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May 14, 2015 by Scott Mackin 1 Comment
Despite the lingering economic crisis in Spain, Barcelona – a relatively small city with an urban population of 1.6 million – seems to be prospering in its golden age that arrived in the 1990s. Barcelona is currently #11 on the list of most visited cities in the world. It's considered among the top 10 places in the world to do business, sits 11th for global scientific production, is the 4th European city for hosting congresses and conferences, regarded as the main cruise port in Europe and the 4th worldwide, and holds 1st place in Europe for shopping tourism. All of these rankings are wonderful, and we are very proud of them, but we need more than these fleeting accolades to get where we're going. To reach our vision for 2020, we need to see Barcelona at the top of the rankings for data science and big data innovation.
In February, Barcelona was selected as the #1 Global Smartcity. In light of this, we must invest and support the growth of data science in all industries in order to maintain our leadership position. For example, as the 1st European city for shopping tourism we not only need data scientists' support to grasp the flow of people coming into the city, but also how to manage the influx in way that keeps the locals happy. Big companies such as Inditex, Edreams and even city transports (TMB) understand the value of this data, and partnering with more agile and small companies like Counterest will help to shed light on this information, making Barcelona a smarter city.
Barcelona has always been a city of inspiration for artists like Dali, Gaudi and Picasso. But inspiration alone is nothing more than just that: a starting point. What makes something big is inspiration mixed with creativity. With the help of a visual understanding, we are able to make smarter decisions and feed on the creativity that flourishes through the city. For proof, just look at the work of the famous ex-El Bulli Chef, Ferran Adrià and a unique studio called Bestiario. Step by step, these types of projects are making our city the beacon of creativity and thought leadership.
Like all cities in Spain, Barcelona was undoubtedly affected by the crisis. Youth unemployment skyrocketed and in turn the confidence of an entire generation was hurt. However, thanks to incubators and accelerators like Incubio, Conector and Wayra from Telefonica, valuable talent was able to the challenge the crisis with unique solutions. We can count more than 120 companies that have been generated within these three entities just in the last year. A common denominator of several of these companies are those dealing with data, including gaming. A great example of the latter being SocialPoint, which now has over 50 million active players each month. Founded in 2008, SocialPoint has 230 employees and closed a revenue of €100M in 2014. This indicates that not only is gaming keeping the youth working in the city, but also attracting specialized talent as well. All in all, we can conclude that data is making the city more attractive to valuable talent.
The amount of data that the city produces is outrageous. Discover how to make this data production profitable, and we will have found our Holy Grail. Meanwhile the benefits of Open Government Data are huge, and not just because it will help with transparency, democracy and build trust with its citizens; but also to make better decisions, be more effective, and reduce costs for citizens. To this point, data is making the city more open .
The idea behind DataBeersBCN is to become the beacon of discussion and experiences within the emerging world of data in Barcelona. The boom of big data is not only an extensive continuation of a classic field of data analysis, but also a vast world for new opportunities. At this event, data experiences of multidisciplinary profiles will be presented including machine learning, data visualization, data journalism, data analysis, as well as an informal exchange to further spread the stories and knowledge of this field.
The group meets every 6 weeks and features dynamic presentations, networking, and of course a few beers. Our upcoming meeting will be May 20th at 19:00 at the Mobile World Center Carrer Fontanelles 2 (Plaça Catalunya – Portal de L'angel).
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Caterina Font, Co-Founder of Counterest, "Why we count People in the Barcelona Public Transports?"
Alberto González, Data Scientist from Bestiario, "Analog data visualization in the digital age"
Also at this time we want to make a focus point on the Accelerator /startups related to #BigData #DataScience. Both @WayraES and @Incubio will be at the Space showing their Startups.
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This was a guest article created by Santi Seguí and Eloi Puertas, professors at the University of Barcelona, both working in the fields of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
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Scott Mackin started Barcinno in 2013 to create and share quality, organic content telling the stories of the entrepreneurial community in Barcelona and to build a platform for startups looking for international exposure. Scott is an MBA graduate of the University of San Diego and works at Bourbon Creative providing brand strategy and content marketing to growing companies. Follow him @ScottJMackin or on LinkedIn.
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Great article Scott. Keep up the good work!
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
by booksintransit in Book Reviews Tags: family, friendship, identity, lgbtq, love, sexuality, young adult
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
Wow. What a beautiful book. I'm so happy its receiving recognition as one of the best LGBTQ young adult novels out there. There is so much honesty in the characters and story that readers can't help but become emotionally involved in Ari and Dante's relationship. It is truly a coming of age story of two Mexican American teens trying to find their place in the world. Told from Ari's perspective (and a couple of letters from Dante), readers feel Ari and Dante's love, pain, and heartache. Although the book explores sexuality and identity, Saenz also includes important themes of family and growing up. Both Ari's and Dante's family's played a huge role in their lives. It was so heart warming to read about open, accepting families with unconditional love for their sons. It's no wonder the boys were 'crazy' for their parents- I would be too!
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Q: Null HTML5 video duration on Android Nexus 7 (HLS) I've got my HTML5 video using HLS that works well. For my application, I need the video duration. Here's my url video. (added 'playlist.m3u8' for HLS)
http://server/mp4:sample.mp4/playlist.m3u8

And I added a listener:
player.video.addEventListener('durationchange', function(){alert('Duration: ' + player.video.duration);});

Unfortunately, it does not work. It does work on my Ipad. But on my nexus 7, the time returned is 0. Any idea why?

A: You probably found out by now but Android HLS support is very limited, as such it doesn't support random access.
This means that seeking is disabled, which explains why duration is always 0.

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Microsoft's new Surface TV ad promotes its NFL tie-in and shows its range of uses
By John Callaham
The National Football League is taking a beating for their handling of player actions off the field, but the newest commercial for Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 tablet promotes the NFL in a better light, showing how pro football players, their coaches and other staff members use the company's device on and off the playing field.
By "pro football players" we mean the Seattle Seahawks, Microsoft's home NFL team and the winners of this year's Super Bowl. The new two minute commercial shows how Seahawks players and coaches watch game footage on the Surface, develop new plays on the tablet and even look at medical information if a players gets hurt.
It also shows how NFL players can chat with their families on Skype with the Surface while on the bus ride to the game. Finally, the clip shows the Surface being used on the sidelines by the coaches, even if the stadium is getting hit by heavy rain. Microsoft has already announced that the older Surface Pro 2 is being used by the NFL in a highly modified form which allows it to keep working even under extreme weather conditions.
Do you think it was a good idea for Microsoft to partner with the NFL with this Surface promotion?
Source: Surface on YouTube
John Callaham
This is a great damn commercial!
