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Der har været massiv fokus på problemet i snart en del år, men lige lidt ser det ud til at hjælpe. Opgørelser fra landets pensionsselskaber viser nemlig at antallet af danskere, der rammes af alvorlig stress endnu en gang slår rekord og der er ikke umiddelbart udsigt til bedring. Hør Finans Lyn-analyse og få svar på, hvor mange danskere der sygemeldes med stress, hvad årsagerne blandt andet er og hvad man gør for at komme det til livs. Gæst: Sille Wulff, journalist, Finans. Vært: Mads Ring. Producer: Mads Ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada and the world are facing a momentous energy challenge. With energy demand soaring, aging infrastructure, population growth, and artificial intelligence rapidly advancing, the pressure on our energy systems has never been greater.On April 10, 2025, join us at the Empire Club of Canada for an insightful conversation with Nicolle Butcher, President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) – one of North America's most diverse electricity generators. Nicolle will discuss how OPG plans to help grow Ontario's economy and energy sector supply chains through first-of-a-kind technologies, new generation developments, and one of the nation's largest refurbishment programs.This event marks Nicolle Butcher's first address as CEO of OPG, where she will outline her vision for OPG. The fireside chat will be moderated by Amanda Galbraith, Partner at Oyster Group.Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a leader at the forefront of shaping our energy landscape.*The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.**Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has for many years been evaluating emerging nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, as part of technology innovation efforts aimed at developing the energy system of the future. TVA—the largest public power provider in the U.S., serving more than 10 million people in parts of seven states—currently operates seven reactors at three nuclear power plants: Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar. Meanwhile, it's also been investing in the exploration of new nuclear technology by pursuing small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Clinch River Nuclear (CRN) site in Tennessee. “TVA does have a very diverse energy portfolio, including the third-largest nuclear fleet [in the U.S.],” Greg Boerschig, TVA's vice president for the Clinch River project, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “Our nuclear power plants provide about 40% of our electricity generated at TVA. So, this Clinch River project and our new nuclear program is building on a long history of excellence in nuclear at the Tennessee Valley.” TVA completed an extensive site selection process before choosing the CRN site as the preferred location for its first SMR. The CRN site was originally the site of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project in the early 1980s. Extensive grading and excavation disturbed approximately 240 acres on the project site before the project was terminated. Upon termination of the project, the site was redressed and returned to an environmentally acceptable condition. The CRN property is approximately 1,200 acres of land located on the northern bank of the Clinch River arm of the Watts Bar Reservoir in Oak Ridge, Roane County, Tennessee. The CRN site has a number of significant advantages, which include two existing power lines that cross the site, easy access off of Tennessee State Route 58, and the fact that it is a brownfield site previously disturbed and characterized as a part of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor project. The Oak Ridge area is also noted to have a skilled local workforce, including many people familiar with the complexities of nuclear work. “The community acceptance here is really just phenomenal,” said Boerschig. “The community is very educated and very well informed.” TVA began exploring advanced nuclear technologies in 2010. In 2016, it submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for an Early Site Permit for one or more SMRs with a total combined generating capacity not to exceed 800 MW of electricity for the CRN site. In December 2019, TVA became the first utility in the nation to successfully obtain approval for an Early Site Permit from the NRC to potentially construct and operate SMRs at the site. While the decision to potentially build SMRs is an ongoing discussion as part of the asset strategy for TVA's future generation portfolio, significant investments have been made in the Clinch River project with the goal of moving it forward. OPG has a BWRX-300 project well underway at its Darlington New Nuclear Project site in Clarington, Ontario, with construction expected to be complete by the end of 2028. While OPG is developing its project in parallel with the design process, TVA expects to wait for more design maturity before launching its CRN project. “As far as the standard design is concerned, we're at the same pace, but overall, their project is about two years in front of ours,” said Boerschig. “And that's by design—they are the lead plant for this effort.” In the meantime, there are two primary items on TVA's to-do list. “Right now, the two biggest things that we have on our list are completing the standard design work, and then the construction permit application,” Boerschig said, noting the standard design is “somewhere north of 75% complete” and that TVA's plan is to submit the construction permit application “sometime around mid-year of this year.”

Opgøret med Trump rykker tættere på. Og Californiens guvernør, Gavin Newsom, ligner pludselig et bud på manden, der kan redde partiet fra Trump, skriver Berlingskes USA-korrespondent. Men han gør det på en måde, der splitter partiet: I sin nye podcast »This is Gavin Newsom« beder han MAGA-folk om råd til at genrejse sit parti. Starter opgøret med Trump i virkeligheden med et internt opgør hos Demokraterne? Gæst: Jacob Heinel, Berlingskes USA-korrespondent Vært: Anne Sofie Allarp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Empire Club of Canada is thrilled to welcome Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), for an exclusive update on investment progress across the country. Ehren will be joined by Sean Speer, Co-Founder and Editor-at-Large of The Hub, for a thought-provoking fireside chat. Key topics will include addressing Canada's infrastructure needs and the CIB's role in making strategic investments which facilitate projects that would otherwise not be possible with traditional lenders.   Hear from Ehren Cory on the CIB's collaboration with the private and public sectors and Indigenous partners. This work and the CIB's innovative financing solutions have accelerated new projects across asset classes from coast to coast to coast. Following the 1:1 conversation, the event will open to feature a panel discussion with energy industry innovators including: Michelle Chislett, Executive Vice President of Onshore Renewables, Northland Power; Peter Gregg, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power and Tracy Primeau, Board Director, OPG. The panel will explore success stories, lessons learned and how collaboration is key to achieving long-term infrastructure goals.  Join us on March 3, 2025, for this important conversation hosted by the Empire Club of Canada, as we delve into the future of Canadian infrastructure, innovation, and the power of partnerships in driving forward meaningful outcomes. Sean Speer will also feature this conversation for Hub Podcasts on a future episode.  About the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) The CIB is an impact investor, financing revenue-generating infrastructure which benefits Canadians and attracts private capital. The CIB's blended financing helps to minimize ratepayer impacts, fill gaps in the capital structure of projects to move them forward, share risks and enable meaningful participation for Indigenous communities. By forming new partnerships, the CIB is tackling some of the nation's critical infrastructure and energy challenges, driving economic development opportunities and creating jobs. 

Opgøret med røvhulsledelse må ikke ende i at gøre lederen til terapeut. Lederen skal koncentere sig om ledelse - og så skal der skabes rammer for den tillidsfulde samtale. Psykolog og forfatter til bogen "Så tal da sammen for helvede", Lone Aggernæs Thomberg har arbejdet med ledelsesrådgivning i en årrække - og hun er gæst i dagens episode af Ledelse med Louise Orbesen. Vært: Louise Orbesen, ledelsesekspert. Gæst: Lone Aggernæs Thornberg, forfatter og psykolog Podcastredaktør: Kasper Søegaard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

InterMetzo: Georg Metz har givet ugens kommentar titlen: ”Falskhedens afgrund – Opgøret mellem etisk fordring og moralsk forbehold”. Det hellige besudlede land. Titlen på denne podcast er 'Samtale om Israel og Palæstine' med udgangspunkt i Ulla Sandbæks bog 'Helligt land'. Hun er tidligere sognepræst, tidligere medlem af Folketinget og EU-parlamentet.  Hun har skrevet bogen ”helligt land” og den fortæller...

Climate change is one of the most vexing challenges facing our world. That the climate is changing is increasingly clear.  But greenhouse gases are still spewing into the atmosphere.  Temperature thresholds are being passed years earlier than predicted. So, what, if anything, can we do about it?  My guest this episode has dedicated his life to sustainability but for Dr. Blair Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo the focus is on adaptation and resilience to climate impacts. Blair talks about why focusing on adapting to climate change needs to be a bigger priority for individuals and governments. He shares practical steps that would help put Canada and Canadians on a path that is better prepared for the climate impacts that are sure to come.About our guest:Dr. Blair Feltmate is Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo. Previous positions include Vice President, Sustainable Development, Bank of Montreal; Director, Sustainable Development, OPG; Partner, Sustainable Investment Group/YMG Capital Management.Blair was Chair, Federal Government of Canada Expert Panel on Climate Adaptation. He was Advisor, National Adaptation Strategy, Canada.  He is Sustainable Finance Council member, Global Risk Institute, and a member of Climate Proof Canada (Insurance Bureau of Canada).He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Ecology (University of Toronto), Masters in Arts (Wilfrid Laurier University), Masters in Science (University of Toronto), and Hon. Bachelor of Science (University of Toronto).  Blair was an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow. He has written books on Sustainable Banking and Aquatic Ecology. Additional Resources:Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood ProtectionThree Steps to a Cost-Effective FireSmart Home

What's the difference between radiolucency and burnout?  When's the best time to use a bitewing vs a periapical radiograph?  When should we pick up the bur for interproximal caries? Have you heard about the 4 white lines an OPG radiograph?  https://youtu.be/wCV3U8-OAvI Watch PS011 on Youtube This episode is packed full of great tips and techniques that will help you understand how to produce great radiographs as well as being able to properly figure out what they are trying to tell us. Radiographs can be tricky, whether that's due to them being flipped, upside down or due to cone cut, that's why this will help shine some light on how to get comfortable with radiographs as well as how to manage our patients after we know what we are dealing with. Don't miss the special notes on Radiology and Radiography for Students available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app! (Join the free Students Section) This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App! For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. If you love this episode, check out PS003 - Routine Checkup

Det seneste års bombninger af Gaza har slået tusindvis af mennesker ihjel, men har også ramt betydningsfuld kulturarv som museumsmagasiner, monumenter og flere hundrede år gamle religiøse bygninger. Det skriver Politiken, der har set en opgørelse fra Unesco. Opgørelsen viser, at 69 kulturarvssteder er beskadiget, og Søren la Cour, der er bestyrelsesformand i organisationen Blue Shield Danmark, kalder det "en total katastrofe for kulturarven i Gaza". Ph.d. Marie Elisabeth Berg Christensen forklarer hvad, museernes rolle er i sikringen af kulturarv. Filmen 'Den gule enke' er baseret på den sande historie bag Veuve Clicquot - champagnefamilien og virksomheden, der begyndte i slutningen af det 18. århundrede. Vi folder historien om den gule enke ud og taler om, hvilken betydning hun fik for Frankrig og for champagnens status - kulinarisk og symbolsk.

The Isotopes for Hope Podcast is a series that highlights Canadian leaders in the country's isotope and cancer care sector who are contributing to Canada's leadership role in fighting cancer. While this podcast aims to frame the industry's future in this area, we also feature unique stories and perspectives about the importance of isotopes from current industry leaders.  Join CNIC Chair James Scongack for this exciting episode with John Burta of Laurentis Energy Partners and Dr. Wayne Mullett of Boston Scientific who discuss a new partnership to use OPG's Darlington Facility to irradiate yttrium-90 microspheres, offering new hope to patients with liver cancer. The work being done in Canada to use commercial CANDU reactors to shore up supply and add reliability to the pipeline puts us in a position to truly lead the global fight against cancer.

President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation Ken Hartwick, in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the evolving state of electricity in Ontario. Featuring a discussion about a rapidly changing energy picture with electrification, and population growth putting additional pressure on demand for electricity. They talk about supply chain challenges given that every other jurisdiction is also seeking to electrify and decarbonize at the same time. They touch on increasing public acceptance for nuclear power, and the challenges of building large infrastructure projects. They also discuss what generation technologies will be in Ontario's future, Indigenous partnerships, and attracting and retaining talent. They close the conversation with Ken's recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.Links: Ontario Power Generation: https://www.opg.com/ Ken Hartwick at OPG: https://www.opg.com/about-us/who-we-are/executive-team/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-hartwick-icd-d-176b50a1/

This week, on our Calgary Stampede podcast edition, our guest is Avik Dey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Power. Capital Power is a publicly traded North American power producer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Capital Power owns renewable and thermal power generation facilities, totaling over 9 GW of power generation capacity across 32 facilities. Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie asked Avik: Is it possible to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable electricity? Does Capital Power currently generate any electricity from coal? Do you expect small modular reactors (SMRs) to be built in Alberta in the future? Texas generates a greater share of its electricity from renewables than Alberta, yet Alberta is hitting the brakes on renewable development – how is Texas managing the increase in renewables, and what can Alberta learn? Are you concerned by the potential for rapid growth in electricity demand to fuel AI data centers in Alberta? Why did Capital Power recently cancel its proposed $2.4 billion Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Genesee project in Alberta? Considering the draft Clean Electricity Regulations, would you still invest in new natural gas generation in Canada? Any comments on Quebec's plan to build and operate large-scale renewable projects in the province versus procuring the power from independent power producers?  Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/  Check us out on social media:  X (Twitter): @arcenergyinst LinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute  Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas Podcast Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify 

"I had to be vulnerable to be courageous... Returning to symbolism, I recently began exploring how birds fly. I learned that birds rely on instinct."In this Write Your Own Story episode, Rebecca introduces Lucy Klym, Chief Strategy Officer for Opportunities for Positive Growth, and shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence and reclaiming her life.Lucy reveals the challenges and triumphs of leaving an abusive situation and the journey to discovering her own value and strength. Through her narrative, listeners will learn about the importance of vulnerability, the instinct to help others, and the necessity of building supportive communities. Rebecca also highlights the tools Lucy has created to aid those in similar situations and inspire personal growth and resilience.Join us as we explore Lucy's transformation, the impact of her advocacy, and the vital message that everyone has value.In this episode, you'll learn:Allow yourself to be vulnerable to foster deeper connections and aid in healingWhether it's in the workplace, personal life, or within the community, stand up for your value and the value of those around youCultivate a support system of friends, family, or professional help that can uplift you when neededThings to listen for: [04:32] A summary of Lucy Klim [07:25] Embracing change, vulnerability, and domestic violence healing [11:06] Abuse led to isolation, fear, and protection [15:09] Advocate, develop tools, and empower others' value [17:41] OPG organization is award-winning, financially healthy, impactfulConnect with Rebecca:https://linktr.ee/rebeccafleetwoodhessionauthor (00:00) - WYOSLucyKlymPodcast (00:10) - I D:

Un'ambito tanto poco conosciuto ma ben presente nella realtà della nostra professione: la comunità doppia diagnosiDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/non-solo-educazione--6085958/support.

