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]]> 26 Jun 2008 @ 04:19 am +0000 http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts/ The University of Nottingham Podcasts In this podcast world renowned architect Ken Shuttleworth talks about his design for the UK's tallest free-standing work of art - Aspire - which is now in place at The University of Nottingham. The University of Nottingham Podcasts http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts/ #62 Audio Feedback: timely media interventions



Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk

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]]> 23 Jun 2008 @ 05:05 am +0000 http://ltapodcast.blogspot.com/ Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education Recording of the session entitled Audio Feedback: timely media interventions from the Blended Learning Conference 2008, University of Hertfordshire, 19 June 2008Abstract: Audio feedback involves the use of distributed digital audio to provide formative messages to students helping them to develop knowledge and the way they learn. This paper presents several case studies by drawing upon interviews with academic staff and student focus groups. Ongoing research with these stakeholders identifies why audio feedback models, of which there are many, can be attractive and why they need to be carefully designed and integrated into the curriculum. The paper presents some early findings about the effective design of audio feedback and considers whether the interest in audio feedback may signal greater interest in designing constructivist media interventions.Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education http://ltapodcast.blogspot.com/ American University professor, presidential historian, and author Dr. Allan Lichtman & Libertarian Candidate for Governor of NC

Prof. Munger received his Ph.D. in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis in 1984. Following his graduate training, he worked as a staff economist at the Federal Trade Commission in the first Reagan Administration. His first teaching job was in the Economics Department at Dartmouth College, followed by appointments in the Political Science Department at the University of Texas (Austin, 1986-1990) and the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, 1990-7). At UNC, he served as Director of the Master of Public Administration Program, training city and county managers. He moved to Duke in 1997, and was promoted to Full Professor in 2000. He also became chair of the Political Science Department in 2000, and still serves in that post. Mike also has joint appointments in the Economics and Public Policy departments at Duke.

Prof. Munger's academic research has focused on Presidential - Congressional conflict, campaign finance, and regulation of markets. In addition to more than 80 articles and papers published in professional journals and edited volumes, Prof. Munger has coauthored or coedited (with Melvin Hinich) three books, Ideology and the Theory of Political Choice (University of Michigan Press, 1994), Analytical Politics (Cambridge University Press, 1997), and Empirical Studies in Comparative Politics (Kluwer Academic Press, 1998). His fourth and most recent book, Analyzing Policy: Choices, Conflicts, and Practices, was published in August 2000 by W.W. Norton. Current research interests include the evolution of the ideology of racism in the antebellum South, ballot access reform, and a study of how human subjects playing a computer simulation choose platforms in virtual "elections."

He blogs at Kids Prefer Cheese (link: http://mungowitzend.blogspot.com).

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]]> 18 Jun 2008 @ 12:32 pm +0000 http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Third Rail's Podcast Professor Lichtmanâs books include Prejudice and Old Politics: The Presidential Election of 1928; Your Family History; Ecological Inference; and The Keys to the White House. He was named the 1992-1993 Scholar-Teacher of the Year, the universityâs highest faculty honor, and has provided commentary for all major U.S. broadcasting networks and cable companies, the Voice of America, and many foreign broadcast companies, including BBC and CBC. He worked with Dan Rather as a CBS consultant during the impeachment of President Clinton, served as the 2004 election-night analyst for BBC Worldwide, and is now political analyst for CNN Headline News. His more than 100 scholarly and popular articles have appeared in such journals and newspapers as the American Historical Review, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. He is also a columnist for the Montgomery Gazette and has served as an expert witness in more than 70 voting rights and redistricting cases.Prof. Munger received his Ph.D. in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis in 1984. Following his graduate training, he worked as a staff economist at the Federal Trade Commission in the first Reagan Administration. His first teaching job was in the Economics Department at Dartmouth College, followed by appointments in the Political Science Department at the University of Texas (Austin, 1986-1990) and the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, 1990-7). At UNC, he served as Director of the Master of Public Administration Program, training city and county managers. He moved to Duke in 1997, and was promoted to Full Professor in 2000. He also became chair of the Political Science Department in 2000, and still serves in that post. Mike also has joint appointments in the Economics and Public Policy departments at Duke. Prof. Munger's academic research has focused on Presidential - Congressional conflict, campaign finance, and regulation of markets. In addition to more than 80 articles and papers published in professional journals and edited volumes, Prof. Munger has coauthored or coedited (with Melvin Hinich) three books, Ideology and the Theory of Political Choice (University of Michigan Press, 1994), Analytical Politics (Cambridge University Press, 1997), and Empirical Studies in Comparative Politics (Kluwer Academic Press, 1998). His fourth and most recent book, Analyzing Policy: Choices, Conflicts, and Practices, was published in August 2000 by W.W. Norton. Current research interests include the evolution of the ideology of racism in the antebellum South, ballot access reform, and a study of how human subjects playing a computer simulation choose platforms in virtual "elections." He blogs at Kids Prefer Cheese (link: http://mungowitzend.blogspot.com). Third Rail's Podcast http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Innovation summit

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]]> 17 Jun 2008 @ 11:14 am +0000 http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/audio/ University of Warwick Podcasts New ways of fostering collaboration between the university and the students' union was discussed at an innovation summit. University of Warwick Podcasts http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/audio/ Senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Walid Phares and Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem & Democratic super delegate Dr. Walid Phares is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies where he focuses on Middle East history and politics, global terrorist movements, democratization and human rights.  Dr. Phares also leads the foundation's Future of Terrorism Project, which considers how the Jihadi-Islamist threat will mutate over time and what can be done to defend against new, more deadly strains of terrorism.


Dr. Phares is the author of ten books on terrorism and the Middle East.  His latest book, The Confrontation: Winning the War against Future Jihad was published in 2008, War of Ideas: Jihadism Against Democracy was published April, 2007. His book, Future Jihad, Terrorist Strategies Against America, has been listed on Foreign Policy magazine's best selling titles for three months. 

In addition, Dr. Phares serves as a Fox News Channel Middle East Contributor.  A fluent English, French, and Arabic speaker, he is a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, CNN, the BCC, al-Jazeera, al Hurra, al-Arabiya, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CTV,  Global TV, and hundreds of radio programs.  Previously Dr. Phares served as a terrorism analyst for MSNBC.  He writes frequently for academic publications and newspapers, including Global Affairs, Middle East Quarterly, International Journal of Security Studies, Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Philadelphia Inquirer, National Review, and Chicago Sun Times. 


