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In this podcast we speak to Michael Pryke, Colin Lorne and Benjamin Newman who have collaborated on an inspiring project titled 'Voices from the Global South'. An initiative which is part of the Open Learn provision from The Open University, comprises six short films designed to stimulate reflection on how geography deepens our understanding of the climate crisis and its far-reaching impacts.

The Retirement Income Challenge is a four-day event that helps individuals create a retirement income plan. Day one focuses on the Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA), which analyzes two factors: probability-based safety first and optionality versus commitment. Day two introduces the funded ratio, a balance sheet approach to financial planning that compares assets to liabilities. The funded ratio helps individuals understand if they have enough assets to meet their retirement goals. Day three explores how the RISA and funded ratio work together to fill income gaps and create a comprehensive retirement income plan. The conversation covers the Retirement Income Style Awareness (RISA) framework and the Retirement Income Challenge. The hosts discuss the importance of reliable income to cover essential expenses in retirement and the role of the RISA framework in providing alternatives to fill income gaps. They emphasize that shooting for 100% on the RISS percentages is not necessary and that it's important to have reliable income covering essential expenses. They also mention the non-financial aspects of retirement and the importance of planning for what you want to do in retirement. The hosts highlight the interactive nature of the Retirement Income Challenge and the value it provides in helping individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial plan for retirement. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways The Retirement Income Challenge helps individuals create a retirement income plan The Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA) analyzes two factors: probability-based safety first and optionality versus commitment The funded ratio is a balance sheet approach that compares assets to liabilities to determine if individuals have enough assets to meet their retirement goals The RISA and funded ratio work together to fill income gaps and create a comprehensive retirement income plan The RISS framework provides alternatives to fill income gaps in retirement and ensures reliable income covers essential expenses. Shooting for 100% on the RISS percentages is not necessary; it's important to have reliable income covering essential expenses. Planning for the non-financial aspects of retirement, such as what you want to do, is crucial. The Retirement Income Challenge is an interactive session that helps individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial plan for retirement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Retirement Income Challenge 09:57 Day One: The Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA) 11:33 Day Two: The Funded Ratio 23:37 Day Three: Integrating the RISA and Funded Ratio 25:33 The Role of the RISA Framework in Retirement Planning 28:40 Shooting for 100% on the Funded Ratio: Is It Necessary? 30:55 Planning for the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement 39:25 The Value of the Retirement Income Challenge   Links Registration for the next Retirement Income Challenge is OPEN: Learn more and join us for this LIVE 4-Day event starting on August 26th-29th, 2024 from 12:00 -2:00 PM ET each day by visiting risaprofile.com/podcast The Retirement Planning Guidebook: 2nd Edition has just been updated for 2024! Visit your preferred book retailer or simply click here to order your copy today: https://www.wadepfau.com/books/  This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

In this episode, Alex, Wade, and Jason discuss what to expect in retirement. They cover several major lifestyle changes that occur during retirement, including the loss of work identity, increases in unstructured time, changes in social connections, shifts in physical health, adjustments in daily routines, and the need for financial planning. They provide insights on both the positive and negative aspects of these changes and offer suggestions on how to navigate them. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of structure and routines in retirement. They highlight the difference between structuring time and developing routines, emphasizing the need for both to maintain a sense of purpose and productivity. They also explore the challenges of spending more time with a spouse or partner in retirement and the importance of communication and finding a balance between shared activities and individual interests. The hosts also touch on the impact of social connections and the need to build new networks outside of work. Lastly, they discuss the health and aging process in retirement, emphasizing the importance of managing physical and mental health and avoiding negative feedback loops.   Takeaways Retirement involves major lifestyle changes that can have both positive and negative impacts. Losing work identity and a sense of purpose can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity to create a new identity based on personal interests and passions. Having unstructured time in retirement can lead to boredom and unhealthy habits, so it's important to establish a new routine and pursue meaningful activities. Maintaining social connections and building new relationships is crucial for overall well-being in retirement. Physical health may change in retirement, and it's important to prioritize self-care and engage in regular exercise. Adjusting daily routines and finding a balance between relaxation and productivity is key to enjoying retirement. Financial planning is essential to ensure a secure and comfortable retirement. Each individual's retirement experience is unique, and the impact of these lifestyle changes will vary. Retirement is an exciting opportunity for personal growth and exploration. Structure and routines are essential in retirement to maintain a sense of purpose and productivity. Spending more time with a spouse or partner in retirement requires communication and finding a balance between shared activities and individual interests. Building new social connections outside of work is important to combat social isolation in retirement. Managing physical and mental health is crucial in retirement, and avoiding negative feedback loops is key. Creating a financial plan that addresses retirement income style and funded ratio is essential for a successful retirement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:03 Chapter 1: Navigating the Loss of Work Identity in Retirement 11:39 Chapter 2: Managing Unstructured Time in Retirement 15:10 Chapter 3: Maintaining Social Connections in Retirement 18:13 Chapter 5: Adjusting Daily Routines in Retirement 20:47 Chapter 6: The Importance of Financial Planning in Retirement 26:38 Building New Social Connections in Retirement 32:58 Managing Health and Aging in Retirement 39:59 Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement   Links Registration for the next Retirement Income Challenge is OPEN: Learn more and join us for this LIVE 4-Day event starting on August 26th-29th, 2024 from 12:00 -2:00 PM ET each day by visiting risaprofile.com/podcast The Retirement Planning Guidebook: 2nd Edition has just been updated for 2024! Visit your preferred book retailer or simply click here to order your copy today: https://www.wadepfau.com/books/  This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/retirement-income-planning-llm/ to download McLean's free eBook, “Retirement Income Planning”

