Podcasts about technical committee

Master The NEC | Episode 25 | First Thoughts of some of the NITMAMS In this episode, Paul talk about some of the 2026 NITMAM (CAMS) that took place in Vegas. Remember, Successful amending motions must then be confirmed by the responsible Technical Committee by ballot. My podcast is about the outcome of the NITMAM only, not the final vote by the various CMP's who will disregard the will of the membership and fail the CAMS resulting in reversion to the second draft language. Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO, and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment. If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC then visits https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.

We discussed a few things including:1. Thierry's career journey  2. Nokia Bell Labs history and current research3. AI and Generative AI4. Space and network on the moon5. Trends, challenges and opportunities in techThierry Klein is the President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia. His global multi-disciplinary team conducts fundamental and applied research focused on new Nokia value chains, business opportunities and ecosystems.  Bell Labs Solutions Research pursues research and innovation into advanced technologies, architectures, systems and applications beyond Nokia's current product and solutions portfolio, including research into advanced sensing technologies, AI-based knowledge systems and fundamental algorithms, autonomous software and data systems, and integrated solutions and experiences.Prior to his appointment as President of Bell Labs Solutions Research, Thierry was the Head of the Integrated Solutions and Experiences Research Lab at Nokia Bell Labs, leading a global research team dedicated to applied research, innovation and advanced technologies with the mission to design, develop and prototype massively disruptive solutions, systems and experiences for the next human-industrial revolution.  The research domains span new wearable devices, cloud robotics and drones, image and data analytics, industrial process optimization and automation enabled by 5G networking and edge computing technologies.Previously, he was the Head of Innovation Management for Vertical Industries with a focus on the transportation, automotive and connected industries sectors. He also served as the Founding Vice-Chair of the Board of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a cross-industry association bringing together the telecommunications and automotive industries that he helped found and launch in September 2016.  He was also the Program Leader for the Network Energy Research Program at Bell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent with the mission to conduct research towards the design, development and use of sustainable future communications and data networks. He served as the Chairman of the Technical Committee of GreenTouch, a global consortium dedicated to improve energy efficiency in networks by a factor 1000x compared to 2010 levels.He joined Bell Labs Research in Murray Hill, New Jersey in 2001 and his initial research was focused on next-generation wireless and wireline networks, network architectures, algorithms and protocols, network management, optimization and control. From 2006 to 2010 he served as the Founder and CTO of an internal start-up focused on wireless communications for emergency response and disaster recovery situations within Alcatel-Lucent Ventures.#podcast #afewthingspodcast 

Tiokasin is out unexpectedly this week. We are rebroadcasting the interview with Geraldine Patrick Encina from February 23 of this year:"The 13 year cycle between 2012 to 2025 is marked on stone. It is marked on this stone that has been called the Aztec Calendar, and it is neither Aztec nor a calendar," says Geraldine Patrick Encina. Geraldine is a scholar focused on Mesoamerican calendars, Original Peoples' cosmologies, and the ethical principles embedded in earth-based traditions. Holding a Post-Doctoral degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, her research has recovered Indigenous timekeeping systems and is providing pathways for Native colleagues to re-signify their connection to ecological cycles, offering refreshed insights into living in harmony with the natural world. She is a Member of the Grand Council of the Eagle and the Condor, a distinguished member of the Otomi Council of the High Lerma River Basin, and a member of the Academic and Technical Committee of the Biocultural Heritage Network of CONACYT. She is also a member of the Interamerican Society for Astronomy in Culture (SIAC), and a Board Member of the Pre-Columbian Society at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Beyond her research, Geraldine is involved in projects that connect ancient wisdom to modern environmental challenges. As an Executive Member of Earth Timekeepers and coordinator of a collective research program to revitalize the original Maya calendar since 2011, she is helping shape the future of biocultural heritage in Quintana Roo State.Production Credits:Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive ProducerLiz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), ProducerOrlando DuPont, Radio Kingston Studio EngineerTiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio EditorMusic Selections:1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song)Artist: Moana and the Moa HuntersAlbum: Tahi (1993)Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)2. Song Title: ReadyArtist: Liv WadeAlbum: Know Your Medicine (2022)Label: LIV WADE3. Song Title: Sugar ManArtist: Sixto RodriguezAlbum: Searching for Sugar Man (soundtrack album for documentary, 2012)Label: Light in the Attic / LegacyAbout First Voices Radio:"First Voices Radio," now in its 32nd year on the air, is an internationally syndicated one-hour radio program originating from and heard weekly on Radio Kingston WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM in Kingston, New York. Hosted by Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), who is the show's Founder and Executive Producer, "First Voices Radio" explores global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation and protection of Mother Earth presented in the voices and from the perspective of the original peoples of the world.Akantu Intelligence:Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

Welcome to the third installment of the Updates in Music Audiology workshop recap from the NHCA 2025 conference. This week we will help Sensaphonics celebrate their 40 year anniversary by featuring the voices of founder Michael Santucci and hearing clinic director Shannon Switzer. Together, they shared a brief history of in ear monitors, common fit and use issues, and recommendations for their safe and effective use. Their presentations have been edited slightly for the audio-only format.  Michael Santucci is a Doctor of Audiology and president of Sensaphonics, Inc., Chicago, IL. In 1985 he founded Sensaphonics which designs, develops and manufactures custom in‐ear products for the music industry as well as a variety of other hearing conservation applications. For over 40 years he has provided Audiological consultation and customized hearing protection strategies to both Chicago area musicians and many of today's most prolific music performers from all genres of music. Today, Dr. Santucci continues his hearing conservation efforts, spearheading the development of innovative new products and technologies that have 3 patents for the 3DME IEM system and the dB Check Pro sound level analyzer. Both products are NAMM tech award finalists. Dr. Santucci is the Chair of the Music Induced Hearing Loss Task Force for the National Hearing Conservation Association. Dr. Santucci is also a member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), where he is Chair of the Technical Committee on Hearing and Hearing Loss Prevention. In 2015 through this year, Dr. Santucci was invited by the World Health Organization to participate as an expert consultant as part of the WHO's Listen Safe Initiative in Geneva SZ and is a core member and coordinator for MLS. Sensaphonics is the first winner of the Safe in Sound award presented by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the NHCA for achievements in technology, was the first winner of the prestigious Larry Mauldin award for pioneering new ideas for hearing loss prevention and was twice presented the Governor's Award and once presented a Fellowship Award from the Audio Engineering Association and has been awarded Honors of the Academy with the 2023 Samuel Lybarger award from the American Academy of Audiology. Shannon Switzer, Au.D. is the Director of the Sensaphonics Musicians' Hearing Clinic in Chicago and is a featured audiologist in the MusiCares x Tuned teleaudiology partnership. As a lifelong clarinetist herself, she became fascinated with hearing conservation for musicians while earning her Doctorate of Audiology at Northwestern University. She primarily provides direct patient care to over 1000 music industry professionals annually through a variety of channels; the Sensaphonics clinic, mobile visits at music venues in Chicago, onsite clinical residencies with orchestras around the country, and teleaudiology visits with musicians around the world. Dr. Switzer is passionate about promoting hearing health through public education. She lectures at conferences, gives interviews to various music media, and trains audiologists in music audiology best practices. She has recently joined the WHO's Make Listening Safe committee for safe listening in music venues and organizes high-profile musicians to promote World Hearing Day on their social media. She is an avid concert-goer and can't help but chat about hearing protection in the crowd, even when she's “off the clock”.

In this podcast, Argus senior reporter Hannah Adler talks with Chris Wiberg, Vice President of Biomass Energy Lab, about:   How the term “pyrogenic biocarbon” was chosen, and why the ISO Technical Committee 238 was selected to take it on  The timeline for creating biocarbon standards  What we can expect from the North American standard, and why it is being created  How the market can get involved in the development process  Argus offers biomass prices, news, analysis, and consulting. Get more information and request a free trial. 

