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Check out this insightful chat with Steve Picataggio!Episode Highlights:* Early Inspirations: Find out how Steve's older brother got him hooked on drumming.* Jazz and Beyond: Learn how Steve expanded his musical tastes from pure jazz to include pop-punk and Broadway tunes.* Starting Out: Hear about Steve's first drumming experiences, including summer music camp and high school bands.* Making It in NYC: Get tips on navigating the New York music scene, from taking the subway with drums to finding the right gigs.* Balancing Act: Steve talks about juggling his professional music career with personal enjoyment and family time.* Theater Drumming: Discover what it's like to play in cabaret gigs, jazz bands, and touring shows like Four Phantoms and Wicked Divas.* Touring Tips: Steve shares practical advice for drummers on the road, including packing smart and staying organized.Take some time out to hear Steve Picataggio's inspiring journey and get practical tips for making it as a theater drummer. This episode is full of great stories and useful advice that you won't want to miss!Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Steve Picataggio is a professional drummer and educator in New York City from Coral Springs, Florida. From the age of ten, Steve immersed himself in classical percussion, marching drumlines, pit orchestras and big band jazz ensembles. He then made the commitment to study with world-renown jazz drummer Danny Gottlieb at the University of North Florida. There he had the opportunity to learn the extensive hand techniques originated by Joe Morello. He focused on the history of jazz drummers, most notably Mel Lewis and his influence on big band drumming. As well as the drummers of Count Basie and gravitated towards small group drummers such as Shelly Manne, Philly Joe Jones, Jimmy Cobb, Ben Riley and Ed Thigpen. During his time in Jacksonville, Steve met Ulysses Owens Jr. a native Floridian and NYC based jazz drummer. For five years Owens mentored Steve on drums and the music industry. Under Ulysses' guidance, Steve expanded his musical knowledge and mindset and was given the tools required to be a successful musician in New York.This mentorship jump started Steve's journey to New York City in 2011, where he studied with Billy Drummond at New York University Steinhardt School of Music while pursuing his Master's Degree in Jazz Performance. After graduating from NYU in 2013, Steve Picataggio began a professional career as a bandleader and sideman. He has performed at The Blue Note Jazz Club, Birdland, The Kitano, The Bar Next Door and Feinstein's 54 Below. His debut record Two Feet on the Ground features original compositions and arrangements and is available on iTunes and CD Baby. He performs regularly in New York with jazz and Broadway singers, straight ahead jazz small groups, big bands, cabaret, and musical theatre shows. Steve has also toured the US performing with the jazz group The Hot Sardines.In 2018, Steve began playing drums for Suzi Shelton, an award winning children's music singer/songwriter. Performances include Outreach morning concerts for the Brooklyn Public Schools, Fort Greene Music Festival, Madison Square Park Summer Festival, Brookfield Place and The Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut. He also played in Suzi's band for a performance and interview on Kids Place Live at the Sirius XM Radio Studios in Washington, DC. Steve has been the drummer for Broadway's Lesli Margherita since 2013 and appears on her record Rule Your Kingdom: Live at 54 Below (Broadway Records), All Hail The Queen (Feinstein's 54 Below) and Broad (Birdland Jazz Club).  He also plays drums for Wicked Divas, a cabaret show featuring current and former actors from Wicked.He has played the Off-Broadway shows Under The Bodhi Tree (Royal Family Theater) and About Love (Sheen Center). Currently, Steve is the drummer with Four Phantoms in Concert. A touring performance featuring former actors from the Broadway production.As an educator Steve has created and established a unique curriculum for all groups including beginners (age four), intermediate, advanced young teens, college students and adults. His philosophy and passion for teaching has proven successful and he currently teaches over 40 students throughout the New York City and New Jersey areas. He has created individualized in-person and online lessons in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, Los Angeles and parts of Europe. Steve Picataggio is on faculty at The British International School of New York, The Grace Church School and is the Adjunct Drumset Professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.Steve Picataggio is endorsed by Vic Firth Drumsticks and Zildjian Cymbals.Clayton Craddock is the founder of Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to providing specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include: tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Boyle, Norm Lewis, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.comCONNECT WITH ME ON MEETHOOK! Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Jim Heffelfinger is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with degrees in Wildlife Management from the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point and Texas A&M University—Kingsville. He has worked as a biologist for the federal government, state wildlife agencies, universities, and in the private sector in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.  Jim has authored or coauthored dozens of scientific papers, 20 book chapters, and more than 200 magazine articles in national and regional publications.  He is currently Chairman of the Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies' “Mule Deer Working Group” comprised of a mule deer expert from each of 24 western states, provinces, and territories.  The author has also written TV scripts for the Mule Deer, Coues' White-tailed deer, and Pronghorn episodes of “Leupold's Big Game Profiles” which aired on the Outdoor Channel.  Jim also wrote scripts and appeared in episodes of “Boone & Crockett Country” on the Outdoor Channel.  This show won the Golden Moose Award for “Best Conservation Series.”  He is sought-after for podcasts, radio shows, interviews, news reports , and video appearances. Jim is a Full Research Scientist at the University of Arizona's School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, and has worked for the Arizona Game and Fish Department for 30 years, currently as the Wildlife Science Coordinator. Use Code "dave20" at www.mtntough.com/dave for 20% off your membership Use code “altitude” at http://www.outdoorclass.com for 20% off Use code “altitude” at http://www.gohunt.com for a discount on becoming a member Use code “ALTITUDE” at http://www.peaxequipment.com for 10% off Use code “ALTITUDE” at https://sthealthyhunter.com/ for free Shipping & 10% off all CBD & Gear, and 5% off Non-CBD Products

