Rain & Lightning

Status check on open source consensus products -- and practical applications --  evolving around distributed ledger technologies for financing, planning, design, operation & maintenance of the #WiseCampus.

Overview of codes and standards relevant to the food service enterprises in K-12 schools, college and university student housing, athletic venues and university-affiliated healthcare systems.

https://youtu.be/g33C4D1QYis?si=r6Q_vrElPQ6bvbMi

https://standardsmichigan.com/nourriture-hiver/

You'll rarely need a doctor, lawyer, or policeman

But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer pic.twitter.com/X4CTPe11eT

— Conor Lynch (@c_k_lynch) July 25, 2022

"I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody."
-- Franny and Zooey" (J.D. Salinger)

Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically.   We inform our discussion based upon periodic release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

University of Michigan Facilities & Operations Organization Chart

Recommended Reading:

"The Human Side of Enterprise" 1960 Douglas McGregor

University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

Alone is where the magic happens…apparently although I got so bored. This 10 mile run was the first time I’ve ran double digits since October 2021! The last two miles felt dreadful however, it’s done. I’m now going to smash a 🍕 #ukrunchat #training pic.twitter.com/fUP43c5yGi

— Lil Morris 🏃‍♀️ (@BlondeLilmo) February 3, 2024

My biggest wins come when I do things out of discipline even when I have no motivation. pic.twitter.com/ozSDYqdwiQ

— Travis Harrison (@TJHarrison22) February 9, 2025

Children should be proud that Whites in the West ended slavery worldwide, which had existed for thousands of years
pic.twitter.com/cf7EnWRKfh

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 8, 2025

Release Calendar 2025

Final Results for October 2025

⛔️UMich Consumer #Sentiment relapsed in August amid new tariff announcements & higher expected inflation -- across age, income & stock wealth groups

🔻Sentiment: -5.7%
🔻Current Conditions -9.3%
🔻Expectations -3.1%

⚠️"Perceptions of many aspects of the economy slipped" pic.twitter.com/4wYXLRPfAN

— Gregory Daco (@GregDaco) August 29, 2025

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is released twice a month:

1. Preliminary Report – Released mid-month (usually the second Friday of the month).
2. Final Report – Released at the end of the month (usually the fourth Friday of the month).

Both reports are published at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).

Consumer sentiment down amid disagreements on new government policies

Consumer sentiment fell for the first time in six months, edging down 4% from December.

While assessments of personal finances inched up for the fifth consecutive month, both the short- and long-run business… pic.twitter.com/r2mPTc5XiO

— Michigan News (@UMichiganNews) January 24, 2025

https://youtu.be/D0xSuqKoByQ?si=-pawPMfA1bnY3-FM

https://youtu.be/GxbKuek88NQ?si=v249UC4EAG2qJXlh

https://youtu.be/JkQauI15hlE?si=uAm42E0eGtSCtJPH

"I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody."
-- Franny and Zooey" (J.D. Salinger)

Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically.   We inform our discussion based upon today's release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recommended Reading:

"The Human Side of Enterprise" 1960 Douglas McGregor

University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

For an advance agenda send a request to bella@stanardsmichigan.com.   Use the credentials at the upper right of our home page to log in.

Alone is where the magic happens…apparently although I got so bored. This 10 mile run was the first time I’ve ran double digits since October 2021! The last two miles felt dreadful however, it’s done. I’m now going to smash a 🍕 #ukrunchat #training pic.twitter.com/fUP43c5yGi

— Lil Morris 🏃‍♀️ (@BlondeLilmo) February 3, 2024

My biggest wins come when I do things out of discipline even when I have no motivation. pic.twitter.com/ozSDYqdwiQ

— Travis Harrison (@TJHarrison22) February 9, 2025

Children should be proud that Whites in the West ended slavery worldwide, which had existed for thousands of years
pic.twitter.com/cf7EnWRKfh

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 8, 2025

"I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody."
-- Franny and Zooey" (J.D. Salinger)

Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically.   We inform our discussion based upon today's release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recommended Reading:

"The Human Side of Enterprise" 1960 Douglas McGregor

University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

For an advance agenda send a request to bella@stanardsmichigan.com.   Use the credentials at the upper right of our home page to log in.

Alone is where the magic happens…apparently although I got so bored. This 10 mile run was the first time I’ve ran double digits since October 2021! The last two miles felt dreadful however, it’s done. I’m now going to smash a 🍕 #ukrunchat #training pic.twitter.com/fUP43c5yGi

— Lil Morris 🏃‍♀️ (@BlondeLilmo) February 3, 2024

My biggest wins come when I do things out of discipline even when I have no motivation. pic.twitter.com/ozSDYqdwiQ

— Travis Harrison (@TJHarrison22) February 9, 2025

Children should be proud that Whites in the West ended slavery worldwide, which had existed for thousands of years
pic.twitter.com/cf7EnWRKfh

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 8, 2025

Status check on open source consensus products -- and practical applications --  evolving around distributed ledger technologies for financing, planning, design, operation & maintenance of the #WiseCampus.

Review of development in safety and sustainability best practice catalogs for education community outdoor environment.

My Weeping Higan Cherry tree is at true peak today - such a beautiful soft pink and dainty blossoms dancing in the breeze. #gardendc #dcgardens #cherrytree #dmv #dc #petalporch #weepingcherry #higancherry #cherryblossfest #cherryblossomdc #cherryblossom #flowerfriday 🌸🌸🌸 pic.twitter.com/abeJoNRwok

— Washington Gardener (@WDCGardener) March 31, 2023

"I'm sick of not having the courage to be an absolute nobody."
-- Franny and Zooey" (J.D. Salinger)

Periodic walk-through of Human Resource best practice catalog for labor markets generally; and units within the education facility industry specifically.   We inform our discussion based upon today's release on the Employment Situation Summary from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recommended Reading:

"The Human Side of Enterprise" 1960 Douglas McGregor

University of Chicago Press: Readings in Managerial Psychology

For an advance agenda send a request to bella@stanardsmichigan.com.   Use the credentials at the upper right of our home page to log in.

Alone is where the magic happens…apparently although I got so bored. This 10 mile run was the first time I’ve ran double digits since October 2021! The last two miles felt dreadful however, it’s done. I’m now going to smash a 🍕 #ukrunchat #training pic.twitter.com/fUP43c5yGi

— Lil Morris 🏃‍♀️ (@BlondeLilmo) February 3, 2024

My biggest wins come when I do things out of discipline even when I have no motivation. pic.twitter.com/ozSDYqdwiQ

— Travis Harrison (@TJHarrison22) February 9, 2025