Guest for the Full Hour:“The 130-year cycle between 2012 to 2025 is marked on stone. It is marked on this stone that has been called the Aztec Calendar, and it is neither Aztec nor a calendar,” says Geraldine Patrick Encina. Geraldine is a scholar focused on Mesoamerican calendars, Original Peoples' cosmologies, and the ethical principles embedded in earth-based traditions. Holding a Post-Doctoral degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, her research has recovered Indigenous timekeeping systems and is providing pathways for Native colleagues to re-signify their connection to ecological cycles, offering refreshed insights into living in harmony with the natural world. She is a Member of the Grand Council of the Eagle and the Condor, a distinguished member of the Otomi Council of the High Lerma River Basin, and a member of the Academic and Technical Committee of the Biocultural Heritage Network of CONACYT. She is also a member of the Interamerican Society for Astronomy in Culture (SIAC), and a Board Member of the Pre-Columbian Society at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Beyond her research, Geraldine is involved in projects that connect ancient wisdom to modern environmental challenges. As an Executive Member of Earth Timekeepers and coordinator of a collective research program to revitalize the original Maya calendar since 2011, she is helping shape the future of biocultural heritage in Quintana Roo State.Production Credits:Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive ProducerLiz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), ProducerOrlando DuPont, Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston, WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM, Kingston, NY Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio EditorMusic Selections:1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song)Artist: Moana and the Moa HuntersAlbum: Tahi (1993)Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)2. Song Title: ReadyArtist: Liv WadeAlbum: Know Your Medicine (2022)Label: LIV WADE3. Song Title: Sugar ManArtist: Sixto RodriguezAlbum: Searching for Sugar Man (soundtrack album for documentary, 2012)Label: Light in the Attic / LegacyAbout First Voices Radio:“First Voices Radio,” now in its 32nd year on the air, is an internationally syndicated one-hour radio program originating from and heard weekly on Radio Kingston WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM in Kingston, New York. Hosted by Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), who is the show's Founder and Executive Producer, "First Voices Radio" explores global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation and protection of Mother Earth presented in the voices and from the perspective of the original peoples of the world.Akantu Intelligence:Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

Episode 508 - Jason Perkins, Allagash Brewing Co. Happy Monday, Thieves! We've got an old friend on the show this week in Jason Perkins of Allagash Brewing. Jason is the Brewmaster and Vice President of Brewing Operations (encompassing the departments of Warehouse/Supply Chain, Production, Packaging and Quality) at Allagash and has been a part of Allagash since 1999. He currently sits on the board of the Brewers Association, American Malt & Barley Association, and Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, and is actively involved with the Hop Quality Group. He is the Chair of the Brewers Association's Technical Committee, a former board member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas-New England as well as the Maine Brewers' Guild—and is the recipient of the 2016 Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Craft Brewing. Tune in and let us know what you think!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

In this episode, hosts Tony Friedrich, Kyle Schaefer, and Cody Rubner deliver a rapid reaction to the latest developments in striped bass management. They dissect the Technical Committee's report and highlight concerns about proposals such as no-targeting closures, which are inequitable and unenforceable. The team unpacks flawed assumptions driving management decisions, including projections based on data that fail to reflect the current state of the fishery. Kyle offers a guide's perspective on the impact of closures, emphasizing their potential to harm both the resource and local economies. The discussion also critiques the lack of fairness in management measures between states and the disproportionate burden placed on different areas and groups. As they rally listeners to take action, the team underscores the importance of advocating for balanced, science-based decisions to ensure a thriving future for striped bass.

Kevin Pfluger is a 18 year veteran of the fire service and is currently a Lieutenant at the Live Oak (TX) fire department. He is the President of the Live Oak Professional Firefighters Association Local 4098.  Through the local, Kevin is the lead organizer of the Dagum Texas Fire Conference. He teaches as the lead instructor for THE DAGUM PUSH engine ops cadre, helps teach firefighter rescue and survival skills on the “No Quit RIT” Cadre, teaches with the Bearers of the Oath Cadre out of Georgia and teaches with the Ambassadors of The Craft Cadre on the West Coast.  Kevin works for Mercedes Textiles Hose as a Consultant and is on the UL 19 Technical Committee for 0219-Fire Hose.  @kevin_pfluger_ Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy  Editing: @bradshea Marketing: @m.pletz Administration: @haileyfirefi

Volles Haus bei der programmier.bar! Gleich fünf von uns haben sich versammelt, um euch mit jeder Menge News zu versorgen.Wir sprechen über die aktuellsten Entscheidungen des Technical Committee 39, der Gruppe hinter ECMA Script. Aber auch bei Flutter hat sich einiges getan – beziehungsweise gespalten. Und natürlich berichten wir von GitHubs Hausmesse „GitHub Universe“ und diskutieren die neusten Features von Copilot, Workspaces und Neuerscheinungen wie Spark. Außerdem geht's um die Highlights aus der GitHub Octoverse Developer Survey.Warum es dem Internet Archive aktuell nicht so gut geht und wer dahinter steckt, erfahren wir von Dave. Zuletzt sprechen wir auch ein wenig über die neuen Macs.Schreibt uns! Schickt uns eure Themenwünsche und euer Feedback: podcast@programmier.barFolgt uns! Bleibt auf dem Laufenden über zukünftige Folgen und virtuelle Meetups und beteiligt euch an Community-Diskussionen. TwitterInstagramFacebookMeetupYouTube

There are seemingly different expectations about the role of the GNU technical committee by its two largest partners.  Deputy President Paul Mashatile will convene the inaugural meeting of the GNU's technical committee, which will be attended by the leaders of the 11 parties in the coalition arrangement in Cape Town on Thursday.  The Committee is aimed at acting as a so-called clearing house to deal with the issues facing the GNU on an ongoing basis. However, as Busi Chimombe reports, while the DA appears to view the forum primarily as a dispute resolution platform, the ANC is adamant that it will play a much broader role

Rebecca Husted published the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, holds BS (Biology) Wofford College, Ph.D. (Animal Physiology) Clemson University. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques, and journal articles on a variety of technical subjects in large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals. She is a Principal/SME member of the Technical Committee of the NFPA Standard 150 – Animal Housing and contributes to equine/livestock welfare committees and others defining technical competencies for large animal response around the world.

This week Julia is joined by Polly, a footballer and now an executive in the world of football to talk to us about the importance of 'losing well'. As a sportsperson and a leader she shares how she consciously worked to maintain a balanced understanding of winning and losing, reminding herself to never go too high with the highs or too low with the lows. Not only has this allowed her to be a reliable teammate and leader, but it has also enabled her to bounce back from each loss and learn from them. She reminds us to keep our eye on the ball - to focus on the lessons learnt, rather than getting lost in the outcome itself.About the Guest: Polly Bancroft is the Head of Women's Football at Manchester United. She oversees the strategic direction, operations, and performance of the women's first team and academy. Polly has over 10 years of experience in executive roles in five distinct high-profile UK and European football organisations. She also serves as a Technical Committee member at the Association of Sporting Directors and a former Trustee at Albion in the Community.

This episode features fun conversation with Cory Rouillard of Henson Architecture. Much of her work has been in Demystifying how to work with historic buildings. More recently she's been studying physical climate adaptations and how various cultures have been able to design for climate and stay comfortable around the world.We jump right in because its always a joy to nerd out on the intersection of Sustainability, Preservation and Advocacy with her. This conversation was a good reminder that we need to share our expertise in the built environment with politicians to help them create and support better policies. Links:Henson ArchitectureThe Association for Preservation Technology (APT)APT Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation (TCSP)OSCAR - Online Sustainable Conservation Assistance ResourcePresentation to the ZNCC, 1/18/24Tangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Cory Rouillard, AIA, APT RP, LEED AP is a Preservation Architect at Henson Architecture and an active advocate for climate leadership through preservation. Her award-winning work has included the restoration of significant historic buildings, new construction in historic contexts, and work in unusual circumstances, including full building relocation and reassembly from previously disassembled components. In the office and in her professional outreach, she promotes technical guidance for the appropriate care of existing buildings to both protect our cultural heritage and meet our carbon mitigation targets. Cory is a Co-Chair of the Association for Preservation Technology's Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation. Since 2011 she has spearheaded the development of the Committee's Online Sustainable Conservation Assistance Resource (OSCAR). Other initiatives during her tenure include the development of the Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Historic Buildings (ZNCC) and the expansion of the Sustainable Preservation Bibliography. She is a frequent speaker on topics including tools for sustainable preservation and the embodied wisdom of vernacular design, and the urgent need for the continued use of our built heritage.**Some of the links above may be Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**

