Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Gray

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In the July episode, Dusty visits with Jeff McKanna and Robert Gray about the history of Shady Lawn Farms and the multiple generations involved today. They discuss the adoption of new technology on the farm and the financial side of growing an operation. The work of the Ohio Soybean Council is also multigenerational at Shady Lawn, as both Lyle McKanna and Jeff McKanna have served on the commodity organization's board of directors.

This is the period of the utilitarian liberal, not of the democrat, it's 1850 and in the Cape, a newly ninted constitution had been drafted by the attorney general, William Porter. This was based on a nonracial qualified franchise - all adult males who had occupied property worth at least twenty five pounds for a year were eligible to vote. Porter had toiled on the draft of this document for the also newly minted Governor, Sir Harry Smith, who sent it to London. Porter later in 1850 had a complete change of heart as utilitarian liberals tend to do, he denounced the option of univesal suffrage — at least for men of all colours — as threatening to the colony with its in his words, “communism, socialisms, and red republicanism which had caused so much mischief in France….” There had been an attempted major communist revolution in France in 1848, which spilled over into other parts of western Europe including the land that would become known as Germany. This horrified utilitarians everywhere, no less so in the Cape Colony. As the ship bearing Smith's new constitution headed north, another was heading south and crossed each other somewhere out there on the wild untamed ocean. It was a dispatch from Colonial Secretary Earl Grey who proposed sending Irish convicts to the Cape. Smith announced this proposal to the horrified residents of Cape Town and immediately aroused a storm of agitation against the Governor. The settlers had been considering representative government for some time and this suggestion of Irish convicts arriving backfired — driving many more of the moderate thinkers into the arms of those who were agitating for some form of independent governance. The colonists regarded the Irish as a threat to their respectability and citizens used the concept as a weapon to attaack the oligarchy that ran the Cape at the time. It was a legislative council, nominated by Governors not elected by the people so it had been tainted constantly by allegations of corruption, nepotism, and a host of other maladies associated with power wielded too long by men who were mostly too greedy. The convicts duly arrived on a ship called Neptune, but they were refused entry to Cape Town, and the men sat in chains in Simon's Bay for five months. Eventually in 1850 the ship was ordered to sail away. One of the main antagonists in this crazy story was a man called John Montagu. He had been alarmed by how the Irish convict idea had radicalised even his mild-mannered friends, and so he demanded that Smith reimpose some kind of authority and stop this movement towards representative government. Montagu argued that the whole idea was anti-English, not what the British should be supporting, so Smith delayed the implementation. But what was going on was very very interesting. The hullabaloo had revealed two very distinct political movements inside the Cape. One was conservative, pro-English and pro-British government, led by Montagu, joined by the big merchants of Cape Town. They were also joined by the Eastern Cape settlers led by their flag bearer, Grahamstown Journal Editor and land speculator Robert Godlonton. Another powerful figure joined this conservative echelon, and that was the newly arrived Anglican Bishop, Robert Gray. A newspaper called the Cape Monitor was launched in October 1850 by these conservatives. The second political movement were the radicals, both British and Afrikaner, led by John Fairbairn, Christoffel Brand, Francis William Reitz and Andries Stockenstrom. They regarded the conservatives as a corrupt bunch of nepotists, an oligarchy, but they were divided by what to do about frontier policy. Fairbairn used his newspaper the South African Advertiser to defend the rights of blacks, while Brand preferred to defend the rights of the Dutch descendents against the oppression of old-English money elites. Stockenstrom had his own varied approach to both.

This is the period of the utilitarian liberal, not of the democrat, it's 1850 and in the Cape, a newly ninted constitution had been drafted by the attorney general, William Porter. This was based on a nonracial qualified franchise - all adult males who had occupied property worth at least twenty five pounds for a year were eligible to vote. Porter had toiled on the draft of this document for the also newly minted Governor, Sir Harry Smith, who sent it to London. Porter later in 1850 had a complete change of heart as utilitarian liberals tend to do, he denounced the option of univesal suffrage — at least for men of all colours — as threatening to the colony with its in his words, “communism, socialisms, and red republicanism which had caused so much mischief in France….” There had been an attempted major communist revolution in France in 1848, which spilled over into other parts of western Europe including the land that would become known as Germany. This horrified utilitarians everywhere, no less so in the Cape Colony. As the ship bearing Smith's new constitution headed north, another was heading south and crossed each other somewhere out there on the wild untamed ocean. It was a dispatch from Colonial Secretary Earl Grey who proposed sending Irish convicts to the Cape. Smith announced this proposal to the horrified residents of Cape Town and immediately aroused a storm of agitation against the Governor. The settlers had been considering representative government for some time and this suggestion of Irish convicts arriving backfired — driving many more of the moderate thinkers into the arms of those who were agitating for some form of independent governance. The colonists regarded the Irish as a threat to their respectability and citizens used the concept as a weapon to attaack the oligarchy that ran the Cape at the time. It was a legislative council, nominated by Governors not elected by the people so it had been tainted constantly by allegations of corruption, nepotism, and a host of other maladies associated with power wielded too long by men who were mostly too greedy. The convicts duly arrived on a ship called Neptune, but they were refused entry to Cape Town, and the men sat in chains in Simon's Bay for five months. Eventually in 1850 the ship was ordered to sail away. One of the main antagonists in this crazy story was a man called John Montagu. He had been alarmed by how the Irish convict idea had radicalised even his mild-mannered friends, and so he demanded that Smith reimpose some kind of authority and stop this movement towards representative government. Montagu argued that the whole idea was anti-English, not what the British should be supporting, so Smith delayed the implementation. But what was going on was very very interesting. The hullabaloo had revealed two very distinct political movements inside the Cape. One was conservative, pro-English and pro-British government, led by Montagu, joined by the big merchants of Cape Town. They were also joined by the Eastern Cape settlers led by their flag bearer, Grahamstown Journal Editor and land speculator Robert Godlonton. Another powerful figure joined this conservative echelon, and that was the newly arrived Anglican Bishop, Robert Gray. A newspaper called the Cape Monitor was launched in October 1850 by these conservatives. The second political movement were the radicals, both British and Afrikaner, led by John Fairbairn, Christoffel Brand, Francis William Reitz and Andries Stockenstrom. They regarded the conservatives as a corrupt bunch of nepotists, an oligarchy, but they were divided by what to do about frontier policy. Fairbairn used his newspaper the South African Advertiser to defend the rights of blacks, while Brand preferred to defend the rights of the Dutch descendents against the oppression of old-English money elites. Stockenstrom had his own varied approach to both.