A frequently consulted expert, for more than two decades Dr. Phares has been called upon by European Commissioners, European Parliament members, as well as French, British, Belgian, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Cypriot legislators, officials and Diplomats. He has served as an expert for the Dutch Government on Terrorism. He has also testified to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Middle East and South East Asia, the House committees on international relations and Homeland Security and regularly conducts congressional, State Department, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice briefings.


Dr. Phares is also a senior fellow at the European Foundation for Democracy, a policy institute based in Brussels that is dedicated to defending democratic values, promoting freedom and addressing the ideologies of terrorism.


Dr. Phares is an Adjunct Professor at National Defense University School for National Security Executive Education (SNSEE). From 1993 to 2006, Dr. Phares was a professor of Middle East Studies at Florida Atlantic University. He has also held teaching positions at Florida International University and the University of Miami.  He holds degrees in law and political science from Saint Joseph and the Lebanese Universities in Beirut, a Masters in international law from the Universite de Lyons in France, and a Ph.D. in international relations and strategic studies from the University of Miami in the United States.


Susan Burgess, a Democrat, is an At Large Representative on Charlotte City Council and serves as the Mayor Pro Tem. She chairs Council's  Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee and is a member of the Government Affairs, Transportation, Environment, and Planning Liaison committees. She is Council Representative to the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) and an alternate to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO).
 
Burgess is President of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. She Chairs the National Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) Conference and in this capacity is a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and in this capacity, serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National committee and is a superdelegate.
She is a recipient of a platinum award from the Leadership Training Institute of the National League of Cities. She is president-elect of Women in Municipal Government.
 
She received her master's degree in Public Health from the University of Alabama - Birmingham and her bachelor's degree in health Science, with highest honors, from Florida International University. She is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class VIII.
 
Burgess is on the board and executive committee of Women in Municipal Government and a former member of the Council of the Institute of Youth, Education and Families and the Democratic Governance Panel. she served on Charlotte Board of Education from 1990 to 1997 and as chair from 1995 to 1997. Other public service includes Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Democratic Leadership Council - Local Elected Officials Network, and Women's Political Caucus. Her community service activities include Girl Scouts - Hornets Nest Council, Drug Education Center, League of Women voters, Women's Political Caucus, Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Fair, and the American heart Association's Charlotte Goes Red for Women. She is the founder of Smoke Free Charlotte. She has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state's highest citizens' award, and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Keeper of the Dream Award."

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]]> 17 Jun 2008 @ 09:43 am +0000 http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Third Rail's Podcast Dr. Walid Phares is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies where he focuses on Middle East history and politics, global terrorist movements, democratization and human rights.  Dr. Phares also leads the foundation's Future of Terrorism Project, which considers how the Jihadi-Islamist threat will mutate over time and what can be done to defend against new, more deadly strains of terrorism. Dr. Phares is the author of ten books on terrorism and the Middle East.  His latest book, The Confrontation: Winning the War against Future Jihad was published in 2008, War of Ideas: Jihadism Against Democracy was published April, 2007. His book, Future Jihad, Terrorist Strategies Against America, has been listed on Foreign Policy magazine's best selling titles for three months.  In addition, Dr. Phares serves as a Fox News Channel Middle East Contributor.  A fluent English, French, and Arabic speaker, he is a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, CNN, the BCC, al-Jazeera, al Hurra, al-Arabiya, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CTV,  Global TV, and hundreds of radio programs.  Previously Dr. Phares served as a terrorism analyst for MSNBC.  He writes frequently for academic publications and newspapers, including Global Affairs, Middle East Quarterly, International Journal of Security Studies, Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Philadelphia Inquirer, National Review, and Chicago Sun Times.  A frequently consulted expert, for more than two decades Dr. Phares has been called upon by European Commissioners, European Parliament members, as well as French, British, Belgian, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Cypriot legislators, officials and Diplomats. He has served as an expert for the Dutch Government on Terrorism. He has also testified to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Middle East and South East Asia, the House committees on international relations and Homeland Security and regularly conducts congressional, State Department, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice briefings. Dr. Phares is also a senior fellow at the European Foundation for Democracy, a policy institute based in Brussels that is dedicated to defending democratic values, promoting freedom and addressing the ideologies of terrorism. Dr. Phares is an Adjunct Professor at National Defense University School for National Security Executive Education (SNSEE). From 1993 to 2006, Dr. Phares was a professor of Middle East Studies at Florida Atlantic University. He has also held teaching positions at Florida International University and the University of Miami.  He holds degrees in law and political science from Saint Joseph and the Lebanese Universities in Beirut, a Masters in international law from the Universite de Lyons in France, and a Ph.D. in international relations and strategic studies from the University of Miami in the United States. Susan Burgess, a Democrat, is an At Large Representative on Charlotte City Council and serves as the Mayor Pro Tem. She chairs Council's  Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee and is a member of the Government Affairs, Transportation, Environment, and Planning Liaison committees. She is Council Representative to the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) and an alternate to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO).   Burgess is President of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. She Chairs the National Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) Conference and in this capacity is a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and in this capacity, serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National committee and is a superdelegate. She is a recipient of a platinum award from the Leadership Training Institute of the National League of Cities. She is president-elect of Women in Municipal Government.   She received her master's degree in Public Health from the University of Alabama - Birmingham and her bachelor's degree in health Science, with highest honors, from Florida International University. She is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class VIII.   Burgess is on the board and executive committee of Women in Municipal Government and a former member of the Council of the Institute of Youth, Education and Families and the Democratic Governance Panel. she served on Charlotte Board of Education from 1990 to 1997 and as chair from 1995 to 1997. Other public service includes Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Democratic Leadership Council - Local Elected Officials Network, and Women's Political Caucus. Her community service activities include Girl Scouts - Hornets Nest Council, Drug Education Center, League of Women voters, Women's Political Caucus, Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Fair, and the American heart Association's Charlotte Goes Red for Women. She is the founder of Smoke Free Charlotte. She has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state's highest citizens' award, and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Keeper of the Dream Award." Third Rail's Podcast http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Courses in the School of Health Sciences and Social Care Kat Temba comes home to a large kitchen in Galbraith Hall while Sasha enjoys a cheaper, larger room in a more central location in Saltash.

