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In this episode Breezy, Matthew, and Jim review the recent CFCM games against Core, Disney FC, and NJRB2 and CFCW games against Knoxville, Tempo, and Impact. We talk vibes, CFC women's season, halfway point with the men, and more! Prideraiser 2026 - https://www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/the-chattahooligans-chattanooga-prideraiser-2026-NOvYBZvlMax0J/  We are on- instagram at @section109podcast twitter at @section109pod bluesky at @section109podcast.bsky.social tiktok at @section109podcast

For decades, cleaning circuit assemblies after soldering was not optional. It was standard practice across the electronics manufacturing industry. Then, almost overnight, that changed. In this episode of Reliability Matters, Mike Konrad takes you back to the origins of that shift. From the widespread use of CFC-based cleaning solvents to the global impact of the Montreal Protocol, this episode explains how environmental regulation led to the rapid adoption of no-clean flux and the removal of cleaning as a standard process step. But that decision came with assumptions. Assumptions based on larger components, wider spacing, and assemblies that were far more tolerant of residues than what we see today. As electronics evolved, so did the risk. Miniaturization, increased component density, and the expansion of electronics into harsh environments have dramatically reduced the tolerance for contamination. And when cleaning was removed, it wasn't just flux that remained. It was the totality of residues introduced throughout the manufacturing process. This episode walks through how those residues, combined with moisture and electrical bias, can lead to electrochemical migration, including parasitic leakage and dendritic growth, often resulting in delayed or intermittent failures. This is the story of how we got here. In Part 2, we bring this discussion into the present. What does “clean” actually mean today? Why did the industry move away from fixed cleanliness limits? And why is cleaning once again becoming a critical part of modern electronics manufacturing? If you've ever asked the question, “Do I really need to clean?” Part 2 will challenge how you think about the answer.

This is the first of a two part series.For decades, cleaning circuit assemblies after soldering was not optional. It was standard practice across the electronics manufacturing industry. Then, almost overnight, that changed.In this episode of Reliability Matters, Mike Konrad takes you back to the origins of that shift. From the widespread use of CFC-based cleaning solvents to the global impact of the Montreal Protocol, this episode explains how environmental regulation led to the rapid adoption of no-clean flux and the removal of cleaning as a standard process step. But that decision came with assumptions.Assumptions based on larger components, wider spacing, and assemblies that were far more tolerant of residues than what we see today.As electronics evolved, so did the risk.Miniaturization, increased component density, and the expansion of electronics into harsh environments have dramatically reduced the tolerance for contamination. And when cleaning was removed, it wasn't just flux that remained. It was the totality of residues introduced throughout the manufacturing process.This episode walks through how those residues, combined with moisture and electrical bias, can lead to electrochemical migration, including parasitic leakage and dendritic growth, often resulting in delayed or intermittent failures.This is the story of how we got here.In Part 2, we bring this discussion into the present.What does “clean” actually mean today? Why did the industry move away from fixed cleanliness limits? And why is cleaning once again becoming a critical part of modern electronics manufacturing?If you've ever asked the question, “Do I really need to clean?” Part 2 will challenge how you think about the answer.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Sliced 64: Pittsburgh Penguins Purchase Over 12,500 City Forest Credits Across Four Regional ProjectsIn this edition of SLICED, we break down the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent purchase of over 12,500 City Forest Credits across four regional forest preservation projects - what drove the deal, why it's a replicable template for corporates and sports franchises alike, and which top-rated CFC projects still have credits available.--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she identifies which economic indicators we should be looking at in a K-shaped economy.Learn more:Read the New York Fed's "Same Shock, Different Roads? A K‑Shaped Pattern at the Pump." Listen to Antony Davies' episode, "Why Does Inflation Feel Worse Than the Numbers Tell Us? — May 11, 2026."Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

The Office of Personnel Management is being urged 'not' to shut down the Combined Federal Campaign. More than 40 Democrats penned a letter to OPM, warning that ending the CFC would be “disastrous” for the organizations that rely on it. The letter comes as the Trump administration is signaling a possible decommission of the decades-old program. Here with more, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why what we feel doesn't match what we measure. Sources:Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average (CPIAUCSL) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Average Price: Coffee, 100%, Ground Roast, All Sizes (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average (APU0000717311) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, by detailed expenditure category - 2026 M03 ResultsAverage Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. and Midwest Region : Mid–Atlantic Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAverage Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. City Average and South Region : Mid–Atlantic Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAverage Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. City Average and Northeast Region : Mid–Atlantic Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsContact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions. 

CFC Director of Utility Research & Policy Brian Sloboda shares what electric cooperatives can do to protect utility infrastructure and how they should focus their physical security efforts. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Why Deterrence, Resilience Matter in Physical Security."Read the Solutions article, "Mid-Year Trends Update: Physical Security."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with a flaw with the CFC’s enforcement of NIL deals, and how a trend in the NFL draft could affect college football. We then talk Clemson with William Qualkinbush from 105.5 The Roar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No episódio de hoje do Leadership Club, CFC recebe duas lideranças que estão na linha de frente da transformação do mercado de pagamentos no Brasil: Patricia Fischer (CRO da Zoop, empresa do Ifood) e Marcella Calfi (Gerente de Marketing da Zoop, empresa do Ifood).A conversa passa pelo papel da Zoop dentro do ecossistema do iFood, o avanço do embedded finance e como os pagamentos estão se tornando cada vez mais invisíveis e integrados à experiência do usuário. Eles abordam também sobre a evolução do mercado no Brasil — com destaque para o Pix e o Tap to Pay — e como isso impacta empresas e consumidores.Além do presente, exploramos o que vem pela frente: comportamento do consumidor, novas tecnologias e o avanço de modelos como pagamentos agênticos e IA aplicada à jornada de compra.Um episódio sobre inovação, tendências e os bastidores de do futuro de pagamentos no Brasil.

Most powersports dealers have some form of reinsurance in place. Most of them have no idea what is actually in it.Gene Silas has been in the industry for over 30 years. Jeff Barron has been at it for 26. Together they run Brightline Dealer Advisors, one of the largest broker firms in the United States and they spend their days helping dealers understand what they actually own in their F&I back end and how much of it is quietly walking out the door in fees they have never seen.They recently did a webinar with the NPDA that generated a ton of questions. So I brought them on here to go even deeper for our audience.What we cover:Why most dealers look at only one number on their reinsurance statement and miss everything elseThe walkaway, retro, CFC, and DOWC structures explained in plain English — and how to know which one fits youProducts that can go into reinsurance: service contracts, tire and wheel, paint and fabric, GAP, and ancillariesWhy GAP should usually be kept separate from your service contract reinsurance positionThe hidden fee problem: ceding fees, loss adjustment expense, and premium tax that come off the dealer's bottom line before they ever see the moneyThe side-by-side comparison that could be costing dealers $50,000 to $60,000 a year depending on volumeWhy all fees should be visible in the admin fee and what "below the line fees" actually meansThe A account vs the B account in plain English — and why moving money to the B account as fast as possible mattersHow dealers can borrow against their own B account money and pay the interest back to themselves instead of a bankCapital gains vs ordinary income: the tax difference that can mean 18 to 20 points on millions of dollarsThe risk triangle: why reinsurance is not a set it and forget it situationEarly claims and multiple cause of loss: what it looks like when a service contract is being used as a recon toolThe disappearing deductible strategy that keeps customers coming back to your service bay and protects your bookWhy you need claim override controls and exactly who should have themThe nine questions every dealer should be asking their current reinsurance providerGene's AI tip: how to use ChatGPT or Claude to find every fee buried in your dealer agreement in minutesWhat a real advisory partner looks like vs someone just managing their own book through youGene's FTC prediction: powersports dealers have 12 months or less before enforcement starts — and what to do about it nowThe $54,000 per violation reality and why 97 automotive dealers have already faced itWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit?si=xGw636a89UUDAK20⁠Connect with Gene Silas (Brightline): ⁠gsilas@brightlinedealer.com⁠Connect with Jeff Barron (Brightline): ⁠jbarron@brightlinedealer.com⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

CFC Defender Tate Robertson stops by to talk about CFC's season, playing different positions on the pitch, and the upcoming match with Huntsville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Adriana Rodriguez, a PwC international tax partner based in Mexico City, for a discussion recorded at PwC's International Tax Conference. Doug and Adriana discuss the core features of Mexico's corporate tax system, including corporate income tax, withholding taxes, VAT, inflation adjustments, CFC rules, capital gains planning, and the impact of the multilateral instrument on treaty access. They also explore whether Mexico is likely to adopt Pillar Two, how Mexican multinationals are preparing for compliance, the role of incentives in inbound investment, the continued relevance of the maquila regime, rising audit and transfer pricing pressure, expanding tax authority digitization, and practical lessons for multinationals investing in Mexico.  

This series is created to encourage you with the truth of scripture through some of our original songs - songs that have come from our walk together here at CFC and help us abide in Christ. Each episode will center around a truth of scripture captured in a CFC Worship original song. So join us as we remember, retell and respond to the Gospel through whatever circumstances the Lord has us in today.

CFC Senior Energy Industry Analyst Alisha Pinto examines how wildfires are becoming not just a serious safety and operational risk for electric cooperatives, but also a financial threat and governance issue that insurance companies and credit rating agencies are watching closely. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Wildfire Mitigation Is Now a Financial, Governance Issue"Read the Solutions article, "Missoula EC Responds to Rising Wildfire Risk"Read the Solutions article, "Co-ops Harness the Power of Data for Wildfire Protection"For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she asks whether the cost of having and raising children can really explain why the U.S. fertility rate has fallen. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why consumer sentiment hit an all-time low—since 1952—last month.Sources:Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average (CPIAUCSL) | FRED | St. Louis FedIncome After Taxes: Income After Taxes by Quintiles of Income Before Taxes: Lowest 20 Percent (1st to 20th Percentile) (CXUINCAFTTXLB0102M) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Income After Taxes: Income After Taxes by Quintiles of Income Before Taxes: Third 20 Percent (41st to 60th Percentile) (CXUINCAFTTXLB0104M) | FRED | St. Louis FedIncome After Taxes: Income After Taxes by Quintiles of Income Before Taxes: Highest 20 Percent (81st to 100th Percentile) (CXUINCAFTTXLB0106M) | FRED | St. Louis Fed30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (MORTGAGE30US) | FRED | St. Louis FedMedian Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) | FRED | St. Louis FedContact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions. 

CFC Energy and Data Analyst Chris Whittle takes a closer look at how a shift in federal policy toward reliability and phase-out of key tax incentives is shaping power supply dynamics and what this means for electric cooperatives. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "What Co-ops Should Know About Changing Power Supply Dynamics"Read the Solutions article, "As Load Growth Accelerates, Utilities Tap Private Capital"Read the Solutions article, "Power Supply Trends To Watch in 2026: Renewables, Coal" For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From October 2025. Today's 2 topics: - The planets, millions of asteroids, tens of thousands of comets, distant icy worlds, and countless other bits and pieces of material orbit the Sun. A group of such co-orbiting objects is called the Taurid complex or swarm. It consists of Comet 2P/Enke, a number of near Earth asteroids, and the meteor stream which produces the Taurid meteor shower every October and November.   - 50 years ago scientists found that Chlorofluorocarbons or CFC chemicals in widespread use in refrigeration, air conditioning , and hair spray were beginning to damage the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere which blocks harmful Solar UVB radiation from reaching the surface. The world wide response was the Montreal Protocol banning these chemicals from being released into the atmosphere. It saved millions of humans from dying of skin cancer. Satellite ashes are a new threat to the protective ozone layer.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Laura Valestin, an International Tax Services Partner in PwC's Washington National Tax Services practice, where she focuses on financial transactions. In this episode, recorded at PwC's International Tax Conference in Carlsbad, Laura unpacks the latest Section 987 developments following Notice 2026-17. Doug and Laura discuss what Section 987 is, why it matters for foreign currency gain or loss in branch and disregarded entity structures, the long regulatory history from the 1991 proposed regulations through the 2024 final rules, the new simplified equity-and-basis-pool method, remittance and loss-suspension mechanics, hedging rules, the proposed CFC election, reliance and applicability dates, and practical taxpayer action items, including comment opportunities and modeling decisions for 2025 and beyond. 

French cruise line CFC freezes 2026-27 fares through March 2027 despite Middle East conflict concerns. Oceania Cruises launches its adults-only brand campaign as the segment grows toward $18 billion by 2033. And Royal Caribbean debuts America's Got Talent LIVE aboard Legend of the Seas starting August 2026.

CFC Director, Utility Research & Policy Brian Sloboda offers a pragmatic outlook on virtual power plants over the short-term and their implications for electric cooperatives.Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "Virtual Power Plants: Strategic Opportunity, Not Strategic Imperative"Read the Solutions article, "Exploring Virtual Power Plants: Key Considerations for Leaders."Download CFC's issue brief, "Co-ops See Movement Toward Virtual Power Plants." For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

This week we talk to Nick Line, 2 months into his new role as Chief Underwriting Officer at CFC, to explore what drove the career move and the latest trends shaping underwriting today. We discuss: • A day in a life of a CUO • How to make the most of analytics within underwriting • The latest trends in the cyber market • The importance of culture to an organisation and Nick's involvement in the Dive In Festival.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026Sliced 61: Turning Urban Forests Into Climate Assets: City Forest Carbon+ Credits For SaleIn this edition of SLICED, we announce Gordian Knot Strategies' partnership with City Forest Credits and their Project Operators to officially launch the commercialization of City Forest Carbon+ Credits - a premium class of urban forest carbon assets backed by ICROA endorsement, top-tier independent ratings, and a compelling human impact story. Our joint work aims to connect corporate buyers with high-integrity, community-based credits from 65+ projects across 20+ American cities, as CFC advances its mission to turn urban forests into lasting climate assets.If you're interested in buying City Forest Carbon+ Credits, please email Jay Tipton at jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com --Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Interview with Jim Starr, President and CEO of America's Charities, about the organization's mission to “mobilize the power of giving” through workplace giving, corporate volunteering programs, emergency assistance funds, and scholarships. They explain the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)—founded in 1961, once raising $280M in 2009 but down to $68M from about 70,000 donors in 2024—its shift from paper catalogs to an online platform, and factors behind its decline, including new charity fees, government shutdowns, and workforce morale; retiree giving is noted as a bright spot. Starr says OPM has paused or signaled possible cancellation, shut down the reporting portal, and has not opened 2026 applications, raising concern the CFC may end and that much of the $70M would not be replaced due to payroll giving's low-friction nature. Starr also highlights America's Charities reaching $1B in total funds processed to nonprofits and describes how emergency assistance funds provide confidential, tax-free grants for employee hardships and how the organization administers scholarship programs with vetting and fraud checks. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:57 Mission and Services 01:50 Origins in the CFC 04:12 CFC Decline and Drivers 05:53 Is the CFC Ending 09:02 Fees and Participation Basics 09:56 Rebrand Joke and Real Stakes 11:42 Why Payroll Giving Matters 13:39 Billion Dollar Milestone 16:56 Emergency Assistance Funds 18:02 How EAFs Work 19:45 Privacy and Employer Benefits 20:41 Who Should Offer EAFs 21:00 Who Uses Emergency Funds 22:15 Retention And Community Impact 24:56 Direct Giving Versus GoFundMe 26:29 Life After The CFC 29:03 Expanding Corporate Philanthropy 29:50 Scholarship Program Walkthrough 33:17 Pricing And Review Workflow 35:13 Fraud Checks In The AI Era 37:17 Billion Dollar Milestone Wrap  

CFC Director of Utility Research & Policy Brian Sloboda looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) use policies can help electric cooperatives get the most benefit from using AI while keeping human beings firmly in control.Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "AI Use Policies Key To Leveraging Its Potential."Read the Solutions article, "Turning AI Into Member Value."Download CFC's issue brief, "Powering the AI Boom: What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Cooperatives." For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

A feasibility study to explore the potential for Ireland's first full-scale marine biorefinery has been officially launched by the Mara Blue initiative, with support from the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme and Cork County Council. The project is being led by Munster Technological University (MTU) in collaboration with Pure Ocean Algae, and the Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-Op, and represents a significant step towards exploring Ireland's potential to be a leader in the sustainable blue bioeconomy. The Mara Blue feasibility study is being co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27. The Smart Regions Scheme, implemented and administered by Enterprise Ireland, supports the different regions of the country in harnessing cutting-edge technologies and world-class expertise, and supports initiatives like Mara Blue with supports for early-stage project exploration. The long-term ambition of the Mara Blue project is to unlock the potential of Ireland's marine resources, transforming seaweed and fish by-products into high-value products for global markets. The proposed facility is intended to serve as a living lab for developing and demonstrating new products and circular economy solutions, and it is intended it would operate as dedicated, not-for-profit entity. "The Mara Blue project is more than a facility; it's a vision for Ireland's oceans and coastal communities," said Michael O'Neill, Managing Director of Pure Ocean Algae "it could unlock economic potential, drive innovation, and ensure our marine resources are used sustainably for generations to come." Professor Maggie Cusack, MTU President commented "This feasibility study represents the first critical step in bringing this world-class marine biorefinery to life. By demonstrating the viability of a circular, sustainable, and commercially robust blue bioeconomy, the feasibility study will pave the way for the south-west region to become a global leader in marine innovation, environmental stewardship, and regional regeneration." Earmarked for Dinish Island, Castletownbere, and subject to validation of the commercial and technical viability of the initiative, the proposed facility will seek to focus on functional foods, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, animal feed, sustainable agricultural inputs, and biomedical ingredients. Through investigating the efficient use of underutilised marine biomass, the proposed initiative seeks to create economic, environmental, and social value while supporting national and EU objectives related to the Green Deal, the Bio-Economy Strategy, and the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership. Darragh Cotter, South-West Regional Manger for Enterprise Ireland said that "the feasibility study will enable the evaluation of the technical, commercial, and community potential for a marine biorefinery in the South-West region, which may help realise the long term opportunities for value-add processing and exports of marine bioproducts. Enterprise Ireland looks forward to working closely with the Mara Blue consortium to progress this exciting project proposal." The industry consortium includes Pure Ocean Algae (POA), Castletownbere Fishermen's Co-op (CFC), Oir na Farraige, Wicklow Seaweed Company, Coulagh Bay Sea Farms, VOYA, Carbery Group, and ClonBio Group. These members bring commercial expertise, market access, and scaling potential to the project. Academic institutions, including MTU, UCC, and TUS, as well as Research Centres including Centre for Applied Bioscience Research ensure support for research, training, and innovation. See more stories here.

OPM is shuttering the CFC website. Data center wars heat up over new proposal for old coal power plant in Dickerson in Montgomery County MD. CCAN's Mike Tidwell spoke to the developer, Atmosphere. In West Virginia, state officials welcome an even bigger data center. WV Delegate Evan Hansen with what is known. As ICE appears to move its equipment fleet to Maryland, state Delegate Vaughn Stewart explains two bills that seek to curtail ICE jails. PTA leader Dan Silva of the Magruder High School Cluster on organizing families to push for Magruder's facility needs. And more. Music By A Shrewdness of Apes.

CFC Energy and Data Analyst Chris Whittle explores data center-driven load growth forecasts, market constraints and how electric cooperatives can best position themselves for success.Related content:Watch the CFC Solutions Cast video of this episode, "What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Co-ops." Read the CFC Solutions Cooperative News article, "The Data Center Surge: What 2026's Fastest-Growing Sector Means for Utilities."Download CFC's issue brief, "Powering the AI Boom: What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Cooperatives." For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting the Solutions website under the Energy & Tech page, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Invitée: Jackie Vorpe. En Suisse, environ 10% des jeunes arrivent à l'âge de 25 ans sans diplômée du post-obligatoire: pas de CFC, pas de maturité gymnasiale ou professionnelle. Comment expliquer ce chiffre dans un de pays comme la Suisse où les possibilités de formation sont très larges? La rupture de la formation ou le décrochage scolaire sont-ils également répartis entre les cantons? Faut-il toujours un diplôme en 2026 pour réussir dans le monde du travail helvétique? Tribu reçoit Jackie Vorpe, responsable de la politique de formation chez "Travail.Suisse" et membre du comité de Lift, un programme national qui accompagne l'entrée des jeunes dans le monde du travail. Elle a fait une thèse sur l'histoire de la formation professionnelle.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Wade Sutton, a PwC principal who leads the International Tax Team in PwC's Washington National Tax Services Practice and previously served as Deputy International Tax Counsel at the US Department of the Treasury. Doug and Wade discuss late-2025 Treasury and IRS guidance implementing cross-border provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), focusing on transition and compliance mechanics that surface on 2025 returns. They walk through Notice 2025-72 (CFC year-end conformity and short-period foreign tax allocation), Notice 2025-75 (final-year coordination of the 'hot potato' rule with Section 951A(2)(B) as the regime shifts to pro rata attribution), Notice 2025-77 (a 10% foreign tax credit haircut for taxes tied to certain previously taxed distributions), and Notice 2025-78 (limits on deduction-eligible export income for certain property and IP sales). They close with downstream interactions (especially CAMT and loss/FTC limitations) and how Pillar Two 'side-by-side' dynamics may influence structuring.

On this episode @TadPredicts gives us his thoughts on the upcoming EPL Gameweek 24. Tad also dives into the Lucas Paquetá scandal and its consequences surrounding #WHUFC #MCFC & #CFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode @TadPredicts gives us his thoughts on the upcoming EPL Gameweek 24. Tad also dives into the Lucas Paquetá scandal and its consequences surrounding #WHUFC #MCFC & #CFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode @TadPredicts gives us his thoughts on the upcoming EPL Gameweek 22. Tad also breaks down what #MUFC & #CFC fans can expect from Michael Carrick and Liam Rosenior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode @TadPredicts gives us his thoughts on the upcoming EPL Gameweek 22. Tad also breaks down what #MUFC & #CFC fans can expect from Michael Carrick and Liam Rosenior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A University of Florida grad, Keith and his family came to CFC through the purchase of power tools. He shares snapshots from he and his wife Jeanette's journey to grow their family, serving in kids ministry, and his journey of becoming an elder.

In this episode Breezy, Jim, Matthew, and Victor review the whole of 2025 for CFC with Sporting Director Sebastian Giraldo. We talk about the incredible women's team run to the WPSL Final Four, a men's home playoff game appearance after a top 4 regular season, use of data, roster building, and more! We are on- instagram at @section109podcast twitter at @section109pod bluesky at @section109podcast.bsky.social tiktok at @section109podcast

In this episode, Greg and Nathan introduce their upcoming January series. Going live, Greg and Nathan will take on Sexuality, Gender, and the Bible in one of CFC's Core class. With a pastoral heart marked by clarity, honesty, humility, and compassion, Greg and Nathan will explain what they mean by “biblical sexual ethics,” why it matters for human flourishing, and why churches so often avoid or mishandle these conversations. They walk through the three-week arc—from God's design, to the wide range of ways we all fall short, to how Christians can hold deep conviction while loving people well—and share the commitments shaping the whole series: Scripture, truth, grace, and care for real people with real wounds. The episode closes with an invitation to listen with curiosity rather than defensiveness, submit questions, and join a no-shame, no-yelling pursuit of truth and grace as the series begins next week.

In this episode Jay, Ellie, Matthew, Jim, and Breezy review the resolutions we made for CFC in 2025  and make new ones for 2026! We are on- instagram at @section109podcast twitter at @section109pod bluesky at @section109podcast.bsky.social tiktok at @section109podcast

From a first date in a flipped canoe to majoring in cards & coffee shops in college, Jim shares snapshots of how the example of older men walking with the Lord impacted his relationship with Christ and how he has experienced the Lord as an elder here at CFC.

In this short podcast episode, Bryan takes us on a history journey back to when ammonia ruled the world. In the mid-1800s, before R-12, many inventors and scientists experimented with vapor-compression refrigeration systems to make ice. They used a variety of refrigerants in their patents, including ether, ethyl ether, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, methyl chloride, and ammonia. Each one had tradeoffs, but ammonia was the favorite because it was inexpensive, very good at moving heat, and useful because its odor made leaks obvious (although it was toxic and irritated the lungs and mucus membranes). Toxic refrigerants, particularly sulfur dioxide and methyl chloride, were common refrigerants but had plenty of negative press due to the many deaths they caused. In response to the public's reservations about toxic refrigerants, Thomas Midgley from General Motors (who developed leaded gasoline) teamed up with Charles Kettering and DuPont to find a refrigerant that was non-toxic, non-flammable, and non-corrosive. In 1930, they announced dichlorodifluoromethane, also known as R-12 (a CFC) and trademarked as Freon. This refrigerant was non-toxic, non-flammable, and had no odor, and it effectively replaced the methyl chloride, sulfur dioxide, and ammonia. However, many decades later, scientists discovered that chlorine-bearing compounds were destroying the ozone layer. To combat the environmental damage, many nations signed the Montreal Protocol in the 1980s, which would effectively phase out R-12, R-11, and other CFC refrigerants. Over time, the regulations have tightened on HCFCs and high-GWP HFCs, leading us to where we are now with lower-GWP A2L HFCs and HFO blends. As with the old refrigerants, each refrigerant had a tradeoff. Meanwhile, this whole time, ammonia never became truly obsolete and quietly remained the lifeblood of industrial refrigeration, and it also had no global warming potential OR ozone-depletion potential. Ammonia systems run with relatively little charge, especially when paired with CO2, and ammonia is still a powerhouse today because of its chemical formula (NH3), good compression ratio, and excellent latent heat of vaporization. Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.

2026 will not be won by the leader with the biggest vision, but by the one who masters commitment, focus, and consistency (CFC). In this episode, we break down how to identify your highest-leverage actions, build daily rhythms, and create a leadership pipeline that multiplies disciples and leaders.You'll discover practical ways to avoid spinning your wheels, overcome overwhelm, and stay faithful to what actually matters. Tune in to transform your leadership approach and start the year with traction that lasts.Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources.***Show Notes: Episode Reference Guide (Use The CFC Worksheet HERE)Pick 2-3 episodes that expose your blind spots and listen before you build your 2026 plan. COMMITMENT EPISODES Wrestling with: Should I start something new or double down? Do I need permission? Am I missing what God's doing? Is Your Strategy Blinding You to God's Harvest (Mar 18)Is my plan preventing me from seeing where God's actually at work?How do I balance planning with Spirit-led responsiveness?What if my strategy has become a prison instead of a pathway?Repetition Over Innovation: Why Consistency Wins in 2025 (Jan 7)Should I try something new in 2026 or double down on what's working?How do I know if I'm being faithful or just stuck in a rut?What's the ONE thing I'm committing to repeat 50+ times in 2026?'Go Slow to Go Fast' Could Transform Your Leadership Pipeline (Jan 21)Why does my leadership pipeline keep producing shallow leaders?Am I moving too fast with my disciples?Am I willing to slow down my pipeline to speed up multiplication?Stop Waiting—Start Building Like a Founder (Jun 3)Do I need permission to start this thing God's put on my heart?What's the difference between being faithful in my role and being a founder?What would I start if I stopped waiting for organizational approval?FOCUS EPISODES Wrestling with: Why am I overwhelmed? What should I say no to? How do I create leverage? Content vs. Systems: The Game-Changer for Leadership Development (Jan 28)Why do my leaders know so much but do so little?What's the difference between training content and discipleship systems?What's ONE system I'll build in 2026 to replace content delivery?Margins is Your Superpower: How Covocational Leaders Stay Focused and Free (May 13)Why am I so overwhelmed and ineffective at the same time?What do I actually need to say no to?What three things will I eliminate in Q1 to create margin?Strategic Persistence: How to Plan for Decades and Live for Today (Feb 25)How do I hold a long-term vision without losing daily momentum?Why do I feel like I'm never making progress?What's my 10-year vision? What's my Tuesday action?The Apostolic Challenge: Mastering the Dynamics of Start, Strengthen, Sustain (Jan 14)Why does everything I start eventually stall out?What phase am I actually in and what does that phase require?How do I balance multiplying efforts with sustaining growth?CONSISTENCY EPISODES Wrestling with: Why do I plateau? How does MAWL work? Do I need community? Why do great leaders fail? Start, Strengthen, Sustain: Growing Leaders Who Multiply (Nov 4)Why do my leaders plateau and never multiply?What developmental rhythms do leaders need at each stage?What's the rhythm that moves my leaders from strength to multiplication?MAWL in Real Life: Ryan, Jereme, And The Path to Multiplication (Dec 2)How does MAWL actually work in real life, not theory?Why am I stuck at modeling and never releasing?Where am I stuck in MAWL? What rhythm will unstick me?The Missing Link: Why a Community of Practice Was Key to Andy's Growth (Feb 11)Why hasn't more training produced breakthrough?Do I really need other leaders or can I just execute alone?Who's in my community of practice for 2026?Why Great Leaders Fail: The Biblical Pattern You Can't Ignore (Feb 4)What causes great leaders to fail even with good vision?How did Noah and Abraham sustain obedience for decades?How do I avoid breaking covenant when the work gets hard?

In this episode, Breezy, Jim and Matthew review the whole of 2025 for CFC on the field with Men's Head Coach Chris Nugent. We talk about a men's home playoff game appearance after a top 4 regular season, the ups and the downs of the season, use of data, and more!   We are on- instagram at @section109podcast twitter at @section109pod bluesky at @section109podcast.bsky.social tiktok at @section109podcast

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Matt Ryan, PwC UK's International Tax and Treasury Network Leader and the UK's Pillar Two lead. Recording in Barcelona at PwC's Global Tax Symposium, they take stock of Pillar Two implementation and the much‑watched ‘side‑by‑side' agreement. Doug and Matt discuss policymakers' evolving openness to net CFC tested income (NCTI) coexistence, the UK's 2027 legislative path with potential effect from 2026, the UTPR safe harbor expiration, practical frictions around POPE reporting, M&A data gaps, and the lack of a global dispute mechanism. They also examine transitional versus permanent safe harbors, potential consequences if Section 899 re‑emerges—including expanded BEAT exposure—and quick UK updates on the 25% corporate rate and the digital services tax.  

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, analyzes Kroger's decision to shut down three automated fulfillment centers with a staggering $2.6 billion write-off. The grocer is pivoting to in-store fulfillment and third-party delivery partnerships to improve digital profitability by $400M in 2026. Chris questions the scale of the initial investment error, while Anne explores how evolving customer demand for fresh products may impact automation ROI. Is this the end of the CFC era, or just a course correction? #kroger #automation #CFC #grocerytech #ecommerce #retailautomation #Ocado #supplychain #digitalcommerce #grocerydelivery

Now serving as Elder & Teaching Pastor, he almost didn't join the staff at CFC. Doug shares how the Lord worked to bring him on staff and snapshots from his role of teaching pastor including the Lord's creativity in the idea of “Bible Man” and the power of giving thanks in all things.

Nous sommes au cœur des années 1960, les Golden Sixties, celles de l'automobile reine. De plus en plus de Belges en possèdent une car elle est synonyme de déplacement rapide et confortable. La voiture est, à l'époque, le symbole du progrès et de la liberté. Les responsables politiques, les administrations, les bureaux d'urbanisme redoublent donc d'imagination pour lui dérouler le tapis rouge : routes, autoroutes, parkings, tunnels, viaducs... Rien n'est trop beau pour l'auto. Problème à Bruxelles, la circulation, dans le centre-ville, est difficile car les rues sont étroites. Il faut donc fluidifier. Rendre plus rapides les entrées et sorties de la capitale. Comment faire ? Tunnels, viaducs, carrefours gigantesques, élargissement de rues, mises à sens unique : les propositions ne manquent pas. L'une des plus surprenantes consiste en un tunnel routier sous le Parc de Bruxelles, que l'on appelle le Parc royal. Il permettrait de quitter facilement le centre et de rejoindre la large rue Belliard, qui est une voie express vers l'autoroute de Liège. Pharaonique et curieux programme … qui n'a jamais vu le jour. En effet, ni les Travaux Publics, ni l'Urbanisme, ni la Ville de Bruxelles ne l'ont soutenu et pourtant, personne ne semble s'y être opposé. Le premier choc pétrolier de 1972 et les difficultés budgétaires de cette décennie ont vraisemblablement contribué à cet abandon, sans combat, ni même qu'une décision n'ait été prise. Il n'y a donc pas eu besoin de mobilisation citoyenne pour remettre en cause ce projet qui, aujourd'hui, nous paraît irresponsable. Mais la capitale européenne ne manque pas de réalisations ou … de destructions controversées, en témoigne la création du néologisme « Bruxellisation » qui y fait référence dans le monde entier. Si un certain nombre sont devenues réalité, d'autres, à l'instar du tunnel sous le Parc royal, sont passées dans les oubliettes de l'histoire de l'urbanisme. Et dans bien des cas, l'intervention de l'initiative citoyenne aura été déterminante. Une opposition ferme et organisée. A quoi avons-nous échappé ? Avec nous : Vincent Carton, ingénieur civil et urbaniste. Auteur de « Victoires Urbaines – Le jour se lèvera ici » ; CFC éd. + Arau (Atelier de recherche et d'Action Urbaines). Sujets traités : Bruxelles, urbanisme, massacre, Golden Sixties, autoroutes, parkings, tunnels, viaducs, routes, Bruxellisation, Parc royal, Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this local sports–packed episode, Dan and Justus run through a huge week across the area — from McDonell’s state championship redemption and Gilman’s strong season, to a thrilling double-overtime win that sends CFC to Madison. They highlight standout performances in the final rounds of high school football, recap UW–Eau Claire and WIAC postseason action across football, soccer, volleyball, and cross country, and take a look at hot starts for BluGold basketball. With winter sports already underway, it’s a full sprint into the next season. Tune in for your complete local sports roundup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast's title hasn't changed, but on the international tax stage GILTI is converting to the new CFC-tested income (NCTI) regime.That's just one shift brought about by the One Big Beautiful Bill that Congress passed on July 4. Skadden colleagues Loren Ponds, Eric Sensenbrenner and Paul Oosterhuis break down the bill's implications in this conversation with David Farhat and Stefane Victor. The panel explores the legislative process, the impact of dropped provisions such as Section 899 and key planning considerations. Tune in for their insights about how corporate stakeholders can navigate the new landscape.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Sarah Hickey, a PwC Australia International Tax Partner and the Australian tax desk leader in New York City. Doug and Sarah discuss Australia's corporate tax landscape (30% headline rate; new thin-cap at 30% of tax EBITDA with a retrospective integrity rule on related‑party debt), investment incentives, the two‑speed CFC regime and “use it or lose it” foreign tax credits, and dividend, interest, and royalty withholding. They cover the diverted profits tax (40% rate; 12‑month evidence window), Pillar Two timing, public CbCR and short‑form restructure disclosures due by end‑2025, and indirect taxes including non‑resident CGT and stamp duty. Finally, they unpack the High Court's Pepsi decision—no royalty derivation by the US, a 4–3 win on royalties and DPT—and why contract wording anchors royalty analyses.