Podcasts about ACI

In this episode, Aakriti Khadka, a recent PhD graduate from North Carolina State University, and Tara Cavalline, PhD., P.E., of UNC Charlotte, share their journeys into civil engineering and concrete materials research. Tara reflects on her path from graduate research at Penn State to a career in structural forensics, as well as the challenges of completing a PhD while teaching, working, and raising a family. Aakriti discusses how Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake inspired her interest in structural safety and resilience, leading to doctoral research focused on the behavior of large-scale concrete bridges. Together, they explore the importance of infrastructure resilience, lessons learned from recent natural disasters, and the challenges of designing durable bridges in demanding environments. The conversation also highlights the role of mentorship, professional involvement, and ACI programs in supporting students and early-career engineers as they build their careers. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/53tO-eBLagU   Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings. 

The government has announced what it has described as the biggest reform to employment services in over 30 years. Aci akuma caal ke ye lueel ke kedittet ci rot waar tɛn loiloi kɔc wiëc luɔi tɛn ruun juëëc tɛn ruon 30. Lön kënë aci looi ku kɔc cïn nhïïm luɔɔi keya Australians bi keek ya wiëc luɔi. Mɛ̈në latuëŋ kethɛɛr ke ye wïc bi keek buɔ̈ɔ̈thic ku akutnhïm looithok ke cie akutnhom akuma, ku kɔc jam thin aac cïk lueel ka cïn ka juääc ci rot waar ka rïn kak path keek ci yiëk yeen.

Kɔc abiköök luui baai alɔŋ Sydney yemënë abi nhïïm nɔ̈ŋ tɛden ci looi bi keek ya wïc kuɔ̈ɔ̈ny thin wɛ̈t wën ci keek yiɔ̈ɔ̈ŋ guup, ke ci akuma pan New South Wales nyuɔɔth tɛ tuëŋ tɛn KƆc Abiköök Luui ku bi koony tɛn kɔc wën yiëk athor lɔk rëël keek. Aci koony ee akuën $6.5 million ke ye weeu ci akuma walahaya ɣääth thin tɛn ruun kaŋuaan, tɛ̈n kënë aci looi ke ye tɛ̈n luɔɔi, piälguöp ku koony köök tɛ kɔc wën abikök niɔ̈ɔ̈p ee baai thok eben pan New South Wales.

Marco Borba, presidente da ACI, esteve no programa Direto ao Ponto para falar sobre o evento promovido pela entidade com os pré-candidatos ao Governo do Estado. O primeiro convidado será Luciano Zucco (PL), que estará em Santa Cruz nesta quinta-feira, dia 21.

Marco Borba, presidente da ACI, esteve no programa Direto ao Ponto para falar sobre o evento promovido pela entidade com os pré-candidatos ao Governo do Estado. O primeiro convidado será Luciano Zucco (PL), que estará em Santa Cruz nesta quinta-feira, dia 21.

  What happens when the pace of AI innovation collides with the realities of semiconductor development? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Faraj Aalaei, CEO of Cognichip and a semiconductor industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience spanning engineering, venture capital, and two successful IPOs. Faraj joins me to discuss why the future of artificial intelligence may depend on radically rethinking how chips are designed, manufactured, and scaled. Cognichip recently emerged from stealth with $33 million in seed funding and a bold ambition to create the world's first Artificial Chip Intelligence, or ACI®. The company is developing a physics-informed foundational AI model purpose-built for semiconductors, with the goal of reducing the enormous time, cost, and complexity associated with chip design. Faraj explains how the semiconductor industry now faces a growing bottleneck. While AI software can evolve at remarkable speed, chip development often still takes between three and five years and costs more than $100 million. That mismatch is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain as demand grows for specialized AI hardware, edge computing systems, and next-generation infrastructure. Our conversation also explores the geopolitical and economic shifts reshaping the semiconductor industry. Faraj shares his perspective on the emerging concept of "Pax Silica," the growing effort by governments to restructure global chip supply chains and reduce reliance on China. While many policymakers see this as a matter of national security and resilience, Faraj warns there may also be unintended consequences, including rising AI infrastructure costs, engineering shortages, and slower innovation cycles. One of the most interesting parts of our discussion centers on the idea that AI itself may become the missing scaling factor for semiconductor development. Instead of relying solely on larger engineering teams and longer development cycles, Cognichip believes AI-designed chips could dramatically accelerate innovation and make advanced hardware development accessible to far more companies and researchers. Faraj also reflects on his career journey from entrepreneur to investor and back again, sharing lessons from decades spent helping build the modern semiconductor ecosystem. From supply chain realities to the growing pressure on engineering talent, this episode offers a rare insider perspective on the technologies quietly powering the entire AI economy. As AI systems continue to demand faster, more specialized hardware, are we reaching the limits of traditional chip development, and could AI itself become the tool that reshapes the future of semiconductors?

Lost super, KiwiSaver myths, and smarter investing explained simply. In this revisit episode from May 2024, Paula Intercot joins Adviser Talk to discuss transferring Australian super to New Zealand, choosing the right KiwiSaver approach for your life stage, and how complementary investment options can support your financial goals.Paula breaks down the often-overlooked process of transferring Australian superannuation to New Zealand and maximizing your retirement savings. Whether you're a returning Kiwi with Australian super, looking to optimize your KiwiSaver strategy, or exploring additional investment vehicles, this episode provides practical insights for making smarter money decisions. Paula's expertise shines through as she simplifies complex financial processes and explains how global diversification works within New Zealand-based funds.Perfect for anyone seeking clarity on retirement planning, investment strategies, or navigating the transfer of overseas superannuation funds.Note to listeners:At (00:05:01) Paula discusses the KiwiSaver government contribution and contribution amounts. Please note this episode was recorded prior to recent changes to the government contribution, and the figures mentioned may no longer be current. For the latest eligibility criteria and contribution amounts, we recommend checking official government guidance or speaking with a financial adviser about your individual circumstances.(00:01:17) What Australian super is and how it compares to KiwiSaver(00:01:32) Why transferring Australian super to New Zealand can be beneficial(00:02:05) Clearing up misconceptions about diversification and investment returns(00:02:25) What happens to your Australian super when you return to New Zealand(00:03:03) The scale of lost and unclaimed super in Australia(00:03:24) How Stewart Group helps clients transfer Australian super(00:03:55) Accessing the Australian portion of KiwiSaver before age 65(00:04:46) How long the Australian super transfer process usually takes(00:05:01) KiwiSaver explained and how it works for retirement(00:06:20) Conservative, balanced and growth KiwiSaver investment options(00:07:51) What the ACI fund is and how it works alongside KiwiSaver(00:08:43) When to review your investments and speak to an adviserPaula Enticott is a Financial Adviser at Stewart Group, a Hawke's Bay and Wellington-based CEFEX-certified financial planning and advisory firm. Stewart Group provides personal fiduciary services, Wealth Management, Risk Insurance & KiwiSaver solutions. The information provided, or any opinions expressed in this article, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visit our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nzThe information provided, or any opinions expressed in this show, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visiting our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nzThe information provided, or any opinions expressed in this show, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visiting our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: GPRSBefore you cut, core, drill, or trench through concrete, know what is inside it.GPRS helps contractors locate rebar, conduit, post-tension cables, voids, and other hidden hazards before they become expensive problems. Their ground-penetrating radar scanning helps reduce hits, downtime, expenses, and keeps your people safe.Learn more here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/gprsON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCASTEveryone wants concrete work done faster.But what if one of the biggest schedule killers is not the pour, the weather, or the labor shortage?What if it starts with the reinforcement choice?In this episode, Seth talks with TJ Lambert of Forta about how reinforcement decisions affect labor, sequencing, inspections, procurement, finishing, mix design, carbon reporting, and overall project speed.They discuss where fiber-reinforced concrete fits, where it does not, and why engineers, producers, and contractors need to think beyond “replace the bar and move on.”WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy reinforcement choices can slow a concrete project down before the first truck shows upHow fibers can reduce labor, congestion, inspection steps, and field coordinationThe difference between microfibers, macro synthetic fibers, and steel fibersWhere fiber reinforcement makes sense, and where traditional rebar still belongsHow concrete producers handle fiber dosing at the plant or into the truckWhy fiber-reinforced concrete can help contractors place more mud fasterHow EPDs, LCAs, GWP targets, and Buy America requirements are showing up in reinforcement decisionsWhy finishing fiber-reinforced slabs still depends on timing, mix design, vibration, and field conditionsHow Type IL cement may affect finishing timing, saw cutting, paste, and surface performanceWhat engineers need to know about ACI 544, ACI 360, ACI 330, and ACI 318 when considering fiber designsCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction: Can reinforcement choices kill your schedule? 04:02 What Forta does and how fiber-reinforced concrete fits 05:01 Why reinforcement choices affect schedule more than people realize 08:42 What fibers look like in the field 11:57 Matching fiber type to the right concrete application 13:26 What fiber use means for concrete producers 16:45 Fiber loading, truck mixing, and added time at the plant 17:17 How much time can contractors save by eliminating bar placement? 19:47 EPDs, GWP, and carbon reduction with fiber reinforcement 22:13 Why finishers struggle with some fiber-reinforced slabs 26:43 Type IL cement, paste, timing, and fiber finishing concerns 30:05 Fly ash, slag, mix design complexity, and owner expectations 31:54 What engineers need to understand before using fibers 35:03 TJ's main takeaway: Start with design, not just substitution 37:06 How to contact TJ LambertGUEST INFOTJ Lambert Sales Engineering Manager, Forta / Helix SteelProfile: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/guests/tj-lambert/Forta website: https://fortacorp.comHelix Steel website: https://helixsteel.comCONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMYConcrete Logic Academy is built for people who actually work with concrete.Not theory for theory's sake. Not another seminar full of recycled slides. Not some polished presentation from people who have not been near a pour in years.This is practical concrete education for contractors, producers, engineers, architects, QC teams, plant managers, finishers, and anyone else who has to make decisions before the mud hits the ground.If you want to better understand mixes, specs, reinforcement, troubleshooting, field problems, and how to make better calls on real projects, check it out.Start here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/concreteschoolSUPPORT THE PODCASTIf the Concrete Logic Podcast helps you think differently, solve a problem, avoid a mistake, or make a better decision, send some value back.That could be $5. That could be $50. That could be more.The point is simple.If the show is worth something to you, help keep it going.Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comYou can also support the show through our KUIU affiliate link: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/kuiuInterested in sponsoring the podcast or working with Concrete Logic Media? Email Seth: seth@concretelogicpodcast.comCREDITSProducers: Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic Media Music by Mike Dunton: https://www.mdunton.com/WHERE TO FIND SETHConcrete Logic Podcast: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/Like, subscribe, comment, and share the episode with someone who works around concrete.