This month, we're welcoming practitioners from Atlanta Regional Commission: Katherine Zitsch, Deputy COO, and Jon Philipsborn, Climate and Resilience Manager.Regional commissions work on many subject areas across a metropolitan area, from community development and transportation to water security and climate change. At ARC, resilience is a key defining factor in how they make decisions around all of these topics and more. In this episode, hosts Alysha and Todd and their guests discuss how ARC is helping Atlanta tackle big development questions, challenges and opportunities.The group also tackles larger questions like the role of government, specifically local governments, in engineering and environmental decisions, as well as specific projects ARC is working on to solve problems and build relationships across Atlanta."What's interesting about resilience is that everybody comes at it differently. Every city is in a different space, and every county is in a different space, and what we're trying to do at ARC is leverage the ones that are ahead towards helping the ones that are interested, but haven't had the space to get there yet."Both guests also responded to our usual request for a haiku about their episode's subject matter, despite some debate about syllables...Katherine's poem:Atlanta's futureKnitting our resilienceBridges to new pathsJon's poem:Disasters happenOur choices influence the impactFuture is openLearn more about Atlanta Regional Commission here.

In this episode, Alex and Wade answer questions on safe withdrawal rates, annuities, and retirement planning. They discuss the considerations for investing in a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) and the difference between immediate and deferred annuities. They also explore the use of Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs) in combination with Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs) and the benefits of buffer assets in reducing sequence risk. Additionally, they address the challenges of finding automatic options for equity investments and provide insights for individuals who are considering retirement but are unsure about their options. Listen now to learn more.   Takeaways Consider the insurance aspect of annuities and view them as a way to protect against longevity risk and provide guaranteed income in retirement. When deciding between investing and buying a QLAC, focus on the insurance benefits and peace of mind rather than potential investment returns. SPIAs and FIAs can be used in combination to provide both guaranteed income and growth potential in retirement. Buffer assets can help reduce sequence risk and allow for a higher withdrawal rate from an investment portfolio. Retirement decisions should not be solely based on financial considerations, but also on personal fulfillment and well-being. Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Q&A on Safe Withdrawal Rate and Annuities 02:06 Considerations for Investing in a QLAC 04:16 Viewing Annuities as Insurance Products 06:07 Choosing Between Investing and Buying a QLAC 08:45 Using SPIA and FIA in Combination 16:59 Using Safe Withdrawal Rate and RMDs 21:37 Buffer Assets and Sequence Risk 24:47 Automatic Options for Equity Investments 28:40 Considering Retirement Options   Links  Registration for the next Retirement Income Challenge is OPEN: Learn more and join us for this LIVE 4-Day event starting on March 4th-7th, 2024 from 12:00 -2:00 PM ET each day by visiting risaprofile.com/podcast  The Retirement Planning Guidebook: 2nd Edition has just been updated for 2024! Visit your preferred book retailer or simply click here to order your copy today: https://www.wadepfau.com/books/    This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/roth/ to download McLean's free eBook, "Is a Roth Conversion Right For You?"