A conversation about movies, and about our upcoming course: PARALLAX MOVIE CLUB ‘24: SUMMER OF IMAGINATION For more information or to sign up:  https://www.parallax-media.com/courses/course-parallax-movie-club-24-summer-of-imagination-wf6cd About the course: Art and film expand our horizons, transport us out of our mundane, ordinary lives to places greater than heaven, more dreadful than hell, into a war-torn dystopia or a world full of romance, hope, and possibility. Join us on an eclectic journey exploring four powerful films and how their aesthetic, philosophical, and existential elements offer insights into the human condition, into ourselves. Each week we will explore and engage with a different film, unpacking the emotional and psychological factors, celebrating the technical craftsmanship and distinct storytelling, and answer questions about anything and everything related to the films. Andrew Sweeny will begin the Parallax Movie Club: Summer of Imagination with american classic Fight Club, appropriately about reclaiming their identities and transcending the boredom and predictability of corporate life, escaping into a full blown anarchist movement named Project Mayhem. Layman Pascal will host the second session with David Lynch's Fire Walk with Me. Fire Walk with me is as controversial as Layman, receiving boos at the Cannes Film Festival for it's shocking, controversial use of imagery and narrative. In Layman's words “‘Fire Walk with Me' has some of the most stark and disturbing commentary on abusive and violence in America, but also a truly spiritual emergence of transcendent goodness.” What's not to like! Robert Gray will reverse the darkness in the third session with Japanese Film-maker Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress, as two bumbling military deserters are tricked into helping a princess and her most heroic general escape death and bring the princess to safety. One of Kurosawa's most well received films, the Hidden Fortress is a great introduction to on of the best directors of all times and a dramatic tale of power, deception, folly, and triumph - oh, and it inspired George Lucas' star wars (and is much better imo), so if you like adventure and fantasy films, this will be a great time for you! John Vervaeke will take us into the heroic fantasy of The Fall (2006). Critically acclaimed and then virtually lost to the internet due to poor distribution and lack of streaming, The Fall imaginatively challenges the art of storytelling with exotic locations (shot in 24 countries over 4 years of filming), stunning arrays of characters (over 1000 actors participated in the filming), and dramatic narrative as life and fantasy blur for the characters - mystics, warriors, explosive experts, and even a monkey - who grapple with the ups and downs of their complex inner and outer lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-c709ee4/message

In this episode, John Vervaeke, Robert Gray, and Eric Orwell explore the intricacies of Plotinus, Neo-Platonism, and pure relationality. They meticulously analyze James Filler's thought-provoking paper, viewing its ideas through Heidegger's philosophy and the essence of language. The concept of pure relationality and its impact on our understanding of reality is thoroughly examined, highlighting key themes such as the One, sacredness, and ethical dimensions. Diverse perspectives are brought into dialogue, and traditional views are critically assessed, as the guests reconstruct philosophical concepts for the contemporary world. The episode offers both grounding exercises and detailed analysis, taking listeners on a journey through ancient wisdom to discover its relevance in addressing today's challenges.   Eric Orwoll is a Christian Platonist philosopher and the creator of the Understanding Platonism and Aarvoll YouTube channels.   Robert Gray is the creator of The Meditating Philosopher YouTube channel.   Glossary of Terms   Relational Ontology: The philosophical study that posits relations rather than substances as the fundamental constituents of reality. Neoplatonism: A philosophical system that emphasizes the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of reality, drawing on Plato's ideas. John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Eric Orwoll YouTube: Understanding Plato: https://www.youtube.com/@understandingplato1134/ Aarvoll: https://www.youtube.com/@ericorwoll/ X: https://twitter.com/aarvoll_   Robert Gray Email: meditatingphilosopher@gmail.com YouTUbe: www.youtube.com/@TheMeditatingPhilosopher Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   John Vervaeke YouTube Awakening from the Meaning Crisis https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ Books, Articles, and Publications The One as Pure Relation in Plotinus - Filler, James (2019). International Journal of the Platonic Tradition https://brill.com/view/journals/jpt/13/1/article-p1_1.xml Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground - James Filler  https://www.amazon.com/dp/3031309065 The Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe: A New Kind of Reality Theory - Christopher Langan https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Theoretic-Model-Universe-Reality-Theory/dp/0971916225 Essential Difference: Toward a Metaphysics of Emergence - James Blachowicz https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Difference-Toward-Metaphysics-Emergence/dp/1438443323 Quotes    "It reminded me of the attitude towards language in the Platonic dialogues, where Socrates moves into something more poetic, almost verse. There's that shift between prosaic, dialectical investigation and mytho-poetic, dreamlike exposition. That's interesting; I've identified those mythic sections often contain the deepest insights about the nature of reality." - Eric Orwoll [00:07:06]   "It helped to explain how and why those two are non logically one. That gave me a profound aha. Then, the critique of substance in the Aristotelian sense, where the subject predicate nature of logic and language is the same fundamental structure of reality, reality is made up of independently existing things that contain properties or enter into action." - John Vervaeke [00:16:00] Chapters    [00:00:00] - Introduction and Grounding Exercise [00:03:20] - Overview of James Filler's Work [00:08:20] - Theological Poetic Language and Plato's Ontology [00:12:40] - Hemispheric Approaches to Reasoning [00:14:07] - John's Personal and Philosophical Reflections on Filler's Work [00:20:08] - Dissecting Filler's Arguments: Exegesis and Ontological Inquiry [00:30:20] - Revisiting Relationality and Unity: Ethical and Ontological Nuances [00:46:00] - Navigating Reality: From Illusion to Sacredness [00:52:56] - Tradition and Global Spirituality [01:04:56] - Bridging Metaphysical Necessity and Cognitive Pluralism [01:15:08] - A Philosophical Inquiry into Forms and Instantiations [01:23:18] - Final Thoughts and Future Conversations  

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Robert Gray, an AFE-certified wildland fire ecologist and President of R.W. Gray Consulting, about how Canada's never prepared wildfires we know are going to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Community Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: He Is Risen Subtitle: Easter Speaker: Robert Gray Broadcaster: Christ Community Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/17/2022 Bible: Luke 24:1-12 Length: 34 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Community Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Fruit of the Spirit Subtitle: Galatians: Grace and Peace Speaker: Robert Gray Broadcaster: Christ Community Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/26/2023 Bible: Galatians 5:16-26 Length: 48 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Community Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Believe and Have Life! Subtitle: Easter Speaker: Robert Gray Broadcaster: Christ Community Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/9/2023 Bible: John 20 Length: 38 min.