This episode is a re-release of our previous episode E051. On Friday, June 30, 2023, our beloved friend Dr. Rick Miller passed away.  Rick had been ill for a couple of years and it appeared he was making a comeback; it was delightful for many of us to see him at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association meeting in Albuquerque, NM in April 2023.  Rick was a leader among leaders.  He served as chair of the psychology departments at the University of Nebraska-Kearney and Texas A & M University – Kingsville. He served as President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association – and these leadership examples merely scratch the surface of his contributions. He was a prolific researcher and an award-winning teacher on a national level on multiple occasions. We will dearly miss Rick. Our condolences go out to Jeanne and to everyone in Rick's family – and that includes his colleagues and his teaching of psychology friends worldwide. Please enjoy this interview from PsychSessions with Rick at his best, originally recorded October 2018 and released January 2019. 

What the heck is buck breeding value?  In this episode Steve and Bronson visit with Dr. Randy DeYoung, a professor and researcher at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Randy and his colleagues and students have worked for many years analyzing genetics data related to maternity and paternity assignment in South Texas deer herds.  Randy will share results from the buck side of the equation and tell us how they impact management. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu.  You will have to create an account to view the seminars.  The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits. Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

What the heck is buck breeding value?  In this episode Steve and Bronson visit with Dr. Randy DeYoung, a professor and researcher at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Randy and his colleagues and students have worked for many years analyzing genetics data related to maternity and paternity assignment in South Texas deer herds.  Randy will share results from the buck side of the equation and tell us how they impact management. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu.  You will have to create an account to view the seminars.  The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits. Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

We've compiled a montage of Biology Blunders from scientists and alumni of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for this episode.  Have a laugh on us! Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

Part 2 - Janet and Paul return for Part 2 of their episode to discuss the start and future of Texas ISR and the uranium industry Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects located in Central Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR uranium project located in South Texas. He was closely involved at the federal level on trade actions and the President's Nuclear Fuel Working Group interagency process. Mr. Goranson served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director for Uranerz, where he was responsible for commissioning, operating and expanding the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project. In addition to those duties, he also managed uranium marketing, regulatory and government affairs, exploration, and land groups. Prior to Cameco Resources, Mr. Goranson was Vice President of Mesteña Uranium LLC where he led the construction, startup and operation of the Alta Mesa project, in Texas, that achieved over one million pounds of uranium production per year under his stewardship. At Mesteña, his responsibilities included responsibility for marketing uranium where he negotiated long term uranium supply contracts with nuclear utilities as well as spot uranium sales. Prior to Mesteña, Mr. Goranson was the manager for radiation safety, regulatory compliance and licensing with Rio Algom Mining LLC, a division of BHP Billiton, in Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and he served in various operational management positions for Uranium Resources, Inc. (now Westwater Resources) in South Texas. Mr. Goranson most recently served as the President of the Uranium Producers of America, past President of the Wyoming Mining Association, Chairman of the Uranium Environmental Subcommittee for the National Mining Association, Board member of the National Mining Association, and is currently a Board member of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Mr. Goranson is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and he holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A& I University, respectively.

Part 1 - Janet Talks to Paul about the uranium industry, in-situ recovery, and the financial crisis of 2008 Mr. Goranson, CEO and Director of enCore Energy Corp has thirty- three years of mining, processing and regulatory experience in the uranium extraction industry that includes both conventional and in-situ recovery (ISR) mining. Most recently, Mr. Goranson was the Chief Operating Officer for Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc., where he was responsible for the operations of the White Mesa Uranium Mill located in Southeast Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR uranium and Sheep Mountain projects located in Central Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR uranium project located in South Texas. He was closely involved at the federal level on trade actions and the President's Nuclear Fuel Working Group interagency process. Mr. Goranson served as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director for Uranerz, where he was responsible for commissioning, operating and expanding the Nichols Ranch ISR Uranium Project. In addition to those duties, he also managed uranium marketing, regulatory and government affairs, exploration, and land groups. Prior to Cameco Resources, Mr. Goranson was Vice President of Mesteña Uranium LLC where he led the construction, startup and operation of the Alta Mesa project, in Texas, that achieved over one million pounds of uranium production per year under his stewardship. At Mesteña, his responsibilities included responsibility for marketing uranium where he negotiated long term uranium supply contracts with nuclear utilities as well as spot uranium sales. Prior to Mesteña, Mr. Goranson was the manager for radiation safety, regulatory compliance and licensing with Rio Algom Mining LLC, a division of BHP Billiton, in Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and he served in various operational management positions for Uranium Resources, Inc. (now Westwater Resources) in South Texas. Mr. Goranson most recently served as the President of the Uranium Producers of America, past President of the Wyoming Mining Association, Chairman of the Uranium Environmental Subcommittee for the National Mining Association, Board member of the National Mining Association, and is currently a Board member of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Mr. Goranson is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and he holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A& I University, respectively.