When you hear words like abundance and scarcity, you think of food, water and other essentials. For Laura Freebairn-Smith, PhD, author of "Abundance Leaders: Creating Energy, Joy, and Productivity in an Unsettled World," those words apply to styles of leadership. As she explains to host Sandra Lindsay, RN, these concepts can guide you in becoming a better leader, co-worker, partner and person. Listen in as they explore the intersection of leadership and health and reveal how embracing abundance leads to a fuller, happier life. About the expert Prior to co-founding OPG, where she is a partner, Laura served as Director of Yale's Organizational Development and Learning Center, which she helped create. She has also consulted for the New York Times, Lemann Foundation and ESPN.

Welcome to the latest edition of Wookiee Beats on the B Beats podcast. A bit like buses, you wait all year for a DnB mix and then 2 come along at once! Following on from OPG, JABaWookiee has collated a 2 hour mix of assorted gems in the 160-170bpm range… not everything here might be as drum and bass as it seems though… Full track list is below, please support the artists by purchasing the full versions of their amazing music! www.bbeatsmusic.com Enjoy… Track List: Title / Artist At The Yard / Tommy The Cat Dreams / Kloke Sapphires / Jack Smooth Little Breake / Yas Reven * (Something to Do (Metal Mix) / Depeche Mode) Turbo Island / Hyroglifics Pulse VIII / Peverelist The Precision of Infinity (feat. Philip Glass) / Jlin Dust Eater / Soreab Want Me / DJ Fuckoff Late Night Chasing In New Orleans / Goodboi HENRY'S REVENGE / SHERELLE Memory / K.O.P. 32 Lifeforms / X-Coast Uber Pool / nickname Tell Me Something / Sun People Quasar / Machinedrum & Holly The Helicopter Tune / Deep Blue Let It Roll / DJ Jubilee 1997 The Hunt / K Man The Phantom Scrolling Shooter / Drumskull Chasm / K.O.P. 32 You Should Dance (Bladerunner Remix) / Zed Bias & Inja Double A (Nooch Remix) / Oram Crunk / SKPY Go Hard Feat MC Det / X-Coast & DJ Rada We Lose / Whychek Moving / Reburf In Threes / Max Cooper 12 Shamen Brother / Bovine Boy False Alarm / TOTAL SCIENCE/QUADRANT & IRIS New York Automatic (Original Mix) / Kiano & Mr. Sideburns

On February 16, 2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced some proposed changes to the draft Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). Initially released in August 2023, the draft legislation requires electricity production in Canada to be net zero by 2035. Peter and Jackie start the podcast by reviewing the recently proposed changes and discuss whether these changes are enough to win over the provinces that object to the proposed CER, including Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.Next, they introduce this week's guest, the Honourable Todd Smith, Ontario's Energy Minister and MLA for the Bay of Quinte in Ontario. Since the Conservatives came to power in 2018, Todd Smith has held various cabinet positions.Here are some of the questions that Peter and Jackie asked Minister Smith: When the Ontario Conservatives first came into power, renewable electricity projects that were agreed to under the Liberal government's feed-in tariff (FIT) program were canceled, yet now Ontario is procuring new capacity for wind, hydro, biomass, and solar generation, why the change? Is Ontario having a nuclear renaissance? What are the plans to expand nuclear electricity? Where will Ontario source the enriched uranium for the new nuclear power plants? Is it realistic to see nuclear plants operating in other parts of Canada, such as Saskatchewan and Alberta? What is the role of natural gas for power generation and residential heating in Ontario? In November 2023, the Ontario IESO wrote a letter to the Federal Government on the proposed CER, saying, “The CER as drafted is unachievable by 2035 in Ontario…the policy would cause a resource shortfall”; what are your concerns and do the changes announced on February 16th improve the situation? Are you working with any other provinces that oppose the CER?Content referenced in this podcast: - ECCC's Proposed Changes to the CER (February 16, 2024)- The Ontario IESO's letter to the federal government on the proposed CER Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/  Check us out on social media:  X (Twitter): @arcenergyinst LinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute  Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify  

Host Chad Hughes welcomes Jennifer Tidmarsh, Vice President of Indigenous Relations & Partnerships with Ontario Power Generation, to the show. Jennifer talks about the development of small modular reactors in the nuclear space and the challenges surrounding presenting those solutions to the community.Jennifer explains some of the public perceptions around nuclear power that have been shaped by events like Three Mile Island, Fukushima, and Chernobyl, and even pop culture references like the nuclear power plant in The Simpsons. Her work involves a lot of education around changing those perceptions and explaining the new initiatives in place for nuclear waste management. Chad and Jennifer discuss the Indigenous community's concerns about the storage and handling of nuclear waste, specific facts about nuclear waste, the complex regulatory process for it, and the value of nuclear energy for the future. Jennifer sheds light on the environmental assessments that go into nuclear power generation and how the OPG works to alleviate negative perceptions of nuclear overall and educate the public on safeties in place.“But really the perception has been we want more information about nuclear as a whole, not just those little snippets of, okay, here's the permit we need for this, for the reactor. It's where does nuclear fit into the Ontario grid, and why are you doing this? So we've spent a lot of time really talking about, you know, pathways to decarbonization, which was a report that was put out by the IESO. And you know what, the fact that we need generation and why do we need generation and what's the plan going forward. And so that's been, you know, us doing a lot of that groundwork. And we have had pushback. You know, I can't sugarcoat it all, right?” - Jennifer TidmarshAbout Jennifer Tidmarsh:With a strong background in the energy sector, Jennifer has worked with various organizations, associations, regulated and unregulated businesses, Indigenous communities, governments, and ministerial departments. Prior to becoming the Vice President of Indigenous Relations and Partnerships at Ontario Power Generation, Jennifer was the President of Transmission in Canada for NextEra Energy, the largest renewables developer in North America. In addition to business development in Canada, Jennifer also led the development and construction of the East West Tie transmission project in Northwestern Ontario, which went into service in March 2022.  The East West Tie project is proud to have an equity partner in six First Nations communities, as well as training and employing a large Indigenous workforce in the region.---Chad Hughes | CEO, Entrepreneurial Leader, Author: website |linkedinJennifer Tidmarsh | Vice President, Indigenous Relations & Partnerships: website | linkedin | opg instagram

Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) could play an important role in meeting future energy needs. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with Sandra Dykxhoorn, the vice president of New Nuclear Growth at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), based in Toronto.“It's a game-changer,” said Dykxhoorn about SMRs. “We are really at the front of the pack here. OPG is recognized now globally as a world leader in its small modular deployment.”SMRs will make their international debut in the free world in Ontario, Canada in five years.“The reason why small modular reactors exist at all and why people are investing in this technology is because we know there is a need for smaller, clean base load power options that can replace gas and coal,” Dykxhoorn said. “Part of the solution with the small modular reactor is that it's smaller so that should be quicker to build; doesn't take as long,” she told Grid Talk. “Additionally, it's more modular and more standardized. What we try to do is introduce factory buildout components.”It will be safer than conventional nuclear plants around for decades. “Essentially what they're trying to do is remove the humans that need to be involved in managing a nuclear reactor in the event that there's an emergency or something happens. Ultimately, there's something called passive safety.”As the Vice President of New Nuclear Development for Ontario Power Generation, Sandra Dykxhoorn oversees the company's long-term new nuclear growth strategy, building external relationships and creating a pipeline of opportunities. She has been with OPG since 2016  She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Carleton and is a proud alumnus of the Laurentian Leadership Program in Ottawa and the Institut d'Etudes Politiques (IEP) in Grenoble France.

In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden shares that the podcast is going on a brief hiatus. It will return in June 2024 with a fresh, new spin. Please stick around – we'll be bringing you top-notch guests, including professionals and individuals with inspiring personal journeys. During our new podcast, we'll be shedding light on stories of resilience and addressing challenging topics not often discussed. Ensure you're subscribed to our newsletter for updates on the upcoming show. You can sign up on our website at www.OConnorPG.com.    Although Diana and I will continue as co-hosts, we will have a rotating group of hosts who are other O'Connor Professional Group staff members. For announcements, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. Thank you for your continued support!   IN THIS EPISODE: [:29] Arden shares Beyond the Balance Sheet will be on a short break until June 2024  [1:02] Sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss exciting announcements about the new show. Diana and Arden are co-hosts with a rotating group of other OPG hosts and guests   KEY TAKEAWAYS: When the podcast returns in June, there will be new guests and stories of resilience. Please don't unsubscribe; stay tuned for the new format and guests.    RESOURCES: Beyond the Balance Sheet Website  

In this revisited episode, we are joined by OPG's Director of Aging Services, Sam van Kalkeren. Sam discusses how to help a loved one faced with a dementia diagnosis. He gives excellent information on how to communicate with a loved one to ensure their voice is heard as they navigate this difficult path. Sam talks about the benefits of having a care partner and what type of support they can offer the family. It is vital to have a care partner if the ailing family member lives out of state. We touch on what happens when someone with a dementia diagnosis gets a psychiatric admission and give excellent tips on keeping the loved one safe. This episode contains great information to help your aging parent handle cognitive decline.    IN THIS EPISODE [2:20] How does a child support a parent facing cognitive decline?  [5:20] What are the benefits of having a care partner?  [8:52] What is the best way to communicate with someone with  dementia?  [10:40] What does Sam recommend to children when they first hear the diagnosis?  [12:04] How do family members help someone struggling with dementia avoid being taken advantage of financially?  [14:24] What happens when someone goes into the hospital with a psychiatric admission? [20:25] How do you help a family member who doesn't want to accept their diagnosis?    KEY TAKEAWAYS   Have hard conversations about how the ailing parent wants to live the rest of their life. Do they want a DNI (do not intubate) or DNR (do not resuscitate)? Know all medications and have everything laid out to help the parent. Form a relationship with a care partner if you are out of state or need additional support. Those with dementia need a lot of support. Some people can continue to live at home, work, and speak for themselves, but the proper support needs to be in place. If your loved one goes into the psychiatric emergency department, they may get scared and become aggressive. If they are sedated due to that behavior, it can be difficult to go back to inpatient care. An impatient home may not want to take the patient back if they display aggressive behavior. It's important to have a care partner to help avoid the loved one being put in a psychiatric department.     RESOURCES: Beyond the Balance Sheet Website  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-van-kalkeren-msn-rn/   BIO: Sam van Kalkeren, MSN, RN, CDP, is OPG's Director of Aging Services. He has been working as a psychiatric RN since 2012 and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Sam has worked with all age populations suffering from mental illness, from pediatrics to geriatrics. He has experience working with clients suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders, complex mental health diagnoses, neurocognitive disorders, and personality disorders. Most of his nursing career has been in the inpatient psychiatric setting. Sam joined OPG from Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Before Tufts, he was the Patient Care Director for the geriatric and adult inpat  