Rev. Robert Gray   Genesis 15:1-21

Forest fire season has come in with a bang. A record-setting blaze in Nova Scotia, plus sprawling fires in Alberta and now Quebec have claimed homes and forced tens of thousands to flee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned this week federal modeling shows we're entering an especially severe wildfire season. He also pledged the Canadian government would be there with “whatever it takes to keep people safe, and provide support.” But do we have the capacity? What is the plan to fight the fires of the future? Wildfire ecologist Robert Gray explains why Canada should get on a “war footing” to address these climate-change enhanced super-fires. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

I do not know which to prefer,    The beauty of inflections    Or the beauty of innuendoes,    The blackbird whistling    Or just after.    --Wallace Stevens, "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird"   In this season of Centering Centers, we are speaking with educational developers from diverse centers about their inspirations and innovations – what drives their work and approaches that have impact.  Today we are speaking with Robert Gray, an Associate Professor of University Pedagogy in the Department of Education at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway who has over 20 years of experience in higher ed professional development. Before moving to Norway, Rob taught literature courses and led professional development at numerous institutions including: University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of South Alabama, and the University of Stavanger. His research interests include teaching and learning in higher education, how technology impacts assessment practices in higher education, peer feedback, various aspects of interaction inside and outside the classroom, and how we define quality in teaching and learning. In addition, he has published three books of poetry and directed an award-winning documentary film on race relations in the American South. Resources Mentioned: https://www.uib.no/en/uped https://www.uib.no/en/rg/teled Transcript

A highly regarded art therapy lecturer from Germany, Robert Gray has degrees in art therapy, psychology, and theology. As a psychologist, he is able to present art therapy practices in an evidence-based context which further facilitates a well-founded and comprehensible training program. He leads the field of art therapy with his unique integration of psychological techniques and spiritual practices.Robert is also the author of the book Art Therapy and Psychology. Hands-on and rich with supportive study tools, it includes numerous case studies to which the reader can relate. The book is essential reading for art therapists in training and in practice, psychologists, and mental health professionals looking to establish or grow their expertise.Robert is the founder and director of the College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy. While he devotes his primary focus and energy to CECAT, as a sought-after speaker, Rob accepts select invitations to teach art therapy across Australia and around the world, over 40 countries so far.In This EpisodeCECAT WebsiteCECAT on FacebookRobert's coursesRobert's emailRobert on Facebook---“What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.”This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, Cavalcade of America was an anthology drama series that documented historical events, often through dramatization. In addition, it occasionally presented musicals, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was later on television from 1952 to 1957. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

In his recently released book, Start, Stop, or Grow?: A Data-informed Approach To Academic Program Evaluation And Management, author, seasoned executive, and higher ed business consultant and innovator Bob Atkins offers a much-needed roadmap to help college leaders better manage their academic programs. According to Atkins and the many professionals who reviewed his book, there is a lot wrong with the current approach to academic program evaluation and management. For starters, the traditional approach often lacks data-informed decision-making tools and is mired in campus politics. In our conversation, Atkins unpacks his approach and shares the key questions that academic leaders need to ask about mission, markets, quality, and economics. With analytics as a centerpiece, he suggests that the best approach respects faculty governance and seeks faculty buy-in. For any leader concerned about falling enrollments and shifting markets, this episode is a must. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chelip/message

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I have long held a belief in the power of a coaching approach to sales and customer relationship management. I think there is potential to expand coaching in business into customer relationships. In this episode I speak to Robert Gray, Certified Leadership Coach with Essential Impact, one my instructors during my coaching certification. He provides a perspective on what coaching is and how it benefits people in achieving what they want for themselves. Rob shares my view about the applicability of coaching to customer relationship management and in this episode we compare notes and see what he has to say about it.

This Episode we interview Robert Gray, Peter Martin, Kalyn Steranko about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

This Episode we interview Robert Gray, Peter Martin, Kalyn Steranko about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

American History Stories brings our early history alive and gives modern listeners an idea of what it was like to be glued to our radios before we got our news from the internet and 24 hour news cycles. Including dramatizations of events before radio and live radio broadcasts from pivotal points in American history. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

Link to Post: www.naileditortho.com/cmcarthritis  Full video: https://youtu.be/_5cYS_PZknI  Approach Video: https://youtu.be/a_qPnpWZwjA  Enjoy this episode on 1st CMC arthritis as Dr. Robert Gray gives us a great talk!  Dr. Robert Gray completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at Brown University in Providence, RI as part of their combined Program in Liberal Medical Education.  He then matched into the combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago, IL--a program consistently ranked in the top 10 nationwide.   Upon graduation, he was awarded the Gunnar Andersson, MD, PhD Award for best Chief Resident by his co-residents. He spent a year in Rochester, MN at Mayo Clinic completing a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery.  There, he was trained in all aspects of general hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery including brachial plexus reconstruction, and microsurgery including vascularized bone grafting. After completing training, he practiced and taught hand surgery at University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL.  There, he focused primarily on complex trauma, reconstruction, and limb salvage and operated at Bascom Palmer hospital as well as Jackson Memorial Hospital.  He was also selected as best Attending Surgeon Teacher by the Orthopaedic Residents. He has now returned to Chicago's North Shore to bring the highest level of orthopaedic hand and microvascular surgical care to his patients here.  Practicing at NorthShore University HealthSystem. In this episode we talk about: CMC anatomy History Physical exam findings Classifications Non-op treatment Operative treatment Different implant types And BONUS- Surgical approach breakdown to 1st CMC joint with Dr. Gray

The question is quite simple, but the answer is very complex. Associate Professor at the University in Bergen, Robert Gray, and I approach the issue today in this second installment of my Masculinity Series. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here: https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.me/johnalanpod Go check out my new comic strip "Loyal Oak" at https://johnalanpod.com/loyal-oak-the-comicstrip/ You can find my music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F4Jgrwy2fMa54webx5yzk?si=TTCDdVjdQCSf4GsRM7UyZg More info and my blog are here at https://johnalanpod.com/ #TheCominHomePodcastWithJohnAlan #Introspection #Peace

In the first of this two-part interview, host Rick Richey is joined by Arizona State University Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering, Robert Gray, for an in-depth discussion on this style of training. The two define the constraints-led approach, how it applies to all types of sports, the complexity involved in degrees of freedom, tips to get the most out of your clients' workouts, and more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you separate fact from fiction on this detailed topic! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3o4sGKE

In the first of this two-part interview, host Rick Richey is joined by Arizona State University Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering, Robert Gray, for an in-depth discussion on this style of training. The two define the constraints-led approach, how it applies to all types of sports, the complexity involved in degrees of freedom, tips to get the most out of your clients' workouts, and more. Let the “NASM-CPT Podcast” help you separate fact from fiction on this detailed topic! Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3o4sGKE

This week on Talk World Radio: Peace in the Streets. Our guest Robert Gray is Co-Founder of Uhuru, an organization based where I am, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gray is a visionary, businessman, brand strategist, and social entrepreneur with a passion for education reform and economic empowerment. He's done a wide range of organizing work, and in 2019 received a Proclamation from Charlottesville City Council for his work in the community. He has over 10 years of experience working with high-risk youth and two years of experience applying the nationally recognized, evidence-based Check and Connect program within a targeted community of youth and their families in the City of Charlottesville, ensuring students were attending, engaging with, and investing in their education. Uhuru's Peace in the Streets program has recently received support from the City of Charlottesville.

