(https://f.ch9.ms/thumbnail/552aa854-940e-4b3a-84ac-9f760efd34af.png)Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) is a leading heavy-duty equipment manufacturer and has product lines which include cranes, ship loader/unloaders, automated container systems, and even offshore platforms. That equipment is a major source of real-time data, which needs to be retrieved, monitored, and analyzed. Join Jerry Nixon (https://twitter.com/jerrynixon), as welcomes the team from ZPMC & Microsoft Sr. Technical Evangelist Warren Zhou in Shanghai, China, to the show as they discuss how Microsoft and ZPMC recently teamed up to implement an Azure IoT solution to help transform their business from traditional manufacturing to a comprehensive service provider and modernize their shipping operations. * [2:20 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=2m20s)] Who is ZPMC and what do they do?* [3:20 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=3m20s)]  Can you describe the project that Microsoft and ZPMC worked together on?* [10:18 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=10m18s)] What was the business problem specifically that you were trying to solve?* [12:47 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=12m47s)] There has to be a lot of challenges for a project this large. What were some challenges?* [15:49 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=15m49s)] How did the customer connect with Microsoft?* [17:48 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=17m48s)]  Overall what was the final solution?* [20:02 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=20m02s)] How was the solution architected?* [23:03 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=23m03s)] Which technologies were leveraged to enable the solution?* [24:37 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=24m37s)] Were there any challenges along the way?* [26:57 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=26m57s)] What have they seen as a benefit to the business?* [28:21 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=28m21s)] Has it changed any business processes and how the team works together?* [30:19 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1736#time=30m19s)] Has it brought any new engagements?Get the code samples and architecture diagrams (http://bit.ly/DR_ZPMC) from this project on GitHub, get hands-on with Azure IoT Hub labs (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/iot-hub/), or start developing a new solution with an Azure trial (https://account.azure.com/signup). . (http://m.webtrends.com/dcs1wotjh10000w0irc493s0e_6x1g/njs.gif?dcssip=channel9.msdn.com&dcsuri=https://s.ch9.ms/Blogs/DevRadio/feed/mp4&WT.dl=0&WT.entryid=Entry:RSSView:c15320725a394edca85aa7970127da2a)

June 21st, 2017

In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:

the gang discuss the issue of possible consequences if you talk too boldly to geocaching.com and if you ever really should? Plus what type of issues geocachers have with Reviewers and more.

Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.

We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!

#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast

Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.

We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!

#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast

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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 501 Show Notes

What does it take to become a reviewer:

https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=87&pgid=278

Issues Geocachers Have With Reviewers

I the geocacher do not get what I want with my new attempt to hide a geocache

(instant conflict).

But geocacher XYZ was able to hide their geocache, why can’t I?

(differences in reviewer thinking, placements, interpretation of the guidelines, etc)

God Mode – Cuz I said So

Reviewers that dictate law because they can

Retort with facts (tons of facts) and not blatant flaming

More

NEWS:

Nothing this week

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:

I don’t think I started listening until 2008, but I do recall listening via TalkShoe. I swear I remember when Darryl joined, but that might have been my listening to the back catalog when catching up.

Congrats on 500!

Happy Trails!

Dave / DudleyGrunt

Hey guys (and gals), This is GeekBoy.from.Illinois. I’ve been geocaching since July 3rd, 2006. While listening to your show #500, I heard you ask how long we had been listening. I started listening to Xpunkx back around show #5-10. I would call into Talkshoe almost every week to participate, and when I was near a computer, I would be in the chatroom. Way back at some point in the past, before Montu Rider joined the team, I was a silent member of the crew. I would monitor the chats and add questions & comments to the show notes so that Andy & Darryl didn’t have to watch both all the time. I kept up doing that all the way up until they moved away from Talkshoe. At several points it was debated if I should become an active host, but initially, Andy & Darryl were both in EST and I was in CST, it wasn’t a great fit. Then after Scott Berks came along, he is just a stone’s throw away from me, so I left the opportunities to geocachers from different areas to get a better distribution. I will have to dig through my old iTunes library to see how far back I still have episodes saved, as for a long time, I wasn’t ever deleting them.

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The total solar eclipse that will traverse the United States is quickly approaching. Where will you be on August 21, 2017? Don’t miss this opportunity to see a phenomenon you and your kids will talk about for years.

The best way to see the eclipse this year is to be somewhere along the path of totality that goes from Oregon to South Carolina (https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/best-places-to-view/). Even if you’re outside this area, you’ll still be treated to a sight unparalleled in all of nature.