With limited research on wild turkey predator trapping, Marcus and Will turn to Dr. Dwayne Elmore for his professional and personal experience with predator trapping across various game bird species. Join as they pull and apply concepts from the available body of literature to help us further understand predator control for wild turkeys.  Resources from the episode: Ellis‐Felege, Susan N., et al. "Predator reduction results in compensatory shifts in losses of avian ground nests." Journal of Applied Ecology 49.3 (2012): 661-669. Messmer, Terry A., et al. "United States public attitudes regarding predators and their management to enhance avian recruitment." Wildlife Society Bulletin (1999): 75-85. Sanders, Heather Nicole. Impacts of invasive wild pigs on wild turkey reproductive success. Diss. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 2017. Cooper, Susan M., and Tim F. Ginnett. "Potential effects of supplemental feeding of deer on nest predation." Wildlife Society Bulletin (2000): 660-666. Huang, Miranda HJ, et al. "Identifying Aflatoxin Exposure Risk from Supplemental Feeding of Deer." The Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58.2 (2022): 384-388. Dale, Leah L., Timothy J. O'Connell, and Dwayne Elmore. Aflatoxins in wildlife feed: Know how to protect wildlife. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, 2015. Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) UF DEER Lab (ufdeerlab) This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Produced by Charlotte Nowak  

With limited research on wild turkey predator trapping, Marcus and Will turn to Dr. Dwayne Elmore for his professional and personal experience with predator trapping across various game bird species. Join as they pull and apply concepts from the available body of literature to help us further understand predator control for wild turkeys.  Resources from the episode: Ellis‐Felege, Susan N., et al. "Predator reduction results in compensatory shifts in losses of avian ground nests." Journal of Applied Ecology 49.3 (2012): 661-669. Messmer, Terry A., et al. "United States public attitudes regarding predators and their management to enhance avian recruitment." Wildlife Society Bulletin (1999): 75-85. Sanders, Heather Nicole. Impacts of invasive wild pigs on wild turkey reproductive success. Diss. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 2017. Cooper, Susan M., and Tim F. Ginnett. "Potential effects of supplemental feeding of deer on nest predation." Wildlife Society Bulletin (2000): 660-666. Huang, Miranda HJ, et al. "Identifying Aflatoxin Exposure Risk from Supplemental Feeding of Deer." The Journal of Wildlife Diseases 58.2 (2022): 384-388. Dale, Leah L., Timothy J. O'Connell, and Dwayne Elmore. Aflatoxins in wildlife feed: Know how to protect wildlife. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, 2015. Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) UF DEER Lab (ufdeerlab) This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Produced by Charlotte Nowak  

Welcome to Season 2 of Legends From the Hill!  In this season, we will hear from alumni who have come back to campus to work as faculty or staff; they will share about their specific departments and what is happening on campus now.   Annie Booth graduated from Franciscan University in 2014 with a degree in History and a minor in Legal Studies.  She went on to a master's degree in Criminology from Texas A&M University Kingsville and her Juris Doctor from The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University.  In 2019 Annie returned to her roots and joined the University's Title IX Office.  Today she shares about her student experience and her important work on campus with students and staff.    Tune in to hear from Annie - and a surprise special guest host!   For more information on the Title IX office visit: https://safety.franciscan.edu/title-ix/   For a historical review of campus security and updates over the years visit: https://en.calameo.com/read/000056854432da6943f72?page=1

Eighty Percent Mental host, Dr Pete Olusoga, attended the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. As well as winning an award for Distinguished Public Communication, Outreach, and Awareness for producing this very podcast, Dr Pete spent time talking with conference attendees, including the one and only Professor Bob Weinberg (of Weinberg & Gould fame!), about the latest research, techniques, and approaches in the world of sport and performance psychology. Also featuring in this episode: Duncan Simpson, Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Dr Amber Shipherd from Texas A&M University Kingsville, Dr Adam Naylor, Leader of Performance Psychology at Deloitte, and a bunch of other amazing people!  Duncan Simpson on Twitter: @SportPsychDunc Dr Amber Shipherd on Twitter: @DocShipherd Dr Adam Naylor on Twitter: @ahnaylor Visit the AASP Website: appliedsportpsych.org

My very special guest for Episode 20 is Dr. Jennifer Sholtis, Professor of Horn at Texas A&M University Kingsville, and the Host of IHS54. Join us for a conversation all about IHS54! Episode Highlights About Dr. Sholtis and Texas A&M Kingsville “Never close any doors.” An introduction to South Texas. IHS54 facilities: https://youtu.be/2nIOpCWx6EU What attendees can expect at IHS54. Unique aspects of this year's symposium King Ranch COVID Protocols during IHS54 Please register for IHS54! Social areas during IHS54 - Lobby Cafe and Veranda After Dark IHS Competitions – watch for the deadlines! IHS54 Competitions – Jazz Horn, Natural Horn, University Horn Ensemble, Professional Horn Ensemble, University Horn Quartet, Professional Horn Quartet, Pre-University Competition Youth Days - August 5-6 Shoutout to Marilyn Bone Kloss! Different “tracks” at IHS54 for Students, Amateurs, Professionals, Teachers, etc. Information for exhibitors – will be in same building as events IHS54 Sponsorships: Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver levels Advice for future symposium hosts Texas Barbecue and Mariachi Music! For more information, visit IHS54.com! Call for proposals! *Not fully accepted until person has registered for the symposium. Especially interested in youth-oriented and amateur-oriented presentations: warmup, technique, literature, etc.   

On this replay episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Ricardo Perez – Military Veteran, Entrepreneur and Aspiring Author cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following His fascination with plants. Doing things that don't scale. OMX Analytics Being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Ricardo's Bio Ricardo grew up in a small town called Freer in South Texas, practically raised himself, barely graduated high school in 2004, and ultimately joined the Army in 2006. He served as an infantryman in a brand- new unit on Fort Lewis here in Washington, the Brigade 2nd Infantry Division, and was one of the first privates in the brigade. The unit deployed in 2009 as the first Stryker brigade to Afghanistan, and upon return, the unit deactivated. Ricardo voluntarily withdrew from a medical discharge and ETS'd in October 2010. Using his GI Bill benefits, Ricardo graduated from Texas A&M University Kingsville in 2016 with his degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry and moved back here to Washington State not long after graduating. From there, things in his life took a twist, and now, he's a recent graduate of The University of Washington's Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program offered by Foster Business School. Ricardo's Social Media Ricardo's Twitter: @therealchemja Ricardo's FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002919020741 Ricardo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rperez36/ Ricardo's Advice One more thing with the entrepreneurship part that you were asking about, I say it's really important to be fearless. Number one, you have to get uncomfortable. That was one thing that army taught me. The army makes you uncomfortable in many different ways and you grow as a result of it. You grow as a person, you grow as a soldier. You grow as a leader, get uncomfortable. It's going to help you grow and get to school. Whether you can afford to pay for classes and actually get a degree. If you can't, there are a billion YouTube videos from Ivy League schools about business and everything you could ever want to learn. I highly recommend when Coronavirus is all over, go to your actual local universities and go to their business departments and just start talking to people.

Anette visits with her friends, Carol Scott and Dr. Manuel Gonzales, both leaders in the world of Texas Community Colleges and the Community College Association of Texas Trustees. Manny is the CCATT Director and Carol is board president, a board Anette is honored to also serve on. A great discussion! Find their bios below. Carol A. Scott, APR, Fellow PRSA is chairman of the Community College Association of Texas Trustees board.Carol was first elected to the Del Mar College Board of Regents in November of 2014 and re-elected in 2020. She is serving her second term as DMC Board Chair.Carol is a public affairs consultant from Corpus Christi serving a variety of business sectors including energy, manufacturing, refining, financial, retail and government. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America's College of Fellows and received PRSA's Paul M. Lund Public Service Award.Carol is a graduate of Texas A&M University – Kingsville. She is past president of the Javelina Alumni Association, serves on the President's Leadership Council and is a Distinguished Alumni from the University. Previously she was elected to the Corpus Christi Independent School District Board of Trustees and served three terms as president of the board. She is a past president or chairman of the Texas Public Relations Association, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, and the Arts Council among others. She is a graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi and Leadership Texas.Dr. Manuel Gonzalez serves as Director for the Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT), a membership organization representing more than 400 elected trustees and regents across the state's 50 public community college districts. Dr. Gonzalez builds trustee and regent capacity through professional development, supporting CCATT's leadership and committees, and engaging CCATT members with legislative issues and strategies coordinated by the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC). Prior to joining CCATT, Dr. Gonzalez served as Senior Institutional Support Consultant and Project Success Operations Lead for Trellis Company where he supported a portfolio of under-resourced 2-year and 4-year Minority-Serving Institutions across the south/southeast region. Dr. Gonzalez's career includes work for the University of Texas at Austin, the Texas House of Representatives, and the White House Domestic Policy Council. Dr. Gonzalez holds a baccalaureate degree from Trinity University, an M.Ed. in College & University Personnel Administration and Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Policy, both from the University of Texas at Austin. During his higher education academic career, Dr. Gonzalez received several graduate fellowships to support his studies, along with various recognitions commending his scholarship. In his free time, Dr. Gonzalez enjoys spending time with his wife Andrea and their three young children, watching his favorite teams (Chicago Cubs & San Antonio Spurs), and weightlifting.

Dr. Robert Vela, President of San Antonio College and 2021 Aspen Institute Prize winner shares about his childhood growing up in Alice Texas and having his grandmother as a major influence in his life. Dr. Vela dives deep into his memories as a young boy, his adversities and struggles as he fails his first semester in college. He describes misconceptions and stereotypes of men and how that shaped the rest of his life. Dr. Vela encourages everyone to dream big, use the magic sauce to succeed, be genuine, and a role model to others. “My mission is to be an educator; you have something special in you, find a way to connect with someone that truly cares about you, and believe in yourself,” Dr. Vela. Dr. Vela possesses over 20 years in higher education administration, he currently serves as President of the National Community College Hispanic Council, an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges, where he also serves on the Commission for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and has many other organizational involvements. He holds many honors such as the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence, and 2015 Distinguished Alumni from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Nat chats with Amanda Holman, mom to 4-year-old boys plus a 6-year-old singleton boy, about her twins' sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information, including things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. SPD can affect all of your senses, or just one. SPD usually means you're overly sensitive to stimuli that other people are not. Amanda shares what she did to get her sons the help they needed through early intervention.Today's episode is sponsored by Boiron SleepCalm Kids. Learn more at BoironUSA.com.Amanda Holman is a mom to three boys, Bryson (6), Kason (4), and Parker (4). She and her husband, Jeremy, have been married for 13 years. Amanda is the Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness for a school district in San Antonio, Texas. She spent 10 years teaching high school before moving to her current role. Amanda holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Agricultural Education from Tarleton State University and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Although her professional life revolves around students, education, and developing leaders, she claims that it, in no way, prepared her for twin parenting. In her limited amount of spare time, Amanda enjoys watching Bryson play baseball, chasing her boys around their home, and spending time camping in their RV. Connect with Amanda on Facebook here.Amanda's 3 Pieces of Advice for Twin Parents1) Don't ever, for one minute, worry about what other people think about your parenting. Especially if they don't have twins. You are killing it! 2) Live in the moment. They are only this little today. So let the house be messy and the laundry pile up while you play. 3) Pick your battles, especially with twins! Sometimes the 5 minutes of quiet and coffee is worth the 30 minutes to clean them up after playing in the mud!CONTACT USVISIT Twiniversity.com for tons of free twin tips!FOLLOW us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter.SUBSCRIBE to our email newsletter!Take a class! Twiniversity offers online expecting twins classes, a breastfeeding twins class, a twins after singletons class and a baby safety class including CPR, first aid, car seat safety, and childproofing. Click here to check out our online classes.Twiniversity Memberships: Includes Zoom Twin Club