Wildfire ecologist Robert Gray explains how the wind and other conditions can impact wildfires.

In this episode Part Two we talking about, Preserving the Past with guest host Robert Gray come join us. Each episode we discuss a different photography subject, join into this free flowing discussion with a comment with your thoughts. About the hosts robertgrayarchive.com.au/ Photographer Robert Gray ,I was never a specialist, and I learned an enormous amount of my craft from studying those who went before and by mingling with and meeting many great photographers in different areas of our discipline. No matter how skillful you believe you are, you can always learn from others. Source robertgrayarchive.com.au/about/ Stephen picked up the camera at age seven and has never put it down , runs a number of businesses including Photomission and currently a Canon Collective Community manager www.facebook.com/groups/1089022764457509/, he shoots all types of images see Stephen's work on Instagram instagram.com/stephenfinkel Podcast Cover Art Photo Credit Photographer Robert Gray

Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/photomissionpodcasts In this episode we talking about, Preserving the Past with guest host Robert Gray come join us. Each episode we discuss a different photography subject, join into this free flowing discussion with a comment with your thoughts. About the hosts https://robertgrayarchive.com.au/ Photographer Robert Gray ,I was never a specialist, and I learned an enormous amount of my craft from studying those who went before and by mingling with and meeting many great photographers in different areas of our discipline. No matter how skillful you believe you are, you can always learn from others. Source https://robertgrayarchive.com.au/about/ Stephen picked up the camera at age seven and has never put it down , runs a number of businesses including Photomission and currently a Canon Collective Community manager www.facebook.com/groups/1089022764457509/, he shoots all types of images see Stephen's work on Instagram instagram.com/stephenfinkel Podcast Cover Art Photo Credit Photographer Stephen Finkel

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 109, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Crossword Clues "G" 1: P.E. place(3). gym. 2: Thank You, in Tampico(7). Gracias. 3: German sneezer alleviator(10). gesundheit. 4: You throw it down, or run it(8). Gauntlet. 5: The Good Witch of the North (6). Glinda. Round 2. Category: Joe The Farmer 1: After Joe's Uncle Lou went a bit loopy, Joe put him "out to" here, with the grazing sheep. a pasture. 2: After Joe found Joe Jr. joyriding in the tractor, he locked him in this round tower that usually holds grain. a silo. 3: Joe's wife worries he'll fall out of this fodder storage area in the top of the barn. the (hay) loft. 4: Joe's dream vacation is a tour of this company's Technology Center in Moline, Illinois. John Deere. 5: Joe likes to ask other farmers, "got" this cereal grain? When they say yes, he says, "You better see a periodontist!". sorghum. Round 3. Category: Missing Vowels 1: A fest-ive month:"CTBR". October. 2: One of the elements:"DN". iodine. 3: U. S. island territory: MRCN SM. American Samoa. 4: 1 of the 50:"DH". Idaho. 5: Bookmarked website: MZN. Amazon. Round 4. Category: Around The Pacific 1: In 1697 Jesuits founded Loreto, the 1st permanent European settlement on this "lower" peninsula. Baja California. 2: 2 of Chile's Juan Fernandez Islands are named for Alexander Selkirk and this fictional castaway he inspired. Robinson Crusoe. 3: The island of Mindanao is a Muslim center in this mainly Roman Catholic country. Philippines. 4: This river in Washington and Oregon was explored by Robert Gray in a ship of the same name. Columbia. 5: To call the Rotorua Man, you'll have to ring up this antipodean island nation. New Zealand. Round 5. Category: Tv "O"S 1: In the mid-'70s he could be found singing between Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson. Tony Orlando. 2: He played florist, er...Father Murphy. (Merlin) Olsen. 3: This Lord won Emmys in 1960, 1973, 1975, 1982 and 1984. Lord Olivier. 4: Lt. Castillo on "Miami Vice", he helped clean up L.A. after the 1992 riots. (Edward James) Olmos. 5: This "thirtysomething" star directed the 1992 TV movie "Doing Time on Maple Drive". Ken Olin. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

May is Mental Health Awareness month. TRIGGER WARNING ( Loss, drug use, and mental instability) Ft. Robert Gray or Patt ------->> @trippystarr2700 The way the universe works this weeks guest was chosen before knowing what the month would entail, and yet it aligns perfectly. This week we are blessed to have the presence of a young black man named Pat. He talked with Sincere & Dre' about his relationship with alcohol and other hindering substances. His journey to sobriety is one like many where he had to lose himself and others to find who he was truly meant to be. Your mind is a muscle that needs to be exercised and treated with proper care or we will become detrimental to ourselves. Though the road is still muddy ahead Pat has hope for his future after finding his passion and opening his mind to a new way of living. . . . If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health please reach out the those closest to you, seek help from a medical professional or holistic leader, whatever aligns with you. You are worthy and welcomed to receive help. Self Care is the Best Care. As always, Drink Your & Mind Your Business ! Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date -------->>>>> @aight_sooboom --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aightsooboomthepodcast/support

Is it difficult for a white American and a black American to have a conversation about race, and is it even more difficult when the conversation is about racism? Robert Gray and I prove during this podcast episode that it is, in fact, quite easy to have those conversations. Race and racism are two separate (but related) issues and discussions, which demand different approaches when being discussed or debated. Does everyone in the USA have a little bit of a racist in their character? Robert and I touch on different aspects of the dialogue about race relations, as we share our thoughts on structural and institutional racism. Robert and I both agree and disagree on this issue, and we go in depth during one of the best discussion I have had in some time. Listen in and watch our interesting two-sided take on a few topics that occupy a lot of space in American news media and in American culture. Robert Gray is the producer, director, writer and editor of the 2014 film MOBILE IN BLACK AND WHITE, which takes a look at the ways in which racism continues to pervade the structures and institutions of a supposedly post-racial world. This film stimulates the desire for dialogue, while expertly blending the insights and experiences of local residents and leading experts such as Peggy McIntosh, Michael Eric Dyson, John Powell, Tim Wise, and Bryan Stevenson. You can watch MOBILE IN BLACK AND WHITE here: https://mobileinblackandwhite.org/resources/ You can listen to #TheCominHomePodcastWithJohnAlan everywhere you find podcasts, and you can WATCH it on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z-vUvC-19oIYCZw-Sg4ew johnalanpod.com #MobileInBlackAndWhite #PeggyMcIntosh

After a festival run, a local filmmaker’s work is now on streaming services. Robert Gray is a professor, author and filmmaker based in Fredericton.