In this episode, Wade and Alex discuss various topics related to retirement planning and investment strategies. They address questions about reconciling portfolio structure when spouses have different orientations, allocating between growth and value stocks, estimating healthcare expenses in retirement, investing in high-yielding stocks, using closed-end funds for retirement income, and implementing a reverse glide path for early retirement. We'll also discuss various retirement planning topics, including managing the sequence of returns risk in early retirement, blending time segmentation and total return strategies, balancing safety first and commitment orientation, and the impact of RMDs on immediate annuities. Listen now to learn more.   Takeaways When spouses have different orientations, it's important to find a middle ground that considers risk preferences and liquidity needs. The RISA framework helps determine retirement income strategies but doesn't provide specific guidance on asset allocation decisions. Estimating healthcare expenses in retirement should be part of the overall budget and doesn't require a separate reserve. Investing in high-yielding stocks or funds can be risky and may not provide the desired income or diversification. Closed-end funds may not be an efficient or recommended strategy for retirement income due to concentration and leverage risks. A reverse glide path, starting with a lower stock allocation and gradually increasing it, can help manage sequence of returns risk in early retirement. When retiring early, managing sequence of returns risk can be achieved by using a lower withdrawal rate, which may reduce the need for a reverse equity glide path. The glide path can be a way to blend time segmentation and total return strategies, such as using a bond ladder for the start of retirement and gradually increasing equity allocation. Balancing safety first and commitment orientation in retirement planning involves considering contractual protections, such as annuities, while not going overboard with them. RMDs and immediate annuities: The Secure Act 2.0 allows the excess income from an immediate annuity to be applied towards other RMDs, providing more flexibility for retirees. Chapters    00:00 Introduction 03:07 Reconciling Portfolio Structure 09:02 Allocation Decisions 13:05 Healthcare Expenses in Retirement 20:13 Allocation Decisions: Growth vs. Value Stocks 31:12 Investing in High-Yielding Stocks 36:21 Using Closed-End Funds for Retirement Income 39:24 Implementing a Reverse Glide Path 40:31 Managing Sequence of Returns Risk in Early Retirement 42:27 Blending Time Segmentation and Total Return 44:54 Balancing Safety First and Commitment Orientation 45:25 RMDs and Immediate Annuities     Links  Registration for the next Retirement Income Challenge is OPEN: Learn more and join us for this LIVE 4-Day event starting on March 4th-7th, 2024 from 12:00 -2:00 PM ET each day by visiting risaprofile.com/podcast  The Retirement Planning Guidebook: 2nd Edition has just been updated for 2024! Visit your preferred book retailer or simply click here to order your copy today: https://www.wadepfau.com/books/    This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

Live head-to-head battles in the CrossFit Open began in 2013 with Dan Bailey and Scott Panchik facing off in Open Workout 13.1. Since then, the CrossFit community has witnessed a wealth of epic Open matchups:—A throwdown of CrossFit Games champions in Open Workout 14.5.—Rich Froning vs. Mat Fraser in 15.1.—A battle of the Dottirs in 18.5.—A clash of Canadians in 17.1. But there's one rivalry that is unmatched in CrossFit Open history — Ro vs. Boz. Rory McKernan and CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman come together on the CrossFit Games Podcast to revisit their past Open duels in a trip down TeamRo vs. TeamBoz Memory Lane. Make memories of your own — sign up for the 2024 CrossFit Open today and tune in to the live announcement of Open Workout 24.1 on Feb. 29. More information → https://games.crossfit.com/article/how-watch-2024-crossfit-openLearn more and sign up for the CrossFit Open here → https://games.crossfit.com/open/overview

This episode is with the wonderful, Tori. Tori and her wife, Kirsty, adopted two beautiful girls and we chat about the process of adoption from enquiry to family. Truly eye opening and I learnt a great deal from this episode. Enjoy! OpenLearn courses - All our free courses - OpenLearn - Open University

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In Episode 134, Jason Organ, the new Editor-in-Chief of Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE). joins us for a chat about his vision for this popular journal for anatomy and physiology faculty. Ranging from specific goals to general—and insightful—observations about teaching A&P, you'll want to listen in to this thought-provoking discussion. 00:00 | Introduction 00:54 | Introducing Jason Organ & ASE 03:31 | Sponsored by AAA 03:56 | A New Vision for ASE 16:46 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:24 | Humanity in Teaching Human A&P 28:28 | Sponsored by HAPS 28:58 | Who Reads ASE? 35:42 | Staying Connected   ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-134.html

Being stuck inside due to winter weather is a great time to take those extra hours and get yourself ready for new career opportunities. Here are four tips for you to use to prepare for those future opportunities: Look back at missed opportunities and see where you went wrong and what you should have done instead. Keep your eyes peeled and your mind openLearn and study Build your resume and portfolio nowDo these four things and be ready to pounce on the promotion or that dream job opportunity.Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here Sponsor: Wendigo Tea