In this episode, we are highlighting the 4 winners of the Tech Unlocked Scholarship. Congratulations to Blessing Adogame, David Sykes, Shondace Thomas, and Emeka Obi! THANK YOU to everyone who donated to make this scholarship possible!! We appreciate you investing in the future of Black technologists and innovators!   Meet the 4 amazing winners of the Tech Unlocked scholarship! Blessing Adogame: A Senior at Drexel University studying Computer Information Systems. She is a global citizen who has lived in Nigeria, Germany, Scotland, and the United States. She serves as a Community Leader and Woman in Tech. She is also the co-founder of the Students of LinkedIn movement at Drexel University. This campaign started as a hashtag, and “ bloomed into a global community of students who encourage each other to find their voice, expose the limitless opportunities that they can find/create, and educate each other on the importance of personal branding as college students.” Blessing is an adherent believer in the power of storytelling - she believes that stories and experiences pave the path that enhances a person's voice. She will be working at Microsoft as a program manager after she graduates.   David Sykes: David is a Senior studying Computer Science at Cardinal Stritch University with minors in Graphic Design and Technical Writing. He has gained experience in customer service and collaboration as a student employee at the IT-Help desk at Cardinal Stritch University. He recently accepted an internship as an IT Project Management Intern with Eversana,Inc. He plans to get his master's degree in Computer Science or work as a Software Engineer after graduating.   Shondace Thomas: Shondace is a Senior at Howard University studying Computer Science. She is originally from Guyana which is also known as the Caribbean of South America. During her time in college, she realized the importance of creating meaningful experiences, such as conferences and internships. Attending conferences allowed her to build a network outside of the one at her school provided. She has interned at Google and Dell in the past. She will be working at a tech company after she graduates. Emeka Obi Emeka is a Junior majoring in Electrical Engineering, and minoring in Computer science and Math at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He grew up in  Lagos, Nigeria but is originally from Anambra State Nigeria. He participates in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) as the Vice President for the TAMUK chapter, he is the media specialist for the International Students' Fellowship at TAMUK, and is also the Vice President of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for the TAMUK chapter. Emeka loves to learn new technology and loves to help people around him. In his downtime, he enjoys playing Soccer and Ping Pong. After graduating, he wants to get his master's degree in Computer Science.    Follow Tech Unlocked: Twitter: https://twitter.com/techunlockedpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techunlockedpod/ #TechUnlocked   Connect with Grace: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceMacjones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones Questions about sponsorship or want to be a guest on the show? Email us techunlockedpod@gmail.com  

Matt is a head Wildlife Biologist at a leading whitetail research ranch since 2009. He’s currently part of an amazing research project collecting some of the most extensive deer data that I’ve ever witnessed. My son Harry was part of a recent capture project involving several wildlife biology students and a massive research project specific to whitetail studies. Matt talks through some amazing topics about whitetail survival rates based on age, the myths of culling theories, mature buck growth and max potential among other fascinating facts based from scientific data and controlled studies.He has Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Sciences from Auburn University, a Masters of Science in Range and Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Self-efficacy is one of the most important concepts in the world of performance psychology. Most of us understand this idea as "confidence" but it's actually more specific than that. It means: "Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments." Now you might have a lot of questions: How can we better prioritize our mental fitness so that we believe in our abilities? What are the sources of self-efficacy so we can draw from them during training? How can we use mantras for running to our advantage? Are there strategies for building confidence training (or self-efficacy training) into our running? To help us answer these critical questions, I invited Dr. Amber Shipherd onto the podcast. Dr. Amber Shipherd is an assistant professor and performance psychology program coordinator at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She's also a certified mental performance consultant and owner of Next Level Mind Consulting. She is a member of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sports Psychology Registry and an Executive Committee Member with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. And thankfully for us, she's an expert on self-efficacy! She joins us on the Strength Running Podcast to discuss the intricacies of confidence: Why confidence is not nearly as valuable as self-efficacy Strategies for building self-efficacy while running Mindset traps that sap confidence and leave you doubting yourself Best practices for incorporating imagery and personal affirmations in your running Links & Resources from the Show: Follow Amber on Twitter Visit Amber's website How to thrive during adversity My favorite mantras