Waterpower is Canada's most abundant renewable resource, providing 60 per cent of our electricity. But here's the big question: as Canada looks to an emissions-free future, how can waterpower, one of the oldest power sources on the planet, help us get there? And what do we need to consider? To learn more about our hydroelectric future, we sat down with Gilbert Bennett, President and CEO of WaterPower Canada. Tune in.   Related links   Gilbert Bennett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbert-bennett-86166529/ WaterPower Canada: https://waterpowercanada.ca/  Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video on YouTube   Follow along on Instagram   Stay in the know on Facebook   Keep up with the posts on X (Formerly Twitter) --- Transcript: Dan Seguin  00:06 This is thinkenergy, the podcast that helps you better understand the fast-changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So, join me, Dan Seguin, as I explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry. Hey everyone, Happy New Year and welcome back. Here's a fun fact. Canada's electricity sector is one of the cleanest in the world when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Now today, we're going to focus on one of the oldest power sources on the planet. Hydropower generates power when flowing water spins a wheel or turbine. It was used by farmers as far back as ancient Greece for mechanical tasks like grinding grain. Canada's oldest hydroelectric generating station that still is in operation today was commissioned right here in Canada's nation's capital in 1891. Generating Station Number 2 is located on Victoria Island in the heart of downtown Ottawa is a stone's throw away from Parliament Hill. It's been providing clean, renewable electricity for more than 130 years. While hydroelectricity first powered our great city and country, it was fossil fuels that quickly became the dominant energy source during the Industrial Age of the 20th century, until nuclear power arrived on the scene in the early 1960s. Now, because Canada is a water rich country, it's not surprising that our water power is our most abundant renewable resource, providing 60% of our country's total electricity. That means six out of every 10 homes in Canada are powered by water. This makes Canada the third largest generator of hydroelectricity in the world, after China and Brazil. To reduce Canada's emissions of greenhouse gasses that cause climate change, we must continue to increase the amount of zero emissions electricity we produce and strategically reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in other sectors. So here is today's big question. Can one of the world's oldest renewable power sources play a major role in Canada's Net Zero future? So, joining us today on the podcast is Gilbert Bennett. He is the president and CEO of WaterPower Canada, founded in 1998. WaterPower Canada is the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to representing the water power industry. Gilbert, welcome to the show.   Gilbert Bennett  03:21 Good morning, Daniel. Great to be here.   Dan Seguin  03:23 Now, you've joined WaterPower Canada at a very interesting time where there's a lot of national and international conversations about developments in hydroelectricity, as countries strive to meet their net zero targets. What is your vision on how water power Canada can participate in Canada's energy transformation and decarbonization?   Gilbert Bennett  03:49 So, we at WaterPower Canada represent the Canadian hydro electric industry, so the owners and operators were the vast majority of the Canadian hydropower fleet. So all the major utilities are members of the association. And we also have our industry partners that design manufacturing constructs for the industry. So given the hydropower provided, over 60% of Canada's electricity supply is going to be the backbone of the electricity industry for decades to come. Our role is to make sure that industry, governments, and the federal government, in particular, understand the important role that we play in the electricity system, and why hydropower is a key advantage of building a renewable future for Canada. So we're going to be aware that we're the dominant renewable supply for the Canadian electricity system. We have important value that's provided in terms of reliability. And I guess the ability to integrate other renewables in the system. So, we're going to be here for decades. We're going to be playing a major role in that transformation and the decarbonization of our economy.   Dan Seguin  04:57 Now, what's the value proposition that hydroelectric power brings to a clean, affordable and NetZero future?   05:07 Right. So, most importantly, we have key attributes. And I sort of touched on that in our last question there, we're firm and reliable. So, think about hydropower, just firm generation, there's water in the reservoir, we're going to be producing power at the power plant. It's not a question of is the wind blowing, is the sun shining? It's long term, high capacity, firm generation. And when I think about high-capacity storage for hydropower, in larger, the larger hydro systems, we're talking about 1000s of megawatts of power generation, delivered for months on end with large reservoir storage. So that's an important attribute that contributes to the reliability of our Canadian electricity system. And secondly, is dispatchable. So, we can adjust output of the plant as necessary to meet needs as they change your day to day order in order to balance out the deliveries from other renewables. So, in the absence of a fossil fuel fleet, hydropower with those capabilities is really important for us to maintain reliability and deliveries on our electricity system.   Dan Seguin  06:18 Gilbert, some people still believe that investments in renewable energy translate to higher electricity costs. But I read on your website that provinces with the highest hydropower installed capacity have the lowest electricity costs, perhaps you can break down why that is and what you think the public should know about hydropower that they may not already know.   Gilbert Bennett  06:48 So, if we look at the provinces of Canada with the highest installed base hydropower, they have facilities that were built with large scale capacity and large-scale storage, and they were built in the 60s and 70s. And they still operate reliably today. So, we look back to sort of the major construction that happened in the Canadian hydropower sector. Several decades ago, those long-term reliable assets are now producing really low cost energy, a lot of financing has been addressed from those facilities, and they have low operating costs, the cost of maintaining those facilities is, is a lot lower than the cost of building new ones today. So those those legacy assets are really important contributors to the low rates, we see in the, what I'll call the hydro dependent jurisdictions.   Dan Seguin  07:37 Very insightful. Thanks, Gilbert. Now, I know water power, Canada has commissioned some research projects. Can you maybe talk about some of those, and what makes them important to your sector and your goals?   Gilbert Bennett  07:53 So those studies, and there were four of them that were completed through last year with important financial support from Natural Resources Canada, and fortunately, they address some important topics to discuss hydropower in general. So, the first one deals with this question that we just talked about, what's the role that hydropower facilities play in ensuring reliable service for customers. So now we're getting into some technical points, inertia load, following regulation, frequency and voltage control. So those are things that customers don't think about and don't have to worry about, because they're really important questions or system operators, the people who manage and operate electricity grids. So, it's important for policymakers who are drafting the rules through the electricity sector to understand that these capabilities are essential to delivering reliable service. And in the absence of fossil generation, delivering those capabilities to a large extent is going to fall to the hydro fleet. It's important to understand the services that are uniquely provided by hydro facilities, some of the variable renewables don't have these capabilities. And the services that are provided by the hydro fleet are going to be much more important in the future as we retire the fossil fuel fleet across Canada. So that's, that's the first one. The second study looked at the potential for pumped storage hydro in Canada. And that's a topic that we haven't talked about a lot. It's a mature technology that's used in many places in the world. But with our conventional hydropower fleet here in Canada, we haven't had to worry about too much, but it is becoming an issue as a way to store energy from variable renewables and make it available when needed factor projects under consideration in Ontario. Today, there are two major projects in Ontario, one led by OPG and Northland power, and the TC energy's project in Georgian Bay is another one that probably would be familiar to listeners in Ontario for sure. There are also projects in Alberta. They're looking at that technology. So potential for pump storage as a large-scale storage opportunity to firm up variable renewables. It's an important topic elsewhere in the world. And it's one that we thought would be useful to highlight attention here in Canada. Third study looks at the potential for updating our existing facilities to increase the output of those facilities. So, we've identified 1000s of megawatts of potential that can be realized by replacing the existing turbines and generators and existing plants. So, the point here is that we're using existing dams, reservoirs and structures, while updating the technology inside the plant. So that's a cost-effective way to increase the efficiency of the plant or to increase capacity on the grid. And then finally, the last report looks at the cost of energy from previous generation sources. And we introduced the point here that variable renewables are inexpensive energy sources, but there are additional costs that will be incurred in the electricity systems making them dispatchable and available. And those are, those are features that are built into hydro generation. So, we want to raise the point here that the grid services that I talked about a second ago, need to be factored in when we're comparing various generation sources. So these points are really important for policymakers to understand, well, they're drafting the rules for the industry, and ultimately, for the services that our customers are gonna be relying on. Lots and lots of detail there. And if anybody's interested in taking a look at those reports, are all posted on our website at waterpowercanada.ca.   Dan Seguin  11:28 Okay, I really like this next question here. What are some projects and innovations that you're seeing from your members that you feel may usher in a new era for waterpower?   Gilbert Bennett  11:42 I think we look back at our aspirational goal in Canada to be net zero by 2050. So, talk about that on a fairly regular basis. Various experts have said that we'll need to double our electricity supply to achieve that goal. So just think about that for a second 25 or 30 years, we're going to rebuild the industry that's taken 125 years to build the infrastructure Canada that we have today. So, you know, that's a daunting challenge. And I think it'd be the first sign of the scale of that effort is probably from Hydro Quebec, where they've indicated that they plan to spend somewhere between 155 and $185 billion dollars on their electricity system between now and 2035, in order to set the stage and Quebec to be net zero by 2050. That level of investment, that scale of development of their electricity system, I think is a huge one. And it's one that if we're going to achieve our or aspirational goal is going to be replicated in multiple jurisdictions when we look at significant investments required to set the stage to electrify our economy. So that in itself is a, you know, is a hugely important error for I see the electricity sector in general, feel comfortable saying that water power is going to be an important piece of that.   Dan Seguin  13:07 Now, if memory serves me right, your organization released a collection of success stories of partnerships between utilities, energy companies, indigenous businesses, and organizations affiliated with First Nations. Gilbert, what can you tell us about the path forward? And its intersection is clean energy and reconciliation?   Gilbert Bennett  13:34 Right. So that report, branding indigenous businesses is also on our website. And it's a collection of case studies from members from our member companies that provide concrete examples of how WaterPower Canada member companies are working with indigenous businesses, First Nations, both as partners and owners and developers of projects. So, I think in the context of reconciliation, it should be fairly clear that projects and activities that happen on traditional land should benefit people who you know, who own that land. And here we have some specific examples of how things can be done and are being done to benefit indigenous communities and businesses. So, it's the way we need to move forward with development. It's an opportunity to work together, it's an opportunity to jointly understand issues, opportunities, challenges with projects, and to really come to a common understanding of how to do business together, both between, you know, our member companies and indigenous communities, important step forward. And I think the way things are going to be done in the future.   Dan Seguin  14:43 Okay, moving on to some challenges. It seems that the International Energy Agency expects hydropower generation to increase 50% by 2040. Is the hydropower sector, like many, having difficulty attracting new talent? What are the ways your sector is working to entice youth to consider hydroelectricity to keep up with the growing demand?   Gilbert Bennett  15:14 So, this is a huge challenge for not just our industry, but the Canadian economy in general, we have a retiring workforce, as our population ages. And we're not replacing people across multiple sectors in our economy. Certainly, an issue in the trades for construction and operations. So, a concern in engineering is a concern in most professions, that we're not replacing our workforce. And for our industry, we have a couple of associations that are really focused on this question. So, shout out for electricity, Human Resources, Canada here, they are playing a key role in highlighting opportunities, and reasons why people who are entering the workforce, you know, should look at a career in our sector. It's a common theme from trade unions to say, look, you know, here are these unionized positions, and the trades and the construction trades. And then the operating trades are high paying jobs, they have great working conditions. And they're a great way to build people's career. And it's probably something that we haven't talked about for a long time. These are ways to highlight opportunities in the industry, apprentice programs on projects are another way to highlight opportunities to get people entering the workforce. And then finally, you can link back to our discussion on indigenous communities where training, education, employment opportunities associated with projects are available for residents in nearby communities. But that's as most project developers today would look at that as a key way to both build workforce, and to build economic capability in the, in the communities where they're doing work. It's a big challenge. And we certainly have to, you know, find ways to get people into the trains to get things done. We're going to be talking about this one a lot.   Dan Seguin  17:04 Now, I'm curious to find out what makes our hydropower unique, isn't our production generation water rich reserves, or our cold climate that sets Canada's hydropower apart from other countries?   Gilbert Bennett  17:20 So, first of all, we look at the resource that we have, we have 7% of the world's renewable freshwater. So, 7% of the water that falls on the face of the planet, lands in Canada, and we have 5% of the world's population. So those were important to have the raw resources in the first place. So that certainly we have that in spades, but also the large landmass, we have favorable topography for hydropower sites, so the right to the terrain and most of Canada is favorable to hydropower development. We're a large country with a small population, but lots of water. So, we have a great resource. And I think that that's probably the key reason why we've, you know, got to where we are.   Dan Seguin  18:08 Okay, that's good, Gilbert. Now, do you expect hydropower to remain Canada's largest source of reliable, renewable power for the foreseeable future? What is something you want the government to know right now about how investing in hydroelectricity can help it achieve its netzero goals?   Gilbert Bennett  18:32 Okay, so the first, the first most important point is that the attributes of your hydropower fleet, the technical capabilities are really important in continuing to ensure that electricity, services for customers are reliable, cost effective and renewable. Now, our future is going to be all in with every non emitting and renewable option. So hydro, wind, solar, nuclear, hydrogen, all of these alternatives to fossil fuels, and others are going to be critical for us to achieve our net zero, or near zero aspiration. Hydro today is the backbone of our fleet. It has important services, and it's important to glue the rest of the system together. So that's probably the most important point and then we would say that development of hydropower facilities are long term investments, they have long term development cycles. So we need to be able to find ways to move forward with project approvals with upgrades with expansions you know that deliver low cost service to customers. Now we also recommend with note that our generator members are either major utilities or their producers themselves. So, getting the maximum value from our assets is going to be really important as well and the industry is going to continue to look at existing assets to see how we can get more out of those. So that may be increasing the capacity of sites using, you know, improving efficiency, being strategic about where you know where projects get built. And then finally understanding where hydro fits compared to other technologies. And there's a given that there will be opportunities for those other technologies to play important roles in this electricity system as well. When we look at sort of doubling the electricity system, there's going to be a lot of investment all around. And I think what we would say is that, you know, back to the fundamental point, hydropower is the backbone of the generating fleet in Canada. And it provides, you know, key services that are going to be needed now, well into the future.   Dan Seguin  20:35 Finally, Gilbert, we always end our interviews with some rapid-fire questions. We've got some new ones for you. Are you ready?   Gilbert Bennett  20:44 Let's go. Okay.   Dan Seguin  20:46 What are you reading right now?   Gilbert Bennett  20:48 Nothing on the bookshelf today. So, I will say the last binge read I had was on vacation last summer, and it would have been one of Tom Clancy novels.   Dan Seguin  20:57 Okay, good. Now, Gilbert, what would you name your boat? If you had one? Or maybe you do have one?   Gilbert Bennett  21:04 I don't. We don't have one. This one is a standing family joke. The name of the boat would be Ylime, which is my daughter Emily's name spelled backwards. That's a standing joke for a while with the family.   Dan Seguin  21:18 Here's another question, Gilbert. Who is someone that you truly admire?   Gilbert Bennett  21:23 All right, so let's look back in history to someone who dealt with challenges on a similar scale to what we're talking about now. And I think I'd have to look to maybe someone like General Leslie Groves, from the Manhattan Project. So those of you have seen Oppenheimer would have a pretty clear handle about how he got things moving to that project.   Dan Seguin  21:46 Okay, moving on here. What is the closest thing to real magic that you've witnessed?   Gilbert Bennett  21:52 Oh wow. Okay, so I'm an electrical engineer. So, some real things are more like magic to a lot of people. I would say for me, 15 years of effort of the Muskrat Falls project in Labrador, close to the breaker to put the first unit online, looks like magic after all that effort.   Dan Seguin  22:11 What has been the biggest challenge to you personally, since the pandemic began?   Gilbert Bennett  22:18 Oh, well, I would say switching from a large office setting to a virtual team. And you know, of course, during my time on the Muskrat Project, we had, you know, 300 people on our team, and you're interacting with them on a daily basis. And now you go to a virtual team, and you're doing pretty well, everything like we're doing here today remotely. That was a major adjustment for me.   Dan Seguin  22:40 Okay. Now, we've all been watching a little more TV, a little more Netflix. What is your favorite show? Or series?   Gilbert Bennett  22:49 Oh, I just got through the last season of Slow Horses on Apple TV. So Misfits, that and MI five, who find a way to get things done. It was a pretty, pretty enjoyable series for me.   Dan Seguin  23:03 Lastly, what's exciting you about your industry right now?   Gilbert Bennett  23:08 Oh, wow. I would say in a nutshell, everything. Sort of the scope, the scale, the challenges, the opportunities that we've talked about, I think are all are all exciting, and helping to, you know, find a way to retool our, our entire society so that it runs on renewables, I think is a huge is a huge challenge. And it was definitely pretty exciting.   Dan Seguin  23:30 Well, Gilbert, this is it. We've reached the end of another episode of the think energy podcast. If our listeners want to learn more about you and your organization, how can they connect?   Gilbert Bennett  23:42 Oh, two ways. Visit our website waterpowercanada.ca. And we're on LinkedIn as well. So follow the association. And keep up with what's going on in the industry.   Dan Seguin  23:54 Again, Gilbert, thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you had a lot of fun. Cheers.,   Gilbert Bennett  23:59 Oh this was great. It was great to be with you Daniel. Thanks so much.   Dan Seguin  24:06 Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests or previous episodes, visit thinkenergypodcast.com I hope you will join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.  