I spoke with Robert Gray, the CEO of Legality Software, a subsidiary of Matters in Motion and a provider of custom-development solutions and other technology for legal professionals. We discussed the genesis of Legality Software, how the challenges of running a law firm changed, ways that the pandemic has forced the legal marketplace to change, and the benefits of the One Step Workspace.

I spoke with Robert Gray, the CEO of Legality Software, a subsidiary of Matters in Motion and a provider of custom-development solutions and other technology for legal professionals. We discussed the genesis of Legality Software, how the challenges of running a law firm changed, ways that the pandemic has forced the legal marketplace to change, and the benefits of the One Step Workspace.

I spoke with Robert Gray, the CEO of Legality Software, a subsidiary of Matters in Motion and a provider of custom-development solutions and other technology for legal professionals. We discussed the genesis of Legality Software, how the challenges of running a law firm changed, ways that the pandemic has forced the legal marketplace to change, and the benefits of the One Step Workspace.

This is my teaching from Chapter 24.3 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith on the Civil Magistrate. You will also hear Robert Gray's comments.

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I spoke with Robert Gray, the CEO of Legality Software, a subsidiary of Matters in Motion and a provider of custom-development solutions and other technology for legal professionals. We discussed the genesis of Legality Software, how the challenges of running a law firm changed, ways that the pandemic has forced the legal marketplace to change, and the benefits of the One Step Workspace.

Join host Dr. Jorge Orbay along with experts such as Drs. Deana Mercer, Ann Golden, Kavi Sachar, and Robert Gray as they discuss novel approaches and current options in the treatment of wrist fractures including the distal radius, distal ulna and DRUJ instability. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ and thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/.

Join host Dr. Jorge Orbay along with experts such as Drs. Nathan Hoekzema, Francisco Rubio, and Robert Gray as they discuss current options in the treatment of elbow fractures including olecranon, radial head, monteggia and terrible triad fracture patterns. Visit OTA at https://ota.org/ and thanks to our sponsor https://skeletaldynamics.com/.

(Topic begins at 0:29:59 mark): Ken Scalir calls in.... (0:45:37): An arrest has been made in the Susie Zhao murder.... (1:40:49): Poker pro Robert Goldbarb comes on to discuss the untimely death of fellow Vegas pro Robert Gray, who passed away this week from COVID-19 at age 56.... (2:10:22): Norman Chad and Jamie Kerstetter go after Negreanu on podcast, Daniel responds angrily.... (3:18:53): Brad Booth is missing.... (3:36:08): Kristen Bicknell wins 3rd bracelet & gets accused of ghosting by troll, causing outrage in community.... (4:03:55): Update regarding Prahlad Friedman and his troubled marriage.... (4:16:50): Jew Tip of the Week: Free and easy way to stop your American Airlines miles from expiring.... (4:33:11): German "reporter" shows up on 2+2, claims that Run It Once Poker scammed a woman over 70.... (4:55:03): Radio listener "JeffDime" calls in to talk about Christopher Mitchell and a variety of other topics.... (5:25:18): Palms, three other Stations casinos may close permanently.... (5:45:00): Brandon "Drexel" Gerson joins the show, gives some additional details on the Palms, and we also shockingly pick up tradershky in the middle of the night.... (6:19:31): Did Sweden do it right regarding their controversial handling of the coronavirus?.... (6:50:14): Potawatomi Casino thought to be responsible for COVID infection of several St. Louis Cardinals.... (7:00:25): Subscription poker software Table Tamer has website vanish, leaves hundreds of subscribers in the lurch.... (7:10:38): MGM attempting to entice work-from-home people to do it from Vegas hotel rooms.... (7:57:46): Call from Australian listener "Blissy".

(Topic begins at 0:29:59 mark): Ken Scalir calls in.... (0:45:37): An arrest has been made in the Susie Zhao murder.... (1:40:49): Poker pro Robert Goldbarb comes on to discuss the untimely death of fellow Vegas pro Robert Gray, who passed away this week from COVID-19 at age 56.... (2:10:22): Norman Chad and Jamie Kerstetter go after Negreanu on podcast, Daniel responds angrily.... (3:18:53): Brad Booth is missing.... (3:36:08): Kristen Bicknell wins 3rd bracelet & gets accused of ghosting by troll, causing outrage in community.... (4:03:55): Update regarding Prahlad Friedman and his troubled marriage.... (4:16:50): Jew Tip of the Week: Free and easy way to stop your American Airlines miles from expiring.... (4:33:11): German "reporter" shows up on 2+2, claims that Run It Once Poker scammed a woman over 70.... (4:55:03): Radio listener "JeffDime" calls in to talk about Christopher Mitchell and a variety of other topics.... (5:25:18): Palms, three other Stations casinos may close permanently.... (5:45:00): Brandon "Drexel" Gerson joins the show, gives some additional details on the Palms, and we also shockingly pick up tradershky in the middle of the night.... (6:19:31): Did Sweden do it right regarding their controversial handling of the coronavirus?.... (6:50:14): Potawatomi Casino thought to be responsible for COVID infection of several St. Louis Cardinals.... (7:00:25): Subscription poker software Table Tamer has website vanish, leaves hundreds of subscribers in the lurch.... (7:10:38): MGM attempting to entice work-from-home people to do it from Vegas hotel rooms.... (7:57:46): Call from Australian listener "Blissy".

This week on The Sweet Spot, Cory is joined by Robert Gray. Robert is Lead Video with Turner Sports and is currently doing production work in the NBA bubble down in Orlando! As The Sweet Spot returns for season two, go ahead and give this episode a listen to get a behind the scenes look at the return of the NBA!