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Ricardo Perez – Military Veteran, Entrepreneur and Aspiring Author cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR   across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following His fascination with plants. Doing things that don't scale. OMX Analytics Being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Ricardo's Bio Ricardo grew up in a small town called Freer in South Texas, practically raised himself, barely graduated high school in 2004, and ultimately joined the Army in 2006. He served as an infantryman in a brand- new unit on Fort Lewis here in Washington, the Brigade 2nd Infantry Division, and was one of the first privates in the brigade. The unit deployed in 2009 as the first Stryker brigade to Afghanistan, and upon return, the unit deactivated. Ricardo voluntarily withdrew from a medical discharge and ETS'd in October 2010. Using his GI Bill benefits, Ricardo graduated from Texas A&M University Kingsville in 2016 with his degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry and moved back here to Washington State not long after graduating. From there, things in his life took a twist, and now, he's a recent graduate of The University of Washington's Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program offered by Foster Business School. Ricardo's Social Media Ricardo's Twitter: @therealchemja Ricardo's FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002919020741 Ricardo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rperez36/ Ricardo's Advice One more thing with the entrepreneurship part that you were asking about, I say it's really important to be fearless. Number one, you have to get uncomfortable. That was one thing that army taught me. The army makes you uncomfortable in many different ways and you grow as a result of it. You grow as a person, you grow as a soldier. You grow as a leader, get uncomfortable. It's going to help you grow and get to school.                                                                               Whether you can afford to pay for classes and actually get a degree. If you can't, there are a billion YouTube videos from Ivy League schools about business and everything you could ever want to learn. I highly recommend when Coronavirus is all over, go to your actual local universities and go to their business departments and just start talking to people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PowerUp Hero of Empowered FemName: Zoraida BasalduZoraida is a passionate communicator and self-esteem enthusiast who is making a positive impact in the lives of girls, young women, and the people who care about them.Entrepreneur & Community AdvocateZoraida is the founder of Empowered Fem, which is an energy movement designed to catalyze you into your best life. She is dedicated to providing self-esteem enhancing workshops for women that uplift, educate, and motivate! To expand the scope and mission of Empowered Fem, Zoraida launched a non-profit branch of the organization in 2019, to include teen empowerment and outreach. The teen program empowers young ladies to build the skills and self-assurance needed to be successful.Guiding Life Skills & Mentoring for WomenBeing a women leader in today’s world is tough and Zoraida gets it. Having grown up in Mexico in a single-parent household. Zoraida knows firsthand the obstacles and challenges that one can face. Now passionate about the life-changing results she experienced in her own life, Zoraida is on a mission to impart confidence, coping skills, and positive social skills to women everywhere. She coaches girls and young women to gain confidence, character, and class by helping them to learn how to truly love themselves, understand healthy decision making, appreciate inner beauty, and so much more.Inspirational SpeakerZoraida is a sought after recognized speaker who has delivered hundreds of presentations to girls and young women throughout the US. She brings a whole lot of girl power (and is known to also sprinkle glitter) wherever she goes! Her educational, interactive, and down-to-earth approach captivates the hearts of her audience while motivating them with self-love and positivity.Lifetime LearnerZoraida received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. She put herself through school by using financial aid, school loans, and working. She did not let her circumstances dictate her future. She used her drive and determination to achieve her goal to be the first in her family to graduate college. Today, she is a successful engineer at a local refinery where she serves as a Process Engineer. She is an engineer in lipstick!Regular GirlWhen not coaching, speaking, or planning events for Empowered Fem, Zoraida loves spending quality time with her family. She is the mother of three beautiful children. She also enjoys volunteering, seeing friends, biking, and traveling. She is OBSESSED with the color pink. She sings and dances while she drives. She is crazy about Beyonce–hence her hashtag #ZEYONCE– and, like many girls, she believes glitter makes everything better!For more information about Zoraida, visit: https://empoweredfem.org Congratulations on being our PowerUp Hero of Empowered Fem!!#PowerUpHero #WorkHuman #NextGen #ZoraidaBasaldu#EliminateTechPoverty #PowerUpWork#WakeUpToPowerUp #PotentiaSursum#TimeToWorkwww.powerup.org/hero

Please welcome the dynamic duo from Tomball ISD, Dr. Martha Salazar - Zamora, and Dr. Rick Fernandez and Axiom Medical's CEO and President, Mark Robinson! Dr. Z joins us again with one of the key innovators in within the Tomball, Dr. Fernandez to talk on their 2nd remarkable partnership with Axiom Medical. Listen to how one school's district is taking action to reopen and keep their kids, faculty, and staff safe. We hope you enjoy the episode!    TIMESTAMPS (2:54) Partnership with Axiom Medical (7:55) Prescreening App (9:45) BJ Services Occupational Health Provider (10:55) How the Conversation Started (12:52) Return to Excellence Task Force (21:11) What’s your Next Innovative Idea in Education?  (24:17) Preparedness for the School Year (30:34) Good Bull   Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has been an educator in Texas for the past 30 years.  Currently she serves as Superintendent of Schools for Tomball Independent School District after working as their Chief Academic Officer for three years. Dr. Salazar-Zamora earned a doctorate of education at Texas A&M University, a master of education in educational administration and a master of education in special education at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and a bachelor of science at Texas A&M University. During his time as a graduate assistant, teacher, and principal, Rick Fernandez obtained three graduate degrees, including an Educational Doctorate. He served three different districts in teaching and administration before joining Tomball ISD in 2017. Mark has enjoyed success as an entrepreneur, investor, board member and CEO and has spent the last ten years leading healthcare sector services businesses. He describes his role as CEO at Axiom Medical as the best job he’s ever had, because he gets to work with an extraordinary and talented team developing and delivering services that change and save lives every day. Prior to joining Axiom Medical, Mark was CEO at Cardon Outreach, a hospital revenue cycle support business.

Erica Kirkwood was born and raised in the small town of Falfurrias, TX where she earned honors for being an exceptional student athlete. She completed her biomedical sciences bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University-Kingsville with an athletic scholarship to compete on the Javelina Cross Country and Track teams. She met her husband, Jonathan Kirkwood, while attending Loma Linda University in California where she graduated with a masters degree in occupational therapy. They have 2 daughters, Kaleila (age 5) and Adiella (age 3). After a 6 year hiatus from running, Erica put her running shoes back as an outlet in her busy life as a full time working mom. Within a few months of consistent running, her competitive side returned full throttle when she decided to train for a marathon with a goal to qualify for the Boston marathon. In Sept 2019, she crossed the finish line at 3:02:27 and realized how close she was to achieving the Olympic Trial Standard of sub 2:45:00. She put her Boston dream on hold to instead pursue a chance to run alongside the best of the best female marathoners in the country in the 2020 US Olympic Marathon trials. In June 2019 at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota, Erica achieved this goal with a time of 2:44:48.  She represented south Texas in Atlanta, Georgia by running in the US Olympic Marathon Trials in Feb 2020.  Questions Covered:You just finished running in the US Olympic Marathon Trials last month in February.(1) What inspired you to get into running in the beginning?(2) What stands out as a meaningful moment running on an athletic scholarship at Texas A&M University-Kingsville?(3) When you stopped running for those 6 years, did you ever think you would be running in the US Olympic Marathon Trials?(4) If you had to narrow down to one person who helped you become your best in training for the US Olympic Marathon Trials, who would you say and what did they do?(5) Talk about your experience at the US Olympic Marathon Trials.(6) What were the big lessons you learned from the US Olympic Marathon Trials?(7) What is your favorite quality about the members of your family?

Dr. Joey Cadena is the creator of the Primal Flow Wooden Training Mace and ThorFit Hammer. He is also Owner, CEO, and Lead Physical Therapist at PhysioSports Institute located in McAllen, Texas. He has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Fine Arts from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a Master's of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas State University, and a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University. Dr. Joey is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is also a 7th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and has earned rank in Jeet Kune Do and Judo. For more information on Dr. Joey, visit his website at www.primalflowmovement.com or you can check out his Instagram page at @drjoeypt.Thank you for listening!Learn about working with Rob:  https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/ Get your Organic Superfoods here: https://ishoppurium.com?giftcard=wholehealth Code wholehealth to save $50 on your first order. https://www.mushroom-revival.com/ Code wholehealth to save 15% on EVERY order. EMF Protection with Aires Tech: Code wholehealth to save 10% https://www.airestech.com/?ref=173 If you haven’t already I would much appreciate if you subscribe to the channel here and follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wholehealthconnections/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholehealthconnections/

This episode is also a video interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb35MYdiVHM  Javier Peña grew up in Kingsville Texas and he first went to Texas A & I University (now Texas A&M University-Kingsville). Where he studied Sociology and Psychology and he later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. He then began his career in law enforcement in 1977. When he was hired as a Deputy Sheriff by the Webb County Sheriff’s office in Laredo. Javier would dedicate seven years of his life there. Peña began working for the DEA in 1984 where he was assigned as a special agent for the Austin, Texas office, where he worked until 1988.  By 1988, the international cocaine trade had begun to explode, and Peña then volunteered for a new post in Bogota, Colombia. He was sent there along with agent Stephen Murphy. It was there that he participated in the successful manhunt for narcotics kingpin Pablo Escobar. The infamous DEA duo then began unearthing many secrets about how Pablo and the Medellin Cartel really operated. Pena, Murphy, and the Colombian National Police (CNP) then later teamed up to put an end to Escobar’s illegal activities.  Javier Pena is now re-living his story through Netflix and Narcos. Two series of the Narcos series chronicle the extraordinary rise as well as the ignominious death of the world's most notorious narcoterrorist.  Javier's links Web: https://www.deanarcos.com   And don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing. New Livestream https://youtube.com/erichunley   Web: https://unstructuredpod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/unstructuredp Facebook: https://facebook.com/unstructuredp Instagram: https://instagram.com/unstructuredp Join the Facebook group: fb.com/groups/unstructured

Dr. Derrell Blackburn Growing up an athlete, Derrell has always been passionate about human performance and maximizing human potential. He attended Texas A&M University- Kingsville, where he was a member of the Men's Basketball team and received a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. Derrell has devoted his life to this human potential and connecting others to the source of perfection within. Derrell is most passionate about empowering others by reminding them how powerful their bodies are naturally.   Resources:   Connect: FB/Instagram: @Dr.DerrellBlackburn Connection Cafe   Resources: The Power of Intention Mini Habits Grit The Power of Habit