How does the ACI educate the legislators who are making decisions that impact the agriculture industry? Melissa Rekewag joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Melissa is the President and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana (ACI).Melissa will share about her extensive background in agriculture and what ultimately led to her the ACI and her appearance on The High Ground podcast. We'll learn about the makeup of ACI, which is the largest trade association for agribusinesses in Indiana, and ultimately how it impacts state policies and the grower. Melissa will also share how the ACI helps educate policy makers and is able to voice concerns of businesses in a way that's not connected to the business itself. Finally, Melissa, Sal, and Jeff will discuss the Emerging Professionals Leadership Program (EPLP) which is a year-long program designed to help individuals expand their experience in and knowledge of policy and leadership in the agriculture industry. Interested in seeing what it might look like to join the ACI? Visit https://www.inagribiz.org/ for more information.

We don't know what we don't know. That's why other people's perspectives can help shift our perspective. Listen in as Teresa talks about opening ourselves up to new perspectives, exploring other people's perspectives and more. Teresa Bernu has been a dedicated member of the ACI team since 2017. Before stepping into the role of Executive Director in October 2024, she served in various capacities, including Home Study Worker, Domestic Program Supervisor, and most recently, Associate Director. With over 15 years of experience in child welfare, Teresa has worked extensively in areas such as domestic infant adoption, foster care, and guardianship. https://www.adoptioncenterofillinois.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-bernu-lcsw-50718261/ https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionCenterofIllinois https://www.instagram.com/adoptillinois/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis. Guest: Khalid Usman, Partner, Oliver Wyman. News: British Airways to allow Video/Audio calls with Starlink; Spirit proceedings update; JetBlue & United raise bag fees; FAA reducing SFO arrival rate; Kevin Burke of ACI to retire; IATA's Willie Walsh named new CEO at IndiGo replacing Pieter Elbers; Listener feedback on "Professor" Doug Parker's route profitability.

PRESENTED BY: GPRS Construction professionals know that utilities and concrete reinforcements can cause big problems when you're on the job. GPRS helps you avoid them. We use ground penetrating radar to detect rebar, conduit, and post tension cables before you cut, core, or drill. And our concrete scans are 99.8% accurate… we guarantee it—helping you reduce hits, downtime, expenses, and keep your people safe. To keep your jobsite safer, visit https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/GPRS SUMMARYIf you've never built your own concrete mix design… this episode fixes that.Dr. Jon Belkowitz walks through the ACI 211 method step-by-step, showing exactly how a mix is built from scratch.By the end, you'll see that mix design isn't magic.It's just decisions… and a little math.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhat actually goes into a cubic yard of concrete — and why it mattersWhy mix design is basically a “choose your own adventure”How slump, aggregate size, and air content drive your entire mixThe simple math behind water-cement ratio (and why it controls everything)How to calculate cement, water, rock, and sand — step by stepWhy yield matters (and how getting it wrong costs real money)The difference between a design mix vs batch mixWhat changes when moisture shows up in your aggregates (this comes up near the end) CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro and how to support the show 02:20 – Shoutout to this episode's Producer 03:00 – Why PDHs should actually be useful 05:20 – What is a cubic yard of concrete? 06:30 – Absolute volume method explained 09:50 – ACI 211 and “choose your own adventure” 13:30 – Selecting slump, water, and air content 17:00 – Adjusting water for admixtures 19:00 – Water-cement ratio and strength 21:00 – Aggregate proportions and why they matter 25:30 – Start of the actual math 31:30 – Calculating coarse aggregate 34:00 – Converting weights to volumes 36:30 – Solving for sand (the missing piece) 39:30 – Final mix design breakdown 40:10 – Design mix vs batch mix (what's next) GUEST INFODr. Jon Belkowitz Intelligent Concrete Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/intelligent-concreteCONCRETE LOGIC ACADEMYGot a concrete problem no one can explain?Bring it to the Concrete Logic Academy.Ask questions. Share what you're seeing. Get real answers you can use on the next pour.Simple as that. Free trial for pros here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/pro SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf this episode helped you…If you learned something…If it made you think differently…Support the show here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comThis podcast runs on Value for Value.Give whatever you think the episode was worth. PARTNERSKUIU (performance gear Seth actually uses): https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/kuiuInterested in advertising or working with us? Email: seth@concretelogicpodcast.com CREDITSProducers: Joseph Swann, Jodi Tandett & Concrete Logic MediaMusic by Mike Dunton: https://www.mdunton.com/WHERE TO FIND CONCRETE LOGICWebsite: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethtandett/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concretelogicpodcast/

Early Warning built Zelle into the dominant peer-to-peer payments network in the U.S. — processing over a trillion dollars in yearly transactions. Paze is their next bet: a bank-backed digital wallet for e-commerce checkout, backed by the same seven major banks, designed to bring that same institutional trust to online shopping. Serge Elkiner came on as GM in late 2024, brought over from Visa where he ran product for money movement globally. His mandate is to unlock what that network can do at checkout — with 165 million eligible cards now in place and distribution deals closing with Fiserv, Worldpay, and ACI. Today we talk about what it takes to convert infrastructure into consumer behavior, and whether the banks can do for e-commerce what they did for P2P.

Expand the tax base, not the tax rate. EGP gains on the greenback. Gulf transhipments get ACI waivers. Morning Drive is your daily download of the essential headlines shaping Egypt. From business policy and finance to the latest in tech, all in under 10 minutes. Hosted by ‘Synthetic Salma’ — an AI-powered version of our own Executive Editor Salma El-Saeed. You can read the full newsletter on the website. Morning Drive is brought to you by: Madinet Masr GRANITE Financial Holding Bonyan for Real Estate Investments And check out our other show Making It, where we speak to CEOs and entrepreneurs about building a great business in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marco Borba, presidente da ACI em Santa Cruz, falou no Direto ao Ponto sobre a escassez de mão-de-obra em Santa Cruz, que motiva reunião com entidades e poder público.

Marco Borba, presidente da ACI em Santa Cruz, falou no Direto ao Ponto sobre a escassez de mão-de-obra em Santa Cruz, que motiva reunião com entidades e poder público.

In this episode, Héctor Montilla-Peña, EIT, CMIT, field engineer at Allan Myers, and Jocivan Cabrera, graduate engineer at Walter P Moore, join the conversation to share how they found their path into civil engineering and became active in the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Both guests reflect on discovering the field through early academic experiences and getting involved with ACI through student chapters—Héctor in Ecuador and Jocivan at the University of Central Florida. They discuss stepping into leadership roles and how ACI opened doors to friendships, faculty relationships, research opportunities, and professional networks that helped shape their careers. The discussion also explores their first ACI convention experiences and their involvement in committee work focused on supporting students and young professionals. Héctor and Jocivan reflect on key decisions during college and the early stages of their careers, including graduate school choices, internships, and evolving interests across design, structures, and construction management. They close by encouraging students and emerging professionals to seek opportunities, step outside their comfort zones, and take advantage of programs like ACI's mentor program to make the most of conventions and build lasting professional connections. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/Bc40uDRwprY   Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings. 