Enrollment for my Design Your New Life in Retirement April Group is Open - Learn more __________________________ Planning for retirement? You'll need more than a vision for a great retirement. Start by honing your version of the good life. And you don't need to wait until you retire. Start living your version of the good life now. Emily Austin, Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest, shares her insights on what we can learn from Ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus about living with pleasure today, while planning prudently for the future. Her book poses the question: If we want happiness and pleasure so much, then why aren't we good at getting it yet? Get smarter on how you can prepare to retire happy and live with more joy now with this discussion of Epicurean philosophy. Emily Austin joins us from North Carolina. __________________________ Bio Emily A. Austin is Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Her scholarly work focuses on Ancient Greek theories of complex emotions, including the fear of death, grief, patriotism, and comedic malice. Austin grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and earned her doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis in 2009. In Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life, Emily Austin offers a lively, jargon-free tour of Epicurean strategies for diminishing anxiety, achieving satisfaction, and relishing joys. ____________________________ For More on Emily Austin, PhD Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life (Guides to the Good Life Series) ____________________________ Resolutions not working? Don't give up on your goals. Get on track with a smarter way: Tiny Habits. _____________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Retire Happy – Dr. Catherine Sanderson Happier Hour – Cassie Holmes, PhD Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller Chatter & Your Inner Voice – Ethan Kross _____________________________ Wise Quotes On Lessons from Ancient Greek Philosophy & The Good Life "...I chose to write the book because I think ancient philosophy has stuff to offer people. And I think Epicureanism, in particular, hasn't received the attention it deserves - and it has a lot going for it. But one of the things about Ancient Greek philosophy is the reason people go back to it is that their central question was happiness. What is the good life? And Epicurus himself said philosophy is worthless unless it helps people live a good life. All this other stuff is useless unless it quiets the mind. And so, it's a timeless question and they have timeless answers. Sometimes it's just comforting to know that the answers are old. But they were also very counter-cultural. They really liked to shake things up. Greek philosophers were not just your normal people. They challenged people. And I think that even if you end up deciding, Oh, this isn't for me, they're asking such important questions about living that you have to figure out the answers. And so I think they're challenging the standard narratives - and people need that. They need to be kind of shaken up even if they think, Oh, that's not for me." On Not Delaying Joy "And Epictetus is often associated with this phrase, Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die. And though he never said that, he does say why delay joy? We only get one life. And so even if you don't have a lot of time for joy now, it's really important to pursue it now and to get good at it. Whether that's in very small amounts of time or, or larger amounts of time, I think some  people who kind of take their retirement as they go in a certain way and that has a little bit to do with what they take to be the good life. A lot of the joy we find is in simple things in everyday activities, in being with one another. And it doesn't take anything flashier. It doesn't really cost a lot of money. And so I think he would focus on joy now and practicing living. Don't delay it,

Enrollment for my Design Your New Life in Retirement April Group is Open - Learn more __________________________ Sometimes it's a good idea to get back to basics. A good place is start is sleep. That's because better sleep has a myriad of positive benefits. But there are a lot of things these days that can get in the way of better sleep. Dr. Frank Lipman has answers. Dr. Frank Lipman joins us from New York. _________________________ Resolutions not working? Don't give up on your goals. Get on track with a smarter way: Tiny Habits. _________________________ Bio For Dr. Frank Lipman, health is more than just the absence of disease: it is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing. Dr. Lipman is a widely recognized trailblazer and leader in functional and integrative medicine, and he is a New York Times best-selling author of five books, How to Be Well, The New Health Rules, Young and Slim for Life, Revive and Total Renewal. After his initial medical training in his native South Africa, Lipman spent 18 months working at clinics in the bush. He became familiar with the local traditional healers, called sangomas, which kindled his interest in non-Western healing modalities In 1984, Lipman immigrated to the United States, where he became the chief medical resident at Lincoln Hospital in Bronx, NY. While there, he became fascinated by the hospital's addiction clinic, which used acupuncture and Chinese medicine making him even more aware of the potential of implementing non-Western medicine to promote holistic wellbeing. He began studying nutrition, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, functional medicine, biofeedback, meditation, and yoga. Lipman founded the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in 1992, where he combines the best of Western medicine and cutting edge nutritional science with age-old healing techniques from the East. As his patient, chef Seamus Mullen, told The New York Times, “If antibiotics are right, he'll try it. If it's an anti-inflammatory diet, he'll do that. He's looking at the body as a system rather than looking at isolated things.” ______________________________ For More on Dr. Frank Lipman Website Better Sleep, Better You: Your No-Stress Guide for Getting the Sleep You Need and the Life You Want The New Rules of Aging Well: A Simple Program for Immune Resilience, Strength, and Vitality _______________________________ Mentioned in this Episode Oura Ring _______________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Breaking the Age Code – Dr. Becca Levy Take Charge of Your Well-Being – John La Puma, MD The Mind-Body Connection and The Rabbit Effect – Kelli Harding Tiny Habits Can Lead to Big Changes – BJ Fogg ________________________________ Wise Quotes On What Affects Sleep "It's also important to understand with sleep, it's not only about what you do at night before you go to sleep, it's also about what happens during the day that's going to affect your sleep. And it's important to realize it's one of the important pillars of health.  We talk about diet, exercise, and stress, but sleep is up there. And the last thing I'd like to say, especially with your audience and with our age group, alcohol is not your friend. It's not your friend with anything, but particularly when it comes to sleep. A lot of people drink alcohol because it sort of calms them down and they think it makes them fall asleep, but it really disrupts your sleep." On Melatonin "We've always thought of melatonin as something for sleep. But lately I've been exploring a lot of the research using or seeing melatonin as one of the primary anti-aging hormones. So as we get older, our melatonin levels decrease, and that may be why we find it harder to sleep, but melatonin doesn't just affect your sleep. Melatonin affects your immune system, your heart, it affects  metabolism, sugar control and your weight.

