Patricia McCarney (World Council on City Data, U of T’s Global Cities Institute) explains how making a first-ever international standard for cities is helping urban centres to grow, improve and take on a transformative role for citizens. Learn more at http://news.utoronto.ca TRANSCRIPT The Cities Podcast – Ep. 2 The Power of Numbers with Patricia McCarney […]

We’ve got two SLIGTHLY spicy stories. Don’t worry nothing untowards happens, but if you’re listening with kids, you might want to wait on this one. This episode is hosted by Michelle Jalowski.

Storytellers:

Whitney Connolly shares a photo without realizing what else is in the background.

A trip to Brazil provides a great teaching moment for both Caroline Woodward and her 3 year daughter.

On this episode of the Moth podcast, we examine the relationship between cars and families. This episode is hosted by Kate Tellers.

Storytellers:

Mary Ann Ludwig’s teenagers decide to get up to some trouble with the family car

Melanie Kostrzewa redefines her relationship with her minivan

CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is dealing with this issue, there are resources available to you. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Hosted by the Moth’s Director of Development, Lee Ann Gullie.

Storytellers:

Jim Beebe-Woodard’s parents teach him a lesson about empathy and care for others.

Richard Cardillo heals through the act of giving bread.

If the transformative power of storytelling has reached you or you would like to ensure it reaches others, please make a donation to The Moth today, Text GIVE23 to 78679 to make a fully tax deductible donation and help ensure our continued work to nurture empathy and build community.

In this hour, stories of being gentle and kind—to ourselves and to others. Health scares, sound baths, and friend dates. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Freida Vizel questions a big community tradition for the first time.

Skeptical teen Leela Ting goes to to a sound bath.

Young Marianna is her brother's secret weapon in a high stakes basketball game. 

James Petersen's daughter checks in on him weekly, via a dreaded phone call.

When Alyssa Hursh and her boyfriend take some time apart, her friends step in to make her summer magical.

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How will the crisis affect the career paths of today's workforce. What are the new opportunities, and how can you write your own script for success?

Mariana Mazzucato, who has been called “one of the three most important thinkers about innovation.” is urging all of us to seize the moment and remake a more fair, just, and equitable world for all.

Now’s the time to get FOMO about having a mentor.

Being a museum curator is all about helping artists bring their ideas to life — but it’s not always easy.

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On paper, consulting seems like the perfect gig. But there’s got to be more to it, right?

You may think of your career as a ladder–straight up, or down–but a better analogy might be a rock climbing wall, where going sideways or even backwards can be how you find your unique route to the top.

Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #519 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jarvis Gray, the Managing Director of The Quality Coaching Co. He offers more than 16 years of strategic planning, quality improvement, and operations leadership experience in the healthcare industry.  Through his firm, The Quality Coaching Co., Jarvis and his associates help healthcare organizations foster cultures of system-wide quality improvement by offering customized Lean Six […]

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One of the few silver linings of COVID-19 has been the very welcome, and long overdue, recognition given to workers who were once underappreciated in our society. Unfortunately, this increased appreciation has not always translated to adequate compensation or sufficient measures to keep workers safe, and many workers have had to fight for better protection and/or pay. Nevertheless, the pandemic has highlighted many important issues related to ...

Testing potential improvements can get complicated when working with multiple suppliers in different steps of a process. Using a Monte Carlo Simulation can help illuminate the results you’d like to see.

Hurco Companies, Inc. and Indianapolis-based race team Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) recently announced a continuation of their long-standing partnership.

The integration of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing has opened new possibilities in metrology. Analyzing the technical intricacies of 3D laser scanning hardware and software reveals their pivotal role in shaping engineering's future.

Connectivity is the key for companies that want to improve quality.

Carbon fiber reinforced plastics, or CFRPs, are found throughout the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as in high-performance sporting goods, due to their light-weight, high-strength properties.

The payload will enable Booz Allen to run diagnostics on software for on-orbit space domain awareness.

In a world where every minute matters, a car rental turns into a frustrating ordeal of delays and inefficiencies. Will I reach my important meeting on time, or will I be exposed to the 8 deadly wastes?

Monte Carlo simulation helps companies understand process variability and make informed decisions. It's beneficial for quality control in manufacturing.

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A pair of companies with experience dismantling maritime vessels and nuclear facilities, respectively, are teaming up to compete on the dismantlement of decommissioned U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, starting with the […]

The major drivers of future-proofed HVAC systems are efficiency, resiliency, electrification, and grid-interactivity.

California is usually at the forefront of most environmental movements in the U.S., and its plan to aggressively reduce — and ultimately eliminate — carbon emissions is no different.

Heat pumps, smart HVACR controls, thermal energy networks, and an increase in the number of energy-efficient buildings are central to the state of New York’s multipronged decarbonization plan.

At the AHR Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, a panel of experts explored the current state of decarbonization in America, as well as discussed the challenges, opportunities, and solutions that lie ahead.

Our men’s work shirts and cargo pants are designed for maximum mobility. With full inseam and underarm gussets you’ll maintain ultimate comfort while on the job.

A new generation is discovering that a four-year degree isn’t necessary to be successful.

A&B Properties Inc. (ABP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin Inc., has partnered with Carbon Lighthouse, an energy services company, to implement a two-month pilot to identify energy efficiency initiatives for its commercial assets in Hawaii.

These additions to the components available for the i-Vu® BAS provide operators access to valve performance data.

Harper General Contractors employees over 200 employees and does business in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. Its average project size is between $2 million and $12 million, with capabilities for projects up to $100 million.

The use of UV-C in HVAC systems has proven to be an effective way to minimize the threat of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), small particles, and other airborne pathogens commonly found in health care environments.

In the last decade, UV-C installation has really become the standard in the healthcare sector, given its ability to be easily retrofitted, save money and energy, and inactivate those infection-causing microorganisms on HVAC surfaces and airstreams.

At Climate Week NYC, a breakthrough HVAC technology that could help homeowners avoid peak pricing while also addressing growing concerns of over-stressing the grid was announced. 

Carrier’s newest portfolio includes an entire lineup of ductless systems; the company is expanding offerings, incorporating new platforms and technologies, and integrating R-454B, Carrier’s refrigerant of choice.

Trane has issued new and updated commercial products that the company says will further building decarbonization efforts and comply with refrigerant regulations.

Carrier and Bryant have announced the recipients of the Distributors’ Education Foundation scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year.

The survey, which included responses from over 200 CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs across various industries in July 2024, also highlighted the impact of government incentives on sustainability plans.

Hydronic snowmelt systems can bring convenience and comfort to places like zoos, sidewalks, decks, pools, and driveways — but they can also save lives.

When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting.

HVACR systems consume a significant amount of energy, which leads to increased carbon emissions. Manufacturers have found that the variable-speed compressor may be the solution to this problem.

The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry.

At some restaurants, customers can place an order online and go pick up lunch “as soon as possible” or “at a scheduled time.” Increasingly, service providers — like medical offices — are giving customers the option to schedule online, too. And the HVAC field is no exception.

A new, national program from Carrier and Orca Energy, a leading geothermal utility provider, is designed to makes geothermal heating and cooling more accessible in new construction homes. Orca Energy will provide financing for geothermal earth loops in new residential developments with the purchase of a Carrier geothermal system.