¡Bienvenidos a Aero Tips, el podcast de Aviación Digital! Aquí tienes un resumen corto con las noticias más destacadas de esta semana:Crisis de suministros en Airbus: El fabricante ha tenido que ajustar sus planes de producción para la familia A320neo, retrasando el objetivo de 75 aviones mensuales hasta finales de 2027. El principal motivo es la escasez de motores y repuestos de Pratt & Whitney, lo que está generando cuellos de botella que afectan tanto a las nuevas entregas como al mantenimiento de las flotas actuales.Guerra de tarifas y seguridad en España: La tensión entre Aena y el sector turístico ha escalado tras la propuesta de subir las tasas aeroportuarias un 3,8% anual hasta 2031. El conflicto se ha vuelto personal tras las declaraciones de Maurici Lucena (presidente de Aena), quien vinculó las tarifas bajas con posibles riesgos de seguridad, algo que la patronal de aerolíneas ALA ha calificado de "irresponsable" y "frivolidad".Alerta en el sector de pilotos de emergencias: En el Congreso se ha debatido la "fuga de talento" de los pilotos de extinción de incendios en España. Con la mitad de la plantilla cerca de la jubilación y costes de formación que superan los 100.000 euros, los profesionales prefieren irse a países como Turquía o Grecia, donde los salarios llegan a duplicar los españoles.Sucesos internacionales:Polémica en El Hierro: El aeropuerto de la isla ha recibido un premio a la excelencia de la ACI, una distinción calificada por sectores críticos como de "cartón-piedra". Se denuncia que, mientras se celebra el premio, el aeropuerto sufre recortes horarios y Aena mantiene un expediente sancionador contra SAERCO por falta de controladores.

¡Bienvenidos a Aero Tips, el podcast de Aviación Digital! Aquí tienes un resumen corto con las noticias más destacadas de esta semana: Crisis de suministros en Airbus: El fabricante ha tenido que ajustar sus planes de producción para la familia A320neo, retrasando el objetivo de 75 aviones mensuales hasta finales de 2027. El principal motivo es la escasez de motores y repuestos de Pratt & Whitney, lo que está generando cuellos de botella que afectan tanto a las nuevas entregas como al mantenimiento de las flotas actuales. Guerra de tarifas y seguridad en España: La tensión entre Aena y el sector turístico ha escalado tras la propuesta de subir las tasas aeroportuarias un 3,8% anual hasta 2031. El conflicto se ha vuelto personal tras las declaraciones de Maurici Lucena (presidente de Aena), quien vinculó las tarifas bajas con posibles riesgos de seguridad, algo que la patronal de aerolíneas ALA ha calificado de "irresponsable" y "frivolidad". Alerta en el sector de pilotos de emergencias: En el Congreso se ha debatido la "fuga de talento" de los pilotos de extinción de incendios en España. Con la mitad de la plantilla cerca de la jubilación y costes de formación que superan los 100.000 euros, los profesionales prefieren irse a países como Turquía o Grecia, donde los salarios llegan a duplicar los españoles. Sucesos internacionales: En Bolivia, un trágico accidente de un C-130 Hércules militar en el aeropuerto de El Alto ha dejado al menos 15 fallecidos. El avión, que transportaba moneda recién impresa, se salió de la pista e impactó contra varios vehículos. En Myanmar, un dron FPV atacó a un ATR 72-600 de la aerolínea estatal mientras se preparaba para despegar, reabriendo el debate sobre la vulnerabilidad de la aviación civil en zonas de conflicto. Polémica en El Hierro: El aeropuerto de la isla ha recibido un premio a la excelencia de la ACI, una distinción calificada por sectores críticos como de "cartón-piedra". Se denuncia que, mientras se celebra el premio, el aeropuerto sufre recortes horarios y Aena mantiene un expediente sancionador contra SAERCO por falta de controladores.

A new report reveals how recent trade policy shifts are drastically redrawing the global competitive map. We will analyze the "winners and losers" in the commodities market as relative tariff prices change overnight.Today's Stocks & Topics: Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG), Market Wrap, IMAX Corporation (IMAX), Options, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Trade Wars & Wine: The New Global Tariff Map, NEOS NASDAQ-100(R) High Income ETF (QQQI), International ETFs, IREN Limited (IREN), Reddit, Inc. (RDDT), Different Types of Traders.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае:- Обладатели паспортов Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов занимают второе место в мире по объему расходов в аэропортах, уступая только гражданам Китая. Об этом говорится в исследовании Совета аэропортов Азии и Ближнего Востока (ACI).- Власти Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов представили крупнейший в мире чип для искусственного интеллекта, содержащий 4 триллиона транзисторов на одной пластине. Презентация состоялась на Всемирном правительственном саммите в Дубае.

Le news dal mondo dell'auto e della mobilitàIl settore automotive attraversa una crisi profonda che domani a Roma porterà sindacati e istituzioni a un tavolo di confronto per discutere il futuro produttivo. Questa criticità necessita di una strategia europea condivisa, focalizzata sulla semplificazione normativa come emerso dal recente vertice tra i governi di Italia e Germania. Parallelamente, il mercato reale mostra dati contrastanti con un boom record nelle vendite di benzina e gasolio, che hanno raggiunto i volumi massimi degli ultimi quindici anni. A fronte di questi consumi, aumentano però i costi per gli automobilisti, tra rincari dei listini del nuovo e spese crescenti per ricambi e manutenzione. In tale scenario, l'ACI ha celebrato a Torino i suoi 120 anni di storia guardando al futuro, con l'obiettivo di tutelare oltre quaranta milioni di automobilisti attraverso la valorizzazione dell'industria italiana.

Akut Coalition aci bɛn puök wɛ̈t ci keek yiic cuɛ̈t lööŋ mään wärkölaar cïk keek puök bïk mɛt bïk cuɛ̈t etok na cɔk aa lɔ̈n tɔu yen thin thɛɛr ke mɛt ba akut kɔc keen rɛɛl tuëŋ bik cuɛ̈t tok. Akuën kɔc yiök loiloi aci rot nyuɔɔth ke ci rot juääk 4.1 buɔtic pen thiaar ku rou yic tɛ̈n lɔ̈n waar rëël yeen 4.3 buɔtic ku aye Jim Chalmers ke ye raan lueel ke path latuëŋ baai yic. Aci bɛny Jëëc Dr Paul Nang lueel lɔn nada Bor aci leu bi puöl bi akut kɔc jeec ci kɛ̈ɛ̈c dɔɔm na cɔk aa lɔ̈n waar ke ci keek Pajut dɔm ku aci jeec bɛɛi ɣɔ̈n tɛ̈ɛ̈kic Divisions 3 Wunyiik , 5 Waau ku 12 Gen Lake.

«Bazooka» wird das Instrument genannt, das der EU ein Zurückschlagen ermöglichen würde. Offiziell heists es ACI, auf Deutsch «Anti-Zwangs-Instrument». Donald Trump möchte die Insel Grönland zu einem Teil der USA machen. Aber Grönland gehört zu Dänemark, und die EU wehrt sich gegen Trumps Übernahmegelüste. Darüber ist er so erzürnt, dass er neue Zölle angedroht hat. Manche bezeichnen das offen als «Erpressung». Für solche Fälle hat die EU ein handelspolitisches Abwehrinstrument geschaffen, das es in sich hat. Inoffiziell wird es auch «Bazooka» genannt, nach der Panzerabwehrwaffe aus dem Krieg. In dieser Podcast-Episode zeigen wir, wie die «Bazooka» funktioniert und welche Risiken ihr Einsatz mit sich bringt. Habt Ihr Fragen oder Themen-Inputs? Schreibt uns gerne per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder sendet uns eine Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. ____________________ In dieser Episode zu hören: - Thorsten Benner, Politologe, Mitbegründer und Direktor des Non Profit-Think Tanks «Global Public Policy Institute» in Berlin ____________________ Link: - Folge vom 6. Januar: «Erst Venezuela, jetzt Grönland? Wie weit wird Trump gehen?» https://www.srf.ch/audio/news-plus/erst-venezuela-jetzt-groenland-wie-weit-wird-trump-gehen?id=AUDI20260106_NR_0068 ____________________ Team: - Moderation: Isabelle Maissen - Produktion: Lea Saager - Mitarbeit: Silvia Staub ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. «News Plus» von SRF erscheint immer von Montag bis Freitag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.

