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Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Teresa Martinez, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition about Leadership Rooted in the Ground, Community-Led Conservation, and Connection Across Landscape and People.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:35 - Hiking the Appalachian Trail10:36 - Interview with Teresa Martinez Starts!19:03 - Personal Goals in the Workplace27:45 - Challenges of Community Input42:49 - #FieldNotes with TeresaPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Guest Bio: Teresa Martinez is a co-founder and the Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, the lead national and lead partner working with the USFS, BLM, National Park Service, State Agencies, Indigenous Communities and Tribal Nations to cooperatively steward the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. For over 30 years, Teresa has worked professionally to increase awareness, engagement, access, and stewardship of our entire National Trails System. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Teresa holds a B.S. and M.S from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in the College of Natural Resources. From 1987- 2007 she worked for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, from 2007 to 2012 she worked for the Continental Divide Trail Alliance and since 2012 she has been the Executive Director (and co-founder) of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition. Formerly a Board member, today she serves on the Trail Leadership Council of the Partnership for the National Trails System and has served as the Chair of the Federal Advisory Committee to aid the USFS in the development of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Teresa also serves on the Board of Directors for Leave No Trace and has also served on the advisory committee for the Salazar Center for North American Conservation. Teresa is actively involved in the creation of equitable spaces for all people in the outdoors and in 2015, was part of the inaugural group of conservation leaders assembling in Washington DC to launch a new vision for the next 100 years of stewardship of our nation's parks, forests, waters, oceans, and trails which led to the formation of the Next 100 Coalition and the Next 100 Coalition Colorado. Today, Teresa serves as the Chair of the National Board for the Next 100 Coalition. In 2019, Teresa was honored by the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources as the recipient of the Gerald Cross Alumni Leadership Award. When not working one of these heart driven endeavors, Teresa can be found perfecting her sourdough and puff pastry bakes, or spending her time exploring the mountains, mesas and arroyos of the landscapes around her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her rescue dog Riley and hosting discadas with friends while watching the sunrise and sunset over the beautiful terrain of the Land of EncSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

James Franklin is filling out his coaching staff at Virginia Tech while the ACC makes his job much tougher in Year 1.______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsors below: Counts Family Pharmacy: ⁠https://www.msblacksburg.com/⁠Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield!

Ryan Kramer:Die hard NY sports fan, hailing from the swamps of Jersey, Ryan brings a mix of northeast gambling know how with a new school analytics approach refined while attending Virginia Tech. After graduating Ryan shipped out to Los Angeles where he currently is co-host of The Sports Gambling Podcast and provider of free sports market investment advice.The Sports Gambling Podcast Network™ brings you sports gambling analysis, advice, opinions and picks for the people by the people. The flagship podcast The Sports Gambling Podcast™ is hosted by Sean Green, a Philly area native and Ryan Kramer a New Jersey native who bring over 40 years of Sports Gambling experience to the airwaves each and every week.The guys cover the full spectrum of the sports gambling universe including the biggest sports and gambling news stories, fantasy sports previews, handicapping strategy, big game previews, line movement analysis and free picks for the NFL, college football, NBA, NCAAB, MLB, UFC, boxing, soccer and more. The Sports Gambling Podcast doesn't sell picks, they make picks.

With over a month and a half of (essentially) non-conference ACC men’s basketball under our belts who would have thought things would be looking up as much as they are? Special guest, Jason Carmello, the wizard behind Big-Underdog bracketology says there’s much to be happy with when it comes to the conference this season. ACC men’s basketball over the past few years has been less than stellar and pundits have been declaring an early death for the conference. Well, it appears that the slumber is over. Duke, Louisville, North Carolina and Virginia all hold spots in the latest Top 25’s. What might be even more telling is the teams that are getting attention and it’s a long list. Clemson, Cal, Notre Dame, Miami, SMU, Virginia Tech, NC State and if consistency jump into the mix then Wake Forest and Syracuse will be there, too. Basketball In Carmello’s first bracket of the season 8 ACC teams find a spot with four more just on the cusp. That’s simply the Phoenix rising. Yes, it’s an early projection but there’s far more stats to work with this season than in years past. All good signs. With a quick listen or watching ACC Nation on YouTube you’ll find out why we spend less time talking when Carmello joins us to talk basketball. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, listen to us on streaming radio and watch on YouTube.