The School of Health Sciences and Social Care's Chris Bailey and Dr Jo Bridger play host to the Brunel University Podcast and focus our attention on Occupational Therapy and Biosciences.

Meanwhile first year student Sharon Hartley just loves spending time in hospital.

May contain advice that could lead to students getting free money.

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Voices: Chris Bailey, Jo Bridger, Sharon Hartley, Kat Temba and Sasha Shalmina.

Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

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]]> 2 Jun 2008 @ 05:00 am +0000 http://www.brunel.ac.uk/podcast Brunel University Podcast Kat Temba comes home to a large kitchen in Galbraith Hall while Sasha enjoys a cheaper, larger room in a more central location in Saltash. The School of Health Sciences and Social Care's Chris Bailey and Dr Jo Bridger play host to the Brunel University Podcast and focus our attention on Occupational Therapy and Biosciences. Meanwhile first year student Sharon Hartley just loves spending time in hospital. May contain advice that could lead to students getting free money. Postal Address for Enquiries:Course Enquiries OfficeMarketingBrunel UniversityUxbridgeUB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries:01895 265599 Webhttp://www.brunel.ac.uk Email:podcast@brunel.ac.uk Links:http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/health Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Voices: Chris Bailey, Jo Bridger, Sharon Hartley, Kat Temba and Sasha Shalmina. Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com Brunel University Podcast http://www.brunel.ac.uk/podcast Defining Success On Your Terms

Decide on what success looks like for you and work towards that. My definition of success is following my heart and making a difference to everyone I come into contact with.

For other success tips and personal development information visit http://www.ethicalcash.com To join a university dedicated to success and enjoy 14 days free visit http://expand.successuniversity.com

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]]> 2 Jun 2008 @ 02:55 am +0000 http://www.personalgrowthpodcastdirectory.com Science of Getting Rich We all have a definition of success that should be based on what desire to experience. When your perception of success is based on what "they" say you set yourself up to fail. Decide on what success looks like for you and work towards that. My definition of success is following my heart and making a difference to everyone I come into contact with. For other success tips and personal development information visit http://www.ethicalcash.com To join a university dedicated to success and enjoy 14 days free visit http://expand.successuniversity.com If you are looking for an online business opportunity visit http://expand.successuniversity.com Science of Getting Rich http://www.personalgrowthpodcastdirectory.com Has belonging been lost?

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]]> 22 May 2008 @ 05:58 am +0000 http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/audio/ University of Warwick Podcasts Sociology Professor Zlatko Skrbis from the University of Queensland in Australia, a visiting fellow to Warwick, considers the effect of a loss of a sense of belonging for some groups in society particularly since 9/11. University of Warwick Podcasts http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/audio/ May 2008 Extra

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]]> 20 May 2008 @ 05:10 am +0000 http://www.jodcast.net/ The Jodcast - astronomy podcast This issue we talk to Dr Anthony Challinor from the University of Cambridge about the Cosmic Microwave Background. We also get your astronomical questions answered by Dr Tim O'Brien. The Jodcast - astronomy podcast http://www.jodcast.net/ Episode 14 - Improving Organisational Performance - Voicemail line 020 8816 8033

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]]> 12 May 2008 @ 07:59 am +0000 http://www.topbriefings.com/ Top Briefings - Passionate People In this episode Duncan Gotobed talks to Kamal Birdi, from the University of Sheffield and Vikki Matthews, from Nike about improving organisational performance. Please visit this podcast at http://www.topbriefings.com/ Top Briefings - Passionate People http://www.topbriefings.com/ North Carolina State Primary Candidates Pat Smathers (D) Lt. Governor

When devastating hurricane floods struck his hometown in 2004, Mayor Pat Smathers had two options: Rebuild or build better.

Smathers, a problem solving Democrat, chose the latter, partnering with fellow community leaders and state government to strengthen the mountain town his family has called home for eight generations.

As mayor, school board attorney and former champion high school and college athlete, Smathers has learned what small towns expect of their leaders: A dedication to success. A willingness to work hard. And the resourcefulness to create solutions that work for everyone.

"It's time to fulfill those expectations at the state level,â? says Smathers, a husband, father of two and retired lieutenant colonel in the National Guard. âNorth Carolinians deserve a leader who will meet our state"s challenges with openness, optimism and invested innovations. As lieutenant governor, I will honor those hometown values we all share.â?

Derald Hafner (D) U.S. Congress NC-13

 Derald Hafner is an economist and the Democrat candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 13th Congressional District of North Carolina. He is seeking the nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.). The primary will take place in May 2008.

Colonel Dennis Nielsen (D) Governor

Colonel Dennis Nielsen is a retired military officer with 35 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force. During his committed time of military service he flew a variety of military aircraft including the T-38, F-100, A7, F16 and C26. He was well known throughout the military for his outstanding leadership capabilities and was selected as the Director of Safety for the Air National Guard.

While serving as the Director of Safety at ANG Headquarters in Washington DC he had the responsibility of the flight weapons and ground safety for more than 120,000 military personnel in over 200 locations. His last military assignment before retirement was flying a C-26 surveillance aircraft for the counter drug agency.

During Colonel Nielsenâs service in the military he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after diverting his A-7 fighter jet during a test flight away from a populated area after engine failure, potentially saving hundreds of lives while risking his own. This award is given only to those who distinguish themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight and is given only to exceptional and outstanding individuals.

He was also honored in a memorial statue after his image was captured by a photographer during his rescue of a small child after the crash of flight 232 in Sioux City, Iowa. Additionally, the story of his bravery and leadership was later depicted in a docudrama Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232, 1992.

Colonel Nielsen graduated form the University of Nebraska with a degree in Law Enforcement. He has accomplished graduate studies with in an assortment of subjects including International Studies. He has a number of published articles including; âZeroâs Not a Number but a New Way of Thinkingâ?, âVirtual Safetyâ? and âVision the Ability to See.â?