“Projects get delivered by people and how we do things in our day to day life and how we make big decisions around our day to day life, whether it's small or big, are actually very relatable on how we make decisions in the business world when funding, approving and delivering projects.”– Dr. Diana Nada Dr. Diana brings over 20 years of experience advising public and private sector clients on strategies and toolkits for best practices in improved capital project delivery and informed decision making. She is a regular industry contributor, a published scholar educator with over 25 speaking engagements. She is the current AAC Canada Region One director, and is a member of the ULI Public Development and Infrastructure Council and the UK APM Project Assurance SIG. Diana is one of the contributing authors to the 2023 first edition for A Guide to Auditing Programmes and Projects, published by APM. She was shortlisted as one of the 2020 A Woman Infrastructure Network, emerging leaders in Canada. Key Takeaways: The importance of qualitative research in major projects, where social sciences intersect with major programmesBasing major project success on a rocky foundation, the deflation of estimates and unrealistic expectationsHow PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and PMP (Project Management Professional) certification can evolve to encompass broader strategic considerations and better prepare major programme implementersCollaborative contracting and identifying collaboration (regardless of delivery method) as a key component for success in major programmesPerformance measurement and how not aligning incentives can influences decision-making and team relationships Links Mentioned: Dr. Diane Nada's Project Approval Decisions: Exploring Success FactorsCurbing Optimism Bias and Strategic Misrepresentation in Planning: Reference Class Forecasting in Practice by Bent FlyvbjergThinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. The conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our community via LinkedIn: Navigating Major Programmes on LinkedInFollow Riccardo Cosentino on LinkedInFollow Dr. Diana Nada, PhD on LinkedIn Transcript:Riccardo Cosentino  00:05You're listening to navigate major problems, the podcast that aims to elevate the conversations happening in the infrastructure industry and inspire you to have a more efficient approach within it. I'm your host, Riccardo Cosentino brings over 20 years of major product management experience. Most recently, I graduated from Oxford University's day business school, which shook my belief when it comes to navigating major problems. Now it's time to shake yours. Join me in each episode, as I pressed the industry experts about the complexity of major program management, emerging digital trends and the critical leadership required to approach these multibillion dollar projects. Let's see where the conversation takes us. Dr. Diana nada is a project management expert and advisory mega capital projects, a civil engineer by background with a PhD in project management from the University of Calgary. She brings over 20 years of experience advising public and private sector clients on strategies and toolkits for best practices in improved capital project delivery and informed decision making. She is a regular industry contributor, a published scholar educator with over 25 speaking engagement. She is the current AAC Canada region one director, and is a member of the ULI public development and infrastructure Council and the UK APM project assurance SIG. Diana is one of the contributing over to the 2023 first edition for a guide to auditing problems and project published by APM. She will show listed as one of the 2020 A woman infrastructure network, emerging leaders in Canada. Hello, everyone. Welcome to our new episode on navigating major programs. today. I'm here with Diana nada PhD. Diana did a dissertation a few years ago. And I was very intrigued by her dissertation. And so I asked her to join us today in the on the podcast. How are you doing, Diana? Great. All right.Diana Nada  02:15Thank you, Riccardo for having me.Riccardo Cosentino  02:17Nice to have you. Yeah, I took a lot of joy in reading your dissertation. And it's was quite interesting for me because it was written a few years ago. And some of the topic is still extremely relevant. But you know, maybe you can tell us a little bit more about your dissertation, why you picked it, and what do you learn from it?Diana Nada  02:37Okay, so it's very interesting that we're having this conversation right now. Actually, I did defend the PhD, exactly 10 years ago, around October 1. So if it's been 10 years, and every time I check it, then you've made me go and look into it again. And and remember some of the reasons why I picked this or that. So it's very interesting to reflect after all of those years, maybe a bit about myself. I'm a civil engineer by background, but got very intrigued by project management early on, in my degree. Coming in, as a third culture kid with parents who are engineers, I decided to go into engineering, just probably not by choice, but expectation. My career has been very interesting that I grew up in Dubai. And by the time I graduated and finished my masters, it was very booming in Dubai early 2000s. And I ended up working in a lot of mega projects, a lot of big projects in with a lot of multinationals. In you see how projects get executed get funded. And for me, it was more of I've seen it from the side of delivery and working with a project management consultant. But then I worked also as a developer, and this gave me a bit of like, okay, I've worked on the same project on both sides of the table. And I could see things differently. So I wanted to step back and know more why, why projects go over budget, why there are scheduled delays. And I wanted to explore that and know more about it because project management is a very applied field. I felt that there is a lot in literature and research that actually doesn't get translated into the industry. And that's when I decided to move to Canada and did my PhD at the University of Calgary. Big thanks to my late supervisor, Professor Francis Hartman. I have to say when I started my degree, I presented a specific research interest And then the first day I met him, I said, I don't want to do that. And he was a great mentor. And I don't think I did my research, the outcome of it. And where I was few years later was what I anticipated. It was more of a journey, and a learning experience and a reflection of what I saw in Dubai, what I was seeing in Canada, it was the recession, the financial crisis has just started. By the time I graduated, there was the oil crisis in Calgary. So it's always an opportunity to just reflect on how things around you impact our projects get delivered. So what was your dissertation about? As a research topic, it was called Project Approval decisions exploring success factors, when I mentioned it, the first thing that most people think of is okay, this is about is this is very quantitative, it's about economic analysis, or value for money, etc. But I took a very different perspective, I took it from a qualitative aspect. It's a it's a qualitative research. At that point in time, I didn't know what is qualitative research. As an engineer, you're like thinking about numbers. So it was very intriguing, and I didn't think it applies. So what, as time went by, I learned that qualitative research is very interested in the project management field just because it's an interpretation of why we do specific things, how we solve complex problems. And and I think, in that sense of mega projects, or capital projects, you're dealing with a number of stakeholders, you're dealing with complexity, you're dealing with a timeframe that could be decades. Qualitative research gives you an opportunity to study this from a research base that is based on how people think I had to read a lot of psychology. I've learned a lot of terms like neuro economics, biases. And I remember when I was reading all of this, besides the academic research, part of like, what is qualitative research, I was very intrigued with the psychology and how our brain works. And I remember having conversations that I think it's very applicable to my day to day life, rather than to project management. And this was, for me a very eye opener, because projects get delivered by people, and how we do things in our day to day life and how we make big decisions around our day to day life, whether it's small or big, are actually very relatable on how we make decisions in the business world when funding approving delivering projects.Riccardo Cosentino  07:50Yeah, it's very interesting. Yeah, I, you know, I also learned, when I did my master's degree, in major program management that major programs are treated, the research in major program is treated as a social science. It's very, very interesting, as well as yourself. I'm a civil engineer. And to me, mega projects were always concrete and rebar and, you know, ashphalt and numbers and, and then, you know, when you actually look at the research, you learned that no, it's more about the people. It's more about the biases. I think your your I can't believe how still relevant to your researches in today's world. You know, optimism bias, strategic misrepresentation is still a very relevant topic when it comes to understanding why major programs get delayed and over budget. And it doesn't seem but however, even though that's a well established cause nowadays, it doesn't seem to be a way, especially in the public sector to tackle that issue. You know, I think you mentioned in your research, Bent Flyvbjerg, and you know, is, you know, he's done the most work in translating the Daniel Kahneman research Prospect Theory from the field, the Kahneman and Treviski did into major programs. So they're in you  talk about that. And, you know, I'm new to this academic field. And it's interesting to see that, even after 10 years is still relevant and still not being fully addressed.Diana Nada  09:30Yes, I totally agree with you, even when I was doing it, and I was you read stuff that are 20 years ago, and you're like, oh, this didn't move. We didn't move the needle much in 20 years. And after I was done my PhD and actually before it, I went to the AAC conference and presented it as a pilot to just see how people are gonna react and then presented it few times after that point. When you talk about social sciences, soft skills, trust biases, It was a very different conversation. And people were very skeptical on what that means to project management, to design to construction. And now 10 years later, I think the conversation has shifted, there's more talk about what you've mentioned, like optimism, bias, strategic misrepresentation, the research by Professor Bent. And I remember reading, Thinking Fast and Slow, and was like, wow, really, this is applicable in how amazing or how much we actually need to do this things differently. Because the success rates of projects is really bad. And we all talk about how we should deliver differently and how we should do things in a different way. And only maybe the last few years. I can say maybe for the first time, there is an acceptance of maybe doing but it's it, we're going to see how this movement or how that shift in mindset will will, will take place.Riccardo Cosentino  11:06Yeah, that that's, that's a very, very interesting point, and how, you know, the social science is actually at the core at the core of the success of major projects. And as an engineer, I always wondered, you know, because I know how projects are estimated, and I could not quite rationalize, if you're estimating a project, we're all very smart human beings, we can all determine we have all the statistical tools, we have all the past data, we have all the information, how can you how can we get this so wrong? How can we get the budget so wrong? I mean, we're smarter than that. And so it was refreshing when I learned, you know, the Bent theory about prospect theory about applying to mega project. And that to me was that, to me was the answer. It is like, okay, it's not about not being able to adapt the number to the right budget is just all these biases in these alternative ulterior motive, like strategic misrepresentation in the public sector. In order for in order for project to move forwards politician cannot afford to have the real budget, share publicly, because the sticker shock will stop the project for going forward. So there's always going to be a deflation of the project estimate, even at decision or the point of decision making, or the point of approval, because politicians and the public is not really prepared to accept the true cost of the project. And but then, then you end up in situation where there's there's a big confusion is five years, 10 years after the project was approved? Why is the budget not enough and you know, and then nobody looks backwards to why it was, you know, what happened at the decision making point, they all looked at? Oh, well, you know, the project was mismanaged. And sometimes that's the case in my experience, but it's not always the case. Sometimes you never had a chance to begin with, because if you're not given the proper resources to begin with, you're never going to be on time and on budget.Diana Nada  13:32Yeah, yeah. And I had the same, I'd say a epiphany I was looking as like, yes, we are. How do we get the budget that wrong? And how do we get the schedule as well, because we are building something like we're putting a schedule, that's unrealistic, and a budget, that's not going to be met. A and that was the point in time when I was very curious, is this the environment I am working in? Is this the industry like construction? Is this different teams? And the research was mostly around, okay. It's not related to the industry, the most of the industries that are plagued with the same issues, whether you're looking at infrastructure, healthcare, it oil and gas, any any you name it, and it's not by the location across the world. And that's why the interesting part you mentioned is this critical point and when you make the decision to invest or want or approve the project, and that's what and that was a point when I wasn't very appreciative. Our what could go wrong at this point. And the fact that we actually start on the wrong footing, like right from that point, you approve a budget and a schedule that no one believes If you ask anyone they would know that this number is I would, in an extreme sense, a, an educated guess, the schedule. And later on you are evaluating the success of this project, like you said, by the people by the management of the people, the teams. Other factors, what you're actually not looking back to see, did we approve, did we do this right? Was this business case, fully representative of of all factors that we need, but then later on, I appreciated that you actually cannot predict the future at that point in time. And I think embracing this risk and change is important. Because no matter how much you learn at that point in time, you are trying your best. And it's based on limited or less information that you will know as you actually design and have a project because there is no project at that point in time. It's all numbers. And and I think that's why the qualitative part is important. Because the quantitative part takes the attention as a doc as a business case, and everything. But that qualitative and how we actually go about that decision and deliver on font is what, what actually we need to pay more attention to. And I think even right now, this aspect of the how we approved the project in to get the funding and to get it approved. And to get that signature and to get it sanctioned. I think this is where we will struggle for a bit. Because even though I'm going to speak about the environment in Canada, we are now in a phase where we are considering other models, this number still, we have not went back to see this this number, the right number we start from or not the right schedule or not. And that's even without considering that you're making this approval or this schedule 20 years, and then by the time you're actually on the ground, it's 20 years later, by the time this number is approved by a specific politician. This number probably stays the same for 10 years without inflation and escalation. And then you don't visit it, because you can't at that point in time, and you just keep going. Yeah,Riccardo Cosentino  17:33I mean, they are according to Bent Flydjerg. I mean, part of the problem is, is that yes, I mean, it's correct that these numbers, once he's approved, it doesn't get changed. But I think the reality that the main, the main problem is that sometimes the number is is strategically deflated. Because if you actually calculate the right number and present the right number are gonna get is not going to get approved. And because in you know, there is, you know, there are, you know, Kahneman talks about it and Ben Flybjerg talks about it, you know, you can you can have an outside view. So you can you can do a benchmarking, you know, usually you can do bottom and bottom up estimate, which is not going to be perfect, because you don't know, as you said, you cannot. But, you know, by by also having a bottom up estimate a benchmarking estimate using an outside view, you could triangulate a better number. But so I don't think that predicting the future is the main issue, I think, is that the true cost of a project and the decision making, or the point that the shoe making point is just never something that politician can stomach. So there's always going to be a tendency to deflate it in order to get through.Diana Nada  18:55Yep. Yeah. And, and even the sense of like, you cannot predict the future, but you can get better at it. Yes. And that's why Professor Bent talks about reference class casting and how you can actually look at how you have been delivering projects and making it and, and working out backwards and see how you can make that estimate better. But we're not doing that. We can get better, but we're not thereRiccardo Cosentino  19:20Let me let me take you to another part of your dissertation that I found quite interesting. And hopefully, hopefully you still remember it. But you know, I think is in the original introduction in the literature review, you actually do a critical assessment of the PMBOK Yeah. And and the and the you know, the the PMP and I found a found that is quite interesting. I think I think your your findings were probably the PMBOK is not is not a deep enough tool to help keep project on time and on budget. Can you. Do you remember Can you elaborate?Diana Nada  19:55Yeah, I do. I do. Remember that. I tackle it all the time. So I first learned about the PMBOK. Actually, during my undergrad, there was a course that was on the PMBOK. For me, at that point, it was like, wow, there is a project management, body of knowledge out there. And I think it was maybe second, third addition. And then at that point in time, you're like, you have to get the PMP, you have to get the PMP. This is important. And the PMP, I think, is important because it gives you the basics, the jargon, and I'm talking, I'm now moving into a