Send us a textThe cameras rolled, the internet listened, and within hours the story shifted. Fresh surveillance clips and doorbell footage lit up social feeds while officials stood behind podiums with thin answers. We walk you through what changed in the last day: how crowd-sourced gait analysis reached a high-confidence match, why bios and pages suddenly disappeared, and where local leadership stumbled with tone and transparency. It's a case study in crisis communication: when the public has tools and time, vague statements don't calm anyone—they invite more digging.From there, we zoom out to the failures that echo across campuses. Virginia Tech's delayed alert. Michigan State's access lapses. Uvalde's broken locks. These aren't one-offs; they're reminders that alerts, doors, and decisions are systems that either work under stress or fail loudly. We compare stated policies to what actually happened on the ground, including the head-scratching refusal to trigger a siren that the university's own website lists for active shooter scenarios. If you've ever wondered why trust collapses during a crisis, this is the anatomy.We don't end at outrage. We channel it into a practical, repeatable plan for students and parents: two exits in every room, alternate routes across campus, fast cover versus concealment choices, a buddy system for late moves, and clear language for 911. We explain how to report faulty locks with time-stamped notes, push for transparent alert criteria, and demand after-action reviews with real timelines. This is preparedness without paranoia—habits that take seconds to practice and can save lives when minutes matter.If this conversation helps you think sharper and move smarter, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a plan, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more families find tools that work when the siren stays silent.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

He came close to winning in more than 300 starts on the PGA Tour, and now Brendon de Jonge is feasting as a member of the golf media.  Join Brendon for a lively discussion about growing up in Zimbabwe, playing college golf at Virginia Tech, and teaming with Ernie Els four times in the Presidents Cup.  Plus, why his new show with fellow Hokie, Johnson Wagner, sounds so delicious!

Pete and Sam recap the last week in CFB news, the epic Army-Navy contest, talk about the latest Virginia Tech coaching hires, and preview bowl season/the playoff.

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In this inspiring and educational episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane engages in a powerful conversation with procurement thought leader Chris Smith about the evolving role of public procurement and what it means to lead with purpose in 2026 and beyond. Public procurement professionals, leadership‑minded listeners, and anyone passionate about ethical impact will discover fresh perspectives on how the field is transforming from a compliance‑driven function into a strategic engine of trust, innovation, and measurable outcomes. Together, Bill and Chris explore:Why public procurement is a tremendous opportunity for professionals driven by ethics and meaningful impact.The core principles of servant leadership and how putting people first builds more effective teams and sustainable results in government procurement.The role of AI and strategic thinking in optimizing procurement processes while safeguarding integrity and accountability.How professional certification, including the NIGP Certified Public Procurement (CPP) credential, boosts credibility, career growth, and elevates procurement as a respected profession.Real‑world insights on leadership, career development, and the future of public procurement that will inspire you to think differently about your role and opportunities ahead.Appropriate to this episode, Bill shares a reminder that the 2025 David and Beverly Nash Leadership Award recipient will be named this week!Whether you're a seasoned Chief Procurement Officer, an emerging leader in public procurement, or someone curious about the intersection of leadership and public service, this episode delivers compelling insights, practical advice, and strategic inspiration to fuel your professional journey.If you believe public procurement should be more than a checkbox, you want to build trust, drive impact, and lead with purpose, this episode of The Big Bid Theory is made for you.Rick Jennings shares the final Crazy Bids You Can Win of season 11. Don't miss it!

