The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a staff workshop to kick off the development of the Community Energy Resilience Investment (CERI) program. The CEC is initiating scoping and development of the CERI program in response to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Funding Opportunity Announcement for States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribes to apply for formula grants designed for preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid. The formula grant program is authorized through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 40101(d) and will provide $459 million annually to States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribes over a five-year period.
The CERI program will enhance electric grid resilience for under-resourced and tribal communities across California. The program will invest in projects that: increase energy resilience and reliability, provide the greatest community benefit in reducing the likelihood and consequences of disruptions to the electricity grid, promote decarbonization of the energy system, improve energy justice and equity, and create good-paying jobs. CEC staff will seek feedback from stakeholders on proposed CERI program objectives and guidelines.
The workshop will be held remotely. The public can participate in the workshop consistent with the attendance instructions below. The CEC aims to begin promptly at the start time posted, and the end time is an estimate based on the proposed agenda. The workshop may end sooner or later than the posted end time.
Notice and Agenda
Remote Attendance
Remote participants may join via Zoom by internet or phone.
Zoom Closed Captioning Service. At the bottom of the screen, click the Live Transcript CC icon and choose “Show Subtitle” or “View Full Transcript” from the pop-up menu. To stop closed captioning, close the “Live Transcript” or select “Hide Subtitle” from the pop-up menu. If joining by phone, closed captioning is automatic and cannot be turned off. While closed captioning is available in real-time, it can include errors. A more accurate transcript of the workshop will be docketed and posted as soon as possible after the meeting concludes.
Zoom Spanish Interpreting Services. Open the Zoom meeting. In the “Navigation” panel, click “Settings,” then click the “Meeting” tab. Under “In Meeting (Advanced),” click “Language Interpretation” toggle to enable/ disable. If a verification dialog displays, click “Enable” or “Disable” to verify the change. If the option is grayed out, it has been locked and you will need to contact your Zoom admin. Click “Mute Original Audio” to reduce background noise.
Zoom Difficulty. Contact Zoom at (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or the CEC Public Advisor at publicadvisor@energy.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 957-7910.
ST. GEORGE —There are some who say, “Dance like nobody’s watching.”
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At a ballet and dance workshop at Utah Tech University the past two weeks, dancers of all ages from around the country learned how to do just that – even if everybody was watching.
“The idea is that there’s people that always wanted to do ballet that were told they couldn’t, or their bodies weren’t good enough and all this stuff,” dance instructor Allison DeBona told St. George News. “And we’re like, ‘Here you are, able to do it right now.’”
The workshop was a joint effort offered by Ballet West Academy, where DeBona and her husband Rex Tilton worked for 15 years, and artEmotion, a new company they formed.
Ballet West Academy is in Salt Lake City and is part of Ballet West, one of the top 10 ballet companies in the nation.
DeBona said they conducted a nationwide tour of 22 cities and held auditions to find the dancers, who attended one of three workshops (two in Salt Lake, one in St. George) this summer.
“They do two weeks of 10 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. every day,” DeBona said.
Over 130 students were at the fine arts building at Utah Tech for the St. George workshop.
While the instructors teach pre-professional technique and work the dancers through the traditionally rigorous physical routine involved in ballet, the artEmotion workshop is known for helping dancers take a balanced approach to the art form.
“What we try to do here with the kids is give them a healthier aspect ratio of it all,” DeBona said. “We’re here to show them how to take care of their bodies, what they should be eating, how often they should be eating, how much water they should be drinking, the mental health aspect of it.”
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
Sometimes the stress and pressure to achieve professional standards takes away from the purpose of dance, DeBona said.
“It’s a serotonin boost. Dancing is supposed to make you happy,” DeBona said. “This shouldn’t be a place that gives you that much anxiety.”
“It’s not always just about technique,” she added. “We approach it as artistry first. And we feel we get a different experience out of the kids when we put it that way.”
Another big draw for the workshop is that it offers training in multiple dance styles, not just ballet, DeBona said
Avila Edwards, a 13-year old from Curtis School of Dance in California, talked about her desire to come to the workshop.
“I’ve never seen Utah before, I thought that would be cool,” Edwards said. “I like this program because we didn’t just do ballet the whole time. Today we’ve done ballet and contemporary, we’ve done acting, there’s all sorts of stuff we haven’t done yet.”
Edwards said that her friends and peers don’t all get into dance.
“It’s all different for everyone, some people love it and some people don’t,” Edwards said. “You have to be super mentally strong to do it. You’ve got to have a lot of persistence to be able to do this for so many hours every day.”