term that a lot of people would not appreciate. But I don't think so I finished my degree. When I when I, when I finished my literature review, it was 2012 2013. So at that point in time, the PMBOK did not yet touch the PMI, triangle strategy business, it was still very focused on project management. From a technical perspective, the edition in 2013, or 14 has, like, if you look at it 10 years later, there has been a big shift, the PMBOK has changed quite a bit. So my analysis at that point in time was very much based on this is not enough, you're only talking about 10 bodies of knowledge. You're not talking about external factors, you're not talking about the style, which socio political economic factors. You're not talking about the business case and the strategy. And you're also not talking about, you're talking about human resources, even from very, like HR, but not you're talking about that you can't find resources or supplies or challenges around that. So I found that very limiting at that point, and that's why I have that, that view, and I would go even an extra step and say that the PMP on its own, it's like talking about education versus experience versus studying for an exam, it's a mix of things, you can't say that just because someone has this experience, or this degree or this certificate that they know it all, it's a bunch of things. So that's why I addressed it from from this point. But I also then learn that that journey about the APM, the Association of project management in the UK, and and I found that the that there are aspects there and research based aspects that I think is worth. US including in North America, mind you, the jordanelle, the Project Management Journal of the PMI is, is huge. It most of the research is out of the PMI, I think is just how we can embrace some of this research in that the PMI hosts to into the PMBOK And in I think that's that's where the the issue is. Yeah, I have a similar, I have a similar so I used to have a PMP designation, I kinda lead a lapsed, and a you remember? So this was probably around even before 2013 Yeah, and I found it was very, very rigid, very rigid structure. And I agree with you now that I've been exposed to novel theories, like major programs that cause complex adaptive systems, right. And you know, treating major programs or temporary organization and designing designing major programs as organization. So applying, you know, the, what we typically apply to businesses to project a major project. I mean, we talk about major projects, because those are more complex. And so, you know, the same way you apply a porter five forces to, to a corporation, you should be able to also apply, you know, maybe not Porter, but a different framework that, you know, we apply to Galbraith star to a major program, and adopting the PMBOK goes into that level of organization design, and, you know, and as managing external stakeholders, and, you know, applying system thinking to major programs. So, yeah, I don't know if now PMBOK got there. But yeah, at the time, it wasn't there. And it probably is not there today, either. Yeah, there has been a shift and change in the last seven years. There are some aspects I still go and like I'm curious to see how much it has changed. But I don't think it has changed yet. But but the most important thing is that for me that when I did it, it was very, compared to maybe it Two years later, after I defended, there was a change in the PMBOK. But I don't I think there it is critical that the pm Bock embraces some of those factors given that it is the basis of, of how, like, it's basically okay. Do you know project management? Do you have a PMP? which is… I put the question mark.Riccardo Cosentino  25:29is more complex than that? Yeah, yeah. Okay. So, you know, I know, we talked about your, your dissertation and how you defend it, you know, in a few words, how would you how would you characterize the findings of your research?Diana Nada  25:46So I think the biggest finding that I kind of put out there is that the documentation or the approval for funding or the sanctioning that critical point is not documented well? And is is that that what we talked about at the beginning that we start on the wrong fitting, that I think wasn't what a major or a big finding out of it, there were the other ones where I studied how executives make decision making making and how project I called them project implementers, not project managers, basically, the delivery team. And even you can think of it of a context of an organization where there's executive slash staff. So there is the difference in how teams make decisions. And this difference is mostly around, their priorities are different. When you're making a decision, as an executive, you are thinking about specific priorities, and you're thinking about the company interests, you're thinking about profit, you're thinking about shareholder value, you're thinking about different aspects. And then when you're making a decision as a delivery team, you're actually thinking about cost, schedule, budget scope. And these are two different worlds, or two different realities. In a lot of my data collection was around making sense of how those two teams interact, and what are their priorities, and how they share information, or not share information, transparency, trust, communication, and all of these factors that come into play, once you actually start delivering the project. So the findings were around that how we make decisions as teams is very different. There are different priorities and acknowledging that this is a big factor that will continue. But I think, to bridge this gap, is to actually share why we're doing this project. Because we're, why we're doing the project from each team's perspective is very different. And the way I've termed it is like a project intent. Getting alignment on this, from the different stakeholders that are involved is key, so that we're working towards the same success. Outcomes are the same, the definitions of how we want to proceed. And then I take examples of how teams change make a decision around the change in scope, around priorities, etc. Part of this big research was also a big picture of at that point in time, collaborative contracting at that point in time, and that was the big research group. So each one of us had had a specific aspect, in like my contribution at that point in time was around those the teams are different. And how we can make sure that the teams work together from a success outcome, and other team members were taking it from procurement from risk, etc. So that was kind of how sharing information trust communication, and biases impacts how actually projects get delivered. And how do they actually make or break a project and cause delays or overruns.Riccardo Cosentino  29:14Very interesting. So this was 10 years ago. Yeah, already looking at collaborative contracting. We now talking about collaborative contracting in Canada. Yeah. On the largest scale, and we have authority started to exploring I don't want to say embrace because nobody's embrace collaborative contract. That definitely exploring but yeah, it's been it's been out there for a while. And yeah, I've I've had, you know, my dissertation was about that as well. Obviously, not a PhD dissertation, but, and I've had other colleagues coming on the podcast to talk about IPD alliances in different sectors. Yeah, it's, yeah, I mean, I'm I anecdotally I I believe collaboration is a significant player is a key component of success in delivering major programs. I always said that, you know, I think it was my anecdote that lawyers, you know, money that you spend on legal fees don't get to pour concrete faster. So if you are able to remove the litigation from the day to day running of the project, and you focus that those resources on actually moving the project forward, you have a better chance of achieving success and completion on time and on budget.Diana Nada  30:32Yes, yeah. And at the end of the day, a contract, whether it's an IPD, or an alliance, or a P3 or a design build is a contract, you will find issues with the contract. It is how you interpret the contract and how you work together, and collaborate. So even if you change the type of contract, and you're not doing all those things that you need to do from a success, like collaboration and how you share information, you're still gonna might get the same result.Riccardo Cosentino  31:06The contract is I defined a contract myself has, you know, that's, that's, that's the ultimate back stopper, right? Yeah. So ultimately, when when relation breakdown and or the working level contract, you go and look at a contract, right. And so I believe that you can have collaboration within even like, contract with, with litigation built into it. However, you have less room for maneuvering, right. So if you have not enough budget, because you never would never price the correctly or you never had to write rewrite budget at the decision making point. And then you have another adversarial contract, eventually, with all the best will in the world, is going to come to a clash at the working level, and you're going to go back to the contract, and then it is going to become litigious. So I think you can have collaboration, but without without a collaborative contract. But then you need to have the right resources available. Because if when there's scarcity of resources, you go back to the contract, and then you find a way of getting the money that you loosing.Diana Nada  32:25court. Correct? Correct. And that's probably why my my research was very, was not tied to a specific contract as well, because I believe that that collaboration is key, regardless of how you're delivering the project. Some of my recommendations were around, okay. How do you enhance this collaboration regardless of of the contract in, in any project in in, and I think this is applicable, like some of the stuff that I talk about is our rules of engagement, how you would do partnering meetings, that you're not talking about the project that design the cost and schedule, but you're talking about all of us as a team, how we're working together, what behaviors we need to change, what what decisions we need to make, because a lot of the time that you go into litigation or you go to that stage, when actually you have failed in, in having a proper communication or a decision or resolution of a of an issue. So how will you share that bad news and make a decision, because that a lot of the times, even not making a decision is a decision. So how you would have that environment where we are working in a in a in a transparent, relatively transparent environment where you could say this went wrong. Or you could share and, and most of the time, I remember that the best projects that we all remember are the teams and people we worked with. Not that the schedule was over budget, or the schedule was was delayed, or it was an overrun, but you remember your relationships that you've built in that project. And that's why building this relationship, and even how you form a team, you're not gonna start a team and trust each other from day one. If we take like marriage, you're not like or if you meet someone, this this is something you're investing in, and it's the same as a project. So so how you build that, so that you are all working towards the same success outcomes. I also talk about how you can bridge this gap between how teams, executives or project managers think Think or prioritize differently. And I say, well, we need to be in each other's shoes. So I call it correct courier swaps. Give the opportunity for project team members to understand why you are making decisions from a business perspective this way, share with them more information. And vice versa. The project team is not sharing the right budget, or the schedule with your design consultant, or the contractor. So, so try to find opportunities where you would actually learn from each other because your realities are different. And you're also governed like, performance measurement for each one is different. So you're actually going to make decisions differently. So if you are, if your performance is going to be measured by profit, that's different if your performance is going to be measured by meeting a project deadline, and I've seen it firsthand when, when I work then and I usually give this example. I worked on one project where I was part of the project management team. And there was sales there was strategy team. And this sales and marketing team were able to sell the apartments or the or, or the basically go on sale like and meet their priorities in terms of, okay, we sold X number of apartments, and they got their bonus. But the project team was putting a budget and schedule that was not favorable. So they didn't get a bonus. But we're all working on the same project. But we're measured differently. That was for me, an aha moment that if we are measured differently, then there are our outcomes will be different. And that's not even talking about job security, by individual biases, and all of that. So and that's why I talk about company interest, Project interest and individual interest and they are different.Riccardo Cosentino  37:13Yeah, I mean, that's why I mean, I mentioned earlier, the Gerber f star right, aligning processes, people remuneration, strategy, culture, like that's what you do in any organization. However, we don't seem to do it when it comes to project. And this is the perfect example. You know, you've got a sales team, who's focuses on selling the project management team is supposed to construct and build and it's one team, right. And then so you've now by not aligning the the incentives and aligning the compensation, you now created. Diverging interest. Yeah, it'sDiana Nada  37:51point two fingers.Riccardo Cosentino  37:53But it's interesting how there is so common knowledge and common practice in business, right, I've done an MBA. So I mean, that's, you know, you go to MBA, and you study all of this. And in yet, when it comes to project management or major program management, there's not the same level of understanding, but it's it's it's, it's there it's hobbyists, major projects is an organization.Diana Nada  38:18Yeah, I still find it very fascinating. It is, when I see projects, and how team members interact, and how a project or when looking at documents and all of that, it is a very fascinating field.Riccardo Cosentino  38:36So the No, this was a really, really interesting conversation, I think, I think we're coming to an end of the podcast. You know, I think you've, you've now defended your dissertation. 10 years ago, you seen some changes? I just, I've asked this question in the past to our guests, and I'm going to ask you as well was, Do you have any hope for the industry? Do you have any hope for the field of project management?Diana Nada  39:03I do. I do. And then in it's interesting, you asked the question. And I myself went through a learning curve. So the when I got asked, I actually got I got asked that question differently. It 10 years ago when I was like, oh, Diana, then you're saying there is no hope. And at that point in time, you're still fresh from your PhD, you don't you have not tested it again, like you did. You you worked. You did the research, and you want to go back to industry and actually test okay, because the research was mostly testing what you've seen. That's how I saw it. And I think there is there is hope. I think the conversations that we are all having in the interest in the sharing of knowledge across the different borders. Is there as simple as The research by an in, in us having that conversation when we first met about Professor bent and all of all of that, I think there, there's more talk about it. So I think there is hope. And I think there's some how, and appreciation that okay, we need to stand back and see what we're doing wrong. Because we're getting the same results. It's basically I was Einstein scoring six, yeah, Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. And we've been doing things over and over again, expecting different results. So I think there is an appreciation that we need to do some something about it. We are trying to do things differently. And I think this is good in that sense. And I think for me, it's more of an appreciation that actually projects are not unique. You can learn from past projects, and you can come up with better schedules and better budgets, you can make decisions at the right time, you should also acknowledge that there will be changes on the project. We had the pandemic, no one expected it. It's a black swan event, things could go sideways. And I think the governance in how the teams work together is what's the hope that we could actually do projects differently and better. And if we study the projects that were successful, they did something that we should learn about.Riccardo Cosentino  41:34No, I could No, I could not agree more. I think you touching upon or very, very relevant topic. You mentioned uniqueness bias. I mean, bent, always says that your project is not unique. So uniqueness bias is a problem. A lesson learned from successful projects. I posted an article a few weeks ago about OPG here in Ontario, learning from from what went wrong in nuclear and changing for the refurbishment of Darlington and now their project is going very well. So yeah, I mean, there is hope. There is hope. It's not all doom and gloom, but I think yeah,Diana Nada  42:12and don't rush into execution. Yes.Riccardo Cosentino  42:15What does Ben say? Glance thing lands? Execute fast.Diana Nada  42:20Yeah, yeah. So plan, you have to plan. And then you have to execute, but don't rush into execution and break ground.Riccardo Cosentino  42:31Well, and on that note, thank you very much they and it was it was a pleasure to have you on the podcast. And I look forward to to meet you again. Some somewhere in Toronto. And maybe we'll have you back for season two to explore other topics.Diana Nada  42:47Thank you, thank you Riccardo for this opportunity and actually giving me the opportunity to reflect on on this in a way that I have not had the chance to actually go back and revisit and read. So thank you for for that and pleasure beings.Riccardo Cosentino  43:04Thank you. Bye now. That's it for this episode on navigating major problems. I hope you found today's conversation as informative and thought provoking as I did. If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. 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Brittany Botting, Director of Generation at Electricity Canada takes over the podcast for International Women's Day 2023, and her special guest is Heather Ferguson, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Affairs at Ontario Power Generation. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on diversity, the imperative of Indigenous reconciliation, and how OPG will be leading the drive to net zero, with plans for SMRs, new hydro, hydrogen, storage, and electrified transportation. They also touch on some of the challenges, including the need for Canada to ensure a competitive investment climate and the need for regulatory efficiency. They wrap up their conversation with Heather's book recommendation.