Birding is for everyone, or so the popular saying goes. And it really is! You can bird if you're young or old, bored or busy, a city-dweller or a rural homesteader. There are blind birder's groups and those for the hearing-impaired. You can bird if you have mobility issues or disability of any kind. It's always possible.Bu sometimes it's more difficult than others. If you have any sort of physical limitations, you may need to know how flat the trail is. Is it wheelchair accessible? If you can't hear well, you'll need a birding guide to turn around when she speaks to the group so that you can see her lips move. There are a thousand ways to make birding more accessible. That's where Freya MacGregor comes in.Freya is a consultant at Access Birding, a researcher at Virginia Tech whose work centers on improving access and inclusion for disabled birders. She's also the author of the forthcoming book by Princeton University Press, A Field Guide to Accessible Birding in the United States. Originally from Australia, Freya comes to us from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Whether you're currently disabled, love someone who is currently disabled, or are looking toward your older years when disability is even more likely, this interview will be a gift to you. Freya's joy is infectious, and her simple solutions for helping include everyone in the joy of birding are things I've already started to put into practice wherever I can.Do you have a disability or love someone who does? What strategies have you found for making birding more accessible? Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Plugged In, host Chuck Hanna sits down with Kevin Rabinovitch, Global VP of Sustainability at Mars, to discuss the company's journey toward maintaining their environmental goals, with a special focus on Scope 3 emissions. The conversation covers insights from Rabinovitch's 31-year career at Mars, the evolution of their strategy, how it's integrated into business operations, and the challenges and opportunities of driving change across a global supply chain. Whether it's data systems, supplier engagement, renewable energy, or emerging technologies, this episode includes many insights for those looking to improve their Scope 3 strategy. Embedding sustainability into your business strategy (02:30) Discovering where sustainability objectives meet daily decisions (4:04) Why Mars prioritized Scope 3 emissions (09:36) Meeting challenges in aggregating data across the business and supply chain (12:26) Supplier engagement, estimation philosophy, and more (16:59) Driving efficiency, motivation, and business value (17:39) Tactics for adapting to different markets and risk appetites in renewable energy (23:42) Advice for those starting their own journey in the industry (44:12) For full episode show notes, click here. Connect with Kevin Rabinovitch On LinkedIn Kevin Rabinovitch is the Global VP Sustainability for Mars, Incorporated. In his role, he leads the Performance Acceleration and Shared Services team supporting the Mars Sustainable in A Generation Plan. Spanning the entirety of Mars' global sustainability impacts, Performance Acceleration focuses on creating new business capabilities and reengineering to accelerate and more efficiently deliver the SiG Plan. Shared Services leverages the global scale and power of Mars to support the segments of Petcare, Snacking and Food & Nutrition on subjects such as a global portfolio of renewable energy, sustainability data systems & tools, carbon removal projects and the Mars Sustainable Investment Fund.  Externally, among other roles, Kevin sits on the Board of the Livelihoods Carbon Fund 3, teaches Business & Sustainability at Virginia Tech and Georgetown University and frequently speaks externally on behalf of Mars' sustainability program. He has been with Mars for 31 years, 18 years in sustainability, having helped start Mars' program and the first 13 years in R&D functions of multiple Mars business segments in the U.S. and Europe, specializing in technology development, scale-up, and intellectual property. Connect with Mars, Inc. Follow Mars on LinkedIn Follow Kevin Rabinovitch on LinkedIn Connect with Constellation Follow Constellation on LinkedIn Follow Chuck Hanna on LinkedIn Follow Abhinav Krishna on LinkedIn Learn more about Constellation sustainability solutions. Connect with Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio. If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decisions Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com.

In this episode, host Mike Shanley sits down with Howie Lind, President and Executive Director of ISOA, the International Stability Operations Association. Howie brings decades of experience across the Department of Defense, State Department, and the Pentagon, including serving as Deputy Director for the Iraq Project and Contracting Office. Together, they unpack: What ISOA members are experiencing across acquisition, contracting, and geopolitics - ISOA's unique role at the intersection of government and industry  How companies, especially new defense entrants, can get the most ROI out of the 2026 ISOA Annual Summit  What makes ISOA's overseas conferences so high-value for networking and partnership-building  Whether you're already an ISOA member or looking to expand into overseas stability operations, this conversation is loaded with practical insights. RESOURCES: Howie Lind; howielind@stability-operations.org Gneeral Inquiries: Ginny Maycock; gmaycock@stability-operations.org Sponsorships Contact: Roxanne Kaufman; roxannekaufman@stability-operations.org BIOGRAPHY: Howard Lind serves as the President and Executive Director of the International Stability Operations Association that represents private sector companies and non-governmental organizations that work in fragile states around the world. Previously, Mr. Lind served as a Washington DC representative for the Fluor Government Group regarding work in the Middle East and central Asia. Prior to joining Fluor, Mr. Lind served in the Departments of Defense and State in the offices of Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction from 2003 to 2007. He began at the Pentagon in support of Iraq and Afghanistan, then in the State Department's Iraq Reconstruction Management Office. Following that assignment, Mr. Lind served again in the Pentagon in the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA-ALT) as Deputy Director for the Iraq Project and Contracting Office. Mr. Lind began his professional career as a US Naval Officer. After a 20-year career, he retired at the rank of Commander having served aboard five Navy ships of the line and at Navy headquarters staffs. Mr. Lind received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn. https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ https://www.konektid.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/early-defense-opportunity-identification/  