Think about it: the moon will pass between the earth and the sun and darkness will engulf you. The stars will be visible in midday!

See the Eclipse in Person

The best way to view the eclipse is to be there in person. For many people in the United States, you can drive 4-6 hours and be along the path of totality.

If you live along that path, or you plan to travel, here are a few tips:

1. Plan Ahead

Don’t wait until the last minute to make plans. Travel will be difficult as the date approaches, especially around major metropolitan areas.

If you want to use this as an opportunity to teach your kids about astronomy, find some books or videos to share with them. You might want to start with my blog post Total Solar Eclipse 2017 – 5 Best Online Resources (http://thewiredhomeschool.com/total-solar-eclipse-2017-5-best-online-resources/).

2. Be Safe

Whether it’s while traveling or when viewing the eclipse, safety is important. Animals freak out when an eclipse occurs so if you’re in a rural area watch out for strange behavior.

Don’t plan to drive too far on the day of the eclipse. If you need to travel that day be conscious of the fact that many people will be trying to do the same thing.

Make sure you have protective eyewear for viewing the eclipse. DO NOT look directly at the sun until it’s totally covered! Once the sun is covered, you can remove your glasses for naked eye observation.

3. Be Courteous

I recommend that you and your family observe the event alone. If you plan to go to a viewing party be aware of the people around you. Don’t block a person’s view.

If someone has a telescope, DO NOT just walk up and use it. Don’t even touch it without permission. Professional and amateur astronomers are kind and helpful people but touching their equipment without permission is a no-no.

Where to Watch Online

Ideally, you want to see the eclipse in person. However, work requirements, family situations and other situations out of your control may prevent that.

If you live anywhere in the lower 48 states, you’ll be able to see a partial eclipse. The same safety rules apply when viewing the eclipse. At no point during a partial eclipse is it safe for you remove protective eyewear.

If it’s cloudy where you are or you live in Alaska or Hawaii or you want to watch the eclipse from overseas I recommend checking out the NASA Live Stream (https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-live-stream) or the SLOOH Live Stream (https://slooh.com).

Both of these sites will have excellent programming leading up to and the day of the eclipse. Again, it’s not the best option but it’s better than nothing.

News

* Sony is releasing clean versions (http://thewiredhomeschool.com/sony-clean-versions-initiative-provides-family-friendlier-movies/) of their movies to appeal to families.

* I’ve started a new podcast, Homeschool News Today (http://homeschoolnewstoday.com/), where I share homeschool-related news Monday thru Friday.

* If you purchased one of the original Edison robots, a new firmware (https://meetedison.com/june-2017-firmware-update/) is available to make it compatible with EdPy and EdBlocks.

STEM App of the Week

Solar Eclipse Timer (http://thewiredhomeschool.com/solar-eclipse-timer-stem-app-week/) is available on Android and iOS for $1.99.

➡️ Support this podcast on Patreon. $1 per episode helps me create more podcasts. (http://thewiredhomeschool.

At the 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple announced several big changes that will help podcasters and podcast-consumers. Here's what you need to know.

WebRTC coming to Safari on macOS and iOS

WebRTC stands for “Web Real-Time Communi...