In this episode we tackle the difficult subject of financial abuse, finding out more about an issue that's worryingly on the rise.We also explains exactly how to spot the signs and where to go for help.If you're concerned about an older person experiencing financial abuse, or are in this situation yourself, you can contact Hourglass on its 24/7 helpline – 0808 808 8141 – or visit wearehourglass.org. Or contact your local adult social services. If you have concerns about a registered lasting power of attorney, contact the OPG by emailing opg.safeguardingunit@publicguardian.gov.uk or calling 0115 934 2777. If you're experiencing financial abuse by a partner or ex-partner, you can contact Surviving Economic Abuse on 0808 196 8845 for specialist help and support, as well as visit its survivor forum at survivingeconomicabuse.org.

In 2020, Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales went digital. If you had permission to act on behalf of a relative who could no longer do it themselves you could download a digital certificate to prove it from the Office of the Public Guardian. But some organisations including His Majesty's Revenue & Customs have told Money Box they will not accept these digital certificates and demand a certified paper copy instead. We'll speak to a listener who's struggling with the system and get responses from the OPG and HMRC. People living in Northern Ireland will be watching their bank accounts and letterboxes closely over the next few weeks for some long awaited help with the cost of their energy bills. Unlike the rest of the UK, households haven't yet received any of the £400 help people in Great Britain have been getting in instalments of £66 or £67 or £200 which has been allocated to help towards the costs of alternative fuel - like heating oil and coal. We'll find out when and how that £600 will arrive. Advice on what you can do if your identity is stolen - our reporter Star McFarlane investigates after it happened to her. And what to do if you haven't filed your self-assessment tax return yet, and how to avoid a fine. We'll speak to Dawn Register from the accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth, Eimear Devlin and Star McFarlane Producer: Catherine Lund Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 12pm Saturday 7th January, 2023)

Jim Eastburn, the Corporate Director of Transformational Experiences at Canyon Ranch, speaks with OPG's Diana Clark about her upcoming presentation on how to navigate parenting today. He also  shares about the philosophy behind the retreat's diverse programming. Canyon Ranch professionals take an integrative approach to health and wellness. This beautiful facility provides an atmosphere for the perfect vacation while providing access to an incredible team of experts. Programs including sleep deficits, nutrition, weight loss, emotional problems, parenting and more. Jim also discusses plans for 2023. So if you are looking for life-changing experiences in a resort setting, look no further than Canyon Ranch.   IN THIS EPISODE:   [02:09] Jim Eastburn describes the integrative approach taken at Canyon Ranch [03:50] Jim explains why he believes guests come to Canyon Ranch, how many struggle with self-care, and how an immersion experience in navigating parenthood might start with self-healing [12:06] Jim discusses how community and connection in therapy help guests who want to avoid “group therapy” [15:52] Canyon Ranch creates a personal itinerary for each guest [18:46] The programming at Canyon Ranch continues to evolve in 2023, including one on culinary experiences and immersion in brain health   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   Families often struggle because the concept of “self-care” is foreign to the parents. Yet, a healthy family is dependent upon the wellness of the adults. Understanding that there is no perfect parent relieves some parents' guilt. When you learn that you are not alone in the difficulty you are experiencing, healing and self-care begin. Changes made in small, incremental amounts are likely the changes that will become a part of your story.   RESOURCES:   Beyond the Balance Sheet Website   Canyon Ranch Website   Jim Eastburn - LinkedIn   BIO:   Jim Eastburn is the Corporate Director of Transformational Experiences at Canyon Ranch. Jim helps to curate programs and guest experiences that inform, inspire, and delight. With a human services background in social work and case management, he joined Canyon Ranch in 1993 as a Program Coordinator. Since then, Jim has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Executive Director of the Life Enhancement Center and Associate Director for Health & Performance. In addition, he currently leads a dynamic team of Wellness Guides at each of the Canyon Ranch properties.

Coming in at #7 is the 601 La Bomba Warhead VII by Espinosa Cigars. Over the years, Espinosa Cigars has built plenty of regular production and limited edition cigars. By far one of the company's most popular limited editions is the annual Warhead release. Warhead is an extension of the original 601 La Bomba line, but it replaces the Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with a Broadleaf wrapper. As the name Warhead indicates, this is intended to be a stronger and bolder cigar. Each installment of the Warhead has featured a different size with a tweaked blend adjusted to that size as well as a different set of artwork. Warhead made its debut in 2013, and with a couple of exceptions has maintained an annual release schedule. 2021 saw the 7th installment – appropriately titled Warhead VII. It's the sixth different Warhead to land on the Countdown. The Warhead features 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos highlighted by a Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper. Warhead VII marked a return to the box-pressed format after Warhead VI was released as a figurado. In this case, Warhead VII is a 7 x 50 box-pressed Churchill. Production is handled by AJ Fernandez's San Lotano factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua. The Warhead VII delivers notes of earth, mocha (coffee/cocoa), dried fruit, and red pepper. The Warhead VII started out with medium strength and medium to full-bodied notes. The strength did progress to medium to full later in the first third. By the second half, both the strength and body crept into full territory. At the same time, while the second half was full-strength and full-bodied, this seemed much more dialed back than the Warhead VI. The Warhead VII is the second cigar from Espinosa Cigars to land on the 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown, joining the Las 6 Provinces LV. As we have mentioned Espinosa Cigars has been quite successful on the Cigar Coop Countdown as it has placed a cigar on the Countdown for ten consecutive years.  Meanwhile, Nicaragua continues to dominate the Countdown. Of the 24 cigars we have unveiled, 16 of them have come from Nicaragua. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-opG

Coming in at #7 is the 601 La Bomba Warhead VII by Espinosa Cigars. Over the years, Espinosa Cigars has built plenty of regular production and limited edition cigars. By far one of the company's most popular limited editions is the annual Warhead release. Warhead is an extension of the original 601 La Bomba line, but it replaces the Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with a Broadleaf wrapper. As the name Warhead indicates, this is intended to be a stronger and bolder cigar. Each installment of the Warhead has featured a different size with a tweaked blend adjusted to that size as well as a different set of artwork. Warhead made its debut in 2013, and with a couple of exceptions has maintained an annual release schedule. 2021 saw the 7th installment – appropriately titled Warhead VII. It's the sixth different Warhead to land on the Countdown. The Warhead features 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos highlighted by a Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper. Warhead VII marked a return to the box-pressed format after Warhead VI was released as a figurado. In this case, Warhead VII is a 7 x 50 box-pressed Churchill. Production is handled by AJ Fernandez's San Lotano factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua. The Warhead VII delivers notes of earth, mocha (coffee/cocoa), dried fruit, and red pepper. The Warhead VII started out with medium strength and medium to full-bodied notes. The strength did progress to medium to full later in the first third. By the second half, both the strength and body crept into full territory. At the same time, while the second half was full-strength and full-bodied, this seemed much more dialed back than the Warhead VI. The Warhead VII is the second cigar from Espinosa Cigars to land on the 2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown, joining the Las 6 Provinces LV. As we have mentioned Espinosa Cigars has been quite successful on the Cigar Coop Countdown as it has placed a cigar on the Countdown for ten consecutive years.  Meanwhile, Nicaragua continues to dominate the Countdown. Of the 24 cigars we have unveiled, 16 of them have come from Nicaragua. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-opG

ENDELIG dukker Alexander Grigat op her i podcasten; min rival, konkurrent og, tror jeg, eneste seriøse duel-udfordrer (på dansk) når det kommer til at ville dykke langt ned i symboler og psyke. I al ærlighed er "Den forbudte skole" et mega hit og i DETTE AFSNIT undersøger vi hvad Alex (det må vi godt kalde ham) egentlig har som filosofi/på hjertet. Kom og vær med når vi taler om: - Den måde "man" skal være på og hvordan man kan adskille sig fra det - Den fælles forbundethed - Skyttens interesse i  dannelse, de store spørgsmål og mulighedstænkning - Mødet i sig selv, som det vigtige, frem alt det udenom - Ny relation til kultur og tidsånd - Hvordan Alex gik fra at ville arbejde indenfor banking og tjene gode penge til at møde meditation og en anden opfattelse af meningsfuldhed - Cannabis og konfrontation med skyggerne - Viden om følelser mangler og det ensidige som fast sortiment  - Opgør med positivitet og vejen til at være i kontakt med det, der er - Skorpionens frygts-konfrontation og Skyttens blik for det glædesfulde - Det der sker i mig, når jeg er i kontakt med dig - Transcendens vs fysisk lidelse - Er der kommet indsigt ud af din smerte? - Det formløse vs inkarnation - Sulten efter at have det på en bestemt måde - Det der er mere grundlæggende end glæde og smerte - Det var ikke i orden, og samtidig var det helt som det skulle være - Fyld det du fylder - Vidensformer; perspektivviden og kognition, kropslig, emotion, relation - DET vi KUN kan lære gennem kriserne som nedbryder forståelsesrammen  - Det kærlige ved lidelse  - Det sociale rum der kan slå en i maven - Frygten for flokken og at den vold vi kan gøre på hinanden kan matches af den trivsel flokken - fællesskabet- kan give - Skellet mellem du og jeg udviskes  - Følelsen af at ryge ud af sig selv - HVAD SKER DER I MIG når jeg bliver bange for andre? - Nærvær og modet til at være opmærksom på det, der er - Vores syrede relationer!  - At genfinde sin krop - Tidligere liv og sammenhængen til dannelse (for Alex) - Eksperimenter med meditation - Tips til meditation og en deling af hvad Alex gør i sit daglige meditations -ritual  - Fokus, koncentration og ro - Åbning af bevidstheden - Tankens indhold er ligegyldig - Metta meditation - Pas meditationen ind i din hverdag - Alex - "The price of freedom is eternal mindfuless" som er et citat jeg næsten huskede rigtigt - At være med blomsten - Følelsen af hjem i kraft af nærvær - Symboltydning, drømme og billedplanet - Erfaringer der ligger i kroppen som oversættes i drømme - Hvordan drømme kan guide os - Se foranderligheden hvert øjeblik og vær fri  - HJERTET (det oplevede) der ikke rigtig kan tackles af psykologien endnu - Den psykologiske krop som et sted vi afstemmer med verden - Kropslige måder at holde sig selv på - Fokus på egen oplevede krop og bringe sin krop ind i det relationelle rum - Transfer-Counter transference  - Opmærksom som den største superkraft LYT TIL OUTROEN I DEN HER for jeg vil så gerne høre fra dig med din oplevelse af det ene og det andet - du kan skrive til mig på lydenafetbedreliv@gmail.com   LINKS til Alex Grigat: https://www.denforbudteskole.dk/   og podcasten DEN FORBUDTE SKOLE:   https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/den-forbudte-skole/id1528689869   Mine links:   https://www.mannahguldager.com/   https://www.instagram.com/astrologi_yoga_terapi/   https://www.instagram.com/lydenafetbedreliv/