Parmi les signaux discrets que surveillent certains économistes pour anticiper un ralentissement, il en est un particulièrement méconnu mais redoutablement révélateur : l'indice “carton”. Son principe est simple : observer la production de boîtes en carton ondulé, ces emballages qui expédient l'immense majorité des biens du quotidien. Et cet indicateur pourrait annoncer, avant les statistiques officielles, l'arrivée d'une récession.L'idée n'est pas nouvelle. Alan Greenspan, l'ancien président de la Réserve fédérale américaine, utilisait déjà les volumes de cartons produits pour prendre la température de l'économie. Pourquoi ? Parce que plus de trois quarts des biens non durables — nourriture, produits ménagers, vêtements bon marché, électronique, etc. — sont transportés dans ces boîtes. Si les entreprises réduisent leurs commandes de cartons, c'est souvent parce qu'elles anticipent une baisse de la demande. Et lorsque l'activité ralentit à la base même de la chaîne logistique, cela peut être le signe que la consommation se contracte.En 2024, l'économiste Jadrian Wooten, de Virginia Tech, a remis cet indicateur sous les projecteurs. Il relève une chute notable dans l'industrie américaine du carton : les fabricants prévoient de fermer environ 9 % de la capacité nationale de production. C'est un recul massif, sans équivalent depuis la grande crise de 2008. Une telle contraction implique aussi des conséquences directes : potentiellement des milliers d'emplois supprimés et une activité industrielle affaiblie.Ce mouvement n'arrive jamais par hasard. Si les producteurs ferment des lignes, c'est qu'ils ne reçoivent plus suffisamment de commandes. Et cette baisse des commandes reflète souvent un phénomène plus large : les entreprises vendent moins, donc elles expédient moins, donc elles emballent moins. En d'autres termes, l'indice carton agit comme un thermomètre placé au tout début du cycle économique.Si cette tendance se prolonge, d'autres indicateurs risquent de suivre la même trajectoire : ralentissement du PIB, recul de la production industrielle, puis montée du chômage. Car moins de cartons, c'est finalement moins de biens qui circulent, moins de consommation, et un tissu économique qui commence à se contracter.À travers un objet aussi banal qu'une boîte, l'indice carton rappelle une vérité simple : parfois, ce sont les signaux les plus ordinaires qui permettent de détecter, avant tout le monde, les tensions qui se préparent dans l'économie. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The return of an 18th-century painting of St. Francis to a Mexican church after it was stolen 15 years ago; a new method for defrosting car windshields developed by Virginia Tech researchers; a heartfelt story of a husband arranging annual daffodil deliveries for his wife before he passed away; a man in Sweden setting a world record by stuffing 81 matches up his nose; and the auctioning of a 1939 Superman comic book for $9.12 million.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:11 Stolen 18th Century Painting Recovered00:59 Innovative Car Defrosting Method02:03 Heartwarming Daffodil Tribute02:41 Bizarre World Record: Matches in Nose03:31 Superman Comic Auctioned for Millions04:14 Conclusion and FarewellUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

This week, Matthew and Jeff break down Duke's stunning ACC Football Championship victory over Virginia and what it means for the conference. The discussion heats up around the College Football Playoff selections, including Miami's inclusion, Alabama's controversial bid, and Notre Dame's snub. The hosts also analyze the latest FCS Playoff action following North Dakota State's shocking loss and highlight Montana State as the top title contender. On the hardwood, ACC men's basketball surges with multiple teams building NCAA Tournament resumes. The episode wraps with Virginia Tech's recruiting explosion under new leadership and optimism for the Hokies' futureThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter.  TicketSmarter

In this episode we welcome our friend Matej Sis from VT Scoop to help us break down the Signing Day blitz from James Franklin and the Hokies. Also, while nothing official has dropped from Virginia Tech, national media are reporting the Hokies are set to (re)hire Brent Pry as defensive coordinator on James Franklin's new staff. Brent Pry returns just 3 months after being fired by the Hokies as Head Coach. Reports are also swirling that Franklin has tapped Ty Howle to be offensive coordinator. Each with their own implications, we breakdown these perspective hires and what we think the rest of the staff looks like as it continues to take shape ahead of the transfer portal opening in January.