Robert Gray is co-founder and COO of Paradigm Sample. His superpowers are operation strategy and world-class client services. In this episode he elaborates on how Paradigm Sample is meeting this pandemic head on and moving forward. From internal promotions to far-reaching collaborations from within the industry, he celebrates the human side of insights and data collection.  Check out this quote from Robert about service: “The biggest thing that anybody can do, especially in operations, is realize that providing world-class service is actually a journey. It is not a destination. So, a company’s ability to be agile, flexible, committed to solving the issues for their clients is really critical. Sample prices obviously are more competitive, so you’re talking about that pricing component. As a result of that, we have to focus even moreso on quality and service at those competitive sample prices.” Don't miss this episode to get a solid dose of human insight, hope and optimism. ALSO watch out for Katie Egge as she may emerge as the Paradigm Sample Cookoff Champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all about the music on Episode 515 of Folk Roots Radio as we bring you more Covid-19 lockdown inspired tunes and more great new releases. We've actually included a lot more singles on this episode than usual - many written during lockdown, which is why we’ve decided to subtitle this one 'The Covid Times Edition' of Folk Roots Radio. Join us for great new music from Andy Comley, Melanie Peterson, Fresh Breath, Don Johnston, Hamish Napier, Martyn Joseph, Tomorrow Bird, The Worldwide Shanty Project, Castanea & Rising Appalachia, Becky Buller, Jason Wilber, Chicks With Dip, Jeff Orson and Francine Honey (with Robert Gray). Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-515-were-all-about-the-music-covid-times-edition/

Robert Gray is the Creative Director of Rob the Art Museum, a Denver, Colorado marketing collective who's mission is to engage, inspire and educate via art.Rob The Art Museum provides marketing services for small businesses to large companies, e.g. Verde Natural Marijuana Dispensary, Extract Labs, and High Times. They work with businesses across different mediums to consult and implement strategies for art to become a source of income that is both effective and efficient, requiring little effort on their behalf.Rob the Art Museum organizes the only Colorado cannabis events built around the pillars of art and sustainability.Guest Links:https://robtheartmuseum.arthttps://www.instagram.com/robtheartmuseumPodcast Details:Podcast Instagram: @6degreesfromcannabisPodcast Host: Tori Rerick, PharmDTori's Website: torirerick.comTori's Well Connected Self Healing Membership: torirerick.com/membershipTori’s Instagram: @yourguidetoriDisclaimers:This podcast offers health, wellness & cannabis information designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult a health-care professional if you have concerns or questions related to your health.

Tune in to today's episode to learn all about what is a disability? We interview Robert Gray from dLCV and take a deep dive into all things disability related! For full episode transcript please visit www.dlcv.org and if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@dlcv.org.

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Misti Dian interviews Robert Gray as they chat about holistic wellness and more. 

Misti Dian interviews Robert Gray as they chat about holistic wellness and more. 

Tall Poppies Postcard with Poet Robert Gray Over the next few weeks, “Tall Poppies: The Podcast,” will feature a series of 10 minute excerpts from archived interviews with renowned Australians. We are calling these, Tall Poppies Postcards.The first features the Australian poet, Robert Gray, an outstanding landscape poet and alongside Les Murray, has been one of the most significant Australian poets of the last decades. Indeed, the late Les Murray said of Robert Gray, “ He has a remarkable eye, and the verbal felicity, which must accompany such an eye.”Robert has also edited various poetry anthologies and the journals of the painter, John Olsen.Robert has been awarded many of the most-respected Australian literary prizes, including the New South Wales Premier’s Poetry Award, the Victorian Premier’s Award for Poetry and the Patrick White Award. Many of his poems have been translated into German.

Le texte de la semaine avec Aurélie Lanctôt et Kéven Breton. L’éducation de Fanny Britt; Ce que j'ai appris à la fin de l'histoire. Pop culture avec Nicolas Tittley et Marc Coiteux; This searing light, the sun and everything else: Joy Division: The Oral History, de Jon Savage. Le livre à lire en ce moment avec Thomas Hellman; De la marche, de Henry David Thoreau. Le monde du sous-titrage avec Robert Gray. Quel avenir pour le cinéma à l'ère de la multiplication des plateformes de diffusion? Une discussion avec Rafaël Ouellet, Micheline Lanctôt et Martin Bilodeau.

In our pilot Episode Marj Busse, sits down with Essential Impact’s Director of SEEDS BC and Founding Partner Dave Busse to explore Essential Impact’s growing SEEDS program. This program was designed with the bold idea of embracing the social enterprise model to provide corporate, charitable and non-profit leaders with top-rate International Coach Federation accredited training in an environment that would be affordable and inclusive to all. Imagine a program where a Bank Manager, Addictions Counselor, Church leader and Human Resources representative all sit down at a table together to learn and practice coaching skills with one another. Robert and Dave dive deep into their journeys with this program and the impact its had.Robert GrayAn accomplished background with more than 5 years’ of coaching involvement, specifically in the not-for- profit world, Robert’s energy is focused on helping people connect their skills and experience to their passions and purpose. He has 20 years’ experience in local church pastoral ministry both in the UK and Canada and is skilled and practiced in teaching; the facilitation of learning, coaching, leadership development, culture and organizational change management, sales and continuous human improvement. He is skilled in public speaking and working with small groups and individuals.Dave BusseDave is a one of Essential Impact’s founding partners and Executive Coach who brings a values-based approach to business. He has strong values around building people, family and excelling. Coaching in Dave’s world isn’t about fixing problems: it’s about identifying opportunities and capitalizing on them in a way that makes sense from a personal and business perspective. Coaching is a deeply rewarding and trusting relationship for Dave. He excels at capitalizing on great opportunities, making tough decisions, and working with leaders who are striving for their next level of greatness.Time StampsIntro [00:00]Podcast Start [00:21]Welcome [01:20]Thanks [1:08:42]

Join former High Court justice Michael Kirby and Geoffrey Lehmann for the launch of Leeward: A Memoir (NewSouth) at the CIS. Geoffrey Lehmann has been one of Australia's leading poets and tax lawyers for several decades. A partner of PwC and chairman of the Australian Tax Research Foundation, he was involved in the design of Australia's GST and other tax legislation. He was also short-listed for the T S Eliot Prize. His poetry has appeared in the New Yorker and in 2015 his Poems 1957-2013 won the Prime Minister's Literary Award (Poetry). His Australian Poetry Since 1788, co-edited with Robert Gray, was one of The Economist's best books of 2011. In his frank memoir, Geoffrey describes how he was the late child of a bookish mother and a working-class father. Much to his mother's surprise, his father, who was a launch driver, bought three houses on the waterfront at McMahons Point and became a slum landlord in the era of rent control. As a 10-year-old child, reading the begging letters from dozens of would-be tenants, Geoffrey became an economic rationalist and an atheist. Follow the CIS on Twitter @CISOZ or find us on Facebook 'The Centre for Independent Studies' for more updates. cis.org.au

 Give your paper boats a good coat of paraffin and grab some headphones, Listeners! We're headed into the sewers of Baldur's Gate to search for the missing and murderous Robert Gray, who escaped along...a very foul detour.If you're loving the show, please head over to iTunes or Google Play and give the show a review and share it with others. We love you!Legal: Intro and outro music are "Evil Incoming" and "Five Armies," composed by Kevin MacLeod. Both songs are used within the Creative Common License. The Diecast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Dungeons and Dragons is the copyright of Wizards of the Coast.

Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities What are some of the laws and programs that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities here in the Commonwealth? Attorney Kati Dean interviews Robert Gray and Julie Triplett from the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, which is the state’s designated agency to advocate for the rights of […] The post November 1, 2017: Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

TenTalks 22/10/2017 | Part 5 | Robert Gray's TenTalk from the Kerith Sandhurst Site

Forest Fires Spreading across British Columbia and now threaten parts of Alberta When I wrote last week's fire focused episode, little did I know that my own community of Canmore would be smelly and smoky this week as fires continue to spread and the number of evacuees in British Columbia climbs. The hot dry weather is showing no signs of abating and over the past week, the number of people forced out of their homes and communities in British Columbia has swelled from 14,000 to more than 45,000 as of July 18, 2017. This makes it one of the largest mass evacuations in the history of the province. The previous record was an evacuation of 50,000 due to fires near Kelowna in 2003. Heat waves that year also caused massive fires across both Alberta and British Columbia. Over this past weekend, high winds caused a number of fires to rapidly expand in size and has subsequently resulted in more evacuations. In other areas, the fires around Williams Lake and 100 Mile House have stayed fairly stable over the past few days allowing firefighters to make some headway. Some people are being allowed to return to their communities, although many may return to find their homes have been destroyed. Members of the Ashcroft Indian Reserve and the community of Cache Creek are returning home after an 11-day absence. Residents of 100-Mile House may also be returning home soon. Province-wide, there are still 155 active fires burning and there is still no sign of significant rain on the horizon. Closer to the Alberta border, a fire in the Verdant Creek area of Kootenay National Park ignited last week. This fire puts flames within just 2.5 kilometres of Sunshine Village in Banff National Park. In just 24 hours it swelled in size by a factor of 10, growing from a few hundred hectares on Sunday to some 2,000 ha by Monday. The fire is considered to be out of control and crews are working in the Sunshine area to try to prevent the loss of any structures should the fire continue to spread eastward. Huge water pumps are also at the ready in order to keep buildings wet if the fire encroaches the resort area. As you can imagine, there is now a total fire ban throughout the mountain national parks. Kootenay National Park has also closed the Verdant Creek area all the way to the Simpson River in the south and Banff has closed Sunshine Meadows and Village, as well as access to the Egypt Lake area, Healy Pass, Citadel Pass, Whistling Valley and Pharaoh Pass. I would expect additional closures to occur as the conditions continue to evolve. Even in towns like Canmore and Banff, the mountains are barely visible and the air quality is dropping fast. Currently, the Verdant Creek fire is approximately 24 km from Banff and 31 km from Canmore. Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis warning that: "Due to the smoke, the AQHI (Air Quality Health Index) will likely reach 10, or high risk, in parts of Central and southern Alberta on Wednesday. There is some uncertainty as to where the thickest smoke will set up, but current indications are that the corridor of thickest smoke and poorest air quality will be between Hinton, Red Deer, and Edmonton." "Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk." "In general, wearing a mask is not the best way to protect your health during a smoke event. In fact, masks may lead to a false sense of security, which may encourage increased physical activity and time spent outdoors, meaning increased exposure to smoke. They can also make breathing more difficult." The smoke is not only affecting communities in the Rockies, but it has spread as far west as Vancouver and as far east as Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. These smoke plumes can carry for hundreds of kilometres and as the fires continue to spread, we can expect air quality to suffer along with it. In the interior of B.C., near Williams Lake, the Air Quality Index was reportedly as high as 23, and that is on a scale of 1 to 10 with a 10+ reserved for very high-risk air quality. Today should see some of the winds shifting to send more wind westward to the coast, but the eastern slopes are still completely smoked in. Also in last week's episode, I talked about the need to ramp up our use of prescribed burns as we see summer weather regimes shift with the shifting of climate norms. As summers see more and more prolonged droughts, separated by severe storms, lightning caused fires may become far more prevalent. To complicate matters, we have had years of fire suppression leaving many of our western forests susceptible to large fires. Even places like British Columbia's Interior Rainforest, some of which may not have burned for a millennium or more, are susceptible to large fires if their normal weather regiments continue to change. The interior rainforest is unique on the planet as more than 97% of all rainforests occur in coastal areas. However, while it is considered a rainforest, it doesn't get enough rain to truly qualify. What it does get is huge accumulations of snow. The slow melting of this snow releases vast amounts of moisture and essentially allows it to simulate a true rainforest. Should that change, these forests could also burn. With changing climates we need to look at fire in a very different way. After my comments last week, I came across a CBC News article that interviews a fire ecologist by the name of Robert Gray, of R.W. Gray Consulting. Gray consults with communities to help them reduce their overall fire risk and he echoes my previous comments. He recommends a minimum of doubling the current number of prescribed burns - especially if we see a continuation of the hot summer drought conditions that are becoming more common in the mountain west. The extreme heat this summer created tinder that was ignited by thousands of dry lightning strikes. According to David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, the number of lightning strikes increases by 15% for every additional degree of warming. To complicate things further, years of mountain pine beetle infestations have left tens of thousands of standing dead trees which are extremely flammable. While the potential for large, catastrophic fires has been building over the past decade, the incidence of prescribed burns has dropped in British Columbia from 150-200,000 hectares in the 1980s to just 5,000 in the past few years. Prescribed burns are a hassle. They're smoky and smelly, and tourists hate them, but they are still a way better option than ignoring the problem and waiting for conflagrations to ignite. For generations, first nations used prescribed fires in order to improve wildlife habitat. We need to recognize that these forests are going to burn, there is nothing we can do to prevent it. Robert Gray is very clear that there is no way to avoid smoke in a prescribed burn, but as he puts it: "There is no 'no smoke' option…How do you want your smoke — wild or controlled?" Recent studies have also shown that by having smaller, more controlled burns, the amount of smoke is reduced as are the amount of unhealthy particulates that are floating through the air at the moment. Let's use this as a wake-up call to begin looking at our forests and our climate as a pair. As the climate warms, the fires burn. Let's ramp our prescribed burn schedules up to help keep the mountain west a little safer. For some areas of B.C., fire breaks are being created the hard way at the moment. Let's try to make the next decade one of adaptation to new fire realities. Bear 148 Gets a Reprieve In episode 34, I talked about the challenges that the Provincial conservations officers seem to be having when dealing with Grizzly 148, the daughter of Banff's beloved Bear 64. If you'd like to listen to the story, check it out at www.mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep034. After an incident in the Peaks of Grassi area where 148 bluff charged a man with a stroller and two dogs, conservation officers live-trapped her and relocated her back to her home turf in Banff. They also made it clear that they planned to euthanize her should a similar incident occur in the future. This was