listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session where Kier Matthews, Classic Vacations’ Director of Sales, was joined by Margie Jordan, Vice President, TRUE Network CCRA, and Courtnie Nichols, Founder and CEO, TravelBash. They discussed the challenges facing black travel advisors in today’s industry and offered practical solutions. We hope you'll listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knowzonepodcast/message

We're back for Season 2 FT GIVEAWAY! Special guest JPMES talks to us about getting into the R&B and Hip Hop game, his unconventional advertising and music video style, and his opinions on WAP and the music industry in the year 2020 since COVID hit. More information on the Giveaway can be found on BLL Facebook and Instagram!

On the fourth of our Grow Your Business series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates. In this session, Cindy reviews her sales strategies, and focuses in on the importance of relationship building and follow-up skills. We hope you’ll tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knowzonepodcast/message

On the third of our 4-part Grow Your Business series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates. In this session, Cindy offers tips on handling objections. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knowzonepodcast/message

On the second of our 4-part Grow Your Business series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates. In this session, Cindy offers tips on Consultative Selling & Storytelling. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knowzonepodcast/message

On the first of our 4-part “Grow Your Business” podcast series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates, a company known for producing and creating effective sales strategies. In this session, Cindy and her team treat us to a master class on prospecting, listening and conversations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/knowzonepodcast/message

Join Ben for the final episode of the season with friend and foundation doctor, Huzaifah Khojani! They discuss how bad the current situation truly is, how effective the NHS is acting, and what surprised Huz the most when he began working for the NHS! All that and more...

Ben's Dad joins him for this special episode of Ben's Learning Lounge! Learn about the field from someone whose been active in it for 14 years, what it's like to perform, what happens when you forget your lines and why go along to your local to see it!

Ben and Lancaster University Student's Union Campaigns and Communications officer Lewis discuss the importance of looking after your mental health in these times, as well as giving advice based on their own experiences.

Ben and guest Niam discuss the extreme heats of the Universe, supernovas, comet impacts and aliens!

Today we talk about an illness close to my heart, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with Raelan Agle. I've had this illness to varying degrees of severity for 3.5 years. Raelan shares her recovery story and provides advice for those struggling!

What is sustainability? What is Greenwashing? How to upcycle? A great interview today with environmentalist Rebekah Stevenson!

Welcome back for episode 2! Today, we talk with Carlo about motivation, failure, knowing yourself, and quarantine productivity.

The 19-20 school year required more grace, flexibility and patience than ever before. Darby Sanchez and Kina Marlatt, LCPS teachers, joins us for our first Zoom Podcast meeting to chat about the school year. Their poignant reflections about the way teachers reach their students fill our 30 minute episode. Please take a moment to listen to our LCPS family reflect on the teachers we became this year. Check out Darby's Youtube Channel here  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YLh7FMszSUuDCYCFGOuPQ   And be on the lookout, a new season of our podcast starts in the fall. We'll be talking to teachers, sharing ideas, and supporting each other through the next school year, whatever it brings!

The first episode is here! Ben discusses with guest Alex about weightlifting, nutrition, and quarantine exercise.

[Note: We apologise for the audio quality in this recording. It is not crystal clear like usual!] In this podcast Miss Jones and Ms Marris discuss crime and its influences. In particular, they focus on knife crime and music. Listen to the article written by Precious Okoye and think about what influences you and how we can use the media to help and not hinder people. Visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/articles/the-power-of-drill-and-grime-music-to-reduce-knife-crime to read the article using your log in details or use the QR code in your Knowledge Organiser. If you want to watch the documentary, you can view it on Youtube. Make sure you get parental consent beforehand if you are under 16 as some scenes can be disturbing -> https://youtu.be/kno5T4y5SBY Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge. Bibliography: The power of Drill and Grime music to reduce knife crime - Crime and Justice - Issues Online. 2020. The power of Drill and Grime music to reduce knife crime - Crime and Justice - Issues Online. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.issuesonline.co.uk/articles/the-power-of-drill-and-grime-music-to-reduce-knife-crime#username. [Accessed 12 May 2020].

In this podcast Ms Marris and Miss Jones discuss immigration and migration. In your Knowledge Organisers you will find information on refugees and asylum seekers. Instead of discussing facts, this podcast takes you through Toot Hill School's student and staff accounts of immigration and migration. from India to Ireland we listen to what its like to be an immigrant. Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge.

In this episode we are joined by Prison A Reality. The Learning Lounge was part of a Year 9 PSHE Day and hosted Prison A Reality. We decided to ask them some questions on our podcast to find out what they were all about. We discuss jobs in prisons, why they talk in schools, the state of UK prisons and of course BOOKS - Battle Scars by Jason Fox (not Jamie Fox)! Later Claire & Sophie chat about what they've been reading; Gentleman's Guide to vice & Virtue by Mackenzi Lee,Lightening Mary by Anthea Simmons, A Kestrel for a Knave by Bary Hines and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We will be back after half term! Until then follow us on twitter @Lounge_Learning. Prison A Reality website: http://www.prisonareality.co.uk/ Apologies for the background noise in this episode. KS4 break were outside!

In this podcast Miss Jones, Ms Marris & Toot Hill students discuss two articles which can be found on https://www.issuesonline.co.uk -> 'Nine things to think about before posting something negative online' and 'How to report bullying on social media'. For a written account of what we mention please see partial articles below: "1) Why are you posting it? Have a think about why you are posting it. Is it to take part in healthy debate and conversation or is it just to hurt someone’s feelings? A good idea is to write a list of as many reasons as you can think of why you feel the need to do it, and a list of reasons why you shouldn’t. Seeing it all written down might give you a bit of perspective on the situation. Plus, the chances are, you won’t be able to come up with that many reasons why you should. 4) Would you say it to their face? A big reason why we all find it easy to say negative stuff online is because we can do it from behind a screen, and it is way easier to type insults or rumours than it is to actually say them out loud. Always think if you would feel comfortable saying something to someone’s face before typing it out on your phone and hitting send. Plus, even though it might seem like it can be easy to be anonymous on social media, everything that you put out there is staying there until you take it down for the most part, and there is absolutely no guarantee it will stay anonymous forever. There is always going to be the possibility that you get in trouble for it somewhere down the line, or affect your career, relationships, school records and in the most serious of cases, could land you in trouble with the law. 8) How will it affect their lives? There’s a good chance that whatever you say will have an actual impact on someone’s life. We know it might not seem like it when there is a screen and probably hundreds or maybe even thousands of miles between you, but whatever gets put out into the universe has the power to make waves and to damage someone’s life, career or relationship beyond repair. 9) How would it affect you if you were on the receiving end? OK so we know this is the kind of thing your teacher or your Mum used to say when they wanted to prove a point, but actually feeling empathy for other people is super important before you decide to say or send something negative online. If those notifications came popping up on your screen, the chances are you would feel a bit rubbish about the whole thing." "YouTube If you feel a video you have seen on YouTube is inappropriate, you can ‘flag’ this by clicking on the little flag at the bottom right of the video. YouTube will then look at it to see if it breaks their terms of use. If it does, they will remove it. YouTube state that videos with hate content, graphic violence or nudity cannot be uploaded so if you see one, report it as inappropriate. To remove someone from your YouTube page, go to your account page and click on ‘all contacts’ in the ‘Friends and Contacts’ section. Choose which person you wish to unfriend and click on ‘remove contact’. Once you have done this, the person will no longer be on your ‘share video’ list. If you receive abusive, bullying or threatening comments on YouTube, you can report them and they will investigate https://www.youtube.com/reportabuse. Instagram Bullying or abuse on Instagram can take place in a number of ways: Negative Comments Fake Profiles Hacking Accounts Instagram’s advice is to block and unfollow the person who is being abusive. To block someone on Instagram, tap their username to open their profile, tap the three dots and press the option to ‘block user’. Snapchat Bullying through Snapchat takes place in a number of different ways, including: Taking Screenshots of images without permission Sending pictures without permission Negative comments If this happens to you, you can block a ‘friend’: Tap the Menu icon Select ‘My Friends’ Locate their name in the list and swipe right across their name To delete them, press Delete To block someone who added you on Snapchat: Tap ‘added me’ on the Profile Screen Tap their name and tap the ‘Wheel Icon’ next to their name Press ‘block’ This will prevent them from sending you Snaps or Chats or from viewing your content. If a person is bullying or harassing you or you receive an inappropriate image, report it by completing their online form https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/i-need-help. WhatsApp Legally, you have to be over 16 to use WhatsApp. As this is a messaging service, bullying can happen in many ways via WhatsApp. Once you install the App, it checks your address book and connects you automatically to anyone else you know who is using the App. You can block and delete a contact who may be bullying you through WhatsApp: Click on their name Using the drop-down menu, choose to ‘block’ the person. You can find out more by emailing WhatsApp at support@whatsapp.com." Bibliography -> Ditch the label, 2019. 9 Things to Think About Before Posting Something Negative Online. 31st May. 9 Things to Think About Before Posting Something Negative Online. [Online]. [23 January 2020]. Available from: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/9-things-to-think-about-before-posting-something-negative-online/ Bulliesout. 2019. How to Report Bullying or Abuse on Social Media. 20th Jan. How to Report Bullying or Abuse on Social Media. [Online]. [23 January 2020]. Available from: https://bulliesout.com/need-support/young-people/cyber-bullying/report-bullying-abuse-social-media/ Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge.

We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce sector. On this episode, we go back to the Learning Lounge in Montreal to hear from Andrea Palmer of Nova Agri, Daniel Terrault from Hydroserre and Alain Routhier from Courchesne Larose for a session we call My Produce Story. The session was moderated by Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods.Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                 

In this podcast Miss Jones and Ms Marris discuss the article which can be found on https://www.issuesonline.co.uk -> Net-zero – the UK’s contribution to stopping global warming.The article explains the actions the UK will take to Combat Climate Change. We then discuss with students (5 mins) what they think of Climate Change and how we can help get to net-zero. "This report responds to a request from the Governments of the UK, Wales and Scotland, asking the Committee to reassess the UK’s long-term emissions targets. Our new emissions scenarios draw on ten new research projects, three expert advisory groups, and reviews of the work of the IPCC and others. The conclusions are supported by detailed analysis published in the Net Zero Technical Report that has been carried out for each sector of the economy, plus consideration of F-gas emissions and greenhouse gas removals. The report’s key findings are that: The Committee on Climate Change recommends a new emissions target for the UK: net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050. In Scotland, we recommend a net-zero date of 2045, reflecting Scotland’s greater relative capacity to remove emissions than the UK as a whole. In Wales, we recommend a 95% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. A net-zero GHG target for 2050 will deliver on the commitment that the UK made by signing the Paris Agreement. It is achievable with known technologies, alongside improvements in people’s lives, and within the expected economic cost that Parliament accepted when it legislated the existing 2050 target for an 80% reduction from 1990. However, this is only possible if clear, stable and well-designed policies to reduce emissions further are introduced across the economy without delay. Current policy is insufficient for even the existing targets. How can the UK reach net-zero GHGs? Scenarios for UK net-zero GHGs in 2050 It is impossible to predict the exact mix of technologies and behaviours that will best meet the challenge of reaching net-zero GHG emissions, but our analysis in this report gives an improved understanding of what a sensible mix might look like. Including: Resource and energy efficiency that reduce demand for energy across the economy. Without these measures the required amounts of low-carbon power, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) would be much higher. In many, though not all, cases they reduce overall costs. Some societal choices that lead to a lower demand for carbon-intensive activities, for example an acceleration in the shift towards healthier diets with reduced consumption of beef, lamb and dairy products. Extensive electrification, particularly of transport and heating, supported by a major expansion of renewable and other low-carbon power generation. The scenarios involve around a doubling of electricity demand, with all power produced from low-carbon sources (compared to 50% today). That could for example require 75 GW of offshore wind in 2050, compared to 8 GW today and 30 GW targeted by the Government’s sector deal by 2030. 75 GW of offshore wind would require up to 7,500 turbines and could fit within 1–2% of the UK seabed, comparable to the area of sites already leased for wind projects by the Crown Estate. Development of a hydrogen economy to service demands for some industrial processes, for energy-dense applications in long-distance HGVs and ships, and for electricity and heating in peak periods. By 2050, a new low-carbon industry is needed with UK hydrogen production capacity of comparable size to the UK’s current fleet of gas-fired power stations. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in industry, with bioenergy (for GHG removal from the atmosphere), and very likely for hydrogen and electricity production. CCS is a necessity not an option. The scenarios involve aggregate annual capture and storage of 75–175 MtCO₂ in 2050, which would require a major CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure servicing at least five clusters and with some CO₂ transported by ships or heavy goods vehicles. Changes in the way we farm and use our land to put much more emphasis on carbon sequestration and biomass production. Enabled by healthier diets and reductions in food waste, our scenarios involve a fifth of UK agricultural land shifting to tree planting, energy crops and peatland restoration. Taken together, these measures would reduce UK emissions by 95–96% from 1990 to 2050. Tackling the remaining 4–5% would require some use of options that currently appear more speculative. That could involve greater shifts in diet and land use alongside more limited aviation demand growth, a large contribution from emerging technologies to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere (e.g. ‘direct air capture’), or successful development of a major supply of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels (e.g. produced from algae or renewable power). The scenarios involve additional reductions in the UK’s consumption emissions as they include measures like resource efficiency that cut emissions from production overseas as well as in the UK. However, consumption emissions will only reach net-zero once the rest of the world’s territorial emissions are also reduced to net-zero. At this point the UK can expect to pay slightly more to cover the costs of low-carbon production of the goods we import. The above information is reprinted with kind permission from Committee on Climate Change." Bibliography Committee on Climate Change (2019). Net-zero – the UK’s contribution to stopping global warming, Issues:Climate Change 357, pp.36-37. Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge.

Assistant Principal Kathy Warren explains how school structures can support students and teachers and goes into detail on three school structures she’s implemented: Freshman Success Team, Learning Lounge, and Tutorial. 

In this podcast Miss Jones and Ms Marris discuss the article which can be found on https://www.issuesonline.co.uk (written by Kimberly Holland) -> What triggers anxiety? 11 causes that may surprise you. We let you know the viewpoints of the professionals, our opinions and the thoughts of your fellow Toot Hill students. "Anxiety is a mental health condition that can cause feelings of worry, fear or tension. For some people, anxiety can also cause panic attacks and extreme physical symptoms, like chest pain. Anxiety disorders are incredibly common. They affect an estimated 40 million people in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. What causes anxiety and anxiety disorders can be complicated. It’s likely that a combination of factors, including genetics and environmental reasons, play a role. However, it’s clear that some events, emotions or experiences may cause symptoms of anxiety to begin or may make them worse. These elements are called triggers. Anxiety triggers There are 11 causes listed in Issues, here are four of them. You can read about the others in the Learning Lounge or online by following the link below: Health issues A health diagnosis that’s upsetting or difficult, such as cancer or a chronic illness, may trigger anxiety or make it worse. This type of trigger is very powerful because of the immediate and personal feelings it produces. Negative thinking Your mind controls much of your body, and that’s certainly true with anxiety. When you’re upset or frustrated, the words you say to yourself can trigger greater feelings of anxiety. Parties or social events If a room full of strangers doesn’t sound like fun, you’re not alone. Events that require you to make small talk or interact with people you don’t know can trigger feelings of anxiety, which may be diagnosed as social anxiety disorder. Conflict Relationship problems, arguments, disagreements – these conflicts can all trigger or worsen anxiety." Bibliography Holland, K. (2019). What triggers anxiety? 11 causes that may surprise you, Issues: The Anxiety Epidemic 351, pp.18-20. Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge.

Last year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episode we head back to the Learning Lounge on a session in April with Dr. Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist from Export Development Canada. Stephen provides insight into these efforts and how Canadian business can capitalize on these growing opportunities. The session was moderated by President of Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd., Dariel Trottier.  Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                 

In this podcast Miss Jones and Ms Marris discuss the article which can be found on https://www.issuesonline.co.uk (written by Tijen Butler) -> Is homework necessary or a pointless waste of time. We let you know the viewpoints of the professionals, our opinions and the thoughts of your fellow Toot Hill students. "There’s an ongoing debate surrounding the necessity of homework for school children and young teenagers alike. On one hand, homework can cause stress and the task may not have much substance to it, with most teachers merely setting it because they’ve been instructed to do so daily. But on the other flip of the coin, homework is necessary because the child can then gain a deeper understanding of a topic and they will grow up disciplined. What are the benefits of homework? The after-school workload is an opportunity for families to get involved in the child’s learning process, and it reinforces what has been taught that day at school, so the child can better understand and remember. It can give parents an insight into what their child is struggling and exceeding in. Then, the parent could arrange private tuition in that area, if it was needed. It also gives students various skills and life-lessons such as discipline, accountability, independence, time management and team-work. These will all be beneficial beyond school and it gives them a taste of ‘real life’. But then why can homework be a pointless waste of time? Firstly, homework is handed out too frequently, making it stressful and boring. Often, it’s also too difficult for the child, even with the parent’s help, increasing pressure and anxiety. As a result of this, parents often do their child’s homework instead. A survey shows that a hefty 23% of parents actually complete their child’s homework assignments without even involving them. Another reason it could be a waste of time is the way in which teachers set it. They seem to set frivolous tasks for the sake of it. Unless the homework holds purpose, why bother doing it? It may be better to set fewer hours on assignments that are truly meaningful, instead of 5+ hours on repetitive tasks – though not all schools would do this. However, subjects such as maths will often always be beneficial because they work at practising equations… but, again, this only works if the child understands what they’re doing." Bibliography Butler, T. (2019). Is homework necessary of a pointless waste of time. Issues in Education, 353, pp.38-39. Have your say in the comments below, during tutor time or get in touch via our twitter @lounge_learning. Don't forget to visit https://www.issuesonline.co.uk to discover more on the topic or read the book whilst in the Learning Lounge. Further information: http://www.impacttutors.co.uk

This week we sit down with Alejandro Magallanes of Easy Math and Learning Lounge, an education technology company based in Amarillo, TX.  Alejandro immigrated to the Panhandle when he was in junior high.  He credits a high school “arch nemesis” for motivating his love of math.    Alejandro developed the app and resources to help high school teachers with math concepts.  You’ll hear how that has exploded and how Alejandro is expanding his development efforts to accommodate college students as well.    More about Easy Math/Learning Lounge:  EasyMath App: Click Here Math is fly Album: Click Here Teachers are Rockstars Podcast: Click Here

From the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian retail landscape.Speakers:   Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies                    Jim Waites, Overwaitea Food Group                    Reza Bafandeh, Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery Inc. Moderator:  Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc.Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.You can subscribe to the podcast. 

In this episode Claire and Sophie share with you their BIG news! Afterwards they talk about what they've been reading and what they are going to read - shout out to Kerry Drewery and Michael Grant. At the end they finish with a discussion from First News: Pizza's to Shrink to fight Obesity - What are your thoughts? Remember to follow the Learning Lounge on Twitter for more information. @Lounge_Learning We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

This episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce professional to find out about their produce story?  How they got to where they are and who helped them along the way?  This session will feature a deep dive into the careers of two such individuals:Angela Santiago, CEO and Co-Founder,  The Little Potato CompanyBrian Faulkner, VP Sales & Marketing, BC Fresh Vegetables Inc.The discussion was moderated by Mario Masellis, from Catania Worldwide.Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.You can subscribe to the podcast. 

This month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we mitigate these produce disruptors and ensure we’re prepared for what’s to come? Our panel of senior industry executives debate what they see as the essential details that companies need to pay attention to moving forward.This panel featured Brent Lloyd, The Star Group, Guy Milette, Courchesne Larose Ltée, Stewart Lapage, The Oppenheimer Group and was hosted by Alison Robertson, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association  Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.You can subscribe to the podcast. 

This month on Produce Talks we present the second part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show.  Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how the industry is changing as consumers demand access to produce grown around the world.Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.You can subscribe to the podcast. 

This month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundaries have slipped away as produce moves around the globe to meet the ever-increasing consumer appetite for all produce, year round. What has the impact been to industry, how have companies across the supply chain adjusted to this new business model? Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.You can subscribe to the podcast. 

Michael Goldberg (@MEGoldberg on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss convention networking at the upcoming NSA Convention. The two talk about their involvement in the 2014 National Speakers Association's annual conference where Craig will be recording a LIVE Reality Check podcast on July 2nd at 3:30pm CST in the Learning Lounge and Michael will be presenting two first-timers sessions with Glenna Salsbury at 2pm on June 29th and 7:30am (yikes!) on June 30th. They talk about the feeling of overwhelming many new attendees get at such a large conference, Michael's involvement in the conference "Buddy" program, how to effectively follow up after the conference and why Craig refers to aspects of the convention as the Star Wars Cantina.  They also discuss the great charity they both are a part of: Cigar PEG and why Michael is the de facto bartender for the infamous Cigar PEG suite (think networking!). A great listen for any attendee, be it a veteran or newbie. Michael can be found at http://KnockOutNetworking.com The National Speakers Association's Annual Convention is this June 29th until July 2nd at the Grand Hyatt Manchester in sunny San Diego!  See everyone there (especially for the live podcast!). APP BONUS: Read "5 Reasons Why You Don't Get More Referrals" and start using your networking to better your business.

Jeffrey Scott, of Jeffrey Scott Consulting and Leader's Edge Peer Group, shares how being community-minded can benefit your course with some tips from his upcoming talk at GIE+Expo's Learning Lounge, “How your company can benefit from community service projects.”