PennLive's Bob Flounders goes solo on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Bob shares his impressions of Matt Campbell's interactions with the Penn State media on Monday.Campbell, like Terry Smith before him this year, is a guy that understands what must happen for a team to be at its best in big games. Penn State was not at Its best under James Franklin during the first half of the 2024 season.Plus, Bob discusses Ty Howle's impact at Penn State. Howle, PSU's former tight ends coach, is leaving to join Franklin at Virginia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From South Dakota State to Virginia Tech—Hannah Whitbred shares her journey in collegiate strength and conditioning.As an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports at Virginia Tech, Hannah works with student-athletes across multiple sports, each with unique physical demands and performance goals. In this conversation, she breaks down what it's really like to train diverse athletes, from track and field to soccer to swimming, and how she tailors programs to meet each sport's specific needs.We discuss her transition from South Dakota State to a Power 4 conference program, the lessons she learned working with Jackrabbit athletes, what it takes to succeed in collegiate strength and conditioning, and the realities of building relationships with coaches and athletes across multiple teams.Whether you're a student interested in strength and conditioning, a practitioner looking to break into college athletics, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes in Olympic sports training, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the profession.

Kudzu. Spotted Lanternfly. Blue catfish. These are just a few of the invasive species that spread fast and outcompete Virginia's native plants and animals. Ecology students at Virginia Tech recently hosted a potluck featuring dishes with invasive ingredients. Roxy Todd stopped by, and she reports the food was …actually quite delicious.

Virginia Tech's preliminary report is part of a six-year study funded by the state.

Chuck and Heath discuss what might be next for Penn State's coordinators since they aren't following James Franklin to Virginia Tech. Tyler James of Blue and Gold takes stock of Notre Dame after their decision to skip a bowl. Ryan Callhan of Go Vols 247 details the firing of Tennessee's DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What a world we live in. Reports from CBS Sports confirmed what VTSCOOP had first: James Franklin and Virginia Tech are expected to hire recently fired head coach Brent Pry as defensive coordinator. The crew breaks down this unprecedented move and what it means for the future of the staff and roster retention. Plus, full reactions to the College Football Playoff field...including an all-time rant from Kolby! All that and more on a first-of-its-kind episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As it turns out, Brent Pry isn't going anywhere except a couple of doors down the hall. Also, the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is set, and Notre Dame is throwing a fit about it.______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsors below: Counts Family Pharmacy: ⁠https://www.msblacksburg.com/⁠Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield!

What role can social entrepreneurship have in building soil health and achieving positive ecological goals?Mary and Eric explore this question with Dr. Christine Mahoney of the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and Wayflowering Flower Farm. Dr. Mahoney shares her own experiences with social enterprises, systems thinking, and regenerative organic flower farming in this episode. Dr. Mahoney reflects on the catalytic effect organizations and businesses can have on innovation and change, such as enriching the soil, enhancing biodiversity, sequestering carbon, strengthening local ecosystems, and supporting pollinator habitats.To learn more about cut-your-own flower opportunities and immersive experiences at Wayflowering Flower Farm, please visit https://www.wayflowering.com/.If you want to become a member of the Central Virginia Flower Collective, send an email inquiry to CVAFlowers@gmail.com. If you are interested in impact investing, specifically related to displaced people and refugees, please visit the Refugee Investment Network that Dr. Mahoney helped found at https://refugeeinvestments.org/As always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning and to follow the four core soil health principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends and allies; avoid bare fallows;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Practice no-till or gentle tillage as much as possible in your field or garden;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- to improve biodiversity, soil structure, and life in the soil; and4) Energize with diversity -- through crop rotation, high-quality food for soil and plants, farm enterprises, and livestock integration. If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, natural resource concerns, and soil health principles and practices to restore the life in your soil, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Other partners include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and partners of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