Today we are joined by OPG's Director of Aging Services, Sam van Kalkeren. Sam discusses how to help a loved one faced with a dementia diagnosis. He gives excellent information on how to communicate with a loved one to ensure their voice is heard as they navigate this difficult path. Sam talks about the benefits of having a care partner and what type of support they can offer the family. It is vital to have a care partner if the ailing family member lives out of state. We touch on what happens when someone with a dementia diagnosis gets a psychiatric admission and give excellent tips on keeping the loved one safe. This episode contains great information to help your aging parent handle cognitive decline.    IN THIS EPISODE   [2:20] How does a child support a parent facing cognitive decline?  [5:20] What are the benefits of having a care partner?  [8:52] What is the best way to communicate with someone with  dementia?  [10:40] What does Sam recommend to children when they first hear the diagnosis?  [12:04] How do family members help someone struggling with dementia avoid being taken advantage of financially?  [14:24] What happens when someone goes into the hospital with a psychiatric admission? [20:25] How do you help a family member who doesn't want to accept their diagnosis?    KEY TAKEAWAYS   Initiate the difficult conversation about how the ailing parent wants to live the rest of their life. Do they want a DNI (do not intubate) or DNR (do not resuscitate)? Know all medications and have everything laid out to help the parent. Form a relationship with a care partner if you are out of state or need additional support. Those with dementia need a lot of support. Some people can continue to live at home, work, and speak for themselves, but the proper support needs to be in place. If your loved one goes into the psychiatric emergency department, they may get scared and become aggressive. If they are sedated due to that behavior, it can be difficult to go back to inpatient care. An impatient home may not want to take the patient back if they display aggressive behavior. It's important to have a care partner to help avoid the loved one being put in a psychiatric department.     RESOURCES:   Beyond the Balance Sheet Website   BIO:   Sam van Kalkeren, MSN, RN, CDP, is OPG's Director of Aging Services. He has been working as a psychiatric RN since 2012 and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Sam has worked with all age populations suffering from mental illness, from pediatrics to geriatrics. He has experience working with clients suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders, complex mental health diagnoses, neurocognitive disorders, and personality disorders. Most of his nursing career has been in the inpatient psychiatric setting. Sam joined OPG from Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Before Tufts, he was the Patient Care Director for the geriatric and adult inpatient psychiatric units at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Anders Vogt er tilbage! Nu med flere symboler, metaforer og tolkningsnøgler. Læn dig tilbage og lade dine associationer lege med når vi taler om: - Røde -bog projekt- Bevidsthedens rum, Naturens kraft og Drømmenes magi- MDMA assisteret psykoterapi - som er nogle af de ting Anders Vogt har "gjort sin sjæl levende ved" siden sidst - Alt hvad psyken gør, gør den for heling (mestring i stedet for forsvars-forståelsen) - James Hillmans forståelse af sygdom som sjælens forsøg på at opnå regulering - Hvad sjæl vs psyke er og hvorfor der skal lidelse til sjælens udfoldelse - Selvregulerende system - inner healing intelligence - Indre og ydre natur og kultur der gror ud af vores bevidsthed - Drømmeverdenen - Hvordan man lærer sjælen at kende og hvordan sjælen er midt imellem krop og sind - Sjælen som det der giver verden liv og inspiration  - Opgør med skellet mellem krop og sind - Harry Styles i "Don't Worry, Darling" (anbefales ikke af Mannah, men eksempel på virkeligheds-illusion)  - Lucide drømme - Psykisk virkelighed vs subjektivitet - Sjæledannelsens dal - Hjertets rolle i healing - at intelligens må gå i hjertets skole - Hjertet som et mødested der skal danne balance mellem modsætninger i verden - At udholde Gud/At rumme polaritet - Historien om den lille Prins og udfoldelse af et par forskellige metaforer - Drømmetydning! Muligvis kedeligt - Saturn som arketype    FIND MERE OM ANDERS VOGT HER: Anders Vogt's hjemmeside: https://www.vogt.dk   Psykoterapeut Anders Vogt på Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsykoterapeutAndersVogt Kurset Drømme, Meditation og Natur, som bliver holdt 4-5 Februar 2023 i Gentofte https://fb.me/e/5xakin4m5   Mine links her:   https://www.mannahguldager.com/   https://www.instagram.com/astrologi_yoga_terapi/   https://www.instagram.com/lydenafetbedreliv/  

Dr. Chris Keefer is one of the busiest and most successful nuclear energy advocates working today. He is a Canadian emergency room doctor, the founder of Doctors for Nuclear Energy, the founder and host of the Decouple podcast, the founder of Decouple Media, and the founder and President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy (C4NE). And to think, just a few years ago, Chris was a free thinking progressive who had only thought negatively about nuclear energy if he bothered to think much about it at all. We talked about his journey from a tribal antinuclear thinker – one who thought negatively about nuclear because most of the people they knew did – to an openly and consistently pronuclear advocate who believes that nuclear energy plays an important role in our present and an increasingly vital one in our future. As the Crown corporation's sole shareholder, the province of Ontario requested Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to determine if it could safely continue operating the Pickering nuclear power plant. On September 29, 2022, OPG announced that planned to keep the Pickering nuclear plant operating for at least one more year. It also announced that it would conduct a new evaluation to determine if refurbishing the plant for an additional 30 year period was justified. Chris and his team at C4NE declared that September 29 should now be called Pickering Day. OPG requires approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for its revised schedule. The CNSC, which employs a rigorous and transparent decision-making process, will make the final decision regarding Pickering's safe operating life. OPG will continue to ensure the safety of the Pickering facility through rigorous monitoring, inspections, and testing.Province of Ontario news release titled "Ontario Supports Plan to Safely Continue Operating the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station" Over the past several years, C4NE fought what was initially a lonely battle to save Pickering and to prevent Ontario from dramatically increasing its use of natural gas to supply electricity to Canada's most industrialized province. As it continued to show up to various meetings, events and even parliamentary sessions, C4NE accumulated a following that included other advocates, plant workers, union organizers and local business leaders. They reminded people that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission had approved a plan to refurbish Pickering before the 2009 closure decision. They pointed out that the energy market had changed dramatically since that decision, which was made in the wake of the global financial crisis in 2008 and at a time when "cheap natural gas" seemed to be clean and infinitely available. We also discussed the coincidence that OPG announced it was open to keeping Pickering for 30 more years just three days after it announced a dam-breaking deal with Microsoft to begin selling clean energy credits sourced from its nuclear and hydro-electric fleets. That deal should be the first of many announcements from major tech companies that have made pledges to power their data centers with clean power on an hour by hour basis, constantly matching demand with supply. This is an evolution and an improvement over the trading system of exclusive "renewable" energy credits where companies purchase enough credits so that their total energy demand is matched by the total energy production of sources like wind or solar that are not likely to be producing power to supply demand at the time that the demand occurs. Aside: Atomic Insights has an article in the works to more completely describe the clean energy credit deal and the system that Ontario is developing to track and trade the credits. Look for that article to appear here in the near future. End Aside. Chris and I then ranged into a number of other topics focused on Canada's nuclear energy leadership and its opportunities to prosper in the continuing Nuclear Renaissance. (Please remember,

Join me for a summary of this years American Association Meeting from the summer looking at AI and imaging. The topics covered at CBCT the facts, use in transverse and incidental findings. Other topics of facial imaging or 4D as a diagnostic tool. Finally looking at AI, its application currently and potential use of blockchain technology in orthodontics. CBCT Shaza Mardini Myths It is new developed 1990s, used 2001 Dose is too high – now just over the dosage of cephalogram and OPG, as low as 46uSv Buckley 2018 – 5 hour flight Children sensitive due to growth ALARA, ALADA to bear in mind Accuracy Small deviation of true size compared to 2D images Gregory 2004 Panoramic = not accurate and only screening tool Lione 2000 Asymmetry Accurate measurements for bilateral structure is possible Degenerative changes in condyle is often responsible for open bite which can be detected by Example of twins wherein one child with condylar degenerative issue had retro gnathic mandible leading to malocclusion CBCT and Transverse assessment Onur Kadioglu PA Ceph should not be utilized for transverse discrepancy. {Cheung et al Aust orthod 2013} CBCT as gold standard and compared PA ceph to it and has quoted that it has ↓False positives and high degree of sensitivity and specificity Correctly predicts 88.7% of crossbite; 91.25% no crossbites. landmark system for transverse measurements using CBCT images. Onur Kadioglu Maxillary teeth Trifurcation of molar (less likely to change in angulation changes) mandibular teeth midpoint of root 20 mm discrepancy = crossbite Used transverse discrepancy limit of 20mm to assess the outcomes of cases. Incidental findings with CBCT Onur Kadioglu Facial imaging William Harrell 2D Vs 3D Vs 4D 2D helps to precisely measure INACCURACY and its reproducible Accurate in 3D space; one needs to be careful in locating landmarks 4D imaging allows us to have shape analysis of a structure in dynamic state with aid of colour coding Study's on facial imaging 3D AI Veerasathpurush Allareddy 1. Big data landscape – 2. Machine learning (subfield of Artificial Intelligence)– AI and craniofacial genomics – Blockchain Technology – Orthodontics in Review Blog: Direct to Print Aligners: Björn Ludwig www.orthodonticsinsummary/blog Contents: Shanya Kapoor Editing and Production: Farooq Ahmed

1) Dominique Minière's long career with EDF and his transition to Ontario Power Generation  2) The relationship between OPG and Global First Power and the work they are doing with USNC 3) An update on OPG's SMR project with GE Hitachi at the Darlington site  4) Dominique's vision for the future of nuclear energy in Canada 

This week Heather Ferguson, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Strategy and Corporate Affairs with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) joins the podcast. OPG burned its last piece of coal in 2014 and has committed to being a net-zero company by 2040.  They have also expanded their generation assets beyond Ontario's borders into the United States. Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie asked Heather: How will OPG achieve net-zero by 2040?  Is the regulatory process in Canada a barrier to achieving net-zero? What is the state of OPG's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects? How is OPG's electric car charging business progressing?  Are interconnects across Canada a way to achieve net-zero electricity faster and at a lower cost? Who should pay for zero emissions electricity and infrastructure – the rate payer or the taxpayer?  How are Indigenous voices and concerns represented as OPG proceeds with new projects?See OPG's Climate Change Plan at  https://www.opg.com/climate-change/Please review the ARC Energy Institute disclaimer.

Opgøret om forsvarsforbeholdet er netop blevet skudt i gang - som en tvekamp mellem statsminister Mette Frederiksen og Dansk Folkepartis formand Morten Messerschmidt. Hun appellerer følelsesmæssigt til et ja på grund af krigen i Ukraine, mens han lige så stærkt siger nej til fremover at kunne sende danske soldater til Afrika. Resten af partierne lurepasser. Samtidig har finansminister Nicolai Wammen indkasseret det nok største nederlag i S-regeringens levetid. Forhandlingerne om ældrechecken er nemlig kuldsejlet. Det går ikke helt ligeså let med at skaffe flertal som under Coronakrisen, og måske skal regeringen bare vænne sig til, at den er en mindretalsregering? Hør også om Jens Rohdes exit, Alternativets umulige mission og fløjopgøret i Enhedslisten. Thomas Qvortrup stiller spørgsmålene. Politisk kommentator Lars Trier Mogensen har svarene. Borgen Unplugged produceres i samarbejde med www.bagsvaerdlakrids.dk og i denne uge også https://skivemoedet.dk

I tretten måneder var danske Daniel Rye kidnappet af Islamisk Stat i Syrien, inden han som det sidste gidsel kom ud i live. Herefter begyndte likvideringerne af de tilbageværende gidsler. Nu skal sidste kapitel i historien om fangevogterne, der fik tilnavnet "The Beatles" skrives. To britiske mænd er i USA tiltalt for at have medvirket til drab og kidnapning i det, der betegnes som det mest profilerede retsopgør med Islamisk Stat - og den største terrorsag i et årti i USA. Genstart overlader i dag mikrofonen til mellemøstkorrespondent Puk Damsgaard og første episode af DRs nye podcastserie "Opgøret", der følger retssagen mod de to mænd fra Islamisk Stat. Vært: Anna Ingrisch.

**Udsendelsen er lavet i samarbejde med Heineken 0.0** FC København og PSV Eindhoven leverede underholdning for alle pengene torsdag aften i Conference League. Opgøret i Holland endte 4-4, og der var nok at tale om efter opgøret. I denne udsendelse analyserer Jonas Hebo Rasmussen, ekspert på Mediano og TV2 Sport, i selskab med vært Gisle Thorsen en af de mest vanvittige fodboldkampe med dansk deltagelse meget længe. I udsendelsen ser vi naturligvis også frem mod FCK's returkamp mod PSV i Parken på torsdag – og på søndagens topkamp i Herning mod FC Midtjylland. Hør blandt andet om: - Hvorfor Rasmus Falk ikke er kommet videre fra FCK - og hvorfor han bør udtages til landsholdet - Om Peter Ankersen, Kevin Diks eller måske dem begge bør starte inde i returkampen i Parken - Om hvorfor FCK bestod den europæiske manddomsprøve - Om William Bøving med sin præstation spillede sig på holdkortet til topkampen mod FC Midtjylland

Recorded on Zoom to coincide with the International Women's Day (IWD) 2022, episode 55 features an IWD takeover of the podcast. Vanna Willerton from the team here at Electricity Canada is in the driver's seat, and this episode features a conversation Vanna had with the new Chief Financial Officer at Ontario Power Generation, Aida Cipolla. Aida joined Vanna for a conversation about her journey to become OPG's CFO, the steady increase in the number of women in senior management and around Board tables, and the leadership by some in the sector to move towards greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, especially at the most senior levels. Vanna and Aida touch on a range of other topics, from the importance of mentoring, to overcoming doubt. And Aida shares a very timely recommendation for addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.

Adriana Pannitteri, Valerio de Gioia"In nome del popolo televisivo"Da Cogne ai giorni nostriVallecchi Firenzehttps://www.vallecchi-firenze.it/"I casi mediatici più importanti di questi ultimi 20 anni analizzati da una grande giornalista televisiva e da un noto Magistrato."Da principio fu Annamaria Franzoni. Era il 30 gennaio del 2002. Chi non la ricorda con lo sguardo velato e i singhiozzi nel salotto di Studio Aperto, a pochi mesi dalla morte del piccolo Samuele? Valerio de Gioia e Adriana Pannitteri affrontano una serie di casi che hanno suscitato negli anni una incredibile attenzione mediatica. Tra gli altri: l'omicidio di Melania Rea, il caso di Ferdinando Carretta, la morte di Marco Vannini, la tragica fine di Lorys, divenuti nel tempo appuntamenti imprescindibili nell'ambito di contenitori e programmi televisivi caratterizzati, tranne rare eccezioni, da morbosità e derive di cattivo gusto. Basti pensare alla serializzazione della vicenda di Denise Pipitone che ha finito per invadere i palinsesti della televisione pubblica e privata in una sfida che non ha risparmiato colpi di scena a opera anche di Pubblici ministeri, questa volta veri, che si sono occupati delle indagini, per offrire agli spettatori l'ultimo tassello di quella che viene sempre annunciata come «una nuova svolta nelle indagini». Ovviamente lo share detta le regole e decide i palinsesti. Il libro, dopo aver scandagliato l'origine del fenomeno del processo mediatico, cercherà le ragioni della sempre più frequente tendenza ad approntare una difesa dell'assistito tramite i media (così detta difesa mediatica), scelta discutibile posto che non sempre porta al risultato sperato. Prefazione di Massimo Bernardini. Postfazione di Klaus Davi.Adriana Pannitteri, giornalista, lavora al TG1 dal 1997, ha seguito da inviata i casi più scottanti della cronaca. Dal 2001 conduce i telegiornali del mattino. È vice caporedattrice a TV7 e Speciali TG1. Laureata in scienze politiche e in criminologia, ha pubblicato diversi libri su tematiche sociali tra cui: Madri assassine. Diario da Castiglione delle Stiviere, La vita senza limiti (con Beppino Englaro), La pazzia dimenticata. Viaggio negli OPG. Sul tema del femminicidio ha pubblicato due romanzi: Cronaca di un delitto annunciato e La forza delle donne.Valerio de Gioia, Magistrato dal 1998, autore di oltre 200 libri, attualmente giudice presso la prima sezione penale del Tribunale di Roma (specializzata per i reati contro i soggetti vulnerabili - violenza di genere). Docente presso la scuola di specializzazione delle professioni legali della Sapienza di Roma e l'Istituto di tecniche investigative dell'Arma dei Carabinieri di Velletri (corsi di aggiornamento sulla violenza di genere).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

To foster the clean energy transition, the power sector has been seeking out all the carbon-free generation sources possible. Existing nuclear plants have long held a key role in providing clean energy to the grid, but North America has largely stalled when it comes to new nuclear power plants to take on more of the growing power demand patterns, owed to high capital costs, lengthy construction timelines, and more. Looking to take advantage of the carbon-free nature of nuclear power while avoiding those common pitfalls, small modular reactors (SMRs) have become a key area of focus for many industry stakeholders. SMRs are still a future consideration, though, with none yet commercially connected to the grid. That's closer than ever to changing though, as Ontario Power Generation recently made waves in their selection of the SMR model they're going to implement, the GE Hitachi BWRX-300. Ontario Power Generation is making a big leap by being the first mover in this space that has countless eyeballs following it, so podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester were thrilled to welcome Robin Manley, OPG's VP of New Nuclear Development to discuss the selection process and what it means for the utility to pioneer this space. Key Links: Link to episode post on Energy Central with full transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-65-taking-small-modular-reactors-hype-reality-ontario-robin-manley Link to register as a member of the Energy Central Community: www.energycentral.com/user/register Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/

Emil Blücher er 28 år, lokal stemmesluger og Liberal Alliances første borgmester. Bliver Solrød fremtidens model for liberal kommunalpolitik? Hvordan ser hans vision for LA-kommunen ud? Hvad skal Solrød-borgerne regne med, der kommer til at ske? Blücher er gæst. Hvad vil blå blok egentlig med den offentlige sektor? Har man et mål med den? Hvordan skal den indrettes?  Skal den vokse eller skæres ned? I denne uge spørger vi MF for Kristendemokraterne Jens Rohde. Opgøret mellem Belarus og EU om flygtninge er ved at ebbe ud. Flygtningene fra Mellemøsten vender tilbage blandt andet med støtte fra EU. Men hvordan har konflikten påvirket præsident Lukasjenkos greb om magten i landet? Nu taler han igen om en magtoverdragelse? Men er det alvorligt ment? Vi taler med Belarus-kender Jonathan Schacht Halling Nielsen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me for a summary of Dalia El Bokle's lecture exploring finishing in orthodontics. Part 2 focuses on indirect bonding, a step by step process from model analysis to clinical delivery Mark position on models Intersection of horizontal and vertical lines · Posterior teeth o Vertical line: Long axis using OPG buccal, occlusal and lingual o Horizontal line x 2 § 1/ Marginal ridge line (outcome of treatment) § 2/ Slot line (position of bracket, depending on bracket system 2mm from marginal ridge line § Start with 1st molar § Measure cusp to slot line using gauge distance marginal ridge to slot line § Mark slot line for rest of the teeth, using the difference in height from marginal ridge to slot line from the 1stmolar measurement § Ensure gauge is used perpendicular to the teeth · Anterior teeth o Vertical line: Draw long axis using OPG, labially and lingually o 1/ Horizontal line start with canine § Slot line marginal ridge level distal canine and mesial 1st premolar § Position canine mesial to the long axis o 2/ Lateral = bracket gauge of the canine to tooth tip, 0.25mm more cervical or same as canine if lateral small o 3 / Central – add 0.25-0.5mm than canine § = subtle smile arc Transfer tray · Intersection of long axis to slot line – mark with wax knife o Mark where brackets should go · Tacky Glue to stick bracket to the model – water soluble glue, remove excess with probe o Tip – use loupes / magnifying lens · Allow set for 10 minutes · Check occlusally, vertically and tip o Digitally check glue is set o Marginal ridge to slot line should be consistent o Visualise tooth movement · Relieve over the bracket hooks – wax or Tachy glue · Vacuum forming machine o 1mm soft sheet · Check brackets have not moved – check vertical and horizontal lines · Trim excess retainer material · Soak 10 minutes, wash with water and interdental brush (ensure mesh of brackets clean) · Slits from the gingival aspect of the retainer to the gingival aspect of the bracket o Purpose is to expose the hooks of the brackets – difficult to remove when bond, aiming to uncover the hook from the retainer · Wax placed under the hooks – prevent composite · Section the tray if significant crowding Clinical bonding IDB · Etch bracket surface only – looking at model of the tooth · Composite (light cure) o Small quantity on mesh base of each bracket o Microbrush to cover all surface and imbed into bracket mesh base · Bond · Seat IDB tray o Apply perpendicular pressure on each bracket with scaler § Avoids excessive composite on the bracket base · Light cure 20 seconds each tooth · Remove tray – from palatal aspect from distal molar · Flash removal Trouble shooting · Bracket off o Don't panic! o Maintain isolation o Remove excess composite, sharp scaler o Trim tray o Replace bracket in tray and re-insert transfer tray · Bracket positioning incorrect o Defective impression o Bracket not glued well on model o Defective vacuum forming o Ensure no drags Disadvantage of IDB · Extra lab time o 1 hour lab time § However reduced time in treatment and repositions / bends o Extra cost § $12 if in house o Excess flash o Technique sensitivity § Multiple check points o Accuracy § In Dalia's opinion more accurate than direct bonding

In tis episode I ask Dr. Sanket Leading questions on Endodontics as follows What was ur thought process in rounding up on endodontics after your entrance exams? Which do you think is the most important step in endodontic treatment ? What would be the leading signs and symptoms to reach a correct diagnosis ? Tests to lead the right diagnosis ? Importance of Cold test Technique of cold test Is electric pulp testing a MUST? IOPA/ RVG vs OPG for endodontics Crack tooth syndrome VS vertical tooth fracture  - which teeth are more prone and why? How to diagnose tooth fractures ? Whats he LIMITATION OF a CBCT in # diagnosis? Diagnosis & treatment planning in Young permanent teeth. Which cases require a frequent follow-up / recall ? 

Heyyyyyy guys!!!!!!!!Is it just me or this week was presumably better than the last???!!!How was your week and how are you doing?In today's episode,I leave everything on the table guys!!!.... everything because why not?! The gist is just KPK,OPP, OPG! (insert Google definition)I share how I've been able to build solid friendships and meaningful relationships since I moved to the US in November 2020 and I hope it inspires you to do same and build your own community!If you decide to take notes while listening (I'm  actually serious, I left everything on the table for you guys!),please take a picture of your note and post on Twitter or Instagram telling me your best 5 tips and how you would definitely be implementing them!Kindly tag me @toluolukanmi or @thenonimmigrantstudent respectively and I look forward to seeing your thoughts and comments about this episode! Thank You! As always, I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it!Have a great weekend!Your Fav Podcast Host,Like duh,Tolu :)

Dr. Dinesh Jain is a Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist, with more than 33 years of clinical experience. He is also the CMD of Dental Ceramics and Dental Insights. He has his own private dental practice in Mumbai, India. Learn more about 3D Printing on www.surgeonsin3dprinting.com.   Subscribe    Apple I  Google I  Amazon Music I Spotify I Gaana   Resources:   Join the Facebook community Surgeons in 3D Printing!   Visit the website: www.surgeonsin3dprinting.com.   Three Takeaways Work in a team of senior & junior clinicians together to combine the experience with technology. Utilize the power of efficient banking. Fit your practice to deliver value for your patients irrespective of their finances.   Sponsors: Reconstructive Healthcare Solutions Private Ltd.   Show Notes   Today's AudioTraining: Unselfishness is more paying, have the patience to practice it: A conversation with Dr. Dinesh Jain.   [1.42]  Dr. Dinesh Jain shares his journey as a dentist, a maxillofacial surgeon, and then his clinical Practice. His influence with Implant Dentistry in 1992 and how he moved forward on a quest for better solutions. Later he went for CAD technology. Science & Technology kept on involving in years to come.   [5:15] He shares the story of beginning the company. His influence from the western world about the latest technologies and his overcoming barriers of finances.   [7:15] Dr. Dinesh Jain shares the role of collaboration in his life. His team-building approach to build his enterprise. His growing practice to be a backbone in keeping things going. Later his collaboration with another company 3M. He also shares his entrepreneur nature and banking support to have a great role to start his business but discipline is one trait that made him to reach his expectations.   [11:05] He shares his journey of installing his first OPG from Finland and later the first CBCT(gold standard) in Mumbai. But he maintained a good standard of companies along with cost-effectiveness. That is how he says he tried to give back to the profession.   [14:44] Dr. Dinesh shares his adoption of 3D Technology. Communication with the patient is one big factor in the growth of 3D Technology. Decision making becomes easy with 3D Technology. He also shares the software he used to make guides and how he then build on it.   [18:00] Dr. Dinesh shares his entire workflow of using 3D Printing Technology. He also shares about scanners and 3D Printers.     [23:40]   Dr. Dinesh shares how laboratory and clinicians are working together to a common goal of patient care     [24:50]   He shares the spectrum of work he does and how he distributes his work. Also stresses trusting people for then to perform better.   [28:04]  How subtle marketing by making patients know how their lives are touched with your work is needed for delivering value.   [29:17]  He expresses the way things have changed with respect to the size of machines. This makes a clinician explore options available suitable to one's needs.   [23:33]: He says Technology is there and you have to use it else you will be left behind. But you need to know the basics well. Technology is a tool, not the answer.   [31:15] Dr. Dinesh shares a strategy to work in a team of junior and senior surgeons to combine experience with technology and deliver amazing value for patients.     [33:40] Dentistry is ever evolving so keep yourself dedicated and keep peoples interest in mind. He ends with a beautiful quote.Go ahead to hear that!   Killer Resources   Take the first step to your 3D Printing journey.   Register for the upcoming course on Introduction to 3D Printing.   Connect with us on a zoom call for 20 minutes of free consultation.

Global First Power (GFP), Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) recently announced that they had formed a joint venture called Global First Power Limited Partnership. That venture will build, own and operate an installation called the Micro Modular Reactor (MMR™) at the Chalk River Laboratories site. MMR™ nuclear plant Mark Mitchell and Eric MGoey joined as guests on Atomic Show #278 to provide depth and background information about the technology and the project that was not included in the press release. Mark is USNC's director for the MMR project. Eric wears two hats, one at GFP and one at OPG. For GFP, he is the director of outreach and communications. For OPG, he is the director of remote power generation. We talked about the project's genesis and the joint venture's mission of proving through doing that the system design can be licensed, manufactured, assembled and operated in a cost-competitive way. Eric provided a brief overview about OPG. He explained that it is committed to providing clean, reliable power both to grid-connected customers and to customers in areas that are not connected to the grid. He described how OPG has a current charter to serve markets throughout Canada and into the United States, and how it hopes that the MMR project will open new markets to the company. For this first of a kind project, the MMR is a 15 MWth, 5 MWe power system with essentially two main plants. The nuclear plant is a helium-cooled, fission reactor-heated system that circulates helium through a heat exchanger. The adjacent plant is a conventional steam plant that circulates water through a heat exchanger/boiler and a steam turbine/condenser. Between the two plants is a molten salt heat storage system that acts to buffer heat supply and steam demand. It gets heated by helium that has passed through the reactor. Hot molten salt transfers heat to boil water, creating high pressure steam to turn the turbine. This arrangement allows the supplied grid to rapidly respond to load changes while enabling operators and control systems to vary reactor power output in a more gradual and efficient manner. The reactor heat source differs from other high temperature gas reactors. It uses the same Triso coated particle fuel often chosen for gas cooled reactors and some molten salt cooled systems. Instead of using a random graphite matrix material to produce fuel elements from Triso particles the MMR uses USNC's patented Fully Ceramic Microencapsulated (FCM) fuel. That innovation replaces random graphite with densely packed silicon carbide (SiC) as the matrix used to produce fuel elements. According to corporate literature on this feature, FCM fuels can retain fission products without failures at temperatures approaching 2000 C. MMRs are designed to operate for 20 years between fuel system replacements. While we talked a bit about the technological specifics, most of my conversation with Mark and Eric revolved around business considerations, the importance of developing manufacturing competence, the importance of effective cost controls and the importance of transparent engagement with regulators and potential customers. Your participation in the comment thread is always welcome. If questions arise that need more details, I will seek assistance from the show guests. I hope you enjoy listening.