The Palace Museum in Beijing has been designated as the official address of the secretariat for a new international technical committee focused on standardizing cultural heritage conservation.北京故宫博物院被指定为一个新的致力于规范文化遗产保护的国际技术委员会秘书处的官方地址。It is a significant milestone as this is the first committee of its kind within the International Organization for Standardization dedicated to cultural heritage protection.这是一个重要的里程碑，因为这是国际标准化组织内第一个致力于文化遗产保护的委员会。Established in March and currently comprising 31 participating member countries and 13 observing member countries, the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage Conservation aims to consolidate the global consensus on safeguarding cultural heritage through international standardization efforts.国际标准化组织文化遗产保护技术委员会成立于今年3月，目前由31个参与成员国和13个观察成员国组成，旨在通过国际标准化努力巩固全球在保护文化遗产方面的共识。The initiative encompasses the development of standards for terminology, techniques, materials and equipment used in various aspects of cultural heritage conservation, including monitoring, assessment, protection and restoration.国际标准化组织文化遗产保护技术委员会制定用于文化遗产保护各个方面的术语、技术、材料和设备的标准，包括监测、评估、保护和修复。The committee's work will also facilitate the exchange of best practices and advanced technologies among member countries, promoting the sustainable development of global cultural heritage conservation and fostering cross-cultural learning and collaboration.国际标准化组织文化遗产保护技术委员会的工作还将促进成员国之间交流最佳做法和先进技术，促进全球文化遗产保护的可持续发展，促进跨文化学习和合作。"Cultural heritage is the witness of human civilization, containing valuable historical, artistic and scientific values. Standardization is an important way to enhance the level of cultural heritage protection," said Qu Liang, director of the Palace Museum's institute of standardization research for cultural relics protection, who has been appointed as the manager of the new ISO committee.故宫博物院文物保护标准化研究所所长曲亮已被任命为新的国际标准化组织文化遗产保护技术委员会的经理，他表示：“文化遗产是人类文明的见证，包含着宝贵的历史、艺术和科学价值。标准化是提高文化遗产保护水平的重要途径。”ISO President Sung Hwan Cho said the establishment of the committee and the formulation and implementation of international standards will consolidate the global consensus on cultural heritage conservation and enhance the level of protection.国际标准化组织文化遗产保护技术委员会主席曹诚焕表示，委员会的成立和国际标准的制定和实施将巩固全球对文化遗产保护的共识，提高保护水平。He said the endeavors will establish a platform for cultural heritage protection exchanges and promote research on the origin of standardization thoughts.他说，这些努力将建立一个文化遗产保护交流的平台，促进对标准化思想起源的研究。Cho added that he hopes the new committee will strengthen cooperation with international organizations related to standardization of cultural heritage conservation, and jointly promote the development of international standardization in this regard.他还表示，希望新委员会能加强与文化遗产保护标准化相关的国际组织的合作，共同推动国际标准化的发展。Li Qun, director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, proposed that the committee adhere to a global perspective, follow the ISO's work requirements, and promote the global governance process in the field of cultural heritage protection standardization.国家文物局局长李群呼吁，委员会坚持全球视野，遵循ISO的工作要求，推动文化遗产保护领域标准化的全球治理进程。It should emphasize innovation-driven development, using technological progress to promote high-quality development in the field of cultural heritage protection, he said.他说，应该强调创新驱动发展，用技术进步推动文化遗产保护领域的高质量发展。Li emphasized that efforts should be made to comprehensively enhance the performance of the committee's secretariat, thereby contributing wisdom and strength to the development of international standardization in cultural heritage protection.李群强调，应努力全面提高委员会秘书处的工作水平，从而为文化遗产保护的国际标准化发展贡献智慧和力量。Qu, the research institute director, said the committee plans to carry out the standardization of terms related to cultural heritage protection, and the conservation and restoration of inorganic porous cultural relics such as stone artifacts, murals and earthen sites.委员会计划开展文化遗产保护相关术语的标准化工作，以及石制文物、壁画和土制遗址等无机多孔文物的保护和修复工作。Li, the heritage administration director, said the Chinese government has always attached great importance to the protection of cultural heritage, actively promoting the research and application of modern technology and applying scientific principles, methods and approaches to traditional crafts.国家文物局局长李群表示，中国政府一直高度重视文化遗产的保护，积极推动现代技术的研究和应用，并将科学的原理、方法和途径应用于传统工艺。Li added that the new ISO committee's secretariat in China will provide valuable opportunities and a broad stage for the advancement of cultural heritage conservation.他补充说，新的ISO委员会在中国的秘书处将为促进文化遗产保护提供宝贵的机会和广阔的舞台。The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, was China's imperial palace from 1420 to 1911. As the world's largest surviving wooden architectural complex, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 1.86 million cultural relics.故宫博物院，也被称为紫禁城，从1420年到1911年是中国的皇宫。作为世界上现存最大的木制建筑群，联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录拥有超过186万件文物。Wang Xudong, director of the Palace Museum, said the museum will give due importance to standardization work and conscientiously fulfill its responsibilities as an ISO technical body.故宫博物院院长王旭东表示，故宫博物院将高度重视标准化工作，认真履行作为ISO技术机构的职责。ISO国际标准化组织（International Standardization Organization）cultural heritage文化遗产

Top-tier MGA CFC Underwriting has undergone some very well-publicised leadership changes in the last few months and Andy Holmes is the business's newly-appointed CEO, so I'm delighted to have him on the show as this week's guest. Andy's been part of this organisation since very early in its remarkable growth story and was previously its Chief Underwriting Officer, so he knows the business inside and out. Nothing was off the table in this discussion, so we started where we needed to, but soon got swept away in a whirlwind of M&A, new product launches and insights into the world of cyber, embedded insurance, parametric covers and, of course, Artificial Intelligence. Andy is incredibly engaging and easy to talk to and in this podcast he reveals a huge amount of accumulated insurance business wisdom and fills in many details about CFC's original and highly successful insurance philosophy. Listening back to this interview it's clear that although CFC might have had big changes at the top, it's definitely not slowing down and its body corporate and innovative culture remain as effective and worth studying as ever. NOTES: We mention Ciaran Martin, who is former CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre and chairs the Technical Committee of the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC). The CEO of the CMC is William Mayes. LINKS: We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com/      

Guests Thomas Poignant and Todd Baert are Software engineers with long experience working on IAM systems and feature flagging software. Today they are both maintainers and members of the Technical Committee of OpenFeature which is a CNCF incubated project.   Do you have something cool to share? Some questions? Let us know: - web: kubernetespodcast.com - mail: kubernetespodcast@google.com - twitter: @kubernetespod News of the week Istio service Mesh add-on on Azure Kubernetes Services The CNCF released their 2023 annual survey Women Who code closed its doors Vulnerability in OpenMetadata version 1.31 or lower Links from the interview Thomas Poignant LinkedIn Twitter/X Todd Baert LinkedIn Twitter/X OpenFeature Feature Flagging Pete Hodgson article on feature flags Go feature flag Flagd FlagSmith

In the latest episode of Automotive Repair News Today, Braxton Critcher delves into the current state of soaring vehicle repair and maintenance costs, highlighting a significant 12% surge over the past year. Mark Bogdansky shares exciting advancements for this year's APPEX trade show, including a wide array of new trainers and a fully functional 10-bay shop on the exhibit floor. Additionally, Jesse Meddaugh from 360 Payments introduces a game-changing partnership with Venmo and PayPal, enhancing payment options for both shops and consumers.For more on these stories...360 PaymentsAAPEX 2024 Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching! Schedule your free strategy session here: autofixautoshopcoaching.com

This morning, FPX Nickel announced a new Technical Advisory Committee consisting of the company's 3 main strategic investors. The TAC includes representatives of FPX's three strategic investors, each holding an approximate 9.9% interest in the Company's issued and outstanding shares – Sumitomo Metal Mining, Outokumpu Oyj, and the confidential corporate strategic investor first announced in November 2022. Martin Turenne, CEO, talks about the formation of this committee and also shares some insights into the current nickel market.

On this episode of EAH, Patrick Molloy, Alicia Eastman, and Chris Jackson are delighted to speak with Arsenio Dominguez, the newly appointed Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded before the highly successful MEPC81, Arsenio describes his vision for the IMO and his confidence in solutions that will reduce emissions from shipping without penalizing member states. --About SG Arsenio Dominguez:Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco is the tenth IMO Secretary-General, bringing with him more than three decades of experience serving the global maritime sector, across a spectrum of leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility.Initially representing his native Panama, first within the Panama Maritime Authority and in his lattermost appointment as Ambassador of Panama to the IMO, his affinity for building consensus saw him elected by his peers as Chair of several flagship IMO intergovernmental meetings, including: the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Technical Committee of the 29th Assembly, and the Maritime Security, Piracy and Armed Robbery Group, as well as a number of Vice-Chair and Board member roles.A naval architect at heart and by training, Mr. Dominguez gained his first degree at Veracruzana University, Mexico. Recognizing from the outset of his career the importance of a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectorial approach to the maritime sector, Mr. Dominguez later went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Hull, as well as an executive qualification in International Law and European Politics at Birkbeck University, both in the United Kingdom.This agile approach served him well in better understanding the priorities and navigating the needs of the different stakeholders across the maritime sector, and indeed the complexities of a specialized UN agency whose mission it is to support them. In 2017, Mr. Dominguez harnessed this extensive technical and diplomatic knowledge and experience as a delegate for the benefit of IMO. He joined the Organization, first as Chief of Staff, followed by Administrative Director - leading the Organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. Directly prior to his election in July 2023 as Secretary-General, he was the Director of the Marine Environment Division.His initial term as IMO Secretary-General was approved at the 33rd Assembly in December 2023.--About the IMO:The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. The IMO work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The main role of the IMO is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented. Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. IMO measures cover all aspects of international shipping – including ship design, construction, equipment, manning, operation and disposal – to ensure that this vital sector for remains safe, environmentally sound, energy efficient and secure.--Links:IMO: https://www.imo.org/

Rebecca Husted published the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, holds BS (Biology) Wofford College, Ph.D. (Animal Physiology) Clemson University. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques, and journal articles on a variety of technical subjects in large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals. She is a Principal/SME member of the Technical Committee of the NFPA Standard 150 – Animal Housing and contributes to equine/livestock welfare committees and others defining technical competencies for large animal response around the world.

Addressing nutrient pollution resulting from underperforming septic systems in Montana's scenic Flathead Lake Basin is the topic of episode two. Host Jeff Berckes is joined by three environmental science professionals to discuss issues associated with septic systems, how they can impact water quality, and the role homeowners can play in preventing this type of pollution. They also share their latest research and innovative partner projects that tackle this source of nutrients. About our guests: Emilie Henry serves as the program coordinator of the Western Montana Conservation Commission, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Henry develops and supports on-the-ground projects and programs, including surrounding septic leachate, that protect aquatic resources in western Montana. Nanette Nelson is a research scientist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, University of Montana. She is an environmental economist with interests in non-market valuation of environmental goods and services and economic impacts of aquatic invasive species. Mike Koopal is executive director and founder of the Whitefish Lake Institute, a science and education based nonprofit organization. Koopal serves as a governor-appointed member of the Water Pollution Control Advisory Committee and chairs the Western Montana Conservation Commission's On-site Wastewater Treatment Committee and Technical Committee.

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 718 this week we welcome Dr. Pawal Wargocki, Dr. Wenjuan Wei and Dr. Corinne Mandin for a discussion about Deep Energy Retrofits and IEQ; A TAIL from Europe. With the large focus on making our building stock less energy intensive what will happen to indoor environmental quality? We talk to a stellar group of academics about how to determine what deep energy retrofits will do to IEQ. Pawel Wargocki is professor at the Technical University of Denmark. He graduated from the Warsaw University of Technology in Poland. He received his Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark in 1998, where he has been teaching and performing research ever since. He has more than 25 years of experience in research on human requirements in indoor environments. He is best known for his seminal work demonstrating that poor indoor environmental quality affects the performance of office work and learning. Other work influenced requirements for ventilation and air cleaning. Recent research includes studies on human emissions, sleep quality, the development of IEQ rating schemes, and the performance of green buildings. He has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and industrial partners worldwide, such as the National University of Singapore, Jiaotong University in Shanghai, Syracuse Center of Excellence, United Technologies, and Google. He was President and long-standing board member of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), President of the ISIAQ Academy of Fellows (previously Academy of Indoor Air Sciences), Vice President of the Indoor Air 2008 conference, and Chair of ASHRAE committees. He has received several awards for his work, including the Rockwool Award for Young Researchers, ASHRAE Ralph Nevins Award, ISIAQ's Yaglou Award, and the Indoor Air Journal Best Paper Awards. Corinne Mandin earned her PhD in environmental chemistry from the University of Rennes, France. From 2013 to 2022, she coordinated the French Indoor Air Quality Observatory, a research program dedicated to indoor environmental quality created by the French government. In 2022, she joined the French institute for radiation protection and nuclear safety (IRSN) where she leads the epidemiology research group. Her research interests include human exposure to chemical and physical risk factors, both in living spaces and occupational settings, and related health effects. She is the Immediate Past President of the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ). Dr. Wenjuan Wei is a research scientist at the Scientific and Technical Centre for Building (CSTB, France, since 2018). She received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University (2009-2014). She was a guest researcher at the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST, USA, 2011-2012), and a post-doctoral researcher at CSTB (2016-2018). During her post-doctoral appointment, she was Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow of the European Commission's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and PRESTIGE Fellow of Campus France. Dr. Wei is a specialist in indoor environmental quality (IEQ). She received the Yaglou Award of the ISIAQ Academy in 2022 and is the co-chair of the ISIAQ Scientific and Technical Committee 32 addressing environmental/climate impacts. Her research interests include the emission and transport of (semi) volatile organic compounds (S)VOCs, indoor heat and pollutant exposures, and IEQ index. She has participated in several European and French research projects, such as Horizon-ALDREN and Horizon-PARC. She is co-supervising 2 PhD theses. She has published 43 peer-reviewed journal articles, and her h-index is 22.

Talk It Out Radio: Friday, December 15 at 3:00pm on KPFA Radio (94.1 FM Berkeley and beyond, or livestream at kpfa.org) Deepening Compassion and Hope: A Conversation About Supporting the Unhoused Population Join Talk It Out Radio host Nancy Kahn with special guest Kristie Fairchild, Executive Director of North Beach Citizens, in a poignant discussion, Deepening Compassion and Hope: A Conversation About Supporting the Unhoused Population. Kristie shares her experience as a longtime community leader supporting critical programs for the unhoused in San Francisco's North Beach and surrounding communities. She outlines critical data and ways to bring compassion and hope to those who are in need of housing security. About Kristie: Kristie Fairchild has served as Executive Director since 2002.  In this position she is tasked with ensuring short and long-range strategies. Throughout her career she has actively participated in local working groups addressing homelessness and poverty issues including the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and recently serving on the ALL HOME Regional Impact Council's Technical Committee. In 2014, San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women in partnership with Mayor Ed Lee and the SF Board of Supervisors celebrated Kristie at a City Hall celebration honoring Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment. In 2014, she was recognized with the National Jefferson Award for Social Impact. Listen live or, after the show, visit the show archives on KPFA, or listen on iTunes. The post Deepening Compassion and Hope: A Conversation About Supporting the Unhoused Population appeared first on KPFA.

Everything we know about Gabby Douglas training at camp! University of Utah head coach Tom Farden has resigned. Double Olympic Champion and Canadian stand out coach, Elvira Saadi has been banned for 10 years Shawn Johnson destroyed her husband in a center of gravity contest despite being very pregnant. FIG Women's Technical Committee member and Olympic Champion, Elena Davydova, is under investigation by Gymnastics Canada and Valentina has thoughts. Nastia was on MTV Cribs and it was everything we ever hoped for. The GIFT of Club Gym Nerd Support our work by joining Club Gym Nerd for access to exclusives, extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes. Rep your favorites with some of our awesome clothing and gifts.  Everything you need to be the best Gym Nerd auntie, uncle or parent or the most informed and stylish gym nerd in the galaxy with our Holiday Gift Guide RELATED EPISODES  Gabby Douglas camp report on Behind The Scenes Behind The Scenes episodes Douglas Family Gold podcast series Biggest Gymnastics Pet Peeves Authorized Neutral Athletes Victoria Moors Interview Tom Farden Investigation episode Kara Eaker statement episode  RELATED  RESOURCES Beneath NCAA gymnastics' glow, a familiar ‘toxic' culture from WAPO Gymnastics Canada suspended list Antwerp World Championships Headquarters: podcasts, video, interviews How to contact FIG about hosting worlds Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim To follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest D and score rankings from The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions ​GymCastic on YouTube

#028 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain security, infosec, physical security, and many more. Jim brings tremendous experience to us from his 30+ years of leading and supporting broad security initiatives in the telecom space. He also contributes to the Technical Committee and Working group of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals, developing the first-ever ANSI EP standard. (Thank you for your support, Jim!)What I love about Jim is his commitment to learning and educating the communities around him, of course online but also in his community, where he helps faith-based organizations, military and law enforcement transitioning to private security, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this conversation where we touch on every topic, from why you need a resume bucket list to what skills make a security director successful, how security interviewing skills can help you in your career, and so much more!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

Rebecca Husted published the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, holds BS (Biology) Wofford College, Ph.D. (Animal Physiology) Clemson University. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques, and journal articles on a variety of technical subjects in large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals. She is a Principal/SME member of the Technical Committee of the NFPA Standard 150 – Animal Housing and contributes to equine/livestock welfare committees and others defining technical competencies for large animal response around the world.

I am officially certified scuba diver now and have so many more questions and interests. I asked Grant back! We talk about free diving, mindset of divers, sharks and so much more. Check him out precisiondiving.comThese are only some of his credentials. Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, and salt. He works in topside environments in fiction and non-fiction as well, generally in hard to access or difficult shooting situations having contributed to programming with most of the major outlets. He is an accomplished photographer and writer. He has a B.S. in marine biology and is a Cambrian Foundation Research Diver and West Coast Coordinator with NOAA diving status.  He is the former president of USA Freediving and the USA Freediving Team for fifteen years. He has been a broad member of the international governing body for freediving (AIDA) in the past for many years. He is the current Chair of the Disciplinary Committee for AIDA and a member f its Technical Committee. He is a freediving instructor trainer and is a founding developer of PADI's Freediver program.Graves also holds a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain's License. He is the District Staff Officer for Emergency Management, a Vice Division Commander, and Flotilla Staff Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary chairing his flotilla's Emergency Planning Committee. He has an MS in emergency management and a BS in marine biology from California State University Long Beach. He earned an additional masters at the University of the People in their Master of Business Administration program. He is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi for his academic achievements. He is a FEMA Master Public Information Officer, Master Exercise Practioner, National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) graduate, National Emergency Management Advance Academy (NEMAA) graduate, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) graduate, a National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) Instructor, CalOES outreach instructor, a candidate in the Master of Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, and he has completed his California Office of Emergency Services certificate as an Emergency Management Specialist, as a Public Information Officer Specialist, Terrorism and Homeland Security Specialist, TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Sports and Security Professional Development Series. He is the Los Angeles Region Leadership Development Lead with the American Red Cross, as well as a Public Information Officer, Shelter Manager, Advanced Instructor, and COOP Instructor.

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Dave Durante, former USA Gymnastics Olympic team member and co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness, talks about his journey from elite athlete to coach. He details the importance of consistency in movement of the body, and the value of smaller but consistent periods of activity each day. Dave shares tips on how cancer survivors can start to regain some of their strength and mobility back after treatments, and the importance of having support along the way to maintain consistency and achieve fitness goals. He also reminds us to prioritize the process and not the end result. Key Highlights: The importance of mental fitness to help improve physical fitness. Tips for cancer survivors to regain strength and mobility after treatment. The power of consistency and focusing on the process rather than the end result to achieve goals. About our guest: Dave Durante is a multiple time USA gymnastics national champion and a member of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team as an alternate. Following his retirement from competition, Dave helped coach his alma mater, Stanford University, to an NCAA Team Title in 2009. He remained involved in the sport by serving on the Athlete Advisory Committee with the United States Olympic Committee and the USA Gymnastics Men's Technical Committee until 2018. From 2013-2015, Dave was a lead coach with the CrossFit Gymnastics L1 course, where he developed the CrossFit Gymnastics Advanced Course. Dave is now the co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness and Power Monkey Camp, which host adult fitness events worldwide. They also provide technical education in various training specialties through their social media platforms and their Power Monkey Training app. Key Moments: 12 minutes: On the importance of mental health to perform - Leading up to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, I just missed out on the Olympic team. I was part of the Olympic selection process team, one of the last ten guys. They took eight to Athens. I was one of the two that they didn't take to Athens. I did everything I could, and I was in the best shape of my life. I was so ready competitively, but I was mentally a mess. Everything that I'm doing well physically, the complete opposite is happening on the mental side. So I found a balance in my teammates and things outside of the sport. 36 minutes: How to ease back into exercise after cancer treatments - Start with bodyweight. Really phase one is about more mobility as we discussed, but also a stronger core. So those are two things that we recommend people doing on a daily basis. You should spend five to ten minutes on core work. You spend five to ten minutes on mobility work on a daily basis. 40 minutes: On the power of consistency - It's imperative on you to wake up every day and put a priority on how important these things are to you. It doesn't need to start massive. And I think that that's the thing that's really important with consistency. It can start as easy as I'm going to walk to the end of the block today and come back and just do that for this week. When we talk about consistency, it needs to start with something attainable, something small, one day at a time, and then allow it to grow from there.Visit the Manta Cares website Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manta-cares/support

In conversation with Viola Ochola Every year, students at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria on the LLM/MPhil programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) are assigned to human rights clinics which contribute to the work of the Centre's research units and give the students practical experience and advance the Centre's mission towards the realisation of human rights in Africa.  On 25 April 2023, the Centre for Human Rights' Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit (EIDR) hosted the Office of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Kenya in its podcast series Africa Rights Talk commemorating 10 Years of the Model Law on Access to Information in Africa. The episode featured Ms. Viola Ochola as the guest speaker and Chrispin Bosire, Smith Naseri Edumebong and Idirashe Amanda Chikomba, from the EIDR clinic as moderators. This episode focused on steps that have been taken towards effective implementation of the Kenyan access to information framework as guided by the Model Law on Access to Information for Africa framework developed in 2013 by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. This framework seeks to provide legislation guidance to member states of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' on the implementation of article 9 of the African Charter which provides for the right of access to information. Ms. Ochola indicated that Kenyan representatives actively participated in the deliberations that led to the development of the Model Law and subsequent to its adoption, there is reliance on the Model Law in the implementation of the Kenyan framework. Ms. Ochola reiterated that the CAJ has also made strides in ensuring adequate access to information by introducing the 2022 Guidelines on Access to Information to ensure availability of information on elections to the citizens of Kenya in the 2022 elections and that the CAJ is undertaking  advocacy measures and awareness raising exercises to ensure access to information to everyone including marginalised groups. Ms. Viola Ochola is the Director of the Office of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ). She is a lawyer, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a legal practitioner with administrative law, commercial law, human rights, and law reforms experience spanning over 15 years. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management and has extensive experience both in the public and private sector. She is the immediate former Manager in the Complaints, Investigation and Legal Services Department at the Commission on Administrative Justice. Ms. Ochola is an Open Governmental Leadership Fellow and a member of the Technical Committee on Open Government Partnership (Kenya Chapter) in her capacity as the Cluster Lead for the Access to Information Commitment. The conversation was recorded on 25 April 2023. Music and news extracts: Inner Peace by Mike Chino https://soundcloud.com/mike-chinoCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0nI6qJeqFcc  limitless https://stock.adobe.com/za/search/audio?k=452592386  

In this episode, Dr. Daniels will talk with Mary Ann Bayton of Mary Ann Bayton & Associates. She has been called the “godmother of psychological health and safety.” Mary Ann also proudly serves as the Director of Strategy and Collaboration for Canada Life's Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, which provides free, practical ideas, tools, and resources to help with the prevention, intervention, and management of workplace mental health issues. In 2013, the Mental Health Commission of Canada adopted the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. Mary Ann served as co-chair of the Technical Committee that developed the standard. She was also a member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada's Workforce Advisory Committee. The Standard is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools, and resources intended to guide organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work. It is the first of its kind in the world.Mary Ann and Dr. Daniels will discuss the progress of the Canadian Standard and the fact that the standard is not only a tool to establish and maintain psychological health and safety but an imperative for business.

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On this episode, I was joined by Paul Jansen, who's a drug/device consultant, advisor, and board member in the combination products space. Paul discusses: - His experience leading combination product focused organizations at Eli Lilly & Sanofi - The first autoinjectors and the history surrounding ISO 11608 - Managing a product line, owning P&L and the product development mindset shift that came with that Paul Jansen is currently working as a Drug Device Development Consultant. He is also on the Board of Directors at Subcuject and sits on the Advisory Boards of Evoleen, Windgap & Kymanox. He was formerly Associate Vice President, Medical Device Development, Sanofi until his retirement in January 2017. Paul has extensive experience in the design, development, manufacturing and lifecycle management of medical devices. Paul has multiple patents to his name and has deep experience in the creation and management of intellectual property portfolios. He has successfully led teams that have developed and launched several award winning devices, including Lantus SoloStar the world's most popular insulin pen injection device. In addition, he has expertise in the design and development of injection molding systems and electronic components. Paul has been a long time member of the International Standards Organization serving as Working Group Convenor and Expert on many work groups responsible for standards related to injection devices. Until January 2022 he was the Chair of Technical Committee 84, Devices for the Administration of Medicinal Products and Catheters.

John Gurrisi, R.E.H.S., is Vice President of Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) at Fresh Express. He has broad food safety responsibility for growing, manufacturing, new product assessment, customer collaboration, supplier management, and regulatory compliance. He leads a multidisciplinary food safety and quality team covering the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and directs a multimillion-dollar implementation and investment budget. John holds numerous industry-critical food safety certifications and has contributed his technical expertise to wide-ranging industry initiatives. He serves as an active contributor to the Center for Produce Safety's Technical Committee and the International Fresh Produce Association's Food Safety Council, and is past Vice Chair and Executive Board Member of the Conference for Food Protection. Prior to joining Fresh Express, John led global fresh produce food safety and quality initiatives for Darden Restaurants, a premier full-service dining company with over 1,800 locations worldwide. German Rios is the Senior Director of FSQ for Fresh Express. He is responsible for food safety and quality assurance in growing, manufacturing, new product development, and customer collaboration. From a food safety standpoint, he manages the Fresh Express raw partner product program and ingredient suppliers, encompassing the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. In addition, German guides Fresh Express raw product suppliers on an ongoing basis, and leads the Fresh Express raw product growing and harvesting strategy in Central Mexico. German graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Crop Science degree. Throughout his career, German has had the opportunity to work in many different segments of the Fresh Express salad business including manufacturing, research and development, and agricultural operations. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with John and German [18:37] about: The various technical verification activities conducted by Fresh Express to ensure that food safety standards are upheld by growers that are partnered with the company Fresh Express' video series that highlights the company's food safety initiatives, such as continuous education and training for employees How Fresh Express embodies FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety by using technology to enable traceability and monitor its food safety procedures Ways in which Fresh Express continuously adapts its HACCP plans, and how the company communicates HACCP knowledge to employees by making sure food safety is always “on the agenda” for discussion The history of how Fresh Express became one of the first companies to create an FSQ program for produce crops, and how it has evolved over time to consider emerging hazards such as Cyclospora The complex inner workings of Fresh Express' traceability system, which uses scanners and radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging to provide real-time information about all raw materials used in the company's products How Fresh Express ensures microbial food safety through hygienic design and environmental monitoring at its Morrow, Georgia facility How Fresh Express' sampling and testing activities for growers have prepared the company to comply with FDA's revised agricultural water requirements under the Produce Safety Rule. News and Resources FDA Releases 2022 Food Code [3:12] Sustainable Organic Acid an Effective Disinfectant against Foodborne Pathogens, Biofilm [7:08] EFSA Determines Plastic Produced by Poly Recycling is Food Safe [9:45] Senate Confirms Esteban as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety [13:31] Experts Call for Greater Collaboration, Funding for “Closer to Zero” Efforts [14:14] Food Safety Summit Register using discount code FSM23Podcast for 10% off! We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

James McDonald, CWT the Director of Technology and Marketing at Chem-Aqua, creator of the Industrial Water Comic, the creative mind behind Detective H2O water mysteries, and the spark that ignited Industrial Water Week is today's guest. James McDonald has a full-time job and still finds the time to volunteer on AWT's Technical Committee, create a holiday for industrial water treaters, create weekly podcast episodes, and design humorous comics that will bring a smile to any water treater's face. He does these things because they are the things that bring him joy and help the water industry grow and learn. Bottom line: James McDonald is going to teach us how to make time for the things that are most important to us, so we can focus on our professional passions.   Timestamps Trace Blackmore welcomes you to 2023 and shares some new video course content with you [01:00] Interview with James McDonald, CWT [14:00] Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [44:30]   Periodic Water Table With James McDonald What is DBNPA?  What is its full, molecular name?  What is DBNPA used for?  What is its method of action to do what it does?  What is the optimal pH range for DBNPA?  What are typical use concentrations?  What is it effective against?  How long does DBNPA take to be effective?  What could make it ineffective in one system but effective in another?    Quotes “I enjoy what I do. I enjoy the job I have. I enjoy the career I'm in, industrial water treatment.” - James McDonald “Even though the world isn't knocking at our doors asking for our help to save the universe, we still save the universe behind the scenes, and I personally love that.” - James McDonald “We need to celebrate. Sometimes we need an excuse to celebrate, an excuse to talk about what we do, and trumpet to the world what we do; which was the idea behind starting Industrial Water Week.” - James McDonald “I love January because it always feels like a new start. Let's make 2023 the best year ever.” - Trace Blackmore   Connect with James McDonald Phone: (937) 689-4031 LinkedIn: in/james-mcdonald-pe Websites:  industrialwaterscience.com  Chemaqua.com Industrial Water Treatment Cartoon: industrialwaterscience.com/fun James McDonald Press Release:  Read or download Here   Links Mentioned Rocketbook  Water Cake AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Industrial Water Week, Oct 2-6, 2023 CWT Practice Course from the Scaling UP! H2O Academy  Episode 276 Detective H2O's The Case of Seeing the Dead The Rising Tide Mastermind   List of January 1st podcast episodes by year 1st one of 2022  1st one of 2021 1st one of 2020 1st one of 2019 1st one of 2018   2023 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.  

This week we  welcome Dr. Brendon Burley PE, Jennifer Isenbeck PE and Meghan McNulty PE for a show we are calling ASHRAE 62.1 Is Acceptable, Acceptable?  The ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality has been under the microscope with COVID and now RSV, Flu, etc. The standard has been the topic of many comments and critiques. This week we interview three committee members to get their perspective. Brendon Burley, PhD, PE, LEED AP has been in the design industry since 1998 providing freelance CAD services for a number of clients in the Philadelphia area before moving on to work on his degrees and research at The Pennsylvania State University. For the past 14 years he has been focused on designing health care and higher education projects, mostly in the mid-Atlantic region. His projects range from laboratory equipment installations to medical center expansions and replacements, including projects involving advanced imaging equipment, medical and research containment facilities, and clean rooms. In addition to his work experience, he has been a member of ASHRAE since 2011 where he has served as a member of Standard 62.1 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, Standard 170 Ventilation for Health Care Facilities, and the Environmental Health Committee. He currently serves as the chair for Standard 62.1. Jennifer Isenbeck, PE, LEED AP is currently a staff engineer with Moffitt Cancer Center.  In the Planning, Design and Construction department, she works with various consultants on implementing best practices in healthcare design, campus infrastructure as well as providing design reviews, commissioning oversight and project implementation into operations.  Prior to this role, she was Director of Operations (Facilities) for various corporate and academic institutions.  Jennifer is currently chair of ASHRAE MTG.EBO (Effective Building Operations), past Chair of ANSI/ASHRAE Std 62.1 (2019-2022), DRC, Society Board of Directors (2013-2016).  She currently is a member of ASHRAE Standards and Publications Committees. Meghan K. McNulty, PE, LEED AP is a Senior Project Engineer at Servidyne, in Atlanta, GA. She works with building owners and operators to reduce energy and emissions while improving indoor air quality in existing buildings. She specializes in investigating and modeling energy use, assessing ventilation systems, and compliance with local building energy policies. Meghan is a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia and LEED Accredited Professional in Operations and Maintenance (LEED AP O+M).  She joined Servidyne in 2013 with a Master of Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University. Meghan volunteers with ASHRAE on the Government Affairs Committee; Standard Project Committee 62.1, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality; and Technical Committee 4.3, Ventilation Requirements and Infiltration, as Chair. In 2019, she received the ASHRAE Government Affairs Award for outstanding effort and achievement in state, provincial, and local government activities in connection with technical issues related to society. LEARN MORE at IAQ Radio+

Dave Durante is a multiple time USA gymnastics national champion and was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team as alternate. After retiring from competition, David helped coach his alma mater, Stanford University, to an NCAA Team Title in 2009 and has continued to be a part of the sport through his position on the Athlete Advisory Committee with the United States Olympic Committee as well as his position on the USA Gymnastics Men's Technical Committee. Dave was a lead coach with the CrossFit Gymnastics L1 course from 2013-2015. He also wrote and developed the CrossFit Gymnastics Advanced Course. Dave is co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness and Power Monkey Camp. https://www.powermonkeyfitness.com/pages/our-coaches https://www.instagram.com/davedurante/ TRAIN WITH US - REP WITH US https://movefastliftheavy.com/

The Wine Pinnacle Awards is a prestigious award held yearly.  The Technical Committee comprises five internationally renowned wine experts, Committee Chairwoman Ms. Jeannie Cho Lee of Hong Kong, Mr. Andreas Larsson of Sweden, Mr.Doug Frost of the United States, Mr. Kenichi Ohashi of Japan, and Mr Oz Clarke of the United Kingdom. Mr. Doug Frost will explain the process and winners from this year.

This is only some of his credentials. It was a fascinating day speaking with Grant. So many stories and adventures. I had no idea his extensive certifications and qualifications. We definitely needed more than an hour. It was a huge learning experience exploring a world I have always wanted to know more in depth. Pun intended!Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, and salt. He works in topside environments in fiction and non-fiction as well, generally in hard to access or difficult shooting situations having contributed to programming with most of the major outlets. He is an accomplished photographer and writer. He has a B.S. in marine biology and is a Cambrian Foundation Research Diver and West Coast Coordinator with NOAA diving status.  He is the former president of USA Freediving and the USA Freediving Team for fifteen years. He has been a broad member of the international governing body for freediving (AIDA) in the past for many years. He is the current Chair of the Disciplinary Committee for AIDA and a member f its Technical Committee. He is a freediving instructor trainer and is a founding developer of PADI's Freediver program.Graves also holds a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain's License. He is the District Staff Officer for Emergency Management, a Vice Division Commander, and Flotilla Staff Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary chairing his flotilla's Emergency Planning Committee. He has an MS in emergency management and a BS in marine biology from California State University Long Beach. He earned an additional masters at the University of the People in their Master of Business Administration program. He is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi for his academic achievements. He is a FEMA Master Public Information Officer, Master Exercise Practioner, National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) graduate, National Emergency Management Advance Academy (NEMAA) graduate, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) graduate, a National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) Instructor, CalOES outreach instructor, a candidate in the Master of Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, and he has completed his California Office of Emergency Services certificate as an Emergency Management Specialist, as a Public Information Officer Specialist, Terrorism and Homeland Security Specialist, TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Sports and Security Professional Development Series. He is the Los Angeles Region Leadership Development Lead with the American Red Cross, as well as a Public Information Officer, Shelter Manager, Advanced Instructor, and COOP Instructor.

Surface Mount Technology International 2022 is quickly approaching. My guests today are SMTA President Dr. Martin Anselm, a Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Technical Committee members Julie Silk of Keysight Technologies and Raiyo Aspandiar of Intel. Together, my guests review the technical conference tracks as well as special events taking place at the Expo.Surface Mount Technology InternationalConference: October 31st- November 3rd Exposition: November 2nd-3rdMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA*Co-located with MD&M MinneapolisFor more detailed information on SMTAI, visit:https://smta.org/mpage/smtai/

Navigate the ever-changing world of fire training with Chiefs Shane Bentley and Webster Marshall as they discuss the founding principles of their organization Bearers of the Oath. Tune in as they explore the importance of high-fidelity training and express their commitment to firefighter mental and physical health.    WHAT YOU CAN LEARN Prepping Firefighter Recruits  How Well Firefighters are Educated on PPE  What Comes Between You and the Danger  Realistic Training Scenarios Beyond the Textbook  Comfortability on the Fireground  Taking Care of Mental Health and Balancing Family  ABOUT OUR GUESTS Shane Bentley is an 18-year veteran of the Georgia Fire Service and is currently serving as the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations at a suburban department in Northeast Georgia. Shane's passion for training has allowed him to be a part of and serve as a member of multiple fire service organizations including Do Your Part Training, FDIC, MAFFC, North Florida Fire EXPO, Georgia Fire Academy, Forge Fire & Company, Honor the Fallen Fire Conference, Capitol Fire Training, and Build Your Culture. He also serves as one of the founding members of the Bearers of the Oath Training Cadre and enjoys every opportunity he gets to give back to the Fire Service. Web Marshall has been a firefighter for 23 years and currently serves at the Gwinnett County Fire Department as a Lieutenant and at the Jackson Trail Fire Department as Deputy Chief. Web is also the founder and owner of Command and Control, LLC and has experience as an NPQ Instructor III. His diverse career in the fire industry also includes emergency and non-profit management, technical rescue, command & leadership, and medical & wellness advocacy for the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. Most recently, Web has been appointed to serve on the NFPA 1971 and 1851 Technical Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia College and State University focused on Rhetoric and Leadership.  Learn more about Fire-Dex products and services by visiting, www.firedex.comJoin the Conversation by Following Us at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireDexTwitter: https://twitter.com/firedexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/firedexgear/#rapidfirepod #firedex #firefightertraining

On this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Brian Nissen, Jennifer Benolken, and Amy Stewart from the IOPP's Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC) about the upcoming "Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging" course. Listen in and learn about this exciting new event. Guest bio's:Brian Nissen, CPP received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has been with QTS for twelve years and currently holds the position of Project Engineering Manager. Brian has over twenty years of experience in the medical device industry and has previously held positions at Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, American Medical Systems, and Lifecore Biomedical.  Brian holds current certifications as a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) and Six-Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Certified Lean Practitioner and has previously held certifications as a Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQE) and Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ-CQA) Amy Stewart, Product Development Manager - Printpack Medical, has 25 years of experience in the flexible packaging industry in operations and technical roles for healthcare and various other markets including food, health and beauty and industrial.  Amy is committed to impacting patient safety through her work and with industry organizations in medical device packaging.  She serves as program leader for the IoPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging course and formerly served as Chairperson of MDPTC, named 2020 Technical Committee of the Year.  Also, Amy serves on the FPA Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC), which established the annual Sterile Packaging Day and promotes patient safety awareness and celebrates the supply chain organizations dedicated to patient safety.  Additionally, Amy supports leadership programs as a mentor within her organization and specifically, women's leadership in the Greater Atlanta business community.Jen Benolken, CPPL, is a Medical Device and Regulatory Package Engineering Specialist with DuPont Tyvek® Medical Packaging. Jennifer works with DuPont Tyvek®'s medical and pharmaceutical downstream customers. For the past 30 years, Jennifer has played an active role in the medical device packaging community through industry organizations, speaking engagements and by holding a variety of different roles in the value chain, including packaging, labeling and sterilization. Currently Co-Chair and DuPont's Primary Member for AAMI's ST/WG7, Packaging Working Group, the US's mirror group to ISO TC198/WG7, Jen also represents the U.S. as a delegate to the ISO Packaging Working Group. Additionally, Jen is the Sub-Committee Chairperson for ASTM F02.50, Package Design and Development. Jen has been a long-term member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals, currently serving on the National Board of Directors. She also is Chairperson for IoPP's Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee.Registration Link: https://www.iopp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4833LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iopp-mdptc e-mail: jennifer.a.benolken@dupont.com 

This week we welcome Penn State Prof. Dr. Bill Bahnfleth, Dr. Dustin Poppendieck from NIST and Alison Savage from EPA's indoor environments division for part 2 of our series on the NASEM document Why Indoor Chemistry Matters! This week we focus on the Management of Chemicals in Indoor Environments.   William Bahnfleth is a professor of architectural engineering at the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, PA, where he has been employed since 1994. Previously, he was a Senior Consultant for ZBA, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH and a Principal Investigator at the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign, IL. He holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois, where he also earned a bachelor of music degree in instrumental performance. His is a registered professional engineer. Dr. Bahnfeth is the author or co-author of more than 170 technical papers and articles and 14 books and book chapters. He consults on the design of chilled water thermal energy storage systems and has been involved in more than 20 projects world-wide. Dr. Bahnfleth is a fellow of ASHRAE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ). He has served ASHRAE in a variety of capacities, including Student Branch Advisor, Chapter Governor, Technical Committee and Standing Committee Chair, and as Director-at-Large, Vice President, Treasurer, and 2013-14 Society President. His honors include a 1st place ASHRAE Technology Award, Transactions Paper Award, Distinguished Service and Exceptional Service Awards, The Louise and Bill Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award, the E.K. Campbell Award of Merit and the F. Paul Anderson Award. He is also a recipient of the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society's World-Class Engineering Faculty Award.   Dustin Poppendieck is a environmental engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002. He is a fellow of the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ). Dustin has been investigating indoor air chemistry since 2002. Most of his efforts have involved characterizing primary emission sources and heterogenous reactions at material surfaces. He has investigated emissions from kerosene can lamps used by nearly a billion people throughout the developing world, spray polyurethane foam, non-smoldering cigarette butts and indoor air cleaning devices. In addition, Dustin has studied the disinfection of biologically contaminated building materials (i.e., anthrax) using high concentrations of ozone, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide and methyl bromide.    Alison Savage, M.P.H., is a Biologist in the Indoor Environments Division (IED) in the Office of Radiation and Indoor Air (ORIA) at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is the current team leader of the Scientific Analysis Team. Since joining IED in 2018, she has worked on a wide variety of indoor air quality (IAQ) issues including reducing exposure to wildfire smoke in indoor environments, air cleaning and filtration, indoor chemistry , indoor exposure to particulate matter, and low-cost air sensors for IAQ, as well as IAQ issues related to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for wildfires and floods. Ms. Savage manages the EPA task order that supported the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry consensus study. She also manages the task order supporting the ongoing NASEM consensus study on the Health Risks of Indoor Exposures to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation Solutions. Prior to joining EPA, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. She holds an M.P.H. in Global Environmental Health from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan.   LEARN MORE at IAQ Radio!

The podcast opens up with Alper introducing himself, LoRa Alliance, and the importance of having an alliance in a space like this. The conversation then turns to the tech, with Alper discussing the feature of LoRaWAN and what makes it unique in the connectivity space. Ryan and Alper also discuss the different types of networks in LoRa, a few of the current challenges in the industry, and details about the upcoming LoRaWAN World Expo.Alper is a technology architect involved in the research, design, standardization, and productization of IoT and mobile technologies. He currently serves as the VP of Advanced Technology Development at Actility, the leading system vendor in the IoT LP-WAN field, and Vice-Chairman of the BoD and Chairman of the Technical Committee at the LoRa Alliance. Before his current post, he worked for Samsung Electronics Research Center, leading the 5G IP mobility, 4G WiMAX security, and ETSI M2M security design projects. During his tenure at Samsung, DoCoMo USA Labs, and Sun Microsystems, he contributed to the design and standardization of networking technologies, including Mobile IP, IPv6, and Zigbee IP. In contributor and committee capacities, he has been actively involved in international standards organizations such as IETF, 3GPP, ETSI, LoRa Alliance, Zigbee Alliance, and WiMAX Forum. In addition to global R&D engagements, he is also driving the formation of the IoT R&D ecosystem in Turkey as the founder of the "Nesnelerin Interneti Toplulugu (IoTxTR)." He is on the Industry Advisory Board of Bogazici University Computer Engineering Department, where he has also started an IoT course jointly with the faculty.

BEING AN INNOVATOR | Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solution Research at Nokia Bell Labs, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the DNA of being an innovator. Of course, Thierry speaks about his Top 3, including his parents who helped him eliminate his fear of failure, his PhD advisor at MIT who taught him the business of innovation, and the aura of previous Bell Lab Presidents who helped set the bar for what leadership in innovation looks like. And you have to hear what he has to say about trusting your instincts. About thierry klein Thierry Klein is President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia Bell Labs. His distinguished global multi-disciplinary team conducts fundamental and applied research focused on new value chains, business opportunities and ecosystems beyond Nokia's current product and solutions portfolio. His team pursues research and innovation into advanced sensing technologies, AI-based knowledge systems and fundamental algorithms, autonomous software and data systems, novel architectures and integrated solutions and experiences. Thierry served as the Founding Vice-Chair of the Board of the 5G Automotive Association, a cross-industry association bringing together the telecommunications and automotive industries, and he served as the Chairman of the Technical Committee of GreenTouch, a global consortium dedicated to improve energy efficiency in networks by a factor 1000x compared to 2010 levels. He was the Founder and CTO of an internal start-up focused on wireless communications for emergency response and disaster recovery situations. Thierry earned an MS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the Université de Nantes and the Ecole Centrale de Nantes in Nantes, France.  He received a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. He is an author on over 35 peer-reviewed conference and journal publications and an inventor on 36 patent applications. In 2010, he was voted “Technologist of the Year” at the Total Telecom World Vendor Awards and received the 2016 Industrial Innovation award from the IEEE Communications Society. Thierry has dual US and Luxembourg citizenship and speaks four languages. He lives in Fanwood, New Jersey with his wife and son. Show Highlights During this episode: Introduction [0:00] DNA of an Innovator - Bravery [1:00] Thierry's Introduction [7:36] His Definition of Innovation [10:00] The “Top Three” His parents [11:38] His PhD advisor [19:36] Previous Bell Lab Presidents [32:39] You have to hear this… Internal Venture at Nokia Bell Labs [43:20] What He's Currently Working On [46:45] Be Accessible and Trust Your Instincts [55:42] Additional Information Contact Thierry Klein: Thierry's LinkedIn Nokia Corporation Nokia Bell Labs - Nokia Bell Labs (bell-labs.com) Bell Labs Institute - Nokia Bell Labs (bell-labs.com) Networking on the Moon Project Put Women Back in the History Book of Computing   Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg's LinkedIn Gregg's Twitter Gregg's Bio   Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

Rebecca Husted published the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, holds BS (Biology) Wofford College, PhD (Animal Physiology) Clemson University. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques and journal articles on a variety of technical subjects in large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals. She is a Principal/SME member of the Technical Committee of the NFPA Standard 150 – Animal Housing and contributes to equine/livestock welfare committees and others defining technical competencies for large animal response around the world.

ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute's Technical Committee on CAV Impacts has prepared a new ASCE publication called Disruptive Emerging Transportation Technologies. In episode 115 of the ASCE Plot Points podcast, one of the book's co-editors Heng Wei, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, a professor of transportation engineering at the University of Cincinnati, discusses some of the key technologies and their implications for civil engineers.