despite the fact that a bluff charge is simply a way of telling an intruder that she is in charge. Bluff charges are especially common when people bring dogs into bear country as dogs are easily perceived as a threat by bears. She was in a designated primary wildlife corridor doing exactly what she was supposed to be doing. The people were in her turf, not the other way around. As we encroach more and more on wilderness corridors, we can only expect to see more and more incidents like this one. After the relocation, a petition was started that attracted more than 4,000 signatures from people that did not want to see 148 killed for no good management reason. Even the individual that was involved in the bluff charge encounter supports the right of 148 to use that particular corridor. She is just at the age where she may have mated for the first time and female bears are critical to the stability of the local bear population. After this huge public outcry, conservation officers have softened their stance on 148. Alberta officials are now talking about a partnership with Banff Park Wardens when dealing with bears like 148 when she leaves the boundaries of the park and wanders into Provincial lands. Despite this, Conservation Officer Jay Honeyman did reiterate that "bears cannot be within the developed footprint of the Town of Canmore", despite the fact that the designated corridors force them to be within this supposed no-go zone. In a recent article in the Rocky Mountain Outlook Honeyman was quoted: “When that bear comes out we’re trying to do what we can to enable her to live on the landscape without causing public safety concerns,” Honeyman said. “Nobody is taking this lightly. Nobody, more so people who work with wildlife, want to harm or euthanize wildlife … but we can’t and won’t ignore public safety.” This is particularly important as the area she was spending time is an area where buffaloberries are now ripening. Many more bears will be attracted to the lower Bow Valley over the next several weeks as these berries ripen. If you don't know how to recognize this plant, then stop right now and watch this safety video that I've put together to help you understand the critical importance of buffaloberries. Buffaloberries mean bears and so over the next 6-8 weeks, or until the first frost of the season, bears will descend to the valley bottom to feast on these critical berries. Don't walk along the town trails without bear spray on your belt - especially in the areas around Quarry Lake and the Peaks of Grassi primary wildlife corridors. Things are only going to get tougher for bears in the Canmore/Quarry Lake area as the Town of Canmore pushes forward with its proposed mountain bike park in the Quarry Lake area. Mayor John Borrowman supports this ecological madness, continually claiming that the area is NOT a habitat patch and therefore not of importance to wildlife. This is something that I have a lot of background in. I wrote two books on mountain biking, including Mountain Bike! The Canadian Rockies and Mountain Bike! Southwestern British Columbia. I also designed the original route for the famous Trans Rockies Challenge that ran from Fernie  British Columbia to Canmore. It was called the  "Toughest Race in the World" by both Mountain Bike and Bike magazines. I've spent the past 30 years out on foot and pedal and, as a biologist, I'm always working to educate people on bear safety. I understand the Mayor saying that there are already too many pirate trails that go through wildlife corridors and they should be dismantled. Wildlife corridors should be signed and marked off limits. This would have to be tempered by the reality that the corridors west of the Peaks of Grassi are already mostly useless - especially if we punish bears for using them. Areas adjacent to the corridors are NOT places to put intensive development. If a bear is using the corridor and feels crowded, it will move into adjacent habitats. New trails will be used by bears if they are perceived to be quieter than the wildlife corridor due to less human use. Building trails does NOT mean that bears will not use them, just ask the Nordic Centre. I would also argue that the off-leash park should also be moved to an area not adjacent to critical habitat - especially since the town does NOT enforce illegal off-leash use outside of the dog park. It's time for this community to make a choice. Do we stand with wildlife, or do we stand with development? Do we want a vibrant community surrounded by intact ecosystems or do we want Disney? If you want the latter, hang out in Silver Tip as they are planning a wildlife apocalypse. Please join with me in opposing this bike park, regardless of the faulty reasoning that the mayor presents to share its ecological basis. His logic is false and his support of this development indicates that maybe it's time for a change at the helm. Next up…no national bird for Canada No National Bird for Canada Way back in Episode 14, recorded in November of last year, I talked about an effort to get the government of Canada to designate a national bird. If you'd like to hear more about the story, check out the full episode at www.mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep014. When I first began writing this story, I was unaware that Canada DIDN'T already have a national bird. After all, we had a national animal, a national tree and even a national horse - but alas, no bird. In 2016, the Royal Canadian Geographic Society sought to put an end to this obvious oversight by doing a national poll to see what bird should win the right to be Canada's feathered flagbearer. There were many contenders. People were invited to submit their suggestions for the best avian representatives and these were compiled to create a feathered list of frontrunners for a national vote. The ballot contained a list of birds that would make an Canuck proud. They included the black-capped chickadee, the Canada goose, the snowy owl, the loon and the Gray (or Canada) Jay. There were ardent avian allies of all the birds submitted. Any Canadian that has set up a winter bird feeder knows the black-capped chickadee with its habit of chirping its name as it collects sunflower seeds. It is a steadfast Canadian and refuses to leave in even the harshest of winters. They are friendly, and faithful to feeders from coast to coast. The Canada goose is another bird known to all. However it has, a dark side as one of very few waterfowl that do most of their feeding on land. This leads them to gather on golf courses and public parks where they have become a nuisance, so their votes suffered accordingly. The snowy owl seemed like a good options, but it is only known to a few dedicated birders and as a result, never garnered the numbers needed for a win. Now the loon. That was one that I thought would be a shoe in. Most of its worldly breeding range is in Canada and its call has become symbolic with the northern wilderness. Few Canadians don't recognize the haunting call of the loon and it has made many a camping trip memorable as campers try to imitate the call with their hands cupped tightly. The Gray (or Canada) Jay has been selected as Canada's candidate for a National Bird The rightful winner was the Gray jay. It's a bird with many names, gray jay, Canada jay, camp robber, whiskey jack, Perisorius canadensis…take your pick. It's an ever present companion to most outings in the wilds of Canada. Gray jays will quietly stalk your forays and appear just when the sandwiches are ready to be eaten. Turn your back on them and you may catch your corned beef flying off into the spruce and pine forest. I was an early advocate of the loon, but I la  ter sang the praises of the gray jay and it ended up taking the title of the bird most likely to become Canada's National Bird. Alas, this hope all came crashing down earlier this month when the federal government sent a terse message that they were not considering any additional national symbols at this time. Is that the end of it? I hope not. Perhaps a flock of crafty camp robbers will roost on Parliament Hill and carry off politicians lunches until they cry "uncle" and demand the liberals move forward with this feathered designation. And with that said, it's time to wrap this episode up. If you would like to explore the Canadian Rockies, Ward Cameron Enterprises is your one-stop shop for step-on and hiking guides, nature workshops and keynote presentations. We will make sure that your next mountain experience is one to remember. And with that said, the valley is smoky, so I'm hanging out with the ashes. Talk to you next week.

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