Col. Nielsen is also an experienced businessman who has operated several small businesses and served on the Board of Directors for others. He and his family also owned and operated a family farm. He was elected to the board of directors of a credit union and served as a member of the Sioux Gateway Airport Disaster Board. His wife, Linda Nielsen, has also owned and operated a fitness center.

Colonel Nielsen has also served a variety of community organizations and nonprofit groups. Presently he serves as the vice president and member of the board of directors of the Air Force Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes Air Force History. He is the chairman of the board of directors for a non-profit organization that provides financial counseling and tax preparation to low and moderate income individuals and seniors. Col. Nielsen has worked as a volunteer for various community organizations such as the YMCA coaching both youth soccer and basketball. He has also supported various companion animal rescue organizations with their efforts. Col. Nielsen is currently active in veteranâs affairs and maintains a web site to assist veterans and current military members. He is also a former member of Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer search and rescue organization that mentors young people interested in careers in the aviation.

Greg Dority (R) Lt. Governor

 Greg Dority is a 1981 graduate of North Carolina State University where he majored in Political Science. He spent most of the 1980's directing security at the ABC News Washington, DC bureau before departing just prior to the Gulf War in 1991. During the 1990's he worked in various capacities within the security field and traveled extensively in the Balkans and Caucuses. He did his graduate work at The George Washington University and today is Managing Partner of Sterling Security in Washington, North Carolina.
 
Following the events of September 11, 2001 Greg began a professional transition to International Development. His work experience focused on economic restructuring of post-war regions, to include a stint with the Christian humanitarian organization World Vision. In 2003 he served as a member of the United Nations Security Advisory Board in Tirana, Albania.
 
Greg is a widower with a ten year old daughter. His current message of fiscal conservatism is directed toward shaping the future that she and her contemporaries will be challenged with. He makes his home in Washington, North Carolina where he is active in Republican politics and local civic organizations.

Jim Snyder (R) Lt. Governor

 James E. Snyder, Jr., was born in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina.  He attended Lexington City Schools and graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1963.  He was named a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina and graduated from Wake Forest College and The Wake Forest University School of Law.  He attended Wake on a basketball scholarship and played tennis as well. 

Following law school, Jim returned to Lexington to practice with his father.  His father passed away, and Jim was appointed to serve his unexpired term as a member of The North Carolina House of Representatives. 

He has been a practitioner in law in Lexington for in excess of 37 years and has been admitted to practice before various Federal Courts in North Carolina and The Supreme Court of the United States.  He was named as one of the five outstanding young leaders in North Carolina by the North Carolina Jaycees and has been a local business leader with Chairmanship of the Board of Managers of Security Bank and Trust/Omni/Central Carolina Bank in Lexington.

In addition to his service in the General Assembly, Jim has taken many opportunities to help build a better community in Lexington and Davidson County.  He served on the Board of Trustees of the Davidson County Community College (1973 to 1981); the Board of Visitors of Wake Forest University Divinity School, The Select Committee of the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners; Lexington Rotary Club, member; Board of Directors United Way, member; Board of Directors at Lexington YMCA; member, and City of Lexington, Human Races Committee, member.

Jim is a conservative thinker and writer who has published sixteen books, three are multiple additions, including the Conservative Mind, âA New Model for Governmentâ? and two legal treaties.  

Jim is married to his high school sweetheart, Miss Sandra Joyce Craver, of Lexington, and they have been blessed with two daughters and six grandchildren.  He has been a member of the First Baptist Church in Lexington for his entire life and has served as a deacon and moderator of the Board of Deacons. 

Jim finished second to now Senator Elizabeth Dole in the 2002 North Carolina Republican Primary for U.S. Senate and was the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor in the 2004 North Carolina General Election receiving in excess of 1.4 million votes. 

Elbie Powers (R) Governor

Born, July 2, 1951 raised and worked on the farm in Robeson county, NC. Share cropping. Graduated from St.Pauls High School 1968.

 Becky who works as a school teacher in Macon county public schools. After her 33 years of teaching school, a very noble profession, today being her very last day of teaching. As of today Feb. 29th 08' she retires (Leap year day, so she leaped out). To you Becky, Congratulations Honey, job well done. You have paid your dues well.

I currently own a small farm in eastern NC of Sampson county. In 1996 I discontinued row crop farming, cotton, wheat, soybeans switching over to a Pecan orchard consisting of just under 1000 pecan trees. Aerial view of farm in 06'. I produce, process and store all pecans on my farm directing selling to the consumer, restaurant's, bakery's etc. My building where I process all pecans is called "The Nut House, Inc". Yes I will be the first Governor straight from the Nut House.....

Why the run for Governor!!!

I feel current politicians are out of touch with the working class in NC and the United States. They continue to penalize working people for succeeding in life by way of more taxes, while they load our wagons, tell us to pull, many people jump on for the ride. If you, put me at the Governors desk for four years I will hands down out perform any other candidate regarding tax relief. I feel politicians come by each four years trying to tell us they are one of us. I also think the working people should have a safety net and am checking into this (your ideas welcomed). If an elected official does not stand behind their campaign platform, we taxpayers should have a way of replacing them at the half way mark of their term. I ask you, please help get the word out, just compare my plans, to ALL the other candidates.

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]]> 4 May 2008 @ 06:18 am +0000 http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Third Rail's Podcast Pat Smathers (D) Lt. GovernorWhen devastating hurricane floods struck his hometown in 2004, Mayor Pat Smathers had two options: Rebuild or build better. Smathers, a problem solving Democrat, chose the latter, partnering with fellow community leaders and state government to strengthen the mountain town his family has called home for eight generations. As mayor, school board attorney and former champion high school and college athlete, Smathers has learned what small towns expect of their leaders: A dedication to success. A willingness to work hard. And the resourcefulness to create solutions that work for everyone. "It's time to fulfill those expectations at the state level,â? says Smathers, a husband, father of two and retired lieutenant colonel in the National Guard. âNorth Carolinians deserve a leader who will meet our state"s challenges with openness, optimism and invested innovations. As lieutenant governor, I will honor those hometown values we all share.â? Derald Hafner (D) U.S. Congress NC-13 Derald Hafner is an economist and the Democrat candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 13th Congressional District of North Carolina. He is seeking the nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.). The primary will take place in May 2008.Colonel Dennis Nielsen (D) Governor Colonel Dennis Nielsen is a retired military officer with 35 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force. During his committed time of military service he flew a variety of military aircraft including the T-38, F-100, A7, F16 and C26. He was well known throughout the military for his outstanding leadership capabilities and was selected as the Director of Safety for the Air National Guard. While serving as the Director of Safety at ANG Headquarters in Washington DC he had the responsibility of the flight weapons and ground safety for more than 120,000 military personnel in over 200 locations. His last military assignment before retirement was flying a C-26 surveillance aircraft for the counter drug agency. During Colonel Nielsenâs service in the military he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after diverting his A-7 fighter jet during a test flight away from a populated area after engine failure, potentially saving hundreds of lives while risking his own. This award is given only to those who distinguish themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight and is given only to exceptional and outstanding individuals. He was also honored in a memorial statue after his image was captured by a photographer during his rescue of a small child after the crash of flight 232 in Sioux City, Iowa. Additionally, the story of his bravery and leadership was later depicted in a docudrama Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232, 1992. Colonel Nielsen graduated form the University of Nebraska with a degree in Law Enforcement. He has accomplished graduate studies with in an assortment of subjects including International Studies. He has a number of published articles including; âZeroâs Not a Number but a New Way of Thinkingâ?, âVirtual Safetyâ? and âVision the Ability to See.â? Col. Nielsen is also an experienced businessman who has operated several small businesses and served on the Board of Directors for others. He and his family also owned and operated a family farm. He was elected to the board of directors of a credit union and served as a member of the Sioux Gateway Airport Disaster Board. His wife, Linda Nielsen, has also owned and operated a fitness center. Colonel Nielsen has also served a variety of community organizations and nonprofit groups. Presently he serves as the vice president and member of the board of directors of the Air Force Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes Air Force History. He is the chairman of the board of directors for a non-profit organization that provides financial counseling and tax preparation to low and moderate income individuals and seniors. Col. Nielsen has worked as a volunteer for various community organizations such as the YMCA coaching both youth soccer and basketball. He has also supported various companion animal rescue organizations with their efforts. Col. Nielsen is currently active in veteranâs affairs and maintains a web site to assist veterans and current military members. He is also a former member of Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer search and rescue organization that mentors young people interested in careers in the aviation. Greg Dority (R) Lt. Governor Greg Dority is a 1981 graduate of North Carolina State University where he majored in Political Science. He spent most of the 1980's directing security at the ABC News Washington, DC bureau before departing just prior to the Gulf War in 1991. During the 1990's he worked in various capacities within the security field and traveled extensively in the Balkans and Caucuses. He did his graduate work at The George Washington University and today is Managing Partner of Sterling Security in Washington, North Carolina.   Following the events of September 11, 2001 Greg began a professional transition to International Development. His work experience focused on economic restructuring of post-war regions, to include a stint with the Christian humanitarian organization World Vision. In 2003 he served as a member of the United Nations Security Advisory Board in Tirana, Albania.   Greg is a widower with a ten year old daughter. His current message of fiscal conservatism is directed toward shaping the future that she and her contemporaries will be challenged with. He makes his home in Washington, North Carolina where he is active in Republican politics and local civic organizations.Jim Snyder (R) Lt. Governor James E. Snyder, Jr., was born in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina.  He attended Lexington City Schools and graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1963.  He was named a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina and graduated from Wake Forest College and The Wake Forest University School of Law.  He attended Wake on a basketball scholarship and played tennis as well.  Following law school, Jim returned to Lexington to practice with his father.  His father passed away, and Jim was appointed to serve his unexpired term as a member of The North Carolina House of Representatives.  He has been a practitioner in law in Lexington for in excess of 37 years and has been admitted to practice before various Federal Courts in North Carolina and The Supreme Court of the United States.  He was named as one of the five outstanding young leaders in North Carolina by the North Carolina Jaycees and has been a local business leader with Chairmanship of the Board of Managers of Security Bank and Trust/Omni/Central Carolina Bank in Lexington. In addition to his service in the General Assembly, Jim has taken many opportunities to help build a better community in Lexington and Davidson County.  He served on the Board of Trustees of the Davidson County Community College (1973 to 1981); the Board of Visitors of Wake Forest University Divinity School, The Select Committee of the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners; Lexington Rotary Club, member; Board of Directors United Way, member; Board of Directors at Lexington YMCA; member, and City of Lexington, Human Races Committee, member. Jim is a conservative thinker and writer who has published sixteen books, three are multiple additions, including the Conservative Mind, âA New Model for Governmentâ? and two legal treaties.   Jim is married to his high school sweetheart, Miss Sandra Joyce Craver, of Lexington, and they have been blessed with two daughters and six grandchildren.  He has been a member of the First Baptist Church in Lexington for his entire life and has served as a deacon and moderator of the Board of Deacons.  Jim finished second to now Senator Elizabeth Dole in the 2002 North Carolina Republican Primary for U.S. Senate and was the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor in the 2004 North Carolina General Election receiving in excess of 1.4 million votes.  Elbie Powers (R) Governor Born, July 2, 1951 raised and worked on the farm in Robeson county, NC. Share cropping. Graduated from St.Pauls High School 1968.  Becky who works as a school teacher in Macon county public schools. After her 33 years of teaching school, a very noble profession, today being her very last day of teaching. As of today Feb. 29th 08' she retires (Leap year day, so she leaped out). To you Becky, Congratulations Honey, job well done. You have paid your dues well. I currently own a small farm in eastern NC of Sampson county. In 1996 I discontinued row crop farming, cotton, wheat, soybeans switching over to a Pecan orchard consisting of just under 1000 pecan trees. Aerial view of farm in 06'. I produce, process and store all pecans on my farm directing selling to the consumer, restaurant's, bakery's etc. My building where I process all pecans is called "The Nut House, Inc". Yes I will be the first Governor straight from the Nut House..... Why the run for Governor!!! I feel current politicians are out of touch with the working class in NC and the United States. They continue to penalize working people for succeeding in life by way of more taxes, while they load our wagons, tell us to pull, many people jump on for the ride. If you, put me at the Governors desk for four years I will hands down out perform any other candidate regarding tax relief. I feel politicians come by each four years trying to tell us they are one of us. I also think the working people should have a safety net and am checking into this (your ideas welcomed). If an elected official does not stand behind their campaign platform, we taxpayers should have a way of replacing them at the half way mark of their term. I ask you, please help get the word out, just compare my plans, to ALL the other candidates. Third Rail's Podcast http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Adam Fogel the Right to Vote Director at FairVote.org
Before joining FairVote, Adam served as the Pennsylvania Field Director for a voter registration project funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts that registered over 500,000 new, young voters. He was a fellow at the Center for Political Participation at Allegheny College for two years, where he designed an educational outreach program in high schools called "Why Bother? The Importance of Voting in America.â? In 2005, The Institute of Politics at Harvard University adapted âWhy Bother?â? into a national program.

A Cleveland, Ohio native, Adam earned a B.A. in Political Science and English from Allegheny College in May, 2006. He is currently enrolled in a master's degree program at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University. He resides in Washington, DC.

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]]> 28 Mar 2008 @ 05:43 am +0000 http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Third Rail's Podcast Adam Fogel is the Right to Vote Director at FairVote-The Center for Voting and Democracy. He developed a voting curriculum for high schools to encourage students to get involved in the political process and register to vote. Before joining FairVote, Adam served as the Pennsylvania Field Director for a voter registration project funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts that registered over 500,000 new, young voters. He was a fellow at the Center for Political Participation at Allegheny College for two years, where he designed an educational outreach program in high schools called "Why Bother? The Importance of Voting in America.â? In 2005, The Institute of Politics at Harvard University adapted âWhy Bother?â? into a national program. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Adam earned a B.A. in Political Science and English from Allegheny College in May, 2006. He is currently enrolled in a master's degree program at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University. He resides in Washington, DC. Third Rail's Podcast http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Congressman Bob Barr and columnist Jill Zimon
Barr works tirelessly to help preserve our fundamental right to privacy and our other civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Bob does this through his work in a number of forums. For example, he occupies the 21st Century Liberties Chair for Freedom and Privacy at the American Conservative Union, and as a Board Member of the National Rifle Association. Bob is also a member of The Constitution Project's Initiative on Liberty and Security, and he served from 2003 to 2005 as a member of a project at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University addressing matters of privacy and security. In fact, recognizing Bob Barr"s leadership in privacy matters, New York Times columnist William Safire has called him "Mr. Privacy.â?

Bob has appeared on virtually every major cable and network television program dealing with public policy matters, and has served as a contributor for CNN. He writes a regular column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has hosted a nationally-syndicated weekly radio show, and is a Contributing Editor for The American Spectator. Bobâs writings have appeared in many academic, local, regional, national and international publications. He is the author of âThe Meaning of Is, The Squandered Impeachment and Wasted Legacy of William Jefferson Clinton,â? published by Stroud & Hall. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy. Bob remains active in political matters, and serves on the Libertarian Party National Committee. Bob is an adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA teaching a graduate course on privacy and public policy; and he serves as a national officer for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.

Bob was appointed by President Reagan to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (1986-90), and served as President of Southeastern Legal Foundation (1990-91). He was an official with the CIA (1971-78), and has practiced law for many years.

Bob Barr has traveled widely and spoken to audiences across America and internationally, and has served as an official member of the U.S. delegation at several major United Nations conferences. While in the Congress, he led congressional fact-finding trips to other countries and regions, investigating terrorism, international crime and drug trafficking. He speaks to local and national groups on a regular basis.

Also check out our interview with Jill Zimon, columnist at themoderatevoice.com, her blog writeslikeshetalks.com as well as her own personal site jillmillerzimon.com

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]]> 28 Mar 2008 @ 04:40 am +0000 http://thirdrail.libsyn.com Third Rail's Podcast Bob Barr represented the 7th District of Georgia in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003, serving as a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, as Vice-Chairman of the Government Reform Committee, and as a member of the Committee on Financial Services. He now practices law with the Law Offices of Edwin Marger, and runs a consulting firm, Liberty Strategies LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with offices in the Washington, D.C. area. Barr works tirelessly to help preserve our fundamental right to privacy and our other civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Bob does this through his work in a number of forums. For example, he occupies the 21st Century Liberties Chair for Freedom and Privacy at the American Conservative Union, and as a Board Member of the National Rifle Association. Bob is also a member of The Constitution Project's Initiative on Liberty and Security, and he served from 2003 to 2005 as a member of a project at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University addressing matters of privacy and security. In fact, recognizing Bob Barr"s leadership in privacy matters, New York Times columnist William Safire has called him "Mr. Privacy.â? Bob has appeared on virtually every major cable and network television program dealing with public policy matters, and has served as a contributor for CNN. He writes a regular column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has hosted a nationally-syndicated weekly radio show, and is a Contributing Editor for The American Spectator. Bobâs writings have appeared in many academic, local, regional, national and international publications. He is the author of âThe Meaning of Is, The Squandered Impeachment and Wasted Legacy of William Jefferson Clinton,â? published by Stroud & Hall. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy. Bob remains active in political matters, and serves on the Libertarian Party National Committee. Bob is an adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA teaching a graduate course on privacy and public policy; and he serves as a national officer for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Bob was appointed by President Reagan to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (1986-90), and served as President of Southeastern Legal Foundation (1990-91). He was an official with the CIA (1971-78), and has practiced law for many years. Bob Barr has traveled widely and spoken to audiences across America and internationally, and has served as an official member of the U.S. delegation at several major United Nations conferences. While in the Congress, he led congressional fact-finding trips to other countries and regions, investigating terrorism, international crime and drug trafficking. He speaks to local and national groups on a regular basis. Also check out our interview with Jill Zimon, columnist at themoderatevoice.com, her blog writeslikeshetalks.com as well as her own personal site jillmillerzimon.com Third Rail's Podcast http://thirdrail.libsyn.com John Batelle

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]]> 26 Mar 2008 @ 08:00 am +0000 http://media.3i.com/page/podcasts/rss 3i Media Podcasts An internet thought leader with a background in journalism, he was one of the original founders of Wired magazine and is a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley. 3i Media Podcasts http://media.3i.com/page/podcasts/rss March 2008 Extra