Interested in advancing your pediatric WOC care knowledge? Click here to view all active courses available for Contact Hours in the WOCN Society's Continuing Education Center (CEC).To view a collection of hot topic pediatric articles in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®), click here.The Editorial Board of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing invites Authors to submit Manuscripts. Click here for additional information.Applications are now live for the next class of WOCN Fellows. Learn more and submit a nomination by January 30, 2026.To view the WOCN Society's Public Policy hot topics and resources, click here. About the SpeakerFerne Elsass is a dedicated Wound and Ostomy Nurse based in Norfolk, VA, bringing over 26 years of experience in pediatric nursing. Her clinical background includes extensive work in neonatal and pediatric intensive care, as well as trauma education. Ferne holds a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech and a master's degree in nursing from Liberty University. She completed her wound and ostomy certification through the WebWOC program at Metropolitan State University and received local clinical training. For the past three years, Ferne has served as a Clinical Resource Specialist with Smith and Nephew, focusing on the advanced wound care portfolio. Her expertise in pediatric wound and ostomy care has been nationally recognized through published journal articles and two book chapters. Ferne has presented her work both nationally and internationally, contributing significantly to education and advancement in the field. A committed leader in the wound care community, Ferne is the Past President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, reflecting her dedication to supporting professional development and best practices across the region. She was inducted as a member of the 2024 Class of WOCN Fellows. 

In this episode of Data Skeptic, we dive deep into the technical foundations of building modern recommender systems. Unlike traditional machine learning classification problems where you can simply apply XGBoost to tabular data, recommender systems require sophisticated hybrid approaches that combine multiple techniques. Our guest, Boya Xu, an assistant professor of marketing at Virginia Tech, walks us through a cutting-edge method that integrates three key components: collaborative filtering for dimensionality reduction, embeddings to represent users and items in latent space, and bandit learning to balance exploration and exploitation when deploying new recommendations. Boya shares insights from her research on how recommender systems impact both consumers and content creators across e-commerce and social media platforms. We explore critical challenges like the cold start problem—how to make good recommendations for brand new users—and discuss how her approach uses demographic information to create informative priors that accelerate learning. The conversation also touches on algorithmic fairness, revealing how her method reduces bias between majority and minority (niche preference) users by incorporating active learning through bandit algorithms. Whether you're interested in the mathematics of recommendation engines or the broader implications for digital platforms, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the state-of-the-art in recommender system design.

Rivals National Recruiting reporter Adam Gorney looks at the aftermath of National Signing Day. Chuck and Heath look at some early bowl matchups and more. Jake Crain of "Crain and Company" looks at the upcoming weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holidays are here and the boys quick rank their top holidays. UVA takes care of business against Virginia Tech to clinch an ACC Championship appearance. Tiger talks at the Hero World Challenge about playing Champions Tour.#golf #podcast #pgatour #CFP #christmas #Thanksgiving #Tiger #woods

WVU football signed over 40 high school and JUCO players on Wednesday as part of the 2026 recruiting class. In ths special edition of the Gold & Blue Breakdown Show, Couz and Jonathan will talk about the class and give an overview. They will touch on the surprises, some last minute flips, and some disappointments along the way. Four-star safety Matt Sieg was one of the major surprises of the class. Rich Rodriguez and WVU were able to flip the former Penn State commit at the last minute, even though he did not even take an official visit to Morgantown. The guys will touch on that and how WVU was able to get him away from schools like Pitt and Virginia Tech. West Virginia signed three quarterbacks in the class. Is that too many? Does that symoblize their future plans at the position? The guys will discuss that as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Penn State's flailing coaching search. Mark Passwaters of Aggie Yell looks at Texas A&M's playoff possibilities and the loss of their OC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Franklin is a magician. In just over two weeks in Blacksburg, he's taken Virginia Tech's signing class from 124th nationally all the way to No. 22....and the college football world is taking notice. The VTScoop crew breaks down how it all came together, the pivotal moments that flipped the class's momentum, and how Tech's new wave of blue-chip additions project in maroon and orange. Plus, plenty of banter, context, and musings on a truly celebratory episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Franklin has worked a lot of magic in recent weeks, overhauling Virginia Tech's Class of 2026 with high-potential prospects.______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsors below: Counts Family Pharmacy: ⁠https://www.msblacksburg.com/⁠Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield!

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Ashley Shew, Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech and author of, "Against Technoableism... Rethinking Who Needs Improvement", about how technology influences our perception of disability and whether it truly helps those it aims to support. Then, Dr. Ari Azhir, CEO of Neuvivo, discusses how her company revived a once-failed ALS drug by re-examining clinical trial data, uncovering its potential to treat Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Vascular Dementia.