Quand on parle de guerre commerciale, on imagine tout de suite des surtaxes, des ports bloqués, des containers coincés… Mais depuis peu, l'Union européenne s'est dotée d'une arme très spécifique pour répondre à un phénomène moderne : le chantage économique.Cet outil s'appelle l'instrument anti-coercition, ou ACI.Le principe est simple : lorsqu'un pays tiers menace l'Union européenne – ou l'un de ses États membres – avec des mesures commerciales pour lui faire changer une décision politique, l'UE peut riposter avec des contre-mesures lourdes, rapides et coordonnées.Et c'est précisément ce que vise Emmanuel Macron dans le contexte actuel : Donald Trump a brandi de nouvelles menaces de surtaxes douanières contre plusieurs pays européens. Pour Paris, ce n'est pas seulement un conflit commercial classique : c'est une tentative de pression politique via l'économie.Alors, qu'est-ce que la “coercition économique” exactement ?Selon la définition de la Commission européenne, il s'agit d'une situation dans laquelle un pays tente de forcer l'UE ou un État membre à adopter – ou abandonner – une décision, en menaçant d'agir sur le commerce ou l'investissement. Concrètement : “faites ce que je veux, ou je vous taxe”. C'est ce que Bruxelles considère comme une interférence inacceptable dans la souveraineté européenne.L'ACI est surnommé le “bazooka commercial” parce qu'il autorise une gamme de représailles très large.Cela peut commencer “soft” : droits de douane, quotas, restrictions sur certains produits.Mais cela peut aller beaucoup plus loin, notamment en visant des secteurs stratégiques : services numériques, investissements, accès au marché unique, et même marchés publics européens. En clair : l'Europe peut dire à certaines entreprises étrangères “vous ne jouerez plus chez nous”.Attention : ce n'est pas une arme qu'on déclenche sur un coup de tête.D'abord, la Commission européenne doit analyser les faits, vérifier si la situation rentre bien dans la définition de coercition. Ensuite, elle propose une réponse. Puis les États membres valident à la majorité qualifiée. Cela signifie que l'activation peut prendre plusieurs semaines, voire plusieurs mois.Et un point important : l'ACI a été adopté récemment, via le règlement européen 2023/2675, entré en vigueur le 27 décembre 2023. Jusqu'ici, il n'a jamais été utilisé.En résumé : l'instrument anti-coercition, ce n'est pas un simple outil de taxation. C'est une doctrine : si quelqu'un tente de faire plier un pays européen par l'économie, c'est toute l'Union qui répond. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The EU/Germans are starting to see that the direction of the world has changed, they are now trapped in destroying the power infrastructure. Trump placed tariffs on EU, the EU thinks they can fight back, they already lost. The Fed is panicking, they keep repeating independence, in the end there will be no Fed. The [DS] is trying to keep their agenda on track and they are trying to maintain the old guard power structure. Trump is the process of dismantling the old guard power structure and the [DS] cannot stop it. Everything is at stake, the people must take back the power. Trump is leading the [DS] down the path to have an insurrection against the people of this country, trap set. Hold the line justice is coming, Trump is getting all the leverage.   Economy German Chancellor Merz Admits Shutting Down Nuclear Energy Production Was a “Severe Strategic Mistake” Germany has a severe electricity shortage and cost problem, and it's getting worse. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently made the admission that shutting down the German nuclear power reactors was a “severe strategic mistake.” “To have acceptable market prices for energy production again, we would have to permanently subsidize energy prices from the federal budget,” Merz said, adding: “We can't do this in the long run.” “So, we are now undertaking the most expensive energy transition in the entire world,” Merz said with pronounced frustration. “I know of no other country that makes things so expensive and difficult as Germany.” Keep in mind, Germany represents the largest contributing economy in the European Union.  The German industrial sector is the backbone of the European economic model. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");    very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake. On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland. The United States has been trying to do this transaction for over 150 years. Many Presidents have tried, and for good reason, but Denmark has always refused. Now, because of The Golden Dome, and Modern Day Weapons Systems, both Offensive and Defensive, the need to ACQUIRE is especially important. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are currently being spent on Security Programs having to do with “The Dome,” including for the possible protection of Canada, and this very brilliant, but highly complex system can only work at its maximum potential and efficiency, because of angles, metes, and bounds, if this Land is included in it. The United States of America is immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these Countries that have put so much at risk, despite all that we have done for them, including maximum protection, over so many decades. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2012565207730545125?s=20 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2012634968556523924?s=20   https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2012875286702899711?s=20  restrict US access to the EU market, potentially blocking US banks from EU procurement and targeting US tech giants. This trade weapon has never been used before. In short, yes—a potential trade war triggered by these actions would likely inflict more economic pain on the EU than the U.S., though both sides would suffer. The asymmetry stems from trade dependencies, market sizes, and broader leverage. Trump will counter the EU Raise the threatened tariffs beyond 25% (e.g., to 50-60% on key EU goods like autos, steel, or agriculture) to force concessions. He’s already signaled willingness to go higher if no Greenland deal materializes. Impose sanctions on specific EU sectors or companies, such as luxury goods (hurting France) or tech imports, while exempting allies who break ranks (e.g., if Italy or Eastern Europe hesitate on ACI). Broader Leverage: Link trade to NATO or security, threatening to reduce U.S. troop presence in Europe or cut funding unless EU backs off. He could also accelerate “Buy American” policies to boost domestic alternatives. Publicly dismiss the ACI as “weak” or “all talk” via X or statements, then push for bilateral deals with individual EU countries to divide the bloc (e.g., deals with the UK post-Brexit).  If ACI activates, pursue WTO challenges or rally non-EU allies (e.g., Canada, Japan) against EU measures, while advancing U.S. Arctic strategy independently.   https://twitter.com/FUDdaily/status/2012668421612183897?s=20  on stolen IP with fraudulent certification, and made with slave labour, while plundering the world’s oceans and polluting the planet like no other. Then as Europe deindustrialises and offshores its manufacturing to China (along with the knowledge economy that goes with it), it passively allows China to subvert its customs enforcement and tariff regime, and rolls out the red carpet for industrial scale data theft. Make no mistake. China IS at war with the West. This is an economic war that’s been going on for thirty years or more. But Western liberals would rather align with China because Orange man bad. That’s the mentality we’re dealing with here. For sure, China isn’t planning on invading the West, but they don’t need to – because we’re already handing over everything of value without a fight. https://twitter.com/OpenSourceZone/status/2012615143331352606?s=20   https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2012140279965401446?s=20 U.S. Economy Best Served by Independent Federal Reserve, Fed's Kashkari Says Kashkari says that the Fed's policy committee is focused on its economic goals as it deals with a complex scenario of a cooling labor market and inflation The U.S. economy is best served by having an independent Federal Reserve that executes monetary-policy decisions based only on data and analysis, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said in a virtual conversation with the Wisconsin Bankers Association. With a new Fed chair on the horizon, and increased pressure on the committee after it received subpoenas from the Justice Department late last week relating to Chair Jerome Powell's testimony about renovations of the central bank's headquarters in Washington, Kashkari said Wednesday that the Fed's policy committee is focused on its economic goals as it deals with a complex scenario of a cooling labor market and inflation that has remained above its 2% target. Source: wsj.com   Journal call me to ask whether or not such an offer was made? I would have very quickly told them, “NO,” and that would have been the end of the story. Also, one was led to believe that I offered Jamie Dimon the job of Secretary of the Treasury, but that would be one that he would be very interested in. The problem is, I have Scott Bessent doing a fantastic job, A SUPERSTAR — Why would I give it to Jamie? No such offer was made there, or even thought of, either. The Wall Street Journal ought to do better “fact checking,” or its already strained credibility will continue to DIVE. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Political/Rights      Order securing an EXCLUSIVE 4 hour Broadcast window, so this National Event stands above Commercial Postseason Games. No other Game or Team can violate this Time Slot!!!   On the field, they are rivals, but on the battlefield they are America's unstoppable Patriots, defending our Country with tremendous Strength and Heart. We must protect the Tradition, and the Players, who protect us. Please let this serve as Notice to ALL Television Networks, Stations, and Outlets. God Bless America, and God Bless our great Army-Navy Game!!! President Donald J. Trump https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/2012590105265947114?s=20  enforcement are not only dangerous but also serious crimes. By putting law enforcement in danger and creating a conflagration of chaos, you are also risking your own life. https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/2012635139839520983?s=20  before protesters tried ripping him from the car to get him back on the street. “I just got stabbed by a crazie white commie leftist rioter today in Minnesota…” Lang said on X. “Plate carrier blocked it…” Horrific. https://twitter.com/JakeLang/status/2012691764251861167?s=20 https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2012583407557959872?s=20       of attention off the 18 Billion Dollar, Plus, FRAUD, that has taken place in the State! Don't worry, we're on it!  DOGE https://twitter.com/RedWave_Press/status/2012640651855233169?s=20   below) Leavitt: “[Trump] said, ‘Make sure you guys don't cut the tape, make sure the interview is out in full.” Tony Dokoupil: “Yeah, we're doing it, yeah.” Leavitt: “He said, ‘If it's not out in full, we'll sue your a$$ off.'”   https://twitter.com/VigilantFox/status/2012692074336829815?s=20 Thread   that reaffirm facts and separate facts from opinion. We want diversity of opinion. We don't want diversity of facts. That, I think, is one of the big tasks of social media. By the way, it will require some government regulatory constraints… Geopolitical https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2012865218641277321?s=20   can therefore not, even symbolically, be passed on or further distributed,” they add.    very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake. On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland. The United States has been trying to do this transaction for over 150 years. Many Presidents have tried, and for good reason, but Denmark has always refused. Now, because of The Golden Dome, and Modern Day Weapons Systems, both Offensive and Defensive, the need to ACQUIRE is especially important. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are currently being spent on Security Programs having to do with “The Dome,” including for the possible protection of Canada, and this very brilliant, but highly complex system can only work at its maximum potential and efficiency, because of angles, metes, and bounds, if this Land is included in it. The United States of America is immediately open to negotiation with Denmark and/or any of these Countries that have put so much at risk, despite all that we have done for them, including maximum protection, over so many decades. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2012627390527045862?s=20  no place in this context. Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated manner if they are confirmed. We will ensure respect for European sovereignty. It is in this spirit that I will speak with our European partner. https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2012879305936621840?s=20 President Trump Announces New Tariffs Against “EU Leadership” Nations Attempting to Interfere in North American Strategic Defense and Greenland Negotiations Trump is telling the EU to quit talking and start actively being responsible for their own security.  