Det er altafgørende, at du holder dig skarp - især når du drømmer om at skifte branche eller karriere. I dagens episode får du mine 5 bedste bud på, hvor du kan opgradere dine kompetencer - helt uden at du behøver forlade dit hjem og uden at det koster dig en krone. Links nævnt: Coursera https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free EdX https://www.edx.org/search?tab=course FutureLearn https://www.futurelearn.com/courses?filter_category=open&filter_course_type=sponsored&filter_availability=started&page=2#courses-grid-start Lær med Google: https://learning.google/work/#google-tools-training https://grow.google/certificates OpenLearn https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue Følg med på: Instagram: @lottestjerne LinkedIn: Lotte Stjerne Du kan også hente guiden: 3 trin til at finde ud af, hvad du virkelig vil

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Finally... we are here,    they said it would never come, after.... many many bunkercasts... tom and dan are finally training and enjoying themselves   we talk through a lovely protein bar review of course.   also... dan goes through his client onboarding and deciding their personal nutrition needs everybody is on 1200 calories right?

The Open University is 51 years old and continues to pursue its mission of being open to people, to places to methods and to ideas. It's openness comes from enabling people to access study very flexibly, without any entry requirements. For many people, learning a new skill or studying something that's always been of interest is a really important part of what makes for a successful retirement. So I am delighted to welcome Dr Liz Marr, Pro Vice Chancellor for students at the Open University, to the podcast. We chat about what the OU offers, to whom and how to get involved. There is a vast array of free content available on the Open Learn website and there are even virtual microscopes to study in virtual laboratories for Science qualifications! Liz was herself a mature student and has over thirty years' experience in UK higher education – in teaching, student support and partnership work. She is also co-author (with Rachel Forsyth) of ‘Identity Crisis: Teaching in Higher Education in the 21st Century'. It's a fascinating conversation, so why not listen here on episode 086 of The Retirement Café Podcast.

Following the announcement of a extended lockdown i wanted to share some top tips I have found / tried to maintain my mental health during this period.  Websites I used for this information were: Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/coronavirus-we-are-here-for-you/ Mental Health Foundation - https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus  Free learning courses available from: Future Learn - https://www.futurelearn.com/ Open Learn - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/

In this episode, we discuss what factors to consider when contemplating #bankruptcy for your #business, what type of bankruptcy is right for your business, and the pros and cons of each option. Read more in the article at: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/can-bankruptcy-help-keep-my-illinois-business-open There's no need to leave your home to receive #legalconsultations and #legalservices- Call or click to learn more about phone and videoconferencing with our attorneys. https://www.oflaherty-law.com/notice-on-the-coronavirus-oflaherty-law Have any questions that weren't answered here? Let us know in the comment section! Subscribe to BLTV for daily Learn About Law videos: www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4QhGg-zwgUIthoK3EdyjA If you are in the Illinois, Iowa or the Indiana area, and would like to make an appointment with an attorney, O'Flaherty Law would be happy to help. If you would like to schedule a free consultation or receive paid legal advice, go to: www.oflaherty-law.com or call our office directly at (630) 324-6666. SeizeYourBusiness.com is hosted by Bryan McDonald from OnPurpose Growth Website: www.onPurposeGrowth.com My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcdonaldbryan/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcdonaldbryan Unlike other business-oriented podcasts, we will not give you “RA RA!” motivation. The purpose of this podcast is to provide you with actionable strategies and tactics that you can incorporate into your own business immediately. Every week, we will interview a successful business owner and plunge into the mind of our guest for specific lessons learned in the course of business. In the second half of each episode, we will have that business owner join us for an in-depth discussion of a particular topic apropos to his or her business, and hopefully to yours as well. Learn About Law is part of the Business Lounge Network, offering convenient and affordable office space in the Chicagoland area. Escape the noise of a crowded office or home and instead work in our professional and calm environment built to suit your business needs. For news on free events, membership offers and more, visit www.BusinessLoungeNetwork.com. Do you have marketing, editing or audio/video production needs for your business, podcast or website? Want to be a part of the BLTV network? Let us know what we can do for you by calling us at 630-324-6666 or by emailing us at david@businessloungenetwork.com. More Learn About Law videos, podcasts, and articles: www.learn-about-law.com Learn More about O'Flaherty Law: www.oflaherty-law.com Like us on Facebook for daily videos: www.facebook.com/oflahertylaw/ O'Flaherty Law is proud to offer a free initial consultation in most areas of law. The free consultation will provide general answers on what we can do for you regarding a legal matter, specifics on what services we provide, and brief explanations on what your options for legal service may be. A free consultation does not include free legal advice or answers to specific legal questions relating to your matter. Free consultations last no longer than 30 minutes, but a full 30 minute consultation may not always be required. None of the content in this series is intended as paid legal advice. Subscribe to our channel for daily videos dedicated to law and business. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4QhGg-zwgUIthoK3EdyjA