“I love all my teachers,” she added. “I love the style that they’re teaching us. I feel like it’s just a great opportunity to come out here and do this.”
Members of the public are invited to see the workshop dancers perform selections from “Sleeping Beauty.” The performance is Friday at 7 p.m. on the Utah Tech campus at Eccles Fine Arts Center.
Adults take the dancefloor
The artEmotion workshop also featured daily sessions for adults.
Instructor Allison DeBona (right) at the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
Anne Buckwald came from Flagstaff, Arizona, to dance in the workshop. She told St. George News that coming from a small town with a small group of adults who dance, she was delighted to come to Utah.
“I wanted something that was more broad, with different technique,” Buckwald said, adding that the artEmotion workshop offered a refreshing attitude.
“Something that doesn’t have the normal dance culture, trying to change that,” she added. “Where adults of all different ages and levels can comfortably take class and not feel like they’re being judged or have the ballet pressure that you would normally have at other places.”
She said the artEmotion workshop has appeal for all ages and types of dancers.
“There’s something for everyone, it’s for both body and mind,” Buckwald said. “We’ve done ballet technique, ankle strengthening, point class. But then also jazz and modern and a variety of different dance styles as well.”
The artEmotion workshop will not be a one-time thing.
“Southern Utah is a place ballet wanted to get to know,” DeBona said. “Let’s have it be kind of a destination place where maybe families can come to make it more of a vacation thing. We are already planning next year.”
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At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
Instructor Allison DeBona (right) at the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
Instructor Allison DeBona (right) at the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
At the artEmotion ballet workshop on the campus of Utah Tech University, July 22, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News
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Eric George Goold came to St. George News from southwestern Colorado, where he was a radio news reporter. He has been a journalist for over 20 years in five different states. He graduated with a master's degree in English from Kansas State University and writes nonfiction as well. Goold has been published in Sunstone Magazine and has done multiple public readings about local history. When he has free time, he enjoys chess, movies and dogs.
The Scottsbluff City Council convened for a budget workshop session Monday at 8 a.m. The council reviewed each department's budgeted items and projects and discussed some bigger projects coming up during the next fiscal year.
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The Scottsbluff City Council members convened Wednesday for a budget workshop session ahead of the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
Interim city manager Kevin Spencer led the meeting, reviewing the budgeted items within each department for the upcoming year. He also commended the work of Finance Director Liz Loutzenhizer and the city personnel to manage budgets amid rising costs and inflation.
The drafted budget is a conservative one as the city looks ahead to the cost of fuel, materials and projects coming up in the next year, Spencer said.
“This is a pretty conservative look … which we thought was good to do,” he told the council.
LB 357, the proposed project on a new aquatics center will be on the ballot in November. If that passes, the city will have to budget funds for the project, otherwise, the council will have to discuss renovation of the Westmoor Pool facility.
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A major project the city will go out for bids next year is the $2.2 million transfer station. That project is budgeted in the environmental services department fund. The transfer station will likely be located close to the old city landfill.
Another project that will affect multiple department budgets is A Scotts Bluff County project to upgrade equipment at the communication center.
“The communication center is upgrading all of their radio equipment,” Spencer said. “We’ve tried to get an update on that, but it has been a moving target as far is what our share is and what we’re getting, so we’re working on that.”
Initially, the project was estimated at $7.2 million with the plan for the county to pay for the infrastructure and the city responsible for equipment.
The fire department has budgeted $26,090, the parks department has $5,000 and the police department has $35,591 budgeted for the county radio project.
Spencer also discussed the plaza improvements slated for next year. The parks department has $850,000 budgeted for plaza improvements, but the estimated costs came in nearly $200,000 below that.
“We got the numbers back and it’s $651,000 as the estimate,” Spencer said. “It’s a nice permanent stage. There will be a well-defined entrance with brick work. Some of it will resemble the pedestrian overpass over Highway 26 so that will tie together. It really looks nice.”
Mayor Jeanne McKerrigan asked if the plaza improvements included adding restrooms to the space. Spencer said that topic is still being discussed as the restrooms would have to be fairly substantial to accommodate the occupancy of the plaza. Conversations are also ongoing about how to acquire surrounding properties, but nothing concrete has been in the works.
There is $515,000 budgeted in the wastewater department for a 30-inch sewer main reline at the wastewater treatment plant. Spencer said a company out of Colorado will line that size pipe, which is a cheaper option for the city after an inspection showed the current state of the material.
“When they ran the camera down through there, they noticed the top had deteriorated,” Spencer said. “Dave (Schaff, local engineer) estimated 35,000 gallons of water flow through that pipe per minute. This is a big project.”
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RISON – Last Friday, July 22, Cleveland County had its very first canning workshop of 2022 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room in Rison.
JAMMIN’ AT THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS – Marilyn Glaze (right) and Clara Tollfree (second from right) check on their strawberries as they make jam during a workshop presented by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service last Friday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison. Cleveland County Family and Consumer Science agent Danielle Watson said they had a capacity crowd for the hands-on training and she plans to hold similar type workshops in the future. The workshop took participants through each step of making strawberry and peach jam, including preparing and cooking the fruit, preparing the jars and lids, and finally the canning process itself.
The workshop was hosted by Cleveland County Family & Consumer Science agent Danielle Watson while being accompanied by Ouachita County Family & Consumer Science agent Tonya McKenzie.
“With food becoming more scarce these days, there is no greater way to prevent the food shortage than food preservation,” Watson said.
In this workshop, Watson said participants preserved strawberries and peaches while making strawberry and peach jam.
“I want to thank everyone who participated in the workshop and a special thank you to UofA Extension Summer Intern Rayvin Callaway for her assistance with the program,” Watson said. “You can see from the pictures that we had a ball.
More food preservation workshops will be coming soon so stay tuned, Watson said. If you have any questions or for more information about canning or food preservation, please feel free to contact the Cleveland County Extension Office at (870) 325-6321 or visit our website at https://www.uaex.uada.edu/life-skillswellness/food-safety/preservation/
Hand-stitching and embroidery have seen a steady rise in popularity since the beginning of the 2010s, redeeming an art form seemingly lost to history. The crafts got another huge boost at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were at home looking for interesting ways to pass the time.
You may not be stuck inside anymore, but if you're looking to try your hand at a new hobby, you can sign up for a beginner clothing embroidery workshop at The Bourse on Sunday, July 31.
The workshop is being hosted by Sippin & Stitchin, a textile arts pop-up founded by Fishtown resident Lea Saccomanno. Though originally taught by her grandmother, Saccomanno started her business after hosting a handful of wine and stitch demonstrations with friends throughout the city.
Since then, the artist has taught workshops and private classes at venues throughout Philadelphia, including a Gritty-themed embroidery class at Tattooed Mom last fall. The workshops have caught on, with many classes selling out quickly after Saccomanno advertises them on her Instagram account.
Tickets for the workshop at the end of July are available now. The $50 ticket includes a 4" hoop, needle, needle-threader, and practice fabric, along with all additional supplies needed to complete your project.
The two-hour workshop will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, with a complimentary drink provided by Scoop DeVille. The Bourse Food Hall vendor is serving spiked lemonades, shakes and a variety of non-alcoholic options.
Though not required, guests are encouraged to bring their favorite jean jacket, or some used clothing with holes or wine stains for some quick upcycling. Saccomanno will guide guests on how to make their old clothes look new again. Additional fabric will be provided as well.
Aside from the traveling pop-up workshops, Sippin & Stitchin also hosts virtual classes on Zoom, though they also tend to sell out quickly.
On Aug. 7, Sippin & Stitchin is hosting a beading workshop at Double Nickel Brewing Co. in Pennsauken. From 1 to 3 p.m., guests can make their own custom beaded wall hanging, with all supplies provided with a ticket purchase. The class is open to stitchers at all levels, and tickets are currently on sale for $50 per person.
You can keep up with Sippin & Stitchin and hear about upcoming events on Saccomanno's Instagram account. All tickets can be purchased on the company's official website.
Are you an educator in a formal or informal setting? Do you struggle with how to talk or teach about Israel? Join educators and co-authors Abi Dauber Sterne and Robbie Gringras in a workshop that models how to have difficult conversations—arguments, even!—about Israel.
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This additional round of investment follows a pre-seed round for $3.5 million in April 2021. In the last year, Workshop has developed a standout platform for internal email and built up a customer base that's responsible for communications to over 50,000 employees every month, from Fortune 100 companies to beloved brands like Lime and Home Chef.
"Evolving work styles and the shift toward hybrid workplaces have increased the importance of employee communication," said BJ Hansen, Managing Director at McCarthy Capital. "Workshop enables companies to better connect and engage with their employees. We are excited to work with the experienced team at Workshop to support their efforts to become the leading platform for internal communications."
Workshop was co-founded in 2020 by Rick Knudtson (former founder of Flywheel), Ben Stevinson, and Derek Homann (former founders of Median). The group came together with a shared vision to help other organizations create positive, engaging company culture through great internal communication.
"We're excited to partner with McCarthy Capital through the next phase of growth. They believe in our product vision, our team, and the opportunity in the market," said CEO and co-founder Rick Knudtson. "With the new capital, we'll double down on our product strategy and work to provide even more robust solutions for internal communications teams across the world."
The startup plans to use the funds to continue to fuel product innovation and accelerate hiring, with a current focus on recruiting engineering and sales talent.
Workshop also announced the official launch of their new Automatic Lists feature, which enables internal communications teams to integrate with their best employee data sources and create their own automatically updated distribution lists (without the need for IT support). Workshop is able to deliver this feature by offering more integrations than any other internal email platform, enabling teams to pull in employee contact data from Outlook or Google, their HRIS system (including UKG, Workday, and more), or their payroll software (including Gusto, ADP, and more).
"We're really excited to expand Workshop's contact management and integrations to meet customers where they're at, no matter what tooling they're already using," said Chief Technology Officer and co-founder Ben Stevinson. "We've seen a strong signal that we're able to solve our customer's biggest internal comms pain points in a way that hasn't been possible before."
For more information and to request a demo, head to useworkshop.com. ABOUT WORKSHOP
Workshop is the most effective way to create, send, and measure employee emails and branded internal communications across distributed teams. It's intentionally built for internal use, with easy drag-and-drop templates, automatically updated distribution lists, and valuable engagement data. It also integrates with all of the internal communication channels you already use, including Slack, Sharepoint, SMS, Microsoft Teams, and more. Make every internal email a great employee experience with Workshop!
ABOUT MCCARTHY CAPITAL
McCarthy Partners Management, LLC is a registered investment advisor that conducts business as McCarthy Capital. McCarthy Capital, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is focused exclusively on lower middle-market companies. For more than 35 years, the McCarthy organization has been partnering with founders, families and exceptional management teams to support the growth of their companies. More information about McCarthy Capital can be obtained at www.mccarthycapital.com.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — Dan Brabec, assistant professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Horticulture, will teach workshops on floral arranging through the Marshall County Extension Office.
The Iowa Master Gardener Program with Marshall County Extension and Outreach will host a new Floral Arranging series including hands-on instruction with renowned floral expert, Dan Brabec.
Designed to explore individual creative and artistic expression, this series will connect participants with an expert who has more than 25 years’ experience in the floral arranging profession.
Brabec is an assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. He teaches Elements of Floral Design, Wedding and Event Floral Design and Houseplants and Interiorscapes. He was the previous owner of Coes Floral and Gifts in Ames and has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, wedding publications and has designed florals for Walt Disney World.
This series will occur at three different times throughout the growing season: early spring, mid-summer, and late fall. Each session uses seasonal blooms and fillers to give students the skills needed to create beautiful arrangements throughout the year. Each workshop will be $30 per participant.
The upcoming workshops are Aug. 9 and Nov. 16. Participants are welcome to attend just one, or all sessions, as each is a stand-alone presentation. No previous gardening or floral arranging experience is required.
All workshops will be located at the Marshall County Extension Office, 2608 S. Second St., Marshalltown. Register and pay for the Aug. 9 workshop by Aug. 5. All flowers and vases will be provided as a part of the $30 fee. People can email Master Gardener Coordinator, Chelsea Llewellyn, at cheslea@iastate.edu or call 641-752-1551 for more information or to get registered.
Bo Spencer (L) and Grant Gibbs (R). [Hyde County Soil & Water Conservation District]
Grant Gibbs, a rising Junior at Pungo Christian Academy, and Bo Spencer, a rising junior at Pungo Christian Academy, were selected to attend the Resource Conservation Workshop at North Carolina State University from June 26th- July 1, 2022.
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This workshop was hosted by the North Carolina Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts. The Hyde Soil & Water Conservation District sponsored both Grant and Bo by providing their registration fees and travel expenses.
Grant is the son of Christian & Connie Gibbs of Fairfield, North Carolina. Grant has grown up in Hyde County and he has been involved in Hyde County 4-H activities.
Bo is the son of Chad & Paula Spencer of Swan Quarter, North Carolina and he has also been involved in the Hyde County 4-H Program activities.
Both of these young men have a love and appreciation of our natural resources and care about the wise management of those resources.
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The Resource Conservation Workshop is a week of intensive study requiring students’ attention and participation in a wide range of conservation topics.
The students learned about soil characteristics and soil conservation, wildlife and fisheries management, forest management, nonagricultural uses for soil and water quality, and watershed management. The students take several field trips to different facilities and experience hands-on learning in the field.
At the end of the week of study, the students will have an opportunity to compete for awards and scholarships through their participation in the workshop.
COLUMBIANA– There will be a wellness workshop at the Shelby County Arts Council on Wednesday, July 27 from 8-11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by Central Alabama Wellness, Compact and the Tri-City Impact Team.
“It’s all about prevention and education,” said Zina Cartwell, Central Alabama Wellness’s prevention director.
The workshop is designed as a tool for professional development and is aimed at Shelby County administrators, teachers and staff. However, Cartwell said that the workshop is open to anyone.
They hope to cover a range of topics including prevention, vaping, mental health, underage drinking, Compact interventions, gas station drugs, peer support and drug court review.
“These are topics we teach throughout the school year,” Cartwell said, and added that these topics were based on things identified in the school system that the administrators and teachers had addressed with the organization.
Although this will be the first time the workshop will be held, Cartwell said they “don’t want it to be the last.”
“A lot of other schools asked, and we feel that it would be a great opportunity to reach all schools,” she said.
Central Alabama Wellness Executive Director Richard Fallin, will be at the workshop as a guest presenter to answer any questions about mental health and available resources. Those interested in attending the wellness workshop may register at SurveyMonkey.com/r/THBRTSL.
“Anyone is more than welcome to come out,” Cartwell said. “We want to be able to meet the needs of the community as much as we can.”
Customization ranges from visual improvements to rooms to increases in players’ stats. The castle building also involves creating a workshop room, library, alchemy lab, and many more. The guide discusses how to earn V Rising Workshop floors, as they are an essential part of the Workshop. While you are at it, consider reading our V Rising Floors Types guide.
What Is Workshop In V Rising
The Workshop is a separate room in your castle where you can keep Bench, Sawmill, and Grinder. All three of these will benefit from the workshop floors. Meanwhile, you can read another guide on How to Build the Castle in V Rising.
Woodworking Bench: It is a workstation for shaping wood. The equipment allows you to craft items such as crossbows and bows etc.
Sawmill: It is a workstation used for the refinement of wooden materials. The Sawmill in V Rising allows players to craft Planks and Reinforced Planks along with many other items.
Grinder: A Workstation to transform raw materials into brick and dust. You can use Grinder to create Grave Dust, Stone Bricks, and other items.
How To Unlock Workshop
In order to build a Workshop, you need to cover the entire room with workshop floors. Only when the entire room has workshop floors will it become the Workshop.
You need to make sure to take down Grayson the Armorer in Farbane Woods to unlock the workshop flooring, as it is not possible to build a workshop without the workshop floors.
How To Earn Workshop
Every room in the castle gives players a chance to earn new equipment or craft something new. Similarly, the workshop room also has its own benefits. Before moving on to how players will benefit from a workshop room, we will discuss how to take Grayson the Armorer down.
Taking Grayson down can be considered the first step toward making the Workshop. Our other guide also discusses V Rising bosses that you need to take down.
How To Take Down Grayson The Armorer
Grayson the Armorer is a level 27 V Blood Carrier boss located in Farbane Woods. We have mentioned enough details for you to take down Grayson.
How To Take Down Grayson The Armorer
Grayson’s Location
You can locate Grayson the Armorer in V Rising is a simple task, as you need to head to the Bandit Armory. You can make your way back to the armory to find him.
Recommended Level
You need to have a gear level of at least 27, but it is recommended to have a gear level of 30. The gear level 30 will make the fight easier, as you will have advanced armor to fight the Grayson. To increase your gear level faster, read V Rising Gear Progression guide and learn how to Increase Gear Score Faster.
How To Defeat
Grayson will be the fourth boss that you will encounter in Farbane Woods. You can fight Grayson in a clan or solo. Use axes, swords, and spears to fight him, as he will start attacking you right after the encounter. Just remember that Grayson makes strong melee attacks. Use Veil of Blood to move out of the way of his attacks quickly.
Rewards
Defeating Grayson will make you earn various rewards, including different powers ad structures. Moreover, you will be able to unlock the V Rising Workshop floors that you will need to make the Workshop room. You can read our other guide V Rising Octavian for an interesting boss fight.
How To Construct The Workshop Floors
Once you successfully defeat Grayson the Armorer and unlock the workshop flooring, head back to the castle. Now, you will select a specific area to place your flooring.
Covering the entire area or room with workshop flooring will make it a workshop. When the Workshop is prepared, you will also be able to unlock the bonuses of specific equipment types.
How To Create The Workshop
Bonuses Earned
Once you create the Workshop, the following bonuses will be unlocked.
Crafting production speed gets increased.