In the background Trump has bigger plans. Hans Mahncke has a solid take on the bigger picture: “The notion that America wants Greenland for its raw materials is either insanely ignorant or just engagement bait. Extracting anything in the Arctic is prohibitively expensive, and often physically impossible, with extreme cold, thick ice, equipment that won't function, and no roads, rail or ports to move anything once you have it. The real reason America needs Greenland is its immense geostrategic military value, which should be obvious to anyone with a functioning brain, especially anyone who has ever looked at a map from above, with the North Pole at the center. Sure, some tasks could be outsourced to NATO, but that alliance is on its last legs, burdened by too many countries with conflicting priorities, and has mainly served as a way for Europe to freeload on US security guarantees. Relying on it for American national security is reckless. It's far smarter to cut out the endless middlemen and take direct control.” (source) As also noted by Jim Ferguson: “Ursula von der Leyen just went on camera and declared that Greenland “belongs to Denmark and NATO” — directly rebuking President Trump. Let's translate that. This isn't about the Greenlandic people. This is about Brussels panicking because Trump is exposing the Arctic power game. Greenland controls: • the northern missile corridor • Arctic shipping lanes • and the gateway to North America That makes it one of the most important strategic territories on Earth. And Trump said the quiet part out loud: If the U.S. doesn't secure it, China or Russia will. Von der Leyen's response wasn't to protect the West, it was to protect EU control. She wrapped it in pretty words about “NATO unity” — but what she really meant was: Brussels gets a veto over American security. That's what this is about. Trump isn't breaking the alliance. he's breaking the illusion that unelected EU bureaucrats get to decide the future of the Arctic. Greenland is not a Brussels bargaining chip; it is the northern shield of the United States, and for the first time in decades, America has a president willing to say it. Ursula doesn't hate Trump because he's reckless, she hates him because he won't let Europe freeload on American security while selling the future to Beijing.” Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/kadmitriev/status/2012621940402368862?s=20   War/Peace Iraq takes full control of air base after US withdrawal, defence ministry says  U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Airbase, which housed U.S.-led forces in Western Iraq, and the Iraqi army has assumed full control, the Iraqi defence ministry said on Saturday. In 2024, Washington and Baghdad reached an understanding, opens new tab on plans for the withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from Iraq and a move towards a bilateral security relationship. Source: reuters.com      As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, supported by the Board’s High Representative, to govern Gaza during its transition. These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future!   With the support of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar, we will secure a COMPREHENSIVE Demilitarization Agreement with Hamas, including the surrender of ALL weapons, and the dismantling of EVERY tunnel. Hamas must IMMEDIATELY honor its commitments, including the return of the final body to Israel, and proceed without delay to full Demilitarization. As I have said before, they can do this the easy way, or the hard way. The people of Gaza have suffered long enough. The time is NOW.   PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. https://twitter.com/UnderSecE/status/2012860595121295443?s=20 the Union's project was unstoppable. Today, we are seeing that same spirit here: a relentless drive to push ahead with AI-scale growth and supply chain integration and investment. This is what Trump Time looks like. NONE of this would be possible without President Trump and Secretary Rubio's leadership! The work continues.   Trump Appoints Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner, And Blair To Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’ The White House announced on Jan. 16 the names of members appointed to the Gaza Board of Peace, which President Donald Trump created as part of phase two of a U.S.-backed plan to end the war in Gaza. Among the “founding executive board” members are U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The board also includes private equity executive Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and U.S. national security adviser Robert Gabriel, according to a White House statement. The board, to be chaired by Trump, will oversee the Palestinian technocratic committee—also known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)—which will be led by former Palestinian Authority official Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath. The White House said each of the members will be tasked with managing Gaza's “governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilization,” which it said are vital to the enclave's stability and long-term success. The administration also named Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum as senior advisers to manage the board's daily strategy and operations, and appointed Nickolay Mladenov, a Bulgarian diplomat and former United Nations envoy to the Middle East, as the high representative for Gaza. Trump also tapped Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers to lead the International Stabilization Force, which will oversee security operations and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials to Gaza. The administration also announced a separate 11-member executive board, comprising some of the founding members, which will support both the technocratic committee and Mladenov's office. In announcing the board's formation on Jan. 15, Trump said the United States will work with Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar to secure an agreement that will require Hamas to surrender all weapons and dismantle its tunnel network. “Hamas must immediately honor its commitments, including the return of the final body to Israel, and proceed without delay to full Demilitarization,” the president said.  Source: zerohedge.com   https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2012227016418816311?s=20    https://twitter.com/RyanSaavedra/status/2012568999738163323?s=20  the slaughter of its people. His country is the worst place in the world to live because of failed leadership.” “The crime he has committed as the leader of a country is the complete destruction of the country and the use of violence on a scale that has never been seen before. To maintain the functioning of a country, even if that functioning is at the lowest possible level, a leader must focus on properly administering his country, as I do in the United States, rather than killing thousands of people to maintain control.” https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/2012703384986382564?s=20   Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2012657028783628755?s=20 Minnesota Governor Activates National Guard According to the Minnesota Dept of Public Safety, Governor Tim Walz has activated the national guard. However, in a statement on their X account the officials note, the guard “are not deployed to city streets at this time, but are ready to help support public safety, including protection of life, preservation of property and supporting the rights of all who assemble peacefully.” This is likely a proactive move to block President Trump from invoking the ‘insurrection act' to stop the chaos being fueled by the governor himself as well as professional leftists in the region. [SOURCE]  . The Minnesota national guard are being called to duty as a chaos management operation.  They are not being called up to stop the violence, merely facilitate the ongoing violent street protests.  The national noticing, along with the riots and violence, continues…. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com President Trump's Plan US Ends Aid to Somalia After Locals Torch and Loot Warehouse Filled with 76 Tons of US-Donated Food The United States ended taxpayer-funded food aid to Somalia after local officials torched and looted the stockpiles of food stored in a local warehouse. The US State Department released a statement after the warehouse was destroyed. https://twitter.com/USForeignAssist/status/2008980437591355644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008980437591355644%7Ctwgr%5E31d6d49d23e10c7438fba10706fbb66143259707%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fus-ends-aid-somalia-after-locals-torch-loot%2F policy for waste, theft, and diversion of life-saving assistance. Source: thegatewaypundit.com DOJ Launches a CRIMINAL Investigation into Renee Good's Widow for Her Alleged Role in ICE Self-Defense Shooting: Report The widow of Renee Good is now reportedly in legal trouble following her actions in this month's ICE self-defense shooting in Minneapolis.  Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Becca Good for allegedly impeding an ICE agent in the moments before her wife's death. The probe will focus on Becca's ties to far-left activist groups and her actions leading up to her wife's fatal shooting.  n. NBC News reported:   Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2011987701113786455?s=20 Trump Reportedly Puts OVER 1,000 Active Duty Soldiers on Standby For Deployment to Minnesota After Threatening to Invoke Insurrection Act – White House Responds   As The Washington Post reported, the Trump Administration has ordered roughly 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be on standby for deployment to Minnesota following the massive anti-ICE riots over the past several days. These riots have reached a new and dangerous level following the ICE self-defense shooting of leftist protester Renee Good. Here are more details on the possible deployment from The Post: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2012873723376799902?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheStormRedux/status/2012887587396927854?s=20  of the United States. Foreign illegal aliens who broke into this country who then raped children, who committed human trafficking, sex trafficking, drug trafficking – protected, shielded, sheltered, coddled, defended at every level by the leadership in Minnesota… Willfully aiding and abetting this violence.” Stephen Miller continued on to explain that it's all to protect their “mass migration scheme” because the illegal aliens are “the heart of the Democrat party's political power.” Deport the criminals and the D party loses their voting base. To @realDonaldTrump , pull the trigger. The American people stand behind you! https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2012272658780434598?s=20  . The Military would be assisting in the deportation operation, and serving as both a physical and psychological deterrent for would-be rioters. And given that the Dems are using illegals to steal elections, this operation is literally a matter of NATSEC, so the usage of US MIL to expedite the process is more than justified. Trump will strike when the time is right. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2012878860732228047?s=20   Presidency but, when you think of it, neither did Joe Biden. The whole thing was RIGGED. There must be a price to pay, and it has got to be a BIG ONE! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP   https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2012897466685763881?s=20   backing her challenge to Bill Cassidy and formalizing a long-simmering rift with RINO leadership in the Senate. The endorsement underscores Trump's push to remake the Senate with loyal America First fighters. The move could reshape multiple races, including in Texas, where Trump has signaled support for Ken Paxton as Sen. John Cornyn's campaign continues to falter. https://twitter.com/mattvanswol/status/2012586397442416715?s=20   https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/2011915642543525943?s=20   understand why he has to do what he’s doing, you will.  Everyone will. https://twitter.com/Pat_Stedman/status/2012152603468034264?s=20 The emotionally incontinent on this website were screaming all year that Trump had to arrest people Day 1, not understanding this was a siege, and the route to long term political dominance lay in not only attriting the enemy before battle but developing the moral high ground to fight in the first place. The left’s choices now are lose slowly and get picked off one by one or throw it all on one last dice roll while you still have some assets to deploy. They are the ones who are desperate not Trump. And they are about to give him the political capital to deploy the military against them and destroy them utterly and completely – not just their networks, but their entire narrative. By the time it’s all over

While there are now some notable Latin American “Unicorns,” the region has lagged behind others when it comes to developing a venture economy. Then still, within Latin America, Colombia has until recently punched below its weight in attracting venture dollars. This may be changing now, and some intrepid Venture Capital firms are betting on Colombian talent and the country's technology infrastructure to produce results.Htwenty Capital is one of those early stage venture firms. During a recent event organized by the City of Medellín's investment promotion agency, ACI Medellín, Loren Moss, executive editor of Finance Colombia and Cognitive Business News was able to spend some time with the investment fund's Platform Lead, Jimena Cortés to discuss the unique challenges—and opportunities that Colombia presents when it comes to funding and growing high potential startups.Read the full article on Finance Colombia: Jimena Cortés Shares Why HTwenty Capital is Placing Venture Bets in Colombia Despite Unique ChallengesSubscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-un...Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/

Are you willing to ask God for the impossible?In this episode, Jeff and Bobby discuss: Tapping into the zone with God.Running a company on Biblical principles.The impact of a leader on a business.Having patience as our prayers are answered.  Key Takeaways:When you align with God and His will, you will see miracles happen.Get your kids involved with your ministry and stewardship from the beginning.To pass on a vision, it must be your vision, not one you're just following from someone else with no buy-in.God will put people in our paths when we're veering the wrong way. He will not forget us.Let God help you make your list of impossible things. The things that bother you and concern you, God cares about because He cares about you.  "What's a tip on how to be more generous? Ask him. It's going to be a different answer for everybody, depending on your situation." —  Bobby Mitchell Episode References: Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI): https://www.fcci-site.com/ About Bobby Mitchell: Applied Ceramics (ACI) is an international, high-technology manufacturing and development company, primarily focused on the semiconductor, environmental, healthcare, and aerospace industries. Utilizing his leadership skills in engineering, business, and management, Bobby became actively involved with the company's global Extrusion technology ventures with General Motors, Hyundai, Hitachi, Mead Westvaco, and Dow Chemical. He continues to lead ACI's business to become world-class by operating with excellence while focusing on its culture first.Bobby is a Partner of Applied Technology, LLP, a family-owned investment company. He serves in roles on the Board of Directors of the Realist Group and the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI). He is a current member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).In the past, Bobby was involved on the Board of Directors for Buckhead Baseball (a non-profit where he also coached over twenty-two different baseball teams). His other activities include a stint as Director on the Ceramic Glass and Industry Board, the Lovett School Alumni Board, the Capital Group Board, and the Movie Guide Board.He volunteered in various roles with Young Life, Young Life Africa Expeditions, Children's Healthcare, and Radical Mentoring, as well as the Lovett Lionbackers (Athletics), where he also serves as the Co-Chair of the annual golf tournament. He lives in Atlanta, GA, and holds degrees from Vanderbilt University (BS) and Georgia Tech (MBA). Bobby is married to Liz, and they have three boys: Robert, Michael, & Charlie, and are members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Connect with Bobby Mitchell - Owner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Applied Ceramics, Inc.:Website: https://appliedceramics.com/ & https://acicatalysts.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbymitchell1/    Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Just as markets were looking shaky, NY Fed President John Williams dropped dovish comments that spiked the odds of a December rate cut.Today's Stocks & Topics: Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Market Wrap, ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), “The "Dovish" Pivot: December Rate Cut Odds Jump”, Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VOT), Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), NICE Ltd. (NICE), Black Friday, Buying Options, Stride, Inc. (LRN), ‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry on A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we meet with the 2025–2026 Executive Committee President of the Arizona Costume Institute (ACI), Donna Johnson, and dive into how this fashion-forward nonprofit has grown, evolved its mission, and built a vibrant community around fashion preservation and design. From discussing how ACI became part of the Phoenix Art Museum ecosystem to exploring what drives its members, what makes it unique in the Arizona arts scene, and how the organization continues to elevate fashion education, this conversation covers it all. Don't miss out- join ACI at their annual Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Arizona Biltmore to support fashion exhibitions, acquisitions, and education programs, and secure your seat today.Connect with ACI:Website: https://www.arizonacostumeinstitute.org Holiday Luncheon: https://www.arizonacostumeinstitute.org/2025-holiday-luncheonConnect with the Finding Arizona Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingarizonapodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingarizonapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingarizonapodcastWebsite: https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-arizona-podcast/Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/findingarizonaPRODUCTION:Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find!Want to be a guest or a sponsor of the show? Send us a message on the https://www.findingarizonapodcast.com/contact SPONSORS:SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

Aci akuma Victoria caal lɔn bi keek löŋ yam wën bïk mïth lëŋ 14 ya kuum cimën kɔcdit riit keek karakon kɔcdit yic tɛ leer yen bɛn la ruönë.

If you don't know Blake Podhajsky, Immediate Past President of ACI, you've been hiding under a rock. Blake has been a presence at the Association for Conservation Information for more than a decade now, and his recent two-year stint as president of the association resulted in a revamped conference planning process, a new association logo and a brand-new website. Blake has become a good friend to me over our years together in the association, and I thought it would be fun to poke around the areas of his life many of you may not know much about to hopefully reveal a bit about who Blake is, his vision for ACI and where he thinks we're going in the future. And if you are a fan of good practical jokes, stay tuned for a good one from ACI friend and mainstay, Eli Garnish.    If you have podcast topic ideas for me, please contact me at Timothy.A.Akimoff@odfw.oregon.gov

We will explore the risks and rewards of a precious metals IRA, detailing how these accounts offer diversification and a hedge against inflation but come with "gotchas". Today's Stocks & Topics: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM), Market Wrap, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Gold Rush or Golden Trap? The Truth About Precious Metals IRAs, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), PULSAR HELIUM INC. (PSRHF), The Rise of Landlords, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., Unum Group (UNM), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), ProShares Ultra S&P500 (SSO), Crypto Treasury Companies.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Across healthcare, new technologies often land in the hands of nurses without their input, adding complexity instead of easing it. In the age of artificial intelligence, more than ever, leaving nurses out of the design process risks creating tools that miss the mark, fail to build trust, threaten safety and security, and can add to the very burdens they're meant to relieve.  In this episode of our AI in Play series, we meet Ryannon Frederick, MS, RN, System Chief Nursing Officer at Mayo Clinic, who has restructured nursing leadership teams to ensure nurses identify the problems, co-develop the solutions, and remain partners from design through implementation and testing. Frederick shares how this “for nurses, by nurses” model is transforming innovation at Mayo, making nursing work visible, rebuilding trust in technology, and delivering tools like ambient documentation and nurse virtual assistants that give time back to patients and strengthen the workforce.  Find this episode's resources at www.seeyounowpodcast.com, and for more information on the podcast bundles, visit ANA's Innovation Website at:  https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/innovation/education/.  Have questions for the SEE YOU NOW team? Feedback? Future episode ideas?   Contact us at: hello@seeyounowpodcast.com.    Resources  Enabling nurses' engagement in the design of healthcare technology – Core competencies and requirements: A qualitative study (2024) BMC Nursing. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X23000541?via%3Dihub  Impact of Bottom-Up Cocreation of Nursing Technological Innovations: Explorative Interview Study Among Hospital Nurses and Managers (2025).JMIR. https://humanfactors.jmir.org/2025/1/e60543/  Global prevalence and contributing factors of nurse burnout: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis. (2025) BMC Nursing. https://bmcnurs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12912-025-03266-8  Documentation Burden in Nursing and Its Role in Clinician Burnout Syndrome. (2022) ACI.  https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0042-1757157  Addressing burnout in the healthcare workforce: current realities and mitigation strategies. (2024) The Lancet. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(24)00128-5/fulltext 

Aci piir mɛnh wamääth nyiai ke lëŋ kajuääc rɛɛl ye nhom tuëŋ ke bi keek looi ku ŋiëc thuec kura ee töŋ kawën nhiɛ̈ɛ̈r bi bi looi ku ke yen ke ci yen nɔk ke leer yen dhuk thin.

Check in for a special episode, recorded live at the FPC Fall Member Meeting in Portland, Maine. This time Reed takes the hot seat and Bridget Hall from ACI asks him the ard questions -- and the two of them try out some new games!

In this episode, Emilia Clavijo, Graduate Research Assistant at Auburn University, and Amanda Angelo, FACI, Regional Fiber Specialist at Sika USA, share their paths into civil engineering and the experiences that shaped their careers. Amanda discusses her unexpected shift from pre-med to civil engineering, sparked by a fascination with concrete, and how that passion led her to pursue a PhD in infrastructure materials engineering. Together, they reflect on the importance of fieldwork, committee involvement, and the balancing act of professional commitments. The conversation also underscores the supportive role of organizations like ACI, which provide community, mentorship, and opportunities that are vital to the growth of young professionals in the field. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/GuZhzf_ck00   Engineering Greatness is produced by Association Briefings. 

Vincenzo Patanè"Una piccola goccia d'inchiostro"il ramo e la foglia edizioniwww.ilramoelafogliaedizioni.itIl romanzo, ambientato nel rione Sanità a Napoli, è basato su una storia vera e prende l'avvio dal casuale ritrovamento di sessantasei lettere che il protagonista, Elvio, zio dell'autore, inviò a sua sorella dal 1953 al 1965. Nello svolgersi delle vicende emergono via via i turbamenti sessuali adolescenziali di Elvio, la consapevolezza di essere attratto dagli uomini, la scoperta di non essere il solo a provare pulsioni di quel tipo, l'esplorazione del sesso, il primo amore. Parallelamente c'è la consapevolezza dell'impossibilità di esprimere a voce alta ciò che provava, da un lato per un soffocante controllo familiare, improntato a un rigido rigore morale, dall'altro per una società che, con il fascismo prima e con la società perbenista del dopoguerra, condannò duramente l'omosessualità.Nel romanzo vi sono molti stralci di quelle lettere, grondanti di umanità, focalizzate in particolare su due episodi: il viaggio che effettuò, ventiseienne, in Danimarca nel 1954, al fine di ottenere una riassegnazione di sesso sulla scia di quella di Christine Jorgensen del 1952, e la successiva relazione con un giovane napoletano, un amore sfortunato ma che pure mutò le sorti della sua vita.*«Per più di un'ora non si stancò di osservare i particolari di quel corpo che pareva emanare una luce, come se sotto la sua pelle ardesse una fiamma. I suoi occhi lo scandagliarono quasi volessero entrarci dentro, per scoprire una volta per tutte i segreti di quella perfezione, mentre i numerosi nei che ammantavano il suo dorso gli sembrarono come le stelle di un ideale firmamento di un microcosmo in cui si rifletteva tutta la meravigliosa semplicità del creato. A un certo punto, senza che neanche se ne accorgesse, le lacrime gli rigarono il volto. In quel momento, si sentiva grato alla vita per avergli concesso questo privilegio. Non aveva mai provato una felicità così grande.»Vincenzo Patanè nato ad Acireale ma napoletano per essenza e cultura, ha insegnato Storia dell'Arte presso il Liceo Artistico di Venezia. È autore della raccolta di versi Ebano Nudo (1982) e dei seguenti saggi: Cinema & Pittura (1992), A qualcuno piace gay (1995), Derek Jarman (1995), Shakespeare al cinema (1997), Arabi e noi (2002), L'altra metà dell'amore (2005), 100 classici del cinema gay (2009), Oasi gay (2010), L'estate di un ghiro. Il mito di Lord Byron (2013, seconda edizione 2018), I frutti acerbi. Lord Byron, gli amori & il sesso (2016, pubblicato negli Usa nel 2019 con il titolo The Sour Fruit. Lord Byron, Love & Sex), Intervista impossibile a Lord Byron & altri saggi (2022), Icone gay nell'arte. Marinai • Angeli • Dei (2022) e Il rovinismo di Lord Byron nell'opera di Marco Filiberti (2024).Ha vinto numerosi premi letterari, tra cui il “Premio Speciale Montale Fuori di Casa” (2020), “Aci & Galatea” (2023) e “Lord Byron Porto Venere Golfo dei Poeti” (2019).Giornalista, critico cinematografico e attivista gay, collabora con l'Ufficio Cinema del Comune di Venezia e con le riviste “Touring” e “FMR”, dopo aver curato per anni il settore cinema delle riviste gay “Babilonia” e “Pride”.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

Wël yam ci piääc wic thok kä ye kɔ̈c ke nyïïn cäät thin aye nyuɔ̈th ke lëŋ ke ye raac tɛ ye nhom luui thin yuul tökic. Aci yiok ee tɛdittët dhuk piny tɛ ye nhom, dhiën puöu ku pɛ̈ɛ̈l nhom piny ke looi yic bi raan miɛ̈t piny ee kaam ciɛ̈th yiic. Ku aye kɔc ŋic käŋ luel kajuëc awïc bi ïk ŋuɔt ke ic thin ka ye kɔc ke nyïïn cat thin yiic.

Ep 264Apple's Latest App Store Changes Satisfy EU, No More Fines ComingUK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US — Ars TechnicaDHH rant against AppleXtool is a cross-platform Xcode replacement for Apple developersApple classifies 2013 Mac Pro & other items as vintage, makes various AirPort devices devices obsoleteMacPaint Art From The Mid-80s Still Looks Great TodayCollectible Phones offers wall-mountable frames of vintage iPhones in meticulous exploded viewsLightning iPhones get real USB-C support with custom caseNew AppleCare One makes protecting your Apple devices simpler than ever'Slow Horses' star Jack Lowden to lead 'Berlin Noir' adaptation at Apple TV+Encryption and checking hashes slows faster SSDs — The Eclectic Light CompanySave your M-series Mac's energy and battery — The Eclectic Light CompanyUpdate Certificates in Older macOSA brief history of primary coding languages — The Eclectic Light CompanyExhausted man defeats AI model in world coding championship — Ars TechnicaZahvalniceSnimano 25.7.2025.Uvodna muzika by Vladimir Tošić, stari sajt je ovde.Logotip by Aleksandra Ilić.Artwork epizode by Saša Montiljo, njegov kutak na Devianartu

Beleggers en analisten droomden van het cijferseizoen, maar ASML maakt er een kleine nachtmerrie van. Ineens durft de directie niet meer te voorspellen. Ze weten niet of ze volgend jaar nog groeien. Iets waar ze drie maanden geleden nog wél vanuit gingen. Het zorgt voor een enorme klap voor het aandeel. Ruim 11 procent eraf. ASML trekt bovendien andere tech-aandelen mee in z'n val. Deze aflevering hebben we het over die gigantische tegenvaller. En over die onzekerheid. Waar komt die onzekerheid precies vandaan en wanneer is 'ie weg? Naast ASML hebben we het ook over de tegenaanval van Europa. Volgens persbureau Bloomberg zijn de Fransen namelijk helemaal klaar met Trump en zijn dreigementen en zetten ze zwaar geschut is. Meerdere landen willen meedoen, al is een deel enorm bang voor een escalerende handelsoorlog. Een slagveld, zo is de handelsdag voor Renault het best te omschrijven. De topman vertrekt en laat het bedrijf achter met beroerde cijfers. Beleggers schrikken zo erg van die resultaten (en de vooruitblik), dat het aandeel Renault een van de ergste dagen ooit beleefd. Verder hebben we het over Jensen Huang van Nvidia, die is zich aan het inlikken in China. Scott Bessent hoeft zich dan weer niet in te likken bij president Trump. Die ligt zo goed bij hem, dat hij hem openlijk noemt als de nieuwe Fed-baas. Sluiten we af met goed nieuws. Goldman Sachs overtreft alles en iedereen. Schrijft zelfs geschiedenis!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S&P Futures are moving lower this morning due to this weekend's announcement from the White House on tariffs. President Trump has indicated his intention to impose 30% tariffs on the E.U. and Mexico starting August 1st. President Trump will be meeting with the Secretary General of NATO this morning, he is expected to make a major announcement on Russia today. Congress is set to vote on a series of Crypto bills this week. Boeing shares are higher this morning as Air India investigation points to pilot error. No major economic events are due out today, Tuesday's CPI report is being widely anticipated. On the earnings front, FAST is moving higher ahead of this morning earnings announcement. Tomorrow morning, earning reports are due from ACI, STT, BK, C, BLK, WFC & JPM.

Registered Sex Offender Admits to Murder-for-Hire Plot Against 12-Year-Old He Lured and Assaulted PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A 30-year-old Rhode Island man has pleaded guilty in federal court to luring a 12-year-old girl from her middle school, sexually assaulting her, and then attempting to hire a hitman from prison to silence her. Chandler J. Cardente, already a registered sex offender, entered the plea Thursday to three charges: enticement of a minor, committing a felony while required to register, and interstate murder-for-hire, Acting U.S. Attorney Sara Miron Bloom announced. Online deception and abduction Investigators say Cardente posed as a 17-year-old on social media to befriend the Burrillville Middle School student in the fall of 2021. On Dec. 10, after classes let out, the girl walked across a soccer field, through nearby woods, and climbed into Cardente's car on Route 102. When the child was reported missing, Burrillville police tracked her online messages and identified Cardente as the man she was with. Realizing officers were closing in, he pushed the girl from the vehicle on Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Warwick police soon found her curled up on the roadside; she told officers she had been assaulted. Plot hatched behind bars Cardente was arrested later that day in Cranston and booked into the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI). While awaiting trial, he phoned what he believed was a go-between for a contract killer, offering $200 cash and about $1,500 in equipment to ensure the girl “ended up dead” because, he said, she was “a witness.” The “contractor” was actually an undercover police officer recording the call. Prior record and penalties Cardente had previously been convicted in state court of child molestation and was under lifetime registration requirements when he committed the new crimes. Federal prosecutors say he now faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison on the enticement count alone, with potential decades more because of the murder-for-hire scheme and his status as a registered offender. He remains held without bail at the ACI. Sentencing is scheduled for April 23 in U.S. District Court, where Cardente also faces separate state charges stemming from the assault and abduction. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872  

Registered Sex Offender Admits to Murder-for-Hire Plot Against 12-Year-Old He Lured and Assaulted PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A 30-year-old Rhode Island man has pleaded guilty in federal court to luring a 12-year-old girl from her middle school, sexually assaulting her, and then attempting to hire a hitman from prison to silence her. Chandler J. Cardente, already a registered sex offender, entered the plea Thursday to three charges: enticement of a minor, committing a felony while required to register, and interstate murder-for-hire, Acting U.S. Attorney Sara Miron Bloom announced. Online deception and abduction Investigators say Cardente posed as a 17-year-old on social media to befriend the Burrillville Middle School student in the fall of 2021. On Dec. 10, after classes let out, the girl walked across a soccer field, through nearby woods, and climbed into Cardente's car on Route 102. When the child was reported missing, Burrillville police tracked her online messages and identified Cardente as the man she was with. Realizing officers were closing in, he pushed the girl from the vehicle on Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Warwick police soon found her curled up on the roadside; she told officers she had been assaulted. Plot hatched behind bars Cardente was arrested later that day in Cranston and booked into the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI). While awaiting trial, he phoned what he believed was a go-between for a contract killer, offering $200 cash and about $1,500 in equipment to ensure the girl “ended up dead” because, he said, she was “a witness.” The “contractor” was actually an undercover police officer recording the call. Prior record and penalties Cardente had previously been convicted in state court of child molestation and was under lifetime registration requirements when he committed the new crimes. Federal prosecutors say he now faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison on the enticement count alone, with potential decades more because of the murder-for-hire scheme and his status as a registered offender. He remains held without bail at the ACI. Sentencing is scheduled for April 23 in U.S. District Court, where Cardente also faces separate state charges stemming from the assault and abduction. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This episode was first shared in 2023, and here's what I had to say about it:You know, in all of the time that we've been doing this show we've never featured a sauna... but that's about to change!Our very first sauna is ACI, which was in San Antonio, Texas. And, showing us around is the subversive queer rapper Chris Conde. Now, Chris was a military brat, and so they moved around a lot when they were a kid. But, as a young adult they decided they wanted some stability, and so chose to settle in San Antonio. And it was here that they let go of religion, got sober, and then came out of the closet... again (?).Oooh, and for those who don't know, saunas, or bathhouse as they are commonly named in America, are places where people go for relaxation and... sex... let's be honest - it's mostly for sex. Anyway, they've kind of fallen out of fashion since the rise of the apps, but they were a huge part of queer (predominately male) culture for decades.

The grocer is in a pickle. Can a longtime employee and new CEO turn it around? (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - The macro factors influencing Powell's interest rate decision. - Andy Jassy's letter to Amazon employees. - Albertson's turnaround and market-beating potential (or lack thereof). Companies discussed: AMZN, META, MSFT, ACI, KR Host: Mary Long Guest: David Meier Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you were told there's better concrete out there with more limestone than what's used in Type IL cement mixes? Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what we're exploring today with John Guynn and John Kline. In this episode, we explore ACI 211-7R and its potential to reduce cement content without sacrificing performance. Learn how adjusting particle size distribution, using admixtures, and understanding the water-cement ratio can improve workability and strength. Plus, get insights on the challenges and benefits of low carbon concrete, real-world applications, and the regulatory hurdles that must be overcome to make these innovations standard in construction. Don't miss it! What's Inside: Limestone reduces cement content in concrete mixes. ACI 211-7R provides guidelines for using mineral fillers. Particle size distribution and admixtures optimize performance. Real-world applications demonstrate the benefits of reduced cement mixes. Low carbon concrete excels in strength, workability, and durability. Regulatory challenges exist around water-cement ratios and limestone classification. Smarter material use can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Ongoing research is key to advancing concrete technology. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Concrete Innovations 02:56 Understanding ACI 211-7R and Its Implications 06:06 The Role of Limestone in Concrete Performance 08:56 Balancing Performance and Cost in Concrete Mixes 11:58 Water Demand and Its Impact on Concrete Quality 15:00 Particle Size Distribution and Its Importance 17:59 Admixtures and Their Role in Modern Concrete 21:06 Real-World Applications and Case Studies 23:54 Feedback from Finishers and Practical Considerations 29:27 Performance of Low Carbon Concrete 32:13 Regulatory Challenges and Water-Cement Ratio 35:02 Innovations in Cement and SCMs 38:47 Field Testing and Real-World Applications 46:04 Durability Testing and Future Prospects LISTEN NOW – Every concrete contractor & engineer needs to hear this one! Guest: John Guynn Company: Roman Cement Email: john.guynn@roman-cement.comWebsite: www.roman-cement.com‍Guest: John Kline Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kline-18003010/============================= Take Your Knowledge Further – Join Concrete Logic Academy! Gain exclusive access to expert video courses, live Q&A, and cutting-edge industry insights. Earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and elevate your expertise! Learn More: https://www.concretelogicacademy.comSupport the Podcast – Be Part of the Concrete Revolution! Donate: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comBecome a producer & get recognized on our next episode! ============================= Recommended Resources: ACI 211-7R.20: Guide for Proportioning Concrete Mixtures with Ground Calcium Carbonate and Other Mineral Fillers: https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/Previews/211.7R-20_preview.pdfProducer: Jodi Tandett Music by: Mike Dunton Instagram: @Mike_Dunton Stay Connected & Watch More! Host: Seth Tandett Email: seth@concretelogicpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@concretelogicpodcastPodcast Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.comLIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE for more expert concrete insights!

Investors weren't exactly wrong to be excited about the companies trying to make meal kits and plant-based meat cool. But they sure haven't made any money from those bets. So … what went wrong? Patrick Badolato is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the McCoombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches Accounting. He joins Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about companies that have opened the door for genuinely exciting opportunities, but haven't yet been able to figure out a workable business model. They also discuss: Expanding your definition of competition. Why Blue Apron and Beyond Meat haven't taken off like their IPO investors hoped. Whether Coca-Cola is at risk of becoming a “Cabbage Patch concept.” Companies/tickers discussed: KR, ACI, BYND, MCD, KO, NVDA, CELH, PEP, YETI Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Patrick Badolato Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text Rudy Now!The concrete industry has methods to mitigate this. Hopefully, something here can be incorporated into a Cancer Treatment for swimming pools...In this episode, Rudy discusses the importance of community support in the pool service industry, addresses the issue of unlicensed contractor work, and delves into the complexities of concrete durability, specifically focusing on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and rebar corrosion. He emphasizes the need for preventive measures, effective repair strategies, and the adoption of emerging technologies to combat concrete deterioration. The conversation highlights the significance of regular maintenance and proactive approaches to ensure the longevity of concrete structures, particularly in the pool industry.takeawaysLicense ComplianceCommunity support is essential for industry growth.Unlicensed contractor work poses significant risks.Concrete is durable but susceptible to deterioration.ASR and rebar corrosion are major concerns in concrete.Water management is critical in preventing deterioration.Preventive measures can extend the lifespan of concrete.Emerging technologies offer innovative solutions for repair.Regular inspections can identify early signs of damage.Timely repairs can mitigate extensive damage.Collaboration and knowledge sharing enhance industry standards.Pete 'The Pool Guy's TIP of The Day PodcastSound Bites"There are solutions out there.""Concrete cancer might be curable.""We need to lift each other up."RefererencesAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) Reports:ACI 301-20, Section 4.2.2.6: Durability.ACI 318, Chapter 19: Durability Requirements.ACI 224R-01: Managing water ingress with surface sealants.ACI 221.1R-98: Mitigating ASR gel formation.ACI 503R: Restoring structural integrity.ACI 222R: Preventing oxidation of reinforcement and chloride removal.ACI 364.1R: pH r POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. OuAquaStar Pool ProductsThe Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.BLUERAY XLThe real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%CPO Certification ClassesAttend your CPO class with Rudy Stankowitz!Jack's MagicIf you know Jack's you'd have no stains!Online Pool ClassesThe difference between you and your competition is what you know!RaypakRaypak, leading the evolution of environmental efficiency and sustainability in pool heaters.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Investing is a decades-long game. (00:14) Bill Barker and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - The Federal Trade Commission's ruling on junk fees. - What killed a merger between Kroger and Albertsons. - How younger investors can prepare for the next bear market. Then, (17:28) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp offer some tips on tax-loss harvesting. WSJ column discussed: https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/why-this-frothy-market-has-me-scared-295c07c3 Companies discussed: KR, ACI, AZO, AAPL, ORLY, SBUX Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Bill Barker, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices