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Case Study: The Killer Brownie Co.'s new product turner exceeds expectations

The Killer Brownie Co. discusses the benefits of its new sanitary constructed, single tray dual lane product turning conveyor required to rotate single lane brownie containers 90°.  




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Dave's Killer Bread launches Organic Rock 'N' Rolls

The new offering caters to the growing consumer interest in diverse bread options and is the first nationally available roll from Dave’s Killer Bread.




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Dave's Killer Bread expands its snacks to c-stores

Previously only available in four-packs, single-serve Organic Snack Bars are now available at select 7-Eleven and Circle K locations in San Diego and Los Angeles to meet the desires of today’s busy, health-conscious consumers.  




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NFPA Survey finds an increase in use of digital tools among skilled trades workers, despite collaboration being top challenge in 2024

Eighty-two percent of respondents use digital tools daily to help streamline training and development programs. The majority of respondents within this group recognize the diverse benefits that digital tools offer the skilled trades industry.




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Gen Z wants technology, and skilled trades are rising to the challenge

The current U.S. workforce is comprised of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. But there’s one generation in particular that the skilled trades have their eyes on right now: Gen Z.




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Competing for skilled employees

Many companies within the construction industry are chasing after the same pool of talent. Here are tips for mitigating the workforce shortage.




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Enhancing employee, professional and organizational growth through skilled trade certifications

The skilled trades industry is evolving as more Gen Z workers choose trades over college. Efforts to obtain certifications through learning modules and hands-on training are becoming integrated into daily work routines, helping tradespeople build long-lasting careers and enabling businesses to succeed.





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Danielle Putnam: Remote work in the skilled trades

Let’s be honest. The trades are the inventors of 'remote work.' For decades, we’ve been dispatching remotely while technicians are awarded company vehicles to drive home each evening. They begin their mornings from the comfort of their own homes by receiving their work log for the day through walkie-talkie, text, email, slack, pager… remember those? Shoot, we’re awesome — others should take note!




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IACET names Interplay Learning’s AI-powered mentor for skilled trades a Top Tech Innovation of 2024

Included in Interplay’s career development platform, SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance to help them gain skills faster and learn more efficiently in a more engaging manner. S




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Al Levi: Hire willing people, provide skills or pay the price

“Hire willing people and provide them the skills — as opposed to hiring spoiled, experienced people with skills and behavior problems.” 




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Nicole Krawcke: Recruiting the next skilled trades workforce

As I write this month’s column, I’m attending Plumbing Manufacturer’s International annual Manufacturing Success conference in Louisville, Kentucky. PMI has done a great job with its programming content this year, especially with keynote presenter Andrew Winston, a corporate environmental strategist and author, who discussed how today’s companies are now expected to take a stand against the world’s social and environmental problems — and in doing so, earn a profit.




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Lessons learned cataloging old pumps in the Catskills

I spotted a story in the newspaper last year that made me smile with a memory that was bittersweet. 




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An important skill for teaching tradespeople

Kids have a way of dragging us old folks back in time. My grandson, Brendan put me back on the road, 40 years ago, when I was spending most of my time teaching tradespeople about the joys of steam and hot-water heating.




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How we lose safety judgment & skill development

Since mind not on task is bound to happen if you know how to do something well, there is much more “leverage” or efficiency in getting people to put more effort than they are currently making (none) into improving their safety-related habits.




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Why is there a shortage of skilled labor?

Whether in mining, construction, fabrication and assembly, equipment installation and repair, or other industries, there is a shortage of skilled tradesmen/ technicians to do essential work.




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Heat exposure has killed hundreds of U.S. workers — it’s time to do something about it

As brutal heat continues this summer, a report published in August by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) says outdoor workers in the United States could face four times as many days with hazardous heat by mid-century if action isn't taken to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.




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Ghostface Killah introduces Killah Koffee to Keurig K-Cup pod system

Ghostface Killah's Killah Koffee coffee line announced a new partnership with Keurig to launch two of the brand’s most popular varieties ― Supreme Dark Roast and Shaolin Cannoli ― to the K-Cup pod format.




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Telcos Lag Six Years Behind Hyperscalers in Key Tech Skills, Jeopardizing Future Growth

Telcos are more than six years behind hyperscalers like Microsoft, Google or Meta when it comes to building strategic capabilities in the workforce for success in the future, according to the latest research by technology analyst firm STL Partners.