Materials required to craft items decreased by 25%
Conclusion
The Workshop is an important room in your castle, and you need workshop flooring to create it. You will take down Grayson The Armorer by following the steps mentioned in the guide above. Unlocking workshop flooring will also allow you to get various benefits.
V Rising is an open-world survival game that revolves around vampire aesthetics. The game involves the use of maps to travel across the area and has various important quests to be completed. On top of that, the game enables players to build a castle that involves a lot of customization.
This past Sunday,Denver Fashion Week(DFW) held a sold-out modeling workshop to help prepare for model auditions on July 31. The day consisted of a presentation from DFW Model Coordinator Nikki Strickler who talked about what to bring and what to expect — followed by an opportunity for models to practice their walk.
The upcoming DFW takes place on Nov. 11-20 and is Colorado’s largest fashion showcase featuring emerging designers, local boutiques, national brands, hairstylists, makeup artists and models.
Denver Fashion Week prides itself on being all-inclusive, uplifting and supportive of emerging talent. Because of this, models range from various heights, body types, ages and experience levels. For Dominic “DJ” Fernandez, it was his first time attending the model workshop and auditioning.
“My favorite part of the workshop has to be when we walk the runway because you get to be yourself and I like how [Strickler] tells you corrections,” Fernandez said.
Dominic “DJ” Fernandez
For many local models, DFW gives them the opportunity to begin their modeling careers and modeling workshops allow newcomers to rehearse prior to auditions.
Another first-timer wasAshlee Stephenson, who is looking forward to her first audition experience and thought the workshop was very helpful, especially the one-on-one coaching.
“I learned about what to bring to auditions and how to present myself better to whoever is at casting,” Stephenson said. “I also learned how to leave an impression and not be another face in the crowd, to really make that impact and make myself be known.”
Ashlee Stephenson
DFW is the perfect opportunity for models to immerse themselves in the Denver fashion community and model Penelope Rayfield couldn’t agree more. She said the model workshop is one of the best ways to meet new people and learn about DFW.
“I learned that you should be very confident when you’re walking and that you have to stand tall and keep your shoulders back,” Rayfield said.
Walking the runway requires unique skills — models need to exude confidence, great posture and character. For many newcomers, this may seem daunting. However, modelLauren Reedysaid it was beneficial to know what’s to come at auditions.
“I feel like I learned key points about what to keep in mind when doing my walk and that was really helpful,” Reedy said. “It was nice to see what to expect. Nikki was really knowledgeable and it was a fun experience.”
Lauren Reedy
As someone who usually attends DFW every year as an audience member,Danny O’Reillyis looking forward to seeing what goes on behind the scenes if he makes the casting.
“I want to be a part of that creative process like working with the designer,” O’Reilly said. “I’m an Art Director myself so it would be nice to get involved and see behind the scenes of production and how it comes together.”
Danny O’Reilly
Because of DFW’s age inclusivity, there is a large number of kids who are auditioning for the first time, one being Anna Nicole Silverstone. She said showcasing her sassiness on the runway is one of her favorite parts of runway modeling.
“I learned how to be confident through my smile and eyes,” Silverstone said.
Anna Nicole Silverstone
Similarly,Molly Romerohas never walked a runway before. She said she learned how to calm her nerves and be more confident.
“I learned about posture which is really difficult for me, so that was nice to know for the Denver Fashion Week audition,” Romero said. “And how to walk on a tightrope, that’s new to me because most people don’t walk with one foot in front of the other.”
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Save the date for DFW Nov. 11-20 and model auditions on July 31. Sign up for model auditions on July 31 and to be DFW volunteer here. ContactDFW Model Coordinator Nikki Stricklerfor more information about more model workshop opportunities.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) hosted the 2022 CAD/PAD Technical Exchange Workshop (TEW) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, July 12-14. The CAD/PAD TEW is a biennial event focusing on the science and technology initiatives that will enhance the ability to meet warfighter readiness. This year’s theme was “Delivering Energetics and Egress Capabilities to Meet Future Aviation Readiness and Capabilities at Capacities that Will Outpace Our Adversaries.”
The workshop’s mission is to advance the development of energetic solutions, manufacturing technologies, health monitoring and safety of the cartridge and propellant actuated device (CAD/PAD) portfolio. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, NATO, Defense Contract Management Agency, NASA, Norwegian Defense Material Agency and other government agencies gathered for the event, which included more than three dozen presentations on topics such as supply chain challenges, technology development and energetic resource availability, as well as opportunities for networking.
“I’m excited about events like this where we’re able to bring together all of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to provide that exquisite technical capability for the warfighter,” said NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Correll in his opening remarks. “The technical capability this group brings is so critical and important…not only to save lives, but also to outpace tomorrow’s adversaries, because they will likely have an immense technical and industrial capability that we have not yet had to fight against in the previous three decades.”
A highlight of the event was a keynote address by U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler “Mask” Stark about his experience behind enemy lines at the beginning of the Libyan Civil War. In his first combat sortie March 21, 2011, Stark entered a flat spin over land, which forced him and his co-pilot to eject over enemy territory. After a hard landing, Stark was separated from his co-pilot and forced to facilitate his own rescue nearly 12 hours later. His harrowing account stressed the importance of CAD/PAD products for the warfighter and of knowing one’s equipment.
“Of all the things you have to worry about, you don’t want to worry about your ejection seat,” said Stark. “We always trust that ejection seats will work, and that’s a testament to you. We wouldn’t be back here if not for all the hard work you folks do.”
“This meeting is one of our most critical and anticipated events of the year. The week’s venue provides an amazing opportunity for individuals to communicate and engage with a variety of subject matter experts, develop professional relationships and to be part of a team that is committed to solving real world challenges,” said CAD/PAD Joint Program Office (JPO) Director Greg Longworth in his welcome letter to attendees.
The CAD/PAD Technical Exchange Workshop (TEW) was established in 1994 as a forum for technical interchange and discussion with regard to CAD/PAD products and related technologies. The TEW is hosted by the CAD/PAD JPO and provides a unique opportunity for the CAD/PAD community to share ongoing ideas and advancements. To learn more about the workshop, visit https://go.usa.gov/xuc7t.
NSWC IHD — a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command and part of the Navy’s Science and Engineering Establishment — is the leader in ordnance, energetics, and EOD solutions. The Division focuses on energetics research, development, testing, evaluation, in-service support, manufacturing and disposal; and provides warfighters solutions to detect, locate, access, identify, render safe, recover, exploit and dispose of explosive ordnance threats.
On Tuesday, Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and several members of the Tennessee General Assembly observed a “train the trainers” workshop at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The two-day workshop, part of America’s Cutting Edge, imparted new skills to educators with a machining background. The workshop was held in conjunction with IACMI—The Composites Institute and the UT–Oak Ridge Innovation Institute.
“The University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s leaders in advanced manufacturing research. The ACE program not only supports Tennessee students learning high-demand skills in machine tool training, it supports America’s national defense manufacturing workforce pipeline,” said McNally. “It’s a win–win for industry, the country, and our communities.”
An ACE workshop participant prepares to mill a piece with ACE instructor and UT doctoral student Jose Nazario. Credit: IACMI/Shawn Millsaps
Participants received hands-on instruction on computer numerical control (CNC) machines as each machined four components and assembled them to produce an oscillating piston air engine. They also conducted quality control tests and attended classroom lectures.
“As the state’s flagship land-grant university, setting up our region’s future high-tech workforce for success—and doing so in lockstep with our industry partners and regional colleges—is a priority for UT,” said Matthew Mench, dean and Wayne T. Davis Dean’s Chair of the Tickle College of Engineering at UT. “It’s very rewarding to see the impact ACE is having on people’s lives and their future livelihoods.”
Program expansion
What started in Knoxville in 2020 as a model of excellence for machine tool training is now emerging as a national network of regional machine tools innovation and workforce development centers. North Carolina A&T State University, Marshall University, and Texas A&M University have all signed on to serve as hubs along with UT. Each hub will partner with local colleges to grow and develop a next-generation machining workforce that can support manufacturing across the United States.
In Tennessee, ACE workshops for both students and educators have taken place at UT, Pellissippi State Community College, and ORNL. As the most recent sign of the program’s expanding impact, Roane State Community College recently signed on as an ACE training site.
“High-speed production and reducing costs are important. Industry really values students who can hit the ground running, because their customers are demanding these skills,” said Gordon Williams, program director for mechatronics at Roane State, who attended the workshop. “People with this kind of training are at a premium. We want to add this arrow to our quiver.”
About America’s Cutting Edge
ACE is a joint initiative of the US Department of Defense and Department of Energy to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technology innovation, and workforce development.
L–R: Representative Gloria Johnson, Tickle College of Engineering Dean Matthew Mench, Representative John Ragan, Representative Michele Carringer, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, and UT Professor Tony Schmitz pose for a photo at the ACE “train the trainers” event at UT. Credit: IACMI/Shawn Millsaps
The program was developed by UT Professor of Mechanical Engineering and ORNL joint faculty member Tony Schmitz. It brings together the scientific expertise of ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility and the proven workforce development capabilities of IACMI.
“Five years from now, I want ACE to be represented in every state in America,” Schmitz said. “I know we can do it. I believe in what we are building and growing, and I am amazed by the students and educators I have met through ACE—they are the greatest part of this program.”
ACE uses a free online curriculum and hands-on in-person training to connect top national experts with students and industrial workers from all backgrounds, levels of education, and work experience to catalyze awareness and interest in all facets of machining, including software development, vibrations, metrology, design, operation, and entrepreneurship.
To date, ACE has delivered online training in CNC machining to more than 2,500 students from all 50 states and in-person bootcamp-style training to more than 150 students, all at no cost to participants. Additionally, more than 500 students have joined the ACE online metrology training.
“Many people like to talk about innovators and entrepreneurship, but the real know-how of something is embedded in the making process,” said Adele Ratcliff, director of the DOD Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, which provides ongoing support for ACE. “Most everything that’s made at scale uses a machine tool. If you know how to make it, then you know how to innovate on it faster. We want to restore the innovation within the US machine tool sector.”
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) will be holding a community workshop in October 2022 with the goal of co-creating the NASA SMD Bridge Program. The NASA SMD Bridge Program is a new initiative to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the NASA workforce and within the U.S. science and engineering communities. The program aims to increase engagement and partnering between NASA Centers and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), Community Colleges, and other PhD-granting Universities. The current program design focus is on paid research and engineering student positions at participating institutions to support the transition from science and engineering undergraduate studies into graduate schools and employment by NASA or the private aerospace industry.
The NASA SMD Bridge Program Workshop will be fully virtual and is scheduled to take place from October 17-22, 2022. For more information, see the workshop website and frequently asked questions (FAQ) website. Please submit an indication of interest through July 25, 2022, to attend the workshop here. Registration, which is free, will be available shortly thereafter.
Questions about SMD Bridge Program Workshop may be addressed to Dr. Padi Boyd, SMD Bridge Program Director, at patricia.t.boyd@nasa.gov. Recipients of this invitation to pre-register may share it widely to members of your communities. Any and all members of the U.S. STEM or STEM education communities are welcome to express interest to attend and participate.
The American Legion’s 59th National Membership Workshop will be held July 29-30 in Indianapolis at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel.
Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Jay Bowen of Colorado will provide opening remarks Friday before attendees break into groups to hear presentations on membership recruiting and retention, welcoming new members, legislative priorities, veterans outreach, post/district revitalizations and more.
Visit www.legion.org for story coverage of the workshop.
If you’re thinking athletics, that’s not a bad guess; Baylor’s championship-level coaches host camps in almost every varsity sport each summer. But, in this case, we’re talking about one of the top experiences for high school students eager to go into communications, politics, business and more: Baylor’s legendary Summer Debate Workshop.
Held each summer since 1937*, the Summer Debate Workshop welcomes high school students for an intensive debate experience, and there’s no better place than Baylor to host: Baylor’s Debate program truly is legendary, with multiple national titles and a list of alumni that includes four former Baylor presidents and three former Texas governors.
“Debate Camp,” as many students call it, is the program’s outreach to high school students eager to hone their skills and prepare for college. Participants stay on campus for a week as they participate in labs and lectures and put their skills to the test in intensive practice sessions. Dr. Richard Edwards, professor of communications, directs the workshop, joined by other faculty from Texas high schools and state debate leaders.
Baylor’s debate tradition dates back to at least 1851 (within six years of the university’s founding), and the program continues to draw top debate students from around the country — many, no doubt, captivated by their summer experiences at Baylor.
Kaye White, Dare County representative to the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature. Courtesy GEM Adult Day Services
Navigating eldercare can be confusing, but if there is memory loss it is even more difficult, stated a press release from GEM Adult Day Services.
The community is invited to a free workshop on Wednesday, July 20 from 2-4 p.m. at the Baum Senior Center, located at 300 Mustian St. in Kill Devil Hills, to learn about services and supports to assist the journey of providing care for a loved one.
This free workshop is sponsored by GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. Pre-registration is required by July 11 and can be made by calling Gail Sonnesso at 252-489-8751.
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The main speaker will be Brooke B. Vallely, program manager of the Alzheimer’s Association, speaking on “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior.” GEM stated that by the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, explain the process for assessing and identifying challenging behaviors and list strategies to address some common dementia-related behaviors.
In addition, there will be other eldercare providers including Amanda Biggs, project care coordinator, Area Agency on Aging; and Kaye White, who will be speaking about the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature which she attended in June as the delegate from Dare County.