Damn, I agree in a great way! :-)
I love football and I love the Surface. So in my mind, can't have better advertising to me.
I'm starting to see different reaction from MS fans about the ads. That's pretty cool
Well done Microsoft! Making functional products for real world problems. :)
Best Commercial of the Surface I've seen to date, but will we see this on TV frequently or only on the web???
Oh I'm certain they made this to air during NFL games. Of course, it will be edited down, although I imagine they may make it a 45-second featured spot. Lots of 635/Cortana and Surface ads play during primetime here.
They should play the whole thing just like Samsung usually play their movies during commercial breaks with every A-list actors from Hollywood
When they compress it, I hope it's still this good! Again, the best commercial to date.
They will most likely play the entire game locally during Seahawk games.
I love it and hope that Microsoft has this aired a lot during NFL games and other sports games as well. I really hope that the sports commentators and the like get what product is being used by the NFL and not refer to it being a iPad like device like they did during the Saints vs. Falcons game! It's high time that Microsoft gets the proper recognition and respect that they and their products deserve!
I love Surface! :D It can definitely replace my laptop
HOLY CRAP! Who did they hire to make that commercial?!? Can they make ads for the rest of Microsoft's products like that too?
Here, here!!!
+SP3
Microsoft has to keep up with these ads in a major way because most people are going to be calling these Surface devices "iPads" when they see them on TV.
I have already heard a few broadcaster call them iPads.
Sadly, even the announcers have been making that mistake...
Exactly, I remember CNET picking up on an incident like that... A commentator on one of those games call the surface an iPad like device. Its funny how most positive news towards Microsoft and its related products we get here you don't get to see them on CNET.
or the verge, like the iphone 6 bending issue is nowhere in site on the verger yet news about some no name blog droppiing wp coverage is all 0ver the verge........what happened to Tom Warren since he shutdown winrumors???? he just isn't the same writer. Seems as if he bashes microsoft while trying to be suttle....Guess I guys gotta do what a guys gotta do to keep a job. Can't blame him for providing for his family
There isn't much coverage on the verge because it really isn't a big deal. I like making fun of apple as much as the next guy but the media goes crazy to make a buck (the verge does too, but apparently not for this issue). Here's a link for you:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/25/6844943/apple-says-iphone-bending-extr...
Tom does seem different from when he was at winrumors, but I get a feeling that his articles are edited before they go up. Either way, it's good to be critical of things you love, that's how improvement happens. Now if the article is by Nilay, forget about it.
Oh yeah, and please don't let the cat advert go any further than the web! I hope whoever is behind that commercial gets fired as it's straight garbage, cute, but utterly garbage and serves not purpose.
"The clip, "Catz using Lumia 930" (and yes, that is the way "cats" is spelled in the title), was created by Mia Mullarkey, a filmmaker based in Dublin, Ireland. The video itself is very cute and adoable, and the fact that such a professional video could be made just with the Lumia 930's camera is a testament to both the hardware in the smartphone as well as Mullarkey's talent. She entered the video in the #SMWCreative contest, sponsored in part by Microsoft and by Social Media Week, a worldwide effort into this industry that's being held from today to September 25. Mullarkey will get a trip to the Social Media Week events in Los Angeles where she will see her video get a bigger spotlight." http://www.wpcentral.com/microsofts-newest-lumia-930-promo-video-joins-i...
as i said, it's cute, but its not going to convince any American consumers to purchase a WP based on what she presented.....Sorry if that disappoints you!
If what Brian wrote isn't enough , I'll summerize. That wasn't an ad. It was an entry for a contest that used a 930 to film it.
Who knew it was waterproof? Good deal!
Read the fine print... it's an NFL exclusive waterproof case. Really cool though they should sell that as an accessory! :)
"Microsoft says the Surface Pro 2s are owned by the NFL and not the teams, telling us that the tablets were heavily modified inside and out. Sure, these devices are capable of handling water, snow and extreme heat temperatures, but here's one thing they can't handle: third-party apps." http://www.wpcentral.com/surface-pro-2-catch-nfl-games-sidelines
They are locked down to prevent cheating. The takeaway is that businesses can lock them down for specific uses, too.
Okay, skype and Xbox music aren't 3rd party apps, besides, the consumer version can.....wakeup dude! http://www.useryourhead.com (Not a real site that i know of..... : )
Is that an argument against or for? I don't understand. The devices are locked down on purpose, but they can handle every third party app if allowed by the owner.
Waterproof case not for sale. It says it in small letters. I was going to buy one
That waterproof case tho!
unfortunately, the waterproof ones are custom made for the NFL to use on the sidelines.
awesome ad!!
That is one helluvan ad. This coming from a devout Broncos fan, who's still mired in frustrating anguish from this last Sunday. MS should make more like this, not just for Surface, but for Win8.1 and ESPECIALLY our beloved WP8.1!!!!
Your team played much better that game than in the Superbowl. I was rooting for them because of the Manning connection (Giants fan)
Commerical sucks mainly for the reason that I hate the Shithawks. :)
Great commercial, weird that they show the guy Skyping on the bus. Surface Pro 3 doesn't have LTE so you'd have to tether and that's left out of the commercial.
Maybe a bus with wifi? I'm grasping at straws here.
There is very small text in that scene that says Wi-Fi only. Just like the NFL water proof case is not sold to the public...
Guess you couldn't tell it was a water proof case huh...I'm sure not normal consumer will be using a surface, ipad, kindle fire, etc outside in the rain, lightning, hail, snow, tornado, hurricane, sinami, avalanche, etc.......you get the point????
Before he started Skyping he put in a LTE USB dongle.
Chartered buses have wi-fi. The google and MSFT buses all have them.
Bingo, that must be it. Would be great to have a Surface Pro 3 with LTE though. :)
Most tour buses today have wifi...... MEGA BUS
Hopefully now the announcers can stop calling it an iPad!!
Love the commercial! However, as a stickler for details, the fans are awfully dry in that Seattle monsoon.
Women across the country will be demanding to know how those women were able to have dry hair during a rainstorm. :)
Well done! Now air it a lot!
Guess no one will call it an ipad in this ad....
They now have to make ads for Soccer, the NBA (enlist Balmer since he owns the Clippers) and the NHL.
Too bad they'll say "What a great iPad commercial"
too bad microsoft supporters can't stay positive about anything long, not even the products they support!
Like that big ol' tough football player is going to listen to Lorde during pre game.
I like how the Seahawks take a bus to their home field. Anyway, hope to see part of this aired on Sundays.
That is a dope ass commercial!!