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Ellen Jane Killebrew, MD, Featured in the September 2024 Issue of Vanity Fair Magazine

Ellen Jane Killebrew, MD, shared her professional achievements and industry expertise in Vanity Fair magazine




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Counselor and Therapist Jacqueline Marinaro Offers Life Coaching for Individuals Needing Help with Job Hunting, Relationship Problems and Life Skills in Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Wake Forest

Former professor offers individual assistance on a personal basis.




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Plain Talk Practice.com Trademarks "Better Conversations Create Better Outcomes" Ensuring Quality Communication Skill Training For Patient and Allied Medical Conversation

PlainTalkPractice.com provides healthcare practitioners a better way to communicate complex Asian and allied medical terminology to naïve listeners.




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[Pangyo Tech] Minglecon introduces "gamification" to enhance thinking skills at "Pangyo Monthly Online Meet Up" in July 2022

"Minglebot AI," introduced at the online meet-up, provides interactive games, experience activities, cartoons, and songs so that teenagers can develop problem-solving skills using mobile apps, PC programs and physical kits.




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Enhance Your Driving Skills with Get Drivers Ed: Passenger and School Bus Endorsement Courses Now Open

Leading Texas online driving school expands its course offerings, ensuring specialized training for those seeking passenger and school bus endorsements.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, MS, D. Hon (Honoris Causa in Humanities) for his work across High-Skilled Immigration & Advocacy

Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, MS, D. Hon (Honoris Causa in Humanities) is lauded for his work as a partner at Ascend and an immigration expert at topmate.io




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Microsoft Ignite 2024 to Feature NetCom Learning's innovative AI-ready Skilling Solutions

NetCom Learning will showcase its AI skilling solutions at Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago. The event will highlight the latest advancements in AI, cloud technology, and security, and how these innovations can drive business transformation.




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Leading Global Workforce and Education Solutions Provider Announces Cutting-Edge Short-Term Career Pathways for Rapid Skill Enhancement

Introducing LearnKey's Upskill Academy, enabling youths and adults to get upskilled and certified in ninety (90) days or less.




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EC-Council to Launch Worlds first Autonomous, Big Data Cyber Engine for Skill Measurement at Hacker Halted 2020

EC-Council, the world's leading cybersecurity credentialing body, will be launching an Autonomous, Big Data Cyber Engine for Skill Measurement innovation that is set to revolutionize cyber skill learning, practice, and assessment on October 19, 2020




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Skilled Artist Adrian Garcia Brings Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) by AG to Salon and Spa Galleria North Richland Hills

Garcia is offering a 25% discount for new clients of this innovative solution for hair restoration




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Bestselling Author Norman Brewer Announces Domestic Terrorism Political Thriller Ebook, Killer Politics, Available For Download At No Charge On September 19, 2024

As a reporter, Brewer covered Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, and pursued investigative projects that earned recognition, including from the National Press Club. He was also Director of Employee Communications at the U.S. TSA.




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Domestic Terrorism Political Thriller, Killer Politics By Bestselling Author Norman Brewer, Will Be Available For Download At No Charge In Ebook Form On October 3, 2024

As a reporter, Brewer covered Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, and pursued investigative projects that earned recognition, including from the National Press Club.




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Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation launches 'Future Skills Academy' as part of the Knowledge Project




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The 5th Annual Best In The West Skijoring Competition: Big Sky, Montana, The Best Skijoring Teams In North America Gather To Test Their Skill & Grit To See Who Will Be Crowned The Best In The West

The Best In The West Showdown is an explosive combination of lightning fast horses and daredevil-skiing taken right to the edge. All held together by rope, guts and grit, and showcased in the town center of beautiful Big Sky, Montana.




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Registration Open for Comprehensive Barber Skills Workshops at the Hair Everywhere Salon at North Richland Hills Salon and Spa Galleria

Salon Owner and Educator Lenda Christian will offer four-hour specialized training sessions on barbering skills and fade haircutting techniques October 20 and November 3, 2024.




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Assisted Living: What You Need To Know Before You Make A Decision - Will There Be Skilled Nursing Asks Bestselling Author Frances Fuller

Best-selling author Frances Fuller offers an insider's view of assisted living and a unique outlook on aging, based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues that many seniors and their families are concerned about.




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Social Skills: Harnessing the Marketing Power of Industry Events

Photo credit: AJ Caneria  Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. As a real estate professional, attending industry events like RISMedia’s 2024 CEO & Leadership Exchange offers unlimited opportunities to expand your network and elevate…

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Social Skills: Fall Into Seasonal Marketing

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. REALTORS® are no strangers to marketing—it being an essential part of growing your business. Seasonal marketing, however, is not always everyone’s cup of tea. While it might be…

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Social Skills: Adding a Spooky Twist to Your Property Showings

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Halloween presents a fantastic opportunity to inject fun and creativity in your real estate marketing efforts. Whether through spooky virtual tours, in-person Halloween-themed open houses or trick-or-treat events…

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Why Companies and Skilled Workers Are Turning to On-Demand Work

Joseph Fuller, professor at Harvard Business School, and Allison Bailey, senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, say that the Covid-19 pandemic is only accelerating a recent trend of companies turning to digital talent platforms for highly skilled workers. The need for agility and specialized skills has more firms seeking help with projects. Meanwhile, more workers are joining these online marketplaces for the promise of greater flexibility and agency. Fuller and Bailey explain how organizations can strategically employ this on-demand workforce to unlock value. With HBS researcher Manjari Raman and BCG partner Nithya Vaduganathan, they wrote the HBR article "Rethinking the On-Demand Workforce."




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How CEOs Can Drive Sales — or Kill Deals

Christoph Senn, marketing professor at INSEAD, has spent years studying how top executives involve themselves in B2B sales. Some are very hands-off. Others make only social calls. Still others sit at the negotiating table. Outcomes vary widely. Senn explains the best combination of approaches for top executives engaging with core customers. And he shares how account managers and other employees can benefit from knowing their leader’s style. Senn is the coauthor, with Columbia Business School's Noel Capon, of the HBR article "When CEOs Make Sales Calls."




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LinkedIn’s CEO on Hiring Strategies and the Skills That Matter Most (from The New World of Work)

In The New World of Work video series, host and HBR Editor in Chief Adi Ignatius explores how top-tier executives see the future and how their companies are trying to set themselves up for success. Each week, he interviews a top leader live on LinkedIn, and in this special IdeaCast episode, he speaks with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky on how his company adapted during the pandemic (and after) and how he approaches growth, talent management, and more. You can browse previous episodes of The New World of Work on the HBR YouTube channel and follow HBR on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on future live interviews. Ignatius also shares an inside look at these conversations —and solicits questions for future discussions — in a newsletter just for HBR subscribers. If you’re a subscriber, you can sign up here.




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IBM’s Ginni Rometty on Skill-Building and Success

For years, employers have used university degrees as a major requirement for hiring. But, for many jobs, success depends more on skills -- and the ability to adapt and learn -- than on piece-of-paper credentials. Ginni Rometty, former chairman and CEO of IBM, realized this early on -- first by watching her mother and other female relatives support their families and later by seeing what it took to rise to the top in her own career. At the helm of IBM from 2012 to 2020, she pushed the company to adopt skills-first recruitment and development practices, and now she's encouraging other organizations to do the same through her work at the non-profit OneTen. Rometty is coauthor of the HBR article “The New-Collar Workforce,” and the book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World.




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What the Best Leaders Know — and What Skills They Develop

If you had the chance to talk to hundreds of business leaders at the top of their game, what habits and patterns would you learn? Adam Bryant has done just that. He's the senior managing director of the ExCo Group and founded the “Corner Office” interview series at The New York Times. Along the way, he has identified the mindset and attributes that the world's best leaders have acquired to truly influence and change their organizations. He shares what they are and how to develop them in your own career. Bryant wrote the HBR article “The Leap to Leader” as well as the book The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership.




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The AI Skills You Should Be Building Now

Generative artificial intelligence is here to stay, and that means employees and managers need to think even more carefully about how to make the most effective use of it. Accenture's H. James Wilson, global managing director of technology research and thought leadership, and Paul R. Daugherty, chief technology and innovation officer, argue that we all need to build what they call "fusion skills." They include intelligent interrogation (using research-backed prompting techniques to deliver better results), judgment integration (ensuring there is a human in the loop when necessary), and reciprocal apprenticing (training ChatGPT, Claude, Co-pilot or proprietary tools to improve while we get better at working with them). They offer advice on how to hone all three. Together, they wrote the HBR book Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI, now available in a New and Expanded Edition as well as the HBR article “Embracing Gen AI At Work.”