(https://f.ch9.ms/thumbnail/b5b712c5-2573-422e-babf-70234a9a17d5.jpg)Cognisess is reinventing the way businesses make decisions about their most valuable asset: people. Cognisess Deep Learn™ is a unique analytics engine which removes unconscious bias by using cognitive neuroscience to throw light on your people processes. This allows organizations to recruit with greater confidence, to identify what ‘best’ looks like for crucial customer-facing roles as well as leads to an increase in performance and productivity in your business.Join David Giard as he welcomes the team from Cognisess as they discuss how they use Microsoft Azure Machine Learning to help deliver this powerful solution.* [2:30 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1735#time-2m30s)] What does Cognisess do?* [7:30 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1735#time-7m30s)] What are some of the technologies you're using to power this?* [13:27 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1735#time-13m27s)] You mentioned that you're using Azure ---are you using the Machine Learning tools that are built into it, are is it all custom built?* [16:59 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1735#time-16m59s)] How did you come up with the idea for this business and how has business been?* [23:19 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1735#time-23m19s)] How has your relationship been with Microsoft and the BizSpark program?* [29:32 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1735#time-29m32s)] Where can people find out more about Cognisess? Follow the conversation @bizspark (https://twitter.com/bizspark) Become a Fan @ facebook.com/bizspark (https://www.facebook.com/bizspark)(https://f.ch9.ms/thumbnail/341147d0-eaa7-4223-8198-ba02db7e6f14.png) Join our LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Microsoft-BizSpark-1790961/about)(https://f.ch9.ms/thumbnail/3efac5b1-c385-4c77-8ba4-8923d3042416.png) Subscribe to our YouTube videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/microsoftbizspark) Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/devradio-mp4-channel-9/id544163838), Windows Phone Marketplace or RSS (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/feed/mp4)If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs: * David Giard's Blog (http://www.davidgiard.com/)* Learn more about Cognisess (https://www.cognisess.com/) Videos:* (Part 1) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Tereza Nemessanyi (http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/Microsoft-for-Startups-Part-1-Women-Building-the-Future)* (Part 2) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Bernadine Brocker, CEO of Vastari (http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/Microsoft-for-Startups-Part-2-Women-Building-the-Future)* (Part 3) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Diana Paredes, CEO of Suade (http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/Microsoft-for-Startups-Part-3-Women-Building-the-Future)* (Part 4) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Jennifer Whaley, CEO of Pose a Pet (http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/Microsoft-for-Startups-Part-4-Women-Building-the-Future)* (Part 5) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Luan Cox, CEO of Crowdnetic (http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/Microsoft-for-Startups-Part-5-Women-Building-the-Future)* (Part 6) Women Building the Future – See how UAE's startup Nabbesh gives opportunities to women freelancers. (http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/BizSpark-StartUp-Stories/Nabbesh) (http://m.webtrends.com/dcs1wotjh10000w0irc493s0e_6x1g/njs.gif?dcssip=channel9.msdn.com&dcsuri=https://s.ch9.ms/Blogs/DevRadio/feed/mp4&WT.dl=0&WT.entryid=Entry:RSSView:76cfdba285d1464a9c2aa794013ec50c)

Big thanks to Kirk McElhearn and Angelo Mandato for being on this episode of the PowerPress Podcast. Before the discussion about new rss feed tags, they start the episode talking about some of Apple’s announcements from WWDC earlier this month as well as the show that Kirk co-hosts, The Next Track. His podcast dissects how people listen to music and has featured many well-known authors, artists and music lovers. They have lots to say on the topic of preparing for your podcast, so if you’re looking for advice and what to do before you start your show, make sure to listen.

Angelo was kind enough to explain the technicalities of Apple’s new RSS feed tags that will be in PowerPress very shortly, and work well with the new iOS Podcast App release in the fall. Be on the lookout for a release of PowerPress very shortly. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!

Fan of PowerPress? Leave us a review, here (https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/powerpress/reviews/)!

Show notes:

Apple Podcast Statistics Info (https://devstreaming-cdn.apple.com/videos/wwdc/2017/512u8r4crqanrp/512/512_apple_podcasts.pdf)

Will Apple Fix the Podcast Statistics Issue? (http://jacobsmedia.com/apple-solved-podcastings-analytics-challenge/?utm_source=Jacobs+Media+Strategies+Blog&utm_campaign=7a71dcd8b0-Blog_Daily_EmailOnly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5007ff924d-7a71dcd8b0-169337169)

The Next Track (http://www.thenexttrack.com/)

Preparing for and Launching Your Show (https://medium.com/pixel-pioneers/6-steps-to-creating-and-launching-your-own-podcast-cefd23d5d063)

Eight Rules for Effective Podcasting (http://www.kirkville.com/kirks-eight-rules-of-effective-podcasting/)

Bridget and Matt chat with Nicole Johnson (Chef), Matt Curry (Allstate), and Anthony Lee (Allstate).

(https://f.ch9.ms/thumbnail/552aa854-940e-4b3a-84ac-9f760efd34af.png)Individual Software (http://www.individualsoftware.com/) is a leading publisher and developer of award-winning education, business, and personal productivity software and apps for consumers, schools, businesses, and government. Their applications have empowered millions of home, school, and office computer users to excel in their daily lives and has provided essential computer training and career development solutions to thousands of Fortune 500 corporations, colleges and universities, and career centers.Join Jerry Nixon (https://twitter.com/jerrynixon) as he welcomes Derek Wade, Chief Software Engineer for Individual Software, to the show as they discuss how they used the Desktop Bridge to bring their apps to the Windows Store.* [2:15 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1733#time=2m15s)] Tell us a little bit about Individual Software. What do you do?* [4:30 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1733#time=4m30s)]  How did the Desktop Bridge change the story for Individual Software?* [5:56 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1733#time=5m56s)] From a strategic standpoint, why would a company distribute their application in multiple channels?* [9:52 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1733#time=9m52s)] What apps from your catalog have you put in the Windows Store?* [16:05 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1733#time=16m05s)] What was your experience like using the Desktop Bridge for your apps? What worked?* [32:25 (https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/DevRadio/DR1733#time=32m25s)]  What's next for Individual Software?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:Websites & Blogs: * Jerry Nixon's Blog (http://www.microsoft.com/click/services/Redirect2.ashx?CR_CC=200117938)* Learn more about Individual Software here (http://www.individualsoftware.com/)* Get Started Now with the Desktop Bridge! Sign-up here. (http://bit.ly/DR_Signup_DesktopBridge) (http://m.webtrends.com/dcs1wotjh10000w0irc493s0e_6x1g/njs.gif?dcssip=channel9.msdn.com&dcsuri=http://s.ch9.ms/Blogs/DevRadio/feed/mp4&WT.dl=0&WT.entryid=Entry:RSSView:15fb8522d5a9406b90f5a79201137cee)

June 14th, 2017

In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:

It’s our 500th episode and even though our reunion show will be in another month or two I thought it would be fun to go over the GCPC history plus there is a ton of geocaching conten...

Podcast episodes about current events (including fan shows) may not have a long life, but you can still use them to promote and grow your podcast!

A current-events podcast might cover news, politics, sports, TV shows, movies, books, music, and such. Essentially, anything that has a schedule and isn't as popular after it has passed.

If your podcast can offer timeless content, then listen to my previous episode 308, “6 Ways to Make Your Content Live Longer (https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/6-ways-to-make-your-content-live-longer-tap308/).”

1. Build reputation in related communities

Many timely things have fan communities all over the Internet: Facebook Groups, Reddit Subreddits, Google+ Communities, and more. Your ideal audience hangs out in these communities, and they may be interested in your podcast.

But don't start spamming a bunch of communities with your self-promotion. That will quickly get you banned.

Instead, pick a couple or few places where you can participate in the community. Post questions, share answers, comment on things. Become an active, contributing member of that community. Then, when it's relevant and appropriate, you may find opportunities to share an episode of your podcast.

Here are a few specific ideas you can use.

* When someone posts a question, respond with an answer in your comment, and link to your relevant podcast episode for more information.

* If you don't already have relevant content for that topic, incorporate that person's thought in an episode and then share it with them.

* If you spot your existing audience members in the community, ask them to become evangelists for you to share your podcast episodes.

* When you have something special that truly appeals to everyone in the community, ask the moderators for permission for you to share it. They may even be willing to share it for you!

* Find the extremely active community members and invite them onto your podcast, either as a guest for a whole episode or suggest they submit a segment. (You might need “How to Get Good Audio from Your Podcast Guests (https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-get-good-audio-from-your-podcast-guests-tap304/).”)

* If you're allowed an introductory post, be human and also use the opportunity to tell about your podcast.

* Ensure your personal profile and signature (if applicable) contain something about your podcast.

* Share relevant content no one else has shared yet and that's not your own.

2. Participate live

Anything that's live-broadcast, either simultaneously or time-shifted across time zones, could give you a great opportunity to connect with other fans.

Find the official hashtag and participate on Twitter. To make it even easier to join the conversations, use a tool like tchat.io (http://www.tchat.io/) or TweetChat (http://tweetchat.com/). These will let you see the hashtagged tweets in real time, and respond or post with the hashtag automatically added.

If you already have an audience, you could host your own live chat during the event. That could be powered by your own hashtag or by a chat room embedded on a /live page on your own website. ChatWING, Chattango, Flyzoo, and Chatroll are some chat rooms great for this.

This is especially easy when the event is simultaneously broadcast across multiple time zones, such as with sports. But if the live broadcast is shifted with each time zone, then you need to always be clear what time zone your live participation is in. Due to broadcasting schedules, Eastern and Central usually broadcast together and might have the most audience. More on time zones later.

3. Live-stream after the event

Doing anything live during the event you podcast about could be too distracting for you or your audience, so you may get more participation by hosting a live aftershow. I recommend that be no more than 15 minutes after the event, which is probably enough time for you and your audience to transition.

This could be a great time to share initial reactions,