Blake Lovell and Max Barr react to Tuesday night in SEC basketball with thoughts on every matchup of the ACC/SEC Challenge,, preview Wednesday's games, and much more. TUESDAY SCORES No. 4 Duke 67, No. 15 Florida 66 Texas A&M 81, Pitt 73 South Carolina 83, Virginia Tech 86 (OT) Syracuse 62, No. 13 Tennessee 60 Oklahoma 86, Wake Forest 68 Georgia 107, Florida State 73 Notre Dame 76, Missouri 71 Miami 75, Ole Miss 66 No. 16 North Carolina 67, No. 18 Kentucky 64 WEDNESDAY MATCHUPS LSU (-7.5) @ Boston College No. 12 Alabama (-10.5) vs. Clemson No. 25 Arkansas (+2.5) vs. No. 6 Louisville Mississippi State (-2.5) @ Georgia Tech No. 20 Auburn (-6.5) vs. NC State Texas (-2.5) vs. Virginia No. 17 Vanderbilt (-10.5) vs. SMU GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: The Penn State coaching search is a disaster. Where does Penn State go? WPIAL legend Matt Sieg was going to pick between Pitt and Virginia Tech, but committed to West Virginia! Pat Freiermuth is frustrated with his lack of snaps and lack of targets. There is a real chance that Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow could all miss the playoffs. The Penguins should trade Tristan Jarry to play Sergei Murashov and Arturs Silovs.

The Penn State coaching search is a disaster. Where does Penn State go? Brian Hartline goes to USF and Kalani Sitake is staying at BYU. WPIAL legend Matt Sieg was going to pick between Pitt and Virginia Tech, but committed to West Virginia. Pat Freiermuth is frustrated with his lack of snaps and lack of targets.

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The Hokies' 2025 season could not end fast enough. A debilitating defeat at the hands of the Cavaliers brought Virginia Tech's nightmare season to a close.______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our sponsors below: Counts Family Pharmacy: ⁠https://www.msblacksburg.com/⁠Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfs.%E2%81%A0Use the promo code "BEAMERBALL" for 15% off your first order at Homefield!

On a quiet August night in 2009, Virginia Tech students Heidi Childs and David Metzler drove out to the peaceful, wooded stretch of Caldwell Fields in the Jefferson National Forest—an area known for stargazing, campfires, and its serene beauty. By morning, the young couple was dead. Their lives were cut short in a brutal and unexplained attack that continues to haunt the New River Valley.In this episode of Mountain Murders, we revisit one of Southwest Virginia's most heartbreaking and enduring mysteries. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Paul Catalina returns with another edition of Paul Catalina's Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem, continuing his in-depth grading of the latest coaching hires across college football. From Pete Golding taking over at Ole Miss to Pat Fitzgerald landing at Michigan State and James Franklin making the jump to Virginia Tech. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It doesn't determine who is right, it determines who is left." We're talkin' Turkey Time, The Kauff, and Australian butt plugs before Bob Wischusen joins the show to be berated by Mike Ryan over his obviously bought-and-paid-for-by-the-CFP call of the University of Miami game against Virginia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 14 College Football predictions are here as Rivalry Week is upon us. Ohio State vs Michigan and Alabama vs Auburn are in the spotlight. Can Ryan Day finally get over the hump against the Wolverines? What will Kalen DeBoer and the Tide look like on the road? Texas A&M vs Texas and Vanderbilt vs Tennessee also feature big in-state rivalry games with CFP implications. The CFP rankings were released tonight. What do we make of the top 10 headed into the final week of College Football’s regular season? Josh also updates his playoff predictions. What is the latest on the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes as Florida, LSU, and Ole Miss wait for an answer? Will we see CFP chaos in the final week of the College Football season? The JP Poll is also updated this evening and we take a look at games like UGA vs Georgia Tech, Miami vs Pitt, Oregon vs Washington, LSU vs Oklahoma, Virginia Tech vs Virginia, Ole Miss vs Mississippi State, and more. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 13 College Football reactions are here as Josh Pate discusses games like USC vs Oregon. What went into Dan Lanning and his team landing a knockout blow to Lincoln Riley and the Trojans? Could we see the Ducks host a College Football Playoff game? Missouri vs Oklahoma saw Brent Venables and the Sooners score a decisive SEC win as they kept their CFP hopes alive. Josh also discusses Pitt vs Georgia Tech, Miami vs Virginia Tech, Kansas State vs Utah, BYU vs Cincinnati, Kentucky vs Vanderbilt, and more. What is the latest on the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes as Florida, LSU, and Ole Miss wait for an answer? What do we make of the playoff rankings from the CFP Committee and how badly they were delivered? Will we see CFP chaos in the final week of the College Football season? FSU has announced they will retain Mike Norvell for the 2026 season while the Auburn and Penn State coaching searches roll on. All that plus early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"How does it rub you?" We kick things off with the Ed Orgeron Tommy Toppers, James Franklin's Virginia Tech, and Mike's latest "happen to know" on Lane Kiffin's connection to both LSU and Florida. Then, Ariel Helwani joins us so we can finally get some decent ratings. Ariel, Dan, and Tony dive into Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul and the world of UFC before Tony embarrasses himself in front of his media hero. Today's cast: Dan, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, Roy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Me-Me-Meghan drops her Holiday special trailer, Epstein fallout, Smokey Robinson's new sexual misconduct allegation, Kristin Cavallari dished on her ex-Jeff Dye, Maz checks in, Jim's Picks: Top 3 Piece Bands, and it's small penis month. Let's start with an early Boner Line. Shuli's Uncle Rico Show was booted off of YouTube last night due to a copyright claim from Stuttering John. What a loser! Drew officially declares it Small Penis Month! Jeffrey Epstein had a tiny deformed egg shaped dong. Larry Summers is still teaching at Harvard after his Epstein friendship was exposed. Bill Gates was IN LOVE with Jeffrey Epstein. Karen Read is now seemingly suing everyone in Massachusetts. Bitcoin hit $88k today. Uh oh...Should Drew buy the dip? Joy Reid is publicly backing Tish Hyman. Took someone long enough. Comedian Jeff Dye talked about moving to Austin from California to escape Gavin Newsom. THEN...He posts a GoFundMe. Kristin Cavallari tells a very unbelievable and long, but quite well told, story about Jeff Dye trying to bone her. Smokey Robinson is in hot water for trying to hook up with a dude. Kevin Spacey claims he's homeless... because he lives in a hotel. We catch Tom Mazawey in his car...First time in a while he sounds great! His cellphone...Blows. James Franklin to Virginia Tech. The Detroit Lions game was rough last week. Tom still says they're making the playoffs. Maz is rock for Jack White at the Thanksgiving Day Lions game. Tom says NO WAY the Detroit Tigers keep Skubal or get anything for him. See ya, Tommy! Tory Lanez is a bum. He STORMED out of a room in prison. Drew is livid. D4vd did some weird things that led cops to make him the suspect. Big surprise. The Tyler Skaggs drama is still ongoing... Meghan Markle is really shaping into form at the end of the year. As Ever is really taking off and her December 3 Holiday Special on Netflix is sure to be a huge hit. Drew got a Cameo from 225! Jim's Picks: Top 10 Three Piece Bands If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

The new CFP Rankings are out and the squeeze out of JMU has continued. We talk about doomsday scenarios and big winners as we get closer to the playoff. Plus Bill Belichick is a supportive boyfriend (00:00:00-00:22:21). The Cowboys kill the Raiders on MNF and Pete Carroll looks miserable (00:22:21-00:32:57). Clean up from Week 11 in the NFL (00:32:57-00:44:02). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including James Franklin to Virginia Tech and telling girls "can I meet you" as a pick up line (00:44:02-01:08:38). Booger McFarland joins the show to eat some donuts and talk some football. Who he trusts in the NFL. The teams that can win the title in CFB, who is going to coach LSU and more (01:08:38-01:51:09). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (01:51:09-02:05:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Tony opens the show by talking with in-studio guest Luke Russert about being in the Hallmark movie “Holiday Touchdown : A Bills Love Story”. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly NFL picks against Reginald the Monkey, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about where Lane Kiffin may wind up after this season and about James Franklin going to Virginia Tech, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Bad Dog “The Misfit” ; “Remains” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I take the 'shut up' part away." Lucy stops by to determine whether James Franklin got a "good job" at Virginia Tech, whether Lane Kiffin is facing an ultimatum, and whether the Panthers have a TikToker to thank for their success. Also, we have a Browns related Gasbag of the Week and a LeBron take that may shock you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz wants to create a new NFL Playoff tournament with the top 5 teams not in the current NFL playoffs. James Franklin found a new home with Virginia Tech and Taylor blames his lack of Knicks fandom on an app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices