We meet a somm who lets you choose from 100 gins and vodkas when you order a martini and from 350 vintages when you order wine.

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We think they had a baby named Gateau Breton.

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A cocktail historian has come up with cheers and toasts for every day of the year (yes, even leap years).

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Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Jon Krinn, CEO of WineLAIR in the West End, the U.S. outpost of the European WineBANK network, a gathering place that offers members access to…

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Hosted by Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Mary Ann Mohanraj, clinical associate professor of fiction and literature at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She recently published the first vegan Sri Lankan American cookbook,…

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"This is the time of year you don't want to wait until the last minute to put your application in," said Tammy Flanagan.

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What is the human capital strategy for NASA? How did NASA respond to the pandemic and keep its workforce performing? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jane Datta, Chief Human Capital Officer, at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on next week's The Business of Government Hour.

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How can technology-oriented training programs help address information technology skills gaps amongst the government workforce? How can agencies achieve effective technology-oriented training outcomes when reskilling employees? What lessons can be learned from the successful use of technology-oriented training programs? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professors Stacie Petter and Laurie Giddens authors of the IBM Center report, Reskilling the Workforce with Technology-Oriented Training on the next The Business of Government Hour.

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What is the financial management strategy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? How is DHS modernizing its financial management system? What’s next in its financial modernization journey? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Stacy Marcott, Acting Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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How is the Consumer Financial Protection Board using Enterprise Risk Management? What is CFPB doing to embed risk-based decision making into its culture? How is CFPB tackling its most mission critical risks? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Marianne Roth, Chief Risk Officer, at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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What is the data strategy for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)? How is DISA leveraging data as a strategic asset? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Caroline Kuharske, Acting Chief Data Officer, DISA.

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How has the mission of the U.S. Government Accountability Office evolved? How is GAO innovating the way it does its oversight mission? What does the future hold for the U.S. Government Accountability Office? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, leader of the GAO.

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How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense.

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While the Biden administration is asking for $773 billion for 2023, that number may not go as far as hoped. DoD says it finished up its planning for 2023 before inflation rates rose and before Russia invaded Ukraine causing oil prices to spike.

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Former IRS CIO Nancy Sieger, who will retire on June 1 after more than 40 years in government, said she found success during the pandemic by managing its risks.

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From 15 to 18 February 2023, Automechanika Shanghai will delve into automotive transformation.

Plex, by Rockwell Automation, the cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions provider, has announced that automotive supplier Futaba North America Group (FNA) has selected the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform as a state-of-the-art, complete and integrated manufacturing and business solution to run their North American operations.

By Raymond Cheng, Managing Director, WayKen Rapid Manufacturing Ltd.

Automotive lighting prototyping is an essential aspect of creating the right aesthetics of an automotive vehicle. Lights need to be functional but lighting prototypes also aid with the general design and aerodynamics of the vehicle.

By Greg Thomas, freelance writer.

When manufacturing, these unassuming substances play a crucial role in bringing products together. From the aerospace and automotive industries to electronics and construction, industrial adhesives provide a reliable bond that withstands immense pressure and holds everything in place.

The automotive industry has an enviable track record in creating efficient and effective ‘build and sell’ operational processes. Yet at a time of changing automotive technology and a shifting expectation of car usage and acquisition, especially in younger generations, the temptation to focus exclusively on highly effective operational processes risks undermining customer experience and brand loyalty.

By Marijke Voet, Commercial Manager. TMX UK.

With supply volatility and geopolitical unrest circling, supply chain visibility has become a major priority for today’s business leaders. Control towers are enabling savvy businesses to not only solve immediate problems but identify future disruptions they wouldn’t have otherwise seen coming.

Insight from the IMI’s Diversity Task Force, published in its latest report – Driving Towards Inclusion - reveals a more positive picture of diversity in many areas.

The Institute of the Motor Industry welcomes the opportunity to engage with the new government. The Labour party clearly identified its understanding of the importance of skills for UK infrastructure in its manifesto....

By Terry Onica, Director, Automotive, QAD.

The automotive industry is at a pivotal crossroads, driven by rapid advancements in vehicle technology and increasing regulatory pressure around sustainability.

This week on Fed Access, Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch to give us an update on how the security clearance process is being affected by the federal restrictions put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Matthew Daniels of the Institute of World Politics, and Anthony Jones of Howard University, join host Derrick Dortch to discuss a new initiative the created to teach the digital generation about the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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This week on Fed Access, host Derrick Dortch talks to Camille Cosgrove, Intelligence Analyst for the Extremism Team at The Counterterrorism Group about domestic terrorism and the threat it poses to this week's Presidential inauguration.