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]]> 17 Mar 2008 @ 12:00 pm +0000 http://www.jodcast.net/ The Jodcast - astronomy podcast This issue we talk to Dr Maria-Rosa Cioni from the University of Hertfordshire about the concept of metallicity and how we can use it to learn about galaxy evolution. We also learn about the current funding crisis facing astronomy in the UK from Dr Tim O'Brien, how it may affect Jodrell Bank Observatory, and what you can do to help. The Jodcast - astronomy podcast http://www.jodcast.net/ #59 Picture This! cc Elmada, 2007

An exhibition of photographs to enhance learning.
Students and staff are invited to submit photographs to an exhibition of photographs and stories to be held in Sheffield Hallam University in May 2008. There is also a photo competition to encourage students to submit work.
A Picture is worth a thousand words - Prove it!
Digital cameras in one form or another are within reach of most of us everyday, wherever we are. Tools to edit and distribute the photographs we produce are also widely accessible. Your challenge is to demonstrate how can we take advantage of this in education.
Picture This! will be an exhibition featuring photographs taken by students and staff
in the course of learning and teaching.
To encourage students to contribute a photograph, and the story of why it was taken, the University is running this competition with three £150 prizes.

Your photo assignment...
Send us one photograph with between 150 and 300 words that explain why you took the photograph and how it related to your work.
5 further prizes of £10.00 each are available to students who email us the best ideas for how their course could make use of photographs. So whether your strength is in writing, photography or coming up with ideas there's a prize for you!
There are 3 categories:
*Ideas - creative ideas for the use of photographs to support learning
*Photograph - most engaging photograph
*Story - best learning story
Submission deadline: 28 March 2008
The Exhibition
An exhibition of submitted work will be hosted in the University during May 2008.

The judging panel
A panel of three judges will select the winners. They will include the Academic Affairs Officer of the Hallam Student's Union and the Head of Academic Innovation in the Learning and Teaching Institute at Sheffield Hallam University.
Organisers
This initiative is being run by Academic Innovation in the Learning and Teaching Institute at Sheffield Hallam University.
For further information contact Andrew Middleton, a.j.middleton AT shu.ac.uk
Submission rules
You can submit up to 3 entries with 3 different stories. Joint entries are permitted. You can nominate your preferred category or leave it open.

Submit digital photograph(s) in JPG format as an email attachment or through a link to a photo-sharing service like Flickr.com.
Include your name, year and course details.

All submissions may be used to inform research and promote best practice. By submitting your entry you give the University permission to reproduce it in publications and at academic events with acknowledgement, but no fee. You may only submit work that belongs to you.

Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk

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]]> 11 Mar 2008 @ 09:45 am +0000 http://ltapodcast.blogspot.com/ Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education cc Elmada, 2007 An exhibition of photographs to enhance learning.Students and staff are invited to submit photographs to an exhibition of photographs and stories to be held in Sheffield Hallam University in May 2008. There is also a photo competition to encourage students to submit work.A Picture is worth a thousand words - Prove it!Digital cameras in one form or another are within reach of most of us everyday, wherever we are. Tools to edit and distribute the photographs we produce are also widely accessible. Your challenge is to demonstrate how can we take advantage of this in education.Picture This! will be an exhibition featuring photographs taken by students and staffin the course of learning and teaching.To encourage students to contribute a photograph, and the story of why it was taken, the University is running this competition with three £150 prizes.Your photo assignment...Send us one photograph with between 150 and 300 words that explain why you took the photograph and how it related to your work.5 further prizes of £10.00 each are available to students who email us the best ideas for how their course could make use of photographs. So whether your strength is in writing, photography or coming up with ideas there's a prize for you!There are 3 categories:*Ideas - creative ideas for the use of photographs to support learning*Photograph - most engaging photograph*Story - best learning storySubmission deadline: 28 March 2008The ExhibitionAn exhibition of submitted work will be hosted in the University during May 2008.The judging panelA panel of three judges will select the winners. They will include the Academic Affairs Officer of the Hallam Student's Union and the Head of Academic Innovation in the Learning and Teaching Institute at Sheffield Hallam University.OrganisersThis initiative is being run by Academic Innovation in the Learning and Teaching Institute at Sheffield Hallam University.For further information contact Andrew Middleton, a.j.middleton AT shu.ac.ukSubmission rulesYou can submit up to 3 entries with 3 different stories. Joint entries are permitted. You can nominate your preferred category or leave it open.Submit digital photograph(s) in JPG format as an email attachment or through a link to a photo-sharing service like Flickr.com.Include your name, year and course details.All submissions may be used to inform research and promote best practice. By submitting your entry you give the University permission to reproduce it in publications and at academic events with acknowledgement, but no fee. You may only submit work that belongs to you.Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education http://ltapodcast.blogspot.com/ RAG Day 2008

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]]> 19 Feb 2008 @ 03:22 am +0000 http://smokeradio.blogspot.com/ Smoke Radio Podcasts Smoke Radio joins the University of Westminster's student union for a special week of Raising and Giving for charity. Check out the podcast for the highlights of the day's programming. Smoke Radio Podcasts http://smokeradio.blogspot.com/ PodfinderUK Episode 41 The Truth by DJ Mr Jay and Sherri G, bringing you the latest news and music on the R & B and soul scene. BUMP which is a must for all Apple Mac fans and users with its mixture of news, features and interviews A History of Electronic Music , a unique show for the music geek into electronic music history. Imagine Animation Vodcast , a showcase of The University of the West of England up coming stars in animation and The Bitterest Pill an audio blog from stay at home dad Dan Klass

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]]> 18 Feb 2008 @ 08:55 am +0000 http://www.btpodshow.com/shows/?show=podfinderuk Podfinder UK In this edition of PodfinderUK Jo reviews The Truth by DJ Mr Jay and Sherri G, bringing you the latest news and music on the R & B and soul scene. BUMP which is a must for all Apple Mac fans and users with its mixture of news, features and interviews A History of Electronic Music , a unique show for the music geek into electronic music history. Imagine Animation Vodcast , a showcase of The University of the West of England up coming stars in animation and The Bitterest Pill an audio blog from stay at home dad Dan Klass Podfinder UK http://www.btpodshow.com/shows/?show=podfinderuk #43 Mentoring

Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk

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]]> 4 Feb 2008 @ 07:07 am +0000 http://ltapodcast.blogspot.com/ Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education The Impact Mentoring Scheme run at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield matches students to professionals in the area. Run by the Careers teams at each university, it is a career focused scheme where mentors use their skills, experience and knowledge to support a student as they make decisions about their future career. Initially established as a positive action project designed to develop the competitiveness and employability of UK Black and Minority Ethnic students it now also benefits other students. You can find out more about Impact at http://www.graduatesyorkshire.co.uk/impact/ and contact Annette Baxter, the Impact Project Officer, by email at a.r.baxter "AT" shu.ac.uk. Contact: email lta-podcast "AT" shu.ac.uk Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education http://ltapodcast.blogspot.com/ Fiona Dungay - Graphic Designer

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]]> 17 Dec 2007 @ 04:00 am +0000 http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ Women in ICT Podcast Fiona Dungay graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003 with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design. During the autumn after graduation she assisted Paul Farrington at Studio Tonne before working on various freelance projects including collaborations with Digital Apex and Nothing to See Here. Fiona began working with Cogapp in March 2005 and was promoted to the design team in July 2006. She has worked on a variety of digital and print projects for clients including Culture Online, GSGI, BBC, Brighton University Arts Faculties, Web Usability Partnership and on the Cogapp rebrand. Women in ICT Podcast http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ 2007: A Year in Review
As 2007 draws to a close, we're celebrating the weird and wonderful collection of inventions that made their home in Gadget Freak. This year saw us look at how electronics engineering students at Dalhousie University harness NASA technology to build robots that could one day save lives; we took a look at Neuroti-Kart, the home-made electric go-kart; wondered why someone would ever build a human hamster wheel; and witnessed history in the making in the form of a Beer Launching Fridge. If 2008 is half as amazing as 2007, then we're already in for a fantastic new year!

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]]> 13 Dec 2007 @ 05:46 am +0000 http://gadgetfreak.podOmatic.com Gadget's podcast As 2007 draws to a close, we're celebrating the weird and wonderful collection of inventions that made their home in Gadget Freak. This year saw us look at how electronics engineering students at Dalhousie University harness NASA technology to build robots that could one day save lives; we took a look at Neuroti-Kart, the home-made electric go-kart; wondered why someone would ever build a human hamster wheel; and witnessed history in the making in the form of a Beer Launching Fridge. If 2008 is half as amazing as 2007, then we're already in for a fantastic new year! Gadget's podcast http://gadgetfreak.podOmatic.com Schools of Engineering and Design and Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics In this series we take a look at the academic schools and their courses and facilities they provide Brunel students.

Join Keisha Crooks on a walk around Uxbridge Town Centre while Osian Owens tells us about the Brunel University Formula Student Racing Team.

Ross Dudley takes us on a walk around the workshops and course directors Ray Kirby and Stephen Cockett show off the impressive facilities their courses use.

Postal Address for Enquiries:
Course Enquiries Office
Marketing
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

Telephone Number for Enquiries:
01895 265599

Email:
podcast@brunel.ac.uk

Links:
School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics
School of Engineering and Design

Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com
Voices: Keisha Crooks, Stephen Cockett, Ross Dudley, Amanda Franklin, Ray Kirby, Osian Owens.

Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com

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]]> 7 Nov 2007 @ 04:00 am +0000 http://www.brunel.ac.uk/podcast Brunel University Podcast In this series we take a look at the academic schools and their courses and facilities they provide Brunel students. Join Keisha Crooks on a walk around Uxbridge Town Centre while Osian Owens tells us about the Brunel University Formula Student Racing Team. Ross Dudley takes us on a walk around the workshops and course directors Ray Kirby and Stephen Cockett show off the impressive facilities their courses use. Postal Address for Enquiries: Course Enquiries Office Marketing Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Telephone Number for Enquiries: 01895 265599 Email: podcast@brunel.ac.uk Links: School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics School of Engineering and Design Presented by: Adam Larking of LittleSmasher.com Voices: Keisha Crooks, Stephen Cockett, Ross Dudley, Amanda Franklin, Ray Kirby, Osian Owens. Music by Cagey House Music, Ashley Keeler and LittleSmasher.com Brunel University Podcast http://www.brunel.ac.uk/podcast Vicky Reeves - Managing Director of ChameleonNet

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]]> 17 Oct 2007 @ 07:00 am +0000 http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ Women in ICT Podcast Vicky started her web development company, Chameleon Net, in 1998 with a vision of establishing a new type of company – one that would bridge the gap between web design agencies and IT companies. Prior to starting Chameleon Net she worked for larger IT companies like Alcatel, EDS and iCAT and holds an honours degree in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire. Vicky is an avid networker and has won a series of entrepreneur awards. She was voted 'Best Woman in Technology' (small business category) at the 2006 Women in Technology Awards, sponsored by BlackBerry. Women in ICT Podcast http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ Shirley May - Database and Web Programmer

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]]> 12 Sep 2007 @ 07:00 am +0000 http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ Women in ICT Podcast After completing her philosophy degree, Shirley worked at the University of Sussex Institute of Development Studies. Following this she taught in Barcelona and returned to complete an MSc in Information Systems. With an impressive set of qualifications under her belt, she decided to set up her own business writing databases for office systems and for the web. She also programmes entire websites and has a growing local client base for her endeavors. Part of Shirley’s success as a programmer can be attributed to her interest in languages and teaching, which gives her more than average communication skills for a computer programmer! Women in ICT Podcast http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ Helen Crawford-White - Designer

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]]> 15 Aug 2007 @ 07:00 am +0000 http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/ Women in ICT Podcast Helen Crawford-White is a graphic designer at Crush Design in Brighton. After graduating from the University of Brighton she came to Crush to work on a range of creative design work from book covers to shop identities, music events and drink promotions. She enjoys the responsibility and challenges that working in a small design company brings. In her opinion the best part about the job is seeing a project from initial ideas through to completion and then seeing it in the public domain. Women in ICT Podcast http://www.womeninmedia.co.uk/