Episode 47: "Simplify" A conversation with Kyle Milsap Kyle Millsap is Assistant Professor of Trumpet & Jazz at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. In addition to applied teaching duties, Dr. Millsap directs Jazz Band 3, the TAMUK Trumpet Ensemble, the Jazz Trumpet Ensemble, and performs with the Kingsville Brass Quintet. His performances span orchestral, chamber, and jazz/commercial idioms, including opportunities to perform in England, Germany, Mexico, and throughout the United States. He has performed with The Temptations, Mannheim Steamroller, Johnny Mathis, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Al Kapone, Jon Mayer, Rufus Reid, Kirk Whalum, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Eroica Ensemble, Memphis Repertory Orchestra, Germantown Symphony Orchestra, Corinth Symphony Orchestra, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfonica UANL, Jazz Orchestra of the Delta, Memphis Jazz Orchestra, as well as productions with Ballet Memphis. Theater credits include performances for nearly a dozen national touring company productions, including The Addams Family, Anything Goes, Chicago, Dreamgirls, High School Musical, South Pacific, and Young Frankenstein. He has performed at halftime for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, the Elvis Presley 35th Anniversary concert, and been seen on BET television. He has been frequently heard on the Memphis Public Radio WKNO Live Lunch series. He has been a featured soloist with the Corpus Christi Wind Symphony and the TAMUK Wind Symphony. A proponent of new music for trumpet, Dr. Millsap has commissioned and premiered several new works for trumpet: Shalom, Salaam, Peace… (2010) written for two trumpets and organ, Scatter the Darkness (2011) for trumpet and organ and A Whisper of Angels (2012) for trumpet quartet and narrator, 2x4: Domestic Tranquility (2013) for trumpet and flugelhorn duet, Cuando las ranas crien pelo (2014) for trumpet sextet. His recording of these compositions will be released on the album Scatter the Darkness: New Music of Stanley Friedman. He can be heard as principal trumpet with the Memphis Repertory Orchestra on their recordings Dvorak & Tchaikovsky and Voyagers, and as lead trumpet on the Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra recording Voices. Dr. Millsap has written articles and reviews for the International Trumpet Guild Journal and serves as a music reviewer. He has published compositions and arrangements through Cimarron Music and Triplo Press. He has performed at the International Horn Symposium and presented at the Texas Music Educators Association and Tennessee Music Educators Association conventions. He is a member of the Artist Faculty for the National Trumpet Competition. Dr. Millsap holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Memphis, Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas, and Bachelor of Music degree from Wichita State University. Prior faculty appointments include the University of Memphis and Murray State University. He is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Jazz Educators Association, and Pi Kappa Lamba. Dr. Millsap is a Yamaha Performing Artist, as well as an artist for Torpedo Bags. For more information on the trumpet studio or Dr. Millsap, visit tamuktrumpets.com or millsaptrumpets.com.   

In this episode we discuss the Altex rabbit. When I first encountered this breed, I guessed that it had been developed in Texas, based on the name, but in fact, this was only partially correct.   The Altex Rabbit is currently an unrecognised breed in the United States.  Although this is a relativly new breed, and a commercial breed, many of the commercial breeds are still recognized breeds.  Again, the Altex Rabbit is a relatively new breed, produced for meat and not recognised as a show rabbit. The name comes from Al from Alabama and tex from Texas, and pronounced "all-tex". Much of the information I have about this breed is from a paper written by Steven D. Lukefahr, Professor in the Department of Animal & Wildlife Sciences at Texas A&M University-Kingsville 78363 The History of the Altex Rabbit. Discuss the charactoristics of the ALtex Body The Altex rabbit has a very sweet personality, is not aggressive in any way and is very easy to handle. What is it that makes this breed original? The Altex was created purely as a meat rabbit, as a way to feed poorer communities around the world. The females are called Terminal Sires (mothers that breed babies that don't go on to breed themselves).  Altex terminal cross fryers gain weight faster and go to market sooner.  In less-developed countries, they represent better nutrition for people through enhanced rabbit production.  The litters are sold on for the meat trade. Any offspring should not be used as further breeding stock as this will diminish the gene pool. The NZW or CAL doe consumes less feed than would an Altex dam, produces more milk, and kindles and weans more offspring.     "Terminal" means "end of the line." ALL the offspring should go to market, and none are saved for replacement breeders.     Market day should arrive on average up to one week sooner than is typical for a purebred, or a CALxNZW herd     Replace the buck when needed by acquiring another Altex sire. The Altex breed takes advantage of both hybrid vigor and breed complementation, two factors that can significantly enhance meat rabbit production in the backyard and in a large-scale commercial facility, both in the United States and in less-developed countries where nutrition and daily survival might be constant worries. Why choose an Altex Rabbit? Rapid and efficient weight gain     High dress out percentage     High meat-to-bone ratio The result? Fryers that can be marketed nearly a week sooner. Health All rabbits should be vaccinated against myxomatosis and VHD – both of which are potentially fatal conditions that can be spread by infected animals, bedding, utensils or toys.  They should also be treated regularly for fleas, ticks and worms. Health issues in the Altex rabbit The AlTex rabbit is a generally healthy breed of rabbit.  As with all rabbits, however, check that its bottom is clean of any debris and is kept dry to avoid the danger of flystrike. Teeth and also toe nails should be checked frequently to ensure they are not growing too long. Average lifespan of the Altex rabbit. 7 – 10 years and sometimes more. The Altex was genetically selected for heavy 70 day market weights for over 20 generations Breed Status The Altex is a commercial rabbit and not recognised as a show breed by the British Rabbit Council (BRC) or the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). It is emphasized that the Altex is a commercial-bred rabbit. They were not developed for exhibition at rabbit shows. The breed is found only on the North American continent and it can be difficult to locate stock for sale.    But still a breed none the less and it's creation was developed over 20 generations so it's an important one. Have I Missed Anything? If you know something about the breed standard, history or status of this rabbit, please let me know.   Do You Have a Story About This Particular Breed?  What do you love about them? Do you have any tips or tricks up your sleeve for what might make this breed happiest? Perhaps you're a breeder of this type of rabbit. Let us know, and maybe we can set up an interview? Learn more about the AlTex Rabbit Bred. Discover cool facts, pictures, resources and Rabbit Breed Info as well as links to Altex breeders who may have stock to sell at Hareoftherabbit.com Word of the day: Imported Plant of the week: Kale  

Episode 33: Being patient - A Conversation with Dr. Jason Crafton Jason Crafton is Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Virginia Tech and he directs both of the large jazz ensembles. Prior to this appointment he held positions at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, North Central Texas College, the University of Northern Colorado, and in various Dallas-Fort Worth area public schools. In addition, he has performed with a variety of ensembles including the Roanoke Symphony, Ash Lawn Opera, Dallas Wind Symphony, and Dallas Opera. jcrafton@vt.edu