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What will the clearance jobs market look like in 2021? Find out from Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, as he joins Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access.

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Fed Access host Derrick Dortch moderates a wide ranging discussion on the importance of teaching Dr. Martin Luther King’s principles of nonviolence to students in the U.S., and institutionalizing a MLK curricula into schools.

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Becca Stewart, an intelligence analyst and special teams manager at The Counterterrorism Group, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss the situation with Ukraine and Russia, the prominence of Islamist terrorism within Africa, and the rise of incel extremism.

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Stew Magnuson, editor in chief of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss developments in the US Special Operations Command and topics discussed at the recent 2022 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC).

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Stacey Casas and Savannah Fellows, counterterrorism intelligence analysts at The Counterterrorism Group, join host Derrick Dortcch on this week's Fed Access to discuss terror threats in the US, including threats against law enforcement, the increased threat environment because of Roe Vs. Wade, and recent mass shootings.

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Savannah Fellows, Daniel Brown and Rhiannon Thomas, counterterrorism intelligence analysts on the NORTHCOM Team at The Counterterrorism Group , join host Derrick Dortch to discuss terror threats in the US.

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Dr. Shawn Joseph, director of the Urban Superintendents Academy at Howard University and Dr. Matthew Daniels, founder of the Center for Human Rights and International Affairs at The Institute of World Politics, join host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss how to use Dr. Martin Luther King’s principles as an antidote to violence around the world.

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ShipEngine, the shipping API, has launched ShipEngine for Platforms in the UK. The product gives e-commerce platforms the ability to embed superior, pre-integrated shipping components directly into their own solutions.

Generation Logistics, the awareness campaign for the sector, is continuing to develop in the ways people consider careers in logistics with the use of three AdVans to coincide with GCSE Results.

CargoAi has appointed global payment expert, Olivier Veyrac as its Senior Vice President for CargoWALLET. Over the past 18 months, CargoWALLET has been adopted by 5,000+ Airlines, Freight Forwarders, GHAs and logistic service providers.

Speaking about the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s report ‘Developing Resilience in UK Infrastructure’, Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy at business group Logistics UK said: “Building resilience into every area of the UK’s infrastructure is vital if the country’s highly interconnected supply chain is to be protected. 

The yearly fiscal crisis and threats of appropriation lapses affect the contractor industry no less than government employees and the programs they conduct.

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Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-enabled solution specialist, has recently joined the Rail Forum, a national industry body based at the heart of one of the largest clusters of rail companies in the world.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine spoke with key spokespeople from the vendor and analyst communities about current and possible future trends and areas of development within the world of warehouse management systems (WMS) and voice-directed picking solutions.

Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time technology, printing, mobility and digital data capture solution specialist, has been awarded a contract alongside partners The Config Team, a leading authority in the SAP supply chain, to integrate a voice-directed software solution into Euro Packaging UK’s warehousing facility.

Real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-directed solutions specialist Dakota, alongside partners Truckfile, the UK provider of web-based fleet and workshop management, drivers check and compliance systems, have been selected as finalists in the ‘Fleet Innovation of the Year’ Category at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2023.

Special Technology Report: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Voice-directed Picking.

Contributors include VDC Research, Gartner, Panorama Consulting, Frost & Sullivan, Cap Gemini, Aberdeen Strategy & Research, Manhattan Associates, Dakota Integrated Solutions, Ehrhardt Partner Group, Indigo Software, Renovotec.

Real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-directed solutions specialist Dakota Integrated Solutions has been ranked 79th in the latest Tussell Tech200 list of the top 200 fastest-growing public sector technology companies.

Melanie Corcoran-Freelander, chief technology officer at Ursa Space Systems, said her secret for success hits very close to home: Strong support system.

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From math workbooks to computer systems for the top markets in the nation, Accenture Technology's Annette Rippert joined Women of Washington to talk the important of data scientists and believing in your own abilities.

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Susan McHugh-Polley, a 31-year veteran of the federal workforce, on this week's episode of Women of Washington. Polley says change is truly sparked when you allow yourself to embrace failure and the unknown.

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Gigi Schumm welcomes Mary Erickson, deputy director of the National Weather Service, to talk changes in weather forecasting and your career path.

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Rashik Parmar MBE, Chief Executive of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, comments: “The new Prime Minister has a unique opportunity to take a positive view of AI and high stakes technologies, making sure they transform the lives of everyone in the UK.