Probably the best Surface commercial I've seen. This was awesome. Felt pumped up. Now they just need an NBA version. I want to see a commercial that has several teams using it. Mainly the Lakers, Knicks, Thunder, and I guess if it has to be included... the Clippers.
Finally a commercial that's fast, fluid and shows everything the product can do. These type of ads work. Dancing kids might get some name recognition but won't get people in the store to buy the product.
I love my SP3. Damn near replaced my regular laptop. :)
Love the SP3 and the S2, but they need the mini to go head to head with the ipad mini in the teen space, especially if they can come up with a hit tv ad like this one to target that age group. Honestly, there's plenty of decent options out there from OEM's, but none are knockouts like the S2 or SP3
Totally agree! I'd love to see the mini! My wife would love that.
the music portion of the video seem to have a touch of Brandon.....the kid who go hired by microsoft for his I love windows phone youtube advert some years back. Microsoft should have let 50 Cent endorse surface using his SMS headset line, which by the way are better than beats and could engage the urban culture who are avid iphone/ipad fans. Microsoft needs to penatrate more than enterprise
this is how u do a surface commercial....goddamn it microsoft, am so pumped after that...
One of the best Microsoft add ever..........
Wow! Best Microsoft commercial I have ever seen. Really tells a great story and it's exciting to boot. Keep up the good work. Let's get something for the windows phone like that.
The Surface and Xbox deals together are great for Microsoft. Think about the number of times you saw players and coaches with those faxed pictures on the sidelines, now it will be the Surface. That blue casing makes it look very thick and bulky. I assume it's the extra batteries and rugged case for all weather (they do play in rain and snow). They also have product placement for the pregame/halftime/postgame shows, lots of pro 3s there. The NFL gets the highest ratings in the US, that's a lot of exposure for the Surface and Xbox brands. The deal is good, the ad isn't bad (even if I hate the featured team...) it's just that Northwind reference at the end that was strange, for those who know what that is
Not a football fan but what a great commercial. I have a surface pro 2. Is the three waterproof?
No, but I guess that case will be available soon. If you watch a football game they have big blue boxs to house and charge surfy on the sideline. All the surfy are in tough cases so the player can review plays instantly.:)
I give MS's ads a lot of grief but this is really well done.
Excellent, very well done. I'm loving my Surface Pro 3 and how versatile it is. Posted via Windows Phone Central App
Now if only we could purchase those waterproof cases.....
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By ohtadmin | on July 14, 2011
Man shot during fight, suspect sought
FLINT TWP. — A 35-year-old Flint man was listed in critical condition at a local hospital after being shot during a fight at a gas station Monday, according to press release from Flint Township Police.
Officers were called to the Admiral gas station, 1135 N. Ballenger Hwy., at about 1:20 a.m. on July 11, responding to reports of a fight between a male and two females. Moments later, gunfire was reported at the scene.
Officers arrived to find a man suffering from life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.
The suspect has been described by witnesses as a large framed black male with light skin, 30-40 years old, 6-foot–6-feet-4-inches, 250 lbs., with a bald head and no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and unknown pants. He was carrying a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect may have received injuries as a result of a fight at the scene.
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call Det. Russell Fries or Sgt. James Baldwin at the Flint Township. Police Department, 810-600-3250. Man charged with murder in death of toddler
FLINT TWP. — Donovan Lamar Haynes, 20, of Flint Township has been charged with four felony counts, including open murder, in the July 4th weekend death of his two-year-old daughter Ti'arra Woodward, according to a press release issued by Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.
Flint Township Police were dispatched to an address on Donal Drive at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 3, responding to a report that a child was not breathing. Upon arrival, officers found a little girl, later identified as Woodward, unresponsive and with evidence of bruises and bite marks on various parts of her body.
The child was transported by ambulance to Hurley Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 9:24 p.m. A medical examiner's report indicates that the cause of death was from internal bleeding from a lacerated liver.
Prosecutor Leyton has charged Haynes with homicide – open murder punishable by a life sentence; homicide — felony murder punishable for life without parole; first degree child abuse, punishable for 15 years and torture, punishable up to life.
"This poor little girl suffered an inexcusable death,'' Prosecutor Leyton said. "I cannot imagine the fear and the agony she went through before she died.
"My office will do everything it can to see that justice is served and that the defendant is held accountable under the law.'' — Compiled by Rhonda Sanders


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Jayavarman III. war der Sohn von Jayavarman II. und der zweite Herrscher des Königreichs Angkor.

Eine Inschrift von Prasat Sak beschreibt Folgendes: "Als es ihm bei einer Jagd nicht gelang, einen wilden Elefanten zu fangen, versprach ihm die Gottheit, dass sie das Tier für ihn festhalten würde, wenn er ihr dafür ein Heiligtum errichtete." Einige Tempel sind daraufhin in die Regierungszeit Jayavarmans III. datiert worden, obwohl es keine direkten Inschriften gibt. Er hat vielleicht ein Bauprojekt nur begonnen, das dann aber von den Projekten seines anspruchsvolleren Nachfolgers Indravarman I. überschattet wurde.

Jayavarman III. starb im Jahre 877, möglicherweise bei der Jagd auf einen wilden Elefanten.

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February 24, 2009 — The International Polar Year provides a unique opportunity to assess the global State and Fate of Permafrost on a Warming Planet. Recent observations indicate a warming of permafrost in many northern and mountain regions with resulting degradation of ice-rich and carbon-rich permafrost. Permafrost temperature has increased by 1 to 2°C in northern Russia during the last 30 to 35 years. This observed increase is very similar to what has been observed in Alaska where the detailed characteristic of the warming varies between locations, but is typically from 0.5 to 2°C. The last 30-years warming in permafrost temperatures observed in the Russian North and Alaska has resulted in thawing of natural, undisturbed permafrost in areas close to the southern boundary of t...
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Inspiring Generation G: A Floating Antarctic University
Video Release: Follow the students and staff of the Students on Ice University from Grise Fiord, Nunavut - the northernmost community in the Americas - to Ushuaia, Argentina - the southernmost city in the world. On February 12, 2009, an international team of 71 students and 18 world-class scientists, environmentalists, researchers and educators began their journey to Antarctica, an initiative led by Canadian adventure educator Geoff Green, the founder of Students on Ice Expeditions (SOI). The ship-based expedition is part of the...
Germany's Antarctic Neumayer Station III starts scientific operation
Berlin — February 20th, 2009 — The Federal Minister for Education and Research, Dr Annette Schavan, inaugurated Neumayer Station III today at noontime. The new German research facility thereby starts its scientific operation. It is located 6.5 km south of the old Neumayer Station on the Ekström ice shelf in Dronning Maud Land in the Antarctic. The station serves as a base for scientific observatories as well as logistic centre for inland expeditions and polar aircraft. The Neumayer Station III was erected during seven months in two Antarctic summer seasons by the Alfred Wegener Station for Polar and Marine Research in the Helmholtz Association. It offers accommodation for up to 40 people. Nine people ensure the year-round operation of the station. The construction project of about 40...
GAPS: The Impacts of Oil and Gas Activity on Peoples in the Arctic
Oil and gas exploration that is coming to Canada's North may bring benefits such as previously unheard of wealth to local communities, but it will also present new challenges to community infrastructure and traditional livelihoods. Fort Good Hope But how do you assess the pros and cons of increased development? That's where GAPS: The Impacts of Oil and Gas Activity on People in the Arctic Using a Multiple Securities Perspective, comes into play. As its name suggests, the project is using a comprehensive and holistic approach to try to come up with some of the answers. We are giving particular priority to the human se...
ANDRILL Education and Outreach Efforts Help to Bring Science to the Public
February 20, 2009 The multinational ANDRILL (ANtarctic geological DRILLing) program, involving scientists, engineers, students, and educators from Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and the United States, has contributed exciting scientific results during the International Polar Year (IPY). In addition to the science outcomes there has been a focused effort to expand education and public outreach activities. These activities have engaged teachers, students and the general public. ANDRILL successfully implemented two scientific drilling expeditions during the IPY, one in the austral spring and summer of 2006 and one in the austral summer of 2007. These expeditions recovered long sediment and rock cores that preserve the geologic and paleoclimatic record of Antarctica from the ...
Arctic sea ice will probably not recover
As predicted by all IPCC models, Arctic sea ice will most likely disappear during summers in the near future. However, it seems like this is going to happen much sooner than models predicted, as pointed out by recent observations and data reanalysis undertaken during IPY and the Damocles Integrated Project. On February 25, 2009, there will be a celebration in Geneva, Switzerland to officially close the 4th IPY that started on March 1st 2007 in Paris, France. It is not a surprise that one of the main topics of this 4th IPY was climate change, since the polar regions play a very important role in Earth's climate. This role is magnified by the combined effect of two main processes: one is due to the presence of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trapping longwave solar radiat...
A large pool of freshwater is building up in the Arctic
Recent observations of Arctic Ocean outflow in the Fram Strait suggest that freshwater is piling up in the Arctic Ocean. A change in wind direction could release the largest amount of freshwater through Fram Strait ever recorded. Photo: Rudi Caeyers The freshwater transport from the Arctic to lower latitudes is one of the main ways of the Arctic to interact with the global climate system. The effect of such a release of freshwater depends on the final magnitude and nature of the release. "The effects this release will have on the climate processes are in the focus of ongoing res...
ICECAP Completes First Field Season
February 18 — Scientists have become increasingly concerned about the potential impacts of climate change on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, the largest remaining body of ice on Earth. They warn that ice filled basins within the ice sheet could melt in a warmer world and release large volumes of water into the sea, raising global sea levels. The ICECAP team has successfully completed the first of three field seasons in East Antarctica using an upgraded World War II-era DC-3. Photo: Jack Holt. See more photos. Researchers with the ICECAP (I...
Circumpolar Flaw Lead System Study Celebrates with IPY in Geneva
Winnipeg, Canada — 18 February 2009 — The University of Manitoba-led project that gained worldwide appeal and interest will be one of the highlights of a conference in Europe Feb. 25, 2009 as International Polar Year (IPY) wraps. An IPY committee will release its State of Polar Research report at that time to summarize all the IPY studies, one of the largest of which was led by a climate change expert at the University of Manitoba. "Our data is coming in and our team is looking forward to the next phase of our research," says Barber, David Barber, Canada Research Chair in Arctic System Science and director of the Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) at the University of Manitoba. "IPY gave us this tremendous window into climate change. What we learned about...
Polar Oceans Day: March 2009
Throughout the week of March 17th - 26th, the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-8 will be celebrating its eighth polar day, this time focussing on 'Polar Oceans'. This includes physical oceanography and marine biodiversity. These Days are designed as a way for the general public, teachers, and their classes to learn more about the Polar Regions and connect directly to polar researchers through simple, fun, and accessible activities. We also encourage students to launch a virtual weather balloon once completing the activity: it's great fun watching balloons go up as classrooms around the world get involved. The new "Polar Oceans" pages can be found via the Educators section of www.ipy.org, or directly at ...


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India registered a historic win over England at Lord's.
Indian captain Virat Kohli couldn't have asked for a collective performance from his boys during the second Test at the Lord's. Earlier, the first Test ended in a disappointing draw. It is fair to say that India headed into Day 5 as clear-cut favourites in Nottingham.
The visitors managed to score 52/1 at the end of Day 4. They required 157 runs to win the first Test and they could have chased down the target had the rain not played spoilsport. Coming to the point, India won the second Test by 151 runs at the Home of Cricket.
It's indeed a surreal feeling to script a remarkable victory at the Lord's. Indian captain Virat Kohli can take pride in the fact that he won 2 Tests at Lord's. The visitors batted well, bowled well and ticked the boxes in all aspects of the game.
Rightly so, they deservedly took a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series. KL Rahul was adjudged the Man of the Match for his batting heroics in the first innings. He accumulated 129 runs with the help of 11 boundaries and a six.
Rohit Sharma takes a scorcher at slip as India celebrate a massive win
Batting first, India posted 364 in the first innings. England responded with 391. Joe Root scored an unbeaten 180 including 18 boundaries. India declared the innings at 298/8 in the second innings with a lead of 271 runs. Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 61.
Mohammed Shami played his part by scoring 56*. In reply, Indian bowlers ripped through the defence of England's batting line-up. Eventually, they were skittled out for 120. Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the bowlers as he took 8 wickets (4/94 and 4/32).
Meanwhile, when India dismissed 9 England players, they required just one wicket to pull off the ropes. James Anderson came out to bat with a clear intention of defending the balls. However, he was bowled by Siraj's brilliant ball.
As it happened, the ball ricochetted off the off-stump and projected towards Rohit Sharma at slip. The veteran had his eyes on the ball and took a one-handed catch. Nobody must have noticed it because all were busy celebrating the memorable win.
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The University of Kentucky's new football stadium is being used for a host of events.
The school announced that the school's new football stadium in Lexington is hosting a number of special events, including the annual Kentucky Derby Parade, a party at the arena and a wedding.
KATU officials said there will be events beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday and lasting until 1 on Monday, with extra sessions scheduled Saturday.
According to the school's statement, "The Lexington Avenue Football Stadium, also known as the Varsity, is located in the heart of downtown Lexington and will house approximately 1,500 student-athletes in 2017."
Among the events the university says it will host at the new stadium:
An annual Kentucky Derby Parade held during the summer (weather permitting)
Event and banquet facilities for the Kentucky Derby Association with approximately 4,500 participants
Event and banquet facilities for the Kentucky Derby Association, the Kentucky YMCA Horse Show and the Kentucky YMCA Water Park
Rehearsal and party venues for the Kentucky Derby Association (about 10,000)
"What's fun is it's not just the football games," University of Kentucky associate athletic director Ryan Kinsgus said.
Kinsgus said the sports facilities at the new stadium include a weight room, a strength and conditioning room, a massage room and a workout facility.
Kinsgus said the new stadium also has "an incredible fieldhouse," which is open to visitors during the event and serves as "the perfect place for student-athletes to get a leg up after practice and play as a team."
The University confirmed there will be a "family friendly" wedding at the stadium, but that it won't be open to the public.
"The K-State University Alumni Association is planning to have the venue open to a large crowd of couples and friends as part of special celebrations," a statement from the association
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Ex-Swedish PM lauds Malaysia's innovation initiatives
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Former Swedish PM Praises Malaysia's Innovation Initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) — Former Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson has praised Malaysia's innovation initiatives, saying Malaysia is developing tremendously in innovation.
"Malaysia is developing powerfully and in comparison with countries with the same income group, Malaysia is the top. Besides, Malaysia is an open and a model country to others.
"I like the people, I like the ambitions and I like what has been achieved by Malaysia so far. I have seen what your companies are capable of and I want to see Sweden and Malaysia as partners," he said on the sidelines of the World Innovation Forum Kuala Lumpur 2013, here Wednesday.
Perrson, who had helmed Sweden for 10 years from 1996, was one of the speakers at the forum, who shared with the audience the development lessons from Sweden.
Despite owning expensive gadgets and reading out pre-written speeches, the 65-year-old politician had openly declared that he was not afraid of new technology instead preferred to carry a notepad and a pen, with neatly scribbled sentences that will come in handy during his speeches.
"I have met many politicians who read out speeches that have been written by someone else. But I write my own speeches with a pen and paper.
"Yes, it is a new world. But a pen and paper are good tools if you want to stay active intellectually," he said.
Encouraging innovation, Persson said a constant reform and a good education system were needed to ensure a thriving innovation industry.
"It is not a 66-year-old that is the driving force of innovation, but it is a six-year-old. Start them young. It is important that every child receives good education.
"The new society that is emerging is built on brain power and on intellectual capability," he said.
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10 Cool things to see in Bristol…in a day!
Bristol is one of the most culturally diverse cities I have ever visited and has a unique identity like no other. From its rich maritime history, world renowned graffiti artists, year round festivals, trendy vintage scene and distinct music and art culture – no wonder it was named the fourth inspiring city in the world in a recent online survey!
With my best friend at my side, I aimed to see as much of Bristol as I could on the day trip we took, so here are 10 cool things to see in Bristol…in a day!
1) Victoria Rooms
Originally opened in 1842, the Victoria Rooms in Bristol was built as a music hall but fast became the cultural centre of the West of England as a exhibition and conference centre. It now belongs to the University of Bristol's department of music. It's a really striking victorian building with its Ancient Greek inspired columns and statement statues representing the strength of the former British Empire (like the lions guarding the front!).
It's en route to Bristol city centre from the train station so it can't be missed!
2) Clifton Arcade
The Clifton Arcade was opened in 1878 and is home to rows of quirky art and vintage shops. It is a really unique shopping experience, not just because of the treasures you can find in this gorgeous little victorian arcade but because of the beautifully kept interior design such as the elegant staircase and Venetian inspired decor.
3) Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton Suspension Bridge was our absolute favourite sight from the day! It is over 150 years old and completely unchanged since it was opened in 1864.
At the time of its construction it was intended to be the highest and longest suspension bridge in the world but as it took 33 years to build due to ongoing cash flow issues, other bridges had sadly beaten the record during its construction.
Despite not achieving the world records engineers had hoped for, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is still an incredible feat of engineering. It is so unique that it is still a stunning sight to behold for tourists visiting Bristol today, as it would have been for tourists over a century ago, observing ships coming down the Avon gorge from 250ft.
The bridge has been at the centre of many interesting stories and legends, the most memorable for me was one in which a victorian woman attempted to end her life after a lover's spat by jumping from the bridge into the gorge. However, a gust of wind blew her dress up and acted as a parachute so she landed without a scratch on her! Surviving such a shocking fall must of given her a sense of appreciation for life as she ended up living for a further 62 years and died at the age of 85!
4) Royal York Crescent
No visit to Bristol should be without a walk down Royal York Crescent, one of the most expensive streets in town (with a basement flat selling here for over half a million pounds!). These are some of the most beautiful houses I think I have ever seen…and total Instagram fodder! The street features a row of gorgeous Grade II listed terrace houses overlooking Bristol Harbour with colourful doors and features giving each residence its own personality.
Take a stroll down here en route to the harbour and experience how the other half live ?
5) Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School (aka Hogwarts!)
You wouldn't think that a school would be a 'cool' thing to see in any city, let alone one that is famous for vibrant street art and an eclectic music scene but Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School has been here since 1586!
Not only does Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School have a cool history, it was reportedly one of the inspirations for Hogwarts as JK Rowling grew up near Bristol.
6) Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill
Aside from Clifton Suspension Bridge, Brandon Hill's Cabot Tower boasts one of the best views in Bristol. The 105ft tower was built in 1897 to commemorate John Cabot's famous voyage from Bristol to North America four hundred years earlier, plus its free to go in which is even better!
The park that Cabot Tower sits in is really pretty too so make sure to take advantage of the beautiful gardens whilst visiting the tower.
7) Banksy street art
Banksy street art is definitely one of the BIG highlights of coming to Bristol for anyone (but particularly massive street art fans like me!) because it is Banksy's hometown and his art can be found all over the city. We managed to see two of Banksy's pieces during our day trip which included the "Well Hung Lover" on Frogmore Street en route to Bristol Harbour and the "Paint Pot Angel" in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.
The "Well Hung Lover" is very tongue in cheek as it is on the side of a sexual health clinic! However, the "Paint Pot Angel" has got a more significant meaning as it intends to challenge what people expect to see in a museum and question the value we place on art.
8) College Green
College Green is a beautiful open square where Bristol City Hall and Bristol Cathedral can be found. The square was originally closed off as part of St Augustine's Abbey (Bristol Cathedral) as far back as the 12th century but after King Henry VIII became head of his own church (The Church of England), the abbey became a collegiate church so the square was then opened up to the public.
Now, College Green is like no other central city square as it inhabits so many juxtaposing features of what makes Bristol so individual and special. With a Banksy on one corner, a Queen Victoria statue on another, a 12th century cathedral and the seat of local government, it's a really interesting place to see and hang out!
9) Bristol Harbour
Bristol has its roots in Maritime history as there has been a trading port here since 1051! By the 14th century Bristol was trading with Spain, Portugal and Iceland but ships also left here for the New World. How cool is that?!
Bristol's Harbourside is no longer home to sailors and merchants instead it is now thriving once again with a wide variety of restaurants, trendy bars and hotels. It's so picturesque though you could very well spend an entire day just here!
Also along Bristol Harbour you can explore Brunel's ss Great Britain (the world's first great ocean liner), At-Bristol Science Centre, Bristol Aquarium and M Shed – a brilliant exhibition on the history of Bristol.
10) Bristol Planetarium
Bristol Planetarium is right by Bristol Harbour and is a great stop for science lovers and curious visitors alike as they have loads of interactive and hands-on exhibitions for you to explore.
The most famous of its attractions is, 'The Big Silver Ball" which is the UK's first 3D Planetarium, which you can have fun playing with mirrors on the outside but on the inside you can take a trip to the stars in an amazing immersive experience.
Check out my best of Bristol…in a day video to see loads of extras from from the day ?
Have you ever visited Bristol? Which things would you like to see in Bristol? Let me know in the comments below! ?
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For more than a decade, leaders across U.S. food and agriculture have been advancing initiatives to secure a more sustainable future for our people, planet, and communities. Despite modest progress, inequality persists, global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and, across the American West, producers are faced with an increasingly dire scarcity of the most precious resource that sustains our industry and our world – water – deepening a climate crisis which uniquely threatens the agriculture industry.
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President, Field to Market
Scott Herndon serves as the President of Field to Market. Prior to joining Field to Market in 2022, he served as the Vice President and General Counsel of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, focusing on the regulatory issues that impact the industry including pesticides, biotechnology, sustainability and crop insurance.
Scott has also served as Director of Global Government and Public Policy for S& P Global in Washington, D.C. and in various roles for Members of the U.S .House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the Florida Senate. He also worked in the orange juice production business started by his great grandfather, for Louis Dreyfus Commodities in Brazil, and for a citrus and cattle business in Florida.
Scott holds a JD from the University of Miami, an MBA from the University of Florida, and a BA from Tulane University. He has studied in Costa Rica, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil. Scott currently lives in Washington, DC with his wife, daughter and Labrador Retriever. He is admitted to practice law by the Supreme Court of the United States, the District of Columbia and the State of Florida.
Opening Keynote
Robert Bonnie
Under Secretary for farm Production and Conservation, USDA
Collaborations and Innovations in Western Agriculture
The U.S. agricultural value chain and consumers alike, rely on producers in the west for more than half of our specialty crops, a majority of our cattle and poultry, and a significant amount of row crops, dairy and seeds. Yet, agriculture in the American West is facing unprecedented challenges related to water scarcity, ongoing droughts, wildfires, regulations and labor concerns. How are policy makers, producers and academics working together to overcome these challenges and innovate ways to remain resilient and profitable in the face of deteriorating growing conditions? This session will highlight western-agricultural issues, including innovations in methane mitigations and water quantity challenges. Following these micro-keynote addresses, our experts will address questions from the audience.
Sarah Stokes Alexander, Vice President of Programs, Keystone Policy Center
Speakers:
Kara Heckert
Resilient Agriculture West Advisor, American Farmland Trust
Kara works across regional and national programs to help develop and execute AFT's strategy for increasing resilience for agriculture in the Western United States, including California and Pacific Northwest Regions. Throughout a long career working on agricultural sustainability and natural resource conservation in California, Kara has led the strategy and development of programs and policies that provide greater opportunities for farmers and ranchers to engage in sustainable environmental stewardship practices and protect agricultural land. Kara was formerly AFT's California Regional Director where she developed and expanded AFT's programs and policy work. Before joining AFT, she was the executive director of the Sonoma Resource Conservation District where she worked with a diverse cross-section of the community on landscape-scale conservation planning, agricultural sustainability, and education. Kara is also a former soil conservationist for NRCS where she worked throughout the Russian River Watershed in California. Kara is a native Californian and the grand-daughter of a Nebraskan dairy and corn farmer. She is an alumna of Sonoma State University where she studied both biology and environmental studies and planning.
Ermias Kebreab, Ph.D.
Associate Dean & Professor, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, University of California-Davis
Ermias Kebreab is Associate Dean and Professor of Animal Science. He holds the Sesnon Endowed Chair in Sustainable Agriculture. He conducts research in animal nutrition, mathematical modeling of biological systems and impact of livestock on the environment. He is contributing author to 2019 IPCC update on enteric methane emissions. He co-chaired the feed additive and methane committees of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN. He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed articles and received several awards including Excellence in Ruminant Nutrition and International Agriculture from American Society of Animal Science, and 2022 Chancellor's Innovator of the year award. He served on two committees of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine on methane and nutrition of dairy cattle. He is a regular invited speaker including TED talks. His research was in the top 10 of all research conducted at the University of California system in 2021. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Asmara, Eritrea and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Reading, U.K.
Sarah Porter
Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy within the Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Porter also is an attorney, having graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree and obtaining her juris doctor from Arizona State University (ranking third in her class). She clerked for federal appellate Judge William Canby and was a litigator for Brown & Bain; Coppersmith Gordon Schermer Owens & Nelson, PLC; and Osborn Maledon PA. She left her law career in 2006 for Audubon because she wanted to contribute to a collaborative effort to address Arizona's natural resource challenges. She will now dedicate that focus to the Kyl Center.
Networking Break & Lightning Presentations (Networking Hall)
Concurrent Breakout Sessions #1
Developing our Next Generation of Change Agents in Agriculture: Agriculture Educator Perspectives
Fostering student career success is challenging. During this agriculture educator panel session questions from the audience will be solicited along the theme of what else needs to be done to better prepare college students to enter the agribusiness workforce? Topics such as being entrepreneurial, dealing with ambiguity, teamwork, soft skill development and creating fundamental awareness of our food and fiber system will be covered. A key outcome is to provide attendees with a candid, inside view of university agriculture education and how we can partner for better student outcomes.
Advancing Sustainability through Innovative Partnerships – Field to Market
The challenges facing farmers and the agricultural value change continue to rapidly evolve. It is crucial now, more than ever, that the entire value chain works together to meet the growing demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel in a sustainable and responsible way that protects farm productivity and the environment. Join us in this session, as we explore how partnerships can be utilized to meet agricultures' challenges and advance sustainability.
Rerooting U.S. Food Production: A New Paradigm for Animal Agriculture
Our current low food prices are actually paid for elsewhere – by the environment, the animals, the farmers, and our children's futures. This panel, facilitated by WWF, will discuss how we can feed the growing world population in a sustainable, future-proof, climate smart and fair way, with fewer natural resources and greater animal welfare. We will highlight challenges and opportunities for the partnership between Kipster, MPS Egg Farms, The Kroger Company, and ASPCA to produce eggs and meat with minimal land use while maximizing 'waste' streams from the food system in a low carbon and animal friendly way.
Enteric Emissions Reductions Protocol (Verra VM0041)
VM0041, Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants Through the Use of Feed Ingredients, Version2.0, was approved in December 2021. The Context Network has been engaged by California Dairy Research Foundation to bring together stakeholders to review this protocol, potentially provide changes based on stakeholder consensus, then submit to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) for consideration as a compliance protocol to put through rule making and ultimately acceptance for use by farmers and project developers. This session will provide an overview of the project, outlining details of the protocol, implications, and importance to the industry.
Sustainable vs/or + Regenerative? Which One or Both? – SISC
How are sustainable agriculture and regenerative ag different, the same? Can they work together to achieve greater, more diverse, and widespread positive environmental outcomes for the food and ag industry? If so, how? How do we all need to think/talk about the connection between regenerative and sustainable agriculture to achieve the most positive results for agriculture, the food industry and the planet? This breakout session will bring experts who have worked on some of the most established ag sustainability programs, together with those developing new regenerative practices and programs to explore how sustainable and regenerative ag connect.
FARMER TRACK - Adapting to Drought and Enhancing Resilience Through Feed
Feed production is a critical component to successful livestock production. In dairy and finishing beef production systems, feed not only accounts for a major portion of operational costs but also contributes to a substantial portion of an operations environmental footprint: from associated water and land use to greenhouse gas emissions. In the face of drought, climate change and volatile markets, enhancing the sustainability of feed production is essential to a resilient operation. Join us in a panel discussion highlighting research efforts across the feed and livestock sectors to adapt to drought and enhance resiliency through feed.
Lunch (Networking Hall)
How to Inspire the Next Generation to Care About Climate Change and Sustainability – MANRRS
According to recent research, younger activists are often at the forefront of the climate debate. Compared with older adults, GenZers and Millennials are talking more about the need for action on climate change, viewing more climate change content online, and doing more to get involved with the issue through activities such as volunteering and attending rallies. It is not enough to prepare youth to assume the roles adults currently hold. Student leaders are prepared to be impactful now and need those above to become mentors. Attend this session to hear why this generation is so passionate about change.
Activating Solutions to Meet the Need for Feed
Feed industry innovations have delivered continuous improvements enabling animal production systems to do more with less. With growing demand for more sustainable animal proteins, the feed industry has a significant role in helping production systems meet increasingly complex challenges. The Institute for Feed Education and Research and World Wildlife Fund collaborated to engage the full feed value chain during the first-of-its kind Feed Systems Sustainability Summit to identify and catalyze needed actions. Using curated case studies and participant insights, we'll engage and gather feedback from the audience to advance understanding and action around circularity, innovation, regenerative agriculture, and responsible sourcing.
Connecting Aquaculture to U.S. Soybean Farmers Through a Closed-Loop Model for Sustainable Nutrition
U.S. soy farmers can play a pivotal role in a new approach to the feed, food, and fuel sector through a sustainable, vertically integrated, farmer-to-customer model for aquaculture. In our current data-driven, customer-focused climate, a closed-loop approach can deliver sustainably grown, high-nutrition soybean ingredients to end-use customers, while also bringing greater purpose to the U.S. farmer, a linkage that is often lost in segmented supply chains. Learn how new aquaculture innovations, stronger relationships with farmers, and a supply-chain grounded in a shared commitment to sustainability can benefit all players, from CPGs and fish farmers to soy processors and consumers.
SAI Platform & U.S. Dairy: Aligning Global Sustainable Sourcing with Regional Programs – Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy
Many food and ingredient companies employ sustainable sourcing assessments for their suppliers and associated farms. These assessments often differ and may fail to recognize meaningful programs already in place, which can dilute focus and impact. For more than three years, dairy suppliers, national programs, and global customers have collaborated to develop the Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP), a multinational sourcing assessment to streamline supplier assessments through recognizing regionally applicable and locally relevant management systems and programs. This session explores the value of the SDP, and the collaborative process behind it, as a replicable model that can inform similar outcomes across sectors.
Financial Innovations to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture
Earlier this year, Field to Market released the Financial Innovations to Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture report. Since then, the US agriculture sector has seen growing interest and funding for innovations that highlight the important role farms play in the sustainable management of natural resources and the mitigation of climate change. But perceived risks, long payback periods and upfront investment requirements continue to delay practice adoption. Innovation and partnerships can help drive efficiency in funding. Join this conversation with panelists from the financial services and research community about the sustainable agriculture finance landscape, the role of innovators and the opportunities for collaboration.
FARMER TRACK - Clearing Up Climate Market Confusion
The Agricultural Climate Markets Collaborative is a voluntary group facilitated by the Keystone Policy Center to identify collective, precompetitive actions that could create more transparency and build trust in the marketplace and ultimately contribute to a clearer marketplace that can scale towards meaningful impact. This session will aim to answer questions that we can about climate markets and have discussion about the questions we can't.
Producer Voices: Western Perspective
Direct action related to most of the topics and actions discussed at this meeting will take place at the field and farm level, so it's critical that the people who will be making this impact are part of the conversation about them. Across the American West, producers face unique conditions that are not always experienced by those in other parts of the country. In this town-hall style conversation, western farmers from across commodity sectors will react to the top sustainability matters of the day, provide their perspective on their role in advancing sustainability, highlight the challenges they're facing, and speak to the importance of industry-wide collaboration to build economically viable pathways for progress.
- Tara Vander Dussen, Co-Founder, Elevate Ag and Dairy Farmer & Environmental Scientist, New Mexico Milkmaid
Jim Boyle, Jr.
Arizona Dairy Farmer and Owner, Casa Grande Dairy Co, LLC
Jim Boyle is a fourth generation Arizonan and owner-manager of his family's dairy and integrated crop farm in Casa Grande, Arizona. The 1500 acre farm in central Arizona grows a variety of forage crops to feed the dairy's 3500 milking cows and 2500 heifers.
Jim sits on the Executive Board of the United Dairymen of Arizona, a farmer-owned cooperative that markets 80% of the milk produced in Arizona. He also leads the Western States Dairy Producers Association, a group that brings together state dairy associations to strategize on legislative and regulatory matters that impact dairy farmers in the Western US.
He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from New York University. He lives in Chandler with his wife and three children.
Eric Morgan
Vice President, Environmental Science and Resources, BragaFresh
Steve Wooten
2021-2022 Chair, USRSB and Owner, Beatty Canyon Ranch
Steven Wooten is the president of Beatty Canyon Ranch, Inc a multi-generational cow-calf enterprise in the Purgatoire River Canyons of southeast Colorado. Purchased by his great-grandfather in 1929, Wooten's family has been raising grass for cattle grazing on native pristine pastures ever since. Sustainability has guided their work – Beatty Canyon began a rotational grazing plan almost 30 years ago, with the primary focus on maximizing rest periods after grazing. They have diversified their operation in response to 25 years of drought period and the economics of beef ranching. Additionally, Wooten has a big game hunting enterprise, landscape stone sales and a modest vacation program. He and his wonderful wife of 46 years, Joy, have two daughters and sons-in-law and five grandchildren.
Wooten has held multiple leadership positions, including as the current president of Colorado Cattlemen's Association, and served as 2021-2022 chairman of the board of U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. He is the recipient of Denver Business Journal's Trailblazer Award, Sand County Foundation's Leopold Conservation Award and NCBA's 2020 National and Region V Environmental Stewardship Awards.
Advancing Sustainability Across the U.S. Food and Agriculture Value Chain
Sustainability is a topic too big for any single company, commodity, or supply chain sector to solve on its own. That's why this Summit was created – to serve as a convening for all agricultural stakeholders to collaboratively drive a more sustainable future for our industry. Now, a surge of public and private investment into climate-smart agriculture is poised to springboard our collective approach to sustainability. In this session, representatives from various U.S. food and ag value chain sectors share their insights, learnings, and what's to come as they attempt to advance innovative approaches to mitigating climate risk, align measurement and reporting standards, and ensure the full value chain has a seat at the table during these important conversations.
- Philip Brasher, Editor, Agri-Pulse
Cornelius Blanding
Executive Director, Federation of Southern Cooperatives
Cornelius Blanding began his career in development work as an economic development intern for the City of Miami Beach and since then has gained a broad experience base including rural, international and cooperative economic development.
His experiences include business and project development, management and marketing. He has worked as a small business development & management consultant, manager of a multi-million dollar revolving loan fund, domestic and international project director, Director of Field Operations & Special Projects, Deputy Director and is now presently serving as the Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund.
Cornelius has also served and continues to serve on various boards and committees, including the National Cooperative Business Association, Agricultural Safety & Health Council of America, Southeast Climate Consortium and the Presbyterian Committee on the Self Development of People.
Alan Martinez
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
Alan Martinez is Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, the sustainability research-to-action hub of Cornell University. He leads the center's work on transition finance for regenerative agriculture. He serves as the co-chair of Field to Market's Innovative Finance Committee and is an executive committee member of the Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation.
His entrepreneurship and consulting experience includes management roles in financial services, impact investing, consulting and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining the center, Alan was part of the leadership team for a fintech startup focused on financial inclusion. Prior to acquisition, he led partnerships with organizations such asthe World Bank, Mastercard and FICO to expand access to finance for more than one million entrepreneurs across the globe. His finance career started inChicago as a community lender to small businesses.
Alan earned a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texasand a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University.
Justin Ransom
Senior Director, Sustainable Food Strategy, Tyson Foods
Megan Rock
Vice President, Sustainability and Innovation, Chief Sustainability Officer, CHS
Megan Rock is vice president of sustainability and innovation at CHS, the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative and an agronomy, global energy, grains and food company.
In 2022, Rock joined CHS as the company's first VP of sustainability and innovation. Prior to CHS, she served as VP of corporate responsibility and sustainability and global lead of sustainability solutions at Bunge, Inc., and held sustainability and environmental management positions in government and banking.
In her new role, Rock will lead CHS efforts to develop and execute sustainability and innovation strategies across its $38 billion enterprise.
Rock holds a bachelor of science degree in soil, environmental and atmospheric science from the University of Missouri and a graduate certificate in advanced studies in environmental policy and management from the University of Denver.
Rock has served on the board of directors for Field to Market and Ag Future of America. In 2015, she received the Changemaker of Tomorrow award from Keep Akron (Ohio) Beautiful, and she is a member of the St. Louis Business Journal's 40 under 40 class of 2020. She lives in St. Louis with her three children and two French bulldogs.
Sheldon Jones
Chief Operating Officer, Soil Health Institute
Mr. Sheldon Jones, a 4th generation Arizonan, was born and raised on the family's ranch near Payson, AZ. Sheldon now serves as the Chief Operating Officer with the Soil Health Institute, Morrisville, NC, with over 40 years of experience, a balance of private sector, non-profit and public service experience. Prior to joining SHI Sheldon served as Vice President at the Farm Foundation, from 2008 to 2016, where he oversaw the Foundation's financial operations and project management activities. His public service experience involved service as deputy commissioner of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, 2004-2008. From 2002 until 2004, Sheldon was executive vice president of the Agri-Business and Water Council of Arizona. In From 1997 until 2002, Mr. Jones was director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture. During his term, he was active in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the Arizona/Mexico Commission, and the Board of Governors Agribusiness and Water Committee. Mr. Jones worked in the Arizona banking industry for 14 years before beginning his career in government service. Mr. Jones earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Agri-Business at Arizona State University.
Networking Reception (Networking Hall)
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Having helped Boro to three points with a couple of outstanding saves at Accrington on Saturday, goalkeeper Jamie Jones was named in the official EFL team of the week on Monday morning.
Jones spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about the 1-0 win and the recognition for his performance.
"I had a good game Saturday and we were all pleased to come away with the result.
"I think that (final save) was the pick of the bunch. It was always a tight one going up one-and-one but I just spread myself and did as much as I could. Because it was so late on it always seems a bit better too when you hang onto a result.
"I think it was (a deserved win). We pushed right up the table and it is still very tight but it is starting to look a bit more promising this season.
Replacing a legendary shot-stopper like Chris Day is no easy task, as many goalkeepers who tried and failed over the years could attest to.
Since arriving on loan in January, Jones has made himself a mainstay in the team and now fully settled, says he is loving life at Stevenage.
"Definitely. I didn't settle at Preston, I played about 20 games there and was sent out loan a few times. I am really enjoying it here.
When asked about what it's like to work with the manager, Jones only had positive words about the boss and the direction he is taking the club in.
"He has been great for me since I have been at the club. He took over after one game of me being here and he gave us a new lease of life.


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