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OccMD Names Cheryl Killion Director of Nurse Case Management

Medical management firm OccMD on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cheryl Killion as the new director of nurse case management effective June 1. Killion has served as a senior nurse case…




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Advanced Litigation Skills: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2)

Advanced Litigation: Pre-Trial, Discovery and MSC - Part (1/2)…




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Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2)

Advanced Litigation Skills: MSC, Trial and Appellate Process - Part (2/2)…




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Hearing Rep Litigation and Case Management Skills

The California non-attorney Hearing Representative and Lien Representative is required to know how to prepare for and litigate a workers’ compensation case or lien claim before a WCAB Judge. This…




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Advanced Skills for Cross Examining Psychs

Please join Brad Wixen, expert in cross-examination, and Mark Levine PhD, QME/AME psychologist and neuropsychologist, for this special opportunity. This training is Part 2 to the recent April 15 seminar…




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Ottawa Lumiere Festival of Lights – Full Camera Skills Needed


The Ottawa annual Lumiere Festival of Lights is not just a wonderful events for kids and spectators it's also a great chance to get some interesting and new photos for your collection.

 ISO 400; f6.3; 13 sec; -0.67ev; 123mm; tripod mounted; Nikon D300

This is my 3rd time attending this event and each and every time I go there is something new to see. The festival is all about light and for this event it means candle power. There are activities for kids in the leading-up week where they make wonderful colorful paper mache objects that have holders inside to take those small candles in metal cans. These candles go inside the object and are lit at dusk. This creates a wonderful glow emanating for the colorful paper mache objects.

ISO 2,500 f5.6; 1 sec;  48mm

Hundreds of these lit lanterns in the shape of many different forms from faces to animals line the many paths around New Edinburgh park in Ottawa.

For the photographer it's visually stunning but also provides many photographic challenges in order to capture the event as the night unfolds.

When you first arrive around 7:30pm, you are at the golden hour of light and normal settings gets most of these shots.  You may need a bit of fill light from your flash and here an attached strobe flash is necessary to get just enough light to fill area and the ability to reduce the exposure (-ev) so as to not over power the ambient light.  See image of man on stilts below.


 
ISO 200; f5.6; 1/60 sec; 40mm; Flash -1ev

With hundreds of kids moving around and depending on their activity in front of you, a long exposure shot may create interesting photo image. The children in the image below are playing a large chess game. I wanted to show motion blur to create effect of action within the photo.

ISO 80; f25; 3 sec; 32mm

As dusk starts to envelope a more  stronger flash is necessary to freeze motion and completely fill subject as with the Tango dancer.


ISO 200; f5.6; 1/60 sec; 100mm; Flash

There are other areas like the lit swans in the river where flash won't work and a long exposure is needed to amplify available light to avoid the noise of higher ISOs. But when there is some wind movement then you will need the higher ISOs as in the photo below. In these photos it's all about the soft glow of candle power.

ISO 2,500; f5.6; 0.3 sec;  -0.3ev; 190mm; tripod mounted



ISO 2,500; f5.6; 2 sec; -1ev; 28mm; tripod mounted

But a near full darkness only longer exposure times and a tripod will get you those interesting photos like the girls with their glowing and twirling hula hoops.

The main event at this festival is a giant maze on a baseball diamond (to reduce chance of grass fire) covered with lunch paper bags filled with a little sand for stability and then a small candle. There are hundreds of children walking around this maze but with long exposures they do not show up in the photo because of their darkness. It's only when they are carrying candles or light that they show up as a moving white line.


ISO 1,000; f5.6; -1ev; 3sec; 1230mm; tripod mounted

At this event I did use my new Nikon D800e and I found it worked well. I did forget to bring my small flashlight to light the buttons on the camera.  Thankfully there remained mostly the same from the D300 and I could with some ease figure where to press to make changes to seetings.

In summary for an event like this you need to be able to switch between:
Aperture, Shutter priority and Manual mode – Flash will freeze when necessary.
Low and high ISOs.
Normal shutter speeds and long exposures of 2-3 seconds.
Flash power adjustments for fill light strengths.
Hand-held and tripod shooting.

I do hope you all get a chance to try events like these or a an amusement park or fair ground.

Niels Henriksen