In this episode of Completely Shelfless Ute and Fiona chat to Alison and Claire from the e-resources team about how our ebooks get on to the virtual shelves and how you can get the best out of them. Resources mentioned in this episode: Exploring ebooks -Library training session Library disabled user support - Sensus Access The science of alcohol - OpenLearn course

Emma tells Emlyn about the British aeronautical engineer and amateur racing driver, Beatrice 'Tilly' Shilling, and Emlyn tells Emma about climate activists Autumn Peltier, Xiye Bastida, and Mari Copeny!  PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwuYfCujp_voMx1I37E4MB1Tk_UbncK6z8Khn4DC683fV-3A/viewform?usp=sf_link   Sources   Main Story - Beatrice “Tilly” Shilling “Magnificent Women: Beatrice Shilling.” Women in Engineering Society. https://www.wes.org.uk/sites/default/files/u82/Magnificent%20Women%20-%20Beatrice%20Shilling.pdf Wynarczyk, Pooran and Jaffe, Deborah. Innovative Women: Illuminating Achievement and Success. Paper presented at 9th International Triple Helix Conference. 2011. https://www.leydesdorff.net/th9/Innovative%20WomenFINAL15JUNE2011N.pdf Price, Alfred. The Spitfire Story: Second edition. London: Arms and Armour Press Ltd., 1986. “Beatrice Shilling – Engineer and Battle of Britain heroine.” The University of Manchester. 2015. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/beatrice-shilling--engineer-and-battle-of-britain-heroine/  Ferriera, Becky. “How Thrill-Seeking Gearhead Beatrice Shilling Helped Win World War II.” Motherboard. 2017. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/z4k455/beatrice-shilling-women-stem-international-womens-day “Beatrice Shilling: Pioneering engineer's genius 'helped win World War Two’.” BBC.com. 2017. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-40267364 Morris, Carol. “Beatrice Shilling (1909-1990).” OpenLearn. 2018. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/engineering-technology/beatrice-shilling-1909-1990 Blake-Coleman, Barry. “The Fabulous 'Tilly' Shilling!” http://www.inventricity.com/tilly-shilling “The Life and Work of Beatrice ‘Tilly’ Shilling OBE PhD MSc CEng” an illustrated talk by Frankie Webb. 2019. https://thefarnboroughsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Beatrice-Shilling-Talk.pdf Women who Werk  This week we highlight young women climate activists!   Autumn Peltier:  https://therising.co/2019/10/04/meet-activist-autumn-peltier-the-young-water-warrior-making-a-splash/ Xiye Bastida:  https://www.eomega.org/workshops/teachers/xiye-bastida https://www.pbs.org/wnet/peril-and-promise/2019/09/meet-xiye-bastida-americas-greta-thunberg/   Mari Copeny: https://shortyawards.com/11th/littlemissflint https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a25383285/mari-copeny-barack-obama-flint-water-crisis/   Music “Mary Anning” by Artichoke   Cover Image Norton Vintage

In this month’s episode of the Library’s new podcast ‘Completely Shelfless’ we talk to Chris and Dan about library support for research students and staff at the Open University. Find out about the amazing variety and reach of OU research through our open access repositories ORO and ORDO and how we make it open to the whole world. Links to sites mentioned in the podcast: Open Research Online (ORO), Open Research Data Online (ORDO), The ORB, OpenLearn, UK Data Service- dissertations and their data  

Bibblio does internal site recommendations - think Netflix recommendations for content learning sites that have a subscription model. This is something that a lot of companies need, but they are a startup. Today Shira and Mads, the CEO of Bibblio, talk about information, its distribution, how it figured out it's pricing model, and gaining awareness in a market. Please rate this podcast. The SaaS Insider podcast is brought to you by Hunter & Bard, a marketing agency specializing in design, branding, content and marketing automation – helping SaaS companies reduce their marketing debt. Check out Hunter & Bard today at http://hunterandbard.com About Mads Holmen Mads Holmen is the co-founder and CEO of Bibblio, an SaaS API which helps publishers and content platforms deliver smarter content discovery to their users, reducing churn and improving user satisfaction. Bibblio’s clients include National Geographic, JSTOR, Open Learn and a vibrant community of smaller platforms. About Shira Abel Shira Abel is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Hunter & Bard (http://www.hunterandbard.com), an inbound marketing and branding agency. Clients include: Totango, Cyara, Sarine Technologies, Pushbullet, AXA Tech, CloudEndure, AppsGeyser, Pitango VC, Chipolo, Allianz, and more. Creator and host of the SaaS Insider podcast. Creator of the Behavior Engineering Canvas. Mentor at 500 Startups. Former professor of Marketing for Startups at Tel Aviv-Jaffa Academic College. MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Loves family time, cooking, and travelling. Hates writing about herself in the third person. She lives in Silicon Valley with her husband, teen and tween sons and a very large Great Pyrenees. If you would like to be interviewed on SaaS Insider - please contact Shira at the URL above.

This unit is aimed mainly at young people to enable them to increase their knowledge about nuclear energy, inform them of opportunities  to take their learning further and encourage them to consider seeking employment in the nuclear energy industry. It covers energy use and learning how nuclear can contribute to meeting future energy needs and an exploration of the science and technology behind nuclear energy production. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Modern Scotland is a multi-lingual country. Gaelic, Scots and English, along with newer introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland’s people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this unit – available in both Gaelic and English – has been designed to provide a resource for people with a personal or professional interest in increasing their knowledge and understanding of the development and impact of Scottish Gaelic and its culture. It aims to surprise and challenge where necessary; to provide links and ideas for further research; and, for some, to kick-start a journey into learning a language which is integral to Scotland’s national identity. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Looking at the theme of surveillance as a multifaceted everyday practice, this unit will show you the value of using audio visual material in your learning. It will show you how to develop the skills you need to make the most of learning from DVDs. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Do you need to change the way you think when faced with a complex situation? This unit examines how systemic thinking and practice enables you to cope with the connections between things, events and ideas. By taking a broader perspective complexity becomes manageable and it is easier to accept that gaps in knowledge can be acceptable. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Problem solving runs through many activities. Often problems are contexts for focusing ideas and stimulating further investigation or discussion. Framing an issue appropriately – identifying why it is a problem, recognising factors that might have a bearing on it and outlining what an acceptable resolution or solution might look like, are important approaches. Improving your problem solving skills means raising your awareness of this process. In developing and assessing this key skill you will learn to use and adapt your skills confidently and effectively in different situations and contexts. This unit is designed to be studied for 1 hour per week over 50 weeks. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Are you interested in English language education? This unit examines the use of language as a cultural tool which allows humans to become involved in a two-way process of constant change. The unit will help those within the teaching environment to relate theoretical discussion to professional practice. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit looks deeper into the entanglements of welfare, crime and society. It encourages you to think through these entanglements through a focus on ‘problem populations and problem places’. It includes treatment of the victims of Hurricane Katrina that hit the US in 2007, and also of the governance of urban populations in the context of Britain (council estates) and France (banlieue). This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

What do we mean by ‘wellbeing’ for young people? How is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health? This unit will examine the range of factors affecting young people’s wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural problems. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

The care of children, especially those with disabilities, is surrounded by complex issues. Learning to navigate these difficulties while helping children to lead a happy and fulfilling life is the focus of this unit. Video footage from the Plus organisation in Stirling, Scotland, will help you develop a skilled, dynamic and ethical approach to working with children. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit focuses on your initial encounters with research. It invites you to think about how perceptions of mathematics have influenced you in your prior learning, your teaching and the attitudes of learners. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

The underlying premise of this unit is that we are all experts in different ways, and that our different experiences and understandings are of value. Inclusive education is presented and discussed as under construction, both in educational settings and as a concept. The materials to be found in this unit are largely rooted in the social model of disability and human/disability rights frameworks. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Visitors may gain an insight into the workings and material of the course. Visitors may experience for themselves how a few simple measurements can identify energy savings in their homes. Registered students can prepare on OpenLearn before the course website opens, in particular by starting their systematic monitoring of home energy usage. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Frightened of the internet? This unit will help you make effective use of the internet, giving you the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Useful tricks and tips are provided as well as information on web browsers, the main features of a browser window, how to look at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Numerical and mathematical skills are used to describe and tackle a wide range of problems. These key skills are about understanding when particular techniques should be used, how to carry them out accurately and which techniques should be applied in particular situations. Developing your numerical, graphical and algebraic skills means being able to plan how you are going to use your skills over a period of time, monitoring your progress and then reviewing your approach. In developing and assessing this key skill, you will learn to use and adapt your skills confidently and effectively in different situations and contexts. This unit is designed to be studied for 1 hour per week over 50 weeks. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Working effectively with other people in a group or a team is a skill valued highly by community and educational organisations, as well as employers. Working in a group is about communicating effectively, contributing ideas, listening and receiving feedback, and leading or following as appropriate. Developing your skills means thinking about and planning the tasks the group needs to do, negotiating with others to develop shared goals and purpose, collaborating to achieve agreed results and then reviewing the approach. In developing and assessing the key skill of working with others you will learn to use and adapt your skills confidently and effectively in different situations and contexts. This unit is designed to be studied for 1 hour per week over 50 weeks. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This work-based unit encourages early years practitioners to think about the values and principles underpinning how they work with other professionals. It explores beliefs about teamwork, examines frameworks for professional communication and concludes with identifying possible changes in practice. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Do you find it difficult to know what is important when taking notes? This unit will enable you to decide the value of taking notes and improve your understanding of the methods that can be used. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Some of Britain’s most dramatic scenery is to be found in the Scottish Highlands. The sight of mighty Ben Nevis, the desolate plateau of the Cairngorms, or the imposing landscapes of Glen Coe can unleash the call of the wild in all of us. Although these landforms were largely carved by glacial activity that ended some 10,000 years ago, the rocks themselves tell of a much older history. The Highlands are merely eroded stumps of a much higher range of ancient mountains. This unit is an account of the origin and demise of that ancient mountain range, based on the geological evidence laid before us in rock exposures. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit lays the foundation of the subject of mechanics. Mechanics is concerned with how and why objects stay put, and how and why they move. In particular, this unit - Modelling Static Problems - considers why objects stay put. And it assumes that you have a good working knowledge of vectors. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit is the first in the MSXR209 series of five units that introduce the idea of modelling with mathematics. This unit centres on a mathematical model of how pollution levels in the Great Lakes of North America vary over a period of time. It demonstrates that, by keeping the model as simple as possible extremely complex systems can be understood and predicted. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit is the fourth in the MSXR209 series of five units on mathematical modelling. In this unit you will be taken through the whole modelling process in detail, from creating a first simple model, through evaluating it, to the subsequent revision of the model by changing one of the assumptions. The problem that will be examined is one based on heat transfer. This unit assumes you have studied Modelling pollution in the Great Lakes (MSXR209_1), Analysing skid marks (MSXR209_2) and Developing modelling skills (MSXR209_3). This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Frontline managers are responsible for gathering service user views on their needs. Whose views should be taken into account? How do managers gather views? This unit helps you consider ways of getting feedback from service users, and shows the inclusive approach of a manager of a voluntary sector mental health service. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit will define basic concepts and terms that are essential for an understanding of the culture and identity of the Roman empire. Terms such as ‘Roman empire' and ‘imperium' will be introduced in the context of the formation and expansion of the empire, and the unit will provide you with the background for further study of the Roman empire. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Operations management is one of the central functions of all organisations whether producing goods or services, or in the private, public or voluntary sectors. This unit will provide you with a basic framework for understanding this function and discusses the role of operations managers, in particular the importance of focusing on suppliers and customers. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

Both vitamins and minerals are essential in the diet in small quantities.The term ‘vitamin' was not coined until early in the 20th century, to describe those chemicals in food without which a pattern of deficiency symptoms (often called a deficiency syndrome) occurs. Minerals, also called mineral elements, are those elements other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen that are found in the body. This unit looks at the two main groups of vitamins: the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, and the water-soluble vitamins, those of the B group and vitamin C. It also examines the major mineral elements, and the importance of fluid balance in the body. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.

This unit explains the general principles of signal transduction and specifically, how even the simplest organisms can detect and respond to events in their ever-changing environment. This study unit is just one of many that can be found on LearningSpace, part of OpenLearn, a collection of open educational resources from The Open University. Published in ePub 2.0.1 format, some feature such as audio, video and linked PDF are not supported by all ePub readers.